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HEALING GARDEN AT NSMC UNION HOSPITAL WINS AWARD As the sun set over the tidal wetlands behind the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers this past November 3, more than 100 guests gathered in the healing garden for the third annual brick dedication ceremony. AN OASIS where cancer patients and their families can relax, reflect and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of nature, the healing garden was opened in 2009 coinciding with the completion of the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center. Visible from the 24 chemotherapy infusion bays found along the south face of the building, the garden features a series of winding paths, benches, a bubbling fountain and a variety of perennial plants and flowers. Found throughout the space are decorative bricks, each inscribed with the name of a loved one or a message of hope; each funded through money raised at the annual North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN. To date, more than 200 commemorative bricks have been installed. HEALING GARDEN BRICKS are available to any individual, Cancer WALK/RUN team or organization that raises or donates $3,000 or more to the North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN in a fiscal year. For more information, please contact Meg Wright at 866-296-6900 or cancerwalk@partners.org. COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS UNVEILED AT HEALING GARDEN BRICK DEDICATION CEREMONY 1 3 2 4 5 1) Jim McIntyre, M.D. (center), with Dick and Jen Lawler. 2) Joel Schwartz, M.D. (third from left), Karen Krag, M.D. (sixth from left), and members of Team Richardson. 3) 2011 WALK Chair Kevin Noyes (second from right) and members of Team Noyes for a Cause. 4) Members of Team Kathie Mitchell. 5) Members of Team Cathy’s Crew. SHARING, CARING AT HEART OF IRENE WILLEY’S LEGACY IRENE WILLEY had a gift for selfless gestures. Whether it was a supportive word for one of the dozens of nurses she supervised in her four decades at Salem Hospital, a handmade doll for a friend’s daughter or a home-cooked meal for a new neighbor, Willey’s gentle touch made others feel cared for. “The hospital was Irene’s life,” recalls Judy Quinlivan, who worked for Willey in the late 1960s and lived next door to her for nearly 40 years. “She loved being a nurse and knew firsthand what North Shore Medical Center means to our community.” BORN IN 1912 IN GORHAM, NH, Willey graduated from Danvers High School in 1929 and the Salem Hospital School of Nursing in 1935. After beginning her career in pediatric nursing, she later became a night supervisor at Salem Hospital. In addition to her work as a nurse, she was active with the Wesley United Methodist Church and was an avid doll maker and collector. Several of those dolls—including 14 antique figures in period clothing that represent famous nurses from throughout history—now are housed at the NSMC Salem Hospital Library, along with a scrapbook of hospital-related news clippings Willey compiled throughout her career. “Irene’s collection is remarkable,” says NSMC Director of Medical Libraries Deborah Almquist. “She took great interest and care in compiling it, and it offers a uniquely personal view into her life and the history of the hospital.” Healthcare Design magazine named NSMC Union Hospital's Dr. Harvey Zarren Healing Garden as a finalist in the Respite category in its 2011 Remodel/Renovation Contest. The healing garden offers several seating areas and can be accessed by wheelchairs and hospital beds, enabling even seriously ill patients to enjoy the benefits of nature. To support the healing garden, donate online at nsmcgiving.org or call the development office at 978-741-1242. “The hospital was Irene’s life. She loved being a nurse and knew firsthand what North Shore Medical Center means to our community.” JUDY QUINLIVAN So, when Willey, who retired from Salem Hospital in 1974, left North Shore Medical Center a bequest of $95,000 following her death in 2009 at the age of 96, those who knew her well weren’t surprised to learn of her generosity. The attention her gifts have received would be a surprise to the unassuming and private Willey, says Quinlivan. “Irene always thought of others,” says her longtime friend. “That’s just the kind of person she was.” Longtime Salem Hospital nurse Irene Willey (above) left NSMC a bequest of $95,000 following her death in 2009. Page 6 | nsmcgiving.org nsmcgiving.org | Page 7
nsmcGiving | Spring 2012 THEY REMEMBER IT LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. MIND MATTER LEXINGTON COUPLE SUPPORTS STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM TO THANK NSMC PHYSICIANS OVER EIGHT YEARS AGO, Todd and Deborah Burger of Lexington were experiencing every parent’s worst nightmare: Their child was in the midst of a life-threatening medical crisis and nobody could help. Today, their daughter is an honors student at Skidmore College, an extraordinary battle with anorexia well behind her. But the Burgers have not forgotten the care team that NSMC assembled to save their daughter’s life and have taken action to support a unique stress reduction program for pre-teen patients as a way of saying thanks. The Burgers’ story unfolded rapidly over a three-month period. The youngest of their four daughters—whose name they have asked to keep private—went from being a typical 10-year-old who enjoyed ice skating and gymnastics to experiencing the full effects of an eating disorder, prone to mood swings and unable to attend school. During her alarming decline, the Burgers consulted dozens of mental-health specialists and physicians trying to find a decisive diagnosis and appropriate care. Both proved elusive with what turned out to be anorexia, a relatively rare phenomenon among eating disorders in pre-teens. “We consider ourselves competent parents in terms of researching and finding care for our children,” says Todd, a management consultant and executive at a renewable energy company. “But in this case, we found it nearly impossible to find help no matter where we turned. It was incredibly scary and frustrating.” The situation went from bad to worse, and late one night the Burgers found themselves sitting in the emergency room of a Boston hospital, their daughter now weighing less than 50 pounds and in serious physical and emotional distress. Unable to provide the care needed, the hospital referred the Burgers to NSMC’s Inpatient Child Psychiatry Service. That’s where they met Edward Bailey, M.D., Chair of Pediatrics at MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center, and their daughter’s outlook changed for the better. With a background in behavioral pediatrics, Dr. Bailey knew immediately that a swift intervention was needed. “I could see that she was medically and emotionally unstable and in a progressive downhill spiral that could lead to a catastrophic outcome,” he says. Dr. Bailey transferred his new patient to the pediatric emergency department at MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center and quickly pulled together a care team that included Jefferson Prince, M.D., Director of Child Psychiatry. “For any eating disorder,” says Dr. Bailey, “the first step is determining the root cause and then using behavioral programs to get the patient to eat. We provide mental health support and structure along with a slow and deliberate re-feeding. It’s terribly difficult for the patient and his or her family—but it works.” Uncommon among pre-teens, anorexia is defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight within 15 percent of normal weight. It is often accompanied by intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image and denial of the seriousness of the illness. “We consider ourselves competent parents in terms of researching and finding care for our children, but in this case, we found it nearly impossible...” TODD BURGER Page 8 | nsmcgiving.org Edward Bailey, M.D., (standing) and Jefferson Prince, M.D., led a care team that saved the life of a Lexington child suffering from a serious eating disorder. Todd and Deborah Burger of Lexington with their daughter, now an honors student at Skidmore College. nsmcgiving.org | Page 9
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