Annual Report 2013 - High Peaks Hospice
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Annual Report 2013 - High Peaks Hospice
Remembering a beloved friend Cosmo loved coming to work. He loved everybody in the office, especially at lunchtime. But when it came time to visit patients he was all business. All Joan had to say was, “Time to go to work,” and he stood alert and ready to go. At the nursing home doors he would shake off his puppy prance and put on his work face. He always seemed to know which resident he was visiting and would walk right into the room without needing encouragement. And he seemed to know who wanted kisses and who didn’t. Who wanted him on their lap and who didn’t. Joan Lilly, Cosmo’s “owner” and High Peaks’ social worker at the time sends these stories: His first patient was a 90-something tiny French lady who had advanced dementia when she came on hospice, but had spoken three languages at least, was artistic, and very cultured in her day. Cosmo would greet her and then sit looking very dignified in her bay window where she could admire him. Often, she would start a story and then losing her drift, she would brighten and say, “I think Cosmo knows what I mean.” And if he didn’t , he wasn’t saying. And then there was the patient in the nursing home who was a very unhappy fellow. Estranged from his long-suffering wife, he would not speak to me or his nurse, and barely acknowledged us. I started bringing Cosmo to visit because his wife said he loved dogs. Cosmo loved this man as he did everyone. With Cosmo this grumpy man was all smiles and affection, which of course Cosmo returned. He even began to speak to me since I was Cosmo’s friend. We ended up using photos of this patient with Cosmo in some hospice literature, and from his expression petting Cosmo, you’d never know what an unhappy man he was most of the time. In fact, Cosmo seems to have used his charms most effectively with men who were struggling. A lovely gentleman in Ticonderoga who was quite depressed about his health but also would not acknowledge that he was dying – even to his wife – didn’t really want to talk to me about his situation, but he would welcome visits, which his wife liked, because it gave him an opportunity to see Cosmo and feel a bit like himself. He couldn’t be too physical but he could still roughhouse with a 22-pound dog. That was Cosmo. He brought out the best in all of us and made us feel strong. After twelve years of service, our beloved Cosmo passed away from congestive heart failure on January 5TH. We may have lost his company but never his love. ay Radio D Our Mission Dignity, comfort and peace at the end of life. High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. provides end of life care that listens with respect, cares with compassion, supports with choice, and comforts with understanding wherever you call home. We’re a member of 20Annual 13 Report Serving the counties of Warren, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, St. Lawrence, and Washington. www.highpeakshospice.org High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Executive Director Meg Wood TylaAnn Burger, RN, CHPCA Chief Operating Officer Tina Moody Board of Directors 2013-2014 Paul Benveniste, PhD, President Meg Wood, President Vicki Morse, Vice President Margaret Sorensen, Vice President Cheryl Tucker, Vice President Philip Feinberg, Treasurer Robert Flynn, Treasurer Ray Agnew Julie Connors Norma Goff James Horwitz Edgar Purcell Reverend Monty Robinson D. Tucker Slingerland, MD Mary Zellner Administrative Office P.O. Box 840 Saranac Lake NY 12983 Phone 518-891-9631 Fax 518-891-5379 Tri-Lakes Clinical Office 309 County Rte. 47, Suite 3 Saranac Lake NY 12983 Phone 518-891-0606 Fax 518-891-0657 Warren Clinical Office 79 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd Fl. Queensbury NY 12804 Phone 518-743-1672 Fax 518-743-0544 Essex Clinical Office 12 Tom Phelps Way Mineville NY Mailing: PO Box 192 Port Henry NY 12974 Phone 518-942-6513 Fax 518-942-6516 A message from Executive Director Meg Wood This report clarifies our financial position and acknowledges the support of our many generous donors; our volunteers; members of the Board of Directors; and our agency staff. The services we provide are successful because of the team approach in each of the hospice disciplines. It is important to acknowledge this teamwork. Our administrative staff keeps HPH abreast of federal and state regulations. They manage communications among our clinical offices, the Board of Directors, and the communities we serve. They balance patient and staff needs against the check book’s bottom line. Our support staff provides services in conjunction with clinical care for patients and their families. Our social workers solve practical problems. They bring a holistic view to the entire family’s needs and solutions that enhance clinical care. Our pastoral care staff also gently assess and fill any spiritual needs, working within a family’s own framework of support. A bereavement program tailored to individual needs not only follows our families for thirteen months after a patient’s death, but provides services to any community member regardless of hospice participation. Bereavement coordinators utilize the expertise of other staff disciplines as well as professional services in our communities. Our volunteer program channels the good will in our communities into assistance for every aspect of the service we provide to our patients and their families, as well for our office workers. Our development staff organizes fund-raising, informational events, and media releases. In addition, they work with our professional liaisons to coordinate continuing education and collaboration for community groups, other medical care providers, and our own staff. Our clinical staff works with a patient’s primary physician. Our medical directors, also physicians, provide general guidance and specific assistance when needed. Our patient care coordinators oversee each of our clinical offices with the assistance of our office managers. This team makes certain that immediate clinical and regulatory requirements are followed. Clinical and social services are provided directly by our case manager RNs, NPs, LPNs and hospice aides, as well as volunteers and our support staff. Because we are an agency that operates around the clock, our nurses manage on-call hours with the help of our triage RNs. Although the day to day services provided by HPH are managed by our staff, oversight is provided by the Board of Directors. These generous volunteers bring their expertise into the evaluation of our business model against our strenuous mission. Their perspective and recommendations ensure implementation of policies that meet our current needs and proper planning for the future of hospice as an integral part of the health care system in the North Country. Our hospice faces the challenge of a sparsely populated rural 5,400 square mile region having an uncertain economy. The on-going federal and state changes in our health care delivery system will drive our agency into new directions as we provide hospice care. Our task will be to accept the expanded challenge while we live our mission to provide dignity and care to those facing the end to life’s journey. Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday Urgent care support offered 24/7 From our Tri-Lakes office: All offices would benefit from: 1. Paper Cutter: Ours is ancient and needs replacing. 1.Baby Wipes: For direct patient care. 2. Amazon Gift Cards: For Children’s grief resources books. From our Essex County office: 3.Twin Extra Long Sheet Sets: Because of health 1.Gift Cards: From WalMart, Staples, Michael’s, requirements, sheets need to be new and still in Mac’s Market, Subway, and Visa gift cards. their packaging. These will be used to help offset the cost of 4. Baby Monitors: This helps families monitor their remembrance gatherings, support groups, and loved one. informational presentations. 5.Personal Care Items: No rinse shampoo; emery 2.Gift Certificates: From Gunnison Lakeshore boards; portable hair wash station; pedicure kits – Orchards (Crown Point), Country Florist & pumice stone; travel sized toiletries; wash cloths Greenhouse (Ticonderoga), Tromblee’s and towels; unscented lotions; weekly pill box Greenhouse (Crown Point), Decker’s Flat Floral organizer pill splitter or crusher medicine dropper; Shop (Port Henry). These will be used to non-skid slipper socks; and travel sized toiletries. support our Bereavement program. 6.Other Items for Office Use: DVD’s and CD’s; CD 3.Pull/Rolling Luggage: This will help keep us players; laundry detergent; scrap books and organized for presentations and events. scrapbooking supplies; large print books; books on Essex County is in need of Bereavement Volunteers tape; greeting card sets or stationary sets, all occa sion, thank you, birthday, etc.; gas cards (for fami lies with a limited income); crossword/puzzle/ From our Warren County office: 1. Small CD player: For playing music to patients and activity books; point-and-shoot cameras (8-10 mega pixels); and audio recorders. their caregivers. June 20TH, 2014 - Hospice Will Say Goodbye Guidance. Support. Patience. These are just a few words that describe the necessary skills and abilities needed to build an effective fundraising team. Compassion. Dedication. Perseverance. These are three powerful words that describe a good Development Director. All of us at HPH&PC would like to wish Darsie Townsend, Development Director a happy retirement! Darsie Townsend joined HPH&PC in 2002 as a Development Coordinator; organizing events, soliciting gifts for mail campaigns and strategizing ways to reach new donors. Her tenure with HPH&PC has seen many changes, including office moves, staffing changes and an ever-changing economic climate. Her ability to motivate staff, leadership and the Board of Directors is indicative of her professionalism. Darsie’s belief in the mission of High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care is due to her first-hand experience. Her mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness in 1998 and given 2-3 months to live. ‘Lady’ as she was known to her grandchildren, decided then and there that she wanted hospice so that she could maintain a quality of life and live the largest life possible in the time she had left. And live she did – for eighteen months. Her mother was served by the very nurses and clinical team Darsie worked with every day. Stories such as this, as told by Darsie, are what will remain with me. I’m grateful to her for her wisdom, her selflessness, and her diplomacy. What I’ve learned from Darsie, as a mentor, will stay with me for the rest of my career. Thank you. Visits are scheduled during regular office hours. 1 Wish List This annual report is also available on-line at highpeakshospice.org. 10 With much gratitude to: 9 F F F F F F F F F The Radio Day crew – Jim LaValley, Ted Morgan, Nicole Lewis, Rik Knapton, Michelle Clement, Frank Turner, Anita Meserole, Karen Smith, Adirondack Medical Center, the Saranac Lake Elks and the multitude of volunteers who helped out throughout the day-long event! Claire Sweet’s children, Glenna and Beaver Aldrich, Laddie and Jack Toney, Jack Sweet; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as the staff and golf crew at Top of the World Golf Resort and the Farmhouse Restaurant for another great tournament and lasting memories! Keene Party – Bob & Ann Marshall for hosting the party at their amazing home, to Dave Deyo and Baxter Mountain Tavern for his generosity and support, and once again for the entire committee who continues to amaze us with their hard work and tireless effort. Lake Party – Shami & Dan McCormick for allowing us to use their beautiful Skenewood home, Ally Rand and Norma Goff for helping out. Doris C. Forcier Memorial Golf Tournament – Our success is in large part due to Jim, Gerald, MJ, and all the Forciers. John Hall, owner of the Westport Country Club, went above and beyond to ensure our success. Race 4 Care – John Nelson, Roger Peace, and everyone from Word of Life for allowing us to use their gorgeous campus. As well as Dan Perry, Jane & Don DeMaio, Dennis Babin, Cynthia Fairbanks, Kathy & Dan Riggins, Don Olden, and Susie Allott. Hannaford #360 in Queensbury who graciously donates the proceeds of their January Coin-Drop to HPH&PC. Concerts – Jessica Roemischer for her amazing talents and generosity and Bill Stokes and his group for their kindness and support. Essex County School Challenge – Willsboro, Westport, and Ticonderoga Central Schools for all their effort and overwhelming support. & Palliative Care Dignity, comfort and peace at the end of life. Service Area HPHPC’s 3 clinical offices covers 5,400 square miles. We are so grateful to you for all that you did for our father. Because of the care, good humor, thoughtfulness, diligence, intelligence and generosity of spirit you gave to our father, his quality of life while he was with you could not have been better. You gave us all the strength and inspiration with which to enjoy the last few months with our father in ways we may not have been able to do otherwise. Thank you. Our Community Outreach program resulted in a greatly increased census, 72 more patients and their families were served in 2013, a 16% increase over 2012. Fondly, A Tri-Lakes Family How the funds were spent Other Miscellaneous $2,983,144 Insurance Reimbursement (Medicare, Medicaid & commercial) To tal I nco me $3, 8 35 7,0 $3,384,343 $3,000,000 $2,596,203 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $788,090 $500,000 $0 8 ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ Direct Patient Administration, advertising, & Family development, Care Total expenses all other general expenses Administrative expenses comprised 23% of total agency expenses in 2013. 2013 Stats Mileage Reimbursment to Staff Mileage reimbursement – Due to the rural nature of our agency, High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care staff drove 244,172 miles to provide care. This $112,832 expense is not reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Total Patient Days – 20,085 Average Length of Stay – 47 Days Total Patients Served – 451 Cancer vs. Non-Malignant Diagnoses Non-Malignant – 46% Cancer – 54% Patients Served by Age ***Community Support Direct Mail Appeals & Grants Memorial Donations All Events & Activity HPH&PC Employee Campaign 3rd Party on our behalf Heritage Challenge $ Community Support*** $34,916 $ $339,028 $ Where the funds came from: $ We at High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care would also like to show our appreciation to those in our community who joined us in our mission-driven work during 2013. These special individuals organized fund-raising events for us, provided space for events, and helped ensure our events were successful. Much like our patient-family volunteers, these community-minded individuals are dedicated to HPH&PC and we extend our most heartfelt thanks to them for their continued support. High Peaks Hospice $ Thank You To everyone at High Peaks Hospice, $ A Special Greetings. I am the son of the late Makeisha Hoffay that you cared for in late December. I am writing today on behalf of the Hoffay family. I greatly appreciate Tabitha, Michelle and Dr. Tedesco for their non-stop care while my mother was home. With the help of Hospice, my mother was able to fulfill her final living wish, which was to be home with family for Christmas. This is held dear to my family and I, as this was the last holiday we were able to spend with my mother. This was made possible by the tireless efforts of High Peaks Hospice. We appreciate the continued around the clock care for my mother. As we know it was a very difficult process. The professionalism and understanding of the nurses and doctors was so fantastic, they fit into part of the family. The thing that hit home the most with us, was seeing the Hospice nurse, doctor and therapist at the funeral service held for my mother. That showed us that Hospice really does not only care about the patient, but the wellbeing of the family as well. Again, I thank ALL of you who work for this incredible organization. God Bless, Rev. Dakotah Olcott, D.D. $ Wells Communication Keith White James & Romona Whitelaw Whiteface United Methodist Church Betsy & Bruce Whitman Michael & Joanne Whitney James Whitty Poochie & Carol Willette Thomas & Patricia Willis Eileen Wojcik Woman’s Civic Chamber Women of St. Paul’s Meg Wood** Christopher Woodman Marjorie Woods Woody’s Brats & Hots Robert & Blaikie Worth Christine Wynn Jennifer Zahn Eugene & Lynn Zielinski Zig Zag’s Pub $ C.F. & Anita Varga Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Velazquez Frederick Venner Verizon Foundation Verizon, CWA Local 1118 Versar Village of Saranac Lake Employees Dorothy Voorhis Kathryn Waite Leonard Waite Carter Walker Thomas & Geraldine Walsh Sidney & Janet Ward Claudia Elizabeth Warner Dave & Nancy Warner Warren County Association of Realtors Mary Watson Drs. Daniel & Harriet Way Wayne Darrah Autobody Patrick Weckesser Ed & Lisa Weibrecht Katherine Welch $163,078 $56,254 $94,686 $6,131 $9,979 $8,900 1-64 17% 65-74 19% 75 and above 64% 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2 Staff High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care staff exemplify “Teamwork” - individuals working together as a team, coordinating the various types of support, that provide the continuity of care and the all encompassing care that is the hallmark of hospice. Executive Director Meg Wood TylaAnn Burger, RN, CHPCA Administrative Staff in Saranac Lake Susan Brumgard-Johr, RN, Quality Assurance Coordinator Lee McClintock, FNP Tina Moody, Chief Operating Officer Lisa Nester, Billing Specialist Marijke Ormel, NPc Allison Rand, Information Technology Specialist Kelvin Sapp, Quality Assurance Director Elaine Sater, Compliance Officer Kathy Sauers, Administrative Assistant Darsie Townsend, Development Director Tri-Lakes Clinical Staff in Saranac Lake Dr. George Cook, Medical Director Dr. Denise Ferrando, Medical Director Margaret Brown, MSN, RN, CHPN, Patient Care Coordinator Heather Borachok, RN Katie Callan, RN Marie Derby, RN Carol Griebsch, RN Jan Hunt, RN Tracy Posdzich, RN, Professional Liaison Tania McCabe, LPN, Professional Liaison Barbara Touby, RN Elaine Frechette, LPN Brenda Hewitt, LPN Amy McKay, LPN Gretchen Reid, LPN Patience Whitman, LMSW, Social Worker Barbara Hofrichter, Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator Pastor Jeff Gray, Pastoral Care Coordinator Sandra Bandru, Development Coordinator Jane Larkin, Community Outreach Coordinator Marie VanNortwick, Office Manager Essex County Clinical Staff in Mineville Dr. Glen Chapman, Medical Director Margaret Brown, MSN, RN, CHPN, Patient Care Coordinator Amy Chandler, RN Debbie,Cox, RN Jessica Gay, RN, Professional Liaison Pam Schuler, RN Heather Walker, RN Sue Bevilacqua, LPN Carrieanne Bennett, Hospice Aide Lacy Mallette, 3 Hospice Aide Essex office members at Relay for Life. Joan Lilly, LMSW, Social Worker Patience Whitman, LMSW, Social Worker Cynthia Fairbanks, Coordinator of Volunteers Charles Bolstridge, Pastoral Care Coordinator Cam Brown, Bereavement Coordinator Ingrid Roemischer, Development Coordinator Alice Wright, Office Manager Warren County Clinical Staff in Queensbury Dr. James North, Medical Director Dr. William Tedesco, Medical Director Carol Finke, RN, Patient Care Coordinator Sue Badera, FNP Julie Bauer, RN Susan Brumgard-Johr, RN Karen Conrad, RN Tabitha Davis, RN Beth Hughes, RN Carol Lipani, RN Kelly Smith, RN Michele Scally, RN Phillip Pekar, RN Sue Gillingham, LPN, Professional Liaison Michele Finamore, LPN The Warren County Christmas party. Brenda Gottlieb, LPN Maggie Parker, LPN Carol Thomas, LPN Stacy Chapman, Hospice Aide Julie Sommo, Hospice Aide Keith Mann, Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator Keith Tait, Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Stearns, Bereavement Coordinator Steve Smith, Pastoral Care Coordinator Kimberly Pollock, BSW, Social Worker Sunday Conine, Development Coordinator Fran Feathers, Community Outreach Coordinator Mary Schwalbe, Office Manager Triage Team Paula Sheridan, RN Barbara Touby, RN Bonnie Underwood, RN Professional Liaisons (L/R): Tania, Sue, and Jessica. Chris & Audrey Hyson International Paper The Jackman Family Foundation Thomas Jacobs Alice & Eileen Jauch Mr. & Mrs. Stanley John Roy & Nadine Johnson David & Dawn Judkins Kim Kaiser & Betty Speicher Robert Karp Beverly Karpinski David & Joyce Karpinski Richard & Joan Kelly Thomas & Marilyn Kempton Joseph & Susan Kennedy Kenyon Hill Farm M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home Knights of Columbus Council #384 Knights of Columbus #2177 Knights of Columbus #599 Alan & Margaret Koechlein Christopher Kogut Carl & Leslie Kopec Miles & Joan Kulukundis Roseanne LaFarr John LaHart Lake George Junior-Senior High School Lake Placid Airways Joseph & Kathy Lamb Walter & Cheryl Lamb Thomas & Michelle Lamere Margaret Lindner Lanna Langlois Robert Lankenau John & Marilyn Lansing Latham & Trost Families Alan & Joann Latourelle Roger LaVac Brett & Mary Lawrence Richard & Barbara Leamer Renato & Myrna Leon Christopher Lester Clarence Lester Nicole Lewis Steven Light Kenneth & Margaret Linton Kevin & Patricia Littlefield Little Italy-Willgro, Inc. Andrew & Susan Liucci Earl & Pat Lobdell Donald & Mary Lohrer Cam Lorendo & Lynn Campbell Alice Lowenthal Luck Brothers John Luczycki Serge & Caroline Lussi Daniel & Carol Luthringshauser Greg & Amy Mace Doreen Maddox-Canning Eileen Mader Michael & Ruth Mader Willard & Marcia Magavern Phyllis Magnus Dr. Thomas Mainzer James & Debra Manell Kathleen Marconi Camil G. Maroun Margaret Martell Edward Martin Daniel Mason & Debra Rice Dave Mason & Jim Hermann Lawrence Maxwell Maynard Baker Funeral Home George McClelland, Jr. Vincent & Barbara McClelland The McClelland Family Jerry & Marge McDonald Daniel & Grace McGraw Ray & Betty McIntyre Schelly & Annie McKinley Genevieve McLaughlin David & Amy McNamara Patrick McPartland & Janelle Meyer John & Susan McPhillips Evelyn McShane Joseph & Mary Mercurio Ann Merkel Mrs. Winifred H. Messier Ann Breen Metcalfe Mr. & Mrs. Charles Metz, Jr. Dorothy Metz MexiQuinn, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Minehan The Mirror Lake Inn Richard Moccia, MD Marjorie Moeller Beth Molinero Dr. Patricia Monroe Edward T. Moore Shirley Moore Kelly Morgan Jim & Marcia Morley Rose Marie Morrow Morse Construction Eric Mosher Richard & Kris Moss Michael & Ellen Murphy Charles & Dru Nason Michael & Joan Nelson Carol Nevulis Newcomb Lions Club Newsday Media Group NYCO Minerals, Inc. Nickels Redemption Thomas & Naomi Nicoll Venkateswara Nidadvolu Barbara Norman Haile North North Country Crafters North Country Imports Peter Scott Oberdorf Tim O’Brien Michael & Patricia O’Connor Mr. & Mrs. Robert Olmsted William & Maxine O’Reilly Michael & Donna O’Rourke Oscars Hickory House, Inc. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Our Lady of the Annunciation Church Nancy Page William Paland Family of Della Palmer Henry W. Parnass Bennett Patrick Paws-a-While Grooming & Pet Shop Bernie & Karen Pence Fredericka Pereau* Dorothy Perkins William Persell John & Paulette Pertgen Peru Pharmacy Joseph R. Phillips Timothy Pierce Elton Pierette Carol Jean Pinney Plattsburgh Police Local 812 Mary Pleger Rick & Linda Pleger Angela Pohlmann Post Office Pharmacy Joseph R. Phillips Alexandra Preston Chris & Debbie Preston Pre-Tech Plastic, Inc. Meredith Prime Barbara A. Primeau Terence & Theresa Proulx Tom & Dianne Proulx Rabideau Corporation Connie Rascoe Ray’s Discount Liquor Anthony & Wilburta Reale Alan & Dorie Redeker Joyce Redmond Bill Redpath Bill & Frissie Reed Christopher & Kathryn Reed Deanne Rehm Walter & Therese Reichert James Ries Robert & Margaret Reiser Paul & Rosemary Reiss David & Margaret Reuther Rice Furniture Charles & Anita Richards James Ries Robert King Funeral Home Rocco’s Pizza Rocky Cove Construction John & Nancy Rosenthal Neil & Cassie Rotman Richard & Elissa Rozanski Daryl & Pam Rudyski Peter & Judi Ruscitti Mr. & Mrs. Larry Russo Ruthie’s Run Fritz Sabbow & Rob Hastings Salem HipFitness Crew George* & Judy Salg W. David & Priscilla Sanderspree Saranac Lake Elks Lodge #1508 Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club Mr. & Mrs. John Sargent Geraldine Saunders Donald & Judith Scammell Schoder River Associates Gary & Lorraine Schiavi Lee Schiavi Calvin & Christina Schmeichel Richard & Iris Schroeder Scott & Barbieri Funeral Homes Karl & Carol Scott Emily Selleck Thomas & Sharon Seymour Lawrence Shanley Richard & Laura Sheft Peggy Shene Alan Sheren Jerry & Debi Sherman Kenneth Skellie William & Kathy Skillman Carol Slatkin Russ & Margaret Slingerland Jeff J. Slovak Ronald Slusarczyk & Diana Wong Bruce & Beth Smith Frank & Kathleen Smith Janet Smith Mary Donohue Smith Meryl & Sydney Smith Robert Smith Roger & Headley Smith Scott & Karen Smith Greg & Charlene Snelick Drs. Elias & Roslyn Socolof Joseph & Sally Spadaro Special Games of Chance Betty Speicher Spencer Boatworks Steve & Happy Spongberg Mr. & Mrs. Albert Squire Annette Stanley Mr. & Mrs. John Stanley Joel M. Stanton Contracting James & Judy Stevens Franz & Mary Stewart Ron Stone Michael & Joan Storey Dr. John Stoutenburg Lanse & Jill Stover Bill & Barbara Stowe Sullivan Forest Products Mary Swanson Robert & Amy Sweet Robert Sweet Joan & Mark Sykes & Family Walter & Nancy Tennyson Richard Terry Phil & Claire Thayer Judith Tholl Jeffery & Carol** Thomas Thomas Poultry Farm of Schuylerville Randy Titsworth & Kathleen Leddy Top Notch Forest Products Bunny Torrance Darsie Townsend** Mike & Meredith Treska Tri-Lakes Home Medical Tri-Lakes OB-GYN Valarie & David Trost Trudeau Sand & Gravel Richard & Carolyn Trudeau Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Charles & Anne Turek Frank Turner Amy Tuthill United Church of Christ Essex Assoc. Upstate Auto Service Jim & Colleen VanHoven 8 Saranac Lake Central Schools Saranac Lake Mayor’s Snowball Toss Saranac Lake Middle School Renate & Hans Schachenmayr Schroon Lake Community Church Scott & Barbieri Funeral Homes Small Town Pizza G. Emmett Smith Trip & Sharon Shannon Mary Donohue Smith Margaret Sorensen* Spark Energy St. John’s in the Wilderness St. Therese Church Gretchen Stark Curt & Susan Stiles Richard Suttmeier Dick & Betty Swan Sweet-Toney, LLC Joseph & Beryl Szwed John & Sandra Taylor Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union Jane Pauley & Garry Trudeau Carolyn & Richard Trudeau Ike Tyler Louis & Sue Ventura Westport Marina & The Galley Westport Veterinary Hospital Willsboro Congregational Church Friends ($100-249) ABRH, LLC Peter Accardi Adirondack ARC Adirondack Day Care Adirondack Radiology Associates Adirondack Tire Company Denise Jones Adler Alexander Funeral Home Angelo & Diane Allen Douglas Allen Woodbury & Cynthia Allen Cecilia & James Alsina Mark & Karen Anderson Anonymous Adirondack Park Agency- PEF 354 Kenneth Armstrong Associates in Radiology Ausable Valley Garden Club Burgess & Cindy Ayres Brian S. Baker Clyde & Suzanne Baker Dean W. Baker David & Charlotte Ball Wayne & Bea Bardin Richard Bartlett Barton McDermott Funeral Home, Inc. William Bates Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Donna Beal David & Ann Becker 7 John & Mary Arthur Beebe Elaine Begor Irene Beitz Peter & Honore Beletti Christa Beline Ralph & Liz Bennett Benrich Partners, LLC Emmanuel Bernstein Bruce Berra & Lorraine Duvall Laura Bessette Gerard & Cheryl Bilodeau Gary & Charleen Bivona William & Suzanne Blood Bloomingdale School Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Dept. Joe & Linda Bogardus Chris Bourgeois Tom & Betty Boothe Ron & Kathy Bowler Maria Brainard Linda Branch Rosemary Brennan William & Wendy Brenner James Brophy Deborah & Neil Brown Jerry Brown’s Auto Parts Center Raymond Brown Sara M. Brown** Ken & Judy Brunette Ellen Buckley Shirley Bullard Joan Burchenal Nicholas & Constance Burde William* & Catherine Burke Bazil S. Burns, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. William Butler Susan E. Butler Denise Calvert Camp Dudley YMCA, Inc. Nancy Carlin James & Patricia Carnell Ann Mulvany Caron James & Laura Carpenter Lucy & David Carson Theresa Casey Catholic Daughters of America CDP Electric Chair 6 Lisa & Kristin Chaney Jeremy & Christine Chase Michael & Maureen Cherubini Chestertown Rotary Club Childwold Memorial Presbyterian Church Ruth Churchill Citizen’s Advocate-Algonquin Room Monique Weston Claque The Clement Family Mr. & Mrs. D.L. Clute Jennifer Cofield Christopher Coleman James & Carol Blakeslee Collin Harold & Kitty Commons Continental Mills William & Donna Cooley Edwina Cormier Jeff & Julie Cotter George & Sharon Crain Eileen Crary Keith Creamer Karen Curtis CVPH Medical Center Earl Dakin Michael & Holly Dansbury George & Laurie Daniels Darrah & Darrah Autobody Stephen & Arlene Davie Mike & Roseanne Davies Mark & Nancy Davis Frances Davis Robert & Marion Dedrick William Delair Frances G. Delasanta Rick & Connie Dennis Steve & Suzanne Denton Cathy DeSantos Christopher & Eve Detmer David & Judy DeWitt Linda Deyo Jennifer Diamond Dr. & Mrs. Albert Dingley Richard & Ellen Dinolfo Rocco D’Onofrio Raymond & Donna Dora Milton Dudley & Kathy Kernan Dr. Penelope Dugan Gloria Drucker Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Dubeck Pauline Dumas Charles & MaryAnne Dunham Peter & Anne Durkee Joanne Dwyer Dennis & Joan Egglefield James & Carol Edmonds Janet Edwards Electrical Construction Trust Fund Elizabethtown Kiwanis Elizabethtown Westport Garden Club Olga J. Ellsworth Engel & Voelkers Lake Placid Real Estate Barbara Erickson Wilson & Lili Ervin Father Paul Evans Exxon-Mobil Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Norman Facklam John & Gertrude Fairbanks Nancy Larsen Farrell Denise Ferrando, MD** Frances Filshie* Finch Paper Tom & Lorraine Finnegan First Presbyterian Church of Saranac Lake Sam Fisk & Linda Coe Fitzgerald Brothers Beverage, Inc. Robert Flynn* Frances Folise Christy Fontana Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Forcier, Sr. Gerald Forcier, Jr. Debra Fortino Fortune Keough Funeral Home Esty & Barbara Foster John P. Freeman Richard Freidin Bernard Fried & Nina Gershon Myriam & Roger Friedman Dr. Howard Fritz George & Beatrice Frost Joseph & Connie Fusco Henry & Michele Gasiorowski Karen Gates Genpak, LLC Charles Giganto Mr. & Mrs. John Gibb Dean Gilbert Albert & Mary Jane Gilet Jeff Glans Gary & Shelley Glebus Elaine Goff Norma Goff* Anne Gohn David & Claire Gordon Foundation Brenda Goulette Graycourt Motel Richard Grebe Ed & Roxy Griesmer Robert & Elaine Guay Joanna Gunderson Chuck Hacker Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Hagan Eldon & Phe Hall Elwin & Charlotte Hall Daphne Hallowell Hamilton Funeral Home Brendan & Karen Hanley Hannaford #360 Shirley Hannah Robert & Cindy Hardzog Gerald & Linda Hare Tom & Gloria Hare Mr. Erwin Harpp Richard & Deb Harrison Haselton Lumber Company, Inc. Daniel & Janice Hazewski John & Marilyn Heimerdinger Bob & Margaret Hickey June Hillman Earl & Victoria Hitchcock Barbara Hoague Mr. & Mrs. John Hodgkins III Douglas Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hoffman Mark & Cheryl Hoffman Robert S. Hogan Dwayne Holland Keith & Barbara Hollenbeck Home Energy James Horwitz* Lori Hosley Hospice Education Institute Carlton Houck Amy House Wendy Howe Gordon & Cynthia Hoyt Walter & Madeline Huchro Hudson River Community Credit Union Huff Ice Cream Elizabeth & Robert Hughes James & Carol Hunt Hurley Brothers Patricia Hurley Norman & Nancy Howard Hyde Fuel Volunteers In 2013 our volunteers drove over 32,000 miles and donated 4,795 hours of their time providing care for our patients and families in their homes as well as providing administrative support in our offices. Their generous gift of time saved High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care $129,000. Ray Agnew* Janice Allen* Deborah Ameden Leslie Anderson Millie Anzalone Annie Arthur Gail AuClair Rhonda Aurelio Dennis Babin Jean Baltzly Joyce Barry Jill Bassett Brenda Beadnell Mary Kay Benham Dr. Paul Benveniste* Marilyn Bigelow Anne Blanchard Jim Brady Eileen Brooks William Burke* Anna Carney Debbie Cartier Carolyn Clynes Gene Connell Cathy Craig Virginia Daniels Don DeMaio Jane DeMaio Jenifer Deming Leo Demong Chip Devenger Nina Dickinson Rose Dolan Dennis Dominick Sue Dougan Bonnie Epstein Karen Fallas Dawn Faller Philip Feinberg* Tina Finkowski Fran Filshie* Jackie Foster Celeste Gabai Norma Goff* Tom Golden Roxy Greismer Curt Harrington Robin Harrington Ken Harris Barbara Hathaway Darleen Herald Barbara Hoffman James Horwitz* Jeanne Hummel Peggy Hunn Phoebe Hunt Joan Hutson Bill James Alice Jones Ann Kane Joan Kelly Laura Kinney* Patricia Law Lelia Lewis Sr. Carolyn Madden Jackie Mallory Nina Matteau Jan McCallie Nancy McCormack Robert McCormack Amber McKernan Amy McNamara Ann Merkel* Anita Meserole Frank Montbriand Anita Moore Vicki Morse* Nancy Murphy Lisa Nester Fred Oberst* William O’Reilly Cheryl Patnode Pat Peebles Teddi Pereau* Lynn Pontez John Post Dusti Pratt Becky Preuss Edgar Purcell* Lisa Pushor Diane Reandeau Robin Robertson Rev. Lamont Robinson* Sarah Rogers Sharon Rouse George Salg* Julie Santoro Daniel Santerre Guy Savio Pam Scavera Renate Schachenmayr Carol Scofield Doris Shatraw Dr. D. Tucker Slingerland* Margaret Sorensen* Bruce Squires Mary Stewart Joan Storey Jane TerLouw Robert Thomas Dr. Cheryl Tucker* Anne Turek Helene Vanderburgh Colleen VanHoven Sheila Venezia Laurie Ward Nancy Warner Mona White Meg Wood* Mary Zellner* Chrysalis Singers: Glenn Arnold Mary Kay Benham Shirley Bullard Karen Butters Carolyn Comegys David Comegys Virginia Daniels Nina Dickinson Karen East Anita Gochenaur Carole Harsh Bob Harsh Ernie Huntington Kathy Hyatt Dianne Loeber Rich Loeber Fred Mader Janice McCallie Loy McPheeters Maynard Nelson Pat Nelson Sarah Prince Bonnie Reid Beryl Reneau Christina Schmeichel Mary Stewart Amy Sweet Jerry Treadway Anne Turek Polleen Tyler Helene Vanderburgh Larry Vanderburgh Marion Weaver Ruth Woodward Therapy Dogs: Cosmo handled by Joan Lilly Sophie handled by Bonnie Monoski Jack handled by Kim Monthony Hospice Helpers Each year many individuals offer their assistance and support in our offices and with fund-raising activities. They fold and stuff letters, they put up posters, solicit participants for our events and help out during the events. While they have not gone through formal training, the support they provide is invaluable to our efforts. Glenna Aldrich Jackie Andrejkovics Patricia Ball Ted, Devon, Jared & Brianna Bandru Liz Bennett Kathy Cavallaro Josh Clement Derrick, Paisley & Winnie Conine Jane & Don DeMaio Martha Gallagher Jodi Gibbs Lynn Goldman Ann Gregson Ed Griesmer Jane Hooper Rik Knapton Chris Knight Jim LaValley Lorraine LaValley Joyce Lee Ann & Bob Marshall Smitty Marvin Janice McCallie Anne McDonald John Milsom Ted Morgan Mountain Lake Services Jennifer Nadler John Nelson Jody Olcott Dan Olden Roger Peace Dan Perry MJ Powell Dusti Pratt Kalpanna Reddy Kathy & Dan Riggins Harriet & Bill Rogers Members of Saranac Lake Elks’ Club Kathy Shiell Ray Spadafora Sally Spadaro Amy Sweet Beryl Szwed Laddie Toney Jill Toney Bunny Torrance Frank Turner Jesse Tyree Geraldine Walsh Staff & Residents at Will Rogers Interns: Dan Sweet We apologize if your name was inadvertently left off this list. * Indicates Goverance Members. 4 2013 Giving 2013 Fund-raising Highlights Doris Forcier golf Tournament – The 2013 tournament had a record breaking attendance of 62 registered players and raised $4,640 for hospice. Radio Day – The 2013 Radio Day was another fun and, as always, exciting day of stories, education, challenges and fundraising! The students at LP Quinn Elementary School were as enthusiastic and unpredict able as ever. By the end of the day we had raised over $48,000 in pledges. Keene Party – The Marshals generously hosted the annual cocktail party Sandy on air during Radio at their home, $7,800 was raised. Day 5th Annual Claire Sweet Golf – The Sweet family and Top of the World Golf hosted the annual tournament, raising $16,628. Dining for a Cause – The clinical staff and 99 Restaurant at Aviation Mall raised $687.03 during National Hospice Month. Gerber – Dr. Jonathan Gerber and Gerber Family Chiropractic & Wellness/LiveWellADK joined forces with HPH&PC to donate funds contributed by their patients. Essex Party – The McCormicks opened their Skenewood home on Lake Champlain to host a party, raising $3,816. kids with the im J Race-4-Care 5k – Took place on the campus of The Word of Life Bible y a Radio D Institute. The runners, walkers, event and runner sponsors raised $1,436.17. Jessica Roemischer in Concert – The musical performance hosted by the Schroon Lake Community Church raised $757.71. Essex County School Challenge – Students and staff at Willsboro, Westport and Ticonderoga Central Schools held events raising $5,091.28 Blue Clothing Donation Boxes – The Mineville box was placed in early March and brought in $1,531.75 from donated clothing, fabric, and shoe donations. Jim & Gera ld at TheFo Heritage Society – In July 2013 we successfully completed the rcier Golf T ourney Adirondack Foundation Challenge by raising over $10,000 for the Ann & C. David Merkel Heritage Society for Education. The Adirondack Foundation matched the funds we raised dollar e for dollar. This fund will enable us to offer professinal for a Caus g in in D development opportunities to both employees and volunteers. Restaurants Ninety Nine to a Invites You to Benefit: r Fund-raise Hospice High Peaks Care & Palliative v. 6 nesday, No Date: Wed m -8:00p Time: 5:00 Location: Restaurants Ninety Nine n Rd., 578 Aviatio NY 12804 Queensbury 15%* ts will donate on. e Restauran Ninety Nin the organizati est check to of your Gu 5 K e Marshal’s eene party at th Claire Sweet golfers head o le in front of ational tab rg le & inform akshospice.o le basket tab on Highpe le at the raff at 5pm and ilab g ava rtin rs sta is Vouche seated as this ht of event nig server when on your t to . er nt this vouch and location stated above the restauran aiser. Prese ut fund-r date, time during the Only valid on be accepted and gratuity). Free” will not sales (excludes tax ing “Kids Eat 15% of tions includ *Donation is and promo for the sale. discounts to receive credit Coupons, the organization required for High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care gratefully acknowledges the individuals, foundations, agencies and businesses whose generous support is so critical our mission. Your gifts form the foundation upon which we are able to assure that hospice care will continue well into the future in our north country communities. Benefactors ($5,000+) C.R. Bard, Inc. Barbara J. Burde High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care Employees** The Kinglsey Foundation The McCutchen Foundation J.M. McDonald Foundation LP Quinn School Michael & Cynthia Suprenant Advocates ($1000-4999) Adirondack Foundation Rocky Bog Fund Adirondack Foundation Evergreen Fund Glenna & Dale Aldrich Aldrich-Sweet, LLC Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Charitable Foundation Anonymous Joseph Arney Lawrence Aronson Mary Aronson Cynthia Nichols Bailey Bimbo Bakeries, Inc. Chazy Westport Telephone The Community Foundation for the Capital Region - Charles Friehofer III Fund Douglas & Jane Collette Community Health Charities of NY William Decker Mr. Alexander Dreyfoos Janis Fallon Charles Freihofer III HospiScript Services Infant Jesus of Prague Lee & Nancy Keet Don Kirche Byron & Joan Lapham Renee Lewis Long Lake Day Hab Center Roger Morse The Mosher Family John Murray Dentistry Northeastern Products Corp. Fred Oberst Mrs. Theodore Papes Petrova Elementary School Evelyn Philo Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ritchie Mike & Sally Ritchie St. Henry’s Church The Sandy Hill Foundation Shaheen’s Supermarket, Inc. Staritch Foundation, Inc. Stewart’s Shops Charles & Jeannine Sporck Frederick & Patricia Supper Foundation Robert J. Sweet, Inc. Nancy Thorley Town of Long Lake Cheryl Tucker, PhD* Stephanie van Rhyn Sarah Wardner David & Candace King Weir Foundation Craig & Connie Weathrup Barrie & DeeDee Wigmore Willsboro Central School Norman & Marian Wolgin Angels ($500-999) Adirondack Foundation Jack M. Davis Memorial Fund Adirondack Stampede Adirondack Surgical Group Jimmy & Cynthia Dakin Mark Adz & Bobbi Degnan Ray Agnew* The Amell Family Scott & Karen Almdale Anonymous Russell Banks Arthur & Sandy Bissell Dale & Gretchen Boardman Boquet Foundation Beth Brake Burnham Financial Services Nancy Carter Church of St. Luke the Beloved Physician D.A. Collins Companies Deli and Meat Store of the North Michael Curran Jim & Lynne Detmer William & Patricia Dow William Durkin 1st Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls Andrew & Ruth Fortune Kathleen Ginn Glens Falls National Bank Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Priscilla Goss Jim & Carol** Griebsch Edmund & Jane Healy Edwards R. Hopple Carol Jackman Peter G. Kindersley Lake George Forest Products Lamb Lumber Company Natalie B. Leduc John Lovell William J. Marcantonio Walter Morse Mt. Moriah Presbyterian Church NCCC Association, Inc. Edward & Barbara Neimeier James Nelson NYSCOPBA Paul & Rebecca Preuss Rogers-Carroll Family Foundation Rotary Club of Saranac Lake St. Henry’s Church DeForest & Arlene Tinkler Jack Toney Wholesale Meats, Inc. Jill Toney Toney Properties, LLC Tops Friendly Market - Saranac Lake Town of St. Armand Mr. & Mrs. Howard Craig Treiber Chase Twichell United Methodist Women of Essex Community Church Millie Vorrath Richard Wardwell Westport Central School Westport Federated Church Wildwood on the Lake Carolyn Williams Tom Woodman & Jeanne Cross Dr. Thomas Woodman Charles & Dorothy Wyckoff Clarence J. Zabriskie Caregivers ($250-499) Adirondack Bank Adirondack Foundation Chester & Carol Clarridge Fund Adirondack Community Trust Woods & Pearl McCahill Family Fund Adirondack Medical Center Mary Elizabeth Alexander Edward & Gloria Allard Rip & Shirley Allen Anonymous Ausable Forks Elementary School Robert & Debra Beaty Bob Bevilacqua Bob & Tish Biesemeyer Gerard & Cheryl Bilodeau Peter & Barbara Brinkley James & Marcia Brooks Thomas & Carla Burhoe Anna & Patrick Carney Carcuzzi Car Care Center Carleton Funeral Home Kent & Linda Cauley Champlain National Bank David & Annie Childs Church of the Good Shepherd Jay & Debbie Close Raymond S. David Jenifer Deming Peter Donnelly Charles Downs Dragon, Benware & Crowley Colleen Duffy Robert Edwards Eye Peek Donald F. Fangboner Greg & Cathy Farrell Jay & Dorothy Federman Philip & Phyllis Feinberg Elaine Forcier Fraternal Order of Eagles 2486 Peter Frisbee Dennis Furushima Fanny Gaulin Elizabeth Gentry Elizabethtown Community Hospital General Electric Foundation Lyn & Harry Groome Hillary Guadagno Gordon Harris Denise Hayes S. Curtis Hayes, Inc. Samuel & Patricia Hoopes IGC-Ladies 9 Hole League Greg & Marion Jeffers Liz Jones Keene Valley Congregational Church Keene Valley Video & Internet Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home Benjamin Kernan James & Dale King Marty & Becky Kirby Lake Placid Lion’s Club Richard J. Leonard Dyzie Marcinkevicius Bob & Ann Marshall Walter S. Marvin McKernan Stone Masonry Jerome & Elna Meader Medical Associates of Saranac Lake John Milsom Neil & Vicki* Morse James & Terri Morse Mountain Medical Services Sally & John Muldowney Robert & Coralie North Northern Adirondack Board of Realtors Northstar Industries-Citizens Advocates Kyle Ohmann Peter & Patti Paine Sharon Palestri Rudy& Cherl Palyswait Gordon W. Pratt Agency, Inc. Katharine Preston & John Bingham Edgar* & Felicitas Purcell Barrett & Stephanie Quinn Rotary Club of Lake Placid Rozell Industries Ralph Russell * Indicates Goverance Members. ** Indicates employees. 6