Summer 2013 - Memorial Hermann

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2013 CIRCLE OF LIFE GALA
AT MEMORIAL HERMANN,
NEUROSCIENTISTS REACH FOR
DISCOVERY. Innovators reach out
to explore new ideas. The generosity
of thousands of committed supporters
makes it possible for Memorial
Hermann to “Reach for the Stars.”
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013, the
Memorial Hermann Foundation
hosted its annual Circle of Life Gala
at the Hilton Americas. More than
1,700 guests attended this year’s
fete, “Reach for the Stars,” that
recognized the dedication of
honorees, Elizabeth and Gary
Petersen. The popular event was
chaired by Alice and Keith Mosing
and supported by honorary chairs
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
and Captain Mark Kelly.
The 2013 Gala raised more than
$3.5 million to benefit Memorial
Hermann’s Revolutionizing
Neuroscience initiative, becoming
the most successful Circle of Life
Gala to date. Revolutionizing
Neuroscience is advancing the
field of neuroscience research by
uniting top talent with leading-edge
technologies and Memorial
Hermann’s renowned facilities,
leadership and vision for the future.
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1. Gala Chairs
Alice and Keith Mosing
2. Gala Honorees
Gary and Elizabeth Petersen
3. Dan and Lori Wolterman with
Gwen and Judge Ed Emmett
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DEAR FRIENDS,
MEMORIAL HERMANN
CONTINUES TO MAKE
GOOD CHOICES THAT
SOLIDIFY OUR PLACE
AS HOUSTON’S ONLY
FULL-SERVICE HEALTH
SYSTEM. OUR VISION
FOR THE FUTURE IS
STRONG. THROUGH
OUR ACCOUNTABLE
CARE ORGANIZATION AND WELLNESS SOLUTIONS,
MEMORIAL HERMANN IS ADVANCING HEALTH.
OUR MISSION CALLS FOR MEMORIAL HERMANN
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES IN
ORDER TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE
IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS. TO THAT END, OUR SUCCESSES
ARE CONSISTENTLY RECOGNIZED BOTH IN PATIENT
CARE AND IN RESEARCH. WE ARE PLEASED TO HAVE
RECENTLY EXPANDED OUR MEDICAL CLINICS AND
ENHANCED SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT
THE SYSTEM. THIS YEAR ALONE, WE HAVE MADE
SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN OUR KATY CAMPUS
AND HAVE LAUNCHED PLANS TO BUILD A MEDICAL
CAMPUS IN PEARLAND.
RECENTLY, MEMORIAL HERMANN CONCLUDED
THE ANNUAL INVESTING IN BREAKTHROUGHS
EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. IT IS A POINT
OF PRIDE THAT SOME OF OUR BIGGEST AND LOUDEST
ADVOCATES ARE OUR OWN EMPLOYEES. I AM
HUMBLED TO SHARE THAT MEMORIAL HERMANN
EMPLOYEES HAVE RAISED MORE THAN 4.6 MILLION
DOLLARS OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS TO SUPPORT
CAMPUS PROJECTS LIKE HEALING GARDENS, WELLNESS
FACILITIES AND EVEN THE PURCHASE OF MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT.
WE ARE INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND
IN TURN, OUR COMMUNITY IS INVESTING BACK
INTO MEMORIAL HERMANN. THANK YOU FOR
CONTINUED FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT.
SINCERELY,
DAN WOLTERMAN
PRESIDENT & CEO
MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM
— 2 0 1 3 G A L A C O N T I N U E D
While Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly were
unable to attend the Gala, they sent a video message
congratulating attendees on the evening’s fundraising
success. “Memorial Hermann has the entire spectrum
of care,” said Kelly. “From the onset of disease or injury
in their world-renowned Level I trauma center, to
medical or surgical treatments and onto comprehensive
rehabilitation at TIRR Memorial Hermann. It is for
this reason that our family made the decision to move
Gabby to Memorial Hermann from Arizona for her
rehabilitation. We will always be incredibly grateful to
the healthcare professionals who cared for Gabby
during her stay in Houston.”
The evening honored the philanthropy of two of Memorial
Hermann’s most passionate advocates, Elizabeth and Gary
Petersen. Dan Wolterman praised the pair, not just for their
support of Memorial Hermann, but also for their efforts
“helping to build a better community for us all.”
Darryl & Co. gave the Hilton ballroom a space-age look in
sparking silver and featured stunning floral arrangements
shaped like flying saucers. Wayne Foster crooned, “Fly Me
to the Moon,” while seated at his Swarovski
crystal encrusted grand
piano, and the
Wayne Foster
Entertainment
of Beverly
Hills singers
and dancers,
always a
favorite, kept
the dance floor
packed well
past midnight.
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It was a stellar
night for
Memorial
Hermann. Funds
raised by “Reach
for the Stars”
are dedicated to
exploration and
empower Memorial
Hermann to
Revolutionize
Neuroscience.

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1. Jim and Sherry Smith
2. Michael and Ileana Trevinõ
3. Vicki and Jim Montague
4. Fred and Kay Zeidman
5. Margaret Alkek Williams and
Jim Daniel
6. Arthur and Philamena Baird
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1. Anne and Steve Pouns
2. Beckie and Gasper Mir
3. Bill and Barbara Easter
4. John and Mary Eads
5. Diane Lokey Farb and Mark Sullivan
6. Houston City Council Member Ellen Cohen
with Don and Kay Elliott
7. June and Dr. P. Roc Chen
8. Lisa and Jerry Simon
9. Yvonne and Walter Johnson
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THE STARS
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ALICE AND KEITH MOSING’S
$1 MILLION GIFT
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ALICE AND KEITH MOSING RECEIVE ATTENDEES’
APPLAUSE AFTER THEIR $1 MILLION GIFT TO THE
REVOLUTIONIZING NEUROSCIENCE INITIATIVE
WAS ANNOUNCED DURING THE GALA PROGRAM.
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10. Alan and Karen Ytterberg, Steve and Carla Strake
and Diane and Bill Campbell
11. Gregg and Jo Lynn Falgout with
Grace and Dr. Dong Kim
12. Lester and Sue Smith with
Monsour Tagdishi and Henry Richardson
13. Bob and Ann Croyle
14. Rufus and Dr. Yvonne Cormier
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HEROES
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Dr. Walt Lowe – One of Houston’s Heroes
On Wednesday, March 6, close to 100 members and guests of Memorial Hermann Heroes in
Health were treated to an insider’s tour of the Ironman Sports Medicine Institute where they met
one of Houston’s real-life Heroes, the physician who takes care of our city’s most high-performing
athletes, Dr. Walt Lowe.
Dr. Lowe serves as the Head Team Physician for the NBA Houston Rockets, University of Houston
Cougars and NFL Houston Texans. He is the Medical Director of Memorial Hermann’s Ironman
Sports Medicine Institute and the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery for Memorial Hermann - Texas
Medical Center.
The happy hour event, catered by Tony’s, enabled attendees to connect directly to Dr. Lowe and
his team of experts through an experiential tour of the Institute. This allowed guests an exclusive
look into the world of sports medicine.
Houston’s philanthropic leaders mingled with young professionals and newer advocates for
Memorial Hermann. Brenda Love Jones and Ed Jones, Elizabeth and Alexander Dwyer, Colleen
and Ryan McKnight, Ryan Weller, Margaret Lecocke and Jeff Sanantonio were spotted in the
eclectic crowd.
For more information or to join Heroes in Health, contact us at (713) 242-4400 or visit
heroesinhealth.org.
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1. Dr. Walt Lowe and Jason Smith
2. Inspirational quotes surround patients
3. Jay and Anat Zeidman
4. McKnights, Zeidmans and Buchanans
5. Jason and Stacy Johnson
6. Ryan and Colleen McKnight
7. Massages from therapist, Rebekah Palaian
8. Ileana Treviño, Ed Jones and
Brenda Love Jones
9. Silent Auction
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“The Business of Health: A Conversation with Dan Wolterman”
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1. Gina Luna with Dan Wolterman
2. Karyn Guerrero, Julia Oettinger and Houston City Council Member Ellen Cohen
3. Vince Strake and Hannah Mount
4. Robin and Jerry Mueck
5. Susan Distefano with Deborah Cannon
6. Jacob and Judy Roberts
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On April 11, 2013, Heroes in Health steering committee member, Jay Zeidman, introduced
Memorial Hermann’s President and CEO, Dan Wolterman, to an audience of more than 100
guests, all eager to better understand today’s legislative and fiscal reality and to get a sense
of what the future may hold for the healthcare industry.
Houston greatly benefits from Wolterman’s expertise as one of the country’s thought-leaders
in the field of healthcare and policy reformation. “During this time of rapid change and
transition, we are privileged to have Dan’s leadership at Memorial Hermann,” said Zeidman.
The exclusive event drew a number of elected officials, members of Memorial Hermann’s Board of Directors, Heroes in
Health members and other prominent philanthropists and supporters. Guests including The Honorable Ellen Cohen, Gary
Petersen, Monzer Hourani, Joseph Jornayvaz and The Honorable Oliver Pennington were captivated by the timely and
relevant presentation while they enjoyed a light breakfast at the Houstonian.
Wolterman shared a stark slide from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s global policy
forum that compares the United States’ disparate investment in healthcare and resulting poor outcomes to other countries’
more effective return on their investments. He spoke about the need to promote a fundamental change in the way we
approach health, wellness and the delivery of care and how Memorial Hermann is leading the way towards the new
model, while maintaining its high standards of clinical care and innovation.
Wolterman remains cautiously optimistic about the industry’s progress. “Meaningful health reform will involve government
and private enterprise to change current incentives and reward value.” For more information or to become involved in
future events, contact Memorial Hermann Foundation at (713) 242-4400 or mh.foundation@memorialhermann.org.
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MOSINGS HOST CELEBRATION TO H
“We named her Faith because at many points in our journey, it was faith that
kept us going,” said Colette Hagler. Colette’s daughter, while still in the
womb, was diagnosed with spina bifida. Her procedure, performed in May
2011 at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital (CMHH), was the first in
utero fetal surgery performed in Texas.
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Keith and Alice Mosing generously opened their beautiful River Oaks
home to more than 90 guests. The exclusive event provided attendees with the opportunity to meet
Faith, now almost 2 years old, walking and running without struggle, and also, to learn about the Texas
Fetal Center at CMHH. The Haglers praised their doctors, especially Dr. KuoJen Tsao, for
giving Faith the chance to be a healthy, happy, little girl.
Susan Distefano, CEO
of Children’s Memorial
Hermann Hospital,
introduced the
maternal-fetal medicine
team and highlighted
the full continuum of
care provided to both
mother and baby.
Dr. Ken Moise,
co-director of the
Texas Fetal Center,
gave an overview of
the highly specialized
fetal conditions that
the team treats and
the leading-edge
procedures currently
performed.
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“Alice and I are pleased
to be a part of this
fundraising initiative,”
said host, Keith Mosing.
“As parents, we are
proud to support pediatric neuroscience research and The Texas Fetal Center.”
Philanthropic leaders from across the city joined Texas Fetal Center physicians and staff, including
Deborah Cannon, JoLynn and Gregg Falgout, Christine Napier, Stephanie Moody, Nicole and Evan Katz,
Angie and Cinco Light, Elizabeth and Gary Petersen, Sherry and Jim Smith, Donna Vallone, Ned Holmes,
Mary and John Eads, and Sheridan and Eddie John Williams.
The Mosings’ recent $1 million gift benefits The Texas Fetal Center at Children’s Memorial Hermann
Hospital. Continued investments in capital needs and research are required to support its groundbreaking
work. For information or to become involved, contact Memorial Hermann Foundation at (713) 242-4400 or
mh.foundation@memorialhermann.org.

ONOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE
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1. The Mosing Family
2. Dr. Tony Johnson, Dr.
Helena Gardiner, Dr. Ken
Moise, Karen Moise, Dr.
Michael Bebbington and
Dr. KuoJen Tsao
3. Bethany Buchanan, Casey
Hedges, Elizabeth Dwyer
and Judy Roberts
4. Jim and Sherry Smith
5. Sheridan and John Eddie
Williams
6. Jay Zeidman, Colleen
and Ryan McKnight and
Bill Hurt
7. Angie Light, Nicole Katz,
Dr. Tony Johnson and
Kathleen Jennings
8. Gary and Elizabeth
Petersen
9. Steve Pouns, Dr. Kevin Lally
and Keith Mosing
10. Evan Katz, Cinco Light and
James Jennings
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INTO THE WOODS: EXPANDING
THE NEUROSCIENCE CENTER
“As a part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, we
provide quality, state-of-the-art-care for people living in
Montgomery County, Walker County and Northern Harris
County,” said Steve Sanders, CEO of Memorial Hermann
The Woodlands (MHTW). “We are fortunate to have recently
completed an expansion, adding surgical suites, increasing
pre- and post-op areas and even preparing space for future
growth.”
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Responding to one of America’s fastest growing communities,
faithful residents, Shahzah Bashir and his wife, Shaista, are
leading efforts to secure support for MHTW’s enhanced
Neuroscience Center. The Bashirs graciously
hosted an intimate gathering of close to 50
friends and Memorial Hermann supporters
at their home on April 25, 2013 to recognize
Dr. Dong Kim and the world-class physicians
at the Mischer Neuroscience Institute and to
build awareness for The Neuroscience Center
at MHTW.
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Sanders and Kim gave attendees an overview
of the hospital and the capabilities of the
existing neuroscience program that includes
innovative equipment like the Stealth Station,
a navigation system that helps to pinpoint the exact
location of tumors within a three-dimensional
rendering of the brain.
Nestled in the wooded “village” of Grogan’s Point, the
Bashirs’ Woodlands home and delicious hors d’oeuvres from
Tony’s created an ideal setting. Guests Ann and Kenny
Friedman, Judy and Chuck Stokes, Kathleen and Bill Merchant
and Dr. William Parks mingled with Memorial Hermann
physicians in attendance, including Dr. Raul Cardenas, Dr.
Kevin Gaffney, Director of MHTW’s Stroke Center, Dr. Ryan
McDonald, and Dr. Geoffrey Zubay, Medical Director of
MHTW’s Neurosurgery team. A number of guests noted the
passion of Memorial Hermann’s dedicated neuroscientists and
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1. Bashirs with Steve Sanders
2. Dr. Dong Kim with Kenny and
Ann Friedman
3. Ileana Treviño with
JoLynn Beverly
4. Dr. Ryan McDonald with
Aziz Jamaluddin
5. Bill and Kathleen Merchant
6. Gail and Joe Michels
were impressed by the physician’s eagerness to talk about both their work and the need to attract additional
talent to the area.
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Until recently, advanced neurological care could only be found within the Texas Medical Center. Today,
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands provides access to the highest quality treatment for neurological
disorders that can be achieved within a community setting. The Bashirs and their neighbors have a vision:
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands will provide access to the highest quality treatment for neurological
disorders that can be achieved – period.
To learn more about The Woodland’s Neuroscience Center or to become involved with the Bashirs’ efforts,
contact Memorial Hermann Foundation at (713) 242-4400 or mh.foundation@memorialhermann.org.
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CRUISING FOR A CAUSE WITH LAMBORGHINI
Pediatric patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann
Hospital kicked off the 2nd Annual Lamborghini Festival
on Friday, April 5th, 2013. After the parade of luxury
vehicles arrived at the hospital to “oohs” and “aahs,” the
kids were treated to imaginary joyrides and had their
pictures taken in the iconic rides. The weekend-long
Festival featured fast cars, performance racing and
celebrity drivers, like former Lamborghini chief test
driver, Valentino Balboni.
“The event celebrates the iconic Italian
auto-maker and its beautiful luxury sports
cars, while benefiting the real cause that
drives us every day – the children in need
of expert care,” said Ed Tufaro, Chief of
Operations at Children’s Memorial Hermann
Hospital. “We are absolutely thrilled to have
joined forces with the Lamborghini Festival
for this one-of-a-kind opportunity.”
For the second year in a row, all proceeds raised by
the Festival benefit Children’s Memorial Hermann
Hospital. This year’s event raised a record $27,000.
Contact Memorial Hermann Foundation at (713) 242-4400 or
mh.foundation@memorialhermann.org to learn more about next year’s Festival.
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P H O T O S: T O N Y G O N Z A L E Z P H O T O G R A P H Y
1. Dr. Michael Yafi,
Susan Distefano,
Valentino Balboni,
Ed Tufaro, and
Dr. David Sandberg
2. Kids presented
donation
3. Patients escorted
down to event
4. Lamborghinis on
display in City Centre
5. Fantasy test drive
6. Susan Distefano
introduces Craig
Cordola (left) to
Valentino Balboni
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Hermann Hospital
9, 2013
2 nd Annual Gala
Honoree:
Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, M.D.
Chairs:
Fred S. Zeidman
Jay S. Zeidman
Emcee:
Hannah Storm
Let the Games Begin:
7 p.m.
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For more information, call
713.242.4450
or email
Cathleen.Fishel@memorialhermann.org
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