Progress DECEMBER 2013

When It Comes to Groundbreaking Cancer Care, There’s No Place Like Home

In 2012 David Eisenberg, MD, a surgical oncologist with the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, was diagnosed with lymphoma. His physician and colleague, Robert Siegel, MD, recommended an aggressive protocol: a series of chemotherapy treatments followed by a stem cell transplant. “This was obviously turning my world upside down,” Dr. Eisenberg said. “I met up with a former classmate of mine who was on the lymphoma service at Memorial [Sloan- Kettering (MSK) in New York]. We discussed alternative therapies to try to get a sense if there was anything better out there for me.” In the end, all agreed with Dr. Siegel’s recommendation. “I was thrilled,” Dr. Eisenberg said. “I wanted my care at Hartford Hospital. This was my home cancer unit, where From left, Andrew Salner, MD, director, Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center; I round every day—a brand new state-of-the-art facility, Wendy Perchick, chief of strategy and innovation, Memorial Sloan-Kettering all private rooms, and the greatest nurses in the world.” Cancer Center (MSK); Elliot Joseph, president and chief executive officer, After months of chemotherapy, Dr. Eisenberg was in Hartford HealthCare (HHC); Craig B. Thompson, MD, president and chief remission and ready for the stem cell transplant, an advanced, executive officer, MSK; James Blazar, senior vice president and chief strategy high-risk therapy that Hartford Hospital did not offer. and transformation officer, HHC; José Baselga, MD, physician-in-chief, MSK; But, as Dr. Eisenberg recalls, “the transition [to MSK] was Donna M. Handley, vice president of Cancer Institute Operations, HHC; and absolutely seamless.” Victor Ribaudo, executive director of regional network and alliances, MSK. Dr. Eisenberg’s experience is a perfect illustration of the transformational "Our presence in the cancer care community will increase significantly," says José Baselga, MD, physician-in-chief at MSK. opportunities in cancer research and “Hartford HealthCare hospitals have 6,000 new patients a year. patient care that Hartford HealthCare We're talking about a significant volume of cancer patients." (HHC) will provide as the founding HHC partnered with MSK to build a first–of–its–kind relationship and is the founding member of the MSK partner in the Memorial Cancer Alliance. Sloan-Kettering Cancer Alliance. As Elliot Joseph, president and CEO of HHC, explained, “I truly benefitted from the relationship between these “We have been building Hartford HealthCare to transform two world-class institutions before the relationship was healthcare delivery in Connecticut. Part of that transformation formalized,” he said at a news conference in September is to make sure excellent care is close to home, in the announcing the alliance. “I was able to do that in large part communities we serve. We are building on the strengths of our because of my professional relationships and my connections. current cancer programs—Hartford Hospital‘s Helen & Harry But to think that now this relationship is open to all of our Gray Center, itself a nationally recognized cancer center; the patients in our state, that everybody can get the same level of Hospital of Central Connecticut’s George Bray Cancer Center; care that I had, is truly remarkable.” our cancer program at MidState Medical Center; our cancer MSK, the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center, center at Windham Hospital; and our cancer center at our will offer patients throughout the Hartford HealthCare newest partner, Backus Hospital in Norwich. We are moving community access to cutting-edge clinical trials and standards from distinct cancer centers to one cancer program, a single of care. Hartford HealthCare, home to the nationally standard of excellence.” recognized Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, which houses talented and experienced medical specialists and support What’s inside... personnel in addition to the latest technology to provide state-of-the-art care, will offer MSK the opportunity to deliver Meeting the Challenges of Success— Page 2 its innovative treatments to a larger community of 2014 Black & Red — Page 3 cancer patients. Philanthrophy at Work— Page 6 Stuart Markowitz, MD, is the new president of Hartford Hospital. The leadership changes announced in September also include •In a transition announced in September, he also became president the creation of a regional structure for HHC. In addition to the of Hartford HealthCare’s (HHC) newly formed Hartford Region, Hartford Region, the network consists of which includes Hartford Hospital, Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network, and academics. The new leadership • The Central Region, which includes MidState and the structure and regional framework will allow HHC to sustain Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC). Lucille Janatka, consistent and systemwide quality, improve the patient HHC senior vice president and president and CEO of Mid- experience, and control costs. • State Medical Center, will become president for the Cen- Dr. Markowitz has been a leader at Hartford Hospital for tral Region. She also retains oversight of VNA HealthCare decades, serving as chief medical officer from January 2012, as and Connecticut Senior Health Services. She will be the vice president of the medical staff for two years, and as the chair chief executive of MidState and HOCC. and medical director of the Department of Radiology since 1995. He also spent nearly 30 years in private practice. The East Region, which includes Backus and Dr. Markowitz is Hartford Hospital’s first physician leader since Windham hospitals. David Whitehead is HHC senior vice T. Stewart Hamilton, MD, stepped down in 1976. president and president of the East Region, making him “I hope to bring a slightly different flavor to this position,” the chief executive of Backus and Windham hospitals. In Dr. Markowitz said. “As a physician who has been in practice here addition, he will assume oversight for Clinical Laboratory since 1985, I understand what happens at the bedside and the Partners. He also will lead the system’s business and challenges presented by clinical issues.” ambulatory network development efforts, coordinating Jeffrey Flaks, president and CEO of Hartford Hospital since systemwide focus and accountability on the growth of 2011, steps into the newly created position of executive vice HHC’s individual businesses. For the system’s business president and chief operating officer of HHC. and ambulatory network duties, Whitehead will report “Hartford Hospital is in a very good place today, and there is no directly to Elliot Joseph, president and CEO of Hartford doubt in my mind that it is because of our tremendous accom- HealthCare. plishments during the tenure of Jeff Flaks,” Dr. Markowitz said. John F. Greene Jr., MD, succeeds Dr. Markowitz as the chief medical officer. His appointment as the new Hartford HealthCare The HHC Behavioral Health Network, which includes regional vice president of medical affairs for the Hartford Region the Institute of Living, Natchaug Hospital, the Rushford and Hartford Hospital was announced in October. Greene has Center, and other behavioral health affiliates. Steven been part of the Hartford Hospital staff since beginning his Larcen, PhD, is HHC senior vice president of the network. residency in 1983. He is board-certified in ob-gyn and has received In announcing the organizational and leadership restructuring, numerous awards and recognitions for his clinical, quality, and Joseph said, “The structure consolidates resources and decision teaching performance over the years. Most recently, he assumed making to generate the speed and flexibility we need to be able the position of chief medical officer at MidState Medical Center. to execute our essential strategies.”

Restructuring Positions HHC To Meet Challenges of Success

STUART MARKOWITZ , MD JEFFREY FLAKS JOHN F. G REENE , MD

2 2014 Black & Red Institute of Living in the Spotlight

The world-renowned Institute of Living (IOL) will be showcased at Hartford Hospital’s 2014 Black & Red. The gala, featuring entertainment by the pop band , is set for Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Funds raised through the gala will be used to assist the IOL as it takes a lead role in responding to a national call for increased access to mental health treatment and mental health parity, especially for adolescents and young adults. After a series of mass shootings involving individuals with mental illness, including the Sandy Hook School tragedy in Newtown, Conn., Dr. Harold Schwartz, psychiatrist-in-chief and vice president of behavioral The Marquee Entertainment: Barenaked Ladies health at the IOL, was called to serve on Gov. Dannel Malloy’s Known for light-hearted, comedic performances, the Canadian Sandy Hook Advisory Commission. Schwartz also assisted in pop band Barenaked Ladies (BNL) had its first commercial shaping President Barack Obama’s “national dialogue on release The Yellow Tape in 1991. The band caught America’s mental health.” attention in 1998 with its fifth , Stunt , and the No. 1 hit Hartford Hospital’s signature fund-raising event will single "One Week"—as Rolling Ston e calls it, “a deliberately provide support to the IOL as it addresses the issue of access silly hybrid of pop and rap.” to mental health treatment with critically needed research, The band is also known for the hits “,” increased services, and education for those impacted by “,” “If I Had $1000000,” “Brian Wilson,” as well as the mental illness. theme song for the TV sitcom The Big Bang Theory . BNL has won Also on the IOL’s agenda is the Depression Initiative. multiple Juno Awards and has been nominated for two It is aimed at enabling people with depression, bipolar Grammy Awards. disorder, or anxiety disorders to achieve full, functional The band is currently composed of recovery. With innovative clinical and research programs, (bass/vocals), (keyboard/guitar/vocals), the initiative seeks to advance the global medical community’s (guitar/vocals), and (drums/vocals). understanding of these disorders and develop state-of-the-art In celebration of its 25th anniversary, BNL released its treatments tailored to each patient. 12th album, , earlier this year. The IOL enjoys a national reputation for excellence and is the product of a long and rich history. With nearly 200 years of continuous service, it is recognized for its comprehensive patient care, research, and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric, and addiction disorders. Endowment to Aid Child You can find more information about the and Adolescent Program Institute of Living and the Depression Initiative at A generous gift from the Zachs family—Henry, Eric, Jessica, www.harthosp.org/instituteofliving. For more information and Judith— to Hartford Hospital's Institute of Living (IOL) will about the Black & Red, contact Carla Burgess at establish the Zachs Endowment Research Fund for the Child [email protected] or 860.545.1932. and Adolescent Psychiatry Program. Judith Zachs was a social worker at the IOL and has deep affection and regard for what the IOL does. Dr. Lisa Namerow, a psychiatrist in the IOL’s Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Program, was also an instrumental inspiration for the gift, which will fund, for perpetuity, research in child and adolescent psychiatry.

HARTFORD HOSPITAL PROGRESS / DECEMBER 2013 3 Gift to Transplant Program Tallwood Urology Is Loving Tribute to & Kidney Institute Constance Manafort Hartford Hospital

Hartford Foundation Grant to Enhance Patient Education Richard P. Garmany often spoke of the wonderful care he received at Hartford Hospital, especially during his last few years of life, says David Polk, advisor to the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. “He developed some very strong friendships with his Standing in front of the plague placed in the doctors’ lounge in the Transplant physicians, including Dr. Andrew Salner, medical director of the Department in honor of Constance Manafort are members of the Manafort Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, and Dr. Steven Shichman, family and two members of the transplant team: from left, Sandra Manafort; medical director of the Tallwood Urology and Kidney Institute,” Lucas Rosado; Elizabeth O'Connor; Andrew O'Connor; Nicholas Manafort; Carl Tata; Michael O'Connor; Ginny O'Connor; Matthew Brown, MD; Anne Polk says. “Richard truly wanted to support all of the projects Lally, MD; Randi Manafort; David Manafort; Joy Anello; Jolyn Manafort; that Dr. Shichman is involved in. Richard recognized the skills of Jim Manafort Jr.; Madelyn Manafort; Lynne Romano; Salvatore Romano; all of his caretakers at Hartford Hospital. We see the Tallwood Maryssa Romano; and Vincent Romano. Institute as an extension of the skills and talents that already Constance T. Manafort was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease exist within Hartford Hospital.” in the late ’80s, a disease that claimed the life of her mother at a The work that Dr. Shichman and his colleagues are doing at young age. When the disease worsened the function of her kidneys, the Tallwood Institute was a catalyst for an $80,000 grant from Connie and her children attended a transplant clinic sponsored by the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Hartford Hospital to learn about the options available to her as her Public Giving. The funds will support patient education and kidneys began to fail. The dialysis process was discussed, as well as outreach efforts, creating the Richard P. Garmany Urologic the benefits of transplant. Patient Care Program at the institute. After much discussion with her family, Connie began the testing The patient care program will provide enhanced educational necessary to determine if she were eligible for a transplant. When it materials for all patients coming to the Tallwood Institute. It will was determined that she was a candidate, her daughter, Lynne also help fund the expansion of the prostate support group and Romano, was tested to see if she could be a living donor for her mom. the creation of support groups for kidney and bladder cancer Lynne was found to be an excellent match, and on August 29, 2007, patients. The grant will expand the community outreach Matthew Brown, MD, and David Hull, MD, performed the transplant seminars, lectures, and assessment tools for patients with outstanding results. Connie's creatinine levels dropped undergoing urologic and kidney cancer surgery and create a significantly, and the transplanted kidney functioned well. survivorship program for patients who transition from active “The pre-surgery and follow-up care our mom and Lynne received treatment to survivorship. This support will also allow Hartford from the doctors and the entire transplant team was exceptional,” Hospital to expand its outreach to primary care physicians by Ginny O’Connor, Connie’s daughter, says on behalf of the family. creating the Richard P. Garmany Lecture Series for Primary Care “The doctors and Kim [Alleman, APRN,] and Gina [Rocca-Baixauli, RN, Physicians. And, to address the unique needs of patients with post- transplant coordinator,] always addressed questions and bladder cancer, the hospital will create a new postoperative concerns with the utmost compassion. Mom never hesitated to patient assessment program for patients following surgery for seek the advice of the transplant team and when she was diagnosed bladder cancer. with breast cancer in 2012 she consulted with them on her Hartford Hospital sees 30,000 urology patients annually. treatment plan.” Each year 700 patients are admitted with a primary diagnosis of Alleman recalls, “Connie was a delightful person who did her kidney disease. Additionally, prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer best to take care of the gift that her daughter, Lynne, gave to her. comprise three of the six most common cancers treated at Her outlook was always positive and she truly appreciated the care Hartford Hospital. that the team gave to her. Her family was extremely important to The Tallwood Institute at Hartford Hospital is the area’s her and she always shared news with us at her visits. It was my only dedicated institute for urology and kidney disease. pleasure to have cared for her post transplant.” With a reputation of excellence in patient care and In 2010 Connie was asked to serve on the Hartford Hospital personalized coordinated care, the Tallwood Institute Transplant Program Advisory Board. Along with a great group of combines comprehensive urology and kidney care with patients and family members, she helped to develop the board’s sub-specializations all in one space. mission statement. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community “When we were looking for patients to serve on the Patient foundation for the 29-town Greater Hartford region, dedicated to Advisory Board, we immediately thought of Connie because we knew improving the quality of life for area residents. In 2012 the that she would have valuable input as we sought to improve the care foundation awarded grants of more than $27 million to a broad of our patients. Connie’s remarks were always candid and insightful,” range of area nonprofit organizations. Alleman says. It is with sincere gratitude and appreciation that the Manafort family has donated to the Hartford Hospital Transplant Program in memory of Constance T. Manafort, who passed away in September 4 HARTFORD HOSPITAL PROGRESS / DECEMBER 2013 2012. Gift Annuities Help for Popular Charitable Generations to Come Giving Strategy Still Many Hartford Hospital donors have found a charitable gift annuity Available through 2013 to be a wonderful way to make a meaningful gift while enjoying income and tax benefits that also help enhance their future financial If you are age 70½ or older, you can use well-being. Henry and Barbara Smachetti are just such friends of your IRA funds to provide meaningful the hospital. support for Hartford Hospital without As members of the hospital’s 1854 Society, which recognizes incurring any income tax liability on the donors who have included Hartford Hospital in their estate plans, withdrawal through December 31, 2013. the Smachetti’s found that a charitable gift annuity is a win-win This is a significant incentive made contribution. They receive a very competitive fixed income for their possible by current federal legislation that allows an IRA lifetime, a charitable deduction, and a portion of the income is tax owner to be charitable and exclude up to $100,000 from free. At the same time, they are making a lasting commitment to gross income, regardless of whether you itemize your Hartford Hospital. Hartford Hospital. charitable deductions on your federal income tax return. Contact your retirement plan administrator early to “We hope our contributions will help sustain the ensure plenty of time to process the transfer—gifts must quality services we have experienced for the past be made by December 31, 2013, when the legislation is set sixty years.” —Henry and Barbara Smachetti to expire. For more information, call us at 860.545.2162 If a charitable gift annuity sounds appealing, we would or visit us at www.harthosp.org/giving/plannedgiving welcome the opportunity to work with you. For more and click on IRA Charitable Rollover. information, please contact Carol Garlick, vice president, philanthropy, at 860.545.4352 or [email protected].

Magen David Adom Flight Paramedics Log Second Year of Training at CESI For the second year, flight paramedics from Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service, trained with Hartford Hospital’s LIFE STAR crew at the Center for Education and Simulation Innovation (CESI). Two paramedics arrived in August and spent two days refining skills, most notable in airway management and labor and delivery. A generous donation from Henry Jacobs, MD, with OB/GYN Associates of West Hartford, made it possible for us to continue to sponsor the program. In June Hartford Hospital received the Connecticut–Israel Collaborative Award for our work training members of Magen David Adom.

5 Pledge for Brain Tumor Fund The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance pledged $100,000 to Hartford Hospital’s Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center in 2011 for the Brain Tumor Fund. This year’s payment, presented in August, is the third $25,000 installment on the pledge. From left are: Hillary Keller, social worker, Cancer Program; Robert Spillane, MD, Radiology; Ron Mairano, CTBTA Board of Directors treasurer; Andrew Pace, CTBTA board vice president; Jennifer Pace, CTBTA board director; Stacey Mairano, CTBTA board director; Donna Handley, vice president, Cancer Institute Operations; Susan Lemkuil, CTBTA board director; Alexandra Flowers, MD, neurology; David Lemkuil, CTBTA board director; Jeffrey Flaks, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Hartford HealthCare; Andrew Salner, MD, director, Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center and radiation oncology chief, Department of Radiation Oncology; Tracey Gamer-Fanning, CTBTA board president; Kimberly Canning, CTBTA executive director; Mike Kolakowski, president and CEO of KBE Building Corporation, a Premier Sponsor of the CTBTA; Allan Kleban, vice president of business development, KBE Building Corporation; Dan Cloyd, director of marketing, Jefferson Radiology; Erin Williams, nurse navigator, Cancer Program; Maria Grove, CTBTA board director; and Gregory Shimerm, CTBTA board director.

ERRACE Supports Cancer Awareness A check from the 2012 bike/walk/run organized by ERRACE (Everyone Ride/Run Against Cancer Everyday) was presented to Hartford Hospital's Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center – Avon in April. On hand for the presentation are (l-r) Bill Thomson; Doug Russell; Andrew Caputo, MD, co-director of Hartford Hospital’s Hand Surgery Service and executive director of ERRACE; Andrew Salner, MD, direc- tor of the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center; Kim Thomson; and Robin Bradshaw, executive director assistant of ERRACE. ERRACE was created by a group of professionals to raise cancer awareness, to raise funds for cancer research, and to inspire the community to be active and health conscious.

photo6 HARTFORD HOSPITAL PROGRESS / DECEMBER 2013 –lanthro Golf for Life Benefits Transplant Program The Golf for Life Kidney Cup Charity Golf Tournament donates 100 percent of its proceeds to the Hartford Hospital Transplant Program Gift Fund and LifeChoice Donor Services. The tournament was established to celebrate the gift of organ donation in honor of Donald Pisati’s experience. In 2010 Pisati was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that attacked both kidneys and was placed on the kidney donation list. One year after being diagnosed, he received a kidney donation from his son, Andrew Pisati. Through the amazing work of the staff at Hartford Hospital and the Hartford Hospital Transplant Program, Pisati was given a second chance at life. To date the charity tournament has donated almost $20,000 to Hartford Hospital and LifeChoice. At a check presentation in July are Charles Zenzick III, RN, BSN, kidney transplant coordinator; Dan Madison, administrator transplant; Cathy Yavinski, nurse director general surgery and transplant; Coleen Smart, living donor transplant coordinator; Donald Pisati, transplant recipient; Andrew Pisati, kidney donor; and Patricia Sheiner, MD, surgical director transplantation.

Pumpkintown a Partner in Breast Care Cancer Program’s Compassionate Care Inspires Gift The Sandy Peszynski Breast Cancer Foundation helps In October friends and family of Wayne Levesque presented Hartford support Hartford Hospital’s Partnership for Breast Hospital with a check from the proceeds of the 3rd Annual Wayne Care through the annual Pumpkintown U.S.A., a Levesque Memorial Golf Tournament held in August at the popular attraction at Paul’s & Sandy’s Too garden Pequabuck Golf Club in Terryville, Conn. At the presentation are center in East Hampton, Conn. Set up every fall with (l-r) Laurie Scarpo, oncology nurse; Andrew Salner, MD, director of more than 50 life-size pumpkin-headed characters, the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center; Lori Levesque, Wayne’s widow; Pumpkintown U.S.A. attracts thousands of visitors Glenn Michaelson, a friend; and Susan Dana, director of major gifts, and donations. Sandy Peszynski’s husband and Fund Development. children created the foundation in 2009 in her name Wayne’s family and friends established the tournament in 2011. to help support local organizations that were essential They were inspired by the great care he received from Jeffrey to her and her family during her 25-year battle Kamradt, MD; Salner; Rocco Orlando, MD; Evan Fox, MD; as well as with breast cancer. from Laurie Scarpo. Lori Levesque says Wayne’s family and friends will always be tremendously grateful for the compassion he received during his treatment at Hartford Hospital. ••• rophy ••• HARTFORD HOSPITAL PROGRESS / DECEMBER 2013 7 Non Profit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Hartford, CT Permit No. 4361

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Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center Expands The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center added a new refurbishing the Whitehall building, purchasing an Allegra chapter to the long and illustrious history of the Institute of 3-Tesla functional MRI and recruiting Dr. Pearlson, a psychiatry Living (IOL) with the ribbon cutting for the Olin Center Annex professor at Yale University and Johns Hopkins, as director. on October 30. Welcoming an audience of IOL friends and staff In 2010, the center was awarded a $3.2 million federal members were Harold Schwartz, MD, psychiatrist-in-chief and building grant. The funds were used to create an additional vice president for behavioral health, IOL; Jeffrey Flaks, fMRI suite and expand research space. With these federal executive vice president and chief operating officer, Hartford dollars in place for the construction, showing full support of HealthCare; Stuart Markowitz, MD, senior vice president the important work at the Olin Center, the hospital then and president for the Hartford Region, Hartford HealthCare; purchased a $2.2 million, next-generation, 3-Tesla, fast, and Godfrey Pearlson, MD, director, Olin Neuropsychiatry, wide bore functional MRI scanner. Hartford Hospital. The center, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this past The research center was founded as the result of a bequest the year, employs as many as 55 staff members at any given time IOL received from a donor whose child was treated at the IOL and has been awarded almost $42 million in research funding. many years ago. Upon receipt of the gift, Dr. Schwartz began planning with the IOL and Hartford Hospital leadership to build and endow a brain research center. The plans included ERROR: ioerror OFFENDING COMMAND: image STACK:

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