FoundationFocus The official publication of the TGH Foundation Summer 2015

TGH Foundation’s 18th Annual Gala The Tampa General Hospital Foundation’s 18th Annual prominent placement here at the hospital. Mayor Bob Gala, Channelside: Experience Industrial Elegance, was Buckhorn and Fred Hames of Skanska drew the winning held on April 25, 2015, at Port Tampa Bay – Cruise ticket and announced the winner of this year’s $10,000 Terminal 2. Guests at the exclusive Patrons’ Party Chance Drawing. Music from Breezin’ Mixology kept preceding the Gala were treated to nothing but glamour the dance floor bustling throughout the night. upon entering the lobby of the terminal. Glittering Their instrumental/DJ collaboration proved to be a chandeliers sparkled from above while a lively jazz ensemble serenaded the crowd. Gorgeous gowns and dapper tuxes were as far as the eye could see as patrons enjoyed fresh farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres and expertly crafted signature cocktails. At 7:30 p.m. sharp, giant retractable doors were raised and guests were taken from “speakeasy chic” to “NYC rooftop.” With a larger-than-life loft feel, guests were awed by row after row of feasting tables dripping in orchids, lilies and snapdragons, decadent dining stations, and a swanky casino lounge fit for any VIP. Guests were immediately drawn to the custom on-site gallery featuring this year’s silent auction. Forty-four pieces of work from local Tampa Bay artisans were professionally displayed and up for bid. Many of the items purchased have been Gala guests browse the silent art auction featuring pieces from local Tampa Bay artists donated back to TGH’s public art program and will have

TGH President & CEO Jim Burkhart and wife Tina, with Pam Muma, TGH Foundation Board Chair, and husband Les

Lavanya and Dr. Ravi Bukkapatnam, and Drs. James and Julie Lefler Continued on page 4

Annual Night at the Circus Check Presentation From the Chair Major sponsors of the Foundation’s 24th This has been another successful year for As I reflect on the past two years as Chair of TGH Foundation Annual Night at the Circus presented a the Tampa General Hospital Foundation. Board of Trustees, I think of the impact this board has on the check representing the event’s proceeds of We kicked off the mini-campaign to raise quality of care which the hospital provides for its patients. $239,000 to the Children’s Medical Center. money for the Integrative Arts in Medicine I have enjoyed working with the members of the Foundation From left are David DeWeese and Henry Program. I’d like to thank Dick and Board, the hospital board and their staff. My greatest joy is to see Grady, representing SunTrust, Robinson Francine Dobkin for chairing this the renewed partnership between TGH and USF and what this Humphrey, Eleanor and Buck McInnis representing Tampa Bay Steel, and Fred important initiative. means to the future of health care in our community. It has been Dobbins of SunTrust Bank and Vice Chair an honor to serve as chairman and I look forward with pride as Our three signature events raised close to $825,000 for the of the Florida Health Sciences Center Children’s Medical Center, Transplant Houses and Fund for the the Foundation continues to grow and meet its objectives as it Board of Directors. Future. I’d like to thank the outstanding event chairs: Danny supports the most outstanding hospital in Florida. Jackson and Mark Nouss for the Golf Tournament, Alexis Healing Arts Ciesla and Jennifer Stauffer for the Annual Night at the Circus, A little over five months ago, the TGH Foundation partnered with Tampa General Hospital receives hundreds of letters from patients and Catherine Christie-Zanghai, Heidrun Divers and Gretchen Dr. Sheela Chokshi to launch a small campaign to raise money in who have received treatment from Dr. Chokshi and her team. Dominguez for the Gala. If you have not attended one of our support of the Integrative Arts in Medicine Program. Since then, One grateful patient observed: events in the past, I strongly encourage you to do so. It is a great we have raised over $245,000 and are nearly halfway to our goal way to have a good time while supporting the programs and of raising $500,000. “The most profoundly powerful part of my whole experience there were my Integrative Medicine visits!! These raised the bar services at Tampa General Hospital. and set a new standard of excellence for me!! Each one of the As the fiscal year comes to a close, I’d like to thank three board practitioners who came to see me offered the special gift that was members whose terms are ending: Blake Casper, Anthony Everett exactly right for what I needed at the moment. Danielle’s singing opened my heart before the surgery which relaxed me into being and Joe Meterchick. We welcome three new board members: Pam Muma more receptive for the operation.” Frank Hancock, Dianne Jacob and Matt Wash. Chair, Tampa General Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees The program is filled with satisfied patients who are reaping the benefits that it offers. This program is offered to patients at no additional cost.

Support of this program is a way to make a direct impact on patient recovery following surgery, but also can lessen their Upcoming Events anxiety prior to procedures.

41st Annual Dinner 17th Annual Golf 25th Annual The Integrative Arts in Medicine Program at Tampa General Thursday, October 1, 2015 Tournament “Night at the Circus” Hospital was established in 2004 with the purpose of integrating Monday, November 2, 2015 allopathic medicine with non-pharmacological mind-body-spirit The Tampa General Hospital Foundation’s Thursday, January 7, 2016 modalities to help patients adapt to traditional medical treatments. Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday, Old Memorial will be re-grassing the turf, The Circus is coming! The Tampa General In addition, the Integrative Medicine Program seeks to empower October 1, 2015, at the Hilton Tampa so this year’s tournament will be held at Hospital Foundation’s 25th Annual “Night patients with self-care techniques like gentle touch, music, Downtown. The Bank of Tampa has Avila Golf & Country Club. We are honored at the Circus,” chaired by Teale Smith and movement and art. agreed to return as our Dinner Sponsor to welcome back, for the 10th year, The Mary Taggart, will be held on Thursday, TGH Foundation Trustee Dick Dobkin and his wife Francine are for the 9th year. During the dinner, our Yerrid Foundation as our Tournament January 7, 2016, at Amalie Arena. This chairing this fundraising effort and have recruited a committee Foundation chairman will give her report Sponsor. The Pairings Dinner will be held event is a great opportunity for families to help them reach out to the community. on the accomplishments and activities of the night before the tournament on Sunday, to spend priceless time together and the past year and chairman of the Florida November 1, at the Tampa Yacht & Country experience the thrills of the Ringling Bros. The Integrative Arts in Medicine Program impacts patients Health Sciences Center Board of Directors Club, and is sponsored by the LifeLink and Barnum & Bailey® Circus – on a different level and offers a lifetime of non-medicated will give the hospital report. The prestigious Foundation. Proceeds will benefit Tampa The Greatest Show on Earth®. Proceeds will healing options learned through the various techniques offered James M. “Red” McEwen will also General Hospital’s Fund for the Future and benefit Tampa General Hospital’s Children’s by the program. be announced. the Transplant Houses. Medical Center. Whether it is music therapy at the bedside, cranial sacral massage, mindfulness breathing exercises, or one of the other modalities the To learn more about this program or to get involved, contact Chris Call (813) 844-7262 for more information. program offers, patients are seeing and feeling the benefits that Bray, Director of Development and Major Gifts at [email protected], this approach takes. or call the office at (813) 844-7560.

2 3 th TGH Foundation’s 18 Annual Gala (continued from cover) 2015 Gala Committee special enticement for our 3rd Annual After-Party guests, who arrived at 9:30 p.m. Armed with blinking LED glasses, they kept the nightclub vibe going till the Gala Chairs: end of the night. The After Party was chaired by Dr. Ben and Elizabeth Mackie. Catherine Christie-Zanghi Heidrun Divers This year’s gala, under the guidance of Catherine Christie-Zanghi, Heidrun Gretchen Dominguez Divers and Gretchen Dominguez, raised over $325,000 in net proceeds for Tampa General Hospital’s Fund for the Future. This fund helps TGH achieve After Party Chairs: Dr. Ben and Elizabeth Mackie its vision of being the leading medical center in West Central Florida. Contributions ensure that our dedicated physicians and patient care staff Michael Blasco Matt Harrell, Gresham Smith & Partners, Dr. Kondi and have all the necessary tools to provide excellent medical care and to advance Heather Wong, Cheryl Harrell Cindy Cox teaching, research and service in our community. Lynn Cristina Bryan Durkin Hailey Feldman Lisa Goetz Linda Hollingsworth Grouper by Alan Divers was a featured piece in this year’s silent Art Auction Eleni Hytoff Tammy King Laura Lay Kelli Mitchell Kathryn Pankow Heidi Raschke TGH Executive Vice President & COO, Deana Nelson, Toby Hart and Janet McEnery Kerry Ricci Shelley Stallworth Holly Tomlin Port Tampa Bay – Cruise Terminal 2, dressed up for the Gala Colette Tsavoussis Jennifer Vickery Katie White Alison Young Carin Zwiebel

Robin DeLaVergne Executive Director Lynn Fluharty Special Events Manager Dr. Americo Gonsalvo and Maribel Mona and Roger Stephan representing Presenting Sponsor Skanska, Robin Stefanie Coren Gonzalvo pose in front of his DeLaVergne, TGH Foundation Executive Director, and Mark Anderson Special Events Coordinator photograph, Abstract, which he TGH Chief of Staff Dr. Charles Edwards, and Drs. Roy Sanders and Tom Bernasek Fred Hames, Skanska, and Mayor Bob Buckhorn draw the winning Chance Drawing ticket donated for the art auction

Tate Taylor, TGH Foundation Board member, with Debbie King, Mickey and Dianne Jacob Gala After Party Chairs, Elizabeth and Dr. Ben Mackie, with Henry and Roseann Ellen and Robert Clark, Shelley Stallworth and Dennis Olden Dr. Cathy Lynch Buckhorn, Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Steve Lubania and Dr. Kamal Massis Leslie and Fred Dobbins,Vice Chair of the Florida Reyes and Kennedy and Martin Garcia Greenbaum, Judy Genshaft, President USF, and Paul Tash Health Sciences Center Board of Directors Continued on page 6

4 5 th TGH Foundation’s 18 Annual Gala (continued from page 5) 2015 GALA SPONSORS PATRONS’ PARTY SPONSOR Pamela & Leslie Muma Family Foundation, Inc. PRESENTING SPONSOR David Alexander Fine Jewelry Roig Lawyers Ruffolo, Hooper & Assoc., M.D., P.A. AFTER PARTY SPONSOR Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Ltd. EWI Construction TeamHealth, Inc. VALET SPONSOR TECO Energy ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR Kuhn Automotive Group The Bank of Tampa

VENUE SPONSOR CUBISM SPONSORS Port Tampa Bay Dr. Fernando and Lynda Vale with Dr. Ryan Murtagh Alexis and Dr. David Ciesla, Barbara and Dr. David Picca, Laura Elizabeth Ware and Matt Wash, Jennifer and Dr. Marc Stauffer Gregory Celestan and Joanne Tremont COFFEE & DESSERT SPONSOR Joe and Catherine Zanghi Melitta USA, Inc. Dr. Barbara Cook Reitzel DeLaVergne & Company RENAISSANCE SPONSORS Drs. Charles and Denise Edwards CapTrust Advisors Toni Everett Carlton Fields Jorden Burt Face Foundation USF Health Todd and Erin Farha NEOCLASSICAL SPONSORS Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Feldman AUCTION SPONSOR APG Charles and Carol Funk PNC Bank Drew and Betsy Graham Southwest Airlines Izzo & Alkire Florida Hospital Dr. and Mrs. John and Julia Kauzlarich Carleton and Anne Compton and John and Meghan Schmaltz Frank Agliano Evolve Bank and Trust Gala Chairs Heidrun Divers, Gretchen Dominguez and Catherine Christie-Zanghi with Ed Lykes Insurance, Inc. Miyagishima of Port Tampa Bay EXPRESSIONISM SPONSORS Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen PA Bacen & Jordan, P.A. Dr. Benjamin and Elizabeth Mackie Barton Malow Company Drs. Fadi and Linda Matar IN KIND CONTRIBUTORS GAMING SPONSOR BNY Mellon Wealth Management McKesson Pharmaceutical Bright House Networks CineBistro Massage Envy Skanska The Great Frame Up Borrell Electric Co., Inc. McCann & Baird Flooring Service, Inc. Stephen G. Brantley, M.D. Gene and Patsy McNichols Bay Stage Live Concept Bait Port Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Times ED/Anesthesia Bright House Networks Metro Aviation, Inc. Dr. Ravi and Lavanya Bukkapatnam and JP Morgan Securities, LLC Drs. Mohamed and Amira Helal Judith M. Ploszek Bush Ross PA SILENT AUCTION ARTISTS Ryan Companies US, Inc. BAR SPONSOR Caspers Company McDonald’s Restaurants STERIS Corporation Caroline Karp Babis Florida Museum of Seva Granin Joanne Higbee Luisa Padro David A. Straz, Jr. Foundation Photographic Arts SunTrust Bank Florida Pediatric Associates Meredith Balasco Anna Granina Mary Lou Johnson Regina Santerre Tate and Stacy Taylor Beth Garcia Gresham, Smith & Partners Dr. Ravi Bukkapatnam Jackie Haggar Animals at Lowry Park Zoo Joe Vandello TeamHealth, Inc. HKS Architects / TLC Engineering for Architecture Eileen Goldenberg Holly and John Tomlin Alan Divers Allain Hale Lynn Manos Lucy White Infectious Disease Associates of Tampa Bay Izzy Gonzalez Susan and John Touchton Susan DosCher Jennifer Harris Dr. Fadi Matar John Williams Eleanor and Buck McInnis Dr. Americo Gonzalvo Tower Realty Partners Kathleen Durdin Rosemary Henderson Dr. Shawn Meader Dee Youmans-Miller Robin Grace

MEDIA SPONSOR New TGH Foundation Trustees

Frank Hancock Dianne Jacob Matt Wash Managing Director Senior Vice President Vice President Raymond James Financial, Inc. PNC Bank NorthStar Bank Mark and Suzy Mendelson, Mark Mathiason, Gretchen Gene and Patsy McNichols with Tilda and John Brabson, Dominguez, Gala Co-Chair Chair Florida Health Sciences Center Board of Directors

6 7 Employee Golf Tournament Most Successful Ever Tampa General Hospital Ranked One Of The 100 Great Hospitals in America A national healthcare publication has named Becker’s noted Tampa General Hospital serves The publication also cited Tampa General Tampa General Hospital one of the “100 Great as the primary teaching hospital for the USF Hospital’s ranking as the best hospital in the Hospitals in America” for 2015. TGH is the only Health Morsani College of Medicine, and that it Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area for 2014– hospital on Florida’s west coast – and one of is one of the largest hospitals in Florida, serving 2015 by U.S. News & World Report. It also only four in the state – to be listed by Becker’s a dozen counties with a population in excess of listed the hospital’s Magnet status, the highest Hospital Review. TGH also made the list last year. four million people. recognition a hospital can receive for nursing, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center Selected hospitals have a strong foundation To develop the list, the publication’s editorial and its Joint Commission accreditation in 16 of high-quality care, stellar credentials and a team conducted research and examined several focus on doing what is right for patients in their reputable hospital ranking sources, including disease specific areas. communities. These hospitals are home to many U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, Becker’s Hospital Review features up-to-date medical and scientific breakthroughs, provide Truven, Health Analytics, The Leapfrog Group business and legal news and analysis relating best-in-class patient care and are stalwarts of and Magnet designation from the American to hospitals and health systems and is geared their communities, serving as research hubs or Nurses Credentialing Center. toward hospital leaders. local anchors of wellness.

The Importance of Philanthropy mother, Mrs. Ruth Adams Morris. The following year, the Foundation kicked off its “Building on Excellence” Campaign to build the Bayshore Pavilion. The Floms made one of the early commitments to the campaign, Chris Roederer, Nancy Thomas and Kim Christine present a check representing the proceeds from the Employee Golf Tournament to Pam Muma. helping to ensure its success. This time their gift supported the new The sixth annual TGH Employee Golf Tournament raised a Cardiovascular Center, in memory of his parents, Julia Mittle and Samuel record $101,350 for the TGH Health & Wellness Center and Louis Flom. employee education. The Floms continued making philanthropic gifts to the TGH Foundation The tournament, held March 29 at Lake Jovita Golf and Country and Beverly joined the Women’s Leadership Council. Then in 2014, they Club in Dade City, also drew a record 184 golfers, said Chris were in the family waiting room outside the main operating rooms and Roederer, senior vice president, Human Resources. recognized that, after 14 years, the room desperately needed a facelift. So “The tournament committee, made up of staff from Human once again, they stepped up to the plate to provide a healing environment Resources, Employee Wellness, Volunteer Services, Employee for family members and friends who were anxiously waiting for their loved Health, Information Technologies and Patient Relations, did a ones to come out of surgery. There is a plaque on the wall behind the wonderful job planning and running the event,” Chris said. reception desk, recognizing their gift which was made in loving memory The proceeds will fund future purchases of new fitness of those whom they hold dear. Philanthropy is defined as “love of humanity” in the sense of caring, equipment for the Health & Wellness Center and educational nourishing, developing and enhancing “what it is to be human” on The Tampa General Hospital Foundation has been blessed by the support programs for employees, he said. both the benefactors’ (by identifying and exercising their values in giving of Ed and Beverly Flom, and their gifts have touched the lives of countless The six tournaments combined have raised $421,099 to and volunteering) and beneficiaries’ (by benefiting) parts. The most patients and their families. support the Employee Emergency Fund (which provides conventional modern definition is “private initiatives, for public good, financial assistance to employees who experience unforeseen focusing on quality of life.” Nonprofit hospitals depend on philanthropy hardships), the Health & Wellness Center, and employee for construction, equipment, research, programs and services. The focus Ross Hays, Chris Roederer, David Thaxton and Duffy Thaxton wellness and educational programs. goes beyond providing care to the setting where the care is provided. At Tampa General Hospital, we are committed to providing patient- Become An Organ Donor centered care in a healing environment. Ed and Beverly Flom are shining examples of caring donors who give April was Donate Life Month. Tampa General Hospital and LifeLink of Florida honored the spirit back to multiple charities, from Meals on Wheels to the school their of those who make transplants possible – organ, tissue and eye donors. grandchildren attend to the Tampa General Hospital Foundation. Organ donation provides the gift of life to tens of thousands of people each year through heart, The Floms have been Foundation donors since 1987. In 2001, when kidney, lung, liver, and pancreas or intestine transplants. Without the generosity of organ donors, the hospital was struggling financially, community leaders H.L. Culbreath those waiting will die. and Bob Thomas recognized the need for philanthropic support for TGH. More than 24,000 patients began new lives in 2014 thanks to organ transplants. They led the initiative to start the Gordon Keller Society. This is a group of Nearly 124,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant, and more donors who make large gifts to support the hospital. than 10,000 of them are 10 years old or younger. Who were among the first people they approached? Ed and Beverly Flom. To learn more about organ donation or to register to become a donor, sign up on Florida’s donor The Floms made a six-figure gift to the hospital to renovate the family New furnishings and art are welcoming to patients’ families registry at www.DonateLifeFlorida.org. waiting room outside the main operating rooms in memory of Beverly’s

8 9 Volunteer Patti Mestro Named Humanitarian Of The Year Joe Versaggi Honored As Lightning Community Hero Long-time volunteer Patti Mestro was recently honored with the and that his wife did not Tampa General Hospital and the Chi Chi prestigious Madeleine P. Gibbons Humanitarian of the Year Award survive the plane crash. Rodriguez Youth Academy. during the annual TGH Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. He recovered through As the former CEO and current chairman of The annual award, which recognizes an outstanding Auxiliary the care he received in Raymond James, Tom James heads one of volunteer, is named after Madeleine P. Gibbons, who helped launch the hospital and now Tampa Bay’s largest firms, with more than the Auxiliary 63 years ago. Recipients must provide a minimum of volunteers his time at TGH, 3,300 local employees and thousands more 1,000 service hours and are nominated by their fellow volunteers. providing peer support worldwide. Not only does James give back “I am very thankful. It’s really an honor to have it,” said Patti. to burn patients. He with his money and time, he also inspires volunteers approximately his employees to volunteer and to get Patti joined the Auxiliary in 2006 and has logged 5,277 hours of 30 to 35 hours a week involved giving back as well. For 25 years, service to the hospital since then. On Tuesdays, she is stationed James has been a staunch supporter of at the West Pavilion’s information desk. She also serves as the and drives the courtesy the United Way by personally matching his Auxiliary’s co-treasurer, the information desk chairperson, and shuttle at least one day employees’ donations. He also gives back the liaison between the hospital and the Caring Crafters group. TGH volunteer Joe Versaggi, center, received the Lightning Community Hero out of the week. Versaggi award from Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik, right, and defenseman Mark This group, which includes several volunteer organizations and has received recognition to the arts and education sector in the area, Barberio. Joe received a $50,000 donation to fund several programs for burn supporting worthy causes like The Salvador churches, donates hundreds of handmade knitted and sewn survivors. (Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning). on multiple occasions Volunteer Patti Mestro receives the 2015 Madeleine P. Gibbons Humanitarian of the from local media in the Tampa Bay area for Dalí Museum, the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth items for our patients. Patti and her husband Joe, who is also a Year Award from the John Gibbons, Madeleine’s son, during the Volunteer Appreciation volunteer, serve on the Patient Family Advisory Committee. Luncheon. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Joe his volunteer contributions at the Tampa Foundation and countless others. Versaggi as the 35th Lightning Community General Hospital Regional Burn Center. Hero of the season. Versaggi, who received The TGH Foundation Our Heroes – Jersey Mike’s Subs a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Throughout the entire month of March, all local Jersey Mike’s Foundation and the Lightning Community was also a beneficiary restaurants encouraged their customers to make contributions Heroes program, donated the money to when The Tampa Bay to Camp Hopetáke. Their campaign culminated with the Day of the Tampa General Hospital Foundation. Lightning honored Giving on March 25. This marks the second year in a row that This donation also marked the Community Tom James as the 47th Jersey Mike’s has partnered with the TGH Foundation. This year Heroes $8-million benchmark since it started Lightning Community Hero of the season. they donated over $46,000 to Camp Hopetáke. Jersey Mike’s total nearly four seasons ago. Joe is a burn The $50,000 donation support of the TGH Foundation through their Month of Giving survivor who uses his tragic experience to that comes with the Program has now reached nearly $75,000. provide comfort and support to other burn Community Hero patients in the Tampa Bay community. He Camp Hopetáke is a weeklong, sleep-away summer camp for award was donated, had been in a plane crash that eroded in children ages 5–17 who have survived a burn injury. Healing from at James’ request, to flames and was taken to the hospital. After a burn injury is a lifelong process. Jersey Mike’s, through its Month All Children’s Hospital, of Giving Program, has demonstrated throughout a five-week coma, he awoke to learn that Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman, left, looks on as Carlos Gorostiaga, 2, Ben Gaucher of the Oldsmar Jersey Mike’s on Tampa Road serves up a sandwich on the the region the power of giving and the impact it has on the lives 35 percent of his body had been burned “Day of Giving.” 100% of the sales receipts for the day were donated to Camp Hopetáke. gives Lightning center Brian Boyle a high five as they visited the Children’s Medical Center. of our friends and neighbors. These community friends did it again! We hope you will consider joining us in showing Jersey Mike’s On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, Jersey Mike’s Subs served up your appreciation by stopping in and saying hello and extending TGH First In County To Earn Heart Failure Accreditation lunch and dinner all day to thousands of customers in the a personal thank-you to their staff for making life just a little bit The Society is an international not-for-profit Nurse Council worked for more than a Tampa/St. Petersburg region and then did something amazing. better for the kids who attend Camp Hopetáke. organization committed to leading the fight year to refine the heart failure program’s They donated 100% of their sales on that day to the to eliminate heart disease as the number one processes and structure, she said. TGH Foundation in support of Camp Hopetáke. cause of death worldwide. Its accreditation “Since we enhanced our processes and certification programs provide the tools, for accreditation, patient satisfaction education and support necessary to achieve scores among heart failure patients have TGH Employees Show Their Support measured success in the treatment and improved,” Mack said. In addition, during The generous employees of Tampa General Hospital raised an In addition, employees donated over $120,000 to the Employee management of cardiovascular patients. the last two years, readmission of heart impressive $395,000 for the 2015 Employee Campaign – It’s YOUR Emergency Fund and nearly $90,000 to the Fund for the Future. The Heart failure occurs when the heart isn’t failure patients dropped by 37.4 percent, Tomorrow. Over 5,000 employees participated in the campaign, additional dollars raised were donated to an array of funds which pumping enough blood and oxygen to she said. representing 78% of TGH employees. support the various programs of Tampa General Hospital. support other organs. The Society estimates New protocols for heart failure patients The Integrative Arts in Medicine Program was the focus of this year’s Thank you to our family of Tampa General Hospital employees who about five million patients in the U.S. have were also implemented in the Emergency campaign. Integrative Arts in Medicine therapies are used to enhance made this year’s employee campaign a success! Employee giving over heart failure. Department to make it easier to recognize the hospital experience of patients to help aid the healing process the past three years has grown tremendously to over a million dollars Last year alone, 987 heart failure patients heart failure symptoms – such as excessive of a patient. The program seeks to empower patients with self- raised in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Employee Campaigns. Tampa General is the only hospital in were discharged from TGH, said Laureen swelling of the hands, abdomen, and feet care techniques like guided imagery, music, movement and art. The Hillsborough County – and one of 10 Mack, nurse specialist and coordinator of the – so treatment would begin quickly, Mack program is a service offered to patients at no additional cost to the hospitals in the state – to have achieved heart failure service line. explained. Patients with symptoms quickly patient. Employees donated over $60,000 for this program through heart failure accreditation from the Society To earn accreditation, the Heart Failure receive oxygen, intravenous diuretics to the Employee Campaign. of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). Steering Committee and the Heart Failure reduce fluid retention, and lab tests.

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