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l winte r 2 011 Advocate Huntington Hospital Our mission To excel at the delivery of healthcare to our community. Our vision To become the finest community‑based regional medical center in Southern California. H Dear Friends: igh-quality, community-based healthcare is something we all desire. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly rare. Here in our region, several hospitals have closed their doors in response to difficult economic times. At a time like this, Huntington Memorial Hospital’s mission — to excel at the delivery of healthcare to our community — becomes even more important. And essential to the hospital’s do-all-we-can-to-care-for-you philosophy are relationships with members of our community who share this sense of responsibility. In the pages of this publication, you will read about some of these special community partners — and the above-and-beyond medical care made possible through their gifts. Thanks to community support, for example, our hospital is equipped to provide specialty care in areas including stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest, perinatal care, and pediatric critical care. We remain the only Center for Trauma Care in the entire San Gabriel Valley. And we are committed to continued medical excellence — including preparation of the next generation of physicians for our region — through our graduate medical education program. As the economy continues to cast a shadow over the entire healthcare industry, we at Huntington Hospital remain deeply grateful to our generous philanthropic partners. Your help makes it possible for our team of expert medical professionals to provide high-quality care, in response to local needs. Thank you for your support. James F. Rothenberg Chairman of the Board Advocate | 1 l winte r 2 011 Advocate Huntington Hospital Featured 4 Constance G. Zahorik A Lasting Impact on Care 8 UniHealth Foundation Innovations in Excellence 12 Henry L. Guenther Foundation Funding the Future of Care, Today Ann Slavik Hall 15 Investing in Community Sally L. and George A. Harris Supporting the Very Best, Close to Home Orthopedic Excellence Achieving Success, Together 18 21 President's Circle MEMBER RECOGNITION DINNER 24 Recognizing Support for Lifesaving Care MEDICUS SOCIETY DINNER 26 Community Donors Make the Huntington Difference Sonia and Neil K. Singla, MD Philanthropy with Vision Penny and Harold Ray Making Good Things Possible Claire Wilcott Enduring Support 28 30 32 Legacy Gift Society IN MEMORIAM: MIRIAM AND Gilbert P. Kipnis, MD A Deep Sense of Dedication Michael H. and Sally L. Horner Building Dreams, Supporting Excellence Betty West Keatinge 39 Involved, Impassioned, Inspirational 2 | Fall 2011 36 34 SCRUBS 41 SCRUBS SPECTACULAR Vintage Treats for a New Generation of Philanthropists Jones Coffee Roasters Lending a Helping Hand 43 Heather and Matthew Lillard Planting Philanthropic Seeds 44 COMMUNITY UPDATE Emergency & Trauma Center Expansion Hospital Leaders Underscore Benefits 47 53 Jill Westbrook ROberts Finding New Ways to Get Involved Our Support Groups Altadena Guild 55 Support that Strengthens the Future of Care Huntington Collection Hidden Treasures 56 Fall Food & Wine Festival 57 Helping Ensure Access to Trauma Care Flintridge La Cañada Guild Carrying on a Tradition of Service H.E.A.R.T. 58 59 William D. Young: Leading by Example National Charity League Juniors of San Marino Support with Lifesaving Impact San Marino Guild 60 61 Supporting Patient Care and Comfort Women’s Auxiliary 62 Help for Those with Nowhere Else to Turn S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop Everything You Need and More! 63 Advocate | 3 CONSTANCE G. ZAHORIK A Lasting Impact on Care During her lifetime, Constance G. Zahorik provided significant support toward breast cancer care at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She funded the work of nurse navigators, for example, who offer extensive support and care coordination for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. And she contributed toward a variety of other services and technologies at Huntington Hospital Cancer Center. 4 | Fall 2011 Prior to her passing in 2008, Constance Zahorik received breast cancer care at Huntington Memorial Hospital. Connie provided generously for the hospital’s breast program — as well as other programs and services — through her estate. H erself a survivor of breast cancer who received care from former Huntington Hospital surgeon David M. Faddis, MD, Connie was also determined to continue making a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients after her own lifetime. To accomplish this, she provided leadership support to the hospital through her estate — with the majority of funds designated toward our breast program’s work. Connie passed away in December 2008, at the age of 85. Funds from her estate were recently distributed. In addition to providing endowment support for breast cancer care, a portion of her gift is designated toward cardiac care, neonatal intensive care and pediatric care at the hospital. > Advocate | 5 Inspired by gratitude Jane Haderlein, senior vice president, philanthropy and public affairs, at Huntington Hospital, notes that Connie’s support was inspired, in large part, by her gratitude toward physicians and nurses here. “She also believed that nobody, regardless of their circumstances, should face the process of recovering from breast cancer alone,” Jane adds. Ruth C. Williamson, MD, medical director, breast program and radiation oncology, at Huntington Hospital, explains that patients who receive treatment for breast cancer at the hospital are far from alone — thanks in part to Connie’s philanthropic involvement. “We have a team of specialists providing comprehensive clinical and supportive services from diagnosis to treatment and beyond, in a state-of-the-art environment,” Dr. Williamson explains. “We’re pleased to provide the kind of aboveand-beyond care that just wouldn’t be possible without community involvement, and that Connie supported every step of the way.” 6 | Fall 2 011 Quality and compassion... The breast program’s multidisciplinary team includes three surgical oncologists, magnetic-resonance-imaging and mammography specialists, a dietitian, psychologists with expertise in cancer coping, and a social worker who is a certified specialist in cancer, among other experts. In addition, patients continue to benefit from the services of two nurse navigators, who provide intensive support and guidance through every step of the treatment process. Housed under one roof in Huntington Pavilion, the breast program is also equipped with the most advanced imaging and treatment technologies available. It is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, and was also recently named a Center of Excellence for breast brachytherapy. (This treatment modality involves the delivery of highdose radiation via a device implanted directly into the tumor site. Eligible patients can be treated over five days, versus six weeks using more traditional radiation.) We are the only hospital in our region with radiation oncology physicians who specialize in breast cancer care. And we are one of only three hospitals in Los Angeles County to have achieved accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Opposite (from left), Ruth Williamson, MD, medical director, breast program and radiation oncology, at Huntington Hospital, and Jane Haderlein, senior vice president, philanthropy and public affairs. Both speak highly of the late Constance Zahorik's support for breast cancer care at the hospital. Above, Jeannie Shen, MD, medical director, breast surgery. ...with a personal touch High-tech, state-of-the-art care and the breast program’s broad range of supportive services are delivered in a serene, spa-like environment. “We want to provide the highest-quality patient care possible,” says Dr. Williamson, “and we also want to give patients a lot of TLC, because we feel they deserve it.” At the same location, breast cancer patients also have access to Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center, named in honor of Connie’s support during her lifetime. Here, a licensed cosmetologist provides no-cost counsel and assistance — with wigs, makeup, hats, scarves and other cosmetics-related issues. Support groups for patients and their loved ones are also available. (Dr. Williamson co-facilitates the monthly groups, along with a cancer center social worker.) And a palliative care physician provides weekly clinics for patients needing an extra measure of assistance with pain, side-effects of treatment, or other issues related to their illness. Many avenues of involvement Yet another important feature of the breast program’s care continuum is its mentorship component, which pairs extensively trained mentors — themselves survivors who have experienced the same type and stage of cancer — with newly diagnosed patients. By sharing their experiences and receiving comfort and support, participants can reduce feelings of both isolation and anxiety. Connie herself participated as a mentor following her treatment for breast cancer. “She had a special understanding of the fear and confusion that often accompanies a diagnosis of breast cancer,” says Jane, “and she was determined to alleviate the suffering of others.” Adds James F. Rothenberg, chair of Huntington Hospital’s board of directors, “Above all else, Connie was motivated by human compassion and kindness, but she also had a sophisticated understanding of the kind of resources needed to deliver comprehensive care to breast cancer patients. “She was an extraordinary woman,” he adds, “and we’re all deeply grateful for her foresight and generosity in helping Huntington Hospital so significantly through her estate.” + Advocate | 7 UniHealth Foundation recently renewed its partnership with Huntington Memorial Hospital, through a significant grant toward our Patient Partners Program, an innovative effort to enhance care for underserved patients. The foundation is based in Los Angeles and provides grants to nonprofit hospitals and healthcare organizations that benefit residents in areas including the San Gabriel Valley. Its mission: to support and facilitate activities that significantly improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities it serves. UNIHEALTH FOUNDATION Innovations in Excellence H “ untington Hospital’s new Patient Partners Program,” says Mary Odell, UniHealth Foundation’s president, “will work to achieve better patient outcomes through care-system enhancements — and that’s one of our top priorities.” > 8 | Fall 2 011 From left, Kristin Karlyn, MD, faculty attending, co-director, chronic disease management program, and Mendy Drury, nurse practitioner, are among those involved in the hospital’s new Patient Partners Program, generously funded by UniHealth Foundation. Advocate | 9 Enhancing the care system The Patient Partners Program is designed to enhance patient outcomes, with a special emphasis on the needs of patients with chronic health conditions. Using a variety of innovative approaches, the program seeks — for example — to reduce the need for hospital readmission among those with chronic illnesses. Currently, preventable rehospitalizations represent a significant healthcare cost, nationwide. The new program is being implemented at Huntington Ambulatory Care Center (the Dispensary). It involves a team approach: Physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other professionals work in close coordination with individual patients to assess and manage health problems and support healthy lifestyle changes. A new staff designation — that of health navigator — has also been created at the Dispensary. Navigators will serve a lynchpin role on the care team, helping to connect patients with the complete range of assistance they need. 10 | Fall 2011 And the Patient Partners Program will also further enhance training for new physicians in Huntington Hospital’s graduate medical education program. Specifically, residents will have enhanced opportunities to practice care in a team setting. “Traditionally,” notes Paula M. Verrette, MD, vice president, performance and quality improvement, at the hospital, “physicians have been trained to work quite autonomously, but as healthcare continues to evolve and improve, it’s moving away from a physician-centric model,” she adds. “The training component thus represents an important strength of the new program.” A sustainable plan “In the future, under healthcare reform,” says Mary Odell, “hospitals will be reimbursed for quality patient outcomes, rather than simply based on services provided.” By enhancing patient well-being (including, as noted, a reduction in the occurrence of problems requiring Opposite: Huntington Memorial Hospital’s new Patient Partners Program is being implemented at Huntington Ambulatory Care Center (the Dispensary). Key staff involved in program implementation include, from left, Kristin Karlyn, MD, faculty attending, co-director, chronic disease management program; Sona Nikoghossian, dispensary manager; Edward Cordero, lead health navigator; and Mendy Drury, nurse practitioner. This page: Luis Dimen, MD, is medical director, community care, at Huntington Memorial Hospital, a role that encompasses assistant directorship of the hospital’s graduate medical education program in internal medicine. Through funding from UniHealth Foundation, residents supervised by Dr. Dimen will receive enhanced training, preparing them to provide high-quality care in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting. readmission to inpatient care) the new Patient Partners Program will help prepare Huntington Hospital for these coming changes in the national healthcare landscape. In the interim, however, several aspects of the Patient Partners Program are not currently reimbursed by public or private insurers — and the hospital thus relies on the support of generous partners like UniHealth Foundation to implement them. “Hospitals have been given a mandate to change the way they do business,” says Huntington Hospital President and CEO Stephen A. Ralph. “But the Affordable Care Act did not provide a bridge from here to there. UniHealth Foundation is helping to bridge the gap at Huntington Hospital, through generous funding for the Patient Partners Program.” And, because of the “built-in sustainability strategy” of future reimbursements under healthcare reform, the program was particularly appealing to the foundation, Mary notes. “Sustainability is very important to our board of directors,” she says. “We don’t want to fund nice projects that go away the day our funding ends. Instead, we want to fund sustainable change. Since we know that reimbursements will be changing in the future to cover the kind of care this program will provide, we know that the impact of our funding will last far beyond the end of the grant period.” A strong partnership Mary also praises Huntington Hospital for its strong physician leadership — not only in designing and implementing the Patient Partners Program, but in its other endeavors. “If we’ve learned anything in the twelve years since our foundation opened its doors,” she says, “it’s that, for hospital-based projects to be successful, they have to have buy-in from physicians. In every project we’ve funded at Huntington Hospital, physicians have been at the table from conceptualization to execution to accountability,” she adds. “That’s another thing we feel makes the hospital a great partner for us!” + Advocate | 11 12 | Fall 2011 The Henry L. Guenther Foundation — a longtime philanthropic partner of Huntington Memorial Hospital — recently provided funding toward a new, advanced robotic surgery system here. The da Vinci Si system expands the hospital’s capacity with regard to advanced robotic procedures. Roger Satterthwaite, MD, is an expert in robotic surgery. He explains how advanced robotic surgery technology — recently acquired by the hospital with funding from the Henry L. Guenther Foundation — benefits our patients. HENRY L. GUENTHER FOUNDATION Funding the Future of Care, Today T he hospital’s new da Vinci Si system has four robotic arms, one of which holds an endoscope — an optical instrument with a variety of zoom and view-rotation features, through which the surgeon can observe the interior of the body with great clarity, during surgery. > Advocate | 13 The da Vinci Si system allows surgeons such as (from left) Ramin Khalili, MD, and Armen Dikranian, MD, to perform precise, robotic surgeries for patients with multiple conditions, reducing pain and speeding recovery. The other three high-tech arms carry what is known as EndoWrist surgical instrumentation, named for the wrist-like design that increases its motility. Specific instrumentation can be changed as needed, depending on the surgery being performed. All four of the arms have a rotational range of motion of 336 degrees. This, along with the system’s specially designed instrumentation, allows surgeons a broad reach during surgery — and helps account for the system’s advanced capabilities. Multiple benefits for patients “Huntington Hospital’s acquisition of the da Vinci Si has benefited our patients in a host of ways,” says Roger W. Satterthwaite, MD, a surgeon who regularly performs robotic procedures at Huntington Hospital. He also serves as an assistant professor of urology at City of Hope. “Notably,” Dr. Satterthwaite adds, “we have begun to perform robotic heart surgeries, and ear, nose and throat surgeries, and have been able to increase the number of robotic colon, kidney, prostate, bladder, and hysterectomy procedures we perform. The only alternative to robotic 14 | Fall 2011 surgery for some of these operations is open surgery, which in many cases requires much longer incisions and extended hospital stays.” Dr. Satterthwaite, who, in addition to his medical degree holds a master’s in public health, notes that even patients who could be treated using our existing robotic system may experience benefits from the newer technology. For example, “Some surgeries that previously required as many as five incisions can now be performed with only a single inch-long incision,” he notes. “As a result,” Dr. Satterthwaite adds, “patients may heal more rapidly, experience reduced pain and scarring, and be able to return home from the hospital more quickly.” Thanks to the new system, Huntington Hospital estimates that the number of surgeries performed robotically at the hospital will double in the coming years. “We’re thrilled that the Henry L. Guenther Foundation has chosen to partner with us to enhance care in this meaningful way,” says Stephen A. Ralph, the hospital’s president and CEO. “The foundation’s support will help us to serve more patients, and to serve them better — in keeping with our mission.” + Ann Slavik Hall recently contributed generously toward expansion of Huntington Memorial Hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center, demonstrating her commitment to highquality care in our region. Ann Slavik Hall Investing in Community A longtime resident of the San Gabriel Valley, Ann Slavik Hall recognizes the region’s urgent need for expanded access to emergency and trauma care services. And she is happy to help ensure the availability of such care at Huntington Memorial Hospital. To this end, her most recent gifts have supported expansion of the hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center. > Advocate | 15 “When St. Luke’s closed in 2002, the burden on Huntington Hospital increased dramatically,” Ann says. “As a result, the need for emergency services is greater than the hospital was designed to handle, so it’s going to be wonderful when the Emergency & Trauma Center is fully expanded.” Ann considers her philanthropic support an investment in her own well-being and that of her husband, Jack. By supporting expansion of the hospital’s emergency and trauma facilities, of course, she is also impacting the wellbeing of all San Gabriel Valley residents. “I’ve had several surgeries at Huntington Hospital and have received fantastic care,” she says. “Jack and I will undoubtedly need more medical care in the future. Donating to the hospital helps ensure that it will continue to provide the same excellent help I’ve received there to date.” ultimately settling in Southern California when she was in eighth grade. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she studied psychology and English. After college, she wed Donald Slavik. The couple’s daughter, Susan (now Susan Slavik Williams), was born at Huntington Hospital. During the early years of their marriage, Donald worked with Union Bank, where he served as head loan officer. Following his early retirement, he and Ann acquired and managed real estate, including — for a time — Pala Mesa Golf Resort, in northern San Diego County. Donald passed away in 2000. Ann was subsequently introduced to Jack Hall — also a widower — through his sister (a neighbor of Ann’s), but emphasizes that she had no intention of remarrying, at the time. Jack’s persistence, however — and her deepening feelings for him — turned the tide. They have been happily married since 2005. Family, business A strong advocate Ann has been a Pasadena-area resident since the 1950s. Born in Detroit, she relocated with her family first to New York and then to Massachusetts, before 16 | Fall 2 011 Ann has spent a significant portion of her adult life advocating for causes about which she cares deeply. On the medical front (“Medicine is a true love of mine,” Once construction is complete, the hospital’s new Emergency & Trauma Center will accommodate up to 80,000 patient visits per year — a significant increase over current capacity. At left, Karen Knudsen, RN, manager, emergency services, walks through the construction site. she declares), she is a member of the board of directors of Huntington Medical Research Institutes. In addition to her generous support for Huntington Hospital, she has also funded the creation of a molecular neurology laboratory at HMRI. This gift was made in honor of her father, who suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In addition to medicine, Ann is passionate about animals. “I’ve loved animals ever since I was a child,” she explains, adding that she grew particularly interested in marine mammals as a result of her regular scuba-diving and snorkeling adventures. Daughter Susan also snorkels, while first husband Donald was a boating enthusiast, and thus it was perhaps natural that the family’s philanthropy should begin to focus on ocean life. The Donald Slavik Family Foundation — which is based in St. Louis, Missouri, where Susan lives — began by supporting organizations dedicated to preserving marine mammals. Today, it provides support to a variety of organizations working to preserve marine life, African cats and other animals. “Trying to protect the animals of the world is one of the most important things in life, to me,” says Ann. “The cheetahs are gone. The ocean is in serious trouble. Our grandchildren will probably never see a tiger. I want to do everything I can to make a difference.” Supporting...and inspiring In addition to her overarching interest in medicine and in animal preservation, Ann has been involved in a number of other causes over the years. She previously served as a board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena, for example, the administrative offices of which are housed in a facility named for Donald Slavik’s parents. She has also been involved at Five Acres and with Spastic Childrens League Inc, in the past. With regard to Huntington Hospital, she hopes to inspire others to get involved in the work she considers so important. “The hospital needs the support of our community,” she says. “It’s giving so much service to everyone, so I feel everyone should be as generous as they can be.” Asked about the most important message she wants to share with residents of Huntington Hospital’s community, she responds without hesitation: “Give!” + Advocate | 17 George A. Harris required lifesaving surgery on the day of his birth. Over more recent years, he has received care from a variety of medical institutions — and credits this care with saving his life an additional three times. Sally L. and George A. Harris Supporting the Very Best, Close to Home T oday, George and his wife, Sally L. Harris, are making a meaningful contribution to medical care in their community, through their support of Huntington Memorial Hospital. Most recently, they have provided a generous gift toward expansion and renovation of the hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center. > 18 | Fall 2011 The central communications room within Huntington Memorial Hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center will be named for Sally and George Harris, in honor of their generous support. Advocate | 19 At left, the existing central communications room at Huntington Memorial Hospital. At right, a rendering of the new Sally and George Harris Central Communications Room. In recognition of their gift, Huntington Hospital is pleased to name the Sally and George Harris Central Communications Room in the expanded center. In this important area, hospital staff will coordinate with local fire-department paramedics — gathering information regarding the needs of incoming patients. This will allow the appropriate clinical team to be standing by at the hospital. Even as the patient is still in transit, clinical personnel will prescribe medical procedures and medications, to be administered by paramedics en route. All this will be possible using communications equipment in the special area named for the Harrises. Far and wide “Traveling is really eye-opening,” says Sally. “It’s a totally different experience when you land at an airport somewhere in Africa and there are zebras running to get out of the way. It gives you a very different perspective.” In addition, the Harrises’ travel bug has demonstrated how much better it is to catch a bug at home! “It’s definitely enlightened us regarding the superior medical care available in the United States — how lucky we are to have it, and how important it is to support it,” notes George. Close to home Seeing the need George became convinced of the value of high-quality medicine early in life — not only through his own care experiences, but as a result of family expeditions with his father, an ear, nose and throat specialist. “My father periodically traveled around the world teaching stateof-the-art ENT techniques in third-world countries,” George says. “It showed me the need for excellent medical care from a very young age.” He and Sally met when they were both students at the University of Southern California. Sally received a bachelor’s degree in design and went on to enjoy a successful career in advertising. After completing his own bachelor’s degree in finance, George pursued law and business degrees, subsequently working as a transactional real-estate attorney for 38 years. He is now retired from this first career, and together the couple manages their rental properties. In addition to operating their business (and cheering on their alma mater), they continue the Harris family tradition of travel. They have visited many parts of the world, from Belize to China and from New Zealand to Poland, for example. 20 | Fall 2 011 Sally hails originally from the Carmel/Pebble Beach area of California, while George is a Los Angeles-area native who moved to the San Gabriel Valley at the age of 5. “I can’t remember a time when I was not aware of Huntington Hospital,” he notes. Both are grateful for the excellent care they — as well as family members and friends in the community — have received at the hospital. “We’ve seen how well they work,” says George. Adds Sally, regarding a recent emergency department visit, “The medical staff who treated me were both very competent and efficient.” And she and George underscore that the need for high-quality care is universal — and that it tends to increase with age. “Everyone gets sick sometime in life,” points out George. As a result, the couple wants their local hospital to be the very best, “and that’s certainly their goal, too,” says Sally, of Huntington Hospital. Regarding philanthropic support, she adds, “We are fortunate to be able to give back to the institution and community that has given so much to us.” + Orthopedic surgeons Todd Dietrick, MD, left, and Paul Gilbert, MD, led Huntington Memorial Hospital’s efforts to establish a top-quality total-joint-replacement program. This year, the program was awarded a Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission, in recognition of its excellence. Orthopedic Excellence Achieving Success, Together Huntington Memorial Hospital orthopedic surgeons Paul K. Gilbert, MD, and Todd B. Dietrick, MD, have been instrumental in the development of a top-quality total-joint-replacement program at Huntington Hospital. And when they became aware that The Joint Commission — a national healthcare accreditation organization — had begun to recognize excellence in disease-specific care programs, they determined that they would seek recognition for the joint-replacement program. > Advocate | 21 A recent gift from generous donors Larry and Kathryn Keele allowed Huntington Hospital to purchase new ultrasound technology to guide anesthesia for patients during joint-replacement surgeries. Huntington Hospital anesthesiologist Jonathan Maskin, MD, right, notes that the technology can reduce pain and speed recovery for patients. So the physicians began what Dr. Gilbert describes as a “grassroots effort” to document the program’s success. “We had many of the pieces in place already,” he explains. “It was really a matter of putting together a multidisciplinary team, seeking the support of hospital administration, and documenting our data and protocols.” As a result of these efforts, Huntington Hospital in January 2011 became one of just four hospitals in California to receive a Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for total-knee- and total-hipreplacement programs. Exciting advances Over recent years, Dr. Dietrick points out, the jointreplacement team at Huntington Hospital has continuously expanded its use of leading-edge practices and techniques. “One of the greatest advances in our program recently,” he says, “and one which helped support our application for certification, was the addition of new ultrasound technology.” Specifically, he adds, “New ultrasound equipment has brought about tremendous advances in the pain-management aspect of our program, which is a key benchmark for accreditation.” 22 | Fall 2011 The new technology is used to administer local anesthesia known as peripheral nerve block. Jonathan D. Maskin, MD, medical director, anesthesiology, at the hospital, explains advancements in the specialty of nerve blocks in orthopedics: “Some seven years ago, we began using nerve blocks as a technique for perioperative pain control among joint-replacement patients,” he says. “Until that time, it was not uncommon for a patient to tell you that their knee or hip replacement was the most painful experience of their lives,” he adds. When a patient is admitted for joint replacement, however, everyone on the team has a clear objective in mind. “That’s to keep the patient’s pain under control throughout their hospital stay,” says Dr. Maskin. Members of the hospital’s anesthesia team were therefore pleased to learn more about the use of ultrasound technology to guide administration of nerve blocks, and to implement these techniques at Huntington Hospital. And today — thanks to generous support from Kathryn and Larry Keele — the hospital has been able to acquire advanced ultrasound technology, manufactured by Zonare, that provides further important benefits. “We’ve lived in the Pasadena community for many years and we are both grateful patients of Huntington Hospital. Making investments to advance care and create a better patient experience is what the hospital has always been about. We’re thrilled to be part of supporting continued excellence there.” Larry and Kathryn Keele Enhanced patient outcomes Older ultrasound technology already allowed anesthesiologists to block the femoral nerve with accuracy — and, in knee-replacement surgery, for example, the femoral nerve can be responsible for anywhere from 80 to 100 percent of a patient’s perioperative pain, Dr. Maskin notes. However, there are two other nerves that supply the knee joint, both of which can contribute to the patient’s experience of pain. “With the newer technology, we can safely and reliably begin doing blocks on these other two nerves, and work towards our ultimate goal of routinely pain-free joint-replacement surgery,” Dr Maskin adds. “There’s little that is more satisfying to an anesthesiologist or surgeon than to have a patient smiling and telling you they are painfree the day after such a major operation,” he adds. And there is more at stake than patient comfort alone: Complications following joint-replacement surgery can include blood clots and chest infections, but “the less pain a patient suffers, the quicker they are able to get out of bed and begin their rehab,” says Dr. Maskin. “This reduces the potential for these complications.” In turn, the patient may be able to return home from the hospital sooner. Essential donor support Both Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Dietrick underscore the importance of support of the Keeles in making these advances possible. “The Keeles are very good friends of Huntington Hospital and we can’t thank them enough for making the purchase of this equipment possible,” says Dr. Gilbert. “It has allowed the hospital to remain at the leading edge of care and helped us achieve recognition by The Joint Commission.” The philanthropic engagement of donors like the Keeles, says Dr. Dietrick, “supports our orthopedic program’s status as a standard-bearer in its field. This not only gives patients confidence that they’ll receive high-quality, top-of-the-line care here; it also motivates us to explore how we can remain at the forefront of care…how we can even further improve patient outcomes year over year…. We’re accountable to those who’ve expressed such confidence in us, and it makes us want to do even better.” + Advocate | 23 Pre sid e n t ’ s C ir c le President’s Circle members make generous contributions to the Huntington Annual Fund that help sustain essential care services. recognizing support P f o r l i f e s a v i n g ca r e President’s Circle members are the cornerstone of Huntington Memorial Hospital’s annual fund, contributing more than 80 percent of the fund’s philanthropic income each year. To show our appreciation for these donors’ generous and vital support, the hospital holds an annual recognition dinner for President’s Circle members. The events offer members the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in care, via presentations by respected keynote speakers. At this year’s President’s Circle Member Recognition Dinner, held on March 31, 2011, at the University Club of Pasadena, approximately 200 members enjoyed a delicious meal and good company. A highlight of the evening was the keynote address — entitled Taking the Trauma Out of Trauma Care — made by Amal K. Obaid, MD, Huntington Hospital’s medical director of trauma services. Dr. Obaid presented compelling information regarding recent advances in trauma care and how these have dramatically improved outcomes for patients with life-threatening internal injuries. She also underscored the importance of ready access to trauma care when needed: Reminding members and their guests of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan in 1981, by way of example, Dr. Obaid explained that the president would not have survived had a trauma center not been close by. Leading-edge trauma care is a vital community resource, and Huntington Hospital is dedicated to providing this care for our region’s residents. We are thus in the process of expanding our Emergency & Trauma Center — the only center of its kind in the entire San Gabriel Valley. The new center will encompass additional treatment rooms, allowing us to meet the growing need for care. Among other benefits, it will also provide for enhanced communications with emergency services personnel in the field. Thus, patients being raced here by ambulance will begin receiving Huntington Hospital-directed treatment even before they arrive at the hospital. It was a privilege and a pleasure to recognize President’s Circle members at the March Member Recognition Dinner. By supporting the hospital, they are helping to ensure the best of healthcare for all of us. + 24 | Fall 2011 T Huntington Hospital Donor Levels and Benefits he Huntington Annual Fund seeks to engage community members in ensuring continued, excellent healthcare for our region. This essential fund provides approximately $3 million in flexible operating support each year, helping to cover unreimbursed expenses at the hospital. We are deeply grateful for the annual support of more than 3,000 community members. We particularly appreciate the generosity of those who contribute at the President’s Circle level. Through their charitable support, President’s Circle donors provide approximately 80 percent of annual funds raised by the hospital. DONOR $1-149 Receipt of all Huntington Hospital publications President’s Circle members, from left, Pam Waterman, Nancy Van Tuyle, Julie Oropallo and Bob Oropallo were among the guests at Huntington Memorial Hospital’s 2011 President’s Circle Member Recognition Dinner. PARTNER $150-499 All of the above PLUS • Recognition in the hospital’s Year in Review publication ADVOCATE $500-1,999 All of the above PLUS •Discount at Huntington Hospital’s S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop President’s Circle MEMBER $2,000-4,999 All of the above PLUS • Annual complimentary hospital parking • Invitation to annual President’s Circle Member Recognition Dinner • Access to complimentary flu shots each fall, as available The March event was also attended by members of the hospital’s medical staff and leadership including, from left, Amal Obaid, MD, medical director, trauma services; Steve Ralph, president and CEO; and Syeda Ali, MD, nephrologist. ASSOCIATE $5,000-9,999 All of the above PLUS •Annual recognition on President’s Circle donor wall to be located in the hospital’s main lobby • Invitation to private President’s Circle dinner seminar with hospital physicians MEDICUS SOCIETY $10,000-24,9999 All of the above PLUS • Invitation to annual President’s Circle VIP cocktail reception • Annual stewardship report on use of your funds COLLEAGUE $25,000-49,999 From left, President’s Circle members Henry Keck, Martha Tolles and Louise Bryson , who is also a Huntington Hospital board member, at the event. All of the above PLUS •Two complimentary tickets to Huntington Hospital’s Fall Food & Wine Festival PATRON $50,000-99,999 All of the above PLUS •Invitation to special evening with the president, physicians and trustees of Huntington Hospital CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL Cumulative lifetime giving of $100,000 or more All of the above PLUS • Permanent donor recognition on hospital campus •Gold Card. For benefits associated with the Gold Card, please call the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241. Advocate | 25 Pre sid e n t ’ s C ir c le community donors ma k e t h e h u n t i n g t o n d i ff e r e n c e Huntington Memorial Hospital’s senior vice president, philanthropy and public affairs, Jane Haderlein, at left, along with president and CEO, Steve Ralph, far right, are pictured at a June President’s Circle event with members Howard and Nan Schow, for whom the hospital’s new Emergency & Trauma Center is named. O On June 30, 2011, Huntington Memorial Hospital and The Valley Hunt Club hosted a special dinner seminar for President’s Circle members at the Medicus Society level and above, recognizing these leadership donors for their especially generous involvement. More than 100 local philanthropists enjoyed the opportunity to become better acquainted with each other and with the hospital through this exclusive event. The annual event also provides Medicus Society members the opportunity to interact with some of our region’s leading medical experts. This year, members learned about aspects of care that make The Huntington Difference. During the evening, Lori Wynstock, MD, discussed the many ways medical practice has changed over the past 10 years. Dr. Wynstock is an internal medicine physician who practices in Pasadena and has been on the medical staff of the hospital since 1999. She is also medical director of GEM transitional care. Prior to joining our medical staff, Dr. Wynstock 26 | Fall 2011 completed her residency at Huntington Hospital — serving as chief resident in 1999. Following Dr. Wynstock’s presentation, Huntington Hospital President and CEO Stephen A. Ralph took the podium. He spoke with event attendees about the ways in which Huntington Hospital is preparing to address challenges associated with healthcare reform. He emphasized the importance of community support in safeguarding care of the highest caliber and thus promoting the best possible patient outcomes. President’s Circle members who make contributions of $10,000 and above annually receive special benefits in recognition of their generosity. We are extremely grateful for their strong support, which makes a real and measurable difference. + President’s Circle members enjoy a variety of benefits designed exclusively for them. If you are interested in becoming a President’s Circle member, please contact Lia Miller, director, annual giving, at (626) 397-3241. Valerie Siu and Annie Siu were among those in attendance at the Medicus Society dinner seminar. Peggy and Bob Hemmings at the June event. Sue and Steve Ralph, left, and Jane Haderlein, far right, join President’s Circle members Jeanne and Bob DeKruif, as well as Huntington Hospital physician Lori Wynstock, MD (second from right), for a photo opportunity. Dr. Wynstock was the event’s keynote speaker. President’s Circle members John and Dorothy Shea, left, and Marcia Hayden were also among the approximately 100 Medicus Societylevel donors recognized at the event for their generosity and support of Huntington Hospital. Huntington Hospital physicians Sonia (far left) and Neil (far right) Singla, MD, along with Yafa Minazad, DO (center), were on hand at the event, which provided Medicus Society members with the opportunity to interact with hospital physicians and leadership. Advocate | 27 Pre sid e n t ’ s C ir c le S philanthropy Sonia and Neil K. Singla, MD, are physicians who practice at the community hospital that serves their family — Huntington Memorial Hospital. “As physicians who work inside the walls, we believe and trust in Huntington Hospital to provide excellent care for our community,” says Dr. Sonia Singla. “We really have a soft spot in our hearts for the hospital.” Strong ties. The Singlas’ three children — twins Mia and Asher, 6, and baby Roen, 1 — were all born at Huntington Hospital. The twins, who were six weeks premature, received care in our neonatal intensive care unit. Their parents describe the care received as “excellent” and are happy to report that, after a scary start in life, Mia and Asher are now “healthy and vibrant kids.” In addition to these personal ties, Huntington Hospital is home to a clinical research unit that is the brainchild of Dr. Neil Singla. An anesthesiologist by training, Dr. Singla was in his final year of residency when he developed plans for a clinical research center that would conduct studies in his field of specialty. Its work, he envisioned, would improve anesthesiology for patients, leading to reduced pain and other benefits. “I interviewed with a handful of hospitals in the San Gabriel Valley and pitched the idea to them,” Dr. Singla explains. “The physicians and leadership at Huntington Hospital shared my enthusiasm about the exciting possibilities of this center, and provided the administrative and infrastructural support needed to get it off the ground.” Benefiting patients. Ten years later, the center, Lotus Clinical Research, 28 | Fall 2 011 with vision Sonia and Neil K. Singla, MD LLC, has grown from a small operation with just one coordinator to a significant 35-person research unit — and its work has led to a number of significant improvements in the field of anesthesiology. Its findings have been widely published in the scientific community. Most importantly for regional patients, it helps ensure that patients at Huntington Hospital have access to the latest technologies and medication protocols in the field. Recent studies conducted at the center have led to Federal Drug Administration approval for intravenous delivery of the pain medications Motrin® and Tylenol®, for example. The Singlas are both involved in the research enterprise today. Dr. Neil Singla is chief executive officer of the company, while Dr. Sonia Singla serves as chief operating officer. In addition to these responsibilities, both continue to provide direct patient care. A cycle of quality. Their personal and professional appreciation for Huntington Hospital serves as the impetus for the Singlas’ annual, President’s Circlelevel financial support for the hospital. “In addition to knowing how important quality care is, we know how difficult it is for hospitals to provide that level of care,” Dr. Sonia Singla notes. Private support, including generous gifts from President’s Circle members, helps ensure such care is available at Huntington Hospital, around the clock and throughout the year. “Because the hospital receives significant financial support from the community, has quality facilities and services, and is located in a beautiful area, it’s able to attract great doctors,” says Dr. Neil Singla. “Great doctors provide great clinical care and attract more community support — and so it becomes a positive cycle.” Spreading the word. “Our parents were immigrants,” Dr. Sonia Singla notes. “Their first goal was to survive and make a life for their kids. We are the next generation. We can give back to the community in a way our parents could not.” “And we feel very fortunate we do have the ability to give back,” adds Dr. Neil Singla. “We want to instill in our children a sense of responsibility — that the only way to have a community is to give to that community. For us, Huntington Hospital is the nucleus of our community.” The Singlas are keenly aware that, as physicians, they are also ambassadors for Huntington Hospital. They are committed to spreading the word — informing others of the importance of community support to safeguard highquality care for coming generations. “While some of our peers are already involved, we want more of them to support Huntington Hospital,” says Dr. Sonia Singla. “We want to let them know how important it is for them to be involved.” The Singlas note that their own commitment to Huntington Hospital comes from a deep sense of gratitude that the hospital has supported them. “It’s easy to look back now and say, ‘Of course the clinical research center will succeed’,” Dr. Neil Singla notes. “But supporting its creation was a visionary step for the hospital to take. We’re so grateful for the hospital’s partnership, and so gratified that we now have the chance to give back.” + Sonia and Neil Singla, MD, are physicians at Huntington Memorial Hospital and run a research unit housed here. They are also donors to the hospital, providing generous President’s Circle-level support. The Singlas are pictured here with their three children — from left, Mia, Asher and Roen. Through their support, President’s Circle donors Harold and Penny Ray are helping Huntington Memorial Hospital to provide a superior level of care for patients in our region. Pre sid e n t ’ s C ir c le P making good things possible Penny and Harold Ray are skilled in many areas. Retirement, however, still requires some practice. “I thought I was going to be looking for something to do in my retirement,” says Harold, who retired from his position as executive vice president of Southern California Edison in 2006. “As it turns out, I’m still working!” And Penny, a certified public accountant in private practice, is also “trying to retire” — but has not quite managed to do so, yet. Doubtless, the Rays’ work ethic was instilled at a young age. Southern California natives, they were each raised by parents who worked long hours to give them a good start in life: “They were amazing people,” says Penny. “All their energy went to providing for their families.” The Rays in turn provided a good start in life for their own two daughters. And they are grateful for the ability to provide for their community through thoughtful philanthropy. “We feel it’s our obligation,” says Harold. Local roots. After graduating from Compton High School, Harold attended the University of California, Los Angeles. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and then pursued an advanced degree in nuclear engineering at California Institute of Technology. Starting work for Southern California Edison in 1970, he later oversaw construction and operations at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in San Diego County. And he served as the organization’s chief nuclear officer for a period, before being promoted still further. Today, Harold provides consultation services to Southern California Edison Penny and Harold Ray and to the federal government. He is also a member of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards and is a past president of the American Nuclear Society. Penny grew up in East Los Angeles, and met Harold at a church they both attended. They married, and Penny went to work as a legal secretary during the time of Harold’s military service. Then, after taking time off work to raise the couple’s two daughters, she pursued a degree in accounting at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Penny went on to become a certified public accountant, first for a firm in Irvine, and later, in private practice. Today, she continues to provide accounting services to a select group of clients. The Rays relocated to Pasadena in 1993, having previously lived in Mission Viejo. The couple have five grandchildren — four girls and a boy — two of whom were welcomed into the world at Huntington Memorial Hospital. A shared passion. The Rays share a deep love of music — traveling worldwide to attend performances of favorite operas, for example. They are particularly fond of Richard Wagner’s monumental 15hour opera “Der Ring des Nibelungen” (the “Ring” Cycle), and try to see it performed in its entirety at least annually. (Plans for New York in 2012 and Seattle in 2013 are already in place.) “I’ve found, as an engineer,” says Harold, “that opera is the most accessible form of music for me. It’s music made visual. There are many, many levels on which to appreciate it.” Thoughtful engagement. The Rays’ involvement with the musical arts extends beyond participation as audience members. Harold, for example, serves on the board of directors of LA Opera. Penny is a board member of Musica Angelica, which presents music from the early Baroque to early Classical periods, via concerts in the Los Angeles area and beyond. In addition to their strong local attachments, Penny and Harold are avid skiers who spend as much time as possible in Mammoth Lakes. Though, as Harold notes, “At this stage of our lives, we’re actually often babysitting while our daughters are skiing!” It was through their younger daughter that the Rays first became acquainted with Huntington Hospital. In the 1990s, she was admitted to the hospital’s emergency department with a rare viral infection — and the Rays are grateful for the excellent care she received. Other family members have also required treatment at the hospital. And the Rays are gratefully giving back. “We’re at the point in our lives where it’s important that we express our support for the institutions we value and appreciate,” explains Penny. The Rays are repeat President’s Circle donors, whose gifts are making a difference. “The people at Huntington Hospital are striving toward a vision,” says Harold, “and we like to think of our support as helping the hospital go above and beyond — to do things it couldn’t do otherwise.” Philanthropists like the Rays are indeed helping to ensure a superior level of care excellence at the hospital. + Advocate | 31 Longtime Pasadena resident and Huntington Memorial Hospital donor Claire Wilcott provides President’s Circle-level support to the hospital in gratitude for the excellent care she and members of her family have received here. 32 | Fall 2 011 Pre sid e n t ’ s C ir c le C enduring Claire Wilcott’s involvement with Huntington Memorial Hospital spans more than three quarters of a century: She became a registered nurse at Pasadena Hospital School of Nursing in 1933 — before Pasadena Hospital became Huntington Hospital. Today a resident of Villa Gardens in Pasadena, she is a vibrant and engaged 101-year-old who is still deeply committed to excellent medical care. The hospital has played a significant role in Claire’s life, starting with her nursing education and continuing through occasions both difficult and joyful. She and her family have received what Claire describes as exceptional care over the years — from the delivery of her daughter, Anita, to the end-of-life care provided to her second husband, James Wilcott. James was born at the hospital in 1910, and passed away here in 2007, at the age of 97). Faith in the care received. Claire, in turn, has provided regular support to the hospital over many years — generously giving at the President’s Circle level. “Jim and I had so much faith in the kind of care provided at Huntington Hospital,” she says. As a result, the Wilcotts’ gifts were typically without restrictions — to be used wherever the need was greatest. “Only twice did we restrict our support,” Claire notes. When they did so, it was to benefit activities of special importance to them: nursing education and expansion of the hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center. Claire has continued to provide generous annual support for the hospital since Jim’s passing. She says she fell in love with the hospital during her time in nursing school here. She and her fellow nursing students lived in a dormitory with a house mother and, “We all liked each other and supported each other and we really liked the hospital, too,” she says. “I think you support Claire Wilcott have to be a special person to be a nurse, and so it was a special experience.” Stay healthy. Pass it on! Born 1910 in Ogden, Utah, Claire relocated to Southern California with her mother and four siblings after her father passed away. She received her bachelor’s degree in home economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, following which she wanted to become a teacher. A lack of jobs — due to the Great Depression — led her to reconsider these plans, however, and prepare for a career in nursing. Claire met her first husband at a social event at the nursing school. The couple married in 1935. When he passed away four years later, Claire became a single mother to two small children — Anita, then aged 5, and Scott, aged 3. Combining her nursing skills and her passion for teaching, she returned to UCLA and pursued the credits necessary for the teaching credential then required to become a school nurse. Thereafter, she began work with Pasadena Unified School district, where she remained until taking early retirement 20 years later. Claire found school nursing particularly rewarding: “I got to work with kids, which I just love,” she says, “and I was able to teach preventive medicine. I truly believe than an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” Active and engaged. Claire and Jim Wilcott met in 1945 and were married in 1947. The couple shared a happy family life in the San Gabriel Valley for more than 50 years. In addition, “Once the children finished college, we traveled just about all around the world together,” Claire says. For example, “We went to Ireland by ourselves, when we were 90 years old!” In addition to traveling, the couple enjoyed square dancing on regular occasion, and — following retirement — became more deeply involved in their community. Jim served on the Public Relations Committee at the hospital, for example. Claire volunteered with the Altadena Guild, which supports the work of Huntington Hospital and of Huntington Medical Research Institutes. Hearing through the Altadena Guild of a need for nurse volunteers in a neurosurgeryrelated research project at HMRI, Claire signed up, putting her nursing credentials to further use. (She maintained her licensure well into her 80s. “You never know when you’ll have to go back to work,” she laughs!) A lasting commitment. When Jim fell and suffered a compound fracture in his leg in 2004, he underwent significant surgery at Huntington Hospital, and was hospitalized for several weeks. Following discharge, he continued to receive physical therapy here, and the hospital’s Senior Care Network also served as an important resource — linking the Wilcotts to in-home care services. Today, Claire — who was recently among the Pasadena centenarians recognized in Rose Magazine — continues to enjoy the pursuits of a good and healthful life. She tends to her garden, savors dinners with friends and family (she has 13 grand-, great-grand- and great-great-grandchildren) and engages in exercise both mental and physical. When illness strikes, even despite her best preventive healthcare efforts, she counts on Huntington Hospital. “The hospital has been so good to us,” Claire says. “I couldn’t be more grateful. I’m so glad I have the opportunity to give back to an institution that’s given me so much.” + Advocate | 33 á Legacy Gift Society Donors providing estate-related support such as a gift annuity or bequest qualify for membership in Huntington Memorial Hospital’s prestigious Legacy Gift Society. The Dr. Gilbert P. and Miriam B. Kipnis Surgical Waiting Room is named in honor of this late couple’s generous contributions to the hospital, and Dr. Kipnis’ many years of service. IN MEMORIAM: MIRIAM AND Gilbert P. Kipnis, MD A deep sense of dedication Gilbert P. Kipnis, MD — a beloved and longtime member of Huntington Memorial Hospital’s medical staff and a former chief medical officer at the hospital — passed away on December 6, 2010, after a series of illnesses. His wife, Miriam, died shortly after him, on February 8, 2011. > 34 | Fall 2 011 Shelly Kipnis Gambardella, BSN, the couple’s daughter, is a nurse in Huntington Hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center. She explains that the hospital was an important part of both her parents’ lives. “They cared so much for Huntington Hospital,” she says. “It was almost part of our family.” The Kipnises’ deep dedication to Huntington Hospital led them to provide generously for its work during their lifetimes — and through their estate. Because they wanted their estate support to be directed to an area of greatest need, Shelly discussed allocation of the gift carefully with the hospital’s president and CEO Stephen A. Ralph. Together, they decided to direct her parent’s estate support toward expansion of the hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center. “I definitely have firsthand knowledge of that need through my work in the emergency department,” Shelly says. “We thought it was the perfect fit.” In recognition of the Kipnises’ contribution — and Dr. Kipnis’ many years of service here — Huntington Hospital has named the Dr. Gilbert P. and Miriam Kipnis Surgical Waiting Room (located on the second floor of the East Tower) in the couple’s honor. Early memories. After relocating to Pasadena from Chicago when Shelly was 5 years old, the Kipnises lived in the San Gabriel Valley until Dr. Kipnis’ retirement in 1992. (Thereafter, he and Miriam moved to Montecito.) Dr. Kipnis, an internal medicine physician, opened a private practice in Pasadena. He joined the medical staff of Huntington Hospital in 1954. Shelly remembers with fondness accompanying her father to the hospital, when he conducted early-morning weekend rounds here. (She often waited at a nurses station, perhaps sowing some early seeds of enthusiasm for her chosen profession.) “It was special dad-and-daughter time,” she says. “I can’t remember a point when Huntington Hospital wasn’t part of my life.” Effective leadership. Eventually, Dr. Kipnis left private practice to serve as the hospital’s first vice president of healthcare services and director of medical education. In this role, “Gil was thoughtful about creating an environment in which everyone could provide better patient care in a collegial environment,” says Donald J. Gaspard, MD, former medical director, trauma services, at Huntington Hospital — and a colleague of Dr. Kipnis. In addition to his clinical knowledge, Dr. Kipnis’ people skills were among his key strengths. “He did an extraordinary job of strengthening communication between the administration and the medical staff, which is a key aspect of this position,” says Dr. Gaspard. “And he taught me that an ounce of honey is better than a pound of vinegar,” Dr. Gaspard adds. “If there were more people like Gil in this world, it would be a better place.” Shelly notes that the opportunity to be a part of the hospital’s fledgling graduate medical education program was of particular importance to her father when he accepted the position of vice president. “My dad believed that a medical residency program improves the quality of care provided across an entire hospital, keeping physicians on their toes as they answer questions from residents and continue their own educations,” she explains. “Keeping your skills sharp is extremely important in the medical world, where things change so quickly,” she adds, mentioning her own involvement in continuing education as a Huntington Hospital nurse by way of example. Family tradition. Shelly has worked in various hospital settings and as a public health nurse for the City of Pasadena over the course of her career. But she feels most at home, she says, in the emergency department at Huntington Hospital, where she has worked since 2001. During her father’s lifetime, her work at the hospital also allowed her the joy of a deeper connection with him, she adds. “When the hospital began construction on the new Emergency & Trauma Center, I would keep my dad up-to-date about all the new developments,” she says. “In his mind, I don’t think he ever retired from Huntington Hospital. He was always interested in what was going on here.” In addition to their daughter, Shelly, the Kipnises are survived by their two grandchildren — Cara, who lives and works in New York City, and Alessa, who is attending graduate school in North Carolina. + Advocate | 35 á Legacy Gift Society Deeply involved community members Sally and Michael Horner have been generous supporters of Huntington Memorial Hospital for many years. They recently renewed their commitment to medical care in our region through the creation of a gift annuity at the hospital. MICHAEL H. and SALLY L. HORNER Building dreams, supporting excellence If you blinked you might have missed it…but on New Year’s Day 2011, Michael H. Horner posed as a snowboarder on the Home & Garden Television float in the Rose Parade. > 36 | Fall 2 011 He was the winning bidder for this honor, during a Pasadena Police Activities League (PAL) fundraising event. The theme of the parade, “Building Dreams, Friendships & Memories,” resonated strongly with Mike and his wife, Sally L. Horner. “That’s what we do!” exclaims Mike. Indeed. For the Horners are longtime owners of Tom Sawyer Camps, a well-known and wellloved Pasadena institution that has provided generations of children with memories of summer and after-school camp fun. The organization has been in existence since 1926 and the Horners took over operations in 1973. In 1991, their family also became involved with Catalina Island Camp. Finding magic. Owning and operating summer camps was hardly an obvious career path for the Horners. The two Pittsburghers were introduced by a friend during their freshman year of college. Sally was working toward her bachelor’s degree in European history at what was then the Connecticut College for Women. Mike was pursuing a degree in geology from Cornell University. After dating longdistance for several years, Mike and Sally were married shortly after graduation in 1958. The next several years were a period of what Mike jokingly describes as “dragging Sally — and eventually Sally and three kids — around with me.” The Horners relocated several times, as Mike fulfilled military obligations, ran a construction business, worked as a sales engineer, and then obtained a master’s in business administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1967. While at Wharton, Mike was recruited by McKinsey & Company. Following his graduation, the Horners and their three children moved to Southern California and a more permanent home in La Cañada Flintridge and Mike joined that firm’s Los Angeles office. It was shortly after settling in that the Horners had their first experience with Tom Sawyer Camps. “It came about by accident, really,” Sally explains. “Our son, Tom, was a hyperkinetic kid, always full of energy.” A friend recommended Tom Sawyer Camps, as a way of keeping young Tom occupied during the summer vacation. “When he came back the first day full of stories and then fell asleep at the dinner table, we realized we’d found magic!” says Mike. A family affair. When Tom Sawyer Camps later put out a call for help with strategic planning, Mike volunteered his assistance, given his considerable experience as a strategic and financial management consultant. Sadly, however, the organization’s founder passed away in 1973 and his son announced his intention of shutting down. Mike — remembering how the couple’s own son had benefited from participation — decided he could not let that happen. “This good management consultant,” recalls Sally, “with an advanced business degree, said, ‘I’ll buy it!’” “And it was the smartest dumb decision I’ve ever made in my life,” Mike adds. While the Horners initially had staff running the camp programs, Sally soon became involved, and in short order took on the role of executive director. The Horner family became immersed in camp life. In addition to directing all aspects of camp administration, programming and staffing, Sally also became involved in various camp associations, in order to learn more about camp operations. Among other things, she served for eight years on the American Camp Association’s National Standards Board, which sets accreditation standards for camps across the United States. She also became president of the Southern California Section of the ACA. While Mike initially continued to work in consulting, in his “spare” time he managed the business side of Tom Sawyer Camps. “Over the next decade and a half, it really started growing,” he says. During that time period, the Horners’ children, who followed what Mike refers to as the “camper career path,” began work as camp counselors — and subsequently worked their way up the family business’ ladder. Then, in 1990, “I’d finally had enough of wearing so many hats, so I decided I’d go to work for Sally full-time,” says Mike. It was just a year later that the Horners also became involved with Catalina Island Camps, which was founded in 1922 and is located at the west end of Catalina. By 1995, they had taken over management of that camp also. Today, both camps remain family-run. Daughter Sarah Horner Fish took over as executive director of Tom Sawyer Camps when Sally retired several years ago. (Sarah is married to Advocate | 37 Guy Fish, arts education manager at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens.) Son Tom and his wife Maria, a former Girl Scouts camp director, are co-executive directors of Catalina Island Camps (while their son, Nick, 15, holds the affectionate title of “executive camper”). The Horners’ daughter Virginia (Ginny), while not involved in camp operations, has kept up the family tradition of working with children. She is a fifth-grade teacher, living in San Juan Capistrano with her husband, Louis Villa, and daughter, “executive camper” Grace, 15. Lives of service. For Mike and Sally, being active and engaged members of their community is simply a way of life. Mike, for example, is currently a trustee of Mount Wilson Institute, which operates Mount Wilson Observatory. He is also a trustee of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation and serves on the board of directors of Day One, a Pasadena organization that provides drug, alcohol and tobacco education services for youth. He is a two-time past chairman of the board of directors of Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center, having served for a total of 38 years with this organization that provides care to underserved residents of downtown and South Los Angeles. He has also served on the board of directors of The Gooden Center (formerly Bishop Gooden Home) in Pasadena, and has played a leadership role at a variety of other community organizations. Sally, in addition to being involved in camp associations, was a longtime active member of the Junior League of Pasadena. She has also served on the boards of the Pasadena Dispensary, Visiting Nurse Association, and Homemakers of Southern California. Mutual benefit. “It’s wonderful to have Huntington Hospital so close by,” says Sally. “Sadly, the older we get the more we seem to visit, and it’s comforting to know there are wonderful people there to care for you. The care and consideration we’ve received have been remarkable.” And the Horners have in turn provided generous support to Huntington Hospital over many years. They describe the hospital as “one of Pasadena’s great institutions — one that merits significant support from the citizens of Pasadena, and particularly those able to provide support in a more robust fashion.” He and Sally recently stepped up their own commitment through the creation of a gift annuity, which Mike describes as “a wonderful giving vehicle that really does give two times. “As a financial guy, I was looking for the right way to increase our support for Huntington Hospital,” he adds. “The gift annuity was very simple to set up and provides a nice yield and good tax benefits. Importantly, we were able to create it using appreciated stock, which provided an additional benefit. It just made a lot of sense.” + 38 | Fall 2 011 á Legacy Gift Society Betty West Keatinge Involved, impassioned , inspirational Betty West Keatinge, who passed away on September 1, 2010, at the age of 90, will be remembered for both her passion and her compassion. She cared deeply about numerous causes on a local, state and national level — and participated with gusto in the work of various service and political organizations. > Advocate | 39 “My mother was very involved in her community and in supporting organizations, like Huntington Hospital, that she knew and loved,” says Nancy Keatinge, Betty’s daughter. Betty has left behind a legacy of caring that will continue to have a positive impact on the lives of others, long into the future: Through her estate, she made a significant unrestricted gift to Huntington Memorial Hospital. Such unrestricted support is essential, allowing the hospital to allocate funds wherever the need is greatest — and to respond flexibly as community care needs change. An adventurous spirit. Betty was born in Astoria, Oregon, in 1920. She graduated from the University of Washington before moving to New York City to pursue a career as a journalist. She served as marketing editor for what was then BusinessWeek magazine and, later, as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, before relocating once more — to Washington, DC. There, she managed the Washington bureau of The Journal of Commerce and became a member of the White House Correspondents’ Association. In 1944, Betty married Richard H. Keatinge, and the couple moved to California, where they lived for the rest of their lives. (Richard, a prominent attorney in Los Angeles, passed away several years before Betty.) In addition to daughter Nancy, the couple had two sons, Richard and Daniel, and eight grandchildren. Nancy and her husband, Stanley Felderman, are Pacific Palisades residents. (Their architecture and design firm, Felderman Keatinge + Associates, is located in Century City. Clients include MTV Networks, The Walt Disney Company, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, for example.) Daniel is also a California resident and a doctor with Kaiser Permanente, while Richard now lives in Paris, France, and works for a biotechnology firm. Devoted to doing good. The growing-up years were made exciting for her and her siblings, notes Nancy, thanks to their parents’ sense of adventure. “In addition to being involved in their community and active and knowledgeable about world affairs, my parents loved the outdoors and skiing,” says Nancy, by way of example. “We traveled to the far reaches of the Middle East, to Ur of the Chaldees, to South America, including the Galápagos Islands, and to Asia,” she says. Betty and Dick even trekked in the Himalayas more than once — “and loved it!” she adds. While she loved to travel, however, Betty was also deeply involved in her home community. She provided generously for organizations with which she was involved during her lifetime. In addition to Huntington Hospital, these included Villa Esperanza, a Pasadena organization that provides services for developmentally disabled children and adults, and the Pasadena Public Library Foundation, whose board of directors Betty chaired. She also helped lead a fundraising campaign to support library renovation. (Betty was a staunch advocate of public libraries, also serving for four years as president of the Library of California Board, previously known as California State Library Services Board. And she was a member of California’s State Advisory Council on Libraries.) In addition, Betty was on the boards of directors of the Western Justice Center Foundation, the Art Center College of Design, and Pacific Clinics. Other Los Angeles-area organizations with which she was involved included the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County (the Music Center); The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens; the Los Angeles Committee on Foreign Relations; and the Los Angeles Olympics Advisory Committee, to name but a few. Over the years, Betty became increasingly involved in healthcare causes, including Huntington Hospital. She and Dick made a number of gifts to the hospital during their lifetimes. A far-reaching legacy. With a history of such significant involvement, Betty’s legacy extends far beyond the generous support provided for Huntington Hospital and other local organizations through her will. She has left an example of community philanthropy for future generations. “My mother’s involvement has been inspirational for my husband and me…and for our children,” says Nancy, whose 11-year-old twins save a portion of their pocket money to contribute to worthy causes. “We’re so pleased they’re already continuing the legacy of looking outside yourself and donating in your community.” The twins, Kate and Sara, were also personally involved in presenting a check from Betty’s estate to Huntington Hospital. “We’re proud that such a prominent Pasadena-area resident elected to support the hospital through her estate,” says Jack Brickson, the hospital’s director of planned giving. “And we very much appreciated the involvement of Nancy, Stanley, Sara and Kate in conveying the funds,” he adds. “It was a wonderful way to honor Betty — and made the check presentation even more meaningful for everyone at the hospital.” + 40 | Fall 2 011 SCRUBS SCRUBS is a group of dynamic young philanthropists who are interested in supporting the work of Huntington Memorial Hospital. From left: Carrie Walker, Una Battaglia, Jeff Lin, Julie Lin and April Danz at the SCRUBS Spectacular. Lawrence Jones, MD, and son Chuck Jones at the event. Vintage treats for a new generation of philanthropists SCRUBS Spectacular, held on July 8, 2011, at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena (see page 43), was indeed, well…spectacular! The venue, decorated in keeping with the theme of a 1920s traveling caravan, offered a fitting environment for the event. Carnival performers and other attractions helped continue a well-established SCRUBS tradition for fabulous parties. Magic medicine. Guests were treated to a vintage carnival show, including performers from Cirque Bezerk. A stilt walker, ring master, fire eater, and fire hula-hooper were all on hand. Meanwhile, a wandering “medicine man” (actually a representative from Krome Vodka) distributed bottles of his “secret elixir” to guests on the outdoor promenade. There, large posters advertised the charms of the Chicken Lady, the Strong Man and other biological rarities. Strings of suspended lights, overstuffed velvet couches, and large gold candelabra completed the scene. It would be wrong to imagine that such a vintage theme meant the event was in any way old-fashioned, however. The fabulous carnival-themed setting and delicious culinary delights set the tone for an evening of up-to-date fun. And the Cowling Band of West Coast Music provided a more-than-sufficient reason for the crowd to get up and dance all night long. Special thanks go to Town and Country Event Rentals and to The Kitchen for Exploring Foods for their creativity and service. Many thanks also to those SCRUBS members — known as the Caravan Crew — who worked hard in planning and implementing this spectacular party. Answering the call to help. SCRUBS fundraising activities to date have raised more than $3 million, with most of these funds designated toward expansion of Huntington Memorial Hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center. Originally designed to provide care through 30,000 patient visits each year, the center currently serves patients through approximately 60,000 patient visits annually. It is the only emergency department in the City of Pasadena, and houses the only Center for Trauma Care in the entire San Gabriel Valley. Once complete, the newly expanded 20,000-square-foot facility will Advocate | 41 Top: Dancing to the Cowling Band of West Coast Music. Above, from left: Sara Hurley, Phil Baker and Kevin Hurley enjoying the party. be able to accommodate up to 80,000 patient visits per year, meeting a growing need in our region. As SCRUBS Spectacular’s fortune teller would doubtless agree, the expanded center will provide lifesaving care to San Gabriel Valley residents for generations to come. This is possible only through community support. Focusing on the future. SCRUBS was created in 2005 by a group of young community members as a way to engage other next-generation philanthropists in the work of 42 | Fall 2011 Jill Westbrook Roberts, Kent Roberts and Jennifer Allen also participated in the fun evening. Caravan Crew Jennifer Allen Tina Baker Lauren Bender Michele Carter Soraya Dancsecs Drew Domenghini Heather Drake Erika Foy Stephanie Harvey Cordelia Hinckley Cheryl Kauffman Debbi Hoffman Courtney Hotchkis Katherine Johnson Heather Lillard Mary Morphy For more information about SCRUBS membership, please call the office of philanthropy at (626) 397–3241. Huntington Hospital. The main focus of SCRUBS Spectacular (in addition to having fun) was to introduce new friends to SCRUBS and to the hospital, helping to ensure needed stewardship of this vital community resource, now and for the future. SCRUBS members enjoy benefits including invitations to exciting social and networking events like SCRUBS Spectacular, as well as special opportunities to learn more about the hospital and become acquainted with members of our medical staff. + From left, Jones Coffee Roasters co-owners Mireya Jones and son Chuck generously contributed use of their coffee house to host this spring’s SCRUBS Spectacular gala event. Mireya’s husband (Chuck’s father) Lawrence Jones, MD, is a urologist at Huntington Memorial Hospital. Jones Coffee roasters M Lending a Helping Hand ireya and Chuck Jones are the mother-and-son team behind Pasadena’s popular specialty coffee house, Jones Coffee Roasters. The two also have a deep connection to Huntington Memorial Hospital. Mireya reflects on how the Jones family’s connection to the hospital became so strong. “Could the most significant thing be that two of my children were born there,” she wonders aloud, “or that my husband [urologist Lawrence W. Jones, MD] has practiced medicine there since 1974, or that I’ve been involved with the President’s Committee there?” While all those things are true, Mireya concludes, their involvement is “mostly because we just really appreciate the fact that we have Huntington Hospital in our community.” It is this appreciation that has led to the Joneses’ willingness “to support the hospital however we can,” notes Mireya. Most recently, they contributed use of their spacious coffee house as the venue for the SCRUBS Spectacular gala event. “When we were approached by the office of philanthropy and the SCRUBS Planning Committee about holding the party here, it was a perfectly natural fit,” Chuck says. “In addition to being born at the hospital, and my dad having spent most of his professional career there, I grew up in the community and have a lot of friends in SCRUBS. We felt it was important to help in this way — because we could!” Mireya grew up on her family’s coffee farm, Finca Dos Marias, in Guatemala. It was a return to her roots when she and Chuck opened Jones Coffee Roasters in 1994 — thus continuing a five-generation tradition of involvement in the coffee trade. The business occupies a space Chuck describes as both “edgy and hip — perfect for the young SCRUBS vibe.” Jones Coffee Roasters uses worker- and environment-friendly farming methods; imports delicious, handcrafted coffees; and gives back to the Pasadena community, through generous involvement in SCRUBS. “We’re carrying on the family tradition of people working in harmony with nature, in a community that values both,” says Mireya.+ Advocate | 43 SCRUBS HEATHER AND MATTHEW LILLARD Planting Philanthropic seeds Heather and Matthew Lillard joke that they have “every intention of living forever and never seeing someone in scrubs.” (They don’t mean SCRUBS — the dedicated group of next-generation supporters of Huntington Memorial Hospital. In fact, they see SCRUBS members regularly as a result of their deep involvement in and passion for the group.) All joking aside, however, they know a time will likely come when members of their family and their community will need medical care. It is based on their conviction regarding the current and future importance of high-quality medical care in their local community that the Lillards have supported expansion of the hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center. “Locally, there are very few options in crisis situations. Our state and country are going through budget crunches, shutting down emergency rooms right and left,” says Matt. “We’re supporting something we hope never to need, of course. But we recognize that emergency and trauma care benefits everyone in our community.” Career success. Heather grew up in La Cañada (she later attended the University of California, Los Angeles), Her parents were involved in a variety of local charitable causes. Matt was born in Lancaster, Michigan, and grew up in Tustin, California — later living in Pasadena while studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. After a stint in New York to continue his acting studies, Matt returned to Southern California and began a successful career in Hollywood. He has appeared in numerous 44 | Fall 2 011 Through their charitable support and SCRUBS involvement, Heather and Matthew Lillard are helping ensure the continued availability of high-quality care at Huntington Memorial Hospital. They are pictured here with their children, from left, Liam, Macey and Addison. Advocate | 45 movies, including Scream, SLC Punk! and Scooby-Doo (taking over the voice of Shaggy from radio and voice personality Casey Kasem in 2009). Currently, Matt is working on his directorial debut — which he describes as “the single greatest challenge of my professional career.” The film, Fat Kid Rules the World, is adapted from the popular young adult novel of the same name. (“It’s taken Hollywood a while to catch up to the fact that I’m no longer that kid from Scream,” he laughs.) The perfect place to be. Heather recently partnered with good friend and well-established Pasadena realtor, Ted Clark. Despite turmoil in the national economy, Heather is optimistic about the local real estate market. “We are lucky that our ups and downs have not been as dramatic as in other parts of the county,” she says. “And on a personal note, I am particularly excited because Ted Clark & Partners has recently joined deasy/ penner, an exciting boutique agency new to Pasadena.” Previously, Heather spent eight years in marketing at The Walt Disney Studios, before taking time off to care for the couple’s three children — Addison, 9, Macey, 6, and Liam, 3. While she now helps others to find new homes, the process of searching for the perfect place to live is not new to either of the Lillards. “When we got married, we really thought about the environment we wanted our kids to grow up in,” explains Heather, “and we chose Pasadena. We feel very connected to the community here.” “I’ve always loved the process of looking at homes,” she adds. “Matt and I have bought and sold several in this area,” she says. “It’s such a desirable place to be.” In the nine years they have lived in Pasadena, the Lillards have become involved in their community in myriad ways. They are active with Polytechnic School in Pasadena and with Holy Family Church in South Pasadena. And both have served on the board of Madison’s Foundation, an organization devoted to helping children with rare diseases. Heather also recently joined the Friends of Foothill Family Services. In the 46 | Fall 2011 past, she has volunteered with Kidspace Children’s Museum’s Circle of Friends, and has been involved with Pasadena Children’s Guild. A body of support. The Lillards’ involvement in SCRUBS is particularly important to them. Heather remembers being invited to join the group shortly after its inception and attending the first-ever SCRUBS event. “I liked the fact that it was a bit irreverent,” she says. “It’s a young, dynamic group of people who are getting together to make a difference.” “For us,” Matt says, “SCRUBS is an amazing opportunity. We love that we’re participating in planting the seeds of philanthropy and growing a body of support for the hospital among local residents from a young age. Right now, we don’t need Huntington Hospital as much as we will down the road,” he adds, “and we’re proud to be involved in creating the future of care in our community.” + Our expanded Emergency & Trauma Center will significantly benefit patients. Emergency & Trauma Center Expansion Hospital Leaders Underscore Benefits + In the previous issue of Advocate, we announced the successful completion of Huntington Memorial Hospital’s $80-million campaign to expand our region’s only Emergency & Trauma Center — and recognized generous donors whose contributions are making this expansion possible. Once construction is complete, the new Emergency & Trauma Center will bring important benefits to patients. In the pages that follow, you will learn about these benefits — described by those on the front lines of care. Advocate | 47 The individuals quoted here know — perhaps better than anyone else — how Huntington Hospital’s expanded Emergency & Trauma Center will enhance patients’ experience and outcomes. They explain that the new center will… Stanley Kalter, MD Robert Goldweber, MD Jeanette Abundis, RN Expand care capacity… + Stanley M. Kalter, MD, medical director, emergency services: The emergency department at Huntington Hospital was too small to accommodate the demand for emergency services in our region. Our new Emergency & Trauma Center will allow doctors, nurses and other hospital staff to deliver rapid, high-quality healthcare to all patients who need such care. 48 | Fall 2 011 + Robert T. Goldweber, MD, assistant director, emergency services: Once complete, our new state-of-the-art, world-class Emergency & Trauma Center will efficiently and effectively accommodate up to 80,000 patient visits per year. Through the new center, Huntington Hospital will have the ability to rapidly evaluate and treat patients with any emergency problem — and to coordinate prompt admission for definitive, high-quality care, as needed. + Jeanette Abundis, RN, executive director, emergency and trauma services: Huntington Hospital is a specialty-designated service provider for stroke, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, pediatric critical care, and perinatal, mental health and trauma care. Due to current capacity restrictions, we often are forced to prioritize care, focusing our resources on those patients with life-threatening emergencies. As the expansion takes us from 20 acute beds to 50 multipurpose beds, we look forward to being able to serve patients with a range of acute medical needs, more consistently. The new center will encompass 50 private care rooms. Enhance patient comfort and safety… + Stanley Kalter, MD: Exciting design elements of the new Emergency & Trauma Center include subdued lighting, special acoustics and soft flooring, making for an improved patient experience. By making work in the center easier on our workforce, these design elements will also help us sustain highquality care. + Robert Goldweber, MD: + Jeanette Abundis, RN: The new Emergency & Trauma Center’s expertly designed waiting room and patient care rooms will provide a more comfortable experience for patients, family members and hospital staff alike. Each room in the new Emergency & Trauma Center has been designed with privacy and comfort in mind, helping to reduce anxiety and support healing. The center will include 50 private rooms. Each will also accommodate the patient’s significant others — and offer access to a bedside phone and television. + Robert Goldweber, MD: The expanded center’s design will also incorporate rooms specially designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Advocate | 49 Further speed the delivery of care… + Robert Goldweber, MD: In prepa- + Karen Knudsen, RN, manager, ration for the move into our new Emergency & Trauma Center, we have continually improved the efficiency of our patient-flow and tracking processes, and we will bring these improvements along with us into the new facility. A newer, faster CT scanner, integrated into the Emergency & Trauma Center, will decrease the time between arrival at the center and availability of diagnostic results for stroke and trauma patients. Amal Obaid, MD emergency services: Further speeding care, we will be able to transport critically ill patients rapidly, via elevator, from the Emergency & Trauma Center to an operating room or to our intensive care unit as needed. Karen Knudsen, RN Susan Thompson, RN Significant community support has made construction possible. Improve trauma capacity and care… + Amal K. Obaid, MD, medical director, trauma services: The expansion of Huntington Hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center will allow our superior team of boardcertified trauma surgeons to triage and care for more seriously injured patients simultaneously. Increased availability of trauma-specific treatment areas will mean fewer ambulance diversions to other hospitals. 50 | Fall 2 011 + Susan Thompson, RN, trauma program manager: Expansion will allow us to treat multiple casualties from a major incident…to handle a larger number of more critically injured patients concurrently. And the redesigned layout will allow for rapid transport from the patient’s point of entry on to the next phases of care. + Amal Obaid, MD: In the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake or multiple-casualty accident, the capacity to care for multiple patients simultaneously becomes all the more critical. As the only remaining trauma center in the San Gabriel Valley, we must anticipate these events and be able to respond when disaster strikes. Our new facilities and trauma protocols will ensure that we are prepared to respond to any critical situation — at any time. Rendering of one of the center’s centrally located nursing stations. Julie Brown, RN Monica Shima, RN Promote continued clinical excellence… + J ulie Brown, RN, education Conference area (rendering). development specialist: From the early stages of designing the new Emergency & Trauma Center, we planned space for staff education. A conference room designed for this purpose — located in the center — will accommodate a variety of learning activities. And the overall design of the center, with its private rooms, will allow us to conduct essential drills and training exercises without disturbing patients or compromising their privacy. + M onica Shima, RN, emergency department charge nurse: In the new Emergency & Trauma Center, all patient rooms will be fully equipped to provide lifesaving care for critically ill patients. Once the center is complete, my fellow nurses and I will be able to provide even better care for patients requiring a high level of care. Advocate | 51 Jenny Van Slyke, RN Construction is increasing the center’s care capacity. Provide other significant benefits… + J enny Van Slyke, RN, pre- hospital care coordinator: The new Emergency & Trauma Center will have a larger radio room — the Sally and George Harris Central Communications Room — providing space for hospital staff to communicate frequently and efficiently with emergency medical services 9-1-1 personnel. Such communication supports prompt, highly coordinated care upon the patient’s arrival at the center. + R obert Goldweber, MD: As we continue to modernize our equipment — adding, for example, portable x-ray machines that generate digital images; rapid, bedside laboratory testing; and so on — we will be able to deliver care even more effectively, and meet the needs of more patients. + K aren Knudsen, RN: Computers in each room will allow nurses to complete documentation efficiently — thus increasing the time they have available for patient care. The benefits of Emergency & Trauma Center expansion are the direct result of generous community support. Many thanks to those who have contributed so generously to make this expansion possible. 52 | Fall 2011 Jill Westbrook Roberts recently hosted an event to raise funds toward breast cancer care at Huntington Memorial Hospital in memory of her mother, Shirley Ann Westbrook (pictured right). Proceeds from the event — which was generously sponsored by San Marino jewelry boutique Single Stone and designer Irene Neuwirth — were designated toward the nurse navigator program at Huntington Hospital. Jill Westbrook Roberts Finding New Ways to Get Involved Jill Westbrook Roberts has found numerous ways to help Huntington Memorial Hospital over the years. She first became involved through National Charity League Juniors of San Marino, helping to raise funds for the hospital’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. (“Since my oldest son’s life was saved by a pediatric intensive care unit when he was young,” Jill notes, “I was very interested in this group.”) She has also been involved in SCRUBS, a group of younger-generation philanthropists focused on ensuring the future of high-quality care at Huntington Hospital. Thus, when Ari and Corina Madilian, the husband-and-wife owners of Single Stone, asked if it might be possible to host a jewelry showcase at the Westbrook Roberts’ San Marino home, Jill had one question: How might such an event be organized to help the hospital? In addition to a downtown Los Angeles location, Single Stone has an elegant jewelry store on Mission Street in San Marino. Jill treasures a ring her husband Rick purchased there for her. It was designed by Irene Neuwirth — whose work was to be featured at the jewelry trunk show. “Irene’s designs are unusual...colorful...visually appealing,” Jill says. “They’re bright and fun, like the designer herself!” (The designer’s pieces are among the top sellers at Barneys New York.) > Advocate | 53 Nurse navigators and other specialists who provide comprehensive support services for patients in the hospital’s breast program include, from left, Ann Brady, RN, clinical coordinator, oncology symptom management; Leah Kurihara, outpatient oncology dietitian; Catherine O’Connor, RN, clinical coordinator, radiation oncology; Saskia de Koomen, RN, nurse navigator, colorectal and gynecological cancers; Barbara Ann Perry, licensed clinical oncology social worker; and Nancy Cushing, RN, nurse navigator, breast cancer. Inspired by someone special. Jill contacted the hospital’s office of philanthropy and arranged to benefit Huntington-Hill Breast Center through the jewelry showcase and luncheon. The event, she had determined, would honor her mother, who passed away in October 2010, after a six-year struggle with breast cancer. “My mother was absolutely the inspiration for this event,” Jill says. “I wanted to support the breast center at Huntington Hospital as a way of helping other women like her.” Jill notes that she is particularly impressed by the hospital’s nurse navigation program. By way of context, she explains that her mother (who lived and received care in Northern California) had a lot of support, but that the family was still completely unprepared for her first chemotherapy treatment, for example. At Huntington Hospital, on the other hand, “The nurse navigators are there to answer patients’ and families’ questions and explain what to expect,” Jill says. “To me, the idea that the hospital has someone there with you — checking in, taking care of you — is wonderful, and we want to do anything we can to help women get this kind of care.” An opportunity for support. The Single Stone event was held at the Westbrook Roberts’ home in April 2011. The approximately 60 guests included Jill and Rick’s friends as well as store customers. In addition to admiring and trying on pieces from Irene Neuwirth’s latest collection, attendees had the opportunity to hear from Nancy Cushing, RN. This nurse navigator with Huntington-Hill Breast Center provided an overview of the comprehensive services available to breast cancer patients at the hospital. Guests also purchased tickets for a special opportunity drawing — with a lucky winner taking home a spectacular piece of Irene Neuwirth jewelry, jointly donated by Single Stone and Irene herself. All proceeds from the drawing were then contributed to the hospital in support of the breast center’s work. “It was such a great day,” says Jill. “I loved it — because I was able to have a good time with friends and help raise funds for Huntington Hospital in memory of my mom.”+ 54 | Fall 2 011 Altadena Guild On May 6, 2012, the guild will host its 61st annual Home Tour. Planning is currently underway for this signature event. Members of the Altadena Guild present a check representing proceeds of their recent fundraising efforts to Huntington Memorial Hospital staff. Pictured, from left, are Maury Kulwin, executive director, ambulatory and cancer services; Ruth Williamson, MD, medical director, breast program and radiation oncology; Yo Zeiman, esthetician, Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center; Susan D’Antuono, past president, Altadena Guild; Tarnie Fulloon Israelsson, co-chair, 2011 Altadena Guild Home Tour; and Debbie Williams, president, Altadena Guild. Throughout the year, the Altadena Guild hosts events to support the hospital’s Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center and to fund the guild’s employee scholarship award. The guild also supports Huntington Medical Research Institutes. The guild’s annual fashion show, Fall Fashion Fun, was presented in association with Macy’s South Lake and Jones New York, on October 13, 2011. Members modeled the latest trends and holiday wear. Guests also enjoyed special prize drawings, store discounts, a lipstick clinic, and personal stylist consultations. Fine wine and hors d’oeuvres were served. For information regarding future events, visit www.altadenaguild.org. Support that Strengthens the Future of Care With more than 65 active and 80 associate members, the Altadena Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital is one of the hospital’s largest support groups. It is also one of the most active: Guild members provide over 500 hours of Victoria Young, RN , is the 2011 volunteer service at the recipient of the Altadena Guild Community Service Scholarship. hospital each month, helping in the surgical center, at information desks, and in the S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop. The group also sponsors the Altadena Guild Community Service Scholarship — each year offering funds toward education in the healthcare field for a hospital employee who displays excellence in community service. Guild members have selected Victoria (Vicki) Young, RN, a nurse in the hospital’s medical oncology department, as the winner of their prestigious scholarship award in 2011. E x p a n d i n g k n o w l e d g e , e n h a n c i n g ca r e . Vicki has worked at Huntington Hospital for more than 30 years, and is committed to continuing education. She is using her scholarship toward pursuit of a master’s of science in nursing. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” says Vicki. (Having participated in other educational opportunities at the hospital, she waited for her daughters to grow up before embarking on an advanced degree.) Now in her third semester, “I’m gaining more tools to help me help the hospital — and its patients,” she says. Gloria Tango, RN, is the manager of Vicki’s department. “I feel she truly deserves this award,” Gloria says. “She has given so much to her patients and their families, and to her peers, over the years she’s been with the hospital.” The guild’s hope, says Debbie Williams, president, is that providing financial assistance for continuing education will help employees advance in the healthcare field, “which in turn helps ensure the availability of well-educated and well-prepared employees to serve patients at the hospital.” R e c o g n i z i n g s e r v i c e . Since beginning her master’s studies, Vicki has been sharing what she has learned with other members of her department’s staff — expanding the benefits of her higher education. She was the front-runner for this year’s scholarship award thanks to her extensive service to our community both within and beyond the hospital’s walls: For the past nine years, she has mentored fifth- and sixth-grade girls at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. “Vicki is one of the most reliable volunteers I’ve ever worked with,” says Nicole Johnson, children’s pastor at the church, “and she’s also a great communicator and a natural leader." Advocate | 55 Huntington Collection Huntington Collection is located at 766 Fair Oaks Avenue, at the intersection with Fillmore Street. Huntington Collection is a oneof-a-kind resale shop featuring items ranging from home goods to fine jewelry — including rare antiques and hardto-find collectibles. Funds raised by the Collection benefit Huntington Memorial Hospital’s Senior Care Network. Hidden Treasures The Huntington Collection, The Huntington Collection is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Thursdays, when hours are from noon to 6 p.m. On the last Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., shoppers receive half off all regular clothing and 20 percent or more off boutique clothing. When stopping by, ask about the Collection’s Bag Sale, held three to four times a year. During this special event, shoppers may fill a grocery bag to the brim with clothing and accessories for the special price of only $10. 56 | Fall 2 011 one of Pasadena’s jewels for more than 20 years, is a unique resale shop, which — through sales of donated and consignment merchandise — benefits Huntington Memorial Hospital’s Senior Care Network. The Collection — housed in a 29,000-square-foot space, is filled to the brim with furniture, home goods, clothing, jewelry, and more — making each visit a joy for the treasure hunter. While prices at the Collection are always reasonable, shoppers here may still sometimes walk away with much more than they bargained for. “There were these funny lanterns that were sitting on our workbench for months,” recalls Linda Stephens, manager of the Huntington Collection. “They were bronze, missing their glass cylinders, splattered with some paint. They weren’t very prepossessing, but I just had a hunch about them,” she says. Linda researched the design for months without success. Then one day, she was browsing through a book at a local antique store, and there they were: Gustav Stickley lanterns, a rare prize. (The owner of the antique store immediately offered to buy them for $1,500.) Babs Stewart, estate manager for the Collection, speaks of similar experiences. One donor called about a glass statue she would like to donate. It was later a surprise when the item turned out to be a Lalique worth approximately $2,500. Linda says she understands the thrill of bargain-hunting at the Collection: “That’s the fun part, when you’re digging through a box of bric-a-brac and you find that one thing — a Tiffany inkwell, a Miriam Haskell necklace…” “The work here — and the shopping — is fabulously interesting, because it changes every single day,” adds Babs. “And we’re doing real community service by supporting Huntington Hospital. I think that’s the satisfying part,” she adds. “You know you’re making a difference.” Fall Food & Wine Festival Each year, the Fall Food & Wine Festival raises funds toward Huntington Memorial Hospital’s Center for Trauma Care, the San Gabriel Valley’s only trauma center. Members of the 2011 Fall Food & Wine Committee were (standing, from left) Michele Thompson, Todd Sandburg, Sherri Taylor, John Haglund, Caroline Birnie, Lauralyn Derringer, Jane Glover, Nick Salata, Brian Birnie, Ave Bortz, Lindburgh McPherson, Cathy Simms, Anne Irvine, Trish Callaghan, Lee Mothershead, Debbie Dendrinos, Jamie Simpson, Will Bortz, Margie Lowe-Francis, and Theresé Mothershead; (seated, from left) Wendy Senour, Doug Senour, Linda Barker (event co-chair), Garrett Bell (event co-chair), Tom Glover, Dottie Juett, Greg Thompson, and Janet Mayeda; and (not pictured) Matt Coleman, Cheryl Conway, Lynn De Groot, Kris Giordano, Art Marin, Adam Martin, Dave Mullen, Brittany Thompson, and Trude Tsujimoto. Helping Ensure Access to Trauma Care O n Oc t o b e r 3 0 , 2 0 1 1 , Hun- tington Memorial Hospital and Parkway Grill teamed up once again to host the 27th annual Fall Food & Wine Festival, in support of trauma care at the hospital. Each year, the festival features samplings of the best cuisine and wine the West Coast has to offer. It has raised more than $2 million toward our Center for Trauma Care since its inception in 1984. The hospital’s Center for Trauma Care provides critical care for patients with life-threatening internal injuries. C h A t e au Pa s a d e n a . The 2011 Fall Food & Wine Festival — held on the grounds between Parkway Grill and Arroyo Chop House in Pasadena — had a vintage French countryside theme. Wrought-iron benches, wine barrels, wooden swings and bistro tables lent a feeling of rustic romanticism. Huntington Hospital’s Fall Food & Wine Committee worked tirelessly to plan the details of the festival. Last year’s event co-chairs, Garrett Bell and Linda Barker, returned to the helm again this year. Their committee also included Arroyo Chop House’s new manager, Matt Coleman, who had the key responsibility of procuring wines for the event. L o ca l a n d l o y a l . More than 80 wineries and approximately 35 restaurants helped make this year's festival a success. Participating restaurants included Parkway Grill, Arroyo Chop House, Cheval Blanc Bistro, Smitty’s Grill, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill & Jazz, Chaya Downtown, Gale’s Restaurant, Church & State Bistro, Mijares Mexican Restaurant, and others. Wineries and beverage purveyors in attendance included Rombauer, Frank Family Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, Silver Oak Cellars, Pushback Winery, Wild Horse Vineyards, Orin Swift Cellars, Jordan Winery, Justin, Maddalena, Krome Vodka and more. Many wineries and restaurants were returning partners. Huntington Hospital is grateful for their loyal support. Bob and Gregg Smith, owners of the Smith Brothers Restaurant Corporation, have been critical partners in the festival’s success since its inception in 1984. Their company, which operates some of the Los Angeles area’s most prestigious restaurants — Arroyo Chop House, Parkway Grill, Cheval Blanc Bistro, Smitty’s Grill, and Cafe 140 South — once again contributed the use of their facilities for the event. The Smith brothers also again helped with event planning, sharing their significant experience and expertise in the food and wine industries. In 2011, for the first time, the festival encompassed a special early opening for VIP Patrons: Donors of $5,000 or more had the opportunity to enter one hour prior to general admission, enjoying a first taste of the evening’s scrumptious satisfactions. Later, 11-member band Soulville entertained the more than 1,500 guests with an energetic live performance. Fall Food & Wine Festival attendees had the opportunity to sample fine foods, taste truly wonderful wines, and support a great cause. Our taste buds are already eager for next year’s festival. Advocate | 57 Flintridge La Cañada Guild Save the date for the next Children’s Horse Show, April 27-29, 2012. Members of the Flintridge La Cañada Guild present a check representing funds raised through their 2011 Children’s Horse Show, to Huntington Memorial Hospital President and CEO Steve Ralph and hospital staff. Pictured, from left, are Liane Ward, member, Flintridge La Cañada Guild; Lauren Oakes, horse show co-chair, Flintridge La Cañada Guild; Karen Knudsen, RN, manager, emergency services; Stanley Kalter, MD, medical director, emergency services; Kris Korkunis, horse show co-chair, Flintridge La Cañada Guild; Steve Ralph; Jeanette Abundis, RN, executive director, emergency and trauma services; Jenna Harkins, member, Flintridge La Cañada Guild; and Stephanie Sepulveda, member, Flintridge La Cañada Guild. Carrying on a Tradition of Service Lau r e n S h e n is 2011 president of Huntington Memorial Hospital’s Flintridge La Cañada Guild. In this role, she says, she is conscious of “carrying the torch” — of continuing a tradition of philanthropic engagement established by prior generations of women in her community. “Many of our members grew up in La Cañada,” she says, “and many of our moms were deeply involved in the community, in volunteering, and in various hospital-related causes. Today,” she adds, “a new generation of members is volunteering — right alongside longtime members who really serve as an inspiration to us. We feel a responsibility to our community, to the hospital and to the guild to keep the tradition of volunteerism alive.” A c o mmu n i t y e x p e r i e n c e . Lauren was introduced to the Flintridge La Cañada Guild in 2005, through a friend who was already a member. She attended high school in La Cañada with others who had gone on to become members. “A lot of us were familiar with the work of Huntington Hospital just because of its presence in our community,” she explains. “We had visited the hospital for the birth of children, for visits to the emergency room, et cetera.” 58 | Fall 2 011 Lauren’s own two young children were both born at the hospital, she notes. And she developed a strong appreciation for the work of the Emergency & Trauma Center — supported by the Flintridge La Cañada Guild — during a visit following the birth of her youngest child. “I was treated by Dr. Kalter [medical director, emergency services, at Huntington Hospital]. He put me at ease, made me feel comfortable and provided wonderful care,” she says. C o mm i t m e n t f o r g o o d . Lauren’s role in the Flintridge La Cañada Guild has evolved over the course of her involvement. Following a year as a provisional member, she served for three years as treasurer of the group. In this role, she had a number of significant responsibilities related to the guild’s primary fundraiser — its annual Children’s Horse Show. “Every year, the members of our Horse Show Committee do an amazing job putting on the show," she says. "What’s great to see, too, is the commitment of the riders and the families. They come back to participate year after year.” In addition, Lauren says, “Our members understand the importance of Huntington Hospital and have a long-term commitment to the cause.” Lauren Shen The Flintridge La Cañada Guild has been actively raising funds, helping to meet a variety of facilities and equipment needs at Huntington Hospital, over many years. Most recently, the group has directed the proceeds of its fundraising efforts toward expansion of our Emergency & Trauma Center. For additional details regarding the guild’s 2012 Children’s Horse Show, visit www. childrenshorseshow.org. H.E.A.R.T. H.E.A.R.T. donors are helping to promote superior cardiac care for San Gabriel Valley residents. William Young helped found Heart Education Association for Rehabilitation and Treatment (H.E.A.R.T.) following cardiac surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital nearly two decades ago. Today, the group — through which Bill is a generous donor — provides important support, with a particular emphasis on the hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation program. William D. Young: Leading by Example I n 1 9 9 3 , William D. Young had triple bypass surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital. And “it was a lifesaving move,” he says. His surgery also led him to become involved with Huntington Hospital in other ways — including participation in our cardiac rehabilitation program. There, he and several other participants discussed the need for donor involvement focused on cardiac care at the hospital. “We were in the cardiac rehab room at the hospital pedaling away on our exercise bikes,” Bill recalls, “and when we saw a need for new equipment, a bigger room, and other upgrades, we wondered what we could do to make cardiac care at Huntington Hospital even better for future patients.” Bill and his new exercise friends founded Heart Education Association for Rehabilitation and Treatment (H.E.A.R.T.). More than 15 years later, the group continues to provide support for cardiac care at the hospital, with a focus on our physician-supervised cardiac rehabilitation program. Bill himself has been a regular, generous donor. Im p r o v e m e n t s i n ca r e . Recently, funds raised by H.E.A.R.T. also helped the hospital upgrade bedside monitors in the outpatient cardiac recovery unit. The new monitoring technology acquired with H.E.A.R.T. support provides care staff with enhanced access to patients’ health-status information, following minimally invasive cardiac procedures. Many patients are now able to return home without an overnight stay. H.E.A.R.T. also funds high-quality exercise equipment and educational materials for the cardiac rehabilitation program, promoting heart health. A l i f e ’ s w o r k . Bill is no stranger to the concept of making life better for others. While conducting research for his master’s thesis at California State University, Los Angeles, he began studying treatment programs for blind and developmentally disabled adults in state-run hospitals — and recognized a need for change. Working initially with just two patients, Bill helped them transition from a state hospital into the community. He eventually developed a specialized curriculum to help other multi-disabled adults transition from institutional to community-based care, and in 1977, he founded CLIMB (Center for Living Independence for the Multi-handicapped Blind). The organization provides “a safe, secure environment in which blind and disabled adults can live and achieve a degree of independence,” says Bill. He continues to operate CLIMB and its subsidiary nonprofit organization. Ra r e e x c e l l e n c e . Given his professional experience, Bill recognizes the importance of both quality and a compassionate approach. He notes that patients feel grateful for the opportunity to receive care at Huntington Hospital, thanks to such qualities. “Huntington Hospital isn’t just a place you go,” he says. “It’s a place you pick — for its history, culture, tradition. For its excellent care.” Advocate | 59 National Charity League Juniors of San Marino Join the NCL Juniors at their 2012 gala, The Enchanted Forest, on March 17. National Charity League Juniors of San Marino board members include, from left, Georgina Maechling, publicity chair; Diana David, social cochair; Ren Leftwich, social co-chair; Maria Robl, second vice president, benefit; and Karla Khoury, president. Support with Lifesaving Impact F o r t h e p a s t 1 7 y e a r s , National Char- ity League Juniors of San Marino has been deeply committed to supporting women’s and children’s services at Huntington Memorial Hospital. The group has raised more than $1.5 million in support of the hospital’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units (NICU and PICU, respectively). Proceeds from the group’s 2011 fundraising efforts have helped the hospital acquire high-frequency jet ventilators for the NICU. These new ventilators help fragile infants with underdeveloped lungs to receive adequate oxygen during the early weeks of life. H e l p i n g t h e m o s t f r ag i l e p at i e n t s . NCL Juniors’ support will further enhance care for infants like Aimee and Jason Gibbs’ twins, Kaleb and Kennedie. Prior to the twins’ birth, Aimee had been hospitalized for eight weeks and Kaleb and Kennedie were born only 28 weeks into her pregnancy. Kaleb required breathing assistance from a ventilator over five weeks. “Honestly, I don’t know where we’d be without Huntington Hospital,” Aimee says. “I’m still very emotional about the care we received there. The nurses and doctors are incredible. I will always have a place in my heart for them,” she adds. “We’ve become family.” Within the hospital’s NICU, neonatologists are available around the clock. The unit’s staff also includes respiratory therapists, 60 | Fall 2011 neonatology nurses, pharmacists, occupational therapists, dietitians and anesthesiologists, among other skilled caregivers. These experts provide a full range of neonatal intensive care, including everything from treatment of infection to complex surgical interventions. The hospital is unique in the San Gabriel Valley in offering extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, nitric oxide treatment and certain other advanced — and lifesaving — aspects of neonatal care. W i d e n i n g t h e c i r c l e o f s u p p o r t. In addition to supporting such direct care, NCL Juniors has also provided philanthropic assistance to Parent Connection, a program that engages prior NICU parents — and in which Aimee Gibbs now participates. Parent Connection volunteers bring coffee and cookies to families whose children are currently receiving care in the unit. They also host a monthly pizza night, and organize scrap-booking classes, baby showers and other activities, for these families. They listen, share their experiences, talk on the phone, lend a shoulder to cry on, and more. “The program is a great way of making a difference to NICU families, and volunteering is also very healing,” says Aimee. She says she cannot thank NCL Juniors and others who support the various aspects of the NICU’s work enough: “There are not words for how grateful I am,” she says. “It saved my kids’ lives!” On March 17, 2012, NCL Juniors will host their annual gala, The Enchanted Forest, at The Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. Funds raised will go directly toward the purchase of needed equipment for our NICU and PICU. Complete details regarding the event are available online, at www. ncljrsofsanmarino.org. San Marino Guild The next Celebrity Series begins on February 12, 2012, with a presentation by Elliott Engel, PhD. Members of the San Marino Guild presented a check to Huntington Memorial Hospital on October 4, 2011. Proceeds from the group’s recent fundraising efforts were designated toward women’s and children’s services at the hospital. Pictured, from left, are Jean Maines, manager, children’s services; Zohreh Shafai, manager, obstetrical services; Gloria SanchezRico, executive director, children’s services; Jane Haderlein, senior vice president, philanthropy and public affairs; Alicia Ferramola, telephone chair, San Marino Guild; and Nancy Logg, first vice president, San Marino Guild. Supporting Patient Care and Comfort O n N o v e mb e r 4 , 2 0 1 1 , the San Marino Guild celebrated its 60th anniversary with a dinner for its members at Beckham Grill in Pasadena. Since its founding in 1951, the guild has raised more than $1.7 million to help enhance services for mothers, newborns and children of all ages at Huntington Memorial Hospital. In 2011, support generated by the guild’s activities helped create a virtual tour of the hospital’s labor and delivery and maternity departments. It is also enhancing patient comfort within Huntington Hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) via acquisition of new glider rocking chairs for the unit. These new chairs represent an important benefit for parents who must remain at bedside for extended periods during their child’s hospitalization. The Carlson family, whose daughter Tara has been treated in our PICU several times since she was born in 2007, purchased the first glider rocking chair for the unit. Tara’s parents, Kathie and Jim, solicited funds for the chair in lieu of gifts for Tara’s second birthday. When members of the San Marino Guild became aware of the need, they determined to help address it. “We thought it would be very useful for mothers with babies in the PICU to be able to rock them,” says guild president Mimi Gerhardt. Celebrity Series To raise funds, the San Marino Guild organizes entertaining and educational events throughout the year. The Celebrity Series is the group’s signature fundraising vehicle. In 2012, the series begins on February 12, with a presentation called “Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Dickens,” by famed literary scholar Elliott Engel, PhD, who is participating for his 19th season. It continues on March 18, 2012, with a lecture entitled “Touched By an Angel’s Inspiration,” by Martha Williamson. The executive producer of the long-running television drama “Touched By an Angel” will share humorous behind-the-scenes anecdotes during her positive and uplifting talk. These events will be held at the San Marino Center. For further details and ticket purchase, please call (626) 441-1465 or (626) 793‑1333, or email the guild at sanmarinocelebrityseries@ gmail.com. Other upcoming San Marino Guild fundraising events include the guild’s first fashion show, “Dazzling Designs,” presented by Margie’s of San Marino. The show will take place April 19, 2012, at the San Gabriel Country Club. Then, on May 12, 2012, the guild will host a performance of the play “A Woman of Independent Means,” at the Fremont Theatre in South Pasadena. (Local actress Lissa Layng stars in this award-winning, oneperson show.) This Mother’s Day weekend event will also feature an afternoon tea. Mark your calendars and plan to participate in these fun events, supporting women’s and children’s services at Huntington Hospital. Advocate | 61 Women’s Auxiliary On December 5, the Women’s Auxiliary will host its annual Christmas Tree Sale at Huntington Memorial Hospital. From left, Kathy Kobayashi, and Linda Stephens, Huntington Collection manager, at a Women’s Auxiliary event. Help for Those with Nowhere Else to Turn she felt she had nowhere to turn. Then she learned about Huntington Ambulatory Care Center (the Dispensary). Now, Sumalee receives the medications she needs from the Dispensary, thanks to funding from the Women’s Auxiliary. Sophia Herrera , social worker, at Huntington Ambulatory Care Center (the Dispensary), spoke at a recent Women’s Auxiliary event. C o n t r i bu t i o n s from the Women’s Auxiliary provide medications to lowincome patients at Huntington Memorial Hospital who could not otherwise afford them. Sumalee (name changed to protect patient confidentiality), who is chronically ill and has been unable to work for nearly two years, is a perfect example of the patients who are directly touched by generous Women’s Auxiliary support. Sumalee was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2008. Sadly, she then had a severe reaction to her course of chemotherapy. When she became too ill to work, she was forced to leave her job of many years with a shipping and logistics company. By late 2010, her insurance benefits had run out and 62 | Fall 2011 L i k e fam i ly. Saying goodbye to family and friends, Sumalee left her native Thailand 20 years ago. (She moved to Los Angeles to study for a master’s degree.) Even after all these years, however, there are some aspects of Thai tradition that she continues to uphold. “It’s part of my Thai upbringing: You never want to ask for help,” she explains. “You want to work, to have insurance, and you don’t want people to know if you’re struggling. But then, when you have nothing and someone offers to help — you’re just so grateful,” she adds. “Now I feel like the Dispensary is family to me.” Sophia Herrera, the Dispensary’s social worker, underscores the benefits of Women’s Auxiliary support for patients like Sumalee. “She’s one of the most honest and humble people I’ve ever met,” says Sophia. “She’s worked hard all her life, and now that she’s having difficulties, I’m glad that the Women’s Auxiliary is able to help her.” Notes Sumalee, “One day, if I get better and can make money again, I want to give back to the hospital. They help people like me, who just need a little lift during a tough time.” On October 29, the Women’s Auxiliary hosted a boutique shopping event at the home of its president, Diane Martin. The event offered a variety of fine merchandise. On November 10, a second boutique was held at Fancy That on Mission Street in San Marino. A third shopping event was held on November 15 at two adjacent specialty shops, Savor the Flavor and Leonora Moss, in Sierra Madre. All three events represented a wonderful opportunity to shop for holiday gift items. On December 5, the auxiliary will hold its annual Christmas Tree Sale at Huntington Hospital. Trees, wreaths, ornaments and other holiday items will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the auxiliary’s events will support the Dispensary, helping to provide potentially lifesaving medications for patients in need. S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop Find the perfect gift for every occasion at Huntington Memorial Hospital’s gift shop, centrally located in the hospital’s main lobby. Everything You Need and More! Hu n t i n g to n M e m o r i a l H o s p i ta l’ s S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop is far from a typical hospital gift shop. Staffed by knowledgeable and friendly hospital employees, aided by a rotating roster of more than 100 volunteers, the store offers a wide selection of designer jewelry, gourmet food, seasonal gifts and treats — and much more. In addition to pursuing its mission of providing excellent customer service to patients, staff and visitors, it also provides an area of respite in stressful circumstances. In this issue of Advocate, we answer some of the questions you might have about the S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop. If you need further information, please call (626) 397-5257. Q:Does the gift shop carry greeting cards? A:You will find a broad line of cards from several major greeting-card companies here. So, whether you’re celebrating the birth of a new baby, sending get-well greetings, conveying sympathy, or wishing someone a happy birthday, you will almost certainly find just what you need. Q:Can I get anything to eat at the gift shop? A:The gift shop’s array of edible goods includes See’s Candies, as well as other brands of bagged candies, candy bars, chewing gum, mints, and nostalgia candies, and a selection of trail mix and popcorn. On the last Friday of every month, you can also purchase cupcakes from Dots Cupcakes here. Q:My friends just had a baby. Will I be able to find the right gift to welcome the latest addition to their family? A:The gift shop carries an outstanding selection of baby items — including clothing, toys, blankets and more — as well as gifts appropriate for new parents and grandparents. Q:I would like to order flowers for a patient in the hospital through the gift shop. Can I do this? A:Attractive floral items are available and we can arrange for delivery within the hospital. If you would prefer to call in your order, staff will be pleased to describe available items so you can make the best choice. Q:I’m looking for a gift for a friend’s birthday (or anniversary, or other special occasion). What might I find that would be appropriate? A:The gift shop offers high-quality gifts suitable for all occasions in life. These include jewelry, handbags, accessories from Brighton® and other high-end designers, elegant home décor and so on. Our many return customers also look forward to the store’s festive holiday displays and seasonal merchandise. And all who shop here have the satisfaction of knowing their purchases are helping support medical care at Huntington Hospital. Q:What are the gift shop’s hours of operation? A:The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. Q:Oh, and I have to ask…. Why do the women working in the gift shop wear pink uniforms? A:Huntington Hospital is grateful for the involvement of our dedicated and hard-working gift shop volunteers, whose uniforms help identify them as a resource: Volunteers have extensive knowledge of gift shop offerings and experience in the hospital setting. They help make the gift shop a welcoming place for visitors, and are always happy to lend a friendly ear. Advocate | 63 H Dear Friends: untington Memorial Hospital is truly grateful to all those who have partnered with us in ensuring the strength of our services, even in such challenging times. As the need for emergency and trauma care services in our region has grown steadily, for example, members of our community have partnered with Huntington Hospital to ensure we can address the growing need. Their support resulted in the successful completion of our $80-million campaign to expand the hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Center. This state-of-the-art facility will be a very visible symbol of our community’s common vision and foresight. And I am proud of what we have accomplished in partnership with you. It is also with the help of local philanthropic partners that the hospital has achieved Magnet® recognition for our outstanding nursing program… that we have been named a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology…and that we have achieved recognition by The Joint Commission for our total-joint-replacement program. These are just a few examples of the excellence made possible with your help. And, as part of our commitment to ongoing quality improvement, we are continuously identifying ways in which we can further enhance care for you and your loved ones. Such sustained excellence is only possible thanks to community support. And so I encourage you to join us as we continue raising the bar for medical care in our region. Thank you in advance for your generous involvement. Stephen A. Ralph President and CEO 64 | Fall 2011 For more information, please visit us at www.huntingtonhospital.com President and CEO Stephen A. Ralph Senior Vice President, Philanthropy and Public Affairs Jane Haderlein Huntington Memorial Hospital is committed to improving the environment. Advocate has been printed entirely on Forest Stewardship Council‑certified paper. FSC certification ensures that the paper used contains fibers from well-managed and responsibly harvested forests that adhere to strict environmental and socioeconomic standards. We are proud to make this significant move to help our environment. Office of Philanthropy Lynn De Groot, Director of Development Cathi Chadwell, Executive Director of Public Affairs Jack Brickson, Director of Planned Giving Sally Hinckley, Director of Major Gifts Lia Peterson Miller, Director of Annual Giving Eileen Neuwirth, Director of Donor Relations Tracy Smith, Director of Major Gifts Editor Eileen Neuwirth Writer/Editor Thurlow/Associates Principal Photography Christopher Grisanti Photography Wally Skalij Design Terry D. Griest Printing Impress Communications Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage Huntington Memorial Hospital Office of Philanthropy 100 West California Boulevard Pasadena, California 91105 PAID Pasadena, CA Permit No. 100 www.huntingtonhospital.com Board of Directors James F. Rothenberg, Chairman Investing in Quality Care. The importance of your support. Your contribution to Huntington Memorial Hospital can make a lifesaving difference, touching the lives of thousands of individuals…infants, children, adults of all ages. Perhaps nowhere else in our community can philanthropy reach so many people in such important ways. Please, help safeguard high‑quality healthcare for you and your loved ones, with a gift today. Thank you. Louise Henry Bryson Michelle Quinones Chino R-lene Mijares deLang Kalman Edelman, MD Charles Elachi, PhD Reed Gardiner Armando L. Gonzalez, FAIA Winston Gooden, PhD R. William Johnston, Ex Officio Steven G. Katz, MD David Kirchheimer Ellen Lee Harvey Lenkin, Vice Chairman Allen W. Mathies, Jr., MD, President Emeritus Lois S. Matthews, Secretary Paul L.H. Ouyang, Treasurer Kathy Podley Carmen A. Puliafito, MD Stephen A. Ralph, President & CEO Charles F. Sharp, MD John C. Siciliano Rosemary B. Simmons, Director Emeritus Jaynie Studenmund K. Edmund Tse, MD, Ex Officio Robert Y. Yu