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2018 Annual Report Who We Are 2018 ANNUAL REPORT WHO WE ARE Baptist Health Paducah opened in 1953 as Western Bap- tist Hospital, built on the dreams of a few Baptist preach- ers and community support through gospel singings, bake sales and door-to-door donations. Since then, Baptist Health Paducah has grown to a regional medical and re- ferral center, serving about 200,000 patients a year from four states. Baptist Health Foundation Paducah continues the efforts of those who came before us by building relationships and raising funds to help support the hospital’s needed ser- vices, facilities and other areas of growth. Our Mission Our Vision Baptist Health demonstrates the love of Baptist Health will lead in clinical excellence, Christ by providing and coordinating care and compassionate care and growth to meet the improving health in our communities. needs of our patients.. Our Values Baptist Health will live out its Christ-centered mission and achieve its vision guided by Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Collaboration, Compassion and Joy. 2 BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION PADUCAH GIFT SUMMARY Unrestricted Gifts Unrestricted Gifts vs Restricted Gifts Unrestricted Gifts $339,495.97 Mission Advancement $105,625.42 Restricted Gifts $1,324,121.30 President’s Circle $107,882.75 Grand Total: $1,663,617.27 Golf Tournament $84,830.00 Heart & Heels $41,157.80 Unrestricted Gifts Total: $339,495.97 Restricted Gifts Cancer Center $157,032.14 Cardiac Services $647,764.29 Education/Professional Development $4,500.00 Mother & Baby Unit Renovation $26,455.00 Neonatal and Pediatric Services $411,863.58 Oncology $26,962.97 Palliative Care $1,000.00 Stroke Services $7,727.60 Patient Assistance $38,815.72 Special Projects $2,000.00 Restricted Gift Total: $1,324,121.30 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 3 Foundation Funded Projects l Vapotherm respiratory devices l Malignant Hyperthermia manual and mock drill kit l Robes for mammography patients l 12th Annual Nurse Research Conference l Work station for hospitalists l Physician lounge furniture l Community outreach vegetable garden l C02 Monitors l EMS outreach initiatives l AED kits l NICU Lunch & Learn education series l CPR Manikins & training materials l Patient room tables l Labor and Delivery fetal monitoring carts l Bariatric recliners & side tables l Patient waiting room furniture l Structural Heart Coordinator l School health clinic supplies l Emergency Department furniture l Specialized bariatric furniture President’s Circle The President’s Circle is Baptist Health Foundation Paducah’s most prestigious annual recognition society. President’s Circle members contribute $1,000 to $10,000 annually. Throughout the year, members are invited to attend special events to meet doctors and - vices. In 2018, The President’s Circle raised $107,882.75 from 256 household member- hospital leaders to learn about specific health issues and available treatments and ser ships. “Working Together – Every Member, Every Year – The Possibilities are Endless.” The Legacy Society The Legacy Society honors donors who provide transformational gifts to the Foundation. Thank you to our Legacy Society members who make a difference, far beyond the measure of one lifetime! 2018 Legacy Society Members Anonymous Dr. Peter and Christy Locken Buddy and Mary Ann Upshaw Dr. Harry and Julie Brigance Scott and Debbie Powell Don and Eva Walker Jim and Brenda Brown Maxine Rittenberry Mike and Tammy Zimmerman Mike and Caroline Cappock The Grateful Patient Program The Grateful Patient Program allows patients and their families to provide a gift to honor an employee, physician or volunteer who provided excellent service at Baptist Health Paducah. In 2018 more than 50 caregivers were awarded with a lapel pin of honor and an Honored Caregiver Award. 4 BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION PADUCAH FROM OUR LEADERSHIP Dear Friends, Thank you for supporting Baptist Health Foundation Paducah. We are honored to have you as our partners, working together to advance the mission of Baptist Health. With your gifts in 2018, you enabled us to fund 20 projects which included the addition of technology and equipment, training and development for our nurses, and many other mission oriented projects that allow us to serve our community outside the walls of the hospital. Your generosity allowed us to honor our Christ-centered mission. Thank you. support has made possible. The Ray and Kay Eckstein Regional Cancer Care Center expanded its team of caregivers Reflecting over the last year at Baptist Health Paducah, we have continued to build upon many of the services your with the addition of oncologists Winston Chua, MD and Luis Concepcion, MD. This means we are able to serve more people in our community during their cancer journey. The John and Loree Eckstein Neonatal Intensive Care Unit achieved a new level of care as a Level III NICU, which means we are able to treat more infants in Paducah, keeping more families close-to-home. The Carson-Myre Heart Center continues to expand its services with the addition of staff and equipment to elevate the level of care we provide and prepare us for continued advancements in heart care. And our work outside the walls of Baptist Health continues – allowing us to provide education, services and convenience for our patients throughout the community. Your donations last year made it possible for us to add a community vegetable garden, assisting in our efforts to teach families the importance of a healthy diet, and provide hands-free CPR training to local businesses and schools to teach important, life-saving skills. And during the last year, we have been able to expand our primary care services with the addition of new providers in our region. This means it is now easier than ever for Baptist Health Paducah to serve you when you need us. All of these things have been directly impacted by donor support. Thank you for believing in our mission and partnering with us to create a lasting impact on the health of our community. With gratitude, CHRIS ROTY, MHA, FACHE BILL THOMPSON LORA CROLEY President Board Chairman Director of Philanthropy Baptist Health Paducah Baptist Health Baptist Health ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Foundation Paducah Foundation Paducah 5 CANCER SERVICES John Hopkins Hospital founder Dr. William Osler once said, “The good phy- sician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” This rings true in the Ray & Kay Eckstein Regional Cancer Care 950 Center at Baptist Health Paducah. Patients In 2018, about 950 patients were treated like family within the walls of - ments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, our employees also the region’s first comprehensive cancer care facility. During medical treat focus on treating the individuals. Most patients require multiple rounds of 2,716 chemotherapy, so frequent visits to the center allow them to get to know Chemo Treatments their caregivers; they often form bonds with them that last beyond their treatment. It’s become common for patients to hear the tune, “Hit the road, Jack,” echo- ing through the halls, a tradition of singing to the patients on their last day 12,416 of treatment (see photo). A warm send off for the patients and a warning to Radiation Treatments the cancer they are treating, it says, “Don’t you come back no more!” 6 BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION PADUCAH HEART SERVICES When Mollie Trunnell of Gilbertsville heard about a new heart procedure - 158 at Baptist Health Paducah to reduce her risk of stroke from atrial fibrilla Open Heart Surgeries “Ition, lost she my was dad one to aof heart the first attack, to sign and up. I had a heart cath and stent put in in 2001,” said Trunnell, 74. “I want to make sure I take care of myself. The chance of a stroke lessens, so I don’t have as much to worry about.” Trunnell was hospitalized at Baptist Health in February for AFib when car- diologist Martin Rains, MD, explained that she was a good candidate for the WATCHMAN™ Device, which offers select patients with AFib an alternative 1,700 to blood thinners to prevent a potentially life-threatening stroke. Heart Caths Performed this treatment,” Dr. Rains said. Only six hospitals in the state offer WATCH- “Baptist Health Paducah is the first hospital in western Kentucky to offer MAN™. Dr. Rains and Michael Faulkner, MD, are the region’s only structural heart specialists. They are part of an eight-member team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, providing the region’s most comprehensive heart care. 35% Through a long-standing partnership with the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation and support from many generous donors, Baptist Health Pa- Heart Caths Resulting ducah continues to be the leader in heart care in our region. in Intervention ANNUAL REPORT 2018 7 STROKE SERVICES Time saved is brain saved. That was an important phrase for Holly Thompson of Paducah. When her 2-year-old awakened her in the middle of the night, she felt pressure and numbness on her left side. Knowing something was wrong, 350 she called 911 and got to the Baptist Health emergency department, where CVA Patients the expert team called a “code stroke” for immediate treatment. Tests revealed she was suffering from a stroke caused by a blood clot, so she received the clot-busting drug, tPA. “She did fantastic,” said Joseph Auburn, MD, neurologist and stroke director. 26 Thompson recovered use of her left side within 24 hours, avoiding long-term Patients Receiving tPA* disability. F.A.S.T. Knowing the acronym for stroke symptoms and taking immediate action saved her brain from permanent damage. To know if someone is suffering a stroke, 49 MINUTES remember: Average tPA Administer Time F=Face Is one side drooping? A=Arm Can you lift both? S=Speech Is it slurred or confused? T=Time Call 911 immediately.
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