2015 Annual Report - Hospital for Special Care

Center of Special Care, Inc.
Annual Report 2014 - 2015
INSPIRED
Hospital for Special Care – A World of Inspiration
PRESIDENT & CEO
John J. Votto, DO, FCCP
Dear Friends:
In a variety of ways and on many different levels, this was an
inspirational year at Hospital for Special Care (HSC). Since our
last Annual Meeting, we have opened new buildings, pioneered
new technologies and have received national recognition for the
superior care we provide our patients on a daily basis.
Following many years of planning and fundraising, the Maximilian
E. & Marion O. Hoffman Outpatient Center saw its first patients
last May. The $7 million facility not only houses our many
clinics and a new Little Store, but it also provides a beautiful new
frontage for the hospital. Shortly after the outpatient clinic opened,
construction was also finished on our indoor riding arena at Manes
& Motions in Middletown, CT. That $600,000 facility now allows
us to operate our therapeutic horse riding program year-round and
in just about any weather.
In October, HSC went live with our first Electronic Medical
Record (EMR) system at our Autism Center and throughout our
outpatient programs; we are hopeful that with continued support
from the State of Connecticut, we will be able to expand EMR to
all inpatient units as well in the coming year.
The Autism Center at HSC continued to grow at exponential
rates. We started the year by launching our on-line “Spectrum
of Kindness” campaign, and we ended the year by celebrating
a Program of Promise award from Jackson Healthcare. Most
notably, Governor Dannel P. Malloy visited us in March to
announce that The Autism Center at HSC was designated as the
first patient-centered specialty practice (PCSP) for autism in the
country!
To me, the most impressive aspect of our success is that it was
achieved amid the most difficult of financial circumstances.
Federal cuts to Medicare and flat-funding of state Medicaid rates
have caused us to rethink how we deliver care; but instead of
changing our mission, we adapted to these difficult times.
Every member of our Board and every member of our staff was
– and continues to be – committed to running a cost-effective
operation, without impacting exceptional quality of care.
This truly was an inspirational year at HSC. Nothing inspires us
more, though, than the sustained success of the very people we are
all here to serve: our patients. Both on the cover and throughout
this annual report, we have highlighted just four of the many
thousands of patients we have treated here at HSC. Their stories
are each unique, but the inspiration they provide us as caregivers is
unquestionably universal.
I would also like to remember Sister Mary Mark Pizzotti, DM, a
longtime HSC Board member and friend, who passed away this
year. She is missed already by the HSC community.
John J. Votto, DO, FCCP
President & CEO
Thank you all for your friendship and for supporting HSC during
the past year!
CHAIRMAN Of The Board
David Kelly
Dear Friends,
On a recent vacation to Seattle, I was fortunate to visit the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation. Inside the visitor center, there is an
African proverb prominently displayed on the wall which reads:
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go
together.”
In collecting my thoughts for this message, I felt it was
appropriate to reflect on the relevance of this proverb as it pertains
to Hospital for Special Care. While HSC is well-positioned as
an independent healthcare provider, this in no way means the
hospital is “going alone”. Mindful of our mission, the hospital
has flourished by working together with stakeholders providing
value in programs dealing with the most vulnerable people in the
healthcare universe. By engaging our patients, employees and
partners, HSC continues to recognize and achieve programmatic
growth. While thinking long term, HSC has also displayed the
ability to move quickly to address the needs of our community
and patient populations as evidenced by the success of newer
programs in congestive heart failure, neuromuscular disorders and
autism. With our unique continuum of care, it is vital that all our
stakeholders remain engaged in supporting the long-term success
of our hospital.
This past year, we delivered on a commitment to our employees
by fully funding our pension liability. This provides longer-term
financial stability and allows us to focus resources on meeting the
clinical and market challenges ahead. Our employee engagement
continues to thrive as we look at innovative ways to provide more
efficient care while all are held accountable for achieving superior
patient outcomes and safety. These attributes are the standard that
other hospitals, physicians and community groups value when
referring patients.
As a leader in long-term healthcare, HSC was recognized
positively by the Wall Street Journal for our Medicare discharge
practices focusing on patient care. For the second consecutive
year, HSC was recognized as a “Top Workplace” by the Hartford
Courant and Fox CT. We take great pride in the superior care
provided to our inspirational patients and the tremendous culture
embraced by all our dedicated employees.
The Board of Directors and staff of the hospital continue to look
at ways to optimize strategy, programs and sustainability. With
the culmination of the past year’s major building projects, this
year promises to be an exciting year as we present a transparent,
compelling case for our programs to all stakeholders.
We have so much to be proud of and so much more to look
forward to… and you’re a big part of both. Stay tuned and
engaged!
Thank you all for your commitment to the hospital. Together we
will go far!
David Kelly
Chairman of the Board
John J. Votto, DO, FCCP
Center of
President
& Special
CEO Care, Inc.
GET ME OUT OF HERE The Beth Brady Story
“It’s just not in my DNA to be unhappy or dwell on bad things,”
says Elizabeth (Beth) Brady, MD, a renowned Connecticut breast
surgeon. Beth helped build Hartford HealthCare’s breast center
into one of the busiest in the state. She was a very active surgeon
- until she found herself in an intensive care unit (ICU).
It was a sunny April
morning on the driving
range, and other than
experiencing a little
back pain while hitting
golf balls she had little
warning of what was to
come. That night the
back pain was so severe
she called an ambulance
herself to take her to the
Emergency Room.
An MRI showed
nothing, but other tests
indicated that Beth had
contracted communityacquired staphylococcus
aureus, most likely from
a small cut.
“The infection spread
so quickly that it
overwhelmed my
system, and I had no
idea what was about to
happen to me. The next thing I remember is waking up in the ICU
in a lot of pain. A day or so later, once the antibiotics started to
work, my head cleared. It was then that I realized I was paralyzed.
Certainly this is not what I expected, but my reaction was okay,
what do I need to do to get better,” Beth said.
It turns out that what Beth had to do would be quite significant.
“I didn’t feel despondent, just impatient. I knew that I had to get
to a place that would truly help me, and getting to the right place
was essential,” she said. The discharge planner gave her the
options, which included HSC.
“I talked to others - including my best friend - who had recently
been an inpatient at another long-term specialty hospital in the
state,” said Beth. “It didn’t take long for me to realize that I had
chosen the right place. My team at HSC started my rehabilitation
therapy right away. We were all on the same page. I was at
HSC for one purpose, and that was to get out of there as soon as
possible and on with my life.”
Beth said the nights were long, and she just wanted to sleep
through so she could rise at 6 am and start therapy right away.
“I think I was a good patient. I respected the job that everyone did
- from my CNA Julia Goncalves who brightened my entire day to
my team of occupational and physical therapists Robyn Cop and
Colleen Murphy. I had fun in therapy, and I looked forward to it.
To go without it just one day on the weekend was tough.”
Beth praised her team for always going the extra mile, adding that
“They were great. They hung photos of my dogs to inspire me to
work through the pain and brought me on a road trip to be with my
best friend BJ who was terminally ill with breast cancer. BJ and I
had a wonderful 90-minute visit and talked through a lot of things.
Most important to BJ was that I would be well cared for. BJ and I
were like sisters. We took care of each other. Robyn and Colleen
assured BJ that they would now look after me.”
Inner Determination
“My inner determination drove me to do more than I actually
could do, and I was shocked at what I couldn’t do, such as step
into the shower,” Beth explained. She remembers the first time
she could walk again, saying that it felt so cool but scary.
“I wanted to do more, but could take only 20 steps. Yet the
walking and going outside into the courtyard were signs that my
life was there waiting for me. Anything that showed progression
just made me more determined.”
Naturally, some days were better than others for Beth.
“Improvement is not a linear thing. You have to listen to your
caregivers and family and stay positive. Nobody wants to be with
a Debbie Downer! Robyn was remarkably strong and determined
to keep me focused; Colleen added an element of fun; Julia is
gifted in making you feel better about yourself. After all, there are
always people that are worse off than you are,” Beth said.
An Opportunity on the Journey
Beth completed rehabilitation therapy in January 2015 and is
back at work. She explained that her illness has given her the
opportunity to make a shift in her practice, something that she was
struggling to make happen.
“While I still maintain my clinical practice, I have now begun
to decrease my patient visits so I can be available to do other
things. In essence, I emerged with a clean slate - a chance for a
new direction. I can now do more work in training and mentoring
young surgeons, enabling us to grow our market share.
The challenges in healthcare today are enormous, and I have the
skill set to contribute as a physician leader to positive change.
HSC helped me with my
journey. I still have many
goals in my recovery,
and other patients in the
position that I was in need
to understand that getting
well is a journey. You
must begin that journey
by understanding that you
have a responsibility. You
have to demand yourself to
be healthy, and your team
must be ready to support
that.”
Jeffrey Yardis, Corporate Images
ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
The Hospital for Special
Care Foundation is a notfor-profit organization
that raises charitable
funds for the benefit
of Hospital for Special Care, HSC
Community Services, Inc. and other
not-for-profit members of the “Special
Care Community.”
Foundation revenue comes from a
variety of sources, including annual
gifts, major gifts, bequests and other
planned gifts, capital campaign funding,
public and private grants and fundraising
events. Your generosity allows the
Foundation to make a meaningful
difference in the lives of those we serve,
and to further our mission of “rebuilding
lives.”
Annual Fund Donors
April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
$5,000+
Aldo DeDominicis Foundation, Inc.
All Waste, Inc.
ALS Association Connecticut Chapter
Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC
American Savings Foundation
Arthur T. Anderson
Christopher and Jacqueline Brooke
Cardiopulmonary Corporation
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessy
Community Foundation of Greater
New Britain
Helen P. Cooke, II
Cornell Family Foundation
DATTCO, Inc.
Delta Dental of New Jersey
Foundation, Inc.
Downes Construction Company, LLC
Dr. Anna L. Eckersley-Johnson
Rudy Ertl
Estate of Mary Carrozza Trust
Farmington Bank Community Foundation
Victor and Elizabeth Fumiatti
General Re Corporation
Hospital for Special Care Auxiliary
Robert Jacob, MD
Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
Masin Family Foundation
Okay Industries, Inc.
Dr. William and Mrs. Karin Pesce
Pratt & Whitney
Lynn and Jim Ricci
Robert Earll McConnell Foundation
SEI Investments
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Starlight Starbright Children’s
Foundation, NY, NJ, CT
The Charles H. Kaman Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
The Tolland Fund
The Vincent Dowling Family
Foundation, Inc.
Michael Timura
John and Brenda Votto
Webster Bank, NA
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
$2,500+
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Rita and Rich Bonczek
Judith K. Cowen
Geraldine M. Devers
Attorney William V. &
Mrs. Norma B. Dworski
Fisher Foundation, Inc.
John and Mary Gilbert
Gregory and Barbara Howey
Jackson Healthcare, LLC
Jane T. Muhlethaler Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaw Jankowski
Attorney and Mrs. John C. King
Congressman John B. Larson
Joanne U. Marshall
Mason, Inc.
Dr. James Massi
McDonald Family Trust
Murtha Cullina, LLP
New Britain High School Class
of ‘46 Reunion
Stacy Phillips, APRN
Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Scalise
The Swindells Charitable Foundation
The Edro Corporation
The Roxe Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Thrall
Tilcon Connecticut, Inc.
Travelers Championship
University of Saint Joseph
Laurie A. Whelan
William A. & Shirley P. Yolles
Support Foundation
Marie A. Wright, PhD
FOUNDERS ASSOCIATION
$1,000+
Advanced Wheels
Amco Precision Tool, Inc.
John and Emma Amodio
Berlin Lions Charities, Inc.
BlumShapiro
Charles W. Boos
Janet B. Bowen
Ms. Raina L. Brouillet
Steven Brown, MD
Mr. Sheldon Bustow
C.M. Smith Agency, Inc.
Rebecca Caldwell
California Community Foundation
ConnectiCare, Inc.
Connecticut Hospital Association
Felicia DeDominicis and Gary Flynn
Ami A. Desai
Alfred and Dawn DiVincentis
Terrence K. Donahue, MD
The Downes Family
EBP Supply Solutions
Ernest Health, Inc.
Richard and Lauralane Feitel
Carl and Carol Ficks
Ellen C. Fisher
Carol C. Forte
James and Rita Gagnon
Kevin Gatland
Dr. Michael G. Genovesi
Halloran & Sage, LLP
Jean M. Hamer
Joseph and Marilyn Harper
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Hudson Seating & Mobility
Daniel A. Hurley, III
Jason and Sarah Jakubowski
Nadine Johnson
Robert W. Klaneski
Roger and Susan Knox
Mr. Anthony J. Labato
Joseph G. Laffin, CCP
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Larson
Scott Leigner
Lincoln Financial Group
James Mahoney
Greg and Julie Massi
Medline Industries, Inc.
Memorial United Methodist Church
Eric Mosher and Susan Lourie
Raymond and Mary Necci
Anthony and Gail Newman
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newton
Numotion
Kenneth and Brenda A. Nurse-Hampton
Sarah and Samuel Paul
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Phillips
John Redfield
Nina M. Serafino
Farid F. Shafik, MD
Ruth B. Shine
Karen Spencer and Raymond Kibbe
Stanley Seniors Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
John and Debbie Stanwood
Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Sullivan
The Imagineers Foundation, Inc.
The Vein Center at Grove Hill
Medical Center
Pamela and Peter Tokarz
Joy and Angelo Tomasso, Jr.
Tomasso Brothers, Inc.
TPC Associates, Inc.
Travelers Community Connections
Jack and Betsy Waller
James J. Watson
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Watson
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Watson
In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. William J.
Watson
William & Ellen E. Macristy Foundation
Eric and Jacqueline Wolski
Workers’ Compensation Trust
Tonya M. Ziegler
PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
$500+
Acme Monaco Corporation
Advocates Law Firm, LLC
David Amenta
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Andrews, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. John V. Banta
Ms. Cheryl Bartlett
BeamPines, Inc.
Steven G. Beck, MD
Dr. Joseph Belkin
Katherine A. Benson
Barbara A. Boucher
Joseph and Nancy Cabanas
Richard and Patricia Carbray
Elyse and Joseph Carroll
Howard and Susan Carver
CCSU Foundation, Inc.
Monica Charlam
Ms. Manon-Lu Christ
Civitan Club of Middletown, Inc.
Leslie C. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Clarke
The Hon. and Mrs. Walter A. Clebowicz
Janet Connolly
Roy and Beth Cooper
Cyient, Inc.
Donald and Gretchen Cyr
D & M Manson Brothers Electric
Co., Inc.
William R. Davis, Esq.
Ms. Dena R. Eckstrom
Joseph R. Ertl
Farmington Bank
First Choice Professionals
Vincent and Mary Forte
Amy Frey and Michael Schuster
John and Deborah Gastler
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
of CT, Inc.
Arthur and Norma Harris
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Rosemary J. Hathaway, PhD
Ms. Pamela Held
Howard, Kohn, Sprague &
Fitzgerald, LLP
Roxann Ieraci
Jackson Lewis, PC
John Watts Associates, Inc.
Nancy Jubinville
Richard and Nancy Judd
Mr. and Mrs. John C. King
Yannira Laviola
Dottie B. Leighton, APRN
Ira and Barbara Levin
Ms. Laura Levy
Mrs. Santina Longo
Doris E. Lydon
Macri Associates, Inc.
Patricia and Francis Maerz
Malibu Fitness Road Race
Sharon M. Malone
Michael and Nancy Martone
Walter and Teresa McTague
ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Presidents Council (continued)
Ms. Erlinda Mendaros
Halina Mirecki
Susan Mitchell
Cheryl A. Mittica
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Mogielnicki
New Britain Central Labor Council
New Britain Rock Cats
New England Home Care
Lee and Pamela Nordstrom
Mr. and Mrs. Norman O’Shaughnessy
Paul and Elaine Puzzo
R.C. Knox & Co., Inc.
Donna Reinholdt
Ezra H. Ripple, IV
Frances V. Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ruta
Ms. Nina Santini
Lily Ann Schleppy
Seasons Magazines
Ms. Marion Sgroi-Varano
Jane and Patrick Sheehan
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Shortell
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Stanton
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
Towers Watson
Mrs. Deborah Wantek
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Watson
James F. Welsh
Willis of CT, LLC
Kim Winter
Allen and Laurie Zolty
BENEFACTORS GUILD
$250+
A&A Office Systems, Inc.
ABCO Wholesale Distributors, LLC
William and Kathy Allen
Kathleen W. Altieri
Robert P. Amenta
Paula E. Bacolini
John and Waltine Barrett
Judith Baston
Christoper Bate
Stephanie Beck
Bethel Women’s Club
Ginger Betti
Ms. Michelle A. Blackburn
Richard and Arlene Burke
Carlo Carlozzi, Jr.
Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, PA
Carolyn’s Transport, LLC
Sarah Castellani
Diane R. Chace, Esq.
Judith A. Chace
Mr. James Chiodo
James Coleman
Mrs. Terri A. Collier
William and Sally Collins
Connecticut Institute for
Communities, Inc.
Kristin Connors, Esq.
David and Elizabeth Cooley
Dawn Cyr
Mr. and Mrs. Paul D’Addabbo
Enzo and Franca DeDominicis
Mr. and Mrs. Donald DeFronzo
Jennifer L. DiBella, Esq.
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.
Distinctive Directories, LLC
Mr. David L. Donoghue
Vincent J. Dowling
JoAnn Dukeley
Susan Egan
Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.
Jean and Bernard Esselink
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferone, Sr.
Finn Dixon & Herling, LLP
Margaret G. Fletcher
Jeanne Fort
Philip and Susan Franklin
Patricia J. Friedle
Joseph and Amy Fuggi
Theresa and Frank Gerratana
Greater New Haven Chamber of
Commerce
The Green Machine, Inc.
Grove Hill Medical Center
H.B.O. Realty International, LLC
Marion and Michael Halloran
Hartford Healthcare Rehab
Network, LLC
Stephen Hayes
William J. Higgins
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Jason Howey
Hughes & Cronin
Gail Hughes
Patrick Ingellis
Mr. Per-Erik Johansson
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Leslie Jones
Michelle M. Kalis, PhD
William and Valerie Kane
David J. Kelly
John and Rosia Kennedy
Kronholm Commerical Insurance, Inc.
Kronos, Inc.
Dorothy Larson
Anthony and Mary Lazzaro
Levin, Powers & Brennan, LLC
Marc and Tamara Levine
Thomas and Marion Lovig
Mr. Maximiliano Martinez
Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Golf
Tournament
Teresa McDonald
Walter McManus
Ms. Kimberly A. Miles
Ms. Linda L. Mulford
New England Press Parts
Christina Newman
Robin L. Nicolai
Karl A. Olson, MD
Raymond S. Pappalardo
Ms. Rita Parisi
Ms. Ann Parmelee
Stefan and Urszula Pazdzior
Mitchell and Susan Pearlman
Paul and Michelle Peruccio
Maria Pietrantuono, RN
Nicholas Pisani
Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Pitruzzello
David E. Polk
Georgianne and David Pollowitz
Raymond and Barbara Ramelli
Nancy and John Ringrose
Lyn Robinson
Dr. and Mrs. John Rodis
Mrs. Sharon L. Rodrigue-Baretta
James Ryan
Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation
Jason Santamaria
Kimberly Santoro
Jerome and Marlene Scharr
Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Schreiner
Gina and William Schuch
Dr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Smith
Thomas and Susan Soltis
Spring Brook Ice and Fuel Service, Inc.
Tedd and Jane Stewart
Story Brothers, Inc.
Suburban Stationers, Inc.
Suppose Benefits Consulting, LLC
William J. Sweeney, Jr., Esq.
Joan Terciak
Martin and Joanne Thibault
Tri-Star Industries, Inc.
Rachel L. Trudell
Tull Brothers, Inc.
Mr. Ronald Ustach
Dolores Watrous
Christian M. Watson, Esq.
Mark D. Watson, MD
Mr. William J. Watson, III
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Welsh
Nathan White
Malgorzata Wieckowski
Woman’s Club of Plainville
Dr. Elizabeth G. Yannello
CENTURY CLUB
$100+
Anonymous
4Biz Graphics
Catherine Abercrombie
Line Adams
Lamont and Elizabeth Aheart
Simon Alcivar
Paul L. Altieri
Gloria Amenta
Louis and Lisa Amodio
Lawrence and Mary Beth Anderson
Stephen and Evelyn Anderson
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Andreoli, Jr.
Stephen and Marie Aparo
Aparo’s Electric Motor Service, Inc.
Joseph and Lori Arsenault
Ms. Elizabeth K. Avery
Michael Baczewski
Mr. and Mrs. William Baillargeon
Baird Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Barnes, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Armond Barneschi
Susan Baxter
Rosemary C. Beaupre
Elizabeth M. Beecher
Behavioral Compass Group, LLC
Jerry and Laura Bellizzi
Bernetich Agency, LLC
Kassandra Bialy
Barry and Janice Bickley
Wilbur and Mary Bjorkman
Shirley A. Black
Michael and Laura Blessing
Jody H. Blumberg
Mr. and Mrs. Martin and
Lee-Ann Boatwright
Judy Borbas
Edward and Margaret Borowski
Keith and Tracey Bostrom
Touria Bouchoutrouch
Todd Bourcier
Carol A. Bowen
Thomas and Nancy Bowen
Virginia E. Bray
Jodi C. Brennan
Lawrence and Christine Brennan
Gerri Brown-Springer
Joyce and Harold Buckingham
Gregg Burton
Business Electronics, Inc.
Mr. Gary Byrnes and
Ms. Patricia Godomski
C. Sherman Johnson Co., Inc.
Lawrence F. Cafero
Spencer Cain
Ashley Calabrese
Frank and Nancy Cammarata
Michael and Bernice Canestri
Michael and Ronna Capozzi
Bethany Carlisle
Richard and Claudia Carpinone
Sally and Ted Carrier
Mrs. Francine H. Carrier
Michael and Rita Carrier
Steven and Karen Casey
William and Dorotha Casner
Matthew Catalano
Central Connecticut Rehabilitation
Medical Group
The Ceplenski Family
Pauline Chung
Mary Ann Cianci
Michael and Leslie Cifone
Michael and Gail Cimadon
Biagio Ciotto
Michael and Naomi Cohen
Dane and Courtney Collins
Thomas and Anne Condon
Conning, Inc.
Sarah Cormier
Ms. Susan Coscia
Steven and Johnna Cote
Thomas and Margaret Cugno
Chris Cunningham
ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Century Club (continued)
Edward and Mary Ellen Cunningham
Sheila Curley
Karen J. Cwirka
Daniel and Miora Daigle
Claire and Richard Dalidowitz
Paul K. Degenhardt
James and Charlene DeLaura
Linda DeLuca
Harry and Fran Demos
Attorney and Mrs. Nicholas E. DeNigris
Philip and Mary Alice Dennehy
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Denuzze
Arthur and Margaret Derderian
John and Avis Devine
Mrs. Rita DiMauro
Nancy J. Dinardo
Theresa M. Diters
Robert and Deborah Dodenhoff
Ms. Pamela A. DonAroma
William and Susan Doran
Deneene Doyker-Booth, MD
David and Virginia Doyle
John F. Droney, Jr.
Kevin Dubay and Patience McDowell
Paul Dufault
William Dyson
Kathleen A. Eagen
Paul Earley
John and Lorraine Egan
Marjorie A. Eller
Charles and Susan Elphick
Entry Point Capital, LLC
William and Bonnie Evans
Mr. and Mrs. William Farrell, Jr.
David Farrington
Jeffrey H. Feldman
Mr. Richard Ferland
Ms. Linda Firmani
Donald and Margaret Forster
George and Dorothy Forsyth
Joseph Forte and Margaret Daleas
Brandy Foster-Wilburn
Brendan and Ellen Fox
Richard A. Fracasso
Craig and Deborah Franklin
John and Sandra Frederick
Karen Gackstatter
Gaffney Bennett & Associates, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Garro
Albert C. Gaulzetti
Jeffrey A. Gebrian
General Construction Crane Services, Inc.
State Representative John Geragosian
Mr. Paul Gianaris
Joseph R. Gianni
Gilbane, Inc.
Salvatore and Amy Giuliano
Linda Glovna
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Golab
Drs. Marcy and Adam Goldstein
Andrew and Lois Golian
Steven and Tina Gomes
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Gorneault
Charles and Eileen Gotta
Allen and Helen Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Grasso, Jr.
David and Lynn Greenberg
Greg and Maura Grusse
J.J. Gustin Co. & Real Estate
Marie S. Gustin, PhD
Thomas J. Hall
Richard and Sandra Handel
Michael and Maryann Hanley
Mr. Peter V. Hansen
Merle W. Harris
Robert D. Harris
Hartford Veterinary Hospital
James and Martha Healy
Donald Hemmer
Phillip P. Hennig
Pamela S. and Sean J. Higgins
Thomas and Patricia Hill
Roseanne Horn
Mr. Gary W. Hults
Kimball and Dorothy Hunt
Ike’s Ice, LLC
Drs. Martin and Katherine Ill
Charlie and Patricia Jackowski
Eric and Barbara Jacobson
Ronald and Aurora Jakubowski
John M. Jezowski
Francis and Lucy Jolie
John and Catherine Jordan
Frederick and Catherine Jortner
Elizabeth T. Kalinowski
Diane A. Kallaugher
Marie and John Kean
Joseph Kelliher
James and Frances Kelly
Ms. Joan Kelly-Coyle
Kenneth L. Przybysz, LLC
David and Lisa King
June T. Kingsbury
Daniel and Lynn Kinnaman
Barbara B. Kirschner
Peter and Jane Knaus
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Koley
Mrs. Lee Ann Korus
Mrs. Marilyn C. Kraczkowsky
Krasow, Garlick & Hadley, LLC
Mrs. Mary J. Krenn
Patricia C. Kroepke
Ms. Janina Lagosz
Richard and Elaine Lamothe
Lantern Energy
Larry Lapila
Virginia Laufer
Kevin and Robin Ledversis
Michael and Patti Lemieux
Michael and Karlyn Lempa
Paul L. Letendre
John M. Letizia, Esq.
Brent and Nancy Leveille
Soll R. Levine
Jody L. Lewis
Liberty Bank Foundation
George and Jo-Ann Lincoln
Deborah B. Lobb
James and Arlee Love
Sylvia Wilson Lucas
Michael and Nancy Luddy
Jane Luiso
Georgian F. Lussier
Bill Magac
Carl and Susan Magersuppe
Mr. Frank Maglio
Geary and Elizabeth Maher
Roger and Judith Mahieu
Jay F. Malcynsky
Angela Manafort
Ms. Lauren Manafort
Joseph R. Marfuggi
Marlborough Elementary School
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Marsh
Paul and Elinor Martinook
Joanne E. Masin
Donna M. Massa
Jeffrey Maynard
Harry and Janice Mazadoorian
Thomas and Valentina McBride
David McCluskey
John H. McClutchy, Jr.
Todd McClutchy
John and Lisa McColl
Mr. James McGinn, Jr.
Ms. Darixay McGraw
Austin J. McGuigan, Esq.
John and Pamela McGuire
Lawrence and Patricia McHugh
Mr. and Mrs. James L. McNair
Loel Meckel
Michael and Pamela Meotti
Harry E. Meyer
Thomas J. Miele
James V. Migneco
Anthony V. Milano
Michelle R. Milczanowski
John Miscikowski
Thomas Moise
Anthony and Eleanor Molinaro
Lesley E. Morgan
Christopher Motl
James Mulcahy
Patricia A. Mullane
Thomas F. Mullaney
James Mullarkey and Sharon Hennessey
James and Mari Mullen
Thomas J. Mullins
Janemarie W. Murphy
Mary G. Murphy
John and Ann Murray
Michael and Caryn Murray
Joseph Musumeci
Nathan Hale Pharmacy, Inc.
New Britain High School Class
Reunion of 1956
New Britain Municipal Employees CSA
New England Power Equipment, Inc.
Robbin N. Nichollette
Richard A. O’Brien
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bain
Odyssey Reinsurance Company
OIC of New Britain, Inc.
Senator Cornelius O’Leary
Liam and Josephine O’Leary
Neal Ossen and Margaret Rick
Joseph Palmeri
Dinal Patel
Laurie Paternoster
Helena Pawlak
Ms. Zofia Pawlak
Lauren Pecevich
Pediatric Dentistry
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pegolo
A. L. Penta
Franklin E. Perry, II
Tracy J. Persico
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pettengill
Paul and Virginia Phillips
Maureen M. Piccirillo
Steve and Andrea Pillsbury
Adam Platosz
Laurie Plourde
Robert Policastro
Sylvia M. Purvis
Mr. and Mrs. Jozef Puzio
John and Marie Quattrocchi
R.A. Parady & Sons, Inc.
Paul and Laurie Rebeschi
Dr. and Mrs. Allan B. Reiskin
Adrienne M. Ricciardi
Scott and Kim Richter
Charles and Cynthia Riordan
John and Gail Riordan
John L. Ritter
Matthew D. Ritter
Penn J. Ritter
Thomas D. Ritter
Elizabeth Rivera
Thomas G. Ronalter
Peter and Pamela Rosa
Robert and Leona Rosso
Michael Roth and Kari Weil
Vincent J. Russo
Patrick and Beth-Lindsay Ryan
Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital
Steven and Victoria Sanborn
Robert Sanchez
Mr. Salvatore P. Santacroce
William and Beverly Saunders
Francis and Christine Savino
Saybrook Ford, Inc.
Schaller Honda
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Scheer
Aneta Schilling
Philip Schonberger
Michael E. Schroeder
Justin M. Schuch
Kenneth and Sandra Schultz
Rhonda Seier
Ms. Lorraine Semnoski
Jannie B. Shapiro
Thomas and Diane Sheard
Edward Sheehan
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OUR TIMELINE FY 2015 Accomplishments /Milestones
April 2014
HSC launches Spectrumofkindness.org at Autism Awareness
Day at the Capitol.
May 2014
The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation
Outpatient Center ribbon cutting ceremony
July 2014
2nd Annual “Amazing Journey for Independence”
August 2014
HSC Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates
its 24th year.
October 2014
10-year anniversary of HSC’s Hartford Satellite.
October 2014
HSC’s Carlos M. Quiles named to 2014 NU Hartford
Marathon Foundation Aiello Inspiration Team.
December 2014
Friends deliver holiday gifts to HSC’s Stanley Black &
Decker Pediatric Unit.
January 2015
Manes & Motions indoor riding arena ribbon cutting
ceremony.
OUR TIMELINE FY 2015 Accomplishments /Milestones
June 2014
New York Times article and video documentary
“Good Night Margaret” features HSC.
August 2014
New Britain legislators take the “Ice Bucket Challenge”
for ALS.
September 2014
Friends celebrate The Mane Event at the new therapeutic
horseback riding arena in Middletown.
October 2014
Cameron Clapp, HSC’s honorary team captain, competing
at the 2014 NU Hartford Marathon.
November 2014
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Congresswoman Elizabeth
Esty visit HSC.
February 2015
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announces the nation’s first
PCSP designation for autism.
March 2015
Employee campaign raises over $78,000, allowing the
purchase of five portable ventilators for our patients.
Michael Marciano,
New Britain Herald.
June 2014
Senator Joseph Harper reception at The Hartford Club
benefiting The Autism Center at HSC.
ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Century Club (continued)
Sahide Shyqeiu
Jon and Jean Signor
Ronald and Patricia Simard
Doris G. Simon
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Sirop
Harry and Hyla Sklar
Robert and Janeace Slifka
Kimberly J. Snow
M. Merces Soares
Ms. Brenda Soto
Pamela Spinazola
Steven and Kathleen Squires
Edward R. Stagis
Nicholas Stamboulis
James Stapleton
Jacqueline L. Stover
Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain
Kevin B. Sullivan
Timothy and Geraldine Sullivan
Edythe L. Sussman
Ricardo Taboada
Judge Lois Tanzer and Dr. Jason Tanzer
James and Lynelle Tarca
Morton Tenzer
George Thomas
David and Arlene Thrope
Mr. Gary Timura
Ms. Maribel Tirado
Orlando B. Tomlinson
Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Truscinski
Heather Turri
Joseph and Christine Ulatowski
Kathi L. Ulatowski
John and Leanne Valengavich
Joanne B. Vannuccini
Stephen and Mary Ann Varga
Susan Venberg
Diane L. Vigneau
Steve and Kim Villanti
James A. Wade
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Wagoner
Barbara Weiss
Frances D. Weiss
James M. Weiss
Lindsley and Gwendolyn Wellman
James F. Wellman
Christopher and Laura White
Robert M. White
Sean J. Williams
Mary Beth Willmore
Thomas J. Wineland
Gardner Wright
Helen D. Wrobel
Sheyda Younessi
Kathleen Yuckienuz
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Yuskis, Jr.
GIFTS IN HONOR
Tribute gifts were received in honor
of the following individuals:
Stephanie Alderman
Vivian Almario
Raymond S. Andrews
Raina L. Brouillet
Elyse L. Carroll
Joseph M. Cohan
Susan Coscia
Jordan Davis
Robert Faber
Carl R. Ficks, Jr.
Amy L. Frey
Dr. Marcy Goldstein
Richard C. Handel
Scott Hartung
Barbara Hope
David Hults
Stanislaw Jankowski
Kathy Krasow Benedict
Katherine Larson
Patricia Larson
Stephen Larson
Jerry Leo
Noah Lourie Mosher
Shelby Luddy
Andrew Maynard
Sarah Miller
Michelle Misiti
Helen Newman
Dr. Brenda A. Nurse-Hampton
Francis L. Onofrio
Dr. William J. Pesce
Stacy Phillips, APRN
Maria Pietrantuono, RN
Richard Pullen
Thomas P. Reilly
Charles C. Riordan
John Riordan
Michael Riordan
Kay Roberts
John and Pat Robinson
Lyn Robinson
Dr. Paul J. Scalise
Meggie Schreiner
Jack Shappy
Christopher J. Sheehan
Dr. Thomas J. Soltis
Mark A. Tartaglia
Maribel Tirado
Victor I. Urbanowicz
Dr. John J. Votto
Holly Wiezalis
Anthony Williams
Lincoln Winslow
Woman’s Club of Plainville
Dr. Sharon S. Yoon
GIFTS IN MEMORY
Tribute gifts were received in memory
of the following individuals:
Jose “Pin” Acevedo
Alice R. Allen
Megan M. Barillaro
Seymour Beck
Lucille P. Benoit
Hedy Bialobrzeski
Kevin Bilodeau
Dale W. Blake
Geneieve Blaschke
Rona Botwinick
William and Cecilia Bowen
Katherine Brouillet
Joyce and Neal Burgess
Brian Caldwell
Carlo Carlozzi
Lisa M. Cataldo
Joseph P. Cianci
Lino J. Conti
George J. Coyle
Dora Crowe
Henry and Frances Czerwienski
Lewis A. Dalburg
Donald Daren
Dr. Michael Davidson Fisher
Susan Day
Mark L. Delohery
Elene S. Demos
Stella G. DeNicola
William H. Detrick
Brian Dillion
Mary C. Drzata
Marie V. Dubay
Joseph Facciolo
Andrew Francis Faggio
C. Richard Ficks
Margaret F. Ficks
Kathleen D. Fischer
Susanne S. Fracasso
Eva Fox Goldstein
David Greiner
K. Wayne Henderson
Jerine S. Jacob
Curtis Johnson
Maria Luisa Jusino
John S. Kakalik
George F. Kania
Amanda M. Kapral
Albin Kaupas
Edward Kirejczyk
Virginia C. Klaneski
William J. Klaneski
Kenneth S. Krasow
Catherine Kulko
Caryolyn-Jane Kydd
Pamela LaBarre
Paul Thomas Lutheran
Janet Manyak
Jerri Massi
Patricia Melecinsky
Diana Mentu
Vincent Mercadante
Alexander F. Miller
Bertina Miller
Nancy G. Mulford
James R. Murphy
Edmund Napierski
Matteo Hai Nigro
Charles G. O’Brien
Ernest Ouellett
Anthony F. Pappalardo
Antonella Pappalardo
Rose Parady
Irene Paszkowski
Margaret Perreault
Shannon A. Pettengill
Daniel Plashinski
Edward F. Polgroszek
Angela Policastro
Armand Polverari
Daniel R. Raymond
John F. Regan
John G. Ritchie
Andrew S. Rotondo
Joan Santacroce
Lavina H. Skoglund
J. Mickey Soares
Jose and Noemia Sousa
Janine and Zygmunt Staskiewicz
Frederick V. Sturken
Michael Tabot
Florence Timura
Dr. Michael Timura, III
Joseph Turovac
Ann Urbanowicz
Francis Votto, Sr.
Francis J. Votto, Jr.
Bryan Wall
Jennifer Wall
Allen Watrous
William J. Watson
Michael Welch
Mary Ellen Welsh
Ian W. White
Anne Wise
Charles F. Woodward
Woodburn Wright
Ann A. Yolles
Doris Zolty
CONSECUTIVE YEARS GIVING
We gratefully honor the following
donors for their commitment to lifetime
giving. Their commitment to Hospital
for Special Care, their consistency of
purpose, and their belief in our mission
of “rebuilding lives” is most remarkable
and very much revered.
20+ Years
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Andrews, Jr.
Ms. Cheryl Bartlett
Rita and Rich Bonczek
Janet B. Bowen
Judith A. Chace
Helen P. Cooke, II
Donald and Gretchen Cyr
Geraldine M. Devers
Terrence K. Donahue, MD
Victor and Elizabeth Fumiatti
Edward and Victoria Golab
Marie S. Gustin, PhD
Arthur and Norma Harris
William J. Higgins
Hospital for Special Care Auxiliary
Drs. Martin and Katherine Ill
Yannira and Jorge Laviola
Barbara and Ira A. Levin
ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Consecutive Years (continued)
Ms. Linda L. Mulford
Kenneth and Brenda Nurse-Hampton
Okay Industries, Inc.
Dr. William and Mrs. Karin Pesce
Maria Pietrantuono, RN
Thomas and Susan Soltis
John and Debbie Stanwood
John and Brenda Votto
James J. Watson
15+ Years
Dr. and Mrs. John V. Banta
Ms. Raina L. Brouillet
Ms. Manon-Lu Christ
Leslie C. Clark
The Hon. and Mrs. Walter A. Clebowicz
Community Foundation of Greater
New Britain
Ms. Susan Coscia
William R. Davis, Esq.
Mr. David L. Donoghue
Downes Construction Co., LLC
Attorney William V. &
Mrs. Norma B. Dworski
Amy Frey and Michael Schuster
John and Mary Gilbert
Gregory amd Barbara Howey
Mr. Gary W. Hults
Daniel A. Hurley, III
Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaw Jankowski
Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
Ms. Florence Kragiel
Walter McManus
Susan Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Mogielnicki
Sarah and Samuel Paul
Stefan and Urszula Pazdzior
John and Nancy Pelegano
Steven and Alice Prunk
Richard and Terry Roach
Thomas G. Ronalter
Mr. Salvatore P. Santacroce
Stanley Seniors Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Thrall
Mrs. Deborah Wantek
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Watson
Dr. Elizabeth G. Yannello
10+ Years
John and Emma Amodio
Frederick and Patricia Ambroszewski
Raymond and Margaret Bargelski
Charles W. Boos
Carol A. Bowen
Joyce and Harold Buckingham
Ms. Marie Byrnes
Elyse and Joseph Carroll
Diane R. Chace, Esq.
Felicia DeDominicis and Gary Flynn
Connie C. Dills
Mrs. Rita DiMauro
Theresa M. Diters
The Downes Family
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gagliardi
Mrs. Florence W. Gillette
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Gorneault
Judith B. Gross
Ms. Pamela Held
Ms. Iris Karzian
David J. Kelly
Mr. Frank Maglio
Mr. Maximiliano Martinez
Elizabeth R. McGilvray
Cecile Ouellett
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pegolo
Mr. and Mrs. Jozef Puzio
Dr. and Mrs. Allan B. Reiskin
Nancy and John Ringrose
Ms. Nina Santini
Nina M. Serafino
Dr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Smith
Mr. Gary Timura
Joy and Angelo Tomasso, Jr.
Joseph and Christine Ulatowski
Jack and Betsy Waller
Laurie A. Whelan
Karen Wisniewski
MATCHING GIFTS
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Baird Foundation, Inc.
Conning, Inc.
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
Travelers Community Connections
† Deceased
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our donor
listings. Should the information presented here conflict with your records,
please call the Foundation Office at 860.832.6257.
Hospital for Special Care, and the community as a whole, lost
a wonderful friend and beautiful person when Florence Timura
passed away in August, 2014. Florence’s husband of 66 years,
Mike Timura, established The Florence Timura Medical Student
Scholarship in her memory with the single largest individual gift
in HSC’s history. This plaque serves as both a fitting tribute to
Florence and a warm greeting to our visitors.
Making a Gift to Hospital for Special Care
Making a personal gift to Hospital for Special Care is an act of selfless generosity. There are many ways to make a tax-deductible gift to the Hospital
during one’s lifetime or after. We encourage you to consult with your attorney, accountant or other financial advisor when considering a gift that may
have substantial impact on your finances or estate. Linda Glovna, Director of Development of the Hospital for Special Care Foundation, is also available
for a confidential discussion at your convenience. Please call 860.612.6312.
OUR MISSION
We will ensure exemplary care within our continuum, with the active involvement of those we serve, so that they can achieve enduring improvements in
the quality of their lives.
We will anticipate and be responsive to the changing needs of our communities and a changing healthcare environment by creating an innovative, fiscallysound, cost-effective system of care.
We will support the practice of rehabilitation and continuing medical care through research and education.
We will create a work environment and climate where employees are supported to provide excellent care, and find opportunities for personal and
professional growth.
We will be, in all of the above, responsive and accountable to our communities, for whose benefit we exist.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leadership Group and In-House Medical Staff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Center of Special Care, Inc.
Board of Directors, 2014-2015
David J. Kelly, Chair
Diane R. Chace, Esq.
Geraldine Devers
Elizabeth K. Fumiatti, RN,
Immediate Past Chair
William J. Higgins
Gregory B. Howey
John C. King, Esq.
James Mahoney, CPA, Vice Chair
Samuel N. Paul
William E. Schuch, CPA
John J. Votto, DO
James J. Watson
Hospital for Special Care
Board of Directors
2014 – 2015
James Mahoney, CPA, Chair
Mother M. Jennifer Carroll
Diane R. Chace, Esq.
Geraldine Devers
Robert Dodenhoff, MD
Michael Genovesi, MD
Rosemary Hathaway, PhD, RN
David J. Kelly, Vice Chair
John C. King. Esq.
Joseph G. Laffin, CCP
Scott Leinger
Georgian F. Lussier, M.SO.B.
Lee D. Nordstrom
Sister Mary Mark Pizzotti, DM †
Jason Santamaria
William E. Schuch, CPA
John J. Votto, DO
HSC Community Services, Inc.
Board of Directors
2014 – 2015
David J. Kelly, Chair
Scott Leigner
James Mahoney, CPA, Vice Chair
John J. Votto, DO
IN-HOUSE MEDICAL STAFF
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE
CSI Residential
Board of Directors
2014 – 2015
Vivian Almario, APRN
Infection Prevention and Control
David J. Kelly, Chair
Elizabeth K. Fumiatti, RN
John C. King, Esq.
Joseph G. Laffin, CCP
James Mahoney, CPA
William E. Schuch, CPA
John J. Votto, DO
John Bean, PA-C
Pediatric Medicine
Steven G. Beck, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Timothy Belliveau, PhD
Neuropsychology
Hospital for Special Care
Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors
2014 – 2015
Rita Bonczek, APRN
Internal Medicine, APRN Nocturnist
Richard E. Feitel, Chair
Bradlee Benn
Charles W. Boos, Vice Chair
Diane R. Chace, Esq.
Rosemary Conway Beaupre
Jennifer DiBella, Esq.
Alfred DiVincentis, Esq.
John E. Downes, Sr.
Philip E. Franklin
David J. Kelly
James Mahoney, CPA
Stephen Villanti
John J. Votto, DO
Allen Zolty
Manes & Motions Therapeutic
Riding Center, Inc.
Board of Directors
2014 – 2015
William J. Higgins, Chairman
Elizabeth Avery, Vice Chair
Emily Curtis
Joanne Humen
Barbara Kirejczyk
James Massi, M.D.
Laura Lacey-Napoletano, Vice Chair
Marion Sgroi-Varano
Robin Sharp
John J. Votto, DO
Steven P. Brown, Psy D, ABPP-CN
Neuropsychology
Jennifer Cromer, PhD
Neuropsychology
Kevin Felice, DO*
Chief of Neuromuscular Medicine
Marcy Goldstein, MD, FCCP
Pulmonology
Dennis Johnston, PhD
Director of Neuropsychology
Agnes Koczon-Jaremko, MD
Clinical Research Coordinator
Dottie B. Leighton, APRN
Internal Medicine, Skin/Wound Care
John Molteni, PhD
Autism Center Psychologist
Brenda A. Nurse, MD, FACP, FIDSA*
Chief of Infectious Disease &
Epidemiology & Director of Medical
Education
John Pelegano, MD*
Chief of Pediatrics
William Pesce, DO*
Chief of Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation
Stacy Phillips, APRN
Internal Medicine
Peter Ryiz, DDS*
Chief of Dental Services
Dennis Rosati, MD
Director of Traumatic Brain Injury
Programs
Paul Scalise, MD, FCCP*
Chief of Staff/Chief Clinical Officer/Senior
Vice President of Medical Affairs
Chief of Pulmonary & Internal Medicine
Adam Simmons, MD
Parkinson’s Clinical Director
Thomas Soltis, MD*
Chief of Geriatrics
John Stanwood, PhD*
Chief of Psychology
Neil Stein, MD
Pediatrics
Roger Thrall, PhD
Director of Research
John J. Votto, DO, FCCP
President & CEO
Charles Whitaker, MD
Neuromuscular Medicine
Kayann Wilson, APRN
Internal Medicine
* Denotes Chief of Service
† Deceased
LEADERSHIP GROUP
Donald Cyr
Vice President, Facilities & Hospitality Services
Jason Jakubowski, MPA
Vice President, External Relations
Lynn Ricci, FACHE
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Felicia DeDominicis, JD
Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs, Chief Legal
Officer & Corporate Compliance Officer
Stanislaw Jankowski, MBA
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Paul Scalise, MD, FCCP
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs,
Chief Clinical Officer & Chief of Staff
Kevin Felice, DO
Chief of Neuromuscular Medicine
Carl R. Ficks, JD
Vice President, Corporate & Donor Relations
Hospital for Special Care Foundation, Inc.
Victoria Golab, RN, MSN
Vice President, Quality/Patient Safety Officer
Nancy M. Martone, SPHR
Vice President of Human Resources
Brenda A. Nurse, MD, FACP, FIDSA
Chief of Infectious Disease & Epidemiology &
Director of Medical Education
John P. Pelegano, MD
Chief of Pediatrics
William Pesce, DO
Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
John K. Stanwood, PhD
Chief of Psychology
John J. Votto, DO, FCCP
President & Chief Executive Officer
Laurie A. Whelan
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
OUR PATIENTS Inspire Us
Horses for Heroes: Vaughn Evans and Heather Olney
Manes & Motions, a member of the HSC community,
features the Horses for Heroes program designed for
veterans dealing with the lingering effects of service
to our country, from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
to recovery from physical injuries. Before this year,
the riding program was available only in warm
weather; but our new indoor arena makes it possible
to continue the program year-round.
Vaughn Evans (pictured on cover) saw combat in
Vietnam and returned to Connecticut where he
worked 33 years at Connecticut Light & Power,
working his way up to chief lineman. When he
retired, he went to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical
Center in Newington for aftercare and to find a
balance in life. Three years ago the VA suggested he
give Manes & Motions a try. He had never ridden
a horse before; but after the mandatory eight-week
class on how to approach and relate to horses he
learned “how to be a leader in a herd of two.” He has
been riding ever since.
Heather Olney (pictured at right) just started riding
in the fall of 2014 as one of the first new riders in
the indoor arena. She served in a security role in the
United States Marine Corps in Iraq. She talks about
how working with horses helped her recover strength
after a shoulder injury while “building back selfconfidence and patience.”
Life on Hold: Peter Callan
A head-on automobile accident in August of 2012 put Peter Callan’s
life on hold and hurled him into a tunnel of darkness and uncertainty.
The accident sent him to a hospital with a broken back, separated
shoulder, two broken hips, broken legs, broken ribs and lifethreatening internal bleeding. Up to that point in his life, Peter had
never been in a hospital.
“Surreal is the best word for me to describe it. One minute your life
is full and busy with family and work, and in a flash things are taken
out of your hands. I found myself lying on the pavement, having
pulled myself from my car for fear of it catching fire.”
Five surgeries and 10 days later, it was time for him to leave the
acute care hospital and begin rehabilitation.
Peter chose HSC for his six-week journey to recovery. “Peter
asked me what he needed to do to leave,” said Robyn Cop, Peter’s
occupational therapist at HSC. “I told him that he would need to
work through the pain, and if he did, his body would respond.
I said, Peter, this is going to hurt a little, but I can’t want this more
than you.”
Peter owns and manages Lantern Energy, a successful and growing
business that provides homeowners and business-owners with a
simple path to energy efficiency. Throughout the latter course of his
rehabilitation, Peter’s
partner would visit him
at HSC and bring him
mail. “I was starting to
feel a sense of normal,”
Peter said.
Once an avid runner and
biker, Peter left HSC in
Jeffrey Yardis, Corporate Images
a wheelchair, now long
since gone. Robyn and Jenna Murphy, Peter’s physical therapist,
accompanied him home to make sure that he could take care of
himself. They inspected his house and didn’t leave until they were
satisfied Peter would be safe managing on his own.
Although the pain hasn’t gone away even after almost three years
since the accident, Peter now says that he has more of a sense of
purpose. “Going through what I did really opened my eyes. I have
less patience for the nonsense of what’s not important in life, and I
have a greater sense of empathy.”
“The surgeons at Hartford Hospital saved my life, but HSC got me
home and gave me my life back.”
Working My Way Back: Jim Brody
Inactive, overweight, and a smoker, Jim’s leg went numb from the
knee down. He underwent a five-hour surgery to bypass a blocked
artery, but during rehab his blood oxygen levels were dangerously
low. He was put on oxygen and sent to a pulmonologist at UConn
Health Center who diagnosed him with emphysema, also known
as COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. That’s where
his doctor told him of HSC’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation and COPD
Disease Management Program.
Before starting at HSC in May of 2014, Jim was very restricted
in what he could do without needing to rest and catch his breath.
Grocery shopping was almost too difficult because of how tired
he would get. Jim is now a nonsmoker and lost over 30 pounds in
12 months. He maintains a workout schedule most people would
envy: fifty minutes of aerobics followed by fifty minutes of musclestrengthening exercises five days a week. “The program was a
godsend, he says. When you can’t catch
your breath, you can’t do very much.”
From the start, Jim’s multidisciplinary team
of therapists stressed the importance of
having an exercise plan, so that he would
not lose what he gained during the program.
Working with the multidisciplinary team for
seven weeks taught him how he could make
an impact on the quality and longevity of
his life. Jim took this to heart.
Susan Mitchell
The COPD Disease Management team still follows Jim’s progress
and disease state, and will throughout his lifetime. “Stephanie,
Elyse and everyone involved in the HSC pulmonary programs have
my utmost gratitude. They educated and provided me the tools and
environment I need to get back my life!”
EMPLOYEE Of The Year
Stefan Pazdzior
Supervisor of Engineering Plant Operations
Stefan Pazdzior’s official title at HSC is “Supervisor of Engineering Plant
Operations” but should be “Supervisor, Motivator, Tireless Worker, Daily
Problem Solver and Consummate Professional.” We recognize Stefan for
his commitment to quality, his impeccable maintenance of the physical plant
and his exemplary delivery of professional customer service, day after day.
Stefan’s knowledge and expertise regarding the construction and operation
of the building utility systems, coupled with his active involvement in our
recent expansion project, have helped ensure that the new Outpatient Center
has fully met, and will continue to meet, the needs of both our patients and
our staff. Stefan personifies HSC’s mission and values: caring, integrity and
a genuine pursuit of excellence. Congratulations Stefan! Stefan was the
employee of the month for March 2014.
Employees Of The Month
Connie Dills
Respiratory Practice
Manager
January 2014
Grace Abraham
Registered Nurse
April 2014
Anna Pokora
Registered Nurse
April 2014
Linda Hunter
Certified Nursing Assistant
February 2014
Kristina “Skippy” Buchanan
Registered Respiratory
Therapist
June 2014
Congratulations, Stefan !
Marta Lukaszczyk
Registered Respiratory
Therapist
October 2014
Carrie Petrow
Physical Therapy Assistant
November 2014
FINANCIALS
Hospital for Special Care
is certified by The Joint
Commission (TJC); the
Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
for Comprehensive Integrated
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Programs, Acquired Brain
Injury and Outpatient Medical
Rehabilitation for both Inpatient
and Outpatient Rehabilitation.
HSC’s Pulmonary Care Services
are recognized by the American
Association for Respiratory Care
as a Quality Respiratory Care
Provider under their Quality
Respiratory Care Recognition
program for Long-Term Acute
Care Hospitals (LTACH).
The Neuromuscular Center
is certified by the Muscular
Dystrophy Association and
the Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis Association. The
EMG Lab at HSC is accredited
by the American Association
of Neuromuscular and
Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
For more information about
EMG Lab accreditation, contact
www.aanem.org.
Cover photos:
Mark Maglio
4Biz Graphics, LLC
Susan Mitchell
HSC Corporate Planner
Jeffrey Yardis
Corporate Images
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets Year Ended March 31
Net revenues from services to patients
Bad Debts
Other revenue
UnauditedAudited
2015
2014
$90,693,899 ($163,228)
3,600,212 $89,324,653
($44,413)
3,706,743 Total Revenue
94,130,883 92,986,983 Salaries, wages and employee benefits
Supplies and other
Interest
Depreciation and amortization
71,606,971 *
20,016,191 2,151,308 3,695,185 68,975,210 19,104,002 2,212,451 3,630,935 Total Operating Expense
97,469,655 *
93,922,598 Income (loss) from operations
(3,338,772)*
(935,615)
Investments
2,861,137 3,704,968 Other nonoperating activity
6,457,385 9,191,078
Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets
$5,979,750 *
$11,960,431 * includes $4M one time costs relating to termination of pension plan.
Consolidated Balance Sheet As of March 31
Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities
Accounts receivable
Property, plant and equipment
Other assets
Total Assets
Accounts Payable
Salaries, wages and accruals
Other Long term debt
Unrestricted net assets
Temporarily and permanently restricted net assets
Total liabilities and net assets
Unaudited
Audited
2015
2014
$3,874,526 55,819,962 14,332,976 50,929,074 21,060,623 $16,719,864 46,346,205 12,999,536 48,932,201 21,830,731 $146,017,161 $146,828,537 $2,493,509 6,894,290 14,405,699 51,396,696 68,775,946 2,051,021 $4,191,937 6,920,947
18,729,038 52,361,696 62,839,106 1,785,813 $146,017,161 $146,828,537 HSC - Official Premier Charity
Hospital for Special Care has
served patients from 95% of
the towns in Connecticut in
the past two years.
Center of Special Care, Inc.
2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, Connecticut 06053 • 860.223.2761
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