the Bridge - February 2017

FEBRUARY 2017

Going the Distance: Engaging Employees, Physicians and Providers We truly believe that the future of health care is here at LifeBridge Health, and also that the contributions of every employee are vital to our success. We know that our employees are the reason we are able to work toward fulfilling our mission of improving the health of the individuals and communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care.

LifeBridge Health wants to be a place where people want to work, which is why employee engagement is so important.

“I believe employee, physician and provider engagement may be one of the most important initiatives LifeBridge Health has ever launched. Our employees are the heartbeat of our organization. We need everyone’s input and suggestions so that, together as a team, we can continue to improve and grow,” says Neil Meltzer, CEO of LifeBridge Health.

Taking Our Pulse In November, employees were asked to participate in the PulseCheck survey in order to help us gauge the engagement of our employees, physicians and providers.

As you may recall, you were asked to take a short 16-question survey to help management determine how you felt about the changes taking place in your department and across LifeBridge

Health. More than 63 percent of you shared your input, a 16 percent increase in participation from our inaugural survey.

Thank you to the 6,159 employees and 399 physicians who shared their feedback.

Looking at the survey results across the organization, four themes emerged: communication, leadership, compensation and staffing.

We Heard You! Here are Our Next Steps Employee engagement is a journey, and the Pulse-Check survey is just one stop along the way. Now we’re working to build on our positive momentum.

In the months ahead, we are asking managers to make employee engagement a standing agenda item at their monthly department meetings and to address the themes identified in the Pulse-Check survey. Human Resources will be working with leaders to help get the conversation started. The first item we will tackle is concerns about staffing.

Some of you may not be aware of efforts already underway to recruit top talent to join LifeBridge Health. For example, did you know that LifeBridge Health has hired 1,512 people in the continued on page 5

Issue Highlights Page 1

Pulse Results and Next Steps

Pages 2 & 3 Leadership Letters

Page 4 SuperStars

Page 5

Pulse Results continued

Pages 6 & 7 Workforce Success Heart Month

Pages 8 & 9 Team LifeBridge In Pictures

Pages 10 & 11 In Pictures

Page 12 Events and Sales

FEBRUARY 2017

A Message from

Neil Meltzer LifeBridge Health President and CEO

An organization’s mission statement is a written declaration of its core purpose and focus. At LifeBridge Health, improving the health of people in the communities we serve has been and continues to be our purpose and motivation. However, what is changing is how we accomplish this purpose as both the landscape of health care and the communities we serve develop, grow and change.

To address the evolving health care environment of today and to plan for tomorrow, we felt it might be time to take a fresh look at LifeBridge Health’s mission statement. In this way, we can be sure that it accurately reflects our values as an organization, as well as what we aspire to be in the future.

We put together a team of 24 people, including board members, physicians and other system representatives, who devoted a lot of time and energy to really thinking about the core values and goals of our organization. From those discussions, we developed a more focused statement to guide us. Here it is: To improve the health of the individuals and communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care We believe this more concise statement will be easier to remember, and as we go forward, it will serve to guide our organization’s future initiatives and actions, and help all of us to live LifeBridge Health’s mission in our daily tasks.

I believe the new mission statement supports our strategic plan of making our services at Sinai, Northwest and Carroll hospitals as well as Levindale and all our facilities, offices and locations more accessible to more people in the community, as well as easier for people to receive the care they need and to support the great care you, our employees, provide every day.

While this may be the first time you are hearing about the new mission statement, it will not be the last. In the coming weeks and months, we plan to share more with you about our mission and our strategic plan for our organization.

From the desk of

Jonathan Ringo, M.D. Sinai Hospital Interim COO

As I begin my new role as interim COO at Sinai Hospital, I can’t express enough how honored and humbled I am to be serving alongside you. In the coming weeks and months, I am excited that this new opportunity not only affords me the chance to work with you, but also to get to know you better!

Your dedication and compassion has and will continue to play a critical role in how we accomplish improving the health of the individuals and the communities we serve through compassionate, high quality health care at Sinai Hospital. It is my belief that the future of health care is here and that your contributions are crucial to our success.

Whether I have been working clinically on Labor and Delivery, or at Sinai Community Care, or administratively as chief medical information officer and vice president of clinical transformation, and now as interim COO, the Sinai Hospital employees, physicians and providers that I have come to know are some of the most caring and devoted people that I’ve ever worked with. Not only are you passionate about providing the best care possible for our patients, but you're adept at offering innovative solutions for our patients and the communities we care for together.

I would ask that if you see me in the hallway, please stop and say hello. I enjoy hearing from you and about your work. I want to know how we can make things better, what's working within your department, and more importantly, where we can improve. There will always be challenges that we have to overcome, so we need your input and suggestions, so that together we can continue to develop and grow.

My first SPIRIT SpeakOuts are scheduled; please see the table below for dates and times.

I would really appreciate the opportunity to meet as many of you in person as possible. Until then, thank you for your support and kind wishes.

SPIRIT SpeakOut Dates Feb. 7 • noon • Sinai Hospital Boardroom Feb. 14 • 3:30 and 5 p.m. • Sinai Hospital Boardroom / Feb. 15 • 7:30 a.m. • Sinai Hospital Boardroom

FEBRUARY 2017

From the desk of

Brian White Northwest Hospital and Levindale President

At Northwest Hospital, we define ourselves through the practices we implement and the actions we take, so that we’re continually providing the highest quality safety processes and patient experience. As I’m writing this letter, I’m proud to share with you, we’ve just learned that Northwest Hospital is being recognized by the Maryland Patient Safety Center with the 2017 Minogue Award for Patient Safety Innovation.

In the coming weeks, we’ll have more details to share with you! In the meantime, I believe this award distinguishes the improvements in our patient safety-focused activities, and it confirms to me that your hard work, commitment and dedication truly make a difference. Together, we exist to help patients, their families and each other, and I believe as actively engaged employees, you have and continue to play an integral role in making our organization successful. We’re achieving great things by showing up, staying focused and doing our best every day.

As well as the 2017 Minogue Award for Patient Safety Innovation, Northwest Hospital is being recognized by the National Quality Forum & The Joint Commission as a recipient of the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety & Quality Award at the upcoming QUEST National Conference in June. We also received the 2016 Gold Plus Achievement Award and Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll for the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program, which brings us national recognition for improving patient care and outcomes for stroke patients. Rounding out our recognition is the Shining Star Award for our Intensive Care Unit and the Press Ganey Award for being a “Top Quality Performer.”

We have a lot to be proud of and I would like to share with you an excerpt from a letter I recently received from a woman, whose mother-in-law was a Northwest patient in November. She says, “On top of your great staff, each area of the hospital that we were in was nicer and cleaner than the next. I had been at Northwest before and had a good impression, but our experience yesterday exceeded all expectations.”

I feel enormous pride when I think of all we have achieved together, from the Minogue Award for Patient Safety Innovation, to the strides we’re making in advancing quality patient safety and experiences, to positive patient comments. I believe that patient safety directly influences positive patient experiences and that together we are well on our way in our Quest to Be the Best. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming SPIRIT SpeakOuts. Here are the dates and times: Feb. 24 • 7:45 a.m. • Pike/Owings Conference Rooms Feb. 27 • 10:30 a.m. • Pike/Owings Conference Rooms

Feb. 28 • 10:30 p.m. • Subacute Dining Room

Leslie Simmons

Last month, I explained how I choose one-word resolutions each year to give me clarity and focus both personally and professionally. For 2017 my word is “hardwire,” which is a process of doing something so consistently that it becomes second nature.

Carroll Hospital President

Examples of hardwiring behaviors are everywhere. Athletes do this when they practice, working on the same movements or plays for hours with the idea that muscle memory will take over when they compete.

From the desk of R.N., F.A.C.H.E.

In health care, hardwiring is evident in our systems and processes. This practice is designed to keep our patients safe and to provide the best outcomes — like confirming patient name and date of birth at every point of care.

In addition to hardwiring behaviors for patient safety, at LifeBridge Health, we want to hardwire actions that demonstrate excellent customer service. One way we do this is by using AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank you) in every patient and staff interaction. The more we practice using it, the easier it will become.

We also want to hardwire our focus on employee and provider engagement, meaning that our work to create an active and involved organization will become integrated in everything we do and a permanent part of our workplace culture.

Hardwiring a behavior doesn’t happen immediately; it takes practice and persistence. The best way to approach anything you want to hardwire is to “start and continue.” For example, if you are trying to use AIDET in every interaction and miss a few, don’t be discouraged. Just begin again and keep going, and eventually it will become a part of your everyday routine.

FEBRUARY 2017

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION Sinai Hospital SuperStar:

Carroll Hospital SuperStar:

Sean Curran

Dujon Williams Congratulations to Sean Curran, who has been named Sinai Hospital’s SuperStar for this month.

Sean, a senior financial analyst in LifeBridge Health’s corporate accounting department, is always ready to give a Diane Johnson, Sean Curran and Amy Perry helping hand to whoever needs it. Colleagues say Sean never hesitates to help out.

Whether it’s answering a financial question or lifting a box for a co-worker, he’s the first to volunteer.

Exhibiting an outstanding work ethic, Sean provides superior customer service, never leaving co-workers or customers with unanswered questions. If he is unable to help, Sean will find the person who can.

With his warm smile and contagious enthusiasm, Sean always presents a positive attitude and calm demeanor. A true gentleman, he demonstrates our “SPIRIT” values daily in his professionalism.

Levindale SuperStar:

Timothy Squire

If anyone needs reminding of what it means to be a team player, Dujon Williams, a transporter, exemplifies this SPIRIT value during every shift. His outstanding work and willingness to help his co-workers has long been appreciated by members of the Dujon Williams transporter team, so they felt that Dujon being chosen as this month’s SuperStar is a welldeserved honor.

Since he began at Carroll Hospital, Dujon has worked many day and night shifts — sometimes with little notice — to help his team. While many transporters cover other shifts, Dujon has consistently been the go-to person when coverage is needed, and he agrees to do it without expecting anything in return. He has covered shifts for colleagues on a leave of absence for several weeks or months, covered almost any night asked of him, and always has a great attitude on the job.

Everyone, including patients, staff and his peers, have nothing but compliments about his outstanding work.

Northwest Hospital SuperStar:

Gladys Cox

Gladys Cox has been with Northwest Hospital for more than 35 years. She currently serves as a unit clerk in the intensive care unit.

Ryan Lillis, Brian White, Timothy Squire, Sonny Santillan and Idriz Limaj

Levindale is proud to announce that their SuperStar for this month is Timothy Squire. Timothy is being recognized for always being there for patients and their families; and for the way in which he expresses Levindale’s SPIRIT values in the service he provides.

Co-workers and patients describe Tim as always being friendly, warm and kind. As a maintenance mechanic with the facilities department for more than 16 years, he is known to be a team player who is always professional in his demeanor and appearance.

From tissues and water for families in crisis, to ordering equipment, Gladys is well known and Mike Knapp, S. Muna Jeter, Gladys Cox, Kelly Corbi and Kevin Inman respected by everyone in the hospital. She stays on top of departments that support the ICU, to ensure its physicians, providers and nurses have exactly what they need to provide the best quality care to their patients. Her co-workers fondly refer to her as the chief operating officer of the ICU, as she has all the operations tasks down pat!

A team player, Gladys is friendly and helpful to everyone, including championing the United Way campaign for her department.

FEBRUARY 2017

Engaging Employees at LifeBridge Health continued from page 1 last five months? That’s an average of more than 300 people a month.

Along with sharing information about what’s already being done to address concerns, we are going to be asking for your thoughts and ideas. Each person has a unique perspective, and the conversation in your office or unit may spark new ideas on how we can improve. For example, Human Resources will be reaching out to managers to gather information on the best methods to recruit new staff and retain the great employees we already have.

You can also share your ideas directly with our leaders at SPIRIT SpeakOuts. See the AllUser for dates and times.

The Road Ahead We want to make LifeBridge Health an even better place to work. It’s going to take time, but we are on this journey for

the long haul, and we will get there. Employee, physician and provider engagement is a culture shift, but it’s one that will benefit all of us, and that’s why we’ll be asking you to take part in another survey in April.

In the coming weeks and months, we are going to address the other themes you identified in the Pulse-Check survey. As we move forward, we are going to continue to ask for your ideas and feedback. We also want to know what’s going well, so we can share your engagement success stories.

You don’t need to wait for us; communication is a two-way street. If you do not talk about employee engagement in your department, schedule time with your manager and share your thoughts. Come to the SPIRIT SpeakOuts or contact leaders directly. For real change to take place, letting us know what’s important to you will help us build on the positive changes already taking place and keep moving forward.

We Need Your Feedback! Look Out For Our Next Engagement Survey Coming in April

Jody Cohen who won the grand prize.

Recognizing Enagagement

From left: Annette Anderson and runner-up Bette Calhoon (Sinai Hospital), who received tickets to the Everyman Theatre.

Runner-up Charlotte Petela took a selfie with her husband, Michael, to see the show “Dot” at Everyman Theatre.

Last fall, we asked you to submit engagement stories about the awesome changes taking place in your department. Congratulations to Jody Cohen, the coordinator in supply chain management mailroom at Carroll Hospital, who won 10,000 LB Points for submitting her employee engagement success story.

Runner-up winners include Bette Calhoon from Sinai Hospital, Charlotte Petela from Carroll Hospital, Chaitanya Ravi, M.D., from Northwest Hospital and Patricia Whitty from Levindale who received tickets to the Everyman Theatre.

Engagement Success

In our engagement surveys, you identified areas for improvement, including “senior leadership does a good job of communicating information and objectives.”

In direct response to your feedback: At Sinai, senior leaders have been rounding more on units, talking directly to physicians, caregivers and other employees about their ideas and suggestions.

Northwest President Brian White and members of the executive team started “Thanks For What You Do” meet-and-greets.

These breakfast sessions are an opportunity for employees to talk to leaders in a casual setting.

At Levindale, they’ve put some “SPIRIT” in their staff

meetings. Each department now receives an agenda template listing LifeBridge Health’s SPIRIT values (Service, Performance, Innovation Respect, Integrity and Teamwork).

Topics for discussion include what’s new at Levindale and introducing new employees.

Stephanie Reid, Carroll’s chief nursing officer & vice president of patient care services, has been visiting the hospital’s clinical areas to hear directly from staff about what is going well and suggestions on how to make things better for associates and patients.

LifeBridge Health & Fitness plans to host “Open Door Days.”

Twice a month, the team will come together for open forums to discuss ideas and concerns. Managers will also be available for one-on-one conversations.

FEBRUARY 2017

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

Developing a Workforce That’s Inspired to Succeed facilitate employee advancement by providing resources such as life skills/career coaching and access to educational and job training programs. All employees, old and new, are encouraged to take part.

While participation in the program is voluntary, new hires in frontline positions — including patient care associates, geriatric nursing assistants, environmental services staff, food and nutrition staff, drivers and the transportation department — are introduced to coaches as a point of contact. These coaches are available to help solve issues around housing, finances, education, child care and transportation that could prevent employees from being successful in their new positions.

Congratulations to Carroll Hospital’s 2016 School at Work graduates. Dawn Hull, Katja Newman, Andrea Hanna (facilitator), Sharon Martin and Patricia Martin.

Congratulations to Carroll Hospital’s 2016 School at Work program graduates. In this challenging program, Dawn Hull, Katja Newman, Sharon Martin and Patricia Martin learned new workplace skills and life management tools to prepare for a new beginning at Carroll.

At LifeBridge Health, we value creating an environment where employees at any level, can succeed in their careers, feel encouraged and supported in their professional journey and develop new skills and abilities. Committed to retaining highperforming staff members, LifeBridge Health is working to

In addition, Workforce Development offers free classes at various LifeBridge Health locations. Employees can study medical terminology, computers, MS Excel, Spanish and Sign Language. They are even planning a basic Russian class for the spring. Classes range from one day to several weeks and are offered in the spring and fall. To date, hundreds of employees have benefited from the program by, gaining further education, developing skills to be a better employee, or even receiving a promotion.

Visit HealthStream for the upcoming Winter-Spring course schedule. To learn more about the coaching program, contact Anita Hammond at ashammon@lifebridgehealth.org, Andrea Hanna (Sinai) at ahanna@lifebridgehealth.org or Cassandra Nwosu (Levindale) at cnwosu@lifebridgehealth.org.

February is National Heart Month

At LifeBridge Health, we have partnered with the American Heart Association for many years on initiatives involving heart disease prevention.

As heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, it’s important to make healthy lifestyle choices year round and to know your risk factors to keep you on the path to good heart health.

In the spirit of National Heart Month and Valentine's Day, Dr. Mauro Moscucci, chief of the LifeBridge Health Cardiovascular Institute, had these suggestions on how to make Valentine's Day as heart-healthy as it is romantic!

For some exercise, start your evening with a long, romantic walk After your walk, have a nice dinner following the Mediterranean diet If you want dessert, enjoy a small portion of dark chocolate For stress reduction, end the evening relaxing with your family and loved ones

FEBRUARY 2017

EEG Laboratory at Carroll Earns Accreditation Congratulations to the team at Carroll Hospital’s electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory. They recently earned a five-year accreditation by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET). This designation demonstrates the lab’s excellence in providing high quality EEG testing services to assist in the diagnosis of a range of neurological conditions.

The laboratory received the accreditation following ABRET’s evaluation of the technical quality of the EEGs performed in the lab and based on a review of specific policies in the lab’s policy and procedure manual. The lab was found to have successfully met all of ABRET’s strict standards.

Praise Your Peers On LBPoints.com!

Start the new year on a positive note! The Praise Your Peer program gives you the opportunity to recognize a co-worker who is doing a great job while demonstrating one of LifeBridge Health’s SPIRIT values. That person will then be entered into a monthly drawing to possibly win a plaque signed by their VP and 25,000 LB Points!

It’s easy; visit lbpoints.com to sign in. Once you’re logged in, click on Programs, scroll the drop-down menu and click on Praise Your Peer, fill out the form and submit. You can see your message, and all Praise Your Peer messages, on the Recognition Wall on the LB Points website.

Jim Ridge, executive director of cardiovascular and diagnostic imaging services at Carroll Hospital, and Laura Hammer, electrocardiology supervisor at Carroll Hospital.

Poem for Dr. Mavrophilipos

Last December, Joan Miller, a patient in the wound clinic at Northwest Hospital, was treated by Dimitrios Mavrophilipos, M.D. To thank Dr. Mavrophilipos for taking such good care of her, Joan wrote him a short poem and presented it to him before she left the hospital.

You have been such a fine doctor to me, Unlike most, your caring spirit set my fears free.

You have a sense of humor that makes me smile; You treat each patient to make them feel worthwhile.

I hope I’ll be completely fine someday soon, Eating my five proteins is hard on the spoon.

But in this poem, all I really want to say is a big “Thank you,” And I hope you go on for a long time, doing the good things that you do!

Best Wishes, Joan

If the co-worker you recognized is selected to receive LB Points, he or she can redeem these points for various rewards, from merchandise to Amazon.com gift cards, once the points are deposited into their LB Points accounts.

The LB Points program recognizes LifeBridge Health employees for outstanding achievements, including service milestones, spot recognition, SuperStar designation, and goal achievement, and allows us to thank you for all that you do to serve our patients and families.

We truly believe our employees are the key to the overall success of our organization, so we enjoy celebrating your contributions and commitment. The LB Points program allows us to acknowledge your hard work and gives you the opportunity to shine a light on the many remarkable acts of compassionate care that your fellow caregivers provide all day, every day.

Cybersecurity Tip of the Month VERIFY SUSPICIOUS EMAIL REQUESTS:

If you receive an email that looks odd from a wellknown company, such as a bank, don’t respond to them via email. Instead, reach out to them by phone or text to make sure it’s real.

FEBRUARY 2017

TEAM LIFEBRIDGE Rubin Institute For Advanced Orthopedics:

Operating Room Staff

Some registered nurses and certified surgical technologists from the operating room at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics sure know how to have fun.

They recently took their team spirit outside the hospital when staff members enjoyed a potluck dinner and crab feast on their annual camping trip.

Along with working hard every day to provide exceptional quality care, keeping their patients safe and happy, and collaborating with doctors and other team members, the Rubin Institute’s R.N.’s and C.S.T.’s clearly demonstrate that the team that plays well together works well together!

Sinai Hospital:

Facilities Department

LifeBridge Health – Elvira Pasmanik, M.D.

A Community Physician Practice

The team at the physician practice of Elvira Pasmanik, M.D., strives for excellence in delivering medical care to their patients. They say what unites them as a team is their passion for their jobs, and an uncompromising determination to save people’s lives.

To provide the best health care outcomes for the people they serve, team members, including physicians and medical staff, practice personalizing care for each patient. “We see our relationship with our patients as a partnership”, says Dr. Pasmanik. “We believe it’s essential to spend time with each patient explaining what we’re doing as well as outlining their treatment options to them.”

Carroll Hospital:

Diagnostic Imaging Department

There are 38 full-time mechanics hard at work in Sinai Hospital’s facilities department. The team is on call 24/7, 365 days a year to provide and maintain a clean and healthy environment for patients and employees.

The mechanics, who are hard to miss in their blue uniforms, are responsible for overseeing preventive maintenance schedules and the operation and maintenance of the hospital’s lighting, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and heating systems.

When a patient arrives at the hospital often one of the first tests that’s ordered to help physicians in making a diagnosis, involves imaging. That’s where radiologists from Carroll Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging Department play an essential role.

Also, they respond quickly and efficiently to daily service requests from patients and employees. From small tasks such as adjusting room temperatures to fixing television remote control issues, to larger projects including painting rooms and offices. Sinai’s mechanics play a crucial role in making sure that patients are comfortable during their stay and that employee requests are handled with minimum disruption.

Consisting of about 75 associates, the team provides imaging services to patients in the ED, on all units and to patients receiving outpatient procedures. Led by Gretchen Stiner, B.S.R.T., director, and Bertan Ozgun, M.D., chief of diagnostic imaging, the department, provides a range of imaging modalities including MRIs, CT scans, ultrasound imaging and nuclear medicine.

FEBRUARY 2017

IN PICTURES...

LifeBridge Adopts Holiday Families

Dozens of teams across our organization "adopted" local families this holiday season, collecting toys, food and other items to help people in our communities. At LifeBridge Health, we truly believe in living our purpose of Caring for Our Communities Together.

Left: The team at Pediatrics of Forest Hill, the office of Steven Dannenfelser,

M.D., organized a holiday food and toy drive too. Donations were received from a variety of people, including patient families.

Bottom left: Levindale’s therapeutic recreation department decided to cancel their annual gift exchange and instead bought gifts for a local family in need. (not pictured: Amanda Bojan, Shellia Lavezzary) Below: Members of LifeBridge Health’s marketing department got together to wrap gifts they collected for two local families.

The team at General Surgery Specialists in Owings Mills, led by Charles Efird, M.D., (not pictured) and director physicians Marc Gertner, M.D., and Gary Hamamoto, M.D., at their recent holiday party.

Levindale residents and family members were invited to celebrate the Jewish holiday, the Festival of Lights, with a menorah lighting and happy hour celebration organized by the Levindale Auxiliary.

FEBRUARY 2017

IN PICTURES...

High Flying Performers

The third quarter high performers’ festivities were held recently at Sinai and Northwest hospitals and Levindale, celebrating employees who received a commendable or distinguished rating on their evaluations in July, August and September.

Congratulations to all for this achievement.

SINAI HOSPITAL

SINAI HOSPITAL

LEVINDALE

NORTHWEST HOSPITAL

Neil Carpenter, far right, vice president of strategic planning and research at LifeBridge Health, recently spoke at a meeting of the Health Tech Innovators of Central Maryland. Mauro Moscucci, M.D., head of the Cardiovascular Institute, left, also joined in the forum.

Look who stopped by Sinai Hospital recently! Thanks to Ray Lewis and the Lenny "Batman" Robinson Hope for Henry Foundation for bringing smiles to kids, families and employees at the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai.

Motorcycle Club Five kicked into high gear again by donating $25,005 for patients at the Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center at Northwest. Dawn Leonard, M.D., and her staff were on hand to accept the generous donation, which will be used to help patients undergoing treatment and recovery, and to provide screening mammograms. This is the third year that Motorcycle Club Five members have ridden to the rescue for breast cancer survivors at Northwest.

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FEBRUARY 2017

IN PICTURES...

Levindale Holiday Party

Levindale employees celebrated the holiday season at their well-deserved festive meal and party.

More than 30 members from the Baltimore religious, business and health care communities gathered recently at the Seasons Hospice Unit at Sinai Hospital to dedicate a new kosher kitchen. The kitchen was named in honor of the late Laure Gutman, a longtime volunteer and strong advocate for Jewish hospice.

From left: Dr. Gary Applebaum, national medical director, Seasons Hospice; Diane Liff, Mrs. Gutman's sister; Ariella Gardyn, Mrs. Gutman's daughter; Audrey Ionta and Murray Daitchman, Mrs. Gutman's parents.

SPEAKOUT DATES Neil Meltzer, CEO of LifeBridge Health, was recently presented with the 2nd Annual Everyman Award. Neil received this recognition for embodying the highest ideals of the Everyman Theatre, including artistry and for the way in which he engages, inspires, and transforms us and our community.

Jonathan Ringo, M.D. Sinai Hospital

Feb. 7 • noon Sinai Hospital Boardroom Feb. 14 • 3:30 and 5 p.m.

Sinai Hospital Boardroom Feb. 15 • 7:30 a.m.

Sinai Hospital Boardroom Brian White

Northwest Hospital

Feb. 24 • 7:45 a.m.

Pike/Owings Conference Rooms Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, second from left, stopped by Sinai Hospital for a tour. He is seen here with, from left, Jonathan Ringo, M.D., Sinai Hospital interim COO; Neil Meltzer, LifeBridge Health president and CEO; Martha Nathanson, LifeBridge Health vice president of government and community development; George Mitchell, Neighborhoods United president; and Scott Brown, M.D., chief of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Sinai.

Feb. 27 • 10:30 a.m.

Pike/Owings Conference Rooms Feb. 28 • 10:30 p.m.

Subacute Dining Room

FEBRUARY 2017

UNIFORM SALE

The Sinai Hospital Auxiliary together with First Uniform will host a sale on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 7a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Zamoiski Auditorium.

Meet our new vendor!

And browse modern merchandise, shoes and accessories.

Gift Shop at Sinai Hospital FEB. 10 –15

will host a brand-new vendor,

Retail Concepts,

which carries fashion apparel, name-brand handbags,fragrance, and watches.

CARROLL HOSPITAL is hosting programs focused on heart disease and healthy living.

ALL JEWELRY 30% OFF ALL FRAGRANCE 25% OFF ALL PLUSH 25% OFF

Valentine’s Day

SALE

ALL COLD WEATHER ACCESSORIES 25% OFF

20% OFF ALL OTHER ITEMS* *With the exception of books,

candy, cards, consumables, OTC, magazines, medications and snacks.

The Levindale Auxiliary

To celebrate Heart Health Month,

For any full LifeBridge Health & Fitness membership receive $150 in LifeBridge Bucks

towards any gym service – Pro Shop, personal training, Pilates and much more — until Feb. 28.

(Restrictions may apply).

Also, join LifeBridge Health & Fitness

For more details, including heart health resources and services, visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/heartmonth

The

LEVINDALE GIFT SHOP will host a

or call 410-871-7000.

The Northwest Auxiliary presents the

SALE

ANNUAL BOOK & GIFT SALE!

FEB. 10 - 14

Tuesday, Feb. 28 and

from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on

from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1

for an Open House!

in the main lobby.

All guests are welcome for a Chocolate Happy Hour from 4 -7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13.

For more details, call 410-318-6800.

from 7a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 Stop by the Schwaber Multi-Purpose Room to check it out!

20% OFF HANDBAGS 20% OFF PERFUME 25% OFF WINTER WEAR

Payroll Deduction is available with a Quickcharge/smart card.

Stop by the Northwest Gift Shop for cards, candy, and flowers for Valentine’s Day.

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