DR. ROLAND GRAY FEB 10, 1947-OCTMEMORIAINSIDE: 6, 2018

L PHYSICIAN’SPHYSICIAN’S HEALTHHEALTH TO Fall 2018 A Publication of the Physician’s Health Program of the Tennessee Medical Foundation

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT TMF BOARD OF DIRECTORS A SEASON FOR RECOVERY Thomas W. Malone, DPh President BY THOMAS MALONE, DPH Timothy Davis, MD TMF President Vice President Before I begin my replaced with brown and then no foliage at all. Martin Akin regular President’s In between the green and brown are several Secretary-Treasurer message, I want to weeks of beautiful yellows, oranges and reds. announce some sad In my own recovery, fall has always J.D. Rosdeutscher, MD news: we received represented the beginning of a new life. I Chair, Physician’s Health word during our began my recovery on August 26, 1993, and Quality Improvement Committee fall board retreat it was almost like being reborn. I had been Patricia Lee, CPMSM, MHSA on Saturday, October 6, that former TMF lost for many years, spiritually, mentally, and Medical Director Dr. Roland Gray had died physically. In the throes of my alcohol and Peter Gardner, MD after a brief illness. So this is not only a season drug addiction I saw no way out and life had Jere Hammond, MD for recovery, but a season for grieving for all become a daily marathon. I had become the those who knew and loved him. person I never intended to be. I was not a Thomas C. Lewis, MD Dr. Gray was a mentor to me. He was husband to my wife or a father to my children, Michael Miller, DO selfless and compassionate in his dealings with and was also struggling professionally. TMF participants, staff, and leaders. He saved a Because of a group of caring professionals Bill Scott Portis, MD lot of lives. I will always be grateful to him; his and a loving God, I was restored to the person Clay Runnels, MD family is in my thoughts and prayers. We are God had always intended for me to be. paying tribute to Dr. Gray with a special insert The Tennessee Medical Foundation knows Mary Yarbrough, MD, MPH in this edition of Physician’s Health. no seasons. It is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day- Kimberly Rosdeutscher, MD It is fall now, and while it may not feel like a-week, 12-month-a-year organization whose it as you read this column, rest assured it is on main purpose is to help physicians. The TMF Past President its way. Fall in Tennessee varies from one region not only helps physicians who suffer from to another and the beautiful green is soon alcohol and drug dependency, it also helps (Continued on page 2) TMF STAFF Michael Baron, MD, MPH THANK YOU, JULIE! Medical Director

Michael L. Todd BY MICHAEL L. TODD Administrator Administrator

Jeanne S. Breard, RN As I thought about one word to describe fears of so many Field Coordinator Julie Eberle, who is retiring this month after potential new Alicia Almade 14 years with the TMF, I kept coming back to participants. I Administrative Assistant “unique.” Webster defines it as “being without always knew a like or equal.” I can safely say she is unlike that in a short Jennifer Rainwater anyone I have worked with in my entire career period of time Executive Administrative Assistant (don’t worry, Julie, I mean that in only a good Julie would Dot Walker way). develop a Administrative Assistant From my initial interview with her in new “friend” 2004 to the present, Julie has been a bright and without Brenda Williams-Denbo light that has provided love, support, comfort, realizing it, Development Coordinator laughter, friendship, and most of all, delicious make the Italian food to all who have been associated TMF a lot less Julie Eberle and her fiancé with the TMF. Her enthusiasm for life and scary and Joe Bartone. what it offers is infectious! intimidating Julie has never met a stranger. Her smile for newcomers. Her ability to welcome both and easygoing personality calmed the initial acquaintances and strangers, to develop (Continued on page 4)

The mission of the Physician’s Health Program (PHP) is to protect patients through identification, intervention, rehabilitation, and the provision of advocacy and support for physicians impaired by addictive disease, mental or emotional illness. MEDICAL DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE MOBILE MEETING VERIFICATION: A NECESSARY, CONVENIENT WAY TO DOCUMENT COMPLIANCE

BY MICHAEL BARON, MD, MPH Medical Director

The recent change to electronic verification for meeting at- the TMF are doing what we have all agreed to do. As part of tendance has caused a stir among some of our participants. that process, verification of attendance at 12-step and Caduceus This was partly expected; we all like our privacy and don’t like meetings is now needed. Taking someone’s word does not work change. As a result, I’m taking this opportunity to help explain in this environment. If I get audited for CME hours, the BME does the reasoning behind going this route. Changes like this are not not take my word for it, it wants verification. The same is true for done in a vacuum; they are done for good reasons and with these attendance requirements. the knowledge and majority votes of the TMF Board and the Since your phone already knows Physician’s Health Quality Improvement Committee (PHQIC). where you are, it seemed like a logical The “Big Brother is watching” situation has already oc- step to use this device and the Affinity curred to anyone carrying a smart phone. Ten years ago, if I had SPECTRUM Mobile App to verify meeting said we would all carry an electronic device that pinpoints our attendance. Until now, the alternative has every move, listens to our conversations, tracks our spending, been to get attendance roster signatures and traces our travel habits, your response would be, “No way” for every attended meeting across the or “Go back to treatment.” As we all know now, that is exactly state, which has proven to be quite what our smart phones and electronic personal assistants do cumbersome and demeaning. today. I don’t participate in social media as I value my privacy Most of us reading this were given and don’t want corporations to know my spending, traveling, or a second chance to do what we were viewing habits. However, because I carry a smart phone, they trained and perhaps what we love to probably do. do. Utilizing electronic verification for The TMF Physician’s Health Program (TMF-PHP) advocates meeting attendance is necessary to keep for our participants so they can return to work as physicians and doing what we do. Again, essentially, we other healthcare providers, which as we all know is a privilege, are already doing this by carrying a smart phone. Now we just not a right. In many other states, once that privilege is violated, need to record our location while at a meeting on the SPECTRUM even by illness, it is a difficult and tumultuous return – if a return mobile app. is even possible. We are fortunate to have a close, trusting rela- We realize this change can feel intrusive and “Big Brotherish.” tionship with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (BME), However, this is a tool the TMF-PHP will use to document Board of Osteopathic Examiners, and the Department of Health. compliance with our monitoring agreements. Ensuring that our When the TMF advocates for you to your licensing board, to participants are compliant with their monitoring agreements is a hospital for privileges, or to an insurance provider panel, it the best way to continue this process. It is the only way for TMF means something. It means you are fit for duty and fulfilling cer- advocacy to continue to have the significance that it does. Thank tain obligations that will help keep you healthy and fit for duty. you for bearing with us as we move forward in this endeavor. The BME is required to do yearly audits for our participants who are “Board Ordered,” to ensure that the participant and Share your thoughts with Dr. Baron at [email protected].

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (Continued from page 1) the physician who suffers from burnout and mental health to address all of these problems. I have seen the lives and careers of problems. Each year in the United States over 400 physicians many physicians restored because of the TMF and the gift of recovery. die by their own hands. I personally know of many physicians Beginning this fall I would like to issue a challenge to a number of who have died from this disease. The TMF is concerned about groups who have benefited from the TMF: all of the physicians in the this population of physicians and is working hard to address state, the past participants, the present participants, the hospitals this group. The TMF Physician’s Program has been the go-to that employ these physicians, and anyone else who has benefited resource for the last 40 years for the physicians of Tennessee from this great organization. The challenge is to GIVE. The TMF who suffer from these problems. needs your money and support to continue its work. The Physician I have been blessed to be a part of the TMF for many years. Health program saves lives and saves careers. Please give! I have seen it grow from an organization that worked out of Dr. David Dodd’s home to an organization that moved into a new facility last year. We’ve had strong medical directors, including the late Dr. Gray and the current Medical Director Dr. Michael Baron, with a passion for recovery and who’ve worked hard every day

Page 2 | Fall 2018 | www.e-tmf.org PHYSICIAN’SPHYSICIAN’S HEALTHHEALTH TMF NEWS DR. TATE TRANSITIONS FROM TMF BOARD TO PHQIC Dr. Steven Tate of Nashville completed his six-year term serving on the TMF Board of Directors on October 6, and will continue his long- time service to the TMF as a member of the Physician’s Health Quality Improvement Committee (PHQIC). His knowledge in assessing, intervening, and communicating with individuals suffering from the disease of substance abuse and other disorders has been instrumental in salvaging many valuable careers, and, in fact, saving lives. With his steady, wise counsel, he has contributed immensely to the growth and mission of the TMF and the Physician’s Health Program. “We asked Dr. Tate to serve on the PHQIC and he has graciously agreed to do so,” said TMF Administrator Michael Todd. “In addition, he has been a leader of the Nashville Caduceus group for many years. He has provided an invaluable service in every position of service to the TMF.” Dr. Tate and his wife Miriam Tate, LPC, are ardent supporters of the work of the TMF-PHP. Thank you for all you do, Dr. Tate!

NEW TMF COIN MARKS CONTRACT COMPLETION

As of mid-September, graduates of the TMF Physician’s remember their connection with the TMF-PHP, and to Health Program now have a symbol of their accomplishment: encourage them on their recovery journey.” a bronze coin that honors the completion of their time as a Similar to chips and coins used by Alcoholics participant in the PHP. Anonymous, the main purpose is to keep PHP graduates “This is to acknowledge those individuals who motivated to continue their recovery program throughout have been successful in completing their contractual their lives. The TMF coin will include the Foundation’s logo obligations,” said TMF Field Coordinator Jeanne Breard, and motto on one side, and the message “Acceptance, RN, adding, “It’s a tangible way to give them a way to Courage, Wisdom = Serenity” on the opposite side. For more information, contact Ms. Breard at 615-467- 6411 or [email protected].

Dr. Jarrod Craig (center) completed his contract in October and became the first TMF Physician’s Health Program graduate to receive the new TMF completion coin. In the photo he is congratulated by TMF Medical Director Dr. Michael Baron and Field Coordinator Jeanne Breard, RN.

PHYSICIAN’SPHYSICIAN’S HEALTHHEALTH www.e-tmf.org | Fall 2018 | Page 3 IN MEMORY OF

TMF MEDICAL DIRECTOR EMERITUS DR. ROLAND W. GRAY

The Tennessee Medical Foundation was saddened to learn of the passing of our former Medical Director and leader, Roland W. Gray, MD. Dr. Gray died after a battle with cancer on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He served as Medical Director of the Physician’s Health Program from 2002-2017. We are honored to Roland William Gray, MD remember him and pay tribute to him in this special part of our Fall newsletter. Feb 10, 1947-Oct 6, 2018

I had the honor and privilege were guided along the path Dr. Gray was an extremely of working with Dr. Gray for of recovery. He was missed dedicated and humble partner 14 years. He was a trailblazer in our offices when he retired, to the physicians of Tennessee in Physician Health Programs and will be missed all the and TMA. His deep sense (PHPs); a giver of his time and more now. My thoughts and of service to his physician energy to those suffering from prayers are with the Gray colleagues and many others addiction; a teacher; a devoted family as they grieve and was a true testament to his family man; and a friend to remember him. commitment as a healer. We so many. I am one of those —Brenda Williams-Denbo have all been very fortunate who count him as a friend. and grateful to him for He was always there for me State Volunteer Mutual answering the call and choosing professionally and personally, Insurance Company (SVMIC) to serve as the TMF medical and I will miss his wise counsel has lost a great doctor and director for so many years. He and his wonderful listening a true friend. When Dr. built upon that work started A familiar image for skills. I thank God that I knew Roland Gray went to be so long ago and kept the light many in the TMF Physician’s him, worked with him, and was with the Lord, he left behind on for those in search of help, his friend. Please keep Diane Health Program: Dr. Gray an insurance company whether they recognized the and the entire Gray family in leading a newcomer’s session that is stronger and better need themselves or needed a your thoughts and prayers! at a Caduceus Retreat event because of his 15 years of little help to find their way. We —Mike Todd for PHP participants. service there. SVMIC exists will fondly remember his warm to serve physicians, and no spirit, and celebrate his many Dr. Roland Gray was my Whenever I think of Dr. Gray one exemplified that service contributions to the medical friend, mentor, confidant the word that comes to mind better than did Dr. Roland profession. and, at times, my sponsor. Dr. is “gentleman.” Dr. Gray was Gray. Those who knew —Russ Miller Gray was a gentle man who truly a gentleman in the way him best knew him to be a was Medical Director of the he interacted with everyone. godly man, a family man, Sorry for your loss (and really Tennessee Medical Foundation He was passionate about and a brilliant and peaceful all of our loss) of a fine man, Physician’s Health Program helping people. I especially man. Dr. Gray was a true Roland. from 2002-2017. As well, he admired his volunteer work gentleman who achieved —Paul E. held leadership positions with Renewal House and remarkable professional in local, state, and national the compassion he had for success. We at SVMIC are Roland exemplified recovery, organizations related to mothers and children. The extremely thankful for the life helping countless people with physician health and recovery. world needs more gentlemen of Dr. Roland Gray, and we his presence and wisdom. He will be dearly missed. who use their gifts to make shall miss him very, If one aspect of heaven is to —Michael Baron, MD a difference in peoples’ lives. very much. experience the ripple effect I am grateful that I had the —Hugh Francis, III, MD in the lives we improved here, Dr. Gray was much loved privilege to work with him, if then I hope Roland has a and well lived. In his kind, even for a short time. He was He will be greatly missed. surf board! comforting manner he offered an inspiration and he will be —Terry A. —Greg E. assistance to so many. He was missed. always there and available —Jennifer Rainwater Roland and I were great pals. Dr. Gray was initially an when someone needed help, Such a lovely man. He will be imposing figure to me. With especially those who suffer I met Dr. Gray in the missed. time and sobriety, I grew to from the disease of substance 1990s while working with —Candace B. understand him for the man he abuse. He will truly be missed. the Tennessee Medical truly was -- a true gentleman —Jeanne Breard, RN Association, and was So very sorry for you and with a sincere commitment to delighted to continue working for the physicians in our state. serve and help those suffering Although I had only met with him and getting to know He has been so supportive from addiction. I think of Dr. Gray a few times, I was him better when I joined and a champion of those Roland Gray and I smile... I will saddened to hear that he the TMF staff in 2014. As who had struggles, as well miss him. passed away. It is with medical director, he displayed as helpful to ones who were —Peter G. heartfelt sympathy that I compassion combined with dealing with troubled medical extend my condolences to honesty and pragmatism with professionals. He will be Condolences to his family. his family. our participants – exactly missed! Sad news. —Dot Walker what was needed as they —Debbie C. —Tim G. I was president of the TMF Dr. Gray was a calming voice at the time Dr. Roland Gray to those suffering the pain of became our medical director. addiction. There are countless At the time of his interview individuals who recovered with me, I thought to myself: because Dr. Gray was willing how could this soft-spoken, to give second and even third constantly smiling and mild chances. He somehow knew demeanored man be “mean when to give grace, and set enough” to handle the stress the standard worldwide for of this job? Little did I know how addiction should be that I was one who had the managed: firmly, yet fairly. wrong approach and opinion. I will miss him. Within a short period of time, —Jere Hammond, MD I found out that this mild man could manage a “herd of A great gentleman, a great cats,” our clients. Under his doctor, and a great friend to tutelage the program got to those in need. Roland will be the point where physicians truly missed. willingly asked to see Dr. —Harry H. Dr. Gray with his wife Diane, receiving the Gray. As the program grew, TMA Distinguished Physician Award in 2016. so did his stature. I know of He was a gentle and kind no one else who could have physician. He will be truly I want to extend my sincere Thoughts and prayers to you, handled this arena and still be missed. Our condolences condolences to Roland’s wife and other family and friends. be a contemporary witness to his family, friends and Diane, his brother Roger, his Such a loss. to comfort and recovery. Our colleagues. children, grandchildren, and —Mike S. son was an alcoholic and Dr. —Jim H. many loved ones. May they Gray managed to help us find peace and comfort in I am sorry for your loss. My have treatment and success, Roland was a standout leader the days ahead. As a TMF loss as well. I will miss this and we will never forget his in the PHP world. He was a newcomer in 2003, I was loving, gentle, and kind friend. kindness, professionalism, gentleman at all times and privileged to accompany —Ken T. and witness. To the family, was a tremendous resource Dr. Gray as he travelled we send our love and for so many of us. throughout Tennessee Very sad. He was a mentor condolences but know they —Lynn H. meeting with Caduceus to many and one of the PHP are celebrating this well-lived members and many others stalwarts dating back to and incredible life of service Dr. Gray absolutely saved my involved in recovery efforts. Roger Goetz. to mankind. Roland, may you life because he didn’t believe He tutored me about —Scott T. celebrate a joyous reunion in any of my stories or excuses. addiction, mental health, heaven. I credit him with my sobriety and stress – subjects about Another giant in the field —David G. Gerkin, MD today and with the renewal which he was passionately has “gone west,” to use an of my life. expert. He generously aviation phrase. Learned We were friends and went —Julie J. modeled his abiding belief much from him. to meetings together for 33 in second chances and the —Berton T. importance of spirituality in years. I first recall meeting He was a very kind, sweet, helping and serving others. I Roland when we passed one and wonderful “gentle” man. join his countless friends and Roland was a kind and humble another in the parking lot Condolences to Diane colleagues in mourning his gentleman and a great friend at Donelson Hospital and —Barry L. of Australian Doctors in he told me he was probably passing. Roland made the world a better, healthier place. Recovery. We will miss him. going to lose his medical It is with a heavy and —Jack W. staff privileges and needed May he rest in peace. saddened heart that I close —Vince Parrish, LCSW to talk with the chief of staff. on this note and that is the He asked me, “Who is the Condolences. So very sad untimely death of Dr. Roland Such sad news. What a good to hear of Roland’s passing. SOB?” and I replied, “I am.” Gray. What a man! He will be We’ve been friends ever since. guy he was. RIP. What a great and gentle man. missed, and I pray for comfort —Mel P. —Melissa W. Roland did a great job the 15 and for God’s grace for the years he served as medical family during this time. What can I say? He took me Dr. Roland Gray and I were director of TMF. I loved him —Pat L. like a brother. He was always to my first meeting when medical school classmates at I got back from Atlanta, UT Medical Units, 1969-1972. available when needed and He was one of the truly good steered a lot of struggling introduced me to the sponsor Roland was an exceptional people who was a genuine I still have today, and was student, looked up to by medical professionals force for good in our field. through to recovery. My wife my guiding light for almost all of his classmates. His We will miss him. My thoughts two decades. My wife called sincere, caring personality Alice and I send our sincere and prayers are with you and condolences to Diane, Roger, it best, nicknaming Dr. Gray and ability to relate to the with his family. as “Columbo” – he acted little ones made him a brilliant Willie, Camilla, Andy, and their —Charlie M. families. clueless, but always knew pediatrician. We came on the —Don L. Gaines, MD EVERYTHING! RIP. TMF board years ago at the To say he “saved my life” —JDR same time and soon Roland may not be too grandiose was elevated to the position Roland was indeed a mentor, a statement to make about So sad; such a wonderful, of medical director, a position a friend, and colleague. A true Roland’s impact in my life. sweet, caring man. May he he pursued with a passion. “Lion in the field” of physician He will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace. His retirement years with his health and a gentleman Lion —Curtis M. —Judy R. sweet wife Diane and children at that. have ended way too soon, —Brad H. Sorry to hear. Our What a great guy he was. but realize he has cut a wide condolences to his family, Very sad news. swath in life that will be very Oh, no! Such a very fine friends and colleagues. As —Adam S. hard to duplicate. Dr. Roland human being. Thank you for we traditionally say, may his Gray, you will be missed sharing with us. memory be a blessing. I will miss him. RIP. tremendously. —Mike M. —Mark —C. Chapman Sledge, MD —Scott Portis, MD 2018 CADUCEUS RETREAT MINDFULNESS SEMINARS WELL RECEIVED AT 2018 CADUCEUS RETREAT Baron, who said Keynote Speaker Christie Bates, LPC, led a thoughtful program full of good information for both newcomers and veterans in recovery. PROGRAM SESSIONS Ms. Bates titled the weekend, “In Harmony with Reality: Developing Serenity through Mindfulness.” The theme focused on disrupting the disease of perception, and showing attenders how working a path or program of recovery helps to bring perception in line with reality (mindfulness), so they can live more at peace with how things really are (serenity). Saturday sessions included Mindfulness as a Way to See Clearly; The Dis-Ease of Misperceptions; Seeing the Dis-Ease with Compassion; and Cleaning Our Glasses with Gratitude. The Retreat wrapped up on Sunday morning with a final session titled To See Clearly is to Let Go. Mindfulness in Recovery was the focus for the TMF’s 32nd Ms. Bates is the sole proprietor of Passati Counseling & annual Caduceus Retreat, held June 22-24 at the Four Points Direction, a psychotherapy and spiritual direction practice by Sheraton Hotel in Brentwood, TN. TMF officials said the in Nashville. 2018 event had the largest attendance ever by Physician’s Health Program participants and graduates. “It was the most well-attended Caduceus Retreat in my QUESTIONS? 16 years at the TMF,” said Administrator Mike Todd, who For more information about this or next year’s retreat, added the workshops on mindfulness were well received. contact TMF Field Coordinator Jeanne Breard at “It was a success,” agreed TMF Medical Director Dr. Michael 615-467-6411 or [email protected].

TMF THANK YOU, JULIE! CADUCEUS (Continued from page 1) rapport, to laugh, and to flash her welcoming smile are rare RETREAT qualities in today’s work settings. When Julie is absent from the office there is a noticeable JOINS difference. Things are quieter; there is less laughter and conversation at the lunch table isn’t as lively. There is always IDAA IN eager anticipation of her return and the return to a semblance of normalcy – Julie is back in the office. KNOXVILLE IN 2019 How do I adequately thank someone who has given so much over so many years in so few words and in such a For 2019, the annual TMF Caduceus Retreat is being held limited space? As I work on this article, I have written and then in Knoxville in conjunction with the 2019 annual meeting of deleted because I have gone over my word count, so I believe the International Doctors of Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA). I will just say, Julie, we all love you, appreciate you, and are TMF Physician’s Health Program participants should sorry to see this day finally come. You have been a friend to save the dates on their calendars now: Friday, August all and will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything! We 2-Sunday, August 4. The meeting are all blessed that you have been part of our lives! itself will be held at the Knoxville One of our staff members asked her, “How do we fill the Convention Center; the retreat agenda void after you are gone?” Well, I am not sure you do. You adjust and hotel details will be announced in SAVE and go forward. After all, you just can’t replace “unique.” early 2019. THE We love you, Julie! Watch the TMF website, DATE newsletter, and Facebook page for future announcements regarding the Caduceus Retreat.

Page 4 | Fall 2018 | www.e-tmf.org PHYSICIAN’SPHYSICIAN’S HEALTHHEALTH TMF NEWS HCA FRIST AWARD AMONG GIFTS OF RECOVERY FOR TMF PARTICIPANT One of the winners of this year’s HCA Awards of Distinction at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Murfreesboro is a participant in the TMF Physician’s Health Program. The TMF always celebrates the achievements of its participants, typically in private to preserve confidentiality. Dr. Juris Shibayama, who received the hospital’s Frist Humanitarian Award, has agreed to share his accomplishment with “Physician’s Health” in light of his personal story and involvement with the TMF-PHP.

When I first started practice meeting; everyone was in 2006 at StoneCrest Medical glad I was back and put Center, I was full of ego and me back at the head of the pride. I had just completed one table. It is still amazing and of the most prestigious spine humbling to see the grace fellowships in the country and and restoration I was given was ready to make my mark. I that day. knew there was a need for a Back at work, I spine surgeon and I would be concentrated on my busier than I could ever want to recovery program, doing be, quickly. It was true: I came in the next right thing with on a hospital income guarantee God’s direction, one day at and recovered that money a time. I purposefully limited faster than anyone before me. Dr. Juris Shibayama (2nd from L) poses with fellow Frist my work hours, and still do. During my first year I learned Humanitarian Award winners at StoneCrest Medical Center in Career and money are just of the HCA Frist Humanitarian March: Dick Brown, Volunteer Award; Vicki Taylor, Employee not that important to me Award. It is given to a physician Award; Courtney Cole Maynard, Quality & Patient Safety anymore. My relationship who exemplifies the ideals of Award; Lisa Queen, Service Excellence Award. Photo courtesy with God and my sobriety of Ian Riley Photography/TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Dr. Thomas Frist, whose daily are my priorities now. dedication and caregiving epitomize the highest standards of When the 2017 Frist Award nominations came out, I was quality and personal commitment. shocked to see my name among them. On Award Day in Because of my rapid success at StoneCrest and my belief March of this year, my parents and most of the operating room in my abilities as a surgeon, I felt I was the perfect candidate staff were there. I was completely floored and humbled. In my for that award. After all, with spine surgery generating so speech, I made sure to say I could only have achieved this much revenue for a hospital and being a hospital-based honor with God and the support of the excellent employees in specialty, I thought it was just a matter of time before I would every area of that hospital. I truly enjoy working at StoneCrest be given that distinction. As the years went by, I was never because everyone takes pride in their jobs and does their even nominated. It didn’t bother me greatly but I would be absolute best every single day. disappointed each year when the names came out. It is gratifying and enlightening to know that these days, Meanwhile, as my practice grew, so did my drinking. It was people do not see what I am doing or achieving personally; no longer something I did just to have a good time; I would instead, they see God doing for me what I can’t do for myself drink to deal with the pressures of my practice, family, and – they see Him working in my life. Had I won that award in other obligations. I became unable to handle “life on life’s the throes of my alcoholism, I would have felt it was because terms” and over time, my drinking progressed to the point of I was deserving. It would have inflated my already overblown alcoholism. ego to astronomical proportions. Now, I am humbled. It’s not In 2015, my alcoholism reached a point where I was put about me anymore – it’s about how I can be of maximum into rehab at The Ranch and came under the advocacy of the service to God and mankind. Any accolades beyond that Tennessee Medical Foundation. Little did I know this would are extraordinary; God goes above and beyond and blesses be the greatest blessing in my life. I put my laser focus on obedience. recovery and God, and worked as hard as I could to get I am so thankful for my recovery and the AA. I love going and stay sober and work my Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to meetings and talking with my sponsor. At three years program. At first I attacked this like I did everything else in my sober, my life today is already so much more than I could have life: I read as many books as I could about recovery, attended imagined. I know it only works because I ask God for direction my groups, and completed whatever work was given to me and do the next right thing, one day at a time. I pray that I as quickly as I could. One day, my Christian counselor told can pass this on to others because it is the greatest gift I have me, “You have to stop reading.” I was trying so hard to get ever received. I am excited to see what God has in store for “recovered” that I wasn’t giving God room to work in my life. me in the future. I took her suggestion, stopped reading, and started praying I am also very grateful to the TMF Physician’s Health and being still with God. I was terrible at it at first and I can’t Program for its advocacy. It’s only because of their efforts say I am great with it now. But the program works by progress, that physicians like me can be restored to their positions not perfection, which was something totally foreign to me in after treatment. I appreciate Caduceus because it is a place my alcoholism. where I can bring issues forth in my life that I could not I was Chief of Staff at StoneCrest when I disappeared address elsewhere. Without the TMF, I am certain I would not out of my practice for 90 days. The week I returned to work be experiencing the many blessings of recovery that I have in September 2015, we had a Medical Executive Committee today.

PHYSICIAN’SPHYSICIAN’S HEALTHHEALTH www.e-tmf.org | Fall 2018 | Page 5 DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OUR MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS The TMF annually enjoys the staunch financial support of theState Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company (SVMIC), the State of Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (BME), and the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA). Together they provide approximately 63% of the annual budget for the Physician’s Health Program. Without their support, our crucial work of Saving Lives, Saving Careers would not be possible. We are immensely grateful to them. Below are contributors who provide the rest of our program funding. We thank each and every one of you for the support you give to the mission of Saving Lives, Saving Careers. GIFTS FROM JANUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Organizational Contributions HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEMS FOUNDATIONS & GRANTS Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation ...... $10,000 HCA Foundation...... $25,000 Community Health Systems...... $5,000 Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance ...... $1,500 Cookeville Regional Medical Center ...... $2,500 GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICES East Tennessee Children’s Hospital ...... $1,500 Galen Medical Group ...... $1,000 Henry County Medical Center ...... $1,000 Highlands Dermatology & Surgical Associates, PC ...... $1,000 Johnson City Medical Center - Medical Staff...... $5,000 Physicians Quality Care ...... $1,000 Maury Regional Medical Center ...... $1,000 The Jackson Clinic, PA+ ...... $2,000 Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare ...... $5,000 The Surgical Clinic, PLLC ...... $1,000 Saint Thomas Health ...... $10,000 Urology Associates, PC...... $1,000 Southern TN Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg...... $500 ORGANIZATIONS Southern TN Regional Health System-Winchester ...... $500 Memphis IDAA...... $400 University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville ...... $2,500 Tennessee Psychiatric Association...... $1,000 Vanderbilt University Medical Center ...... $7,500 Tennessee Society of Anesthesiologists ...... $2,000 Williamson Medical Center ...... $3,000 Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association...... $2,500 Individual Contributions $5,000+ Dr. Steven & Mrs. Miriam Tate+ Juris Shibayama, MD+ Eric G. Delay, MD Walter H. Merrill, MD Douglas H. Gaither, MD Drs. Laura & A. Trevelin Vijay Singh, MD Michael H. DeShazo, MD James C. Mixon, MD Peter T. Gardner, MD Sprabery Steven J. Sperring, MD+ Sabra F. Drake, MD Robert E. Morrison, MD* William A. Walker, MD Norman K. Weinstein, MD John K. Duckworth, MD Eugene H. Nelson, MD $2,000-$4,999 John R. Wickman, MD Jeff D. Whitfield, MD Robert H. Dunnebacke, MD Kenneth E. Olive, MD Timothy P. Davis, MD Clifton M. Woodford, MD Christopher E. Young, MD+ Christopher R. Edwards, MD Ronald E. Overfield, MD Tracey E. Doering, MD Alexander Zotos, MD** Doran D. Edwards, MD Lisa B. Padgett, MD Rodney Dunham, MD $500-$999 Barbara Engelhardt, MD Mr. Vincent L. Parrish** Matthew M. Gangwer, MD+** Richard S. Aycock, MD $300-$499 Roy C. Ezell, MD Randall E. Pearson, MD William A. Holland, Jr., MD David A. Birdwell, MD Mark E. Anderson, MD James W. Felch, MD J. Mark Pennington, MD Benton B. Levie, MD Dr. Leonard & Mrs. Gail C. Daniel Benson, MD+ Dr. & Mrs. Howard C. Filston Stephen D. Pershing, MD Dr. James & Mrs. Lulu Nelson Brabson+ Robert R. Casey, MD Robert H. Funke, MD Joseph A. Peters, MD Jeffrey S. Queen, MD C. Hal Brunt, MD Mr. David Dowland James T. Galyon, MD James S. Powers, MD Drs. J.D. & Kimberly James L. Ellis, Jr., MD* Donald L. Gaines, MD Pickens A. Gantt, MD J. Patrick Rash, MD Rosdeutscher+ J. Chris Fleming, MD Randy J. Horras, MD David L. Garey, MD Charles W. Reynolds, MD Robert T. Shull, Jr., MD Charles M. Freeman, DO Neil F. Mooney, MD Jill Gilbert, MD Rebecca E. Rifkin, DVM Dewey D. Garner, Jr., MD David L. Page, MD Sherri T. Gray, MS Karen R. Shepherd, DO $1,000-$1,999 Mark S. Gaylord, MD Mr. Michael L. Todd* ** Jan T. Hahn, MD* Samuel A. Smith, MD Robert C. Alley, MD+ David G. Gerkin, MD Alexander S. Townes, MD Marion E. Hare, MD Eugene J. Spiotta, Sr., MD Michael J. Baron, MD Joseph A. Graves, MD Mark A. Wigger, MD Celia H. Harrison, MD Indurani Tejwani, MD** Eric W. Berg, MD+ John M. Guenst, MD Dr. Stephen & Mrs. Deborah William F. Terry, MD James R. Burch, MD Dr. William & Mrs. Julia GIFTS TO $299 Hays Steven M. Thomas, MD John M. Byrnes, MD Halford+ Subhi D. Ali, MD Casilda I. Hermo, MD T. Carter Towne, MD Drs. Zachary & Jane Catterton Ralph F. Hamilton, MD James R. Appleton, Jr., MD Bruce E. Herron, MD A. Heath Trent, MD** John W. Culclasure, MD+ Jere D. Hammond, MD+ Alan F. Bachrach, MD** C. Grafford Hilgenhurst, MD Elizabeth L. Turner, MD John B. Dorian, MD** Cary G. Hodnett, MD+ Louisa M. Balazs, MD George A. Hill, MD Harrison D. Turner, MD M. Greg Elam, MD+ Jeffery N. Hoover, MD James W. Battle, III, MD Rachel W. Hovis, MD David W. Underwood, MD Jerry L. Epps, MD C. Houston Jameson, III, MD Glenn A. Beasley, MD David E. Hubbert, MD** David H. Vickers, MD A.J. Reid Finlayson, MD* Mr. Henry E. Kromer Jimmie L. Beasley, MD Charles I. Huddleston, MD Leonidas N. Vieron, MD Stephen W. Fry, MD Robert S. Lazar, MD Mr. John C. Bellenfant Kenneth O. Jobson, MD Joseph T. Watlington, MD Gary Gesualdi, MD William Leon, MD W. Barry Bingham, MD Lloyd E. King, Jr., MD, PhD Joe L. Wilhite, MD Michael N. Johnston, MD Thomas C. Lewis, MD Robert W. Booher, MD Robert M. Kraus, MD Charles H. Wilkens, MD E. Matthew Karl, MD Charles R. Lull, MD Bert L. Booker, Jr., MD Richard G. Lane, MD Glenn J. Williams, MD Drs. Earl & Donna Lett Mark G. Mainwaring, MD H. Victor Braren, MD Ms. Nora Lee** Mrs. Brenda Williams-Denbo* Jack A. Monnig, MD David H. McConnell, Sr., MD Jeanne S. Breard, RN C. Frankie Locklar, DVM George B. Winton, MD Michael J. O’Connell, PhD Mr. John Mark McKenzie Kevin C. Brinkmann, MD Kenneth W. Marmon, MD Jesse C. Woodall, Jr., MD Dr. Richard & Mrs. Ailene Joe D. Mobley, III, MD Maury W. Bronstein, MD John H. Mather, MD Dr. Jackson & Mrs. Milli Yium** Parrish+ Alan M. Nadel, MD* Edward W. Capparelli, MD Paul R. McCombs, III, MD Deborah A. Zimo, MD Anthony H. Ramirez, MD David K. Patzer, MD+ Deborah J. Christiansen, MD Anne G. McLeay, PA William M. Rodney, MD Rodney A. Poling, MD Daniel E. Conrad, MD Aiyappan Menon, MD+ *Memorial Gift Perry C. Rothrock, III, MD Thomas W. Ratliff, MD David L. Cunningham, MD* Gary E. Meredith, MD **Honorarium Elliott B. Smith, Jr., MD+ David J. Riden, MD Joann L. Data, MD David L. Merrifield, Jr., MD +Pledge THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR PHYSICIAN’S HEALTH PROGRAM!

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Page 6 | Fall 2018 | www.e-tmf.org PHYSICIAN’SPHYSICIAN’S HEALTHHEALTH TMF NEWS KAMA GRANT HELPS FUND NEW TMF “STRUGGLING?” POSTER A grant from the Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance (KAMA) has helped underwrite a new physician health awareness poster by the Tennessee Medical Foundation. “KAMA has a long history of support for TMF; former KAMA President Sharon Gerkin served on the TMF’s Quality Improvement Committee for several years,” said Jacquelynne V. Prince of KAMA, who now serves as the TMAA’s ex-officio representative on the TMF Board of Directors. “As spouses of physicians, we feel firsthand the frustrations of the practice of medicine and are a first line of support for our physician spouses. The many pressures of the changing scope of practice and physician burnout are issues we hope to address by knowing the resources available to our spouses,” she added. TMF Administrator Michael Todd said the Foundation is happy to be partnering with KAMA again this year. A 2016 grant from the Alliance chapter helped fund speaker fees for its annual Caduceus Retreat for Physician Health Program participants, and a 2017 grant helped fund an update to the TMF’s informational video. “KAMA’s Philanthropic Board understands the importance of healthy physicians, particularly the urgent need to address signs of impairment, burnout, or other problems early on, before they escalate and require more serious intervention or cause patient harm,” he said. Designed for medical staff lounges, break rooms and other appropriate staff areas, the “Struggling?” poster outlines common signs of impairment, explains that the TMF PHP is a confidential resource for struggling doctors, The new TMF Awareness Poster displayed in the and includes contact information for the Physician’s Health Parkwest Physician Services doctor’s lounge. Program. The poster has already been distributed to many hospitals and medical practices across Tennessee and that project will continue through 2019. DOWNLOAD THE POSTER “The TMF serves those who struggle with addictions Download the TMF-KAMA “Struggling?” poster at e-tmf. and mental and emotional health problems, and allows the org/forms under the heading “TMF Resources.” Hospitals physician to be monitored and supported as they go through and medical groups can request multiple printed copies of the recovery process. KAMA is proud to support this agency the 8.5” x 11” poster by emailing Development Coordinator that serves the medical family,” added Mrs. Prince. Brenda Williams-Denbo at [email protected].

WELCOME ALICIA ALMADE TO THE TMF FAMILY

Alicia Almade joined the TMF majoring in Communications. While there she interned this September as Administrative in the Athletic Communications office, where she used Assistant, taking over for longtime her knowledge of sports to further her education. After TMF employee Julie Eberle who is graduating, she worked for a few years at a Los Angeles now retiring. voice-over talent agency. In 2016, Alicia moved to Nashville “We are fortunate to have Alicia where she worked for one of the top real estate teams in join the TMF. Her people skills and Middle Tennessee before joining the TMF. cheery personality make her a “What drew me here is the ability to help people, not terrific addition to our team,” said only to better themselves but to stay healthy; I look forward TMF Administrator Mike Todd. to seeing their progress throughout the years. I believe I will Alicia graduated from the actually be making a difference,” she said. University of South Florida Welcome, Alicia!

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IN THIS ISSUE Memorial to Dr. Gray...... Insert A Season for Recovery...... 1 Thank You, Julie!...... 1 Medical Director’s Message...... 2 Dr. Tate Transitions...... 3 TMF Completion Coin...... 3 2018 Caduceus Retreat...... 4 TMF/IDAA 2019...... 4 TMF Participant Story...... 5 Donor Acknowledgements...... 6 KAMA Grant...... 7 Welcome, Alicia Almade...... 7 TMF Medallion Society...... 8

PHYSICIAN’SPHYSICIAN’S HEALTHHEALTH TMF MEDALLION SOCIETY RECOGNIZES SPECIAL COMMITMENT Every donation to the Tennessee Medical Foundation is deeply appreciated. Yet, special acknowledgement is given to those of you whose contributions exemplify your commitment to the mission of the TMF Physician’s Health Program. Your leadership is recognized by membership in the TMF Medallion Society, honoring individuals who have given $10,000 or more to support the PHP over a 10-year period. We honor you for your generosity and commitment.

THE MEDALLION SOCIETY

Maurice M. Acree, Jr., MD, David G. Gerkin, MD, Knoxville Vinton D. Pierce, Jr., MD, St. Simons Island, GA Dr. Roland & Mrs. Diane Gray, Nashville Greenwood Village, CO Robert C. Alley, MD, Knoxville Ruchi Gupta, MD, Knoxville Drs. John & Kimberly Rosdeutscher, Rex A. Amonette, MD, Memphis Phillip W. Hayes, MD, Dickson Nashville William C. Anderson, MD, Alan S. Henson, MD, Nashville Perry C. Rothrock, III, MD, Cordova Nashville, Deceased Charles B. Herrin, MD, Johnson City Patrick R. Showalter, MD, Murfreesboro Sam T. Barnes, MD, Cookeville E. Matthew Karl, MD, Franklin Robert T. Shull, Jr., MD, Ridgely James E. Boone, MD, Germantown Robert S. Lazar, MD, Memphis Elliott B. Smith, Jr., MD, Greeneville Pleas R. Copas, Jr., MD, Knoxville Drs. Dwayne & Donna Lett, Lebanon Dr. Steve & Miriam Tate, Franklin John W. Culclasure, MD, Nashville Jon F. Lieberman, MD, Fairbanks, AK John B. Thomison, MD, Timothy P. Davis, MD, Chattanooga W. Allen Loy, MD, Oliver Springs Nashville, Deceased Tracey E. Doering, MD, Nashville Dr. David & Mrs. Margaret McConnell, MD, Edward H. Welles, III, MD, Jackson John H. Eason, Jr., MD, Rockwood Newport Bennie W. Whitehead, MD, Alcoa Dr. Greg & Mrs. Kay Jones Elam, Nashville James R. McFerrin, MD, Nashville Mark A. Wigger, MD, Nashville Clifton W. Emerson, MD, Nashville Dr. James & Lulu Nelson, Soddy Daisy Clifton Woodford, MD, Fox Point, WI Jerre M. Freeman, MD, Memphis Michael J. O’Connell, PhD, Knoxville J. Mack Worthington, MD, Chattanooga Douglas H. Gaither, MD, Brentwood Evelyn B. Ogle, MD, Memphis Christopher E. Young, MD, Peter T. Gardner, MD, Jackson Richard E. Parrish MD, Murfreesboro Signal Mountain

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