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B OARD OF T RU ST EES Steve Best Davis Camalier Andrei Cernea, M.D. Joe Del Guercio Charis Menschel Drant Jacquelyn Duberstein Kim Elyanow Lenore England Julia Ghafouri Alma Gildenhorn Beth Glassman Laura Hendricks-Jackson, D.N.P. Manisha Kapani Judy Lansing Kovler, Ph.D. Andrew Lerner, M.D.
Joan Lewis Rob Liberatore Jeffrey Lin, M.D. Michelle Maddux Martin McCarthy Ted Miller Courtney Clark Pastrick Kristen Pruski, C.F.R.E. Pouneh Razavi, M.D. John Shooshan Michael Steele Oak Strawbridge Hasan Zia, M.D. Pirooz Zia, B.D.S.
YO UNG P RO F E S S I O N AL S B OARD Donna Afshar, D.M.D. Paul D. Andrews Austin Branson James Brawner Caitlin Chalke Colin Dunn Nadia Eltaki, M.D.
Maggie Farr Angela Fuccillo Stokes Julia E. Ghafouri Vanessa Angelo Goldman Shannon Green, M.D. Nicholas Harding Courtney Jaeger
Sean Joiner Shallon Hunter Manion Lauren Mason Courtney Byrd Metz Melissa Miller William Peel IV Danielle Perl
Derrick Preuss Dana Rocks Carey Shuler
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To our generous supporters, We are grateful to count you as part of our Sibley community, and we are pleased to share with you the impact of your philanthropy. Your generosity is felt by physicians, team members and our patients and their families — both within our hospital and throughout the National Capital Region. Sibley’s team members continue to care for our entire community — those battling illnesses, those in underserved communities, new mothers welcoming babies and our senior population. You, our generous donors, are helping real people make real progress in their fields. Your support funds cutting-edge equipment, education and training, vital clinical trials which advance cancer treatment, patient support programs and much more. On behalf of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, our physicians, nurses and the entire Sibley team — but most important, on behalf of our patients and their families — we thank you for your support. Read on for some highlights of what our donor community has made possible in the past year. With gratitude,
Hasan Zia, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.
Judy Lansing Kovler, Ph.D.
Carolyn Carpenter, M.H.A., F.A.C.H.E.
Kristen Pruski, C.F.R.E.
President and Chief Operating Officer Sibley Memorial Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine
President, National Capital Region Johns Hopkins Health System
Chair, Board of Trustees Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation
Vice President Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation
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T H E F U T U R E O F N U R S I N G AT S I B L E Y: The Abbruzzese Bridge Scholars Program (ABSP) clinical practicum. This program ultimately helps nurses successfully transition to independent practice through support, coaching and mentorship prior to gaining formal employment. While our initiative to support nurses as they transition from the academic to the workplace environment began with our partnership with Marymount, with the generous support of our donor community, we look forward to scaling the program with other local universities in the coming year. This will include Trinity Washington University and Catholic University.
In order to address the growing acuity of Sibley’s patient population as well as the national nursing shortage, Sibley has taken a proactive, innovative and impactful approach to build a pipeline of qualified nurses prior to their entry into the nursing profession. In the past year, a groundbreaking new partnership was founded between Sibley and Marymount University through generous support from Marcia and John Shooshan to establish the Dr. Mark Abbruzzese Bridge Scholars Program (ABSP). This program will support need-based scholarships for nursing students who transition to clinical practice at Sibley upon graduation. Donor support also funds continuing education opportunities for staff to achieve additional certifications, attend conferences and gain supplemental training which enables them to provide the latest in evidence-based practices and simultaneously improve the care we offer our patients. The ABSP offers realistic practice environment experiences, builds resilience among new nurses and attracts qualified talent to Sibley Memorial Hospital while supporting nursing students during the final P H IL A NTHROPY I MPAC T R E PORT 2 0 2 3
Ashley Kessler (pictured left with Chief Nursing Officer, Laura Hendricks Jackson, DNP, RN-BC), is the first graduate of the program and is now an Intensive Care nurse at Sibley. Additionally, Matthew Thies (pictured right) began work as a registered nurse in Sibley’s ICU in the summer of 2023. Matthew heard about the program through one of his professors at Marymount University and was intrigued by, as he says, “the great opportunity that came with an internship, scholarship and the chance to be employed by a great hospital right out of school.” Matthew goes on to explain the value of being able to train at the unit where he was going to be working after graduation and the reduced financial burden. “If it had not been for this program, I would likely have had to get a part time job. This gave me the ability to focus full time on my studies.” Medical-Surgical Certified Nurses
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T HE N E W S I B L E Y I N T E N S I V E C AR E U N IT (ICU)
Hospital President, Dr. Hasan Zia, with members of the ICU and administrative team.
Rendering of ICU patient room.
Opened in Fall 2023, the new ICU at Sibley specializes in the management of adult and geriatric medical and surgical patients who have, or are at high risk for, a variety of life-threatening conditions. All ICU patients require intensive, multidisciplinary assessment and management to stabilize and/or prevent complications, thereby achieving optimal outcomes and decreasing the length of stay. The new state-of-the-art ICU, covering 16,000 square feet, is centrally located in the main patient tower near the operating rooms, allowing for efficient transfer of patients. The space has 18 large patient rooms with bathrooms, an expanded family lounge with sleeping area and full bathroom with a shower, HVAC capabilities for isolation of single rooms, a bank of rooms or the entire suite, and anteroom capabilities and structure have been incorporated into the design. The unit has an overall focus on safety and healing with calming imagery and more care for patients at the bedside. Thanks to generous donor support, the thoughtful design of both technology and aesthetics means the ICU is ready for the future and ensures our ability to adapt to changing needs.
CO N T IN U I N G E D UC AT I ON FOR S TAFF Improves Care for Patients Thanks to generous Foundation donors, Denise Briggs (pictured right) was able to take advantage of staff support funds to help offset the cost of her education. Her ultimate goal is to gain her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Denise is still moved when she recalls the impact of this support: “I don’t have words. The Foundation and its donors
came through for me. This support could one day help me save a life, and I hope my story will inspire someone. I’m lucky to be at Sibley.” We are grateful to those Foundation donors whose generosity helps nurture and retain hard-working, mission-driven staff like Denise.
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A DVA N C I N G C A N C E R C AR E AN D T R E AT M ENT The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital provides world-class care by teams of specialists in medical, radiation and surgical oncology, with access to advanced treatments through clinical trials and robust patient support services, proudly treating more than 2,500 patients annually.
hospital. “Accessing care can be a challenge for some patients due to a variety of socioeconomic factors and could cause an individual to delay or discontinue treatment,” said Dr. Rajput. “Some of the biggest barriers to patients in our community are costs surrounding access to childcare, transportation, prescription medications and groceries. We are very grateful to our donor community whose generosity funds vital patient support efforts.”
At present, Sibley has more than 160 studies underway, including 95 therapeutic trials to advance treatment options.
Philanthropy supports equipment needs, recruitment and retention of quality personnel, and it helps Sibley physicians accelerate their vital research to advance cancer care. As a top priority at Sibley, cancer research is expanding quickly and fueling medical discoveries every day that inform how we treat cancer. Dr. Ashwani Rajput (pictured above), director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the National Capital Region, recognizes the impact philanthropy has throughout the
In fiscal year 2023, the infusion center administered nearly 22,000 treatments.
Members of the infusion team.
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Thanks to our donors for supporting Sibley’s Infusion Center during our Fill the Freezer campaign, we are able to provide ice cream treats and snacks for patients. These gifts help provide a much-needed boost to current and future cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatments. Members of the infusion team celebrate the Fill the Freezer campaign.
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R E DU C I N G DI S PAR I T IES in Accessing Cancer Care Ilana Velasquez, R.N., and Ariel Ford
We remain focused on improving access to care throughout the entire region, including those areas which are typically medically underserved, where cancer incidence is high and outcomes less positive. In collaboration with Unity Health Care and through our partnership with Unity Parkside Health Center located in Ward 7, we have a team of individuals — many whose positions are fully donor funded — who provide a holistic approach to one’s cancer journey. Nurse Navigator,
Ilana Velasquez, R.N., and Patient Navigator, Ariel Ford (both pictured above), have had an impressive impact on this patient population from Washington, D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8, doubling their referrals since 2021. Additionally, to support our cancer patients in financial need, we have several patient assistance funds that are supported by donors like you. For more than a decade, Patty’s Fund, established by Foundation Board
member Rob Liberatore and friends to honor his late wife, has provided resources to financially challenged cancer patients to ensure continuity of treatment and assisted with the costs of medication and transportation. Patty’s Fund is one of a half-dozen funds that support cancer patients in need throughout their treatment — including a specific gynecologic oncology patient support fund.
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M IL E S TO N E : First Endowed Professorship at Sibley
Dr. Andrea Richardson flanked by Dr. Judy Kovler and Mr. Peter Kovler.
Last fall, Sibley proudly celebrated the dedication of the Peter and Judy Kovler Professorship in Breast Cancer Research in the Department of Pathology and the installation of Andrea Richardson, M.D., Ph.D., as its inaugural recipient. The Kovler Professorship is the first endowed professorship given to a faculty member at Sibley. Endowed professorships are critical to Johns Hopkins Medicine’s efforts to advance discovery and improve health. When it comes to research to advance medicine, Sibley is a leader in the National Capital Region.
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I N T E G R AT I V E M E DI CINE to Support Cancer Patients At the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley, thanks to the donor-supported Dana M. Weist Fund for Oncology Wellness and Lloyd Symington Foundation Reiki Fund, cancer patients and their caregivers can take advantage of classes in restorative yoga, meditation and mindfulness, Reiki for self-care and art therapy at no cost. According to Pamela Goetz, O.P.N.-C.G., Oncology Survivorship Program manager, “these programs support patients in managing the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of diagnosis and treatment, as well as in their recovery when treatment has been completed. When so much of cancer treatment is out of their control, patients tell me that engaging in mind-body classes empowers them in their own healing process.”
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M AT E R N A L H E A LT H ACC E S S PROG R AM : Greater Support for Mothers in Need Ensuring that all moms and babies receive the care they need and deserve is a key priority for Sibley’s Women’s and Infants’ Services (WIS) Program. The Maternal Health Access Program (MHAP), which launched in 2020 with investments from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, the Charina Endowment Fund and other generous donors, enhances access to prenatal and high-risk care by partnering with community-based providers to improve hospital services for the most fragile newborns, address adverse social drivers of health, train staff in health equity and enhance outreach and education. Under the leadership of Dr. Rita Driggers, medical director, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Dr. Colleen Kepner, director of the OB Hospitalist program at Sibley, the MHAP also provides new mother and baby necessities including medication, an overnight bag with toiletries, new mother clothing and accessories, a breast pump, newborn clothing, car seat and more. Since its inception, our team has enrolled 120 patients in the MHAP, 100 of whom were consulted by Sibley’s Maternal Fetal Medicine high-risk clinic, and of those treated, nearly 80% were from Wards 7 and 8. Emily C. Weiss, LGSW, PMH-C, a social worker in Sibley’s Women’s and Infants’ Services department, recently received her certification in perinatal mental health thanks to generous donors who fund our staff certification program. Emily works exclusively with pregnant and postpartum women to connect them and their families to resources they may need to be successful parents. Her position was created through an investment from the A. James &
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Case coordination provided 425 consults over the past year to smooth the transition of families from hospital to home, serving nearly 300 families. Emily Weiss, LGSW, PMH-C
Alice B. Clark Foundation as a part of the Maternal Health Access Program. This new certification ensures that Emily has an enhanced understanding of the psychosocial and mental health concerns of pregnant and postpartum women. Emily says, “Thank you to the Sibley Foundation supporters for making this certification possible! This was something that I wanted to obtain for my own professional development to make sure that I was providing the best care to our pregnant and postpartum mothers and families.”
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C A R E F O R O U R O L DE R A D U LT CO M M U N I T Y Sibley has the largest percentage of patients aged 65 years and older compared to other regional hospitals, comprising 60% of Sibley’s inpatient admissions. Because of this, Sibley has a number of programs designed to care for the specific challenges of this patient group including the Sibley Senior Association and its signature program Club Memory®, NICHE and PRIME. The NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) program is directed by Suzanne Dutton, D.N.P., G.N.P., R.N., and supported by Geriatric Nurse Navigator Rosemary Trejo, R.N., B.S.N. — a position completely funded by philanthropy from generous supporters. Recently, Abdul Sheriff, B.S.N., R.N.-B.C., pictured right, was hired as a geriatrics-focused resource nurse based in the Emergency Department (ED) to further care for our elder patients and provide geriatric-specific educational support to all care providers in the ED.
This position will also help accelerate Sibley’s journey to become the first Level 2 geriatricaccredited ED in the National Capital Region. Abdul will focus on patients 65+ admitted to the ED, specifically those who are frail and cognitively impaired, assisting with unsteady walking, toileting, hydration and nutrition, and ensure understanding of care plans and medications. He will also implement nonpharmacological nursing interventions to prevent falls and delirium and the use of assistive devices for sensory impairment and mobility assistance (hearing amplifiers, visual magnifiers and walkers).
PR I M E Presurgical Rehabilitative and Integrative Medicine for Elders Program
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Created by Martin Paul, M.D., the PRIME program focuses on optimizing surgical care for frail adults over 75 years of age. Evidence shows that providing supportive rehabilitative care preoperatively and throughout hospitalization improves outcomes. This program is grounded on the structure of the American College of Surgeons quality improvement program, Geriatric Surgery Verification. Together the PRIME team, including Suzanne Dutton, D.N.P., G.N.P., R.N., Martin Paul, M.D., and Rosemary Trejo, R.N. (pictured left), is working to implement a patient-centered approach to improve the health of our older patients.
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B E H AV I O R A L H E A LT H AT S I B L E Y
Sibley Memorial Hospital’s inpatient Psychiatry and Behavioral Health program provides acute, short-term treatment for up to 19 patients, ages 18 and older, in need of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment. The clinical treatment program is designed to return patients to their optimal levels of functioning as quickly as possible. The Psychiatry and Behavioral Health program at Sibley also offers two noninvasive, well-documented therapies: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Sibley is the only hospital in the D.C. area to offer both ECT and TMS treatments which help patients who have not benefited from medication and work by resetting the brain circuits involved in depression in different ways. Thanks to past philanthropic investments, including generous support from The Farvue Foundation and other donors, Sibley was able to hire full-time Occupational Therapist Elizabeth Skievaski (pictured left).
Members of Sibley’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Health team, including Medical Director, Dr. Erica Richards (front center).
Elizabeth is now running the majority of group therapy sessions teaching patients how to navigate challenges in functional activities due to their mental health. Group topics include: executive functioning, meal planning and preparation, laundry, cleaning routines and communication skills. A department team member recently commented, “So many patients have gone out of their way to mention in conversation how much they love group sessions. Having Elizabeth on the unit has been transformational for us as a team and certainly for our patients.” Donor funds continue to help us offset the salary and other patient programming expenses associated with this vital position, ultimately helping us provide the best possible care to all patients who come through our doors.
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