•Barnes Bulletin Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, May 1977, Volume XXXI, Number 5 Dr. Post to lead Barnes society Dr. Lawrence Post, Jr., ophthalmologist, was in- stalled as president as officers were elected for the Barnes Hospital Society during the group's meeting April 21. Dr. Harry Morgan, orthopedic surgeon, is presi- dent-elect; Dr. Robert Stanley, radiologist, is vice president; and Dr. Duane Cozart, physician, is secretary-treasurer. A plaque of recognition was presented to Dr. M. Richard Carlin who served as president during the past year. New council members elected were Dr. Wanda Lamp, psychiatrist; Dr. Robert Goell, obstetrician-gynecologist; and Dr. Fredric Askin, surgical pathologist. Dr. Raymond Dou- cette, obstetrician-gynecologist, was elected rep- resentative to the Medical Advisory Committee. The meeting's program included a presentation by Dr. William Owens, anesthesiologist and medical director of the respiratory therapy de- partment. He spoke on "The Respiratory Ther- apy Department—An Update." Participants in the Auxiliary luncheon program in- rector of operations for the Football Cardinals; and cluded, from left, Dr. Clarence Weldon, cardiothoracic Raymond E. Rowland, chairman of the Barnes board surgeon-in-chief; Barnes President Robert E. Frank; of directors. Auxiliary President Clara Tremayne; joe Sullivan, di- In announcing the completion of the current One pledge completed, pledge, Mrs. Tremayne said that total Auxiliary another announced at contributions to the hospital since the group was organized in 1959 has gone over the $1.6 mil- Auxiliary luncheon lion mark. Last year $220,000 was given by the group. All monies are earned by in-hospital A pledge of $850,000 for a new cardiothoracic projects including the operations of the Wishing intensive care unit was completed April 21 when Well gift shop, Nearly New Shop, Baby Photo the Barnes Auxiliary presented the hospital with service and Tribute Fund. checks totalling $230,000. (Continued on page 2) Clara Tremayne, Auxiliary president during the past two years, made the check presentations to Raymond E. Rowland, chairman of the board of directors, and board member Robert Hermann. One check for $70,000 fulfilled the $850,000 pledge toward the new cardiothoracic intensive care unit (see related story on page 4). The re- maining $160,000 of this year's gift will be ap- Dr. Lawrence Post, left, new president of the Barnes plied toward a new Auxiliary project. Hospital Society, congratulates Dr. M. Richard Carlin, who recently completed a term as president. Mrs. Tremayne announced that the Auxiliary is undertaking a new pledge of $1 million to build Director emeritus dies one patient care floor of the new West Pavilion. The pledge is to be completed in six years. As the Bulletin went to press word was re- ceived of the death of Robert W. Otto, 84, a member of the Barnes board of directors Also participating in the luncheon ceremonies since 1956 and a director emeritus since were Dr. Clarence Weldon, cardiothoracic sur- 1973. He died at Barnes May 2 following a geon-in-chief; Joe Sullivan, director of opera- brief illness. tions for the Football Cardinals who recently had coronary by-pass surgery and was a patient Mr. Otto was president of Laclede Gas Co. in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit; and from 1947 to 1974 and also served as Mis- Barnes President Robert E. Frank. souri Attorney General and Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court. This year's gift came during the annual spring A completed obituary will be printed in luncheon for the Auxiliary. New officers were the June issue of Barnes Bulletin. elected, individuals and groups were given spe- cial recognition and Barnes dietitian Kathy Mc- Clusky spoke on "Food—Good, Bad and Fad." Front Cover: Dr. Clarence Weldon, left, and Dr. She also answered questions from those attend- Joseph Sandza, performing an open-heart operation ing the luncheon at Junior League headquarters Kathy McClusky spoke on "Food—Good, Bad and at Barnes. (See related stories pages 7 and 4) in Richmond Heights. Fad" during the Auxiliary luncheon. forts to contribute so much to the healing process Doctor is for home of Barnes patients." blood pressure checks Mrs. McClusky spoke on the need for proper nutrition education cautioning her listeners to be A Barnes neurologist recommends that persons wary of fad diets which could lead to medical with diagnosed hypertension (high blood pres- problems. "We advise the patients we see to sure) acquire blood pressure cuffs and stetho- contact a doctor before going on a diet. Some- scopes so that they may check their blood pres- times even a minor variation in the amount or sure at home. These devices can be purchased type of food intake can produce serious conse- at any medical supply house and advice about quences." different models should come from the physi- cian. New officers were installed during the meeting. Elected to two-year terms were Carol Minor, Dr. Joseph Hanaway said that the devices are president; Mary Barenkamp, vice president for relatively inexpensive and can be very valuable volunteer services; and Shirley Pfeifle, recording in controlling the disease. His advice comes secretary. Continuing in the second year of two- during National High Blood Pressure Month year terms are Arthur Niemoeller, vice presi- being observed during May. dent-finance; Elaine Wenneker, vice president- program and hospitality; Doris Smith, treasurer; Hypertension affects an estimated 23 million Flossie Hartman, assistant treasurer; and Edith Americans and untreated hypertension is an im- Curtis, corresponding secretary. portant contributor to almost 300,000 deaths per Clara Tremayne, Auxiliary president, made the check year, according to the U.S. Public Health Service presentation to Raymond E. Rowland, chairman of the Officers completing their two-year terms were of HEW. National High Blood Pressure Month hospital's board of directors. Mrs. Tremayne; Lynn Bachmann, vice president is being sponsored by HEW's National Heart for volunteer services; and Ruth Sneed, record- and Lung Institute. ing secretary. Dr. Hanaway, a proponent of public education Auxiliary pledge . New members of the nominating committee are to emphasize the real dangers of hypertension, (Continued from page 1) Thelma Clark and Ruth Sneed. They join Lynn said that it is a significant factor leading to coro- Bachmann, Billie Erickson, Dorothy Savage, Vic- nary heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. The Auxiliary also sponsors the volunteer ser- toria Drieke and Lee Hay ward. Mrs. Wenneker vices at Barnes. Last year more than 600 volun- coordinated this year's luncheon. He said that taking one's own blood pressure is teers contributed more than 76,000 hours of a simple process but recommends that it be su- service to the hospital in a wide variety of areas, Certificates of Appreciation were presented to 15 pervised by a doctor initially to be sure the cuff many involving aspects of patient care. individuals and groups who have made special and stethoscope are being used properly. The contributions to the Auxiliary and to the hos- patient should practice and then compare read- Mr. Rowland said the Auxiliary is a good exam- pital. ings with a doctor or R.N. "If these readings are ple of why Barnes is an excellent hospital. He close, then it can be assumed the person is de- said that the time and effort put forth by Auxili- termining the blood pressure correctly. ary members cannot be measured in dollars and cents. Mr. Frank said that Auxilians and volun- "The key to controlling hypertension is to deter- teers are important parts of the total health care mine the blood pressure on a regular basis," Dr. team. Hanaway said. "If a person has to go to a doctor or clinic each time, the chances are that it will be "We know that attention to detail, the little extra checked on an irregular basis or not at all. Lack effort which we all try to put forth, makes a great of knowledge about one's blood pressure and in- difference in how a patient feels about his or her frequent determinations are responsible for poor hospitalization. The work of Auxiliary members control." and volunteers contributes greatly to the positive feeling which most patients have about Barnes. He said that hypertension is the number one risk factor in stroke and "is the most common health "We appreciate the time you give to Barnes. We problem in the background of the vast majority appreciate the gift of money which enables of stroke patients. Many otherwise healthy peo- Barnes to continue to provide the facilities and ple never know their blood pressure is elevated equipment needed for superior patient care," until they seek medical care for something else, Mr. Frank said. "But most of all we appreciate or have a stroke." you because you truly put the care into caring at Barnes." He said that hypertension is a tragedy because it is treatable in most cases. "The outcome of Dr. Weldon expressed his appreciation for the the hypertensive individual could be improved hard work which is resulting in the large finan- significantly if people knew more about it and if cial gift to build the intensive care area. Dr. Newly-elected Auxiliary president Carol Minor re- they were taught to control it as diabetics are Weldon originated the idea of the area, isolated ceived a fire chief's hat symbolizing her new position to control their disease. In this age of increased from other services for prevention of infections, in the organization. public awareness of medical problems the patient which will become reality when the West Pa- must take more responsibility for his own health. vilion is completed in 1980. Dr. Kipnis leads "The ultimate level of prevention will be when Mr.