Vol. 32 Issue 2 Winter 2018

Cancer Fighters Honored at Champions of Hope From the Chair

e approach the end of the year with only provide guidance and ensure the a profound sense of gratitude for stewardship of donated funds, but also our donors and for our employees at serve as our advocates in the community. Kim Belcastro, Board Miami Valley Hospital and throughout We’re happy to feature our friend and Chair Premier Health. This is a time to pause fellow board member, Elaine Mattox, in a Wand celebrate our achievements as we special profile on page 11. embrace the exciting possibilities that await us all in the coming year. Our heartfelt thanks to those of you who have responded to our year-end Throughout this issue of Insight, we’ll annual giving campaign. Your support express our thanks by highlighting several allows us to enhance, expand or create generous contributions and celebrations programs and services to meet the that occurred in 2018, including a special ever-changing healthcare needs in our one-year anniversary for Emmet’s Place. community. Recent months also included the Valley Classic and Champions of Hope. We are Finally, on behalf of everyone at grateful to those who attended these the Foundation, we want to wish you events and for the sponsors and volunteers a safe and fulfilling holiday season and who made them so successful. a very Happy New Year. Thank you for Valley Classic wrap-up page 4. your support of programs that provide Each year, the Foundation is blessed such a positive impact on MVH patients to receive proceeds from fundraising throughout the year! events from throughout the region. We are very appreciative of their collaboration and for the funds they provide to numerous MVH patient programs. We’re also thankful for the support and Mission Statement Enhance the patient and family partnership of community agencies experience at Miami Valley Hospital by who work in tandem with the Promise raising community support for cutting- to Hope program. We are pleased to edge programs and services which help highlight many of our community partners build healthy communities. Emmett’s Place celebration throughout this issue of Insight. page 6. As we celebrate the holidays with You may also donate to the MVH family and friends, we want to thank our Foundation through the Combined Foundation board members who, not Federal Campaign or the United Way. On the cover: On the cover: Champions of Hope benefits Dayton, Ohio 45409 Fundraising Opt-out Information: innovative oncology programs. Please see the Writer/Editor: Michael Jarvis If you do not want to receive future fundraising story on page 8. requests supporting Miami Valley Hospital, please Design: Angie Fordyce call our office number at 937-208-2700 or send an Insight published by Miami Valley Hospital email identifying yourself and stating that you do Foundation not want to receive fundraising requests. We will 31 Wyoming Street honor your request not to receive any fundraising communications from us after the date we receive your direction. 2 INSIGHT Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Winter 2018 New Members Welcomed to MVH Foundation Board Two area physicians have become the newest members of the Board of Trustees of the MVH Foundation.

Melanie Glover, MD, a specialist in children live in Bellbrook. She lists her He is married, has four daughters and maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics/ hobbies as boating, gardening, and being a lives in Dayton. His hobbies and interests gynecology, has worked with Perinatal band mom for the Bellbrook Eagles. include sailing, cycling, tennis, golf, scuba Partners since 2011. After graduating and travel. from the University of Kentucky College R. Edwin Spitzmiller, DO, FACOP, is of Medicine, she completed internship, a neonatologist who has been with the residency, and maternal-fetal medicine Pediatrix Medical Group of Ohio since fellowship through the Wright State 2005. After graduation from the College University Boonshoft School of Medicine of Wooster he received his medical degree Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. His post graduate training Her current responsibilities at MVH took him from two hospitals in Illinois to include serving as chair of the OB Safety Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Committee, vice chair of the Miami Valley Center. Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and as an Executive Member His responsibilities at Miami Valley and Co-Clinical Advisor for the Promise to Hospital include currently serving as chair Hope program. She has participated in of the Department of Pediatrics and as co- Melanie Glover, MD several perinatal-related research projects chair of the Physician’s Advisory Council. and has been published in the Journal At the Wright State University Boonshoft of Ultrasound in Medicine among other School of Medicine, he has served as publications. She was also a presenter at a Clinical Instructor in Pediatrics and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Obstetrics/Gynecology since 2005. 2010. Dr. Spitzmiller has had articles Among her professional affiliations, published in Pediatrics in Review and she is a Fellow in the American College of Neonatology Today among other Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member publications. Among his professional of the Montgomery County Medical affiliations, he is a member of the Association. Dr. Glover is married to her American Academy of Pediatrics and the husband James and they and their two American Osteopathic Association. R. Edwin Spitzmiller, DO, FACOP

Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees Kim Belcastro, Chair Gregory A. Robinson, Vice Chair Jenny M. Lewis, President & CEO

Active Trustees Thomas Retzios, DPM, FACFAS Parviz Daneshjoo, MD Mary B. McIntosh, CRPC, CDFA Lois H. Ross Fred E. Weber Jessica Barry Robert Siebenthaler Richard P. Davis Vail K. Miller William K. Rundell, MD Eva C. Williamson Melanie Glover, MD R. Edwin Spitzmiller, DO, FACOP Matthew O. Diggs, Jr. Shirley A. Murphy R. Daniel Sadlier Jay M. Woodhull Charles L. Ellington II Jeanne N. Eickman David L. Neer William J. Schneider John L. Green Emeritus Trustees Michael J. Emoff Robert W. Nutter Norman J. Schneiderman, MD Founding Trustees Denise Hale Edward J. Blake Joseph Gordon Ratna K. Palakodeti, MD Wendy B. Scholl Robert F. Chelle Nick Keyes Robert H. Brethen Ken Herr Laura B. Pannier Harry A. Seifert Rev. Dr. Robert D. Fenwick Nicole M. Luisi Richard C. Cammerer, MD Macy P. Janney Miguel A. Parilo, MD, FACP Karen P. Sensel Dan E. Meininger, MD Elaine T. Mattox Richard F. Carlile Susan M. Lipowicz James R. Payne Arik A. Sherk, Esq. Charles V. Simms Donna Milam Kathleen A. Carlson John W. Lohbeck Chris G. Pulos R. Bruce Snyder Mark P. Monsour, MD Deanna J. Chapman, DPM John M. Manier Ann Reynolds David A. Storer Michael W. Craig, MD Randy Marriott, MD Bill M. Thornton L. Tony Ortiz Sara E. Rich INSIGHT www.mvhfoundation.org 3 Inpatient Diabetes Education Program Benefits From 2018 Valley Classic

ore than 150 golfers prevalence of diabetes in this area and participated in about the critical importance of education The Bull Family Diabetes the 29th annual for diabetes patients. Center offers comprehensive Valley Classic golf tournament at Kim Belcastro, chair of the MVH care for diabetes patients. NCR Country Club Foundation board, assisted Mr. Bull with Funding to establish the Mon July 30. Coordinated by a volunteer the presentation of skill prizes and team center was made possible committee through the MVH Foundation, awards during the recognition dinner. proceeds benefit the inpatient diabetes The first-place gross score team was by a generous gift from Mrs. education program at Miami Valley Jason Develbiss, Andy Goetz, Joe Rich and Jean Bull, a former MVH Hospital and MVH South provided by Christopher Snider. The first-place net nurse and volunteer. After educators at the Bull Family Diabetes score team included John Bull, Rob Butler, Education Center. Bob Mittlestead and Nelson Spellman. her passing, her son John and Nick Brodbeck, a member of the Denison grandson Eric have continued John Bull chaired the 12-member University golf team, and Dhaivat Pandya, the family’s financial 2018 Valley Classic Steering Committee. a Centerville High School golf team alum, Their efforts raised more than $108,000 to were guest drivers on the course providing commitment to the center. help diabetic patients learn how to better an extra tee shot for an additional cope with their disease. contribution to the tournament.

After a near perfect day on the Life Connection of Ohio was the lead Gold Sponsor golf course, Mr. Bull served as MC at the sponsor of this year’s outing along with Life Connection of Ohio awards dinner that evening. Speakers over 30 sponsors who joined more than included Premier Health Executive Vice 70 other auction, raffle and in-kind donors Silver Sponsors President and COO and MVH President in support of the tournament. Since its CDW Healthcare/Cisco Systems Mike Maiberger who thanked sponsors, inception in 1990, the Valley Classic has Chapel Electric Company, LLC donors and volunteers for their support. raised more than $4 million in proceeds for Danis Building Construction He was followed by Miguel Parilo, MD, various patient programs and services at Company FACP, medical director of the Bull Family Miami Valley Hospital. Dell EMC Diabetes Center, who spoke about the Emerson

4 INSIGHT Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Winter 2018 Silver Sponsors John, Pam, Eric and Amber Bull Dennis Percy ESI Electrical Contractors Cassano’s Pizza Premier Physician Network - Bull Faruki Ireland Cox Rhinehart & Chris Pulos Family Diabetes Center Physicians Dusing P.L.L. Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering Rising Star Casino Resort Benefits From 2018 Valley Classic IBM Watson Health Cisco Systems/CDW Healthcare Salon Dimitri City of Centerville - The Golf Club at Scarff’s Nursery, Inc. Skanska USA Building Yankee Trace The Siebenthaler Company Thompson Hine LLP City of Dayton Recreation & Youth Shumsky Promotional & Boost Services, Golf Division Rewards Bronze Sponsors Cosby Consulting Group, LLC Brent Sipe, Golf Professional Gresham, Smith and Partners David Valinsky Associates Sycamore Creek Country Club Infor Dayton Heidelberg Distributing, Co. Thompson Hine LLP Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. Dayton History at Carillon Park University of Dayton Bookstore Leidos Health Dayton Performing Arts Alliance University of Dayton Athletics Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC Deck the Walls Vince Russell at Johnson Investment Osterfeld Champion Service, Inc. Dermatology & Aesthetic Care, LLC Counsel Eric Eby Voss Auto Network Tee Sponsors Figlio, Wood Fired Pizza Warped Wing Brewing Company Anesthesiology Services Network, LTD Furst the Florist and Garden Center The Woodhouse Day Spa Barclays Capital GFC Concrete Coatings Barnhizer & Associates, Inc. YMCA of Greater Dayton Graeter’s Bilbrey Construction, Inc. Gravity Spa Bowser-Morner, Inc. Donations The Hairless Hare Brewery Benchworks Jewelers, Inc. DGV Solutions Harris Jeweler The Berry Family Foundation Dynamix Engineering Ltd. Dale Hellard The Robert H. Brethen Foundation Eaton Vance Management Houser Asphalt and Concrete, Inc. John, Pam, Eric and Amber Bull ESCO Communications Don Lewis/HER Realtors Christopher and Anne Cowan Freund, Freeze & Arnold Jenny Lewis Epic Jacobs Mechanical, Inc. Joann and Paul Ringer Dale Hellard Kobrick Coffee Co., Inc. Laser Web Dayton PIMCO Shumsky Promotional and Boost The Laurels of West Carrollton & Premier Physician Network - Bull Family Rewards Huber Heights Diabetes Center Physicians William Blair Linda L. Nervis, Agent, State Farm Rimrock Capital Management, LLC Insurance Standard Textile Company Auction and Raffle Donors Lowe’s Home Centers LLC Judy and Richard Steppel Andy and Jordan Dalton Foundation Meijer, Inc. Uptime Solutions/Liebert Atrium Medical Center Foundation Miami Valley Gaming & Racing Beavercreek Golf Club Miami Valley Golf Club In-Kind Contributions Dr. Marc and Kim Belcastro Miami Valley Hospital Foundation ACT Jewelers Robert H. Brethen Foundation NCR Country Club The Laurels of West Carrollton & Huber Heights Jenell Ross and the Bob Ross Auto Group PepsiCo Foodservice/Frito Lay Special Thanks John Bull Eric Eby, Molly McGinnis, Tim Botschner, Matt Adamski, and the entire NCR Country Club Team

INSIGHT www.mvhfoundation.org 5 In honor of this anniversary milestone, please consider A Special First Anniversary making a generous gift to the MVH Foundation or Celebration at Emmett’s Place donating items to the Ronald McDonald Family Room A very special birthday celebration took place in the Berry Women’s Center at MVH on October 1, such as plastic cutlery, paper when Emmett’s Place turned a year old. In that time, more than 500 families have benefited from plates and bowls, saran wrap the serenity that Emmett’s Place offers. and aluminum foil. For more information, please contact his unique space is dedicated to the the MVH Foundation at memory of Emmett Sorensen who 937-208-2700. was born prematurely at MVH but passed away shortly after his birth. THis parents, Dr. Derek and Emily Sorensen, wanted to ensure that his short life has a lasting impact on others. They decided to honor and remember Emmett by establishing a special space for families to be together during a hospital stay.

Miami Valley Hospital Foundation joined with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton, the Sorensen Family, the McAfee Family, Ed Blake and Karin Spicer and the Berry Family Foundation, to make the project a reality. The Ronald McDonald Family Room, located inside Emmett’s Place, is a quiet and restful space that serves perinatal mothers and the families of NICU babies, providing light meals, snacks and laundry facilities. The space also includes Abby’s Nook, a special place for kids to read, color and play games.

Emmett’s Place is funded entirely by donors. The MVH Foundation is seeking funding to provide staffing - through the Ronald McDonald House Charities - to supervise and assist the families using the facility seven days a week, twelve hours a day.

Emmett’s Place provides a safe and comforting area at MVH for families to gather, relax and have a sense of normalcy together. With the generous help of donors, the families of NICU babies will be able to continue to enjoy precious time together at Emmett’s Place for many years to come. 6 INSIGHT Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Winter 2018 MVH Patient Programs Enhanced by Generous Community Fundraisers Each year, local not-for-profit groups hold special events to raise funds for many important causes. Several of these groups donate a portion of their proceeds to benefit patient programs and services at MVH. “We want to thank these very special groups and their generous sponsors for donating event proceeds in support of patients at Miami Valley Hospital,” said MVH Foundation President Jenny Lewis. “We are truly grateful for their commitment and generosity.”

The Lauren’s Beat Goes On 5K event took When children and mentally-challenged Mama Bear place in July at MVH South. The fundraiser adults are treated at the MVH main Jamie Prince honors the memory of Lauren C. Michel campus, they receive a Boo Boo Teddy (Walker), a mother of two daughters and Bear. The bears have been purchased by Baby Bear an RN at MVH, who lost her life due to proceeds from the Suzy Pender Memorial ETI Tech, LLC domestic violence. Lauren’s commitment Golf Outing for more than a dozen years. Waker to helping others continues through At age 30, Suzy passed away from a heart Plumbing this event with proceeds going to fund attack. Her family and friends established nursing education scholarships and to raise an annual golf event, raising thousands Boo Boo awareness about domestic violence. of dollars to purchase the teddy bears. Bear This year’s tournament took place on Bath Fitter September 15 at Jamaica Run Golf Course Bill’s Donuts in Germantown, and raised $8,000 for the Craynon Fire Protection project. Brendan and Aimee Cunningham Tinnerman Insurance Agency Thanks to Pender Sponsors Teddy Bear Sponsors & Cash Papa Bear Donations ASAP – Allied Shipping and Packaging Craynon Fire Protection Cassano’s Pizza Gameday Grill and Patio Miami Valley Emergency Specialist Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kuriger Group Bill & Reta Pender Cathy Scarpelli

Throughout October, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Pink Ribbon Bagels from Dayton area Panera Bread locations benefitted the MVH Foundation and Pink Ribbon Girls. While proceeds for this year were not yet available at press time, in 2017, Pink Ribbon Bagel sales contributed more than $9,500 to the Help Her Fight program at MVH. The program provides patient education, screening and diagnostic testing for cancer or cancer- related conditions for uninsured and underinsured patients. INSIGHT www.mvhfoundation.org 7 Champions of Hope Honorees- Putting the Needs of Others First

n September 11, more The Survivor honoree, William “Brad” than 230 people gathered Flora, was saluted for his decade-long for the tenth annual battle against the disease and for serving Champions of Hope as an inspiration to his fellow patients. His celebration honoring award was presented by Diane Anderson, four exceptional people DO, of Radiology Physicians, Inc., the Oin the fight against cancer. Innovative category’s sponsor. Care Solutions was the lead sponsor for the event which took place at the Steam Honored as People of Inspiration, Plant in downtown Dayton. Proceeds will the Clemens Family was recognized for enhance and expand integrative therapy their fundraising and awareness efforts programs for MVH Oncology patients. (See through their annual cycling event, the page 10.) Clemens Cancer Challenge. Their award was presented by Jenny Lewis on behalf of Jackie Matthews of Innovative Care Ann Reynolds, an emeritus member Expressions of Hope, owned and operated Solutions (right) with 2016 honoree Sharon of the MVH Foundation board, served as by Fidelity Health Care, who sponsored the Guenther. MC for the event. The evening began with category. an invocation delivered by Rev. Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S. – Pastor of Emmanuel, St. Phil Hartke was honored as an Joseph and Holy Trinity Catholic Churches exceptional Caregiver in caring for his late Some 170 cyclists, runners and in Dayton. four-year-old son, Ezra. Phil was Ezra’s walkers took part in the Clemens near constant companion through his year- Cancer Challenge on June 16 The invocation was followed by Ohio long struggle with the disease. Phil’s award at MVH South. Over 16 years, State Representative Niraj J. Antani with a was presented by J. Michael Sims, system special commendation for the honorees. vice president – Treasurer and Corporate the event raised more than MVH Foundation President Jenny Lewis Controller for Premier Health, on behalf of $185,000 to enhance programs welcomed the attendees and thanked Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants, and services for MVH oncology event sponsors for their participation. the corporate sponsor of the category. The patients. The family’s personal Foundation thanks the sponsors, donors, The honorees were introduced volunteers - and our honorees - who made tribute transformed into a way through video profiles followed by this a very special and moving evening for for participants to share their an award presentation. The Medical all in attendance. private stories and honor their Professional honoree, James Ouellette, personal heroes in the fight DO, FACS, was recognized for his caring, Champion Level Sponsor compassionate and straightforward against cancer. manner with his patients. His award was Innovative Care Solutions We are truly grateful for their presented by Burhan Yanes, MD, of Dayton efforts on behalf of MVH Medical Professional (Gold) Physicians Network, which sponsored the oncology patients. category. Sponsor Dayton Physicians Network- Cancer Care and Urology

Survivor (Gold) Sponsor Radiology Physicians, Inc 8 INSIGHT Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Winter 2018 People of Inspiration (Gold) Donations Sponsor Dr. and Mrs. Gary S. Collier Putting the Needs of Others First Expressions of Hope owned and Dr. & Mrs. Michael Craig operated by Fidelity Health EPIC Robert & Janet Foster Care James & Marianne Hartke Dr. Thomas & Mrs. Jeanie Kupper Caregiver (Gold) Sponsor Dave & Pat Leff Pulmonary and Critical Care Ruth A. Macon Consultants Kathy McCarthy Dr. James Ouellette and family. David & Janet Merrelli Gold Sponsors William & Doris Mleczko Charitable Trust The Robert H. Brethen Dr. Nola J. Palomino Foundation Bob and Alison Potts Emerson Bob and Martha Prophater Jane & Gordon Robinson Silver Sponsors Dr. and Mrs. William K. Rundell Lighthouse Investment Partners, Dr. & Mrs. Kent K. Scholl LLC Joyce Willis Judith A. Woods Pavilion Advisory Group Brad Flora (standing left) and family. Bronze Sponsors Special Thanks Ann Reynolds App Architecture Elite Catering and Jennifer Leopold Barnhizer & Associates, Inc. Furst the Florist and Garden Center Champlin / Haupt Architecture and Jeanna Furst Cotterman & Company, Inc. Markey’s Rental & Staging and Cliff Hawk 100 Watkins Kobrick Coffee Company Paul Miller at ProMedia Thompson Hine LLP Prime Time Party Rental and Abby Wagner Subaru Davis Rev. Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S. The Steam Plant, Lisa Beam and John Riazzi Phil Hartke (left) and presenter Mike Sims. All Our Nominators!

The Clemens family.

INSIGHT www.mvhfoundation.org 9 Oncology Patients Thankful for Unique Integrative Therapy Programs

Editor’s note: For several years, proceeds from Champions of Hope have gone to enhance and expand integrative therapy programs for MVH oncology patients. Among the programs offered to patients are specialized exercise, yoga, massage, Qigong/Tai Chi, and therapeutic art. Proceeds also support a snack cart for infusion patients and a discretionary fund for patients with unanticipated expenses associated with treatment. The following responses are excerpted from patient comments.

would honestly say than I was before,” says Annie Meekins, that one phone call another exercise class member. “Each A partial list of programs available to made a huge difference individual is cared for at their appropriate oncology patients includes: in my physical and pace and level within the class. Patients Massage Therapy Offered during mental well-being are looking toward an integrative, “I chemo-infusion treatments to aid in following my cancer diagnosis,” says participatory approach to cancer care and exercise class participant Sue Fillers, “and, quality of life. We are fortunate to have the relaxation of the patient’s body, I was very surprised to learn the first few access to these types of therapy programs mind and spirit. sessions were free thanks to the MVH at the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Therapeutic Art Small arts and crafts Foundation. It’s very helpful for me to Center. I’m impressed with the caring projects are offered during chemo- exercise in an environment with medical professionals I’ve met along my journey infusion treatments to aid in diverting professionals who monitor patients and and I am truly grateful.” can answer any questions we have. The the patient’s thoughts from receiving class has certainly been a great benefit in For additional information on these chemotherapy. my life. I can’t say enough about it!” and other available programs, please Exercise Program Designed specifically contact Walter Burnell, BA, Cancer Center for patients with a cancer diagnosis, “After receiving the results from Resource Coordinator, at wjburnell@ these programs are taught by certified my biopsy, I started looking for ways to premierhealth.com or call (937) 438-7880. instructors who tailor the classes to assist in my recovery and to be healthier meet individual needs and abilities. Pre- and post-program assessments Exercise class are completed that measure participants Annie muscular strength and endurance, Meekins (third from cardiorespiratory fitness, and flexibility. left) and Sue Fillers (fifth from left), with Qigong/Tai Chi Program Research instructors Cara Dalton shows Tai Chi may have cancer specific (second from left) and benefits including reduction of fatigue, Christine Broomhall enhanced immune function, reduced (far right). Resource levels of the stress hormone cortisol, Coordinator Walt better quality of sleep and an overall Burnell is at far left. improvement in quality of life. Yoga Program This program is taught in a group setting by our certified instructors who tailor the classes to meet individual needs and abilities. 10 INSIGHT Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Winter 2018 Giving Back to the Community- Unique Integrative Therapy Programs Donating the Gift of Time

having to do with helping cancer patients, She has also done volunteer work laine Mattox believes or trying to find new ways to fight cancer, dealing with a critical social issue that in giving back to the really interests me,” she says. “In addition reaches far beyond the Miami Valley. community. In addition to my dad, I had an aunt who battled “With my sorority, I volunteer on the to her work as a member breast cancer but she’s a survivor, thank international awareness committee which of the MVH Foundation God.” focuses on helping to make people more Eboard, she is involved with several other aware of human trafficking and how to nonprofit organizations. From her church As noted earlier, along with her identify it.” work to MVH special events to a special work with the MVH Foundation, Elaine project through her sorority, she is making works with several other non-profit It was also a sorority connection that an impact through giving the gift of time. organizations. “At my church, there’s a brought Elaine to the MVH Foundation. backpack giveaway that we’ve been doing She was introduced to Jenny Lewis by Eva A native Daytonian, Elaine graduated for several years,” she explains. “We put Williamson, an emeritus member of the from Jefferson High School and received together supplies for the backpacks and Foundation board and Elaine’s Delta Sigma collegiate degrees from Wright State then we organize a fun day for kids to Theta sorority sister. “This board has a University and the University of Phoenix. come and play games, have some food great mix of people from many different This year, she celebrated 20 years at and receive their back packs.” Additionally, backgrounds which brings a lot of fresh LexisNexis where she is a senior software through an employee volunteer time off ideas to the table,” she says. “I enjoy being engineer. program at LexisNexis, she has worked at on the board, I’ve actually learned a lot the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. and I look forward to learning more. It has Before joining the MVH Foundation been a wonderful experience.” board, Elaine’s only prior experience with Miami Valley Hospital was as a patient. Now, she says, her perspective Elaine Mattox (right) and Eva Williamson at this year’s Champions of Hope event. has changed. “As a patient, you don’t think about what’s going on behind the scenes or everything that it takes to run a hospital,” she says. As a board member, she has seen that programs like Promise to Hope and Emmett’s Place would not be available without donor support. “I think you take for granted that programs like that are available but you don’t think about what it takes to make them happen.”

In her work with the Foundation, Elaine has served on the organizing committees for Champions of Hope and the Clemens Cancer Challenge. These two events, benefitting programs for MVH oncology patients, have a special meaning for her. “My father passed away from lung cancer at the age of 46 so anything INSIGHT www.mvhfoundation.org11 Promise to Hope: Creating a Community of Inspiration

n addition to improving the lives see them here in the hospital, get them of the moms and babies who stabilized, and help them select a provider. receive treatment for opioid Then we would see them at their Five addiction, Miami Valley Hospital’s Rivers prenatal visits, and talk to their Promise to Hope program has provider weekly about their progress and produced an unexpected benefit treatment. We would also likely see them Iin creating a community of inspiration and on Tuesday nights at our support group. interaction amid its participants. We’re constantly connected to their care and available if they have a problem.” “The program’s greatest success might be the community we’ve seen McVey cites the Five Rivers Center develop among the moms,” says Sarah for Women’s Health Clinic as one example Zinn, LISW-S, Social Services Care Manager of community collaboration. “The Promise for Promise to Hope. “Even after their to Hope clinic is usually booked solid. sobriety is established, a significant They manage the scheduling and work to Promise to Hope care coordinators Trish number of moms have come back because have our moms seen in a timely manner. McVey (left) and Sarah Zinn. they want to inspire hope in current I’d say approximately 95 percent of our patients. If you can inspire a community local patients choose to go there,” she Promise to Hope collaborating that becomes self-sustaining, then it’s says. “The clinical care is provided by going to continue to grow on its own.” one of the WSU residents, along with agencies include: Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians Dr. NOVA Behavioral Health - “Seeing the moms start to support Melanie Glover or Medical Director Dr. residential treatment. each other and interact with each other’s Chris Croom. Patients are seen by the Five children is very rewarding,” agrees Trish Rivers nurses and social workers, as well as Samaritan Behavioral Health, McVey, RN, BSN, Nurse Care Manager for Sarah and me. The moms benefit from the the program. “I’d never been part of a extensive resources at Five Rivers, plus the Recovery Works Healing support group before so that’s been very consistency of the Promise to Hope team. Center, TCN Behavioral Health- powerful to watch as it has developed.” Our partnership has been a win-win for the outpatient treatment. women we mutually serve.” In a similar way, Promise to Hope Five Rivers Health Centers – has helped create a network among Zinn sees a parallel with prenatal care. community organizations that provide organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous Brigid’s Path – infant care. care for substance use disorder. Today, that establish a fellowship of people on there is much more collaboration between the same journey. “We’re bringing people Montgomery County agencies and providers. together who are at different stages in Alcohol, Drug Addiction & their recovery, but who have shared the Mental Health Services – “One of the things that’s unique same disease at the same stage of life. about our program is that we don’t just Newer patients see that those stages can community networking and hand patients off to a collaborator; we evolve, so there’s hope for the next stage financial support. have continuing communication with of their journey too. That interaction all of them,” Zinn says. “For a patient inspires them to want to keep going when that’s currently pregnant, we would it gets hard.” To donate to Promise to Hope, please visit mvhfoundation.org 12 INSIGHT Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Winter 2018 Creating a Community News riefs Winter 2018 of Inspiration BINSIGHT Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Caring Cradle Donation Employee Fundraising Campaign In August, the Maternity Center at the In the spring, employees from throughout Neuroscience Capabilities Expanded MVH main campus received a Caring Premier Health donated to a first- This fall, Miami Valley Hospital opened an Cradle, donated in memory of Lincoln ever combined fundraising campaign. upgraded 36-bed neuroscience advanced Matthew Herman. A Caring Cradle gives Employees were able to donate to care unit on the 10th floor of the hospital’s a family the gift of time after the loss of a programs traditionally based at each southeast tower, and an upgraded 36-bed baby, allowing family days with their baby hospital. For example, the Mueller neuroscience intensive care unit housed on rather than mere hours— uninterrupted Youth Scholarships received outstanding the 11th floor of the building. Both units time to care for the baby, dress him or her, donor support, allowing more than 150 feature advanced technology to enhance take photos, and make memories, which is scholarships to be awarded to dependent patient care and the patient experience. crucial to the grieving process for mothers, children of MVH employees. Our thanks to The new units have been designed to fathers, and their families. The Caring our wonderful employee donors for their feature a nurse’s station in each of three Cradle was donated by Dr. David and continued generosity. 12-room patient wings, rather than one Lauren Herman in memory of their son. centralized station for the floor, allowing They were very grateful for the care they nurses to be closer to patients. The received at Miami Valley Hospital South neuroscience intensive care unit on the and for the availability of a Caring Cradle 11th floor of the hospital’s southeast at the South campus. tower also features upgraded epilepsy monitoring and treatment capabilities, including improved visibility and access to patients, with advanced equipment in place for future growth.

Employee donors at MVH South.

Dr. David and Lauren Herman with the Caring Cradle.

See details of the celebration for the completion of the new Joint and Spine Center of Excellence at Miami Valley Hospital South in the next Insight.

INSIGHT www.mvhfoundation.org13 In Memory of Dr. H. Allan Feller In Memory of William H. Mann, Jr. MVH Medical Staff Dr. Phyllis and Mr. James Doerger

In Memory of Cheryl A. Fox In Memory of Karen Marquis Brenda Bodenmiller Dave and Janet Merrelli J. Michael and Charlene Sims In Memory of Arthur Massa In Memory of Dr. M.J. Freeman John B. Schieman Mrs. Phyllis E. Worthman In Memory of Betty Meininger In Memory of Richard A. Fuller Dr. Thomas G. Olsen and Mrs. Mary H. Boosalis Todd and Sharon Guenther Kurt and Beth Hutter Mary M. Jackson In Memory of Brenda K. Garber Dianne and Bradley Judge Jill and Daniel Miller Don and Jenny Lewis Monroe Federal Savings and Loan Pat Zimmer In Memory of John D. Middleton Lynda K. Middleton In Memory of Segundo Abraham Guadalupe Miami Valley Emergency Specialists In Memory of Caroline E. Mills Dr. Phyllis and Mr. James Doerger In Memory of Jacqueline Cummins Gueth Robert and Janet Foster Memorials and Recognitions– Kathryn S. McCarthy Ann Greiner Kurt and Beth Hutter In Memory of Ezra Hartke Tom and Mary Hutton April 1, 2018-September 30, 2018 MVH Foundation Staff Don and Jenny Lewis Miami Valley Emergency Specialists In Loving Memory In Memory of Dr. Michael Helfferich MVH Medical Staff In Memory of William J. Mleczko In Memory of Dr. Jerry Armstrong In Memory of Sheila Campbell Doris Mleczko Gary and Sharon Collier Elizabeth Denlinger In Memory of Mr. H. Wayne Hembree Dr. Phyllis and Mr. James Doerger In Memory of Sister Rose Morand In Memory of Connie J. Bartlett In Memory of Marilyn Charles Dave and Janet Merrelli Mary M. Brown, RN Elizabeth E. Kempfer In Memory of Debbie Fusco Herman Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Jeanie Kupper In Memory of Dwight Morgan In Memory of Gale Beatty In Memory of Richard and Nancy Clemens Dave and Joanne Morgan Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Jeanie Kupper Herb Clemens and Rebecca Smith In Memory of Lincoln M. Herman Jerome Clemens Dr. and Mrs. David Herman In Memory of James Patrick Francis Murphy In Memory of Betsy Becktel Dr. Jim and Shirley Murphy Kurt and Beth Hutter In Memory of Edward B. Deniston In Memory of Dr. Dale Hines Mary M. Brown, RN MVH Medical Staff In Memory of Dr. Kenneth Oberheu In Memory of Anthony Belcastro Jill Herman MVH Medical Staff Dr. and Mrs. Marc R. Belcastro In Memory of Jessie M. Jones In Memory of Pat Deniston Nancy and Ed Smith In Memory of Chris Olszewski In Memory of Roger Blanton Jill Herman Dave and Janet Merrelli David and Molly McKenna In Memory of Randy Jones In Memory of Judy Detter and Allen Detter Anonymous Memory of Dr. Agusto L. Pangalangan In Memory of Ms. Donna L. Borgert Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Jeanie Kupper Rick E. Davis Dr. Phyllis and Mr. James Doerger Terry and Linda Borgert Donald L. Pogoda In Memory of Roxanne Edmiston John B. Schieman In Memory of Dona Parsell In Memory of Sheryl Bowman Donald L. Pogoda Jessica L. Jordan Barbara A. Duhon In Memory of Jean Kafoury Susan and Paul Mayfield In Memory of Mary Jo Eller Mary Osborne Susan Schechter In Memory of Rachel M. Brazie Dr. Thomas G. Olsen and Mrs. Mary H. Boosalis Reta Pender The Berry Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Brazie Dr. Richard and Debbie Carroll Amanda Townsley and Catalyst Paper Kurt and Beth Hutter In Memory of Marijane Long In Memory of Robert E. Brown Don and Jenny Lewis Arcos LLC In Memory of Toni Payne Mary M. Brown, RN Jeremy Mohler Theresa M. Cory James H. Sabiers, MD and Joann Findlay, MD Betty K. Oren Roger and Linda Gullickson In Memory of Frank and Pearl Chambers Dr. and Mrs. Jose D. Quinones In Memory of Rita Poole Darla and Bruce Subler MVH Foundation Staff In Memory of Donna Maletta Daniel Poole J. Michael and Charlene J. Sims In Memory of Nancy Potts In Memory of Charles A. Mangio Robert and Alison Potts Mary M. Jackson 14 INSIGHT Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Winter 2018 In Memory of Martin W. 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Ouellette In Memory of Anne and Bernie Schieman Don and Jenny Lewis In Recognition of Phil, Courtney, Ezra & Isaac Jack and Debbie Lohbeck John B. Schieman Tammy S. Lewis‑Nolasco Hartke Alison Potts Melissa Davis In Recognition of Linda Raterman In Memory of Wahneta Shelton Paul and Joann Ringer Amy Herald Elizabeth E. Kempfer Dr. and Mrs. Marc R. Belcastro Vanessa Sandarusi Darla Nealeigh Dr. Thomas G. Olsen and Mrs. Mary H. Boosalis MVH Foundation Staff In Recognition of Dr. Radha B. Reddy Mikki and Dave Clancy In Recognition of Mary Margaret Brown Rick and Linda Raterman Don and Jenny Lewis Jill Herman In Recognition of Jim Hinders Mike and Cindy Maiberger Theresa M. Cory In Recognition of Mrs. Audrey Sachs Paul and Joann Ringer In Recognition of Cindy Buckreus Linda Barber Rick and Linda Raterman In Recognition of Sharon Howard In Memory of Emmett Mikael Sorensen Rick and Linda Raterman In Recognition of Dr. Jennifer Hartsock‑Vandine Amy Goodall In Recognition of Dr. James Case and Cheryl Case Rick and Linda Raterman Mark Sorensen Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Jeanie Kupper In Recognition of Mark and Mary Ann Johnson Tom and Sandy Sorensen Rick and Linda Raterman In Recognition of Angela R. Wale In Recognition of Linda R. Clancy Rick and Linda Raterman In Memory of William T. Stalter, MD Mikki and Dave Clancy In Recognition of Monica Johnson Gary and Sharon Collier Mikki and Dave Clancy In Recognition of Rosemary Washington MVH Medical Staff In Recognition of The Clemens Children Theresa M. Cory Deborah Clemens In Recognition of Aileen Jones In Memory of Donald R. Stamper Dr. and Mrs. Marc R. Belcastro In Recognition of Nan Whaley Catherine L. 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Watch for details about the Non Profit completion of the Miami Valley Organization Hospital South Expansion project in U.S. Postage Paid Dayton, Ohio the next issue of Insight. 31 Wyoming Street Permit No. 644 Dayton, Ohio 45409

Donors Gifts to Provide Original Art Pieces for New Center

A notable event took place at MVH South in July when a specially-invited group of donors attended an exclusive preview of artwork available for sponsorship to be placed in the new Joint and Spine Center. Attendees had the opportunity to see samples of artwork and speak with many of the artists who will display their original works in the new building.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to showcase the work of so many talented local artists in this wonderful new building,” said MVH President Jenny Lewis. “Our donors will make it possible to provide a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for all who will visit here.”

If you would like to be part of this special project, many art pieces are still available for support. Donor opportunities are also available for the interfaith chapel and the sports complex at MVH South. For more information please contact Dennis Percy at djpercy@mvhfoundation. org or call 937-208-2700.

Please visit mvhfoundation.org or call 937-208-2700 for more information.