The results are in
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The results are in
Windham Hospital’s 10th Annual CELEBRATING LIFE Cancer Survivors Cancer Survivors Day event DaySaturday Celebration at Windham / 4 PLANNING AHEAD Retirement information sessions this week at Backus / 8 HospiTell National Cancer Survivors Day® is r a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, r an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, r a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and r an OUTREACH to the community. Windham celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day on The William W. Backus Hospital Windham Community Memorial Hospital Saturday, June 13 from 12 noon – 2 pm VOL. 44, NO. 24 Eastern Connecticut State University JUNE 12, 2015 backushospital.org • windhamhospital.org Betty Tipton Room (In the Student Center) 260 High St, Willimantic The results are in Speakers: Dr. Jeffrey Kamradt, Hematology / Oncology Cynthia Namaswa, Cancer Survivor Special Performance: Destiny Africa Children’s Choir from Kampala, Africa RSVP: Please call 855.494.4636 Sponsored by the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation Mental health leads top concerns in Eastern Connecticut Bruce Lockwood, Director of Community Health for Professional Research Consultants, Inc., talks to a group of community leaders gathered at Eastern Connecticut State University's Smith Library Thursday to discuss a community health needs assessment survey that was done for both the Backus and Windham hospital communities. A weekly newsletter for East Region employees, volunteers, patients and friends. STORY, PAGE 5 HOSPITELL 2 Gift Shop BACKUS Items of the Week June 12, 2015 Bylone leaving East Region team Mary Bylone, RN, MSM, CNML, Regional Vice President for Patient Care Services, has announced her decision to leave Hartford HealthCare’s East Region. Mary has been a major contributor to our success, has earned the respect of her colleagues throughout our region and beyond, and ensured excellence in nursing practice. Over the next week, we will be working on the development of a transition plan to provide for continuity of leadership within nursing services. Respirator fit testing schedule Alex and Ani sale WINDHAM First time ever! 30% off selected items. Sale starts Friday, June 12. Saturday, June 13 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, June 15 noon – 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, June 19 6 a.m. – noon Tuesday, June 23 6 a.m. – noon Wednesday, June 24 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 29 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, July 13 6 a.m. – noon main lobby conference Room 3 main lobby conference Room 3 main lobby conference Room 2 main lobby conference Room 3 main lobby conference Room 1 main lobby conference Room 3 main lobby conference Room 3 main lobby conference Room 3 Respirator fit testing at Backus Put your best foot forward Nufoot shoes for sale now in the Auxiliary to Windham Hospital Gift Shop. 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. / 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. Backus Hospital’s respirator fit testing will take place from June 2 to July 14. All respirator fit testing must be completed by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. See the complete schedule above to find a convenient time to stop by for the test.. Cancer support group meets weekly Windham Hospital hosts a weekly cancer support group on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Johnson Room off the main lobby. Pre-registration is preferred. For more information or to pre-register, call 860-456-6770 or 855494-INFO. Upcoming Auxiliary vendor sales About HospiTell HospiTell is published each Friday by 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 sending a request to [email protected] To submit news: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 860-892-6964 Deadline: Wednesdays at noon Backus: Idletimes will be the featured dealer for the next Backus Auxiliary vendor sale Friday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby conference rooms. Items include pillow quilts, runners, napkins, pocketbooks and more. Windham: Because of ongoing construction in the atrium this summer, Windham vendor sales will be on hiatus until August. Please check back to see when the next vendor will be arriving. All sales by each auxiliary benefits the host hospital! HOSPITELL June 12, 2015 3 State budget will undermine our ability to provide care Dear Colleagues, If the state budget remains as is (behind the scenes negotiating and “implimentor bills” are ongoing), the impact on hospitals and providers will be devastating. In the East Region alone, the impact over two years could be as much as $17 million, according to the Connecticut Hospital Association. This week, in place of my usual column, we are publishing a Hartford HealthCare press release that was sent to the media on Wednesday, June 10, and published widely. Stay tuned. v v v Severe budget cuts and new taxes for hospitals will result in fewer services and jobs, said Elliot Joseph, president and chief executive officer of Hartford HealthCare. “Once again, lawmakers have turned a deaf ear to our state’s hospitals, and undermined our ability to serve our communities,” Joseph said. The new two-year budget, combined with cuts from the state over the past three years, results in cumulative payment reductions to Hartford HealthCare totaling approximately $100 million. Furthermore, it means the state would be paying only 50 percent of what it costs to provide care for Medicaid patients. “This is categorically unsustainable,” Joseph said. “Connecticut hospitals cannot simply leave and move to another state. Our mission is more than 100 years old. But staying here and absorbing these dramatic cuts will surely result in significant job reductions and program closures. This will affect our state’s economy and access to care for our most vulnerable community members.” Hartford HealthCare already has taken difficult but necessary steps to continue to meet the needs of all those who rely on the system for care. This includes a streamlined leadership structure and the elimination of hundreds of positions; redesigned health plans and standardized retirement plans; and continual work to identify and remove processes that do not create value for our patients. “We are doing everything we can to provide better care at lower cost, and we sincerely understand the severity of the state’s fiscal challenges,” Joseph said. “But the process that led to these new taxes on health services and expanded rate cuts represents Blood drive June 19 at Dodd Stadium There will be an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, June 19, from 1:45 - 7 p.m. at Dodd Stadium on Stott Avenue across from the East Region System Support Office. All presenting donors will receive two free tickets to a Connecticut Tigers game of their choice. To schedule an appointment to give blood, e-mail call 800RED-CROSS or go to redcross.org. reckless public policy. This budget will actually add cost and reduce access to care for residents.” Dr. James Cardon, Hartford HealthCare’s chief clinical integration officer and CEO of Integrated Care Partners, said the state’s additional Medicaid rate cuts could make it even more difficult for seniors and the poor to find a doctor. “Physicians who treat Medicaid patients are already being paid less than the cost of the care they provide. The new state budget makes it even worse,” Cardon said. “Further cuts will make it harder still for the most vulnerable in our communities to get the timely care they need.” Joseph called for lawmakers and members of the governor’s administration to mitigate the severity of the cuts when the budget implementer bills are passed. “Residents should call on legislators to fix this budget by using their special session to restore Medicaid funding and lower the hospital tax,” Joseph said. “As certain large corporations receive a budget review to address their complaints and concerns, the state’s not-for-profit health system certainly deserves no less.” Dave’s Desk Thin’s In session begins June 22 If weight loss is your goal, then the “Thin’s In” weight reduction program can give you the tools you need. Instructor Dianne Rubin combines balanced eating and behavior modification, which will leave you feeling mentally and physically satisfied and healthier. Classes run for 10 weeks and begin Monday, June 22, at the HHC East System Support Office, 11 Stott Avenue, in Norwich. The program costs $130. Registration is required by calling 860-442-2280. HOSPITELL 4 June 12, 2015 34th annual Backus Golf Tournament Above: Golfers take a few practice putts before the start of the 34th annual Backus Golf Tournament at Elmridge Golf Course in Pawcatuck. Top left: The team from platinum sponsor Aero-Med Disposable Medical Supplies posed for a photo at the start of the tournament. From left are Les Hrapchak, Dan Pandiscia, Dan DelMastro and Hartford HealthCare East Region President Dave Whitehead. Left: Backus Food and Nutrition staff outdid themselves with a superb selection of food. The tournament, organized by Manager of Development Gen Schies, raises funds for preventive care. Cancer Survivors Day celebration set for Saturday at Windham Windham Hospital’s 10th annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Betty Tipton Room at Eastern Connecticut State University on 260 High St. in Willimantic. The event, sponsored by the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation, will include speeches from Dr. Jeffrey Kamradt, of Oncology Associates, cancer survivor Cynthia Namaswa and a performance by Destiny Africa, a children’s choir from Uganda. Lunch will be served at the celebration. The event is free and open to all cancer survivors and their families. Registration is encouraged. Please call 855-494-4636 to RSVP. Cancer Survivors Day is a national celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community. Backus is on Facebook at facebook.com/backushospital Saturday hours on hold at Norwichtown lab Please be advised that the Norwichtown Patient Service Center at 55 Town St. will be temporarily closing on Saturdays beginning June 13. Patients needing labwork or an EKG are asked to go to the Backus Outpatient Care Center at 111 Salem Turnpike in Norwich, which is open on Saturday from 6 a.m. noon. There are also Saturday hours at the Plainfield Emergency Department (7 - 11 a.m.) and the Backus Health Center in Colchester (9 a.m.noon). June 12, 2015 HOSPITELL 5 Mental health leads community health needs Mental health is the top health concern facing eastern Connecticut, according to approximately 100 community stakeholders and staff members who attended two separate health needs prioritization meetings hosted by Backus and Windham hospitals on June 11. More than 50 representatives from the hospitals, local health care agencies, social service groups and community leaders voted on the top concerns presented in both hospitals’ community health needs assessments during two meetings held at the East Region System Support Office in Norwich and at Eastern Connecticut State University. COVER STORY The reports, done every three years, identify the greatest health needs in each hospital’s service area, giving them a roadmap to work with community partners to improve the population’s overall health. Heart disease and stroke, substance abuse and diabetes were also identified as top concerns for both Backus and Windham’s service areas. While mental health was identified as the top priority for both hospitals, officials also agreed it is an area that organizations can make an impact on if they work together. James O’Dea, PhD, MBA, Hartford HealthCare regional director of behavioral health, says Hartford Health Care has been a leader in making mental health part of the health care Top health needs WINDHAM HOSPITAL n Mental Health n Heart Disease and Stroke n Diabetes n Disabling conditions n Substance abuse BACKUS HOSPITAL n Mental Health n Nutrition, Physical Activity and Weight n Substance Abuse n Diabetes n Heart Disease and Stroke conversation and is committed to building capacity to help people access care. “Whether it’s Mental Health First Aid to teach community members about identifying and helping those See NEEDS, page 7 President reiterates East Region’s commitment at Windham Hartford Health Care East Region President Dave Whitehead used the presentation of the community health needs assessment to assure the audience at ECSU that Windham Hospital is committed to continuing to offer cornerstone services to the community. “I want to be perfectly clear: We are committed to keeping Windham Hospital open and accessible to all who rely on us for care,” Whitehead said. Whitehead said the cornerstone services include, but are not limited to: emergency care, cardiology, oncology, women’s health, diagnostic imaging, short stay inpatient care, chronic disease management, and other coordinated services on campus and nearby. Now that priorities have been identified, Whitehead said the hospital must be transformed so it can be financially viable, which must include a focus on preventive health and outpatient services, rather than the traditional hospital-centric model. He added that the hospital will continue to work collaboratively to enable access to specialty care services that the affiliation with Hartford HealthCare makes possible. Whitehead said, with the health needs assessment, the current state budget, reimbursement challenges and six consecutive years of financial losses at Windham Hospital (it loses $11,000 per day), I want to thank Dave (Whitehead) for working so hard to keep Windham Hospital’s doors open. n State Rep. Susan Johnson (D-Windham) it is clear that it is time to face some tough realities, potentially including changes in services offered and staffing. “These issues persist despite the incredible efforts of the Windham Hospital staff who do their work in the most efficient, cost-effective manner,” Whitehead said. “This isn’t going to be easy. There will be some difficult decisions. But even in the face of these financial challenges and a punishing state budget, we are committed to investing in these cornerstone services.” State Rep. Susan Johnson (D-Windham) was among those on hand Thursday. “I want to thank Dave (Whitehead) for working so hard to keep Windham Hospital’s doors open,” said Johnson. HOSPITELL 6 June 12, 2015 News from the About the EAG Backus Café Menu Above: Survivors and family members begin their walk at the 2015 Relay for Life of Southeastern Connecticut, celebrating its 20th anniversary, June 6 at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. Right: Norwich World War II veteran Paul Boyer, a 22-year survivor, gets a pat on the shoulder from Shannon Stahecki, Community Manager of the Relay for Life, American Cancer Society New England Division, at the start of the relay. n The EAG is a small team of employees who plan and coordinate fun and discounted activities for all employees. Contact the group by emailing Donna McLaughlin at [email protected]. EAG weekly prize winner for June 12 n Lauren Higgins — Nurse Residency Call Cathy Saunders at ext. 2105 to collect your prize. SATURDAY, June 13 meatball grinder / chef’s choice SUNDAY, June 14 turkey breast with gravy / meat lasagna / soup du jour / mixed vegetables / traditional stuffing MONDAY, June 15 ENTREES: BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato) wrap / kielbasa and kraut / pierogies with onions / SOUPS: beef barley / cream of carrot / SIDES: sicilian blend vegetables / fiesta corn / red bliss mashed potatoes / french fries TUESDAY, June 16 ENTREES: tuscan chicken salad / teriyaki pork and sweet potatoes / stuffed shells / SOUPS: stuffed pepper / corn chowder / SIDES: steamed broccoli / bermuda blend vegetables / jasmine rice / garlic bread WEDNESDAY, June 17 ENTREES: garlic chicken pita / pepper steak / portobello with tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella / SOUPS: chicken tortilla / tomato bisque / SIDES: baby carrots / caribbean blend vegetables / potato wedges / mashed potatoes THURSDAY, June 18 ENTREES: roasted pear and nut salad / ritz baked cod with lemon butter / chicken potato croquettes / SOUPS: italian wedding / lentil and black bean / SIDES: malibu blend vegetables / brussel sprouts / rice pilaf FRIDAY, June 19 ENTREES: wing dings with choice of sauce / chef’s choice / seared mahi-mahi with avocado salad / SOUPS: new england clam chowder / soup du jour / SIDES: normandy blend vegetables / green beans / french fries / basmati rice 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. HOSPITELL June 12, 2015 NEEDS, 7 from page 5 with mental illness, ambulatory and inpatient services, or embedding behavioral health into the primary care setting, we believe that mental health is foundational to a person’s overall health,” said O’Dea. “As with any other health condition, if we can identify an issue early and provide proper care and treatment, we go a long way in mitigating the long term effects of the disease.” Cancer, substance abuse, infant health and family planning, and access to healthcare were also identified as “areas of opportunity.” However, access to health care ranked higher as a barrier for residents in the Windham Hospital service area than it did in the Backus service area. While access to care wasn’t in the top five health needs for either hospital, it’s still a major issue, said Dave Whitehead, President, Hartford HealthCare East Region. He added that further evaluation is needed to determine how to address potential access issues. Data for the health needs assessments was collected through more than 1,100 phone surveys and interviews with key stakeholders representing all demographics in the Backus and Windham service areas. Karen Barbone, RN, CDE, of the Windham Hospital Diabetes Education Department, conducts a blood pressure during the Family and Community Expo at Jillson Square in Willimantic on June 6. Barbone was joined by Windham’s Birthing Center team at the event sponsored by Windham Public Schools. ENTREE: fried seafood boat with shrimp, scallops and french fries / SOUPS: navy bean with ham / soup du jour / SIDES: french fries / caribbean blend vegetables / SANDWICH: BBQ burger with fried onion rings, BBQ sauce and cheddar on a ciabatta roll TUESDAY, June 16 ENTREE: chef’s choice or cheese ravioli / SOUPS: corn chowder / soup du jour / SIDES: italian green beans / SANDWICH: buffalo chicken wrap WEDNESDAY, June 17 ENTREE: sweet and sour chicken over rice / vegetable pad thai / SOUPS: summer vegetable stew / soup du jour / SIDES: white rice / stir fry vegetables / SANDWICH: smoked turkey avocado grilled panini with lettuce, tomato, cheddar and chipotle mayo THURSDAY, June 18 ENTREE: stuffed peppers / mediterranean grilled chicken breast / SOUPS: chicken gumbo / soup du jour / SIDES: chef’s choice / cut corn / SANDWICH: caribbean jerk chicken wrap with pineapple and diced peppers FRIDAY, June 19 ENTREE: beer battered cod / SOUPS: manhattan clam chowder / soup du jour / SIDES: roasted asparagus / seasoned curly fries / SANDWICH: crispy chicken melt on ciabatta SATURDAY, June 20 ENTREE: sundried tomato and basil grilled chicken / SOUP: chicken fajita with black beans / SIDES: roasted red potatoes / spinach / SANDWICH: corned beef reuben grilled panini on marble rye SUNDAY, June 21 ENTREE: chicken and broccoli over rice / SOUP: tomato and rice florentine / SIDES: white rice / sliced carrots / SANDWICH: italian cold cut grilled panini 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, June 15 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. HOSPITELL 8 June 12, 2015 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 TWO KAYAKS — Old Town Loon 111 and Loon 138, both grey, excellent condition, sliding seats, adjustable foot rests. Loon 111 has 275 pound capacity, $250. Loon 138 has 375 pound capacity, $300. Call 860-305-6119. AIR CONDITIONER — Frigidaire Energy Star, 10,000 BTU, Model FAH105N27, excellent condition, asking $200. Call 860-885-1912. WASHER/DRYER — Large Kenmore washer and large Whirlpool dryer, both in excellent condition. Call 860-886-1512 and please leave a message. GE PROFILE MICROWAVE — White 2.1 cubic feet, over-the-range sensor microwave, excellent condition, one rack, asking $200. Call 860-887-7459. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED — Waterford Country School Foster Care is seeking full-time and part-time foster families. Find out how you can make an impact on the life of a child in the community. WCS Foster Care provides free training and licensing, 24hour staff support and a substantial monthly reimbursement. Call 860-886-7500, ext. 170. QUILTS OF VALOR BREAKFAST — Saturday, June 27, 8-10 a.m. at the VFW Post 594, 30 Connecticut Ave., Norwich. $5 suggested donation, all proceeds benefit the Stitch Chicks Quilts of Valor Group. Eggs, bacon, sausage, english muffins, homefries, French toast, coffee, tea, juice. For more information visit www.qovf.org. ARTISTS — FACES at FAHS (Fine Art and Craft Exhibit and Sale at the Finnish American Heritage Society) is seeking artists and crafters for a Saturday, Oct. 3 event at the Finnish Hall, 76 North Canterbury Rd., Canterbury. Indoor/outdoor spaces, $30 (postmarked on or before Friday, July 31), free admission, handicapped accessible. Call 860-974-2760 or email [email protected]. ST. JAMES FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER — Friday, July 10 from 3:30-7 p.m. at St. James Church, routes 2A and 117, Preston. The church is hosting this dinner to raise awareness of the Church Mission Trip to Ecuador. A free will offering will be accepted to help defray costs for the Mission Trip. BAKE/RUMMAGE/YARD SALE — Saturday, June 13, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lee Memorial Church, 294 Washington St., Norwich. Clothes, books, furniture, white elephant items, baked goods, plants, hotdogs, hamburgers, steamed cheeseburgers. WILLIMANTIC ELKS LODGE VACATION RAFFLE — Tickets available in the Backus Hospital Gift Shop. $10 per ticket, drawing is Thursday, July 23, proceeds benefit Backus Hospital, Jolly John’s Keep You Trucking Fund. First prize, trip for two to Orlando, five days, second prize, trip for two to Las Vegas, four days, third prize, weekend getaway for two to Boston, three days. For further information call 860208-1506. FIBER ARTS FAIR — Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 25 Stockhouse Road, Bozrah. Admission is free to see how fiber or hair is made into yarn, free parking, vendors will be showing their creative talent with the yarn produced at the mill, food available. FUNDRAISER BANGLE BRACELETS — Please support Team Joshua and the March of Dimes Walk for Babies. All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. Unique silver bangle with Team Joshua and March of Dimes logo with a purple crystal, $20 each. For more information or pictures email [email protected]. EVENTS MISC. ITEMS-Old fashioned Buggy seat with cushions, vanity with mirror, country jugs, primitive items, chairs, stools. Call 860-908-0161. WANTED VOLUNTEERS — The Norwich Historical Society is looking for volunteers to staff the Norwich Heritage and Regional Visitor’s Center in the Daniel Lathrop Schoolhouse on the Norwichtown Green. The Center will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If available, please contact Regan at [email protected] or call 860-917-8478. Retirement information sessions planned n To help you understand changes to our retirement program, education sessions have been scheduled beginning June 8 at Backus and in July at Windham Hospital. Everyone is highly encouraged to attend. Friday, June 12 Saturday, June 13 Monday, June 15 Tuesday, June 16 Wednesday, June 17 Wednesday, June 17 Thursday, June 18 Wednesday, July 8 Thursday, July 9 Friday, July 10 BACKUS Main lobby conference room 3 Stott Avenue, Conference Room A Stott Avenue, Conference Room B Main lobby conference room 3 BOCC, Conference Room 1 Main lobby conference room 1, 2 Main lobby conference room 1 WINDHAM Bernard/Desrosier Room Bernard/Desrosier Room Family Health Center, 2nd Floor Meeting Room 6, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. 9:30, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 8, 9:30, 11 a.m., 1, 2:30 p.m. 6, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. 8, 9:30 a.m. 2:30, 4 p.m. 8, 9:30, 11 a.m., 1, 2:30 p.m. 6, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. 1:30, 3 ,4:30 , 6, 7:30 p.m. 8, 9:30, 11 a.m., 1:30, 3 p.m.