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New York-Presbyterian NYP The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell The newsletter for employees and friendsress of NewYork-Presbyterian • Volume 12, Issue 8 • August 2010

From Herbert Pardes, M.D., and Steven J. Corwin, Congratulations! M.D. Last month, we learned that for an entire decade, NewYork- Presbyterian Hospital has been ranked as the leading hospital in New York! For the tenth consecutive year, we have again been named to the Honor Roll, and for the fifth consecutive year, we have held steady at #6 in the nation, according to the 2010 U.S.News & World Report his accomplishmentT truly “America’s reflects the Best continued Hospitals quality Survey.” and excellence in the care we deliver, and our dedication to put ting patients first every single day. We could not have achieved this milestone without the teamwork and commitment of our - amazing doctors, nurses, and staff, as well as the strong collabo ration we share with our medical school partners, Weill Cornell and Columbia. We are so proud and grateful to you all! -

ten years of top honors

ewYork-Presbyterian ranks #1 in New York and #6 Medical College and College of Patient Service and/or Technologies in all 12 specialties in the nation on the 2010 U.S.News & World Report Physicians and Surgeons we are continually developing where these categories apply. N Best Hospitals “Honor Roll.” It’s the 10th consecu- cutting-edge medical technologies and potentially life- NewYork-Presbyterian is also the only tri-state- tive year we’re on the Honor Roll, the seventh consecutive saving therapies.” area hospital listed on this year’s U.S.News & World year we’re among the top 10, and the fifth year we’re To Dr. Corwin, NYP’s ranking is a tribute to our con- Report “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” Honor Roll, ranked #6. We are also the only metro-area hospital on the tinued excellence in the care and service we deliver to and one of only eight children’s hospitals in the nation Honor Roll. These distinctions reflect reputation, volume patients every day. He said, “We applaud and thank our ranked in all 10 clinical specialties. and other patient care-related factors. amazing staff for their commitment to teamwork, and to Dr. Pardes was interviewed about the ranking by Dr. Pardes said he was pleased that NYP is once putting patients and families first.” local television and radio stations, with stories appear- again among the top 10. “Our health care professionals, NewYork-Presbyterian is one of only 14 hospitals ing on WNBC-TV, WCBS-TV, Fox 5, WPIX-TV, LNS (Local who have expertise across a full spectrum of medical on the Honor Roll this year. This year’s Honor Roll is News Service), WCBS Radio and more than a dozen specialties, are dedicated to providing high-quality, more exclusive, down from 21 hospitals last year. To be online media. The full rankings can be viewed at effective and empathetic care to patients and their fam- on the Honor Roll, hospitals must rank in six or more USNews.com, and in the August 2010 issue of U.S.News ilies,” he said. “Through our affiliation with Weill Cornell specialties. We have the highest possible score for & World Report. n

See page 3 to learn about New York magazine’s 2010 “Best Doctors.” nyp@night round-the-clock cardiac care One of an estimated 3,500 NYP employees who to handle these situations. I’ve been in than anything, I enjoy watching young nurses work evenings and nights, Nick Pastron, R.N., is for 10 years. For most of my grow confident in their knowledge and abili- Staff Nurse in NYP/Weill Cornell’s Cardiac Inten- early career, I was a traveling nurse, ties. My hope is that one day I’ll turn around sive Care Unit. He recently talked about his job which meant I often did a three-month when I need help, and they’ll be right there with NYPress. stint at one hospital and then moved on and have my back the same way that I have to my next contract position. As a critical theirs now. s the charge nurse at night in the Car- care nurse, at one time or another I’ve Many nurses start out working nights A diac Intensive Care Unit at NYP/Weill worked in many different ICUs, treating because these shifts must be filled, and more Cornell, my 12-hour shift kicks off with a the youngest neonates, the oldest geriatric senior nurses prefer working during the day. check-in on some of the sickest patients in patients and everybody in between. Though I probably could have begun work- the Hospital. After working at several hospitals ing days long ago, I prefer working nights. Many patients who are admitted to the around , I took a tempo- Working at night is more straightforward than Nick Pastron, R.N. Cardiac ICU leave the next day in very good rary position at NYP/Weill Cornell and working during the day; I can usually come condition. But there are also those recovering was then offered a permanent staff posi- into the Hospital and expect to be able to get I stay balanced by going to the gym as from major heart attacks whose bodies are in tion. That was 5 1/2 years ago and I’ve my work done with minimal distractions. often as time allows and by traveling back to an extremely fragile state. The kidneys may been working the night shift at NYP ever There are far fewer procedures during the , where I can get outdoors, every three fail, requiring continuous dialysis, or patients since. evening, and nurses can expect to spend most or four months. may “code,” going into cardiac arrest. On the Moving around from hospital to hos- of their shift in the unit, looking after the When I get home in the morning after floor in the Cardiac ICU, it can become a hec- pital has taught me the value of mentor- patients under their care. a shift, I eat a little breakfast and then head tic night very quickly. ship. When I first began, I really looked Although the body quickly adapts to right to bed. Since I was 16, I knew that I When this happens, it’s my job as the up to the people who taught me; your working nights, you never really sleep prop- wanted a health care job that was “hands on.” charge nurse to fill in the gaps — whether mentors, when you are a critical care erly when you work nights, and you never In critical care nursing, I certainly found it. that’s assisting the primary nurse with an nurse, can truly make or break you. really sleep enough. One study says that night After 12 hours on the floor, when I get home emergent patient, taking care of his or her Now, as the nurse-in-charge on the shift workers don’t live as long as people who I may be dead tired, but I also know that I’ve other patients, or often both. floor of my own unit, teaching is the work days, and I like to joke that working made a real difference in the lives of our nurs- Only experience can teach a nurse how most meaningful aspect of my job. More nights is like taking 10 years off your life. ing staff and our patients. n

During the night Nick Pastron, R.N., can care for patients with few distractions. Photos by: Richard Lobell

NYPress 22 AUGUST 2010 Continued from Getting to Know You page 1. Alfred Boyce, NYP/Weill Cornell ten

Q: What’s the best part of your job? years A: I like meeting people, helping people. of top Q: What path did you take to get to your honors... current job? A:I used to work at the Bank Street College of and a decade of . In 1986 I applied to NYP, and I got lucky, I got the job. top docs

Q: What’s your favorite type of music? NewYork-Presbyterian again has the most physicians A: I like all types of music, from jazz to reggae listed in New York magazine’s “Best Doctors” issue ­— whatever makes me feel comfortable. — our 10th straight year as #1. The magazine’s Web edition lists 236 NYP physicians, representing Q: Why did you choose NYP as the place you 21 percent of the 1,119 New York City–area doctors Rene Perez wanted to work? listed. Also listed are 169 physicians affiliated with A: I always heard good things about the Hospi- NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System (excluding tal. The first time I went to the Hospital I was NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital). Together, NewYork- Alfred Boyce impressed by how clean and good a hospital Presbyterian and System hospitals account for 36 it was. I wanted a job there. percent of all physicians listed. Tomoaki Kato, M.D., Chief, Division of Abdominal Organ Transplanta- Q: What is your name, and what is your job tion at NYP/Columbia, was one of eight physicians Q: What kinds of vacations do you enjoy? here at NewYork-Presbyterian? highlighted in a series of short articles called “My A: I like going on trips, hiking, skating, and A: My name is Alfred Boyce. I work as a Toughest Case.” traveling to wherever I want. The last trip I Housekeeping Aide in the Environmental For the full list of doctors and ranking methodol- took was to St. Thomas. Services Department. ogy, visit NYMag.com/bestdoctors. Q: What’s on your personal to-do list? Q: How long have you been at NYP? A: I work from 4 to midnight. During the A: It’s been 25 years now; I’ve been here since daytime I play the guitar, bass and keyboard 1986. and read.

you work in the city, why not live in the city? NewYork-Presbyterian offers housing options at both NYP/Weill Cornell and NYP/Columbia that meet each employee’s needs at ideal locations. All housing is located near Hospital cam- puses, offering both convenience and affordability. You can find all this at NewYork-Presbyterian, so com- mute less, enjoy more and live more. For more information, look at the NYP housing website at www.nyphrealestate.com; e-mail [email protected]; or

Rene Perez call (212) 746-1968 at NYP/WeillCornell or (212) 305-2014 at NYP/Columbia. Alfred Boyce at work in the administrative offices of the Whitney Corridor at NYP/Weill Cornell.

AUGUST 2010 3 NYPress EXPress News about the people, places and programs at NYP

dr. moses leads new program an emmy for dr. oz

Jeffrey W. Moses, M.D., has been appointed the Director Mehmet Oz, M.D., officially Director of Interventional Services for both NYP/Columbia of the Cardiovascular Institute at NYP/ and NYP/Weill Cornell, leading a newly established Columbia and unofficially “America’s bi-campus program. Doctor,” launched the nationally broadcast An internationally recognized interventional “The Dr. Oz Show” in September 2009. cardiologist, Dr. Moses has performed more than 15,000 On June 27 he won the Daytime Emmy interventional procedures and pioneered innovative Award — the television equivalent of the interventional cardiovascular treatment approaches Academy Award — for best talk show using minimally invasive surgery, angioplasty, stents, host. Jeffrey W. Moses, M.D. gene therapy, support devices, and percutaneous valves. Other nominees for the honor He has also made significant contributions to clinical research and education in included and the five interventional vascular therapy. co-hosts of “The View.” Dr. Moses, who came to NYP in 2004, has served as Director of the Center for “The Dr. Oz Show,” which brings Interventional Vascular Therapy and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at health education to an audience of nearly NYP/Columbia. Earlier he held a professorship in clinical medicine at New York 3 million people, airs weekdays at 11 a.m. University School of Medicine and various positions in interventional cardiology and and 3 p.m. on Fox 5. electrophysiology at the former New York Hospital. Mehmet Oz, M.D. After earning his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Moses completed his internship, residency and fellowship training in cardiology at Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. kudos for karol wollenburg

At its Annual Assembly in Saratoga Springs in May, the nursing school names dean New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists presented its 2010 Pharmacist Achievement Award to Bobbie Berkowitz, Ph.D., R.N., has been appointed the NYP’s Vice President and Apothecary-in-Chief, Karol new Dean of the Columbia University School of Nursing. Wollenburg. A leader in the fields of nursing, and The award honors pharmacists recognized by their academic medicine, she comes to Columbia from the peers for their contributions to pharmaceutical services University of Washington, where she was the Alumni throughout their careers. Endowed Professor of Nursing and adjunct professor in The Council cited Ms. Wollenburg for working exten- the School of Public Health. sively with students to foster leadership and a commit- Dr. Berkowitz earned Bachelor and Master of Science Karol Wollenburg ment to the pharmacist’s profession. She has helped degrees in nursing from the University of Washington develop many new patient care policies that have helped improve patients’ health and and a Ph.D. degree in nursing science from Case Western well-being. Bobbie Berkowitz, Ph.D., R.N. Reserve University. Ms. Wollenburg also was honored in April by the University of Connecticut Her research focuses on health policy and public reform, primarily School of Pharmacy, which presented her with a Distinguished Alumni Award. The at the state level, and systems-level efforts to eliminate health disparities. award recognizes alumni for their career accomplishments or for contributions to the Dr. Berkowitz succeeds Dr. Mary O. Mundinger, who served as Dean for 24 years. profession or to the School of Pharmacy. caring for the mind as well as the body

Anne Skomorowsky, M.D., an Attending Psychiatrist with behavioral problems that in many hospitals go unattended, “Roughly 40 percent of inpatients admitted for a non- specialized training in working with hospital inpatients, has complicating care, affecting recovery, and lengthening hos- psychiatric condition have mental health issues, such as been selected as the Barbara Jonas Psychiatric Hospitalist in pital stay. depression linked to heart disease, and adding a dedicated Honor of Dr. Herbert Pardes, one of the nation’s first hospi- The new position builds on NYP’s growing use of psychiatric hospitalist to our already successful program talist positions dedicated to providing mental health care for hospitalists — medical professionals whose primary focus will help further ensure that we can appropriately address inpatients admitted for medical and surgical conditions. is caring for inpatients with complex conditions and all patient needs,” says Dr. Pardes. “Barbara Jonas has long Created by NYP in April, the position is named for establishing continuity of care among specialists and the been an important voice on mental health care, and we are Barbara Jonas, a longtime mental health advocate, former patients’ physicians. Research shows that grateful for her and Donald’s vision and support, which practicing psychotherapist, and supporter of arts and educa- hospitalists can improve quality of care and patient satis- allowed us to bring the uniquely qualified Dr. Skomorowsky tion. Mrs. Jonas, with her husband, Donald, gave $500,000 faction and reduce length of stay. to this role.” to honor Dr. Pardes for his longstanding commitment to Dr. Skomorowsky will provide mental health care for Dr. Skomorowsky earned her medical degree from the addressing mental health and behavioral issues in medicine. inpatients admitted for a non-psychiatric condition at NYP/ State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed Patients receiving treatment in a hospital for a medical Columbia and will facilitate treatment by social workers or residencies at NYP/Columbia and St. Vincent’s Hospital and illness frequently also have psychiatric disorders or acute psychiatrists as needed. Medical Center. n

NYPress 4 AUGUST 2010 check it out! community cardiac care A new program will help heart failure patients in Northern better man- age their disease. With support from Heinz Family Philanthropies and the Phar- maceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) the Hospital aims to improve health and quality of life while reducing unnecessary Emergency Depart- ment use and readmissions rates. At the program’s June 28 launch in the Milstein Family Heart Center, Dr. Cor- win emphasized NYP’s role as a community hospital and safety net. He outlined how the heart failure program is part of the Hospital’s Washington Heights/Inwood Initiative, a patient-centered regional effort to provide access and coordinate care for the community across the continuum of health services. Emilio Carrillo, M.D., Vice President for Community Health and Director of

the Initiative, explained that heart failure is a major cause of death and disability in Amelia Panico the community and thus is a top priority. Community health workers, assisted by information technology, will help coordinate care for these patients and remove any barriers, including language and cultural differences. Jeffrey Lewis, president of Heinz Family Philanthropies, said the groundbreak- This young player seemed headed for a home run in a game he played with his doctors. ing new program could serve as a national model. New York City Comptroller John Liu praised the initiative for its commitment to the community, calling NewYork-Presbyterian “a world-class institution.” all in the family all-stars The players may not have been the Yankees and the Mets, but the softball game that Team Greenfield and Team Souweidane played at on June 26 was as exhilarating as any played by New York’s baseball stars. Made up of more than 20 children ages 6 to 17 who had been treated for brain tumors, head trauma and spinal tumors, the teams were named for the children’s physicians — Jeffrey Greenfield, M.D., Assistant Neurological Surgeon, and Mark Sou- weidane, M.D., Director of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, both of NYP/Weill Cornell’s Komansky Center for Children’s Health. The neurosurgeons played alongside their patients at an event called “Lids for Kids.” Before they took to the field, the physicians conducted a brief lesson on head injury prevention for patients and their families. “By far, the most effective treatment regarding Charles Manley pediatric head injury is prevention,” says Dr. Souweidane. “The use of protective devices like child restraints, seat belts and helmets needs to be emphasized.” A brain tumor survivor, Anthony Zerato, said, “Dr. Greenfield and Dr. Souweidane are like my angels. When I was sick, they helped me get better, and now I have angels Celebrating a new program to aid heart failure patients were (from left) Emilio Carrillo, M.D., VP, Community Health; Ed Belkin, PhRMA VP for Communication; Jeffrey Lewis, President, Heinz for the rest of my life.” Family Philanthropies; Jackie Mucaria, Senior VP, Ambulatory Care and Patient Centered Ser- Dr. Greenfield said, “When we operate on children, this sort of becomes a family vices; and Dr. Corwin. for us. And these are kids we will see for the rest of their childhood.”

bone marrow donation in the news play ball! neurosurgeons raise funds NYP/Weill Cornell physicians contributed to a weeklong Many of NYP’s neurosurgeons spent Saturday, June 5, competing with nearly 300 of special series on bone marrow their peers from 22 medical institutions, striving to outperform one another not at and stem cell donation that surgery but at softball. WPIX-TV broadcast in July. In the process they raised funds for the Columbia University Medical Center Tsiporah Shore, M.D., Director Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund. Both NYP/Columbia and NYP/Weill Cornell of the Hospital’s Clinical Blood fielded teams for the annual softball tournament in , battling teams from and Bone Marrow Transplant all regions of the U.S. Program; Assistant Attending The neurosurgeons from Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Physician Usama Gergis, M.D.; Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, emerged victorious from the tournament. Other Linda Kamateh and Karen Shapiro, a stem-cell teams came from as far away as the University of Miami and the University of Utah. donor, told viewers how impor- “In the future we will partner with the American Association of Neurological Sur- tant bone marrow donation is geons to expand from an institutional effort to a national initiative. The Association will and how easy it is to donate. collaborate with us to support a Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (From left) NYP/Weill Cornell’s Dr. Tsiporah Shore, WPIX-TV’s Dr. Steve Salvatore pediatric neuro-oncology fellowship,” says Ricardo Komotar, M.D., Chief Neurosur- WPIX-TV reporter Dr. Steve Salvatore, and Karen Sha- piro, a stem cell donor, told WPIX viewers about bone broadcast the segment live from gery Resident and founder of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund. marrow donation. NYP/Weill Cornell on July 13.

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onsistent and effective communication est possible ratings that patients can select to Why is this key? is essential to providing our patients and describe their experience. Using these words lets Patients have the right to know the name, title their families with high quality, compas- our patients know that we are committed to pro- and responsibilities of any staff member enter- sionateC care and services 100 percent of the time. viding them with the best ing their room or providing A proven best practice for effective communica- care, each and every time. them with care. This is key to tion is using “Key Words at Key Times.” Care- Here are just a making our patients feel safe fully selected Key Words help explain the care few examples of the ways during their hospital stay. we provide and set expectations for patients and Key Words can be used family members. to enhance our patients’ Closing: One of the ways we identify Key Words experience. “Is there anything else I can do is through our patient satisfaction surveys. for you? I have the time.” From surveys we learn what is important to our Explaining patients. Patients consistently tell us that they “For your safety, we Why is this key? want communication about their plan of care, always want to explain When we use these Key discharge instructions, and delays. The words new medicines very care- Words at the end of each used in survey rating scales also help define Key fully. While they may not patient interaction, patients Words. “Very good” or “always” are the high- happen very often, some are far less likely to get up out people have had side effects that you should of bed without assistance, or feel that they are know about. I want to make sure I am always troubling a staff person if they ask for some- meeting patient explaining things in a way that makes sense to thing. Any staff person can contribute to fall satisfaction goals in 2010 you and providing you with very good care.” reduction and patient safety by using this proac- tive approach to addressing patient concerns and Patient satisfaction goals and metrics help Why is this key? needs. keep us on track to improve patient satisfac- Patients feel comfort when they know what to The success of using Key Words at Key tion. This year, NYP has set a goal of 85.5, expect. When we use the word “always,” we Times is measurable in our patient satisfaction which is 1.5 points higher than our score in help to put the patient at ease. Each caregiver scores. For example, after implementing a pro- the fourth quarter of 2009. We will be looking administering medication to a patient should use gram that featured scripts with Key Words, Food at the scores for the fourth quarter of 2010 to Key Words such as “explain,” “side effects,” and Nutrition scores at NYP have risen more measure our success. Patients typically return and “always.” than two points on the Press Ganey Survey for their surveys two to six weeks after discharge. the question of Courtesy of Person Serving Food. Greeting: This means that the patients we are treating Food and Nutrition is just one of the many areas NOD, Name, Occupation, Duty in the Hospital where staff are working to make in late August through early November will Name: My name is James. a difference for our patients by communicating be providing us with the feedback that deter- Occupation: I am a Physical Therapist. consistently and effectively. By always communi- mines if we will meet our 2010 goal! Duty: I am here today to do some simple exercises cating in this way, we will improve our patients’ with you to help you recover from your surgery. experience and enhance the workplace for all. n

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Watch for information about the NYP Employee Herbert Pardes, M.D. Survey, to be conducted September 13-October 8. President and Chief Executive Officer Steven J. Corwin, M.D. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer benefits corner employee activities and services William A. Polf, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for External Relations Myrna Manners VOLUNTARY BENEFITS REMINDER TICKETS AVAILABLE Vice President, Public Affairs Enrollment for Short-Term Disability, Speci- AT ERRAND SOLUTIONS BACK-TO-SCHOOL HELP FROM ERRAND SOLUTIONS fied Disease Insurance for Critical Illness and Movie tickets and the sports and family Michael Sellers Universal Life Insurance ends September 3, entertainment tickets listed below are avail- Director of Publications­ 2010. These benefits are available to all able for purchase at your site’s Errand Solu- Errand Solutions at NYP can help Marcella Kerr Editor-in-Chief employees and can be adjusted to meet your tions Desk. Tickets can be purchased by you enjoy the last days of summer own personal needs. check, money order, cash, or major credit Cynthia Guernsey Wicked and get ready for going back to Art Director Counselors are available to meet with cards. You will be required to present your Tuesday, September 14 school. Joshua Hammann you to answer questions and provide more NewYork-Presbyterian employee ID when Gershwin Theatre A site representative can rec- Feature Writer information about these plans. To find out purchasing tickets. Rear Mezzanine ommend last-minute vacation spe- Andria Lam more or schedule an appointment with an For discounts on additional sports and 7 p.m. cials, amusement park discounts, Copy Editor on-site representative, call (800) 229-5129, family entertainment tickets, contact Plum and free events around town. Enjoy Jima Ware $46.25 (per ticket adults and Production Assistant ext. 201. Benefits, Monday ­— Friday, from 9 a.m. to children 2 years and older) time with your family and friends 5 p.m., at (212) 660-1888, or log on to and let Errand Solutions save you CONTRIBUTORS www.plumbenefits.com. money and find creative solutions Jaclyn Mucaria START SAVING NOW WITH THE NYP If you have any questions, please e-mail in planning summer activities. Senior Vice President, Ambulatory TSA 403(b) PLAN [email protected]. Errand Solutions at NYP is here Care and Patient Centered Services Setting aside a small amount each week from Please note: All tickets are limited to 4 per Jolie Singer to help your household get ready Vice President and Chief of Staff your paycheck in your NewYork-Presbyterian NYP employee. Tickets will not be held, and to start school in September. They to the Executive Vice President TSA 403(b) Plan (the “403(b) Plan”) account are available on a first-come, first-served basis. have suggestions on where to buy and Chief Operating Officer can make a difference over time. Saving New York Mets vs. Houston Astros school supplies, clothing, and, for Rick Evans through the 403(b) Plan allows you to reduce Vice President, Support Services Friday, August 27 those starting college, supplies for and Patient Centered Care your federal taxable income, and more Left Field, Section 134 the dorm room. Carol LeMay money can be set aside for you and your 7:10 p.m. Errand Solutions has also Director of Internal future. A tax-deferred plan works in your $60 (per ticket adults and helped over 2,000 patients and Communications favor because you don’t owe federal taxes on children 2 years and older) their loved ones over this summer. Kathy Thompson earnings until you make a withdrawal. They can make our patients’ stay Editorial Consultant Start saving for your future today. Join U.S. Open Tim Paul at the hospital feel a little more like Contributing Writer the 403(b) Plan by logging on to Diversified Friday, September 3 home. Simply dial *99 from any Gabriel Miller SM Direct at www.divinvest.com, or calling Upper Prom, Section 307 Hospital phone to reach an Errand Contributing Writer (800) 857-5801. Representatives are available 7 p.m. Solutions site representative. Susan Drake Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. $45 (per ticket adults and Communications Specialist If you would like one-on-one assistance, children 2 years and older) Kathleen Stanley speak with your local On-site Participant Benefits Manager Counselor. Look on the Infonet for Employees Joy Rhodes New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Benefits Supervisor page under Quick Links/Diversified Investments Sunday, September 19 for the contact information of your site’s Kimberly Ann Solop Left Field, Section 135 Senior Awards and Recognition Counselor. 1:10 p.m. GREEN PAGES Specialist If you are already in the 403(b) Plan, $60 (per ticket adults and CONTACT INFORMATION Kathy Suero Specialist, Awards & consider increasing your contributions and children 2 years and older) saving even more for your retirement future. Recognition/Employee Activities Ringling Bros. and Benefits Corner Public Affairs Office at NewYork- Barnum & Bailey Circus Presbyterian/Columbia: NYP BENEFITS ON THE INFONET presents Illuscination (212) 297-5771 627 West 165th Street, 6-621 [email protected] New York, New York 10032 The Benefits Department is announcing Coney Island Boardwalk PH: (212) 305-5587 (ext. 55587) improvements to its Infonet site. In addi- (Corner of 21st and Surf Avenue) Employee Activities FAX: (212) 305-8023 (ext. 58023) tion to plan features and services of the NYP Sunday, September 5 (212) 746-5615 Public Affairs Office at NewYork- Benefit Program, there are easy navigation 5 p.m. Presbyterian/Weill Cornell: [email protected] 425 East 61st Street, 7th Floor and updated links to vendors. For useful $25 (per ticket adults and New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox New York, New York 10065 information, forms and directories, look on children 2 years and older) Other Green Pages News: PH: (212) 821-0560 (ext. 10560) Saturday, September 25 FAX: (212) 821-0576 (ext. 10576) the for Employees page of the Infonet. Under Ticket holders are invited to come at 4 p.m. Main Level, Section 207 [email protected] Quick Links, click on Your Human Resources and enjoy the preshow for free! $55 (per ticket adults and To obtain PDF versions of Site, and under HR Support Services, click on this and prior issues of children 2 years and older) NYPress, please visit Employee Benefits. http://infonet.nyp.org/nypress [email protected] www.nyp.org © NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital NYPress 8 AUGUST 2010 NYPress is published by the Office of Public Affairs.