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HospiTell
VOL. 43, NO. 14
backushospital.org
windhamhospital.org
APRIL 4, 2014
Donors deliver
Backus Bennies highlight those who go the extra mile
Donors walked the red carpet on Friday, March 28, at the third annual Backus Bennies event, which
recognizes hospital benefactors in the spirit of the Oscars. From left: Attorney P. Michael Lahan, representing the Levine Family for the 2013 Heritage award; Mimi-Learned Daigle, President of the
Backus Hospital Auxiliary, representing the Auxiliary for the Leadership Giving award; Tom
Taylor, Kelly Fitzpatrick and Ruth Mattison, representing Tri-Town Foods in East Lyme for
the Business Leader award; Donna Wallace, representing Craig Gates and the Gates Automotive Group for the Community Champion award; and Mark Brown, representing
the Mohegan Tribe for the Partners in Care award.
STORY,
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A weekly newsletter for East Region employees, volunteers, patients and friends.
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BACKUS GIFT SHOP HOURS:
MON. - WED. / 9:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.,
THURS. - FRI. / 9:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.,
SAT. / 9:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., SUN. / 1 – 4 P.M.
WINDHAM GIFT SHOP HOURS:
MON. - FRI. / 9A.M. - 4 P.M.
Windham Golf Classic set for May 21
The 19th annual Windham Hospital Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday,
May 21, at Tunxis Plantation Country Club, 87 Town Farm Road, Farmington.
For sponsorship opportunities and information on registering, please go to
windhamhospital.org/golf or call 860-456-6911, e-mail
[email protected] or fax 860-456-6192.
Upcoming Auxiliary
vendor sales
About HospiTell
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the Communications Departments of
The William W. Backus Hospital and
Windham Hospital. Employees, medical staff and volunteers can have HospiTell e-mailed to their homes by
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To submit news:
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Fax: 860-892-6964
Deadline: Wednesdays at noon
Backus: Edward’s Kool Kreations will be
the featured dealer for the next Backus Auxiliary vendor sale Friday,
April 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in MOB/cafeteria alcove. Items include artisan and organic soaps and more.
Windham:
A.S. Sales Footwear will be the featured dealer for the
next Auxiliary to Windham vendor sale Tuesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. in the atrium.
All sales by each auxiliary benefits the host hospital!
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Words put H3W into action
Dear Colleagues:
As I’ve mentioned in
previous columns, the
H3W Leadership Behaviors program has made a
big difference in my life,
both professionally and
personally. I’ve already
written about one of the
behaviors, being “in the
moment.” And while
that is the first leadership behavior we are
taught, it is just the beginning.
Recently, I have had
the opportunity to witness firsthand
the value of two more leadership behaviors — “having courageous conversations” and “being curious vs.
judgmental.” Practicing these behaviors no matter what your title is will be
integral as we work together towards
continuous improvement.
Since Windham Hospital is farther
along the H3W journey, work groups
have been established throughout the
organization. I attended
some of these meetings
and am thankful for the
opportunity to have such
open and honest conversations with staff members.
It was a really enlightening experience, and an
experience I hope to have
on a regular basis at both
Windham and Backus
hospitals. People were authentic and humanistic.
They were engaged and
enthusiastic. And while
they were not judgmental, they were
definitely curious — which I admit led
to some courageous conversations.
In a nutshell, these meetings put
our H3W language into action. And
while not everything was easy to talk
about, this is exactly the kind of communication we need to have across
our region.
No one should be afraid to ask questions, to speak openly and candidly,
Dave’s
Desk
about how they feel. Although many
times we might not get the answers
we hope for, sometimes just getting a
straight answer to a question, or even
hearing “I don’t know,” can go a long
way. It’s all about transparency.
Soon, these workgroups will be
formed on the Backus campus. Our
steering committee is hard at work to
make this happen, and training is underway so that all staff understand
H3W leadership behaviors. But you
don’t have to wait — start practicing
leadership behaviors now. Be in the
moment, be authentic and humanistic, be accountable, provide timely and
clear feedback, to name a few — and
you will be amazed at how doing
these things can transform your environment at work and at home.
That’s all for now,
Dave
Jeepin’ for the Cause event
to benefit Windham
Windham Hospital First Cook and Chef Ron Doucette
checks on things in the kitchen during the mid-day
meal Wednesday. Ron has worked at Windham for
more than 20 years.
“Jeepin’ for the Cause” — a recreational Jeep ride sponsored by Capitol Chrysler Dodge Jeep to benefit Windham Hospital — will be held Sunday, May 4, from 8:30
a.m. until 4 p.m. at Capitol Jeep at 1520 W. Main St. in
Willimantic.
A presentation on four-wheeling basics, safety, and environmental issues will be provided by the trail guides
starting 9 a.m. Group rides begin at 10 a.m. The rides will
return to Capitol Jeep around 1:30 p.m.
Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged.
Only pre-registration will guarantee a spot in the event.
Registrations will be accepted on the morning of the
event depending upon availability.
Music, games and prizes will be awarded at a barbecue
to follow. For more information, contact Rudy Pizzoferrato at 860-423-4516 or [email protected].
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April 4, 2014
East Region physicians
named Top Docs
Relay for Life The American Cancer Society and
Survivorship and Backus Hospital invite all cancer
Caregiver Ceremony
survivors and caregivers in our
and Reception
community to participate in
June 7-8 2014 Relay For Life SECT.
Dodd Stadium
14 Stott Ave., Norwich
Registration
9 a.m.
Opening ceremonies
11 a.m.
This annual event has brought the
community together to celebrate the
lives of those touched by cancer.
We hope to see you there!
Survivor registration is FREE!
For more information or to pre-register please
contact: Linda Venoit, American Cancer Society
203.379.4870 | [email protected]
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Thirty-five physicians on the
Backus and Windham hospital
medical staffs have been
named to Connecticut magazine’s annual listing of “top
doctors” in the state.
Selections are based on
questionnaires the magazine
sent to doctors across the state,
asking them to recommend a
physician to whom they’d send
a loved one. The top vote-getters make the list.
The physicians are featured in the April issue of Connecticut magazine, which is on news stands now.
This year’s winners for both hospitals include:
Anesthesiology:
Adam D. Goldstein, MD
Michael N. Loiacono, DO
Paul A. Pudimat, MD
John M. Satterfield, MD
Bariatric Medicine
Mark R. Tousignant, MD
Gastroenterology
You Sung Sang, MD
Infectious Diseases
Michael J. Rajkumar, MD
Internal Medicine
Mahesh N. Kabadi, MD
Neurology
Anis Racy, MD
John P. Tauro, DO, DC
Neurosurgery
Camille G. Salame, MD, MS
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stephen T. Briggs, MD
Oncology/Hematology
Mandeep S. Dhami, MD
Dinesh Kapur, MD
Dennis E. Slater, MD
Ophthalmology
Kevin B. Cranmer, MD**
Jeffrey A. Hertz, MD
Otolaryngology
Jerilyn S. Allen, MD**
Steven J. Green, MD**
Stephen M. Rouse, MD**
Pediatrics
Laurentiu P. Galan, MD
Physical Medicine
Joseph F. O’Keefe, MD*
Joseph W. Peters, MD*
Podiatry
Jeffrey M. Kierstein, DPM
Pulmonary Medicine
Steve Powell, MD
Donna M. Romito, DO
Rheumatology
Harjinder S. Chowdhary, MD
Robert E. Levin, MD*
Sandeep Varma, MD
Surgery Colorectal
Sergio R. Casillas, MD
Surgery General
David E. Coletti, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Mario W. Katigbak, MD*
Robert Lowe, MD*
Urology
Franklin P. Friedman, MD
T. Casey McCullough, DO
* denotes consulting physician
**denotes also on the
Windham Medical Staff
Backus cardiac support group to meet April 9
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The Backus Cardiac Disease Support Group will host its
next session on Wednesday, April 9, from 6-7 p.m. in the
hospital’s library. Palliative Care Coordinator Suzanne
Smith, LCSW, will present highlights of the new palliative
care program at Backus. If you have questions, call 860889-8331, ext. 2128. The group meets on the second
Wednesday of every month.
April 4, 2014
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Backus Bennies honor ‘celebrities’ for their support
In the spirit of the Oscars, Backus
welcomed benefactors to the third annual Bennies event on Friday, March
28, in true celebrity style — with red
carpet glamour, paparazzi photos and
golden award statues.
With Hollywood style, the Office of
Philanthropy and Development recognized donors for their generous contributions and highlighted programs
and services made possible by their
support.
Using creativity and imagination,
the Backus Bennies rivals ordinary
donor events — breaking convention
and setting a new
standard of excellence. Guests
come out in their
finest gowns and
suits to be honored for helping to
bring better health to Eastern Connecticut.
“Throughout the year, our benefactors provide support to perpetuate
health initiatives in our community.
The Bennies event is just one way for
us to express our gratitude,” said
Genevieve Schies, Program Manager
for the Backus Office of Philanthropy
and Development. “As confirmed by
clinicians in the audience, donor gifts
make a daily impact on our patients
and allow us to carry out our mission
of putting the patients first — always.”
Hosting this year’s event, mistresses
of ceremonies Mary Bylone, RN, MSM,
CNML, Regional Vice President of Patient Care Services and Daryl Hurlock,
RN, Regional Manager of LDRP and the
Women’s Health Clinic, bounced a humorous dialogue back and forth. Hurlock told the audience that she had
“some experience for the job” — having been to the Oscars 14 times herself. With her official badge in hand,
Hurlock explained how she fills seats
for celebrities who need to leave the
floor during the star-studded ceremony.
Highlights of the duo’s address in-
COVER
STORY
Taking their cues from Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars, Mistresses of
Ceremonies Daryl Hurlock, RN, Regional Manager of LDRP and the
Women’s Health Clinic, left, and Mary Bylone, RN, Regional Vice President of Patient Care Services, third from right, try a “selfie” of their
own at the third annual Backus Bennies awards Friday, March 28.
And the winners are ...
The Backus Hospital Auxiliary | Leadership Giving Award
n Mimi-Learned Daigle, President of the Backus Hospital Auxiliary, accepted the award on behalf of the Auxiliary for significant and continued
ensemble support of hospital initiatives.
The Mohegan Tribe | Partners in Care Award
n Mark Brown, Tribal Ambassador, accepted the award on behalf of the
Mohegan Tribe for conducting a score of expanded care and community
outreach.
Gates Automotive Group | Community Champion Award
n Donna Wallace accepted the award on behalf of Craig Gates and the
Gates Automotive Group for composing the acclaimed Jolly John’s “Keep
You Truckin’ ” Fund in support of local cancer patients.
Sheldon Levine, in memory of Marcelle Levine | 2013 Backus Heritage
Award
n Atty. P. Michael Lahan accepted the award on behalf of the Levine family for inspiring a healthcare legacy with lasting effects for future generations.
Tri-Town Foods, East Lyme | Business Leader Award
n Tom Taylor, Kelly Fitzpatrick and Ruth Mattison accepted the award on
behalf of Tri-Town Foods for assembling community spirit in support of
the Circles of Care Campaign.
cluded witty references to Disney’s
heartwarming animated feature,
Frozen, which took home Best Song
for “Let It Go” and also included a
video clip from Despicable Me 2’s
theme song “Happy.” The infectious
tune of this number had the audience
tapping their feet and singing along.
As the program continued, Dave
Whitehead, President, Hartford
HealthCare East Region, welcomed
See BENNIES, page 12
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April 4, 2014
Volunteers lauded
for efforts in their
communities
Backus volunteer Fran Koerlin helps Theresa Bonin
get ready to go home after her stay at the hospital.
Whether an adult, high school or college student,
the volunteers at Backus and Windham are a vital
part of the hospital community.
BACKUS VOLUNTEERS
Stephen Adeletti
Adrian Domonic Albo
Margaret M. Aldrich
Taylor Alexander
Marwa Ali
Rachael Allen
Patricia Amon
Roberthe Antoine
Veronica Aubrey
Brianna Ayers
Debra Ayers
June Babbitt
Tiffany Baker
Evangelos A. Bakoulis
Alexandra Banker
Lisa Barile
Fatima Barlan
Nancy Barry
Florence Barth
Kayla Bassett
Richard Bazinet
Robyn Beachy
John P. Beam
Victoria Bear
Theresa Beauregard
Julianna Beaver
Lauren Beaver
Evelyn Beck
Georgia Bekiaris
Kerrie Bellerose
Ingrid Bender
Jill Bennett
Maurise Benson
Erlene Bentley
Joe Berthiaume
Chelsea Bertocki
Manan Bhatt
Jessica Bialowas
Michele Bilodeau
Rachelle Blackburn
Irene Blackwell
Charles Blanchard
Jamie S. Block
Mark E. Block
Megan Boast
Brooke Bochese
Heidi Boehm
Amy Boenig
Doris Boisvert
Esther Bokoff
Steven Bokoff
Elizabeth Bolt
Emma Jean Bookout
Katherine N. Booth
Aaron Bosse
Autumn Bostick
Kathleen Bosworth
Lawrence Bosworth*
Stacey Bowen
Patrick Boyle
Denise Braley
Barbara Bray
Denise Brennan
Cindy Breton
Cathlene Briody & Genny**, *
Janet Brooks
Gloria J. Brosofske
Shirley Buddington
Cindy Burdo
Beverly Burke
Regina Burke
Destiny Burt
Alicia Calimag
Barbara A. Cambria**
Julia M. Carano
Cynthia Carboni
Jean Carnaghan
Helen K. Carolinas
Claudia Caron
Katherine Carpionato
Erica Carr
Victoria Case
Jackie Chalifoux
Kathleen Chartier
Audrey Cheng
Barbara Chiangi
William Chin
Patricia Chinigo
Lois Chrzanowski
Megan Civitello
Michael Clapsadle
Taylor Clay
Jaime Cleary
Pamela Clifford
Kimberly Codding
John Cole
Elaine M. Coletti
Caitlin A. Collelo
Muriel Conlon
Melinda Converse
Meghan Cook
Janet Cosenza
Ellen Cowan
Teresa Creamer
Alex Cristofori
Colleen Q. Cummings
Kendra Curran
Irene Curtis
Katarzyna Czachor
Harold C. Dahl
Maureen Daley
Megan Darling
Riddhi Dave
Kaleigh David
Kayla Davis
Nicole Davis
Ron Dean
Cerena Dean-Rathbun
They are the first to welcome you and the last to wish
you well on your way home. They support hospital staff,
patients, family members, and visitors. They give freely of
themselves and make a significant impact on our healthcare system. Whether an adult, high school or college student, the volunteers at Backus and Windham hospitals
inspire a community.
Each spring, we look forward to paying tribute to those
who give selflessly of their talents. This year, April 6-12 observes National Volunteer Week — a time to honor volunSee VOLUNTEERS, page 8
Minnie DeBarros
Barbara DeFronzo
Johenny Delacruz
Beatrice Delamater
Jane Delaney
Schneidre Delmas
Sara Dembrow*
Paityn Derochick
Patricia F. DeRosier
Cathy DeSimone
Bonita J. Deslandes
Kelsey DiBernardo
Sheila DiMauro
Veronica Dinneen
Carmelita Dio
Janet Dion-Greenspan
Sue Ann Dipollina
Ethan Dolan
Mikaella Dombrowski
Frances Donnelly
Lysbeth Donner
Susan Dowling
Joan F. Driscoll
Daniel Dudar
Jean Duffy*
Nicole Dutka
Karen Eberl & Chance**
Safiyyah Elahi
Lisa Elliott
Rachel Ellis
Ann Emerson
Timothy Eng
Anne T. English
Mary E. English
Marcia O. Erickson
Berthe Louse Erie
Lana L. Ferris
Joey Fetta
Elena Filippova
Elizabeth Finnemore
Louise Fisher
Dillon Florence
Michele Flowers
Peg Foley
Nick Fontaine
Kathryn Forschler
Priscilla Forschler
Kennedy Fowler
Carley Fratoni
Veronica Freeman
Sarah French
Caela Friese
Marissa Fuller
Gloria Gagnon
Aimee Gamache
Analicia Garcia
Lisa Garcia
Linda Gawronski
Teresa Geer
Matthew Gignac
Robert Gillis
Patricia Gladding
Barbara Gladue
Carol Glaude
Jolanthe Glover
Frances Glynn
Taylor Goodwin
Jared Gorin
Elaine Grant
Kathrine Grant
Sandra O. Grant
Dorothy Gravel
Morgan Gray
Jessica Griffin
Zakkiyya Griffin
Kimberly Griggs
Karen Griswold
Kylie Gromko
Kathleen Hagist
Monica Haight
Anna Lynn Hammar
Heather Hanes
Donald F. Hargreaves
Marjorie S. Hargreaves
Shirley P. Harrington
Delaney Hawes
Amy Hemond
Jeffrey Herbert
Bryce Hill
Alice Hinchcliffe
Rosanne Hobson
M. Rita Clare Hoffner
Hannah Holloway
Bridget Holte
Carmen Huang
Cheryl Hughes
Renee Hughes
Yinglun Hui
Bethany Hull
Judy Isaac
Yvette Jacaruso
Elizabeth Jackson
Lois J. Jackson
Christine Jahn
Martha Jancewicz
Shelline Jeanty
Christopher Johnson
Chyenne Johnson
Telesphore T. Johnson
Marie Joly
Matthew Jones
Rachael Jones
Victoria Jones
Vivienne L. Jorczak
Jenna Julian
Bridget Kaiser
Shashwat Kala
Beth Kalbach
Rosemarie Kalin
Vineela Kanagala
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Leslie Kaye
Brenda Keefe
Joan Kelly
Samantha Kelly
Evelyn Kennedy
Dianne Kent
Darlene Key
Ryeed Khan
Sajida Khan
Diba Khan-Bureau
Ruth K. Kilburn
Deborah C. Kimball
Philip Kirk
Margit Kneser
Fran Koerlin
Agata Korenkiewicz
Mary A. Kornacki
Nathan Kozlowski
Barbara Krohn
Nicole Kuhn
Jason LaBonte
Paige LaFlamme
Sylvie Laflamme
Gabrielle LaFlesh
Jillian Langlois
Megan LaPorte
Paula LaPorte
Shauna LaPorte
Matthew LaRose
Rubayet Lasker
Dawn M. Lathrop
Carol Leamy
Linda Lee
Phoebe Lee
Ruth Lee
Emily Leen
June Leiss
Virginia Levasseur
Marcelle Levine*
Marisa Lewon
Barbara K. Lisee
Rachel Lisee*
Dennis Lisee
Jose Lizardi
Barbara Lobacz
Brandon Loo
Jennifer Loo
Tania Lopez
Anne M. LoPresti
Marissa Loranger
Charles H. Lounsbury, III
Deborah Lychack
Timothy Lynch
Richard Mahoney
Carol Majewski &
Maxwell**
Jan Mallett
Tristan Malone
Fred Martinelli
Alexa Massad
Alyssa Mattison
Jeanne May
Chelsea Maynard
Anthony Mazzocchi
Kiera McCarthy
Margaret McCarthy
Ann McCloud
Margaret McComiskey
Jennifer McGann
Peyton McGill
Susan McIvor
Rebecca McKeown
Cornelius McNamara
Elizabeth McNamara
Jane C. McPhail
Yolanda Mejias
Robert Millar
Jacey Miller
Jean Miller
Rachael Miller
Elaine Minor
Stacia Misiorek*
Kassandra Missios
Joyce Mizner
Gerald Monahan
Rechelle Morales
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Destiny Morin
Neil Schneeberg
Maryann Morin
Janice Schneider
Joseph Moskaluk
Sydney Schukei
Sanjana Murdande
Dolores Scolaro
Jonathan Nash
Maria Scott
Gail Navick
Taylor Seidel
Raphael Neal
Kathy Seitz
Miranda Nelson
Hinal Shah
Isabella Nematalla
Bernard L. Shanley
Paula Neves
Amy Sharples
Amanda Newlan
Douglas Sharples
Mikayla Nixie
Helene Sharples
Cheryl Lee Norman
Palak Shelat
Mary M. Norris
Elizabeth Silva
Joan Norton
Jenna L. Simmert
Therese Nuzzolo
Natasha Singer
Rae O'Neil
Adrienne E. Skindzier
Phillip Obas
Margaret Skinner
Linda Oliver
Stella Smigiel
Amanda Osowski
Alexandra Smith
Joanne Ozga
Jacqueline Smith
Gwendolyn Palazzolo
Kianna Smith
Pauline Palmquist*
Micala Smith
Donna Palumbo
Nicole Smith
Khushbu Pandya
Rebekah Smith
Christine Paparelli
Sarah Smith
Mary C. Paparelli
Barbara Souder
Morgan Parrette
Deborah Soulia
Nisha Patel
Rosemary Southworth
Pujan Patel
Alice M. Speck
Ramaben V. Patel
John Speidel, Jr.
Rishi Patel
Srinivas Srirangam
Alexis Paul
Peg Stanley*
Barbara Paul
Devin Stanton
Ryan Pellegrini
Meredith Starr
Elayne Peltier
Susan Starr
Brittany Pengeroth
Marilyn Stevenson
Dezerea Pepin
Janice A. Stewart
Judith Pepin & Bella**
Autumn Stimson
Kimberly Perez-Hernandez
Mariah Stoddard
Andrea Peters
Fran Strick*
Rachel Petrosus
Katherine Strickland
Justin Petrucci
David Styren
Carolyn Petry
Barbara Sullivan
Diane Phillipo
Louis Szabo
Trish Piekarski
Alyssa Szydlo
Anne Pires
Jeffrey Talbot
Heather Plecan
Muoi Tang
Phyllis Plotkin
Linda Techlowec
Caterina Poletti
Madeline Teixeira
Vicki Ponte
Riddhi Thaker
Frances Poris & Qunicy**
Urmi Thaker
Jacqueline J. Portelance
Louise Thompson
Shirlyann Poueriet Rivera
Hannah Tracy
Joshua Powell
Peter Tramontozzi
Veronica Prada
Victoria Trottier
Nithya Prakash
Chelsea Trudeau
Nancy Przekop
Elizabeth A. Trudelle
Heather-Jo Purcell
Jim Truscio
Tracy Purdue
Barbara Tucker
Shabnam Qadri
Bradley Tudisca
Morgan Quigley
Alondra Vega
June B. Quinley
Sara Vega
Alyssia Rathbun
Stephen Walkup
Alfred Raue
Felicity Wang
Theresa Reardon
Jacquelynne (Tegan) Ward
Mildred Redlinsky*
Charles Watkins
Maureen B. Rice
Taiylor Watson
Gail Rigney
Sandy Wayne
Marion Ripani
Kay Weiler
Dynasia Rivera
Erika Wesolek
Cheryl Roberts
David Warren Wheeler
Brianna Rocha
Edna Wildowsky
Arlete Rodrigues
Selena Williamson
Bianca Rodriguez
Josh Wilson
Kate Romani
Patricia A. Wilson
Sue Rummel
Rebecca Wilson
Delaenashay Sabol
Danielle Wlaszkiewicz
Stephanie Sager
Albert Wojtcuk
Sagune Sakya
Alexis Wojtcuk
Virginia Salzer
Carol Wright
Elanna Sanon
Jessica Xu
Michael Sanon
Sonam Yangzom
Jacqueline Santos
Ravali Yenduri
Maggie Sarria
Linda York
Duncan Schmitt
Audrey W. Young
Joan Young
Angie Yraita
Emily-Rose Zhou
Emma Zoubek
**Pet Teams
*Deceased
WINDHAM
VOLUNTEERS
Jakes Adei
Russell Adzima
Roberta Amevor
Hinali Amin
Chelsea Ampeloquio
Sidarth Anand
Rebecca Arkin
Katherine Audet
Helen Bacon
Gerry Bakaj
Artild Barjani
Anna Barnes
Jaqueline Barth
Priscilla Barton
Caley Bedard
Danielle Bergmann
Hiba Bilal
Taylor Bomley
Ryan Bora
Angela Bowen
Alice Brault
Marian Brazziel
Michael Bride
Madeline Briere
Greg Bright
Lenox Brodeur
Rachel Brody
Anne Buchalski
Alexandra Buda
Caroline Burns
Christian Caceres
Linda Cain
Krystal Cameron
Carol Carlson
Diane Carson
Alexis Chacon
Jan Chao
Hau Chen
Celeste Cheung
Josie Chobot
Elisa Christensen-Stone
Augusto Clari
Kathleen Clark
Gloria Clemens
Carol Coley
Ted Colwell
Rita Conde
Amanda Conti
Ryan Cordier
Ed Costigan
Alyssa Coulter
Stephanie Courtois
Aubrey Coutu
Marsha Creese
Margarita Cusson
Quyan Lan Dao
Caitlin Degrand
Alana D’Elia
Meghan DeMatta
Alma Derway
Ami Dhyani
Alice DiFrancesco
Kenneth Doeg
Jesse Dunnack
Jacquelyn Ellis
Monica Elsemore
Lauren Escott
Kai Estes
Sandra Faultus
Katie Feeney
Jose Feliciano
Jacob Ferreira
Michael Ferrigno
Heather Finn
Thomas Finstein
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Vanessa Fitzcordia
Megan Flynn
Cassandra Frageau
Nicole Fresta
Alex Gaito
Bob Gardner
Isha Garg
Pauline Gerard
Chelsea Germanese
Nicole Gherlone
Celia Giella
Madeline Godfrey
Linda Gonelli
Kristina Greco
Judith Grenier
Lyndsay Grenier
Laura Grieco
Judith Grisamer
Alyssa Gruen
Loretta Haeger
Marie Hakmiller
Katherine Han
Edward Han
Lisa Harris
JD Hayward
Cassie Hayward
Kira Hettler
Ashley Hine
Barbara Hineline
Jong Woo Hong
Steven Hong
Jurgeta Istrefi
Joan Italiano
Dhruv Jani
William Javaruski
Marsha Jendrewski
Adriana Jiron
Ted Johnson
Leslie Kassman
Jehanzeb Kayani
Cathy Kennelly
Zana Khory
Nanda Kommineni
Nicholas Koutouzis
Susan Kozyra
Kiersten Kronschnabel
Nancy Kutz
Claudette Lagasse
Katie Lainas
Jean-Marc Lawrence
Jeffrey LeBaron
Eric LeClair
Grace Lee
Hugh LeMasurier
Val LeMasurier
Tom Lemire
Linda Lester
Jessica Li
Jia Li
Mark Lightowler
Tahnee Lily
Lorena Lombardo
Lauren Lombardo
Gina Lopez
Angela Macha
Renee MacKinnon
Michelle Maclure
Sabrina Maher
Neil Mamak
John Marston
Ryan Massicotte
Kiran Matlani
Margaret Maurice
Lindsay McCarthy
Robyn McCollugh
John McGill
Paula Mcnally
Kayla Mejias
Carlos Mendoza
Natalie Miccile
Linda Miles
Ian Minearo
Rebecca Mohabir
Kelly Monaghan
Maria Montalvo
Nicole Moore
Wendy Moreno
Katya Morozov
Annette Murphy
Allison Murphy
Suryanshi Nayyar
Beth Nelson
Anton Nikiforov
Alison Nowak
Paige Obrien
Sousan Oroujeni
Lena Pace
Nicole Parker
Ted Partyka
Cindy Pasternak
Smit Patel
Nicholas Peracchio
Katherine Perez
Jordan Phillips
Lexis Pilkington
Sharishma Pinnamaraju
Kathryn Plattner
Jennifer Potter
Joshua Privee
Calleigh Reardon
Deb Richards
Jack Roach
George Rood
Amadeo Ruiu
Rhiannon Ryan
Aman Saini
Joanna Sajdlowska
Audra Sarna
Lauren Sauer
Andre Savadjian
Linda Savage
Giulia Savino
Morgan Savino
Doris Sciremammano
Rahul Sehgal
Elise Shangold
Sue Sharpley
Pat Shimchick
Virginia Siege
Charlotte Silvestri
Vincent Silvestri
Bev Sims
Gary Smith
Won-Jae Son
Rachel Son
Anne Soracchi
Bonnie Squier
Meagan Stanley
Jared Starkey
Jackson Sumner
George Sypher
Nicholas Tan
Victoria Taylor
Emily Teri
Babitha Thatiparthi
Akshita Thatiparthi
Sally Thompson
Sidiya Thompson
Kelsi Thorsen
Sasha Tokic
Nicholas Vaillancourt
Jennifer Varughese
Natalynn Vasquez
Karen Vasquez
Claire Vidich
Andrew Villabona
Yajaira Villareal
Anooj Vishnubotia
Harriet Walker
Deborah Walsh
Cheyanne Wasel
Lynne Weeks
Chevaugh Wellington
Emma Wentworth
Dale Werkhoven
Barbara Willard
Billy Wong
Bingyao Zhou
Debbie Zlatin
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VOLUNTEERS,
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teers across the country for their
noble efforts to foster a community of
service.
Backus and Windham hospital volunteers logged some noteworthy
hours this year. According to the Independent Sector, the national average value of each volunteer hour is
$22.14. During the last 12 months,
the 486 volunteers at Backus contributed 45,400 service hours —
breaking a milestone dollar value of
$1,005,156. The 310 volunteers at
Windham also had a commendable
year contributing 17,313 hours with a
dollar value of $383,310. At the state
level, the dollar value for each volunteer hour is even higher than the national average, meaning that
volunteer hours in Connecticut yield
even greater dollar amounts.
“Our volunteers are an inspiration,”
said Mary Brown, CAVS, Backus Volunteer and Guest Services Program
Manager. “Our volunteers assist in 48
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departments throughout the hospital
campus and satellite locations. Regardless of the reasons for donating
their time, our volunteers are a wonderful accompaniment to staff and
help reinforce a positive patient experience.”
Volunteers at Backus and Windham
serve in countless ways. They provide support to committees, offices,
libraries and gift shops by entering
data, filing, and answering telephones. They assist in the Emergency
Department, transport patients with
wheelchairs and stretchers, and offer
directions. The list goes on and on.
“Our volunteers have an important
impact on our hospital by serving our
patients, their families and our community,” said Rebecca Putnam, Windham Volunteer Services Program
Manager and Job Shadow Coordinator. “On a daily basis they offer support to our staff, kindness and
compassion to our patients, all the
while acting as ambassadors of the
hospital. They are truly an inspiration.”
In honor of National Volunteer
Week, Backus will host its annual volunteer awards luncheon on Friday,
April 25 in the Chelsearose Ballroom
at the Holiday Inn in Norwich. Volunteers with more than 25 annual hours
of service are invited. Windham will
host a volunteer recognition tea on
Wednesday, April 30, at the Historic
Grant House in Willimantic. Wind-
Windham volunteers Mark
Lightowler, left, and Augusto Clari,
right, both seniors at UConn, show
Azania Mitchell, also a UConn student, some of the procedures for
discharging a patient from the
hospital.
ham volunteers will also enjoy their
annual Great Escape on May 30, a tradition since 1981.
“On behalf of the Backus and Windham hospital communities, we applaud all our volunteers for stepping
forward in such an admirable way.
Each day, you help us focus on what
matters most — our patients,” said
Dave Whitehead, President, Hartford
HealthCare East Region. “Thank you
for choosing to support our mission,
our goals, and your hospitals.”
Windham cancer support group
Windham Hospital hosts a weekly cancer support group on Wednesdays
from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Room off the main lobby. Family members
and caregivers are welcome.
Pre-registration is preferred. For more information or to pre-register, call
860-456-6770 or 855-494-INFO.
Like Backus at facebook.com/backushospital
April 4, 2014
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Communications staff
nets 19 NESHCo awards
The East Region Communications Department has been selected for 19
Lamplighter Awards, which are given by the New England Society for HealthCare Communications (NESHCo) for the best communications practices in
New England. This is a record number of awards for the department.
The Backus and Windham staff members will be awarded at a ceremony
on Thursday, May 15.
“This recognition is a testament to our great communications team, and
also to each and every staff member at Backus and Windham hospitals,” said
Shawn Mawhiney, Regional Director, Marketing, for Backus Hospital, Windham Hospital and the Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network.
“When you have great organizations with great stories to tell, it makes our
jobs a lot easier. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this happen.”
The categories included:
n Excellence in Writing: Dave’s Desk
n Print Advertising: Backus Cancer Center’s 15th anniversary
n Print Advertising: Windham Cardiac Care
n Print Advertising: Backus Most Wired
n Website: www.backushospital.org
n Potpourri: Backus Boutique kiosk
n Potpourri: Backus Community Education columns by Alice Facente, Lisa
Cook and others.
n Radio Advertising: Backus Birthing Center ad
n Television Advertising: Backus Cancer Center
n Internal Periodicals: HospiTell
n Total Campaign: Backus Cancer Center
n External Periodicals: Healthy Connections
n Videos: Backus HealthBeat
n Outdoor Advertising: Backus CareVan
n Logo Design: Backus Boutique
n Logo Design: Backus Healthy Communities
n Social Media: Celebrating Backus Staff
n Special Events: Backus Bennies
n Photography: Backus baby boom photo
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Windham
Auxiliary seeks
scholarship
applicants
The Auxiliary to Windham Hospital
is seeking applications from area
high school seniors for the Anne L.
Card Memorial Scholarship. The
scholarship, named in honor of the
late Anne L. Card who was a 50-plus
year member of the Auxiliary and a
dedicated volunteer at the hospital,
awards two $1,000 scholarships to
students planning to enter a full-time
course of study in medical related
fields.
To be eligible, students must reside
in one of the following towns served
by the hospital: Andover, Ashford,
Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Colchester, Columbia, Coventry, Eastford,
Franklin, Hampton, Hebron, Lebanon,
Mansfield, Scotland, Sprague, Tolland,
Willington, or Windham/Willimantic.
Scholarship applications can be
found at www.windhamhospital.org
or through a high school guidance
counselor. Applications, letters of recommendations and transcripts must
be received by May 19.
For more information, on the Anne
L. Card Memorial Scholarship, please
call 860-456-6700 or visit
www.windhamhospital.org.
Backus endocrinologist
to host osteoporosis talk
Ria Lim, MD, of the Backus Center
for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, will host a talk on osteoporosis on Wednesday, May 28, at 5:30
p.m. at the Backus Outpatient Care
Center, 111 Salem Tpke. in Norwich.
This program is free and open to
the community. If you have questions
or would like to register for the talk,
please call 860-892-6900.
Ginette Boyce, 9,
of Lebanon, was
asked in Sunday
School to draw a picture of someone who helped her recently, and
she chose Dr. Chris Smith, Physician Assistant at the Colchester
Backus Health Center, who recently treated her. Her parents,
Rob and Brigitte Boyce, wanted to
share the photo with the staff.
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April 4, 2014
News and notes from the
Season winding down
for Providence Bruins
rooms. Stop by for a great selection
of books and gifts at up to 70% off
suggested prices.
n The last chance to get discount tickets for Providence Bruins hockey this
season at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center
in Providence are Friday, April 11,
against the Norfolk Admirals at 7:05
p.m. and Sunday, April 13, against the
Manchester Monarchs at 3:05 p.m.
Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, April 7. For more information,
contact Donna at ext. 4513 or e-mail
[email protected].
Discounted Ringling
Brothers circus tickets
Book Fair coming soon
n
The annual Books Are Fun book
Backus Café Menu
fair will be held on Thursday, April
10, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, April 11, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
in the main lobby conference
n The Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Bailey Circus is coming to the Dunkin’
Donuts Center in Providence for
shows at 7 p.m. on May 3 and May 4.
Tickets are available to all for $22 — a
$10 savings off the general purchase
price. The deadline to order is Monday, April 14. For more information,
contact Donna at ext. 4513 or e-mail
donna.mclaughlin@ hhchealth.org.
EAG Spring craft
and vendor show
n The annual EAG Spring craft and
EAG weekly prize
winner for April 4
n Elaine Brooks — Center for
Mental Health
CONGRATULATIONS!
Call Cathy Saunders at ext. 2105
to collect your prize.
vendor show will be Friday, May 9,
from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are $30
and are available exclusively to East
Region employees until April 11. After
that tables will be open to all comers
for $30 for employees and $40 for
non-employees. For more information, and to reserve a space contact
[email protected].
SATURDAY, April 5
pulled pork on a roll with coleslaw / eggplant rollettes with garlic bread / steak fries
SUNDAY, April 6
tri-color tortellini with pesto cream sauce / potato skins platter
MONDAY, April 7
HEALTHY YOU: grilled chicken marsala with whole grain pasta / ritz baked haddock /
BLUE PLATE: kielbasa with sauerkraut / SOUPS: beef barley / cream of vegetable /
SIDES: malibu vegetables / green beans / whole grain pasta / mashed red bliss potatoes
TUESDAY, April 8
made to order steak fajitas / kung pao chicken / BLUE PLATE: stuffed shells /
SOUPS: chicken orzo / tomato bisque / SIDES: normandy blend vegetables / herbed
cauliflower / french fries / jasmine rice
WEDNESDAY, April 9
new york reuben wrap / falafel with cucumber yogurt sauce / BLUE PLATE: shepherds
pie / SOUPS: beef chili / butternut bisque / SIDES: broccoli spears / peas and carrots
/ chili steak fries
THURSDAY, April 10
HEALTHY YOU: garlic chicken pita / potato crusted cod / BLUE PLATE: macaroni and
cheese / SOUPS: pasta fagioli / corn chowder / SIDES: caribbean blend vegetables /
harvard beets / cheese fries / brown rice
FRIDAY, April 11
HEALTHY YOU: apricot glazed salmon with couscous salad / nachos / BLUE PLATE:
spinach lasagna with garlic bread / SOUPS: italian wedding / rhode island clam chowder / SIDES: fiesta corn / bermuda blend vegetables / basmati rice / french fries
DAILY FARE: A variety of hot paninis, cold wraps and pizza specials are available on a rotating basis
The Backus cafeteria is open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hot food is served from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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Cancer survivors
dinner meeting
set for April 16
Cancer survivors are invited to
the quarterly Cancer Survivorship
educational meeting on Wednesday, April 16, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
at the Hartford HealthCare East Region System Support Office, 11
Stott Ave., Norwich.
This is an opportunity to learn
more about the Backus Center for
Cancer Survivorship, which provides assistance with the coordination of care and information on
nutrition, rehabilitation, coping
strategies, dealing with anxiety
and depression, and relaxation
techniques.
This event is free, but registration is required by calling 860425-8780.
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March/April class schedule
n Friday, April 4
n Monday, April 7
n Tuesday, April 15
n Thursday, April 17
n Tuesday, April 22
n Wednesday, April 30
5 - 9 p.m.
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
5 - 9 p.m.
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bernard/Desrosier Room
Bernard/Desrosier Room
Bernard/Desrosier Room
Bernard/Desrosier Room
Bernard/Desrosier Room
Bernard/Desrosier Room
Safety Starts With Me at Windham
Safety Starts with Me Classes are beginning to fill up at Windham Hospital.
Classes began in late January and will continue through June. “Safety Starts with
Me” is a major step in Windham Hospital’s
journey to becoming a High Reliability Organization. Attendees learn how errors
happen, the science behind why events of
harm occur and how we can prevent errors and eliminate harm.
All hospital staff and providers are required to attend a “Safety Starts with
Me” class. Sessions are being offered at various times to accommodate all
shifts. Staff members are asked to contact their manager to register.
ENTREE: pierogie and kielbasa plate with sauerkraut / SOUPS: loaded baked potato /
soup du jour / SIDES: curly fries / peas / SANDWICH: BBQ pulled pork sandwich
TUESDAY, April 8
ENTREE: spaghetti or gluten-free pasta with marinara or clam sauce / chicken pot pie /
SOUPS: chicken fajita soup with black beans / soup du jour / SIDES: buttered pasta /
italian seasoned zucchini and squash / SANDWICH: hot italian cold cut grinder
WEDNESDAY, April 9 ENTREE: chicken picatta with lemon sauce and capers / apple crisp / SOUPS: cream of
cauliflower / soup du jour / SIDES: mashed sweet potatoes / steamed asparagus /
SANDWICH: corned beef reuben on marble rye
THURSDAY, April 10
ENTREE: pepper steak over rice / roasted tri-color vegetables with chicken sausage /
SOUPS: chicken noodle / soup du jour / SIDES: warm quinoa salad / broccoli au
gratin / SANDWICH: Jen and Maries veggie burger with pineapple salsa
FRIDAY, April 11
ENTREE: guinness braised pot roast / balsamic honey salmon / SOUPS: new england
clam chowder / soup du jour / SIDES: roasted red potatoes / chef’s choice vegetables /
SANDWICH: buffalo chicken grinder
SATURDAY, April 12
ENTREE: pizza by the slice / SOUP: white bean and escarole soup / SIDES: potato
wedges / green beans / SANDWICH: hamburger or cheeseburger with potato wedges
SUNDAY, April 13
ENTREE: greek marinated grilled chicken / SOUP: minestrone / SIDES: wild rice pilaf /
cauliflower / SANDWICH: grilled ham and cheese with tomato on texas toast
BREAKFAST: Served weekdays only and includes a variety of hot items including oatmeal, cream of wheat,
yogurt bar, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries and a breakfast sandwich (Selection varies by day)
Sumner Cafeteria Menu
MONDAY, April 7
The Sumner Cafeteria open from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 2 - 2:30 p.m. and 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Hot food is served from 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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GENERAL STORE
General Store is a free classified ad section for the benefit of
East Region employees, retirees, medical staff and volunteers.
We welcome your submissions by the hospital Intranet, fax (860-892-6964), mail or by e-mailing [email protected].
The deadline for submissions to be included in each Friday’s HospiTell is Wednesday at noon.
HospiTell will include community events for not-for-profit organizations based in eastern Connecticut that are open to the
public and free of charge. We do not accept ads for real estate, firearms or personal ads. Please do not list hospital phone numbers or
hospital e-mail addresses for responses. You must submit your item weekly if you want it to appear more than one week.
To have HospiTell e-mailed to you, or for questions about the General Store, please call Ginny James, Backus Corporate
Communications, at 860-889-8331, ext. 4211, or e-mail her at [email protected].
FOR SALE
tables, $20 outdoor spots. Call 860-917-1982 for reservations.
1880 EASTLAKE CHESTNUT CHEST — Chest
of drawers, 19 inches by 41 inches by 31 inches high,
76 inch attached mirror, original, papers, best offer.
Call 860-908-6353 or 860- 443-4488.
EVENTS
MISC. ITEMS — Computer desk, maple finish, 63
inches long by 32 inches diameter, $75. Metal bed
frame for queen bed, $75. Treadmill Proform J8, like
new, $125. Murray Fies chandelier, bronze, hanging
light, like new, $150. Call 860-892-8244.
LOST
NURSING PIN — Lost on Backus Hospital grounds,
Three Rivers nursing pin with the initials SAG. If
found, please call 860-537-5175.
WANTED
RECIPES — The Friends of Otis Library are putting
together a cookbook for the benefit of the library.
Gluten free, crockpot, vegetarian, etc. Email to
[email protected] and please add your phone
number to the email.
VOLUNTEERS — Saturday, April 5, (rain date April 13)
from 10 a.m. to noon to help spruce up Maples Farm
Park, 45 Bozrah St., Bozrah. A picnic lunch will follow,
volunteers can collect trash, debris, light raking. Volunteers please email [email protected] or call 860889-2689, press 5 to sign up so lunch plans can be
made. The experience is not suitable for young children or pets as there may be some sharp objects and
glass.
CRAFT VENDORS — For a Mother’s Day shopping fair
on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25 indoor
BENNIES,
LENTEN FISH & CHIP DINNERS — Fridays through
April 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 120 Cliff
St., Norwich. Fried or baked, sides, $7 one piece meal,
$9 full portion, chowder extra, take out available.
LENT FISH FRENZY — Fridays through April 18 at the
Ukrainian National Home, 93 Boston Post Road, North
Windham. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., dinner, 4:307:30 p.m., eat in or take out, $12-$14. Cod/haddock/
pollock, baked, blackened or stuffed, garlic mashed
potatoes, steamed broccoli, fish chowder, roll. All proceeds benefit the National Home. Call 860-423-9564.
BENEFIT BINGO — Friday, April 4, 4 p.m. at Boy
Scout Troop 73, Lisbon. $15 admission package,
game starts at 6:30 p.m. Must purchase tickets in
advance by calling 860-204-0478 or 860-710-5919.
COMMUNITY TAG SALE — Saturday, April 5 (rain
date: Sunday, April 6), 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Franklin Elementary School Soccer Field, 206 Pond Road,
Franklin. Several families participating, lots of great
items at great prices.
THE WELL TEMPERED CLAVIER RECITAL — Sunday,
April 6, 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. Admission
is free, donations may be made to help support the
series, Champagne reception, opportunity to chat
with Mr. Black and examine the instruments. Call
860-425-0663 or visit www.ccsarts.org.
TAX AIDE ASSISTANCE — Presently taking appointments for AARP Tax Aide Volunteers at the Windham
Senior Center on Mondays through April 14. Appoint-
ments will be taken from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Call
860-423-4524 to make an appointment.
NFA’S CLASS OF 2015 FUNDRAISER — Tuesday,
April 8 from 4-9 p.m. at Tulli’s Family Pizza, 500 Norwich Ave., Taftville. Tulli’s will donate 15% of all
dine-in, take-out, and delivery sales to NFA’s Class of
2015. Visit tullisfamilypizza.com for their menu and
daily specials.
GRISWOLD FITNESS PROGRAM — Every Tuesday
and Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Griswold Elementary
School cafeteria. The class features low impact aerobics, weights, Pilates, bring your own mats and
weights. Call 860-376-4741.
POETRY AND DAFFODILS FESTIVAL — Saturday,
April 12 from 1-4 p.m. at Maples Farm Park, 45 Bozrah
St., Bozrah. Rain for shine, poetry readers, light refreshments, family venue, free parking and admission.
SPRING BOOK SALE-Friday, April 25, Saturday, April
26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, from
noon to 3 p.m. at the Otis Library, 261 Main St., Norwich. Thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs,
records. Sponsored by the Friends of Otis Library.
WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY — Saturday, April
26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Colchester Town Green. Open
to all, free Tai Chi & Qigong workshops, demos. Call
860-442-9462 for more information.
CHURCH SUPPER — Saturday, April 26, 4-6 p.m. at
the Preston City Congregational Church. Adults, $10,
children 12 and under, $5. Menu includes, chicken
pot pie, green beans, beets, rolls, cranberry sauce,
beverage, homemade pies, take-out available. For
tickets (reservations recommended) call 860-8874647.
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benefactors and recognized the importance
of their investments in time, effort and contributions.
“With your support, our Community Health
Education team reaches out to populations of
people who have historically been underserved,” said Whitehead. “Sustainable —
meaningful — health programs have been
developed in Plainfield, Jewett City,
Greeneville, and Baltic.”
Whitehead highlighted the Baltic Healthy
Community initiative, a long-term program
aimed at improving overall health in this vil-
lage of Sprague by offering a comprehensive
schedule of health screenings, educational
programs, preventive and primary care, social
services and more. To date, benefactors have
helped to facilitate more than 750 health and
wellness encounters with Baltic residents.
Whitehead concluded, “We have two simple words for you — thank you. Your gifts
stay local and sustain a healthy community.
Without your support, the programs I spoke
about tonight would not be possible. Thank
you for helping us achieve our aspirations for
a healthier tomorrow.”
More on
the Web
n For more
snapshots from
the Bennies,
check out our
photo gallery at
backushospital.
org/browse/
galleries