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S a i n t B a r n a b a s H e a l t h C a r e S y s t e m<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center Foundation<br />
Celebrating Donors Who Make A Difference<br />
Young Entrepreneur<br />
Establishes Diabetes Fund<br />
Thousands Take<br />
Part in 9th Annual<br />
Miracle Walk<br />
On Sunday, October 4, 2009, more than 2,200<br />
grateful Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)<br />
graduates, parents, family, and friends<br />
gathered at Verona Park for the 9th Annual<br />
Miracle Walk. This annual celebration of life<br />
raises funds for the 56-bed <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Center NICU.<br />
As a Level III Regional Perinatal Center, the<br />
highest designation attainable, the <strong>Saint</strong><br />
<strong>Barnabas</strong> NICU treats more than 1,200 infants<br />
annually for prematurity, low birth weight,<br />
illness, and congenital disorders.<br />
Our NICU has one of the best infant survival<br />
rates among neonatal intensive care units in<br />
the nation. In fact, babies born at <strong>Saint</strong><br />
The <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center NICU Staff<br />
Old Short Hills Road ● Livingston, New Jersey 07039<br />
John F. Bonamo, M.D., MS, Executive Director, joins NICU physicians and Miracle<br />
Walk Founders Jonathan and Hayley Hirschmann and their daughters. Also<br />
pictured, right, is Shyan Sun, M.D., Director of Neonatology<br />
<strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center 17 weeks early have<br />
twice the survival rate of those born at other<br />
hospitals in the Vermont Oxford Network, a group<br />
of more than 400 hospitals around the world.<br />
Miracle Walk was created by a family in gratitude<br />
for the care their daughter received during a<br />
three-month stay in the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> NICU.<br />
Together with a group of dedicated parents, they<br />
continue to organize this much-anticipated event<br />
which has raised more than $2.5 million since its<br />
inception. Every gift to Miracle Walk helps the<br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Center purchase advanced patient care<br />
equipment – ensuring NICU babies<br />
at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> receive<br />
outstanding care and experience as<br />
little discomfort as possible.<br />
We thank everyone for<br />
lacing-up their sneakers in<br />
support of infant health and<br />
encourage you to circle<br />
10.10.<strong>2010</strong> on your calendar –<br />
to participate in the 10th<br />
Anniversary Miracle Walk<br />
Celebration.<br />
Diagnosed with juvenile diabetes early in life,<br />
South Orange teen Erik Douds’ world changed<br />
when his <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> physicians<br />
recommended he try an insulin pump.<br />
Freeing him of some of the rigors of managing<br />
diabetes, Erik realized just how fortunate he<br />
was to benefit from this invaluable device.<br />
That’s when Erik’s mission and passion<br />
was born.<br />
Realizing that some families are unable to<br />
afford an insulin pump and costly diabetes<br />
supplies, Erik was<br />
determined to lend<br />
a hand and make a<br />
world of difference.<br />
But how?<br />
Soon, Erik became<br />
a welcome sight at<br />
the South Orange<br />
train station selling<br />
candy and bottled<br />
water to commuters<br />
and classmates at Seton Hall Prep. One<br />
Snickers at a time, Erik raised an astounding<br />
$5,000 to establish the Erik Douds Pediatric<br />
Diabetes Fund at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>.<br />
Erik Douds stands proud at<br />
Seton Hall Prep<br />
Erik’s mission to help medically disadvantaged<br />
children with diabetes has become a reality.<br />
His fund has already purchased patient<br />
education materials which are given to every<br />
newly-diagnosed diabetes patient. The Fund<br />
also provides financial help to purchase<br />
diabetes medication and supplies for children<br />
and families in need.<br />
We are humbled by Erik’s accomplishments,<br />
passion, and commitment and know that even<br />
greater things lie ahead for this remarkable<br />
young man.
NBC’s Meredith Vieira<br />
Highlights<br />
“We Are <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>”<br />
Meredith Vieira and John F. Bonamo, M.D., MS, Executive Director, pictured with a member of our<br />
Clown Care team.<br />
Broadcaster and television host Meredith Vieira spoke to a<br />
standing-room-only gathering at Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Short<br />
Hills. The nine-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, co-host of<br />
NBC’s Today show, wife and mother of three, discussed<br />
balancing work, family and the health concerns of husband<br />
Richard during “An Evening with Meredith Vieira.”<br />
This free presentation was sponsored by the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Center Foundation and was the highlight of “We<br />
Are <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>,” a week-long celebration of caring for<br />
the community.<br />
A generous philanthropist and health care advocate, Ms. Vieira<br />
is a spokesperson for Clown Care, the signature outreach<br />
program of the Big Apple Circus. Clown Care brings professional<br />
performers to hospitals to entertain and empower children, their<br />
caregivers, and hospital staff. <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center is<br />
the first and only hospital in New Jersey to offer this wonderful<br />
program which is supported by the Gross Family Foundation of<br />
South Orange and other donors to <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>.<br />
Ms. Vieira discussed her 30 year broadcasting career against the<br />
backdrop of caring for her chronically ill husband. Ms. Vieira and<br />
husband Richard Cohen, diagnosed with MS at 25 and after bouts<br />
of colon cancer, are all too familiar with the importance of<br />
compassionate, accessible health care close to home.<br />
Nussbaum Society Members, donors who contribute more than<br />
$5,000 annually to <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center Foundation,<br />
enjoyed a private reception prior to Ms. Vieira’s talk. Ever generous<br />
with her time, Ms. Vieira took photographs, chatted with donors,<br />
and shared her views on modern health care and wellness.<br />
Short Hills Family Creates Hope<br />
Faith and Marc Greenstein are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with pediatric epilepsy. Recently, the Greensteins<br />
established a fund at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> to Help Overcome Pediatric Epilepsy. Gifts to The Greenstein H.O.P.E. Fund will enable nationally<br />
recognized neurologists and pediatricians to come together and share innovative approaches to epilepsy care, research breakthroughs, and the<br />
latest thinking on treatment options.<br />
In April 2008, Faith and Marc's son, Ethan, was diagnosed with Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a primary symptom of which is epilepsy. Ethan has<br />
had multiple stays in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> due to seizures.<br />
The Greenstein family, in partnership with <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center Foundation, is dedicated to raising support to better understand and<br />
manage epilepsy and to enhance the lives of children and families living with this complex condition.<br />
Gifts to The Greenstein H.O.P.E. Fund sponsored a standing-room-only presentation by Orrin Devinsky, MD, a <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> neurologist featured<br />
in the April 2009 Newsweek article “In the Grip of the Unknown,” about children living with epilepsy.<br />
The Greenstein family is exploring ways to enrich the lives of children and families affected by epilepsy and how best to provide guidance and<br />
support for newly diagnosed children. This spring, a family outing to the Turtle Back Zoo is planned for children with epilepsy and their families.<br />
To make a gift in support of Ethan and other children living with epilepsy, please visit saintbarnabasfoundation.org/HOPE or contact Tori<br />
Weinstein at 973.322.4494.
Lore and Eric F. Ross<br />
Lobby Dedication<br />
Dedication of the Lore and Eric F. Ross Lobby was held in June at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Center to honor the generosity of these remarkable benefactors and to pay<br />
tribute to the memory of Mrs. Ross.<br />
The Lobby was filled to capacity with friends, family, <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> trustees and<br />
administration, and employees - all of whom recognize and appreciate the enormous<br />
imprint of the Ross’ generosity.<br />
All in attendance spoke of Lore and Eric Ross’ outstanding generosity and<br />
commitment to <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center. Ronald J. Del Mauro, President<br />
and Chief Executive Officer, <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> Health Care System and Chairman,<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center,<br />
Dr. John Bonamo, Executive Director,<br />
and Leon Cooperman, Chairman,<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center<br />
Foundation, lauded Eric and Lore Ross<br />
whose gifts to the hospital have<br />
enhanced patient care.<br />
PEDDLE FOR PREVENTION<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> Burn Foundation will hold its 4th Annual Pedaling<br />
for Prevention Ride in support of The Burn Center on Sunday, June<br />
13, <strong>2010</strong>. For more than 20 years, The Burn Foundation has<br />
provided fire safety and burn prevention education programs for<br />
children, businesses, community organizations, health care<br />
professionals, and fire service personnel. Annually, the <strong>Saint</strong><br />
<strong>Barnabas</strong> Burn Foundation and The Burn Center touch the lives of<br />
more than 34,000 individuals through patient care and prevention<br />
and education programs.<br />
This exciting, professionally-managed event includes a 40-, 25- or<br />
10-mile ride through the scenic Great Swamp Refuge and<br />
tree-lined communities in Morris and Somerset Counties. Every<br />
rider receives an event t-shirt and gifts are awarded at various<br />
pledge levels.<br />
Supporting burn prevention and burn care has never been so good<br />
for you! Join us and experience why riders of all abilities say<br />
“this is by far the best bike ride in the area."<br />
For additional information please visit www.njburncenter.com or<br />
call 973-322-4344.<br />
Eric Ross, center, is surrounded by son Peter and grandson<br />
Marc. Also pictured, left to right Leon G. Cooperman,<br />
Ronald J. Del Mauro, and John F. Bonamo, M.D., MS<br />
The Ross family from left to right, Marc Ross, grandson,<br />
Eric Ross, and Peter Ross, son.<br />
Following the unveiling of the Lori and Eric<br />
F. Ross Lobby plaque, the celebration moved<br />
to the hospital’s beautiful Patient Park. This<br />
tranquil oasis is where Mr. Ross’ friends and<br />
family gathered to celebrate his 90th<br />
birthday. Three generations of the Ross<br />
family enjoyed this wonderful event marking<br />
an important milestone in Eric’s life.<br />
SUNDAY, JUNE 13, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Guests included members of several organizations throughout the country. All in<br />
attendance wished Mr. Ross a very happy birthday and applauded the generosity of<br />
Eric and Lori Ross.<br />
Save the Date:<br />
March 25, <strong>2010</strong><br />
is this year’s<br />
Party for a Purpose<br />
in support of the<br />
Cancer Centers at<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>.<br />
Mark your calendar<br />
and we’ll see you<br />
at the Valley Regency.<br />
From left to right, Leon G. Cooperman, John F. Bonamo, M.D., MS, Eric Ross, Ronald J. Del Mauro, and Hoda Blau
S a i n t B a r n a b a s M e d i c a l C e n t e r F o u n d a t i o n<br />
Cuisine, Caring, and Kids –<br />
Calabria’s Restaurant Hosts<br />
Pediatric Benefit<br />
Joseph and Dino Ottaiano, owners of Calabria’s<br />
Restaurant in Livingston and John Gallucci,<br />
President of JAG Physical Therapy hosted “A Night<br />
for the Children” to benefit The John La Conti, MD<br />
Child Life Fund at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center.<br />
Since 1999, family, friends, and colleagues of John<br />
La Conti, MD have been deeply committed to<br />
honoring the memory of this talented and<br />
much-loved pediatrician. Dr. La Conti’s memorial<br />
fund supports music therapy, art therapy, and<br />
developmental support for thousands of sick<br />
children and their families. In addition, the<br />
pediatric playroom and pre-operative tours are<br />
supported by donations.<br />
Gifts to Dr. La Conti's fund are critical to sustain<br />
the Child Life Program which provides muchneeded<br />
emotional support for hospitalized<br />
children and those undergoing medical procedures<br />
at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>. Most of all, this program brings<br />
a little fun into the lives of children when they<br />
need it most. Simply put, the Child Life Program<br />
“lets kids be kids” despite the stress and fear<br />
of hospitalization.<br />
Ronald J. Del Mauro, President and Chief<br />
Executive Officer of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> Health Care<br />
System remarked, “Dr. La Conti was a dedicated<br />
pediatrician and truly embodied the meaning of<br />
health care.”<br />
Denise Myers, left and<br />
Carlton Myers, far right,<br />
with Deborah Morrone-Colella and<br />
Carla Andriola Patel<br />
of the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center Foundation.<br />
For the<br />
Myers Family,<br />
Clowning Around is Serious Business<br />
On a sunny day in June, Denise and Carlton Myers and<br />
their two daughters hosted their 6th Annual Charity BBQ<br />
and Basketball Tournament in support of the Valerie<br />
Center at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>.<br />
Once again, the Myers opened their home to more than<br />
150 family and friends for a spirited game of basketball<br />
to raise funds for children with cancer and blood<br />
disorders. The day was filled with fun and friendship and<br />
over $5,000 was raised to benefit Clown Care, a program<br />
that features professional performers using mime, magic,<br />
music, and general hilarity to delight Valerie Center kids<br />
and other pediatric patients throughout <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>.<br />
Clown Care has changed the lives of many children with<br />
cancer including one young patient who agreed to<br />
continue chemotherapy only if the clowns were at his<br />
side during treatment.<br />
As the only hospital in New Jersey with<br />
Clown Care, the Foundation thanks the<br />
Myers family for supporting this<br />
important program.<br />
We also recognize the Myers for prior<br />
contributions which enabled the hospital<br />
to purchase waiting room furniture,<br />
patient care equipment, and to<br />
commission a child-friendly mural which<br />
has transformed a Valerie Center<br />
treatment room.<br />
The Myers commitment to kids with<br />
cancer and blood disorders is a heartfelt<br />
tradition of caring.<br />
To experience Dr. La Conti's legacy of love and the<br />
magic of our Child Life Program, visit<br />
saintbarnabasfoundation.org and click on Child<br />
Life Program video.<br />
We thank the Ottaiano family and Mr. Gallucci for<br />
their generosity and for sharing our passion for<br />
pediatric health.<br />
Aria Myers, far left, enjoys raising funds for children in need<br />
Joseph and Dino Ottaiano (far right and left,) owners of Calabria’s<br />
Restaurant in Livingston and John Gallucci, President,<br />
JAG Physical Therapy.
S a i n t B a r n a b a s M e d i c a l C e n t e r F o u n d a t i o n<br />
Three Foundation Grants –<br />
One Important Outcome<br />
An unstable economy and closure of inner city<br />
hospitals are but two reasons more and more women<br />
seek access to no-cost pre-natal and women’s health<br />
care. To meet the needs of underserved women, <strong>Saint</strong><br />
<strong>Barnabas</strong> established an OB/GYN Continuity Clinic with<br />
the goal of providing quality women’s care for all.<br />
The generosity of three area foundations, The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, the<br />
Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, and Frog Crossing Foundation, enabled <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> to<br />
enlarge and expand the OB/GYN Clinic and sustain the important work of the clinic’s social worker.<br />
The <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> OB/GYN Clinic was created to meet the needs of vulnerable women. Our Clinic<br />
is a “safety net” offering medical care, nutrition counseling, psychosocial support, cervical cancer<br />
screening, referrals for high-risk obstetrical care, and teen pregnancy programs and services.<br />
Grants from The Healthcare Foundation, the Laurie Foundation, and Frog Crossing are invaluable.<br />
The expanded Clinic allows staff to meet growing<br />
demand for no-cost OB/GYN services and<br />
with the Clinic furnished to resemble a private<br />
doctor’s office women receive care in a modern,<br />
dignified setting.<br />
We could not be more grateful to each foundation for<br />
supporting the needs of medically underserved women.<br />
Their generosity ensures healthy women today and<br />
healthy babies tomorrow.<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> Community Advocates<br />
Support Patient Care<br />
Each year, the women of the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> Community Advocates award more than $60,000 to<br />
hospital departments and nursing units to enhance patient care. Selecting among the worthy<br />
applicants is difficult but the hard-working Ancillary Project Award Committee is up to the task year<br />
after year. Awards were presented at the Community Advocates’ Annual Holiday Party and include:<br />
Annual Gala Honors<br />
Cancer Centers Physicians<br />
The 2009 <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center Gala was<br />
held at beautiful Mountain Ridge Country Club to<br />
commemorate the 30th anniversary of innovative<br />
cancer care.<br />
With 400<br />
physicians,<br />
Trustees,<br />
grateful<br />
patients, and<br />
other<br />
supporters of<br />
<strong>Saint</strong><br />
<strong>Barnabas</strong> in<br />
Robert L. Goodman, MD, Chairman, Radiation Oncology,<br />
Raquel T. Wagman, MD, Alison Grann, MD, and<br />
Andrew I. Zablow, MD<br />
attendance, the Gala raised more than $425,000 to<br />
support cancer care.<br />
Our multi-disciplinary cancer care team is comprised of<br />
board certified medical, surgical, and radiation<br />
oncologists, social workers, oncology nurses, and other<br />
specially-trained care givers. In concert with our<br />
Oncology Nurse Navigator, patients and families<br />
receive the highest levels of clinical care and support<br />
throughout cancer treatment.<br />
With a broad array of clinical trials and support<br />
services such as holistic nursing, massage therapy,<br />
music therapy, and spiritual care, patients experience<br />
the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> commitment to treating the<br />
whole patient.<br />
■ Funding for patients unable to afford<br />
transportation, medication, and home<br />
care equipment<br />
■ Furnishings for bariatric surgery patients<br />
■ Amenity bags for high-risk maternity patients<br />
■ Furnishings for a breast milk pumping room for<br />
mothers of premature and critically ill infants<br />
For information about joining the Community<br />
Advocates and to learn more about their<br />
important commitment to healthy communities,<br />
contact Kelly Goss at 973.322.4321.<br />
Elena Santoro, President, Community Advocates, Suzanne<br />
Bonamo, Annette Calabrese, Chair, Ancillary Awards Program,<br />
and Richard Panush, MD, Chairman, Department of Medicine.<br />
Michael Scoppetuolo, MD, Delia Radovich, MD, Richard A. Michaelson,<br />
MD, Chief <strong>Medical</strong> Officer, Cancer Center, Miguel A. Conde, MD,<br />
Jennifer A. Wagmiller, MD, I. Robert Grossman, MD. and Stuart Leitner, MD.<br />
Not pictured Linda A. Danieu, MD<br />
For information about supporting the Cancer Centers at<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>, please contact Joan Liljegren at<br />
973.322.4338.
The Friends of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong><br />
Inaugural Golf Classic<br />
The Friends of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>, active supporters representing greater Newark, held its inaugural Golf<br />
Classic at Black Bear Golf Course in Franklin. Although the weather failed to cooperate, spirits were not<br />
dampened, the event was a success, and more than $23,000 was raised to enhance care at the <strong>Saint</strong><br />
<strong>Barnabas</strong> Breast Center.<br />
We thank the following<br />
event sponsors:<br />
TOURNAMENT SPONSORS<br />
Laborer’s Union Local 472<br />
Portuguese Baking Co. LP t/a Teixeira’s Bakery<br />
Power Concrete Co., Inc.<br />
New Jersey Anesthesia Associates, P.C.<br />
Sharpe Concrete/A-Tech Concrete<br />
John F. Bonamo, M.D., MS, Executive Director of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center, greeted golfers and<br />
guests and extended a special “thank you” to Golf Committee Chairman Manny Martins and committee<br />
members Frank Giantomasi, Don Haake, Tom Lupo, Peter Pantoliano, and Enzo Priolo. Dr. Bonamo also<br />
recognized Laborer’s Local 472 and ILA Local 1235 for their support.<br />
Although rain prevented play, it did not stop more than 50 supporters from enjoying lunch at the Atlantic<br />
Manor in Ogdensburg. In all, the Friends of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> raised funds to purchase the PenConnect<br />
Mammography System for the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> Breast Center. PenConnect enables patients to call a<br />
multi-language automated phone line to obtain mammogram results.<br />
Several organizations and individuals sponsored the event and donated auction items which raised $7,000<br />
and included airline tickets donated by TAP Portugal and foursomes donated by Trump National Golf Club,<br />
Brooklake Country Club, Crestmont Country Club, Rock Spring Country Club, Shackamaxon Golf and Country<br />
Club, Black Bear Golf Course, and Wild Turkey Golf.<br />
Reception Sponsors<br />
Livingston Technologies<br />
V.I.P. Contractors, Inc.<br />
Dessert Sponsors<br />
Physicians’ Practice Enhancement, LLC.<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Staff<br />
The Daniels Group<br />
Beverage Cart Sponsors<br />
Eye Contact Vision Center<br />
P.M. Construction Corp.<br />
From left to right: Enzo Priolo, Don Haake,<br />
Michael Oliveira, John F. Bonamo, M.D., MS,<br />
Pedro Belo, Manny Goncalves, Manny Martins,<br />
and Louis LaSalle<br />
Tony Oliveira, Tommy Leonardis, and Manny Martins
Hospital Supporters Golf for a Cause<br />
Canoe Brook Country Club was the backdrop to this year’s <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center Golf<br />
Outing which raised more than $450,000 for hospital programs and services. Sunny skies and a<br />
cool breeze greeted golfers which included members of the medical staff and community<br />
supporters.<br />
A lively 50/50 auction raised vital funds for the <strong>Medical</strong> Center’s Child Life Program which provides<br />
developmental support and art and music therapy for children hospitalized at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>.<br />
Golfers dug deep to help sustain this important, much-loved program. We are grateful to the many<br />
individuals and corporations that are committed to supporting quality, compassionate care. We are<br />
especially pleased to recognize these organizations that went the extra mile for patient care.<br />
Golf Open Underwriters<br />
MedAssets<br />
Tobron Corporation<br />
Major Underwriters<br />
Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy<br />
Baxter Healthcare<br />
BD<br />
Brach Eichler, LLC<br />
Computer Design and Integration<br />
Globe Motor Car<br />
QualCare, Inc.<br />
SEI Investments<br />
Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C.<br />
Sodexo Healthcare Services<br />
TMC Services<br />
The Vanderbeek Family<br />
Verizon<br />
Wachovia<br />
William H. Connolly & Associates<br />
Honorary Sponsors<br />
The Albright Family<br />
Auxilio, Inc.<br />
Bressler, Amery & Ross<br />
Buck Consultants<br />
Conner Strong<br />
County Graphics LLC<br />
Franklin Madison<br />
Garfunkel, Wild & Travis, P.C.<br />
Garrubbo, Capece & Millman, P.C.<br />
Hamilton Painting Contractors, Inc.<br />
Johnson & Johnson Health Care System<br />
KRA Insurance Agency, Inc.<br />
The Leegis Group, Inc<br />
Medtronic<br />
MONOC: New Jersey’s Hospital Services Corp.<br />
New Jersey Anesthesia Associates, P.C.<br />
Optimum Lightpath<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center <strong>Medical</strong> Staff<br />
Shepard Industries of New Jersey<br />
SOS Gases<br />
State of the Art <strong>Medical</strong> Products, Inc.<br />
Tri Tech Associates<br />
WithumSmith+Brown<br />
Vasios, Kelly & Strollo, P.A.<br />
Wigder Leasing<br />
Audrey Bartner –<br />
A Donor’s<br />
Commitment<br />
to the Community<br />
When asked why she supports <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Center, Audrey Bartner of Verona responded,<br />
“it is an exceptional institution that provides the<br />
community with an outstanding level of care.” A<br />
dedicated philanthropist, patron of the arts, and fine<br />
artist, Mrs. Bartner said “the physicians and staff of<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> are to be admired for their dedication<br />
and knowledge, especially in the area of cancer care.”<br />
We at the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center Foundation<br />
are not only grateful to Mrs. Bartner for her kind words<br />
and generosity, we are always glad to see her at<br />
community events. Mrs. Bartner stated “the<br />
Foundation enriches the community by sponsoring<br />
wonderful speakers like Meredith Vieira, Suzy Welch,<br />
and Bob Woodruff. These are important opportunities<br />
for the community and it is a pleasure to support <strong>Saint</strong><br />
<strong>Barnabas</strong> by attending.”<br />
Mrs. Bartner has long been committed to volunteerism<br />
and philanthropy and serves as a Trustee on the<br />
Women’s Association of the NJPAC, the Paper Mill<br />
Playhouse, and the NJ Symphony. We are proud to<br />
consider Mrs. Bartner a true friend of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong><br />
whose invaluable support enhances patient care and<br />
helps us to care for all in need.<br />
Richard Binetti, MD, Richard Luciani, MD, Marshall Pollack, MD,<br />
and Jeffrey Levy, MD<br />
Stuart Geffner, MD, Robert Schuman, MD, Stephen Crane, MD, and<br />
Mehrad Rafizadeh, MD<br />
Save the Date: The <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> Golf Outing will take place on<br />
September 14, <strong>2010</strong> at Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, NJ.
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Center Foundation<br />
Board of Trustees<br />
Leon G. Cooperman, Chairman<br />
Ronald J. Del Mauro<br />
Albert R. Gamper, Jr.<br />
Donor Reception<br />
Focuses on<br />
Advances in<br />
Breast Health<br />
Helene Moehlman and Harriet Morris-Freeman, long time <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> supporters,<br />
appear with M. Michele Blackwood, M.D., center.<br />
Kenneth A. Yarnell, Jr.<br />
Jeffrey Kigner<br />
Peter Nussbaum, M.D.<br />
Robert W. Schuman, M.D.<br />
Kathryn Zizza<br />
John F. Bonamo, M.D., MS<br />
Executive Director, <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Center<br />
Barry Ostrowsky, Esq.<br />
Executive Vice President and<br />
General Counsel<br />
Hoda Blau<br />
Executive Director<br />
Deborah Morrone-Colella<br />
Vice President<br />
<strong>Cornerstone</strong> is a publication of the<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Center Foundation<br />
Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039<br />
phone: 973.322.4330 fax: 973.322.4346<br />
www.saintbarnabasfoundation.org<br />
Editor:<br />
Tori Weinstein<br />
Photography:<br />
Martin Salowey, Daniel DellaPiazza, Bill Storer<br />
To thank our donors for their invaluable support, the<br />
Foundation gives back by hosting receptions that feature<br />
health care leaders. More than 40 donors attended a<br />
recent reception at which Sari Kaplon, RN, Vice President,<br />
Patient Care Services provided an overview of <strong>Saint</strong><br />
<strong>Barnabas</strong> and our commitment to the community.<br />
The evening’s keynote speaker was M. Michele<br />
Blackwood, M.D. Director of Breast Health and Disease<br />
Management, who gave an informative talk about<br />
advances in breast health.<br />
Dr. Blackwood described recent breakthroughs in breast<br />
cancer genetics as well as new treatment protocols in the<br />
areas of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.<br />
Dr. Blackwood stressed the importance of breast cancer<br />
prevention and advocates yearly mammography. After<br />
describing the myriad breast health services available at<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>, Dr. Blackwood facilitated a lively<br />
“question and answer” session and met one-on-one<br />
with several donors.<br />
Prior to joining <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Barnabas</strong>, Dr. Blackwood was the<br />
Director of Breast and Women’s Health Prevention<br />
Services at Nyack Hospital. She then served as <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Director and Founder of the Connie Dwyer Breast Center<br />
and Deputy Chair of Surgery at <strong>Saint</strong> Michael’s <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Center. Previously, she held the positions of <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Director of the Stamford Breast Center and <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Director of The Women’s Breast Center at the Tully<br />
Health Center.<br />
Dr. Blackwood received a Bachelor’s degree from<br />
Georgetown University and graduated with a medical<br />
degree from the <strong>Medical</strong> University of South Carolina.<br />
She completed her internship and residency at The<br />
Stamford Hospital, and a fellowship with the Breast<br />
Service from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.<br />
The Foundation will reprise Dr. Blackwood’s talk at a<br />
future donor reception and thanks her for sharing her<br />
time and talent with the <strong>Medical</strong> Center’s supporters.<br />
To suggest a topic for future donor receptions, contact<br />
Carla Andriola Patel at 973.322.4604.<br />
Old Short Hills Road ● Livingston, New Jersey 07039<br />
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PERMIT NO. 68<br />
LIVINGSTON, NJ<br />
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