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Experienced Oncologist Gives Reasons to Support
Capital Campaign
To Our Many Campaign
Committee Volunteers
Honorary Chair
Sidney T. Yates, Esq.
Co-Chairs
James J. McCaffrey, III
Michael L. Wert
Susan K. Wert
Billie Adrid
Christine Armetta
Brian Bentley
Dr. Russel Bleiler
Dr. Alan Brackup
Eileen Mitchell
Brackup, Esq.
Dr. Randy Bryson
Richard Bross
Todd Buch
Mindy Buch-Garvey
Joe Cimino
Dr. Joseph Conroy
Richard Depaola
Dr. Marcelino
DeSantos
Dr. Anil Deshpande
Patrick Donohue
Ed Duess
Jennifer Ehresman
Dr. Sam Epley
Dr. Erich Everts
Terry Fedorchak
Dottie Fiedler
Robert Field
Michele Fitzpatrick
Dave Fleming
Len Franckowiak
Jack Freeman
Denise Friel
Dr. Zenon Gibas
Ronald Gigliotti
Dr. Richard Goldstein
Dr. John Granados
Steve A. Grosso
Frank Guarrieri, Esq.
Frank Harvey
Tom Hecker
Cathy Hewski
Dr. George Heyrich
Dr. Howard
Hopenwasser
Mike Hug
Lou Jammer
Dr. Bindu Kansupada
Mel D. Kardos, Esq.
Patrick Knaus
George Komelasky
Peter LaChance
Dr. Richard Leshner
Richard Lombardi
Dr. Prem Marlapudi
Matt Maurizi
Marge McElhone
Tom McInerney
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Maria Mirsky
Linda Mitchell
Garney Morris
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Kathleen Nolan
Ed Noonan
Marty Peahota
Bob Pelligrino
Connie Peterson
Dr. James
Riesenberger
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John Rosenthal
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Lisa H. Ruo
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Charlene Schwartz
Ed Scull
Tom Seiler
Pat Smith
John Smithson
Mary Smithson
David J. Steil
Michael Weinstein
Dr. Paul Weiser
Howard Wertman
s much as we’ve grown, there are still many more things we can do,” says
Dr. Robert E. Reilly, Director of Cancer Research at St. Mary. As a practicing
medical oncologist for the past 18 years, Dr. Reilly knows better than anyone
that St. Mary has always strived to serve its community in the greatest ways possible.
In the newly expanded Cancer Center, this means the
arrival of new technology such as Intensity Modulated >> YOU SHOULD KNOW
Radiation Therapy (IMRT), renovated waiting rooms
to add to patient comfort, and partnerships with other Every day, 10 Bucks
experts in the field, such as Radiation Oncology
County residents are
Consultants of New Jersey (ROCNJ) who bring
diagnosed with cancer.
additional expertise to the center.
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The community depends on St. Mary for excellence in care, and St. Mary, in
return, depends on the community for support. Dr. Reilly, who first joined St. Mary
because of the quality of the staff and their high level of commitment and competence,
has shepherded the growth of the Cancer Center throughout his years of service. He
says he hopes to see even more improvements, including changes to the oncology floor,
the development of a Palliative Care Program, and the creation of a hospice. He
encourages community support for these efforts.
The Campaign for
St. Mary Medical Center
News & Updates On The Campaign
Newly Expanded Cancer Center Showcased
World-class systems, facilities, healthcare professionals serve region.
t. Mary Medical Center recently
showcased its newly expanded
Cancer Center. The center
enhancements build upon a tradition
of quality cancer care that has been a
cornerstone of St. Mary since 1988.
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“This is a multimillion dollar,
integrated initiative,” said St. Mary
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Wozniak. “It involves the addition
of exceptionally sophisticated equipment,
highly skilled healthcare professionals, and
patient-friendly facilities. The initiative
demonstrates our renewed commitment
to be the best cancer care center in
Bucks County and the surrounding area.
It also puts the foundation in place for
continued growth of St. Mary cancer
services well into the future.”
A Celebration of Life
Cancer survivor Stacy Simcik addresses the audience at St. Mary Medical Center's "A Celebration of Life." St. Mary
welcomed back hundreds of the center's most esteemed alumni – patients who have survived cancer, in part due to
treatment they received at St. Mary Regional Cancer Center – for this special event. Former and current patients, as well
as their guests, enjoyed tours; demonstrations of new technology such as IMRT and digital mammography; and exhibits
showcasing St. Mary's full range of cancer capabilities – prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient support.
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Key features of
the expansion include:
Addition of an
Intensity Modulated
Radiation Therapy
(IMRT) capability
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Construction of
(From left to right) Father Leo Holleran, Dr. Michael Mann, Dr. Robert Cardinale,
a new examination
Gregory Wozniak, Stacy Simcik, and Dr. Robert Reilly celebrate the opening of
room, a separate
the first phase of expansion of the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center.
reading room for
physicians/technicians,
and the tumor registry where all patient
and a new patient waiting
data and information on tumor sites is
room to provide added comfort and
kept. There are also professionals who
convenience
offer guidance on nutrition, exercise,
■ Addition of a simulation room where
and stress management, and provide
Computerized Axial Tomography
other types of support consistent with
(CAT) scan pictures are taken and
the St. Mary philosophy of healing the
all treatment planning takes place
mind, body, and spirit.
■ Preparation for the addition of
St. Mary’s exceptional level of care
advanced treatments to address lung,
was recently acknowledged when the
breast, brain, and other specific tumors
center received re-certification from the
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The St. Mary Regional Cancer
Center employs nearly 20 people including
support professionals, technicians,
nurses, and physicians. The staff help
manage functions such as clinical trials
Commission on Cancer of the American
College of Surgeons (ACoS). The
cancer program at St. Mary is a joint
effort between Catholic Health East,
St. Mary, and the Fox Chase Network.
>> YOU SHOULD KNOW
Patients today understand that they do not need to “go downtown”
to receive excellent cancer care. Skilled healthcare professionals,
exceptionally sophisticated equipment, and patient-focused,
compassionate care are available at St. Mary Medical Center.
TO LEARN MORE about the many ways you can support this important initiative, contact
Sharon Beales at (215) 710-5091 or Ruth Cila at (215) 710-5894. www.stmaryfoundation.org.
If you prefer not to receive future mailings,
please call 215-710-2243.
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The Voices of Giving
Renowned Oncology Group Joins St. Mary Team
hysicians from the Radiation
Oncology Consultants of New
Jersey (ROCNJ), one of the
nation’s most experienced and
renowned groups of its kind, have
joined the team of St. Mary healthcare
professionals.
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“In our pursuit of excellence, we
constantly explore ways to provide the
best care to patients,” said St. Mary
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Wozniak. “This advancement is
the result of an extensive evaluation
of radiation oncology consulting teams
whose services most effectively
complement those of St. Mary. All
ROCNJ physicians have extensive
research experience in their field of
expertise and a focus on exceptional
patient care.”
In addition to providing on-site
care, the team of ROCNJ radiation
oncologists will review each patient case.
DONORS TELL US WHY THEY OFFER THEIR SUPPORT
This means that the combined experience
of these skilled physicians is applied to
the analysis of each patient’s condition
and the development of individualized
therapeutic recommendations.
Another major benefit associated
with ROCNJ is stability. Every partner
in the organization has remained on
staff since the team’s founding in 1985.
Robert Cardinale, M.D., Brian Chon,
M.D., and Diana Stripp, M.D., will each
spend a significant amount of time at
St. Mary, while several other members of
the ROCNJ group will work on rotation
as time and specific needs warrant.
“We are very excited about our
affiliation with St. Mary Medical Center,”
said Dr. Cardinale. “It is very clear that
St. Mary is taking a leadership role in
radiation oncology services. This further
demonstrates a commitment to offering
the highest quality healthcare services
possible in all aspects of patient care.”
Dr. Robert Cardinale is Medical Director, St. Mary
Radiation Oncology.
>> YOU SHOULD KNOW
St. Mary Medical Center
has received the “Highest
Distinction” accreditation
from the American College of
Surgeons and ranks in the
95th percentile for patient
satisfaction.
I M R T: A N E W G E N E R AT I O N C A N C E R T H E R A P Y U N V E I L E D
Patients benefit through targeted radiation that
limits impact on healthy cells.
t. Mary is the first cancer treatment center in Lower Bucks
County to offer patients Intensity Modulated Radiation
Therapy (IMRT), a state-of-the-art radiation therapy
technique that enables more effective treatment of a tumor while
minimizing impact on healthy tissue.
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Radiation therapy is a treatment technique for cancer in
which radiation energy is administered to the tumor site. This
form of therapy works by destroying cancer cells that are actively
reproducing. Tumor cells reproduce more quickly and more often
than healthy cells and are, therefore, more likely to be affected by
the radiation.
According to Robert Cardinale, M.D., Medical Director,
St. Mary Radiation Oncology, “Every one of our IMRT treatments
is brought about through a carefully designed combination of
advanced computer technology and a dedicated team of specialists
from different areas of practice. The medical team is multidimensional.
Using the information gathered in positioning and imaging, a
radiation oncologist, radiation physicist, and dosimetrist (a person
specially trained to calculate and plan radiation doses) work together
to design the best IMRT treatment plan for each situation.”
Todd Buch
Clarence and Anne Venne
Mindy Buch-Garvey
Automotive Executive Appreciates Excellent
Care Available Locally
Appreciation for Excellent Care and Service
at St. Mary Inspire These Donors
Florida Resident Grateful for High Level of
Care at St. Mary
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s a partner in the McCafferty Auto
Group, I have been able to see how
McCafferty funding has provided for a
variety of St. Mary’s needs in the past. However,
it was a personal experience that gave me a
firsthand look at the world-class treatment
offered here; it helped strengthen the McCafferty
commitment as well as my personal commitment.
Without warning, I was diagnosed with
lymphoma. After getting a second opinion from
oncology experts at a downtown hospital, I
realized that they were recommending the same
type of treatment that was available at St. Mary.
Knowing that my welfare would be in the hands
of the caregivers that I selected at St. Mary,
I decided to present a challenge. I offered a
good-natured incentive to the people treating
me that if they helped me beat my lymphoma,
I would make a personal and a corporate
donation. In addition, I would commit to
helping raise the funds needed to insure that
that they continue to have the most up-to-date
technology and facilities available.
I wanted everyone to have a vested interest
in what happened to me. I was confident that I
was in good hands. While I was able to overcome
my health issue through the exceptional and
personalized care I received, my treatment wasn’t
the only reason for being a donor.
Healthcare providers are also seeking a
better quality of life away from city hospitals.
I feel that as a state-of-the-art facility with the
most up-to-date technology, St. Mary is able
to attract the best doctors out there. With
these experts available locally, this alleviates
the need to travel for such intense treatments,
such as chemotherapy, and helps in the
recovery process.
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appily married for 60 years,
Clarence and Anne Venne are
no strangers to giving. Their
foundation, the Clarence J. Venne
Foundation, started in 1998, has contributed
money to a variety of domestic causes as
well as international projects, including
the building of both a school and a convent
in Africa. Close to home, the St. Mary
Foundation and the Capital Campaign are
causes they truly believe in supporting. The
Vennes can’t say enough about the excellent
care and service they received at St. Mary,
and say they are thankful for the efficiency
of the doctors, labs, and technicians.
Clarence added, “St. Mary is a great and
wonderful hospital. All our needs for
treatment are met right here, and we
don’t have to travel far.”
>> YOU SHOULD KNOW
According to the Pennsylvania
Department of Health, cancer
is the second leading cause of
death in Bucks County. Incident
rates for prostate and breast
cancer are rising and expected to
continue to rise as the population
ages. Lung and colon cancer
are also major concerns. In fact,
cancer incidence in Bucks
County is accelerating faster
than the incidence of cancer
across the rest of the state.
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ven though Mindy Buch-Garvey calls
Florida home, her ties to the local
community keep her involved with
the St. Mary Foundation. She attends
meetings of the Capital Campaign Marketing
Committee and the Committee for the Capital
Campaign by conference call, and feels
particularly indebted to St. Mary for the high
level of care they provided both her husband
and her brother.
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Dr. Reilly helped both
my husband and my
brother with their bouts
of cancer. Patients
receive excellent care
at St. Mary.
Mindy praises the staff and, in
particular, Dr. Reilly whose expertise and
care helped to keep both her husband
and brother mobile during their bouts
with cancer. When Mindy’s husband was
initially struck with cancer, they traveled
from Florida to Texas to receive treatment
at a large cancer center. When the cancer
came back a second time, they chose to
receive treatment at St. Mary. Mindy said,
“I truly think we received better care at
St. Mary with Dr. Reilly.” Mindy looks at
her involvement with St. Mary as “a way
to give something back” in gratitude for
the care her family has received. She says
she feels indebted to St. Mary and feels
that the St. Mary Foundation’s cause is a
worthy one.