Fall 2017 Newsletter
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Announcements NONPROFIT ORG BOARD OF DIRECTORS US POSTAGE Our new Director of Research for the BHCHP Institute for Research, Quality, Chair: Brett Painchaud Kevin Leary PAID and Policy in Homeless Health Care is Dr. Travis Baggett. Travis has been associated Vice Chair: Barbara Steven Lipiner PERMIT #6 with BHCHP for over nine years with his clinical practice at Long Island Shelter, the Blakeney, RN, MS Valeria Ramdin, PhD, MS, ABINGTON MGH Clinic, and the Lindemann Center, as well as doing critical research for us. Says Treasurer: Steve Tringale CNP, CNE 780 Albany Street Boston, MA 02118 Larry Adams* Sara Reid* Travis, “As the Director of Research at BHCHP, I hope to cultivate a program of high- Joseph C. Avellone, MD Lisa S. Rubinstein, MD quality, patient-centered research focused on discerning and addressing the health Scott Cronin Leonard Simons, Esq. Connect With BHCHP Online Tom Dehner Brian J. Swann, DDS, MPH problems of people experiencing homelessness. My goal is for BHCHP to continue Read our patient stories and learn how Fall 2017 Joanne Guarino* Jean C. Tempel to get involved at www.bhchp.org to evolve as a leader in using rigorous scientific methods to evaluate and promote Carlton Jones Steve Walsh evidence-based innovation in clinical practice that meets the needs of Boston’s most Derek Winbush* vulnerable individuals. I look forward to collaborating with our patients and with our *Member of BHCHP’s Consumer Advisory Board talented staff to achieve this goal.” PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY COUNCIL In June, Sarah Ciambrone, the Director of Clinical Innovations, received the Willie Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Cary W. Akins, MD Edmund F. Murphy III THE VIEW J. Mackey National Medical Respite Award at the 2017 National HCH Conference James Brett Colleen Richards Powell & Policy Symposium. The award recognizes outstanding contribution to the field James Champy Scott Rabschnuk Eileen and Jack Connors Susan G. Reilly FROM THE BRIDGE of medical respite care for people experiencing homelessness. Sarah founded the Jennifer & Dennis Eckersley Stephen Rosenfeld, Esq. Respite Care Network as a way to share best practices among our partners around Margaret Boles Fitzgerald Paul Saperstein the country. Robyn Glaser John D. Spooner Richard Grande Duncan Stuart BHCHP consumer and Board of Directors member Larry Adams Joanne Jaxtimer Kirk A. Sykes Our Story (in photo), with consumer and Board of Directors member Rick Lord Suzy Welch Since 1985, Boston Health Care Adapting to Meet the Needs of Our Patients Joanne Guarino, consumer Warren Magee, and staff from Jan Miller Benaree Wiley Alfred Minahan for the Homeless Program has A message from CEO, Barry Bock, and President, Dr. Jim O’Connell BHCHP, recently created a compelling video, entitled New Place, been delivering exceptional medical be a key component of our partnerships New Problems: Unanticipated Struggles with Being Newly CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARD and behavioral health services to Housed. The creators produced the video to share their stories Chair: Derek Winbush* Richard Guido homeless individuals and families in with Boston Medical Center and and raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals Co-Chair: Warren Magee Jr. Andrew Maier Greater Boston. Each year, BHCHP Massachusetts General Hospital, which who are newly housed. Learn more and view the video at: Larry Adams* Sara Reid* are unparalleled in our industry and Michelle Cabozzi Caroline Smith provides care for over 11,000 patients critical to the way we deliver excellent http://www.bhchp.org/larry-adams-housing-video. Joanne Guarino* where they are, whether in the streets care to our patients. Save the Date for 2nd Annual Winter Walk on Sunday, February 11, 2018, an event *Member of BHCHP’s Board of Directors and back alleys; at our over 45 clinics that works to raise awareness and help end homelessness in Greater Boston. Event in adult, family, and domestic violence As one of our BHCHP case managers, EMERGING LEADERS BOARD proceeds will support several homeless organizations in Boston, including BHCHP. shelters; at our two hospital-based Carlos Echevarria puts it, a big part of Co-Chair: Caroline Gaulin, Art Gordon, St. John 1 2 3 The flexibility to adapt to change— Learn more at www.winterwalkboston.org. clinics at Massachusetts General what helps him succeed is having the Medtronic Missionary Baptist Church whether within our program, the Hospital and Boston Medical Center; flexibility to work around patient needs. Co-Chair: Elizabeth Kidder, Leanne Karlgut, The HYM political climate, or medical crises like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Investment Group and in our 124-bed medical respite Given the medical complexity of our the Opioid epidemic—has long been part Massachusetts Emily Kretchmer Winthrop, facilities, the Barbara McInnis House patients, it’s essential that we continue Treasurer: Laura Ricci, Krokidas & Bluestein, LLP of BHCHP’s DNA. We quickly adapt to YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE WITH A SMALL GIFT and the Stacy Kirkpatrick House. to increase access and lower barriers EBSCO Stephanie Maneikis, new systems, to serve new populations, BHCHP is proud to work alongside to care. You can make a big difference in the who are able to bring winter hats and Secretary: Betsy Gwin, Boston Red Sox or to work in new ways, to ensure we’re Legal Services Center of local, state, and federal public health health and comfort of a homeless family gloves to some of our most vulnerable Katie McGraw, meeting the needs of our patients. When it comes to our Transgender Harvard Law School Shift Communications and homeless advocates to respond 1. Last year’s Tim Russert honoree David Long of Liberty Mutual with John Hailer, Gala co-chair; 2. Governor Charlie Baker and Dr. Jim O'Connell with Larry Adams and or individual with a small gift. patients who sleep on the street year- Katherine Brandenburg, Now more than ever, flexibility is a key Services, they wouldn’t exist if it Catherine Meyer, Warren Magee, BHCHP Consumer Advisory Board members; 3. Suzy Welch, dinner committee, Tim Russert Awardees Anne Finucane & Mike Barnicle, Tiffany Ortiz, quickly to the changing needs of round. Small gifts are especially valuable Google weren’t for the flexibility of our Board, We can never have too many of the Post-Baccalaureate and Linda Pizzuti Henry, gala co-chair. our patients. element of our program. for our case managers and providers Patrick Brien, University of Premedical Student staff, patients, and you, our donors. following items: And no one knew that more than following up with recently housed Global Health Equity Alexandra Slenker, Aetna We continuously strive to understand Pam Klein, RN, identified the need for Ashley Carpenter, our beloved board member Sarah • new underwear (men’s and women’s) patients, many of whom are settling Lauren Taylor, A Record-Breaking Medicine that Matters Gala and improve the health and health BHCHP to develop transgender services athenahealth Harvard Business School Anderson. Sarah, for 31 years supported • women’s sports bras into new living situations with very status of all homeless persons with over eight years ago and thanks to her Gina Cooper, Bridge Over Ben Tillson, us through all our stages of growth, • winter hats and gloves little resources and need our continued Troubled Waters This past May, we were awed by the We honored Anne Finucane, Vice GroupeConnect, John & Linda Henry, our Institute for Research, Quality, insight and ingenuity, BHCHP has a The Boston Company recently passed away peacefully at • diapers support during the transition into housing. Amy Couture, Bain Capital Asset Management, LLC depth of generosity our supporters Chairman, Bank of America & Mike Hill Holiday, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Policy, a collaborative center robust transgender practice. • toiletry kits Raymond Gomez, Daniel Wandell, showed at our 8th Annual Medicine Barnicle, MSNBC Commentator; Kate Jean C. Tempel, Jack & Suzy Welch, for research, quality improvement, home surrounded by her loved ones. By donating small gifts to our As we look back and remember Sarah • $5–10 gift cards: Atrius Health Bruce Crohn, LLC that Matters Gala. We had a record- Walsh, President & CEO, Boston Medical VPNE Parking Solutions, and WPP. education, advocacy, and public policy. We will dearly miss Sarah Anderson and program or organizing a gift drive Anderson for her friendship, fierce - CVS breaking 650+ attendees and raised Center; and Dr. Peter Slavin, President, BHCHP has lost our most devoted friend with your community or workplace, We also wish to think our Gala BHCHP is an international leader in advocacy, focus on excellence, we are - Stop & Shop The View From the Bridge is a publication of Boston over $1,056,355 through the support Massachusetts General Hospital; along and soulmate. Please read more about you are directly providing dignity and Health Care for the Homeless Program, bridging the Committee, for all of their hard work the field of homeless medicine. When eternally grateful for all that she has - Target of many generous individuals and with a special tribute to Tiffany and Sarah in this newsletter. compassion to our patients, and joining gap between homelessness and health 24/7/365. in making this year's event possible. you give to BHCHP, you support the done for BHCHP, and we are proud that - Walgreens corporate sponsors and through David "Big Papi" Ortiz. The ability to adapt to changing needs the ever-growing network of support For additional information please contact: Their leadership and advocacy have direct care of our most vulnerable we will see her influence on the program - Dunkin’ Donuts the tireless efforts of Gala Co-chairs has been vital to our success over the within our BHCHP community. Linda O’Connor, Director of Development A special note of thanks goes to our been invaluable to us. neighbors and help assure the highest for years to come.