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June 2009 Nypress 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 4HENEWSLETTERFOREMPLOYEESANDFRIENDSOF.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 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.
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