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SUMMER 2009
INSIDE…
TAPP Marks
10 Years
Head of Medical
Staff Steps Down
Women Urged to
Listen to Your Heart
Hospital Center
Welcomes
New President
Donor Support
Makes New
Platelet Center
a Reality
New Members Join
Foundation’s Board
Golf & Tennis
Classic Raises
$190,000
Honorary and
At the Michelle F. Magee, MD, director of
Center of
Memorial Gifts MedStar Diabetes Institute, examines
patient, Rommel C. Carter.
Attention key components of what is being
called the Chronic Care Initiative. It
is a five-year comprehensive strategy
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developed by the Department of
Needs of ashington Hospital Center
and MedStar Diabetes Health to better address the health
Chronically Ill Institute have been awarded care needs of residents with diabetes
three grants totaling $1 million as well as those with heart, kidney
Focus of to support an ambitious initiative and chronic obstructive lung disease.
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designed to reduce chronic disease
$1 Million in and ultimately, improve health care
Grants delivery in the nation’s capital.
The grants, from the District of
Columbia Department of Health,
will be used to create and implement
Teen Alliance for Prepared Parenting
10 Years of Touching
Young Lives
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ast September, Jazmin
Wright started her senior
year of high school
looking forward to graduat-
ing and going away to college.
Then, just a few months later,
the straight-A student found
that she was pregnant and her
plans came to a halt.
But thanks to the guidance
and support that she received
from the Teen Alliance for
Prepared Parenting (TAPP),
Wright’s future is bright. “The
people at TAPP motivated
Loral Patchen, RN, CNM, executive director of TAPP, visits with Mercedes Chase and her baby, Michael, while Nicole Otto, a TAPP
me,” she says. “They have social worker, and Donna Bruce, Mercedes’ mother, look on.
been so helpful and patient.
They made me realize that I could The TAPP program’s social workers and
still go to college and take good care of
my daughter.”
“We very much appreciate nurses provide a unique mix of education,
support and empowerment for pregnant
This fall, Wright will start classes at Wash- the support of our donors. adolescents and the fathers of their babies.
Participants average 17 years of age but range
ington, D.C.’s Trinity University, where she
has received a full scholarship that includes
Their funds touch young from 12 to 18 at the time of enrollment.
the cost of day care for her daughter, Jayla, at lives each and every day in Donna Bruce, whose daughter Mercedes
Chase became pregnant when she was 16,
a center located on campus.
Donors who have generously supported
a very positive way.” calls TAPP a godsend. “I was furious at her,
TAPP can take pride in knowing that the pro- — LoraL Patchen, rn, cnM but I also knew she needed counseling and
gram has made a real difference in the lives support,” says Bruce. “Loral and her staff
of Wright and nearly 2,000 other pregnant have been unbelievable. They are so patient.
“Their funds touch young lives each and Mercedes, her baby, Michael, and Michael’s
teens since it was founded in 1999. “TAPP is
every day in a very positive way.” dad are now a happy family.”
unique in its focus on reducing subsequent
Patchen, a licensed nurse midwife who
pregnancies,” says Loral Patchen, RN, CNM,
is passionate about her work, was hired
executive director of the Washington Hospital
10 years ago to turn what was basically a Your contributions could help TAPP:
Center-based program.
clinic into a program that would not only Purchase baby care items, such as
TAPP services are provided free of charge
teach teens—both the young mothers and diapers, wipes and formula
and are funded solely through grants, indi-
fathers—essential social and parenting skills, Provide parenting and skill building
vidual contributions and support from the
but also give them a sense of hope. “We workshops
Hospital Center. TAPP counts among its
educate young people in our program about Assist participants with college or
donors the Summit Fund of Washington,
abstinence and contraceptive use, but just vocational training application fees
the MARPAT Foundation, the Alexander
as important, we work to help them achieve To find out more about ways you can support
and Margaret Stewart Trust, and the late
their own personal goals for their future and ,
TAPP call Lea Morgan at 202-877-GIVE (4483)
Anne R. Bord. “We very much appreciate or via e-mail at WHCFoundation@medstar.net.
the future of their children,” she says.
the support of our donors,” says Patchen.
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Frederick C. Finelli, MD, JD
President of Medical and Dental Staff
Steps Down After Six Years
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hirty years ago, when Frederick C. Finelli, MD, JD, arrived degree from Georgetown Uni-
at Washington Hospital Center as a surgical resident, the versity in 1989, but he has spent
last thing on his mind was becoming president of the most of the past 30 years in an
Medical and Dental Staff. operating room. His research in
The then-newly opened MedSTAR Trauma Center kept the field of laparoscopy—using
Dr. Finelli extremely busy, as did his overall surgical training. But tiny fiber optic cameras to make
over time, he became an integral member of the medical staff, surgery less invasive and healing time faster—helped establish
taking the helm six years ago. His impact has been felt throughout the technique as the standard of care in hospitals nationwide.
the organization. Although his third and final term as medical staff president
Most recently, Dr. Finelli helped lead a fundraising drive that is over, Dr. Finelli will continue to participate in the hospital’s
resulted in a $150,000 contribution from the Medical and Dental Clinical Quality Improvement Committee and direct the
Staff in recognition of the Hospital Center’s 50th anniversary. Advanced Laparoscopy Program. He also plans to support
“The medical staff is acutely aware of the importance of philan- the efforts of incoming president and cardiovascular surgeon,
thropy to maintaining the Hospital Center as the preeminent Jennifer L. Ellis, MD, FACS, MBA.
health care facility in the region,” he says. “I have been here
30 years and I never cease to be amazed by the generosity of the Frederick C. Finelli, MD, JD, who recently stepped down as president of the Medical
Medical and Dental Staff in its support of the Hospital Center.” and Dental Staff at Washington Hospital Center, is a highly respected surgeon.
In addition to its 50th anniversary gift, the Medical and Dental
Staff recently donated $16,450 to the Department of Urology in
memory of past chair, Arnold Kwart, MD. It has also been a major
sponsor of the Hospital Center’s Golf and Tennis Classic for the
past two years.
“I have been here 30 years and I never
cease to be amazed by the generosity
of the Medical and Dental Staff in its
support of the Hospital Center.”
—Frederick C. Finelli, MD, JD
As he stepped down as president, Dr. Finelli shared some
thoughts on the future of the hospital-physician relationship and
the vital role physicians must play. “There have been tremendous
changes in the past six years, but we are just seeing the tip of the
iceberg,” he explains. “Nationally and locally, hospitals and physi-
cians will have to work more closely together to provide quality
care more efficiently. The key to success is collaboration and that’s
what I’ve tried to promote over the past few years.”
Janis M. Orlowski, MD, MACP, chief medical officer at the
Hospital Center, acknowledges Dr. Finelli’s leadership and part-
nership approach. “Despite the fact that he is a very busy surgeon,
Dr. Finelli has always been available and always puts the medical
staff first. He’s usually the first to say, ‘Let’s see what we can do to
address this,’ if there is an issue or problem. That’s the type of
person you want as head of the medical staff.”
A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Finelli earned his
medical degree from SUNY College of Medicine at Buffalo in
New York. To round out his perspective, he also earned a law
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New Campaign
Urges Women to
Listen To Your Heart
Support of NBC4 and CareFirst
Makes Outreach Possible
“I am a walking miracle.
I am … I really am.”
—Carolyn King
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very year, more than 250,000 women Three years ago, King considered herself for Sunday dinner.
die of heart attacks in the United “pretty healthy,” but she started to feel tired King’s message for other women: “Listen
States, making it the leading cause while taking care of her sick husband. She to your body. There were signs and symptoms
of death among women. Yet because attributed her fatigue to worry, but when she that I ignored,” she says. “Go to your doctor
women’s symptoms can be different than didn’t get better after her husband’s death, regularly. I should have gone much earlier.”
men’s, women are often misdiagnosed and she went to the doctor. King was diagnosed “Women are much more likely to under-
do not receive the appropriate care when they with congestive heart failure. play their symptoms and say it’s not their
need it. Carolyn King was lucky. Ultimately, King received an LVAD to heart,” explains Jennifer L. Ellis, MD, FACS,
King, now 70, is one of five courageous support her weakened heart. Her LVAD— MBA, a Hospital Center cardiac surgeon.
women who agreed to share their experiences a left-ventricular assist device—is a portable “Women are notorious for thinking that it’s
with heart disease in a recent documentary pump that does the work of the heart muscle. their gallbladder, an ulcer or nerves. In fact,
produced by NBC4 for Washington Hospital Often used as a bridge to a heart transplant, symptoms like unusual fatigue, heartburn
Center’s new campaign—Listen to Your Heart: the LVAD has given King back her life as that doesn’t go away, shortness of breath or
Women at Risk. the matriarch of a large family of children, nausea can be indications of heart disease.
“This important education campaign is grandchildren and great-grandchildren We want to get this message to women:
made possible through the support of NBC4 who still come to her home each week Listen to Your Heart.”
and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, who
have been our valued community partners To view the documentary, learn more about heart disease, make an appointment with
for many years,” says Lisa Wyatt, senior vice a physician or request a free Listen to Your Heart kit, visit the Hospital Center’s Web
president of Public Affairs and Marketing site at WHCenter.org. Or call 202-877-DOCS (3627) to ask that a kit be mailed to you.
at the Hospital Center. “Their in-kind and
For information about supporting the Hospital Center’s
financial contributions help us reach far more women and heart disease programs, contact Linda
women and their families with vital health Gottfried at 202-877-GIVE (4483) or via e-mail at
information than we could on our own.” WHCFoundation@medstar.net.
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Hospital Center Welcomes New President
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ashington Hospital Center recently welcomed provide this level of care without
Harrison “Harry” J. Rider III as its new president. He the generous support of its donors.
replaces James F. Caldas, who resigned at the end of May. I look forward to working with the
“We would like to thank Jim Caldas for his leadership, hard work Foundation in the year ahead to
and many contributions during his tenure as president of the Hospital help ensure that the Hospital Cen-
Center,” said Kenneth A. Samet, FACHE, president and CEO of MedStar ter has the resources it needs to
Health, in announcing the transition. “We approach change with an continue to thrive.”
eye toward the future, and we are delighted to have Harry Rider Known for his commitment to
assume leadership to help the Hospital Center as we evolve and grow excellence and strong performance,
as one of the most vital health care organizations in our region.” Rider began his MedStar career in
No stranger to many who work at the Hospital Center, Rider has the early 1980s at Good Samaritan
been with the MedStar Health system for nearly 30 years, serving in a Hospital. By the mid-1990s, he was serving as chief operating officer for
number of leadership roles. Before coming to the Hospital Center, he Helix Health, where he helped facilitate the creation of MedStar Health.
was president of MedStar Health-owned Union Memorial Hospital in Under his leadership at Union Memorial, the hospital’s patient,
Baltimore, a position he had held since 1999. physician and employee satisfaction scores improved dramatically, and
Though he had planned to retire as president of Union Memorial it was named one of America’s best hospitals by U.S.News & World
at the end of June, he has agreed to serve as president of the Hospital Report magazine.
Center while a search for permanent leadership is conducted over the Rider is a certified public accountant and a fellow in the Healthcare
next 12 months. Financial Management Association. He received his bachelor’s degree
“Washington Hospital Center provides an outstanding level of in accounting from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree
care to a broad constituency, including many specialized services not in business administration with a concentration in health care from
often available at other hospitals,” says Rider. “But it could not Loyola College in Baltimore.
New Center for Platelet Study
to Conduct Life-Saving Research
Project Moves from Bennett Boskey and Greg
and Candy Fazakerley, all ardent
Emerging Technologies for the
Cardiovascular Research Institute
Forward with supporters of the Hospital Center. at the Hospital Center.
Donor Support The center will allow doctors to
conduct platelet function tests that
“This is a particular risk after a
patient undergoes an angioplasty
P
hysicians at Washington will enable them to better tailor and a stent is put in place to prop
Hospital Center will soon the treatment for each patient and open the artery wall. Such a clot,
be equipped to conduct save more lives. called a stent thrombosis, can lead
critically needed research to re- “Platelets help prevent bleed- to a heart attack,” he explains.
“I wanted to help when duce the risk of heart attack after ing in the case of an injury, “Since platelets play a pivotal
I learned that doctors angioplasty—thanks to the gen- after a medical procedure or role in the development of stent
had plans for the center, erosity of three longtime donors. surgery. But an overabundance thrombosis, we use platelet-
of platelets can create a blood inhibiting drugs as the corner-
but no funds for the The establishment of the new
clot,” says Ron Waksman, MD, stone of treatment to prevent
Center for Platelet Study, the first
specialized equipment such center in the Washington, associate director of the division heart attacks.
they needed.” D.C. area, is being funded in large of Cardiology and director of “However, every patient
—Bennett Boskey part by philanthropic investments Experimental Angioplasty and responds differently to this
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Patients Honor Physicians Washington Hospital Center Foundation congratulates
the following physicians who were recognized with
with Gifts to Hospital donations in their name on National Doctors’ Day.
Andrew Adelson, MD Jorge M. Garcia, MD
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Cameron M. Akbari, MD Zeba Geloo, MD
ome of the most meaningful gifts Washington Hospital Center Felton P. Anderson, MD Seyed R. Ghasemian, MD
Foundation receives come from those who want to acknowledge Alejandro Aquino, MD Paul R. Giegerich, MD
the exceptional care they received as patients. John N. Aseff, MD Susan M. Ginsberg, MD
Edward F. Aulisi, MD James P. Girolami, MD
Every year, the Foundation gives patients and other donors the opportu- Jennifer M. Ayscue, MD Herman C. Gist, MD
nity to publicly honor a physician during National Doctors’ Day—March 30. Ammar S. Bafi, MD Michael S. Gold, MD
This year, 350 people sent gifts totaling $24,000 in tribute to 183 Hospital William O. Bank, MD Mario Golocovsky, MD
Michael Batipps, MD James H. Groninger, MD
Center physicians.
Frederick Beavers, MD David C. Gross, MD
John Templeman chose to honor his physician, Vera Malkovska, MD. Ashish Behari, MD Stephen F. Gunther, MD
“I wanted to thank the staff at the Hospital Center for the way I was treated Nelson Bernardo, MD Yudh V. Gupta, MD
when I first went there, and the way I am still being treated,” he says. Terence Bertele, MD Priyadarshan Gupta, MD
Elizabeth Biegelsen, MD Robert Gutman, MD
“Dr. Malkovska is passionate about her patients and what she does. Every Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD Faris Z. Hakki, MD
little bit that you can contribute makes it possible for the Hospital Center Elizabeth Bluhm, MD Gerard Harris, MD
to help even more people.” Michael Blunda, MD Aroti Hegde, MD
Charles R. Boice, MD Maxwell A. Helfgott, MD
Wilton Kennedy agrees. “I was very appreciative of the care I received Marc E. Boisvert, MD Robert M. Henshaw, MD
at the Hospital Center and it’s important to let the people who work there Aladdin A. Bolad, MD Jonathan Hwang, MD
know that,” he says about the gift he made as a tribute to Paul Corso, MD. Steven W. Boyce, MD Cheryl B. Iglesia, MD
Lisa M. Boyle, MD Jeff Jacobson, MD
“I had a whole team of people taking care of me, and it was pretty amazing.
Stephanie Bruce, MD Cosette O. Jamieson, MD
I wanted to recognize that. The Hospital Center is a good cause and every Mark L. Buchly, MD James C. Jeng, MD
donation makes a difference.” David R. Buck, MD David C. Johnson, MD
“It is very touching to have a patient give a gift on your behalf,” says Arthur Bergerman, MD David J. Jones, MD
Kenneth D. Burman, MD Louis T. Kanda, MD
Janis M. Orlowski, MD, MACP, chief medical officer at the Hospital Center. Elwin G. Bustos, MD Kenneth M. Kent, MD
“Many of these patients have so many other issues to deal with … to me Silverio Cabellon, Jr., MD Francisco King, MD
this is a very special gesture. I’m always touched.” Lawrence Cannaday, MD Leslie W. Kingslow, MD
Michael D. Cannaday, MD Timothy Koch, MD
Carol P. Cardinale, MD Priya Kundra, MD
Joseph Catlett, MD Susan L. Laessig, MD
Joseph P. Catlett, MD Sanjiv Lakhanpal, MD
George Chang, MD Andrew J. Lee, MD
Benjjenki Chary, MD Benjamin I. Lee, MD
“It is very Stanley H. Chia, MD
Joseph C. Chisholm, MD
Kenneth M. Lee, MD
Lawrence S. Lessin, MD
touching to James Cobey, MD Zachary T. Levine, MD
John B. Cohen, MD Jimmy A. Light, MD
have a patient
Carmella A. Cole, MD Mark Lin, MD
Pamela W. Coleman, MD Joseph Lindsay, Jr., MD
Gene L. Colice, MD Jacob J. Lustgarten, MD
give a gift on Marcus Colyer, MD
Rafael J. Convit, MD
Barlow S. Lynch, MD
Martin Malawer, MD
your behalf.” Richard H. Cooke, MD
Paul J. Corso, MD
Vera Malkovska, MD
Hunter E. Malloy, MD
Jonathan A. Cosin, MD H.B. Marsh, MD
—Janis M. Orlowski, MD, MACP
Godwin O. Darko, MD Raj P. Mathur, MD
Patricia Davidson, MD Sheila Mayo-Olano, MD
Bruce Davidson, MD Emmanuel T. Mbualungu, MD
James DeBritz, MD Leslie W. Miller, MD
Ziad E. Deeb, MD Syeda Moosvi, MD
K. Eric DeJonge, MD David A. Morowitz, MD
Anand Desai, MD Edward I. Morris, MD
You can make any day Doctors’ Day with a donation in honor of your Robert T. Dibble, MD Thomas P. Nigra, MD
physician. To learn more, contact Kristen Kofmehl at 202-877-GIVE (4483) Wiemi Douoguih, MD Allen A. Oboler, MD
or via e-mail at WHCFoundation@medstar.net. David S. Downing, MD Susan O’Donoghue, MD
Ed J. Dudek, MD Adedamola Omogbehin, MD
Christopher M. Eger, MD Janis M. Orlowski, MD
Zayd A. Eldadah, MD Yasser H. Ousman, MD
Jennifer L. Ellis, MD Anna Park, MD
Frederick C. Finelli, MD Bikram K. Paul, MD
William R. Frederick, MD Pierre-Luc Paultre, MD
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Three New Members
Join Foundation’s Board
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ashington Hospital Center Duffy became aware of the Hospital
Foundation has added three Center through the involvement of his
new members to its board of friends, J.D. Murphy Jr., Foundation board
directors. These individuals have graciously chair, and Greg Fazakerley, donor. “They
committed to assist the board with its brought the Hospital Center to my attention,
fundraising initiatives. not only in terms of its size and scale, but also
in terms of its quality,” he says.
Edward F. Aulisi, MD, FACS, is interim After his wife had surgery at the Hospital
chairman of Neurosurgery at Washington Center, he decided he wanted to play a more
Hospital Center, and one of only two neu- active role in supporting it. “The care she
rosurgeons in the national capital region to received was truly world class,” he says.
perform Gamma Duffy joins the Foundation board with
Knife® radiosur- more than 26 years of commercial real estate
gery. Board certi- and related experience. A member of the
fied, Dr. Aulisi has Washington Board of Realtors’ Million Dollar
advanced training Sales Club, he holds a bachelor’s degree from
and interests in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a master’s
tumors of the skull degree from the University of Virginia.
base, neurovascular
microsurgery, com- Sandra M. Swain, MD, medical director
plicated spinal surgery, neurotrauma and of Washington Cancer Institute at Washington
computer-assisted neurosurgery. Hospital Center, is noted as one of the nation’s
“Offering the highest caliber of care top breast oncologists and researchers.
requires significant investments in the latest Dr. Swain came to the Hospital Center two
technologies and the best talent,” Dr. Aulisi years ago from the National Cancer Institute
notes. “And philanthropic support is key (NCI), where she
to making these investments possible. By most recently served
serving on the Foundation’s board, I hope as head of the Breast
to help ensure that the Hospital Center has Cancer Section
the resources it needs to continue to provide in the Center for
state-of-the-art care.” Cancer Research.
A graduate of Princeton University, “What is known
Dr. Aulisi completed his medical school and today about how
residency training at The George Washington to treat cancer is
University School of Medicine and Health knowledge gained from previous research,”
Sciences in Washington, D.C. says Dr. Swain. “The work of the Foundation
is critical to funding this research.”
John E. Duffy Dr. Swain earned an undergraduate
is senior manag- degree from the University of North Carolina
ing director of the and a medical degree from the University
Washington, D.C. of Florida. She completed her residency at
office of Holliday Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville,
Fenoglio Fowler, Tennessee, and then moved to NCI for a fel-
L.P., the number- lowship in oncology. She currently serves on
one investment the board of the American Society of
sales firm and Clinical Oncology.
capital markets intermediary in the region.
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Cancer Institute Targets High-Risk Populations
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upported by a grant from the DC prostate cancers. They
Comparison of Cancer Incidence Rates:
Cancer Consortium, Washington District of Columbia and the United States* also connect partici-
Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital pants to services that can
Center aims to improve cancer prevention and CANCER SITE INCIDENCE RATES (2006)** address their ongoing
early detection rates as well as access to care Prostate health care needs in a
for some of the city’s most high-risk residents. consistent manner.
The Cancer Institute is partnering with Breast To date, more than
faith-based organizations, health centers and 725 people have par-
other community-based groups to provide Lung ticipated in the 12 cancer
cancer education and outreach services to education and screening
residents in Wards 4, 7 and 8. The cancer Colorectal programs that have been
incidence and mortality rates in the District offered by the Cancer
D.C. Rate
of Columbia are among the highest in the Cervical U.S. Rate
Institute. “Helping people
country, especially in these wards. establish relationships
0 50 100 150 200
One of the primary goals of the project with caregivers is an
is to educate residents about the many free * Source: District of Columbia Cancer Registry
** Rates are per 100,000 and are age-adjusted to the 2000 important first step
resources available to them for accessing care. U.S. standard population toward prevention and
“Studies show that when patients from these earlier detection,” Kapp
areas of the city are diagnosed with cancer,
not have a primary health care provider that says. “We need to provide access to care to
they have poorer survival rates than other
they see on a regular basis is a significant help dispel the myths about cancer, encour-
patients, often because the cancer was found
contributing factor.” age prevention and promote screenings.”
at a late stage,” explains Heather Kapp,
director of Patient and Community Services Through the program, outreach staff
The DC Cancer Consortium is funded by the District
for the Cancer Institute. “While there is a and educators from the Cancer Institute are of Columbia City Council and administered by the
host of reasons for this, the fact that they do offering cancer education programs related city’s Department of Health.
to lung, breast, cervical, colorectal and
At the Center of Attention continued from page 1
“These are very common—and life- Center created in partnership with several care, which improves treatment outcomes
threatening—diseases among District District government agencies. STEP-DC and reduces the risk of complications,”
residents. They are challenging to manage provides education and support to patients Dr. Magee notes. “They bring health care into
and some patients have more than one of with uncontrolled diabetes who regularly the home and allow patients to easily collect,
these illnesses,” says Michelle F. Magee, MD, use emergency departments for care. store, review and share personal health infor-
director of MedStar Diabetes Institute. The development of a Chronic Care mation with family members and their health
“Unfortunately, patients often go to many Initiative Health Information Exchange care providers.”
different health care providers for treatment (HIE) that will connect patients with Dr. Magee admits that this is an “ambitious
and are never taught how to manage their chronic diseases to the hospital and to city- undertaking, but we believe our expertise can
own health.” wide health care providers 24 hours a day, be instrumental in helping the District develop
The Hospital Center has joined several seven days a week. a system of care that empowers patients,
other institutions in the District to expand improves health outcomes and promotes the
The HIE will use eHealth2go, an online
upon a framework of existing programs in most prudent use of health care resources.”
personal health record developed by MedStar
three areas:
Diabetes Institute and the hospital’s
Community-based screening and educa- Center for Medical Informatics. Funding
This program is funded by
tion, built on the award-winning Diabetes for eHealth2go was provided by Microsoft the District of Columbia
for Life program model. Corporation’s HealthVault Be Well Fund. Department of Health.
An expansion of the Stop Emergency “We’ve found that vulnerable patients
Room Visits for Hyperglycemia Project, with electronic personal health records
(STEP-DC), a pilot program the Hospital become more involved in their own medical
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A Winning Day at the 16th Annual
Golf & Tennis Classic
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veryone who participated in Washington Hospital Center’s 16th
Annual Golf & Tennis Classic, turned out to be a winner, raising
$190,000 to support a variety of hospital programs and services.
Held on May 18 at Woodmont Country Club, the event attracted
approximately 180 participants. Hospital Center supporters, physicians
and associates enjoyed a fun-filled day of golf and tennis along with
lunch, a cocktail reception and an awards dinner with prizes. As in past
years, Zina Garrison, former tennis cham-
pion and Olympic Gold Medalist, took
part in the festivities and offered tips on
the tennis courts.
Taking a brief break on the green are Paul J. Corso, MD, a Washington
Hospital Center Foundation board member; Arthur C. St. André, MD, board If you would like to participate in
member, Washington Hospital Center; Terry Williams, Stewart Trust; and
Kenneth A. Samet, FACHE, president and CEO, MedStar Health.
or be a sponsor of next year’s
Golf & Tennis Classic,
call 202-877-GIVE (4483)
or send an e-mail to
WHCFoundation@medstar.net.
Zina Garrison, former tennis champion and Olympic
Gold Medalist, and Debra Coats-Walton, MD,
challenge the competition.
Preparing to tee off are Griffin Davis, MD; Scott MacLellan, CEO, Morrison
Management Specialists, title sponsor of the event; Dennis W. Pullin, former chief
operating officer, Washington Hospital Center, and president, Harbor Hospital; and
Bob Palumbo of Morrison Management Specialists.
The tennis players pause for a pose before hitting the courts.
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Honorary and Memorial Gifts
(Contributions made between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008)
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very year, Washington Hospital Center receives thousands of dollars from donors who contribute
in honor or in memory of another, helping to assure future progress in health care. Tribute gifts
can thank the hospital’s doctors and nurses, or convey congratulations to friends and loved ones
on special occasions. Memorials are often requested in lieu of flowers when a loved one dies.
HONORARY CONTRIBUTIONS Kim C. Meyers, MD Linda V. Taylor Susan Hager
Gifts received in honor of… Dr. Ira J. Bernstein Mr. Jay Merchant Ms. Patty Abramson
Aras Enterprises, LLC
., Brian P. Miller Diane Waak, RN
Ms. Alexandra Armstrong
Mr. Jay Merchant Mr. Joseph C. Gentile
Alice Beers Ms. Annette Berry
Mr. Miles S. Pendleton Jack Moore Jr., MD Bernard M. Wagman, MD Ms. Joanne P. Berry and
Dr. and Mrs. M. Oskoui Ms. Bonnie P. Lewin Mr. Rodney B. Berry
Charles Boice, MD Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Blank
Ms. Mary Ann Mawn Julio Moreno Eric R. Wagner
Ms. Christine E. Brennan
Mr. Jay Merchant Mr. Jay Merchant
Kenneth D. Burman, MD CAL Insurance & Associates, Inc.
Ms. Joyce Mange David Morowitz, MD Washington Hospital Center Ms. Karen S. Cassiday
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome A. Kaplan Orthopaedic Ward Nurses Ms. Judith A. Chudars
James F. Caldas Ms. Quilla Roth City Staff
Ms. Patricia Ann McGuire Thomas P. Nigra, MD
The Communication Center
Mr. Frank Fenton Barry Wendell
Regina, Irene and Dori Corfitzen Mr. and Mrs. Bill Curtis
Ms. Elizabeth M. Platts Mr. Jay Merchant
Mr. William Corfitzen Ms. Anne Dugan
Gary Peck, MD Arthur M. West, MD Ms. Shirley A. Edwards
Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Corso Ms. Joy Elizabeth Stern Mr. Stephan F. Klein Employees of Minerals Management
Mr. John J. Crowley Service
Augusto Pichard, MD Sonia Whittle
Joyce A. Davis Federal City Council
Mr. Jay Merchant Mr. and Mrs. Michael Whittle
Mr. Jay Merchant Ms. Joanne M. Gallivan
The Honorable and
Margaret Wood Ms. Joy Gay
Joyce Desouza Mrs. Stanley Sporkin
Mr. Robert E. Wood Ms. Barbara A. Greene
Mr. Robert O. Desouza Mr. and Mrs. W. Reid Thompson
Home Front Communications, LLC
Jeffrey S. Dubin, MD Leslie H. Pierce Jr. MD John Howard Jr., MD
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New Center for Platelet Study continued from page 5
therapy, and we need to learn how to bet- “Given the number of patients
ter target these drugs,” Dr. Waksman adds. who have angioplasties at the Hospital
“With the high volume of angioplasties Center, this new center is essential and
performed at the Hospital Center—more will result in better outcomes overall,”
than 6,000 per year—establishing an on- adds Greg Fazakerley. “That’s why
site platelet monitoring lab has been a goal Candy and I agreed to help move this
for some time. It will enable us to evaluate project forward.”
individual responses to the drugs.” “Heart disease is the number one
“I wanted to help when I learned that reason for patient admissions at the
doctors had plans for the center, but no Hospital Center,” Dr. Waksman notes.
funds for the specialized equipment they “It is through the support of donors like
needed,” says Boskey, who had quadruple Mr. Boskey and the Fazakerleys that we
bypass surgery at the Hospital Center are able to provide our patients with the
“Given the number
in 2001 and has generously contributed newest technologies and the latest treat- of patients who have
to numerous cardiology initiatives since ment innovations.” angioplasties at the
then. “From the standpoint of patient Hospital Center, this
care, this seemed like a valuable and For more information about how to sup-
important program. So I decided to port cardiology programs at Washington
new center is essential
support it.” Hospital Center, contact Linda Gottfried and will result in better
at 202-877-GIVE (4483) or via e-mail at outcomes overall.”
WHCFoundation@medstar.net.
—Greg Fazakerley
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