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A CROUSE HOSPITAL COMMUNITY PUBLICATION

Celebrating 40 Years of Intensive Caring for Newborns & Families

Superior Surgical Services | AVM: Kelleigh’s Cause | Elite Plus Stroke Care Silver Mission Life Award

rouse Hospital has received the Mission: Crouse — the only Mission: Lifeline Silver CLifeline Silver Quality Achievement Award for hospital in the region — continues to consistently implementing specific quality improvement measures achieve exceptionally low door-to-balloon times — outlined by the American Heart Association (AHA) an average of 42 minutes in 2014. for the treatment of patients suffering severe That year, 100 percent of heart attack patients heart attacks. cared for at Crouse received treatment in under Each year in the United States, approximately 90 minutes, the national goal. Of those, eighty-five 250,000 people have a STEMI, or ST-segment percent received care in less than 60 minutes. elevation myocardial infarction (heart attack) caused The hospital attributes this rapid treatment by a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart time to a team approach that includes community that requires timely treatment. emergency medical services agencies working closely To prevent with hospital ER and cardiac care staff to ensure a death, it’s critical quick and coordinated patient hand-off process. NYS Assembly to immediately “Crouse Hospital is dedicated to providing Helps Support restore blood high-quality, swift and efficient care for our patients Treatment Efforts flow, either who suffer a heart attack. The American Heart by surgically Association’s Mission: Lifeline program is helping ew York State is experiencing a public opening the us accomplish our goal through nationally accepted Nhealth crisis related to prescription blocked vessel clinical guidelines,” says Joseph Battaglia, MD, opiate and heroin overdose and addiction or by giving medical director for cardiac care services at Crouse. never before seen. clot-busting “We’re pleased to be recognized for our dedication medication. As Central New York’s only hospital- and achievements in cardiac care, and I’m very based provider of substance abuse treat- proud of our team.” ment, Crouse Hospital provides a critically important service in our region by supporting individuals on their roads to recovery — and saving lives. Crouse operates the only methadone program in the region, with patients coming from 16 counties. As demand for treatment services increases — Crouse currently has a waiting list of about 450 individuals New Partnership for Nursing Students — the hospital is looking to expand to omeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital (CON) and Le Moyne College have announced a new part- a larger facility to accommodate needs. Pnership between the institutions that will greatly benefit nursing students. The new Early Assurance option Support received from the New York State provides Pomeroy College of Nursing students with the opportunity, once they have earned an Associate Degree Assembly through a $400,000 grant will in Applied Science with a major in Nursing, to seamlessly transfer from Pomeroy into Le Moyne’s Bachelor of help with expansion and treatment efforts. Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, “Our Early Assurance option provides an exceptional educational opportunity for the nursing student seek- introduced by Director of Behavioral Health ing an immediate entry into the clinical realm, knowing that they will experience the Le Moyne campus setting Services Monika Taylor, recently visited the once they’ve completed studies at Pomeroy CON,” says Dean Rhonda Reader, DNS, RN, CNE. “An additional hospital to present the grant, along with benefit to a student is that he or she can pass the nursing licensure exam before continuing on at Le Moyne, Assembly colleagues Bill Magnarelli (left) allowing them to pursue professional employment while completing the requirements for the BSN program.” and Al Stirpe (far right). A student interested in the Pomeroy CON/Le Moyne option declares an intention to continue their studies at Le Moyne when he or she applies for admission to the Pomeroy CON. During their second semester of study at Pomeroy CON, students complete a simplified transfer application and meet with an advisor from Le Moyne College. Students receive notification of acceptance and anticipated financial aid, including merit scholarships, from Le Moyne while still enrolled in the Pomeroy CON. Learn more at crouse.org/earlyassurance.

2 YourCare Silver Mission Life Award National Award Recognizes Welcome Crouse Stroke Team New Physicians Anesthesia Neurosurgery hen it comes to stroke care, “With a stroke, time Karolina Wrzeszcz-Onyenma, MD Victor Udekwu, MD every moment matters. That’s lost is brain lost, and Jan. Wong, MD Wbecause a stroke can cause this award demon- Marla Matal, MD OB/GYN much damage, such as long-term disability. strates our commit- Srinivas Tumuluri, MD Maureen Burke, MD Zevidah Vickery, MD ment to ensuring Crouse Hospital’s team has achieved Emergency Medicine Hans Cassagnol, MD door-to-treatment times that consistently patients receive care Naveen Seth, MD Catherine Bailey, MD fall below national goals. based on nationally-respected clinical Helene Bernstein, MD guidelines,” says Chief Medical Officer Family Medicine In recognition of the team’s high- Heather Finn, MD Ophthalmology Seth Kronenberg, MD. quality stroke patient outcomes, the Anthony Vigliotti, MD Kevin Rosenberg, MD

American Heart Association/American Elite Plus Means Quickest Care Robert Swan, MD To qualify for the Target: Stroke Medical Imaging Stroke Association recently presented Alexander Banashkevich, MD Orthopedics Honor Roll Elite Plus, hospitals must Crouse with its Achievement Award: Matthew Westpfal, MD Ryan D’Amico, MD Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus. meet quality measures developed to Steven Steer II, MD Catherine McNerney, DPM reduce the time between a patient’s Top Honor for Crouse arrival at the hospital and treatment Medicine Pediatrics Crouse is the only Central New Jayne Charlamb, MD Angela Pericozzi, MD with the clot-busting tissue plasmin- York Hospital to receive the Elite Ravi Gangireddy, MD Brian Tran, DO ogen activator, or tPA, the only drug Plus designation. Anshu Bais, MD Thomas Scott, MD approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Nabamita Bisen, MD Emad Awa, MD In 2010, Crouse, a New York State- Administration to treat ischemic stroke. Alberto Maldonado, MD Kathryn Scott, MD designated stroke center, was the first In addition to tPA therapy, stroke Muhammad Naqvi, MD area hospital to earn “Gold Plus” sta- James Czyrny, MD Psychiatry patients who come to Crouse requiring tus for stroke care treatment from the Nidhi Bansal, MD Olumuyiwa Gay, MD more advanced care are treated in hybrid Anwarul Karim, MD American Stroke Association. The Muhammad Saeed Malik, MD OR suites equipped with the region’s hospital also earned this status in 2012, Suthaharan Vimalendran, MD Surgery latest stroke care technology. Jordan Wills, MD Benjamin Sadowitz, MD 2013 and 2014. Syed Akbar, MD “Our team has Nicholas Yerkes, MD Adham Jurdi, MD Ranier Gruessner, MD worked hard to stream- Arpan Patel, MD line our process to Rushikesh Shah, MBBS Urology ensure stroke patients Hana Smith, MD Srinivas Vourganti, MD receive definitive treat- Diana Christensen, MD Matthew Mason, MD ment as quickly as Yusef Hazimeh, MD Natasha Ginzburg, MD Fafa Xexemeku, MD possible,” said Leanne Daniel Welchons, MD Ali Al-Mudamgha, MD Werbeck, MS, RN, Samana Zaidi, MD SCRN, stroke program administrator. Neurology Sundus Latif, MD According to Sandra Lock, MD the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth cause The Chris J. and Marshia K. of death and a leading cause of adult disability Witting Surgical Center in the United States. at Crouse Hospital To learn more about our Elite Plus stroke team, visit crouse.org/stroke.

crouse.org 3 BAKER REGIONAL NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT CROUSE HOSPITAL Celebrating 40 Years of Intensive Caring for Newborns and Their Families n any given day, more pediatric Celebrating 40 years of intensive About 75 percent of babies cared for patients are being cared for at caring for newborns and their families, the in the Baker NICU are born prematurely OCrouse than in any other Central Baker Regional NICU isn’t limited by the and have conditions related to their early New York hospital. hospital’s physical facility. As a regional arrival. Other infants are born full-term, That’s because Crouse is home to referral center, the NICU has affiliate but have disorders including congenital the area’s premier — and highest level heart defects, neurological problems — neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and varying abnormalities. as designated by the New York State “We have a large community Ideally, a mother will carry her Department of Health. baby to full term, about 39 weeks. Serving Wide Region of people and organizations While babies are born before complete The Baker Regional NICU, which working together to make gestation due to a number of maternal

services a 14-county area that stretches our NICU successful.” and fetal conditions, some expectant from the northern Canadian border south mothers know early on that their — Erin Coleman, MS, RN, CEN to the Pennsylvania line, cares for about pregnancy will be problematic. 1,000 newborns annually. Increased Positive Outcomes

“The sickest babies are cared for “With today’s advanced screening partnerships with 18 hospitals in upstate at a place that provides the level of clin- techniques, such as ultrasound, we can New York to provide the best care ical, nursing and technological expertise identify and prepare mothers who know possible for mothers and babies. and experience they need,” says Steven their infants face high-risk diagnoses,” Gross, MD, medical director of Newborn Crouse’s NICU transport teams — said Erin Coleman, MS, RN, CEN, nurse Medicine and the Baker NICU. each consisting of a neonatologist, mid- manager of the NICU. Mothers are put on level providers, specially trained nurses bed rest at home, in their area hospitals

and a respiratory therapist — are on call or right at Crouse.

24/7 to transport newborn patients from Outcomes for high-risk babies have as far as a four-hour drive away. greatly improved over recent decades, Dr. Gross says. Babies in the Baker Regional NICU benefit from many advances in technology and best practices

4 YourCare BAKER REGIONAL NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT CROUSE HOSPITAL Celebrating 40 Years of Intensive Caring for Newborns and Their Families in the care of premature infants and those which Crouse has a mutually bene- born with other high-risk conditions. ficial relationship. Support for Little Fighters “Community support of the Baker What also makes the tiny miracles NICU through Crouse Health Foundation in the Crouse NICU so special are the has a tremendous impact on the care close bonds formed between caregivers provided to the babies and their families,” and families. The hospital hosts an annual says Foundation President Carrie Berse, NICU Graduates Reunion, attended by CFRE, FAHP. “Donations allow us to NICU alumni, parents and family mem- benefit patients in ways small and large bers who return to Crouse each year to — to provide car seats, preemie clothes thank the physicians and nurses who and diapers to families with limited means, cared for them in their first days and as well as to keep pace with advancements weeks of life. in medical technology that support the “We have a large community of care provided to all the infants.” NICU Nurse Manager Erin Coleman, MS, RN, CEN, people and organizations working To learn more about Crouse’s and Steven Gross, MD, medical director of Newborn together to make our NICU successful,” NICU or to lend your support, visit Medicine and the Baker NICU. says Coleman. Partners include the crouse.org/littlefighters. Ronald McDonald House, where families of babies in the hospital long-term Our NICU Team Massena can stay, and March of Dimes, with Memorial Hospital roviding the best in patient care to Claxton-Hepburn Hospital P newborns and their families is the Canton-Potsdam Hospital goal of the Baker Regional NICU team. Crouse Baker NICU Our dedicated staff of nurses and pediatric specialists work closely with RegionRegionalal A liat eAffiliatess Carthage Area Hospital Samaritan the nationally renowned neonatologists Medical Center Lewis County of Neonatal Associates of CNY, including: General Hospital St. Joseph’s Health

Community General/Upstate Steven Gross, MD, Medical Director Oswego Health Rome Memorial Becky Barnett, MD Hospital Faxton St. Luke’s Ellen Bifano, MD Oneida Healthcare Healthcare Auburn Hospital Michelle Bode, MD Community Hospital Boura’a Bou Aram, MD

Cortland Memorial Hospital Tom Curran, MD UHS Chenango Cayuga Memorial Hospital Bonnie Marr, MD Medical Center Melissa Nelson, MD UHS Wilson Our Lady of Memorial Hospital Lourdes Hospital Beverly Roy, MD

The Baker Regional NICU at Crouse Hospital serves 14 counties in a geographical area that spans from the Canadian border to the north and to the Pennsylvania border to the south. Baker Regional NICU

crouse.org 5 BAKER REGIONAL NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT CROUSE Baker Regional NICU Graduate Says Thank U, Crouse NICU! Hayley Elizabeth (Byrne) Martin was born in January 1995 and spent the first 109 days of her life in the Baker Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Crouse Hospital. She recently penned a thank you letter for the skilled and compassionate care that started her life’s journey — and to share how and why she embraces life to the fullest each and every day.

Parts of her letter are excerpted here. To read her entire message, visit crouse.org/littlefighters/hayley.

Dear Dr. Steven Gross and the Baker Regional NICU Staff,

This is the letter I’ve always intended to write, but was forever putting off until tomorrow. My mother recently shared our story through your website’s Little Fighters Club feature in honor of your 40 fantastic years of service to the littlest humans of this world. However, Celebrating 40 years I wanted you to receive my own personal words of gratitude. of caring for our region’s premature

and critically-ill newborns. On Jan. 29, 1995, I was born weighing just 1,140 grams and required a ventilator to breathe for the first 56 days of my life. You determined that I would most likely be forever disabled and may never walk. Following this assessment, you worked tirelessly to prove yourselves wrong by teaching me how to fight for a well-lived life.

In doing so, you cultivated the strong willed and successful woman who is writing you today. My life should have never contained the athletic and academic success that I’ve had. Aidan O’Donnell, Crouse You taught me determination and courage. NICU Graduate

You taught me compassion. In the summer of 2012, I became a volunteer in the NICU through Crouse’s Junior Volunteer Program. Having the opportunity to give back to these patients and their families has been the most rewarding experience of my entire life. Thank U for playing a BIG part in giving our little fighters the fighting I am so beyond grateful to you for not only saving my life, but also for setting me up chance they so deserve! When you to take on all of life’s challenges with optimism and fortitude. May you continue to foster make a donation to our Little generation after generation of little fighters who grow up to be big ones. Fighters Club you’ll be helping our region’s tiniest patients. With great admiration, Visit crouse.org/littlefighters and tune into 93Q for campaign updates.

6 YourCare BAKER REGIONAL NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT CROUSE Kelleigh’s Cause: Finding a Cure, Making a Difference elleigh Gustafson is an inspiring young woman on a mission to raise K awareness about and funding for research into the causes and treatment of a disease she lives with called arteriovenous malformation, or AVM. Eric Deshaies, MD, Kelleigh’s physician and medical director of the Crouse Neuro- science Institute, are working together to increase information and knowledge about the rare medical condition that Kelleigh was diagnosed with at age four. Eric Deshaies, MD, (from left) joined Lori Gustafson, daughter Kelleigh, Sen. DeFrancisco and “It is truly a comfort for Dan Gustafson in the New York State Senate Chambers this past summer. me to have the expertise includes playing on the women’s golf team. Treatment for vascular anomalies Earlier this year, along with Dr. Deshaies such as AVM has thus far proved compli- of Dr. Deshaies right here and her parents, Lori and Dan Gustafson, cated and life-threatening. Kelleigh’s in Central New York.” Kelleigh travelled to Albany to accept a current treatment includes extensive proclamation from State Senator John — Kelleigh Gustafson surgeries every three to six months. At this DeFrancisco designating the week of point, there is no cure, but Kelleigh and July 19 as AVM Awareness Week in her family are actively pursuing research AVM is caused by abnormal blood New York State. options in the hope of finding a cure. vessel development. Some AVMs are “This proclamation was the direct “I realize I may never be cured, but caused by genetic mutations and can result of Kelleigh’s passion and drive to for me it would mean everything to be be hereditary. Most AVMs are present at create awareness for this medical con- able to make a difference for all people birth (congenital), but less than half are dition,” says Dr. Deshaies, who treats affected by AVMs,” says Kelleigh. diagnosed at that time. patients with AVM. “She’s an amazing To learn more about AVM and A Le Moyne College sophomore, young woman who’s making a big differ- Kelleigh’s cause, visit kelleigh.org. Kelleigh leads an active schedule that ence — and she’s just getting started.”

Partnering for Enhanced Care Coordination Thank U for playing a BIG part rouse Hospital has joined Excellus BlueCross • increasing physician-patient engagement to in giving our little fighters the fighting CBlueShield in an innovative program designed to coordinate care and improve healthcare outcomes; chance they so deserve! When you support care coordination, improve patient satisfaction • improving quality of care; make a donation to our Little and outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. • aligning payment with quality, patient outcomes Fighters Club you’ll be helping our The collaboration — known as an Accountable and value. region’s tiniest patients. Cost and Quality Arrangement (ACQA) — will benefit According to Crouse Chief Medical Officer Seth Visit crouse.org/littlefighters and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield members who receive Kronenberg, MD, the goals of delivering better health- tune into 93Q for campaign updates. care from doctors affiliated with Crouse Hospital. care quality and avoiding unnecessary costs can be Crouse Network Advantage achieved through efforts such as improving access Using Crouse’s integrated network of physicians to primary care medical services (to manage chronic and outpatient services, the partnership will provide illnesses, including diabetes, and reduce the need for enhanced healthcare options for patients by: emergency room visits); improving medication compli- ance rates; and reducing duplication of services.

crouse.org 7 Consortium Offers Enhanced Breast Care consortium of local breast care healthcare system, including local saintagathafoundation.org specialists have come together as resources for care and support. Amembers of Breast Care Partners, When a patient enters the program, Grant Helps Breast Care a new initiative to encourage collaboration a certified nurse navigator is assigned Patients in Need among breast health providers to ensure to guide her through an individualized women in our community receive the best evaluation and treatment course. Breast he Saint Agatha Foundation awarded care possible. Care Partners’ multidisci- a $75,000 grant to Crouse Hospital T Coalition members are plinary team meets weekly that allows the hospital to assist with CNY Surgical Physicians; to discuss the cases of those providing support, comfort and care to Crouse Hospital; Crouse in the program to make those afflicted with breast cancer who Radiology Associates; recommendations that help have a financial need. Hematology-Oncology ensure the best possible out- The late Laurie Mezzalingua, a Associates of CNY; St. Joseph’s Health; comes for patients while meeting national 12-year breast cancer patient, established St. Joseph’s Imaging Associates; and St. care standards. the Saint Agatha Foundation in 2004 to Joseph’s Physicians Surgical Services. Program Director Janet Ricciardiello, provide financial assistance to individuals The consortium’s mission is to RN, says the benefits of the patient nav- diagnosed with breast cancer who have provide a coordinated, comprehensive igator program include improved and exhausted all other resources. multidisciplinary team approach to breast timelier access to healthcare services The Saint Agatha Foundation care to improve clinical and psychological and information; fewer delayed or missed grant helps patients pay for the cost of outcomes for all patients. appointments; and increased satisfaction treatment and other needed therapies. The Breast Care Partners program with the overall healthcare experience. This most recent grant brings includes radiologists, breast surgeons, For more information about the the total awarded to Crouse by the medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, program, as well as local resources, Saint Agatha Foundation to $375,000 pathologists and nurse navigators. At its visit breastcarepartners.com or since 2010. core is patient navigation through the call 315/313-6645.

Physical Rehabilitation DAISY Award Expresses Gratitude to Nurses Opens New Office n November 1999, the family of J. Patrick Barnes rouse Physical Rehabilitation Services Iformed the DAISY Foundation as a way to express Chas merged its Liverpool and Dewitt their profound gratitude to nurses for the work they do offices into a new, expanded practice in the for patients and families every day. Crouse Medical Center in East Syracuse. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Providing the area’s premier outpatient Immune System. Pat died at age 33 of complications rehabilitation therapies, the office is located of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little at 5000 Brittonfield Pl., Suite A123. Call known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. 315/766-1720 for information and appoint- ments. crouse.org/physrehab This year Crouse Hospital became affiliated with from 7 Irving; Paula Welsh, RN, from 4 North Irving; and the national DAISY Foundation, and Chief Nursing & siblings Heather Giovo, RN, and Tyler Stoutenberg, RN, Clinical Services Officer Ann Sedore, PhD, RN, presented (far left and far right) both from 5 South Irving. the first awards to The DAISY Award Program is graciously Anne Marie Cortese, underwritten by the Crouse Medical Staff. If you BSN, from 4 South would like to nominate a Crouse nurse for DAISY Irving; Noreen recognition, visit crouse.org/story and indicate McNamara, RN, “DAISY Award” in the text.

8 YourCare CROUSE HOSPITAL SURGICAL SERVICES

Regional Leader in Robotic Surgery rouse Hospital is a regional leader Cin general and specialty surgical services — inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgery, having opened one of the first ambulatory surgical programs in the U.S. in 1976. Today, Crouse is home to two outpatient surgery centers and the Witting Surgical Center, the area’s most techno- logically advanced center for a variety of The clinical leaders of the practice are, from left, back row: David Tyler, MD; Benjamin Sadowitz, MD; Thomas Hartzheim, MD; Herbert Mendel, MD; Kenneth Cooper, DO; James Sartori, MD; Brian Anderson, MD; operative procedures. and Akbar Ahmed, MD. Seated: Brandy Leary, NP; Tammy Congelli, MD; Jeffrey DeSimone, MD; Our highly skilled surgeons perform William Schu, MD; Stephen Barker, MD; and Tracy Walker, NP. more than 8,200 procedures each year, from the routine to the most complex, in our inpatient surgical suites. Our com- Crouse, Surgeons bined inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgical volume exceeds 18,000 proce- dures annually, so you can rest assured Operate Seamlessly you’re receiving exceptional care f you or a loved one needs surgery, it’s According to Practice Administrator from some of the finest — and most reassuring to know Crouse Hospital is Denise Paton, surgeons in the group experienced — surgeons Iaffiliated with one of the area’s lead- were the first in the area to perform in the region. ing practices: Central New York Surgical endoscopic component separation for We also offer leading- Physicians, PC. abdominal wall reconstruction and were edge surgical services Formed in 1997, the practice pioneers in comprehensive vein surgery. using the da Vinci tech- comprises 12 surgeons who perform The most common types of general nology. In fact, Crouse a wide variety of general and specialty surgeries performed by the group include performs more robotic surgeries using the latest technologies. minimally invasive vein surgery; bariatric surgical procedures than In partnership with CNY Surgical (weight loss) surgery; breast surgery; any other area hospital. Physicians, Crouse is the only area hernia, gall bladder and wound care pro- hospital to offer 24/7 surgical cover- cedures, in addition to gastrointestinal, age. Akbar Ahmed, MD, and Stephen thyroid and parathyroid surgeries. Barker, MD, board-certified, in-house The practice maintains three loca- surgical nocturnists, are available to tions: one directly across from Crouse handle evening and overnight emergent Hospital; in Liverpool; and in Camillus. Pastor Jack procedures. For more information or to schedule an lost 175 lbs. The practice’s surgeons are among appointment, call 315/470-7364 or Is bariatric the region’s leaders in innovative pro- visit cnysurgical.com. surgery right cedures, including robotic single site gallbladder surgery, bariatric surgery for you? and abdominal wall reconstruction. To find out come to a FREE seminar or view our online class. crouse.org/weightloss 315/472-2464

crouse.org 9 New Leader for Crouse Medical Practice

arl Butch, MD, has been named CMedical Director for Crouse Medical Practice, PLLC (CMP). In this new role, Dr. Butch will oversee all clinical aspects of CMP and assist in strategic direction and growth of the prac- tice. He will also work closely as a liaison between the Crouse Health Network and Putting Your Best Foot – the hospital. Dr. Butch is a highly-respected, board-certified physician who has been practicing at Internist Associates of CNY/ and Ankle – Forward CMP for 15 years. eet and ankles are two of the most and flat feet. Through a combination of frequently injured and misdiagnosed listening, physical examination and appro- Fareas of the human body. priate imaging studies, I develop a plan to Treating the range of foot and ankle help remedy patient problems.” conditions that can occur at any stage in Scott VanValkenburg, MD life, from sports injuries in teens to over- Upstate Orthopedics at the Upstate Bone use activities in active adults and seniors, and Joint Center Crouse Hospital’s experts — the most “My typical patient is anyone who’s experienced foot and ankle team in the been experiencing foot or ankle discomfort area — provide comprehensive care that that is interfering with daily life activity. This includes the latest in minimally invasive can range from the young active patient surgical and non-operative options. Since its formation in 2010, CMP has who would like to get back into a training grown to include close to 60 providers in Patients from across Central New York schedule, to the more mature patient who multiple specialties operating out of eight turn to foot and ankle specialists Frederick is unable to enjoy their retirement years physician offices and six lab locations Lemley, MD; Scott VanValkenburg, MD; due to ailing feet.” and Naven Duggal, MD (below, left to right). across Central New York. Naven Duggal, MD They treat conditions ranging from total Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists ankle replacement, cartilage surgery for early ankle arthritis and flat feet correction, “I treat chronic deformities of the foot to tendon repairs and grafts, chronic foot and ankle, including bunions, hammer deformities and more. toes, flat feet and sports injuries, as well as simple and complex fractures and arthritis Frederick Lemley, MD of all foot and ankle joints. I take special Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists care to review non-operative and operative “I care for patients over age 10. I enjoy options with each patient, discussing any dealing with arthritis, ankle and foot insta- associated risks and benefits.” bility, ligament problems, tendonitis of all To learn more, visit crouse.org/ types, bunions, hammer toes, high arches pirit of Women is a national program that com- footandankle. Sprises a network of hospitals, including Crouse, the only Central New York hospital to participate in this innovative health education initiative. Focusing on our hospital’s comprehensive primary and specialty care network of services, Spirit of Women is engaging, informative and fun, while helping to empower women to make educated healthcare decisions for themselves and their families. Member- ship is free; join today at crouse.org/spirit.

10 YourCare WOMEN’S HEALTH Q &A Putting Your Best Foot – WITH ELIZABETH BOZEMAN, MD What is the pelvic floor? radiation can also affect the muscles and and Ankle – Forward nerves in the pelvis. The pelvic floor is a collection of pelvic muscles Between Us Gals and connective tissue also known as the pelvic What symptoms would a woman diaphragm. It resembles a shallow bowl in the lthough problems do more commonly experience if having problems related pelvis, which supports the pelvic organs — the to the pelvic floor? occur in advancing years, women bladder, uterus and the bowel. A She might have difficulty emptying her bladder or of all ages can suffer from bladder and What are some of the most common leak urine with activity or urge. Pelvic organ prolapse pelvic floor disorders. Left untreated, pelvic floor conditions? is usually noted as a bulge in the vagina from a weak these medical conditions can significantly When the pelvic floor is too tight or too loose pelvic floor and can cause pressure and discomfort. affect the quality of a woman’s life and, it can cause problems with the pelvic organs. Also, constipation, difficulty with bowel movements and even fecal incontinence can occur. due to discomfort or embarrassment, Examples of this include urinary incontinence, can result in depression and the avoidance pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, fecal inconti- Can pelvic floor conditions be nence and even painful intercourse (dyspareunia). of social, physical and sexual activities. prevented? If so, how? What causes these conditions? The best prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction is We invited Elizabeth Bozeman, MD, The pelvic floor can be tight because of pelvic doing Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles of a board-certified urologist with particular pain caused by such diseases as interstitial the pelvic floor. The time to start these exercises is preferably prior to having children, but it is never expertise in diagnosing and treating female cystitis, endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome and even pelvic trauma. The most common too late to start. Women who have difficulty isolating urological conditions, to discuss the most causes of a loose pelvic floor are childbirth the pelvic floor muscles can benefit from pelvic floor common ailments. and the hormonal changes that occur during “rehab,” which includes techniques by a therapist menopause and aging. Pelvic surgery or such as biofeedback. Avoiding repeated heavy lifting and constipation or chronic cough are also helpful.

Elizabeth Bozeman, MD, and husband, Gary Bozeman, MD, MBA, have worked together in the same urology practice since 1995, and both recently relocated to Central New York to join Associated Medical Professionals of NY, affiliated with Crouse Hospital. Dr. Bozeman was the first female to both complete the urology program at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and practice urology in that state. She has extensive experience in female urology, recurrent urinary infections, stone disease, interstitial cystitis and many other conditions of general urology. To schedule an appointment or consultation with Dr. Bozeman, call 315/297-4700 or visit ampofny.com.

Cycle of Health WCNY TV24’s Cycle of Health program recently began its fourth season. Crouse’s Chief Quality Officer Derrick Suehs is again a featured guest on the program, providing helpful tips and advice on how to navigate the healthcare maze. The program airs Wednesday evenings at eight. Learn more at wcny.org/television/cycleofhealth

crouse.org 11 CROUSE HEALTH FOUNDATION NEWS

Festive Events Benefit Crouse Health Foundation wo major events this year proved highly during the morning session. Brown won a 2015 This fall, Big Night for Little Fighters raised more Tsuccessful for the Crouse Health Foundation: Chevy Malibu from East Syracuse Chevrolet; Barron than $15,000 for our NICU. These special events the Crouse Classic Golf Tournament and won a Caribbean Cruise donated by AAA Western were hosted by Danielle and Mac Cummings in Tribute Evening. and Central New York. Skaneateles and Diane and Mark Wladis in Manlius. The 14th annual Crouse Classic Golf Crouse Health Foundation’s 39th annual The Foundation will be the beneficiary of Tournament was held in July, and once again, the Tribute Evening was held in September, with 1,100 proceeds from the SADA Charity Preview on Feb. 10, tournament was sold out with a record 232 golfers. attendees honoring Crouse cardiologist Anis Obeid, and will hold two major fundraisers during 2016: the Net proceeds of more than $125,000 are being MD, for his significant contributions to the greater Crouse Classic Golf Tournament on July 18 and used to support the work of the Baker Regional Syracuse community. Tribute Evening on Sept. 23. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To date, golf tourna- Net proceeds of a record $400,000 will For more information about the Crouse ments in support of Crouse Hospital have raised be used to support the work of the foundation, Classic Golf Tournament, Tribute Evening or more than $1.4 million. including purchasing special equipment, underwriting other foundation events, contact Phyllis Devlin Adding to the excitement were Kyle Brown and new initiatives and funding educational programs at 315/470-7008. Sean Barron, who each made a hole-in-one scored and scholarships.

Ryan McCarthy, Kyle Brown, John Jefferies and Tim McCarthy (left to right) enjoyed the Crouse Classic; Anis Obeid, MD, was honored in September.

Giving to Crouse he Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation awarded a $7,500 grant to launch the TReady, Set, RUN! program that was sponsored and presented by the City of ince 1887, Crouse Hospital has depended Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation this past summer. Additional sponsors Son the generosity and goodwill of the Central included Crouse Hospital and the YMCA of Greater Syracuse. The free youth running New York community to provide the best in patient clinic accommodated 40 Syracuse residents ages eight to 12. The program ended care. Your gift of any amount to Crouse Health with a one-mile Kids and Family Fun Run at Strathmore Park. The Boeheim Foundation will have a direct impact on the pro- Foundation has generously extended the grant to fund the program in 2016. grams and services that the hospital can continue to offer patients, their families and the community. A donation envelope has been included in this issue for your convenience. Or, visit crouse.org/ foundation to donate securely online. A gift to the Crouse Health Foundation — perhaps in honor or memory of someone special, or in thanks to a compassionate caregiver — will help enhance care for our patients. Thank you for including Crouse in your giving plans!

12 YourCare CROUSE HEALTH FOUNDATION NEWS Pomeroy Patio Enhances Healing Environment rouse Hospital’s mission is to pro- cial individuals and organizations: the Crouse Health Foundation vide the best in patient care and Edwin F. and Delores P. Davis Fund Board Leadership Cto promote community health. of the Central New York Community he members of Crouse Health Foundation’s Board We believe the best in patient care means Foundation; the Flora Bernice Smith Tof Trustees each live and work here in Central being ever mindful of a patient’s overall Foundation; the Crouse Hospital New York. These leaders extend their time, expertise experience and the need to make the Auxiliary; and the William G. Pomeroy and resources to help keep our hospital strong. We hospital a true healing environment. Foundation, whose special gift to this thank them for their dedication to the mission and The new Pomeroy Patient Patio initiative is just the latest mark that Bill proud traditions of the Foundation and Crouse Hospital. offers patients and their families a safe Pomeroy’s involvement has made on and soothing oasis where they can go Crouse’s ability to better understand and enhance the patient experience. Larry Bousquet Mark Harrington for an uplifting change of scenery during Chair Mackenzie Hughes, LLP their stay at Crouse. “We know that hospitalization can Bousquet Holstein,PLLC Benjamin Himpler, MD cause anxiety or fear, and our intent Thomas Curran, Jr., MD President, Medical Staff This project has long been cham- Vice Chair Executive Committee, pioned by the members of our Healing is to minimize the impact of those Neonatal Associates of CNY Crouse Hospital Environment Committee, but the stressors by taking a holistic and human Sandra Pomeroy Michele Johnson Community Volunteer recently opened patio would not have approach to our services,” said Crouse Vice Chair CEO Kimberly Boynton during the Kimberly Boynton Doug Logan been possible without the generous Vice Chair Community Volunteer patio’s recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. financial support of some very spe- Crouse Hospital Herbert Mendel, MD Scott Kingsley CNY Surgical Physicians, PC Treasurer Steve Miron Community Bank Bright House Networks Systems, Inc. Mary-Pat Donaldson Kelli Harris Northrup Assistant Treasurer Community Volunteer Crouse Hospital Christine OConnell More Joyce Mawhinney O’Connell More Consulting MacKnight Secretary John O’Connor Pyramid Brokerage Kopp Billing Service Company, Inc Rebecca Raphael Sharon Slater Artsy.net Assistant Secretary Pam Reilly Community Volunteer Community Volunteer Tim Atseff Corinne Ribble Community Volunteer Riverview, LLC Sal Bellavia Jonathan Sayre 2015 Margot Northrup Award Community Volunteer Pyramid Brokerage Company, Inc. he Crouse Health Foundation recently honored Tim Atseff and Sharon Evelyn Carter Wegmans Food Markets Frank Smith MD Slater, current members of the Crouse Health Foundation Board of T Linda Cleary Pediatric Cardiology Trustees, with its 2015 Margot Northrup Award. President, Associates Vincent Spina “We’ve honored two of our special board members for their extraordi- Crouse Hospital Auxiliary Joan Dadey, RN Harbridge Consulting Group nary dedication to Crouse Health Foundation and to the mission of Crouse Crouse Hospital Mel Stith Hospital,” said Foundation President Carrie Berse. “Their vision and leadership Peter Derrenbacker Community Volunteer have made a lasting impact on the Crouse organization and family.” Derrenbacker Group Paul Torrisi, Jr. Specialists, LLC Morgan Stanley The award was named to honor the founding president of the Crouse John Gaal Smith Barney Health Foundation, Margot Northrup. Established by a resolution of the Bond, Schoeneck Zachary Zuckerman Foundation Board of Trustees in 2004, the award recognizes extraordinary & King, PLLC First Niagara Benefits Consulting service by selected board volunteers.

crouse.org 13 CROUSE HEALTH FOUNDATION April 1 — Sept. 30, 2015 MilestonesMilestones && MemoriesMemories rouse Health Foundation’s Milestones & Memories special occasions We’re pleased to recognize these special gifts and are sincerely grateful giving program provides an avenue for donors to mark an important these donors have chosen to commemorate a milestone or memory in Cmilestone in their life or honor the memory of someone dear. this meaningful way. Gifts may be given to celebrate the birth of a child, to express thanks To learn more about the Milestones & Memories program or other giving for a successful surgery, or to observe a special birthday or anniversary. opportunities, email [email protected] or call 315/470-7702.

IN HONOR OF Dr. James Sartori and Staff Catherine V. Caldicott and Dr. Jeffrey Kirshner and Kent and Kathy Salsbury Michelle M. Bode James H. Martin Mitchell M. Jiegel Ms. Lorriane Rapp Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Scalzo Madison County Child Fatality Rita M. Callahan Gregory G. Kenien Roberta K. Scanlon Review Team The Sherman Family Jacquelyn Caltabiano Maria and Cliff Knickerbocker Dave and Candee Schneckenburger Merle and Ron Schwartz and Family Cardiovascular Group of Syracuse Paul and Martha Kronenberg Helju and Bernie Schneider Micah Carpender Brian Carosielli David and Maureen Lasda Rick and Lorie Schneider Gary and Ellyn Haas Eileen D. Stone Annette and Nicholas Cerrone Dr. Jerry Lauria David and Mary Seeley Mary and James Cole Sue Chamberlain Maryanne Lavan Connie and Larry Semel Judith C. Chase Steven Choran Tom Lavan Thomas and Teresa Serkes James Mostrom, MD Adyson Yale Linda and Bill Cohen Le Moyne College and Family Lonnelle Yale and Randy Yale Sue Coffey Dr. Vincent Leonti The 7th Aircraft Maintenance Jeffry Comanici Richard and Linda Cote Sue LeRoy Squadron at Dyess Air Force Kent Syverud Crouse Hospital Hospitalists Group Mr. and Mrs. Frank Loguidice Base, Texas IN MEMORY OF Crouse Hospital Palliative Medicine Wendy Loguidice Nancy and Russell Silverman Donna J. Culotti Dr. and Mrs. James Longo Terri Slagle Asher Gary Coope Jean Abbott Gary and Ellyn Haas Karen A. Culotti Mackenzie Hughes, LLP Gerald and Barbara Slivinski Mr. Henry J. Abbott Pamela Culotti Madison, Monroe, Gremmels, Toby, Susan and Kimberly Smith Mary and Joseph Cunningham Missy, Little Boy, Simon and Pepper Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith Dr. Ken Cooper Kenneth Agosh Catherine Huss-Johnson Joan and Tom Dadey Robert and Sharon Macleod Vincent and Frances Smith Cheryl Abrams Dr. and Mrs. Mantosh Dewan Patrick A. Mannion Harold and Ruth Smulyan Kimberly Boynton Jane Deforest Eleanor Malzman Dr. and Mrs. Sam Spalding Crouse Doctors and Nurses Karen Carbacio Thomas G. Green, MD JC Dubrow The Markell Family Margaret and Roger Sprague Zair Carella Michael and Susan Duffy John and Candace Marsellus John Spring Sr. Deborah Chrissley Katherine Assimon Dusckas Jimmy and Debbie Maturo Kathy and Rich Steinmann Crouse Hospital Chris Farnum Mrs. Helen E. Stacy Linda and David Essig Judy McCulty Dr. Eileen Stone & Dr. James Mills Ray and Kimberly Forbes Linda J. Farley Maria McIntyre Janet Takach Heart and Vascular Center of Upstate Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Farrell Melinda B. McMinn Harold and Shirley Till Crouse Hospital 4 South Nursing Staff Medical University Staff Colleen A. Phinney Patricia and John Fey Joseph and Ruth Metallo Howard and Kathleen Tipper Kim Kiefl Cindy and Richard Fiddler Don and Mary Miller Diane Travers Paul Kronenberg Mary Flood Bob and Diane Miron Mary Anne Tucker Benjamin T. Doolittle Heidi Mahan Alice Stefani Carol A. Foran Julie and Dodge Monteleone Dr. and Mrs. James B. Turchik Judy McCulty Dr. Gary Freeman and Staff West Taft Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moore Jeffery and Tenny Watson Stephen and MaryJane Nathan Family Care Lisa Moore Melissa and Christopher Whyland Nancy Erhard Cindy Nigolian Cheryl Abrams Deb Franz Glenn and Jean Morey Lottie Wierzbicki Betty O’Connor Pete Frateschi Frederick Morey Randy and Debra Williams Mary Oonk Carol and John Ganotis Christine Mosseau and Grant Dobbins Elsie Wilson Joey Fiorini Terry Principato Danielle Fiorini Jeri Gallauresi and The Gallauresi Family Mary and Steve Nathan Julie and John Wolf Andrea Rachetta Susan and Lewis Gilbert Donna and Rick Neal Michael J. Senf Frank and Beverly Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. John Nebzydoski Lenora Berse Quinn Froelick Frank Smith, MD Kate Ferguson Thomas G. Green, MD Jon and Jane Nelson Joanne M. Skeval Drs. Eileen Stone and James Mills Greenway & Perry, DDS Nephrology Associates of Syracuse, PC Steven J. Gross Tom and Charlotte Noonan James S. Bird Steven J. Gross Angelo Amodio Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Dadey, Jr. Teresa Haigney Dr. and Mrs. Anis Obeid Arlene J. Farsaci Stephen and Rosemary Dellerba Terry Hallinan Mrs. Elizabeth O’Connor Joe and Carol Hamel Peggy Ogden and Tim Atseff Harriett Bogaert Eileen Hall Faith Bailey Anthony Hall Julia and Daniel Harris Mr. and Mrs. Clare and Vincent O’Neill Betty Dunn Nancy and David Keyo Mary Louise Hartenstein Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Olivia June Menkens Betsy Hartnett L. Sue Ostack Amanda and Parker Brown Meg, Jerry and Jack Elio Jaworski Robert Randall Kathy and Ed Jaworski Jim and Mary Pat Hartnett Sheila Ehle Owen E. P. Brown, II Antoinette and Bill Sennick Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hawkins Kitty Pasqua Christopher T. Berkery Jacqueline and Alan Hazelmyer The Patil Family Bernard C. Brown David and Cheryl Abrams Jack and Cookie Helmer Beverly A. Peck Anonymous Bernadette R. Jwaskiewicz Lori and James Alexander Joe, Colleen and Audrey Williams Stephen and Susan Helmer Pediatric Cardiology Associates, LLC Bob Allen Russ and Mary Ann Hertel Theresa and Paul Phillips Daniel Bernard Brown Toula Assimon Bill and Lynn Morey Hess Cal and Sally Pierce Anonymous Kienzle Family Maternity Center and Nader and Yvonne Attallah NICU Staff at Crouse Hospital Ashley Hurst Mr. and Mrs. BJ Pisacich Karen and Joe Battaglia Nancy Hutchings Anthony and Ann Pulverenti Carol Ann Byrnes-Troendle Caitlin Green Roger A. and Lisa M. Benn Jeanne Jackson Steve and Charlotte Iozzo Charles H. Reiners Charles Troendle Jay and Kathy Bernhardt Jane G. Jackman Patrick Riccardi, MD Carrie Berse and Chris Skeval Susan G. Komen Foundation Ralph Janicki, MD, PhD, FACC Christy Roberson and Mike Roberson Marion Canale Gerald and Barbara Black Sharon R. Jenkins and Family Penny L. Adams Thomas G. Green, MD Dr. Kwabena Boahene Kathy Jivoff Stephen Robinson, MD and Louis Agosta Michael and Melanie Bowser Sister Elizabeth John Linda Robinson, MD Mark and Sandy Baker Paul J. Kronenberg Rebecca E. Boyea-Kertesz David and Daryll Wheeler Caryl Lee Johnson Mary M. Ross Carrie Berse and Chris Skeval Kimberly Boynton Timothy Johnston Bill and Joan Saarie Arlene Canale Carol Bryant Karen Kirkman Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Sagerman Cardiology, P.C. 14 YourCare Award-Winning Employee CROUSE HEALTH FOUNDATION Milestones & Memories April 1 — Sept. 30, 2015 Robert and JoAnne Spoto Decker William J. Kelley Keegan P. Millett Theresa Desko and Karen Hotchkiss Marilyn A. Kelley Elizabeth and Donald Reed Empower Federal Credit Union Ira and Gale Fritz Stephen M. Kohar Ralph Noce John V. Healy Cheryl Abrams Mr. and Mrs. Henry Antonini Cathy Hitchcock Gail L. Andrews Donald B. Barter Thomas Lattof Carrie Berse and Chris Skeval Judith and Richard Beagle Cindy Lisuzzo Jamla Bergman Rita and John Briggman Mike and Martha Lollis Crouse Hospital Educational Services, John and Angela Bruno Donald and Sylvia Lukins Media Services and Library Crouse Hospital Medical Nancy Pennypacker and Empire Livestock Marketing LLC Imaging Family Kent and Kathy Salsbury Maryjane Benson Anthony Fiorito Phyllis and Frank Fernandez Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Scalzo Judith Ruta Don and Marylee Frysinger Marlene and John Gosson Roberta K. Scanlon John and Sandy Lynn Sroka Karen M. Bennett Gural Solvay Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary Dave and Candee Schneckenburger Stephanie Wawrzaszek David W. Henderson and Bob and Mary Anne Tucker Helju and Bernie Schneider Pamela A. Henderson Barbara and Stephen White Rick and Lorie Schneider Daniel Capone Mr. and Mrs. James Henty Delores and John Yandon hristopher Connelly, RTR, a team leader in Danalee Capone and Leon Capone Rose Jerman David and Mary Seeley Medical Imaging and in the hospital’s Witting Connie and Larry Semel Leesa Kelley Dorothy Norlander C Thomas and Teresa Serkes John and Frances Centra John and Susan Kilpatrick Ethel Barber Surgical Center, was recently selected as the recipient Constance Nardiello Myah Lau and Family of the 2015 Umeshchandra Patil Family Educational The 7th Aircraft Maintenance Kathleen Miller Murphy Scott O’Connor Squadron at Dyess Air Force Michael Cianfrocco Sue Rudgers Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Carella Award. Crouse CEO Kimberly Boynton and Medical Base, Texas Colleen Cianfrocco Viki Stankovska Nancy and Russell Silverman Carl B. Westcott and All Wall Builders Everett Reed Imaging Director Brad Hellwig presented the award. James C. Clark Lisa and Gregory Wickham Anonymous Terri Slagle In 2005, Drs. Umesh and Vijay Patil established Gerald and Barbara Slivinski Shirley Clark Susan and Kimberly Smith Martha Lavine Robert R. Ritz the Patil Family Foundation Fund within the Crouse Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith Philip L. Ferro Betty Mandel and Ron Bidwell Dr. & Mrs. David Fiaschetti Vincent and Frances Smith Crouse Hospital Medical Staff Dr. Nancy Cutler Health Foundation’s Endowment Fund. The fund Harold and Ruth Smulyan Thomas G. Green Dr. and Mrs. Sam Spalding Donald Russo awards up to $3,500 for a technician, LPN or Dr. and Mrs. Sam Spalding Barbara J. Russo Margaret and Roger Sprague Leona Fessenden Elizabeth Lenihan RN working in the areas of Surgical Services, John Spring Sr. Barbara Fessenden Smith Jennifer Dorman Elizabeth Scaia Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Cardiac Kathy and Rich Steinmann Joni Feldbaum-Smith Joan Greene Dr. Eileen Stone & Dr. James Mills Rose and Richard Fik Robert and Ellen Galione and Family Cath Lab and Labor and Delivery to attend an Nancy Fik Jennifer Gonzalez and Gail Silvaggio Janet Takach educational opportunity. Upon their return, winners Harold and Shirley Till Alexandra Schmidt Richard Silvaggio Howard and Kathleen Tipper Shea Anna and Nolan Lillian Kobrovsky and Dan Burdick are asked to share information from the program James France Katherine Kielar Larry Silverman Diane Travers they attend with their co-workers to extend the Mary Anne Tucker Gary and Jean Baker Linda Lantry Gary and Connie Schopfer Dr. and Mrs. James B. 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ach December the Crouse Hospital clock tower is illuminated with 3,000 white lights. This year the iconic landmark is again

Photo: Charles Wainwright Photography Wainwright Charles Photo: E lighted for Lights of Love, the annual fundraising campaign of the Crouse Hospital Auxiliary. Proceeds will benefit Crouse’s Baker Regional NICU. 2016 SADA The campaign closes on Jan. 10. To purchase a light in honor or in memory of someone special, call Charity Preview 315/470-7530 or visit crouse.org/lights. art of the proceeds from the Syracuse PAuto Dealers Association event on Feb. 10 will benefit the Crouse Health Foundation. For more information and/or to purchase tickets call 315/470-7008 or visit crouse.org/sada16.