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October 2018 Vol. 20 Issue 10
STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY
Dr. Shevaun Doyle Honored with the 2018 Wholeness of Life Award very year, HSS and HealthCare Chaplaincy
Team HSS Walks to Cure Lupus aising awareness for lupus research is a
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Network present the Wholeness of Life award
cause that is extremely important to HSS.
to an individual who is recognized for his or
For this reason, we once again served as a
her years of providing compassionate care for
sponsor for the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Walk
patients and the dedication to promoting a balance
with Us to Cure Lupus, which took place on Saturday,
of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. The
October 13 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
award is one of the most important and prestigious
More than 800 walkers joined Team HSS, which
recognitions we give at HSS because it represents
was made up of not only HSS family members, but
our commitment to treating our patients, their
members of their own families and friends, as well
caregivers and our colleagues with the utmost
as patients. Lou Shapiro, President and CEO, was
respect and kindness – something that sets
co-chair of the event for the fifth year in a row.
HSS apart. This year, Shevaun Doyle, MD, Associate Attending
Lou Shapiro, Sister Margaret Oettinger and Dr. C. Ronald MacKenzie congratulated Dr. Doyle on her honor.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, was honored as the
“At HSS we are committed to improving the lives of patients with lupus through our world-class care, cutting-edge research, education and support
2018 Wholeness of Life award winner. A ceremony
As an integral part of the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
programs, and innovations,” said Lou. “Because of
was held to recognize Dr. Doyle on September 26
Service, she is an expert in the field and has changed
this, our efforts and goals are in line with those of the
in the Richard L. Menschel Education Center.
the lives of young patients and their families over the
LRA, and they continue to play a critical role in
HSS family members, including members of the
years. She has done so with a caring nature, a sense
supporting HSS.”
Departments of Pediatrics and Spiritual Care, along
of empathy and an intense dedication to ensuring
with members of Dr. Doyle’s own family, attended
that the best possible care is provided. Lou also
the ceremony to celebrate her contributions to
presented Dr. Doyle with her award.
caring for the whole patient in body, mind and spirit.
After the award presentation, Frederick J. Feuerbach,
The award ceremony opened with a special
MD, of HealthCare Chaplaincy Network offered words
performance by a bagpiper who was invited to
of congratulations. Several of Dr. Doyle’s colleagues
celebrate Dr. Doyle’s Irish heritage. C. Ronald
then took the stage to share some kind words with
MacKenzie, MD, Chairman of the Spiritual Care
the crowd. Roger Widmann, MD, Chief of Pediatric
Committee, then welcomed those in attendance, and
Orthopedic Surgery; John Blanco, MD, Associate
Chaplain Margaret Tuttle led everyone in a prayer.
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon; Paula Root, wife of
Next, Lou Shapiro, President and CEO, addressed
the late Leon Root, MD; and Daniel Green, MD,
the crowd to talk about the importance of the
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, all spoke about why
Wholeness of Life award at HSS and the qualities
Dr. Doyle was so deserving of the award.
that make Dr. Doyle such a deserving recipient.
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“Sponsoring the walk is a way to give back to the LRA and also a way to support our patients and their families who are living with lupus,” he continued. “It is also a way for us to demonstrate the concept of Leadership By All, where every member of the HSS family is a leader, regardless of our role. By participating in this event, we demonstrated that we are leaders of our field, and that we are leaders for our patients, their families and the entire lupus community.”
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Dr. Doyle’s colleagues in the Department of Pediatrics attended the ceremony in her honor.
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