The Benefactor - Summer, 2006 - Monadnock Community Hospital

The BenefactorA Newsletter from Monadnock Community HospitalkSummer2006In This IssueMCHRenamesWellnessCenter inRecognitionof $1 Million GiftP. 2A Small Hospital with BigHospital Imaging CapabilitiesSpecial Gifts ImproveQuality of Patient CareP. 2CEO Peter GoslineReceives AnnualAHA GrassrootsChampion AwardP. 3Behindthe Board:Profile ofJeff CrockerP. 3MarionandFrankAlmeidaP. 4MCH Offers Specialty CareClose to HomeP. 4Kerrie Michaud, Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Dr. Mark Luedke with patient.It was exactly eighty years ago in 1926 thatMCH purchased its first X-ray machinewhich was perceived by the doctors at thetime to be symbolic of the increasinglyscientific character of medicine. The X-raydiagnostic tool promised to raise prognosisand diagnosis to new levels. The physician wasno longer entirely dependent on the patient’sappearance and subjective perceptions.Today those early doctors would beastounded by the tremendous advancements inradiology that offer diagnostic tools thatcouldn’t have been imagined even thirty yearsago. MCH’s Radiology Department has keptpace with today’s most up-to-dateadvancements in imaging. “I work closely withMCH as well as larger hospitals in NH, and I’mconstantly impressed with the high level ofimaging services offered at this hospital,” saysDr. Mark Luedke, Medical Director ofRadiology. According to Bill Karhan, Directorof the Radiology Department, MCH is moreprogressive than other similar size hospitalsbecause of a forward thinking administration.The hospital acquired its first CAT scannerin 1989 and every few years upgrades to keepcurrent with the latest technology. This springthey acquired a hi-speed Toshiba 32 slice CATscanner. This new scanner can acquire moreanatomical slices because of new multi-slicing,3-D imaging technology. While the system usesX-ray technology, it is distinguished from otherimaging tools, like traditional X-ray and MRI,by its ability to display a combination of softtissue (like muscles, tissue, organs and fat),bones and blood vessels all in a single image.CAT scans are used to diagnose kidney, lung,liver, spine and blood diseases, cancer, tumors,and cysts, as well as blood clots, hemorrhagesand infections. “Residents of the Monadnockregion don’t have to leave our community tohave the best CT scanning system availabletoday,” says Karhan.Last November MCH became the firsthospital in the state to install a Siemens AcusonAntares Ultrasound system. It comes fullyequipped with improved resolution of grayscale, color, Doppler and 3D/4D technology.This new system shows more detail such asplaque in carotid arteries, blood clots in veins,stones in the gallbladder, enlarged aortas, andContinued on page 6

MCH Renames Wellness Center in Recognition of $1 Million GiftOn April 29th,MCH hosted acelebration tohonor Edward L. Bondfor his recent onemillion dollar charitablebequest to the hospital.In recognition of thisgenerous donation, TheWellness Center wasofficially renamed TheBond Wellness Center.Over 125 friends ofthe hospital and staffmembers joined in thefestivities. Guests werewelcomed personally byMr. Bond, Peter Gosline,Ben Wheeler, and LauraGingras. Mr. Bond wasaccompanied by hisdaughter, Linda, and hisniece,Wendy Wood.Peter Gosline welcomedthe guests and spoke brieflyabout the significance of a gift of thisAbove: Laura Gingras,Ed Bond and Peter Gosline.Right: Wendy Wood,Ed Bond and Linda Bond.Below: Ed Bond addressesthe gathering.magnitude and how it will go a long way inassuring MCH’s commitment to provide thecommunity with the finest medical careavailable and establish the hospital as one ofthe best small hospitals in New England. Healso paid tribute to Mr. Bond as a long-timefriend of the hospital and recognized his lifelong accomplishments in the military, businessSpecial Gifts Improve Quality of Patient CareSince the founding of MCH in 1923,the hospital has had a long traditionof generous support by members ofthe local community. In fact, beforethe hospital even opened its doors,several individuals, including Mrs.Cheney, Mrs. Kaufmann, Mrs.Clement, and Mr. Russell, steppedforward to underwrite the purchaseof medical equipment, beds, linens,an ambulance, as well as donations forstructural changes to be made to theParmelee estate. Through the years,donations of all sizes were appreciated andrecorded in hospital records. In aSuperintendent’s Report from 1924, it wasstated that “38 people donated books,A toast to Ed Bond.and as an active volunteer and supporterof not-for-profit organizations. A plaquewas then unveiled in tribute to Mr. Bond’sdonation which will be hung in the lobbyof the Wellness Center.Mr. Bond spoke of his close relationship toMCH and how it has been an important part ofhis family’s life in the Monadnock region. Mr.Bond was born in Clarksboro, NJ in 1913 and“More than 83 years later, the people who live inthe Monadnock area continue to support thehospital with important gifts that greatly improveand enhance the quality of patient care.”another 10 contributed vegetables, and 13provided flowers. Other donations includedold linen, dishes, photographs, paintings,mirrors, wastebaskets, cribs and vases.”Ed Bond and Andy Macdonald,Director of The Bond Wellness Center.attended Washington & Lee University andlater New York University. He was a Majorduring World War II and served in intelligencein Sicily, Algiers and Washington, DC. Afterthe war, Mr. Bond moved to New York Cityand started his successful business careerwith the prestigious advertising firm of Young& Rubicam. He left the firm in 1970 afterserving as CEO and Chairman of the Board.In December of 1989, Mr. Bond and hisfamily relocated to Peterborough to be closerto his daughter, Linda, who lives at the LucasCommunity in Temple. ■More than 83 years later, the people wholive in the Monadnock area continue tosupport the hospital with important gifts thatgreatly improve and enhancethe quality of patient care.Recently MCH received twovery generous donations.With Ted Bacon’s andHarriet Sorensen’sgenerous gifts, the hospitalwas able to purchase a computerizedtraining doll to be used by the hospital’sclinical staff. Called SimMan, this full-size,Continued on page 6T HE B ENEFACTOR 2 S UMMER 2006

Marion and Frank Almeida Invest in MCHWhen Frank & Marion Almeida movedto Dublin from Floral Park, LongIsland in 1989 to be closer to theirthree children, they knew very little aboutMonadnock Community Hospital. However,they were no strangers to the hospital industry.For 20 years, Frank was Director of FiscalAffairs at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.Over the last 17 years they have had manyoccasions to use MCH, including EmergencyRoom visits and several surgeries. Frank is alsoa patient in the Monadnock Internists practiceand Marion sees Dr. Civitella in the MonadnockFamily Care practice. “We feel the quality ofcare and personal connection is far superior tothe Long Island Jewish Medical Center,” saysFrank. “At MCH you get lots of personalattention and our hospital on Long Island wasmore like a factory.”Frank has also logged in many hours involunteer time at the hospital. He divides histime between volunteering in the mailroom andThe Window Shop. Toni Gildone, Manager ofThe Window Shop, says “As our only malevolunteer working in the shop, we all loveFrank. His outgoing, friendly personality isenjoyed by his co-workers as well as thecustomers. He’s a delight to work with.”The Almeidas feel that it is important tofinancially support MCH and have chosen toestablish five Charitable Gift Annuities, whichpays them a fixed annual income that isguaranteed for life. “We chose the CharitableGift Annuity because making a gift in this way isreally two investments. Not only is it a sounddecision for our retirement portfolio, but it’salso an investment in our local communitySpecialty Care Close to HomeMonadnock Community Hospital has longrecognized the importance of its patientcommunity and primary care physicianshaving easy access to a wide spectrum ofspecialty care physicians. In 1984 MCH’sspecialty practices got its start in one small roomlocated in the Emergency Room. These earlyspecialties included cardiology, rheumatologyand podiatry. With the growth of physicianspecialists over the years, the group moved tothe Medical Arts Building in the early 1990s.Today, with approximately 25 part-timespecialists practicing at MCH, patients don’tneed to travel long distances for specializedcare and treatment. These doctors are dividedbetween two specialty practice groups —Physicians Consultants who are located inThe Wellness Center and Specialty Practiceswho remain in the Medical Arts Building.Typically, these specialists are either affiliatedwith larger specialty hospitals or are part ofprivate practice groups.Physicians Consultants is comprised ofcardiology, neurology, pulmonology,rheumatology, and lipidology. Dr. Beatty Hunteris a full-time cardiologist in the practice, alongwith five part-time cardiologists from the NewEngland Heart Institute at Catholic MedicalCenter. Dr. Rand Swenson, who is associatedwith Dartmouth Hitchcock and has been aneurologist at MCH for 13 years, spends twodays a week at the hospital. Other part-timespecialists in this practice include Dr. WilliamGoodman from Southern NH Medical Centerwho practices pulmonology; Dr. David Patekwho specializes in rheumatology; and Dr. PeterKlementowicz from Catholic Medical Centerwhose specialty is lipidology. The group issupported by two nurses and two clericalstaff members.Carole Connor, clinical coordinator ofPhysicians Consultants, says that if it weren’t forthe Wellness Center space, it wouldn’t bepossible to offer such a wide variety of specialtyservices. “Our relocation to the WellnessCenter has enabled us to expand dramaticallyover the last few years to offer the communitymore specialties and access to a larger numberof doctors,” says Connor. “Plus many of ourspecialties tie-in directly with the medicallybasedprograms offered at the Wellness Centersuch as cardiac and pulmonary rehab.”T HE B ENEFACTOR 4 S UMMER 2006hospital,” says Frank. “We both understand thebenefits of good health care, and we feelMonadnock is the best we’ve experiencedanywhere. It just makes sense to supportexcellence in local health care.”Beyond the tangible advantages of a small,high quality community hospital, the Almeidassay there are many intangible benefits, such asthe good feeling you get when you know themedical staff genuinely cares about you as apatient and a person. “When you’re dealing withmedical issues, whether routine or serious, theimportance of a professional and compassionatestaff make the difference between a really greathospital and a mediocre hospital” says Marion.“We have really enjoyed our relationshipwith Frank and Marion, and we’re so gratefulfor the five Charitable Gift Annuities they haveestablished with MCH,” says Peter Gosline. “It’sfun to share stories of hospital administrationwith Frank. He has a unique understanding ofthe complexities of hospital finance. Frank andMarion are a wonderful example of the kind ofpeople who choose to support MCH.” ■A new addition to the Physicians Consultantspractice is an Anticoagulation Clinic whichwas opened last December. This clinic isdevoted to patients who take anticoagulationmedications such as Coumadin. The clinic isstaffed with two RNs trained specifically inanticoagulation management who work closelywith patients to monitor anticoagulation needsface to face.All of the specialists in Specialty Practices,located in the Medical Arts Building, leasespace from MCH, which includes an office,receptionist, exam rooms and some supplies.The specialties include otolaryngology (Drs.Carwell, Emeley, Daniell and Stone), podiatry(Drs. Newcott and Pattavina), pain solutions(Drs. Knoff, Mirazita, Suchdev, and Weil), andaudiology (Dr. Shaeffer). According to JoyceKullgren, office coordinator and medicalassistant, the podiatrists, ENTs and pain solutionspecialists all have surgery privileges and canvisit patients in the Adult/Pediatric Unit and ICU.Except for the pain solution specialists, all ofthese doctors bring their own nurses to thehospital, and if necessary, Kullgren, is availableto assist. ■

Hospital TrusteesBenjamin J. Wheeler,ChairRobert J. Condon, Jr.,Vice ChairRobert Taft, SecretaryDavid A. Reilly,TreasurerCynthia BurgessG. Jarvis CoffinJeffrey R. CrockerJohn J. CroninRobert S. EichlerCheri FryPeter L. GoslineJohn Haley, M.D.David Hedstrom,D.D.S.Carole MonroeCharles J. Seigel, M.D.Paul J. SomeroTHE ROBERT M. PARMELEE SOCIETYAnonymousFrank and Marion AlmeidaMr. and Mrs. TheodoreBaconMr. Edward L. Bond, Jr.Nancy C. ClarkeClaudia Cleary-NicholsMr. and Mrs. George H.ColtonJeanne T. CookAnn DarsieAnne S. FrantzD. Baldwin GardnerLaura A. GingrasClifford JarestDaniel L. KeavenyTerry R. KilvertFrederick P. KoallickBruce W. and Sarah H.LarsonJane LordPriscilla K. MaynardJoseph and Virginia MerrionPhilanthropyCommitteeTheodore Bacon,Co-ChairPaul J. Somero,Co-ChairRobert Taft, Co-ChairJohn J. Brown, Jr.Karen ClementCheri FryPeter L. GoslineJoseph S. HartAndy KordalewskiNorman MakechnieKris MathewsonHerbert T. NilsonDorothy PetersonWalter PetersonLinda C. RennaCharles J. Seigel, M.D.Richard VerneyMartha and HowardMitchellIrving E. NicholsPhyllis NicholsDerrick NicholsHerbert T. NilsonWalter and DorothyPetersonJohn and Susan RoperEdwin F. RowehlStella RussellJanet U. SchaeferHarriet K. SorensenDr. and Mrs. RichardStephensRobert TaftAnne TwitchellElsie P. van BurenAudrey M. WhiteSamuel D. and DixieWondersSamuel C. and Linnea F.ZachosThe Benefactor is published four times a year byMonadnock Community Hospital, Office of Philanthropyand Community Relations, 452 Old Street Rd.,Peterborough, NH 03458.If you would like to have an issue sent to a friend, orhave an interesting article or an idea for a story, pleasecall Laura Gingras, CPA, Director of Philanthropy andCommunity Relations, at 603-924-4666 or email to herat Laura.Gingras@mch.crhc.orgPlease visit our website at www.monadnockhospital.orgCommunity SpotlightThanks a Million!Laura Gingras, Director ofPhilanthropy andCommunity RelationsDear Friends,As I write this letter, the sun is shining in a clear blue sky. June is one of themost beautiful months in New England! We were blessed with a glorious day onApril 29th, when we renamed our Wellness Center to The Bond Wellness Center.Mr. Edward L. Bond Jr., the guest of honor, was accompanied by his daughter,Linda Bond, and his niece, Wendy Wood. Many friends joined us at this festivecelebration. In his remarks, Mr. Bond quoted Sir Winston Churchill, “We make aliving by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” How true it is that giving isone of the most rewarding experiences in life. I hope you enjoy the photos of thecelebration in this newsletter.Our Diagnostic Radiology Department is featured in this issue. This departmentis one of the most critical for any hospital. A community hospital, like MCH, musthave the latest technologies for diagnosing a patient’s condition to make treatmentdecisions or referral to another facility if necessary. The top items in the capitalbudget at MCH are in the departments of diagnostic radiology and informationtechnology. We give you an inside look at this “behind the scenes” department.Specialty Practices at MCH provide our patients with onsite access to specialistswho are not housed at MCH full-time. As an independent hospital, we have formedstrong relationships with specialists who are also affiliated with another hospital.Gifts to MCH come in many sizes and forms. You will read about some specialcontributions in this issue. Our contributor profile features Frank and MarionAlmeida of Dublin. Frank and Marion are familiar faces at MCH and give both theirtime and their treasure. They have been the champions of our Charitable Gift Annuityprogram! Jeff Crocker of Jaffrey has served on the MCH Board of Trustees for eightyears. Jeff served as Board Chair and is one of our most dedicated trustees.On a personal note, Sadie Jackson, Annual Fund Manager at MCH, gave birth toLucy Elizabeth on June 2nd! We are so happy for Sadie, Brad and their family.All of us at Monadnock Community Hospital hope to continue to be worthy ofyour loyalty and philanthropic support. Please don’t hesitate to call me, or anyof our staff in the Department of Philanthropy and Community Relations if wecan assist you in any way. I can be reached directly at 603-924-4666 or emailLaura.Gingras@mch.crhc.org.Thank you for your support.Laura A. Gingras,Director of Philanthropy andCommunity RelationsT HE B ENEFACTOR 5 S UMMER 2006

Radiology Dept. Continued from page 1greater anatomical detail in early pregnancies.The 4D ultrasound instantly reconstructs 3Dimages and is used to show parents their firstlook at their baby’s face.The Women’s Imaging Center offers womenthe latest in mammography equipment, includinga recently added sophisticated imaging system(Sophie) which maximizes the amount ofX-ray Room at MCH c. 1933breast Parmelee tissue that Society can be Continued imaged for from a more page 2thorough mammogram. Mammography alsoutilizes the R2 Second Look system, whichserves as a “second opinion” to the radiologists.Other services in this area include Ultrasoundand Bone Mineral Densitometry.Rounding out the department’s state-of-theartimaging machines, are the GE Dual HeadGamma Camera and Tesla Philips MRI Scanner.Gamma Camera exams are performed afteradministration of an isotope while the cameratracks normal and abnormal isotope activitySpecial Gifts Continued from page 2lifelike mannequin allows all clinicaldisciplines on the medical staff to participatein simulation training to improve patientoutcome and work in a collaborative way. Ithas been described as a “talking, breathing,automated man having a heart beat, pulseand chest movements. It can also makevomiting noises, moan in pain and receiveinjections!” Dartmouth-Hitchcock, ConcordHospital and Wentworth-Douglass are theonly other hospitals in New Hampshire thathave the SimMan mannequin.Ed and Ann Hampson have purchasedsix ipods for The Bond Wellness Center forthroughout the body or organ in question. TheGamma Camera provides MCH cardiac andoncology patients timely care and treatmentpreviously only available at larger hospitals.The MRI scanner allows for faster scanning andmore complex procedures. Its quality imageshelp to improve the accuracy of diagnosis.The department’s highly professionaltechnical staff, consisting of 28 board-certifiedtechnologists and three radiologists,offers 24-hour a day staffing withmost results turned around within aday. Larger hospitals typically taketwo to three days for turnaroundand sometimes up to a week. Andunlike many larger hospitals, mostimaging exams at MCH can bescheduled within a day or two of thedoctor’s request. Along withincreased imaging capabilities, thedepartment has experienced acontinued growth rate of procedures.In the last fiscal year, the RadiologyDepartment completed 25,862examinations, including 4,356 mammograms,2,635 ultrasound procedures, 3,207 CAT scansand 1,462 MRIs.So whether it’s a simple fracture thatrequires an X-ray or sophisticated nuclear 3Dimaging of a problem heart using the GammaCamera, MCH’s Radiology Department andcaring staff can offer patients in the Monadnockregion and beyond the most accurate, up-todateimaging technologies available today, alongwith friendly service, appointment availabilityand speedy turnaround. ■use by its members. Ed, a classical musicfan, decided a pre-programmed lendinglibrary of different types of music would bepopular with many of the Wellness Centermembers. It’s his goal to also purchasea library of health related educationalofferings that members could listen towhile exercising.The Hampsons are also encouragingothers to expand the number of ipodsdonated to the hospital and perhaps evenmake them available for inpatient use.To learn more how your contribution canmake a difference, contact Laura Gingrasdirectly at 603-924-4666. ■T HE B ENEFACTOR 6 S UMMER 2006Jeff Crocker Continued from page 3history. Even if a patient is transported toanother hospital, the patient’s electronic recordwill be accessible by that hospital. It will helpto eliminate the delays that patients experience.”Crocker strongly feels this use of technologywill make the delivery of service reminiscentof the “good old days,” because it is going topersonalize the patient/doctor experience andprovide familiarity with the patient.Crocker is a member of the GovernanceCommittee which is responsible for selectingnew Board Members. He says it’s no accidentthat the hospital’s Board is comprised ofhighly talented individuals who make a hugecontribution to the hospital. When identifyingpotential new Board members, this committeetries to maintain a balance by identifyingcandidates by their expertise and talents,geographical location, and by gender. Thecommittee identifies a need for the hospitaland they try to determine who best meetsthis profile.Crocker feels another area that hasexperienced phenomenal growth since hejoined the Board is philanthropy. When hejoined the Board in 1998, total annualphilanthropic gifts were approximately$150,000 and each year since then thenumber has grown considerably, with over$2,000,000 reported in 2005. “I think thatPeter Gosline, Laura Gingras and the wholesenior administrative staff have done a superbjob in conveying the necessity of maintaining astrong financial position,” says Crocker. “It’swonderful to have the most recent $1 milliondollar donations, but it’s just as important tohave the $10 donations which recognize ‘Imust do my part’.”As a person who has spent his entire lifeliving, working and giving back to acommunity he deeply cares about, Crocker ispassionate about the fact that there is a qualityhospital and Wellness Center located inPeterborough. “Like banks, libraries,schools, and other public institutions, thehospital is a very important piece of the socialfabric that makes-up a successful community.”Crocker is a partner in the law firm Tower,Crocker & Mullins, P.A. and lives inPeterborough with his wife, Martha, who isthe Presiding Justice in the Milford DistrictCourt. His daughter, Alexandra, will be asenior at ConVal this fall. ■