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COMMUNITY HEALTH
events
I CAN COPE
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
A free educational program for adult
cancer patients, family and friends.
First meeting - Friday, November 11, 7:00 p.m.
The Community Health Education Center,
110 Crystal Run Road, Middletown
Co-sponsored by Orange Regional Medical Center,The Tucker
Center for Cancer Care and The American Cancer Society.
LIVING HEALTHY WITH DIABETES
Events include:
• Look Good, Feel Better:
Thursday, November 10, 7:00 p.m.
The Community Health Education Center, 110
Crystal Run Road,
Middletown. Guest
speaker: Karen
Stryeski, L.M.S.W.,
C.C.M. Also: a
cosmetology
consultant will
discuss skin care and
makeup routines for
cancer patients.
Please call 1-888-321-ORMC (6762) to register
• Keeping Well in Mind & Body: Nutritional Issues
Tuesday, November 22, 11:00 a.m.
The Community Health Education Center, 110
Crystal Run Road, Middletown. Guest Speaker: Lisa
Feo, R.D. Also: What it Means to be a Survivor.
Please call 1-888-321-ORMC (6762) to register
Saturday, November 12, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Horton Campus Auditorium,
60 Prospect Avenue, Middletown
Guest speakers include Gregg K. Atlas, D.P.M.,
C.W.S., D.A.B.P.S.;
Rachel Colvin, D.O.; Elliot, Friedman, M.D.;
Robert M. Jaffee, M.D.;
Anne Nelson, A.N.P; and Nelson Wong, M.D.
Please call 1-888-321-ORMC (6762) to register
TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC
HYPERPLASIA (BPH)
Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m.
The Community Health Education Center,
110 Crystal Run Road, Middletown
Presented by Gerard Galarneau, M.D.
Please call 1-888-321-ORMC (6762)
to register
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3 Breast cancer
breakthrough
6 Lapband surgery
help for obesity
8 Newest cardiac
technology
No One Does More For Your Health
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12 Your new
hospital
13 Golf Classic
a big winner
16 Foundation
Update
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Dr. Jeffrey Stewart is thrilled. “It’s a big deal,”
he says. Dr. Stewart, Medical Director of The
Tucker Center for Cancer Care at Orange
Regional, enthusiastically discusses the findings
of a recent clinical trial for women with breast
cancer.
“There’s been a major advance in the treatment of breast cancer that has significantly
reduced the chance of recurrence following surgery,” he reports.
That breakthrough is the drug Herceptin, a
monoclonal antibody that attacks the protein
HER2NEU in breast cancer patients and helps
regulate cell growth.
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Breast Cancer
from page 3
Herceptin has been used in the past
for the treatment of breast cancer
when the cancer has spread to other
organs. Recently, two trials by cooperative oncology groups,
the National Surgical
Adjuvant Breast and
Bowel Project, and the
North Central Cancer
Treatment Group
(NCCTG), have found a
reduced recurrence rate
of 52 percent in women
who receive Herceptin
along with chemotherapy
early on.
“This is definitely
a breakthrough
for women
who have
breast cancer.”
-
“There were two trials,”
says
Dr. Stewart, “and
Dr. Jeffrey Stewart,
both
results were so draMedical Director,
matic, the groups decided
The Tucker Center
to combine their data.”
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The results were
announced at the national
meeting of the American
Society of Clinical
Oncologists in June.
Susan Swensen of Circleville was one
of three patients at Orange Regional
Medical Center who participated in the
NCCTG trial of 3,000 patients. She
completed the trial last December and
has been cancer-free for almost two
years.
“To cut the chance of recurrence by
50 percent is amazing,” she says. “It
enables me to lead a normal life and not
have to worry about it. To know that I
— and my family — may never have to
go through a recurrence at all is really
important to me.”
“Every woman we put on that trial
remains in remission,” reports Dr.
Stewart. “It’s now becoming a standard
approach to reducing breast cancer
recurrence.”
A third trial by the Breast International
Group in Europe also confirms the benefit of adding Herceptin to chemotherapy
for women who are candidates.
The main side effect of using
Herceptin is potential damage to the
heart, but this has occurred in less than
four percent of patients.
“This is definitely a breakthrough for
women who have breast cancer,” says
Dr. Stewart. “It was exciting going to the
meeting and listening to the results that
our community contributed to — and
knowing that I have the chance to offer
my patients therapy that’s on the cutting
edge of medicine.” ❖
Orange Regional Medical Center’s Offsite Locations for Mammography:
Imaging Center for Women
18 Old Monticello Road
Ferndale, NY
Orange Regional Diagnostic Imaging Center
30 Hatfield Lane
Goshen, NY
Monroe Patient Service Center
52 Mill Pond Parkway
Monroe, NY
Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center
Orange Regional Medical Pavilion
75 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY
For fast, convenient scheduling, please call 1-866-ORMC-TEST (1-866-676-283 7 ).
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ADVICE FOR WOMEN
Penny Lynch, Supervisor of Mammography
Services at Orange Regional Medical Center, reports
that New York State has the second highest breast
cancer rate in the nation, second only to Florida.
“Early detection is very important, especially
knowing we’re the second highest in the country,”
she says.
Lynch suggests the following for women
age 40 and older:
• A monthly breast self exam. Feel and look for
changes in the breast when doing a self exam.
One percent of all breast cancer patients are
men, so they, too should perform monthly self
exams.
• Have an annual mammogram.
• Have a yearly clinical breast exam performed by
a trained health professional.
• Orange Regional offers quarterly breast cancer
screening clinics, which include a mammogram
if indicated, clinical breast exam by a physician,
and training for breast self exams. For more
information, call The Orange Regional Health
Connection at 1-888-321-ORMC (6762).
• Orange Regional also participates in the Healthy
Women’s Partnership, a New York State-funded
program. All women age 40 and older with no
personal history of breast cancer, little or no
insurance, and no primary care physician, are
eligible. The program offers free mammograms
and, if needed, free follow-up care/treatments
such as biopsies and surgery for all women
who qualify. Call 845-561-8050, ext.819.
• Mammography services at Orange Regional
meet quality standards for equipment,
personnel and practices according to the
Mammography Quality Standards Act guidelines. Orange Regional uses Computer-Aided
Detection (CAD) for all diagnostic and screening mammograms, to assist radiologists in the
diagnosis of breast cancer. CAD uses a computer to analyze mammograms, acting as a “second
opinion” for the radiologist, detecting areas of
concern, and resulting in a 20% improvement in
cancer detection.
Early
detection
is the key
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Dangerously
Overweight?
Committed
to Improving
Your Health?
Lapband
Surgery
According to the American Obesity Association, more
than 60 million Americans are obese, and the Federal government estimates that as many as 12 million have weightrelated medical problems. Type 2 diabetes, certain cancers,
high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, and many
other conditions are associated with obesity. Bariatric surgery, which physically restricts the amount of food that can
be consumed, may offer severely obese patients their best
hope for improved health when traditional weight loss methods like diet, exercise and drug therapy have failed.
A less invasive approach
Orange Regional offers a form of bariatric surgery called
lapband surgery. In contrast to procedures like gastric
bypass and gastroplasty, lapband surgery doesn’t require the
surgeon to completely open the patient’s abdomen. Plus, it’s
reversible.
Several small incisions are made in the abdomen. An
instrument called a laparoscope is then used to insert an
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inflatable band around the upper portion of the stomach,
making a small stomach pouch. An access port is implanted just under the skin, below the ribs. Sterile saline solution is injected through the access port to inflate the band,
and the degree of inflation is adjusted.
The small incisions usually heal quickly, so patients’
postsurgical discomfort is minimal. Patients generally stay
in the hospital for only one or two days, and may be back
to work within two to three weeks after surgery.
Are you a candidate for lapband surgery?
Weight loss surgery is only for people who have severe
obesity that endangers their health. Physicians use the
Body Mass Index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, to
determine whether weight poses a health risk. According
to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, a BMI of
25 is overweight. Patients with a BMI of 40 or higher are
candidates for bariatric surgery, and patients with a BMI
of 35 or higher may be candidates, if they also have one
or more weight-related diseases. Typical candidates for
bariatric surgery are at least 100 pounds overweight. In
addition, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians recommends that candidates for surgery have a history of
obesity for at least five years, must not suffer from
hypothyroidism or other conditions that cause weight
gain, must not be addicted to alcohol or drugs, and must
be capable of maintaining the strict postsurgical regimen
that bariatric surgery requires. These are general guidelines — assessing whether a specific patient is a good candidate for surgery requires a thorough work-up and consultation with a physician.
Key elements for success
Successful weight loss after lapband surgery
requires significant permanent lifestyle
changes. Immediately after surgery, the
patient is restricted to liquid, pureed or finely
chopped food, before advancing to a “normal”
diet after three to six weeks. Certain foods,
like fried or greasy foods, fibrous meats, nuts,
and certain fiber-rich fruits and vegetables may
cause stomach upset and hence, will always be
off limits. For the rest of the patient’s life, portions must be very small. The patient must
chew slowly and thoroughly, and stop eating
as soon as a feeling of fullness is achieved.
Patients
should engage
in light exercise as soon as
possible after
surgery to
help speed
healing and
prevent complications associated with
blood clots.
Progressively more strenuous exercise helps to
speed weight loss. Patients must embrace these
lifestyle changes in order for the surgery to be
effective. ❖
Typical post-surgery results
More than 100,000 lapband procedures have been performed worldwide, with a high success rate. A typical lapband patient who complies with the recommended postsurgical regimen (see sidebar) can expect a weight loss of
1 to 2 pounds per week. According to one recent study,
lapband patients lost a mean average of 75 percent of their
excess weight after two years, which is comparable to the
experience of patients who undergo more invasive
bariatric procedures. Another recent study published in
the Journal of the American Medical Association found
that a substantial majority of patients who have bariatric
surgery experience significantly less weight-related disease.
For patients who have long struggled with obesity and
obesity-related medical problems, lapband surgery can
offer a chance at a healthier life. ❖
A Different Weigh of Living bariatric weight loss support
Orange Regional offers free support and education for presurgical and postsurgical bariatric
weight loss surgery patients. All are welcome; no
registration is necessary.
The group meets the first Thursday of each
month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Orange
Regional’s Community Health Education Center,
110 Crystal Run Road, Middletown.
For more information, please call the Orange
Regional Health Connection at 1-888-321-ORMC
(6762).❖
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HeartBeat
Orange Regional adds electrophysiology services
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In 2001, Bill Bassett, a member of Orange
Regional’s Board of Directors, was walking in
Washington, D.C. when, without warning, he lost
consciousness and fell to the sidewalk. “I remember
thinking that, if I could just fall into the bushes, I’d
probably be okay,” Bill recalls. Instead, he fell backward, cracking his head, and needed 19 stitches to
close the wound on his skull. Doctors at the hospital where Bill was treated believed that cardiac
arrhythmia — an irregular heartbeat — was likely the
cause of his sudden loss of consciousness.
They referred Bill to Dr. David A. Rubin at
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City
for electrophysiology (EP) studies, to confirm his
diagnosis and identify an effective treatment. After
the EP study revealed the source of Bill’s arrhythmia, Dr. Rubin implanted a defibrillator and pacemaker into Bill’s chest to control his heartbeat.
“Adding EP testing and the capacity to implant
defibrillators is a big step forward for Orange
Regional’s cardiac care program,” says Anne Nelson,
A.N.P., Administrator of Cardiopulmonary and
Diabetes Services. “These diagnostic and preventative services literally save lives,” she says.
“EP is another diagnostic tool that can help prevent early death and improve quality of life. Having
this service in our own backyard increases the probability that patients will get the progressive healthcare they need,” Nelson explains.
According to the American Heart Association,
sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to arrhythmia is
the leading cause of natural death in the United
States. Immediate defibrillation is the best way to
prevent it. Medicare recently recognized the value
of EP in preventing sudden cardiac death, and
expanded its coverage of the service, Nelson says.
Now, Dr. Rubin and his associate, Dr. Jose Dizon,
have begun offering EP services locally; this latest
cardiac advancement is available at The Peter
Frommer, M.D. Heart Center’s Cardiac
Catheterization Lab at Orange Regional.
An EP study makes it possible to identify and
treat arrhythmias. “Using EP, physicians can monitor the movement of electrical impulses in the
heart that stimulate heartbeat, and map each
patient’s unique electrical pathway,” Nelson
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explains. The location of a problem can be found by inducing
a controlled arrhythmia with electrical stimulation.
“The area of the heart’s electrical pathway where the disturbance is located determines how the arrhythmia will be treated. Some patients’ arrhythmias can be controlled with medication. Others may require cardiac ablation, which involves
directing a radio wave at the source of the irregular heart
rhythm to create a tiny piece of scar tissue that the electrical
impulses cannot cross,” explains Martha Hall, Director of
Orange Regional’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The Lab celebrated its first anniversary in September and has treated more
than 400 patients with cardiac catheterization. “Treatable heart
conditions that might otherwise have gone undiagnosed were
found in 70 percent of those patients,” Nelson notes.
Some patients, like Bill, need a pacemaker and implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). These constantly monitor
heart rhythms, keep them beating smoothly, and even shock
hearts back into a regular beat, should an arrhythmia occur.
Bill reports that the procedure to implant his ICD device was
painless. “Then, after it’s implanted, they need to make sure it
works,” he explains. “They induced an arrhythmia to make
sure the device effectively restarted my heart in a normal
rhythm. That part was scary, but it was over in just a few seconds.”
He adds: “The ICD is small, about the size of an old-fashioned cigarette lighter. And, although you can see it if I have
no shirt on, it doesn’t get in the way. I can participate in all my
normal activities. I don’t feel it at all.”
The device also allows Dr. Rubin to constantly monitor and
record the way Bill’s heart is beating. “Once, I went for an
appointment and he asked what I had been doing on a certain
day, months before,” Bill recalls. “It turns out I was playing
golf, walking the course and carrying my bag, on a very hot
day. Dr. Rubin could tell that my heart had been working
harder.” Bill marvels at the technology that permits such close
monitoring, joking that the implanted pacemaker/defibrillator
even “has an iPod and makes toast.”
All kidding aside, Bill is convinced that the device has
extended his life. Since he received it in 2001, it has gone into
action several times — meaning that his heart went into
arrhythmia and the defibrillator shocked it back to a normal
rhythm. This even happened once when Bill was traveling in
Norway. And because of the device, doctors abroad could
determine immediately just what was occurring — and treat it
appropriately. ❖
New 64-slice CT
scanner detects
heart disease early
Orange Regional is among the premier facilities in the nation — and the first in the Hudson
Valley — to offer powerful new cutting-edge
64-slice CT (computed tomography) scan technology that provides extremely detailed
images of the heart and other body parts.
Orange Regional now has one of only
approximately three hundred 64-slice CTs in
the country. This advanced CT can capture
thousands of images in seconds, and is much
quicker than the average CT technology. In
addition to cardiac tests, the 64-slice CT is also
used for many other procedures including vascular, neurological and emergency examinations.
The 64-slice CT takes exceptionally clear pictures of the beating heart, virtually freezing the
heart’s motion. It’s especially useful for patients
with rapid heart rates or those who have difficulty holding their breath during the CT procedure.
Because doctors can obtain incredibly
detailed images of the body in a non-invasive
manner, they can then make a more informed
treatment decision. Since these images provide
a clear, 3D view of the heart without surgery,
the new CT system offers an early, less painful
look at possible heart problems. The fast turnaround time can lead to quicker intervention
and treatment when necessary.
John Carleo, Vice President of Clinical &
Support Services, says, “The 64-slice CT,
together with our PACS (Picture Archive
Communication) system, makes Orange
Regional one of the most technologically
advanced hospitals in the United States.”
For more information or to schedule a CT
test at Orange Regional, call 1-866-ORMCTEST or (1-866-676-2837).❖
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HeartBeat
The Healthy Heart Program
The Centers for Disease Control
reports that New York State has
the highest cardiac mortality rate
in the country for coronary heart
disease. That’s why Orange
Regional has created the Healthy
Heart Program to identify underinsured patients in our community
who have heart disease. The
Healthy Heart program is supported in part by donations to the
Orange Regional Medical Center
Foundation Century Club. This
free mobile service, which began
in August, assesses an individual’s
cardiac risk factors and provides
education on making heart-healthy
lifestyle changes.
“The goal of the program is to
increase awareness of heart disease
and improve the
cardiac health of
our community,”
explains Program
Director, Tamara
Scotto.
At the first appointment, participants
undergo tests, including a cholesterol profile, glucose screening,
BMI (body mass index)
and blood pressure check.
Other health information, such as
weight, past medical history and
family history, are also gathered to
help determine a person’s cardiac
risk.
Test results are then explained to
participants, and individualized
The Healthy Heart Program team
members include (from left) Carol
Morin,Tamara Scotto & Lynn Doland.
goals are created to improve
health. In most cases, no drastic
measures are needed; simple
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November is National Diabetes Month
According to the American Diabetes Association, the most life-threatening consequences of diabetes are heart disease and stroke — which
strike people with diabetes more than twice as often as they do others.
The risk of cardiovascular disease among people with diabetes is
dramatic: a diagnosis of diabetes as an adult presents the same
risk for heart disease as already having had a heart attack. More
than 65 percent of deaths in patients with diabetes are attributed
to heart and vascular disease.
To learn more about diabetes and cardiovascular disease, visit
the American Diabetes Association website at
http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/well-being/link-patient.jsp.
You can also team up with a diabetes educator at the Stanley S.
Dunkelman Diabetes Education Center at Orange Regional Medical
Center by calling 845-342-7555.
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JOIN US SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 12
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Horton Campus.
“LIVING HEALTHY WITH DIABETES”
Included are talks by Orange Regional
physicians and other diabetes experts, a
healthy cooking demonstration, light lunch,
and a raffle. For information and to register,
call the Orange Regional Health Connection
at 1-888-321-ORMC(6762).
Pre-registration is required. ❖
HOSPITALIST PROGRAM
welcomes
neurology specialist
Orange Regional Medical
Center is pleased to welcome
John A. Ferro, M.D. to its
Hospitalist program. Dr. Ferro,
the first hospitalist specializing in
neurology in the region, provides
neurology services to hospitalized
patients who do not have a neurologist, particularly for emergency situations such as strokes,
head injuries and other neurological conditions. As a hospitalist,
Dr. Ferro’s entire attention is
directed toward caring for
patients during their hospital stay.
This involves managing and coordinating patient treatment, monitoring their progress and staying
in close contact with patients and
their families, as well as their primary care physicians.
Dr. Ferro also serves the community through Orange Regional’s
new adult Neurology Clinic.
Orange Regional has previously
established community clinics in
orthopedics, adult cardiology and
gastroenterology, which improve
access to quality specialty services
for the underinsured.
In addition, Dr. Ferro has been
appointed Medical Director of
Orange Regional’s Designated
Stroke Center, which is currently
under development. A Designated
Stroke Center provides a hospital
team of specially trained healthcare professionals who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. They can quickly evaluate
patients who may have had a
stroke and administer treatment,
including clot-busting drugs,
when appropriate. For stroke
patients, every minute saved
increases chances of recovery.
Dr. Ferro is Board Certified in
neurology and received his medical degree from the Albert
Einstein College of Medicine. He
completed residency training at
New York Hospital/Cornell
Medical Center and fellowship
training in neurophysiology at
Dr. John A. Ferro
The Hospital For Special Surgery.
Prior to joining the Hospitalist
program, Dr. Ferro was in private
practice in Monroe, New York,
and has been a member of
Orange Regional’s medical staff
since 2003. ❖
Health Clinics for those in need...
Orange Regional Medical Center’s four clinics provide quality medical treatment for all Medicaid and underinsured members of our community, regardless of ability to pay. All clinics are located at the Horton Campus, at 60
Prospect Avenue, Middletown. Patients are seen by appointment only. No
referral is required. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-866-ORMCTEST (1-866-676-2837).
Cardiac Clinic
Participating Physicians: Dr. Inderpal
Singh, Dr. Robert Douglas and Dr.
Jai Raj Chaudry
Gastroenterology Clinic
Participating Physicians: Dr. Alan
Plumer, Dr. Alan Goldfischer and
Dr. Dhiren Patel
Neurology Clinic
Participating Physician: Dr. John
Ferro
Orthopedic Clinic
Participating Physicians: Dr. Marc
Appel, Dr. Govindlal Bhanusali
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Planning for Orange Regional’s single
site consolidation project, involving development of a new hospital facility, has
made substantial progress in recent
months. The Single Site Consolidation
Board Committee, in cooperation with the
entire Board of Directors, has selected the
project architect, construction manager
and mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineer for the project. These firms are HKS,
Inc., Turner Construction and Syska
Hennessey, respectively.
HKS, recognized for its architectural,
interior design and planning services for
more than 65 years, has designed hospitals around the country and received more
than 80 design awards for healthcare
architecture.
Turner Construction Company is recognized as the leading general builder in the
United States, and was named the nation’s
leading builder of healthcare facilities by
Modern Healthcare magazine. Its hospital
projects have included Memorial SloanKettering and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in
New York City, among many others.
Syska Hennessy is an international
leader in engineering, technology and construction, with more than 75 years of
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experience designing high-performance
buildings. Recent healthcare engineering
projects have included the Maria Fareri
Children’s Hospital at Westchester
Medical Center, Cornell Medical Center,
and New York Presbyterian Hospital’s
Greenberg Pavilion.
These firms, in cooperation with
Orange Regional’s leadership, serve as the
foundation of the new hospital project’s
design team. Since this consolidation project is so extensive in scope, it will not be
accomplished in one step.
Consequently, a long-term master site
and facilities plan will be developed to
guide the project over time. The project
design team will be working in the next
few months to develop Phase 1 of the
eventual consolidation. This involves
developing a preliminary master site and
facilities plan, project budget, and alternative uses of the existing Goshen and
Middletown campuses.
If you have questions or comments
about Orange Regional Medical Center’s
plans for a new hospital, please contact
Wayne Becker, Vice President of New
Projects, at 845-294-4810 or at
[email protected] ❖
2005
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olf Classic a big winner
At left and below are volunteers from
both courses; directly below, Carl and
Ruth Brinckerhoff.
$270,000 raised
for Orange
Regional’s
comprehensive
cancer care
services
On June 20, more than 250
enthusiastic golfers gathered at
the Orange County Golf Club in
Middletown and Otterkill Golf
and Country Club in Campbell
Hall to take part in the 14th
Annual Golf Classic benefitting
Orange Regional’s comprehensive oncology program, The
Tucker Center for Cancer Care.
As golfers readied for their
11:30 a.m. shotgun start, a bagpiper played in the distance —
symbolic of St. Andrews,
Scotland, the birthplace of golf
and site of this year’s British
Open.
The fun day on the links concluded at Otterkill Golf and
Country Club, where golfers and
their guests gathered for a festive
evening of camaraderie, the
sounds of more bagpipers, and a
delicious gourmet buffet.
Tournament Honorary CoChairs Ruth and Carl
Brinckerhoff, thanked the audience for their generous support
and shared their firsthand experience with cancer. Five-and-a-half
years ago, at age 50, Carl was
diagnosed with aggressive
prostate cancer. Surgery
was his only viable
option. “We didn’t have
to look beyond Orange
Regional to find a compassionate and first-rate
surgeon in Dr. David
Cohen,” said Ruth. “He
was always there — not
only for Carl, but for me, also.”
Following surgery, Carl
required six weeks of radiation
treatment. “Again, we turned to
Orange Regional,” the
Brinckerhoffs added. After discussing Carl’s treatment plan
with Dr. Thomas Eanelli and the
staff at the Eleanor T. Snow
Radiation Oncology Center, Carl
and Ruth decided to place Carl’s
care in the Center’s hands. “We
were not disappointed,” Carl
said. “Today, I remain cancer free
and can enjoy my family, traveling, and my life.”
Proceeds from this year’s Golf
Classic will purchase an
Optically Guided Positioning and
Targeting System. This equipment will allow clinicians to
adjust radiation therapy treatments on a daily basis, assuring
that oncology patients consistently receive an optimal treatment
dose with minimal impact to surrounding healthy tissue.
A heartfelt thanks to one and
all — our sponsors, golfers, raffle
contributors — for your thoughtful and generous support of this
year’s Golf Classic. Special
thanks, also, to our volunteers,
who play an integral role in the
success of this important
fundraising endeavor. Special
thanks to the Horton Medical
Center Auxiliary for their generous philanthropic support as this
year’s Tournament Sponsor —
and their ongoing support of
Orange Regional Medical
Center. ❖
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Angelica
Arden Hill Campus Auxiliary
Arden Hill Auxillary Goshen
& Chester Twigs
Argenio Brothers, Inc.
The Berkshire Bank
Blumberg Ribner, Inc.
Caretsky & Associates
Clark and Aeberli Builder
& Contractor
The Commerce Center at
Crystal Run
Dennis R. Moser
& Associates, Inc.
Elant
First Federal Savings of
Middletown
Frazier Industrial Company
Fuji Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
Counties, Inc.
HSBC Bank
Hudson Valley Building
& Construction Trades
Hudson Valley DataNet, LLC
Hudson Valley Investment
Horton Campus Auxiliary
Sieman’s Medical Systems, Inc.
Westage Corporation
WVT Communications
Green Jacket Sponsors
Citizens Reunited to
Overcome Cancer
Drake, Sommers, Loeb, Tarshis,
Catania & Liberth, PLLC
Epstein Becker & Green
Webster Insurance Agency
Masters Sponsors
Morgan•Pike Construction
Managers
Golf Carts Sponsor
M&T BANK
Journal Sponsor
Jim & Joan Tucker
Dinner Sponsor
Tee/Green Sponsors
Tournament Sponsor
Burns Construction Maintenance
Patrons
Armistad Mechanical, Inc.
Blustein, Shapiro & Rich, LLP
Bull, Morreale & Judelson, P.C.
Carpenters Local 19
Checke’s Metal Products
Chester Printing
Community Bank
of Sullivan County
Contractors Association of
Rockland County, Inc.
Eustance & Horowitz P.C.
Grout Enterprises
Horizon Family Medical
Group, P.C.
Iron Workers Local 417
John Herbert Co.
Medical Liability Mutual Insurance
Orange Regional Medical Center
Executive Management Team
T. Giovanis & Company
U.A. Plumbers & Steamfitters
Local #373
Valuation Consultants, Inc.
Donors
Absolutely Flowers
Always in Bloom
Aroma Bistro
Bella Vista Day Spa
Best Buy
Black Dirt Dance
Botanical Day Spa
Bright Side Tanning
Bronx Zoo
Caesars Pocono Resorts
Canine Country Ranch
The Castle Fun Center
CB Driscoll’s at Wards Bridge
Chelsea Piers
Clove Acres
Crown Vicky Limo
DeStefano’s Old Erie Brew Pub
David Diness
Five Star Car Wash
Franco DiRoma
Goshen Animal Hospital
Hair by Sebo
Horton Campus Auxiliary
Indoche Restaurant
Jazz Salon & Day Spa
Live with Regis & Kelly
Raffle Prize Contributors
GOLF C L ASSIC
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE
2005 ORANGE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
GOLFERS AND GIVERS
Ashcraft’s Lock & Door
Hardware Co., Inc.
Beeson Consulting
Goshen Rotary Club
J & J Pallet Co., Inc.
McCarey Landscaping, Inc.
Orange Regional Medical Center
Board of Directors
Orange Regional Foundation
Board of Trustees
Plumbers & Steamfitters
Local #21
State Street Global Advisors
Tool Factory Outlet
Supporters
Advisors, Inc.
I.U.O.E. Local 825
Karlsberger
Kodak
Law Offices of Michael L.
Zager, P.C.
Levitan Yegidis & Goldstein LLP
Mediacom
MGI Pharma
Middletown Urologic Associates
Norton & Christensen
Orange Anesthesia Services
Orange Surgical Group
Pantheon Capital LLC
PET Scans of America Corp
Provident Bank
Ronco Communications
& Electronics
Rotary Club of Middletown
Sleeptech
Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Stanley Marks & Company LLP
Syska Hennessy
Time Warner Cable Business
Services
Treo Solutions
Wallkill Council #92 Jr. O.U.A.M.
The Zanetti Agency
Art’s Cleaners
AVC Hearing Aid Center
Rachel Colvin, D.O.
Dickerson & Meany Insurance
The Greene Family
Home Instead Senior Care
Elizabeth A. Potts
Linda Vacirca
Boosters
David Ainbinder, DDS
Archibald Taylor Co. Inc.
Carl & Ruth Brinckerhoff
Cole & Antona Plumbing
David J. Cohen Insurance Agency
Garfunkel, Wild & Travis, P.C.
Brad Johnson - Servpro
Joule’ Technical Services, Inc.
Kandel Brothers, Inc.
Marshall & Sterling Insurance
John McCarey
Orange Heating
Ralston, Lippincott, Hasbrouck,
Ingrassia Funeral Home
Ray S. Pantel
Sucato Builders, Inc.
Tuthill Agency, Ltd.
Wallace Oil Company
Friends
Censis Technologies, Inc.
Country Siding & Windows, Inc.
DGA Partners
Fulton Chevrolet Cadillac
Lewis Sign Company, LLC
Richard Krainin
Oncology Services International
Orange County Golf Carts
In Honor of Dr. Warren Gilman
Bill, Diane & Jessica Ruggles
Transervice
VAIL Energy Services, LLC
Bruno Ferretti
John Ferretti
M & T Bank
Anne Kelly
Gift Shop - Arden Hill
Campus
B Jags Spa
Bella Vista Day Spa
Original Tube T-Shirt Company
Silent Auction
Contributors
Loughran’s
Maples Farm
Mohegan Sun
Mohonk Mountain House
Mountain Pine Nursery
Middletown Hampton Inn
Jacquilyn Myers
Mystic Seaport
New Vernon Florist
Otisville Liquors
Otisville True Value
Otterkill Golf & Country Club
Orange County Golf Club
Sam’s Club
Shadow Land Playhouse
ShopRite
Sports Fitness and Fun
Sun Spa Salons
Thompson Ridge Nursery
Tom’s Greenhouse
Tony Boffa’s
TV Rentals
Winding Hills Golf Club
Weeks-Lerman Group
Wessels
WVT Communications
Yankee Kitchen
YMCA of Middletown
We apologize for any omissions or errors and would appreciate being advised of same. Please call 845-294-2135. Thank you.
Hill-Rom
Healey Lincoln-Mercury
Johnstons Toyota
Suresky’s
Hole-In-One Sponsors
Advance Testing
D.E.C.A.T. Driving School, Inc.
Eagle Insurance Agency
Empire State Regional Council
of Carpenters
Fellenzer Engineering
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Aerie #544
Hudson United Bank
I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 363
Liscum, McCormack, VanVoorhis
Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP
Media Logic
Mobile Life Support Services, Inc.
New York Karate Club
Orange Pathology
Associates, P.C.
Ottaway Newspapers, Inc.
Paetec
Radiologic Associates, P.C.
The Times Herald-Record
The Weeks-Lerman Group, LLC
Turner Construction Company
WillCare
Eagle Sponsors
Arent Fox
Gilbane
Laborers’ International Union
of N.A. - Local #17
Hudson Valley Emergency
Physicians, PC
Medical Staff of Orange Regional
Medical Center
Mirro & Bennett
Orange County Trust Company
Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
Augusta Sponsors
F o u n d a t i o n U P D AT E
Fraternal Order of Eagles donate $4,000
The Tucker Center for Cancer Care and The
Diabetes Education Center at Orange Regional were
each recipients of
a $2,000 gift from
long-time supporters of the hospital
— the Empire
Aerie Fraternal
Order of Eagles
#544. Visiting to
present their organization’s gift to
the Foundation
were Vincent
Eagles Vincent Janiak (left) and David J. Janiak and David
Monroe, Sr.
J. Monroe, Sr.
Thank you,
Eagles, for your generous and continuing support of
Orange Regional Medical Center.
And they’re off . . .
More than 100 people attended the Arden Hill
Campus Auxiliary’s annual Derby Day, a fundraising
event that coincides with the Kentucky Derby — and
helped raise $4,500 for Orange Regional Medical
Center. Guests savored delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by members of the Auxillary’s Goshen and
Chester Twigs. They also enjoyed the lovely residence
and hospitality of David Hering and Michael Nutt, who
graciously opened their historical home for this successful event. Thank you one and all.
Surgical Program receives new equipment
Catherine Turner, President; and Victoria Owens,
immediate past-President of the Business &
Professional Women’s Club of Goshen, were recent
visitors to the Surgical Department at the Arden Hill
Campus to see the specialized stretcher used in the
hospital’s Bariatric Laparoscopic Banding Surgery
Program (see Lapband surgery article on page 6.) The
stretcher was made possible with the Club’s gift of
$3,200. A sincere thank you to each member of this
organization for your ongoing support of Orange
Regional.
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New Foundation Trustees join Board
Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation is
pleased to welcome Carol C. Holbert and Richard F.
Liberth to its Board of Trustees.
Mrs. Holbert, President of
Holbert’s Catering, is a member of the Orange County
Chamber of Commerce, Elant
Foundation Board, Town of
Montgomery Chamber of
Commerce, Orange County
Citizens Foundation, Walden
Women’s Club, and the
Horton Campus Auxiliary at
Orange Regional. Mrs.
Mrs. Carol Holbert
Holbert initiated and co-facilitates the “Caring for the
Caregivers” support group
through Orange Regional, and
was honored in 2001 by the
Tribute to Women of
Achievement for her business
accomplishments.
Mr. Liberth is an attorney
and senior equity member in
the law firm of Drake
Sommers Loeb Tarshis Catania
Mr. Richard F. Liberth
& Liberth, PLLC. A member
of the Newburgh, Orange County and New York State
Bar Associations, Mr. Liberth also serves as Chief
Counsel for the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #957.
Gift of equipment enhances patient comfort
Orange Regional’s Outpatient Rehabilitation
Center on Crystal Run Road was the recipient of a
new hydrocollator earlier this summer. This equipment was made possible through a $3,000 donation
from the Horton Campus Auxiliary. Tomasz
Pienkowski, Director of Outpatient Rehab, expressed
his gratitude and that of his staff: “The hydrocollator
— used for storing and warming heating packs used
during rehab treatments — has greatly improved
patient comfort while enhancing time management
for our therapists. Thank you for helping us deliver
excellence!”
Ways to support
Orange Regional Medical Center
Scholarship winners Jennifer Jordan (left) and Mia Torres. Not
pictured are Kimberly Radspinner and Aurore Francois.
Foundation awards first annual scholarships
Three students from Orange Ulster BOCES Career
and Technical Education Center (CTEC) who are
pursuing a future in Health Careers were recipients of
the first annual Orange Regional Medical Center
Foundation Scholarship totaling $2,000. Each $500
award was contingent on overall grade point average,
attendance, and interviews. All three students attended Minisink Valley High School and achieved honor
roll or high honor roll recognition.
Kimberly Radspinner, a National Technical Honor
Society student, is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in
nursing at the University of Anchorage, Alaska. Mia
Torres, who spearheaded the senior class project to
benefit children through Middletown’s Salvation
Army, plans to attend SUNY Orange to study nursing and aspires to attend Columbia University’s nurse
midwifery program. Both Mia and Kimberly spent
their senior year in the nursing assistant program at
CTEC and are now New York State certified nursing
assistants. Jennifer Jordan spent her senior year at
CTEC exploring the Allied Health field, and will be
attending SUNY Orange for nursing in the fall.
A fourth $500 scholarship was awarded to Aurore
Francois, an adult graduate of the Orange-Ulster
BOCES Practical Nursing Program. Congratulations
and good luck to all!
Chapel dedicated at the Arden Hill Campus
On August 17, guests attended the dedication of the
newly refurbished Chapel at the Arden Hill Campus.
Made possible through a generous gift from the
Arden Hill Campus Auxiliary, the Chapel will serve
as a resource for our patients, their families, visitors
and members of the Orange Regional Family, offering
a location for quiet meditation and prayer. ❖
Because Orange Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit
regional hospital, our donors provide the major resources for
growth and progress. It is through voluntary contributions from individuals, companies, foundations and community
organizations - that Orange Regional can meet the challenge
of providing the many sophisticated healthcare services you
have come to expect.
MATCHING GIFTS - Many companies will match gifts
made by their employees/retirees to hospitals. If you're not
sure if your company offers matching gifts, please contact
your Human Resources Department or include the name of
your company in the space provided.
_____________________________________________
I would like to support Orange Regional Medical Center
Enclosed is my/our tax deductible gift of:
❏ $500 ❏ $250 ❏ $100 ❏ $50 ❏ $______
❏ A check made payable to Orange Regional Foundation is enclosed
❏ Please charge my: ❏ AMEX ❏ Mastercard ❏ Visa
Card number_______________________________________
Name on card______________________________________
Signature_________________________Exp. date_________
This gift is designated for:
❏ Unrestricted
❏ General Memorial Fund
❏ New Hospital Fund
❏ Century Club
($100 annual minimum)
❏ Peter Frommer, MD Heart Center
- Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab - Cardiac Rehabilitation
❏ Tucker Center for Cancer Care
- Ray W. Moody, MD Breast Center
- Eleanor T. Snow Radiation Oncology Center
From: Name_______________________________________
Street________________________________________
City___________________State______ZIP_________
Gift: ❏ In Honor of
❏ In Memory of
Name_____________________________________________
❏ I prefer my gift to not be acknowledged publicly
Please send an acknowledgement of my/our gift to:
Name_____________________________________________
Street_____________________________________________
City____________________State_______Zip____________
Please mail your contribution to Orange Regional Foundation,
4 Harriman Drive, Medical Arts #2, Goshen, NY 10924
Your gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law - Thank you.
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HeartBeat
Cardiac Rehab Center
receives recertification
Orange Regional Medical
Center has been awarded
Program Recertification for its
Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
by the American Association
of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(AACVPR). Certification recognizes those programs rigorously reviewed by a national
board and found to meet the
outlined essential requirements for standards of care.
The Cardiac Rehabilitation
program is designed to limit
the physiological and psychological effects of cardiac illness; reduce the risk for sudden death or relapse; control
cardiac symptoms; stabilize
and/or improve the patient’s
condition; and enhance their
quality of life.
Anne Nelson, A.N.P.,
Administrator of
Cardiopulmonary and
Diabetes Services, says,
“Accreditation by the
AACVPR assures Orange
Regional’s patients and their
families that the highest standards of quality are being
met. We are very proud of
our Cardiac Rehab program.”
The Cardiac Rehab Center
was established in 1983 as an
inpatient and outpatient facility
at the Horton campus.
Education, exercise therapy
and support are provided to
patients who have experienced
angina, heart attacks, heart
surgery, and/or balloon angioplasty, or are at high risk for
Healthy Heart
changes are encouraged. “Even if it’s something
small, like drinking water instead of soda, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator, it makes a
difference,” says Scotto. “Perhaps the main issue is
diet. We’ll talk about healthy choices to make for
everyday life, like ordering a salad instead of a
burger when eating out.”
The Healthy Heart Program visits the same
sites every three months to track patients and
determine whether the changes they’ve made are
effective. “We want to make sure we’re having a
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developing heart disease. In
addition to offering a supervised exercise session for people with coronary disease, the
program includes instruction in
relaxation techniques and risk
reduction. All staff members
are certified in Advanced
Cardiac Life Support.
For more information about
Cardiology Services at
Orange Regional, please call
the Orange Regional Health
Connection at 1-888-321ORMC (6762). ❖
from page 10
positive impact, help continue people’s education,
and serve as ongoing support,” adds Scotto.
If a participant’s results indicate that a condition
needs further treatment, the program can assist
them in obtaining additional services, such as
nutritional consultations, or through facilities
including Orange Regional’s cardiac clinic or the
Diabetes Education Center.
For more information about the Healthy Heart
Program, please call the Orange Regional Health
Connection at 1-888-321-ORMC (6762). ❖
JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS
Four Orange Regional junior volunteers were honored at a reception and scholarship presentation in June.
Scholarships are awarded each year to graduating high school seniors who offer a minimum of 100 hours
of service at one of our facilities. To qualify, junior volunteers must write an essay, complete an application,
and plan to continue their education following graduation. A selection committee reviews the applications
and determines the winners. Please join us in congratulating the following scholarship recipients:
Since 2003, Jenny Gareri has volunteered
in many areas of the hospital including
Mother/Baby, the Emergency Department and
the Pharmacy at the Horton Campus. A gradu-
Pictured (from left) Jenny Gareri, Michael Weidel and
Michelle Piaia. Not pictured is Kathryn Rittweger.
ate of Middletown High School, Jenny is attending Orange County Community College.
Michelle Piaia joined the Arden Hill Campus
program in 2004, volunteering in the
Emergency Department, the Women’s Health
Pavilion and 3 North. Michelle graduated from
Washingtonville High School, where she was
Valedictorian, and is now attending the
University of Delaware.
Kathryn Rittweger began volunteering at the
Arden Hill Campus in 2002, working in the
Women’s Health Pavilion, Post-Anesthesia Care
Unit and the Pharmacy. Katie recently graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and is attending the State University at Albany.
Michael Weidel joined the Junior Volunteer
Program in 2003 and has volunteered at the
Horton Campus in the Surgical Waiting Area,
the Pharmacy and the Receiving Department.
Michael graduated from Minisink Valley High
School and is now attending the West Point
Military Academy.
VOLUNTEERS...MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you have a few spare hours you can give each week? Are you thinking about
a medical career and aren’t sure if the hospital environment is right for you? Do you have extra time while your
children are in school? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others?
If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then we’d like to tell you about the volunteer opportunities at
Orange Regional. Whether you have specialized skills or simply wish to offer a special, personal touch, you’re
welcome to join our team. If you’d like to give a gift beyond measure - the gift of yourself - please call Debbie
Linken, Director of Volunteer Services at 845-294-5441 ext. 4654.
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Orange Regional All-Stars
2ND QUARTER
2005 ALL-STARS
Ewa Adamowicz, Karen
Andersen, Jane Capozella,
Mary Ann Clay, Mary Beth
Cloer,Veronica Dahl,
Theresa DiRusso, Jessica
Douyard, Beth Ferguson,
Mary Finck, Sharon Freshko,
Michelle Gajdusek, Frank
Gemmatti, Michele
Gerspach, Jennifer Greer,
Karen Grill, Catalina
Guerrero, Jessica Hall,
Lorraine Hall, Cheryl
Hatton, Althea Haye, Patricia
Heffernan, Evelyn Hehir, Joan
Howe, Audrey Hulse,
Heather Johnson, Harold
Johnson, Shelton Kimmons,
Jane Kvochak, Michelle
Lempka, Debbie Linken, Jean
Lombardi, Dawn Maher,
Winni Maney,Violetta
Martini, Marge McCallion,
Jeanne Meilka, Margaret
Miller,Tina May Montayne,
Veronica Montecillo, Justin
Moore, Arra Morgan, Carol
Morin, Mary Morris, Mary
Murphy, Jodi Nelson, Michael
Neuhaus, Lamar Nicks,
Dawn Nilsen, Michael
O’Brien, Iris Ortiz, Dalila
Perez, Christine Perry, Mary
Petak, Gloria Reyes, Luz
Ricardo-Torres, Renee Rizzo,
Marva Rodney, Wanda
Rosaly, Karen Schroeder,
Linda Skidmore, Bonnie
Smith, Denise Smithem,
Philip Stewart, Arthur Stout,
Karen Stryeski, Jenny Swartz,
Melody Tirpak, Barbara
Uebel, Rena Ware-Orr,
Karen Watkins, Mary
Weeden, Ann Wicyniec,
Jacqueline Wilcox, Robert
Wilson, Karen Wurtz,Terry
Yamin, Melissa Zuber.
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2005 Second quarter honorees
GUIDING STAR - APRIL
Brenda Perkins, Director, Risk Management
Brenda joined Orange
Regional as a Lab
Technician in 1972. Her
co-workers say: “As a
leader, Brenda has won
respect rather than
demanded it. She leads
with her actions, as well
as her words.” Her dedication, leadership skills, caring, and boundless energy make Brenda popular with co-workers, who add that “her door is
always open” when they have questions.
SHOOTING STAR - MAY
Jayne O’Malley, Nursing, Tucker Center
for Cancer Care
Jayne has been with
Orange Regional since
1997. Her nomination
says, “Jayne is, first and
foremost, an expert oncology nurse. She puts her
patients first every day.”
Jayne’s team spirit makes
her a leader on the unit.
“Her patients love her and
look forward to seeing her each time they come
in for a treatment,” says a co-worker.
SHOOTING STARS - APRIL
Training, Education & Development Team:
Elizabeth Steinberg, Coordinator
Elizabeth started her career with Orange
Regional in 2001 in Human Resources. She
then transferred in 2003 to the Training &
Education Department as Department
Secretary.
Randy Brown, Educator
Randy has been with Orange Regional since
2000.
Joan Cesari, Educator
Joan joined the Orange Regional team in 2001.
The TED Department, the first team to win a
Shooting Star Award, was nominated for
excellence in their specific jobs, as well as their
ability to work closely together. Their nomination says that the team “interacts with everyone in a consistently compassionate and professional way, constantly performing tasks that
truly make a difference.”
GUIDING STAR - JUNE
Roberta Beany, Nursing Director,
3 North, Arden Hill Campus
Roberta is focused,
organized, productive and
fair, exhibiting leadership
qualities that inspired the
staff of the Behavioral
Health Unit to nominate
her. A member of the
Orange Regional team
since 1992, she sets a positive example by her professional attitude and willingness to get the job
done. One co-worker says, “We have been
working as a team more than ever — and this
is due to Roberta’s positive influence.”
(From left) Joan Cesari, Randy Brown and
Elizabeth Steinberg.
SHOOTING STAR - JUNE
Steven Ulvila, Information Technology (IT).
Steve, who joined
Orange Regional in
2001, was commended
particularly for his assistance in making the transition smooth for a new
computer system that
supports the entire organization. His nomination
says, “Steve always came
in with a smile and listened to each department member when
answering their questions.” ❖
2005 Third quarter honorees
SHOOTING STARS - JULY
Barbara Kwiecinski, Sue Ann Kalin,
Case Management
Barbara began at
Horton as a
Nursing Assistant
in 2001. She participated in the development and implementation of the
Compliant
Documentation
Management
Program in 2003, and currently serves
as CDMP/UR (Utilization Review)
Coordinator. She is efficient, well-organized and pleasant, and co-workers say
they can “always count on Barbara to
follow through and get the job done.
She consistently demonstrates the teamplayer approach.”
Sue is a Registered
Nurse who joined
Orange Regional
in 1985 as a Home
Care Coordinator.
She earned her
Case Manager certification in 1997.
Sue never hesitates
to go the extra
mile to assist co-workers, staff, physicians and patients. She is “always
encouraging and supportive, logical and
levelheaded,” say co-workers. “And she
keeps her sense of humor, even in difficult situations.”
GUIDING STAR - AUGUST
Julia Gainsbury, Nursing
Administration, Horton Campus
Known for her leadership, focus, managerial and communication skills, Julia
has been the
Director of
Nursing
Budget/Special
Projects since
1998. With her
diplomacy and
sense of humor,
Julia “knows how to get the job done.”
Co-workers wrote in her nomination
that, “Julia is a delight to work with, and
always completes projects with accuracy,
completeness and enthusiasm.”
SHOOTING STAR - AUGUST
Kathy Bodensieck, Physical Therapy
Kathy joined the Orange Regional team
in 1994, where she continues today as a
Physical Therapist Assistant. Co-workers describe her as
“excellent in
patient care. Her
years of experience help patients
reach their greatest
level of independence. She’s also a
real team player
who is great at
rearranging her
schedule to help others when needed.”
SHOOTING STAR - SEPTEMBER
Natasha Mele, Human Resources
Natasha joined the Human Resources
Department in June 2004 as Assistant to
the Director. She is described by others
as “highly organized, energetic and
takes pride in all
she does.” Natasha
gave tirelessly as a
volunteer on the
2004 and 2005
United Way
Campaign
Committees. She
greets everyone with a smile and displays the highest standards of customer
service. Co-workers add: “Her welcoming nature and willingness to assist the
many staff members who have questions or need her assistance in the HR
Department certainly make a difference
every day.” ❖
To join an organization commited to
service excellence, visit our website,
www.ormc.org and click on “Careers,”
or call the Recruitment Office in
Human Resources at 845-342-7190.
3RD QUARTER
2005 SHINING STARS
Linda Altrows-Streeter, Melissa Anderson,
Kimberly Andrew, Jeanette Babcock, Alicia
Baldwin, Margaret Battipaglia, Ellen Beairsto,
Mary Ann Beatty, Enid Berg, Marjorie
Borkenhagen, Patricia Bracken-Borchert, Rick
Bradley, Kelli Brink, Jeanne Brodhead,Tisa
Buchanan, Karen Burns, Jeanine Butler, Jane
Capozella, Jeannette Carbone-Marsh, Frank
Caroselli, John Charitable, Dawn Cherry,
Tenice Cole, Shelley Collier, Daniel Conroy,
Nelson Cook,Wayne Cosh, Paula Cronin,
Dawn Dembeck, Alice DeNicola, Robert
Dickman, Karen Doll, Kevin Donoghue,Vickie
Douyard, Kerri Eissing, Joseph Eutsey,
Josephine Ewanciw, Esther Ezieke, Diane Fahy,
Margo Faulkner, Nancy Ferris,Vickie Fiedler,
Rosemarie Force, Cleveland Forde, Darian
Fox, Julia Gainsbury, Scott Gangemi, Jennie
Gesso, Jane Giganti, Quincy Gold, Kimberly
Gorbea, Bonnie-Jo Graziano, Karen Grill, Mary
Harjes, Nancy Harney, Althea Haye, Elsie
Heller, Donna Henderson, Dana Hendrickson,
Marcea Hocutt, Kathleen Horvath, Kimberly
Jablonski, Lisa Jewis,Yolanda Johnson, Robert
Thomas Kinner, Kathleen Kobylarz, Nancy
Kohut, Lisa Kozma, Susan Krause, Kathleen
Kriessler,Tara Kruger, Lisabeth Lambros-Lyons,
Tara Levesque, Leonid Levner, Carmela Lewis,
Mary Lubniewski, Carl Mabry, Christine
Markiewicz, Kathryn Mason, Donna Massie,
Carol Maxwell, Gary Mazzarulli,Toni
McGibbon, Natasha Mele, Philip Messina,
Jacqueline Messina, Lorraine Miller, Andrea
Mitchell,Theresa Mollery, Justin Moore,Vaughn
Moore, Mary Ann Morley, Janus Musico, Mark
O’Brien, Patricia Oetzel, Michele Olszanecki,
Frantzy Papin, Gertrude Parks, Crismely
Perdomo, Frank Pesce, Mary Petak,Wayne
Pillius, Anita Radzinsky,Touraj Rajabipour, Maria
Ramos,Theresa Reidy, James Reilly, Rachel
Rivera, Jack Rodriguez, Magda Rosa,Wanda
Rosaly, Amy Ross, Ashley Rucci, Amy Santos,
Antoinette Sardella, Jennifer Schnipper,
Suzanne Scott,Theresa Scotto, Felicia
Selikowitz, Patricia Shay, Debra Sheehan,
Patricia Simmons, Duane Simpson, Frank
Skinger, Stella Smallwood, Philip Stewart, Lynn
Stewart, Debra Storms, Jenny Swartz,
Salvatore Taormina,Thomas Teaney, Eunice
Thomas, Catherine Totten, Elaine Vanderkooy,
Dawn VanHouten, Rita Vazquez, Cheri Weiner,
Joe Wiggins, Ann Willis, Judith Wright,
Marianela Zwanziger.
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Service Excellence...
Every patient,
Every time
Over the summer, all levels of management at
Orange Regional Medical Center participated in a
quarterly customer service training session called a
Leadership Development Institute (LDI). During
the event, managers discussed the recently adopted
employee Standards of Performance and Behavior
and reviewed ways to select, hire and keep the best
people available.
Jeff Hirsch, President & CEO, recently shared his
views with all staff: “When I look at our Standards
of Performance and Behavior, I see only one value...
I see caring. It’s this demonstration of care and
compassion that drives us to work in healthcare.”
The Standards include topics such as:
• Taking ownership of the hospital environment
• Communicating respectfully with colleagues
and patients
• Practicing service recovery and working to right
a wrong
• Making a positive impression
• Having a good attitude
• Answering call lights promptly
• Demonstrating commitment to co-workers
as a team
• Working safely
• Reducing wait times and keeping patients
informed
• Safeguarding patient information
Orange Regional is committed to raising expectations of ourselves and our colleagues through
enhanced customer service. For more information,
please call Gwen Faust, Director of Customer
Service, at 845-294-4723.
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service excellence
every time
Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup egg substitute
2 cups mashed banana
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º. Mix applesauce, oil, sugar,
brown sugar, egg substitute, bananas and pumpkin
puree in a large bowl until smooth. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and
nutmeg into another bowl. Stir into wet ingredients until blended. Pour batter into two greased
and floured loaf pans. Bake until golden brown,
when cake tester comes out clean, approximately
45 minutes.
Nutrition information
Submitted by
Ronnie Kilvert
(per serving, based on 16 servings):
Calories 310
Protein 6.8 grams
Fat
11 grams
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Sodium
324 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
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Orange Regional Medical Center is proud to
announce the appointment of Cleveland W.
Lewis, M.D., as Director of Thoracic Surgery.
Two years ago, Orange
Regional initiated the first
thoracic surgery program in
Orange County with the
recruitment of Dr. Lewis,
who trained at Duke
University Medical Center.
Dr. Lewis is Board Certified
in cardiothoracic surgery
and is supported by a
skilled hospital team, including specialists in pulmonary
medicine, anesthesia, intensive care, and medical and radiation oncology.
Orange Regional is pleased to announce that Denise
Smithem, R.N. has been
appointed to Nurse Director
of the Emergency
Department at the Horton
Campus. Denise began her
career at Orange Regional in
1995 as a nurse on Tower 4
and PCU, before joining the
Emergency Department six
years ago. Prior to coming to
Orange Regional, Denise
was an Emergency Medical
Technician and paramedic.
Denise is now pursuing her Bachelor of Science in
Nursing at SUNY New Paltz.
Dori Krolick, R.N. has accepted the position of
Nurse Director for the Rowley Family Birthing
Center. Dori previously served as Nurse Manager
for Obstetrical Services at Benedictine Hospital in
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Kingston, N.Y. She is also adjunct Clinical Professor
at SUNY New Paltz and Dutchess Community
College. Dori received a Master of Science degree
in Family Nursing from SUNY New Paltz and also
has Family Nurse Practitioner certification from
SUNY Stony Brook.
Please welcome Linda Apfel, R.N. to the position of Nurse Director for the Inpatient Behavioral
Health Unit at the Arden Hill campus. Linda has
extensive experience in adult and adolescent psychiatric nursing. Prior to joining the Orange
Regional family, Linda held nursing management
positions at St.Vincent’s Medical Center. Most
recently she was the Assistant Head Nurse on an
inpatient psychiatric disorders unit at New York
Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital in White Plains,
N.Y. Linda is currently pursuing her Master of
Science degree from the College of New Rochelle.
Frank Giraldi, Manager of Contract
Management/Reimbursement, has been elected to
the post of President-Elect
for the Hudson Valley New
York Chapter of the
Healthcare Financial
Management Association
(HFMA). HFMA is the
nation’s leading membership
organization for more than
34,000 healthcare financial
management professionals.
Frank will be responsible for
overseeing educational programming for 2005-2006 in
Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam
and Westchester Counties.
Jackie Lavandowski has received a full
Presidential scholarship to SUNY Orange’s
two-year Registered Nurse program. Jackie
holds an LPN degree and is part of the
Outpatient Rehabilitation team.
Congratulations to both Frank Skinger,
who has been promoted to Supervisor of
Bio-Med at the Arden Hill Campus, and
Ralph Gorbea, who has been promoted to
Supervisor of Bio-Med at the Horton
Campus.These supervisory positions will allow
the Bio-Medical Department to even better
serve Orange Regional’s patients at each campus and associated off-site locations.
The Case Management Department congratulates Susan Loos, R.N., for achieving
Certification in Case Management. Case managers work closely with patients and families,
physicians, nursing staff, and other health care
team members to enhance delivery of healthcare services required for appropriate discharge planning.
Congratulations to volunteer Toni Russo,
who was recently honored
with the Act of Kindness
award by the Town of
Wallkill Human Rights
Commission.This award
was given to Toni in recognition of her selfless work
in helping others, as well as
for the more than 18,000
hours she has volunteered
at the hospital.Toni, recipient of the 2001 Volunteer
of the Year Award, often
provides clerical assistance to several departments throughout Orange Regional, including
the Tucker Center’s Cancer Registry.
Wes Wittich, a volunteer at the Arden Hill
Campus since 1998, recently received his high
school diploma from
Monroe-Woodbury, thanks
to its Operation
Recognition program.
Under Operation
Recognition, any veteran
who served during World
War II or the Korean
Conflict, and who was
unable for any reason to
complete a secondary education, may be awarded a
high school diploma based
on knowledge and experience gained while in
the service. Wes, a native of Staten Island,
joined the Navy in 1937. During his 20 years
in the military, he served in World War II and
the Korean War. After retiring from the Navy,
Wes worked for Texaco for more than 20
years until his retirement.
Anita Vandermark, who joined the volunteer ranks at the Arden Hill Campus three
years ago, was recently
named Orange County
Senior Citizen of the Year.
She often assists in the
Dieticians Office at Orange
Regional, and has also
served as a courier and
transporter. In addition to
volunteering, Anita has long
been an active member of
her community. She was
President of the Walden
Sunshine Society for three
years, Chairman of the
Walden Women’s Club,Vice President and
Board Member of the Historical Society of
Walden and the Wallkill Valley, and a volunteer
with Walden’s Meals on Wheels. ❖
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xcavation for the 83,000-square-foot
addition to the Orange Regional
Medical Pavilion (formerly the
Horton Medical Pavilion) has begun and is
moving forward ahead of schedule.The
addition is being developed by the Westage
Companies in cooperation with Orange
Regional Medical Center. When completed,
it will expand the existing 100,000-squarefoot Pavilion to create the premiere physician office complex and outpatient diagnostic/treatment facility in the County.
Members of the Orange Regional Oncology Nursing team
Physician offices will offer services in specialties Barbara Perillo (left), Maureen Rickard and Linda Yap.
such as ear, nose & throat; orthopedics; urology;
ophthalmology; pediatrics; family care; cardiology and
n 2003, Orange Regional Medical Center diagurgent care. Outpatient services will expand to
nosed 1,085 citizens with cancer. More recently,
include additional ambulatory surgery, open MRI,
Orange County Executive Edward Diana pronuclear imaging and other clinical departments.
claimed May 23, 2005 as Oncology Nurses Day
The Pavilion expansion project is the first step in
in Orange County. Diana urged all Orange County
Orange Regional’s master plan to construct a new
citizens to join in honoring the nearly 300 oncology
hospital project. The new hospital, to be built just
nurses who live and work in the county, and to
north of East Main Street and east of Midway Park
acknowledge the high quality of care they provide.
Drive in the Town of Wallkill, will focus primarily on
Certification as an oncology nurse signifies that
inpatient services to create a state-of-the-art facility
he/she has developed specialty knowledge beyond
for the 21st Century. The Pavilion will continue to
offer a full range of outpatient and physician services the entry level. Oncology certified nurses have met
or exceeded requirements for practice in cancer
for the community in a convenient, accessible and
attractive setting. The Pavilion expansion is expected care, have completed education in oncology nursing,
and have a tested knowledge of the specialty. As
to open in the spring of 2006.
cancer treatments become more complex, patients
will require increasingly specialized care. Oncology
certified nurses have both the knowledge and experience to deliver that care efficiently.
For more information about oncology nursing,
visit the Oncology Nursing Society at www.ons.org,
or the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
at www.oncc.org.
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r. Boris Lavotshkin
and Dr. Ateeque
Khan are pleased to
announce the opening of their
new office, Monroe Primary
Care. Located in Orange
Regional’s Monroe Medical
Pavilion (formerly the Monroe
Post Office), at 807 Route 17M,
Suite 1, Monroe Primary Care
Dr. Ateeque Khan
offers convenience and flexible
appointments.They have
evening and weekend hours and
the staff speaks several languages. Drs. Khan and
Lavotshkin are accepting new
patients, and they welcome new
residents to make an appointment to visit their office by calling 845-782-1714. Patients will
also be seen at their
Greenwood Lake office at 36
Dr. Boris Lavotshkin
Windermere Avenue.
T
he New York State Department of Health’s
Immunization Program recently awarded Orange
Regional Medical Center with a Certificate
of Excellence. Representatives of the Program reviewed
Orange Regional’s screening and documentation practices
for mother and infant immunization; as well as Orange
Regional’s program for offering, with parental consent, the
Hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns. Hepatitis B is a virus
which can cause lifelong infection and in some cases, serious medical complications. Based on the Program’s
review and Orange Regional’s initiation of the new program for universal vaccination, both the Horton and
Arden Hill campuses earned a Certificate of Excellence.
T
he Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities (CARF) awarded three-year accreditation
to Orange Regional for its Physical
Rehabilitation Program. This is the sixth consecutive
three-year accreditation awarded to Orange Regional by
the Commission.To achieve this distinction, an organization must go through a rigorous peer review process and
demonstrate to a team of surveyors during an on-site
visit that its programs and services are of the highest
quality.
O
range Regional’s Marketing & Public
Relations Department and its advertising
agency, Media Logic, recently received an
Aster Award for Excellence in Medical Marketing.
Creative Images, Inc., an internationally recognized firm
that publishes Marketing Healthcare Today magazine, hosts
the Aster Awards. Orange Regional was a Bronze Winner
for its cardiac catheterization print ad campaign, in the
category of 150-to-499-bed hospitals.
Orange Regional also won a Nori Award for regional
advertising & communications from the Advertising Club
of Albany, NY. Orange Regional and Albany-based Media
Logic won for consumer-integrated communication programs as part of Orange Regional’s cardiac catheterization advertising campaign. Judges for the awards included
nationally recognized marketing and communications professionals from some of the largest advertising agencies
and media groups in the country.
O
range Regional’s Service Excellence efforts in our
Emergency Departments are being recognized.
Dr. James Oxley, Medical Director at the
Arden Hill Campus Emergency Department (ED),
recently spoke at the Studer
Group’s national conference
“What’s Right in Healthcare.”
Dr. Oxley stressed the importance of physicians taking an
active role in driving Excellence
in the ED and the value of partnering with the ED Nursing
Director and staff to achieve
and sustain patient satisfaction.
In August, Colleen Minnock,
Dr. James Oxley
Nursing Director at the Arden
Hill Campus ED, and Gwen Faust, Director of Customer
Service, represented Orange Regional at the NRC Picker
International Symposium in San Diego. They shared with
the audience how our patient satisfaction data is used to
identify what is important to our patients and the specific
strategies we use to insure that Every Patient receives
Excellent Service, Every time. ❖
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The Orange Regional Medical Pavilion,
located at 75 Crystal Run Road in the Town of
Wallkill, is now open on Saturdays from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m., offering the following services:
• Mammography • Vascular Lab
• X-Ray • Diagnostic Ultrasound
Orange Regional’s Goshen Patient Service
Center, located at 70 Hatfield Lane in Goshen,
is now offering out-patient MRI services on
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment please call
Orange Regional’s toll-free number
1-866-ORMC-TEST (1-866-676-2837).
Mark your calendar
2005 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
to benefit Orange Regional Medical Center:
Friday, November 18
Holiday Fair & International Luncheon,
Sponsored by the Horton Campus Auxiliary
ORANGE REGIONAL M EDICAL CENTER
HORTON CAMPUS • 60 P ROSPECT AVENUE
M IDDLETOWN, NY 10940
www.ormc.org
Sunday, December 4
Homes For the Holiday House Tour,
Sponsored by the Goshen & Chester Twig
Saturday, December 10
Annual Holiday Ball,
Sponsored by the Lenten Sewing Club
For information call the
Orange Regional Medical Center
Foundation at 845-294-2135