For progress. For patients.

theBAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOUNDATIONtorch winter 2008 Texas governor Celebrating Women luncheon raises attends cancer center $2.2 million for breast cancer research announcement aylor Health Care System Foundation honored the strength, courage and passion of women fight- ing breast cancer at the ninth annual BCelebrating Women luncheon on October 16 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. The event raised $2.2 million for breast can- cer research, community outreach and expanded technology for early detection and treatment throughout Baylor Health Care System. Rowland K. Robinson, Sue Porter, Debbie Snell and Joel Allison “I have literally thousands of people to thank,” said Foundation president Rowland K. Robinson. women’s struggles with the disease, told with

Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the announcement “Philanthropy is the key to the success of our humor and tears by keynote speaker Geralyn of the new cancer center efforts, and we couldn’t do the work that we do Lucas, author of Why I Wore Lipstick to My without the help of all our generous donors.” Mastectomy. aylor University Medical More than 1,350 guests heard stories of Continued on Page 5 Center at Dallas took a large step toward its goal of enhancing cancer care in North Texas when it announced Bplans for a $350 million cancer hospital and out- AT&T donates $1 million to cancer center patient cancer center on September 26. “The completion of this project will allow n J u n e , A T & T Baylor to become a nationally and internation- announced it was ally renowned cancer care destination,” said moving its corporate Joel T. Allison, president and chief executive headquarters to Dallas. officer of Baylor Health Care System. “We are IIn September, the telecommu- extremely proud to be able to bring this level of nications company made a sig- cancer care to North Texas.” nificant investment in quality Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Dallas Mayor cancer care in its new Tom Leppert spoke, and both were impressed hometown. with what Baylor has in store. AT&T is the first corpora- “You may not be plucking people off of roof- tion to pledge its support for tops, but you provide the same type of life- the new outpatient cancer cen- giving support,” Gov. Perry said. “You give the ter at Baylor University same type of hope and help as those caregivers Medical Center at Dallas, to hurricane victims.” making a strong statement Digital rendering showing aerial view Mayor Leppert praised Baylor’s efforts in the with a $1 million gift. of the new outpatient cancer center fight against cancer and said they were right in “We truly appreciate the line with its long-standing mission to provide generosity of AT&T and its commitment to the facilitate strong collaboration by and between quality health care in North Texas. community,” said Rowland K. Robinson, presi- physicians and health care professionals, an “I’m excited to see the plans for the new can- dent of Baylor Health Care System Foundation. important component of the Baylor difference. cer complex,” Mayor Leppert said. “This is an “I anticipate this is just the beginning of a strong “We are honored to help an institution that important investment in our region. It’s what partnership with AT&T.” does so much good in the community. With the Baylor has always done. It reaches out and The gift will be used in the construction of a new cancer center, Baylor Dallas will deliver the touches lives in the community.” conference center atop the new outpatient same quality care it has for more than 100 years, An 829-space parking garage was completed cancer center at Baylor Dallas. The conference to an even greater number of cancer patients,” Continued on Page 7 center will feature advanced technology and said Don Cain, president of AT&T Texas.

DEPARTMENTS NEWS, PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS President’s Letter ______3 $1 Million Gift Supports Cancer Center______1 Focus on Research ______5 Texas Governor Attends Cancer Center Announcement_ 1 Gift Planning ______7 New Cancer Center Director Announced ______2 Chairman’s Letter ______7 Bright Gift Funds Breast Cancer Conference Suite _ 2 Foundation Welcomes 21 New Board Members __ 3 EVENTS Transplant Success Stories Fuel Board Meeting __ 6 Celebrating Women ______1 Nursing Advocacy Group Off to Strong Start _____ 6 Dr. Cara East Supports CCRC ______2 Murchison Foundation Supports BIR Research_ __ 8 Foundation Honors Generations of Donors ______4 Grand Rounds ______7 PROFILES Dermatology Dinner ______8 Pierce Allman ______3 Dr. Göran Klintmalm ______6 Amy Martin ______8

What’s Inside What’s 3600 Gaston Avenue, Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75246 214.820.3136 n [email protected] 2 winter 2008 THE TORCH

Hiring of Miller as cancer center director announced

aylor University Medical destination cancer center through affairs and deputy director of the Center at Dallas will have a new patient care, education and Tulane Cancer Center. chief of oncology to go with its new research.” Before joining Tulane, cancer center. Dr. Miller’s arrival comes at a Dr. Miller was an assistant pro- B Alan M. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., has been crucial time. Baylor Dallas fessor of medicine and co-direc- named chief of oncology at Baylor Dallas and announced in September that it is tor of the M.D./Ph.D. program director of the Baylor Charles A. Sammons developing North Texas’ premier at the University of Florida Cancer Center. Dr. Miller is an experienced dedicated cancer hospital and a College of Medicine. cancer researcher and clinician with a strong new outpatient cancer center that Dr. Miller received his mas- administrative background. will be the largest in North Texas. ter’s and doctorate degrees in “It is an exciting time to be joining the Baylor Dr. Miller comes to Dallas physiology from the State Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center. The next from Tulane University Health University of New York in few years will see a tremendous growth in the Sciences Center, where he served Buffalo. After serving as an assis- New cancer chief Center’s programs and facilities,” Dr. Miller as associate senior vice president Dr. Alan Miller tant professor of oncology at the said. “We have a tremendous opportunity to for health sciences. He began the University of Miami School of build on the foundation established by the lead- hospital’s bone marrow transplant program and Medicine, Dr. Miller earned his medical degree ership of the cancer center to grow our held a variety of teaching and leadership roles from Miami and completed his internship, res- reputation as a regional and national for 15 years, including vice dean for clinical idency and fellowship at Florida.

Gift funds breast cancer conference suite, honors Bright

g e n e rous g i f t of breast cancer, once and for all. known and loved by many in the community. announced during We hope to help find a cure so In 1971, at the age of 48, she passed away the 2008 Celebrating that others’ loved ones will be following a courageous battle with breast Women luncheon around longer than ours.” cancer. willA fund the Mary Frances Smith Mary Frances Smith Bright Support for the gift was arranged by 2008 Bright Conference Suite in the – known affectionately as Cherry Celebrating Women co-chairman Sue Porter. new inpatient cancer hospital at – was born in Dallas in 1923. “I’ve been a family friend of Cherry’s sons, Baylor University Medical Center After graduating from Highland Chris and Clay Bright, for years. Clay and at Dallas. Park High School, Cherry his wife, Susan, and I graduated from high The gift was made by donors attended Stephens College in school together, while Chris and his wife whose vision is “to demonstrate Missouri. In 1943, she married Camille’s daughter and mine were in the same our commitment to quality breast Mary Frances Smith Bright her high school sweetheart, H.R. high school graduating class,” Sue said. “They with her sons, cancer care for women in North “Bum” Bright. Together they are a dear family, and I am especially delighted Clay and Chris Bright Texas, and hopefully encourage raised four children. An active to see such a wonderful woman honored in this others to join our campaign to end the threat Park Cities mother and volunteer, Cherry was special way.”

Cardiovascular research center renamed in honor of Soltero

n her work with the Clinical Cardiovascular Research Center (CCRC) at Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital, Cara East, M.D., has Iinvested her time, energy, passion and skill toward advances in clinical research and patient care. In May, Dr. East added to that list a large financial investment, granting $800,000 to Baylor’s Heart and Vascular Campaign. Dr. East’s gift, announced September 16 at the Baylor Health Care System Foundation Dr. Dan DeMarco, Dr. Cara East, and CCRC Dinner Celebration, allowed the Len and Nanci MacKenzie Dr. Cara East and Beth Soltero Foundation to meet and exceed a $5 million challenge grant from Ray and Bea Wallace and brought the total of funds raised for the cam- paign to more than $11 million. Dr. East asked that her donation be used toward a $5 million endowment to support the CCRC. “CCRC research is changing the way medi- cine is practiced,” Dr. East said. “It has intro- duced studies on gene and stem-cell therapy and Joel Allison, Dr. Dan DeMarco, Dr. Cara East, provided pre-market access to investigational Dr. Cara East, Beth Soltero Gene Soltero, Karen Soltero, Beth Soltero devices and medications that can change the and Ellen Dearman and Rowland K. Robinson lives of our patients.” Along with her gift, Dr. East made a request to honor Beth Soltero by renaming the CCRC overseeing major expansions of the CCRC and mission,” said Foundation president Rowland K. the Soltero Cardiovascular Research Center. serving as Dr. East’s right hand. Robinson. Soltero began her association with Baylor “This individual gave her talent and resources, For more information about the Soltero through her husband’s patient relationship with and Dr. East feels that even this honor isn’t Cardiovascular Research Center, contact Ellen Dr. East. Soltero then became a volunteer, a part- thanks enough for her gifts, professionalism and Dearman at 214.820.7877 or e-mail EllenD@ time employee and finally a full-time staffer, commitment to the CCRC and Baylor’s BaylorHealth.edu. T tHE TORCH winter 2008 3

Foundation welcomes 21 new members From the to its board of directors President aylor Health Care System thropy to achieve its vision of being the best place Foundation has appointed 21 new to give and receive safe, quality, compassionate “When you cannot differentiate yourself from members to its board of directors. health care, and these community leaders are pas- others with money, then you must differentiate Board members assist the Foundation sionate about helping us to do that.” yourself with something that indicates that you Bin support of the mission of Baylor Health “Individually and collectively, our new mem- know how to recognize the best.” Care System to serve all people through exem- bers have considerable knowledge, talents and — Bernard Arnault, French businessman plary health care, education, research and energies to share,” said Foundation nominating community service. chairman Margo Goodwin. “With their caring “Our new board members are an outstanding hearts and commitment to our mission, we know Paul Newman got it. group of people who are extremely active in the they will be great partners as we work to exceed This successful icon of modern cinema, who Dallas community,” said Foundation president our community’s highest expectations for health passed away in September, was more than Rowland K. Robinson. “Baylor relies on philan- care at Baylor.” an actor. He was a gentleman “who embodied the American ideal of extraordinary integrity, a tireless work ethic, a commitment to family and 21 new Board members announced a deep sense of responsibility to the people who made his success possible,” The Wall Street Brian O. Casey, president and CEO, Westwood Aaron W. Kozmetsky, chief investment officer, Journal wrote. Holdings Group Inc. KMS Ventures Some remember his performances in The Joe Colonnetta, partner, private equity Sharon McCullough, community volunteer Hustler, Cool Hand Luke and many other films. investments, HM Capital To others, he’s the face of Newman’s Own food Pamela H. Patsley, board professional senior fellow, SMU Tower products. Kathleen B. Cooper, Aileen Pratt, community volunteer Center for Political Studies What many may not know is that he donated Robert F. Sanford Jr., retired 100 percent of the profits from Newman’s Own Lawrence B. Dale, president, Dale Resources II, LLC Thomas A. Taylor, attorney, Law Office of to charities throughout the world – more than community volunteer Nancy Collins Fisher, Thomas A. Taylor $250 million to date. community volunteer Kelly Green, Ann K. Utley, CEO, Textorder.com While Newman was modest about his talents, community volunteer he understood the power of his celebrity to help Randi Halsell, John L. Ware, president and CEO, 21st Century Jack H. Hamilton, retired Group, LLC fund important projects and address community needs. John Harkey, chairman and CEO, Consolidated Lee Ann White, senior vice president, director of His passion for philanthropy was rooted in his Restaurant Companies Inc. public relations, PlainsCapital Bank strong belief that we all have a great obligation Robert C. Holmes, managing director, J.P. Morgan William D. White Jr., attorney, Locke Lord Bissell to give back some of the benefits that we were Securities Inc. & Liddell, LLP granted as free and prosperous citizens of the COO, executive VP and director of Stephen Jones, United States. In a speech about philanthropy, player personnel, Dallas Cowboys Football Club he stated: “it seems so human to hold your hand out to people less fortunate than you are.” Newman’s example is one we can take to heart in this extraordinary economic climate of subprime mortgages, credit defaults, derivatives, deleveraging, regulators and uncertainty, along On the Board with the inevitable blame game. All of us are concerned. Leadership at all Pierce allman levels is being tested like never before. Who will emerge with the wisdom that will lead us through this? aylor Health Care System brand itself, to tell its story consistently and Having experienced both the savings and Foundation rebranded itself last effectively, reaffirming its status as a premier loan crisis and the dot-com bust, I am reminded year, and Board member Pierce institution, not just in the Dallas area. of what a friend recently said: “The law of Allman consulted in the process. Q: Most would be surprised to know that … unintended consequences will certainly rear its BPierce has an extensive background in market- I’m possibly the only person in history who ugly head, and in the bad there is often good. ing and public relations and has witnessed an assassination and Rational thinkers will find new opportunities.” worked in radio, television and spoke to the assassin later. While Our individual actions will contribute to teaching. He serves as the chairman with WFAA radio, I was at the site getting through this. If we stay positive and of the executive board of SMU’s of the JFK murder – and did the focused, practice fundamentals, look for new Dedman College. He is married to only on-scene broadcast from a opportunities and don’t panic, things are likely Allie Beth, who operates the Allie phone in the lobby of the Schoolbook to work out, and we can continue to support Beth Allman & Associates real Depository Building. As I learned causes in which we find value. estate firm. They have two adult later from the Secret Service, when This leads us back to the opening quote. children, Margaret and Amy, and I asked a man at the door of the When we all have less “money, marbles and two grandchildren. building where a phone was, it was chalk,” we must differentiate ourselves with Q: What do you like most about Lee Harvey Oswald on his way out. something that indicates we know how to Baylor? Pierce Allman I’m the narrator on the audio tour recognize the best. There’s a sense of commitment at The Sixth Floor Museum. Newman found the best in worthy causes. among Baylorites to regarding and treating oth- Q: Tell us about your dream vacation. How do you recognize the best? ers as individuals. That same commitment is evi- Exploring some of the world’s great natural dent in research applied to healing and care, cre- attractions mixed with some historic sites or ating an aura of understood quality with effort. archeological finds – all in the company of inter- Q: What Foundation project are you passionate esting people who know things that I don’t and about? How are you involved in it? can share in a casual way. Rowland K. Robinson My fervor is for expanding service for the major Q: The world would be a better place if … President concerns of heart, cancer and transplant All of us, and especially elected officials at any Baylor Health Care System Foundation medicine. Accepting the aging of our society, level, would return to civility in our discourse [email protected] medicine, health care and related enterprises is and language, exercising self-respect as well as vital. Another personal mission is for Baylor to respect for others and for tradition. 4 winter 2008 THE TORCH

Foundation 30th anniversary Families’ support of Baylor transcends generations

or the multitude of families The Slaughter family contributed who have supported Baylor Health to Baylor Dallas’ centennial celebra- Care System over the generations, a tion in 2003. Many other descen- legacy of philanthropy is a source of dants of Col. Slaughter continue to Fgreat pride. support Baylor, including George As Baylor Health Care System Foundation Slaughter III, and several members celebrates its 30th anniversary, it honors this leg- of the DeLoache and Browning acy as a cornerstone that has allowed for advanced families. research and compassionate patient care. “These families – as they have For many of these families, the philanthropic passed the torch of philanthropy to journey began after they or their loved ones were the younger generations – have cared for at a Baylor facility. become partners in our work. Because That experience was recently exhibited by of their commitment to Baylor, their Pauline Gill Sullivan Foundation president families’ legacies will be forever tied Nancy Seay, who helped coordinate a $5 million to a mission of service,” said gift to support the new outpatient cancer center Foundation president Rowland K. at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas in Robinson. honor of her mother, Pauline Gill Sullivan. For more information about sup- Pauline’s granddaughter, Pauline Neuhoff, also porting the Foundation’s initiatives, Clockwise from top left: Carr P. Collins, Carr P. Collins facilitated the gift, which will enhance research call 214.820.3136 or e-mail Hospital, J. Erik and Margaret Jonsson, and the Erik and programs to study hematological cancer, to [email protected]. Margaret Jonsson Medical and Surgical Hospital which Pauline Gill Sullivan succumbed. Generations of support are not just a recent phenomenon, however. A legacy of caring: Generations of families who have supported Baylor The Carr P. Collins family has generously he list of families who have supported Baylor challenge gift toward the construction of what supported Baylor Dallas over the years. Mr. Tfor more than a generation is a long one. Here would in 1977 become the Charles A. Sammons Collins made a million-dollar gift in 1968 that are a few: Cancer Center. His daughter, Mary Anne Cree, spearheaded the development and construction Louis and Julia Beecherl Jr. provided a remains committed to helping Baylor reach its of the Carr P. Collins Hospital. Ruth Collins challenge grant toward an $18 million endow- goals, and the Mary Anne and Richard Cree Altshuler, chairman of the board of the ment for immune system research and helped Auditorium in the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute Carr P. Collins Foundation, made another make the Zelig H. Lieberman Research Building is named in honor of her and her husband. $1 million contribution to capital projects at a reality. They were also part of a group that gave Ernestine “Ernie” and Brad Wayne developed Baylor Dallas in 1983. $5 million toward a transplant immunology the Heart to Heart Volunteer Program (now called Later, Carr’s son, Jim, along with his wife, research endowment in 1995. Their children Caring Hearts) after they both had heart surgery, Dorothy D. “Dee” Collins Torbert, made a $2 continue to support Baylor. and Ernie established Ernie’s Appearance Center million donation to the Labor of Love campaign Then-Dallas Mayor J. Erik Jonsson and his for cancer patients at the Baylor Charles A. for the James M. and Dorothy D. Collins wife, Margaret, gave $1 million in 1967 for the Sammons Cancer Center after being treated for Women’s and Children’s Center, which opened hospital that would take their names, the seven- breast cancer. The Wayne Family Foundation, in 1996. Dee served on the Foundation board of story Erik and Margaret Jonsson Medical and led by Ernie, daughters Sue Wayne Strauss and directors, as did her son, Michael. Daughter Surgical Hospital. Their son, Phillip, later gave a Marcy Grace, and son Jonathan Wayne, Nancy Collins Fisher has continued to be gift of his own to Baylor. provided major support for the expansion of the involved with Foundation initiatives. Algur Meadows, a co-founder of General Emergency Department at Baylor University And in the early 1900s, Col. C.C. Slaughter American Oil, donated generously to Baylor Medical Center, and is active in support of the made the first financial donation to what would initiatives, and his descendants continue to Palliative Care initiative. Ernie served on the become Baylor University Medical Center at contribute to Baylor causes through The Baylor Health Care System Foundation board for Dallas. His daughter, Minnie Slaughter Veal, Meadows Foundation. many years, a family tradition that continues with became one of Baylor University Hospital’s great- Charles A. Sammons gave a $1 million Sue Wayne Strauss’ current board service. est benefactors. Torchbearers raise money to fund fetal endoscope

ocelyn Garcia learned that her preg- future we will have an endoscope that will facil- nancy might come to a disastrous end: itate a surgical procedure that might permanently her expected baby boy had a urinary correct the blockage, reducing additional health blockage that would limit amniotic fluid, risks during the pregnancy,” said Dr. Magee. J damage his kidneys and most likely lead The recently founded Fetal Care Center is to death. Kevin Magee, M.D., was able to pro- progressing quickly through milestones such as vide a temporary solution by performing a deli- crucial partnerships with subspecialists, the cre- cate surgery when Jocelyn was only four months ation of case study conferences and the addition pregnant. As a result, Jocelyn delivered a healthy of related psychological services. “The Fetal Care baby in November. Center is on its way to becoming a nationally Jocelyn Garcia with son Matthew Torchbearers, the Baylor Health Care System renowned center for maternal fetal medicine,” Foundation young philanthropists’ society, has said Dr. Magee. Paula Miltenberger, were moved by Paula’s per- raised more than $170,000 through its campaign These successes are rivaled only by remaining sonal experience with a high-risk pregnancy and to support the Fetal Care Center at Baylor goals. “The center hopes to move to a new facil- by her work as a women’s psychology postdoc- University Medical Center at Dallas. It reached its ity, increase its staff, perfect its skills, improve its toral fellow in 2008. primary goal of funding a fetal endoscope, a thin technology, provide resources for the family and To read success stories and a complete fiber-optic scope inserted into the uterus through more. I am thrilled that donors are becoming as interview with Dr. Magee about the Fetal Care a small incision to assist sophisticated surgeries. passionate as we are when they learn what the Center, visit www.baylorhealth.com/waystogive. “I am very happy at the outcome of the Garcia center is able to provide.” Contact Jacqueline Weaver at 214.820.2229 or baby. However, thanks to Torchbearers, in the Major donors to the campaign, Bay and [email protected] for more information. T tHE TORCH winter 2008 5

F CUS ON RESEARCH

BIIR presents research at immunology and biodefense symposium

iodefense researchers at Baylor invaders and acti- This should allow the cells to turn on the immune Institute for Immunology Research vate other immune response against the antigens. (BIIR) are working to create immu- s y s t e m c e l l s . Antigens stimulate production of an anti- nity against biological challenges from Dr. Zurawski’s body. An antibody is a protein produced by B Bemerging, re-emerging and infectious diseases, work is based on cells in response to the presence of an antigen, including their potential use as bioweapons. targeting dendritic such as a bacterium or virus. Antibodies are a pri- Ten immunology researchers from the United cells. mary form of immune response in resistance to States, Europe and Asia presented their work on This is being disease and act by attaching themselves to a for- November 8-9 at the fifth annual Baylor done in two ways. eign antigen and weakening or destroying it. Symposium and Workshop on Human The first is to re- The symposium is supported by a grant from Immunology and Biodefense. move them from Dr. Gerard Zurawski the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Gerard Zurawski, Ph.D., of BIIR organized the body, load Disease, one of the National Institutes of Health. the symposium held at Baylor University Medical them with protein antigens – in this case from Jacques Banchereau, Ph.D., the director of Center at Dallas and described Baylor’s work to influenza, HIV or other infectious diseases – and BIIR, is the principal investigator on the grant. create new vaccines against developing biothreats inject them back into the body to produce a For more information about supporting based on targeting of antigens to dendritic cells. potent immune response. immunology research at BIIR, contact Roxann Dendritic cells, sometimes called the The second strategy is to attach the antigens to Garcia at 214.820.8196 or RoxannG@ immune system’s first line of defense, recognize dendritic cells while they’re still inside the body. BaylorHealth.edu.

Celebrating Women luncheon raises awareness of breast cancer

Nancy and David Burgher and Mark and Ann Hardaway, Marilyn Augur, Sheron C. Patterson Keynote speaker Geralyn Lucas Margaret Hancock, Elizabeth and Starke Taylor

David and Nancy Burgher with Rowland K. Robinson, Dr. Karen Halsell, Joel Allison, Connie Yates (Tom Thumb) and Shirley and Bill McIntyre Randi Halsell and Joel Allison Dr. Leonard Riggs

Continued from Page 1 As Geralyn took the podium, there was a – at the same time – just a great, heartfelt, uplift- Surgical Partners International as well as by flurry of activity, and each attendee received a ing experience!” support from the following major donors: The special lipstick gift from Saks Fifth Avenue. Celebrating Women was led by co-chairmen Discovery Foundation in honor of Betty Smith Geralyn said her battle with breast cancer gave Sue Porter and Debbie Snell. Honorary chair- Josey; Mrs. W.H. Smith; William H. Wilcox her the courage to wear red lipstick, and she men were Marilyn Augur and her daughters, and Elizabeth L. Todd, Ph.D., Advised Fund urged the audience to have that same courage to Margaret Hancock, Ann Hardaway and of The Dallas Foundation; Donald E. Steen “live up to your lipstick.” Elizabeth Taylor. Nancy Carter was the Foundation; Hunt Consolidated, Inc./Hunt During her presentation, Geralyn told of a event’s underwriting chairman, and Michele Oil Company; Ruth Collins Altshuler; The series of “angels” who had touched her during Field Vobach was the corporate underwriting Marilyn Augur Family Foundation in honor her battle with breast cancer. chairman. of her daughters, Margaret Hancock, Ann “This was truly a day filled with love and The Circle of Care Award, which honors Hardaway and Elizabeth Taylor; The A.L. hope,” said Sue Wayne Strauss. “The luncheon community heroes active in the fight against Chilton Foundation; Al G. Hill Jr. in memory was exquisite, not a detail missed. You helped us breast cancer, was given to Nancy and David of Margaret Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Key all understand what Baylor is doing – and how Burgher and Highland Hills United Methodist Donor Advised Fund at the East Texas much work there is to do.” Church senior pastor Sheron C. Patterson. Communities Foundation; Nancy C. Rogers/ “Well, I loved Peggy Fleming, then I loved There was a lot of generosity on display, Mary Kay Inc.; and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sowell Lynn Redgrave … but hands down, your including the announcement of a major gift to in honor of Sue Porter. precious speaker was the best I have ever heard!” establish the Mary Frances Smith Bright For a full list of our major donors and addi- said Foundation board member Margo Conference Suite in the new cancer hospital. tional photographs, visit www.baylorhealth.com/ Goodwin. “I loved that she recognized all the The event was made possible by presenting waystogive. people she had met and knew had worked so sponsor Tom Thumb and corporate sponsors For more information, contact Kali Bailey at hard on the event … then the tears and laughter Wachovia, Saks Fifth Avenue and United 214.820.2705 or [email protected]. 6 winter 2008 THE TORCH

Transplant physician profile success stories göran kliNtmalm, M.D., Ph.D. fuel board öran Klintmalm, M.D., Ph.D., Q: What inspires you? is the chairman and chief of Baylor Realizing I can make a difference. meeting Regional Transplant Q: Tell us about your education Institute and chief of and professional background. wo Baylor Regional Transplant Gtransplantation services at Baylor I was born, raised and trained in sur- Institute (BRTI) success stories University Medical Center at Dallas gery in Sweden with fellowships in intersected in August when 11-year- and Baylor All Saints Medical Denver, Pittsburgh and Stockholm. old Ryan Michael got a new kidney Center at Fort Worth. A native of I earned my M.D. and Ph.D. in Tfrom a familiar donor – and a new lease on life. Sweden, Dr. Klintmalm has been a Stockholm. The Baylor Health Care System Foundation leader in the transplant services Q: Do you have a childhood Board of Directors heard the stories of donor and field for the past 25 years and experience that shaped how you recipient at its quarterly meeting in September. founded Baylor Regional Transplant think? Ryan Michael, a sixth-grader at McCulloch Institute in 1984. He has three I had a close family. They taught me Intermediate School, received a kidney trans- sons, Marcus (26), Erik (23) and Dr. Göran Klintmalm that you can do anything you want plant on August 7 at Children’s Medical Center Philip (21), and is married to Tina, if you put your mind to it. Dallas from Ryan Nixon. Nixon was Ryan’s “who is in charge of us all.” He was recently rec- Q: What historical figure do you most identify favorite camp counselor at a Kanakuk family ognized by the Dallas Historical Society with its with and why? camp in Missouri. Award for Excellence in Community Service in I cannot say I identify with any particular figure After being assigned by K-Life to mentor the category of health and science. since I can never be equal with them. I do not have Highland Park students, Nixon moved to Dallas. Q: What brought you to Baylor? their abilities. But Winston Churchill was a vision- Nixon remained in contact with the Michael I had an offer to start a new multi-organ trans- ary with the ability to see what no one else saw. family, and when Ryan became sick, Nixon and plant program with a clean slate and complete Q: To what do you attribute your success? his wife, Callie, were tested to see if they were a medical and institutional support at a time when Having vision – I can see the essentials, and I do donor match. They both were. only two liver programs existed in the U.S. not give up. Having the capacity to work and the At one point, Ryan Michael, a golf buff, Q: What is a special story that you have about support of my family. wanted to be sure he would still be able to play an experience with Baylor? Q: What is on top of your list of things to do golf after his transplant surgery. Enter Norm The very first transplant we did was on Christmas while you’re alive? Bagwell. Day 1984 on a 5-year-old girl. Our CEO, Boone I’d like to have uninterrupted time to spend with Norm, a Dallas banker who received a kidney Powell Jr. brought her favorite foods to her. my wife and family doing things we love to do – in 2006 at Baylor from his wife, Robin, reas- Q: What do you like most about Baylor? traveling, hunting, skiing, loafing on a beach, sured Ryan. Norm’s surgery was performed by We are all colleagues, and physicians, adminis- spending time in Telluride. Göran Klintmalm, M.D., Ph.D., the same trators and staff work together toward the same Q: What’s the best reward for a job well done? doctor who would perform Ryan’s transplant. goal. The knowledge you have done something well When the Bagwells found out that Robin was Q: Why would you recommend it to a friend? that was thought to be impossible and discover a match, Norm was hesitant to let her donate. The excellence in care and that we care. a new solution to a difficult problem. Her response: “I’ve made up my mind that I’m going to donate this kidney. If you want it, you’d better get in line.” Baylor Regional Transplant Institute was Nursing Advocacy Group off to strong start founded in 1984. Together, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and Baylor All Saints Medical Center have performed more than 6,000 solid organ transplants. BRTI will cele- brate its 25th anniversary in November 2009. In the 1970s, the three-year survival rate for a transplant was 17 percent. At Baylor in 2007, the survival rate was up to 84 percent. The national average is 78 percent. For more information about Baylor Regional Transplant Institute, contact Drew Oleson at 214.820.4721 or [email protected].

Front row, left to right: Bobbi Leeper, clinical nurse specialist; John and Marie Chiles, Pan Garner, Adena Holman, R.N.; Trinka Taylor and Ellen Dearman; Back row, left to right: Rosemary Hill, R.N.; Jo Ann Stewart, Jeanette Norsworthy, Judy Cash, Director of Perioperative Services, BUMC; Diane Jackson, R.N.; and Deborah Barker

aylor Health Care System areas including cardiovascular services, medicine/ hosted its first “The Baylor Experience” transplant/emergency department, perioperative for members of the Nursing Advocacy services, women’s and children’s services, and the Group on November 5. oncology/bone marrow transplantation unit. B The program provided one-on-one observation Rosemary Hill, R.N., told program partici- Ouida Bradshaw, Robin and Norm Bagwell of Baylor’s excellent nursing care and created pants what makes her job so special: “If I can go awareness of the Baylor Health Care System home at the end of the day and know that I made Foundation Advancing Nursing Excellence ini- the littlest difference, that is what matters.” tiative. Approximately $400,000 has been raised Donors can sponsor a full nursing scholarship since February for nursing scholarships at Baylor. for $60,000 or an annual nursing scholarship for The half-day program at Baylor University $30,000. As was witnessed on November 5, Medical Center at Dallas provided donors and Baylor consistently provides quality nursing care. community leaders a unique glimpse into the The Foundation looks forward to more advances clinical experience and specialties of nurses at in nursing care at Baylor. Baylor. Participants experienced first-hand the For more information on nursing initiatives, Joel Allison and Dr. Göran Klintmalm crucial role nurses play in patient care and got a please contact Ellen Dearman at 214.820.7877 Annette Simmons and Ginny Sillers behind-the-scenes look into nursing at Baylor in or e-mail [email protected]. T tHE TORCH winter 2008 7

GIFT PLANNING From the Chairman Life insurance: The forgotten gift? he recent tumult in our Instead of giving cash or stock at this time, economy may have caused many you could sign over your policy to Baylor Health During the Christmas season, many turn of you to feel uncertain about your Care System Foundation and receive a charita- their thoughts to those less fortunate than personal financial situations. This ble income tax deduction for the replacement their own family and friends, and contributions Tangst may also cause you to struggle with how value of the policy (or the cost basis, if less). usually increase during this time. Many you can support charitable causes that are impor- Baylor could cash in the policy and put those organizations receive the bulk of their gifts at tant to you. Baylor Health Care System’s mis- dormant dollars to work right away. this time, both because of the Christmas spirit sion of providing quality, compassionate health Your gift of life insurance can be used to as well as tax considerations for the donors. care must continue for the more than establish a future endowment fund in your name, Because of the difficult economic times, this 1.3 million patients we annually serve despite or you can honor someone else through the fund. year will be a major test of the American people downturns in the economy. During challenging The policy could also be used to assist with a cap- to support philanthropic causes. At the same times like these, it makes sense to look for cre- ital project, such as our cancer initiative, or other time, the needs of those less fortunate will be ative ways to support our vital work. area of special importance to you. higher than ever. Do you have a life insurance policy you no If you have an insurance policy you may like to I would like to give you one example of how longer need? Perhaps your other assets have contribute, or if you are currently paying premi- grown to provide the protection you require, and ums on a policy and want to discover how this these times affect Baylor Health Care System. the insurance policy lies forgotten in a safety policy might be gifted, contact Cynthia Krause at In the 1970s, when I first worked in the Baylor deposit box. Did you know that the policy could 214.820.7928 or [email protected] Emergency Department, 15 to 18 percent of make a wonderful charitable gift to Baylor? for more information at no obligation. the patients we saw and treated had no health insurance. We have always treated all patients without regard to ability to pay, and that is one grand rounds of the many things which always made me proud to be affiliated with this institution. But this caused not only financial hardships for Grand Rounds raises record amount the institution and its staff, but other problems such as increased loads for the specialty for graduate medical education backup physicians who cared for patients with needs beyond what could be provided in the ore than 180 golfers emergency department. This continues today, played for lower scores and higher education on September but with a new twist. 29 during the Baylor Health The number of uninsured in our emergency MCare System Foundation Grand Rounds Golf department has grown to more than 33 percent Tournament, presented by Bank of Texas. as more and more Americans find themselves The seventh annual event – which supports without sufficient health insurance. Of all the graduate medical education at Baylor – raised U.S. states, Texas has the largest uninsured $244,500, an increase of more than $37,000 population; more than 25 percent of Texans from 2007. Thanks to the generous support of have no health insurance. As you can see, we Dallas’ corporate community, Fred Ball, Dr. Ken Hempel, are caring for a larger-than-average number of the tournament at Royal Oaks Country Club Joel Allison and Norm Bagwell these patients. continued its streak of increased funds raised Baylor Health Care System is on sound each year. at Bob’s Steak & Chop House. Colt Knost spoke financial footing because of proper “I play in a lot of charity golf tournaments, to VIP sponsors about his aspirations as a golfer. management and oversight of its resources. and Grand Rounds is one of the best in the area,” The Southern Methodist University alumnus But part of its mission is to provide community said Steve Clay, one of the many philanthropists won the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Amateur Public who enjoyed a day on the course. Links in 2007, becoming the second player in benefit, and it did that in fiscal year 2008 Steve played for TDIndustries, the event’s history to win both events in the same year. He to the tune of $429 million. Part of Baylor’s platinum sponsor. CB Richard Ellis was gold will join the PGA Tour in 2009. ability to support research, education and sponsor, and Millennium Motor Cars spon- Baylor’s graduate medical education program health care to uninsured patients comes from sored the hole in one. Approximately 70 compa- attracts some of the nation’s best young physi- philanthropy given through Baylor Health Care nies offered their support. cians to North Texas. More than 200 medical System Foundation. Last year, more than $23 The day’s overall winner was the residents and fellows train in more than 30 spe- million was provided for these purposes by the ThyssenKrupp Elevator team of Carl Alvord, cialty and subspecialty programs at Baylor and Foundation. Clay Brantley, Homer Guerra and Ross its affiliated hospitals every year. However, this year will be a challenge Lampe. The afternoon winner was theCorrigan For more information about graduate medi- because of these economic times. I encourage Properties Leo Corrigan III Leo team of , cal education at Baylor, contact Jacqueline you to consider Baylor as one of your top Corrigan IV, Bill Gribble and Billy McBee. Weaver at 214.820.2229 or JacqueWe@ priorities in your giving this year. Our research, The games were followed by a celebrity dinner BaylorHealth.edu. education and patient care depend on it. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and have a wonderful holiday season. Governor attends cancer center ceremony

Continued from Page 1 in September, and a 10-story, 450,000-square- center for oncology medical education and foot outpatient cancer building is scheduled research. Leonard M. Riggs, Jr., M.D. to be finished in January 2011. The outpatient building will offer a wide range Chairman, Board of Directors Collins Hospital and Sammons Tower are set of cancer-related services, including radiation, Baylor Health Care System Foundation to be renovated by January 2013. Collins chemotherapy and pain management. Hospital will house advanced cancer inpatient For more information about supporting cancer facilities with 120 private rooms, many with care at Baylor, contact Drew Oleson at 214.820.4721 ICU capabilities. Sammons Tower will be the or [email protected]. 8 winter 2008 THE TORCH

manager in 11 years at Arthur MEET THE STAFF THE MEET Andersen, then spent six years as the chief financial officer for Celebrate the season with Bishop Lynch High School, where the spirit of giving she oversaw an $11 million bud- get and supervised construction This year, rather than sending holiday cards management of a performing arts to your friends and family, make a donation center and an athletic complex. of $25 or more to Baylor Health Care In her new role with the System Foundation in their honor, and we Foundation, Amy will ensure fis- will send those individuals a card announc- cal responsibility and proper use ing the gift. of donor funds. For more information, contact the “Amy has a wonderful combi- Foundation at 214.820.3136 or thetorch@ nation of intelligence, profes- BaylorHealth.edu. Miller, Amy, Jim and Mary Grace Martin sional experience and leadership attributes that make her an hen Amy Martin accepted important addition to our team,” said Rowland the position of vice president K. Robinson, Foundation president. of finance with Baylor Health When she does have the occasional rough day, Care System Foundation in Amy admits to turning where so many of us do July,W she built upon a legacy of service left by her for inspiration. grandmother. “I have this big jar of chocolate in my office,” “My grandmother was a geriatric nurse for she said with a laugh. “And lots of pictures of my Lupe Murchison more than 30 years, and health care was her pas- kids. That keeps everything in perspective.” sion,” she said. “Her big thing was the simple Amy and her husband, Jim, a health care con- Foundation donates things, giving true care. If she knew I was work- sultant, have two children: Mary Grace (4) and ing at Baylor, she would be extremely proud.” Miller (1). They keep her so busy, she considers $300,000 toward brain As Amy settles in, she is “focused on excellent “chasing kids” her main hobby. injury research and efficient utilization of the funds that have “That’s pretty much what I do,” Amy said. been given by the generous and passionate “When I’m not at work, I’m at home chasing he Lupe Murchison donors to Baylor.” them around.” Foundation has made a generous Amy earned bachelor’s degrees in business Despite all she’s achieved, Amy believes her gift of $300,000 to Baylor Health administration and accounting at Oklahoma best days are still ahead. Care System Foundation to support State University, and a year later had a master’s “You have to hope that you haven’t topped Ta study of treatment with recombinant human in business administration from Baylor University. out,” she said. “That would make the rest of your growth hormone (rhGH) in patients with trau- She rose from audit staff member to senior life very anticlimactic.” matic brain injuries. “We consider it a privilege to help Baylor Health Care System and its research to improve outcomes for traumatic brain injury survivors,” said Jerry Smith, co-trustee of the Lupe Dermatology dinner draws leaders from Murchison Foundation. The foundation was established in 2001 by many fields to hear about residency plan the estate of Lucille G. “Lupe” Murchison. Lupe’s daughter, Ginger, also passed away that s the nation chose a new year, as the result of a traumatic brain injury suf- president on November 4, a fered in an automobile accident. crowd of 129 elected to spend the Mary Carlile, M.D., the medical director of evening at Rosewood Mansion traumatic brain injury services at Baylor Institute onA Turtle Creek for the unveiling of a dermatol- for Rehabilitation, will be the study’s principal ogy residency program at Baylor University investigator. Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Carlile’s research will investigate whether Alan Menter, M.D., and Dan McCoy, M.D., treatment of traumatic brain injuries with rhGH have raised $700,000 in corporate contributions will lead to improved functional outcome. Most to start the program, but for it to be accredited, repair and regeneration of brain tissue after a trau- they need to come up with a matching amount. matic brain injury occurs in the first few months Two residents per year will be selected, with the Joel Allison, Richard Fisher, Roger Staubach, after the injury, so participation in the clinical trial first residents beginning in July 2009. Two more Dr. Alan Menter and Rowland K. Robinson will begin one month after the injury and con- will be added in 2010, and two more in 2011. The tinue for six months. program will have a maximum of six residents Richard Fisher, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank “We are profoundly grateful to the Lupe per year. president and chief executive officer, spoke about Murchison Foundation for their abiding concern Because there are so few dermatology residen- the importance of health care in the economy and generous spirit regarding brain trauma cies across the nation, they are among the most dif- before introducing Dr. Menter. Richard was intro- injuries,” said Rowland K. Robinson, president ficult to get into. Only 61 percent of medical school duced by former Dallas Cowboys quarterback of Baylor Health Care System Foundation. graduates who applied last year were accepted. Roger Staubach, who currently serves as executive “Dr. Carlile and the research team working on The program at Baylor Dallas will provide a chairman for the Americas at Jones Lang LaSalle. brain trauma injuries do outstanding work to comprehensive three-year experience, teaching res- For more information about the derma- better understand the issues associated with idents to deliver quality care and enhance the field tology residency program, contact Deborah these injuries so that others may benefit.” through research and publication, said Dr. Menter, Barker at 214.820.6144 or Deborah.Barker@ For more information, contact Roxann Garcia chief of dermatology at Baylor Dallas. BaylorHealth.edu. at 214.820.8196 or [email protected].

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