Cardiac team`s fast response saves Dover man`s life

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Windows to
your health
Cardiac team’s fast
saves
Issue response
Dover man’s life
Yo u r S o u r c e f o r H e a l t h I n f o r m a t i o n
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or call (603) 742-5252
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summer 2013
IN This
Wentworth-Douglass
Hospital announces
plans to build an
2 Meet our New Providers
for Advanced
Endoscopy
3 Center
Dives to Heal
4 Patient
Her Wound
ambulatory
surgery
center
4
5 2012 Annual Report
supports local
8 WDH
family through hardship
W SC
in Somersworth
Grant helps kids
with heart disease
10
Making a Difference in
Our Community Celebrating a Decade of
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L
ocal business owner and automobile aficionado Dennis Ciotti
had passed his yearly physical with flying colors. So, when a
typical day of shoveling snow and moving heavy auto parts
at his Dover shop turned into a critical health situation, it came as
a shock. Dennis had torn an artery. The extra blood pooling in his
heart sent him into cardiac arrest and in a matter of minutes, his life
was in jeopardy.
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Massachusetts General
Hospital & WentworthDouglass Health System
Expand Clinical Affiliation
M
assachusetts General Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass
Health System (WDHS) recently announced a new
clinical affiliation agreement that will increase the
availability and accessibility of comprehensive, tertiary health care
services on the New Hampshire Seacoast. The agreement identifies
Wentworth-Douglass as the Primary Clinical Affiliate of Massachusetts
General Hospital on the New Hampshire Seacoast.
The burgeoning relationship between the two institutions began
in 2008 to develop multiple centers of excellence. The new clinical
affiliation agreement, approved last month by the WDHS Board
of Directors, combines the expertise of the two hospitals, offering
patients greater access to a broader range of clinical services and
specialty care, ranging from the routine to the very complex.
“Mass General and Wentworth-Douglass have had a successful
working relationship the past five years. It is that success and the
changing needs of health care along the Seacoast that have inspired
this expanded relationship,” says Peter L. Slavin, MD, president of
Mass General. “We welcome this opportunity to further our clinical
efforts with the Wentworth-Douglass community.”
The clinical affiliation agreement includes the creation of a
joint executive committee and a shared director to oversee daily
operations. Several new clinically affiliated programs will be
developed, including surgical services, cardiovascular services,
digestive health, neuroscience/neurosurgery, population health
management and oncology services.
I
n an effort to provide a location for more
cost-effective, outpatient surgical services
for area residents, the WentworthDouglass Health System has formed a new
company called Wentworth Surgical Center,
LLC. The new company will become a joint
venture with qualified investors (physicians,
podiatrists and dentists) and lease a 6,500
sq. ft. building from The Works Family
Health & Fitness Center to be built this year.
Construction is anticipated to begin in midsummer with completion in late 2013 or
early 2014.
The decision to build an ambulatory
surgery center is the result of the insurance
industry directing their members to
ambulatory surgery centers where the cost
of providing certain procedures (that do not
require an inpatient stay) is less than similar
surgery in a hospital where 24/7 staffing
requirements and overhead costs are higher.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital President
& CEO Gregory Walker, FACHE, said the
Hospital has recently experienced a decline
in outpatient surgery volume due to the
insurance industry’s reaction to healthcare
reform’s strong focus on cost reduction.
In a letter sent to employees Walker
said, “Over the past two years, WentworthDouglass leadership has been speaking
about the impact of healthcare and payment
reform and the need for our organization
to be prepared for change. Change has
come quickly. The Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act of 2010 and its effects
are being felt in hospitals across the nation,
in New Hampshire, and at WentworthDouglass Hospital.
“Our recent declines in surgical volume
are the result of the insurance industry
directing their members to ambulatory
surgery centers. Patients are being sent
to centers outside our service area for
their care, leaving our Hospital and our
specialists. In an effort to recapture this
lost volume and keep patients and their
care in our community, we are developing
Meet Our
New Healthcare Providers
Anthony Sellner, Pathology Assistant
Chad Wotkowicz, MD
Spectrum Medical Group
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
789 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2558
Lahey Clinic Urology at Dover
17 Old Rollinsford Road, #3
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-5011
Board Certification:
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Degree: MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Residency: Urology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center (Massachusetts)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Egbert Baumgart, MD
Janaki Fonseka, MD
Lahey Clinic Urology at Dover
17 Old Rollinsford Road, #3
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-5011
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital – Hospitalist Program
789 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-5252
Degree: MD, Charité – Universitatsmedizin Berlin (Germany)
Residency: Urology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center (Massachusetts)
Internship: General Surgery, University of Hawaii
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Degree: MD, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (Moscow)
Residency and Chief Residency: Internal Medicine,
Hospital of St. Raphael (Connecticut)
Internship: Internal Medicine, Hospital of St. Raphael
(Connecticut)
Fellowship: Geriatric Medicine, Yale-New Haven Medical Center
(Connecticut)
Board Certification: Geriatric and Internal Medicine,
American Board of Internal Medicine
Jennifer Howard, CRNA
Atlantic Anesthesia, PA
789 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2651
Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
Michael Schwarz, PA-C
Urology Associates of York Hospital
16 Long Sands Road
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-3975
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Stacy Breau, APRN
Wound Healing Institute
789 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2832
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Dr. Kumin joins
Wentworth Health Partners
Marshwood Family Care
in September
Michael Kumin, MD, a native of Eliot, Maine
and a graduate of Marshwood High School,
will join Marshwood Family Care in September.
Dr. Kumin and Mary Ann Gagnon, APRN are
currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Kumin practiced at Pen Bay Family Medicine in Rockport, Maine, serving
as the Medical Director for the last two years. Dr. Kumin looks forward
to bringing his professional experience in the Medical Home model to
Marshwood Family Care. Dr. Kumin also looks forward to returning home
with his wife and two children to spend time with family and friends and
participate in local community events.
Appointment scheduling is now open for Dr. Kumin. Call (207) 451-9600.
For more information visit
www.wdhospital.com
NH Nursing Award Recipient
Marshwood Family Care
19 Levesque Dr., Eliot, Maine
www.MarshwoodFamilyCare.com
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the
one
hundred
massachusetts general hospital cancer center
WDH Women & Children’s Center’s Katie White, RN, received the 2013 Clint M.
Jones NH Nursing Award, awarded to one nurse in all of NH who exemplifies
quality nursing care.
The award is presented by the Foundation for Healthy Communities in honor of
their former director of the NH Nursing Workforce Partnership, Clint Jones. Pictured
with Katie is Shawn LaFrance, the Foundation’s executive director.
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Kathy Quinn, RN, BSN, OCN, was honored at the one hundred
Mass General event with her family and John Schorge, MD, who
nominated Kathy saying she “combines warmth, a ready smile
and a sense of humor with tremendous clinical skills.”
Burning Questions
about Acid Reflux
& Heartburn
— Robert Ruben, MD
Q. What is acid reflux & heartburn?
Heartburn, a
symptom of
acid reflux, is
so common
that everyone
experiences it.
When we eat
or drink, a tube
(esophagus)
carries food from
the throat to the
stomach. Along
the way a ring
of muscle (lower esophageal sphincter) opens
to allow food to pass. When weakened, this
doesn’t close all the way and stomach acids seep
back into the esophagus, causing acid reflux and
possibly heartburn.
Q. What are the symptoms?
•Burning feeling in chest
•Bitter taste from bile & stomach acids
Q. What are the causes?
•Large meals
•Fried, fatty foods
•Smoking
•Chocolate
•Alcohol
•Caffeine
•Citrus fruits & juices
•Peppermint & Spearmint
Q. What is the treatment?
•Avoid causes
•Eat smaller & more frequent meals, slowly
•Don’t eat at least 2 hours before bedtime
•Elevate head of bed by 4-10 inches
•Lose weight
•Moderate exercise
•Wear lose fitting clothes
•Antacids (liquids)
•Medications, and if this fails,
surgery is an option
Q. Is long-term heartburn a danger?
Yes, it can lead to very serious problems including
cancer.
Q. Should you see a doctor?
After two weeks ask your doctor to consult a
gastroenterologist for additional tests to rule out
more serious conditions.
Dr. Robert Ruben is a
gastroenterologist (digestive
system specialist) at
Gastroenterology Professional
Association in Somersworth.
He is a former clinical
instructor of medicine at
Harvard University Medical
School. Dr. Ruben is board certified in Internal
Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Center for Advanced Endoscopy offers
specialty services
W
entworth-Douglass Hospital’s Center for Advanced Endoscopy delivers specialized care
to patients suffering from disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. All procedures have
the option for moderate or general anesthesia. Our Center uses the guidelines from the
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
Advanced Endoscopy Procedures:
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP):
This procedure uses a combination of endoscopic and radiological techniques to visualize the biliary
and pancreatic ducts. Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of a malignancy, pancreatitis,
stones lodged in the common bile duct or bile duct disease are good candidates for this procedure.
The process begins with passing an endoscope into the duodenum followed by passing a cannula into
the pancreatic duct or common bile duct. Radiocontrast material is injected through the cannula in
order to visualize through X-ray images the configuration of the appropriate ductal system. Then
appropriate interventions are undertaken to treat the medical problem.
Bravo® pH monitoring:
This diagnostic tool is used to identify the cause of severe heartburn, or Gastrointestinal Reflux
Disease (GERD). Left untreated, this condition can lead to more serious issues such as difficulty
swallowing (dysphagia), narrowing of the esophagus (strictures), or Barrett’s esophagus. A miniature
pH capsule is placed on the esophagus and measures the frequency and duration of acid coming up
from the stomach. This information is recorded to a receiver that is the size of a pager and worn
on a waistband. The test period is 48 hours and when the receiver is returned, the information is
uploaded to a computer and analyzed by the Gastroenterologist. The capsule will naturally fall off the
wall of the esophagus and pass through the digestive tract.
Endoscopic Ultrasonography:
New technology has combined the endoscope with ultrasound ability to enhance visualization of the
GI tract. This procedure results in better-quality resolution, esophageal wall thickness evaluation, and
visualization of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon and pancreas. It has become a valuable
tool in the identification of gastrointestinal cancers and treatment decisions.
Barrx® Endoscopic Endoluminal Radiofrequency Ablation:
Barrett’s esophagus can lead to high-grade dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and cancer of the
esophagus. A specialized endoscope and the Barrx® ablation catheter will apply a “burn” which
is limited to 1 mm in depth and removes the affected tissue. Current studies have shown that this
technique is successful in up to 70% of patients.
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Esophageal Lesions:
This is a technique performed to remove precancerous or early cancerous lesions from the esophagus
endoscopically.
For more information, call the Center for Advanced Endoscopy at (603) 740-2157.
WDH Surgeons remove gallbladders
through a single belly button incision
using a robotic surgical system
A
surgical team at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital performed the first
da Vinci® Single-Site™ Cholecystectomy in New Hampshire in
February. The patient’s gallbladder was removed through one tiny
incision in the belly button, making the procedure virtually scarless.
Led by Patricia Auty, MD, the team removed the gallbladder using
Single-Site™ instruments on a da Vinci® System. The minimally invasive
procedure is traditionally called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of
the gallbladder). The standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy uses three to
five small incisions to remove the gallbladder. Single incision laparoscopic
gallbladder removal has also been conducted in the past but is difficult to
Patricia Auty, MD
perform, often adding time to the length of the procedure. Thus, single
incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy has largely been abandoned. Using Single-Site™ robotic
assistance, surgeons are able to remove the gallbladder through an incision of approximately one inch
without adding to the length of the procedure.
The Food and Drug Administration cleared the specialized Single-Site™ instruments for use with
the da Vinci System in December 2011. The robotic surgical system is widely used in complex
minimally invasive surgery. Patients should discuss all the specific risks and benefits of robotics with
their provider before electing to proceed.
Robotic surgery and single-incision surgery are not new, but combining the two to remove the
gallbladder requires additional training and special equipment.
“When the single incision procedure is performed robotically, the ease and precision is enhanced
over laparoscopic methods due to the state of the art instrumentation that the da Vinci System
provides,” says Dr. Auty. “To be the first hospital in New Hampshire and one of the first in Northern
New England to offer this technically advanced surgery demonstrates Wentworth-Douglass’ leadership
in providing patients with the most advanced options for minimally invasive surgery.”
In addition to Dr. Auty, her partners at Seacoast General Surgery, David Coppola, MD, and Joseph
Rodriguez, MD, also perform this procedure.
Windows to Your Health /
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Patient dives to heal her wound
W
entworth-Douglass Hospital’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center
offers comprehensive wound care in conjunction with the Hospital’s
Wound Healing Institute. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) improves
the benefits of certain antibiotics, activates white blood cells to fight infection and
promotes the healing process in chronic wounds. HBO is a form of medical treatment
that occurs inside of a chamber pressurized with 100% oxygen and up to 2 and ½ times
atmospheric pressure, the equivalent of diving to a depth of 49 ½ feet in the ocean.
After a series of daily dives at the Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center,
Sandra Pombriant is wound-free and more than pleased with her experience.
“I was a bit scared at first when I looked at the chamber. I had to wear a
johnny, take off my glasses and remove a partial plate. I couldn’t have any
perfume or deodorant or jewelry and I lay inside this glass chamber for 2.5
hours everyday for 40 days (M-F). They have a TV on the outside you can
watch or you can listen to music or just sleep. They gave me blankets if I was
cold and I could talk to the tech. He’d make me laugh. I was very comfortable.
I came out great. I’m healed and I don’t have any more problems.”
Sandra developed a hematoma (a blood filled swelling – bruise) that didn’t
heal properly following surgery for breast cancer. She was referred to the
Wound Healing Institute for treatment where Dr. C.W. Bean cleaned her
wound and suggested HBO treatment. The success of her treatment left Sandra
with one thought, “I would do it all over again, no problem,” she said.
HBO is commonly used to heal radiation damage to soft tissue or bone,
compromised skin grafts and surgical incisions, chronic bone infections
(osteomyelitis) and diabetic foot wounds. HBO is a covered benefit with most
insurance plans. For more information call (603) 740-2832.
HBO Tech Bill Staples and patient Sandra Pombriant
Women’s Life Imaging Center
introduces 3-D Mammography
W
omen’s Life Imaging Center (WLIC), a joint venture between
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Frisbie Memorial Hospital, is
the first breast screening center in the Seacoast area to offer one of
the most advanced technologies in mammography today.
Called breast tomosynthesis or 3-D mammography, the new system
produces a three-dimensional view of breast tissue acquired through a series
of low-dose images. The system produces thin slices (images) of the breast,
allowing radiologists to view one-millimeter sections at a time, increasing their
ability to detect cancer and reducing the recall rates.
WLIC radiologist Shannon Nedelka, MD, describes tomosynthesis as a stateof-the-art tool in breast imaging. “Tomo allows us to find smaller and earlier
lesions in the breast that might have been difficult to detect particularly in
patients with dense breast tissue,” Dr. Nedelka explained. “I am pleased it is
now available at WLIC for our community.”
Dr. Nedelka also acknowledged fellow radiologist Burns Foley, MD, for
his service at WLIC and his strong support in developing tomosynthesis
technology at the Center. “Dr. Foley has dedicated many years to providing an
exceptionally high quality service for our patients,” she said. “He has been a
leader in bringing the 3-D technology to WLIC and is continuing to provide his
clinical expertise.”
Radiologist and Medical Director David Greatorex, MD, manages the
operational aspects of the program at WLIC for the radiology practice
and concurs with the benefits of 3-D mammography. “WLIC has offered
exceptional quality care for many years and our group is proud to be part of
this advancement in breast imaging technology,” he said.
The screening process is similar to a traditional mammogram. During
tomosynthesis the x-ray arm of the mammography machine makes a quick
arc over the breast, taking a series of breast images at a number of angles.
This only takes a few seconds. The technologist sends the breast images
electronically to the radiologist at WLIC who can see breast tissue detail in a
way never before possible. Instead of viewing the complexities of breast tissue
in a flat image, the radiologists can examine the tissue a millimeter at a time.
Fine details are more clearly visible, no longer hidden by the tissue above and
below.
Beth Beaudin, Operations Manager of Women’s Life Imaging Center,
emphasized the value of the 3-D technology in early detection. “We are
excited to have this new technology which benefits all mammography
patients, not just those with family history or high risk factors,” she said. “Our
goal is to find breast cancer as early as possible and the greater detail of 3-D
mammography provides the radiologists with the best information to do so.”
Women’s Life Imaging Center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center
of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, a recognition of breast
imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography,
breast ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy and ultrasound-guided breast
biopsy. For more information contact WLIC at (603) 742-6673 or visit
www.womenslifeimaging.com.
GRANT HELPS KIDS WITH HEART DISEASE
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health Foundation (WDH&HF) Board member Tom Levasseur is the
recipient of a 2013 Quality of Life Award from the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation (MDRT).
The MDRT presented a grant of $5,000 to WDH&HF in his honor for volunteerism on the Board and
his support of Camp Meridian, a three-day overnight camp for children with heart disease.
In a letter to Tom, Tammy Scarponi expressed her deep appreciation for the donations to Camp
Meridian that allowed her daughter Samantha (Sam) and other youngsters with heart disease to
benefit from the annual camp free of charge.
“Through her years at Camp Meridian Sam has learned that she can be anything and do anything despite
her heart condition. She has gained confidence in herself and learned how to solve challenges with her team and
achieved personal and team goals through all the fantastic activities provided.”
Foundation Board member Tom Levasseur holds a photo auctioned at a recent event to support Camp
Meridian. Back row: (l to r) Pediatric Cardiologist and founder of Camp Meridian Naomi Gauthier,
MD, CHaD at WDH Practice Manager Leigh Hardiman, Tom Levasseur and Camp Meridian kids Abigail
Laurence, 11, of Greenland and Sam Scarponi, 12, of Newmarket. Front row: Camp Meridian kids
Emma Cormier, 8, of Rochester and Cole Hernon, 12, of Hampton.
4 / Windows to Your Health
A Message from
2010 Annual Report
2012
Greg Walker
W
e begin this Annual
Report edition of Windows
to Your Health with an
announcement about our newest
affiliation with Massachusetts General
Hospital. Our relationship with Mass
General has already proven to be
beneficial to our Health System and
our patients by offering new services at
Wentworth-Douglass, especially in the
areas of trauma, oncology and thoracic
surgery. We expect this new relationship
Gregory Walker, FACHE
WDH President & CEO
to bring additional, innovative services
to our community and provide area
residents with a wider array of “world class” medical care close to
their homes and families.
The Annual Report for 2012 also provides information about
$23 million in Community Assistance Programs for adults and
children unable to pay for medical and dental care, transportation
and medications - funded by the Hospital and supported, in part,
by our Foundation’s generous donors last year.
Every gift to our Foundation, no matter how small, makes a
difference in our community. Donations help a family get the
dental care they could not afford if we did not have our Dental
Center or help a child with diabetes go to a camp where they can
learn to enjoy life, share hopes and dreams with other children just
like them. Donations buy expensive, diagnostic equipment to help
our cardiologists see inside the hearts of patients to repair damage
and save lives. Donations fund scholarships for our nurses to learn
better ways to care for patients and keep our Care-Vans on the
road traveling thousands of miles every year to bring patients to
the Hospital for vital treatments. Donations are truly life-giving in
so many ways. Thank you.
As of December 31, 2012
TRUSTEES
Neil Garvey, Chair
Roger Hamel, Vice Chair
Michael Steinberg, Treasurer
Carol Bailey, Secretary
Michael Bolduc, Atty
Gerald Daley, EdD
Lisa DeStefano
Peter Dirksmeier, MD, Emeritus
David Flavin, MD
Linda Hagen
John Novello, MD
Donna Rinaldi
Ted Ristaino
John Salmon
Gregory Walker
Steven Webb
Joseph White, MD
Robert Decolfmacker, Emeritus
Ann Torr, Emeritus
MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS
President
Joseph D. White, Jr., MD
Vice President
John J. Novello, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
Robert C. Oram, MD
FOUNDATION BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Linda Hagan, Chair
Rick Card, Vice Chair
James J. O’Neill, Treasurer
Jay Levy, Secretary
Neil Garvey
Michelle Kurtz
Thomas Levasseur
Kenneth Money, Jr.
Larry Raiche
Babu Ramdev, MD
Deborah Shelton, MS,
Vice President of
Philanthropy for WDH&HF
Michael Steinberg
Jim Stevens
Ann Torr
Thomas Torr
David Verno
Peter Walcek,
Vice President of Finance/CFO
Gregory Walker, FACHE,
President & CEO
WENTWORTH
HOMECARE & HOSPICE
Home Health Care
Advisory Board
Linda Antone
onsolidated Balance
CConsolidated
alanceSSheet
heet
asDof
ec. 31,
2010
as of
ecD
. 31,
2012
(audited)
Assets 2010 unaudited
Current Assets Property, Plant
& Equipment Net Other Long Term Assets
Total Assets $70,955,748
$78,639,440
$143,715,915
$170,593,200
$109,460,316
$155,116,483
$324,131,979
$404,349,123
& Fund
Balances
Liabilities and
Fund
Balances
$79,790,929
$65,788,536
Current Liabilities $54,789,629
$126,493,207
Long Term Debt $189,551,421
$212,067,380
Fund Balance Total Liabilities and Fund Balance
$324,131,979
$404,349,123
William Brandon, MD
Jerry Carberry
June Daigneault
Tracy deGaribody
Joanne Ferland
May Glovinski
Daniel Hickman
Delores Hopper
Gwen Klutsch
Hugh MacDonald, MD
Jeanne Maher
Michael Malark
Danielle Pardis
Tracy Satish
Sheila M. Woolley, RN
Auxiliary Board
Officers
President
Roni Morse
Recording Secretary
Susan Brown
Treasurer
Patricia Daley
Assistant Treasurer
Donna Soares
Membership
Judy Caron
Publicity
Francine Murphy
Scholarship
Susan Brown
Gift Cart
Beryle Banks
Gift Shop
Roni Morse - Advisory
Patricia Daley - Advisory
Jean Fenerty - Advisory
Donna Soares - Advisory
Nominating
Anita Caron
Judy Caron
Way & Means
Anita Caron
Patricia Daley
Evelyn Reynolds
Donna Soares
Judy Weisner
Past President
Beryle Banks
Honorary Member
Mary Francis Richardson
Executive
Management
President & CEO
Gregory J. Walker
Executive Vice President
Ellen Caille
Senior Vice President
of Operations
Daniel N. Dunn
Vice President of
Community Relations
Noreen A. Biehl
Vice President of Finance
Peter E. Walcek
Vice President of
Human Resources
Erin Flanigan
Vice President of
Information Systems
Jeff Pollock
Vice President of
Patient Care Services
Sheila M. Woolley, RN
Vice President of Philanthropy
Debbie Shelton
Vice President of
Regulatory Compliance
Dalma Winkler, MD
Vice President of Strategic
Planning & Network
Development
Jeff Hughes
Chief Medical & Clinical
Integration Officer
Paul R. Cass, DO
Chief Medical Officer –
Wentworth Health Partners
William Brandon, MD
Department Directors
Cancer Services, Assistant VP
Susan Gallagher
Cardiovascular Services,
Assistant VP
Cindy Harris
Early Learning Center,
Director
Deborah Adams
Education/Organizational
Development, Director
Marilyn Ireland
Emergency Department/
Employee Health,
Nurse Director
Nancy Sears-Russell
Environmental Services, Director
Mike Catanzaro
Finance, Director
Allyson Hicks
Food & Nutrition Services,
Director
Karan Pfingst
Imaging Services & Transport,
Director
Kevin Sweeney
Information Systems, Director
Lynda Powers
Inpatient Services, Assistant VP
Delores Hopper
Laboratory Services, Director
Gint Taoras
Materiels Management, Director
Gregory J. Wieder
Medical Information, Director
Warren Parlee
Operations Excellence,
Executive Director
Keith Bartlett
Outpatient & Surgical
Services, Assistant VP
Chris Hamill
Pharmacy, Director
Dave Merriman
Plant Operations/Safety
Officer, Director
Dave Dagenais
Quality, Executive Director
Jay Afrow, MD
Quality, Risk & Safety, Sr.
Director
Erin Wigmore
Rehabilitation Services,
Assistant VP
Richard Montmeny
Revenue Cycle Operations,
Director
Diane Alburn
Service Excellence &
Volunteers, Director
Mary Krans
WHP Operations, Senior
Director
Jodi Balint
WHP Quality/Nursing,
Senior Director
Mary Finnegan
Women & Children’s Center /
CHaD, Nurse Director
Karen MacDonald
The Works Family Health &
Fitness Center, Director
George Vierra
2012 Annual Fund
2010
Giving Societies
January 1 –
December 31, 2012
S. Judson & Anne E.
Dunaway Society
($5,000 or Greater)
Anonymous (1)
Albany International Corp.
CGI Employee Benefits Group
D.F. Richard Energy
Mr. & Mrs. David Della Penta
Demoulas Foundation
Federal Savings Bank
R.C. Brayshaw & Company
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
Edward & Gladys Rollins
Society
($1,000 to $4,999)
Anonymous (2)
Dr. Jay Afrow
Auxillo Managed Print Services
Ms. Jeanne Bald
In Memory of Nicole Gagne
Bank of America
Charitable Foundation
Ms. Valerie Barbour
Ms. Noreen Biehl
In Honor of Alisha Biehl
In Honor of Derek Biehl
In Honor of Samantha Jo Zammit
Dr. William Brandon
Ms. Ellen Caille
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Card
Dr. Paul Cass
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cassell
Centrix Bank
Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Choti
In Memory of
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Lampesis
Dr. Barbara Civiello
Drs. David & Cynthia Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Degenaars
In Memory of Carol Degenaars
In Memory of Rachel Pelczar
Mr. Roger Dionne
In Honor of Parents & Grandparents
In Honor of Marshwood
Wrestling Teams
In Honor of South Berwick
Senior Center
In Honor of WDH Picnic Committee
In Honor of WDH Employee
Annual Fund Committee
Ms. Jane Dugas
Ms. Kathleen Duguay
Dr. & Mrs. Roger Evans
Ms. Donna Everett
In Memory of Ellen M. George
Ms. Erin Flanigan
Dr. David Flavin
Ms. Nora Fortin
In Honor of Augustus Jones
In Memory of Helen Rita Jones
Garrison Women’s Health Center
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Garvey
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Grant
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hagan
Mr. Charles Hart
Health Plans, Inc.
Mary & Jeff Herring
In Honor of Dale &
Hellen Schlagheck
Mr. William Henze & Gael Grant
Matthew & Allyson Hicks
In Memory of Ruth Rogers
In Memory of Eleanor Tardiff
Ms. Dee Hopper
In Honor of Gordon &
Kathleen Hopper
In Memory of Ernest &
Doris Rondeau
HUB Healthcare Solutions
Ms. Shauna Kaplan
In Memory of Shelby Rae Kaplan
Kennebunk Savings Bank
Dr. Lorenzo Klein
In Honor of The Klein Harish Family
LabelTech, Inc.
Ms. Mary Alice Lapoint
Leo A Daly Co.
Mr. Jay Levy
Dr. Thomas Lydon
M J J M Enterprises, Inc./
Supercuts
Ms. Grace Mathapathi
Mercer
Metropolitan Life
Mr. Richard Montmeny
Drs. David & Dianne Ness
New Hampshire Charitable
Foundation
New Hampshire Partners in
Health of Strafford County
Northeast Delta Dental
Foundation, Inc.
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital
NSTAR
Julien & Jane Olivier
Jay & Diane O’Neill
Mr. Jonathan Otterson
Mr. & Mrs. John Pomerleau
In Honor of Dr. David Coppola
Prime Buchholz
Red’s Famous Shoe Barn
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Reed
Ms. Derreth Roberts
Dr. Malcolm Rosenson
Seacoast Emergency Physicians
Seacoast Radiology, PA
Ms. Deborah Shelton &
Mr. Mark Thomas
In Memory of Warren Joseph Thomas
In Memory of Melinda Hunter Shelton
Ms. Elizabeth Shelton
In Memory of Mike & Pat Burns
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Smith
Sodexo Health Care Services
Dr. & Mrs. David Staples
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinberg
In Honor of Michael &
Laurie Steinberg
In Honor of Shelley &
Douglas MacGregor
In Honor of William, Timothy,
Nathaniel, Samuel MacGregor
In Honor of Katerina &
Bruce Steinberg
In Honor of Irina & Maya Steinberg
In Honor of Amy &
Jonathan Steinberg
In Honor of Rita T. Connell
Stronghearts
Sulloway & Hollis, PA
Summit Land Development
TD Bank Charitable Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Torr
Toyota Dealer Match Program
Tri-Net Health Consultants
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Walcek
Medical Staff
In Memory of Troy Pappas
Drs. Noel & Jayanthi Wheeler
Ms. Denise White
In Memory of Lyndsay Jo Chisholm
Dr. Joseph White
Ms. Sheila Woolley
George P. Morgan, MD
Society
($500 to $999)
Anonymous (3)
Ms. Deborah Adams
Ms. Kathy Anson
Ms. Jodi Balint
Ms. Mary Barretto
Mr. Kenneth Bolduc
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Coolidge
Mr. John Couture
Mr. Gary Covel
In Memory of Patti Covel
Mr. & Mrs. David Dagenais
Ms. Susan Dailey
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Daley
Mr. Timothy DePalo
In Honor of Thomas DePalo
Ms. Lisa DeStefano
Dover Middle School
Ms. Diane Drake
Ms. Sandra Driscoll
Dr. Guy Esposito
Ms. Caroline Faulkingham
Ms. Christina Francis
Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Goldberg
Mr. Gary Griffis &
Mrs. Leslie Pearlman
Mr. Roger Hamel
Ms. Susan Houghton
Mr. Jeff Hughes
Ms. Elizabeth Lampman
Mr. David Merriman
Mr. Edmund Miller
Mr. Victor Nghe
NH Prostate Cancer Coalition
Ms. Rose O’Hare
Ms. Sharon Parker
Ms. Kristyne Pavlik
Ms. Lynda Powers
Drs. Babu & Prem Ramdev
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Ristaino
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ritchie
In Honor of Emmanuelle Ritchie
Ms. Hether Roberge
Ms. Cindy Spencer
Mr. Karl Stevenson
Mr. Gint Taoras
Uno’s Restaurant
Drs. Gary Usher & Alison Sollee
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Walker
Ms. Dawn Welch
Wells High School
Activities Account
Ms. Sandra White
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Wieder
Etta Shaw Society
($1 to $500)
Anonymous (74)
In Honor of Timothy P. Clonar
In Memory of Hope Meehan
AA Resurrection Group 126098
AA Sober Sisters of the
Garden Variety
Ms. Karen Adams
Mr. Robert Adams
In Honor of Patricia C. Adams, MD
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
AIG Matching Grants Program
Ms. Jo-Ann Ainsworth
Ms. Diane Alburn
In Memory of Donald Samowski
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Allaire
Ms. Meaghan Allen
Mr. Stan Allyson
Mr. Steven Almeida
Ms. Maybeth Anderson
Ms. Catherine Arbo
Ms. Melissa Arkwell
In Memory of Vern & Shirley Webb
Ms. Janice Arsenault
Ms. Laura Arsenault
Ms. Melissa Ashe
Dr. Peter Attenborough
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Ms. Constance Aubin-Adams
Ms. Abigail Aucella
Ms. Rosemary August
In Honor of Philip White
Ms. Audrey Babicz
Ms. Carol Bailey
Ms. Denise Bailey
Ms. Diane Bailey
Ms. Janet Bailey
Ms. Judith Balansky
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Balcar
Ms. Stephanie Balfour
Ms. Pamela Bapp
Dr. Kulli Barrett
Ms. Misty Barrett
Ms. Jennifer Barrows
In Honor of Dr. Naomi Gauthier
Mr. Keith Bartlett
Mr. & Mrs. David Beattie
Mr. Kenneth Beaudoin
Ms. Lorie Bedard
Ms. Marguerite Benedict*
In Memory of Harold M. Benedict
Ms. Claire Bennett
Mr. Peter Benvenutti &
Ms. Lise Pearlman
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Berman
Ms. June Bernard-Kriegl
Ms. Karen Bernier
Mr. & Mrs. George Berstler
Ms. Kelly Berube
Mr. Paul Berube
Mrs. Donna Bisson
In Memory of Robert Bisson
Mr. Tim Bisson
Ms. Marcia Bjork
Dr. Michael Blackman
Ms. Marjorie Blackwood
Ms. Julie Blais
Ms. Krystal Blais
Mr. Ernest B. Blaisdell
Ms. Christi Blanchard
Ms. Joanie Blinn
In Honor of Integrative
Wellness Services
Mr. Alfred Bogle
Ms. Ruth Boisse
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bolduc
In Honor of Cindy Scagliotti
Mr. Mark Bolton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Booth
Mr. Alan John Borner
In Memory of Genevieve Borner
Ms. Kathy Borsh
Ms. Elizabeth Bortz
In Memory of Olivia Page
Mr. Sam Bowden
Mr. Peter Bowman
In Memory of Suzanne Bowman
In Honor of Dr. Barbara Civiello
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Boy
Ms. Nancy R. Boyle
In Honor of Helen Reynolds
Ms. Betty Ann Brady
Ms. Michele Briere
In Honor of The Briere Family
Ms. Alison Brisson
Ms. Janet Britton
Ms. Veronica Brooks-Sigler
In Memory of Gerard Plante
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Brossia
Ms. Deborah Brown
Ms. Stephanie Brown
Mr. Andre Brunelle
In Memory of Joan Dearborn
Ms. Barbara L. Brunelle
Ms. Maria Brush
Ms. Cindy Buckman
Ms. Ann Bull
Col. & Mrs. Bruce L. Burke
Ms. Jenneylee Burke
In Memory of Susan Beth Burke
Ms. Louise Burke
In Memory of Ronald J. Castonguay
Ms. Kimberlee Burnett
Ms. Sarah Byron
Ms. Elizabeth Calder
Ms. Karen Calhoon
In Memory of Clayton Calhoon
Ms. Tammy Jo Cameren
Ms. Linda Campbell
Mrs. Mary Canino
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Cardinale
Ms. Deborah Carey
Ms. Rhonda Carignan
Ms. Tonya Carlton
Mr. Richard Carter
Mr. Michael Carver
Mr. Reginald Case
Ms. Carmel Casey
Ms. Pamela Casey
Ms. D. Ann Caspar
Ms. Rachel Castellez
Mr. & Mrs. David Caswell
Mr. Michael Catanzaro
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry A. Centers
In Memory of Kenneth Lapointe
Mr. Dennis Chabot
Mr. Abderrahmane Chaggouri
Ms. Angela Chapman
Ms. Kimberly Chapman
Mr. Alex Chase
Ms. Shaye Cheslock
Ms. Carolyn Chick
In Honor of Diane McManus
In Honor of Louise Lavertue
Mr. Don Chick
Mr. & Mrs. Monty Childs
Ms. Gina Christensen
Mr. David Churchill
In Memory of Mrs. Carol Nyberg
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Ms. Donna Ciotti
In Memory of Germaine Clark
Ms. Elaine Clancy
Ms. Michele Clark
Ms. Patricia Clark
In Memory of Elizabeth
Praino Lapoint
Mr. Richard Clark
In Memory of Ernest &
Mildred Marshall
Ms. Genevieve Clarke
Ms. Rachel Clarrage
Ms. Kimberly Clement
Ms. Margarete Cleveland
Ms. Eileen Clifford
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Clough
Mr. Richard Clough
Ms. Nicole Cloutier
Mr. Michael Coate
In Memory of Frances Coate
Ms. Anne Cogan
Ms. Robin Colbath
In Memory of Leo Michaud
Ms. Sara Collins
Ms. Judith Conner
Ms. Annette Connor
In Memory of Phebe Gulick-Leonard
Ms. Julie Conquest
Ms. Rose Cordes
Ms. Nancy Corson
Ms. Jaclyn Cote
Ms. Maureen Couch
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cox
In Honor of Jason Lucey, APRN
In Honor of Finola Cox
Ms. Tammy Crandall
Ms. Danielle Cressey
Ms. Kathleen Crockett
Mr. Ernie Croteau
Mr. Paul Crotty
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cummings
Ms. Bonnie Cunningham
Ms. Liza Curtis
Mr. Eric Cuvellier
In Memory of Hope Sonny Grace
Ms. Donna Cyr
Mr. Robert Daigle
In Honor of Francis Daigle
Ms. Carla Dale
Ms. Ann Dalke
Ms. Deane Daly
Mr. John Dame
Ms. Edna Damewood
Ms. Cathleen Danforth
Ms. Anne Daugherty
Dr. Michael Davidson
Ms. Lois Day
Dr. Peter Degnan
Ms. Karla Deinstadt
Ms. Debra DeKorne
Dr. Stacey Delbridge
Ms. Debra DeLisle
In Honor of Michael, Jonathan
& Jeremy DeLisle
Mr. & Mrs. John DePrizito
In Memory of Michael DePrizito
Mr. & Mrs. Hector Desjardins
In Memory of Dennis Desjardins
Ms. Grace Desrosias
Ms. Julie Dickson
Mr. Robert Dinaburg
Dr. Peter Dirksmeier
Ms. Sharlene Dobbins
Ms. Donna Dodge
Ms. Cora Donahue
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Donahue
Ms. Doreen Donnelly
Mr. James Doolittle
Mr. Marc Doucette
Mr. & Mrs. Sherman Douglass
Dr. & Mrs. Wilmot Draper
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Drew
In Memory of Ruth Kittredge
Ms. Dianne Driscoll
Mr. Wenxin Du
Ms. Irene Dubois
In Honor of Roland Goulet
Mr. Daniel Dudek
Dr. & Mrs. William Dudley
Ms. Priscilla Duffy
In Memory of Brenda Micucci
Mr. Gerard Dumont
Mr. Chester Dunn
Mr. Daniel Dunn
Ms. Jeannette Duntley
Ms. Caroline Duquette
Ms. Kimberly Dustin
Ms. Jeanne Dyer
In Memory of Eleanor Witherell
Mr. Paul Eaton
Ms. Suzanne Emerson
In Memory of Shelby Rae Kaplan
Ms. Ardis Emery
In Memory of E. Arline Emery
Ms. Melissa Erickson
In Honor of Drs. Peter &
Dalma Winkler
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ervin
Mr. Stephen Eskel
Ms. Sandra Esposito
Mrs. Jackie Estabrook
Ms. Stephanie Estrada
Ms. Beth Evans
Ms. Sharon Fahy
In Honor of Larry Fahy
Dr. Edward Farmlett
Mr. Kenneth Farnan, Jr.
Ms. Edith Farr
Ms. Catherine Faure
In Memory of Diane D’Angelo
Mr. Thomas Feeney
In Memory of Beverly Feeney
Ms. Cheryle Feirick
Ms. Heidi Ferland
Mrs. Pamela Ferland
In Memory of Donald L. Ferland
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Ms. Kris Ferullo
Mr. Charles Fink
Ms. Mary Finnegan
Ms. Dorothy Fisher
Mr. Sean Fitzgerald
In Memory of Dee DeMinico
Ms. Priscilla Flanagan
In Memory of Sandra Janelle
Ms. Sandra Fleming
Ms. Megrette Fletcher
Ms. Lindsey Flynn
Mrs. Beverley Forest
In Memory of Maurice Forest
Mr. John Forte
Ms. Eileen Fortier
Ms. Michelle Foster
Mr. Teddy Foster
Ms. Pamela Francisco
Mr. Harold Frank
Dr. Shirley Frederick
Mr. Scott Freeman
In Memory of Esther Hanson
Mr. Jacob French
Mr. Albert Frost
In Memory of Dr. Robert Wilson
Ms. Margaret Gagne
Mr. Chris Galanes
Ms. Mary Gallagher
Ms. Susan Gallagher
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Gauthier
Ms. Kathryn Gauthier
In Memory of Joyce Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gauthier
In Memory of Joyce Mitchell
Ms. Judith Geaghan
Ms. Susan Geary
Dr. Mark Geppert
Ms. Janet Gilbert
In Memory of Edmond DeLaurier
Ms. Susan Gile
Ms. Arleene Giles
In Honor of Arleene Boyle Giles, R.N.
Ms. Mary Ellen Gilpatrick
Ms. Ursula Gilstrap
Dr. Gwendolyn Gladstone
Mr. & Mrs. Filson Glanz
Mr. Louis Goldblatt
Ms. Ursula Goodnow
In Honor of Judy Goodnow
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Googins
Ms. Amber Goolbis
Dr. Glen Gordon
Ms. Dawn Gosselin
Mr. William Gousse
In Memory of William & Polly Gousse
Ms. Linda Gove
Ms. Brooke Gowdy-Johnson
Ms. Kelly Grady
Mrs. Karen Gravel
In Memory of Richard &
Gladys LaPerle
Ms. Susan Graves
Ms. Nancy Gray
Ms. Nancy O. Gray
In Honor of The Care Van Drivers
Ms. Liberty Greeke
In Memory of Rick Greeke
Ms. Cora Gregoire
Ms. Melanie Gregorakos
Ms. Lisa Greubel
Ms. Kathleen Griffin
Mr. Kenneth Guenter &
Ms. Mary Ann Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gullo
Ms. Audrey Guptill
In Memory of Melvin & Myrle Clark
Mr. Warren Guptill
Ms. Marianne Gustafson
Ms. Lucy Gutowski
Ms. Dolly Guy
Ms. Cindy Hackett
Ms. Jennifer Hagman
Ms. Carolyn Hale
Ms. Julie Hallowell
Ms. Christine Hamill
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hampton, Jr.
In Memory of Lily Ford
Ms. Judy Hanegan
Mr. Robert Hanratty
Ms. Michelle Hanson
Ms. Leigh Hardiman
Ms. Keri Harrington
Ms. Cindy Harris
Mr. Jason Hartnett
Ms. Jane Harton
Mr. John Hashem
Ms. Rosemarie Hatfield
Ms. Kathryne Hays
In Memory of Paul Baker
In Memory of Mabel Hays
Ms. Patricia Hazeltine
Ms. Susan Heald
Mr. & Mrs. Jan Heath
Mr. Daniel Hebert
Mr. Peter Hebert
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Heindl
Mr. Norman Heine
Ms. Megan Henly
Ms. Meaghan Heusler
Ms. Patricia Hocter
Ms. Connie Hodgdon
Ms. Deborah Hodges
Dr. Stephen Holman
In Memory of A. J. Holman
Ms. Alicia Hopkins
Ms. Mary Hopkins
Ms. Patricia Hoskins
Ms. Justine Houghton
In Honor of Susan Houghton
Ms. Shamez Houston
Ms. Jill Howard
Ms. Estelle Hrabak
Ms. Traci Huard
Ms. Moira Hudak-Hall
Ms. Claudia Hunt
Ms. Norma Huppe
Mr. James Hutchins
Health
1906 H eritage S ociety
The 1906 Heritage Society was formed to honor those that have joined with
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health Foundation to help Wentworth-Douglass
Hospital remain the Seacoast’s leading medical center. Society membership is extended
to individuals who include Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health Foundation in
their estate plans. Through their bequests, life income gifts and deferred gifts, members
share in Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s mission of helping individuals and their
families attain the highest level of health, now and in the future.
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Arioch Wentworth
James E. Lothrop
Emma J. Sanborn
Benjamin F. Neally
Henry A. Worthen
Jeremy Belknap Guppey
Amos D. Lougee
Edmund B. Lane
Abby F. Lane
Henry Law
Maragaret S. Hodgdon
Lydia H. Rollins
Fred H. Roberts
Elizabeth J. Benn
Lydia J. Pike
Charles A. Fairbanks
George H. Williams
Mary T. Cash
Ella G. Durgin
Ida M. Buzzell
Ida M. Hodgdon
Samuel Burnham Shakford
Ethel S. Brown
Emily B. Waite
Alison Beard Collin
Ethel K. Whitehouse
Frances E. Grant
Abbie Martica Sawyer
George P. Morgan, MD
Etta Shaw
Fred Tanzer
Robert Cassell
Rose T. Manes
Ms. Marilyn Ireland
Mr. Mark Jacobsohn
Mr. Jesse Jacques
In Honor of Joan Elliott
Ms. Kim Jacques
Ms. Shirley Jacques
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Janetos
Mr. Paul Janetos
Mr. & Mrs. Rollins Janetos
Ms. Robin Jarvis
Ms. Jennifer Jeffers
Ms. Christa Jellerson
Ms. Cynthia Jobin
In Honor of Mary Sapienza
Ms. Charlene Johnson
Mr. Irving Johnson
Mr. Todd Johnson
Mr. Walworth Johnson
Ms. Maureen Jones
Ms. Courtney Jorgensen
Mr. Thomas Jost
Ms. Barbara Kageleiry
Dr. Anne Kalter
Ms. Michelle Kareckas
In Honor of The Kareckas Family
Mr. James Keating
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kelly Jr.
In Memory of Rita Roy
Dr. Sheila Kennedy
Ms. Rachel Kennon
In Memory of Lois Claire Roberts
In Memory of Brenda Gibbs
Ms. Marilyn Kentris
In Memory of Steve Kentris
Ms. Linda Keskinen
Ms. Licia Ketel
Ms. Donna Kimball
Ms. Kathleen King
Mr. Thomas Kingston
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kloeber
In Memory of Andrew Kloeber
Ms. Grace Knight
Ms. Melissa Knight
Knights of Columbus
Mr. Pack Knowles
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kohlsaat
Mr. Yuan Kong
In Honor of Dad
Ms. Elizabeth Kowal
Mr. Allan Krans, Jr.
Mrs. Mary Krans
Dr. Robert Kraunz
Mr. Michael Krukowski
In Honor of Mary Ann Zocco
Ms. Ellen Kulig
Ms. Michelle Kurtz
Ms. Dawn Labrie
Ms. Ann Lak
Ms. Elly Laliberte
Mr. Joseph Lamborghini
Ms. Dawn Lamontagne
In Memory of Norman Lamontagne
Mr. Harold Lamott
Mr. Mark Lamprey
Ms. Crystal Langley
Ms. Kate Lantz
Ms. Susan LaPierre
Mr. Frank Laratonda
Mr. Benjamin Larkin
Ms. Leslie Latimer
Ms. Rhonda Lavalley
Ms. Bev Lavoie Holmes
Mr. Daniel Layton
Mr. & Mrs. Michael LeBarge
Dr. Robert Lebold
In Memory of Carol Lebold
Ms. Vicki Lehmann
Ms. Priscilla Lent
In Memory of Alice Smith
In Memory of Henry Marcuri
Deborah H. Shelton & Mark Thomas
Gregorios & Helen Koutrelakos
Roger Dionne
Michael Simchik
Christopher & Britta Ayer
Philip & Donna Rinaldi
James & Frances Kageleiry
* Edna Dube & Wentworth Hospital Nursing
Alumni Endowment Fund
Frank & Ann Torr
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Grant
Helen Garland Grant Endowment Fund
Cindy Scagliotti Fund for the
Seacoast Cancer Center
Daniel A. Raizes
In Memory Of Francis E. Robinson
* Virginia L. Smith
Gregory & Rebecca Walker
Maryann Wentworth
Nancy R. Boyle
(2) Anonymous - Bequest
* Richard Lord
Tom & Lisa Torr
Thomas Levasseur, CLU, MS Ed.
* Hugh Harter
* Lily Ford
Gerald & Patricia Daley
* Mark Prescott
Ellen M. George Memorial Endowment Fund
Dr. Lampesis Care Van Endowment Fund
Nicole Gagne Educational Endowment Fund
Marilyn & Dennis Ireland
Ms. Dawn Leonard
Ms. Ronda Lepene
Mr. Thomas Levasseur
Ms. Shari Levesque
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Levy
Ms. Terri Lewis
Mr. Peter Lincoln
Ms. Melissa Lirette
Ms. Jean Loiselle
Mr. & Mrs. William Lott
Ms. Judy Lovely
In Honor of Judith Geaghan
Mr. J. Brent Loy
Ms. Deborah Luce
Ms. Maria Lumanaw
Ms. Theresa Lunt
Ms. Debra Lyndsay
Ms. Janice Lytle
Ms. Karen MacDonald
Ms. Maureen Macdonald
Mrs. Sue Malenfant
Ms. Amber Malone
Ms. Terri Manderville
Ms. Katherine Manning
In Honor of The Manning Girls
Ms. Nicole Mantos
Ms. Anne Marcheterre
Ms. Cheryl Marquis
Ms. Katherine Martel
In Memory of Paul J. Martel
Mr. Jason Martin
Ms. Susan Martinen
Mr. Kenneth Marts
Ms. Tina Marts-Lew
Ms. Ellen Masse
Ms. Simone Masse
Ms. Aliceann Matheny
Mathew Greenwald &
Associates, Inc.
Mr. Michael Mathieu
Ms. Pamela Matthews
Ms. Denise Mayrand
Ms. Irene McCain
Ms. Rebecca McClinton
Mr. Glenn McFaden
Mr. Robert McGloan
In Memory of Ann McGloan
Mr. Bill McGrail
Ms. Margaret McKenna
In Memory of William McKenna
Ms. Lucia McKenzie
In Memory of James & Ellen Kilty
Ms. Cynthia McKeough
In Honor of Dr. Robert Ruben
Mr. Harold McLeer
Ms. Kimberly McMahon
Mrs. Rhonda McMahon
Mrs. Jean McPheters
Ms. Celeste McQuarrie
Ms. Sylvia Meehan
Ms. Corinne Meiklejohn
Mr. Richard Meinking
Ms. Patricia Menard
Mr. Dong Meng
Ms. Paulette Meredith
Mrs. Jennifer Merriam
Ms. Karen Michaud
Mr. Paul Michaud
Ms. Mary Mignano
Ms. Barbara Miller
Mr. James Miller
Ms. Kay Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Millette
Ms. Susan Milner
Mr. Mark Moccia
Mrs. Lena Molleur Bernard
Ms. Jennifer Molleur
Mr. Ken Money, Jr.
* Deceased
Ms. Cheryl Monat
Ms. Amy Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Moore
In Memory of Lily Ford
Ms. Ann Morris
Ms. Julie Morris
Ms. Robin Morris
Mrs. Florence Morrissette
Ms. Cheryl Morrissey
Ms. Cathy Morse
Ms. Michelle Muchemore
Mrs. Kellie Mueller
Ms. Linda Muessig
In Memory of Cecile Alexandre
In Memory of Violet Fecteau
Mr. & Mrs. Barrie Munro
Ms. Francine Murphy
In Honor of Richard Newsky
Mr. Shawn Murphy
Ms. Suzanne Murphy
Ms. Lynda Murray
N.N.E.R.S. of NA
Ms. Heather Nadeau
Ms. Lori Nadeau
Ms. Rhonda Nadeau
Mr. & Mrs. David Nagusky
Ms. Tamie Neault
Mr. Richard Neubauer
Ms. Rachel Neveu
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Newton
Ms. Lisa Nicholson
Mr. David Nicol
Ms. Kellie Nock
Ms. Kristen Noonan
Ms. Deborah Norton
Ms. Chris Nossiff-Wood
Dr. John Novello
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nyberg, Jr.
In Honor of Carol A. Nyberg
Ms. Donna O’Brien
Mr. Kevin O’Brien
Ms. Monika O’Clair
Ms. Kelly O’Connell-Guay
Ms. Sreenivasu Odugu
Mr. & Mrs. David Ogilvie
In Memory of Robert Kimball
Ms. Ann Marie Olsen-Hayward
One More Referral
Orr & Reno
Overeaters Anonymous
Ms. Janice Packard
Dr. Carlos Palacio
Ms. Lucille Palella
Mr. & Mrs. George Pantelakos
Mr. Earl Parent
Ms. Kathleen Parent
Mr. Robert Parent
Ms. Kendree Parker
Mr. Warren Parlee
Dr. Constance Passas
Ms. Penelope Passas
Ms. Sandy Payne
Ms. Janis Peabody
In Memory of Don F. Peabody
Mr. Luis Perez
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Perreault
Ms. Elizabeth Pescosolido
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Peterson
Mr. David Pettis
Ms. Karan Pfingst
Mr. Michael Phelan
Mr. John E. Philbrick, Jr.
In Honor of Clara Louise Philbrick
Ms. Grace Pickering
Ms. Ellen Plaisted
Ms. Barbara Plansinis
Ms. Bibian Plante
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Plante
Ms. Kimberly Plante
Mr. Jeffrey Pollock
Mr. John Pomazon
Ms. Alice Poole
Ms. Anna Porter
Ms. Staci Porter
Mr. Tim Porter
Mr. Rotraut Postler
Ms. Chandrashekara Pradeep
Ms. Suzanne Pretty - Hamel
Mr. James Printy
Ms. Linda Provencal
Ms. Marybeth Puglisi
Ms. Doris Purington
Mr. Christopher Quimby
Quota Club of Dover
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Raiche
Mr. Daniel Raizes
Ms. Anne Ramos
Mr. Tyler Rand
Mr. Dan Raposa
Ms. Maureen Reardon
Mr. Richard Redzinski
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Reid
Ms. Sarah Reif
Mr. Jason Reis
Ms. Sarah Reny
Ms. Julie Reynolds
Mr. Robert Richard
Mrs. Mary-Frances Richardson
In Memory of John C. Richardson
Mr. Robert Riffe
In Memory of Lillian Riffe
Phil & Donna Rinaldi
Ms. Nicole Ritchie
Ms. Linda Robidas
Ms. Teena Robinson
Ms. Holly Roche
Mr. John Roche
Ms. Carol Rodenberg
Ms. Ryan Rogers
Ms. Terry Rondeau
Ms. Melissa Rose
In Honor of Caden Rose
Ms. Patricia Ross
Sharon & Matthew Rossiter
Ms. Penny Rouleau
Ms. Sarah Rouleau
Eavan & Wendy Rowe
Ms. Linda Roy
Ms. Rebecca Roy
Dr. Robert Ruben &
Ms. Anne Emily Caplin
Mr. Jamie Ruel
Ms. Dee Rusczyk
In Memory of Marguerite Benedict
In Memory of Josephine Rusczyk
Ms. Denna Ryan
Mr. Derek Rydin
Mr. Lucas Salisbury
John P. & Joanne Salmon
Ms. Holly Santovasi
Ms. Darlene Saunders
Ms. Lisa Savoy
Ms. Joan Scagliotti
In Memory of Cindy Scagliotti
Mr. & Mrs. William Schoonmaker
Dr. Pamela Schultze
Ms. Karen Schumaker
Ms. Paige Schwab
Seacoast Area Narcotics
Anonymous
Ms. Julia Seale
Ms. Nancy Sears-Russell
Mr. & Mrs. Earlan Seawards
In Memory of Germaine Clark
Ms. Joan Seawards
Service Credit Union
Ms. Kathryn Sexton
Ms. Rebecca Shaw
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sheckler
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sheehy
Ms. Linda Sheltry
Ms. Sarah Shervanian
Ms. Bonita Shufelt
Ms. Kelly Sigurdsson
Mr. Benjamin Simonds
Ms. Nicole Skees
Ms. Martha Slater
Ms. Lynda Sledzieski
Mr. Walter Sloboda
Ms. Muriel Slutzky
Ms. Jackie Small
Ms. Linda Small
Ms. Marcia Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Smith
Ms. Courtney Solsky
Ms. Kimberly Sousa
Mr. Michael Southwick
Ms. Dale Spracklin
Ms. Laura Squier
Ms. Paula St. Amand
Ms. Dana St. Laurent
Ms. Janet St. Laurent
Ms. Jeanmarie Stabile
Ms. Jeanne Stanley
Ms. Briana Staples
Staritch Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Burton Staugaard
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Stevens
Ms. Michele Stevens
Ms. Peggy Stevens
In Memory of Raymond R. Stevens
Mr. Richard Stevens
Ms. Karen Stewart
Ms. Meredith Stickney
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stone
Ms. Susan Stone
Ms. Barbara Stuart
Ms. Heidi Stucker
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sturm
Mr. Ryan Swett
In Honor of The Swett Family
Mr. Scott Sule
Sunday NA Meeting
Ms. Natasha Sutter
Ms. Christina Swanberry
Ms. Susan Swass
Mr. Kevin Sweeney
Ms. Kim Swenson
Ms. Shannon Taber
Mrs. Gail Tanner
Ms. Alice Tansey
Ms. Nanci Taylor
Mr. Philip Tchou
Mr. Raymond Tchou
Dr. & Mrs. Roger Temple
Ms. Lindsey Tenters
Ms. Christine Tenuta
Ms. Margaret Terry
Ms. Claudette Tetu
Ms. Denise Thomas
Mr. James Thompson, III
Ms. Eileen Tomczyk
Ms. Catherine Toomey
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Torr
Ms. Anna Toth
Ms. Jennifer Tousignant
Ms. Michelle Towers
Mrs. Sharon Trott
Mr. Dennis Tsakiris
Ms. Mary Tufts
In Memory of Alan Swan
Ms. Sarah Turner
Ms. Bonnie Tuttle
Ms. Kathleen Tuttle
Ms. Heather Twombly
Ms. Kathy Vachon
Mr. Robert Vaillancourt
In Honor of Rita Vaillancourt
Ms. Betty Valentine
In Memory of Patti Covel
Ms. Theresa Vallerand
Ms. Renee Valliere
Ms. Claudia Vancelette
Ms. Winona Vennard
Mr. David Verno
In Honor of The Family of
David Verno
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Vetter
Mr. Donald Viel
Mr. George Vierra
Mr. David Wagner
In Honor of Lally Freeman
Ms. Sharon Walker
Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace
Ms. Gail Wasiewski
Mr. Steven Webb
Ms. Arlene Welch
Ms. Tristan Wentworth
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Education Department
Endoscopy Dept Staff
Environmental Services Dept.
Executive Office Staff
Celebrating Heartfelt Friendships
Human Resources Dept.
In Memory of Barbara Smith
In Memory of Mitchell Brook
Pulmonary Medicine Staff
In Memory of Paula Allard
Three South Staff
To all the patients who have
touched our hearts.
Ms. Lisa Wheeler
Ms. Caroline White
Ms. Deborah White
Ms. Shirley White
Ms. Cindy Whittle
Mr. John Wickenhiser
In Honor of Beverly Wickenhiser
Widowed Support Group
Mr. Theodore Wiebold
Ms. Erin Wigmore
Ms. Jenna Williams
Mr. Thomas Williamson
Ms. Doreen Willis
Mr. Matthen Wilson
Ms. Susan Wilson
Ms. Heather Wilson-Labbe
Drs. Peter & Dalma Winkler
Ms. Barbara Winson
Ms. Laura Winsor
Ms. Heidi Wood
Ms. Susan Woodbury
Ms. Catherine Workman
Ms. Cindy Wyman
Ms. Teresa Wyman
Ms. Kathy Wynot
Ms. Christine Wyrsch
Ms. Cynthia Wyskiel
Mr. Nicholas Xenos
Mr. Scott Yeager &
Christine Packard
Dr. Andrew Yee
Ms. Angela York
Ms. Karen Zaramba
In Memory of Gladys Raeside
Mr. James Zensky
Ms. Elaine Zubkus
Dr. Sharyn Zunz
* Deceased
2012 R emembrance D onors
Gifts received January 1-December 31, 2012
In Memory of
In Memory of
In Honor Of
In Memory of
In Memory of
In Memory of
In Memory of
Gordon Auld
Armand Bernier
Dr. Barbara Civiello
Marianne Hanley Coplind
Carol Nyberg
Richard Sedgewick
Jane Stark
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Dodge
Ms. Susan Keenan
Mrs. Evelyn George
EOLWD
Ms. Mary Bonneau
Ms. Christina Stark
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Rademacher
Auxiliary
NATAS-Boston-New England
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Burns
In Memory of
In Memory of
Board of Governors
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Davis
In Memory of
In Memory of
In Memory of
Kathleen Craveiro McKay
Barbara Hildreth
Ms. Dorinda Nyberg
Ms. Nancy Dawson
Margaret Beth Sturman
Melvin Bailey
Donald Bickford
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Ms. Nancy Andrews
Mr. Victor Passacantilli
Ms. Jane Grota
Ms. Jessica Brown
Mrs. Marjorie Bailey
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Furbish
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Halloran
Mr. & Mrs. William Cioffoletti
Unitil Service Corp.
Coldwell Banker
In Honor Of
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Cumings
In Memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hayford
Dr. Guy Esposito
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Elwell
Kristen Palazzo
Mrs. Phyllis Johnson
In Memory of
Irving Beebe
In Memory of
Ms. Parthenia Lagassa
Ms. Irene Cahanin
Mr. & Mrs. Phurpa Ladenla
Edward Therrien
Ms. Helen Anania
Thomas Carroll
Medical Staff
Mr. Gerald McConnell
Ms. Mary Lane
Mr. & Mrs. James Link
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bowlen
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Duguay
In Memory of
Ms. Rose McKenna
In Memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Mont
In Honor Of
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Oatley
Troy Pappas
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Moylan
In Memory of
Mr. Robert Frizzle
In Memory of
Dr. Roger Evans
Mr. Robert Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Parrill
Martin A. Turcotte
Ms. Debbie Goodwin
Denis Casey
Mrs. Marjorie Bailey
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sheehan
Medical Staff
Ms. Sandie Phipps
Mr. & Mrs. Roland Martel
Ms. Susan Graves
Mr. Julien Olivier
Ms. Evangeline Brawn
Ms. Barbara Raimondi
Mr. & Mrs. Thad Thirion, Jr.
In Memory of
Mr. John Sedgewick
In Memory of
Mr. Norman Leclerc
In Memory of
Donald L. Ferland
In Memory of
Gerard Plante
Mr. Harold Soederberg
Cheryl Vigue
Mr. Richard Libby
Lyndsay Jo Chisholm
Capital Management LLC
Raymond Huard
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Christenbury
Ms. Elizabeth Weber
ContiTech Thermopol LLC
Mr. Robert Marshall
Ms. Elizabeth Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Clement
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Deluca
Ms. Edith Yonan
Goss International
Mr. Bruce McAdam
Ms. Priscilla Derochemont
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Fotter
Ms. Paulette Grandmont
In Memory of
Mr. Mark Otis &
Mr. & Mrs. Garry Ely
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Goldsmith
Mrs. Pauline Grandmont
Donald Reilly
In Memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Vigue
Ms. Ellen Ratner-Otis
Mr. Robert Lewis
Mr. Robert Hanratty
NESN
Priscilla Sevigny
Woman of Moose -
Sprague Operating Resources LLC
Ms. Jannie Main
Ms. Marian Hickman
In Memory of
Ms. Wendy Yee
Milton Chapter
Ms. Martha Stone
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Stafford
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Lafond
Shelby Rae Kaplan
In Honor Of
Mr. & Mrs. Newell Perkins
Mr. Michael Bolduc
Richard Rhodes
In Memory of
Ms. Bibian Plante
Ms. Judith Conner
Mr. & Mrs. David Cataldi
Natalie Sollee
Ms. Jackie Emerson
Drs. David & Cynthia Cooper
Greenland Central School
In Memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wylie
Record
of
Service – 2012
Admissions
Anesthesia Patients
Births
Blood Transfusions
Cardiology Exams
Diabetes Visits
E.E.G.
Endoscopy Visits
Emergency Room Visits
IV’s
Laboratory Tests
M.R.I. Exams
Meals Served in Cafeteria
Meals Served to Patients
Number of Operations
Occupational Therapy Treatments
Patient Days
Pain Clinic Visits
Pharmacy Doses Issued
Physical Therapy Treatments
Pulmonary Medicine Treatments
Radiation Therapy Treatments
Rehab & Sports Visits
Reiki Treatments
Same Day Surgery Procedures
Speech Therapy Treatments
Volunteer Hours
Wound Care Visits
X-Ray Exams
7,651
12,082
987
2,362
40,881
1,068
827
5,378
52,844
48,791
640,931
4,835
729,783
101,740
7,216
15,728
29,861
3,750
827,651
63,596
39,758
13,751
8,763
1,274
4,791
3,753
23,145
3,887
72,510
In Memory of
In Memory of
Hervey Flint
Bob Kimball
Mr. Robert Buffum
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ogilvie
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sheehy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fredette
Community Assistance - 2012
In Memory of
Richard Rhodes
In Memory of
In Memory of
Ms. Elizabeth Copestakes
Helen Gale
Kathleen Lampesis
Mr. & Mrs. Alton Leavitt
Ms. Christie Rohde
Mr. William Bertscha
Mr. Matthew Lombardi
Dr. & Mrs. James Demopoulos
Ms. Marjorie Ann Rogers
In Honor Of
Dr. & Mrs. James Faskianos
The Skovran Family
Judith Geaghan
Federal Savings Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Vaudo
Ms. Pamela Herrlein
Ms. Jean Hofmeister
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Janetos
In Memory of
In Memory of
Mr. Paul Janetos
Martha Rosholt
Lorraine Goren
Ms. Angela Johns
Mr. & Mrs. John Bianchi
Mr. & Mrs. David Goren
Mr. & Mrs. James Kageleiry
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bianchi
Mr. George Papadopoulos
Mrs. Teresa Gasbarro
In Memory of
Ms. Anna Russillo
Ms. Amy Magnarelli
Shirley Goss
Mr. Charles Smerlas
Mr. Marc Weinberg
Ms. Eileen Jewett
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Szabo
Ms. Linda Taylor
In Memory of
In Memory of
Mr. Mark Vieira
Maureen Rouleau
Lorraine Grenier
Mr. & Mrs. William Vomvoris
Ms. Carrie Rouleau-Cote
Seacoast Orthopedics &
Dr. Stefan Wittner
Ms. Eleanor Woodworth
Sports Medicine
In Memory of
In Honor Of
In Memory of
Jeremiah Murphy, Jr.
Kimberly Schuman
Phebe Gulick-Leonard
Mr. Dennis Schafer
Ms. Sherrie Fillebrown
Charity Care - Hospital
Value (at charges)
Charity Care – WHP
Value (at charges)
$958,036
Charity Care Program
(staffing, supplies)
$338,894
Medication Bridge
(staffing, supplies)
$124,600
Dental Center
$497,161
Care-Van staffing, supplies
$391,657
Cash donations
$198,893
In-kind (inventory) donations
$210,783
Total Community Assistance
Benefit Projects 2012 In Memory of
Ida Nadeau
George L. Hanley
Ms. Joan Leach
$23,165,928
To make a donation to the
& Health Foundation, please call the
Foundation Office at (603) 740-2687.
Ms. Sharon Martin
In Memory of
$20,445,904
Each year we compose lists of donors and carefully review each gift.
On rare occasions, names may be incorrectly listed or inadvertently
omitted. We apologize and hope you will alert us by calling the
Foundation Office at (603) 740-2687.
Mrs. Evelyn George
Wentworth-Douglass Health System 2012 Community
Assistance Projects By Dollars & Patients Served
Financial Assistance (Charity Care)
Wentworth-Douglass
Hospital
Wentworth Health
Partners
Value of care (at charges)
Value of care (at charges)
Hospital patients
receiving free care
Medical practice patients
receiving free care
$20,445,904 $958,036
11,809
7,507
Medication
Assistance (Bridge)
Value of meds patients
receive at no charge
$1,205,478
Patients receiving
free medications
255
WentworthDouglass Community
Dental Center
Care-Van Free
Patient
Transportation
Value of dental care provided
Number of miles travelled
Patients receiving
subsidized dental care
Number of
patient trips
$497,161
3,202
101,793
12,193
For more information on eligibility and applications for Community Assistance Programs call:
Financial Assistance • 603-740-3234 | Medication Assistance • 603-740 -3376 | Dental Center • 603-749-3013 | Care-Van • 603-740-2520
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Community Assistance Programs
WDH supports local family through hardship
H
e was in tears because he
was so relieved – his family
qualified for WentworthDouglass Hospital’s Financial Assistance.
“Sometimes you have to bite the bullet
and take on the humility,” said David
Green of Somersworth when describing
how difficult it was to admit he needed
financial help.
It began when David’s wife, Tammy,
started having pain in her knees. “I
needed physical therapy and was
having a little trouble making all the
payments,” said Tammy. “I was so
happy when the awesome and kind staff
in the Financial Assistance Department
at Wentworth-Douglass said they could
help. Nanette, Jae and Amanda were
all so easy to work with and so friendly.
They helped me put together a payment
plan so I could make all my payments.
And I did make all my payments.”
Troubles were compounded when
David and Tammy’s 9-year-old son,
Cameron, fell and broke his arm in 2010
(at the age of 6).
David, Cameron and Tammy Green of Somersworth
“We were almost done paying our
previous bills and, of course, something
unexpected like this happens,” said Tammy.
But that wasn’t the last unwanted surprise for the Green family.
In January of 2011, David was laid off from his management position in a
home improvement store when the business decided to downsize. As the
sole provider for the family, the loss was devastating.
Once David made the call to the Financial Assistance Department, he felt an
immediate release of stress and pressure. The staff were quick to respond and
walk him through the steps to receive financial assistance.
“No one has ever done anything so nice for me before,” said David. “I was
so grateful. I was literally in tears.”
“After I lost my job, the bills were still rolling in and it was getting really
difficult,” said David. “I did everything I could, working part time when the
opportunity presented itself – but it wasn’t enough.”
David is now managing at a different store and the family is happy and
feeling back to normal. As they prepare for the future and the unknown, the
Green family is thankful to have Wentworth-Douglass Hospital nearby.
“He didn’t want to ask for help at first…you know, pride and all,” said
Tammy. She said that he did the best he could and sometimes things happen
to hardworking people that puts them in tough financial situations. “There’s
nothing wrong with asking for help,” she said.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital offers many financial assistance programs for qualified
adults and children to access needed health services. If you cannot afford to pay for your
healthcare expenses, contact our staff who can help you apply for financial assistance.
Call (603) 740-3234 or visit us online at www.WDHospital.com/FinancialAssistance.
Dr. Courtney joins Dental Center team
T
he Wentworth-Douglass
Community Dental Center is
one of the Hospital’s Community
Assistance Projects for low-income adults
and children. Elizabeth Courtney, DMD,
MA, is the newest member of the Dental
Center team including Jay Afrow, DMD,
MHA and Glen Gordon, DMD. A graduate
of Boston University, Dr. Courtney comes
to the Center with a background in public
health where she cared for the dental
needs of adults and children.
Dr. Courtney and the Dental Center
Elizabeth Courtney, DMD, MA
team work closely with the Hospital
and the Emergency Department to refer
patients with dental pain as quickly as possible to the Dental Center for care –
often the same day.
The Center encourages parents to bring their children in for a first visit
around the age of one to get them used to going to a dentist. “It’s never too
early,” Dr. Courtney said. “The first teeth are in by the age of one and we like
to get a child used to coming to the dentist and have some fun.”
The Wentworth-Douglass Community Dental Center is open to adults and
children living in Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s primary service area:
In New Hampshire:
Dover, Durham, Madbury, Lee, Barrington, Somersworth, Rollinsford
In Maine:
Berwick and South Berwick
The Dental Center is also open to patients of any Wentworth-Douglass medical
practice.
Income:
Family Income is at or below 200% of federal poverty level based on the
number of members in the household.
Payment:
Patients will be charged a small fee per visit based on their household income.
Additional fees will be charged for dentures, partials, and other laboratory
services.
NH Medicaid and MaineCare patients in the service area, who financially
qualify, are also welcome.
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday
For more information, visit www.WDHospital.com/DentalCenter
or call (603) 749-3013.
Massachusetts General Hospital & Wentworth-Douglass Health
System Expand Clinical Affiliation (continued from cover)
WDHS President & CEO Gregory Walker, FACHE, describes the clinical affiliation with Mass
General as an important component of the hospital’s efforts to give patients a wider range of expert
care in their home community.
“I believe our strong focus on quality coupled with Mass General’s ability to connect to scientific
research and clinical breakthroughs help us deliver exceptional care for Wentworth-Douglass
patients,” Walker says. “We’ve already seen the multiple benefits of this relationship in the areas
of gynecologic oncology, trauma and stroke.”
Stroke Initiative
The relationship between the two hospitals began with the implementation of Mass General’s
TeleStroke program at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WDH) and a joint initiative to improve
the timeliness and quality of care for stroke patients. The success of the initiative led to WDH’s
certification by the Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center in 2012 – the first
NH hospital to receive this designation.
Oncology Programs
The second endeavor brought the expertise of John Schorge, MD, chief of Gynecologic Oncology
at Mass General, to WDH to lead the development of the Seacoast Cancer Center’s Gynecologic
Oncology Program. For the first time, women with ovarian and other gynecologic cancers have the
option of advanced subspecialty care at their community hospital including complex, minimally
invasive surgery.
Additionally, the clinical affiliation offers a Mass General certified genetics counselor to work with
patients and their families to assess cancer risks. Psychiatric consultations may be arranged with Mass
General experts in psychiatric oncology via telemedicine, which allows medical information to be
exchanged through an electronic communication system.
Trauma and Acute Surgery Program
WDH and Mass General Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Program is led by Mass General surgeon
Peter S. Hedberg, MD. Hedberg is a member of the Seacoast General Surgery group in Dover and
also serves as WDH’s director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. The WDH relationship with Mass
General provides the benefit of expanded access to the latest guidelines and protocols for trauma and
acute care management.
Thoracic Surgery Program
WDH’s clinical affiliation with Mass General supported the creation of the Wentworth Health
Partners’ Thoracic Surgery Specialists practice, led by James Allan, MD, Mass General thoracic
surgeon and Douglas Mathisen, MD, chief of Thoracic Surgery at Mass General. This team, along
with Hedberg provides outpatient and peri-operative care for thoracic surgical patients receiving
treatment at WDH.
The clinical affiliation agreement also facilitates the patient transfer process for highly complex
surgeries that may require a team of specialists at the Mass General campus in Boston.
Cardiac team’s fast response saves Dover man’s life
(continued from cover)
“At first I felt a sharp pain, but tried to brush it off by taking a break,” Dennis explained. “Soon, I was
short of breath, sweating and feeling a lot of pressure.”
Dennis was discovered by his girlfriend conscious, but lying on the floor at his Defense
Manufacturers company, trying to relieve some of the pain. Within moments, Dover Fire & Rescue
Paramedics arrived, connecting Dennis to monitors that transmitted real-time images directly to the
Cardiovascular Interventional Suite at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital while the cardiovascular team
prepped for his arrival.
Dennis said the situation took a turn for the worse at the hospital when the team rolled him
over and the monitor revealed the torn artery. An expert in high performance products for racing and
sports cars, Dennis knew he was in a race against time… a race for his life.
Dennis was told it was only eight minutes from the time the paramedics had him in the ambulance
until he arrived in the Interventional Suite at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Cardiologist Christopher
Lawson, MD, was able to insert a stent and make the vital repairs. Dennis recovered to see one of
the most amazing stories unfold on a monitor. The same technology that helped save his life, gave
him the opportunity to review, with his cardiologist, exactly what had happened. “I actually watched
the video of my heart and artery refilling with blood,” he said. “It was the moment they knew I was
going to make it.”
Dennis’s recovery consisted of three months of cardiac rehabilitation, growing stronger, learning to
eat and exercise right. The day he graduated from “cardio college” he was down 27 pounds. Today,
Dennis has lost 40 pounds and is back to work, feeling great. He doesn’t hesitate to talk about his
respect for the teams at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
“They exceeded my expectations for care,” Dennis said. “Everyone was knowledgeable and kind.
They took care of me, and they took care of my family. We were always kept informed and we made
decisions as part of the team. They saved my life—I can’t say enough.”
Shrimp & Cod Stew
Serves: 6 • Total time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
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3 tsp olive oil, divided
1 lb shell-on shrimp (24 to 30 shrimp),
peeled and deveined, shells reserved
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 shallots, minced
1 1/2 tbsp brown-rice flour
Pinch each ground cayenne pepper, sea salt
and fresh ground black pepper
8 baby red potatoes, scrubbed well and halved
1 12-oz boneless, skinless cod fillet, cut into
1-inch pieces
1 cup low-fat milk
2 plum tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 tsp oil on
medium. Add shrimp shells and sauté,
stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2
minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil;
reduce heat to medium-low and simmer
for 5 minutes. Drain over top of a large
bowl, reserving broth; discard shells.
2. In a large sauté pan with a tight-fitting lid,
heat remaining 2 1/2 tsp oil on medium high. Add shallots and sauté, stirring
occasionally, until soft and translucent,
about 3 minutes. Stir in flour, cayenne, salt
and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually add reserved broth, whisking
constantly. Add potatoes and bring to a boil;
reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for
4 more minutes. Add cod, cover and
simmer for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, cover
and simmer until cod is opaque and shrimp
is pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Add milk and cook
until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes;
add tomatoes. Spoon into serving bowls and
garnish with parsley, dividing evenly.
Nutrients per 1-cup serving (6 servings per recipe): Calories:
225, Total Fat: 5 g, Carbs: 14 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 4 g,
Protein: 30 g, Sodium: 216 mg, Cholesterol: 142 mg
announces plans to build an
ambulatory surgery
center in Somersworth
(continued from cover)
an Ambulatory Surgery Center for the Strafford
County area to be built in Somersworth.”
The Wentworth Surgical Center will feature
two operating rooms to provide a wide array
of surgical and procedural services. Cases
performed at ambulatory surgery centers are
strictly regulated, generally are under 90 minutes
with anticipated recovery times less than four
hours. The overall health of the patient is also a
factor in determining eligibility for surgery at an
ambulatory surgery center.
The next steps in the project include finalizing
the design and approval of required permits from
the City of Somersworth.
In the conclusion of his letter to employees
Walker said, “With the help and support of team
members like you, I believe our health system
is well prepared to adapt to ambulatory surgery
and other changes in the healthcare marketplace
while maintaining our leadership role in the
Seacoast for cost-effective, quality care, and
exceptional patient service.”
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Making a Difference in Our Community
Celebrating a Decade of Support!
Diabetes Camps
In 10 years, the Wentworth-Douglass
Hospital & Health Foundation has
raised over $34,590 for the Diabetes
Camps for children and families!
Wentworth-Douglass
Hospital Auxiliary
Cardiovascular Care
The Auxiliary has donated over $430,000 to WDH&HF in support of:
The Foundation has committed to raising $200,000
to purchase two pieces of equipment:
CHaD at WDH
The Healing Garden
Seacoast Cancer Center
Cardiovascular Center
Dental Center
Pediatric Cardiac Monitors
A Three Dimensional Transesophageal Ultrasound (TEE)
& an Optical Coherence Tomography (OTC).
This will make the center the only one in the
Seacoast to have this equipment!
Wentworth-Douglass
Hospital Employees
Wentworth-Douglass
Community Dental Center
WDH Employees have donated over $490,000 to the WDH&HF.
Since its formation, the Wentworth-Douglass
Hospital & Health Foundation has raised over
$443,739 for the Dental Center!
They support The Healing Garden, Dental Center, Care-Vans,
Charity Care, Children’s Care Projects, Diabetes Camps,
Emergency Department, Palliative Care, Integrative Medicine,
Nursing Scholarships, Seacoast Cancer Center,
Joint Replacement Center and Child & Family Grief Services.
Grateful patients/families thank
Foundation at Making a Difference event
P
atients and families shared their
heartfelt thanks during an emotionfilled evening highlighting the
Foundation’s first Making a Difference in Our
Community celebration on May 30, 2013. It was
truly a night to remember as the Foundation
enters its 10th year in support of programs and
services for Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
Hospital President & CEO Gregory Walker,
summarized a decade of giving back to the
Sam Scarponi
community. “Since 2004 the Foundation
has raised over $8 million in support of the
Community Dental Center, our Care-Vans, kids
camps, and scholarships for
nurses. Donors also helped
us purchase high-tech
patient care equipment and
fund other vital programs,”
Walker said.
Nichole Savoy
Three recipients of
Caroline Carter
donor generosity spoke
Cardiologist Christopher Lawson, MD, also thanked the Foundation for its
about their gratitude to
commitment to raising $200,000 to fund the purchase of high-tech equipment
the Foundation. Tammy
that will improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac disease.
Scarponi held back tears
as she read from a letter
she wrote about her daughter Sam who, thanks to a Foundation scholarship,
was able to attend Camp Meridian for kids with heart conditions, founded by
pediatric cardiologist Naomi Gauthier, MD. Lisa Savoy told how her daughter
Nichole is now confident, independent and stronger because of the diabetes
Foundation Chairman Rick Card inducted two couples, Jerry and Trish
Daley and Marilyn and Dennis Ireland, into the 1906 Heritage Society formed
to honor donors who name the Hospital as a beneficiary of their estate plans.
President Walker and VP of Philanthropy Deborah Shelton honored the
65 Visionaries Circle Donors who supported the 2012 annual fund with
camps, attended by their entire family, offered through the Hospital and run
gifts of $1,000 or more and 29 sponsors that supported Hospital events with
by Diabetes Nurse Educator, Kris Ferullo, RN. Fifteen-year old Caroline Carter
sponsorships of $1,500 or more. They gave a special tribute to 88 Distinguished
delighted the audience with her upbeat focus on diabetes, a disease that has
Friends of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital who have supported the Foundation
never hampered her participation in sports or enthusiasm for life.
with cumulative gifts of $10,000 or more since the Foundation’s inception.
Care-Van
“Without it I wouldn’t be able to be here.” - Dorothy
In 10 years, the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
& Health Foundation has raised $54,813 for the
Care-Van service. In 2012, five Care-Vans traveled
101,793 miles, and transported 12,193 patients.
Camp Meridian
“Through her years at Camp Meridian Sam has learned that she can be anything and do anything
despite her heart condition. She has gained confidence in herself and learned how to solve challenges
with her team and achieved personal and team goals through all the fantastic activities provided. Most
of all though, Sam looks forward to meeting up with her Camp Meridian friends who all have one
common thread……..they all have a heart condition but it doesn’t prevent them from their dreams.”
- excerpt from a letter by Tammy, mother of Sam (not pictured)
In 10 years, the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health Foundation has raised
over $228,166 for Camp Meridian for children with heart disease!
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Community Events
Ovarian Cancer: FACTS, Fiction & FUTURE
Tuesday, September 3
rd
at 6 p.m.
Location: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing
John Schorge, MD, FACOG, FACS, Mass General Chief of Gynecologic
Oncology and Director of the Gynecologic Oncology Program at WentworthDouglass Hospital, will discuss how to prevent ovarian cancer and how to
recognize the early signs and symptoms that are too often neglected. Dr.
Schorge will also review the latest innovative treatment options for patients.
Register online at www.WDHospital.com/Events or call (603) 740-2817.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health
Foundation Golf Tournament
Monday, September 9th – save the date
Location: Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club
Visit www.WDHospital.com/SpecialEvents or call the Foundation at
(603) 740-2687 for more information.
Family Health Fair
Saturday, September 28th from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Join Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for health information, screenings and
fun activities.
Find updates online at www.WDHospital.com/Events.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month –
Affirm Yourself for Life’s Challenges
Thursday, October 17th at 6 p.m.
Speaker and author Janet Edmunson, M.Ed. uses personal stories, affirming
statements and discussion to find ways to stay positive and thrive in the midst
of the difficulties of living with cancer or caring for someone with cancer.
Spiritual Care Conference
Tuesday, October 22nd – save the date
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital will host a Spiritual Care Conference
with speaker Michael Lapsley of South Africa. Michael is the Founder
and Director of the Institute for Healing of Memories in South Africa.
He is an internationally-recognized speaker who offers workshops on
healing that have helped people in Cambodia and Rwanda, as well as
other high-tension areas. He is an Anglican priest who served as chaplain
for the African National Congress. In 1990, he received a letter bomb in the
mail that tore off his hands and blinded him in one eye – out of that chaos
came the Institute for Healing of Memories.
Find updates online at www.WDHospital.com/Events.
Seacoast Diabetes Expo
Break Free from Pelvic Floor Disorders
Wednesday, October 23rd from 5 – 8 p.m.
Monday, October 7th at 6 p.m.
Diabetes Services at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital presents an evening full
of information and activities for community members, adults and children,
with diabetes.
Elizabeth Chase, MD, of Garrison Women’s Health Center, will present
an evening for exploring treatments available for women with urinary
incontinence and pelvic prolapse.
Genetics: The Future of Medicine
Monday, October 14th at 6 p.m.
Eugene Soares, MD, Ph.D., FAAP, Medical Director of Wentworth Health
Partners’ Center for Medical Genetics, will discuss genetics and its importance
in medicine as well as the ethical issues raised by the application of genetics
in medicine.
Chicago Revue!
Musical Dinner Theater, Auction, Raffle
Saturday, November 2nd – save the date
Location: Rochester Opera House
The Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health Foundation presents Chicago
Revue! The evening will include musical dinner theater, auctions and raffles.
Proceeds support Cardiovascular Services at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
Raffle tickets are on sale for a drawing to be held during intermission. You
do not need to be present to win.
Visit www.WDHospital.com/SpecialEvents or call the Foundation at
(603) 740-2687 for more information.
Vegetarian Nutrition
Going Organic – the facts
Tuesday, October 15
Wednesday, November 20th at 7 p.m.
th
at 7 p.m.
Location: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing Auditorium D
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Outpatient Dietitian Leigh Davenport, RD, LD,
will review how to plan your vegetarian diet for optimal health and
the inclusion of necessary nutrients.
Location: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing Auditorium D
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Outpatient Dietitian Leigh Davenport, RD,
LD, will teach you how to recognize fact versus fiction in the organic food
movement. Register online at www.WDHospital.com/Events or call (603) 740-2817.
On-line bill Pay
Vascular Health Screening
for only $75 or $125 per couple
This preventative screening checks for carotid artery disease, high blood pressure,
abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). You will
review the results with one of our physicians after your comprehensive screening.
Visit our website to pay your
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Wentworth Health Partners
bills at www.WDHospital.com/BillPay.
Vascular disease can cause potentially lethal aneurysms of the aorta, can block
the carotid arteries causing strokes and can impair circulation leading to reduced
ability to walk.
Please call to schedule at (603) 740-2671.

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