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CARDIOVASCULAR
REPORT
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Our Mission:
Lourdes extends the
healing ministry of Jesus
by improving the health
of our communities
Dear Friends,
In 2009, our team faced natural disaster and economic times that stretched our
resources and tested our mission. However, it is in challenging times that the true
values of an organization rise to the top. The Ice Storm of 2009 was no exception,
and the Lourdes team rose to the challenge and responded with compassion
and a reverence for human dignity. They exemplified the healing ministry
through service to our patients and all those who entered our doors in need.
with emphasis on people
who are poor and
underserved.
The year quickly moved from no water and power to the power of collaboration as we celebrated the opening of the Ray and Kay Eckstein
Cardiovascular Institute. The Institute was the culmination of strategic decisions to provide a model of care unprecedented in our region.
The model brings multiple physician specialties together into one location in order to provide the best in patient-centered care.
This annual report will highlight the cardiovascular program at Lourdes. With a talented team of physicians and staff using the
technology invested in by Lourdes and supported by Lourdes Foundation, we are honored to provide our patients with five-star
cardiovascular care here in Paducah.
The future of an organization is determined by the vision and character of its leaders and dedication of its associates. This
organization has proven time and time again that our values do not just hang on the wall as décor. They are at work in the hearts of
our associates and they remain the focus of our vision for the future.
Steven Grinnell
Regional CEO, Mercy Health Partners - KY Region
President and CEO, Lourdes
John Durbin
Board Chair, Mercy Health Partners - KY Region
Mercy Health Partners
KY Region Board of Directors
Front Row – L-R: Laura Chastain,
Geraldine Montgomery, John Starcher,
John Durbin, Steven Grinnell, Dr. Joseph
Pittard, Dr. David Hogancamp
Back Row – L-R: Helen Sims, Rex Smith,
William Carter, Rex Jones, Roger Harris,
James Wurtz, Sister Patricia Connolly,
Doreen Hahn
Our Core Values:
Absent were: Sister Theresa Marie
Osborne, Dr. James Foster
Compassion • Excellence • Human Dignity • Justice • Sacredness of Life • Service
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The
Warmth of Lourdes' Heart Felt During Ice Storm
Some of the grandest views of God’s power come from
nature. While we felt the powerful effects of nature,
we also felt the powerful effect of the Lourdes healing
ministry at work.
On January 26, when the National Weather Service in
Paducah warned of coming storms, the leadership team
and staff at Lourdes moved into action. However, even
the predictions underestimated the scope of the outages.
The hospital lost power and continued its mission to
serve the needs of our patients and the community
with backup generators. Quickly, our medical team and
associates rose to the occasion and responded to the
Governor’s state of emergency by putting disaster plans
into action.
Lourdes physicians and nurses quickly responded to the
need for assistance at both the hospital and emergency
shelters.
Our ministry was also extended to the community as
we welcomed those in need of temporary shelter and
warmth. Countless smiles were generated with warm
coffee and blankets.
Thanks to the dedicated associates at Lourdes, guided by
the hands of the Lord, the storm challenges were overcome and the hospital is stronger for experiencing them.
Brenda Milam submitted the following letter to the
editor of The Paducah Sun.
Dear Editor:
While many around us still suffer from the effects of the ice storm,
we’d like to share some of the positive remembrances we have.
We work in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Lourdes.
Most of us have been here for many years, and we agree we
have never seen anything like what we are seeing now. We are
accustomed to the grand and exciting physical work of the human
heart. But in recent days, we have learned volumes about the
emotional working of the human heart.
Many have come into our facility for warmth, food, and a safe
place to rest. Many have no family and their needs are so great,
yet, so basic. We have had the opportunity to leave our usual
area of work to give personal care to our patients. It has been a
wonderful experience for us all!
We applaud the efforts of the entire staff of our hospital for the
sense of community. There is a cooperative spirit among doctors,
patients, staff, families, and our leadership team. Today, as in
Biblical times, we realize the truth in the statement that we rise
and fall on leadership.
One night in the past week, at the bedtime prayer,
Sr. Clara read a prayer that so perfectly expresses our
dependence on God. The prayer is based on Psalms
16:8. "We are reminded of the need for a oneness
with God to gather energy, faith, and serenity.
When we allow a moment of stillness, we are
bathed in His presence."
Brenda Milam R.N.
Clinical Supervisor,
Lourdes Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
I have set the Lord always before me. Because he
is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. — Psalm 16:8
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Cardiovascular Institute
Grand Opening
February 2009 saw the dedication and blessing
of the Ray and Kay Eckstein Cardiovascular
Institute. The $6 million, 30,000 square-foot
addition moved all of the cardiovascular
functions of the hospital in one convenient
location. With direct access from the Emergency
Room to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab
and Surgery, patients receive the fastest
interventions when minutes can save lives.
Cardiovascular Institute features:
• Direct access from ER
• Front door entry
• Private rooms
• Centralized medical team
“This facility affords physicians the ability to
work side-by-side as an interdisciplinary team
to diagnose and treat our patients,” said Dr.
Timothy Ranval, vascular surgeon. Cardiologist
Dr. David Talley concurs saying, “The institute
enhances Lourdes’ commitment to develop
quality patient-centered cardiac care.” From
prevention and diagnosis to treatment and
rehabilitation, the premier cardiovascular
team at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Cardiovascular
Institute provides care that saves more lives
than any other heart program in the region.
EKG's
Speed Response
When it comes to a heart attack, every minute counts. The sooner treatment
can be given, the less chance of damage to heart muscle. Lourdes is
now able to speed the minutes to treatment thanks to the addition of
electrocardiograms (EKG’s) in Mercy Regional EMS ambulances funded by a
grant from the Lourdes Foundation.
“With the latest 12-lead EKG technology, paramedics can transmit
information about a patient’s heart condition even before they arrive.
The sooner we have the EKG, the sooner we can make decisions about a
patient’s care,” said Dr. C. David Hogancamp, Lourdes cardiologist.
“If the EKG data indicates a heart attack, we can begin mobilizing even
before seeing the patient,” said Dr. Jeremy Klope, Lourdes emergency
physician. “It speeds all of the actions forward so the team is prepared
before the patient even arrives.”
“For example, a recent case using the 12-lead EKG technology from the
field allowed us to achieve a door to balloon time of under 30 minutes for
a patient – a fourth of the national average,” said Hogancamp. “In a heart
attack, saving time can mean saving a life.”
Lourdes
Leads
nation
in dooR to Balloon Times
When the Ray and Kay Eckstein Cardiovascular Institute was conceived, an
efficient and thoughtful floor plan was key to its success. Physically backing
up to the Emergency Room – only a few steps away to the Cath Lab –
provides heart attack patients with an express path to life-saving treatment.
Lourdes continues to shorten the “door to balloon” times achieved by the
Lourdes cardiovascular team. Door to balloon time is measured from when
a patient arrives at a hospital (“the door”) with symptoms of a heart attack
to when a cardiologist inflates a balloon through a catheter in the heart
(“the balloon”), opening the blockage that is damaging the heart muscle.
Improving blood circulation through the heart as quickly as possible is
critical to minimizing the damage done to the heart during a heart attack.
Lourdes Door to Balloon Times Beat Both National Average and Goal:
Lourdes average
75.6 minutes (2009)
American College of
Cardiology national goal
3
90 minutes
National average
Note: Shorter time is better
120 minutes (2008)
Source: National Cardiovascular Data Registry
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Lourdes
Ranks Best Again!
Clinical Achievements Recognized by
HealthGrades Annual Analysis
In November 2009, HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare
ratings organization, ranked Lourdes as the best in western Kentucky for
cardiac care for the third year in a row and critical care for the second. Lourdes’
quality was found to be among the top 15% of hospitals across the country.
Cardiovascular Care
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In addition, the organization gave Lourdes five-star ratings for Coronary
Interventional Procedures, Treatment of Respiratory Failure and Treatment
of Sepsis. Hospitals receiving a five-star rating have mortality or complication
rates that are below the national average, to a statistically significant degree.
Dr. David Talley, cardiologist, said the rating confirms that when patients
seek care at Lourdes for cardiac and critical care, they receive the best care
in the western Kentucky region. “Lourdes has times to open an artery
that are consistently better than the national benchmarks,” he said. “The
HealthGrades five-star rating in Coronary Interventional Procedures verifies
that those results are making the difference that counts – we are saving lives.”
Top in
Ranked Best in Western Kentucky for Overall Cardiac Care – 2010, 2009, 2008
Five-star Rated for Coronary Interventional Procedures – 2010
Top 10 in Kentucky for Coronary Interventional Procedures – 2010, 2009, 2008
Top 10 in Kentucky for Cardiology Services
– 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Five-star Rated for Treatment of Heart Failure –2009, 2008, 2006
Critical Care
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Rated Best in Western Kentucky for Critical Care – 2010, 2009
Top 10 in Kentucky for Overall Critical Care – 2010
Five-star Rated for Treatment of Sepsis – 2010
Five-star Rated for Treatment of Respiratory Failure – 2010, 2009
Customer Service
Not only are Lourdes' patients receiving the best quality care, but
patients have told us that they receive the best in compassionate,
service-oriented care as well. Press Ganey survey results report that
satisfaction by patients choosing the Lourdes Cardiac Catheterization Lab
ranks in the 98th percentile nationally and 99th among Kentucky facilities.
Exceeding Core Measures in Cardiac Care
In order to provide patients with the best level of care possible,
the Joint Commission has established “core measures” that set
national benchmarks and expectations for effective healthcare.
The Lourdes cardiovascular team is dedicated to achieving those
core measures. One of the core measures focuses on patients
suffering from heart attacks.
Lourdes’ adherence to this core measure regularly exceeds the state
and national levels.
Heart Attack Measures
Lourdes
KY (CMS)
National (MIDAS)
97%
93%
95%
Core measure ratings for the recommended care of patients arriving with heart
attack include: the (1) percent given aspirin at arrival, (2) percent given aspirin at discharge,
(3) percent given ACE inhibitor, (4) percent given smoking cessation counseling, (5) percent
given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival, (6) percent given PCI within 90
minutes of arrival.
Note: Higher percentage is better
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Life-saving Technology Allows Heart to Recover
James King was traveling with his grandson to check out colleges when he started having trouble breathing. The 56-year-old
retired basketball coach went to Lourdes and learned he had experienced a heart attack. His heart was working at 10 percent.
He was in heart failure and shock with a dangerously low blood pressure. He would need immediate
triple bypass surgery.
“In the past, patients in this condition would have needed to be sent to Nashville, St. Louis or Louisville,”
said James O’Rourke, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon. “Thanks to our Mechanical Cardiac Assist Program,
we now have the tools to be able to operate here.”
Mechanical cardiac assist devices function for the heart when the heart is too weak to do so. “They let
the heart rest completely,” said Dr. O’Rourke. They are used in several instances: 1) to support a patient
who has irreparable heart damage and is awaiting a heart transplant; 2) used only at transplant centers,
a permanent device used for the duration of the patient’s life; and 3) as applied in James King’s case, it
allows the heart to recover sufficiently and allow the return of cardiac function.
Through this technology, King was “weaned to recovery,” meaning he was able to be taken off the
device once his heart recovered following bypass surgery.
More Patients
“I have no doubt that Dr.
O’Rourke saved my life,”
King said.
Rely on Lourdes for Stroke Treatment
Joan Rives of Boaz woke up on a Tuesday morning with stroke-like
symptoms. She came to the Lourdes Emergency Room with slurred
speech and left-sided weakness.
The experienced Lourdes staff provided a full continuum of
stroke care for Joan – from the Emergency Room physicians,
neurosurgeons, neurologists, and vascular surgeons to the rehab
therapists and home health nurses.
Lourdes treats more stroke patients than any other hospital in the region.
Lourdes' stroke team is equipped with and supported by a
vascular lab accredited by the ICAVL (International Commission
Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories). This accreditation,
combined with the latest in surgical operating suites and skilled
rehabilitation therapists, allows more than 90% of the stroke
patients treated in Lourdes' full continuum of care to leave the
hospital and return to their homes or caregivers.
For those patients who suffer a stroke, Lourdes offers the region’s only inpatient rehabilitation facility, the Otto J. Diller
Rehabilitation Center. Skilled therapists in the areas of occupational, speech and physical therapies can assist patients with
regaining their skills. In Joan’s case they were able to utilize the Vital Stim treatment, offered only at Lourdes, to assist her in
learning to speak and swallow again.
Lourdes continues to offer community education on the risk and prevention of stroke because
awareness and fast, early action is key to successful outcomes. Recently, Lourdes screened more
than 300 attendees at the “Detect a Silent Killer” vascular screening for carotid artery blockages,
peripheral arterial disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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Joan made the right choice at the right time. She chose the Lourdes stroke team, and as a result,
has returned to life full force – recently competing in the Purchase Area Senior Games with her
husband and taking home a gold medal in shuffleboard.
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Best Survival Rates in the Region
HealthGrades has ranked Lourdes Best in Cardiac Care in
western Kentucky based on its annual study of mortality
rates at 30, 60 and 180 days post-surgery. Why does Lourdes’
heart program have the best survival rates in the region? In
addition to quality cardiac bypass surgery, Lourdes has taken a
lead in adopting an array of innovative procedures.
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Pioneers cardiac advancements
Lourdes is the leading non-transplant hospital in the nation to wean patients to recovery using mechanical cardiac assist devices.
Only hospital in the region utilizing mechanical cardiac assist devices to assist patients with heart failure.
Lourdes was the first hospital in Kentucky to insert the Impella
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cardiac assist device in the operating room.
Highest percentage of off-pump coronary bypass procedures performed in any hospital between St. Louis and Louisville.
Lourdes is the only facility in the region with a surgeon
to perform Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
thorascopically, or through the chest with a minimally
invasive incision.
Lourdes is the only hospital in the region performing minimally invasive paracardioscopic ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Clinical Excellence in Cardiac Care
Indicator
Advanced Cardiac Procedures
Benefits for Our Patients
Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR): When bypass
surgery or angioplasty is not an option, this procedure can relieve severe chest pain in very ill patients. It entails using a laser
to make a series of holes through the heart muscle to improve
blood flow and grow new blood vessels.
Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation: This procedure treats
problems relating to the rhythm of the heartbeat. Radiofrequency energy is used to destroy the tissue blocking out the
abnormal heartbeats.
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD): A device is implanted and
temporarily takes over the pumping function of the patient’s
heart. The device can be left in place for weeks or even months
to allow the heart to recover, or to sustain it until transplant
can occur.
2009
Cardiac Imaging Studies......................................... 7566
Cath Lab Procedures................................................ 4878
Vascular Lab Procedures......................................... 6621
Angiography Procedures....................................... 2589
Coronary Interventions..............................................458
Open Heart Surgery.....................................................242
Other Heart/Lung Procedures................................... 96
Sources: ACC/NCDR, STS, MIDAS - 2009
Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Assist Device: Like the
temporary VAD, this device performs pumping function so the
heart can rest. However, because it is designed for shorter usage,
it is smaller and can be inserted via catheter. This device inserted
over a small guidewire can be used in the Operating Room or
Catheterization Lab for patients who need temporary support. It
is minimally invasive and is used between 24 and 72 hours.
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Off-pump or
"beating heart" surgery is a form of bypass surgery performed
without using a heart-lung machine. When a cardiac surgeon
chooses to perform the Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass, the
heart is still beating while the surgeon works to bypass blocked
arteries. Patients typically have a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay, reduced risk of stroke or memory problems, and fewer
transfusions and complications.
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the
Heart
of who we are
Ask us what drives us to do well at work, and we will simply say “the Mission.”
The Lourdes mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus to all we
serve is the foundation of who we are. We are a place of work that begins
meetings with prayer, and we take time to acknowledge the “mission
moments” that are happening around us. From saving a life to helping a
colleague, it is these special moments that ground us in our call to serve.
"Patients at Lourdes expect compassion, excellence and respect from the
people who care for them," said Kim Lindsey, Lourdes Chief Human Resource
Officer. When we hire people at Lourdes we imagine a patient doing the
interview. Caring for our patients the way we would our family is more than a
priority to us, it is a promise. It is the heart of who we are.
the promise of a
Heart-Healthy
environment
In January 2009, Lourdes promised the
community that we would commit to a
tobacco free campus. Physicians, associates and
community members came together to make
this a reality and we have kept that promise.
Going tobacco free was not an experiment; it is a
new way of life. By making our campus tobaccofree, the air we breathe is safer for those we serve.
“We simply needed to do this, it was the right
thing to do,” comments Steven Grinnell, President
and CEO. “Making the commitment to be
Western Kentucky’s heart hospital means that
we have to do what is best for our heart patients
in all that we do. Each day we invite families to
choose Lourdes for their cardiovascular care and
we need to welcome them with a campus that is
healthy and safe.”
For Melissa Barton, a Lourdes
patient care assistant, the
change has been a breath of
fresh air. “A year later, I am still
smoke-free. My father passed
away of lung cancer, and my
son begged me to quit. It is
one of hardest things I’ve ever
had to do. It hasn’t been easy,
but it has been worth it.”
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We are proud to recognize a few of our colleagues that delivered on that
promise in simple, yet extraordinary ways in 2009.
Anne Ault, Pharmacist – Associate of the Year
Anne is always taking time to understand and listen to your needs and
always going above and beyond to help. There was
a very serious emergency situation on the maternal/
child unit one night – none other than New Year’s
Eve. Many of the medications and antibiotics
needed were limited because the situation involved
premature triplets. Although her shift had ended,
Anne stayed into the night to assure the crucial
needs of these tiny infants were met.
Mary Hobbs, Behavioral Health
Mary has been honored for never being too busy
to do little things for her patients. She was recently
seen taking the time to gently wipe the brow of an
elderly lady with dementia and talking to her softly to
reassure her.
Kevin Jackson, Plant Maintenance
Kevin regularly uses his skills in carpentry to mend
areas of the hospital in need of repair. But, outside of
work he volunteers his talents to refurbish motorized
scooters for those who cannot afford the repairs.
Barbie Sirls, Lourdes Wound Care
Last fall, Barbie was checking in a patient and asked
if he was ready for Thanksgiving. Sadly, he said he
had no plans because his wife had just passed away
and his children lived out of town. Barbie could not
imagine him being alone, so she invited him to her
home for Thanksgiving dinner. With tear-filled eyes, he
said he could hardly believe it and thanked her from
the bottom of his heart.
lourdes
Economic Impact
Admissions.............................................12,271
ER Visits.................................................26,771
Surgical Procedures................................16,447
Radiology Tests & Procedures............. 104,874
Total Net Revenue..............................$199.0M
Salary Expenses.................................... $81.3M
Operating Expenses...........................$108.8M
Total Capital............................................ $8.8M
Total Community Benefit..................... $12.9M
Community benefit consists of programs that
help people access the healthcare they need
and help improve the health of our communities.
at the
Heart
of Our Future
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Prevention is one of the most effective strategies for fighting heart disease.
Lourdes has partnered with regional schools, area colleges, the Area Health
Education Center and the District Health Department to develop an education
program that targets 4th grade students.
The Cardiac Project is a pilot program being conducted in an attempt to learn
more about heart disease factors in children as a means of determining which
children and their parents are at risk for developing early or premature coronary
artery disease. Early identification of these risk factors will provide the opportunity
to work with the child’s family to reduce the risk of disease. It is also hoped to
increase awareness of cardiovascular
disease risk factors and promote wellness.
Lourdes provides free assessments of
these 4th graders' height, weight, blood
pressure, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol,
and fitness levels.
Each student's results are reviewed by a
Paducah Pediatrics physician. Then the Lourdes cardiovascular team partners with the school to
do follow-up cholesterol/blood sugar testing, and provides educational sessions on nutrition/
heart health education for both at-risk parents and children.
In 2009, Lourdes screened more than 300 students at Farley, Heath, Ballard, Graves,
Farmington, Symsonia, Central, Carlisle and Hickman Elementary Schools.
the
Heart
Every year Lourdes partners with community organizations
to provide education, charity support, and community
development funds. Some examples of the causes our
Associates give to include:
• American Heart Association Heart Walk
• American Cancer Society Relay For Life
• March of Dimes March for Babies
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
• Area High School Project Graduations
Laura Jane Huyck takes the blood pressure of
4th graders at Clark Elementary.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Research
One World Run for Project AIDS Orphan
Rotary Club
In addition, the Lourdes Auxiliary members donated more
than 60,209 hours in volunteer time and raised nearly
$129,255 that they donated to various projects at the hospital
and in the community.
Pictured below, left to right: Lourdes Auxiliary check presentation to Women’s Center, Relay For Life, Rotary Club, and Heart Walk.
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The late Norman Greenberg
reviewing plans of the garden
with Tara Miller, Lourdes
Foundation executive director.
Greenberg’s
Gift
Above, right: Mary Rose and Norman Greenberg
Builds New Healing Garden
A beloved feature of the Lourdes campus is reborn as the Norman & Mary Rose Higdon Greenberg Garden opens. Named for the
project’s donor and in memory of his late wife, Norman Greenberg donated $60,000 to the Lourdes Foundation to fully fund the
project. “My wife and I loved outdoor activities,” he said. “The garden project is meaningful because it reflects an interest my wife
and I shared and allows me to establish a legacy at Lourdes—an organization I have supported for many years.”
The Greenberg Garden is located on the north corner of the hospital. Fragrant plants, flowering trees, dramatic lighting and
comfortable seating areas offer a serene and peaceful destination for patients, visitors and Lourdes associates. The iconic statue
of St. Francis was relocated to this area, atop an infinity-edge fountain. The Greenberg Garden replaces a previous serenity
garden which was removed due to expansion of hospital facilities. The original garden was supported by Lourdes associates and
dedicated to the Sisters of St. Francis who managed the hospital for many years.
Lourdes Foundation 2009
Financial Highlights
Total Gifts And Funds Raised.........................
$828,077.70
Funds Distributed to Benefit Lourdes and Individuals in Need
..................................................................... $597,254.01
Lourdes Foundation
Board of Directors
Front (l to r): Tara Miller, Executive Director; Lillian Watson; Loree Eckstein;
Susan Guess, Chair. Back row (l to r): Wally Montgomery, M.D., Secretary;
Dale Hancock; Steven Grinnell, President & CEO, Mercy Health Partners-KY;
Bill Jones; Lawrence Durbin, Vice Chair; Jim Garrett, Treasurer.
Not pictured: Art Davis, David Denton, Bill Dyer, Patricia Holsapple,
David Mast, Father Brian Roby.
Total Lourdes Foundation Assets as of December 31, 2009
................................................................. $3,024,513.64
Endowment Fund Investments................. $1,175,493.63
$106,543.69
Lourdes Associates Contributing to Lourdes Foundation... 603
Total Amount Contributed by Associates......... $93,321.12
Funds Raised Through Special Events............
$1 Million Gift Makes Cardiovascular Institute
A Reality
A historical $1 million pledge from the Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust to Lourdes
Foundation, made possible the construction of Lourdes’ new cardiovascular facility.
In recognition of this contribution, the center was named in their honor. The Eckstein
Charitable Trust is a private foundation supporting educational, missionary, and
ministry programs in public charities and Catholic affiliated organizations. Mr. and Mrs.
Eckstein chose to invest in the healing ministry of Lourdes to improve the health of our
community, a place their children and the business they founded call home.
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Legacy Society Honors
Planned Gift Donors
Legacy Society
Generous benefactors who have
established planned gifts or
remembered Lourdes in their will.
Mrs. W.B. Akers
Elisabeth Barnes Avedisian*
Oakley Cobb, Jr.*
James C. Griffin*
James W. Grisham*
Sara V. Harmon*
Mary Frances Hines*
Helene B. Holt*
Gene Ray Miller
Dorothy L. Parham*
Captola M. Saxon*
*deceased
Patron Level
($10,000 and above)
Credit Bureau Systems, Inc.
Norman Greenberg
Mary & Steven Grinnell
Lourdes Gift Shop
Marcia Nemer
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
Good Samaritan
Level
James Grisham was an ambassador for
Lourdes, serving on the McAuley Village
board of directors and attending many
Lourdes events and fundraisers annually.
Grisham’s legacy of service for Lourdes
did not end when he passed away in
June. Establishing a $15,000 bequest in
his will to benefit Lourdes, Grisham’s
spirit of generosity will live on through
projects that enhance patient care.
The Legacy Society provides appreciation
and recognition of donors like Mr.
Grisham, who thoughtfully plan ways to
not only support Lourdes during their
lifetime, but to make a meaningful gift
after their death. If your will or estate
plans include Lourdes or one of our
services such as Hospice, please inform
us so that your generosity may be
properly celebrated. For more information
on establishing a bequest or planned gift
to benefit Lourdes, please contact
Lourdes Foundation at (270) 444-2353.
($5,000 - $9,999)
Abbas Emamdjomeh
Innovative Technical Solutions LLC
Bill & Theresa Jones
US Bank
Diamond Level
($2,000 - $4,999)
Jennifer & Carl Adams
Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP
Brenda Cadwell
Denton & Keuler
Diamond Healthcare Corporation
John & Loree Eckstein
ExxonMobil Foundation
Bruce & Doreen Hahn
ICA Informatics
Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation
James Marine, Inc.
Jim Smith Contracting Co.
Johnson Johnson Crabtree Architects, PC
June Kelley
Nick & Teresa Lewis
Lourdes Auxiliary
Marquette Transportation Co., Inc.
Dr. Wally & Geraldine Montgomery
Morrison Healthcare Food Services
Paducah Bank & Trust
Petter Business Systems, Inc.
Ray Black & Son, Inc.
Superior Care Home
Vascular Specialists, Inc.
Kent & Michelle Waltman
Emerald Level
($1,000 - $1,999)
Joyce Allbritten
AT&T Kentucky
Banterra Bank
Elva Brown
James Grisham and his friend, Celesta Wilson,
attending Mardi Gras & All That Jazz fundraiser
Catholic Healthcare Partners
Citadel Outsource Group, LLC
Randy Cooper
Crothall Services Group
Richard and Joan Dyer
James and Dorothy Elliott
First National Bank
Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company
Jim & Amy Garrett
Dot Harper
Harshaw Trane
Health Directions, LLC
Holland Stivers & Associates, LLC
Michelle Hosman
Hospice Pharmacia dba ExcelleRX
Jack and Vonnie Howard
Jackson Purchase E.R. Physicians, PSC
Jeff & Chanda Jones
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Cathie and Tony King
John & Wilma Langham
Lourdes Medical Pavilion, LLC
Laura & Mark Madison
Marshall Emergency Service Associates
Natalie & Keith Miller
Miller Jones, Inc.
Milner & Orr Funeral Homes
Morningside of Paducah
Kelly & Brad Nicholls
Paducah Power System
Paducah Prosthetics
Paducah Sheet Metal Co.
The Paducah Sun
Marianne & Jim Potina
Radiology Group of Paducah, PSC
Radiopharmacy of Paducah, Inc.
Retirement Plan Consultants, Inc.
Revenue Solutions
Joseph and Celeste Russell
Sue Silcox
Helen Sims
Richard Sizemore
Buddy Smith
St. Jerome’s Catholic Church
St. John’s Knights of Columbus
United Fund Drive of Calvert City Area
United Propane Gas, Inc.
US Food Service
Vanguard Contractors, Inc.
Rick Walter
Carolyn Webb
West Kentucky Community & Technical
College
Williams Williams & Lentz LLP
WPSD Local 6
Jim Wurtz
Platinum Level
($500 - $999)
Anonymous
Anne Ault
BB&T Bank
BKD
Boston Scientific Corp.
Cardiology Associates of Paducah
Dr. Rakesh & Anita Chandra
Mark & Gail Chapman
Community Financial Services Bank
Barbara & Bill Conyer
Bill and Peggy Conyer
John & Dolly Dempsey
April Dollins
Jim & Johnna Douglas
Bill & Mary Dyer
Fort Construction Co., Inc.
Golden Eagle Distributing, Inc.
Vicki & Robert Green
Marty Grove
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman
Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel
Bob & Mary Lee Hart
Healthcare Receivables Group, Inc.
Debby Hughson
Monica Inglish
Donna James
Brenda & Raymond Jimison
Dr. Ronald & Molly Kelley
Linda & Bobby Kingston
Kohl’s
Dr. Lisa & Blaine Lasher
Kim & Charles Lindsey
Pamela Logue
Desiree Martin
Margaret Mastey
MedAssist
Medical Spa 23
Theresa Medlin
Mercy Regional EMS
Michelson Jewelers
Tara and Billy Miller
Alana Miller-Burchett
Minter Roofing Co., Inc.
Melissa Morgan
Connie Overstreet
Terry Parker
Peck & Milford CPA
Pollux Systems, Inc.
Shalin Prince
Jim Sanders, Jr.
Debra Sims
Dale Skaggs
Debora Smith
Kevin and Alison Springer
Dawn Stephens
Gerry & Carrie Stoltz
Supply Solutions
Deborah Tanner
Target Marketing
Aimee Thompson
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation
Tom Johnston Studios
Tony’s Studio
Patricia & John Tveite
Utilities Dynamics
Dr. Brian & Carol VanderBoegh
VanMeter Insurance
Rhonda Watkins
Kay & H.D. Williams
Gold Level
($400 - $499)
Rhonda Austin
Renee Brimer
Ruben Brionez
Rhonda & Steve Edwards
Paula English
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Suzanne & Todd Farmer
Stephanie Hays
Dr. Jesse & Kathy Wallace
Silver Level
($300 - $399)
Renee Andrews
Aqua Treat of KY
Stephen and Jean Berry
Candice Clifton
Kenny Dowdy
Audrey Farris
Franklin Collection Service
Debbie & Allen Gish
Dale & Cathy Hancock
Russell Harris
HealthPort
Henry A. Petter Supply Co.
Sharon Howard
Linda Lamb
Madison Leek
Debra Lones
Mark and Sharon Meeker
Farzin & Randy Mitchell
Stephanie Mix
Misi Morrison
Michael & Amanda Pazzo
Darrel & Vicky Penney
Premier Fire Protection, Inc.
Stacy & Justin Puckett
R Smith & Associates
RehabCare Group, Inc.
Melynda Riley
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Pamela Stewart
Dodie Stogner
Surgical Directions, LLC
Swift & Staley Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Andrea Triplett
Mark Tucker
Melissa Vanderford
Peggy Vinson
Paul W. Whiteside
Gary and Lisa Zakutney
Bronze Level
($200 - $299)
Paul and Adele Ambler
Nancy & Robert Anderson
Susan Balke
Wally & Janie Bateman
Gary Batts
Andrea Beavers
Viola & Marion Belmont
D’arcy Belt
George & Dot Bordelon
Arwen Bos
Robert Bowen
Shannon Brandon
Mayre Brouse
Jason Bundy
Delisa & Darrell Bunting
Gisele & Jerry Burnett
Mary Jo & Keith Campbell
Raymond and Donna Carlson
Church Of Francis de Sales
Steven & Marilyn Cima
City National Bank
David and Debra Clark
George Cmarik
Phillip and Brenda Colburn
Tamara Cowell
Crounse Corp.
Susan Crumbaugh
Tammy Driver
John and Rudina Durbin
Laura & Ken Durbin
Davida & Bill French
Charlotte Haas
Mathew and Amy Hallett
Susan Harris
Patricia Hayes
Laura Hicks
Jean Hite
Leslie Howell
Mary Hudson
Vidya Hughes
Hughes Funeral Home
James & Evangeline Hunter
Margaret Jett
Dr. Jeff & Suellen Johnson
Rex & Anne Jones
Ronda & Greg Jones
Evelyn Jordan
Joanne Keeling
Karolyn Kelley
Lisa Kidd
Lynn & Paul King
Melanie Koch
Judith & Michael Ladd
John Larrison
Tammy Lawson
Cynthia Lee
Jan & Tommy Lee
Glen Long
Mike and Connie Malone
Krista Mann
Susan Mason-Tarr
Wallace McCord
Phebe & Kevin McKay
Christi Mikez
Kyle & Gena Miller
Cindy & Stan Mills
Angela Morris
Paul Morris
Bob and Lula Mount
Trevor Munsell
Janis Murphy
Deanne & Charles Neel
Tommy & Zoe Owen
Janella Parrott
Jane Pattison
Dena & Jim Phillips
Joseph and Norma Rebik
Ruth Roberts
Marcella Romaneck
Lynn Salesberry
Jacquelynn Short
Lois Sibley
Denise Sikes
Lisa Smith
Laura & Alva Sumnlers
Beverly & Steve Swift
Steven Valerius
Elta Waldridge
Misty & Joe Waller
Benny Wattelet
Norb & Theresa Whitlock
Marcie & Gregory Widmer
Stephanie & Chris Yarber
Mercy Club
Donors
($100 - $199)
Billy and Betty Abernathy
Tony Alexander
Dom & Arleen Amato
Vera Anderson
Annes Wig Shoppe Ltd.
Glenn and Beverly Annis
Betty Austin
Dee Ann Baker
Marla Barham
BE&K Industrial Services at Daikan
Kelly & Mark Bean
Dr. Bill & Diane Bedwell
Regina Beggs
Jane Bell
Bob and Emma Lou Bennett
Julia Berry
James & Lula Bessette
Deloris Beyreis
Amanda Blaine
Dr. Dan & Sharron Boeh
Hans Bos
Lori & Jason Box
Jean Bracey & Family
Cindy & Al Breeden
Ernest Brionez
Pat Brockenborough
Robert Brubaker & Family
Terri Bryant
Horace & Rose Burlingame
Amy Burnett
Jennifer Busby
Eleanor Chamberlin
Jessica Chapman
Jennifer Chittenden
Clements Street Church of Christ
Russ and Jackie Cochran
Beverly Cook
George and Joan Cooper
Coopland Farms
Catherine & Lee Cope
Shannon Courtney
Matthew and Erin Cox
Stephanie Cox
Danny & Celine Crane
Joe and Wanda Crisp
Tabitha Critser
Sara Crowe
Athena Crunican
Keith and Susan Cunningham
Sharon and Frederick Daack
Dr. Erika & Chris Dallas
Deineise Davis
Shelly DeCaprio
David & Ann Denton
Melinda & Duane Dew
Bill & Enid Dibert
Keith & Cyndi Dickens
John and Denise Didio
Bill & Diann Dilley
Mark Doolin
Ralph and Phyllis Doty
Stephanie Dowdy
Barbara Driskill
Lawrence and Geraldine Durbin
LaToya Durrell
Shelia Easter
Sarah Eckenberg-May
Steve & Melanie Ellingsworth
Excellent Professional Anesthesia
Autumn Fairfield
Richard and Janice Fairhurst
Helen Farrell
Farris McIntosh & Tremper, Inc.
Robert and Dale Fay
Sue Fendley
Ronald Fernandez
Jerry and Luana Flynn
Janice & Randle Fondaw
Leah Fondaw
Yvonne Fourez
Joe & Jeane Framptom
Sara Frick
Kathleen Fulford
Russ and Sherry Galloway
Christy Garland
Matthew Garrison
Jessica Gibbs
Kylee Gobin
Lynn & Jason Goines
Joanne Golden
Shannen Gore
Tarah Gower
Pamela Gray
Green Door Floral & Decor, LLC
Gary Gregory
Holly Griffin
Dr. John & Robin Grubbs
Marietta Haas
Brenda Hale
Susan Hamm
Mark and Joan Handley
Linda & Dennis Haney
Lillian Hardy
Melissa Harrington
Connie Hein
Dale & Rita Hemmerich
Barbara Henc
Niki Henderson
Patricia Hilt
Tara & Chad Hite
Sara Hobbs
Norma Hodge
Kitty & Brian Honeycutt
Amanda Hooker
Sandra Hooker
Hospice On Call
Lisa Howard
Van & Marta Hoy
Desiree Hudspeth
Katy Hummer
Betty Hunt
ISP
Elizabeth Jackson
Phyllis Johnson
Roger Johnson
Brenda Jones
Kimberly Jones
Roy Jordan
Wanda Jung
Angela Kearney
Ricky and Becky Keeling
Karen Kellenberger
Amber Kelley-Harned
Kentucky Senior Golf Association
Shirley Kerr
Sarah & Daniel King
Louis Kirchhoff
Tim Kissel
Allan and Julie Kleet
Bill & Betty Knapp
Nick and Hayley Kramer
Susan Kyle
John Lachat
Kimberly Lamb
Chasity Langston
Barbara & Clyde Lee
Elisha Lee
Kaley Leek
Senator Bob and Gina Leeper
Gary and Lynn Lefevre
Autumn Lewis
Victoria Lines
Carolyn Lipp
Kelly Littlepage
Linda Locke
Gerald and Linda Lotz
Lourdes Hospital, Inc.
James Lowry
Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center
Bentley Marane
Sammie McElvain
McMurry & Livingston, PLLC
Melinda McNeely
Lensey Medley
Medtronic, Inc.
Rick Meeks
John and Donna Merrill
Michelle Mims
Moffitt & Company PLLC
Melissa Morgan
Anna Morrow
Gwen & Andy Mullinax
Darrell and Mary New
NewPage Corp.
Alan and Shirley Nunn
Edward O’Dell
Olive Tree Connections, Inc.
Karen O’Neal
Orr Medical, LLC
Gladys Owen
Paducah Bone & Joint Center PSC
Antonia Pariso
Frank and Joyce Paxton
Peggy Paxton
Clara Peck
Melinda Perkins
Catryna Phelps
Karen Phillips
Anna Pinnegar
William & Sylvia Pinner
Marian Price
Elmer and Frances Pullen
Purchase Area Corvette of KY, Inc.
Purchase ENT
Frank Queen
Leslie & Sandra Quertermous
James and Martha Ray
Lola Reed
Casey & Roger Reeves
Janice Reid
Robert & Judy Remaly
Juanita Rhea
Allan Rhodes, Sr.
Amy & Scott Richards
Robert and Jeannine Richert
Mary & James Rieke
Michael & Cathy Riley
Henry and Jane Robinson
Larry and Faye Robinson
Shelia Robinson
Tahney Rogers
Father Frank Roof
Janice Rottgering
Kurt and Gail Ruga
Gerald & Kathryn Russell
Dana Ryder
Dr. Paul & Evangeline Schaper
Francis Schuler
Marvin and Rosemary Schwetman
Stephen and Ann Seay
Carl & Kathryn Seitz
Donna Severns
Susan Sharpe
Timothy and Jeanne Shaw
Shawnee Mass Transit District
Martha Sheehan
William and Georgiana Simmons
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Jennifer Sims
Kandice Skabo
Jere Ann & James Skaggs
Dr. Craig & Charlene Slater
Carrie Jean & Richard Smith
Eugene and Patricia Smith
Linda & Lyle Smith
Mary Ann Smith
Sid & George-Ann Smith
Floyd Sorquist
Jackson Sowell
Sharee Spencer
St. John’s Catholic Church
Michael and Wendy Stanley
Dr. Ralph & Linda Stauffacher
Rebecca Steger
Steris Corporation
Karyl Stewart
Inez Stiner
Tommy Stites
Shelia Stone
Darrin Stovall
Patricia Sullivan
Taco John’s - HMC, Inc.
Frances & Billy Taylor
Tracy Taylor
Stephen and Deanna Thomas
Tammy Thomason
Paul Thompson
Velma Thompson
Corey and Michelle Thorson
Mary Tick
Julie Toms
Maurica & Bobby Toon
Deann Ttee
Robert and Shirley Turner
Karla Underwood
Cheryl Vinson
Robert & Shirley Walker
Walnut Grove Baptist Church
Dr. Carolyn Watson
Margaret Weldon
David West
Paul West
Ben Whitaker
Brandy Whited
Dwayne & Susan Wieneke
Claudia Wilson
David and Denise Wilson
Michele Wood
Nina & Gary Wood
Michelle Woodard
Tammy Woodrick
Rebekah Wooley
Eugene Wooten
Ellen Wright
Caroline Yaffe
1,164 additional donors
contributed amounts less
than $100 in 2009
Only a
Heartbeat Away
The Comfort of Home
The Lourdes Hospice team accomplished a first in our
region by starting a telemedicine program for patients
with end-stage congestive heart failure. The task for the
patient is simple: attach the monitor and immediately
the Lourdes Cardiovascular Team can see how well
the heart is performing. “If there are problems, we
can intervene with treatment at home and avoid an
admission to the hospital,” comments Kay Williams,
Lourdes Hospice director. “Patients and their families
feel safe knowing that our team of specialists is there
any moment they need us. Most importantly, our
patients get to stay in the comfort of their own home.”
Out of the Office, But Always Available
Before modern technology, when a physician went
out of town a patient could be placed in the hands of
a stranger. Now, thanks to a new electronic medical
record at Lourdes, physicians can see a patient in
the hospital anytime from anywhere in the world. In
2009, Lourdes invested more than $1 Million in a new
physician portal that allows physicians to view test
results, vital signs, and medications by simply logging
into the patient’s chart from their computer. “This new
technology allows me to be in two places at once,”
responds Dr. Kyle Turnbo. “Whether I am in the office
or out of town, this new physician portal allows me
to respond more quickly to the needs of my patients
when they are in the hospital. Being able to see how my
patients are doing at any time of the day can mean a
safer, shorter hospital stay for patients at Lourdes.”
Cardiac
Rehab
Keeps Patients Healthy
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Lourdes begins rehabilitation of cardiac patients before
they leave the hospital with low-level activities that progress
from passive and active range of motion to walking and
stair climbing.
Following discharge from the hospital, patients can be referred
to continue cardiac rehabilitation. In this phase, patients
undergo progressive aerobic activities while monitored by
a registered nurse and exercise physiologist. This monitored
therapy continues for 10-12 weeks.
Cardiac rehabilitation is conducted in conjunction with the
pulmonary rehabilitation team to address needs of any patients
with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease.
Lourdes’ comprehensive
cardiac and pulmonary
rehabilitation program
is accredited by the
American Association
of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Telemetry Equips Lourdes to be
Kyle Miller, exercise physiologist, assists
a patient working out in cardiac rehab
Your Heart Hospital
A service going on behind the scenes can arguably be one of the most life-saving features
provided by the Lourdes cardiac program. Thanks to a gift from the Lourdes Foundation, Lourdes
is able to provide continuous cardiac monitoring of patients in the hospital 24 hours a day, 365
days a year.
No matter where patients are in the hospital, trained technicians are stationed in the telemetry
unit watching for any signs of distress or irregularity. This technology, available throughout the
hospital, allows the team to be an extra set of eyes to monitor any patient on any floor. It also
allows physicians to access the telemetry system from within the hospital or over a secure
internet connection.
“The telemetry technicians constantly review the rhythm strips of patients. If they note rhythm changes or lead displacement,
they immediately notify the patient’s nurse or cardiologist,” said Karolyn Kelley, director of critical care. “This technology
gives patients and their families confidence that we are using every means possible to care for their loved ones as they
recover from a heart attack, open heart surgery, angioplasty or other cardiac event.”
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RANKED THE REGION’S BEST IN CARDIAC CARE
Third Year in a Row
Five-Star Rated for the Treatment of
Coronary Interventional Procedures
2010 Analysis
Dr. James P. O’Rourke
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Through the work of Dr. James O’Rourke and an exceptional team of specialists,
Lourdes is the leading non-transplant hospital in the country using
mechanical cardiac assist to wean heart failure patients to recovery.