Proceeds support the purchase of early mobility equipment for patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Methodist Hospital.
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President and CEO, Methodist Hospital Foundation
William Sexauer, MD
Medical Director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Medical Director, Critical Care Services at Jefferson Methodist Hospital
Richard Webster, RN, MSN
President, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Posthumously presented to Dr. Martin E. Koutcher
J. Jeffrey Grant
Chairman, Methodist Hospital Foundation
Mark Graham, MD
Medical Director, Primary Care-Jefferson Health Navy Yard Internal Medicine
Catriona Harrop, MD Methodist Hospital Foundation Board
Elissa Bloom
Executive Director, Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy’s
Today’s Methodist Hospital Foundation Fashion Show marks our 13th annual event, and this year, we’re back in person!
Special thanks to our Methodist Hospital Foundation Board members, Fashion Show Committee, and all of the volunteers who contributed their time to make this event a huge success. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and their belief in the Methodist Hospital Foundation’s commitment to the community.
The past two years have been difficult for our neighborhood, but the Methodist Hospital Foundation is as committed as ever to helping the people of South Philadelphia. The Foundation’s ability to continue to support community programs is more important than ever. We are beyond grateful for each and every person who has supported the event in some way.
Please visit MethHospFdn.org to learn more about the Foundation and how we can work together for betterment of the South Philadelphia community.
Featuring a Fashion Showcase of Designers from the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator and Local Design Houses
Wear To Wall www.weartowall.com
Live2Dye Designs www.Etsy.com/Shop/Live2DyeDesigns
Victoria Wright www.victoria-wright.com
La’ Arga www.laagra.com
Smart Adaptive www.smartadaptiveclothing.com
A Man’s Image
1841 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Sew Elevated www.sewelevated.com
Elissa Bloom, Executive Director of Philadelphia Fashion Incubator
Guest DJ Evan “EZ” Kushin the Compère
Julianna Buccieri
Methodist Family, Pre-Med Student
Holly Carrington
Multi-Specialty Practice Manager
Elizabeth DiFebo, PT, DPT
Advanced Clinical Physical Therapist
Michelle Eichelberger, RN
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Christina Furia, RN Gastroenterology
Andrew Hamstra
Emergency Management Coordinator, Security
Kory London, MD Director of Clinical Operations JMH Emergency Department
Leo London Son of Kory London
Director of Nursing Operations & Patient Care Services, JMH
Dan Peou
Principal, Furness High School
John Renzi, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC Vice President, Patient Care Services
Celeste Robinson, RN Ambulatory Procedure Unit
Senior Vice President Office of Institutional Advancement
COMMUNITY Dr. Curtis A. Alloy
Aramark
Ida Chen
Jefferson Department of Urology INFLUENCER CATCH, Inc.
George Deming, III
Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology at Thomas Jefferson University J. Jeffrey Grant
Innovative Racing Technology
Jefferson Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Jefferson Department of Surgery Jefferson Health
JMH Nursing
Jonathan Koutcher and Family Methodist Anesthesiologists
Methodist Hospital Women’s Association
Rothman Orthopaedics
VITAS Healthcare
*As of September 21, 2022
J. Jeffrey Grant, Chairman
Joseph P. Anton, President
Janice R. Bellace, Esq.
Honorable Matthew Carrafiello
Rev. Charles C. Cole
George E. Deming, III
Catriona Harrop, MD
Rev. Dr. Christopher Kurien Daniel Peou
James E. Robinson
Frank H. Wisniewski, Esq.
Joseph P. Anton
Alyson Caplan
Rosemarie Caporale
Carrington
Donna M. Dougherty
Grimes
Mazelin
Pirollo
Resh
If you are interested in joining the Methodist Hospital Foundation Fashion Show Committee, please reach out to Diane Pirollo, diane.pirollo@jefferson.edu for more information!
Bidding is open from Monday, October 10th until Sunday, October 16th at 1:30pm.
Please visit www.one.bidpal.net/MethodistFashionFundraiser, or scan the code, to view and bid on all Silent Auction items.
You will receive a text notifying you if you have won. Please check in at the Silent Auction area before leaving to pick up your items!
Raffle tickets are $20 per sheet and can be purchased online or from a committee member.
Winners of the Raffle Baskets will be announced at the end of the Fashion Show! Please check the board to see if you have won, and pick up your basket before leaving.
A. Briner
Adventure Aquarium
Ambler Theater
APU & PACU Units
Patty Aversa
Avidex
B3 Unit
B6 & Ace Unit
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barry’s Bootcamp
Bassett’s Ice Cream
Bill’s Sports Cards and Memorabilia
Blood Donor Center
Breast Imaging Center and Ultrasound Department at Methodist
Campo’s Philly Cheesesteaks
Cartesian Brewing
Cherry Hill Blow Dry Bar
Cocktail Culture Co.
Courtyard by Marriott
Di Bruno Bros.
Dietary Department
Donna Dougherty
Eastern State Penitentiary
Mary Ehly
Eight & Sand Beer
Evil Genius Beer Co.
Extras High Fashion Boutique
F45 Philadelphia Center City
Friends of Methodist at Magee Rehabilitation Geiger
GI Endoscopy Department
Dorothy Grimes & Family
HALO
Hand and Stone Massage Spa
The Homemade Gin Kit LLC
Jefferson Police DepartmentMethodist
Longwood Gardens
Louie Louie - Fearless Restaurants
Methodist Hospital Administration
Methodist Hospital
Women’s Association
MICU & PCU Units
Multispecialty Practice
National Constitution Center
Nature’s Gallery Florist, Inc.
New Image Art and Frames
Norma’s Restaurant
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Oncology Department
Painting with a Twist
Pat’s King of Steaks
Pharmacy Department
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Theatre CompanySuzanne Roberts Theatre Philadelphia Wings
Diane Pirollo
Reading Fightin Phils
Ristorante Pesto
RiverWinds Community Center
Ron Jaworski Golf Courses
South Philly Review
Starbucks
Top Knotch Salon
Tuck Barre Yoga
Urban Village
Wegmans
Yards Brewing Co.
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For all the good work the foundation does for the community THANK YOU.
He exemplified the clinical leader. Committed to his patients, collaborative with his colleagues, respectful of the staff, and focused on resident education.
We are deeply grateful for his decades-long commitment to Methodist Hospital and the community.
Janice Bellace and Geoffrey Latta
Dr. Martin Koutcher
P. Agnes is proud to support the 13th Annual Methodist Hospital Foundation Fashion Fundraiser
Recognizing Dr. Koutcher’s lifetime of dedication to the residents of South Philadelphia and to Methodist Hospital.Honorable Matthew Carrafiello
Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit are at risk for neuromuscular weakness, often severe, for numerous reasons. The underlying disease process, being bedridden and inactive, inflammation, electrolyte abnormalities, and medication side effects can lead to changes in the nerves and/or muscles, resulting in a diminution of strength and functioning that may last for months, even years. Until recently, it was thought that prolonged inactivity, often with heavy sedation in patients who receive mechanical ventilation, was necessary to safely administer the advanced therapies required to increase the chance of survival.
In the past, the focus on rehabilitation of survivors of critical illness began after they had left the ICU and often continued after hospital discharge at inpatient rehabilitation facilities. New studies demonstrate that the severity of impairment can be diminished by increasing mobility of the patient while still in the ICU. Jefferson Methodist Hospital has initiated a multidisciplinary program to minimize sedation and increase patient engagement in exercise while still in the Critical Care Unit, even while still on a mechanical ventilator. Initiating such a program early in the patient’s ICU stay can nearly double the chance a patient will function independently at hospital discharge. Other benefits include decreased time on the ventilator, less delirium, and increased probability the patient will be discharged to the home rather than a rehabilitation facility or nursing home.
Proceeds from the 13th Annual Methodist Hospital Foundation Fashion Fundraiser go toward the acquisition of exercise equipment tailored to the unique demands and limitations of the critically ill patient. This would include a leg and/or arm ergometer that can be used by patients in the recumbent position in a hospital bed. We also plan to purchase a specialized walker that could accommodate transport of a ventilator, oxygen tank, and IV.
Faculty and staff of the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute are committed to improving the health of patients suffering with respiratory diseases and critical illness. The fashion fundraiser, and the exercise equipment initiative it benefits, advance the mission of Jefferson Methodist Hospital to improve care and achieve better health outcomes for the community we serve.
If you would like to make an appointment, please call our office at 215-955-5161. You may also speak with a call center representative at 1-800-JEFF-NOW (1-800-533-3669) for more information.
We would like to thank and recognize the Methodist Hospital Foundation Board and Fashion Show Committee for their continued support!