A Message from THE 2009 POLLIN PRIZE Dr. Pardes and Dr. Corwin “The work of one man can change the world.” It has been a notable spring here at – see page 2 NewYork-Presbyterian. Our dedicated staff New York-Presbyterian The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell continue to do great things in the face of an uncertain financial environment. Last NYP month’s fire at NYP/Columbia tested many 4HE NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDS OF .EW9ORK 0RESBYTERIAN !"##6OLUME )SSUE *UNE of us. Fortunately, there were no seri- ous injuries and we are extremely proud of, and grateful to, everyone who was involved in this emergency. Your profes- sionalism and teamwork were truly spec- tacular and you maintained an unrelenting focus on keeping patients, families, and co-workers calm, safe, and reassured. Over the last few weeks, many of our employees — in particular, those from our Emergency and Epidemiology Departments — have been managing the daily surge of patients coming to NYP with concerns about the H1N1 influenza virus. It has been a trying period, but we are pleased to report that, as always, we have the expertise, resources, and staff commitment to handle these challenges effectively. Our NYP Healthcare System has also been very busy over these last few months. Under the leadership of Wayne Osten, the System’s Senior Vice President and Director, strong clinical relationships have been built with New York Downtown Hospital. We’ve seen significant opera-
Illustration by Greg Banning Greg by Illustration tional and financial improvements at both Brooklyn Hospital Center and Nyack Hos- pital. NY Hospital Queens’ major modern- ization program is well underway and NY Methodist’s newly renovated and expand- ed emergency department has contributed to its strong increase in volume. Also among the System’s accomplishments is its enhanced Quality dashboard, known as COQPIT, the tool used to measure, moni- tor, and compare quality indicators across the System’s 41 member institutions. Finally, the System recently introduced its Physician Career Initiative, a web-based, organized and automated process that links 500+ residents, fellows, and alumni We’re Clearing the Air at NYP who have graduated from NYP and System hospitals, with job opportunities avail- e care deeply about the health and safety of our partners, Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University The Hospital is also ready to lend a hand to those able at NYP within the System and among W patients, our visitors and our employees, and that is why College of Physicians and Surgeons, are also adopting an employees who have made the decision to quit smoking. affiliated physician practices. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will become a smoke-free identical policy, thereby creating a completely smoke-free You’ll be hearing more about smoking cessation in the coming It is hard to believe that we are half- environment on August 10, 2009. Although the inside of academic medical center. Going smoke-free supports our core weeks, but in the meantime, you can visit your local Workforce way through 2009! It has been a busy six our buildings have been smoke-free for many years, we are mission of We Put Patients First by providing a safe, healthy Health and Safety Clinic for useful tips and resources to help months for everyone. With health care expanding our policy at this time to prohibit smoking on all environment in which we can deliver the highest quality care. smokers kick the habit for good. This is also the perfect time reform looming on the horizon, we know Hospital property, both inside and out. Our new policy prohibits It is, quite simply, the right thing for us to do. to show your support to a co-worker who may decide to stop that the rest of the year will be just as tobacco use of any kind by employees, physicians, patients or Undoubtedly, there will be instances when patients, smoking. Offer your help to them as we work to make the busy and even more challenging. But, with visitors on our campuses. This includes buildings, entrances, visitors or co-workers might not agree with this policy. Institution — and ourselves — healthier. the help of our dedicated NYP team, we grounds, gardens, courtyards and parking facilities. It will be important for all staff to communicate our policy Be a part of this critical step toward ensuring the health are prepared to handle all that comes our NYP/Westchester led the way by going fully smoke-free compassionately, remembering that our goal is to improve and safety of our patients, our visitors, and staff. Let the way. Thanks to everyone and best wishes in November 2008. At this time, the Hospital’s medical school the health of all who come to NewYork-Presbyterian. countdown begin to clearing the air at NYP! ! for a happy, healthy, and safe summer season. inside this issue 2 4 5 7 9 Snapshots of We Put Getting to Promotions Green Pages Giving Patients First Know You Herbert Pardes, M.D. Steven J. Corwin, M.D. President and Executive Vice President Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer “The Work of One Man Can Change the World.” o said Dr. Pardes about Basil Hetzel, Medicine at the University of Adelaide them of the importance of iodine S M.D., recipient of this year’s prestigious in South Australia and Chairman Emeri- deficiency disorder.” Pollin Prize in Pediatric Research for his tus of the International Council for the A 1999 World Health Organization groundbreaking work establishing maternal Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders. report revealed that of the 130 countries iodine deficiency as a cause of brain dam- He has been involved in preventing and with a population of more than 2 billion age in newborns and for his advocacy of controlling iodine deficiency disorders people that were affected by iodine defi- salt iodization programs. since 1964, when his work in Papua New ciency disorders, 109 of these countries “Dr. Hetzel has helped protect an esti- Guinea showed that brain damage caused now have national salt iodization mated 80 million newborns from needless by severe iodine deficiency could be pre- programs, and two-thirds of their house- brain damage,” Dr. Pardes said. “This is a vented by incorporating iodized salt in the holds have access to iodized salt. public health triumph comparable to the diet before pregnancy. “The outcomes are clear; the work is campaigns to eliminate smallpox and polio.” In 1985 Dr. Hetzel founded the magnificent, and the impact is extraor- The Pollin Prize, which is administered International Council for Control of dinary,” Dr. Pardes said at the April 24 by NewYork-Presbyterian, recognizes out- Iodine Deficiency Disorders. According luncheon at Morgan Stanley Children’s standing lifetime achievement in biomedi- to Dr. Nevin Scrimshaw, a food scientist Hospital. cal or public health research related to the and Institute Professor Emeritus at MIT Previous Pollin Prize awardees include health of children. The award was estab- who spoke at a luncheon honoring Dr. the developers of oral rehydration therapy; lished in 2002 by longtime NYP supporters Hetzel, he became a tireless advocate, the creator of the measles vaccine; and the Irene and Abe Pollin and their family. “visiting presidents around the world year researchers who developed curative treat- Dr. Hetzel is Professor Emeritus of by year, country by country, to convince ments for childhood leukemia. ! Dr. Basil Hetzel, 2009 Pollin Prize winner.
Snapshots of Giving NYP celebrates three major donor gifts that will transform the Hospital
The Lisa Perry Emergency Center Other special features include unique Television’s “ER” may have ended its 15-year run, patient-friendly lighting, space for family mem- “but NYP/Weill Cornell’s Emergency Department bers, and a one-of-a-kind design that facilitates has just been renewed for many more seasons,” the care of elderly patients. according to NYP/Weill Cornell’s Emergency With its capacity to manage acutely ill adults Physician-in-Chief, Neal Flomenbaum, M.D. now 55 percent larger, the E.D. has an enhanced Only hours before the final “ER” episode ability to respond to the growing demand for aired on April 2, Dr. Flomenbaum spoke at the emergency care. “The Facilities Department dedication of NYP/Weill Cornell’s Lisa Perry renovated this space with an ear to what Emergency Center, which includes the new W. the staff wanted,” Dr. Pardes said P. Carey Emergency Unit of 15 new treatment at the dedication ceremony. rooms. The unit is intended in part for patients (continued opposite) with airborne infections requiring isolation as well as for immunosuppressed patients. Self- contained, it can be used in case of a bioterrorist attack or a medical outbreak.
(Left) Celebrating the opening of Greenberg 14 were (from left) Frank Bennack, Vice Chairman, NYP Board of Trustees; Laura Forese, M.D., Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, NYP/Weill Cornell; Colette Kean; Lisa Perry and Marife Hernandez, Trustees; Abby Jacobson-Friend, Director of Clinical Services, NYP/Weill Cor- nell; and Dr. Corwin. (Center) Richard and Lisa Perry. (Right) Dr. Pardes and Ronald P. Stanton
Photos by Janet Charles
NYP!"## 2 JUNE 2009 A “Touching” Mother’s Day at the Komansky Center others visiting their children at the Melissa Milewski, whose 5 ½-week-old in the NICU will be able to M Komansky Center for Children’s son was in the NICU, received a massage. stay overnight in a desig- Health at NYP/Weill Cornell were treated to “Providing the massages and brownies is nated Quiet Room, where massages and delicious brownies on Mother’s very thoughtful,” she said. “Everyone at the there are sleeper chairs, table Day, courtesy of the Center’s Family Advisory hospital has been so helpful and friendly lamps, and lockers. Council (FAC). in a difficult time.” The education group “Some of the Advisory Council parents Aida Moiseeva, who stopped by for a is working on a guidebook had been here on Mother’s Day in previous massage, has visited the Hospital every day for families, part of a larger years and knew how tough it was,” said for seven months to see her son, who has guidebook for the entire Leslie Heaney, the Family Advisory Council’s been at the Center since birth. She called the Hospital, and also on tip Chair. “It’s important for mothers at the Hos- massage “lovely, and very needed.” sheets for parents. The sup- pital to know someone’s thinking of them.” The Family Advisory Council is a group port group organizes lunches of committed parents who and workshops at which work to improve patient care Council parents who have at the Komansky Center. had children in the NICU Every member of the council or PICU share their experi- has had a child treated there ences with parents of current and is dedicated to making patients. other families’ experience as “The introduction of comfortable as possible. family-centered care is hav- Now two years old, the ing a major impact on the 20-member Family Advi- quality of care for children sory Council grew out of a and families hospitalized
decision by the Department at the Komansky Center,” Lobell Richard of Pediatrics to implement said Gerald M. Loughlin, family-centered care at the M.D., NYP/Weill Cornell’s Komansky Center, says S. Pediatrician-in-Chief. “Having Nena Osorio, M.D., Medical a child in the hospital can be Massage provided by the Komansky Center FAC melted away stress. Director of General Inpatient stressful on the entire family. Pediatrics. The work of our Family Advisory Council in both parents and children.” The group focuses on partnership with our nursing, child life and Mary McCready, NICU Patient Care Richard Lobell Richard three areas: support, educa- physician staff has significantly reduced the Director, says of the Family Advisory Coun- tion and lounges. The lounge stress and anxiety associated with a hospital cil, “The parents’ and families’ experiences, group determined that new stay, both by improving communication and expertise and insights have proved invalu-
Members of the Komansky Center’s Family Advisory Council include furniture was needed. Now by providing welcome distractions and activi- able in supporting other families and in (left to right) Anne Casson, Annie Nugent, Leslie Heaney and Jen Small. families visiting their children ties that normalize the medical experience for strengthening our health care team.” !
“That’s the secret of its success.” love,” opened on March 23. The 54,000-square- outstanding record of support and generosity over Lisa Perry, who with her husband, Richard, foot floor has 48 beds and houses the Hospital’s many years, and for his latest gift that will do so is a benefactor of the Emergency Department, new gastrointestinal surgery area, the Leona M. much to enhance care for cancer patients,” says recalled her days as a volunteer there. She said, and Harry B. Helmsley Surgical Care Unit. John Mack, Chairman of NYP’s Board of Trustees. “During my high-risk pregnancy, much of which Jeffrey Milsom, M.D., Chief of Colon and Rec- Mr. Stanton has a long history of support for I spent in the Hospital, I promised myself that if tal Surgery at NYP/Weill Cornell, is thrilled with the NewYork-Presbyterian. In total, he has contributed all went well, I’d volunteer at the Hospital.” Now, new floor, which, he says, “gives New York City a $75 million, mostly geared to the advancement of having volunteered in the E.D. and in other depart- fantastic opportunity to expand its ability to treat cancer care. His most recent philanthropy will help ments, she says, “I was in the trenches and saw patients with digestive diseases. It allows us to col- enhance the Hospital’s radiation therapy capabili- how important the E.D. is to people. I want to help lect a lot of talent in one place, and it’s a huge step ties by making possible the purchase and instal- make it the best it can be.” forward.” lation of state-of-the-art equipment, such as new Twenty-five percent of NYP’s patients are NYP/Weill Cornell’s Surgeon-in-Chief Fabrizio linear accelerators. This new technology delivers admitted through the E.D., Dr. Corwin pointed out. Michelassi, M.D., said, “This is an outstanding day radiation with amazing precision while minimizing, “The Center reflects the Hospital’s values, showing for surgery and for patients with gastrointestinal even eliminating, damage to healthy tissue. The how we treat the community and serve as a safety ailments.” gift will allow for the creation of a cutting-edge net for New York City.” infusion center with technologies including fast- According to Laura Forese, M.D., Senior A Generous Gift to Combat Cancer track chairs for injections and apheresis chairs Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Earlier this year, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for whole-blood donations. It will also help recruit Medical Officer, NYP/Weill Cornell, “The Lisa Perry proudly announced a $50 million commitment from world-class physicians in various cancer special- Center is state of the art, providing a safe, comfort- noted business leader, longtime supporter and Hos- ties for further expansion of clinical programs and able environment at the pinnacle of emergency pital Trustee, Ronald P. Stanton. The gift will estab- research initiatives. medicine. It will deliver the finest emergency care lish the Ronald P. Stanton Clinical Cancer Program “NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, with its anywhere.” at NYP/Weill Cornell, strengthening and expanding outstanding staff and leadership, is an enormous the Hospital’s ability to provide patients with the asset to the Greater New York community,” says Greenberg 14 Raises Patient Care to very best cancer care. Mr. Stanton. “It is a pleasure to help it carry out its New Heights “Philanthropic support for our Hospital’s clini- mission by supporting the clinical cancer program. An airy new floor atop the Greenberg Pavilion, the cal and research programs is always important, I hope that this contribution will encourage others creation of which NYP/Weill Cornell’s Director of but never more so than in these uncertain finan- to offer their own financial support to the Hospital Clinical Services Abby Jacobson calls “a labor of cial times. We are grateful to Ron Stanton for his as well.” !
JUNE 2009 3 NYP!"## We Put Patients First
Making It Better Through Best Practices
minimize noise levels, we Patient-Centered Care Best Practices Daily HUDDLE Improve the Patient Experience enhance the healing experi- ence. Since quiet times were very day at NewYork-Presbyterian, introduced, patient ratings of E employees participate in huddles, the noise level on units have service recovery, quiet times, rounding, also improved by more than discharge calls and other best practices five points! designed to improve our patients’ experi- These are just some of ences. As a result we are seeing remarkable many ways staff, through jumps in the ratings we receive from our their hard work and dedi- patients and families on specific Press Ganey cation, are improving the Survey questions. In addition, NYP’s overall patient experience. As we patient satisfaction score has risen more than move forward, we want to three points in three years. make sure that we create an Here are some examples of national best “enduring success” and use practices that we have adopted: best practices with every U Discharge calls have proven to be the patient, every time. most effective best practice for enhancing our patients’ experience. According to our data, patients who received a discharge call NYP Team Best Practices rate the Hospital seven to 14 points higher Improve Employees’ than those who did not receive a call. Dis- Work Experience charge calls make an enormous difference An essential part of the to those we serve while improving patient annual Employee Survey is safety and outcomes. using the results to make U Our service recovery program has also NYP better for employees. Special thanks to the Surgical Oncology team on 6 Hudson South for helping us demonstrate these best practices. achieved great results. Patients appreciate This year, each clinical area when employees take the time to “acknowl- was asked to develop Making It Better Plans best practices: and ask them a set of questions that may edge, apologize and amend” as well as use for patient and employee satisfaction. Non- Lauren Robinson, Site Administrator for include: What’s working well? Is there any- our service recovery toolkit when needed. clinical departments focused on Making It Food & Nutrition at NYP/Weill Cornell, has one you want to recognize? Is there anything Our patient ratings for how we “respond to Better for employees. Hospitalwide, respect created a Making It Better Plan that focuses I can do for you? This dialogue with staff concerns and complaints” have risen more was chosen as one dimension for improve- on communication and respect. To improve facilitates valuable two-way communication. than five points in two years! ment. Many managers have worked with communication, Ms. Robinson’s staff has ini- As a way of enhancing respect, Food & U Daily quiet times have also made a dif- their staffs to develop innovative ways to tiated structured employee rounding. Every Nutrition is helping employees achieve work/ ference. When we turn down the lights and improve employee satisfaction. Here are two month team leaders meet with employees life balance. Ms. Robinson initiated a well- ness program, posting basic nutrition infor- Discharge Calls Service Recovery Quiet Time mation on a bulletin board for employees. The results have been successful, and several Service Recovery Toolkit includes parking vouch- ers, coupons, puzzles and various other items. employees have lost more than 15 pounds! Angel Angeles, Patient Care Director for the CT ICU at NYP/Columbia, has worked with her Unit Practice Council to develop
Parking Voucher programs to improve communication and respect in their area. The heavy case load in the ICU makes it difficult to get the staff together without interruption. They now hold off-site celebrations for important staff milestones, including graduations and birth- days. “Just for fun” events, such as picnics or paintball, are also planned. Getting to know one another outside work has built team- work and respect and improved communica- tion on the job. If you are not aware of your Making It Better Plan, ask your manager to review it at a huddle or staff meeting. ! Photos by Rene Perez
NYP!"## 4 JUNE 2009 ! June 26—National HIV Testing Day will be Getting to Know You calendar observed at NYP/Columbia in the Energy Court at 168th Street and Broadway. From This monthly feature gives you the opportunity to learn a little bit more ! June 15-16—NYP blood drive will take 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community-based orga- about an NYP employee. Bertram Caines, who spoke eloquently at one of Dr. Pardes’ place at NYP/Weill Cornell (Cayuga Room) nizations will provide information about State of the Hospital talks, works in Food and Nutrition at NYP/Weill Cornell. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. HIV, and free HIV testing will be offered. For ! June 17—Literature at Work, a reading more information, contact Paula Merricks- group open to all NYP/Columbia staff Lewis at (212) 305-3557 or Jenni Perez at !: What is your name, and what is your job here at NewYork-Presbyterian? members, will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. (212) 305-7098. A: My name is Bertram Caines. I am a Food Production Assistant, and in the Hamilton Southworth Conference ! June 30—Women At Risk will host a recep- I make cold plates and salads. Room, PH 9 East, Room 105. tion from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Herbert Irving Pavilion’s 10th-floor Breast Center at ! June 17—NYP blood drive will take place !: How long have you been at NYP? NYP/Columbia as part of its sponsorship of at NYP/Westchester (Auditorium) from an exhibit of art created by people affected A: Forty years. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by cancer. The exhibit, titled “Lilly Oncol- ! June 18—NYP blood drive will take place ogy on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer !: What’s the best part of your job? at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Journey,” will be on display from June 30 to A: Making the patients happy. I want the food to taste good, and I also (Wintergarden) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 2. To RSVP the reception, or to learn make the best plates possible so the food looks appetizing. more, contact Lisa Held at [email protected] ! June 19—NYP blood drive will take or (212) 305-3269. place at 555 West 57th Street (15th-floor !: Why did you want to come to work at NYP? Conference Room) from 10 a.m. to ! July 1—Literature at Work will meet from A: Because NYP has the reputation of being the best. That is why I 3:30 p.m. 12 to 1 p.m. in the Hamilton Southworth wanted to work here. Conference Room, PH 9 East, Room 105. ! June 22—NYP blood drive will take place at 333 East 38th Street (3rd-floor Confer- ! July 2—The Hepatitis B Support Group !: What does “We Put Patients First” mean to you? ence Room) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at NYP/Weill Cornell will meet from 4 to A: Making sure the patient’s needs are met. This is a job that everyone 5 p.m. at 1305 York Avenue, 2nd floor, Room Y-206. For more information, con- takes a hand in. I can’t do it by myself, but if everyone chips in, we ! June 24—NYP blood drive will take place can make the patient’s stay a good one. at NYP/Allen (mobile van by entrance) from tact Arline at (646) 962-4731 or arl2005@ 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. med.cornell.edu. !: What’s your favorite type of music? A: Calypso. My favorite artist is the Mighty Sparrow.
!: What do you do in your spare time? In Memoriam A: I like to play dominos with my friends. UÊJames Terrell Lane, Plumbing Fore- UÊJoanie Goodwyn, Manager, !: What three things are we likely to always find in your refrigerator? man at NYP/Columbia, passed away General Stores and Warehouse, A: !ater, turkey wings, fruit. on March 26. He was 61 years old. Procurement and Strategic Sourc- Mr. Lane, who was active in the ing, died on April 17 of cancer at Bertram Caines Clear View Baptist Church in New- the age of 62. She had worked at ark, New Jersey, had worked at the NYP/Columbia for 36 years, serv- Hospital since 1991. A former Marine ing earlier in her career as Inven- who fought in the Vietnam War and tory Control Clerk and Account received an honorable discharge, he Representative. is survived by his wife, Lucille; their A resident of Irvington, New four children; and 16 grandchildren. Jersey, Ms. Goodwyn is survived “Jimmy will be greatly missed by a son, a daughter, and grand- by many, but those who were touched children. by him understand that the quality Mike Ero, Supervisor, Mate- of existence far exceeds the quantity rials Management, says of Ms. of time one lives,” said George Cilenti, Goodwyn, “I miss her smile, Operations Manager, Facilities Opera- jokes, singing the oldies, and what tions. “Jimmy’s sense of humor and she used to say. When I recall the calm ways will for- times we had, ever be remembered that’s when I miss by his family. But her the most. But his co-workers will I’m relieved the likely remember him pain is over and for his advice for that she’s at peace. every situation: She’ll always be James Terrell Lane ‘Don’t panic.’” Joanie Goodwyn remembered.” Perez Rene
JUNE 2009 5 NYP!"## Tulips in the NYP/Columbia Garden announced the arrival of spring.
EXP!"## News about people, places and programs at NYP Awards and Honors in going green,” said Dr. Corwin. “And it all metic surgery. “One of our goals is to provide Surgeon Anthony La Bruna, M.D, who wrote starts with the staff. They are the ones who the latest information on the ‘most talked “Your Survival Guide to Cosmetic Surgery”; PSYCHIATRY The Mental Health Professionals are making the everyday choices to do what is about’ health care issues related to women’s and Attending Orthopedic Surgeon Joseph Division of the UJA (United Jewish Appeal) right for the environment. They are the Hospi- health,” Mrs. Cantor said. Lane, M.D., an osteoporosis expert who Federation of New York recently honored tal’s green champions.” Addressing the journalists were Louis recently published a research article in the Arnold Cooper, M.D., with its Mortimer J. The Hospital is making it easy for staff- Aronne, M.D., Medical Director of NYP/Weill Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma on the effects Blumenthal Memorial Award. Dr. Cooper ers to make environmentally friendly choices. Cornell’s Comprehensive Weight Control of long-term use of the drug Fosamax. is the Stephen P. Tobin and Dr. Arnold M. Recycling has been expanded, and employees Program and author of the New York Times Fox-5 reported on the luncheon, which 20 Cooper Professor Emeritus in Consultation are being educated on what can and cannot best-seller “The Skinny: On Losing Weight journalists attended. In his remarks Dr. Pardes Liaison Psychiatry in the Department of Psy- be recycled. Many of the Hospital’s dining Without Being Hungry”; Assistant Attending acknowledged the important role played by chiatry at NYP/Weill Cornell. establishments have phased out Styrofoam and Anesthesiologist Panchali Dhar, M.D., author the media, saying, “Journalists are crucial to other materials harmful to the environment. of “Before the Scalpel: What Everyone Should having a populace that is educated and well- News Briefs The use of reusable coffee mugs is rewarded Know About Anesthesia”; Associate Attending informed about health.” ! EARTH DAY PROVIDES TEACHABLE MOMENTS with discounts on many beverages. NewYork-Presbyteri- “We care enough to make sustainability a an Hospital has long mission of this Hospital, and our employees enjoyed a reputation are right there, making sustainability a prior- for world-class patient care, research and ity, not just on Earth Day, but every day,” says education. Now, the Hospital’s commitment Tom Ferguson, Senior Vice President, Human to sustainability and an environmentally Resources. conscious business approach is enjoying the spotlight. FOX-5 MEDICAL EXPERT HOSTS IRIS CANTOR In late April and early May the Hospital LUNCHEON FOR THE MEDIA
celebrated Earth Day with awareness events at Sapna Parikh, M.D., Fox-5’s Medical Reporter, Lobell Richard NYP/Weill Cornell, Morgan Stanley Children’s joined Iris Cantor, Dr. Pardes, and Orli Etingin, Hospital, NYP/Allen and NYP/Westchester. M.D., at NYP/Weill Cornell when she hosted At each campus, hundreds of NYP employees the 2009 Iris Cantor press luncheon and book- were treated to plenty of information about signing event on April 21. Speakers and attendees of the April 21 Iris Cantor press luncheon and book-signing event included the Hospital’s green initiatives, as well as gifts. The luncheon’s topics ranged from weight (left to right) Dr. Sapna Parikh from Fox-5; Dr. Joseph Lane; Dr. Anthony LaBruna; Dr. Laura Forese; “NewYork-Presbyterian is leading the way loss and osteoporosis to anesthesia and cos- Dr. Orli Etingin; Dr. Panchali Dhar; Dr. Louis Aronne; Iris Cantor; Dr. Pardes. classifieds
! FOR RENT: Beautiful, renovated, unfur- ! FOR RENT: Three-bedroom, two-bath apart- ! FOR RENT: Brownstone apartment in Park ! FOR SALE: Spacious one-bedroom co-op in nished studio apartment in private house on ment in doorman building in Washington Slope Historic District. Quiet building close well-maintained elevator building in Mt. Ver- cul-de-sac in Riverdale. Eat-in kitchen, terrace Heights. Sleeps four. Washer/dryer. Close to A to subway lines and Brooklyn cultural sites. non. Lots of closets, new fridge, two air-con- and garden. No pets. $950/month. Call (917) and #1 trains. $3,200/month. Contact Robyn $1,625/month plus gas and electric. Call ditioning units, laundry in building. Furniture 509-1151 or e-mail [email protected]. Carvey at (917) 407-2951. (917) 757-9396 or (718) 622-0598. optional. Convenient to public transportation. $79,900. Contact Jennifer at (914) 924-4610. ! FOR RENT (share): Fully furnished, large ! FOR RENT: Large one-bedroom apartment in ! FOR RENT: One-bedroom apartment in (15 x 14 feet), bright room in (and with full Ridgewood, Queens. Eat-in kitchen, hardwood ! FOR SALE: Fully renovated two-bedroom, Riverdale. 800 square feet; ideal for one, can use of) penthouse-like apartment on 145th floors. Near L and M subways and buses; two-bath co-op apartment in Hudson Heights. also work for two. Hardwood floors, good and St. Nicholas Avenue. Views of the George 15 minutes to Manhattan. Rent: $1,000/ Gym, laundry, security guard, live-in super. closet space, updated bath and kitchen with Washington Bridge. To share with one pro- month; includes heat. Call (718) 366-3890. Across from Ft. Tryon Park and next to 190th breakfast nook. Common courtyard and fessional female. 24/7 doorman, ABCD line Street A train station. Pets welcome. $745,000. on-site laundry facilities. Live-in super. Near ! FOR RENT (summer and fall): Charming attached to building, parking, laundry room. Call Francisco at (917) 613-7107. public transportation, Manhattan College, 1830s Greek Revival village duplex in Cha- For full details see www.amelienyc.com. parks, restaurants and shopping. Board inter- tham, New York (Columbia County). Two ! FOR SALE: One-bedroom apartment at 3015 $1,000/month. Contact Laurie at (917) 912- view required. Rent: $1,495/month. $400 bedrooms; large country kitchen; screened-in Riverdale Avenue in Riverdale. Original prewar 3814 or [email protected]. application fee; $500 move-in fee porch. Fully furnished, with flat-screen TV, details, high ceilings, newly renovated kitchen, ($400 reimbursed after move). E-mail cable, Internet. Near Tanglewood, Jacob’s ample closets. Laundry, individual storage. Live- ! FOR RENT: Furnished one-bedroom co-op Dennisse at [email protected]. Pillow, lakes, tennis, horseback riding, hiking. in super and assistant super. Close to parks, apartment on East 87th Street, steps from About two hours from New York City. $1,000- MTA buses, #1 subway, Metro North, as well as Gracie Mansion and East River park. Sec- ! FOR RENT: Live/work Tribeca loft. 2,500 $1,500/month. Call (212) 305-3953 or e-mail stores and library. One small pet OK. Offered at ond-floor walk-up with lots of natural light. [email protected]. $195,000; maintenance $557; financing 90 per- square feet plus 1,000-square-foot mezzanine. High ceilings, hardwood floors, air condi- 1 ½ baths, high ceilings, wood floors. Perfect cent. Contact Nilo at (347) 323-3254 or (718) tioner. Laundry on premises. Convenient to ! FOR SALE: One-bedroom apartment in luxury for doctor’s office, retail, architect, graphic 796-8851. grocery stores, good restaurants. Great loca- co-op on Hudson River in Riverdale, five minutes studio, photographer. Rent: $16,000/month. tion for medical professional. Minimum one- from NYP/Columbia. 26-foot balcony, all-glass ! FOR SALE: Living/dining room table (58 ½ Contact Mav Moorhead at (917) 923-2118 year lease. $2,100/month. Contact Juan de walls facing the river. Pool, parking, 24-hour con- x 39 ½) with chairs, $100; brand-new electric or [email protected]. Armas at (808) 965-8625 or kehenabeach@ cierge. Pet friendly. Low maintenance. $289,000. keyboard, $100; two antique mahogany round gmail.com. Call Daniel Wright at (718) 878-1710. tables, $150 for both. Call (718) 796-1227.
Place your ad in NYPress — FREE of charge. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Marcy at (212) 821-0579. (The publication of an ad does not indicate endorsement by the Hospital.)
NYP!"## 6 JUNE 2009 HE ROCK CLUB IMPRESARIO SHOUTED h0UT BAND INTERACTED WITH AN ENTIRE CHORUS OF T YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR THAT GREAT BAND FANS SINGING ALONG Hospital Band Rocks FROM .90v AND FOR THE NEXT TWO HOURS h/FF &OLLOWING A RENDITION OF h3OUL -AN v THE #HART v .90S OFFICIAL BAND ROCKED THE COMPLETE WITH ONSTAGE "LUES "ROTHERS 'REENWICH 6ILLAGE MUSIC CLUB 4HE "ITTER %ND STYLE DANCING LEAD SINGER $AVE #APLAN in the Village -ORE THAN .90 EMPLOYEES $IRECTOR OF $ATA !NALYTICS SHOUTED h7HAT A ATTENDED THE !PRIL PERFORMANCE INCLUD- GREAT HOSPITAL TO HAVE ITS OWN BANDv ING MANY SENIOR LEADERS $R 0ARDES SAT IN 4HE BAND ITSELF IS A TESTAMENT TO THE FRONT ROW WHILE A STANDING ROOM ONLY TEAMWORK AT .90 %VERY 4UESDAY NIGHT CROWD DANCED BEHIND HIM FOR THE LAST YEARS h/FF THE #HARTv HAS h7E REHEARSE RELIGIOUSLY 4HERES GATHERED AT A REHEARSAL SPACE ON 7EST A LOT OF COMMITMENT AMONG THE BAND TH 3TREET TO HONE THEIR SET AND DEVELOP MEMBERS !ND WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE $R THEIR REPERTOIRE 0ARDES HERE v SAID #LIF %DDENS -ANAGER OF ! RECENT ADDITION 7ILLIE -ANZANO -ATERIALS AND %QUIPMENT IN )NTERVENTIONAL 3ENIOR 6ICE 0RESIDENT AND #HIEF .URSING #ARDIOLOGY AND h/FF THE #HARTv FOUNDER AND /FFICER SANG LEAD VOCALS ON SEVERAL SONGS MUSICAL DIRECTOR INCLUDING ,INDA 2ONSTADTS h7HEN 7ILL ) "E h/FF THE #HARTv ROCKED THROUGH ,OVEDv 2ONSTADT HERSELF PLAYED 4HE "ITTER SONGS THAT SPANNED THE HISTORY OF ROCK %ND IN THE LATE S @N ROLL FROM 2" HITS LIKE /TIS 2EDDINGS !T THE END OF THE GIG $R 0ARDES CON- h(ARD TO (ANDLEv TO CLASSIC ROCK STANDARDS GRATULATED THE BAND h4HESE GUYS ARE BY THE 2OLLING 3TONES #REAM AND #REDENCE SPECTACULARv AND ADDED THAT IT WASNT Amelia Panico Amelia #LEARWATER 2EVIVAL AND ON THROUGH TO THE LAST TIME THEYD BE HEARING FROM HIM SONGS FROM THE @S LIKE h *ENNYv h)D LIKE YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE A BY 4OMMY 4UTONE MEETING ON -ONDAY AND WHEN ) SEE YOU 4HROUGHOUT THE NIGHT THE FANS AND THE 7ILLIE )M GOING TO ASK YOU TO SINGv !
promotions
Human Resources reports the following promotions as of May 31, 2009: NYP/ACN Gladys Ahuruonye Leslie Kirzner Birgit Sofia Landers Jenymol Thomas Jennifer Tan Deborah Murphy NYP/WESTCHESTER Yesenia Disla Emergency Room Coord - Pastoral Care Clinical Nurse II, Clinical Nurse III, Lab Technologist, Clinical Mgr, OR Tashica Rasul Patient Financial Technician, CH- Educ, Pastoral Care Emergency - A MB-6GS Medicine Central Lab Roni Porat Senior Security Guard, Advisor, Ambulatory Emergency Room and Education Adel Mahmoud Gina Vargas Critical Care Pmdc, Security Access Unit Lab Technologist - 2 Patient Financial EMS Lisa S. Defelice-Fratto Helen Pichardo NYP/MSCHONY Licenses, Core Lab- Advisor, Admitting- A. Meigs Ross Sr Rehab Specialist, Patient Financial Kathleen Erbacher Chemistry Discharge-Billing Mgr-Pastoral Care- Adolescent 7N Advisor, Ambulatory Practice Administrator, Luz E. Morales Tony Walker Educ, Pastoral Care Access Unit CHN 2 Diagnostic Lab Technologist - 2 Laboratory Clerk and Education Cardiology Licenses, Core Lab- Typist, Central Jennifer Tan Daniel Sorbello Leslie Kirzner Michelle Kolb Chemistry Processing Unit Clinical Mgr, Critical Monica Marcillo Nurse Practitioner- Roberta Parkey Nassrene Wong Care-Med Team Akilah Bryant Lab Technologist, Rotating, CHNY Staff Assistant, Pastoral Clinical Nurse III, Michelle Zawislewski Clinical Nurse II, 6 Central Lab Oncology Care and Education MHB-Cardiac-5GS Staff Nurse-RN, NUR- Hudson North Oncology Lisa S. Defelice-Fratto Ana Lynch Cinthia Porte 10N MSURG ACE Daisy M. Davis Helen Pichardo Social Work Assistant, Patient Financial Pharmacy Technician, NYP/WEILL CORNELL Psychiatry Social Work Advisor, DPO Billing Morriah Christian people on the move Sweene C. Oscar Pharmacy-Adminis- Services tration Project Leader - IS, Psychologist-PhD, Kerry Raivel CPOE PATIENT SERVICES GR-RH More Program Khadidia Dieng Senior Clinician- Maura Connelly s 2OSE !NN #ANNON HAS BEEN PROMOTED TO #ORPORATE $IRECTOR Yuri Quezada Inventory Control Physical Ther, Inpatient Mgr-Child Life, 0ATIENT 3ERVICES 2EGULATORY !FFAIRS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING Patient Registrar, Wom- Clerk, Distribution Rehabilitation Thera Center Child Life COORDINATING STANDARDIZING AND MONITORING 0ATIENT 3ERVICES REGULA- en’s Health Svcs Support Carmen Rosado Sofia L. Cumberbatch TORY AND COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES AT ALL FIVE CAMPUSES Clive A. Frith Staff Assistant, Liver Ana Lynch Operating Room Tech-Emerg Dept, s 3ARAH &ERGUSON HAS BEEN NAMED $IRECTOR 0ATIENT 3ERVICES AT NYP/ALLEN Transplant Program Technician I, Oper Rms Critical Care Nsg - .90#OLUMBIA RESPONSIBLE FOR 0ATIENT 3ERVICES ADMINISTRATION FUNC- Carol Aarons Rockwell Sinclair MB-3-4 Emerg Room TIONS AT -ILSTEIN -ORGAN 3TANLEY #HILDRENS (OSPITAL AND .90!LLEN Clinical Nurse I, Inventory Control NYP/COLUMBIA Debra M. King s -ARGARET 0EGGY /SWALD -ANNING HAS BEEN PROMOTED TO $IREC- Allen-Operating Room Jessica Grullon Clerk, Distribution Marita Black Special Procedure Admin Assistant, TOR 0ATIENT 3ERVICES #LIENT 2ELATIONS AT .907EILL #ORNELL 3HE WILL Carlos Polanco Center Asst Head Physical Technologist, X-Ray Perioperative Svcs FOCUS ON ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS ON THE NEWLY OPENED Operating Room Therapist, Inpatient Angiography 'REENBERG AS WELL AS OF PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Technician I, Allen- If you know of any promotions that have been omitted, please Rehabilitation Thera Agnes Kabiri s %LLEN (AWA HAS BEEN PROMOTED TO !DMINISTRATIVE -ANAGER Operating Room report them to Human Resources at these numbers: 746-1448 Nurse Coordinator, Kid- (Weill Cornell); 305-5625 (Columbia). 0ATIENT 3ERVICES AT .907EILL #ORNELL ney Transplant Program Photos by Charles Manley and John Vecchiolla
JUNE 2009 7 NYP!"## !"#$%$&'(")*+),-'.'/%.*012'34%#)5.
Every spring NewYork-Presbyterian observes Shyrill Glenn, B.S.N., R.N. National Nurses Week (May 6-12) to rec- Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital pre- ognize the contributions of our nurses sented awards to Lisa Gilmore, R.N.; Molly — knowledge, skill, comfort, support, and McNamara, R.N.; and Maria Perez, R.N., and empathy, among other things, all provided honored Security’s John Votta. NYP/Allen around the clock, every day. recognized Angelina Hernandez, R.N. This year’s theme —“Nurses: Build- NYP/Weill Cornell’s honorees were: ing a Healthy America”— reflects nurses’ Lenora Brown, N.P.; Yesenia Cabral, R.N.; commitment to both their patients and their Anyely Campbell, R.N.; Debbie Cerami, R.N.; community. Marie Finn, R.N.; Thomas Goodsell, R.N.; A highlight of the week is the ceremony Pompeyo Lacsamana, R.N.; Edward Meyer, at which Nursing Clinical Excellence Awards R.N.; and Karlene Williams, R.N. are presented to nurses nominated by their NYP/Columbia’s top honors went to managers and peers for the exceptional care Diana Alemar, R.N.; Karyn Balalbat, R.N.; they give their patients. Millie Hepburn, R.N.; Judy Holzer, R.N.; NYP/Westchester honored Sheryl Nanabel Lorico, R.N.; Chinette Salveron, Breuninger, M.S., APRN-BC; Elizabeth Farley, R.N.; So Young Yoon, R.N.; and Bernice B.S.N., R.N.; Joyce Frank, M.P.H., R.N.; and Zupkay-Gonzalez, R.N. ! NYP/The Allen Pavilion
NYP/Westchester Division NYP/Weill Cornell
NYP/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital NYP/Columbia Photos by Richard Lobell and John Vecchiola
NYP!"## JUNE 2009 NYP!"##
New York-Presbyterian The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell !"#$%&'(()'*++$&', the green pages -$.&'/001 Herbert Pardes, M.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Steven J. Corwin, M.D. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer benefits corner employee activities William A. Polf, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for External Relations VOLUNTARY BENEFITS ENROLLMENT TICKETS AVAILABLE ERRAND SOLUTIONS AT WORK Myrna Manners JUNE 3-SEPTEMBER 4 A limited number of the following tickets are New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks FOR EMPLOYEES AND PATIENTS Vice President, Public Affairs The enrollment period for the Unum Individ- available for purchase, by check or money Friday, July 31 ual Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease order, in Human Resources, NewYork- 7:10 p.m. Michael Sellers Insurance and Universal Life Insurance vol- Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, Payson House, Section 301, Pepsi Porch Director of Publications untary benefits is June 3–September 4, 2009. 3rd Floor or Human Resources, NewYork- $48 per ticket Marcella Kerr These benefit plans can be adjusted to meet Presbyterian/Columbia, Harkness Pavilion, Editor-in-Chief your own personal needs. Main Floor. Cynthia Guernsey New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Art Director Individual Short-Term Disability pro- You will be required to present your Tuesday, July 21 With each passing month, more and Joshua Hammann vides you a source of income if you become NewYork-Presbyterian employee ID when 7:05 p.m. more employees are taking advantage Feature Writer ill or have an injury and are unable to work. purchasing tickets. Section 407B, Grandstand Level of the services offered by Errand Solu- Andria Lam This plan, in addition to the state-mandated If you have any questions, please e-mail $22 per ticket tions. Last month, Errand Solutions staff Copy Editor plan provided by the Hospital and your sick [email protected]. helped with varied requests such as: Jima Ware time, is your personal income protection. Please note: All tickets are limited to Production Assistant Specified Disease Insurance pays a lump four per NYP employee. Tickets will not be UÊ *Õ}ÊÌ}iÌ iÀÊ>ÊLÀÌ `>ÞÊ«>ÀÌÞÊ sum if you become diagnosed with any of held and are available on a first-come, first- with a personalized cake for staff CONTRIBUTORS six life-threatening diseases. The benefit served basis. within 45 minutes. Jaclyn Mucaria is designed to help with all the costs your Senior Vice President, Ambulatory UÊ -i>ÀV }ÊV>Ê«ÃÌÊvvViÃÊvÀÊ Care and Patient Centered Services medical coverage does not cover. special “Love” stamps for an employ- Jolie Singer Universal Life Insurance provides ee’s wedding invitations. Vice President and Chief of Staff permanent insurance coverage designed UÊ `}Ê>ÊÛiÕiÊvÀÊ>ÊÃÌ>vvÊi- to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to last beyond your working years. Premi- EMPLOYEE FITNESS DISCOUNT ber’s family reunion. ums remain the same as you age. Coverage Rick Evans New York Health and Racquet Club offers UÊ i«}Ê>Êi«ÞiiÊv`Ê`À>«iÃÊ Vice President, Support Services options are also available to your spouse 9 to 5 a discount for all NewYork-Presbyterian for her community’s new church and Patient Centered Care and/or dependent children without cover- Wednesday, June 24 employees through a payroll deduction. building. Carol LeMay ing yourself. During this enrollment period, Marquis Theatre Director of Internal You can join for $37.50 per paycheck, and Communications employees can apply for Universal Life Insur- 8 p.m. your spouse can enroll also. Your member- In addition, Errand Solutions is always ance without completing the Evidence of Rear Mezzanine Kathy Thompson ship is valid at all New York Health and Rac- there to help you with your dry clean- Editorial Consultant Insurability. You are eligible for this coverage $60 per ticket quet Club locations. For more information, ing, pet-sitting, shoe and jewelry Gabriel Miller regardless of your health history or any other contact Taryn Bahdio at (212) 220-0778. repair, trip planning, MetroCards, Contributing Writer coverage that you may already have. Rock of Ages stamps, oil changes and other every- Celia Vimont The effective date of each of these poli- Contributing Writer Thursday, July 16 day tasks to make your life easier. cies will be determined by the timing of your Elaine Richard Brooks Atkinson Theatre enrollment. For more information, or to Contributing Editor 8 p.m. Don’t forget that Errand Solutions is schedule an appointment onsite with a repre- also a resource for you to recommend Susan Drake Rear Mezzanine Communications Specialist sentative, call (800) 229-5129, ext. 201. to your patients and their families. $49 per ticket Kathleen Stanley They can help you answer questions Benefits Manager TAX-SHELTERED ANNUITY (TSA) about local dining options, transporta- Joy Rhodes 403(b) PLAN Benefits Supervisor GREEN PAGES tion, lodging and many other patient If you are not already enrolled in the TSA CONTACT INFORMATION concerns. Also, patients can access Kimberly Ann Solop 403(b) plan, now is a good time to start. Errand Solutions directly by dialing Senior Awards and Recognition Specialist Enrolling in the plan can help you: *99 from their room phones. Kathy Suero UÊÊ i}ÊÌÊ«ÕÌÊ>Ü>ÞÊiÞÊvÀÊÞÕÀÊÀiÌÀiiÌ Specialist, Awards & UÊÊ->ÛiÊÊÞÕÀÊViÊÌ>Ýià Benefits Corner Call or stop by the desk to see how Recognition/Employee Activities UÊÊ Ài>ÌiÊ>ÊvÕ`>ÌÊvÀÊÞÕÀÊv>V>ÊvÕÌÕÀi Errand Solutions can help you or the New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (212) 297-5771 Start saving today! You can enroll online Public Affairs Office at NewYork- Wednesday, July 8 [email protected] people you provide care for each day. Presbyterian/Columbia: 24 hours a day at www.divinvest.com. If you 7:10 p.m. 627 West 165th Street, 6-621 need assistance or more information, call New York, New York 10032 Section 302, Pepsi Porch Employee Activities (888) 676-5512. PH: (212) 305-5587 (ext. 55587) $48 per ticket (212) 746-5615 FAX: (212) 305-8023 (ext. 58023) [email protected] Public Affairs Office at NewYork- CHANGE IN BENEFITS SERVICE Presbyterian/Weill Cornell: New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds 425 East 61st Street, 7th Floor CENTER HOURS Other Green Pages News: As of Monday, June 1, the new hours for Friday, July 10 New York, New York 10065 [email protected] PH: (212) 821-0560 (ext. 10560) Benefits Service Center are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 7:10 p.m. FAX: (212) 821-0576 (ext. 10576) Monday - Friday. Benefits representatives are Section 301, Pepsi Porch To obtain PDF versions of available to assist you by phone at (212) 297- $48 per ticket this and prior issues of 5771 or by e-mail at [email protected]. NYPress, please visit http://infonet.nyp.org/nypress www.nyp.org © NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital JUNE 2009 2 NYP!"## NYPress is published by the Office of Public Affairs.