RxTra
A publication for the staff of Hartford Hospital
July 2, 2013
Vol. 69 No. 24
Cancer Patients Come Together to Celebrate Life The Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center presented the 23rd annual “Celebrate Life” event, a survivorship celebration for cancer patients, friends and families, on June 9 at the Learning Corridor. More than 7,500 cancer patients who were treated at Hartford Hospital over the past 10 years were invited. Approximately 600 attended. Musical entertainment was provided by singer Tre’ Johnson and a jazz combo called Covert Jazz. Mistress of ceremonies was Allison Demers from the Morning Show at WRCH Lite 100.5 FM radio. Dr. Andrew Salner, director of the Cancer Program, provided an update on Cancer Center activities. Donna Handley, vice president of the Cancer Program, talked about survivorship and the cancer journey.
Keynote speaker was Susan Sparks, a comedian, preacher, lawyer and cancer survivor. She spoke about humor and healing.
New Housestaff Begins This Week
Dr. Boulos Beshni Pathology
Dr. Tinera Buckley Pathology
Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Medina Dr. Ana Yuil Valdes Pathology Cytopathology Fellow
Dr. Dana Delgado-Colon Hematopathology Fellow
Dr. Maria Gonzalez Selective Pathology Fellow
Dr. Caleb Scott Selective Pathology Fellow
Dr. Kathleen Hershon Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Sacchi Kumar Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Matthew Marker Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Donald McNally Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Griffin Randall Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Izabella Shuvayev Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Rakesh Goyal Child & Adolescent Psych
Dr. Jennifer Zajac Child & Adolescent Psych
Dr. Michael Carlton Radiology
Dr. Jessica Czajka Radiology
Dr. John Flynn Radiology
Dr. Mikhail Gertsberg Radiology
Dr. Michael Levinson Radiology
Dr. Hisham Al-Arshani Trauma Fellow
Dr. Krista Regan Dr. Fernando Abarzua-Cabezas Dr. Felix Pacheco Urogyn-Female Pelvic Fellow Urol/Onc & Robotic Surg Fellow EM/Ultrasound Fellow
Dr. David Thomas EM/Ultrasound Fellow
Dr. Tashiba Nelson Dentistry
Dr. Stephannie Stoddart Dentistry
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Dr. Patrick Townsend Dentistry
Dr. Alicia Voukides Dentistry
Scholarships Awarded To Hospital Volunteers Volunteer Services and the Auxiliary are pleased to announce they have awarded scholarships to hospital volunteers Ying Ying Zhang, Annie Henderson, and Alexandra Shaw. Ying Ying Zhang is graduating from Glastonbury High school and will be pursuing a degree in neuroscience at Duke University. Ying Ying volunteered more than 100 hours of service to Hartford Hospital on the Book Cart, hospitality, and in the Infusion Center. The school counselor at Glastonbury high describes how Y i n g Ying’s “face lights up when she describes the experience of truly being able to help someone in need. To have staff at the hospital entrust her abilities is truly a reflection of how valuable she is to any institution.” Annie Henderson is graduating from Glastonbury High school and will be pursuing a degree in nursing at the University of South Carolina.
Ying Ying Zhang
Annie Henderson
Annie volunteered more than 367 hours. The staff in Ambulatory Surgery Recovery stated that “Annie is outgoing, energetic, kindhearted, hardworking and has a great sense of humor. We are positive she will one day be a great asset to Hartford Hospital as an RN.” Alexandra Shaw is a physician assistant student at Springfield College who has volunteered more than 180 hours to the mobility volunteer program.
Navy Doctors Train At CESI Our Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI) welcomed back the second class of U.S. Navy physicians and medical personnel with the Undersea Medical Officer Program (UMO). The 16 medical providers, from naval bases throughout the United States, attended a class here on May 30.
Alexandra Shaw
Alex said that “the staff on the floors where I volunteer have been remarkable, and have taken the time to explain various aspects of health care to help me fully understand what is happening with patients and how to care for them in the best and safest way. This has reinforced my dedication in becoming a physician assistant. Without volunteering at Hartford Hospital, none of this would have been possible.”
Compliance Questions or Concerns? If you need to obtain information about compliance issues or raise concerns regarding internal and regulatory practices
naval educators requested that the UMO trainees be sent back to CESI.
They will be deployed to surface ships, staff naval hospitals and be embedded with ground troops.
The feedback we received was that CESI is not only a wonderful training facility but also has a very committed staff.
The UMO previously used a naval base in San Diego for simulation training, but CESI has been so successful for submarine medics that
Several Hartford Hospital doctors donate their time to CESI when the UMO doctors and medics are training here.
or policies, please contact your supervisor or call the ComplianceLine, a confidential and toll-free service, at
1-855-HHC-OCAP or online at HHC.OCAPComplianceLine.com
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Happening at Hartford Hospital HHC Medical Group Offices Open on July 4
Summer Fitness Classes Red Cross Blood Drive At IOL July 16 A new six-
The following Hartford HealthCare Medical Group locations will be open for urgent care on Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: •
Bishops Corner – West Hartford
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South Windsor
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Manchester
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South Main – West Hartford
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Wethersfield
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Avon – Route 44
Free Outdoor Movies At Farmington Valley Hartford Hospital has partnered with the Farmington Valley Shoppes in Canton for their outdoor movie series, which offers free films every Saturday in July and August at sunset in the main parking area near the barn. There will be pre-show entertainment from 6-8 p.m. including a DJ, face painters, balloon artists, and more. This week’s movie (Saturday, July 6) is Hotel Transylvania. Next Saturday, July 13, the movie will be Shark Tale.
week set of fitness classes will start at the Barney Fitness Center Monday, July 8 and will run until August 16.
Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is being sponsored by the IOL on Tuesday, July 16, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Clark Social Room/InstiSummer Boot Camp: Monday-Wednes- tute of Living. Advanced day-Friday at 5:30-6:45 a.m., 12-12:45 registration is preferred. p.m. or 4:45-5:30 p.m. ($108). Meet the To register visit www. challenge! 18 individualized fat burning redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDworkouts: tone muscle, improve fitness CROSS. For more information contact Peand coordination; lose body fat, drop ter Adelsberger a 5-7511 or padelsb@harinches and improve balance. Condition- thosp.org. ing for every level of fitness; nutrition consulting and diet recommendations. Retirement Tea For Nat Step & Stride: Tuesday and Friday at 3:45-4:30 p.m. ($72). This class is for anyone with limited time. This full-body workout challenges all the major muscle groups while giving you a great metabolic workout. If you are looking for a challenge, this class is for you!
Join us for a retirement tea in honor of Nat Kennedy’s retirement on Friday, July 19, 8:3010 a.m. in the Special Dining Room at Hartford Hospital. Nat has DVD Class: Monday through Friday, 8 worked at Hartford a.m. FREE! Insanity, P90X, Zumba Fitness. Hospital for the past Class space is reserved with fee pay- 13 years in the Information Technology ment - first come, first served. For more Services Department as a network engiinformation, e-mail fitness@harthosp. neer, and will be retiring July 19. Please org or call 2-3077. plan to stop in to give Nat “best of luck” wishes!
Employees Council Monthly Open Meeting
N-95 Respirator Fit Testing
The Employees Council helps staff members with work-relat• Monday, July 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ed issues, and plans employee activities. • Tuesday, July 9, 6:30-10:30 a.m. All staff members are • Wednesday, July 17, 1-5 p.m. welcome to attend our open monthly meetings, held in the Spe• Thursday, July 18,10 a.m.-2 p.m. cial Dining Room in the back of the cafeEmployees who are required to do a teria. The next meeting is Thursday, July yearly N-95 Respirator Fit test will see 11 at 12 noon. Please join us, and let your their due date in HealthStream as their voice be heard. Feel free to contact the EC anniversary date of starting at the hos- anytime at 860-545-3904, or at employpital. Please ensure you meet all of the eecouncil@harthosp.org. You can also requirements before getting Fit Tested. check the EC page on the Intranet. There will be N-95 Respirator Fit Testing in the ERD, 4th Floor on:
Kennedy July 19
Nite of Lite Laughter Features Jason Alexander LITE 100.5 WRCH and Hartford Hospital are proud to present an evening with Jason Alexander at the 16th Annual Nite of Lite Laughter, Friday, October 4 at The Bushnell. All proceeds benefit the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center. Buy your tickets now at www.bushnell.org or call 860.987.5900. For more information, contact Nadia Woodman at 860-545-2161 or nwoodman@harthosp.org.
Questions or comments about RxTra?
Contact editor Annie Emanuelli at aemanuelli@harthosp.org or 860-972-2199