Partners in Health News and Information for Friends of Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
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Fall 2015 Partners in Health News and Information for Friends of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center New and Improved Inpatient Physical Rehab Unit on the Horizon The Final Phase of the Campaign for Neurosciences Excellence Julie Dromgoole, OTR/L and Jaime Nicacio, MD Rehabilitation Services Inside n ANNUAL REPORT 2015 n Peace of Mind Gala Success! peacehealth.org/PHSWfoundation n Making a Splash for Breast Health Care FALL 2015 Dear friends, Partners in Health Each fall, we publish a list of Cascade Society Board of Directors members – those who have made gifts to the PeaceHealth Southwest Foundation of Janis Wyatt, President $1,000 or more during the previous fiscal Tom Young, year (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015). Vice President Dorothy Jackson, Secretary It is heartwarming to see how many people George Middleton, Treasurer & Past President in our community are members of the Keith Knight, Cascade Society and contribute $1,000 or Member at Large more annually – sometimes much more. Support for this Medical Albert Angelo III Mark Matthias Center remains strong with cumulative giving in FY ’15 of $4.5 million. Linda Angelo David Ruiz, MD What is even more heartwarming, however, is the impact that these Bob Bernhardt Greg Seifert contributions are having on our patients and programs. To mention Jane Cook Patrick Sheaffer just a few of the projects that donor support helped make possible: Kathy Corwin Nancy Steiger, RN, n A new kitchen for the Ray Hickey Hospice House Jeff Firstenburg CEO/CMO, Washington/Alaska n Aid for low-income veterans seeking mental health assistance John Greves, MD Rick Terrell n Childbirth and breastfeeding classes for pregnant women Dick Hannah T. David Hayes, MD n Printed materials for the chaplaincy program Directors Emeritus Philip B. Janney Brett Bryant n Health Career Scholarships for the next generation of medical Greg Kubicek professionals Stan Freidberg, MD Matt Lee T. Randall Grove The single largest recipient of gift funding last year, however, was our Ray Maly Jan Oliva Neurosciences Program. Jim Martin Sally Schaefer In February 2014, we determined to raise $10.5 million over a three- year period to help make our brain and spine care among the best in the region. To date, we have raised $6.9 million – so we are right Foundation Staff on target. All that remains is to raise $3.6 million to fund a total renovation of the Rachel Beck, Fiscal Services Coordinator Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit on 4West of the Mother Joseph Building. 360-514-2319 Tori Darnell, CFRE, Major Gifts Officer On the cover of this issue is a photo of Dr. Jaime Nicacio and 360-514-3314 Julie Dromgoole, two of the outstanding caregivers who staff the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. The skill and commitment of our Dawn Johnston, Major Gifts Officer 360-514-3656 caregivers, coupled with a state-of-the-art space will enable our neuro rehabilitation patients to survive and thrive! Alison Lazareck, Annual Giving Coordinator 360-514-3634 Thank you, as always, for your friendship and support. Your continuing Sherry McCarthy, Operations Coordinator commitment to the Medical Center’s patients and programs is deeply 360-514-3106 appreciated. Carol Van Natta, Executive Director 360-514-3670 Gratefully, Carol Van Natta Executive Director 360-514-3106 email: [email protected] peacehealth.org/PHSWfoundation 2 PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation Elizabeth (Liz) Dunne, RD, MS Joins PeaceHealth as President and Chief Executive Officer On November 1st, Liz Dunne joined resonate with me. There is a strong strategic direction PeaceHealth as the leader of our 10 and I look forward to leading the work to build upon our hospital health system, which employs legacy for improving the health of our communities.” more than 15,000 caregivers in three Dunne comes to PeaceHealth from Providence Health states. Dunne is a strong executive leader whose breadth & Services South Bay (CA) region, where she served as of experience in strategy, partnerships and engagement community chief executive officer with direct oversight for will accelerate PeaceHealth’s progress in this time of two hospitals and six care sites in Torrance and San Pedro. change. Over her long career in health care, she has Previously, she held executive officer positions with City of developed a track record of improving quality, access and Hope (Duarte, CA) and Memorial Health Services (Fountain affordability through alignment with physician, community Valley, CA). She served 10 years on active duty and 10 years and philanthropic partners. in the United States Air Force reserves, retiring as a Lt. “I am grateful and honored to be selected as President,” Colonel. She is a registered dietitian and holds a master’s said Dunne. “The mission, vision and values of degree in business and computer resource management. PeaceHealth reflect my personal commitment and Welcome New Foundation Board Members and President Kathy Corwin is a businesswoman and Introducing Janis Wyatt active community volunteer. Corwin President, PHSW Foundation Board Beverage is a fourth generation family- owned business which has been actively The PeaceHealth Southwest Foundation involved in community affairs since 1941. has been exceedingly fortunate in its volunteer leaders over the years, and Jeff Firstenburg is senior vice president current president, Janis Wyatt, is no of the Firstenburg family business, exception. Northwest Equity Holdings, LLC. Jeff’s grandparents, E. W. and Mary Firstenburg, “Janis is a tremendous asset to the Foundation,” says gave $15 million to name the hospital’s Carol Van Natta, executive director. “We anticipate Firstenburg Patient Tower. making great progress with her as president for the next two years.” Greg Kubicek is president of the Holt Group, Inc., a real estate development Janis, now retired, worked for many years in banking and company, and he is a former board then ran her own investment firm. Her husband, Dan, is a member of the Community Foundation for successful entrepreneur with roots in the trucking industry. Southwest Washington. She was raised in Seattle and Dan came from Texas, but Matt Lee is a CPA at Opsahl Dawson both are deeply committed to the Vancouver community Certified Public Accountants where he where they have lived for many years. They have two manages the firm’s Vancouver office. Matt children and four grandchildren, all of whom live in the is active in community events, and serves Vancouver area. Their son, Dan, owns the Kiggins Theater as head of the finance committee for The in downtown Vancouver. Vancouver Clinic. “The Foundation staff feels blessed to work with Janis,” says Van Natta. “She combines all the traits of an ideal Greg Seifert is president and CEO of Biggs board president—generosity of time and talents, as well Insurance Services, one of Vancouver’s as persistence and flexibility. Plus, she has a great sense largest independently owned insurance of humor.” agencies. Greg served on the board for Portland Christian Schools for eight years, the last three as Chairman. Fall 2015 3 Peace of Mind Gala Completes Jay D. Miller, MD Neurosciences Caregiver Education Endowment The Peace of Mind Gala took place on Saturday, September 19th and was the final piece of the fundraising puzzle for the $1 million Jay D. Thank You Sponsors! Miller, MD, Neurosciences Caregiver Education Presenting Sponsor Endowment. Presented by Riverview Community Bank, the event raised more than $335,000 to complete the Miller Endowment, thanks to the generosity of 500 guests and additional donors. The funds raised will ensure the best continuing education, support and training for the nurses, therapists and clinicians who care for patients affected by stroke, brain injury and degenerative neurological diseases. Connie and Lee Kearney Kiewit Infrastructure West Gala Chairs Terry Prill and Sandra Young, along with committee members Linda Angelo, Patti Bishop, Joan Terry and Ron Prill Cavanagh, Jaime Miller, Doreen Robinson, Jennifer Werdel and Janis Wyatt, created a beautiful event at the Aadland Dental US Bank Vancouver Hilton. The evening included an exciting live The Firstenburg Janis and Dan Wyatt auction and a tremendous paddle raise. Thank you to the Foundation Sandra and Tom Young sponsors and donors to Peace of Mind! Regents Bank 4 PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation New and Improved Inpatient Physical Rehab Unit on the Horizon The Final Phase of the Campaign for Neurosciences Excellence Dr. Jaime Nicacio, Medical Director, Rehabilitation Services, and Julie Dromgoole, Clinical Manager, are eagerly awaiting the creation of the new inpatient physical rehabilitation unit. “Julie and I have been a team for more than a decade, and we’ve got a great program and great clinicians,” said Dr. Nicacio. “However, better facilities will significantly improve our patients’ experiences as well as shorten recovery times.” With fundraising complete for both Phases 1 and 2 of the Campaign — the Thomas and Sandra Young Neurosciences Center and the Jay Miller Endowment, we are shifting our fundraising efforts to the refurbishment and remodel of the Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. Dr. Jaime Nicacio, Medical Director, Rehabilitation This, the third and final phase of the campaign, features Services, and Julie Dromgoole, Clinical Manager our largest fundraising goal — $6 million. This critical component will provide an enhanced and restorative The average length of stay on the unit is two weeks. healing space for patients recovering from neuro-related The expansion will offer healing and hope for the issues such as stroke, brain injuries, spinal surgery, car hundreds of patients and their families who are served accidents and many others. annually as they develop the new skills necessary to resume their lives. The unit will feature private patient rooms, a therapy gym for the very best physical and occupational therapy, and an upgraded dining room where patients and families For further information, or to arrange a tour will share meals and prepare for life at home.