GCHL Magazine Fall 2019 by Baptist Health Care

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A P U B L I C AT I O N O F B A P T I S T H E A LT H C A R E

HEALTHY LIVING

Navigating a

Breast Cancer Diagnosis Rachelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Story

What Should You Do to

PREVENT THE FLU?

OPIOIDS

The True Story Lakeview Center is Here to Help

military experience

Equips Physician to Provide Care to Local Community

BAPTIST HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION

Improves Quality of Life in Our Community TO FIND THE LATEST NEWS, VISIT GULFCOASTHEALTHYLIVING.ORG

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GCHL STAFF President and Chief Executive Officer MARK FAULKNER

HEALTHY LIVING

At Baptist Health Care, we continue our bold vision to bring more modern health care to the community. In this edition of Gulf Coast Healthy Living, we share why we’re planning the development of a full scale main hospital at the southwest corner of Brent Lane and the I-110 intersection and reimagining our current Baptist Hospital campus (Page 14). We are here to serve you now and for many generations to come in all your needs – whether it’s flu prevention (Pages 10 and 11) or a sports ailment or injury (Pages 8 and 9). Life can take unexpected and unfavorable detours at times, and we’re more than just a health care provider. Our resources through Lakeview Center are stepping up to assist with the opioid crisis. Hear from Mark Jones, new vice president of Lakeview Center and president of FamiliesFirst Network, (Pages 6 and 7) to see how you can help with this growing concern. Hearing the phrase “You have breast cancer” can be overwhelming for anyone facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Baptist is here to help you navigate treatment and beyond through our breast cancer navigation program (Pages 4 and 5). Baptist Health Care Foundation is creating real impact and positive changes in our community, and I invite you to learn more about its role and find out how you can help out during the holidays through the Operation Santa program (Pages 12 and 13). Treat yourself this season without spending money or overindulging with our healthy habits and wellness tips (Page 3). Have a wonderful fall and holiday season!

Marketing Director CANDY MCGUYRE Editor and Writer MANDY FERNANDEZ Writers LORI ZAVADA SEAN SULLIVAN Designer KAY FOGOS

CO N T EN TS 3 Healthy Habits Wellness Tips and Trends

4 Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Rachel’s Story

6 Opioids – The True Story

Lakeview Center is Here to Help

10 What Should

You Do To Prevent the Flu?

12 Baptist Health Care Foundation

Improves Quality of Life in Our Community

14 Baptist Health

Care is Transforming For the Future Noteworthy People, Projects and Awards

Mark Faulkner President and Chief Executive Officer Baptist Health Care

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HEALTHY HABITS TREAT YOURSELF WITH GUILT-FREE REWARDS When people want to reward themselves for reaching a goal, they often turn to food, especially unhealthy treats. They may also spend money unnecessarily on things they don’t really need. Here are several options you can consider that do not involve food and cost little or no money: 1. Give yourself a manicure. Freshly painted nails can brighten your hands and your day.

4. Have a movie marathon. Watch your favorite films from your current television subscription.

2. Take a nap. Make it more special by putting on clean sheets and using a relaxing fragrance.

5. Listen to favorite music. Play those CDs you still have lying around or create a new playlist of tunes.

1 pound of acorn squash, cooked (seeds and pulp removed) and chopped

3. Read a book. Escape within a new book or re-read one of your favorites from a local library.

6. Play with pets. Snuggle with your own animals or visit those at a pet shelter.

1 cup red or green cooking apple, diced

7. Go for a walk, bike ride or drive. Travel a new path you want to see to take in beautiful scenery.

1 dash salt

8. Watch a video tutorial to learn something new. Learn to style hair, make jewelry or run a 5K. Reward yourself with these things that are healthy and good for your mental well-being.

SAUSAGE, EGG AND ACORN SQUASH CASSEROLE ¾ cup cooked turkey sausage crumbles, cooked 1 cup chopped onion, diced 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 eggs, lightly beaten 4 teaspoons pure maple syrup Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a two-quart rectangular baking dish with oil. Place the cooked, chopped acorn squash, cooked sausage and diced onion in the pan. Add diced apples and maple syrup on top. Spread evenly throughout pan. Pour beaten eggs over the mixture and sprinkle the salt. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is lightly brown and fork can be inserted cleanly into casserole. Serves eight to 10. Enjoy these fall-inspired flavors for breakfast, lunch or dinner with this versatile casserole.

PROPER HANDWASHING Clean hands are your best defense this fall against spreading germs and viruses. Follow these steps to clean your hands:

Clean hands with soap and water or with sanitizer for at least 20 seconds. With Soap and Water

With Hand Sanitizer

1. WET HANDS – Without soap

1. APPLY SANITIZER – Cover surfaces

2. APPLY SOAP – Cover surfaces

2. RUB HANDS – Palm to palm and palm to back

3. RUB HANDS – Palm to palm and palm to back

5. RINSE – Leave water on

3. RUB FINGERS – Thumbs, interlocking, backs of fingers to palm and tips to palm

6. DRY – Turn off water with paper towel

4. AIR DRY – Completely

4. RUB FINGERS – Thumbs, interlocking, backs of fingers to palm and tips to palm

To learn more health and wellness tips, contact My Healthy Blueprint at 850.469.6903. GULF COAST HEALTHY LIVING

Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Rachel’s Story

Nicholas Drake, M.D.

Four words that can change your life in an instant are “You have breast cancer.” These are words that none of us wish to hear, but many of us are faced with or know someone who has been or may be going through it now.

overwhelming along with the emotional strain of the diagnosis. That’s why patients like Rachel and others have immediate, easy access to resources through Baptist’s breast health navigation program.

After Rachel learned of her breast cancer diagnosis, the women’s imaging department connected her to Kelly Ward, MSW, CN-BM, who served as her breast health navigator. Ward is an experienced social worker who holds special certification as a breast management navigator. Her the most role was to serve as Rachel’s devastating “It was the most consistent point of devastating moment of my contact, assessing moment of my life because I did her physical, life because I did not know what psychological not know what to expect. and social needs, to expect,” said making sure her Rachel. “My first desired care plan thought was about happened timely and efficiently. my family – my two children and my Rachel K. heard that phrase last December, and in her case it was stage two invasive ductal adenocarcinoma. She heard this life changing statement just five days before Christmas. That was not how Rachel envisioned her holiday celebrations. It was

husband and how it was going to affect them. My second thought was wondering what the next steps for me would be.” The Baptist Health Care team knows that cancer treatment details and options can often become

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“Kelly called me the day I found out and was my immediate supporter,” said Rachel. “She had a good ear and listened to my concerns. We went over all my questions and every little detail, things like when my hair was going to fall out and what I could expect with my hot flashes. She

Rachel

Kelly Ward, MSW, CN-BM

found answers for me and followed through on everything.” A friendly face and a compassionate heart – these are the primary traits of the Baptist breast health navigator and why the navigation program exists. For patients like Rachel, Kelly is that trustworthy, helpful person who supports her throughout the entire breast cancer experience. Treatment for breast cancer patients will vary. Some may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or hormone therapy. The timing and frequency of these treatments must be carefully scheduled to provide optimum results. Rachel chose to take aggressive action for her health – to have a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction after her test results showed a breast cancer recurrence risk score of 25, which is right on the edge for high risk of the cancer to return. Rachel also has a family history of breast cancer, including her mom, aunt and two great aunts who all had it. For Rachel’s care plan, she worked with Pamela Schurman, D.O., a boardcertified general surgeon, along with a plastic surgeon to perform her bilateral mastectomy. In addition,

Rachel’s physician, Nicholas Drake, M.D., a fellowship-trained oncologist with Baptist Medical Group – Oncology, carefully assessed and coordinated Rachel’s diagnosis and treatment plan by offering options that he felt were in her best interest. “Dr. Drake assured me that he would be there for me every step of the way and he was,” said Rachel. “He went to great lengths to ensure I understood my treatment plan and stayed strong and healthy throughout the process.”

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Rachel had surgery on Jan. 21, 2019 and then completed six chemotherapy treatments between February and May. Each treatment took about three to four hours. Every treatment affected Rachel’s body differently, and Kelly helped her When life through each one. “Dr. Drake, Kelly and everyone on the Baptist Infusion Center team were so compassionate. I always felt I was in good hands and the number one priority. My care team was so engaged with me and invested in my health.”

strong physically and mentally before my diagnosis, the person you’d find exercising daily and encouraging others to be healthy. I lost some of that, but I’m feeling stronger and more like me again. I learned to lean on others gives you the when I needed it. I also realized world’s largest amount that I’m my of lemons, you wake own best health up the next day, put on advocate, and your running shoes and I have to take my health figure out how to make seriously.” lemonade! It is my journey.

Rachel and K elly present day. history and keep up with recommended screenings such as mammograms. Reflecting on her journey, Rachel finds hope and strength. She shared these words the day after her diagnosis as she prepared for her morning run, and they still ring true today: “When life gives you the world’s largest amount of lemons, you wake up the next day, put on your running shoes and figure out how to make lemonade! It is my journey. There are no dead ends.”

There are no dead ends.”

Rachel said she had so many wonderful people in her life to help her through that dark and uncertain time. She turned to prayer and her faith and learned to let others give her strength when she felt she had little to none on certain days. “I didn’t realize how loved I was by everyone and how I affected all those around me. The hardest part was losing a part of me and my strength. I was very

Kelly checks in monthly with Rachel to see how she’s feeling since her treatments. Since Rachel’s cancer was estrogenreceptor positive, she worked out a care plan for the next five years with Dr. Drake and Kelly who will continue to monitor her health. Rachel shared her personal experiences because she feels compelled to help spread awareness and advocate for early detection. She encourages others to stay on top of their health, know their family

BAPTIST IS HERE TO SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED

Rachel the day after her diagnosis. “There are no dead ends.”

Patients are not alone when it comes to treating cancer. The Baptist team will help you in your life’s journey, even when that journey takes an unexpected detour into a cancer diagnosis and treatments. For more information about cancer support services at Baptist, call 850.469.7462. Let us take care of you and support you in your time of need.

For more information on Baptist Medical Group – Hematology Oncology, call Baptist Medical Group at 850.437.8600 or visit BaptistMedicalGroup.org.

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The True Story Mark Jones vividly recalls the year 2010. His hometown county of Volusia, Florida, located in south Florida was No. 1 – but not in a good way. Cars were lining up at pharmacy drive-thrus with license plates from all around the country. People were in line for their prescription medications. They were in line for opioids. Although they were waiting to refill legitimate, prescribed medications, the increase in customers was due to an increase in addiction. Volusia County was No. 1 for opioid abuse per capita. They also were No. 1 for child removals due to substance abuse, in particular, opioid addiction. “Removals were 300% above normal, peaking at 90 to 100 children a month entering the foster care system. Family reunification rates dropped from 45% to 28% within one year. People were dying from overdoses. We had to do something. I had to get more involved.” Jones was the CEO of a child welfare agency, but now he was more focused on helping parents as a way to save their children. He reached out to the county health department director and the community liaison for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to start the first opioid abuse task force. He also collaborated with law enforcement, medical professionals, faith-based organizations and other We empowered community partners. Within just one the community by year, the task force of three people educating them on grew to 125 members. They generated the epidemic, trauma, awareness and started writing mental health and legislation. resources for help. Groups of 300 to 400 people attended community forums to learn more about the opioid crisis and the dangers of abuse. “We empowered the community by educating them on the epidemic, trauma, mental health and resources for help.” In 2012 the task force began to see the fruits of its labor when the Prescription Pill Mill Database (PPMD) bill was passed in Florida. This valuable tool focused on reducing “doctor shopping” and prevented people from filling the same prescriptions at multiple pharmacies. Opioid abuse rates, child removals and overdose deaths began to go down. Local mental health facility intakes went up, meaning people were seeking the treatment they needed.

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Mark Jones

The Prescription Pill Mill Database (PPMD) bill passed in Florida in 2012, which allowed pharmacies to share information about opioid distribution to ensure people were not filling the same prescriptions multiple times.

President, FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview Center

Today, Jones is the incoming president of FamiliesFirst Network (FFN) of Lakeview Center, the lead agency in Circuit 1 that comprises Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton and Okaloosa counties. The agency is responsible for ensuring the safety of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment or neglect. “Recent statistics tell us that 60% of all children coming into the child welfare system in Circuit 1 are entering because of substance abuse, primarily opioid abuse. The rate is lower than Volusia was back in 2010, but the remedy is the same. We need to work on the addiction and mental health issues to repair the high removal issue.”

skyrocketing child removal rates. He was contemplating slowing down some when he learned about the opportunity at FFN, but he couldn’t pass it up because this crisis is still great. Too often families suffer because of the stigma associated with the disease of addiction. Jones wants more people to come forward for help before it’s too late. Consider this one story that played out before him: statistics

Recent tell us that 60% of all children coming into the child welfare system in Circuit 1 are entering because of substance abuse, primarily opioid abuse.

While FFN has already been working to chip away at this crisis, Jones knows he can help by sharing the experience from his hometown. “If I’ve learned anything, it’s two things about opioids and addiction. First, addiction often is a reaction to a life trauma that’s been left unaddressed. Second, when taking an opioid, addiction can form within just two to three weeks. That’s why I’m excited to work at a comprehensive services agency where we can treat the opioid addiction and subsequently improve child welfare. We can help the whole family.” Jones has worked in the fields of mental health and child welfare for 38 years. He’s been a foster parent, a university professor and a mentor to many young people. Much of his career has been spent at the epicenter of opioid abuse and

“One of our local business professionals back home was in a car accident and ended up in the hospital for a month. When discharged, he was prescribed opioids. A month later, he was addicted. He could not function at work where he was earning a six-figure a year income. Then his wife also became addicted and the couple added alcohol to the mix. He lost his job first. Then their three children were removed from the home. Eventually, their parental rights were terminated. Before they knew it, they had lost everything.” Jones fervently believes these types of losses can be prevented. He envisions a day when our region can be No. 1 in reunification of families who live fulfilling lives instead of the alternative. “I’m thrilled to be here. I feel fortunate – as if God put me here.” To learn more about addiction and mental health services visit eLakeviewCenter.org/BehavioralHealth. If you can help by serving as a foster parent while parents complete treatment plans, visit FamiliesFirstNetwork.org or call 850.453.7777.

Learn more about Lakeview Center services at eLakeviewCenter.org/BehavioralHealth

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MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Equips Physician to Provide Care to Local Community Treating patients with ailments can be a rewarding, but stressful situation for physicians to be in. Military training can provide the right balance of expertise and resiliency to create well-rounded, skilled and dedicated providers like Andrews Institute orthopedic surgeon Anthony J. Brothers, M.D. Dr. Brothers has spent almost his entire During his three years as a flight life involved with the military. His father surgeon, Dr. Brothers took care of was a chief master sergeant in the U.S. USAF pilots and their families and had Air Force (USAF). Dr. Brothers served the unique opportunity to fly in fighting 24 years in the Air Force, was deployed aircrafts like the F-16 Falcon and the to Afghanistan twice and received two F-11 Aardvark. Army commendation medals. During his “The Air Force wanted flight surgeons undergraduate studies while attending the to understand what the pilots’ University of California San Diego (UCSD), physiology was – what his father handed him stresses they underwent The time in the air was so we could take better an issue of Parade also crucial to build Magazine that had an care of them,” said trust and comradery article about a military Brothers. “I learned with the pilots as a medical school that what stresses the pilots health care provider. provided students a underwent both mentally second lieutenant’s during flight preparation salary and covered as well as physically with g-force tuition and books in exchange for a sevenacceleration in flight. The time in the year active duty service commitment. air was also crucial to build trust and The school was the Uniformed Services comradery with the pilots as a health University of Health Sciences (USU) in care provider.” Bethesda, Maryland. The USAF provided Dr. Brothers with “At USU, you not only received your a scholarship to continue his medical medical training, but you obtained training education as an orthopedic resident specifically geared towards the needs at his alma matter, UCSD, where he of military personnel,” said Dr. Brothers. completed his training in 2003 before “I spent one year training as a general his assignment as an orthopedic surgeon, and then I served three years as surgeon at Eglin Air Force Base. There a flight surgeon.” he served as both chief of orthopedics

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quality orthopedic care to allow our as well as chief of surgery before soldiers and airmen to be able to retiring from the military in 2014 and return to performing their duties at planting his roots permanently in the highest level.” the Northwest Florida community. During his 11 years at Eglin AFB, One of the most important tasks Dr. Brothers deployed twice to that Dr. Brothers had to establish Afghanistan. The first time was as was earning soldiers’ trust to make an orthopedic surgeon. The second sure they knew that he would deployment was as the chief of the do everything he could to enable surgical services in addition to his them to return to their units. duties as one of two orthopedic “When soldiers were surgeons hurt or injured, they assigned to A patient with an arthritic were more worried Bagram Air knee may simply want to about getting back to Station. While get back to walking and their units than they in Afghanistan, performing everyday were worried about Dr. Brothers activities without pain. themselves,” said provided medical To that patient, this is as Dr. Brothers. “That care to a wide important as the Navy mentality was just array of military SEAL wanting to get something you didn’t units including back to his team after see in everyday life.” Air Force While Dr. Brothers pilots, combat spent the majority of his medical controllers, Navy SEALS, Marines profession taking care of elite and Air Force and Army special members of the United States operators. Armed Forces, he now focuses on “All of these highly trained providing that same level of care individuals have huge fitness to the community members in requirements to be able to deploy Okaloosa and Walton counties as and do the things they need to do,” an Andrews Institute physician. said Dr. Brothers. “It was vital to the military mission to provide high

“Everyone has a different level that

One of the most important tasks that Dr. Brothers had to establish was earning soldiers’ trust to make sure they knew that he would do everything he could to allow them to return to their units. they want to get back to after sustaining an injury,” he said. “A patient with an arthritic knee may simply want to get back to walking and performing everyday activities without pain. To that patient, this is as important as the Navy SEAL wanting to get back to his team after injury. The desire to get better and back to being active is similar. The end goal is just a little different. It’s all about understanding the individual needs of the patient.” Dr. Brothers joined Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in 2019 and provides access to orthopedic and sports medicine care for patients in Okaloosa and Walton counties.

Andrews Institute Fort Walton Beach 133 Racetrack Road NW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850.916.8700

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please visit AndrewsInstitute.com or call 850.916.8700. GULF COAST HEALTHY LIVING

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO

PREVENT THE FLU? At a restaurant with a friend, individuals all around you are sneezing and coughing, not properly covering noses and mouths. You hardly enjoyed your meal. A few days later, that lunch buddy calls and says she tested positive for the flu. Oh no! What should you do? Influenza, or more commonly called flu, is a viral respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can appear suddenly and cause mild to severe symptoms such as fever, headaches, muscle aches, sore throat, stuffy and runny nose, chills and in some cases, vomiting and diarrhea. Not everyone with the flu will have a fever or all of these symptoms. These feelings can last a few days or up to two weeks.

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Avoiding crowds is one way to avoid germs and getting the flu, but most of us cannot live that way for long. You’ll be exposed to others at your job and daily routine. Here are five ways to help protect the body and prevent the flu virus from spreading:

WHEN THE FLU LEADS TO MORE SERIOUS CONCERNS

1. Disinfect your hands and surfaces.

“Pay close attention to your body,” said Mitchell Whitehead, M.D., family medicine physician with Baptist Medical Group Primary Care – Airport. “If you wake up in the middle of the night or in the morning and feel really awful and have all of the flu-like symptoms, act fast and be seen by a doctor immediately. An attentive physician can get you back to feeling good again and ensure that the condition does not lead to something more serious like pneumonia or hospitalization.”

Wash your hands regularly. This is especially important before preparing food and eating. The flu virus can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours so wiping down areas you’re exposed to before sitting or eating food is a good practice. (See Page 3 for hand hygiene tips).

2. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose unless your hands are clean. Cough or sneeze into your elbow. Use a tissue for your nose, and throw the tissue away immediately and wash your hands right after. Don’t use a handkerchief or cloth more than once without washing it.

3. Get the flu vaccination each year and obtain it early in the season. The flu virus changes from year to year, so you’ll need to update your vaccination annually. Keep in mind that the flu vaccine takes about two weeks to be effective. Therefore, it’s better if you obtain it early in the season, before the flu virus spreading heightens.

4. Boost your immunity year round. The best way to protect yourself against the flu and any virus is to take care of yourself all the time. Eat nutritious foods and avoid processed ingredients that negatively impact the body. Obtain adequate sleep each day. Exercise regularly. Consider taking a probiotic or supplement* that helps keep your immunity up all the time. (*Talk to your doctor first before you begin taking anything.)

Flu can sometimes lead to more serious conditions such as difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. According to the CDC, flu can also cause persistent pain and pressure in the chest, persistent dizziness and worsening of chronic medical conditions.

Baptist Health Care offers fast and easy appointments with its online scheduling system, EasySchedule.com. You can choose the location, time and provider that best meets your needs.

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TAKE CARE OF YOU THIS FLU SEASON AND YEAR-ROUND The flu virus can be dangerous, especially for the elderly, sick and those with any current medical conditions. Don’t panic if you’ve been exposed to it or think you may have it. Take the listed preventative steps to protect yourself and reduce the risks for it. Call the doctor or use EasySchedule.com to make an appointment if you suspect you or a loved one may have the flu. Get rest and then enjoy the the season.

5. See your doctor if you have any flu-like symptoms. If you feel you have any of the flu symptoms such as fever, coughing, sore throat, body aches, runny nose and fatigue, contact your doctor. You can make an appointment online at Baptist Health Care using EasySchedule.com from your mobile phone or the comfort of your home electronic device. You may be prescribed an antiviral medication like Tamiflu to lessen the severity of symptoms.

For more information on flu or to make an appointment with a doctor, call Baptist Medical Group at 850.437.8600 or visit BaptistMedicalGroup.org. GULF COAST HEALTHY LIVING

BAPTIST HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION

Helps Improve Quality of Lives in our Community

The Mission of Baptist Health Care is helping people throughout life’s journey. As our community’s only locally owned, not-for-profit health care system, Baptist cares for patients in hospital rooms and physicians’ offices, supports families with significant challenges and provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Every day, Baptist Health Care displays dedication to service in part through gifts received by Baptist Health Care Foundation. Baptist Health Care Foundation has been proud to partner with the Northwest Florida community for more than four decades. With its help, funds and resources are secured to support life-changing programs at Baptist Health Care, which includes Lakeview Center, that directly impact the local community. The Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all gifts made to the Foundation are tax deductible. Every gift is special and makes a difference in the lives of others. The Foundation uses 100% of all donations for patient care, programs and leading-edge technology. Donors have the comfort of knowing their financial support directly benefits Baptist’s award-winning care for everyone in our community. During this time of year, the Foundation partners with FamiliesFirst Network (FFN) of Lakeview Center to promote and assist with a program that positively impacts hundreds of children across the four-county area. Through Operation Santa, you can help bring the joy of Christmas to children of all ages in foster care that have experienced abuse or neglect. These children are just like yours; they want to experience the magic of gifts from Santa on Christmas morning.

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In 2018, donations from Baptist and Lakeview teams and community members helped provide Christmas gifts for nearly 1,900 children in the community through Operation Santa. Through joint community awareness efforts of FFN and the Foundation, gifts to Operation Santa in 2018 were the largest in the program’s history. The Foundation will continue to partner with FFN to grow this program each year to ensure every child in foster care knows their community cares about them. If you would like to purchase Christmas gifts for a child, please visit the FFN website at elakeviewcenter.org/ FamiliesFirstNetwork/operation-santa or call 850.860.4259 to register. FFN will contact you directly with a specific wish list for a child or children you would like to assist. To make a financial contribution to Operation Santa, visit baptisthealthcarefoundation.org/ give and select Operation Santa from the dropdown menu. A gift to the Foundation is an investment in our community and a commitment to a better life for you, your family and your neighbors. The Foundation is committed to our proud tradition of service to others. Consider joining us this holiday season and share in the true spirit of Christmas by making a gift to the Baptist Health Care Foundation for Operation Santa or for another area that is close to your heart. Your gift will continue to bring comfort and healing to those in need.

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IMPACT IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA

• Received more than $2.5 million in gifts and resources from the community in 2018. These funds went to support a number of programs including Lakeview Center, heart and trauma programs, cancer services, women’s services, speech and hearing services and other programs. • Supports the Baptist Health Care annual Cardiovascular Symposium in February to help provide education for cardiac health and wellness and cutting edge innovations to the medical community. • Supports the Baptist Health Care annual Stroke Symposium each May to help provide education and services related to stroke treatment and technology. • Provides the Mammogram Fund for women in our community who are not financially able to afford a mammogram on their own, as well as helps raise awareness and support for early detection. The fund has helped more than 2,000 women receive screenings.

• Provides funds for the annual C.A. Weis Elementary School Christmas project, which provides gifts and a classroom party each year at the school for more than 550 students. • Aids in financial assistance to Baptist and Lakeview team members who choose to adopt a child or complete foster care licensing and accept responsibility for a foster child. • Raised $2 million through the Women’s Board of Baptist Health Care Foundation in support of community health care initiatives throughout the history of the program. • Supports nearly 30 programs of Lakeview Center and FamiliesFirst Network each year, including funding assistance for a board-certified child psychiatrist, drug and alcohol intervention support, financial assistance for Lakeview Center Century Clinic, victim services support, a high school internship placement program and youth programs and services for children in foster care.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Register for these upcoming events. Spaces may fill up quickly. Reserve your seat at 850.469.7906. 10th Anniversary

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8 a.m., Mon., Oct. 14 Pensacola Bay Center

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5:30 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 17 Skopelos at New World

Operation Santa Gift Collection at Santa’s Workshop: Dec. 2 – 4

Call the Foundation at 850.469.7906 for more details.

Learn more about the Baptist Health Care Foundation or make your impact by visiting BaptistHealthCareFoundation.org or calling 850.469.7906. GULF COAST HEALTHY LIVING

The decision to build a new hospital is the result of years of facility master planning and will position us to implement health care innovations well into the future. The new hospital will keep us close to our current main hospital location and offer greater access, Our legacy at Baptist is one of action that began enhanced technology and a concentration of more than 68 years ago with our founders’ bold related services that will make it easier and vision to bring more modern health care to the more convenient to deliver better care to all community. That legacy has guided us throughout we serve. The new facility is expected to be our history, and it’s also guided our Mission of just over 650,000 square feet. We expect the helping people throughout life’s journey. A lot has investment to exceed $550 million and to have changed in the world – and in health care – since significant economic impact for the community Baptist Hospital first opened in 1951. Countless during construction and after opening, which medical and technological advancements have we expect to be in summer of 2023. Baptist drastically improved our quality of life. As the is incredibly excited to be contributing to the health care industry has changed, and as our economic growth and improvement of quality community and its needs have changed, so too of life in the region. have we. As we transition our main hospital to the new From a single location on E Street, we have facility, we will maintain a significant presence grown to include three hospitals, four medical at the current location and will remain a parks, a broad physician network, and Andrews vital part of the community where we were Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. founded. We have begun the process of Baptist has expanded to provide more than just working with community partners to determine health care. We have responded to the needs the range of services that will be offered there of the region and beyond by providing critically to better serve local needs. This investment important human services through Lakeview represents our commitment to serve you – Center, FamiliesFirst Network and Global the people of Northwest Florida and South Connections to Employment. Through all these Alabama – now and for many generations to entities we had 1.1 million encounters with those come. we serve in the last year alone. Baptist Health Care is planning the development of a new full scale hospital at the southwest corner of the Brent Lane and I-110 intersection in Pensacola and reimagining our current Baptist Hospital campus.

The decision to build a new main hospital is the result of years of facility master planning and will position us to implement health care innovations well into the future.

Visit eBaptistHealthCare.org to stay informed about this transformation.

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in the news PEOPLE, PROJECTS AND PRAISE

NATIONAL DISABILITIES EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH

BAPTIST HEALTH CARE NAMED TO BECKER’S 150 PLACES TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE LIST

During October, Global Connections to Employment (GCE) celebrates its team at sites across the nation. In the Northwest Florida region, GCE team members work at military installations, hospitals, health care centers and mental health agencies. GCE empowers persons with disabilities to live more productive and independent lives. Read more at GCE.org. Visit GCE at its new corporate offices located at 2001 North Palafox St. in Pensacola.

Baptist Health Care is the only health system in Northwest Florida and one of only six in the entire state to be named to the Becker’s Healthcare 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2019 list. The list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workplace, employee engagement and professional growth in addition to providing a positive work/life balance, wellness programs, competitive vacation packages and support of volunteerism and community outreach.

BAPTIST HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE EARNS RECOGNITION FOR HEART PROGRAM QUALITY MEASURES Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute (BHVI) has earned prestigious four-star ratings on quality measures for urgent heart attack care, angioplasty and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) procedures performed at Baptist and Gulf Breeze hospitals. Baptist Hospital’s four-star performance in CathPCI registry measures is the highest achievement possible.

BAPTIST HOSPITAL NAMED A HIGH PERFORMING HOSPITAL BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT Baptist Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-2020 by U.S. News & World Report. Baptist earned a “High Performing” rating in three categories – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure and hip replacement – in recognition of care that is significantly better than the national average and measured by patient outcomes.

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LAKEVIEW CENTER NAMES SALAMIDA PRESIDENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Shawn Salamida recently transitioned to the role of president of Lakeview Center Behavioral Health Services. Most recently Shawn served as president of FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview Center (FFN). In his new role, he will oversee behavioral health services in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS Join us at these upcoming wellness seminars to learn more about health so you can continue an active, quality life. How Your Heart Changes As You Age Wed., Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. lunch; noon to 1 p.m. seminar Baptist Towers Medical Meeting Rooms, 1717 North E St. Avery Street Entrance Stroke: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Tues., Dec 10, 11:30 a.m. lunch; noon to 1 p.m. seminar Andrews Institute Athletic Performance & Research Pavilion, 1020 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Conference Room B Our Aging Digestive Tract – Getting Older but Wiser Wed., Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. lunch; noon to 1 p.m. seminar Baptist Towers Medical Meeting Rooms, 1717 North E St. Avery Street Entrance Seminars fill up quickly, so reservations are required. Call 850.469.7897 and let us reserve your seat today.

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WE’LL BE HERE. Caring Physicians. Innovative Treatments. When cancer tries to take you away from the things that matter most, Baptist Cancer Institute is here. From caring physicians to the most innovative treatment options and our collaboration with Mayo Clinic, we’re here to help you during the most difficult of times.

Simon B. Zeichner, D.O. Hematology-Oncology

Nicholas Drake, M.D. Hematology-Oncology

Sherif Ibrahim, M.D. Hematology-Oncology

James Adams, M.D. Radiation Oncology

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