Fourth Chance at Life - Winthrop University Hospital

Winter/Spring • 2011Michael Magro FoundationOpens a New Window onAdvanced Cardiac Carefor Kids at WinthropDedicated to easing the burdens of children with serious illnessesand their families, the Michael Magro Foundation recently awardedWinthrop-University Hospital with a $25,000 grant to fund anupgraded software package for the GE Vivid Q echo machine, astate-of-the-art portable echocardiogram machine.The advanced technology in the newly upgraded Vivid Qechocardiography equipment yields high quality information aboutthe heart in superior detail and exceptional clarity. In addition,utilizing Automated Function Imaging, the machine can monitorthe heart before, during and after chemotherapy, enabling physiciansto establish a baseline for pediatric cancer patients, determineboth the short- and long-term effects of treatment, and evaluatepotential cardiac damage.Jay’s World Childhood Cancer FoundationShows Continued Support for WinthropJay’s World Childhood CancerFoundation Inc., established in 1994by Ralph and Mary Ann Napolitano tocelebrate their son Jason’s (“Jay”) successfulleukemia treatment, is committed toRalph and Mary Ann Napolitano (left, second fromright), founders of Jay’s World Childhood CancerFoundation Inc., visited Winthrop’s Cancer Centerfor Kids (CCFK) to present their generous donationto Mark Weinblatt, MD, Chief of the Division ofPediatric Hematology/Oncology at Winthrop andDirector of the CCFK, and Linda Sweeney, PracticeManager of the CCFK.18 Cornerstonechildren and their fight against pediatriccancer. Their latest gift of $10,000, earmarkedfor Winthrop’s Cancer Centerfor Kids’ (CCFK) programs and services,underscores a partnership that hasenriched programs and servicesand helped provide advancedtechnology in the CCFK andconstruction of the Jay’s WorldCancer Unit in Winthrop’sHagedorn Pediatric InpatientCenter, thanks to their donationstotaling close to $600,000to date.In 2004, Jay’s WorldChildhood Cancer Foundationfunded the 15,000 sq. ft. Jay’sPresent at the dedication of the newly upgraded GE Vivid Q echomachine were (l.-r.) Gloria Petralia, Administrative Director of theDepartment of Pediatrics at Winthrop; Donna Better, MD, Directorof the Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory and PerinatalCardiology at Winthrop; Terrie Magro, Co-Founder of The MichaelMagro Foundation; Carlos Montoya, MD, Chief of PediatricCardiology at Winthrop; Linda Sweeney, Practice Manager of theCancer Center for Kids at Winthrop; and Warren Rosenfeld, MD,Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Winthrop.World Children’s Cancer Unitat Winthrop’s HagedornPediatric Inpatient Center –a pediatric oncology unit speciallydedicated to caring forchildren with cancer. The Unitconsists of five uniquelyappointed rooms with sophisticatedair filtration systems, sleepingaccommodations for parents andother family-focused amenities. TheFoundation also underwrote the completeblood count (CBC) Laboratoryand the Practice Manager’s office at theCCFK’s expanded outpatient facility,along with a state-of-the-art Blood LabMachine, laptop computers, essentialmedical equipment and scholarshipsfor children who have or have had cancerand are planning to attend college.“We are truly appreciative of Jay’sWorld Childhood Cancer Foundation’songoing support which has deeplyenhanced the resources and offerings atthe Cancer Center for Kids for thebenefit of countless patients and theirfamilies,” said Linda Sweeney, PracticeManager of the CCFK.The Napolitanos were recentlyrecognized for their foresight, leadershipand dedication to volunteerism atthe 9th Annual Long Island VolunteerHall of Fame Induction Ceremony.