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Spine Center
Norwood Hospital Spine Cen Conditions Treated • • • • • • • • • • • •
Spine Center
Back and neck pain Arthritis of the spine Failed back syndrome Neuropathy Nerve entrapment Nerve injury Vertebral compression fracture Work-related injuries Disc herniation Fractured spine Spinal tumors Spinal stenosis
Diagnoses and Treatment • Functional capacity evaluation • Physical conditioning and rehabilitative programs • Behavioral medicine components including relaxation training, stress management and pain reduction training • Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety and pain-coping responses • Medication management • Spinal injection • Vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty • Diagnostic discography • Percutaneous discectomy • Spinal cord stimulation • Surgical decompression and discectomy • Spinal fusion and instrumentation • Intrathecal pumps for pain and spasticity With the combined resources of pain management, neurosurgery, radiology and physical therapy, patients receive a thorough evaluation and comprehensive spine care. We are pleased to offer this multidisciplinary service to our local community.
Norwood Hospital Spine Center 800 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062 Tel: 781-769-4645 • Fax: 781-769-3808 spine.center@steward.org
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Norwood Hospital Spine Center 800 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062 Tel: 781-769-4645 Fax: 781-769-3808 spine.center@steward.org
Norwood Hospital Spine Center 800 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062 Tel: 781-769-4645 • Fax: 781-769-3808 spine.center@steward.org
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Spine Center Medical Staff
Diagnosis and coordination of care for spine conditions can be challenging for patients and primary care physicians. At Norwood Hospital’s Spine Center, we simplify the process, with an experienced multidisciplinary team to diagnose disorders of the back and neck and develop
Michael H. Freed, MD Certification: Neurosurgery Medical Education: Louisiana State University, Shreveport Residency: Temple University Hospital
individualized treatment plans. Our services are all conveniently located under one roof at Norwood Hospital. Allison L. Gorski, MD Certifications: Anesthesiology and Pain Management Medical Education: Boston University School of Medicine Residency: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Leadership: Medical Director, Steward Centers for Pain Management
Our Spine Center offers the combined expertise of specialists in pain management, neurosurgery, radiology, and physical therapy. Our physicians conduct joint reviews of all cases to consider alternatives and to determine the best plan of care for a patient.
We offer an array of treatments involving both nonsurgical and surgical options that best meet a patient’s needs. We work closely with primary care offices to communicate patient diagnoses and recommendations for treatment options and followup. We also facilitate worker’s compensation claims if needed.
For more information, please contact us at: Norwood Hospital Spine Center 800 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062 Tel: 781-769-4645 Fax: 781-769-3808 spine.center@steward.org
Christopher P. Hummel, DO Medical Education: University of North Texas Health Science Center Residency: Boston University Medical Center Fellowship: University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital
Marc H. Friedberg, MD, PhD, FACS Certification: Neurosurgery Medical Education: Brown University School of Medicine Residency: Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center; Tufts-New England Medical Center
Michael Gieger, MD Certification: Neurosurgery Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Residency: New England Medical Center Fellowships: Maine Medical Center; University of Virginia Health System Leadership: Medical Director, Norwood Hospital Spine Center Norwood Hospital Spine Center 800 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062 Tel: 781-769-4645 • Fax: 781-769-3808 spine.center@steward.org
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Illnesses and Diseases
Our Treatments and Procedures
• Airway Stenosis • Amyloidosis • Asthma – mild to severe • Bronchitis • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) • Emphysema • Empyema • Hemothorax • Lung cancer • Pleural effusion • Pneumothorax • Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis • Pulmonary Fibrosis or interstitial lung disease • Pulmonary hypertension • Pulmonary nodules • Relapsing polychondritis • Sarcoidosis • Tracheobronchomalacia • Vasculitis • Wegener’s granulomatosis • and others
• Airway Stent Placements • Bronchial Thermoplasty • Chest x-ray • Cryotherapy • Endobronchial brachytherapy • Endobronchial laser therapies including argon plasma coagulation (APC) • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) • Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction • Exercise Tests • Flexible bronchoscopy • High Resolution CT • Home oxygen • Medical management of all chronic respiratory disorders • Navigational bronchoscopy • Photodynamic therapy • Pleural catheters (pigtails and chest tubes) and tunneled pleural catheters • Pleural manometry • Pleuroscopy or Medical Thorascopy • Pulmonary Function Testing • Pulmonary rehabilitation • Smoking Cessation • Thoracentesis • Tracheostomy and Percutaneous Tracheostomy • Transtrachial Oxygen Catheter • Tunneled Pleural Catheter • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery • and more
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center 736 Cambridge Street Brighton, MA 02135 617-789-2AIR (2247)
World-class health care where you live.
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine General Pulmonary Medicine Our board-certified pulmonologists provide a complete evaluation for patients with shortness of breath, excessive cough, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, abnormal chest x-rays and CAT scans, and pulmonary nodules.
Advanced Obstructive Lung Disease At St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, we believe you should breath easy. Our Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care provides a full array of diagnostics, care and treatments for our patients and families. Whatever your breathing issue – shortness of breath, cough, severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, emphysema or an interstitial lung disease – we can help. Our team of team of board-certified pulmonary and critical care specialists, expert nurses and respiratory therapists are dedicated to improving your life through accurate and timely diagnoses and the development and execution of a personalized plan of care. From pulmonary function tests to the most advanced minimally invasive interventional procedures, our world-class clinicians provide our patients with access to the complete continuum of care with state-of-the-art technology right in your community. Our clinicians work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams with our colleagues from Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Hematology/Oncology and Radiology. We come together around each patient to design and implement the appropriate treatment plan to improve your quality of life and have you breathing easier.
We offer comprehensive evaluation, testing, therapy and prevention services for COPD, asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Our specialists personally provide patients with the most advanced care, delivered with the kindness and compassion for which this hospital is well known.
Interstitial Lung Disease/Sarcoidosis With a full array of diagnostic tools and skilled clinicians, our team is expert in developing care plans for patients with an interstitial lung disease or sarcoidosis. We specialize in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other forms of pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, vasculitis and all other interstitial lung diseases.
Interventional Pulmonology With a wide range of endobronchial interventions, such as ultrasound, laser therapy, brachytherapy and cryotherapy, our team has expertise and the tools to treat a wide array of airway and/or lung diseases with the latest and most advanced treatment procedures available.
Pulmonary Hypertension As pulmonary hypertension often is accompanied by an underlying lung, heart or vascular disease, our multidisciplinary team includes several specialists. Our diagnostic tools include both non-invasive and catheter based methods to evaluate pulmonary hypertension. We also provide comprehensive continuity care which focuses upon a patient’s response to therapy and the management of symptoms.
Pleural Service St. Elizabeth’s Pleural Service provides comprehensive evaluation, work-up and management for patients with confirmed or suspected pleural effusion, empyema, pneumothorax or hemothorax. We perform ultrasound guided procedures including: thoracentesis, pleural manometry, catheter placement and medical thoracoscopy.
Occupational Lung Disease Our multidisciplinary Occupational Lung Disease team diagnoses and treats a wide array of illnesses related to repeated exposure to harmful particles, chemicals, vapors or gases in the work place.
Thoracic Oncology Our multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology team includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, gastroenterology, pathology, pulmonary medicine and radiology. We provide expert, compassionate care for patients with cancer of the lung, chest or esophagus.
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Quiet Hours 2 pm – 4 pm
Please help us promote a restful and healing environment for our patients by observing our quiet time. Thank you, Staff of Unit 31
Visiting Hours Partners: 24 hours a day Grandparents and siblings: anytime during the first 24 hours after birth All other visitors: 10 am to 2 pm; 4 pm to 8 pm Quiet time (no interruptions): 2 pm to 4 pm
Small Miracles Visitor Guidelines Norwood Hospital Small Miracles Family Birthing Center is committed to a safe, healthy and supportive environment for you and your newborn. Our visitor guidelines help family and friends welcome a new baby, while giving mothers the rest they need before going home to busy schedules.
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Birthing Center
Contents - Index From Our Family to Yours...........................................................................................1 Our Mother-Baby Services..........................................................................................2 Maternal-Fetal Medicine.........................................................................................3 Level II Special Care Nursery..................................................................................3 Guaranteed Private Room......................................................................................4
Maternity through Motherhood
Join Holy Family’s “VIP” – Very Important Parent Program...........................................4 Caring for Mother, Baby and Family............................................................................5 Caring for Your Baby..............................................................................................6 Feeling Safe and Secure........................................................................................7 Respecting Your Culture........................................................................................7 Visitors...................................................................................................................7 Where to Go When You are In Labor..........................................................................8 Preparing to Go Home................................................................................................9 A Healthy Baby......................................................................................................9 Hearing Screening...............................................................................................10 Car Seats.............................................................................................................10 Nursing Follow-Up Calls.......................................................................................10
• Newly renovated, modern birthing center
Schedule Your Tour Today:
Prenatal Education and Support...............................................................................14 • Lamaze Childbirth Education Program.............................................................14 • Baby Care Basics.............................................................................................14 • Breastfeeding...................................................................................................14 • Breastfeeding Support Group...........................................................................15 • Sibling Preparation Class..................................................................................15 • CPR for Friends and Family..............................................................................15
web site, stewardholyfamily.org/birthingcen
Important Phone Numbers.......................................................................................16
• Home to the “VIP” – Very Important Parent – Program
978-687-0156, ext. 2240 A virtual tour of the unit is available on our
Join Holy Family staff for a tour of our
comfortable and spacious Maternity Suite We offer tours on Wednesday’s at 6 pm and Saturday’s at 2 pm. If you cannot
make one of the scheduled times, we are
happy to offer you a private tour. Call us t arrange a time that is more convenient.
• Level II Special Care Nursery
Holy Family Hospital Birthing Center 70 East St., Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: 978-687-0156, ext. 2240 www.stewardholyfamily.org/birthingcenter
• Children’s Hospital Boston Neonatologists available 24/7
stewardholyfamily.org/birthingcenter
Join Holy Family’s “VIP” – Very Important Parent – Program
by the 34th week of your pregnancy.
Pregnancy Checklist: Counting Down the Months....................................................12 Before Pregnancy................................................................................................12 Months 1 to 3......................................................................................................13 Months 4 to 6......................................................................................................13 Months 7 to 9......................................................................................................13 After Delivery........................................................................................................13
Directions and Parking..............................................................................................16
• Guaranteed private room
TIP: We recommend an in-person tour
Holy Family Hospital Birthing Center
Caring for Mother, Baby and Family It has been many months of waiting for a new person to enter your life. Finally, the big
Where to Go When You are The Big Day (or Night) - Checking In
Designed by moms for moms, the “VIP” - Very Important
event is about to happen. Childbirth is a wonderful experience that requires adjustment
Parent - Program is the area’s first “Motherhood” program
for you, your baby and your entire family. Preparing you for life with your baby is something
By completing the pre-registration form in advance
supporting families from the moment your baby is just a
we do best.
you arrive. Any admission questions can be comp
twinkle in your eye through your baby’s first birthday. The
From the time you arrive, professional, experienced nurses are available to answer your
Phone: Contact the Pre-Registration Departmen
VIP Program is free for new mothers who have their babies at Holy Family Hospital.
questions and take care of you, no matter what time of day. They will get to know you and
Online: stewardholyfamily.org/birthingcenter. Jus
The program’s benefits are designed to
your family, taking a personal interest to make sure all your needs are met. You should
and Patient Resources.
support and strengthen the experience of having a baby, as well as mommy and baby
know that everyone at Holy Family is committed to being your caregiver, coach, educator
wellness before and after delivery.
and support person.
Some of the highlights include: • S tork Support newsletter, where a registered nurse addresses non-urgent questions about pregnancy, birthing and newborn care • V IP Delivery Kit including an iPod docking station and other amenities to enjoy during your stay • C andlelight dinner for two during your hospital stay • S pecial events such as the Maternity and Kids’ Clothing Swap* • E -Bulletin with special offers, events and discounts from local restaurants, retail stores, banks, fitness clubs and more • P lus, all moms go home with a full-size diaper bag
TIP: Pre-register early to enjoy all of the benefits this program has to offer. The VIP Program is FREE to all mothers who deliver their baby at Holy Family Hospital.
The information you provide will allow hospital staf
Childbirth and Postpartum Options
obtain authorization and determine any deductible
Here are some of the options at Holy Family Hospital intended to help you feel your best
may be due. In some cases, you will be asked to p
while you are our guest.
the time of service. Holy Family Hospital will also h
Relaxation Techniques. We know you probably feel a little tense. Our nurses are trained in
portion of the bill from your insurance company.
techniques to reduce that tension and help you feel more relaxed during labor. Pain Relief Options. In addition
Financial counseling services are also availab
to relaxation and breathing, we
Our team will help resolve your financial responsib
offer several pain relief options
stay, offer payment plan options, or assist in apply
including: medication, patient-
state-sponsored insurance.
controlled analgesia pumps and epidural anesthesia.
When you arrive…
• Between 6 am and 8 pm, any day of the we
Online: Complete the online pre-registration form at CaritasHolyFamily.org/birthingcenter
Hospital’s main entrance where you will be gree
Email: HFHmaternityVIP@steward.org (if you have already pre-registered or delivered)
• Between 8 pm and 6 am, please go directly to
For more information, visit stewardholyfamily.org/birthingcenter/VIP
You will be immediately brought to the Birthing C
Brochures and information are also available through your OB/GYN. All services and support programs are complementary or provided at a low cost (denoted by *).
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Mail: Please complete the enclosed form and re
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20 page Birthing Center Book – Holy Family Hospital (in process) Consistently Ranked in the Top 10% Nationwide for Overall Patient Satisfaction
From Our Family to Yours Holy Family Hospital’s Birthing Center team
Level II Special Care Nursery
is here for one reason: to help you and your
Staffed 24 hours a day by Children’s Hospital Neonatologists
family through the wondrous celebration of
Our Licensed Level II Special Care Nursery provides sophisticated care for premature and critically ill newborns. The nursery is always staffed with a neonatologist or pediatrician who
life – the birth of your baby. We realize this is a
is able to provide immediate care for your newborn. We know it is important for you to stay
very special time, full of excitement, ques-
close to home during your pregnancy. Our state-of-the art facility allows moms to bond with their baby while providing a supportive environment.
tions and maybe a little anxiety. Our family is committed to helping your family throughout
Infants who require more intensive care will be stabilized in our Special Care Nursery and
the entire experience, from pregnancy through
transferred to St. Elizabeth’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Boston or Children’s
delivery and even into the first year.
Hospital Boston. When the infant is ready for our Level II care again, we will arrange transfer back to Holy Family Hospital for the remainder of the hospital stay and provide ongoing care for the transition to home.
Our Mother-Baby Services For many, your journey starts with confirming the wonderful news of your pregnancy.
Guaranteed Private Room
As the months progress, you and your family will meet with many of our staff. From our
We know that one of the best ways for you to relax and feel special is with a private room.
community-based obstetricians and midwives, to our maternal-fetal medicine specialists, we are here to provide you with the best medical care available.
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At Holy Family Hospital, you stay in the same comfortable, private room during labor, delivery, recovery and through the postpartum experience. Every room at our Birthing Center has a private bath with shower. Sleeper chairs are ready for your partner or a support person to stay with you.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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For mothers who may have a high-risk pregnancy, a maternal fetal medicine physician from St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston is available to meet with you at Holy Family Hospital. This way, you can stay close to home during your pregnancy. All care is
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coordinated with your obstetrician or nurse-midwife.
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iPod docking stations and hairdryers are available for your use. Single-room maternity care helps to facilitate private moments with your new baby.
Appointments with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists take place at Holy Family Hospital’s Birthing Center and are arranged by your physician’s office.
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If you think you may be in labor, please follow the instructions given to you by your obstetrician or midwife for notifying them on your way to the hospital.
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Preparing to Go Home
Pregnancy Checklist: Counting Down the Months
Approximately 12,000-16,000 babies
The law requires that all infants ride in
are born with hearing loss each year in
federally approved child safety seats when
the United States. All newborns in
traveling. These laws are for your baby’s
Massachusetts are required to be screened
protection and we encourage you to
The time to start thinking about your baby’s health is
for hearing loss. The screening is performed
become familiar with your car seat before
become pregnant. If you’re planning to have a baby,
All babies born in Massachusetts are provided with Newborn Screening services to
while your infant is quietly sleeping to get
your baby is born. Please read the
doctor for a physical check up and to discuss any co
proactively identify any treatable conditions that may be present. The testing is very
the best results.
instructions and install the base in the rear
treated before pregnancy. Talking to your care provid
simple. A few small drops of blood are collected when your baby is approximately two
seat of your car before you come to the
an opportunity to discuss health and lifestyle changes
days old. If testing shows that your baby has a sign of one of these treatable diseases,
hospital. Bring the car seat carrier up with
ready for pregnancy and the birth of your baby.
A Healthy Baby Before you and your baby go home, Massachusetts has some requirements for your baby’s health and welfare.
your baby’s doctor will call you to arrange appropriate care.
Nursing Follow-Up Calls We know that there can be many questions after taking a new baby home.
Massachusetts also offers optional newborn screenings to test for a number of additional
To help ensure you feel comfortable in
conditions. A list of these studies will be provided to you. There is no added fee and no
your transition, our nurses will call you
extra blood is needed from your baby to participate. You will be asked if you want to take
after your discharge to answer any
advantage of this program. It is your choice. Results are handled the same as the routine
questions or concerns you may have.
screenings explained above.
Car Seats
Hearing Screening
Prenatal Education and Support Holy Family is committed to helping your new and growing family feel ready for the exciting experiences ahead. We have many classes that are either free or available at a minimal cost to help in this preparation.
Lamaze Childbirth Education Program Discuss the philosophy and fundamentals of birth, including relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, delivery, postpartum “baby blues” and many other topics. All educators are nationally certified by Lamaze International (ICCE) or the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA). This package includes the Baby Care Basics
you and be sure that it securely mounts in the base. This way, you will be all set when
Informal mother’s support group for all breastfeeding moms and their babies. A lactation expert will be available to answer all your questions and concerns. Registration is not required. We encourage attendance during the first six months after your baby is born.
Prepare children three years and older for the new addition to your family. They’ll learn all about their upcoming role as a big brother or a big sister. The children are given a tour, shown a video and have the opportunity to try their hands at diapering and feeding their “favorite baby”.
Directions and Parking From Route 93 (North or South): • Route 93 to Exit 48 (Route 213) East
• Follow Jackson St. to the first traffic light; turn right o
• Follow East St. to the top of the hill; Holy Family Hosp From Route 495 (North or South): • Route 495 to Exit 46 (Pleasant Valley/Route 110)
• Bear right and follow Route 110 for approximately on turn right onto East St.
Learn CPR for infants (children under the age of one), including how to help an infant who
diapers to vaccines and development. Mothers, their significant other and any relatives who
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• Turn left at the first traffic light (at end of ramp) and rig
Sibling Preparation Class
CPR For Friends and Family
A nurse and pediatrician answer all your questions about the care of a newborn child, from
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• Follow Route 213 for 1.7 miles to Exit 3 (Pleasant St.
and Breastfeeding classes at no extra charge. These classes are also offered separately.
Baby Care Basics
Months 1 to 3
the time comes to bring your baby home.
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Before Pregnancy
is choking. A safety presentation is also provided. This class is taught by an American Heart Association instructor.
• Follow East St. diagonally through a 5-cornered inters hospital signs • Proceed through the traffic light and continue up the on the right
will be caring for the baby are all invited to attend.
Parking is Free
Breastfeeding
• Follow the signs for VISITOR PARKING
Learn the principles of breastfeeding, its benefits, weaning and the transition back to work. This class is taught by a lactation expert. Moms who want to breastfeed and who are undecided are encouraged to attend.
Important Phone Numbers
Breastfeeding Support Group
The Birthing Center at Holy Family Hospital 70 East Street, Methuen, MA 01844 978-687-0156, ext. 2240 or 2226
TIP: Register for Classes by Your Sixth Month of Pregnancy For more information, including a current class schedule: Phone: 978-687-0156, ext. 2240 Online: www.stewardholyfamily.org/birthingcenter Click on PatientEd/Support in the left hand navigation
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Special Care Nursery - Neonatology 978-687-0156, ext. 2252 Childbirth Education Classes 978-687-0156, ext 2271
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• Meet with your obstetrician/midwife
• Meet with your obstetrician/midwife
early to confirm your pregnancy.
as scheduled
• Prepare a list of questions for before you even it’s best to see your
oncerns that may be
der also gives you
s, to ensure you are
• Prepare your nursery
your first prenatal visit
• Make arrangements for infants/children
• Begin taking prenatal vitamins
at home during your hospital stay
• Avoid smokey areas
• Pack a suitcase for you and your baby
• Maintain healthy eating habits
• Pack telephone numbers of your
• Obtain exercise guidelines
friends and family members
from your care provider
• Plan transportation to and from the hospital
• Do not smoke, drink alcohol or take drugs
• Purchase an infant car seat and set it up
• Start a pregnancy photo album
• Attend childbirth education classes Months 4 to 6 After Delivery
• Pre-register for your stay at Holy Family’s Birthing Center
• Contact your insurance company within 30 days to add your baby to your
(See page 8 for more information.)
insurance plan.
• Be sure to sign up for our VIP Program • Continue regular check-ups
• You may stop by our Cashier’s Office upon discharge to resolve your
with your obstetrician/midwife
financial responsibilities, discuss
• Register for classes
payment plan options or apply for
• Select your pediatrician/infant
commercial or state-sponsored
care provider
insurance.
• Consider infant feeding options • If returning to work following birth, arrange for child care Months 7 to 9 page 13
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TIP: Use this pocket to keep important information such as… • Call list for when your baby is born. • Questions you want to ask. • Paperwork you need to complete.
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Seminar Flyers – Norwood Hospital
Recognizing Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms Presented by Norwood Hospital in Partnership with the Foxboro Council on Aging and Human Services
Speaker Dr. Paul Schwerdt, FACC, FSCAI
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Norwood Hospital • Tips on Reducing Risk Factors • Case studies on Prevention & Treatment • Question & Answer period
November 9, 2011 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Foxboro Council on Aging and Human Services 75 Central Street, Foxboro, MA 02035 RSVP by calling 508-543-1252.
Free admission.
Transformations 2011 St. Elizabeth’s Center for Weight Control cordially invites you to Transformations 2011.
Celebrate your weight loss success and come and support a loved-one’s success! Tuesday, October 18, 2011 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Seton Auditorium at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center 736 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135
RSVP to Susie O’Rourke at 617-562-7474 or email Susan.o’rourke@steward.org Steward.org/Weightloss
Dear Friends of the Center for Weight Control – Join us for Transformations 2011, a special event to celebrate the success of our patients and the Center for Weight Control’s Level 1 accreditation for Bariatric Surgery - the highest level of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons. Transformations require courage, determination and perseverance. When successfully completed, there’s nothing better than celebrating with the friends and family who helped us achieve that success! We look forward to seeing you Tuesday October 18th for the celebration and dinner! Sincerely, St. Elizabeth’s Center for Weight Control Team
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Through the Chakra’s:
An Eight Week Exploration of Your Chakra Energy Chakras are said to be invisible wheel like forces of energy permeating the physical body and extending beyond it. The most common system consists of seven focal points for the reception and transmission of energies and the free flow of that energy is vital to health and well being. When we tune into the flow of energy in our body we can create ease and flow in our lives.
Join us at Attune Coaching as we undertake our personal development and healing through the lens of the chakras. Each week for seven weeks we will focus on one chakra by increasing our understanding of the chakras and exploring the psychological meanings associated with each. We will be implementing techniques of sound energy and essential oils and you will receive a crystal a week reflecting that chakra. The eighth week will be a final healing session that focuses on all the chakras.
Time:
Thursday evenings beginning September 22, 2011
from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Location:
Attune Coaching
Cost:
$15.00 per session or $100.00
24 Vernon Street, Newburyport, MA
for all eight sessions
Come to all or attend only the week of the chakra you
would like to focus in on. Maximum participants is six.
To register please contact: Donna Ricci, Psy.D. Attune Coaching — Creative Life Coaching 24 Vernon St. • Newburyport, MA 01950 978-499-8282 www.attunecoaching.com donna@attunecoaching.com
Seminar Flyers – Attune Coaching
The Andean Despacho:
Giving Back to the Universe, Giving Back to Ourselves
11/11/11
On November 11, 2011 in many places all over the world, people will be taking part in sacred ceremonies, connecting their hearts and souls to come into greater alignment with the Earth and Heavens. It is also a day to honor those who have defended freedom in the world and to set our sights toward peace. It is said that a new portal of awareness will open to us on this day. In honor of this, we invite you to join us as we take you through the beautiful process of creating an Andean Despacho, a gift of gratitude to the Universe and an opportunity to create peace, wellbeing, and harmony in our lives. Please join Marcia Goodman-Blair, M.A. of Soul Spirit Journey, a Shamanic Practitioner and Donna Ricci, Psy.D. of Attune Coaching as we demonstrate the process, and then, aided by guided imagery and sound healing, work together to create our despacho offering. After participating in this workshop, you will have the tools to create your own despachos for various occasions including blessing life events such as birth, marriage, illness, death or just to offer prayer and appreciation for what you have been given.
9 am to 1pm The Lyman Center, Amesbury, MA 58 Macy Street, Amesbury, MA
Register by Nov 10th: $50.00 • Pre-register by Oct 14: $40.00 To register you may call Marcia at 978-500-6828 or email marcia@soulspiritjourney.com or Donna at 617-461-0461 Donna@attune coaching.com Pay Pal option through Soul Spirit Journey or Attune Coaching
Annual Report – Por Cristo
Por Cristo Project Report 2010 Letter from the Executive Director Dear Friends of Por Cristo, We look back upon 2010 with a deep sense of gratitude for the commitment of all who contribute to our work in Ecuador. While the worldwide economic upheaval continues to have a negative impact on the ability of many nonprofit organizations to survive, our supporters have remained steadfast in their generosity. It is this generosity, and for this we thank you, that allows us to fulfill our mission: to live the Gospel by caring for the poor and healing the sick. From the skills of our staff and medical volunteers, to the expert advice of our board, to the financial strength provided by our donors, our gifts are many. In this report, we reflect upon how these gifts, the resources offered to us in service to the poor, drive our work. We review the efforts of the Por Cristo Nutrition and Health Center, which, while increasing the overall number of people served by 20 percent, also created an outreach strategy to reach an increased number of high-risk patients in the poorest areas. We highlight the 2010 trip of the Por Cristo Cardiac Team and how the team’s work contributed to improved quality of care at the Baca Ortiz Hospital for Children. And we update you on our work with the Santa Hildegarda Health Center in Jaime Roldos. The year 2010 brought with it some significant changes. We completed our four-year collaboration with the UNIVIDA (Spanish acronym for United Against HIV/AIDS) Project, designed to prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS, particularly from mother to child. We were honored to be
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network of community hospitals. While Steward Health Care is a for-profit organization, Por Cristo has always been—and remains—a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. The Por Cristo Board of Trustees provided great leadership in guiding Por Cristo through this important transition. We still have a home here at what was Caritas and is now Steward Health Care, benefitting from the same administrative support we have always enjoyed. As before, we raise and manage our own funds. And I am pleased to say the response of our donors has been completely positive. What has not changed is our commitment to our mission. With your help, we will continue to live the Gospel message, to seek out those most in need and to help improve the lives of our brothers and sisters in Ecuador.
Joseph Reardon
recognized by the Archdiocese of Guayaquil for our work in that area and have incorporated most of the program’s components into our day-to-day activities. With our best wishes for a happy retirement, we said goodbye to Three generations who benefit from services Fr. Frank Smith, who, at the Por Cristo Nutrition and Health Center after many years of missionary work in Ecuador, returned to his native England. Fr. Frank was the person who asked Por Cristo to establish a yearround clinic. He is an inspiration, a selfless servant of the people. His positive impact on Isla Trinitaria will always be felt. We began a new chapter in Por Cristo’s history when Caritas Christi Health Care announced in March that it would be acquired by Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity firm. Through the acquisition, a new company, Steward Health Care, was created to provide world-class health care through its
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Our Patients
Patients at the Por Cristo Nutrition and Health Center eive more than health-care services; they receive the help y need to balance many aspects of their lives. Rubi, a her and sole supporter of four children, ages 16 and under, domestic worker who has lived in the Isla Trinitaria for ten rs. Like many who have migrated from rural areas to the Trinitaria, she has no extended family and no long-term mmunity support. In addition to receiving medical care m the center, Rubi has had help from our social worker and chologist to manage the significant challenges of her life. staff provided guidance on labor laws to help Rubi cope h being exploited by her employers and, with the help of Frank Smith, arranged to have Rubi’s teenage son attend a dential treatment center to help prevent him from joining an an gang. Rubi finds the entire staff to be supportive. “They are ndly, respectful, attend to patients in a good way and have ence,” she said. “They listen when I speak and are interested my problems.”
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extraordinary experience in international medical work. She oversees a talented and committed group of colleagues in Ecuador. Rounding out the Boston team, Orlando Vargas, Project Coordinator, is responsible for our efforts to acquire and ship donated equipment as well as for other administrative duties. Our staff of 16 working in Ecuador at the Nutrition and Health Center face tremendous challenges, dealing not only with the poverty around them but also with physical danger as they reach out to the poorest communities. Working among the poor is not for everyone. The poor often have complex social problems that go beyond basic health care. We are blessed to have people committed to making life better for those in need. Mother and baby boy at the Nutrition and Health Center
Our Staff
In 2010, the Por Cristo Nutrition and Health Center saw its total number of patients rise to 6,319, a 20 percent increase over 2009. The number of patient visits rose to 19,500, a 3.5 percent increase. Of the new 2010 patients, 20 percent are categorized as high risk. There was also a six percent increase of patients from the poorest areas. This was the result of a community outreach strategy designed to connect with patients and introduce them to both our medical services as well as our array of preventive health services. The approach included running health fairs, conducting on-site screenings, partnering with community members to reach those from the poorest neighborhoods least likely to come to the center, and connecting through our school dental-health and girls self-esteem programs. We were thrilled to learn from our 2010 patientsatisfaction surveys that 98 percent of patients surveyed said that they would return, and refer others, to our nutrition and health center for services. Through local cost recovery (modest contributions patients make toward services), we generated $41,397.
Highlights of community outreach include:
Our staff, both in Boston and in Ecuador, are a seasoned up. Joe Reardon, Executive Director, has overseen the organization for the past 15 years. Deborah Clark, Director of Medical Services, has Young patient, Angel, visits our nutritionist Participants in the Fluoride Program at Isabella Herreria School
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• W eekly Fluoride Program: For the past five years, we have had a school fluoride program. In 2010 we increased the number of schools from six to seven and the number of children to 2,086, a 12 percent rise over the previous year; • Girls Self-Esteem Initiative: Ninety-five girls in grades seven and eight participated. We also led two additional workshops outside of the formal school network, which are designed to reach adolescent girls who have dropped out of school; • UNIVIDA Project: Completed this fouryear HIV/AIDS program and incorporated the program components into the center’s daily activities. Conducted two health fairs, providing free HIV testing to 788 people. Conducted 116 home visits and reached more than 800 people with prevention messages.
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Thank You, Fr. Frank
It is difficult to imagine Guayaquil without Fr. Frank Smith. After spending 50 years as a priest, 29 of them as a missionary in Ecuador, Fr. Frank has returned to his home Fr. Frank. country of England to retire at the Herbert House of the Mill Hill Missionaries. His presence, however, is still felt in Ecuador, and his heart remains there. “The Ecuadorians are very friendly and very grateful for what you do for them,” he said. “I am so grateful to God and to the Mill Hill Missionaries for my experience in Guayaquil.” Fr. Frank was assigned to Ecuador in 1975, where he worked with Jospice International, an organization founded by a Mill Hill Missionary that constructs clinics for the poor. Jospice built a clinic in Suburbio, a slum with a population of 400,000. Fr. Frank worked with Jospice in Ecuador until 1985, when he was assigned to the United States to help fundraise for the missions of the world. However, it wasn’t long before he was back in Ecuador. He returned in 1991 to continue his work with the poor of Guayaquil, specifically the Isla Trinitaria, and he remained until his retirement in 2010. From his previous time in Ecuador, Fr. Frank knew about Por Cristo and the medical teams that came each year, but he had another suggestion as to how the organization could make a difference. Having seen the impact malnutrition was having on the people in Guayaquil, Fr. Frank invited Por Cristo, to consider tackling the issue. The nutrition project evolved into what is now the Por Cristo Nutrition and Health Center, a full-fledged outpatient clinic in Isla Trinitaria. “It is the most successful nutrition project I have seen in South America,” Fr. Frank said. Fr. Frank recently spoke of his association with Por Cristo, saying that the work the organization does is important because it is the fulfillment of the Gospel message: love your neighbor as yourself. “I am very proud of being a friend of Por Cristo,” he said. We at Por Cristo want to express our greatest appreciation for the work Fr. Frank has done. We are all better for having worked with him.
Ecuadorian Counterparts—
Dr. Bob Geggel at Baca Ortiz Hospital for Children with young patient and her mother
About our Medical Volunteers
Por Cristo’s medical volunteers, who are experts in their clinical areas, choose to leave their own hospitals using vacation time and go to Ecuador to give of their time and expertise. Two of those volunteers are Dr. Robert Geggel, Pediatric Cardiologist at Children Hospital Boston, and Dot Beke, Clinical Nurse Specialis in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Children’s. “These days, for the vast majority of congenital cardiac conditions, we can provide significant help,” Dr. Geggel said. Together with their Ecuadorian counterparts, members of the team evaluate patients; perform echocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, and cardiac surgery; and provide training to both physicians and nurses, including training in post-operative management in the newly created cardiac intensive-care unit. The team also brings a large supply of medical equipment annually for use in all aspects of this work. “The physicians in Ecuador are excellent,” Dr. Geggel said. “Their challeng is that the system doesn’t give them the resources they need, and so they haven’t had ready access to the equipment we have in the United States.” According to Dot Beke, the collegial relationships have played a significant role in the work through the years. “Central to our mission is the collaboration with o Ecuadorian colleagues,” she said. “Teamwork, mentoring and building sustaining relationships are critical factors i the long-term success of our work in Ecuador.” Ultimately, for Dr. Geggel, this is about social justice. “We travel to Ecuador to provide assistance to ou medical colleagues and to improve the care of children with congenital heart disease. This is our attempt to repair the world’s inequalities.” Por Cristo congratulates Dot Beke, RN, MS CPNP-PC/AC, who was honored with the national 2010 Nursing Spectrum Excellence Award for Clinical Care. Dot Beke, RN, MS CPNP-PC/AC
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Update Pediatric Cardiac Care Program, Baca Ortiz Hospital for Children
One of Por Cristo’s significant accomplishments of 2010 was the strengthening of the cardiac program at Baca Ortiz Hospital for Children. In December 2009, the hospital had opened a new cardiac unit with state-of-the-art equipment, incorporating some design recommendations and protocols provided by the Por Cristo Cardiac Team. The hospital hired new nurses and doctors for the unit. Marisa Mize, DNP, a long-time Por Cristo volunteer, spent two weeks on site mentoring new cardiothoracic intensive care unit registered nurses and residents. The Por Cristo Cardiac Team made its annual trip to the Baca Ortiz Hospital for Children October 1–9, 2010. In addition to working with the Ecuadorian team on echocardiograms, hybrid cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterizations, the Por Cristo volunteers provided five days of critical-care nursing lectures and skills workshops. One of the highlights of the trip was the undertaking of the first transesophageal echocardiogram ever performed there. This test allows the doctor to view the heart by sending a tube down the throat, thereby obtaining an image not obscured by the ribs or lungs. Contributions of the 2010 Cardiac Team visit included: • Training: Facilitated five days of critical-care nursing lectures and skills workshops; • Surgery: Performed hybrid cardiac surgery procedure with echocardiogram and catheterization; • Testing: Conducted 72 echocardiograms and six cardiac catheterizations; • Materials and supplies: Shared a significant amount of clinical reference materials and brought donated medical supplies valued at over $100,000; • Follow-up: Maintained ongoing contact among U.S. staff and volunteers and Baca Ortiz staff. Por Cristo’s Cardiac Team Leader, Dr. Thomas Hougen, with patient and mother
A Relationship Steeped in Respect
All of our work in Ecuador is collaborative. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the relationship of mutual respect between Por Cristo and our Ecuadorian counterparts. Two of those counterparts are Sr. Concettina Lochi, Director of the Santa Hildegarda Health Center in Jaime Roldos, and Dr. Lucia Gordillo, Pediatric Cardiologist at the Baca Ortiz Hospital for Children in Quito.
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Marisa Mize (second from right) talks to nurses at the Baca Ortiz Hospital for Children
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Sr. Concettina Lochi— Santa Hildegarda Health Center
and she finds the rewards of working with children to be tremendous. “You feel in your heart that you have contributed to the Por Cristo partners with the Santa child’s having a chance to grow,” she said. Hildegarda Health Center in Jaime One of Dr. Gordillo’s most valued tools Roldos in community health education is the echocardiogram machine. Por Cristo and tuberculosis prevention and provided the hospital its first machine treatment. Sr. Concettina Lochi, the center’s Sr. Concettina Lochi 17 years ago and has added two since. For director, is a member of the Sacro Costato Dr. Gordillo, the machines make possible more Missionary Sisters. “Our goal is to help accurate diagnoses and often better surgical outcomes others, especially those less fortunate,” she said. as the surgeon is better prepared to deal with specific Like the Por Cristo Nutrition and Health Center, the Santa Hildegarda Health Center addresses not only anomalies. While Dr. Gordillo is grateful for the technology, medical issues but also nutrition. It runs the San she is also grateful for the relationships she has built Bonifacio Lunch Program, which provides lunch over the past 17 years with the Por Cristo team. for up to 130 children, five days a week throughout “Many groups/organizations have come and gone,” the school year. “It helps not only the child but the she said. “But Por Cristo has built a sustained entire family,” said Sr. Concettina, adding that the relationship that we can rely on. We are more than children who attend the lunch program are from professional colleagues now…we are friends.” families of very scarce resources. Additionally, approximately 30 of the children remain after lunch for help with their school work. This is a tremendous benefit as many of the parents are only marginally literate and thus unable to provide the children the educational support they need. The sisters also run a soup kitchen, serving daily lunch for up to 80 elderly community members.
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Dr. Lucia Gordillo is a pediatric cardiologist at the Baca Ortiz Hospital for Children in Quito. She has worked there since 1990,
Rosa, a nurse at Santa Hildegarda Health Center, visits a family in Jaime Roldos
“Por Cristo has built a sustained relationship that we can rely on.”
Dr. Lucia Gordillo
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Update Community Health, Santa Hildegarda Clinic Santa Hildegarda staff and volunteers continued their ongoing screenings and treatment for tuberculosis and also increased educational outreach in Jaime Roldos. Highlights include: • Community health education: Conducted sessions designed to prevent respiratory infections, parasites and other health issues. More than 400 people participated;
• T eacher training: Held sessions for teachers at five pre-schools and elementary schools. Provided new health-education materials; • Staff workshops: Held workshops to raise awareness of the importance of preventive health care. Workshops were attended by 15 Santa Hildegarda staff and volunteers.
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Supporters at Home—
Why I’m Involved With Por Cristo
Without resources, our work in Ecuador would not be possible. Por Cristo is blessed with supporters who see the need we are trying to fill; who have committed themselves to our mission; and who give of their time, talent and treasure to make life for the poorest of the poor better. Our donors come from all walks of life, and they are critical to our success. Regardless of the size of the donation they make, their presence is felt in every area of our work. We have a talented board made up of leaders in the fields of medicine, business and education. Our board members not only advise us on policy, they also are invaluable ambassadors for Por Cristo. Why do our supporters give of themselves to help Por Cristo? There are as many different answers as there are donors. Here is a sampling:
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Update on Equipment Donations
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ong-time supporters of Por Cristo, Gary who is also a Board member, and his wife, aneb, understand the terrible conditions in Isla Trinitaria must endure. But they heir own four children to understand as well. mmer, the family traveled to Ecuador and were nto several homes in the poorest areas of Isla a. Gary and Diane are amazed at the level of Por Cristo provides, given the limited resourcks with. Said Gary: “You will never leverage ney better.”
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Anne Mary Donovan, SNDdeN, is a Por Cristo ember and Treasurer of Emmanuel College n. “The Por Cristo organization epitomizes ment and dedication to the poor and marginalple of Ecuador,” she said. “As a Board I am in awe of the excellence of the staff who ated and who sustain a multifaceted medical to the very poor. The work done in Ecuador risto is a model that deserves to be replicated very poor countries.”
dien’s Thermazene Cream for n patients: Covidien donated its annual ment to Por Cristo for the Junta de Beneficencia, cuadorian charity, for local burn units; erials, equipment and medicines: Over ,000 worth, sourced and donated by Cardiac m members for pediatric cardiac care.
Por Cristo Board of Trustees Gary Kaneb Chair of the Por Cristo Board President Catamount Management Corporation, Lynnfield, MA Stephen C. Orr Vice Chair of the Por Cristo Board Retired Vice President State Street Research and Management Company, Boston, MA Joseph A. Reardon Executive Director Por Cristo, Boston, MA Sr. Anne Mary Donovan, SNDdeN Treasurer Emmanuel College, Boston, MA Raymond Dunn President Latin Health Care Fund, Acton, MA Michael T. Foley, MD Gastroenterologist St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, MA Richard F. Guerriero State Secretary Massachusetts Knights of Columbus, Norwood, MA
Thomas J. Hougen, MD Cardiologist Georgetown Pediatric Cardiology Associates, Potomac, MD Leo Morrissey Retired Vice President Hastings Tapley Insurance, Cambridge, MA Donna Perry, PhD, RN International Nurse Program Consultant Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Sr. Marie Puleo, MFIC Senior Vice President Steward Health Care System, Boston, MA
Thanks to Steward Health Care In 2010, as mentioned earlier, Caritas Christi Health Care was acquired by private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, and Steward Health Care System was formed. While Steward Health Care is a for-profit company, Por Cristo remains a non-profit 501(c) 3, and we continue to raise and manage our own funds. We are grateful to Steward Health Care for all it does for Por Cristo and for its ongoing commitment to provide us with the same level of administrative support that Caritas had previously provided.
Thank You to Our Donors! Por Cristo’s total funding comes from individual givers who believe in the work we are all doing together. To each of you, we say thank you for your steadfast commitment.
Please Make a Contribution Today.
Anthony Sapienza Principal Topaz Partners, Woburn, MA
Your Gift Will Change Lives
Amy Wendell Senior Vice President of Business Development Covidien, Mansfield, MA
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very gift to Por Cristo makes a great impact on the quality of health care accessible to the people we serve in Ecuador. You will be making a difference. To make a contribution, please contact us: Por Cristo 736 Cambridge Street Brighton, MA 02135-2997 617-562-7924 www.porcristo.org
Por Cristo is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Gifts to Por Cristo are tax deductible as allowed by law. © Por Cristo 2011
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Seminar Flyer – Anna Jaques Hospital
EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO SPEAK… EVERY ADULT DESERVES TO BE HEARD
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL IS PROUD TO HOST THE FIRST PROMPT INSTITUTE WORKSHOP IN MASSACHUSETTS. The PROMPT INSTITUTE approach to speech production disorders looks at each individual to determine how to develop the most normalized and flexible motor control, cognitive skills and social interactions in the quickest way with the most functional results. Now for the first time, the PROMPT Institute is bringing its workshop to Massachusetts, and Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport will host it.
The PROMPT approach investigates and promotes holistic, dynamic, multi-sensory assessment and interventions for individuals with speech production disorders. They also investigate the role of tactile sensory systems in the development and rehabilitation of speech, language, cognition and interaction. The workshop for speech-language pathologists will focus on the PROMPT method of speech pathology, and speech production disorders. Please join us for this extraordinary opportunity to learn more about advances in speech pathology.
July 8, 9 & 10, Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950 Higgins Conference Room For more information call Todd Cronin, Manager, Anna Jaques Hospital Physical Therapy, 463-1328 To register: https://promptinstitute.com/index.php?page=Workshops, or call the PROMPT Institute, 505-466-7710.
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Dear Friends and Family of Youk’s Kids, Thank you all for joining us for this spectacular event. It is great to have old friends back and to welcome new friends as we work together to support children and the organizations who are caring for them. Youk’s Kids had a successful year and we could not have done this without your generosity and we are grateful for your support as we work to “bridge the gap” for the children we serve. Our Athletes for Heroes program, the seed money for which was raised at last year’s Idol, is clearly defined and we have begun providing grants to the children of fallen or severely injured military personnel, firefighters and police officers. Through fundraising efforts in Kevin’s hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio we have been able to fund another year of a full-time Child Life Specialist. These surrogates fill the gap that is left when the parents of a critically-ill child cannot be at the hospital by providing therapeutic play and comfort. At the Italian Home for Children, our $100,000 grant continues the success of the C.R.I.S.S. program which bridges the gap by providing 3 months of outreach services to children as they leave the home and reintegrate into the community.
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As the Board of Directors we are all very proud to be a part of this organization and its philanthropic endeavors. Our goal for the year ahead is to focus on “Bridging the Gap” for the children supported by Youk’s Kids. Currently, we are working on a Youk’s Kids Camp which we hope to open in the summer of 2013. This is an exciting concept for us, one that has the potential to bring members of each of our areas of support together and involve children nationwide. As we set our sights on another successful year, we ask you to look into your hearts and reach into your wallets. Together, we can “Bridge the Gap” for children nationwide….one hit at a time. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Youk’s Kids we thank all of you and hope that you have an enjoyable evening. Tina Cantu Co-VP/Board of Directors
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