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Giving Nwsltr Spring 2017_ Giving Nwsltr Summer 2007 6/22/17 9:26 AM Page 1 Volume 15, Number 2 • 2017 News for Friends of the Mercyhealth Development Foundation Mercyhealth and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Announce Comprehensive Partnership ockford area children now have access to the highest level of specialized pediatric services R with a comprehensive partnership recently formed between Mercyhealth and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, one of the top children’s hospitals in the country. The comprehensive partnership with Lurie Children’s will provide young patients who have complex and rare conditions access to advanced outpatient Mercyhealth President and CEO Javon R. Bea (LEFT) and Patrick M. Magoon, President and CEO of Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, announced plans in late April to form a comprehensive partnership to bring highly specialized pediatric services to infants and children in the Rockford area. “Lurie Children’s was awarded the honor roll designation for scoring in the top 10% in at least three specialties. They were one of 12 hospitals in the country to be given this special designation.” – www.luriechildrens.org In anticipation of the opening of and inpatient services in areas including Lurie Children’s will work hand-in-hand Mercyhealth’s $505 million Women’s and pediatric cardiovascular surgery, pediatric to provide innovative, integrated care to Children’s Hospital and Medical Center plastic surgery, pediatric urology, pediatric neonatal and pediatric patients and their Campus on Riverside Boulevard in hematology/medical oncology, and 24/7 families. As Mercyhealth awaits the Rockford, Mercyhealth is collaborating consultative and telemedicine coverage opening of its Women’s and Children’s with Lurie Children’s to bring the highest for pediatric neuro-critical care and Hospital and Medical Campus in late care to area children. The last beam of the pediatric emergency medicine. 2018, the partnership will continue to new facility was erected at a “topping out” Specialists from Mercyhealth and explore other opportunities in the future ceremony on April 19. Continued on page 4 1 Giving Nwsltr Spring 2017_ Giving Nwsltr Summer 2007 6/22/17 9:26 AM Page 2 Giving Mercyhealth Together, we are helping Development Foundation our youngest patients. 2400 N. Rockton Ave. few months ago, Mercyhealth proudly announced Rockford, IL 61103 the opening of the region’s only Small Baby Unit, (815) 971-4141 caring for the area’s smallest babies, at our . A Mercyhealth Hospital-Rockton Avenue campus. 2017 Board of Directors Mercyhealth’s Small Baby Unit, including six bed/pod Linda Heckert . Chairman areas, allows for its highly specialized neonatal intensive Javon R. Bea . President/CEO, care team to work in a separate wing of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Mercyhealth This new space was specifically designed and constructed with special lighting and Mark Goelzer, MD . Chairman, noise reduction to keep stimulation to a minimum. Speaking is only done in hushed Mercyhealth Board voices, an attempt to mimic what babies would experience if they were still safely tucked in the mother’s womb. The Small Baby Unit encourages more skin-to-skin Marc Barbeau John Holevas touch therapy, called Kangaroo Care, an evidence-based practice that only parents Kay Bates Scott K. Laue can provide which is proven to aid in growth and development. Paula Black Patrick J. O’Keefe W. Walter Boothe Milton G. Schmitt, Jr., MD Julie Bosma Jeffrey R. Smith, MD Doug Hawthorne Kathy L. Weber Phillip Higgins, MD . Staff Barbra Bortner . Vice President, Foundation, Marketing and PR, Volunteer Services Jennifer Johns . Director Renee Dooman . .Foundation Coordinator Anne Hagney . Public Relations Specialist Rachael Micinski . Development Coordinator . The newly opened Small Baby Unit in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mercyhealth Hospital–Rockton Avenue is designed to offer specialized care to newborns who are “Giving” Quarterly Publication born at less than 27 weeks gestation, and weigh less than 2.2 pounds. Anne Hagney . Editor Caring for these babies are uniquely trained and dedicated multidisciplinary Chris Hankins . Photography teams of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and lactation consultants. A team of case managers, social workers, dietitians, psychologists and family support liaisons specialize in dealing with issues ranging from the emotions of life to home care needs. Inspire Heal The Mercyhealth Development Foundation continues to support the Small Baby Give Unit, along with the existing NICU, by providing financial resources for staff training, specialized equipment, and care and comfort items for our tiniest patients and their families. Please consider making a gift to support the excellent work happening in our new Small Baby Unit. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of these tiny miracles. Thank you for your support, Jennifer Johns, Director 2 Giving Nwsltr Spring 2017_ Giving Nwsltr Summer 2007 6/22/17 9:26 AM Page 3 Mercyhealth Development Foundation Foundation Pays Tribute to Dedicated Partner n this issue of Giving, we spotlight the What is the biggest area of growth dedication and service of Erin Loveland, you’ve seen since you’ve been at Iwho has served as manager of the the center? House of Mercy Homeless Center, located Last summer we started the Rapid at 320 Lincoln Street in Janesville. Since Re-Housing Program after receiving a Mercyhealth opened the facility in 1996, $250,000 HUD grant. It allows us to the House of Mercy has provided shelter place shelter residents into apartments and support to more than 6,300 people. The and help them pay rent. idea of operating a shelter came about when What’s new at the center? Mercyhealth President/CEO Javon Bea A month ago, one of our volunteers heard that many emergency room patients came up with an idea to use pet therapy to listed their cars as their primary residence. help lower stress levels of our residents. Mercyhealth is one of She offered the services of her own pet only a few health systems dog, Daizee, a beloved Plott Hound. nationwide who operate Now, children living at the center can such a facility. The We celebrate the many accomplishments enjoy a relaxing storytime called, residents are not only of Erin Loveland, longtime volunteer Reading with Daizee. Spotlight given a comfortable bed, and manager of the House of Mercy What is the most gratifying part warm meals and a safe place to call home, Homeless Center. they also receive resources and counseling of your job? to make a fresh start. The Mercyhealth Knowing that I’m part of the solution. Development Foundation provides the We can’t help everyone, but knowing residents assistance with rent deposits, that I’ve done something to put a smile educational expenses, transportation, child on their face is priceless. We never know care expenses and covers the cost of opera- what people are going through, so we try tions. Although Erin is leaving her position to brighten their day if we can. in June, she will continue to be involved in What is your biggest challenge? its mission of addressing the issue of home- The center is always full and can’t lessness. We salute Erin’s nearly two decades accommodate everyone. We’ve had a of good work on behalf of those in need. waiting list for two years. There is a How did you first become involved with Since 1996, The House of Mercy Homeless shortage of housing right now, rent the House of Mercy Homeless Center? Center in Janesville, Wisconsin, has prices are up, and many people making provided support to more than 6,300 minimum wage can’t afford it. When About 17 years ago, I was working in a people, half of whom are children. restaurant and someone came in to solicit someone asks me “What do I do donations for Mercyhealth’s annual Tell us how the center works. tonight?” and I don’t have an answer, it Charity Ball which benefits the House of Single women and families are eligible weighs on my soul. In those cases, we Mercy. I wasn’t able to make a financial to stay here, and we can accommodate up try to find other avenues for shelter. donation but did have some free time to to 25 families at one time. Our immediate How can people get involved? give. I was so inspired by their mission that goal is to help people find housing long term. We always need volunteers and hold I rode my bike over to the shelter that day Upon admission, we gather background a monthly orientation on the third to sign up as a volunteer. I continued to information, give residents a tour, set up Tuesday at 5:30 pm. People can donate volunteer for five and a half years before weekly meetings with our case manager, financially as well as to our wish list of being hired part-time as the weekend and assign chores as everyone who lives items such as toiletries and linens. Those volunteer coordinator. In 2013, I assumed here has to take responsibility for cooking interested should contact the center’s the role of manager, supervising a staff of and cleaning. Connecting residents to interim manager Rejeana Deviana at five and more than 70 volunteers. additional support services is key. (608) 754-0045. O 3 Giving Nwsltr Spring 2017_ Giving Nwsltr Summer 2007 6/22/17 9:26 AM Page 4 Giving Mercyhealth and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Announce Comprehensive Partnership Continued from page 1 to expand pediatric services to meet the TOGETHER, MERCYHEALTH AND ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL regional needs. OF CHICAGO ARE BRINGING EVEN MORE HIGHLY SPECIALIZED CARE TO ROCKFORD.