Polisseni Pavilion Opens - Carolyn Kourofsky

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONSpring Edition 2008Polisseni Pavilion Openshe journey that began in May 2006 reached a historic conclusion onNovember 12, 2007 with the dedication of the Eugene PolisseniPavilion, the first major building project of the Partners Campaign.More than 200 friends of Rochester General gathered to celebrate the newentrance that now welcomes visitors and patients to the hospital, and to thank thePolisseni family for making it possible.(continued page 2)Erdle DiagnosticImaging Suite OpensAnew era in quick, accuratediagnostic scanningopened at Rochester Generalon January 17, 2008with the dedication of the new JackA. and Norma Erdle CT DiagnosticImaging Suite.Mark C. Clement, president of RochesterGeneral, and Don Twietmeyer,RGH Foundation Chair, unveiledthe plaque that will commemoratethe Erdles in the new facility. Dr.Jonathan Broder, Chief of Radiologyand Dr. John Schriver, Chief of EmergencyMedicine, joined friends of thehospital to thank the Erdles for theirone million dollar gift.Pictured (l to r): Gary Polisseni, Valerie Polisseni Wilcox,Greg Polisseni, children of the late Eugene Polisseni, and hiswife, Wanda Polisseni.Chuck Mangione and his brother GapMangione on the keyboard.The new Computer Tomographyscanner made possible through theErdles’ generosity can do a full-bodyscan in seconds. The scan creates 64credit card-size images that can beput together for a three-dimensionalview of the patient.(continued page 6)Rochester General Hospital’s new main entrance, the Eugene Polisseni Pavilion, made possible with agift from the Polisseni family to the Partners Campaign.Jack A. and Norma Erdle pose with the new 64-slice CT Scanner, recently dedicated at RochesterGeneral Hospital.T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONPolisseni from page 1Wanda Polisseni and her childrenValerie Polisseni Wilcox, GaryPolisseni and Greg Polisseni unveiledthe plaque dedicated to their latehusband and father Gene Polisseni.The family received expressions ofgratitude from Robert Sands, Chairmanof the ViaHealth Board, MarkClement, President of Rochester General,and Drs. Kevin Casey, RichardConstantino and John Valvo.Polisseni Pavilion Celebration“This new entrance is very much likeGene,” observed Dr. Constantino.“It’s welcoming, warm and a littlelarger than life.”Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 peoplewill pass through the new entranceevery day. The two-story atrium isnow the hub of Rochester General,joining the Portland Avenue Garage,Parnall Office Building, HinshawEducation Center and the main hospital.Pictured (l to r): Jim Harrison, Greg Polisseni andValerie Polisseni Wilcox.NYS Senator Joseph Robach and Mark Clement,President of Rochester General Hospital.The Polisseni Foundation’s gift madepossible not only the new Pavilionbut also the purchase of the hospital’sfirst DaVinci Robotic surgerysystem, at the time one of only 200such systems in the country. Thesystem is now being used daily toperform minimally invasive surgery.At the Polisseni Pavilion dedicationDr. Valvo announced that RochesterGeneral is acquiring a second suchsystem.The Polisseni gift will also be used tofund the relocation and modernizationof RGH’s Gastroendoscopy Unit.The Gap Mangione Band, with brother Chuck Mangioneon the flugelhorn.John Valvo, MDChuck MangioneUnveiling of the EugenePolisseni tribute plaque.Pictured (l to r): Gary Polisseni, Greg Polisseni,and Valerie Polisseni Wilcox with their mother,Wanda Polisseni.Eleanor Polisseni Palmeri, sister of the late EugenePolisseni, and Wanda Polisseni.2T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONGuests enjoyed the musical entertainment of The AmadeusChorale, led by Darla Bair, Founder and Artistic Director.Robert Sands, Chairman,ViaHealth Board of Directors.Don Twietmeyer, Esq., RGH Foundation Chairman of theBoard of Directors, with Wanda Polisseni, and his wife,Vicky Twietmeyer.Pictured (l to r): Kevin Casey, MD, John Valvo, MD, andRichard Constantino, MD.Pictured (l to r): Richard Gangemi, MD, WandaPolisseni and Sam Huston.Pictured (l to r): Kevin Casey, MD, Greg Polisseni, Wanda Polisseni, ValeriePolisseni Wilcox, John Valvo, MD, and Gary Polisseni.T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y 3

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONWelcomes New MembersThe Hansford Society welcomednew members and celebratedthe important role of plannedgifts to the future of RochesterGeneral Hospital at its Annual Luncheonon November 6, 2007.Greg Kausch, Chair of the FoundationPlanned Giving Committee, welcomedthe Society’s new members:Robert H. Carrier, MDLouise W. EpsteinMr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Goodwin, IIIE. Richard KummerleMaureen K. McCoyBarbara J. SpitzerDon H. and Victoria L. TwietmeyerIn memoriam:Henry EpsteinWilliam LaufferLuncheon guests received an update onthe progress of the Partners Campaignfrom Don Tweitmeyer, Chair of theRochester General Hospital Foundation.The campaign is now in its finalpush to meet a total campaign goalof $46 million, and a challenge to increasethe number of donors and raise$1.8 million in new gifts to receive a$750,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation.Guests also heard about the excitingpresent and future of the hospital fromDr. Richard Gangemi, Senior Vice Presidentfor Academic and Medical Affairs,and about the new Diabetes Care andResource Center from its Director, Dr.Zachary Freedman.Membership in the Hansford Society isconferred to those who make a plannedgift to Rochester General Hospital of$5,000 or more. Planned gifts include:bequests; charitable remainder trusts;pooled life income funds; IRAs andretirement funds; insurance; and charitablegift annuities. For more informationcontact Joan Zell at the Foundationoffice, (585) 922-4800.Joan Stormont and Dorothy Beavers, PhDAnita and Bal DixitDoris and Paul MallonRuby Craig and Jean LiebertMargaret Kassel, with her mother, Margaret KaiserSally McGucken and Sally Castle4T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONGreg Kausch and Don Twietmeyer, Esq., CPADr. Robert and Myra CarrierDr. Salvatore and Joan DalberthEarl Lipman, MD, and Richard Gangemi, MDDon Cameron and Joan ZellPaul Whitbeck, Esq.Marcia V. BatesBetsy MorseZachary Freedman, MDDiddy Handy, James Stormont, Joan Stormont.Louise EpsteinDr. William and Annette RockSeated (l to r): Mark Kluge, Erich Postler, Elliott Landsman, Josephine Braitman,Simon Braitman. Standing (l to r): Clark Wackerman, Zachary Freedman, MD, andKevin CannanT H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y 5

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONErdle from page 1Tens of thousands of people require diagnostic imaging serviceseach year. The new diagnostic Imaging Suite is located close toboth the Radiology Department and the Emergency Department.Pictured (l to r): Mark Clement, Don Twietmeyer, Esq., Chairman,RGH Foundation Board of Directors and Norma and Jack A. Erdle.Mark Clement, RGH President.Members of the Erdle family celebrate the dedication of the Jack A. and Norma Erdle CT DiagnosticImaging Suite.Diabetes Campaign UpdateIn the past few months, new gifts havebeen received in support of the DiabetesCare and Resource Center (DCRC),bringing the total raised to $1.2 milliontowards the $2.5 million goal. Severalcommemorative opportunities still existand gifts may be pledged over a 5-yearperiod. Those interested in learningmore about the DCRC are invited totake a tour and have lunch with Dr.Zachary Freeman, Director. For moreinformation, please contact Joan Zell atthe Rochester General Hospital Foundationat 585-922-5072.Saying Thanksfor Special Care“All of the staff was cheerful, helpfuland caring. I mention Kyle (2nd Floor)in particular because his professionalismand caring was exceptional. I would alsomention Dr. Brian Watkins, a wonderfulsurgeon and life saver.” Orean G.“I want to thank the nursing staff on4600 and 4800. All my care providerswere excellent. Kudos to them!”Margaret B.Michael B. KaplanNursing ScholarshipFor those looking to begin nursingas a second career, MichaelKaplan was a role model. Describedby friends and familyas a warm, compassionate man, heworked in landscaping for nearly 20years before deciding to extend his engagingpersonality and natural empathyto the healthcare field. Beginning asa student at the Isabella Graham HartSchool of Practical Nursing at RochesterGeneral Hospital in August 2006,he eagerly started working towardsbecoming a LPN, hoping to eventuallybecome an RN. Unfortunately, his lifewas tragically cut short by his suddendeath at age 36 on September 17, 2006.In order to keep Michael’s dream alive,and to assist nursing students withtheir own professional goals, the MichaelB. Kaplan Scholarship has beenestablished for students at the IsabellaGraham Hart School. With generousdonations from Michael’s parents, StuartL. Kaplan, M.D., a former RGH physician,and Judith W. Kaplan, as wellas many others who made a gift in Michael’smemory, those perusing nursingas a second career will have the chanceto apply for financial assistance. Formore information, please contact NinaMorris in the Education Department at585-922-1403.New FoundationBoard MembersThe following individuals have beenelected for a three year term beginningon June 1, 2007 and ending onMay 31, 2010.• Greg Kausch• Kevin Overton, Esq.• Ralph Pennino, MD• Michael Perrotta• Israel Santana6T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONKeyBank presents gift of $10,000toward RGH Nursing ScholarshipsMichael J. O’NealRetired from the FoundationMichael J. O’Nealretired as Vice-President ofPhilanthropyat Rochester General HospitalFoundation, effectiveJanuary 15, 2008. He willcontinue to provide hisfundraising expertise forother ViaHealth entitiesand other community organizationson a consultantbasis.Michael J. O’NealPictured (l to r): James Carriero, KeyBank’s Rochester district president, Nina Morris,RGH education director, and Carl Luger, Jr., KeyBank senior vice president.Reliant Community FCU supports theRGH Pediatric Fund through holidayfund raising effortsMr. O’Neal joined the Rochester General HospitalFoundation in 1997. Under his leadershipthe Foundation’s balance sheet grew from $8million to $65 million through funds raised andinterest. Last year, with a goal of $4.7 million,the Foundation raised $6.3 million. The hospitalis also nearing the goal for its $46 milliondollar Partners Campaign.A national search is underway for a new SeniorVice President for Development, who is expectedto be hired this spring.Founders Society Gala 2008Saturday, October 4, 20086:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Rochester Riverside Convention CenterFeaturing: Jazznik and Nik and the Nice GuysCelebrating the Annual Philanthropy Awards!William B. MendickReceiving the Agnes Bartlett Curtis Philanthropy AwardRichard A. Speisman, DDSReceiving the John Whitbeck, MD Philanthropy AwardRosemary A. Roth, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNAAReceiving the Mary L. Keith, RN Award for Nursing PhilanthropyPictured (l to r): Amy Calabrese, Reliant Community FCU regional branch manager, andKris Ciccone, branch manager, present a check in the amount of $365 to Carol Fisher,director of grants, RGH Foundation.Josephine BraitmanReceiving the B. Thomas Golisano Honorary AwardT H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y 7

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONRochester GeneralHospital FoundationBoard of DirectorsOfficers for 2007 - 2008Chairman:Don H. Twietmeyer, Esq., CPAPresident:Mark C. ClementTreasurer:Roberta Langie VanWinkleSecretary:Jacques M. Lipson, MDMedical Liaison:Edward C. Tanner, MDScott B. AnthonyJosephine BraitmanFreddie L. CaldwellKevin T. CannanKevin J. Casey, MDRichard S. Constantino, MDStewart F. Cramer, MDLouise W. EpsteinJack A. ErdleStephen E. Ettinghausen, MDAnne S. FenstermacherRobert W. George, Sr., MDJeanne E. Grove, MDSamuel R. HustonGreg KauschElliott LandsmanJeffrey LeenhoutsArthur E. LiebertJames K. LittwitzIrving MannPeter T. MendickRoger D. O’BrienKevin Overton, Esq.Ralph Pennino, MDMichael PerrottaWanda PolisseniPatrick N. Riggs, MDIsrael SantanaKatherine T. SchumacherSteven G. SchwartzMedhi Shemirani, MDDavid A. Taylor, MDJohn R. Valvo, MDRobert W. VanNielJoseph S. Vasile, MDEthan L. Welch, MDPaul M. Whitbeck, Esq.Davenport-Hatch Gift BringsDental Clinic Into Digital AgeA$100,000 gift from the Davenport-HatchFoundation willallow Rochester General’sDental Clinic to convert fromx-ray film to digital imaging, reducingpatient waiting time.“We’re veryexcited,” saidDr. RichardSpeisman, Chiefof Dentistry.“Not only willdigital imagingallow images tobe read almostinstantly, it willRichard Speisman, DDSgreatly improvepatients’ understanding of their treatment.These images can be understoodFor the past 18 years, FlorenceKinney of Webster has been buyingtoys for the ill and needychildren of the Rochester area.Not just a few toys either – since 1989when Santa’s Workshop began as aproject of Florence and her late husbandCharles, over 38,000 toys havebeen bought, collected and distributed!Although she does ask the communityfor their donations come fall, Florencepurchases most of the toys herself; asof the beginning of February, she estimatesshe has already bought around70. Rochester GeneralHospital’s pediatrics unitis one of the lucky recipientsof Santa’s Workshop,along with other localorganizations such asHillside Children’s Center,Ronald McDonald House,and Golisano Children’sHospital at Strong.more easily by the patient than the imagescreated by x-ray film.”The conversion will also allow the DentalCenter to connect with the hospital’spicture archiving system, making imagesaccessible by medical staff in differentparts of the hospital such as theEmergency Department.Rochester General’s Dental Clinic receivesapproximately 18,000 patient visitsa year. The Department of Dentistryalso trains many of the professionalswho provide dental care to our community.In addition to a residency programin general dentistry, the departmentprovides advanced training to generaldentists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeryresidents.Santa’s WorkshopPictured above (l to r):Suzanne Mullin, MD,Florence Kinney, andCynthia Christy, MD.8T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONVolunteers Learn How to HelpRochester General, and ThemselvesVolunteers of Rochester GeneralHospital learned how they canhelp ensure both their ownfuture health and that of thehospital, at a November 30, 2007 VolunteerAppreciation Luncheon presentedby the RGH Foundation’s PlannedGiving Committee.Friends of the hospital who have supportedRochester General through avariety of planned gift vehicles sharedtheir own experiences, from decisionsto include the hospital in their willsto giving real estate or appreciatedstocks.Following these presentations, fitnessexpert Dr. Betty Perkins-Carpenter,author of the book, How to PreventFalls – Better Balance, Independenceand Energy in 6 Simple Steps, took thefloor. She taught the group how touse exercise for balance improvementto prevent falls and injuries.RO CHESTER GENERALHOSPITAL FOUNDATIONSpring Edition 2008EditorKay E. ChristensenWritingCarolyn E. KourofskyExcelsior Editorial ConsultingPhotographyJeff BlackmanKay E. ChristensenRon CooperDesignByrd GraphicsPrintingMercury Print Productions, Inc.Rochester General HospitalPresidentMark C. ClementStewart Cramer, MDPlease note that Partners is producedapproximately four months in advance ofwhen it is received by readers. Stories andevents occurring after production will beincluded in the next issue of the newsletter.Partners welcomes comments from ourreaders. If an error has been made, pleaseaccept our apologies and notify theFoundation Office by calling (585) 922-4800.Thank you!Nels MacCallum and Don Twietmeyer, Esq., CPABetty Perkins-Carpenter, PhDContact UsRochester GeneralHospital Foundation1299 Portland AvenueRochester, New York 14621Tel: 585-922-4800Fax: 585-922-4889E-mail: kay.christensen@viahealth.orgWeb: www.rghfoundation.orgGreg Kausch, chair ofthe Planned GivingCommittee.Betty Perkins-Carpenter, PhD, was the guest speaker at the PlannedGiving luncheon held on November 30, 2007.T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y 9

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONRGH Foundation Implements Program to SecureKresge Challenge GrantIn an effort to bring the PartnersCampaign to a close, the RochesterGeneral Hospital Foundation hasentered into a partnership withIDC, Ltd. from Henderson, Nevada toimplement a phone / mail telecommunicationsprogram. The processinvolves the mailing of two letters toapproximately 20,000 prospects, followedby phone calls. The first letteris signed by Don Twietmeyer, Esq.,RGH Foundation Board of DirectorsChairman. The first letter introduces asecond letter to follow, signed by ElliottLandsman, RGH Foundation ExecutiveCommittee Member of the Board. Thesecond letter has more of a personaltouch and includes a full-color brochure.Mr. Landsman’s letter describesthe Partners Campaign and explainsthat a hospital representative (trainedIDC volunteers) will be making phonecalls asking for support of the Campaign.When the IDC volunteers make thephone calls on behalf of the Foundationthey will also talk about the prestigiousKresge Challenge Grant and how eachnew gift is significant and will makean impact on the outcome of our Campaign;and how each gift will greatlybenefit all of the individuals that RochesterGeneral Hospital serves.The IDC volunteers began makingphone calls on February 7, 2008. Thegoal is to acquire between 1,000 – 2,500new donors to the Foundation’s currentdonor base.If you, as a friend or member of theViaHealth family, are personally approachedwith questions regardingour initiative with IDC, please directindividuals to contact Kay Christensenat the RGH Foundation at 922-4860.Thank you.THE KRESGE CHALLENGEThe Rochester General Hospital FoundationPartners Campaign has beenawarded a Kresge Challenge Grantfrom the prestigious Kresge Foundation.The $750,000 challenge grant is intendedto increase support from thecommunity by attracting and retainingnew donors and encouraging higherlevels of giving from lapsed and existingdonors.To receive the $750,000 the RGH Foundationmust raise $1.8 million in newcash gifts and pledges.This is an all-or-nothing grant. If theRGH Foundation raises the $1.8 millionwe will receive the $750,000 fromthe Kresge Foundation. This means anadditional $.42 for every dollar raisedfrom donors. However, if we do notmeet the challenge we will not receiveany portion of the grant.We hope that you will help us to meetthis exciting challenge that will maximizethe impact of every gift to thePartners Campaign!Standing (l to r): From the RGH Foundation,Don Twietmeyer, Esq., CPA, and Mike O’Neal,and from IDC, Randee Dalzell, VP of client servicesand Bruce Wenger, VP of client servicesand senior consultant. Kneeling: Also from IDC,Clay Buck, senior account executive and MelissaGenovese, account executive.A caller training was held on December 6, 2007at the IDC, Ltd. headquarters in Henderson, NV.Above are IDC employees assigned to our callingprogram as the “RGH Foundation Calling Team”.IDC Call Centre located in Henderson, Nevada.Team meeting between IDC and RGH Foundation staff during a December2007 caller training meeting at IDC, Ltd.10T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONNew MRI at Rochester GeneralThis new MRI (Magnetic ResonanceImaging) machinewent ‘online’ at RochesterGeneral in January. MRI usesa magnetic field and radio waves tohelp doctors look inside the bodyand detect the differences betweenhealthy and diseased tissue.Thank You to ourCorporate Sponsors!Founders Society GalaOctober 6, 2007Platinum Sponsors - $15,000Buckingham Properties, LLCClark Patterson Associates, PCAnthony J. Costello and Son DevelopmentGold Sponsors - $10,000Constellation Brands, Inc.Excellus BlueCross BlueShieldGRIPALandsman Development Corporation/Carlson ParkSilver Sponsors - $5,000Anesthesia Associates of Rochester, PCDGA BuildersErnst & Young, LLPHome Care of RochesterJ.T. Mauro Co., Inc.JPMorgan ChaseLinden Oaks Medical CampusManning, Squires, Hennig Co., Inc.Mercer Human Resource ConsultingPreferred CareRochester Radiology Associates, PCVictory Capital Management/Key BankHoliday Season 2007 Musical TreatThe new babygrand (player)piano, locatedin the EugenePolisseni Pavilion, wasgenerously donated byJoan and Bill Zell inhonor of their familyand friends.Mrs. Eileen Atwood, a retired RGHnurse, enjoyed playing some ofher favorite pieces during the 2007holiday season.Bronze Sponsors - $2,500AAC Contracting, Inc./Paradigm Environmental Services, Inc.Advantage Federal Credit UnionAetnaThe Cabot GroupCarestream Health, Inc.Center for UrologyLouise and Robert George, M.D.Harris Beach, PLLCMary Gooley Hemophilia CenterJeanne E. Grove, MDHahn Loeser & Parks, LLPKinsey & Mancuso Electric, Inc.LeChase CompaniesLifetime Care/Home Health & HospiceMitchell-Nagel & AssociatesO’Connell Electric CompanyPlastic Surgery Group of RochesterRG&ERGH Department of PediatricsRochester Colon-Rectal Surgeons, PCSpoleta ConstructionSynergy Global SolutionsUniconVisiting Nurse Service of RochesterMichael Koncilja, RGH pharmacist.T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y 11

FOUNDERS SOCIETY GALAConnie and Joseph Vasile, MD, cochairsof the Gala Steering Committee.Don Twietmeyer, Esq., CPA,chairman, RGH FoundationBoard of DirectorsJane and Jim LittwitzNancy and Rob Sands,chairman, ViaHealthBoard of Directors.Helen Marie and Don CameronGeorge andThelma HaizlipNorma and Jack A. ErdleSiobhan and John Valvo, MDMark and Wendy Kluge12C E L E B R A T I N G P H I L A N T H R O P Y

OCTOBER 6, 2007AN EVENING OF MAGICCharlotte and Leo Landhuis, MDKevin Overton, Esq., and Amy OvertonAlka and Prad Phatak, MDMagician Brian Geer with Gala guestsMark and Mary ClementJeanne Grove, MDJean Mattle and Angelo GallinaJohn and Eileen Riedman and Laura and Andrew MeloniCheryl andRand HenkeDavid Dence and Liz Kauffman-DenceC E L E B R A T I N G P H I L A N T H R O P Y 13

FOUNDERS SOCIETY GALADrs. Pat and Gail RiggsElizabeth Treiber and Ted Tanner, MDMelinda and Paul Whitbeck, Esq.Don and Marie DeFreesVictoria and Don Twietmeyer, Esq., CPATeresa and Anthony DiBenedetto, MDDavid and Vicky Orto, RN, and Michele Unger, RNJohn and Delphine WiseDeb Piccirilli-Schauseil and Michael SchauseilBrenda Lopez and Frank D’Ambrosia14C E L E B R A T I N G P H I L A N T H R O P Y

FOUNDERS SOCIETY GALADan Meyers and Jennifer and Hugh ThomasEileen Wozniak and Ralph Doerr, MDElliott and Debbie LandsmanJoanne and Ted VanZandt, MDMark Clement, Don Twietmeyer, Esq., and Jeanne Grove, MDRobert George, MD, Louise GeorgeNina Morris, RN, and Ken MorrisBill Mendick and Maureen McCoyLeo Landhuis, MD, and Charlotte LandhuisMary Ellen and Tom Maguire16C E L E B R A T I N G P H I L A N T H R O P Y

OCTOBER 6, 2007AN EVENING OF MAGICSandy and Ron BehanHollie and Jeff CalderonGary and Deb Zimmermann, RNDebbie and Joe HanssSusan and Greg KauschPreston Faulkner and Matthew MacKinnonCharlene Izzo and Randy MungerChristopher Richardson, MD, Elizabeth Ettinghausen, NP,and Stephen Ettinghausen, MDDeb Stamps, RN, and William ScottNik and the Nice GuysC E L E B R A T I N G P H I L A N T H R O P Y 17

FOUNDERS SOCIETY GALASally Castle and Betsy MorseJoan and Theodor Mayer, MDLy Ly Delles, RN, and Tom ElliottBohdanna and Roman Kowalchuk, MD, PhDMaurice Varon, MD, and Barbara NinoIna and Ronald Sham, MDDrs. Nirupama and Rahul LaroiaIrene Bazos and John Schriver, MDRGH Laboratory staff18C E L E B R A T I N G P H I L A N T H R O P Y

OCTOBER 6, 2007AN EVENING OF MAGICMary and Joseph Carbone, DPMJean and Bill WeberElaine Gallina Spaull, PhD,and Malcolm SpaullJoseph Incavo, MD, and Noreen IncavoRobbie and Peter Baltzer and Sally McGuckenDeb Metz andRon ScomaRuth Schnabel and William HaleLinda Rice, MD, and George ScharrBarbara and James BrayerMarie and Joel Shapiro, MDLarry and Mary GlazerRichard Constantino, MD, Jane Constantino, Cynthia Christy, MD,and Ralph Manchester, MDC E L E B R A T I N G P H I L A N T H R O P Y 19

Rochester GeneralHospital Foundation1299 Portland AvenueRochester, New York 14621Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 1037Rochester, NYChange Service RequestedSpring Edition 2008Construction Update: B. Thomas Golisano Pavilion and Emergency CenterWith the recent completionof a temporaryalternative entrancethat patients and visitorscan use to enter the EmergencyDepartment during construction, thenew addition is now underway. Therewill be no interruption to emergencyservices during construction, whichwill almost double the size of theEmergency Department. The additionis due to be completed in 2009.After the addition is finished, renovationscan be made to the current EmergencyDepartment. The addition andrenovations will move our cardiac cathlabs closer to the main Operating Roomand provide them direct access to theED, reducing travel time and distance.We will also be able to transport patientsin greater privacy.Construction continues on the B. Thomas Golisano Pavilion and Emergency Center.T H E P O W E R O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y