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Andy Manzer Jann Cady Amy Castle Dr. Michael Deborah Bailey Michelle President Chief Nursing Vice President Eisman Executive Director Benjamin and CEO Officer/Chief of Finance/Chief Director Clinical Operations Executive Director Operating Officer Financial Officer Medical Staff and Outcomes/ Schuyler Health Compliance Officer Foundation & Community Relations

2012 Board of Directors

Troy Preston Bill Kouwe Executive Director Administrator Human Resources Seneca View Skilled Nursing Fred Tanneberger Suzanne Blowers Kyle Tuttle Jerry Mickelson, CPA Facility Chair (as of June 2012) Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer

Outgoing Members John Hayes • Chair (to May 2012) Michael Gehl (to May 2012) Clara Greis (to May 2012) Zahid Asgher, MD Blanche Borzell, MD Wendy Field Kathy Fragola George Roets (to May 2012) Lori Welliver (to May 2012) Ex-Officio Members Carol Bower Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary President Jagmohan Singh, MD Joseph Holly Mosher Ben Saks, MD Christopher Stamp Medical Staff President Hinterberger, MD Kristina Cummings, DO Medical Staff Vice President

Richard Weakland

1 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report Established in 1920, Schuyler Hospital is a 25- bed variable acuity, not-for-profit, community, Letter from the President critical access hospital, located in rural upstate Healthcare reform was one of the biggest and most Schuyler County, NY. We provide 24 hour controversial issues in the country in 2012. We have seen emergency services, comprehensive medical- a plethora of landmark changes in a short period of time. Spurred by the combination of an increase in benefit- surgical care, and skilled nursing care, and have eligible Baby-Boomers, ongoing economic recovery, widely recognized programs in women’s health, and the increased cost of healthcare, across the country physical rehabilitation, and radiological care. Our budget battles to balance community needs have become the norm. With healthcare as one of the largest items on medical staff includes physicians who specialize any federal, state, or county budget, providers in every in anesthesiology, critical care, family practice, community are realizing significant revenue reductions internal medicine, gynecology, pain management, for delivering patient care. While this is not a new issue for providers, the magnitude of the most recent cuts and the onset of historic changes to the pathology, pediatrics, pulmonology, radiology, sleep health industry require that we transform how we care for our community. medicine and surgery. Schuyler Hospital knows that the key to success in such a rapidly evolving environment is to possess the ability to change, and change quickly. I While our main hospital campus is located in am proud to say that Schuyler has many initiatives in process aimed at Montour Falls, we have evolved over the years into reinforcing our position and helping us as we forge into the future as the a network of providers, programs, and services community’s healthcare provider of choice. that reaches throughout Schuyler County and into The Cayuga-Schuyler Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program has been southern Yates and Seneca Counties to meet the in operation at Schuyler for more than a year now, and the community healthcare needs of a population of over 32,000. has embraced and utilized the providers to such an extent that they will be expanding their time at Schuyler in an effort to serve the rising patient demand. Discussions surrounding other shared service lines with Cayuga Our primary care and family health centers Medical Center are moving along rapidly, and our work towards a formal in Montour Falls and Ovid provide pediatric, affiliation was set into motion in the fall with the formation of a joint board task force. This group of local board members from our respective communities adolescent, prenatal, and adult healthcare. is working to create a business model that delivers the healthcare we need Seneca View, our 120-bed skilled nursing care locally today and prepares both institutions for the challenges of the future. facility, is adjacent to the hospital and offers in- Probably the most exciting and invigorating project in Schuyler Hospital’s patient services that include physical, speech, and recent history began in 2012. It comes as a result of a $6.5 million HEAL occupational rehabilitation. Grant that Schuyler Hospital received in July of 2012. This grant provided us with the monies necessary to update and improve our operating rooms, lab, Our Mission imaging and radiology, registration areas, and technology so that we will be To optimize the health and healing experience of able to provide the highest quality healthcare services to our patients going all people we serve in a safe, compassionate, and forward. Architectural and construction management services were engaged in December 2012 and we broke ground on the project in April 2013. We respectful environment. look forward to showing you the vast improvements to our campus upon completion of the renovations in December 2013.

Our Vision We are evaluating all of our service offerings for improvements on a monthly As a community led organization, we will be the basis and are exploring many opportunities to add new service lines as well. healthcare provider of choice; delivering excellent, The addition of new physicians to our primary care family has energized our innovative services to meet the needs of the staff and heightened our awareness of the need for extended clinic and walk- communities we serve. in hours. Implementation of enhanced patient safety initiatives had a direct impact on our recent successful hospital accreditation survey by The Joint Commission (TJC). TJC commended Schuyler Hospital staff and physicians Our Values on their attention to detail and outstanding performance in the areas of quality, patient safety and infection prevention - all of which are strong Integrity and Honesty indicators of the positive outcomes we provide for our patients. We keep our word and treat everyone with mutual trust. Schuyler Hospital accomplished many outstanding goals in 2012. Giving back to the community is a major priority at Schuyler and, in 2012, the Quality and Accountability Hospital raised a record amount for the Schuyler County chapter of the We accept responsibility for the trust placed in us. United Way. And respectively, the hospital’s fundraising Family of Friends campaign also saw a record amount of giving from the community and hospital staff. We thank you for your support in sustaining this hospital Dignity and Respect We treat everyone with honor and compassion. over the past year. We are proud to serve Schuyler area residents and are committed to providing you with outstanding healthcare in 2013 and beyond. Teamwork Best regards, We align our energies and enhance patient/resident care by working together.

Continuous Learning Andrew Manzer, President & CEO We encourage and foster individual growth and learning. schuylerhospital.org 2 Building a Better Hospital... To Keep You Covered.

Schuyler Hospital Receives Schuyler Hospital Continues Grants to Modernize Seneca View Renovations Technology, Equipment & Facilities

Thanks to funds raised by the Schuyler Health Foundation’s 2011 and 2012 Family of Friends Campaigns, Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility is currently in the process of being renovated, remodeled and refreshed.

Originally, the Seneca View project planned to create comfortable and vibrant living room areas to provide residents with more interaction and participation in Schuyler Hospital was recently awarded three grants activities. In addition, the meal program was to be altered that will help with efforts to modernize the hospital’s to expand hours and availability, giving residents more technology, equipment and facilities in order to meet independence on when and what they’d like to eat. the increasing outpatient needs of our community. However, in September 2011, the project was expanded. The Appalachian Regional Commission Grant for Now, the entire interior of Seneca View is getting a top- Telecommunications is a matching federal grant for to-bottom makeover that will encompass all common up to $150,000, that will allow Schuyler Hospital areas and every resident room. This includes painting and to install new equipment and technology to unify re-draping 120 resident rooms, replacing flooring in the telecommunications between the main hospital corridors and common areas, and new paint/wall-coverings. campus and all affiliated satellite facilities.

Schuyler Hospital also received two New York State Seneca View grants. First, a $306,003 Rural Healthcare Access Meet the Administrator: William Kouwe grant that will be used to expand and/or upgrade management information systems to enhance In May 2012, William Kouwe joined the hospital management, productivity and operations. Schuyler Hospital team as Administrator for the Seneca View Skilled Nursing The hospital was also awarded $6.45 million Facility. Most recently Kouwe was Senior from the NYS Department of Health as part of the Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Healthcare Efficiency and Affordability Law for New for The Friendly Home in Rochester, Yorkers Capital Grant Program Phase 21 (HEAL where he worked since 1989. A Licensed NY). The funds will be used for new technology, NYS Nursing Home Administrator, equipment and facilities, and information technology Kouwe earned his B.A. in Business infrastructure for radiology, surgical services Administration from SUNY Oswego. and laboratory.

3 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report Our Expanding Healthcare Services... Have Got You Covered.

Cayuga/Schuyler Orthopedics Osteoporosis Programs Promote & Sports Medicine Clinic Fills a Bone Health Osteoporosis is a common bone disease in which bones Community Need become thinner and more porous. It affects both men and women and occurs when the body fails to form new bone. Schuyler Hospital has recently made some changes to help prevent and treat osteoporosis. First, the Hospital expanded its Radiology and Imaging Department hours – with Dexa (bone density) scans now being scheduled on Tuesday evenings from 4-8:30 pm. Second, the Hospital can now administer Prolia® with a doctor’s order. Prolia® (denosumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.

In the first of our joint service lines, Schuyler Hospital Restorative Nursing Provides a and Cayuga Medical Center opened the Cayuga/ Schuyler Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic. This New Level of Care at Seneca View clinic, based at Schuyler Hospital, brings a group of highly trained orthopedic subspecialists from Cayuga Medical Center to Schuyler County.

Schuyler County residents can have their outpatient orthopedic surgery performed at Schuyler Hospital, while some larger surgeries are done in Ithaca. Patients with musculoskeletal injuries that don’t require surgery are referred to the sports medicine specialists Restorative Nursing is in full swing in Seneca View. Out of in the clinic at Schuyler, and then to physical therapy the current 116 residents, 51 are involved in the Restorative and rehabilitation at Schuyler Hospital. Nursing program.

Restorative Nursing is designed to restore or maintain a resident’s level of function whenever possible in areas such as eating, communicating, transferring, ambulation, bed mobility and other skills when appropriate. Under the Restorative Nursing program, residents who are at risk for any functional decline in their activities of daily living (ADL) are identified and Anesthesiology: Operating at evaluated by the Schuyler Hospital Rehabilitation Department. Trained nursing assistants then assist and guide residents the Highest Standard of Care to perform self-care ADL skills with the focus of allowing the residents to be as independent as possible. Schuyler Hospital has also begun providing Anesthesiology Services through our partnership with Cayuga Medical Center. As part of this partnership, Pain Clinic Helps Improve physicians from Cayuga Medical Center’s Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine are now providing Patient Quality of Life coverage for surgical procedures at Schuyler Hospital. Both Dr. Ashraf Sabahat and the Schuyler Hospital Pain Clinic expanded services in 2012. Nerve conduction At Cayuga Medical Center, and now at Schuyler studies - tests done on arms or legs to determine the Hospital, only board-certified anesthesiologists origin of the patient’s pain (ie - due to pressure on the administer anesthesia. One anesthesiologist takes care nerve or a damaged nerve, etc.) - are now available. In of each patient from beginning to end, which increases addition, patients with chronic low back pain or sciatic safety and provides continuity for our patients. pain may benefit from new internal and external spinal stimulators. These devices convert the body’s pain signals into comfortable anesthesia. schuylerhospital.org 4 Upgrading Technology to Improve Patient Care... We’ve Got You Covered.

Barcoding at the Bedside Ensures Patient Safety

Other Information Technology advances implemented in 2012 include: • Physician Care Management • Emergency Department Management • Omnicell Medication Dispensing • Standardized Medication Reconciliation • ED Nursing carts • And more

A new patient safety system introduced in 2012 adds a unique barcode to each patient ID bracelet as well as to medications that the patient receives. This helps ensure that the right patient gets the right medication, in the right dose and right route of delivery, at the right time. The process is called bedside medication verification (BMV). BMV puts Schuyler Hospital at the forefront of patient safety.

BMV puts Schuyler Hospital at the forefront of patient safety. Nationally, the incidence of drug errors in hospitals has been identified as a major concern, and Schuyler Hospital has taken active steps to safeguard our patients. Other Pharmacy advances

While patient safety is the main goal of BMV, it also implemented in 2012 include: has other benefits. Nurses no longer have to spend • Remote Services - which allows for remote pharmacist additional time logging handwritten reports after review of new medication orders that our physicians administering medications, which means they have order when the pharmacy is closed. The pharmacists more time for patient care. The other big benefit to check, for example: drug-drug interactions, correct the patients and to our practitioners is that everything dosing, and patient allergies. This is another example happens in real time. Within minutes of the medication of a patient safety initiative that is at the forefront of being given, the system automatically updates the delivering the best possible care to our patients. patient record with the time and dose, so the information • In-house pharmacy services for Seneca View Skilled is immediately available to physicians and other Nursing Facility caregivers. • And more

5 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report Maintaining Excellence in Standards of Care... We’ve Got You Covered.

At Schuyler Hospital we are committed to maintaining a culture of performance excellence … striving to be the best we can be both as individual employees and as an organization. To us, performance excellence means providing the very highest level of clinical care, putting quality and patient safety above all else.

• In 2012, Schuyler Hospital was recognized by the NYS Cancer Registry for “Completeness and Timeliness of Cancer Reporting.” The recognition specifically praises the Hospital’s Medical Records Department for meeting the requirement of reporting every six months on the number of cancer patients admitted or observed by Schuyler Hospital.

• Following an April 2012 NYS Department of Health Survey, Seneca View is now a Four-Star rated facility on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, which compares nursing homes across the country using a five-star rating system. This Four- Star rating means that statistically, of all the Department of Health surveys done across the entire state of New York, Seneca View scored in the top 33 percent. This is outstanding, and reflects the dedication and hard work staff put into providing quality care and services at Seneca View.

• For the sixth year in a row, Schuyler Hospital’s Radiology Department passed the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA)’s annual Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) inspection with flying colors. Congress enacted MQSA to ensure that all women have access to quality mammography for the detection of breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. The rigorous inspection evaluates equipment, staff credentials and training, policies, and performance.

• For the ninth year in a row, Schuyler Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Services Department received the Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) award from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). This is a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services in hospitals.

Schuyler Hospital Approved as National Health Service Corps Site Schuyler Hospital now has a new advantage when recruiting primary care healthcare professionals to the area. In 2012, the hospital was approved as a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. This designation enables Schuyler Hospital – as a facility located in a Health Professional Shortage Area – to both hire NHSC Scholars and offer loan repayment assistance.

Created in response to the healthcare crisis that emerged in the US in the 1950s and 1960s when retiring physicians left many areas of the country without medical services, the NHSC has become an invaluable resource for recruiting primary care providers. As an approved NHSC site, Schuyler Hospital will be able to list vacancies on the NHSC Job Opportunities website and recruit practitioners who are dedicated to working in communities, like Schuyler County, where they are needed most.

schuylerhospital.org 6 Quality & Patient Safety... We’ve Got You Covered. At Schuyler Hospital, we are committed to putting patient safety and quality above all else. In 2012, we implemented several changes to help us maintain this commitment.

Schuyler Hospital Adds Clinical Nice Catch Program Helps Operations & Outcomes Improve Patient Safety This recently implemented program gives all Schuyler Department Hospital employees a method and tool for reporting In June 2012, Schuyler Hospital formed a new possible safety and quality issues, helping us to catch department with existing staff. Headed by Deb Bailey, errors before they happen. the Clinical Operations & Outcomes Department is charged with providing senior level leadership for the outpatient clinics with a specific focus on patient safety, Schuyler “Stars” Earn quality outcomes, the patient experience, physician Recognition for Great Service satisfaction and employee engagement. Patients, residents, family members, visitors and fellow Patients Receive “Ticket to Ride” staff members can now fill out cards to recognize a New in 2012 is this communication “hand off” tool, Schuyler Hospital staff member who … took an extra step which helps ensure patient safety by double-checking … made an extra effort … went above and beyond … or patient identification and ordered tests through the made their day. These star cards are then presented to the use of a “ticket.” The patient – who may be located recognized staff member, who is also honored in Schuyler in the Emergency Department, Operating Room, or Hospital’s monthly internal newsletter. Medical-Surgical Unit – is retrieved by a staff member who identifies them and the tests they need via their When it comes to making healthcare decisions, it is “ticket,” uses their ticket to “fly” them to the appropriate important for you to have useful information from trusted department for the ordered tests, then returns them to sources. That’s why Schuyler Hospital supports efforts where they were picked up, and files the completed to make hospital comparison data as available to the ticket with the nurse. public as possible. Whether compared to state or national benchmarks, Schuyler Hospital’s outcomes are top-notch. Hospital Joins NYS Partnership for Patients Schuyler Hospital has joined the NYS Partnership for Patients (NYSPFP) - part of a national initiative to reduce hospital-acquired conditions and preventable readmissions. The NYSPFP supports Schuyler and other New York State hospitals with improvement strategies, high-quality educational programs, and tailored support as we continually strive to provide the safest and finest patient care.

Schuyler Conquers Flu Challenge In Fall 2012, Schuyler Hospital joined The Joint Commission Resources’ (JCR) Flu Vaccination Challenge - a national program to increase flu vaccination rates among healthcare workers. This was Schuyler Hospital’s first year of participation in the Challenge. The Hospital reached a record 91% of staff members vaccinated, with Seneca View achieving 92% National Quality of Care Measures 2012 of staff members vaccinated. Quality of Care measures are developed by Medicare as tools to help us measure or quantify healthcare processes, outcomes, patient perceptions, and organizational structures that are associated with the ability to provide high-quality healthcare. These goals include: effective, safe, efficient, patient-centered, equitable, and timely care.

7 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report Our Employees...Have Got You Covered. Schuyler Hospital Recognizes Employees for 290 Years of Combined Service At the Hospital’s annual Employee Recognition Dinner in May, 34 employees were recognized for a total of 290 years of combined service to the Hospital. Length of service for those recognized ranged from 5 to 35 years.

The highlight of the evening’s celebration was a tribute for 35-year employee John James, Materials Management. James was praised not only for his dedication to his job, but also for his kindness, friendliness, and welcoming nature – as well as his love for sports, community support, and sense of humor.

Ron Havlen Named 2012 Lou Sand Recipient Ron Havlen, Information Technology (IT) Manager, was the 2012 Lou Sand Award recipient. Havlen was nominated for the award by his fellow Schuyler Hospital staff members who described him as “always being there” when technological issues happen, and as always willing to patiently help and explain. Havlen was also recognized as having been instrumental as various electronic medical records technologies have been implemented – and continue to come on-line – at Schuyler Hospital.

Schuyler Hospital Staff Members Seneca View’s CNA Training Receive Industry Recognitions Program Stays Strong Rita Tague-Carmony, RN, BS, CPC (Utilization Review, Certified Nurse Case Management, Infection Prevention Director) presented Aides (CNAs) the Schuyler Hospital Emergency Department’s initiative to make up more prevent Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) than half of the in a webinar to the NYS Partnership for Patients (NYS PFP) in workforce at August. Reviews from Schuyler’s presentation were outstanding Seneca View and complimentary. Skilled Nursing Facility – and are Deb Bailey, RN, BSN (Executive Director for Clinical continuously a top Operations & Outcomes, Compliance Officer) presented recruitment priority. Schuyler Hospital’s protocols for Heart Failure at a June To help fill these NYS Department of Health Critical Access Hospital network much needed meeting. Schuyler Hospital scored 100% in all Heart Failure positions, Seneca View implemented a NYS Department of indicators for both 2010 and 2011! Health approved, in-house CNA training program in 2011. In 2012, Seneca View graduated five classes with a total Sue O’Connell (Reimbursement Analyst) was featured in the of 19 students. Upon successful completion of the Seneca April 2012 “Perspectives” newsletter, which is produced by View CNA Program and a NYS exam, students receive a the Rochester Regional Chapter of the Healthcare Financial two-year certification and license to practice as a CNA. Management Association. Sue became a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) in March 2012, and offered some helpful feedback and advice for members interested in pursuing certification.

schuylerhospital.org 8 Charitable Care... We’ve Got You Covered.

Schuyler Hospital has a strong tradition of providing charitable support to the residents of our local community. Each year we review the work that we have been doing in our community and the charitable care that we are giving to make sure that we are meeting the needs of our community in the best way possible. Here is a list of some of charitable acts in which Schuyler Hospital has been involved in the past year.

• Provided $633,438 worth of charity healthcare to community residents in need. • Participated in health fairs around the region and contributed $ 51,566 in free or discounted medical laboratory tests to the community in 2012.

Bringing New Medical Practitioners to Our Community... To Keep You Covered.

Dr. Timothy Huddle, who In June, Dr. Andrew Getzin began joined the Schuyler Medical practicing at the Cayuga-Schuyler Staff in May, is board- Orthopedics/Sports Medicine certified in General Surgery Clinic. Dr. Getzin is board- and trained in the latest certified in Family Practice with a surgical techniques, including certification of added qualification laparoscopic or minimally (CAQ) in Sports Medicine. He is invasive procedures. fellowship trained in Primary Care Sports Medicine through Ohio State University.

In July, Dr. Russell Norton and Pat Schamel, PA joined the staff Cayuga Anesthesia Associates at the Montour Falls Primary Care began providing anesthesia Center in September to assist with coverage at Schuyler Hospital. walk-in care. Pat received his All of the physicians at Cayuga physician assistant training from Anesthesia Associates Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, are board-certified in PA. He has previously worked Anesthesiology. as a PA for the Bath VA Medical Center, Ira Davenport Hospital, Noyes Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

9 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report Medical Staff List

Physicians Allied Health Anesthesiology Gynecology Professionals Donald Bluh MD Nancy L. King MD Mattison Burt III MD Jay Mehta, MD Emergency Medicine Joseph Bylebyl MD William J. Saks DO Michael Mathieson, PA Josephine E. Detar MD Arthur Miller, PA David Fellows MD Orthopedics Brian Renfrow PA Christina Klufas MD Kimberly Carney-Young MD Stephen Meyaer DO Dirk Dugan MD Family Medicine Robert Mitchell MD Joseph Mannino MD Patrick Schamel PA J. Russell Norton MD Michael Wilson MD Donald Session RPA-C Jacob Smith MD Brett Young MD Thomas Toal MD Internal Medicine Pain Management Paula Fitzsimmons PA Cardiology Ashraf Sabahat MD Vallerie Franzese Lynch NP Vincent S. LaDelia MD Noreen Ruff PA Najeeb Rehman MD Pathology Abdul Waheed MD Zahid Asgher, MD Orthopedics Jeffrey Baltzer MD Ashley Kehoe PA Emergency Medicine Richard Perry Bradstreet MD Erin Lawrence PA Thomas Coughlin MD Ricky Hartman DO Christian McKeithen PA Frank Edwards MD Joseph King MD C. Jay Ellie MD Ashit Sarker MD Gary Enders MD Daniel Sudilovsky MD Wayne Farnsworth MD George German MD Pediatrics Gurdeep Kundlas MD Eunice E. Nayo MD John P. Lunas MD Charles Morrow MD Podiatry John Querci DO David B. Arkin MD Karen Sebastian MD Chad A. Batzing MD Barry Turek DO Pulmonology ENT Mark J. Ivanick MD Michael DeCicco MD S. Thomas Jennings MD Earl P. Robinson MD Family Medicine Blanche Borzell MD Radiology James P. Coleman MD Edwin Acosta MD Kristina Cummings DO John Chotkowski MD Joseph Hinterberger MD David Chung MD Sarra Solomon, MD J. Dana Dunleavy MD Stephen A. Spaulding MD James Ferretti DO Theresa Spaulding MD Edwin Hutsal MD James F. Winkler MD Brian J. McVey MD David Rayne MD Internal Medicine Joseph Ronsivalle DO Michael H. Eisman MD Elizabeth M. Sobieraj MD Benjamin Saks DO Voytek Sobieraj MD Jagmohan Singh MD Thomas Taylor MD Niksa Vlasic MD Gastroenterology Edward D. Williams MD Peter T. Brennan MD Brent Lemberg MD Sports Medicine Steven Rogers MD Andrew Getzin MD Carl West MD Jake Viegel MD

General Surgery Cora Lee Foster MD Timothy Huddle MD David Schwed MD schuylerhospital.org 10 SCHUYLER HEALTH FOUNDATION Incorporated in 1987, the purpose of the Foundation is to provide funds to benefit Schuyler Hospital and its related medical facilities.The Foundation’s goal is to create and maintain a steady, dependable stream of funds to accomplish the Hospital’s mission. 2012 Foundation Board of Directors Letter from the Director Like her or not, Oprah Winfrey is a smart Officers woman. One of her focus areas is gratitude:

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

So, in my first year as Executive Director for the Schuyler Health Foundation, I am grateful for: • Being asked to take on this challenging role, in combination Robert Matthew Anthony with Community Relations – it’s my small way of helping Swinnerton Hayden, Esq. Fraboni my hospital by saving money – combining two positions Chair Vice-Chair Secretary/ into one – and raising money (hopefully!). Treasurer • All those who have shared their wisdom, knowledge and hard work over the past year, especially in helping me jump Directors Ex-Officio head-first into fundraising. • My amazing staff, volunteers, Auxilians, the Foundation Board, the Hospital’s Executive Team, and the dedicated employees and physicians at the hospital – all of whom make up a very strong support system. • This invested community. Though we rolled out the Family of Friends 2012 campaign a little late due to the transition, we raised $180,000 by the time we closed the books on the campaign – proving once again just how generous this community is, and just how much you want to keep Joan Argetsinger Mary Bacalles Suzanne Blowers Rita Tague- your hospital and nursing home here in your backyard, Carmony viable and up-to-date. (Auxilliary) • Dr. Ben Saks, Dr. Bill Saks, and Dr. Jim Norton for putting their smiling faces and their love for Schuyler into our 2012 campaign. • All the donors of time, talents, items, monies and more who made November Splendor 2012 a record-smashing fundraiser. Over 220 in attendance, and a record value and amount raised on silent raffle and live auction items (all donated!), resulting in $23,000 raised by the Foundation and the Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary. Linda Confer Kathleen Fragola James Howell • All those who give – $5 dollars, 5 minutes, a high five, raffle items, a kind note, a kind word, volunteer efforts, fundraiser attendance.

2013 looks to be a challenging year – with healthcare reform and reimbursement changes. But we will not focus on what we do not have.

Rather, we look forward with excitement – a major construction project, the completion of Seneca View renovations, our ongoing partnership with Cayuga Medical Jerry Mickelson Marian Saks Penny Center and more – and gratitude for a community that helps Tanneberger us continue to adapt to meet your changing needs. Schuyler Health Foundation Names New Executive Director In April, Michelle L. Benjamin was named Executive Director of the Schuyler Health Foundation and Community Relations at Michelle L. Benjamin Schuyler Hospital. Benjamin has been the Hospital’s Director of Executive Director Community Relations since February 2008. She has worked as Schuyler Health Foundation and a public relations professional in Schuyler County since 1990, Community Relations when she graduated with a B.A. in English/Communications from LeMoyne College in Syracuse.

1111 Schuyler Schuyler Hospital Hospital • • 2011 2012 Community Community & & Foundation Foundation Report Report 2012 Family of Friends Campaign Raises Nearly $180,000 It Takes a Family of Friends to Raise a Modern Healthcare Facility!

The Schuyler Health Foundation wrapped up the 2012 Family of Friends Campaign by raising nearly $180,000 thanks to generous contributions from the community, local businesses, foundations, staff and physicians.

The 2012 Campaign was all about change. Since the Hospital’s founding in 1920, the facility has continually evolved in order to meet changing community needs. In 1954, the “Shepard Relief Hospital” was renamed Schuyler Hospital to demonstrate the facility’s connection with the community. In 1972, the Hospital expanded to its current location, and in fact worked closely with the Department of Health to open early as Hurricane Agnes flooded the area and Our 2012 Family of Friends Schuyler took in evacuees from Corning Hospital and beyond. Honorary Chairs: In 2011, Schuyler announced an affiliation with Cayuga Medical Center, bringing new services and physicians to the Honorary chairs for the 2012 Family of Friends campaign are community. (L to R) Dr. Benjamin Saks, Dr. James Norton, and Dr. William Saks. “Throughout this time, the one thing “In this area in upstate New York, Schuyler Hospital stands that has not changed – and that will out as a gem where people absolutely need the type of bread-and-butter healthcare and the services that we provide never change – is the personalized, to the community.” ~ Dr. William Saks, OB-GYN compassionate care given by our ‘family’ to Honorary Campaign Chair yours.” - Michelle L. Benjamin “The community is key to Schuyler Hospital’s survival. Executive Director, Schuyler Health Foundation Schuyler Hospital needs the community as much as the & Community Relations community needs Schuyler Hospital.” ~ Dr. Benjamin Saks, Internal Medicine Following this theme of “change,” in 2012, for the first time, Honorary Campaign Chair the Family of Friends Campaign offered Schuyler Hospital supporters the opportunity to choose where they would like “Rural medicine has been my passion ever since I grew up their donations to go. Donors were able to select from one of working on a farm. I understand the importance of delivering four areas for their donations: quality care in a rural area. This hospital is a jewel. We do what we do and we do it well.” Unrestricted Capital: Unrestricted gifts allow Schuyler ~ Dr. James Norton (retired) Hospital to direct funds to capital projects of greatest need. Honorary Campaign Chair

Technology: Donations to Technology will help upgrade the hospital’s operating rooms, including new and advanced surgical and monitoring tools.

Equipment: Donations for Equipment will go toward new beds, a Pulmonary Function Therapy System, and more.

Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility: Seneca View donations will help continue to enhance the living experience for residents - meeting needs (such as new tub rooms) and adding amenities to the total facility renovation funded by the 2011 Family of Friends Campaign. schuylerhospital.orgschuylerhospital.org 12 12 Family of Friends 2012 Donors SCHUYLER HEALTH FOUNDATION November Splendor Event Raises Glenora Pasta Night Boasts “Celebrity” Record Breaking $23,000 Chefs & Raises Almost $200

Over 220 guests attended the Schuyler Health Foundation’s 2012 November Splendor Event at the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen. The event, which is held jointly with the Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary, raised a record breaking $23,000 for the Foundation’s Family of Friends campaign. In April, some of Schuyler Hospital’s physicians were quite Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing to “NY Rockin’ Revue,” and busy at Veraisons at Glenora Wine Cellars – not providing great live auction and silent raffle prizes. medical care, but rather cooking pasta for a great crowd. Dr. Kristina Cummings, Dr. Jamie Coleman, Dr. Ben Saks and Dr. Michael Eisman served up food to raise funds to benefit the Schuyler Health Foundation’s 2012 Family of Friends campaign. The annual event gives physicians a chance to get out and interact with the public in a fun, light- hearted manner. Watkins Glen Walmart Bag-a-Thon Brings in $2,300 for Schuyler Hospital

The event would not have been possible without the following sponsors:

In August, “celebrities” from Schuyler Hospital and the community bagged groceries at the Watkins Glen Walmart as a thank you for Walmart’s generous donation of $2,000 to the 2012 Family of Friends campaign. In addition to the donation, our wonderful “celebrities” earned $319.60 in tips!

13 Schuyler Hospital • 20122011 CommunityCommunity && FoundationFoundation ReportReport Family of Friends 2012 Donors

Terry Stewart Bronze Circle - $500 - $1,499 Dr. James and Rita Tague-Carmony Fred and Penny Tanneberger Investing in the Schuyler Equipment Upgrades Jann Cady Thomas F. Taylor, MD Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Roberts, Jr. Lee and Penny Titus Health Foundation Kyle and Ann Tuttle Mr. and Mrs. John R. Updyke When you invest in Schuyler Hospital, you are investing in Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility US Salt LLC the health of our community for generations to come! Anonymous Gifts The Anagnost Family Betty Vinti Stan and Shari Beaver Visions Federal Credit Union Niksa Vlasic, MD Charitable giving helps to make important advancements BMS Manufacturing Co. Douglas and Susan Cotton Rick and Cindy Weakland at Schuyler Hospital possible. It allows us to enhance Barbara J. Handy, Sue and JB Baldwin Mary Ann Webster Harry “Bud” Suits Edward D. Williams, MD patient care services, provide continuing education for Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Taylor Pewter Circle - $200 - $499 our talented healthcare professionals, expand facilities Technology Upgrades Equipment Upgrades and bring specialized equipment to Schuyler Hospital that John and Linda Bailey Mindy Lagonegro otherwise might not be possible. However you choose Mr. and Mrs. David J. Fraboni Wendy and Jerry Marvel Dennis and Jeanne Maine Mr. and Mrs. James C. Preston to give, you can be assured that the return on your William J. Saks, Jr., DO investment in Schuyler’s future will be a vibrant, healthy Seneca View Skilled Unrestricted Capital Uses Nursing Facility hospital for future generations. Anonymous Gifts Melissa Allmaier Edwin R. Acosta, MD Don and Margaret Blades Joan and J. C. Argetsinger Bud and Marie Brewer The Schuyler Health Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Mary and Jim Bacalles John and Dannie Brown nonprofit organization, which means your donation is tax- Deborah and Gary Bailey Chris and Kathie Burns David F. Bartone Diane Edwards deductible to the full extent provided by law. If you’re not Bonadio & Co., LLP - Emily C. Grimmke Gerald J. Archibald, Partner William Kouwe sure how you want to give, or what you want to support, Bower Catering / Bower Farms Karen Carpenter Martin the Foundation staff is available to meet with you to John H. Chotkowski, MD Lela Potter David D. Chung, MD Anna Sgrecci discuss your areas of interest, Schuyler Hospital’s vision, Community Bank, NA and options for giving. Please contact us at 607-210-1950. Jeff, Linda and Cayden Confer Technology Upgrades Patricia Corcoran Michelle and Timothy Benjamin Doug and Susan Cotton Sally and Don McFarland Janet C. Cotton Terrie Lynn Sautter Donate online at schuylerhospital.org! Cotton-Hanlon, Inc. Frank Spena Marie Decker Zane and Sandy Unterzuber J. Dana Dunleavy, MD Elmira Savings Bank Unrestricted Capital Uses Diamond Circle - above $3,500 Erdman Company William and Michele Allington “A few weeks ago I Five Star Bank Jean S. Argetsinger Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility Four Dragons Martial Arts - Joe, Joseph, Jack and Sue Benjamin had surgery here at Michael and Harriett Eisman Jonathan Hinterberger, Jonathan Yost Jody and Kelly Bliss Schuyler. I was so Tripp Foundation Tony and Liz Fraboni Mr. and Mrs. George A. Brown very much impressed William K. Francis Dr. John Carozza Unrestricted Capital Uses by the care I received Charles J. and Rosemarie A. Franzese Irene Dobromil Joseph J. Allen Jim and Becky Guild Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Dugo from the nurses and Carl and Suzanne Blowers Glenora Wine Cellars, Inc. Bill and Irene Elkins Dr. Saks. I know it Attorney and Mrs. James P. Coleman Matthew and Denise Hayden Gary and Becky Enders wasn’t just because Corning Incorporated Foundation Joseph and Leslie Hinterberger Dennis and Liz Fagan Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary James and Bonnie Howell A. James and Gaile Felli I work here, but Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Huddle Wendy and Stewart Field because I was a Gold Circle - $2,500 - $3,499 Hunt Engineers, Architects & Amedeo A. Fraboni patient. And as a Land Surveyors, PC Mrs. Carol Franzese Unrestricted Capital Uses patient I was nervous Edwin P. Hutsal, MD Vallerie Franzese-Lynch Blanche A. Borzell, MD J. R. Morris Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Robert Frederick, Jr. and somewhat scared Welliver Keegan Associates, Inc. Sandra Fucigna and Peter E. McGrath of the unknown. I Lakewood Vineyards - Chris Stamp Earl and Michelle Gaylor want to give them an Silver Circle - $1,500 - $2,499 Michael and Alice Learn Jill Gaylord Manning & Napier Foundation Inc. honorable mention!” Philip Gillemot Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility Andrew and Michele Manzer Clara M. Greis Walmart Store #3221 Brian J. McVey, MD Robert and Sadye Halpin Jerry Mickelson Debra J. Hines Technology Upgrades Michael and Michele Myers Pearl Jayne Amy and Seth Castle Roger and Sue Myers Jeanne Judson Mr. and Dr. Grady Cummings Hector and Dr. Eunice Nayo Bob and Bettina King Kathleen H. Fragola Gene Pierce Michael Learn Ron and Fran Pierce Paul Levesque Unrestricted Capital Uses John Potter Gregory and Heather Lodge Anthony and Barbara Ariano Troy Preston and Kevin Hillman Nancy K. Loughlin Chemung Canal Trust Company David T. Rayne, MD Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Mannino Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little & Mickelson, LLP Joseph A. Ronsivalle, MD Rich and Kerry Marflak Jerlando’s Pizzeria and Ristorante - William and John Rudd and Beverly Chin Sarah D. Matthews SerafinaTague, Salvatore and Maria Purpura Noreen Ruff Marsha and David McElligott Lake Grove Park, LLC Guy and Vickie Schamel Holly L. Mosher Benjamin and Marian Saks, DO David and Sandra Sidle Kathy Palmisano Robert and Jean Swinnerton Sikorsky Military Completions Center Judith Richards Watkins Montour Lions Club Dr. and Mrs. Jagmohan Singh Damian and Heidi Saks Lori and Scott Welliver Elizabeth M. Sobieraj, MD Schuyler County Deputy Voytek W. Sobieraj, MD Sheriff’s Association Drs. Stephen and Theresa Spaulding Mary K. Shoemaker Dick and Judy Sphon Philip C. Smith schuylerhospital.org 14 Family of Friends 2012 Donors

VanSkiver Motors Ted and Barbara Specchio Patrick and Nanette Hanley Village Marina Bar & Grill Frank and Arlene Steber Edith Hansen Tony and Polly Votaw Anna Stoltzfus The Reverend Michael Dan and Gail Walker Marylou C. Thompson and Susan Hartney Scott and Barbara Westervelt Roland and Roberta Thorpe Janice Hertel Deborah Zimmer Frederick and Joan Todd Nancy Herzig Patricia Tormey Virginia Houseknecht Friends Circle - Up to $199 Joan Ward Risa Howell Equipment Upgrades Ethel Warren Jamie R. Johnson Christina Brink Marcia Kasprzyk Tina M. Canfield Technology Upgrades Patricia M. Kehe Sharon Evans Shirley Bastian George and Tammy Kellogg Cynthia Hagin Barbara Kay Drake Daryl Kelly Eugene and Mary Ellen Hoose Rebecca Gould John and Lorna King Colleen Howell Christina Hoose John C. and Loueva M. Kohena Harold and Marilyn Lockner Kathi McCauley Dr. & Mrs. Vincent LaDelia Sally Michel Melissa Norton David and Kate LaMoreaux Mary Nichols Susan O’Connell Lane’s Yamaha, Inc. Emily Borck Schwab Sharon R. Laughlin Beverly Stamp “To the caring people from Keuka Tom and Jenny Lewis Sarah F. Liebschutz and Peter Adelstein Kelly Stone Lake, thank you so much for stopping Marty and Connie West Lauren and Roseleah Lodge and taking me home when I was being Kenneth MacDonald Seneca View Skilled attacked by a dog on West Lake Road Rose Madill Nursing Facility above Lamoka Lake. … Thank you to Timothy C. Magura Kathleen Elizabeth Mandell Anonymous Gifts Dr. Coughlin and Nurse Mary at the Kathryn Alexander Douglas and Laura Mann Patricia A. Bain Schuyler Hospital emergency room. You Jack and Pat May George and Norma Baldassarre were so kind and informative ...” Brian and Jennifer McKenzie Mary Bartholomew Connie Fern Miller Karen Benesh Cora Morehouse Floyd and Janice Bennett Alice Shelford Bob and Marianne Morin Bettylou and Bob Donald Thompson Honorable Dennis J. Morris Marian M. Boyce Catharine Mother’s Club Unrestricted Capital Uses “Thanks again for all you guys do. I was Anonymous Gifts Angela M. Champlin up last week and I am always amazed at George (Bud) and Ann Confer Becky Aldrich Cornell University - College Of Medicine Marion Auble the great care he [my father] receives. The Roy and Shirley Craver Connie Barrett staff at the View are wonderful.” Carol Bianco Delmar Bleiler Frank and Elly Brown Pam Mosher Tina M. Bruckman Mr. Chicken, Inc. Lester and Cindy Cady Peter and Mary Muller Charles and Betty J. Calhoun Josh and Lisa Navone Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Carley Max Neal Cayuga Medical Center Ann Clute Obenshain Sandra Lynn Ceasar Neil and Lisa Olver Nichole Chaffee Jeff and Amy Parmenter Anita P. Chirco Joy S. Perry Dr. and Mrs. William Clack Carl and Nancy Peters Dorothy L. Cogsdill Judith H. Phillips Diane Cooper Bill and Glenda Phoenix Ed and June Cullen Richard and Carole Pike Friends of Marilyn Cross Lois and Donald Cutton Tom and Alice Powers Elaine M. Dahl David and Marilyn Dalrymple Nancy Pratt Patricia Dann Genevieve Dean Richard and Karen Reisinger Cora Sue Davis Kenneth R. DePew Charles A. Richards Frank and Donna Davis Phyllisa DeSarno Henry and Susan Rocholl III Josanne Drake Bob and Jackie Dill George A. Roets Virginia Eaton Daniel Duvall Jim and Jean Scaptura Nancy L. Ehler John and Anne Elder Tyler and Sally Schouten Peggy Field Patricia Ellison Lynda M. Seeley Kay Goossen Les and Joan Farrington Seneca Lodge, Inc. Habbershaw Family - Marian, Douglas, Linda Charles and Helene Fausold Joseph and Diane Sheridan VanGalder, and John Ashley Fazzary Mark and Michelle Simiele Linn R. Henry Mr. and Mrs. Sam A. Fazzary Elizabeth Sinclair-Cady Helen James Mr. Silas Ferguson Keith and Sally Jo Smith John James Ken and Peggy Field Mark and Margaret Swinnerton Melanie Johnson Kelly Fitch, RN, BSN - Nurse Manager Mark and Georgie Taylor Robert and Jana Lamonica Sandra S. Forrest Robert and Fiona Taylor Marcelle T. Lawas, DDS Midge and Don Franzese Adam Thorpe Barbara Mack John A. Fritz Elsie VanDuzer Anne Meehan Donn and Norma Gaebelein Sandra VanHouten Mettler-Toledo, LLC Carole and Thomas Gifford Judythe L. Walters Richard and Betty Millhollen Paul A. Gillette Francis J. Ward Sharon and Frank Pastore Christopher and Tammy Goll Brenda Warren-Fitch Genevieve Potter Lyman and Jeanne Gridley Watkins Glen Area Susan Proper Pamela and John Grimmke Chamber of Commerce Kathy S. Rauch & The Satori Group Robert and Diana Groll Vikki Watson Barbara Riley H. L. Stephens, Ltd. Kenneth J. Wilson Joan Mosher Sala Fred Hall William and Charlotte Winkky Tom and Pat Seem Jim and Barb Halpin

15 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report Gifts-in-Kind

In support of the Family of Friends Campaign Employee Drive and November Splendor

171 Cedar Arts Center Keegan Associates, Inc. Savard’s Restaurant AgeLess Integrative Medical Spa Keeley’s Cheese Co. Schooner Excursions/Malabar VII Backyard Broadcasting Kenton’s Cheese Company Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary Becky Bond L. P. Ciminelli Seneca Lake General Store Susan Brace Lakes Gas Seneca Sailing Adventures Buffalo Wild Wings Lakewood Vineyards, Inc. ShearDesigns Charlie’s Cafe and Bakery Linda’s Express Simply Your Best Chili’s & TGIFriday’s Lively Run Goat Dairy Six Circles Farm Christmas House Montour Coffee Starkey’s Lookout Classic Chef’s Muranda Stillman’s Greenhouse Clemens Center New Image Hair Net Work Inc. Stonecat Cafe Linda Confer Nicole Long Photography Sunset View Country Club of Ithaca Old Havana Theater Tanino Ristorante Italiano Dano’s Heuriger on Seneca Olive Garden Penny Tanneberger Finger Lakes Distilling Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Matthew Taylor Finger Lakes Farmstead Outback Steakhouse Texas Roadhouse Five Star Bank Over-the-Top Cupcakes The Decoy Elizabeth Fraboni Painted Bar Stables The Wildflower Cafe Frank’s Automotive & Transmission Specialists Palace Theater Twin Tiers Ballroom Fran’s Landing Pampered & Polished by Deb Idlewilde Inn Glen Dairy Bar Pizza Hut Vanillen Dairy Glen Mountain Market Maryalice C. Pulos Village Marina Bar & Grill Glen Theater Radisson Hotel Wagner Winery Glenora Wine Cellars, Inc. Red Lobster Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel Emily Grimmke Red Newt Cellars & Bistro Watkins Glen International Hands-on-Glass Rockwell Museum of Western Art Watkins-Montour Lions Club Hangar Theater Rosemary’s Legacy Watkins Review & Express and The Observer Hart Hotels, Inc. Rose’s Cuttin’ Up on Main Street Lorraine P. Welliver Heaven-to-Earth Spa Marian S. Saks William Henry Miller Inn

For Seneca View Skilled I.C.U. Nursing Facility Activity Fund Women of the Moose Montour Falls, Chapter #1401 Michael H. Eisman Emily Grimmke Women of the Moose Montour Falls, Chapter #1401 Matching Gift Companies Corning Incorporated Foundation In memory of Elizabeth Wilson

In memory of Betty Mae Wyant “Dear Activities Staff: We can never thank you enough for the love and Curt and Dawnne Loper kindness you gave to our mother and grandmother. She loved you all and Ann Stephens always looked forward to playing Bingo and coming to Activities with you Harley Wyant all. It made her very happy and you always made her feel special. It takes Doug and Mary Lee Wyant very special people to do everything with the residents. We feel so blessed Dan and Sue Wyant you were in her life to the end. God bless you all.” Denny and Connie Wyant Emergency Room Teresa, Kara, Frank and Kacie Wood in memory of Frank G. Wood, Jr.

2011 Family of Friends J.M. McDonald Foundation Watkins-Montour Rotary Club

“Schuyler Hospital ER Staff & Personnel: Our family would like to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and your understanding for our family while the shock, disbelief and pain of our loss was hitting us. We were allowed to be with our “Words cannot express our heartfelt thanks for all that was done for loved one for several hours, and we deeply mom during her stay at Seneca View. The patience that was shown appreciate that. Thanks again, from the and care received was nothing short of the very best. We have often bottoms of our hearts.” said that it takes very special people to do what you do. You all are, without question, very special.”

schuylerhospital.org 16 2012 Memorial Gifts and Honorariums

Equipment Upgrades Unrestricted Capital Uses “Thank you for supporting “There is No Magic in Drugs.” Our 4th graders In memory of Dr. Robert Michel In honor of James Norton, MD on the loved the assembly and took away Sally M. Michel occasion of his 90th birthday a positive message. … We really do David and Carol Bower appreciate having Schuyler Hospital Patricia Ellison as a community partner.” ~ Rodney Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility Nancy Herzig Sarah F. Liebschutz and Peter Adelstein Weeden, Watkins Glen Middle In honor of Carl and Sue Blowers Jim and Jean Scaptura School Don and Margaret Blades Keith and Sally Jo Smith Kenneth Wilson “We were very pleased to host, In memory of Margaret H. Carpenter “There is No Magic in Drugs” at our Corning Incorporated Foundation In memory of Judge school. The 5th grade students and William Ellison Patricia T. Dann their teachers spoke very highly of Peggy Field David and Carol Bower Habbershaw Family - Marian, Douglas, Linda VanGalder, the program. It aligns wonderfully and John In memory of Leland Knowles with our fifth grade DARE program Karen C. Martin David and Carol Bower as well as our high school health Kathy S. Rauch & The Satori Group Cora Morehouse presentations on alcohol. We appreciate the generosity and In memory of Norma DeSarno In memory of Nedra Morse sponsorship from Schuyler Dorothy L. Cogsdill Frank and Arlene Steber Hospital in bringing this program

to us.” ~ Christine Williams, Hanlon In memory of Bernice V. Dibble Constance Canning, in remembrance Elementary Adele Deerson Frank Lachut James Sgrecci

In memory of Margaret Dimmick Cornell University - College Of Mediciine Patricia A. Bain Joan Mosher Sala

In memory of Ernest V. Handy and Mr. and Mrs. Walton Baldwin who passed into Eternal Life in 2009 Barbara J. Handy, Sue and JB Baldwin

In memory of Dorothy Hubbell Catharine Mother’s Club, in loving memory Roy and Shirley Craver Robert and Jana Lamonica

In memory of Angelo Pangallo Catharine Mother’s Club, in loving memory

In memory of Mother, Eveyln Thorpe, former Resident of Seneca View Roland and Roberta Thorpe “To all staff of Seneca View: I want to tell you all how much I In memory of Dorothy Weisser appreciate your kindness and your caring. I truly want to say Frank and Arlene Steber thank you for the wonderful care you gave to my husband In memory of Ruth and Stewart Wilson in the almost four years he was there. … Thank you all for Happy Birthday, Marilyn Cross, in memory of your parents, what you did to make his last four years as much fun and from your friends comfortable as possible. You will always have my undying gratitude.” Technology Upgrades

In honor of James Norton, MD on the occasion of his 90th birthday Dr. James W. and Rita Tague-Carmony

In memory and in honor of the Honorable William N. Ellison Dr. James W. and Rita Tague-Carmony

In memory of Venico A. and Joann F. Fraboni Mr. and Mrs. David J. Fraboni

In memory of Marie (Mellie) Spena, mother Frank Spena

17 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report Building a Healthy Community... We’ve Got You Covered.

Physical Therapist Helps Hospital Continues Athletic Local High Schoolers Manage Training Services for Watkins Glen Concussions Central School Schuyler Hospital has continued to encourage active lifestyles and help local student athletes stay in the game through a partnership with the Watkins Glen Central School district. Schuyler Hospital is providing the district with athletic training services for preseason, practices and home athletic events, and operating an athletic training room for injury prevention and treatment – all at no cost to the school district. Physical therapists are also available to evaluate and screen any student athlete (grades 7-12) on a regular basis.

When the NYS Department of Education’s Concussion The Hospital was recently asked to expand these services. Management and Awareness Act went into effect in Schuyler Hospital looks forward to continuing to build its July 2012, Vanessa Mirabito, PT, DPT, ATC, formed relationship with the Watkins Glen Central School district. a quick partnership with Watkins Glen Central School Superintendent, Tom Phillips. Mirabito, a Schuyler Hospital Physical Therapist & Athletic Trainer along with Jim Somerville, ATC, had been working with Watkins Glen M.A.S.H. Camp Students Learn High School athletes through the 2011- 12 school year. Both Mirabito and Somerville wanted to do everything they About Medical Careers could to improve the way anyone working with students – especially athletes – handled concussions.

The new NYS law states that academic and sports accommodations must be made for students of all ages with head injuries so that their ability to learn is not negatively impacted. The law requires students who may have suffered a concussion in a school sport or gym class to be sidelined for at least 24 hours. Students who are diagnosed with their first concussion may only return to play when they have been without symptoms for at least In July, a record-breaking eleven 8th and 9th grade one day and have been cleared by a physician. The law students spent two days at Schuyler Hospital’s Medical also requires education and training for coaches, teachers Academy of Science and Health (M.A.S.H.) Camp. and other school personnel on the symptoms and treatment Campers gained hands-on experience in a variety of mild traumatic brain injuries. of potential healthcare careers, which included CPR instruction, injecting saline water into an orange, viewing Mirabito helped the Watkins Glen Central School District their own hand germs in the lab, testing their lung capacity, develop a step-by-step protocol that must now be followed helping Seneca View residents decorate notebooks, from the time a concussion is sustained to the time the taping ankles, trying out some of the imaging machines, student returns to activity or sport. The goal of the protocol and giving each other wrist casts. Schuyler Hospital is to foster proper physical, emotional and intellectual co-sponsors M.A.S.H. Camp each July with the Central development after a concussion - ensuring that physical New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC) and activity will not have a detrimental effect on the student. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. schuylerhospital.org 18 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS...

Schuyler Hospital’s employees and physicians are continually helping others, not only through their work, but also by taking an active role in our community. It’s all part of Schuyler Hospital’s commitment to the people we serve. Here are just some of the projects and organizations that the hospital and its staff members were involved with over the course of 2012.

6th Annual Schuyler Steps Out Schuyler Hospital’s annual Schuyler Steps Out event successfully wrapped up its sixth year in 2012. The goal of this free, community program is to get Schuyler County residents moving during the dreary winter and early spring months – helping them fight obesity, diabetes and hypertension.

In 2012 21 teams participated, logging a total of 279 million steps – the equivalent of 14 thousand miles or 5-1/2 trips around the Earth!

Boy Scout Troop 2000 won their second “Grand Champion” title with their team, consisting of 21 walkers from kids to adults, totaling 24 million total steps over the course of the 8-week program. Coming in second • Tanya Allen/Falls Home: Tanya had a knee injury was a new team – the Falls Home – while former two- and started out with 17,489 steps/week. By the end of time champion, Lakewood Vineyards, finished third. The the program, she was up to 87,105 steps/week. Hospital’s top three finishing teams were Seneca View • Unit 1, Radiology and Lab. Sheryl Snider/Rainbow Walkers/Rainbow Chasers: Sheryl used to be afraid to walk by herself. Anxiety ruled her life. She joined the Schuyler Steps Out But the real success stories of the program are the team program and walked alone through town, improving MVPs and Most Improved Members, who are nominated her steps and losing five pounds in the process. Most by their teammates. These stories are clear illustrations of importantly, she faced and overcame her fears to why Schuyler Hospital continues to sponsor the Schuyler make her life more healthy! Steps Out program. 2012 Most Improved Member: 2012 Team MVPs: Rae Price/Rainbow Walkers/Rainbow Chasers: • Mel Schroeder/Hearty Hikers/Schuyler County: Rae has many physical ailments-including COPD, An inspiration for anyone, Mel started the program asthma, and hip problems. She used to move with a bad back and only 19,483 steps/week. She did around in a motorized chair, and not walk much at not want to quit and, over the next 4 weeks, averaged all. However Rae signed up for Schuyler Steps Out almost 77,000 steps/week. Then she was in a car and her daughter, who was also in the program, accident and out one week, but back again the next encouraged her to walk with a cart at Walmart (just to week at 89,484 steps. Even with phenomenal pain, walk, not even shop) and to walk more. Rae was very there was no stopping Mel! enthusiastic, and to this day will try to walk a lot more!

19 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report We’ve Got You Covered.

Schuyler County Relay for Life

Schuyler Hospital was well represented at the June Schuyler County Relay for Life event, with an event-high 42 team members and over $1,200 raised. The Hospital team also won the event’s “Rising Star” award

Diabetes Tour de Cure Schuyler Hospital Cheers For the Diabetes Tour de on Olympic Athlete Cure in August, Schuyler Hospital had a team of riders who raised $1,465 for the American Diabetes Association. The hospital also staffed a water/break station and a medical tent and served as a major event sponsor.

United Way of Schuyler County The Hospital had its own special event in 2012. Staff In 2012, Schuyler Hospital employees donated a record members gathered on August 10th to cheer on Elmira amount to the United Way campaign - $15,195. The native Molly Huddle, as she ran the 5,000m event in the United Way supports 24 non-profit organizations in London 2012 Summer Olympics. Molly holds the American Schuyler County, including Schuyler Hospital. record in the 5,000 meters and finished 11th in the Olympic race. She is the niece of Schuyler Hospital general surgeon Dr. Timothy Huddle. The Hospital received a lot American Red Cross of media attention for its “Run Molly Run” staff photo. Blood Drives Schuyler Hospital, with help from numerous outside donors, collected an outstanding 214 units of blood for the American Red Cross between November 2011 and August 2012. This surpassed the Hospital’s goal for the year for blood donations.

schuylerhospital.org 20 Our 2012 Highlighted Patient Services... Have Got You Covered.

“Thanks to Early Detection, Schuyler Hospital’s Radiology Services Saved My Life.” Julie Rinker’s annual mammogram detected a very small lump. She got immediate support from Schuyler Hospital’s Jennifer Storelli.

“Jen got me through this. She’s my guardian angel. I was lucky, because the lump was small, and they caught it early. This April I’ll celebrate three years of being cancer-free! If you ask me if you should go to Schuyler Hospital, I’ll say ‘yes. 100% yes’.”

From mammograms to MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds and x-rays, Schuyler Hospital’s state-of-the-art imaging equipment and highly trained staff detect and diagnose medical conditions early, so they have a higher likelihood of being treated successfully.

Read the rest of Julie’s story.

“I Can’t Imagine What We Would Have Done Without Schuyler Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services.” Mom Tammy Kellogg has seen two of her sons undergo years of physical therapy at Schuyler Hospital. First Phillip, who was diagnosed with fibroblastic rheumatism at age seven. ThenJeffrey , who, at age 19, broke his neck and injured his spinal cord in a swimming accident. “The caliber of rehabilitation right here at Schuyler Hospital has been an integral part of both boys’ recovery,” she says.

“Working with the therapists, I became very aware of how far the small steps could take me,” adds Phillip. For Jeffrey, “Coming to Schuyler Hospital for my physical therapy also meant coming home to the support of my family and my community.” Now both Phillip and Jeffrey are back to the sports and other activities they enjoy.

From physical therapy, to sports medicine, occupational therapy and speech therapy, Schuyler Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services provides expert, personalized care to help you reach your recovery goals.

Read the rest of Phillip & Jeffrey’s stories.

21 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report But don’t just take our word for it. Let our patients speak for us.

“I’m getting a full night’s rest thanks to the Sleep Lab at Schuyler Hospital.”

When Jim Carmony of Cayuta had a sleep evaluation at Schuyler Hospital, he was surprised to learn that he actually stopped breathing during the night. “Sleep has always been hard for me. I would wake up every 30-45 minutes. The next day, I would have a headache and still feel tired. The sleep study was a positive experience. The staff explained things well, and I was much more comfortable than I thought I would be. I actually slept!” Diagnosed with sleep apnea, Jim now wears a mask each night to keep him breathing regularly. “I’m feeling much better with a full night’s rest. My headaches are gone, and I feel refreshed when I wake up.”

Schuyler Hospital’s specially trained Sleep Lab team diagnoses and treats the full range of sleep disorders. Appointments can be made within weeks, and each patient gets individual attention.

Read the rest of Jim’s story.

“Schuyler Hospital’s General Surgery Services Helped Me Get My Life Back.” After suffering for 10 months with an undiagnosed hernia, Leon Washburn of Odessa met with Schuyler Hospital general surgeon, Dr. Timothy Huddle. “Within two minutes, Dr. Huddle found the problem. He’s a great guy, very personable, and he sure knows what he’s doing.” In fact, from the initial consult through recovery, Leon couldn’t have been more pleased with Dr. Huddle and his staff. “Their personal approach and caring are great examples of what a small hospital can provide.”

Dr. Huddle is trained in the latest General Surgery techniques, including minimally invasive procedures that usually result in shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, quicker recoveries and better outcomes.

Read the rest of Leon’s story.

What is this? It’s a QR – or Quick Response – code that’s intended to be read by smartphone cameras. With a QR code reader app, you point your camera at the printed page and instantly get linked to a website with more information – in this case, the full stories from our patients. It’s that simple.

schuylerhospital.org 22 “The Center for Medical Weight Loss at September Hill is Helping Me Change My Life.” When Maija DeRoche heard about the Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL), she wondered if it would be different from weight loss methods she had tried before. She discovered it is. “Dr. Saks looked at who I am and what works for me. Once he examined my metabolism, he said, ‘We need to rev it up.’ I actually have to eat more! Before, I really didn’t like to exercise, but now I just have a need to move my body. I feel like the Tin Man who has just been oiled.”

CMWL is a physician-directed, non-surgical weight loss program that helps you reach your weight loss goal, and keep the weight off.

Read the rest of Maija’s story.

“Schuyler Hospital’s Seneca View Is Our Home Away from Home.”

Arlene Steber of Watkins Glen first came to Seneca View for therapy, and later returned as a resident. “We could see right away what a great place it was,” says her husband, Frank Steber, “and the longer Arlene has lived here, the more impressed we’ve been with every level of staffing. Arlene has years left to live. We want to spend it in the best possible manner. With all of the activities and comforts here, that’s what Seneca View provides.”

Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility prides itself on providing a comfortable, homelike environment for its residents.

Read the rest of Arlene’s story.

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While working towards my Masters in

early education and coaching for Watkins “ “ Glen JV girls basketball, you learn to trust your instincts. I know I hit a full court shot with my orthopedic care.

Alicia Learn Watkins Glen High School Graduate and Schuyler Orthopedic Patient

2012 BY THE NUMBERS Daily Inpatient Census – Average 8.34 Diagnostic Imaging Procedures 15,529 Emergency Department Visits 9,183 Inpatient Admissions 882 Laboratory Procedures 115,361 Occupational Therapy Visits 8,165 Pain Clinic Visits 2,574 Physical Therapy Visits 29,412 Primary Care Center Patient Visits 23,897 Seneca View Residents – Average 116.30 September Hill Patient Visits 1,567 Sleep Studies 105 Surgeries 319

schuylerhospital.org 24 Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary Since 1969, the Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary has played an integral role in the operation of the hospital. Volunteers lend helping hands throughout the facility, enabling the staff to concentrate on providing the best care possible to our patients. Auxiliary volunteers staff the information desk, work at the Gift Shop, assist with a variety of administrative tasks around the Hospital, knit items for Seneca View Skilled Nursing, and hold raffles, sales and special events to raise funds. 2012-13 Auxiliary Board Join the Schuyler Carol Bower, President Hospital Auxiliary! Linda Confer, Vice-President The Auxiliary is always looking for new members who Terrie Sautter, Recording Secretary are willing to provide an invaluable service to their Rita Tague-Carmony, Treasurer community as well as to patients, residents, and staff at Gretta Preston,Corresponding Secretary the hospital. Volunteers are asked to donate just three hours of their time as seldom as once a month. You’ll have an opportunity to meet new people, enjoy various 2012 Volunteer of the Year social and educational events, and receive recognition and appreciation for your commitment. Contact the Auxiliary at (607) 535-7121 for more information. At their Annual Spring Luncheon in May, the Auxiliary honored Doris Fazzary as their Volunteer of the Year. Mrs. Fazzary was Auxiliary Donates $11,500 to honored for her commitment to the Auxiliary, as well as her Hospital friendliness, smiling face, and At the end of 2012, the Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary helpful nature at the front desk. made their annual donation back to the Hospital, with this year’s gift totaling $11,500. The funds will support the Schuyler Health Foundation’s Family of Friends 2012 campaign, targeted at four areas around the Hospital – Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, capital construction, equipment, and technology.

2012 HANYS Auxiliary Award Auxiliary by the Numbers Membership: 184 Total Volunteer Hours: 5,811

For the third year in a row, the Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary was awarded Auxiliary Advocacy Recognition by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). The recognition acknowledges the Auxiliary’s commitment of significant time and effort to serve as an advocate for the Hospital and the community.

25 Schuyler Hospital • 2012 Community & Foundation Report Raising Funds for the Hospital In addition to working with the Foundation on large events such as November Splendor, the Auxiliary sponsors a number of smaller fundraisers through the year for the Hospital:

Spaghetti Supper Brings Holiday House Tours Bring In over $2,300 in $1,200 Each March, the Watkins Montour The Auxiliary held Lions Club and the Montour Falls their second annual Moose Lodge host an Italian Holiday House Tour in Pasta Dinner for the benefit of December – featuring the Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary. In seven homes in 2012, more than 250 dinners were Montour Falls and served! Watkins Glen.

Festival of Lights Bus Trip to Oak Ridge Boys Concert Raises Raises $2.450 More than $1,300 Each December, the In August, the Auxiliary sponsored a bus trip to Tioga Downs to see Festival of Lights gives community members the opportunity to the Oak Ridge Boys in concert, have dinner and play some games. purchase lights in memory of a loved one, in honor of a special friend or family member, to celebrate a special event, or as a Inaugural Game Day Cruise Event Raises $1,000 “just thinking of you” message. In September, the Auxiliary invited groups, individuals and couples to bring their 2013 Schuyler County Calendar Project Nets $870 favorite board games – Sales of the Auxiliary’s 2013 “A Glimpse of Schuyler County” including Scrabble, cards, calendar raised $870. chess and other favorites – to the Seneca Legacy for a four hour cruise that included lunch. The inaugural event was a great success – raising $1,000.

2012 Healthcare Scholarships Each spring, the Auxiliary awards three $1000 scholarships. This year all three were given to high school seniors who are planning to enter the healthcare field.

The 2012 scholarships were awarded to:

Jessica Brogdon, (L), a 2012 graduate of Watkins Glen High School. Jessica will attend the University of Rochester, where she will major in epidemiology. She hopes to one day work for the World Health Organization or American Public Health Association.

Matthew Chapman, (R), a 2012 graduate of Odessa-Montour High School. Matthew plans to attend the University of Buffalo to study Pre-Med, with hopes of becoming an Emergency physician.

Troy Garrett Ayers, (not pictured), a 2012 graduate of Dundee High School. Troy plans to attend St. John Fisher College to study Biology/Pre-Med.

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