St Francis Community Report 2014

The Healing
Hands of
St. Francis
Health Ministry
609.599.5000
www.stfrancismedical.org
2014 St. Francis Medical Center Foundation and Zoe Graphics
“For it is in giving
that we receive.”
– St. Francis of Assisi
Mission & Ministry
From Our Pastoral Care Team
Devotion…compassion… commitment…caring for all. These are just some of the “charisms” contributed by St. Francis
colleagues when our Pastoral Care Team asked them to express what our Medical Center symbolizes and what
special gifts our colleagues bring to the workplace. A charism refers to any good gift that flows from God’s love to
Pastoral Care Team
humans and, overwhelmingly, our colleagues’ expressions were about the caring and kindness shown by the healing
hands of St. Francis Medical Center.
This feedback was inspiration for some new additions to the chapel. Funding from the Foundation had been
designated for pastoral upgrades, and after consulting with Father Carmen and the pastoral care team, it was
decided these improvements should reflect the charisms expressed from Medical Center colleagues.
A life size statue called the “Whatsoever You Do,” by Timothy Schmalz was placed on the wall outside the chapel.
It represents that we stand with and care for all persons. The statue of “Our Lady of Guadalupe,” patroness of South
America—symbolizes appreciation for all who contribute traditions, gifts and new life to St. Francis Medical Center.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue
Additional items to express the charism of St. Francis through the eyes of our colleagues include two lovely glass doors
at the entrance of the chapel. The symbols etched into the glass represent “Christ the beginning and end of everything,” and “The Eucharist,” which is the center of our spiritual life. New lighting and framed photographs of the Most
Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M. Bishop of Trenton and Pope Francis have also been hung outside the chapel.
We, St. Francis Health Ministry and CHE Trinity Health,
serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate
Whatsoever You Do Statue
and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Board of Directors
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David L. Knowlton, Chairman
Brian S. Bennett, Vice-Chairman
Simi Bakshi, MBA, FEPM
Samuel T. Frisby
Mary C. Geary, RN, MSN
Sister Lillian Harrington, MPF
Zakaria W. Maniya, MD, FACP
Msgr. Walter E. Nolan
Dennis M. Nugent, MD
Christy Stephenson, Interim President & CEO,
St. Francis Medical Center
Joseph Youngblood, II, J.D., Ph.D.
Colleen Woods
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Brian Bennett, Chairman
Thomas J. Moonan, Vice-Chairman
Cindy Cocco-Minelli, Secretary
Norma Monaghan, CFRE, President & CEO, SFMC Foundation,
Sr. Vice President, Development, SFMC
Mark Kelly, Treasurer
J. Delores Baker
Suresh C. Chugh
Dianne Clair
Melisa Destefano
Tracey Destribats
Richard Devlin
Russ Hansel, Executive Director, Mission/Ministry
Charles Hill
Christy Stephenson, Interim President & CEO,
St. Francis Medical Center
John Jordan
Frank Lucchesi
John E. MacDonald, Esq.
Rebecca Mullowney
Barbara Strapp Nelson, Esq.
The Honorable Anthony Persichilli
Matthew Pribila, CPA
Wendell Pribila
Nicole E. Romano
Ken Stoddard
Ethan Tarasov, MD
Jeffrey M. Zeiger
Important Numbers
LIFECARE BOARD
Rosemary Frascella, MD
Mark Kelly
C. James Romano, MD
Rajiv K. Shah, MD
Christy Stephenson, Interim President & CEO,
St. Francis Medical Center
MAIN HOSPITAL NUMBER – 609.599.5000
LIFE ST. FRANCIS BOARD
Carl Cangelosi, Chairperson
Kathryn Trenner, Esq., Co-Chairperson
Jill Viggiano, President
Mark Kelly, Treasurer
April Aaronson
Simi Bakshi
Debra S. Birkenstamm, RN, MBA
James Davy
Ollie Green
Carol J. Kientz
Lillian LaSalle
Samuel P. Sciarrotta
Ann Marie Senior, Ph.D.
Christy Stephenson, Interim President & CEO,
St. Francis Medical Center
Emergency Room – 609.599.5210
COMMUNITY FUND RAISING COUNCIL
Rebecca Mullowney, President
Chris Birkenstamm, Executive Vice President
Vittorio Aconi
Kameelah Banks
Deputy Mayor Allen Cannon
Todd Coyer
Walter Dandridge
David Gabel
Zenovia Galiber
Michael Gummel
William Hutchinson
Scott Lingrell
Robert Pinard
David J. Ritz
Larisa Rottkamp
Community Fund Raising Council Mentors
James F. Bishop, SFMC Foundation Board
Norma Monaghan, CFRE, President & CEO, SFMC Foundation,
Sr. Vice President Development, SFMC
Thomas J. Moonan
The Honorable Wendell Pribila
Nicole Romano
Regional Cancer Center – 609.599.5107
CARES Program – 609.599.6430
Compassionate Care Hospice – 609.599.6212
Foundation – 609.599.5659
Heart Hospital – 609.599.5307
Infectious Disease Center – 609.599.5560
Lab – 609.599.5200
LIFE St. Francis – 609.599.5433
Neuroscience Institute – 609.599.5792
Pathology – 609.599.5290
Outpatient Physical Therapy – 609.599.5665
Physician Referral Service – 609.599.6333
Pre-Admission Testing – 609.599.5070
Public Relations – 609.599.5108
Radiology Departments
CT Scan/Diagnostic Radiology/MRI –
609.599.5163
Film Library – 609.599.5029
Nuclear Medicine – 609.599.6371
Radiation Therapy – 609.599.5179
Ultrasound – 609.599.5232
Renal Center of Trenton – 609.393.2388
Sleep Disorders Center – 609.599.6206
Wound Care – 609.599.5566
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“I am humbled and
Dear Friends,
inspired daily by
As the Interim President and CEO of St. Francis Medical Center, I am pleased to present our Annual
Community Report. In these pages you’ll discover how advances at the Medical Center are elevating
what the healing
patient care to new levels, especially in our renowned Heart Hospital. You’ll read encouraging stories
hands of St. Francis
can do, whether
it’s performing a
lifesaving medical
procedure, delivering
services to a family
in need or simply
encouraging a
patient with a smile
of success from our patients. And you’ll learn about our ever-growing outreach to improve the
wellness and quality of life for residents in the Trenton-area community.
Community outreach has always been part of our mission, and the Medical Center has a tradition of kindness and reaching
out to those in need. It is our goal to make sure everyone is taken care of, regardless of faith or financial status. Every day we
ask ourselves how we can effectively put our mission into action. The answer is found not in words, but in the actions of the
healing hands of St. Francis Medical Center.
These healing hands accomplish miracles in our community and Medical Center. From our talented physicians, nurses and
technicians to our administrators and wonderful volunteers, every hand plays a vital role in providing care and healing. And
all hands work together in harmony to fulfill our mission to our patients and our community.
I am humbled and inspired daily by what the healing hands of St. Francis can do, whether it’s performing a lifesaving
medical procedure, delivering services to a family in need or simply encouraging a patient with a smile and gentle touch. It
is an honor to lead this team of professionals and to know these are the hands that care for you and the Trenton community.
and gentle touch.”
Christy Stephenson
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, St. Francis Medical Center
Excellent Cardiac Care Is Close to Home
We Put Our Hearts into Caring For Yours
Our cardiac team is pleased to share their experience with Dan Danko—a dad, local business owner and community
leader. He and his wife Lori, long-time supporters of the Medical Center, have a son born with a heart condition, and
“The Heart Hospital at
St. Francis has the
expertise and technology
to deliver the highest
Lori was director at the American Heart Association for many years. But it’s Dan who’s at the heart of this story.
level of cardiovascular
When Dan first came to see us, his only symptom was a tingling in his left arm, but diabetes and other factors complicated
care,” says Dr. Shariff,
his situation. After performing cardiac catheterization, cardiologist Dr. Mark Soffer determined that Dan needed immediate
Chairman of the
surgery, specifically a quintuple coronary artery bypass surgery. This procedure uses arteries and veins from elsewhere
in the body, grafting them to the coronary arteries to bypass blocked areas and improve blood supply to the heart muscle.
Department of
Cardiovascular Surgery.
Dan and Lori faced a daunting procedure and important decision for their family, so they met with Dr. Fredric Seinfeld to
discuss their concerns. High on their list of questions was why they should choose St. Francis over a large Philadelphia
hospital. Dr. Seinfeld reassured them about the Medical Center’s skilled surgeons and the individualized care Dan would
receive. Dr. Haji Shariff, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery would perform the surgery along with
Dr. Seinfeld and they would follow up with round-the-clock personalized care. With offices right in the hospital, they are
available for their patients night and day. It was this level of caring and commitment that convinced them to have Dan’s
surgery at St. Francis.
The Dankos knew the healing hands of Dr. Shariff and Dr. Seinfeld would be there for them at every step in their
journey. “After discussing the procedure with the cardiac surgeons, we were put at ease,” says Lori. “We knew St. Francis
was the best place to be for heart surgery.”
Dr. Haji Shariff
The surgery was performed last August, Dan recovered quickly and patient, family and doctors are all pleased with the
outcome. “The Heart Hospital at St. Francis Medical Center has the expertise and technology to deliver the highest level
of cardiovascular care,” says Dr. Shariff. “Our patient-focused approach ensures that when it comes to healing you or your
loved ones, nothing is routine and every patient is considered unique,” says Dr. Seinfeld.
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Dan was very pleased with the nursing staff and their commitment to their jobs and to their patients. “The care that I
received both before and after my surgery was outstanding,” says Dan.
Dr. Fredric Seinfeld
State-of-the-Art Heart Care
New Hybrid Lab Expands The Heart Hospital
As the first and only facility in the region to feature a hybrid lab, St. Francis Medical Center provides patients with better
treatment and advanced technologies in the safest possible environment. The new multi-million dollar facility is the best of
both worlds, combining the imaging capabilities of a cardiac catheterization lab with the sterile environment of an advanced
operating room. This reduces the need for multiple surgeries, minimizes recovery time and improves patient outcomes.
Dr. Jay K. Patel
Highly regarded cardiologists, Dr. Jay K. Patel and Dr. John Caplan of Hamilton Cardiology and Dr. David Drucker and
Dr. Eran Zacks of Mercer Bucks Cardiology, currently perform procedures in the new hybrid lab, supported by outstanding
non-invasive cardiologists. “The hybrid OR enables physicians to do procedures that may require minimally invasive and
open-surgery techniques simultaneously,” says Dr. Patel, Medical Director of the St. Francis Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Department. Dr. Patel was an integral part of planning and establishing the new hybrid lab.
“As demand for more complex interventional procedures increases, we needed this solution to ensure more efficient
Dr. John Caplan
performance and deliver broader imaging capabilities,” adds Dr. Drucker, a specialist in the minimally invasive treatment
of peripheral artery disease, thoracic and abdominal aortic pathology and structural heart disease. In the near future, the
hybrid lab will also offer non-surgical treatment of aortic stenosis, also known as TAVR.
Equipped with cutting-edge imaging via robotic technology with unique applications in angiography, cardiology and surgical
procedures, the new hybrid lab is the latest investment in our cardiovascular surgical program. Over the past several years,
the Medical Center has invested nearly $10 million in facility and equipment improvements to support the program’s growth.
As identified by the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment, heart disease remains one of the major health
Dr. David Drucker
concerns in the region. The addition of the hybrid lab allows St. Francis to handle high-risk cardiac procedures in the safest
environment possible, which will improve quality of life. Patients can receive diagnostic and surgical procedures at one
convenient location. The Heart Hospital is all about keeping your heart healthy and caring for it when it’s not.
You can count on the healing hands at St. Francis to deliver caring, cost-effective and patient-focused services at the only
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state-recognized Regional Cardiac Center in Mercer County.
Dr. Eran Zacks
Emergency Surgery Saves A Life
A heart-warming success for the St. Francis Cardiovascular Team
One memorable day last November, a young Latino man arrived at the emergency room with severe chest pain. He was just 28
years old, worked as a landscaper, and had no history of heart problems. On this particular day, he’d drunk a popular energy
drink before doing the normal heavy lifting his job required. But the rest of his day turned out to be anything but normal.
Severe chest pain occurred after eating lunch and resulted in a trip to the emergency room. At the ER, the patient had no
pulse to his extremities. A CT scan showed a tear in the wall of the aorta, the body’s largest blood vessel, and he had extreme
“Over the past 25 years
I have seen the cardiac
program grow from a
hospital performing
pacemaker insertions
and thoracic surgery
to a hospital now able
pressure on his heart. He was experiencing a medical emergency that can lead to death so rapidly that many people don’t
meet the cardiovascular
make it to the hospital in time. Because he was at The Heart Hospital at St. Francis Medical Center, the only full-service
needs of Mercer County
cardiovascular center in Mercer County, he was diagnosed and able to have surgery immediately which saved his life.
Cardiologist Dr. Dan Sodano quickly consulted Dr. Fredric Seinfeld who speaks fluent Spanish, and took the patient straight
to the OR, where heart pressure was relieved and his pulses returned. When the patient started bleeding from the torn aorta
his condition went from bad to worse. According to Dr. Haji Shariff the patient was chilled to bring his temperature and pulse
for more complex open
heart procedures,” says
Dr. Anil Deshpande.
down, his aorta was clamped above and below the heart, and he received transfusions to keep his organs functioning.
Dr. Haji Shariff, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Fredric Seinfeld and the cardiovascular team
worked skillfully to rebuild the patient’s aorta, re-attach his coronaries and complete the surgery successfully. The next
morning the patient was taken off the ventilator, and asking for breakfast.
This medical emergency was caused by a congenital heart condition that the patient was unaware of, combined with the
physical strain of his work, resulting in a dangerous situation for his heart.
Today the patient is doing well. He’s back at work and receiving regular checkups at SFMC. “I thank God for the cardiovascular
Dr. Anil Deshpande
team at The Heart Hospital at St. Francis Medical Center,” he says. “Without them I would not be here today.”
Patient’s name
was not used to
protect his privacy.
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Cardiovascular Team
Dr. Haji Shariff
LIFE is Good For Seniors in Our Community
Thanks to Living Independently For Elders
Since 2009, LIFE St. Francis has been helping seniors stay independent and remain at home. The popular program is a
wonderful alternative to nursing home care, providing an array of medical services and opportunities to join a host of
activities in the warm, supportive Center.
Optimizing Health. This is the goal in our busy Health and Wellness Center, where geriatricians provide everything from
routine checkups to care for someone ill with the flu, plus initial assessments for seniors interested in joining the program.
Physical Therapy
Staying Active. LIFE’s recreational therapy helps seniors stay physically flexible and mentally sharp with word games,
bingo, art projects, cooking demos and entertainment—always a favorite when the music gets everyone up and dancing.
Getting Out and About. With ten vans, LIFE can transport participants to and from their homes to the Center and medical
appointments. Special outings include trips to the store, park, farm market and other local spots of interest.
Making Connections. Sharing activities and meals together sets the stage for new friendships. Mr. N. and Mr. O. became
instant friends at LIFE, a big benefit for Mr. O. who previously spent a lot of time alone in his apartment. Now both men look
forward to sharing time and reminiscing at LIFE, where others call them the President and Vice President of the Center!
Living Strong, Staying Safe. LIFE participants receive the physical therapy and occupational therapy they need, whether
Home Care
it’s daily exercise classes or specialized therapy for stroke recovery. The program also provides equipment and home
modifications, such as walkers, grab bars and hospital beds, to keep participants safe.
Delivering Home Care. LIFE nurses make home visits, where they help with medication management, wound care and
more. Home health aides are also available to provide personal care, meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Meeting Every Need. We take a holistic approach to participants’ quality of life, providing chaplains to address spiritual
needs, dieticians to help with healthful eating and social workers to support families’ needs.
Providing Peace of Mind. This may be the biggest benefit of all for LIFE participants and their families. And with LIFE,
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cost is not a barrier to getting the care that’s needed. If you know a senior who would benefit from these services, call LIFE
at 609.599.5433.
Recreational Therapy
Community Outreach and Education
Improving healthcare, inspiring healthy living
“Taking healthcare and education beyond the hospital walls and into the community is not new to St. Francis Medical
Center. Living the mission started with the Sisters of St. Francis who founded the hospital 140 years ago. What is new is how
community outreach and education are delivered,” said Norma Monaghan, CFRE, President of the SFMC Foundation and
Senior Vice President of Development, who leads the Medical Center’s Community Outreach and Education team.
SFMC was a leader in forming the Trenton Health Team, a group that came together because they agreed the people of
Trenton deserve better healthcare. This collaboration includes St. Francis Medical Center, Capital Health, Henry J. Austin
and the City Health Department. Partnering with 29 community and social service agencies, they performed a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment. “This assessment identified Trenton’s top health concerns,” says Judy
DiBartolo, Trenton Health Team Liaison for St. Francis. “These issues drive the Community Health Improvement Plan:
obesity/healthy lifestyles, substance abuse/behavioral health, safety and crime, chronic disease (heart disease, diabetes,
hypertension and cancer), health literacy and disparities.”
SFMC Community Outreach and Education offers programs in the community and the hospital to specifically address these
concerns. The focus is not on glitzy ads, but on actually working in the community through individuals on the Community
Outreach Education (COR-E) team. “The COR-E team holds eight to ten external/internal programs a month with plans to
“Taking healthcare and
education beyond
the walls and into
the community is
not new to St. Francis.
Living the mission
started with the
Sisters of St. Francis
who founded the
hospital 140 years ago.
What is new is how
community outreach
and education
are delivered.”
significantly increase that number,” explains J. Delores Baker, Community Liaison.
An important part of this new approach is the Faith Based Community Nursing (FCN) program, comprised of licensed,
registered nurses who practice whole-person health. “The goal is to establish regular programs in every area church, as well
as to identify nurses within the church community to become Faith Based Community Nurses,” says Mary Jo Abbondanza,
RN, BS, FCN, who is the Faith Based Community Nurse Coordinator at SFMC. Working with area churches, she has
established regular programs in 15 churches with four established Faith Based Community Nurses.
Another unique aspect of COR-E is the direct inclusion of our Mission/Ministry department. Russ Hansel, Executive
Director of Mission/Ministry, participates in the programs and coordinates and documents the community benefit.
“Mission is at the center of everything we do at St. Francis,” says Russ Hansel. “These wonderful individuals bring
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energy and expertise,” says Norman Monaghan. “They are committed to providing the very best for our community.”
The St. Francis Medical Center Foundation helps support the Community Outreach and Education program.
St. Francis Care Van
St. Francis Medical Center Clinics
All About Keeping Patients’ Health On Track
Every day, our clinics give Trenton-area residents access to a wide array of services and the convenience of a neighborhood
medical practice. The primary care Medical Clinic is run by Dr. Herb Conaway, Jr. and his staff, with assistance from
graduate medical residents who are overseen by faculty members such as Dr. J. Michael Smith. Sub-specialty clinics,
Patients are seen at
the Adult Walk-in
Clinic seven days a
week from 8 am to
7 pm for minor
including the Heart Failure and Surgical Clinics, are available for patients referred by the Medical Clinic. Offering every-
illnesses such as a
thing from routine healthcare to management of chronic conditions, these Clinics are ready to take patients like Agenor
sore throat or
into their healing hands.
ear infection.
This 48-year-old Hispanic man, a Clinic patient for about two years, has experienced positive changes in his health and
Appointments
lifestyle. After a history of substance abuse, he made the choice to change his life and has been clean for about six years
are not needed.
now. Although he felt he was doing well after this decision, he suddenly found himself in the Medical Center’s Emergency
Room with a pulmonary embolism. Agenor was very sick and required four weeks of hospitalization. During this time, he
was diagnosed with diabetes, obesity and hypertension. In addition, the emboli damaged his lungs, resulting in COPD
(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), which makes breathing difficult and requires the continuous use of oxygen.
Once released from the hospital, our doctors recommended he follow up in our Medical Clinic and Heart Failure Clinic.
Knowing his health is precious, he made his appointments and committed to keeping them. At the Heart Failure Clinic he
has found support from caring staff like Debbie Farmer, RN. “They keep me on the right track,” he says, “and answer all
of my questions—even those that come up between visits.” Also, Agenor’s diabetes is a challenge so his medications
sometimes require “tweaking.” Clinic staff have helped him navigate the healthcare system and have secured equipment,
Dr. Herb Conaway, Jr.
portable oxygen, a hospital bed for his home, and air-conditioning for his room.
Agenor has grown more self-assured in his knowledge of his disease and community resources. He’s now able to navigate
for himself and asks for help only when he hits a roadblock. For those seeking to improve their health as he has, he has
this advice: “Be patient and treat others like you want to be treated. Also, listen—and don’t be afraid to ask questions.”
Agenor demonstrates the success of a patient who accepts responsibility for his well-being and knows when to reach
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out for help!
Dr. J. Michael Smith
Dear Friends,
Dear Friends,
We proudly serve as Chair and Vice Chair of an organization that has unwavering commitment to the dual roles required
Year after year, since 1874, our medical center has expanded its healing presence in our community. This is our mission
for a top-quality medical center. St. Francis Medical Center provides sensitive, hands-on care for our patients every day,
in action—a mission we’ve maintained during demanding times, thanks to your generous support. The St. Francis Medical
while keeping our vision for the future on track with strategic investments in technology and facilities to ensure excellent,
Center Foundation warmly appreciates your continued assistance.
affordable healthcare. On an organization level, we believe the medical center is achieving what our caregivers do every
Please consider making a contribution to the Foundation or becoming a member of the St. Francis and St. Clare Legacy
day: delivering both inspired care and incomparable expertise. It is this combination that allows St. Francis to excel in so
Society to remember the Medical Center in your estate planning. Thank you for your gifts—and for keeping our mission
many areas—and why we are honored to serve and optimistic about the future.
“We are honored to
serve and optimistic
about the future.”
—David Knowlton
& Brian Bennett
We urge you to experience the satisfaction and personal rewards of becoming involved by volunteering, serving on a board
or supporting our fundraising events. By joining hands today, we can attain even more in the future.
David Knowlton
Chairman, St. Francis Medical Center Board of Trustees
Brian Bennett
Vice Chairman, St. Francis Medical Center Board of Trustees
Chairman, St. Francis Medical Center Foundation Board
“The Foundation
warmly appreciates
your continued
assistance.”
— James Bishop
steadfast and strong.
James Bishop
Chairman of the SFMC Planned Gifts Committee,
St. Francis Medical Center Foundation
Legacy Society Members
Dear Friends,
We are honored to lead a team of skilled professionals and to serve a medical center where healing care for our patients and
our community is at the heart of all that we do.
Just one example is the expansion of our Heart Hospital. The new Hybrid Lab, combined with our investment of nearly
$10 million in facility and capital improvements, creates the area’s most advanced cardiac care facility to help prevent and
fight heart disease. You’ll also read how LIFE St. Francis enhances seniors’ health and how our Medical Clinics are changing
“The healing hands
of St. Francis Medical
Center make a
difference every day.”
— C. James Romano, MD
lives for the better.
The 2013 Legacy Society
The stories in this Community Report illustrate how the healing hands of St. Francis Medical Center make a difference every
day. It is our privilege to support this talented team in fulfilling our mission of service to our community.
C. James Romano, MD
Chief Medical Officer, St. Francis Medical Center
Dennis M. Nugent, MD
President of the Medical Staff
Nenita McIntosh, MD
Secretary/Treasurer of the Medical Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Asch
Ms. J. Delores Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bishop
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Claffey
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Clancy
Mr. and Mrs. William Coyer
Dr. and Mrs. F. Gerry deBlois
Dr. and Mrs. Peter DeStefano
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Draper
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flamini
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Fletcher
Dr. Bertram H. Frohman +
The Estate of Richard Furman
Ms. Mary Geary
Sr. Jordan Marie Goeke, OSF
Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Hill, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Hutchinson
Ms. Kattie Mae Jones
Estate of Otto and Blanche Keller
Mr. David Knowlton
Ms. Gail Kosyla
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Laub
Ms. Eloise Leonard
Mrs. Grace Leoniy +
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lingrell
Dr. Zakaria Maniya
Dr. Nenita P. and Mr. Thomas McIntosh
Mrs. Cindy Minelli
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Monaghan, III
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Moonan
Dr. and Mrs. Joel Namm
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Nelson
Estate of Patricia G. Norton +
Mr. George H. Palmer
The Honorable and Mrs. Anthony Persichilli
The Honorable and Mrs. Wendell Pribila
Dr. and Mrs. Masoud Rezvan
Dr. and Mrs. C. James Romano
Drs. David and Elizabeth Rosvold
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rottkamp
Mary Anne Sakson-McGann +
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Serenelli
Ms. Dolores Smalls
Ms. Christy Stephenson and Mr. Jim Lytle
Mrs. Joan Stoddard +
Mrs. Mary Anne Suttles
Mr. Don Tretola
Ms. Jill Viggiano
+ deceased
Thank you to our generous Major/Large Gift Giving Society Members for 2013
Dear Friends,
In words and photographs, we have shown how the healing hands of St. Francis Medical Center touch so many, many
lives. As always, our mission is to be here as a transforming and healing presence. I hope you’ll support the St. Francis
Medical Center Foundation in continuing this mission.
There are numerous ways to help St. Francis Medical Center. From bequests and naming opportunities to donations
that are given in honor of an individual or family. You’ll find a “Friends of St. Francis” envelope with this report. Please
“For it is in giving
that we receive.”
select a giving level that feels right for you and join the Friends today. Your gifts of time and skill are also appreciated, so
The St. Francis Medical Center Foundation is offering a new opportunity for you to support
the mission of the Medical Center.
The Societies
who contribute $25,000+ on an annual basis. Contributions can be an Annual $25,000+
major gift or a combination of top-level event sponsorship and a major gift with the
seasonal events. Please contact me about these rewarding opportunities—we will be delighted to have you join us!
major gift amount starting at $12,500.
SFMC Chairman Giving Society ($10,000+) The ‘Chairman Society’ recognizes donors
Norma Monaghan, CFRE
President & CEO, SFMC Foundation, Sr. Vice President, Development, SFMC
Awards
St. Francis Medical Center has received numerous awards over the past year. We are very proud of our doctors, nurses,
and colleagues whose dedication and hard work led to these accolades.
who contribute $10,000+ on an annual basis. Contributions can be an annual gift of
$10,000+ or a combination of top-level event sponsorship and a major gift with the
major gift starting at $5,000.
donors who contribute $5,000+ on an annual basis. Contributions can be an annual
gift of $5,000 or a combination of event sponsorship and a large gift with the large
gift starting at $2,500.
The Physician Spirit of St. Francis Award – The 2013 Physician Spirit of St. Francis Award was presented to Faculty
Internal Residency Program and LIFE St. Francis Physicians.
donors who contribute $1,000 on an annual basis. Contributions can be an annual gift
Impact Award – Dr. Bonny Ross R.N., M.A., Ed.D. received the 2014 Impact Award awarded by the New Jersey Nursing
Students, Inc.
St. Francis Babies Giving Society ($500) The ‘St. Francis Babies Giving Society’
Healthcare Marketing Report Silver Medal Award – For excellence in healthcare marketing for the St. Francis Medical
Center Community Report produced by the SFMC Foundation.
Aster Silver Medal Award – For excellence in medical marketing for the St. Francis Medical Center Community Report
produced by the SFMC Foundation.
SFMC Chairman Giving Society
Anonymous
Friends of David Bryden
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hutchinson
Dr. Nenita P. McIntosh and
Mr. Tom McIntosh
Radiology Affiliates Imaging
The Honorable and
Mrs. Anthony Persichilli
SFMC President’s Giving Society ($5,000+) The ‘President’s Giving Society’ recognizes
Community Service Award – Dr. Luz Ramos-Bonner was the recipient of the Community Service Award on behalf of the
Mercer County Medical Society.
Philadelphia Society of Radiologic Technologist’s Annual Student Technibowl Competition – SFMC School of
Radiologic Technology won first Place in the competition. Seniors, Lisa Magulak and Ryan Parma represented the
Class of 2014 in team competition against seven other Radiography programs.
SFMC Ambassador Giving Society
Anonymous
Estate of Mary Anne Sakson-McGann
Estate of Otto and Blanche Keller
The Charles Evans Foundation
SFMC Ambassador Society ($25,000+) The ‘Ambassador Society’ recognizes those
we invite you to join our Community Fund Raising Council or SFMC Auxiliary to help raise funds and plan our popular
—St. Francis of Assisi
Please contact Norma Monaghan
at 609.599.5115 or email
[email protected],
or visit stfrancismedical.org
and click on Ways to Give.
Major/Large Gift Giving Societies
SFMC Foundation Giving Society ($1,000) The ‘Foundation Giving Society’ recognizes
of $1,000 or cumulative giving to the annual fund throughout the year totaling $1,000.
recognizes donors who contribute $500 or more on an annual basis. These donors are
philanthropically connected to continuing the mission of St. Francis where they were
born. Contributions can be an annual gift of $500 or cumulative giving to the annual
fund throughout the year totaling $500.
Friends of St. Francis Babies Giving Society ($250) A sub-set of the SFMC St. Francis
Babies Giving Society – the members of this group are connected to the mission of the
hospital as a friend of SFMC St. Francis Babies Giving Society. An annual gift of $250
not given thru an event.
SFMC President’s Giving Society
Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Bennett
The Florence Tyson Fund
SFMC Foundation Giving Society
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Asch
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Henty
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Jablonowski
Lexus for Champions
MetLife Foundation
NJ Manufacturers
Dr. & Mrs. Joel Namm
Dr. Fred Rogers
Mr. Michael Simko
St. Benedict Church
Ms. Christy Stephenson and Mr. Jim Lytle
St. Francis Babies Giving Society
Abbott Laboratories
J. Delores Baker
Ms. Joanne Burr
Mary Geary & Patrick J. Geary
Mr. D. Holden
Mr. Robert Kopen
Medical Staff of
St. Francis Medical Center
Ms. Erin Minelli
Mr. Ryan Minelli
Mr. Robert Neise
Mr. George Palmer
The Honorable and
Mrs. Anthony Persichilli
Ms. Linda Patterson
Drs. David & Elizabeth Rosvold
United Way of Greater Mercer County
Ms. Jill Viggiano
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Volante, Jr.
Ms. J. Weng
Ms. Cathy Frank White
Friends of St. Francis
Babies Giving Society
Anonymous
Ms. Cindy Minelli
Thank you to our generous friends and contributors for 2013
Johnson Controls
St. Vincent DePaul Church
David Flaks, Psy.D.
Pandolfo Capital
Killarney’s Publick House
Stout’s Transportation
Mr. Peter Franco
Mr. Les Paschal
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Langevin, Jr.
The Clare Estate
Mrs. Cathy Frank White
Neumann University
McAuliffe+Carroll Architects, LLC
Ms. Kathleen Vaccaro
Mr and Mrs. Barry Gould
Monsignor Walter E. Nolan
Mercer Bucks Hematology
Oncology Associates
Ms. Jill Viggiano
Heath Lumber Company
Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Waste Gas Fabricating Co., Inc.
Mr. D. Holden and
The Honorable and Mrs. Douglas Palmer
Metlife Foundation
White-Harris
IBEW Local Union No. 269
Mr. George H. Palmer
Mrs. Cindy Minelli
Withum, Smith and Brown
Insulators & Allied Workers Local 89
Mr. and Mrs. Domenick J. Persichilli
Mr. and Mrs. Rob James
Dr. and Mrs. Francis J. Pizzi
Ms. Michelle Jordan
Princeton Brain & Spine Care, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Land
Princeton Eye & Ear
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lanzoni, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Darryl W. Puzan
Zakaria Maniya, MD
Lexus Champions for Charity
Dr. Luz Ramos-Bonner
and Mr. Donald Bonner
Mary John, Inc.
Ms. Beverly Rauenzahn
Mr. Alex Matthews
Richardson Commercial Realtors
Mercer County Community College
Ms. Mary Ridgeway
McAuliffe + Carroll Architects, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rottkamp, Jr.
Ms. Erin Minelli
Mr. and Mrs. David Rotenberg
Mr. Ryan Minelli
Sisters of St. Francis
M. William Murphy, Inc.
V. J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc.
Mr. Robert Neise
Mr. and Mrs. John Smithson
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Novik
Steen Outdoor Advertising
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Oscislawski
Mr. and Mrs. John Suttles
St. Francis of Assisi Society–
$2,500+
Mr. & Mrs. Scott M. Henty
Radiology Affiliates Imaging
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hutchinson
Renal Center of Trenton
Mother Francis Bachman Society–
$1,000–$2,499
21st Century Oncology
Hyatt Regency Princeton
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Abbott Laboratories
Dr. and Mrs. Joel Namm
St. Clare Society– $500–$999
Anonymous
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Roma Federal Savings Bank
Advancing Opportunities
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson
Adreima
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick D. Kennedy
Dr. and Mrs. C. James Romano
Alert Ambulance
NJ PURE Medical Malpractice Insurance
Allies Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rottkamp
Allergy & Pulmonary Associates
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Nugent
CareOne at Ewing
Mr. David L. Knowlton and
Ms. Diane Zompa
Anonymous
Anonymous
Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton
Lawrence Lexus
PEM Construction and
Development Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bernard
Center for Family Guidance
Dr. Nenita P. McIntosh and
Mr. Thomas McIntosh
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #9
Brown Dog Marketing
Risoldi Market and Catering/
Mr. and Mrs. Sabatino Risoldi, Jr.
Casa Bella Design Build Firm
Cascade Orthopedic Supply
Dr. Fred Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Castellano
Rottkamp & Flacks
Compass Surgical Partners
Dr. and Mrs. Fredric I. Seinfeld
In Honor of Frank Campo, MD
Sodexo
D’Agostino Construction Corp.
SFMC Administration
Ms. Elizabeth DeGiorgio
Ms. Christy Stephenson and Mr. Jim Lytle
Major General Maria Falca-Dodson
and Colonel William Dodson
Mr. & Mrs. Brian S. Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bishop
Central New Jersey Heart Services, LLC
Cocco Enterprises, Inc.
Medical Staff of St. Francis
Medical Center
SFMC Auxiliary
SFMC Community Fund
Raising Council
Chetan S. Shah, M.D.
Michael Simko
Arcadia Retirement Community
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Asch
Backes & Hill
Ms. Simi Bakshi and Mr. Aneesh Bakshi
Mercer Bucks Cardiology
Morris Hall/St. Lawrence
Rehabilitation Center
Carpenters Local 255
Mid-Jersey Medical Care
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church
Mr. and Mrs. Luis Chaparro
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Monaghan III
Stark & Stark
Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Clair
Anil S. Deshpande M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Moonan
Stout’s Transportation
Curtin & Heffner, LLP, Attorneys at Law
Duo Imaging
New Jersey Manufacturers
Insurance Company
The Bank of Princeton
Ms. Tracey Destribats
Pathology Associates of
Delaware Valley, PC
The Charles Evans Foundation
District Council 711
The Florence Tyson Fund
First Choice Bank
The Honorable and
Mrs. Anthony Persichilli
The Hibbert Group
Fulton Bank of New Jersey
The Tuchman Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Geary
Thomas Edison State College
Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Hill
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Compassionate Care Hospice
Delaware Valley Cardiovascular
Surgical Associates, PC
Estate of Mary Anne Sakson-McGann
Estate of Otto and Blanche Keller
Friends of David Bryden
Grant Facility Management
Hamilton Cardiology Associates
PPE/Chambers Emergency Associates
Hamilton Continuing Care
Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
Horizon NJ Health
Donors listed in bold have contributed $5,000 and above.
ICI Finishes, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Jablonowski
Morgan Stanley
St. Benedict Church
Ms. Joan M. Birchenall
Trenton Country Club
Mr. C. Walter Carroll, Jr.
Mr. Donald Loff
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Serenelli
Mr. Donald M. Tretola
Dajo Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mantegna
Sacred Heart Church
United Way of Greater Mercer County
Ms. Margaret D’Elia
Ms. Karen McAvenia
Ms. Barbara Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Volante, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony DeJessa
Mediture
Ms. Dolores Smalls
Water’s Edge Health Care
& Rehabilitation
Ms. Carmen DeStefano
Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Joe Dumont
Mr. Brendan Wall
Dr. Khalid M. Durrani
Mercer/Burlington County Building
Trades Council
Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein &
Hilbert, LLC
Dr. Sara Wallach and
Mr. Ross Mitchell Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Durst
Mr. Charles Muench
Strahle’s Pavement Striping Sweeping, Inc.
Mr. Bill Eason
National Congress of Black Women
Mr. Tom Suarez
Eden Autism Services
NJ Podiatric Medical Society
Switlik Parachute Company, Inc.
Mr. Edward Fox, IV
NJPR – Hospital and Medical
Support Services
Trenton Country Club
Notre Dame High School
Ms. Ruth Tobin
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Novik
Trenton Thunder
Pain Management Center
Mrs. Lisa Tullman
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Paloni
Mrs. Dorothy E. Vastola
Mr. and Mrs. N. Ernie Petrangeli
Villa Victoria Academy
Prospira New Jersey
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Vona
Ms. Patricia Ann Quinn
Mr. Brendan Wall
Dr. Luz Ramos-Bonner and
Mr. Donald Bonner
Ms. Kim Waters
Ms. J. Weng
White-Harris
Zoe Graphics
Mr. David Gabel
St. Anthony Society– $250–$499
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guarrieri
Mr. and Mrs. John Abbondanza
Harmelin Media
Anonymous
Ms. Patricia J. Hendrickson
Ms. Katherine Applestein
Hopewell Valley Community Bank
Ms. Jamie Balara
Impact NJ
Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. Bartolino
International Union of BAC 7
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bernard
Italian-American National Hall of Fame
Mr. Ronald L. Blackburn
Jersey National Cleaning Service
Mr. and Mrs. Josef Bogdan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Kolibas
Brick & Kyle Associates, Inc.
LIFE St. Francis
Mr. Ted Brown
Mr. Scott Lingrell
Carpenters Local Union 254
Mr. Norman Linker
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Roeper
Ms. Nicole Romano
Mrs. Bonny Ross
Mrs. Rosiland Shulman
Dr. and Mrs. Ethan Tarasov
Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
Ms. Jerlene H. Worthy