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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 />

NON-PROFIT ORG.<br />

U.S. POSTAGE<br />

PAID<br />

PERMIT NO. 68<br />

LIVINGSTON, NJ<br />

07039

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