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phelps T o d a y Phelps urologist Arno Housman, MD, performing a revolutionary laser treatment Get better. Here. Special Annual Report 2011 Issue 1 PhelPs Today News from Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Dear Friends, For the first time ever, the Phelps Annual Report is being included as part of our quarterly magazine, Phelps Today. This decision was reached based on our wish to share this summary of our progress with the greater community. We believe the hospital’s magazine – which has generated extremely positive feedback – is the most effective vehicle for doing so. Phelps Today is proudly sent to more than 98,000 households in our region. Among the highlights of 2011 was recognition from a number of prestigious organizations. • Phelps was designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology’s Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging. • For the second year in a row, our Stroke Center received the highest level of recognition – the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award – from the American Heart and American Stroke Associations, acknowledging our commitment to providing aggressive, quality stroke care. • TheWestchesterCountyDepartmentofHealthapprovedPhelpsasacertifiedEarly Intervention Provider of occupational and physical therapy services for children from birth to 3 years old who have developmental problems. It has been demonstrated that this therapy dramatically improves their ability to attain ageappropriate skills. In 2011, Phelps also continued to focus on enhanced patient convenience and satisfaction. One major step toward achieving this goal was the relocation of our Outpatient Laboratory to the ground level of the hospital’s west wing. In addition to laboratory services and registration, the new facility includes a bright and comfortable waiting area as well as registration for the Pain Center and Pre-Surgical Assessment, which are located nearby. Patients enjoy the convenience of parking close to the west wing entrance and have expressed appreciation for the new, more efficient arrangement that allows them to obtain several services in one easily accessible area. Thanks to the continued support of our community, Phelps realized a financial surplus once again in 2011, as we have for all but one of the last 20 years. As a not-for-profit organization, our positive financial performance permits us to reinvest in capital improvements and new technology, ensuring that our hospital environment and the care we provide continue to be of the highest quality. Best wishes for a healthy, enjoyable spring. Sincerely, Andrew C. Merryman Chair, Board of Directors Keith F. Safian, FACHE President & CEO Doctors Caring for Young Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Advances in Fertility Preservation: Q&A with Dr. Michael Blotner . . . 7 Information Your Primary Care Physician Might Want You to Know . . . 8 A Lift For What Ales You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer . . . . . . . 11 Arthritic Knees: Controlling Pain Without Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Healthy Life Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Maternity & Baby Care Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ongoing Health Programs and Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Avances en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de cáncer de pulmón . . . . . 16 Doctores que atienden a pacientes pequeños . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Alivio del dolor de espalda sin cirugía mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Programs and Services at Phelps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 NewVPandMajorGiftsOfficerJoinDevelopment . . . . . . . . . . 23 Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 An Evening of Food & Wine with Fine Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 President’s Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Champagne Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2011 Event Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 A Celebration of Phelps Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Boards and Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Donor Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Request Your Appointment Online! Appointments for many of Phelps’ outpatient services can now be made on the hospital’s website, including: cardiovascular, diabetes, hyperbaric, infusion, nutrition counseling, occupational and physical therapy, pain center, pulmonary/respiratory, radiology/x-ray, senior services, sleep, speech & hearing, voice & swallowing, and wound healing. You can even make an appointment to donate blood online. Justgotowww.phelpshospital.org and click on “Request an Appointment” – any time of the day or night! Visit www.phelpshospital.org to see our annual reports, videos, physician directory, calendars and more. Contents Back Pain Relief Without Major Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PHELPS TODAY Editor Mary Sernatinger [email protected] Managing Editor Tina Dorfman Medical Editor Bruce Heckman, MD, MPH Editorial Advisors Lucy C. Engelhardt, RN Kenneth C. Kaplan, MD Robert R. Lane Keith F. Safian,FACHE PHELPS TODAY is a publication of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center. Phelps is a member of the Stellaris Health Network and the Hudson Valley’s exclusive affiliate of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. If you would like to be removed from the Phelps Today mailing list, please call (914) 366-3100 or email [email protected]. Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ PhelpsMemorialHospitalCenter Visit us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ #!/phelpshospital Phelps is the first hospital in Westchester to offer the mild procedure. Now there is an excellent treatment option available for patients for whom conservative therapy did not succeed but who do not wish to undergo invasive surgery. Back Pain Relief Without Major Surgery The mild Procedure An ultra-minimally invasive treatment option for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis T he spine supports your back and body and also protects your spinal cord, the bundle of nerve tissues that goes from your brain to your lower body. The spinal cord is kept safe inside the spinal canal, where there is just enough space for the nerves to flow through without obstruction. With age, the ligaments and bones outside the spinal canal sometimes thicken, making the canal so narrow that the nerve tissues are compressed or “pinched,” resulting in pain, numbness and weakness. This narrowing of the canal is called spinal stenosis. Stenosis that occurs in the lower part of the spine is called lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Each year, over 1.2 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with LSS, most commonly those over 50 years of age. The likelihood of developing this condition continues to increase with age. Other causes of LSS are osteoarthritis and disc degeneration. If you have symptoms of LSS, your doctor can refer you for an MRI or CT scan of the lumbar spine to confirm the diagnosis. Until recently, treatment options for LSS were either conservative care or open surgery. Conservative care includes rest or modified activity, physical therapy, medications (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), and interventional pain management treatments such as epidural steroid injections. If conservative treatments fail to alleviate symptoms, surgery may be recommended to remove elements of the spine, thereby decompressing and relieving pressure on the spinal canal. Surgical options for treating LSS, ranging from open surgery to endoscopic procedures, vary greatly with regard to the required length of hospital stay, recovery period and potential complications. With the open surgical procedure called laminectomy, the spinal canal is enlarged. In a less invasive procedure, a device is implanted to create a gap for the nerves. Sometimes, these surgical decompression procedures cause spinal instability and a secondary procedure is required. An Ultra-Minimally Invasive Option Now there is an alternative to open or endoscopic surgery that reduces the risk of complications, offers a quicker recovery and does not cause spinal instability. The mild (minimally invasive lumbar decompression) procedure is an ultra-minimally invasive decompression procedure in which special surgical instruments inserted through a hole the diameter of a pencil are used to remove the tissue or bone that is causing pressure on the nerves. 4 PhelPs Today Advantages of the mild procedure: • Minimally invasive with an incision so small that stitches are not required. • Local anesthetic and light sedation. General anesthesia is never required. • It is a quick procedure, usually performed in less than 1 hour. •Patients can return home the day of the procedure. • Patients often return to work and resume light daily tasks within a few days. • No implants are left behind. The mild procedure is performed in combination with a fluoroscopy (an X-ray imaging technique) and provides maximum patient safety. Complication rates for the mild procedure are lower than for other surgical procedures used to treat LSS, and recovery times are faster. Stenosis that occurs in the lower part of the spine is called lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Each year, over 1.2 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with LSS, most commonly those over 50 years of age. Phelps is the first hospital in Westchester to offer the mild procedure. Now there is an excellent treatment option available for patients for whom conservative therapy did not succeed but who do not wish to undergo invasive surgery. Jozef Debiec, MD, is board-certified in interventional pain management and anesthesiology. He attended medical school at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and completed an internship in internal medicine at Staten Island University Hospital and a residency in anesthesiology at Columbia University - New York Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pain management, also at Columbia. His office is at 280 Dobbs Ferry Road, Suite 206, in White Plains (914-681-9089). He can also be seen at the Pain Center at Phelps Memorial Hospital (914-366-3794 ). PhelPs Today 5 Doctors Caring for Young Patients A little girl walked through the lobby of Phelps’ 755 Medical Services Building holding her mother’s hand and singing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” bringing a smile to everyone within earshot. Young children – and their uplifting influence – are increasingly being woven into the fabric of Phelps as the number of pediatricians and pediatric specialists continues to grow and new services are introduced for our younger patients. There are currently 18 general pediatricians on staff and 29 pediatric specialists in the fields of anesthesiology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hospitalist medicine, neonatology, neurology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pulmonology and surgery. “Phelps is becoming the facility of choice for many parents seeking highly experienced pediatric specialists in a wide range of areas,” notes Dr. Margaret Stillman, Director of the Department of Pediatrics. Two practices of Children’s and Women’s Physicians of Westchester (CWPW), located in the 755 Medical Services Building, bring a steady stream of children to the Phelps campus every day. One is the Diabetes & Endocrine Center for Children & Young Adults, headed by Dr. Richard A. Noto, who is renowned in the fields of juvenile diabetes and growth disorders. He and his colleagues, Mary Beth Damore, MD; Vardhini Desikan, MD; Marion Kessler, MD; Melissa Pawelszak, MD; and Alicia Romano, MD, offer a variety of services, including treatment and management for children with endocrine problems 6 PhelPs Today such as diabetes, growth disorders, obesity, thyroid disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) disorders, and osteoporosis. Also in the 755 building is Pediatric Neurology Associates, PC, where the distinguished child neurologist Dr. RonaldI.Jacobsonandhisassociates,Drs. Liliah Cantor and Wendy Silver, specialize in the treatment of children with developmental, learning, attention or hyperactivity disorders, as well as tic disorders, headaches and tumors. Other pediatric specialists bringing their expertise to Phelps include Dr. Dessislava Iliev and Rittu Kapoor (anesthesiology), Dr. Bernard Fish (cardiology), Drs. Damon Del Bello and Iris Schlesinger (orthopedics), Dr. Nadav Traeger (pulmonology with specialization in pediatric sleep studies), and Dr. Tali Lando (otolaryngology/ENT) of ENT Faculty Practice, LLP. Three of the general pediatric practices associated with Phelps are affiliated with CWPW: Briarcliff Pediatric Associates, located in the 755 building (Drs. David Costabile, Dan Handelsman, Margaret Jahn,andKristinRoye),Croton Pediatrics in Croton (Drs. Glenn Belkin, who specializes in developmental behavioral pediatrics, and Haeyoung Hwang) and Pediatrics of Sleepy Hollow in Sleepy Hollow (Drs. Caroline Cho, Emily Koelsch, Harry Lubell, and Margaret Stillman). Other general pediatric practices include: Mid-Westchester Pediatrics in Pleasantville (Dr. David Ashe), Mount Kisco Medical Group in Briarcliff (Drs. Matthew Dugan, Douglas Krohn, Georgina Lester, and Kathryn Oehler), Ossining Open Door in Ossining (Drs. David Lar and Bella Pace), and Babra Saeed, MD, in Irvington and the Bronx. Over a decade ago, neonatologists who are part of CWPW joined the Phelps staff to help care for premature and small babies. Today, the Phelps Special Care Nursery is a full-fledged department with stellar outcomes, where one of 11 neonatologists is on-site every day to care for premature babies born as early as 34 weeks and others with noncritical medical problems. Children who are admitted to the hospital are cared for by one of Phelps’ pediatric hospitalists who are board certified pediatricians specially trained to provide in-hospital care. A hospitalist may also evaluate a child in the Emergency Department when appropriate. Hospitalists include Dr. Vicki Iannotti, Director, and Drs. Angela Coultman, Mazen Maria and Latifa Siddiqua. The Pediatric Unit in the hospital is cheerfully decorated with bright colors, providing an atmosphere that makes children feel more comfortable. The Emergency Department has a dedicated treatment area for pediatric patients. Here, too, children find comfort as they look up at a ceiling decorated with stars – a theme that continues in the adjacent playroom where a “spaceship” couch sits under a sparking night sky. The Endoscopy Unit provides a comfortable environment for the patients of continued on page 9 Advances in Fertility Preservation: A Q&A with Dr. Michael Blotner I am a 37-year-old single woman who wants to have children in the future, but I am currently not ready. Is there any way to discover how fertile I am? There are a number of ways to evaluate a woman’s egg reserve, which gives a picture of her fertility potential. One of the oldest and most reliable blood tests measures follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). This measurement is obtained in conjunction with a test for estradiol (the main estrogen produced by the ovaries) on the second or third day of your menstrual period. If your estradiol level is between 25-50 pg/ml and your FSH is less than 8.0 mIU/ml, your egg reserve is probably good. If the FSH is greater than 10 mIU/ml or the estradiol is less than 20 pg/ml, your egg reserve is likely to be low. Another way to determine how fertile you are is to perform an ultrasound and count your preantral follicles, the tiny cysts in the ovaries that contain your egg cells. A woman normally has 5-8 preantral follicles in each ovary. In the normal reproductive cycle, one of these follicles develops into the dominant one that is destined to discharge an egg. The other follicles simply die off. A new group of preantral follicles are called up each month, even if a woman is on birth control pills or pregnant. Essentially, the number of eggs a female has in her lifetime is pre-determined at birth. A third, newer blood test is called the Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test. The advantage to this hormone test is that it can be measured during any time of the menstrual cycle because it is produced solely by the preantral follicles. Normally, the levels range between 2.0 and 6.0 ng/ml. Levels below 1.0 ng/ml are highly suggestive of diminished egg reserve. What can I do if I am over 30 and have no partner but I want to keep my options open? In the past, women have had very few fertility options without a partner. Some women have felt compelled to use donor sperm to attempt pregnancy before their window of opportunity was lost. Certainly, if embryos were formed through in vitro fertilization, they could be frozen, or cryopreserved, for later attempts at conceiving. We now have extensive experience with embryo cryopreservation, with excellent embryo survival rates of more than several years. In addition, reproductive technology has now progressed to allow the freezing of eggs (oocytes), which can be thawed and fertilized at a future date. The resulting embryo or embryos can then be transferred to a hormonally prepared womb. The survival of these eggs ranges from 5080%, depending mainly on the quality of the eggs and the age of the woman at the time the eggs are frozen. How are the eggs taken from the ovaries? The eggs are removed at the appropriate time in development after the preantral follicles have been stimulated to grow to maturity. An ultrasound-guided needle is passed through the vaginal wall into the ovary while the woman is under conscious sedation. The procedure takes about 15 minutes and is performed in an office setting. Michael Blotner, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist on staff at Phelps Memorial Hospital and is medical director of Westchester Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology. After earning his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, he completed an internship and residency in obstetrics/gynecology, followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology/infertility at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. His office and in vitro fertilization center is located in White Plains (914-949-6677). I understand that cancer therapy can damage the ovaries and cause a woman to go into early menopause. Can egg freezing help? Today, advances in cancer treatment have significantly increased survival rates. In women between the ages of 20 and 49, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer. Frequently, eggs (or embryos, if a partner exists) can be obtained and cryopreserved after cancer surgery and prior to beginning chemotherapy. This also applies to cancers in adolescent girls who have begun their menstrual cycles. Hormonal stimulation is performed with a special medication that is added to block the possibly adverse effect of estrogen on the breast cancer. This procedure is performed as soon as possible after surgery but before chemotherapy begins, with the approval and cooperation of all the physicians participating in the woman’s care. PhelPs Today 7 If you are planning to undergo surgery, you will have an opportunity during your pre-operative evaluation to ask your doctor when you should stop taking blood-thinning supplements. Most doctors will recommend that you stop taking them 1-2 weeks prior to a procedure. Information Your Primary Care Physician Might Want You to Know . . . Y our primary care physician is your partner in health – the one who helps keep you well through health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. The following health tips from primary care physician Catalina Cincu, MD, demonstrate the importance of having a doctor who is well informed about the latest health recommendations and who is familiar with your medical history. For information about primary care physicians, call Phelps Physician Referral (914-366-3367). herbal remedies can thin the blood and pose a great risk to some patients: Bee pollen Echinacea Ephedra Feverview Fish Oil Garlic Ginger Ginko biloba Ginseng Green tea extract Kava Licorice Saw palmetto St. John’s wart Valerian Some over-the-counter supplements can thin your blood. It is extremely important to tell your doctor about any natural supplements you are taking. This is especially true if you are undergoing surgery. The following If you are planning to undergo surgery, you will have an opportunity during your pre-operative evaluation to ask your doctor when you should stop taking these supplements. Most doctors will recommend that you stop taking them 1-2 weeks prior to a procedure. The Shingles vaccine ZOSTAVAX is now recommended for people over 60 years old. Anyone who has had chicken pox is susceptible to developing a herpes zoster infection that causes a painful, blistering skin rash called shingles. After recovering from chicken pox, the virus can stay in your nervous system for many years. For reasons that are not fully understood, the virus may become active again later in life and the result is shingles. Age and immune system problems may increase the likelihood of getting shingles. Since the incidence increases after age 60, it is recommended that anyone over 60 who has had chicken pox should get the shingles vaccine Zostavax. Ask your doctor if Zostavax is appropriate for you. 8 PhelPs Today The medication Metformin should be temporarily stopped if you are undergoing a procedure or imaging study that uses intravenous contrast dye. Metformin is a drug used for medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome. If you take Metformin and are having a procedure or imaging study that requires contrast dye, your Metformin should be temporarily stopped. The reason for this is that contrast dye causes temporary damage to the kidneys, resulting in an increase in the level of Metformin in the blood. This leads to a build-up a lactic acid in the bloodstream called lactic acidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition. Your doctor will inform you how to manage Metformin before and after your procedure. The presence of the protein albumin in the urine is a marker for increased risk for cardiovascular disease. If you have hypertension, diabetes or renal disease, please ask your doctor about doing a microalbumin urine test periodically to look for the presence of albumin. Albumin is a type of protein that normally stays in the blood, but if the kidneys are not working properly, albumin leaks into the urine. The presence of albumin in the urine (microalbumin-uria) can lead to chronic kidney dis-ease and studies have shown that it is a predictor of cardiovascular mortality within groups of patients with diabetes and hypertension, as well as in the general population. for non-fatal stroke, renal complications, high potassium and low blood pressure. Doctors Caring for Young Patients continued from page 6 Catalina E. Cincu, MD, earned her medical degree in Europe in 1992 and completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology at Metropolitan Hospital Center in Manhattan. Dr. Cincu is board certified in both internal medicine and nephrology. She is multi-lingual, speaking Spanish, French and Romanian. Before coming to Phelps, Dr. Cincu practiced in White Plains. At Phelps, she provides adult primary care. Her office is located on the Phelps campus in the 755 building (914-366-5490). Phelps Community Pharmacy pediatric gastroenterologists Drs. Leonard Newman, Stuart Berezin, Howard Bostwick, Yonathan Fuchs, and Michael Halata. The Phelps OR has been welcoming the young patients of Dr. Anthony SanFilippo, a distinguished pediatric surgeon, and the Infusion Center has been catering to children in need of treatments for inflammatory conditions such as juvenile arthritis. The community benefits from Phelps’ ability to offer such a breadth of services for children, and the advantages of having a pediatric staff with extraordinary depth are extensive. Consultation among these specialists ensures optimal care for children whose complex medical conditions may require a multi-disciplinary approach. “Having so many first-rate specialists under one roof means that pediatric patients benefit from coordinated care, from doctors who work together to find the best medical treatments and health solutions,” says Dr. Stillman, ”and that means superior care for all involved. Housing it in a community hospital allows for personal care for our families.” For information about Phelps pediatricians and pediatric specialists, call Phelps Physician Referral (914-3663367) or visit www.phelpshospital. org. If you are a Type 2 diabetic, you may want to stop taking aliskiren (Tekturna). If you are a Type 2 diabetic on medication with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor class or angiotensinreceptor blocker class and you also take a medication called aliskiren (Tekturna), you should call your doctor to find out if you should stop taking aliskiren. Based on the latest drug warning by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, observations made during a recent trial (the ALTITUDE trial) concluded that patients in the study were unlikely to benefit from aliskiren. Furthermore, there was a higher incidence among these patients PhelPs Today 9 “A Lift For What Ales You” J anuary 12, 2012 proved to be an exciting night for Phelps Memorial Hospital Center and its supporters. Nearly 200 people attended A Lift for What Ales You, a food and beer-tasting event held at the Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in Elmsford, New York. The Phelps crowd had the rare privilege of being the first to taste beer brewed in the company’s new location — they had just finished making their first batch when guests arrived! For those who were hungry as well as thirsty, there was an ample supply of fine food from area restaurants, including the Bridge View Tavern, Cedar Street Grill, Crabtree’s Kittle House, Jean-Jacques’CulinaryCreations,Sam’s of Gedney Way, Sweet Grass Grill and The GREAT American BBQ Company. They seved an array of mouth-watering dishes, including filet mignon a la Bourguignonne with scalloped potatoes, pan-seared sea scallops, braised beef, slow-roasted BBQ pulled pork with baked golden corn pudding, and pulled pork sliders. Delicious desserts were provided by Posh Pretzels and JeanJacques’CulinaryCreations. 10 PhelPs Today The evening included a silent auction, which was a resounding success. With items ranging from a social media site makeover, courtesy of MSM DesignZ, and an IPad2 to an annual membership fortwototheJacobBurnsFilmCenter, there was something for everyone. A live auction raffled off the grand prize, a 3-day/4-night stay at the 5-star resort the Fiesta American Grand Resort and Spa in Coral Beach in Cancun plus $500 towards airfare, courtesy of Robert Robles of Barry, Robles and Associates, Merrill Lynch. The event was a great success – not only because the guests enjoyed themselves so much but also because more than $16,000 was raised for the Phelps Vitality Initiative, a program to promote health, wellness and aging-in-place for adults and seniors in the community. The money will help offset the costs of Meals on Wheels, cognitive therapy and social programs for seniors, educational and support programs for adults with chronic illnesses and their families, and the development of a balance center and an osteoporosis program. If you missed this event, there are some other wonderful occasions planned in the coming months – the annual food & wine tasting, the golf tournament, and the 25th annual Champagne Ball. Visit www.phelpshospital.org to find out more or call 914-366-3115. Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer W ho gets lung cancer and why? These and other questions will be answered at Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer, a presentation by physician experts in oncology and thoracic surgery. Early detection, accurate diagnosis and staging are keys to the treatment of lung cancer. This comprehensive presentation will cover the signs and symptoms of lung cancer, the latest screening methods, and diagnostic tests and procedures. The various treatments will be discussed, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination. You will learn that in many cases lung cancer can be cured – and there is help even for those with advanced disease. Avraham Merav, MD, chief of thoracic surgery and medical director of surgical services at Phelps, has more than 37 years of experience in treating lung cancer. He is an associate clinical professor of surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He will be joined by Stephanie Smith-Marrone, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Sleepy Hollow, who has a particular interest and expertise in the treatment of lung cancer and cancers of the head and neck. Avraham Merav, MD This special presentation will be held on April 12 at 7 pm in the Phelps Auditorium (B Level). Call 914-366-3220 to register. Stephanie Smith-Marrone, MD Arthritic Knees – Controlling Pain Without Surgery A number of different approaches can be taken to address the pain of arthritic knees – from over-the-counter medications to surgery. A reduction in the inflammation and swelling of the arthritic knee can diminish the pain and postpone or eliminate the need for surgery. A relatively new treatment involves a combination of injections and individualized physical therapy. Inflammation is reduced by virtually painless injections, which are precisely placed using an ultrasonic guidance system. Physical therapy improves strength of the supporting muscles and flexibility of the surrounding joints, which cushions and protects damaged knees. Following several months of treatment, many patients are able to resume participation in activities of daily living. The treating orthopedist maintains communication with each patient’s primary care physician and specialists. When necessary, the orthopedist works with a team that includes a neurologist, physiatrist (rehab specialist), and pain control specialist to integrate care for patients with arthritis in other joints or who have complex needs. J. Robert Seebacher, MD, orthopedist, will hold an informal seminar about this subject on May 1. Please see the calendar for more information. PhelPs Today 11 h e a lt h y l i f e c a l e n d a r PHELPS group for people affected by sleep disorders. MARCH Bereavement Support Group An ongoing support group for adults struggling with the loss of a loved one, meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 2 – 3:30 pm. Bess Steiger, CSW, Bereavement Coordinator Suggested donation: $10 per session 755 N. Broadway, Room 235 Call (914) 366-3325 or email bsteiger@ pmhc.us for information. Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Better Breathers Club Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Charles Abate, MD, pulmonologist, board certified in pulmonology and sleep medicine 7 - 8:30 pm; Boardroom (C Level) Call (914) 366-3755 to register. APRIL Monday, April 2, 2012 Look Good . . . Feel Better® Look Good . . . Feel Better® is a free program for women going through cancer treatment that teaches them beauty techniques to help manage the appearance-related side effects of their treatment. Makeup kits donated by cosmetic companies are given to each participant to take home. The program is offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society, The National Cosmetology Association, and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA) Foundation. Sheri Silver, cosmetologist 7 – 9 pm; 755 N. Broadway, Room 225 Advance registration is required. Call (800) 227-2345. Susan DiFabio, RRT, Educational Coordinator for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program 12 - 1 pm; Pulmonary Lab (B Level) Call (914) 366-3712 to register. Monday, March 19, 2012 Sleep Well Support Group Do you suffer from a sleep disorder or have a friend or family member who does? Do you have questions about Obstructive Sleep Apnea or CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) treatment? Is your equipment or mask not working or fitting properly? Or do you have questions about sleep studies? Come to this new educational and social support Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Better Breathers Club A presentation on ways to reduce stress. Light refreshments will be served. Jodi Mercedes, owner, Haven Spa & Wellness Center of Briarcliff Manor 6 – 7 pm; Pulmonary Lab (B Level) Call (914) 366-3712 to register. Thursday, April 12, 2012 Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer Early detection, accurate diagnosis and staging are keys to the treatment of lung cancer. Learn about the latest surgical and non-surgical treatment methods. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 pm in the Boardroom. 12 PhelPs Today Avraham Merav, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Phelps Memorial Hospital Puja Agarwal, PT, DPT, Chief of Physical Therapy at Phelps Stephanie Smith-Marrone, MD, oncologist, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 5 – 6 pm; Auditorium Call (914) 366-3220 to register. 7 pm; Auditorium Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Advances in Reproductive Technology Learn about how recent developments in reproductive technology have made egg freezing a possibility for fertility preservation. Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24, 2012 Defensive Driving Two-evening certification program. Lowers insurance premiums, reduces violation points, and sharpens driving skills. Robert Fogel 5:30 – 8:30 pm; Auditorium Fee: $45 Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Michael Blotner, MD, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist 7 pm; Boardroom (C Level) Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Thursday, April 12, 2012 The Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club is a series of free monthly breakfast meetings designed especially for seniors. Each session includes a free breakfast, a presentation on a healthy lifestyle topic and a light exercise program. 8:30 - 10:30 am; Cafeteria (G Level) Call (914) 366-3937 to register. Monday, April 16, 2012 Help for Balance Problems The vestibular system – the dime-sized organ in the inner ear sometimes called the balance organ – can be affected by aging and conditions such as ear infections and injuries. When that happens, it can make us feel insecure with daily tasks. Typical symptoms include vertigo, dizziness, wobbliness, loss of balance, and a floating sensation. Learn about how vestibular rehabilitation can teach the brain to compensate for the deficit so you can return to a safe level of functioning. Thursday, April 26, 2012 Helping Hands Thursday, April 19, 2012 Minimally Invasive Pain Relief Treatment For Chronic Back Pain Do you have chronic back pain from lumbar spinal stenosis? Learn about a minimally invasive, long-lasting pain relief treatment that will enable you to be more active and functional. Here’s your chance to have your questions answered by a board-certified interventional pain management specialist. Jozef Debiec, MD, anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist 6:30 - 8 pm; Auditorium Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Pain, stiffness, swelling, or limited mobility or strength in the hand or arm may be caused by conditions such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, infection, trauma or repetitive stress. A certified hand therapist will discuss treatment options for these conditions and train you in techniques to reduce stress and pain and increase your mobility and strength. Anjum Lone, OTR/L, CHT, Chief of Occupational Therapy at Phelps 6 pm; Auditorium Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Monday, April 30, 2012 An Introduction to LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) Learn about an intensive voice therapy program designed to strengthen the voices of Parkinson’s patients. All persons with Parkinson’s disease are welcome. Andrea Bracciante Ely, MSP-CCC/SLP 1:30 – 3 pm; Walkway Conference Room Call (914) 366-3010 to register. PhelPs Today 13 MAY JUNE Controlling the Pain of Arthritic Knees Without Undergoing Surgery James House Craft Fair Tuesday, May 1, 2012 If you have arthritis of the knee, you have probably thought about whether you might have to have surgery. OrthopedicsurgeonJ.RobertSeebacher,MD, will discuss a non-surgical therapy that often helps people maintain active lifestyles while postponing – or eliminating – the need for surgery. Learn how injections and exercise can enable reconditioning and reduction of inflammation and pain. J. Robert Seebacher, MD MedicalDirectorofthePhelpsJoint Replacement Service 6:30 pm; Auditorium Call (914) 366-3100 to register. Saturday, June 9, 2012 Monday, May 14, 2012 Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) – Silent Reflux Screening Changes in voice, throat clearing, mucus in the throat with discomfort, chronic cough not responding to medications, and swallowing problems are all symptoms of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR). In addition, chronic asthma, recurrent sinusitis, dental disease and even cancer can all be caused by or exacerbated by LPR. LPR is not GERD. Craig H. Zalvan, MD, laryngologist, Medical Director of the Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders at Phelps Better Breathers Club 9 am; Auditorium Call (914) 366-3010 for information. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Better Breathers Club Learn to play the harmonica and strengthen your breathing muscles at the same time. Jim Harrison, licensed pulmonary technician and harmonica player 7 - 8 pm; Pulmonary Lab (B Level) Call (914) 366-3712 to register. 14 PhelPs Today Look Good . . . Feel Better® Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Stefan Fosco, Au.D., Oticon, Inc., hearing aid company See listing for April 2, 2012. Monday, June 11, 2012 See listing for April 2, 2012. Reduce your anxiety about buying a hearing aid and hear better again. Learn about new hearing aid technology and what features are available. Look Good . . . Feel Better® 10 am – 4 pm rain or shine TheJamesHouseMansionislocated on the hospital campus. 8:30 – 10 am; Prompt Care Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Reduce the Anxiety of Buying a Hearing Aid Monday, May 7, 2012 EnjoyanafternoonattheJamesHouse Mansion overlooking the Hudson River while you browse handmade crafts ranging from jewelry to ceramics to knitted scarves. Refreshments and baked goods will be sold. Admission and parking are free. Sponsored by the Phelps Auxiliary. Thursday, May 17, 2012 The Breakfast Club See listing for April 12. Wednesday and Thursday, May 16 and 17, 2012 Defensive Driving Two-evening certification program. Lowers insurance premiums, reduces violation points, and sharpens driving skills. Robert Fogel 5:30 – 8:30 pm; Auditorium Fee: $45 Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Find out if pulmonary rehabilitation is right for you. Susan DiFabio, RRT, Educational Coordinator of Phelps Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program 12 - 1 pm; Pulmonary Lab Call (914) 366-3712 to register. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Treatment for Lymphedema The lymphatic system plays an important role in your circulation system. When the lymphatic system is unable to return fluid to your circulatory system (such as after lymph node removal), a protein-rich fluid accumulates under the skin and causes swelling, a condition known as “lymphedema.” Learn about how lymphedema therapy can help move the fluid and decrease swelling. Jennifer Teyfel-Freestone, PT, DPT, GCS, CLT-LANA, CSCS Outpatient Physical Therapy Supervisor at Phelps 5 – 6 pm; Auditorium Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 12, 13 and 14, 2012 Skin Cancer Screenings Alison Stallings, MD, dermatologist June 12, 1 – 3 pm; Prompt Care Jeffrey Sturza, MD, dematologist June 13, 9 - 11:15 am; Prompt Care Jerome Felsenstein, MD, dermatologist June 14, 9:30 - 11 am; Prompt Care Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Breakthrough Laser Treatment for Men With Urinary Problems Due to Enlarged Prostate Learn about a new laser treatment for men with urinary problems due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer who are not candidates for surgery. This includes men on blood thinners. Arno Housman, MD, Chief of Urology at Phelps 6:30 - 8 pm; Boardroom (C-Level) Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Thursday, June 21, 2012 The Breakfast Club See listing for April 12. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Chronic Cough Clinic People often have a chronic cough despite numerous doctor visits, medications, and diagnostic tests. Coughing associated with throat clearing, voice changes, trouble swallowing, nighttime cough, and vocal spasms may be caused by chronic laryngopharyngeal reflux disease. Alternatively, some people often feel a tickle in the throat that precedes a cough, a dry spot or dryness in the throat, which may be caused by irritation of a nerve. Screenings for these types of coughs will be offered. Craig H. Zalvan, MD, laryngologist, Medical Director of the Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders at Phelps 8:30 – 10 am; Prompt Care Call (914) 366-3220 to register. Maternity & Baby Care Classes The ChildbirthExperience/ LaMaze Method Tuesday or Wednesday evenings 7:30 – 9:30 pm for 5-6 weeks Start dates: March 27, April 18, May 8, May 30, 2012 OR two-day weekend session, 10 am – 3 pm: April14-15,May19-20,June9-10 Cost: $170 per couple Breastfeeding: First Choice for Babies April 2, May 3, June 4, 2012, 7 – 9 pm Cost: $45 per couple ABCs of Baby Care April 5, 23; May 7, 24; June 7, 18, 2012 6 pm Cost: $65 per couple Big Brother/Big Sister: Sibling Preparation March 17, April 21, May 12, June 16, 2012 10:30 am $20 per child Care is provided at Open Door during the first 36 weeks of pregnancy and at Phelps Memorial Hospital during the remainder of the pregnancy and for delivery. For information, call: (914) 9411263. Atención Prenatal: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center en Sleepy Hollow y Open Door Family Medical Center, participantes en el Programa de Asistencia de Atención Prenatal de Medicaid, auspician conjuntamente un Programa Prenatal. La atención de mujeres embarazadas es provista por un personal bilingüe y solidario, altamente capacitado. No se rechaza a nadie basándose en sus ingresos económicos o seguro. Se alienta a las mujeres a recibir atención prenatal lo más temprano posible durante su embarazo. La atención es provista en Open Door durante las primeras 36 semanas del embarazo y en Phelps Memorial Hospital durante el resto del embarazo y el parto. Para mayor información, sírvase llamar al: (914) 941-1263. Totsaver Program: American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends April 7, May 5, June 2 9 am $55 per person For up-to-date schedule, visit www. phelpshospital.org or call (914) 3663382 for information or to register. Prenatal Clinic: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center and Open Door Family Medical Center, participants in the Medicaid Prenatal Care Assistance Program, jointly sponsor a Prenatal Program. Care for expectant mothers is provided by a highly trained, caring, bilingual staff. No one is turned away based on income or health insurance. Women are encouraged to seek prenatal care early in their pregnancy. PhelPs Today 15 Ongoing Health Programs and Support Groups Alzheimer’s Support Group For information, call Curtis au (914) 253-6860 Outpatient Behavioral Health alcohol/chemical dependency, counseling, continuing day treatment, supportive case management (914) 366-3027 Bereavement Support Group (914) 366-3325 Better Breathers Club (914) 366-3712 Blood Donations (914) 366-3916 Blood Pressure Screenings Generally the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30 - 11:30 am appointments necessary: (914) 366-3220 Cardiovascular Rehab (914) 366-3740 Cardiovascular Wellness Center Exercise under RN supervision (914) 366-3752 Celiac Sprue Support Group Sue Goldstein: (914) 428-1389 CPR Classes (914) 366-3166 Diabetes Education Classes for adults (914) 366-2270 Essential Tremor Group Meets in Somers. Contact [email protected] for information. Group Counseling Help with issues such as: separation & divorce, losses, relationships, family issues, parenting, coping skills (914) 366-3600 Hospice (914) 366-3325 Look Good Feel Better® for women undergoing cancer treatment (800) aCS-2345 Mammography (914) 366-3440 Maternity & Baby Classes (914) 366-3382 My Sister’s Place 1-800-298-SaFE (7233) Ostomy Support Group 3rd Sunday of every month (914) 366-3395 (Call 366-3000 for cancellation information) Parkinson’s Support Group at Kendal on Hudson (914) 922-1749 Physician Referral (914) 366-3367 Pulmonary Rehabilitation (914) 366-3712 Sleep Well Support Group (914) 366-3755 Avances en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de cáncer de pulmón ¿Q uién contrae cáncer de pulmón y por qué? Estas y otras preguntas se responderán en Avances en el Diagnóstico y Tratamiento de Cáncer de Pulmón, una presentación por médicos expertos en oncología y cirugía torácica. La detección temprana, el diagnóstico y los estadios correctos son clave para el tratamiento del cáncer de pulmón. Esta presentación completa cubrirá las señales y los síntomas de cáncer de pulmón, los últimos métodos de detección y las pruebas y procedimientos de diagnóstico. Se discutirán los diferentes tratamientos, incluyendo cirugía, quimioterapia, terapia de radiación o una combinación. Usted aprenderá que en muchos casos el cáncer de pulmón puede curarse y que hay ayuda aún para aquellos con una enfermedad avanzada. Avraham Merav, MD, jefe de cirugía torácica y director médico de servicios quirúrgicos en Phelps, tiene más de 37 años de experiencia en el tratamiento de cáncer de pulmón. Es un profesor asociado clínico de cirugía en la Facultad de Medicina Albert Einstein. Estará acompañado por Stephanie SmithMarrone, MD, oncóloga certificada por el consejo médico en Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center Sleepy Hollow, quien tiene un particular interés y experiencia en el tratamiento de cáncer de pulmón y cánceres de cabeza y cuello. Avraham Merav, MD Esta presentación especial se llevará a cabo el 12 de abril a las 7 pm en el Auditorio Phelps (nivel B). Llame al 914366-3220 para registrarse. Stephanie Smith-Marrone, MD 16 PhelPs Today U Doctores que atienden a pacientes pequeños na niña pequeña caminando el lobby de 755 Medical Services Building de la mano de su mamá, cantando “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”, y generando una sonrisa en todos los que la oían. Los niños pequeños –y su efecto antidepresivo– cada vez más son parte del entramado de Phelps, a medida que sigue creciendo el número de pediatras y especialistas pediátricos, y se introducen nuevos servicios para nuestros pacientes más jóvenes. Hay actualmente 18 pediatras generales en el personal y 29 especialistas pediátricos en los campos de anestesiología, cardiología, endocrinología, gastroenterología, medicina hospitalista, neonatología, neurología, ortopedia, otolaringología, neumología y cirugía. “Phelps se está transformando en el centro de elección para muchos padres que buscan especialistas pediátricos altamente experimentados en una amplia gama de áreas”, comenta la Dra. Margaret Stillman, Directora del Departamento de Pediatría. Dos consultorios de Children’s and Women’s Physicians of Westchester (CWPW) (Médicos de Niños y Mujeres de Westchester) ubicados en 755 Medical Services Building traen un flujo permanente de niños al campus de Phelps cada día. Uno es el Centro de Diabetes y Endocrinología para Niños y Adultos Jóvenes, dirigido por el Dr. Richard A. Noto, reconocido especialista en dia- (Drs. David Costabile, Dan Handelsman, Margaret Jahn y Kristin Roye), Croton Pediatrics en Croton (Dr. Glenn Belkin, que se especializa en pediatría conductual del desarrollo, y Dr. Haeyoung Hwang) y Pediatrics of Sleepy Hollow en Sleepy Hollow (Drs. Caroline Cho, Emily Koelsch, Harry Lubell y Margaret Stillman). Otros consultorios pediátricos generales incluyen: MidWestchester Pediatrics en Pleasantville (Dr. David Ashe), Mount Kisco Medical Group en Briarcliff (Drs. Matthew DuTambién en el edificio 755 está Pediagan, Douglas Krohn, Georgina Lester, tric Neurology Associates, PC, donde Kathryn Oehler), Ossining Open Door el distinguido neurólogo infantil Dr. Ro- en Ossining (Drs. David Lar y Bella nald I. Jacobson y sus asociados, Drs. Pace), y Babra Saeed, MD en Irvington Liliah Cantor y Wendy Silver se espe- y el Bronx. cializan en el tratamiento de niños con trastornos de desarrollo, aprendizaje, Hace más de una década, se unieron atención o hiperactividad, y también neonatólogos, que son parte de CWPW, trastornos de tics, dolores de cabeza y al personal de Phelps para ayudar en la atención de bebés prematuros y pequetumores. ños. Hoy, la Nursery de Cuidados EspeOtros especialistas pediátricos que ciales es un departamento plenamente aportan sus conocimientos técnicos a desarrollado con desenlaces magnífiPhelps incluyen a los Drs. Dessislava cos, donde uno de los 11 neonatólogos Iliev y Rittu Kapoor (anestesiología), Dr. está de guardia cada día para atender a Bernard Fish (cardiología), Drs. Damon bebés prematuros, incluso nacidos con Del Bello e Iris Schlesinger (ortopedia), solo 34 semanas de gestación, y a otros Dr. Nadav Traeger (neumología con es- bebés con problemas médicos no crípecialización en estudios del sueño en ticos. niños), y Dra. Tali Lando (otolaringoloLos niños que son ingresados al hospigía/ENT) de ENT Faculty Practice, LLP. tal son atendidos por uno de los hospiTres de los consultorios pediátricos ge- talistas pediátricos de Phelps, que son nerales asociados con Phelps son afi- pediatras certificados especialmente liados de CWPW: Briarcliff Pediatric entrenados para dar atención intrahosAssociates ubicado en el edificio 755 continued on page 20 betes juvenil y trastornos del crecimiento. Él y sus colegas, Mary Beth Damore, MD, Vardhini Desikan, MD, Marion Kessler, MD, Melissa Pawelszak, MD, y Alicia Romano, MD, ofrecen una variedad de servicios, incluyendo tratamiento y control para niños con problemas endocrinos como diabetes, trastornos del crecimiento, obesidad, enfermedades de tiroides, trastornos por hiperplasia suprarrenal congénita (CAH) y osteoporosis. PhelPs Today 17 Alivio del dolor de espalda sin cirugía mayor Phelps es el primer hospital en Westchester en ofrecer el procedimiento MILD. ahora hay una opción de tratamiento excelente para pacientes que no tuvieron éxito con el tratamiento médico pero que no desean tener una cirugía invasiva. El Procedimiento MILD Una opción de tratamiento de invasión ultra mínima para pacientes con estenosis de la columna lumbar La columna soporta su espalda y cuerpo y protege también su médula espinal, el conjunto de tejidos nerviosos que se extiende desde su cerebro hasta la parte inferior de su cuerpo. La médula espinal se mantiene segura dentro del conducto vertebral, donde solo hay espacio para los nervios para fluir sin obstrucciones. Con la edad, los ligamentos y huesos fuera del conducto vertebral algunas veces se engrosan, estrechando tanto el conducto que los tejidos nerviosos se comprimen o “pinchan”, resultando en dolor, falta de sensación y debilidad. Este estrechamiento del conducto se llama estenosis espinal. La estenosis que ocurre en la parte inferior de la columna se llama estenosis espinal lumbar (LSS). Cada año, más de 1.2 millones de personas en EE.UU. son diagnosticadas con LSS, más comúnmente aquellas mayores de 50 años. La probabilidad de desarrollar esta con- dición sigue aumentando con la edad. Otras causas de LSS son la osteoartritis y la degeneración de discos. Si usted tiene síntomas de LSS, su médico puede derivarlo para hacerse un MRI o tomografía computada de la columna lumbar para confirmar el diagnóstico. Hasta hace poco, las opciones de tratamiento para LSS eran el tratamiento médico o cirugía abierta. El tratamiento médico incluye reposo o actividad modificada, fisioterapia, medicamentos (drogas antiinflamatorias no esteroidales), y tratamiento intervencionista de manejo del dolor como inyecciones epidurales de esteroides. Si el tratamiento médico fallaba en aliviar los síntomas, podría recomendarse la cirugía para solucionar la causa subyacente al retirar elementos de la columna, y de esta manera descomprimiendo y aliviando la presión del conducto vertebral. Las opciones quirúrgicas para tratar LSS van desde la cirugía abierta hasta procedimientos endoscópicos, variando enormemente en lo que se refiere a duración de la estadía en el hospital, periodo de recuperación y complicaciones potenciales. Con el procedimiento de cirugía abierta llamado laminectomía, se agranda el conducto vertebral. En un procedimiento menos invasivo, se implanta un dispositivo para crear un espacio para los nervios. Algunas veces, estos procedimientos quirúrgicos de descompresión causan inestabilidad vertebral y se necesitará un segundo procedimiento. El Procedimiento MILD Ahora hay una alternativa a la cirugía abierta o endoscopía que reduce el riesgo de complicaciones, ofrece una recuperación más rápida y no causa inestabilidad vertebral. El procedimiento MILD (minimally invasive lumbar decompression, descompresión lumbar de invasión mínima) es un procedimiento de descompresión de invasión ultra mínima en el cual instrumentos quirúrgicos especiales insertados a través de un orificio del diámetro de un lápiz se usan para retirar el tejido o hueso que causa la presión en los nervios. 18 PhelPs Today Ventajas del procedimiento MILD: • De invasión mínima con una incisión tan pequeña que no se requieren puntos. • Anestesia local y ligera sedación. Nunca se requiere anestesia total. • Es un procedimiento rápido, usualmente realizado en menos de 1 hora. • Los pacientes pueden volver a su hogar el día del procedimiento. • Los pacientes por lo general vuel ven al trabajo y resumen actividades diarias livianas a los pocos días. • No se dejan atrás implantes. El procedimiento MILD se realiza en combinación con una fluoroscopía (una técnica de imágenes por rayos X) y provee una máxima seguridad del paciente. Las tasas de complicaciones para el procedimiento MILD son más bajas que para otros procedimientos quirúrgicos usados para tratar LSS y los tiempos de recuperación son más rápidos. La estenosis que ocurre en la parte inferior de la columna se llama estenosis espinal lumbar (LSS). Cada año, más de 1.2 millones de personas en EE.UU. son diagnosticadas con LSS, más comúnmente aquellas mayores de 50 años. Phelps es el primer hospital en Westchester en ofrecer el procedimiento MILD. Ahora hay una opción de tratamiento excelente para pacientes que no tuvieron éxito con el tratamiento médico pero que no desean tener una cirugía invasiva. Jozef Debiec, MD, está certificado por el Consejo Médico en manejo intervencionista del dolor y anestesiología. Él asistió a la facultad de medicina en SUNY Downstate College of Medicine y completó su internado en medicina interna en el Hospital Staten Island University y su residencia en anestesiología en Columbia University - Hospital New York Presbyterian, seguida por una fellowship de investigación en manejo del dolor también en Columbia. Su oficina está en 280 Dobbs Ferry Road, Suite 206, en White Plains (914-681-9089). Él puede también ser visitado en el Centro del Dolor del Hospital Phelps Memorial (914-366-3794). PhelPs Today 19 continued from page 17 pitalaria. Un médico hospitalista también podría evaluar a un niño en el Departamento de Emergencias cuando corresponda. Los hospitalistas incluyen a la Dra. Vicki Iannotti, Director, y a los Drs. Angela Coultman, Mazen Maria y Latifa Siddiqua. La Unidad Pediátrica en el hospital está alegremente decorada con colores brillantes y provee una atmósfera que hace que los niños se sientan más cómodos. El Departamento de Emergencias tiene un área de tratamiento dedicada a pacientes pediátricos. Aquí también los niños se encuentran cómodos cuando miran el techo decorado con estrellas, un tema que se continúa en la sala de juegos contigua donde hay un sofá tipo “nave espacial” bajo un luminoso cielo nocturno. La Unidad de Endoscopía provee un ambiente cómodo para los pacientes de los gastroenterólogos pediátricos, Drs. Leonard Newman, Stuart Berezin, Howard Bostwick, Yonathan Fuchs y Michael Halata. El departamento de OR de Phelps ha dado la bienvenida a los pacientes pequeños del Dr. Anthony SanFilippo, y el Centro de Infusiones ha estado atendiendo a niños que necesitan tratamientos por condiciones inflamatorias, como artritis juvenil. La comunidad se beneficia de la capacidad de Phelps de ofrecer tal amplitud de servicios para niños y son enormes las ventajas de tener un personal pediátrico con extraordinarios conocimientos. La consulta entre estos especialistas asegura una óptima atención para niños cuyas condiciones médicas complejas pueden exigir un abordaje multidisciplinario. “Tener tantos especialistas de primer nivel bajo el mismo techo significa que los pacientes pediátricos se benefician de una atención coordinada, de médicos que trabajan juntos en busca de los mejores tratamientos médicos y soluciones para la salud”, dice la Dra. Stillman, “y eso significa atención superior para todos los involucrados. Alojar estos servicios en un hospital comunitario permite una atención personal para nuestras familias”. Para obtener información de los pediatras y especialistas pediátricos de Phelps, llame a Derivación Médica de Phelps (914-366-3367) o visite www. phelpshospital.org. Receive a Gift When You Give the Gift of Life! Every time you donate blood at Phelps, you can choose a gift from one of the generous supporters listed below. ¡Reciba un regalo cuando dé el regalo de la vida! Cada tiempo usted dona sangre en Phelps, puede escoger un regalo de uno de los partidarios generosos listó abajo. Amalfi Restaurant, Briarcliff Manor The Art Barn, Ossining At the Reef Restaurant, Cortlandt Manor Atria Senior Living on the Hudson, Ossining Basilico Pizza, Pasta and Gourmet, Mt. Kisco The Boathouse, Ossining Brasserie Swiss, Ossining Bridge View Tavern, Sleepy Hollow The Cabin, White Plains Canfin Gallery, Tarrytown Capri Pizza & Pasta, Ossining Caravela, Tarrytown Carpet Giant, Ossining Casa Rina, Thornwood Coffee Labs Roasters, Tarrytown Crabtree’s Kittle House, Chappaqua Creative Flooring, Mt. Kisco Doca’s Portuguese Restaurant, Ossining Dominick’s Limousine, Sleepy Hollow DonJuanMexicanRestaurant, Pleasantville Doubletree Hotel, Tarrytown Eldorado West Diner, Tarrytown Elite Hair Design, Tarrytown Elmsford Chiropractic, Elmsford 20 PhelPs Today Fairview Golf Center, Elmsford Family YMCA, Tarrytown TGI Friday’s, Tarrytown Geordane’s Deli, Irvington Goldfish Restaurant, Ossining Good Food, Briarcliff Manor Gordo’s, Hawthorne Green Valley Nursery, Hawthorne Hair on the Hudson, Tarrytown Heritage Frame & Picture, Tarrytown Highland Dry Cleaners, Ossining Horsefeathers, Tarrytown Horseman Restaurant & Pizza, Tarrytown Il Sorriso Ristorante, Irvington Images Art Gallery, Briarcliff Manor Isabella Italian Bistro, Tarrytown J.P.Doyle’sRestaurant, Sleepy Hollow JacobBurnsFilmCenter, Pleasantville Josephine’sHairSalon, Ossining Karma Lounge Martini Bar & Grille, Ossining Kendal on Hudson, Sleepy Hollow L3 Couture, Briarcliff Manor Landmark Diner, Ossining Louie Linguine’s Casual Bistro, Pleasantville Main Street Sweets, Tarrytown Mandee, Ossining Manor Wine & Spirits, Briarcliff Manor Marriott Westchester, Tarrytown Mediterraneo, Pleasantville Melita’s Home Furnishings, Ossining Moon River Grill, Sleepy Hollow Moonbeam Café, Briarcliff Manor Mr. Nick’s Brick Oven Pizza, Tarrytown My Sherry & More, Inc., Briarcliff Manor Nevaeh Cuisine, Pleasantville NY School of Esthetics, Tarrytown Okinawa Hibachi Steak House, Ossining Old Stone Trattoria, Chappaqua Paese Pasta & Pizza, Briarcliff Manor PHR Center of Electrolysis, Tarrytown Pleasantville Colonial Diner, Pleasantville Red Hat Bistro & Bar, Irvington River View Wine & Spirits, Tarrytown Rock Island Sound, Tarrytown Sheraton Hotel, Tarrytown South of the Border, Ossining Sparx Hair & Makeup Salon, Pleasantville Squire’s Restaurant, Briarcliff Manor Striped Bass, Tarrytown Sunset Cove, Tarrytown Tarry Tavern, Tarrytown Tarrytown Woodworks, Tarrytown Taste of China, Tarrytown Terra Rustica Ristorante, Briarcliff Manor Thornwood Ale House, Thornwood Tramonto Restaurant-Bar-Café, Hawthorne Trapp Optical, Tarrytown The Tuscan Grille, Briarcliff Manor Ultra Clean Car Wash & Detail Center, Ossining Wake Robin, Briarcliff Manor Warner Library, Tarrytown Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford Wobble Café & Catering, Ossining Please patronize these businesses and let them know you appreciate their community-minded support. To learn about donating blood, call (914) 366-3916. Programs and Services at Phelps Bereavement Support (914) 366-3325 Blood Donor Services* (914) 366-3916 Cardiovascular Diagnostic Lab (914) 366-3740 Cardiac Rehabilitation (914) 366-3742 Child Care – Robin’s Nest (914) 366-3232 Diabetes & Metabolism Center** (914) 366-2270 Diabetes & Endocrine Center for Children & Young Adults* (914) 366-3400 Educational Programs and Free Screenings (914) 366-3220 Emergency Department (914) 366-3590 Emergency Department’s PromptCare (914) 366-3660 Emergency Education Center* (914) 366-3577 Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy* (914) 366-1190 Hospice (914) 366-3325 Hyperbaric Medicine Center (914) 366-3690 Infusion Center* (914) 366-3523 Laboratory (Clinical) (914) 366-3910 Maternal Child Center (914) 366-3382 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center** (914) 366-0664 Mental Health – Outpatient Counseling* (914) 366-3600 Mental Health – Outpatient Chemical Dependency (914) 944-5220 Mental Health – Inpatient Substance Abuse – Co-occurring Disorders (914) 366-3027 Mental Health – Inpatient Psychiatry (914) 366-3513 Nutrition Counseling (914) 366-2264 Pain Center (914) 366-3794 Pastoral Care (914) 366-3090 Pharmacy for the Community** (914) 366-1400 Physical Medicine & Rehab (PT, OT, Aquatherapy) - Outpatient* (914) 366-3700 Physical Medicine & Rehab - Inpatient (914) 366-3702 Physician Referral Service (914) 366-3367 Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) (914) 941-1263 Pulmonary Physiology Lab and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (914) 366-3712 Radiology/X-Ray (914) 366-3430 Respite Care (914) 366-3356 Senior Services and Memory Loss Evaluation* (914) 366-3669 or 3677 Sleep Center (914) 366-3626 Speech & Hearing – The Donald R. Reed Center** (914) 366-3010 Surgery – Call Physician Referral (914) 366-3367 Thoracic Center for Chest Diseases* (914) 366-2333 Vascular Institute (914) 366-3008 Voice & Swallowing Institute** (914) 366-3636 Volunteer Services (914) 366-3170 Wound Healing Institute* (914) 366-3040 *Located in the Phelps Medical Services Building (755 North Broadway). ** Located in the Phelps Professional Building (777 North Broadway). For more information about Phelps services, visit phelpshospital.org and click on “Programs & Services.” ItisnowpossibletorequestanappointmentformanyservicesonthePhelpswebsite.Justgoto phelpshospital.org and click on “Request an Appointment Online.” PhelPs Today 21 phelps Get better. Here. Annual Report 2011 22 PhelPs Today New VP and Major Gifts Officer Join Development T he Phelps Development Department, the fundraising arm of the hospital, is infused with new energy and ideas, following the appointments of a new Vice President and Major Gifts Officer. Robert Lane recently assumed the Vice President position. He has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and management, serving most recently as President of Saint Francis Health Care Foundation in Poughkeepsie, where he completed a $15 million capital campaign. Prior to his latest position, Robert served as Executive Vice President for External Relations at EcoHealth Alliance, an international organization focused on the field of conservation medicine, based in New York City. Before that, he worked for 16 years at the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, ultimately as Vice President for Development, where he successfully completed a $40 million capital campaign. In announcing Robert’s appointment, Phelps President and CEO Keith Safian said, “We are particularly fortunate to have a person with the depth of experience in fundraising that Bob Lane has. All nonprofit organizations face financial challenges in the current economic senvironment and Bob has amply demonstrated his ability to meet those challenges successfully.” Robert has been Chairman of the Board of the Astor Home for Children Foundation and served on several boards including Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY. A graduate of Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY, Robert earned his Bachelor of Science Degree (with honors) in Business Administration. - Lisa Koch, the new Major Gifts Officer, has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising. Prior to joining Phelps, Lisa was Director of Development of Major and Planned Gifts at Purchase College. She also served as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at New York Medical College, Director of Development at Montefiore Medical Center and Manager of Individual Support with the Wildlife Conservation Society. Lisa is also a graduate of Binghamton University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management, followed by a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Fordham University. Phelps is fortunate to have these two seasoned professionals as part of its family. In this challenging economic climate, their experience will help Phelps continue to excel, ensuring that the community will benefit from the hospital’s services today and in the years to come. PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 23 Golf Classic T he 9th Annual Phelps Classic took place at Sleepy Hollow Country Club on Monday, June 13 with more than 100 golfers participating, a 15 percent increase over the previous year’s attendance. The total revenue increased by 3 percent to more than $140,000. Funds raised are used for facility improvements to enhance patient comfort. Once again the Golf Committee, under the leadership of William and Ellen Melvin and John and Connie Curran, organized a memorable day. Participants enjoyed picture perfect weather, lunch, golfing, evening cocktails and a buffet reception, highlighted by raffles, prizes and contests. We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Committee, Co-Chairs, players, sponsors and Phelps Hole Sitters for another fun and successful event! 24 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 An Evening of Fine Wines with Fine Friends P helps’ second wine tasting event took place at Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor on Friday evening, March 11, attracting more than 100 guests. After a brief welcome, Keith F. Safian, Phelps President & CEO, introduced John Komes, president and founder of Flora Springs Winery. Flora Springs produces premium, handcrafted wines from organically farmed estate vineyards in a solar-powered 19th century stone winery in the heart of Napa Valley. John and his staff interacted with the guests, helping to educate them on the variety of offerings, including a oncein-a-lifetime tasting opportunity – a rare Flora Springs 2007 Rennie Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Committee member Nick Antonaccio, founder of Wine Adventures, wine editor for the Examiner News, educator and lecturer, was the evening’s emcee. Thank you to all the diligent Committee members and those who participated in the event for providing a memorable evening of fine wines with fine friends. PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 25 26 Phelps Annual Report 2011 President’s Reception O n May 19, more than 150 people gathered at Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor for the annual President’s Reception, where the hospital’s most generous donors were honored for their support. Andrew Merryman, Chair of the Board of Directors, welcomed the guests and thanked David Coulam, his predecessor, for all his work and dedication during the previous two years. Keith Safian presented his annual State-of-the-Hospital address, updating his guests on recent activities and achievements at Phelps and plans for the future. PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 27 28 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 Champagne Ball P helps’ 24th Annual Champagne Ball was held on Saturday, October 15 at Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor. Under the leadership of co-chairs Pam and Dr. Paul Terracciano and Donna and Jim Goldsmith and the Ball Committee members, this special evening was a great success, raising more than $387,000. During the Fund-A-Cause portion of the evening, more than $85,000 was raised for the NYMC Phelps Family Medicine Residency Program, a training program for future physicians that is a collaboration between Phelps, New York Medical College and Open Door Family Medical Centers. This amount represents an increase of 40% over last year’s FundA-Cause. Sincere thanks and appreciation are extended to everyone who supported this year’s Ball—Phelps’ signature fundraising event. PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 29 2011 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 30 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 2011 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 31 PHELPS Volunteers The following celebrates people from our community who support the hospital by volunteering – from helping to facilitate patient care to managing fundraising events. Phelps auxilians and volunteers – we salute you! DR. HSIN CHAO ROSALIE KAVY Rosalie Kavy is a donor and a member of the Champagne Ball Committee and the Auxiliary. Dr. Hsin Chao (left), a senior attending physician in anesthesiology at Phelps and former president of the Medical Staff, just celebrated his 40th year at Phelps. A member of the hospital’s Board of Directors, he has served on the Golf, Champagne Ball, Development and Capital Campaign Committees. “I have especially liked being involved with the golf event and Champagne Ball. People are excited to participate and know they will have a good time. The events give all of us an opportunity to stand behind the hospital, encourage personal friends to be involved, and spread the word about the excellent services offered by the hospital.” “One of the most appealing parts of being a volunteer is feeling like you are a part of the institution. When I had a pacemaker put in, Keith Safian came down and spent time with me and I very much appreciated that. It’s the way that Phelps staff does things.” MARCELLA OISETH LAURIE ZIMMERMAN Laurie Zimmerman has been a volunteer at Phelps for four years, working at the information desk. She has also served on the Champagne Ball Committee and is Vice President of the Auxiliary. Previously, she was VP of Marketing at Barclays Bank of New York. Laurie is the wife of Franklin Zimmerman, MD, who is president of the Medical Staff. “People are so friendly – the patients, staff, volunteers. It feels like family. The volunteer program brings together people of all walks of life with many different experiences. It’s a great source of camaraderie. The volunteers often help each other and enjoy socializing at hospital functions.” 32 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 Marcella Oiseth is the wife of Stanley Oiseth, MD, director of Phelps’ Department of Pathology. She is a member of the Wine Tasting Committee, and she and her husband contributed to the Capital Campaign. “I’m a volcano of ideas. At Phelps, they’ve helped me find opportunities to use these ideas. It’s work and pleasure.” PHELPS Volunteers BARBARA EPSTEIN MARK FREDERICH Barbara Epstein has volunteered at Phelps for 25 years and is presently co-chair of the Auxiliary Gift Shop. She is a longtime donor, most recently supporting Nursing Promise, the Champagne Ball and Hospice. She also contributed to the Emergency Department Capital Campaign, naming the ED’s Dental and ENT Treatment Room in honor of her late husband and her father. “I truly like volunteering in the gift shop – it’s like my baby. Staff and administration have been wonderful and accommodating and are very appreciative of what we do here. Volunteering is terrific. It’s all the positives of a job without the negatives. If you are lucky enough to be able to volunteer, then you should.” Mark Frederich, a retired MTA police lieutenant, is co-president of the Auxiliary. He looked into volunteering when his mother was a patient at Phelps and has been a volunteer in transport for two years. “Volunteering is very rewarding. A lot of people spend their whole life making money, but it’s a whole different thing to focus on helping people. I like knowing that Mr. Safian and administration are so supportive of the volunteers and the Auxiliary. It is rare that a CEO comes to monthly meetings, and Mr. Safian does. It makes the volunteers feel appreciated.” PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 33 PHELPS Volunteers BILL AND ELLEN MELVIN JIM GOLDSMITH Bill Melvin has been a Phelps board member since 2000, serving as treasurer, campaign chair and a member of the Development Committee. He launched the first Phelps Golf Classic in 2004 and has co-chaired the event with his wife, Ellen, every year since. Ellen has also served on the Champagne Ball Committee. “About 10 years ago, I was going to the office when suddenly I couldn’t walk up the stairs. I was almost paralyzed. I went to Phelps, where Dr. Michael Weintraub was able to diagnose my condition. When my treatment was completed, I wanted to repay the hospital for the superb care I received, so I helped raise over $10 million for the new physical medicine and rehabilitation center – a service that Ellen and I both use extensively.” ANNE CALDARA Anne Caldara has been a volunteer at Phelps for 13 years, the last four as chairperson of the information desk. Prior to becoming a volunteer, she worked in sales management at Kraft Foods. 34 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 “When you volunteer, you think about other people, giving a smile, a handshake, something of yourself. Instead of sitting home, volunteer. Make a difference in someone else’s life.” Jim Goldsmith, a generous supporter of the hospital and co-president of the Auxiliary, has been a volunteer at Phelps for 11 years. He is a Board member and co-chairman of the Development Committee. Prior to his involve-ment with Phelps he had a 35-year career with Burlington Industries. Jim can often be seen leading groups of enthralled kindergarten children on tours of the hospital. “You get much more out of volunteering than you put in, regardless of how many hours you give.” PHELPS Volunteers DR. PAUL AND PAM TERRACCIANO Dr. Paul Terracciano is a board-certified anesthesiologist who has been at Phelps since 1990. He and his wife, Pam, have been donors since he first came to Phelps. Paul has served on the Wine Tasting Event Committee and Pam is a long-time member of the Champagne Ball Committee, serving as co-chair the last three years. “For me, volunteering is gratifying, and as a member of the ‘Phelps Family,’ it is particularly fulfilling when I know I am helping the hospital. I like seeing other physicians and staff doing the same and hope others will join us. Volunteering is truly satisfying when it is for something you feel strongly about. Phelps is important in my life, and this is where I feel I can have the most impact.” DR. ELIO IPPOLITO Elio Ippolito, a family medicine physician, has been on the Phelps Medical Staff for 50 years and was president of the Medical Staff from 2007-2011. That is when his active volunteering began. He serves as ambassador between the Development Department and the Medical Staff, participates in the Champagne Ball, and is the one who initiated the plantings of flowers that make the Phelps campus so beautiful from spring throughout the summer. “I am a perpetual optimist, and think I can always contribute more. I was born and raised in this community and I feel that I need to give back. Phelps is part of my soul. I see it in the pictures in the hallways, I see it in the flowers outside.” DR. CRAIG ZALVAN Dr. Craig Zalvan is medical director of the Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders at Phelps. He is a member of the Development Committee and a donor, most recently to the Champagne Ball. He has a wide range of volunteer experiences including committee work, teaching and mentoring, and offering free community clinics. “I most enjoy volunteering at clinics because we reach people who otherwise might not be helped. At a cough clinic, I met a patient who had had a cough for 30 years that had affected her lifestyle. I was able to cure her, and she was so grateful she cried tears of relief.” PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 35 BOARDS & COMMITTEES Board of Directors Phelps Classic Committee Senior Management Andrew C. Merryman, Chairman Sean F. X. Dugan, Vice Chairman WilliamO.Melvin,Jr.,Treasurer Bruce Heckman, MD, Secretary Bard E. Bunaes, Assistant Treasurer KatherineJ.Mackie,AssistantSecretary Keith F. Safian, FACHE, President Gay Berger Hsin C. Chao, MD JoseA.Chevere David W. Coulam JohnCurran,Ph.D. Robert A. Goldschmidt JimGoldsmith Elio Ippolito, MD Glenn D. Kaufman LindaMartin,JD Saleem Mir, MD Rose Marie Parisi LouisJ.Poulin Richard Sinni Russell Watson Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD EllenandWilliamO.Melvin,Jr. Co-Chairs (Golf) ConstanceandJohnCurran Co-Chairs (Golf) JimGoldsmith–Chair(Tennis) BarbaraandJamesCasey Hsin C. Chao, MD RoseandJohnGoodyear Alice Marie and Tom E. Hales Lianne Hales-Shaw (Tennis) Mahjabeen Hassan, MD (Tennis) Anita and Michael Hegarty Chandler and Kaveh Khosrowshahi LouisJ.Poulin JohnB.Robbins,MD Petra and Klaas van der Kaaij Lucy Waletzky, MD Maureen and Thomas Wright Keith F. Safian, FACHE President & CEO Wine Tasting Event Committee JoanneSturans Vice President, Human Resources Nicholas Antonaccio David Beckwith Eugene Buccini, Ph.D. Paul Terracciano, MD Kevin Hunt Marcella Oiseth Leonard B. Fogel *deceased Development Committee KatherineJ.Mackie–Co-Chair JimGoldsmith–Co-Chair Robert Albertson* Gay Berger Bard E. Bunaes Arthur Cohen Mark Frederich Donna Goldsmith Lianne Hales-Shaw Aubrey Hawes Lisina Hoch Paul Mazzilli Ted McGrath WilliamO.Melvin,Jr. Andrew C. Merryman Caryl Plunkett Pamela Terracciano Drusilla van Hengel Craig Zalvan, MD Keith F. Safian, FACHE Medical Staff Officers Elio Ippolito, MD President Franklin Zimmerman, MD Vice President Martin Krumins, MD Secretary JayWeinberger,MD Treasurer Lorraine Carpino Director, Medical Staff Affairs Medical Board Champagne Ball Committee DonnaandJimGoldsmith–Co-Chairs Pam and Paul Terracciano, MD – Co-Chairs Laurie and Gary Billings Barbara Bunaes Alice Marie and Tom Hales Lianne Hales-Shaw IngridandJackHershman,MD Rosalie and Bert Kavy Barbara and Ted McGrath Mary and Andrew Merryman Robyn and Richard Peress, MD Reina and Richard Sinni 36 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 Silvia Gutierrez, MD Arno Housman, MD Christopher Martin, MD Michael McCormick, MD Lawrence Mendelowitz, MD Saleem Mir, MD Emil Nigro, MD Stanley Oiseth, MD Richard Peress, MD Robert Perelman, MD L. Mark Russakoff, MD Rajat Sanyal, MD Barry Shapiro, MD Margaret Stillman, MD Richard Strongwater, MD Lawrence L. Faltz, MD Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs & Medical Officer Daniel Blum Senior Vice President Vincent DeSantis Vice President Finance & CFO Lucy Cioffiro Engelhardt Vice President, Nursing Services Leonard B. Fogel Vice President, Business Development Robert R. Lane Vice President, Development Kerry L. Pisano Vice President, Support Services FINANCIALS PHELPS FINANCIAL SUMMARY Years Ended December 31, 2011 , 2010 and 2009 2011 Unrestricted revenue and other support: Net patient service revenue Other revenue 2010 2009 (Unaudited) $196,535,000 7,752,000 $181,970,000 7,275,000 $174,195,000 7,030,000 Total revenue and other support 204,287,000 189,245,000 181,225,000 Expenses: Salaries and employee benefits Supplies and expenses Depreciation Interest Provision for bad debts 122,435,000 61,866,000 10,554,000 1,207,000 1,119,000 113,928,000 57,887,000 10,272,000 1,269,000 1,673,000 108,397,000 56,405,000 10,053,000 1,403,000 1,525,000 Total expenses 197,181,000 185,029,000 177,783,000 Income from operations 7,106,000 4,216,000 3,442,000 Nonoperating gains 1,604,000 1,296,000 1,574,000 “The Bottom Line” $8,710,000 $5,512,000 $5,016,000 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 37 DONOR LISTINGS The Founder's Circle ($100,000+) Mrs. Frank W. Hoch Dr. Henry Orchier The Phelps Memorial Hospital Auxiliary The Director's Circle ($50,000 - $99,999) Mr.andMrs.WarrenJ.Adelson Charitable Trust of Chester Cawood The President's Circle ($25,000 - $49,999) Ambrose Monell Foundation Mr. Michael Bakwin Barbara and Earle Ellefsen Mr.andMrs.RobertA.Mackie,Jr. Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Medical Staff TD Bank Benefactors ($10,000 - $24,999) Mr. and Mrs. Pablito A. Almira Atria Senior Living JanetMaslinandBenCheever Mr.andMrs.JohnP.Curran Mr. Howard Dean Mr. Sean F. X. Dugan Mrs. Harriet E. Gamper Mr.andMrs.JimGoldsmith Gordon & Silber, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Hales Dr. and Mrs. Stephen K. Heier Mr.HarryA.Jacobs,Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kavy M&T Bank Mr.andMrs.JosephManganello,Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martucci Mr.andMrs.ThomasE.McGrath,Jr. Mr.andMrs.WilliamO.Melvin,Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Merryman The P & G Company Mr.JimReidyandMs.PatJehle Mr. and Mrs. Donald Richenthal Mrs. Sascha Rockefeller Edith M. Schweckendieck Trust Dr. Albert F. Sheehy and Ms. Deborah Frerking Mr. David Swope The van Hengel F amily Mrs. Maarten van Hengel Dr. Drusilla R. van Hengel Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. van Hengel 38 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 Mr. and Mrs. Maarten R. van Hengel Mr.andMrs.JohnLoughlin Dr. Lucy R. Waletzky Mr.andMrs.LawrenceM.Waterhouse,Jr. Westchester Anesthesiologists, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Wilson Mr. and Mrs. William Wolff Pacesetters ($5,000 - $9,999) Active Media Services, Inc. Mrs. Bina Batheja Mr.KiranN.BathejaandDr.JennySo Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Bergman Mr. Edwin W. Bright Caduceus, Inc. Ms. Katharine M. Chapman Children's & Women's Physicians of Westchester, LLP Mrs. Ann R. Cooney Eva-Marie and Gunter Dahling Dewey & LeBoeuf Mr.JamesC.DiaoandMs.CatherineDiao Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield ENT Faculty Practice, LLP Mrs. Barbara Epstein Favour Royal, LLC Garfunkel Wild, P.C. Dr. Silvia Gutierrez and Mr. Richard Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey E. Hawes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hegarty Mr. and Mrs. Kaveh Khosrowshahi Dr. Pawel Kohutnicki Dr. and Mrs. Ching Fu Lin O'Connor, McGuinness, Conte, Doyle & Oleson Ortho-McNeil-JanssenPharmaceuticals,Inc. Phelps Golf Classic Phelps Imaging Services, P.C. PMA Management Corp. of New England Dr.andMrs.JohnB.Robbins The David Rockefeller Fund, Inc. Mr. Keith F. Safian Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sinni Stellaris Health Network Ms. Elizabeth A. Straight Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Sullivan Dr.andMrs.PaulJ.Terracciano Dr. Phat Tran and Ms. Mary Woo UBS Unitex Textile Rental Services Dr.andMrs.JayM.Weinberger Ms.JoyceWeiser Mr.PeterJ.Worth Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Wright Dr. and Mrs. Craig H. Zalvan Partners ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Andrew Anonymous Gay and Horst Berger Mr.andMrs.JamesCasey Castle Oil Corporation Cedar Manor, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeLaMater Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DeSantis Dominican Sisters Mr. Thomas F. Doyle and Dr. Shevaun Doyle Ms. Eileen Fisher Mr.andMrs.JamesCasey Mr.andMrs.JerryGershner Mr.andMrs.JerrierA.Haddad Hamilton Cavanaugh & Associates Shantie Harkisoon, MD, and David Layman, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Herlitz Institute of Allied Medical Professionals Mr.KristoferJ.Keller Dr. Elisabeth Lachmann and Mr. Kevin Hunt Mr.andMrs.JosephMandel Mr.andMrs.RobertManfred,Jr. Mr.andMrs.AlfredJ.Mascia Ms. Sharon Pickett and Mr. Paul Mazzilli The Medline Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Oiseth Mr.andMrs.JohnO'Leary Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Pedowitz Phelps Patient Accounting Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. William F. Plunkett Quality Billing Service, Inc. Mr. Nelson A. Rockefeller and Ms. Amy Taylor Anonymous Safe Flight Instruments Corp. Mrs. Maryellen Salop Sky View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Spinal Associates St.John'sUniversity Tritech Healthcare Mgt., LLC Village of Irvington Westchester Oncology and Hematology, P.C. Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP Leaders ($1,000 - $2,499) Dr. and Mrs. Charles Abate Mr. and Ms. Mark A. Abrams Dr.andMrs.JosephR.Ades Ms. Barbara S. Allar Aries Wine and Spirits DONOR LISTINGS Ms. Corinne Barrett Besler Consulting Bethel Homes Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Billings Mr.andMrs.DanielJ.Blum Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Buccini Mr. and Mrs. Bard E. Bunaes Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Byfield Mr. and Mrs. Denis A. Cardone Dr. and Mrs. Hsin C. Chao Dr. Catalina Cincu Clean Air Quality Service, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Thomas Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. David W. Coulam Crickett Care, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael D'Arrigo Mrs. Lenora deCamp Ms. Barbara A. Defino and Mr. Daniel A. Celentano Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP Dr. and Mrs. Montgomery Douglas Mr.andMrs.MartinB.Engelhardt,Jr. ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Evans Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Faltz Dr.BarryE.FieldandMs.JulieFarr Leonard B. Fogel Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Garrison Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ginsburg Gould-Shenfeld Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gralla Ann E. Grow, Ph.D. Ms. Lianne Hales-Shaw Health Resources Optimization, Inc. Mr. Gregory Heineman Dr.andMrs.JackI.Hershman Mr.JohnJ.Hughes International Business Machines Corporation Dr.andMrs.ElioJ.Ippolito JudithRipkaJewelry Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Kail Mr. Glenn D. Kaufman and Ms. Lori G. Kaufman Mrs.JaneKavy Kendal on Hudson KeyBank Mr.JamesF.Kittsley KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP Dr. Peter Lawrence Ms. Edith L. Litt Mr. Andrew Malik Mr. Steven L. Marks Dr. Christopher A. Martin and Dr. Donna Morrison MBIA Foundation Inc. MedAllies, Inc. Mrs. Mary L. Melvin Mr. and Mrs. C. Edward Midgley Dr. Augustine Moscatello Mr.andMrs.JohnD.Murff New York Imaging Service Mr. Wayne C. Olson and Ms. Sandra Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Olstein Dr. Owen O'Neill Dr. and Mrs. Gaspar R. Parrino Phelps Cardiovascular Services, P.C. Mrs. Barbara A. Phipps Mr. Kerry L. Pisano and Ms. Lynn Perton Pomarico Design Studio Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Poulin Proskauer Rose, LLP Dr. and Mrs. William Pulleyblank RETS Institute Dr. Rajat S. Sanyal Ms. Leah Sanzari Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt Mr.JonathanD.Siegfried Mr.JamesS.Sligarand Ms. Diana M. Sattelberger Sovereign Electric Corp. Ms.JoanneSturans Mr.andMrs.JohnJ.Sullivan Mr. Michael Thaman and Ms. Lisa Gathard Trans-Continental Credit and Collection Corp. Mrs. Dorothy C. Treisman Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Maarten R. van Hengel Mr.andMrs.JamesW.Wendorf Mr.andMrs.WilliamJ.Willis Willis of NY, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Zimmerman Mr. Christopher Zuehlsdorff and Ms. Anita Suchdeo If we have inadvertently neglected to include you in our listing or have listed your name incorrectly, please contact Lisa Koch, Major Gifts Officer, at 914-366-3108. Please accept our sincerest apologies. PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 39 "The positive, life-long influence Phelps has on our family deserves to be shared with future generations. Please consider joining us in the ultimate honor by including Phelps in your estate plans." — Donna and Jim Goldsmith Please see page 41 for a complete membership listing of the Anson Phelps Society. 40 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 ANSON PHELPS SOCIETY MEMBERS EstateofRobertM.Akin,Jr. Robert* and Betty Albertson The Annim Estate Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Estate of Giovanni Bagarotti Michael Bakwin Estate of Ruth Balli The Barnes Estate The Barnum Estate Estate of Helen C. Barraco The Batheja Family EstateofJohnBeach JosephineW.Beach The Becker Estate EstateofMaxJ.Bloch The David and Anita Botnick Trust Estate of Mary F. Bump The Cartwright Estate Charitable Trust of Chester Cawood Gerald and Millicent Citron Estate of Ward R. Clark The Cobb Estate Estate of Martha Cohen Estate of Harry Colish The Cornell Estate David and Lucy Coulam Estate of Susan L. Cullman Estate of Margaret Delanoy The Donald Estate JamesandPatriciaDonovan Priscilla Ewing Estate of Albert Feer Estate of Sheelah Feinberg Estate of A. Louise Filipek The Flewellyn Estate Marilyn B. Foster The Fowler Estate The Frothingham Estate The Fuller Estate Aphrodite and Bruce Garrison Emanuel and Ellen Genauer JimandDonnaGoldsmith The Edwin Gould Trust Estate of Arnold S. Greenspan Ann E. Grow Estate of Freda B. Halpern Estate of Milton Hammel Estate of Marie Hermann Estate of Howard Holmes Estate of Dora May Holmes HarryA.Jacobs,Jr. TheJolineEstate Estate of Gregoire Karch EstateofJohnGustaveLicht Estate of Marguerite Mack Robert and Katherine Mackie Estate of Sylvia A. Mahler Wayne and Linda Martin Estate of Elizabeth Ranney McIntosh Estate of Marion McKenzie Estate of Alice Melady Nathan and Ruth Melman WilliamO.andEllenMelvin,Jr. Estate of Clement E. Merowit EstateofJohnMillar Estate of Robert S. Newman Norman and Mary Ann Nichols Estate of Egon H. Ottinger Bert and Peggy Pepper Estate of Violet S. Persson The Potter Estate Estate of Barbara W. Ray JimReidyandPatJehle Estate of Blanchette H. Rockefeller Antonio and Linda Rodrigues Estate of Lore Rubel Estate of Rufus R. Russell Keith F. Safian Estate of Anne O. Sande Estate of Theresa Dustman Sasson JohnandDorisSchwamb The Benjamin Shapiro Charitable Remainder Trust The Sherwood Estate Estate of Doris Bernard Sinnott Fernando and Grace Sisto Marion A. Smidinger Smidinger Trust Irwin and Ruth Stein Estate of Katherine Stephens Estate of Esther Strom The Taylor Estate TheTirzahJ.SweetTrust Maarten* and Drusilla van Hengel Estate of M. Grace Waidler TheWilliamT.WarnockandEvelynJoan Warnock Charitable Remainder Trust Russell and Susan Watson The Wilhelmina Charitable Trust R. Douglas and Betsy Wilson Estate of Marion T. Wright The Young Estate Estate of Edward V. Zegarelli * deceased If we have inadvertently neglected to include you in our listing or have listed your name incorrectly, please contact Lisa Koch, Major Gifts Officer, at 914-366-3108. Please accept our sincerest apologies. PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 41 phi·lan·thro·py 1 : a spirit of goodwill toward all people, especially when expressed in active and generous efforts to help others 2 : a charitable act or gift 42 PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 Save the DateS: An Evening of Food &Wine with Fine Friends Friday, April 27, 2012, 6:30 pm Tappan Hill Mansion Tarrytown, New York 9th Annual Phelps Golf Classic Monday, June 11, 2012, 11:00 am Sleepy Hollow Country Club Scarborough, New York 25th Anniversary Champagne Ball Saturday, November 10, 2012, 6:30 pm Trump National Golf Club Briarcliff Manor, New York RSVP Contact: Ruth Burton, Development Officer 914-366-3115 or register online: www.phelpshospital.org Events to benefit Phelps Memorial Hospital Center. PhelPs annual RePoRT 2011 43 P HEL P S Phelps Memorial Hospital Center 701 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591-1096 www.phelpshospital.org