CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
A cancer team that saved his life
Two new floors open and welcome patients
Fun ways to support our Children's Hospital
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ZACK'S STORY
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LETTERS FROM THE CHAIR & PRESIDENT Thank you for your continued support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. It is with your collaboration and generosity that we are able to ensure we are “putting children first.”
Ray R. Carvajal Chairman, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation
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As another year dawns, we at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation, look forward to many more miracles of healing within the walls of the Children’s Hospital. This is a time of transformation. Our physical space is becoming brand new, state-of-the-art and family-centered. This physical transformation will allow our nurses and doctors to be even better at transferring illness and injury into healing for the children and hope for their families. We celebrated many successes in 2014, such as the opening of our new Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, which you will read about in this issue, and our new research center. These are exciting successes, and we look forward
For more than 55 years, the Children’s Hospital has met the health and medical care needs of our community. Today, we are building on that legacy of care as we transform the Children’s Hospital to a world-class medical campus where we will continue to treat patients who seek relief at our door. We are the first and only free-standing, non-profit children’s hospital in our region. The Children’s Foundation and our generous supporters know how important it is to invest in the health and wellness of our children.
When the transformation of the Children’s Hospital is complete, we will have a beautiful new home to enhance the care for children throughout South and Central Texas. Construction includes a new two-story lobby, outdoor healing gardens and play areas. In addition, all patient rooms and areas have been designed to support familycentered care. As we continue on this journey, community members, businesses and organizations are showing their support and we are forever grateful. Until no children need us, we need you and your financial support. Sincerely,
to celebrating more as we open our new emergency department and other patient floors this year. All our efforts are to benefit our patients, and we are excited for you to read about Zack and the victory he has had on his road to recovery. The New Year will be filled with optimism as we continue to meet the needs of our community's children. My wish for you is that 2015 is filled with health, happiness and hope. I thank you for being on this journey with us. Sincerely,
John E. Bel President, Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation
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The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation raises critically needed funds for construction, as well as innovative programs and equipment, at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the first free-standing, academic hospital in San Antonio solely dedicated to the care of children. Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is owned by CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System, a faith-based, non-profit health and wellness ministry dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and providing the highest quality of medical care and services available.
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A Brave Little Warrior A cancer team that saved Zack's life
Past & Upcoming Events Thanking our supporters and looking forward to future fundraisers
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Generous Gift Benefits Pediatric Neurology New endowed chair created
New Floors Open Two new floors welcome patients and families
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Healing Spaces: Body, Mind & Spirit Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
Legacy of Care A long history of caring for children
For more information about the Foundation or to make a donation, contact: Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation 100 NE Loop 410, Suite 706 San Antonio, TX 78216 Call (210) 704-2800 or visit our website to make an online contribution at: www.ChildrensHospitalSAFoundation.org Putting Children First is a publication of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. Editors: Veronica S. Laurel, Jessica Leal
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A BRAVE LITTLE WARRIOR At just five years old, Zack Hunter is many things – a beloved son, a little brother to three siblings, a kindergarten student and a cancer survivor. “He wasn’t showing any signs of illness until the morning of January 4, 2014, when we discovered he was urinating blood and had a fever,” said Sherry, Zack’s mother. “My husband Bryan and I frantically rushed him to the closest hospital in Seguin.”
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X-rays revealed a large mass had overtaken Zack’s right kidney, possibly more. “The doctors told us they were not equipped to treat him, but they knew the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio was,” Sherry said.
PHOTO: Now cancer-free, Zack is back to running, climbing and having fun.
“It was clear when we reviewed his studies that Zack’s tumor could not safely be removed primarily,” said Dr. Cofer. “We recommended a neoadjuvant approach where he would be treated initially with chemotherapy to allow the tumor to shrink in size and make the risks of his surgery more acceptable.”
Zack was transported to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, where he was immediately admitted “THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF to the pediatric intensive care unit and introduced to the pediatric hematology/oncology medical SAN ANTONIO WAS THERE FOR US WHEN staff. Scans of his abdomen and chest revealed WE NEEDED IT THE MOST.” that Zack was suffering from a massive tumor of his right kidney that had grown through his liver and into Four-year-old Zack underwent his first surgery to have a his heart. Dr. Barry Cofer, surgeon-in-chief and head of port-a-cath inserted into his chest and a biopsy taken of pediatric surgery, and Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz, head his tumor. He was diagnosed with an atypical teratoid/ of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, were consulted to rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) of the kidney, a rare, highly review his case and suggest a course of treatment. aggressive childhood cancer.
PHOTOS: (left) Zack celebrated his last round of chemo on September 9, 2014. (center) Five-yearold Zack with his parents, Sherry and Bryan Hunter. (right) Today, Zack is bright, happy and thriving and was declared cancer-free on October 17, 2014.
had extended into his heart, which required open heart surgery and reconstruction of the major veins to his liver and heart.
On April 9, Zack underwent a major, 12-hour surgery led by Drs. Cofer and Mumtaz with a team of more than 10 additional pediatric specialists, including anesthesiologists, surgeons, radiologists, cardiopulmonary perfusionists, and an experienced team of nurses and surgical technicians. The surgeons removed Zack’s right kidney as well as the tumor that
“Zack was so brave and strong through this whole experience. We are so grateful the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio was there for us when we needed it the most. Thanks to great medical care and lots of love and prayers, we got through it,” said Sherry. “We are so blessed. They’ve given us the chance to see our son grow up. God has big plans for Zack.”
“Zack was dealing with a very difficult, rare tumor. While chemotherapy is essential in treating this kind Zack went through regular inpatient chemo stays and of tumor, complete surgical removal is necessary for long drives twice a week, back and forth between home survival,” said Dr. Cofer. "Many physicians and surgeons in McQueeney and San Antonio for clinic visits. will never see a case like this during their career. This is just one instance that proves the value of “THE HOSPITAL BECAME A SECOND HOME TO a freestanding academic children's hospital the Children's Hospital of San Antonio. US. THE NURSES WERE EXCELLENT AND NOT like With our multidisciplinary approach to ONLY CARED FOR ZACK, BUT TAUGHT US HOW treatment, led by an experienced and medical team, we were able to pull TO CARE FOR A CHILD WHO HAS CANCER,” talented from our resources and work together to get “The hospital became a second home to us. The nurses it done. Zack's resilience is incredible." were excellent and not only cared for Zack, but taught Zack endured 10 rounds of chemo, 11 days of us how to care for a child who has cancer,” Sherry said. aggressive radiation therapy, over 430 injections, 20 “It was like learning to be parents all over again. We blood transfusions, 10 platelet transfusions and 86 days were educated on how to administer injections at home inpatient in the hospital. and what symptoms to look for when an immune system falls out after chemo.” “End of treatment scans showed amazing results. His remaining kidney has grown to do the work that two After several cycles of chemotherapy, Zack’s scans kidneys would do and is functioning at 100 percent,” showed the tumor to be decreasing slightly in size but said Sherry. “There is no new growth, and his heart looks not to the degree that his doctors had hoped. Since healthy and strong.” complete surgical removal was Zack’s only chance at survival, multiple discussions were carried out by the Today, Zack is bright, happy and thriving and was medical and surgical teams. They decided to proceed declared cancer-free as of October 17, 2014. He is back with surgery. to running, climbing and having fun.
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“We were informed upfront that AT/RT was the worst prognosis of all renal cancers and that 80 percent of patients develop metastasis early, meaning that it could spread to his blood, bones, lungs or brain. The overall survival rate of this diagnosis is low,” said Sherry.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO SECURES
$2 MILLION GIFT
TO CREATE ENDOWED CHAIR It takes the work of a community to elevate pediatric health care to a world-class level.
“It’s a privilege to be able to support the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word who have been here since the 1800s,” added Amato. “Helping them expand their ministry through this faith-based hospital is a blessing and an honor for us.”
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio continues to make great strides in its transformation journey, thanks to the generosity of community members, businesses and organizations that choose to invest in the health and wellness of our children.
The Gary Dudley and Charlie Amato Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurology is being awarded to Dr. Yu-Tze Ng, who serves as the section chief of the pediatric neurology division at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. The gift will help expand research, education and health care for patients suffering with neurological disorders.
The SWBC Foundation demonstrated its support for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio by donating a $2 million gift for the creation and appointment of an endowed chair named for Gary Dudley and Charlie Amato, co-founders of SWBC. “We recognize the importance of having a world-class children’s hospital in San Antonio,” said Dudley. “We know CHRISTUS Santa Rosa has amassed a group of health care providers that will be invaluable to our city.”
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“I AM CONFIDENT WE’LL BE ABLE TO BUILD ONE OF THE BEST CHILD NEUROLOGY SECTIONS IN THE WORLD” “I am sincerely honored and humbled to receive this extremely generous endowment gift from SWBC,” said Ng. “I accepted my position as the Chief of Neurology because of the excitement and genuine, dynamic expansion and progress of San Antonio’s first free-standing Children’s Hospital in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine. I didn’t have prior knowledge of this chair, so this endowment is truly the icing on the cake. I am confident we’ll be able to build one of the best child neurology sections in the world and believe we’re already halfway there with a team of five child neurologists and a comprehensive epilepsy program to follow. This gift will help us continue to grow.” PHOTO: (L-R) Charlie Amato, SWBC co-founder; John E. Bel, president, Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation; Gary Dudley, SWBC co-founder; Dr. Yu-Tze Ng, section chief of neurology, Children's Hospital of San Antonio
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PEDIATRIC MEDICINE THROUGH RESEARCH
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio has all the necessary ingredients in the making for a world-class pediatric hospital, including excellent clinical programs across all pediatric sub-specialties: a leading-edge facility designed and equipped specifically to treat children; a full complement of the best and brightest pediatric physicians, nurses, and Associates; and now research initiatives to advance pediatric medicine. The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio provides worldclass pediatric research thanks to a gift of more than $512,000 for the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Clinical Research Center and the appointment of Vivienne Marshall, Ph.D., as the new director. The gift from the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund makes possible the renovation of the 12,000-square-foot clinical research laboratory on the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio campus. The gift helps fund groundbreaking clinical research and physical space, which includes the clinical research laboratory, equipment, dedicated staff and office space for both researchers and staff, and patient care space with exam and infusion rooms necessary for clinical trials.
“THIS IS A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT INNOVATIVE RESEARCH THAT MAY ONE DAY LEAD TO NEW TREATMENTS...”
The Clinical Research Center will work closely with the Hospital’s partner, Baylor College of Medicine, which has well established research programs that have received recognition around the globe for their work in pediatrics. Baylor College of Medicine is currently ranked number 19 in the country and number one in Texas for National Institutes of Health funding. The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund has been a purposeful partner in the work of the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Since 2007, the Voelcker Fund has provided $1,810,300 in grants to the medical program and the healing ministry.
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Marshall will lead a dedicated team of research professionals at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Prior to joining the Children’s Hospital, she served as director of research for the National Trauma Institute. She has also held positions at Stemnion Inc., Revivicor Inc., and The University of Madison-Wisconsin. Marshall has published 16 journal articles and holds 25 patents. She holds a Ph.D. in Primate Embryology and Genetics from University College in London, England, and a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to support and conduct innovative research that may one day lead to new treatments for the children of San Antonio and beyond,” said Marshall. “We need expanded research to help find cures and ways to care for children who are dealing with all kinds of clinical challenges, such as premature delivery, diabetes and cancer.”
HEALING SPACES: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT PHOTO: (top) Dr. Timothy Griffin, section chief of Hematology/Oncology at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio, assesses Nicole. (right) The medical team in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center includes (L-R) Dr. Sheila Thampi; Dr. April Sorrell; Dr. Timothy Griffin; J. Megan Hemmeger, acute care pediatric nurse practitioner; Dr. Nadia Cheek; and Sal McKeel, program director.
Inside the brightly colored walls of the newly transformed Cancer and Blood Disorders Center (Cancer Center) at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is an experienced, highly skilled group of physicians, specialists and nurses all working together to accomplish one goal: to heal sick kids.
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Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Griffin, section chief of Hematology/Oncology in the department of Pediatrics and a professor at Baylor College of Medicine, the medical team works to provide the very best, familycentered care for children and adolescents facing cancer and other difficult diagnoses. “I joined the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio team for many reasons, but chief among them was the unique opportunity to transform a children’s hospital and hematology/oncology program in one of the largest cities in the United States,” said Dr. Griffin. “We have been able to build an incredible team of top-notch physicians, and although this facility has always provided great care to our patients, we are increasing that care to a level that has not previously been available to our community.”
The Cancer Center team treats some of the most difficult diagnoses, from leukemia and lymphoma to solid tumors of various types to tumors of the brain, as well as other blood disorders such as sickle cell and hemophilia. “As the only free-standing, fully committed academic and research pediatric hospital in the region, we are fortunate to have an environment that allows the development of a truly comprehensive program,” Dr. Griffin added. “We are able to provide every facet of care that a patient or family would need – and we don’t stop there.” Care in the Cancer Center goes beyond the medical spectrum. Thanks to funding from donors, the team has helped families buy food and groceries, pay bills or cover the costs of medicine, parking, lodging, or other basic necessities.
The new infrastructure of the renovated Cancer Center’s inpatient unit includes 20 beds and all private rooms. Parents are given resting areas with televisions, washers and dryers, as well as refrigerators and kitchens for added convenience and comfort during longer stays. “While it’s important to provide high-quality medical care and obtain state-of-the-art equipment, it’s even more essential to be able to focus on direct patient care,” said McKeel. “Being there to help with the little things makes all the difference in the world.” Physicians in the Cancer Center specialize in different areas of study, such as solid tumors, vascular anomalies, cancer genetics and survivorship. The comprehensive team also includes specialized nursing, child psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, pastoral care, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacists, and pharmacist technicians. The Cancer Center also has its own lab and a full-service Child Life department to help families with treatment support.
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), which means the team is privileged to the most modern information and up-to-date cancer treatment protocols, and also participates as a research institution. “For cancer care, the COG membership is extremely important,” said McKeel. “Cancer treatment is an ever-changing world, and we need to know what works and doesn’t work and continue to build on that. This is the first time we have had our own research program embedded into the cancer program.” “The Cancer Center team treats disease entities with a global, multidisciplinary approach,” said Dr. Griffin. “We are in the process of building individual teams to focus on further developing the clinical and research services for broad types of cancer like tumors and blood disorders, and a bone marrow transplant program is in the works.” The team continues to participate in a variety of protocols for COG, working on studies for cancer genetics, leukemia, brain tumors, solid tumors, hematology and psychology. The Cancer Center is also becoming increasingly involved in developing the teaching mission. Medical residents and nursing students are rotating through the unit.
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“Compared to other illnesses, childhood cancer is rare,” said Dr. Griffin. “These children are faced with some of the most difficult and unique diagnoses. A world-class hospital needs a comprehensive team to take care of them – and that’s why we’re here.”
A BRIGHT FUTURE: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
“Our program has definitely evolved over the years, but one thing has stayed the same – we still focus on providing family-centered care and always go that extra mile to make sure we’ve done everything we possibly can to help our families,” said Sal McKeel, program director for the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. “Regardless of economic bracket, cancer care is financially difficult. Treatments can range from six months to three years, and generally, families are put into financial situations they’ve never had to face before. We understand how tough it is, so we do everything we can to alleviate some of those worries.”
A LOOKBACK
THANK YOU
for your continued support!
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Icon Campaign Love’s Travel Stops team members and customers showed a lot of heart during Love’s annual fundraising campaign benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Employees invited customers to Put the Money Where the Miracles Are by purchasing $1, $5 or $20 Miracle Balloon icons at the register. Locally, the 35-day fundraiser resulted in $29,708 raised for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Nationwide, the campaign raised $1.86 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country.
Extra Life Gaming Marathon Thousands of gaming enthusiasts across the nation played table-top and video games for 24 hours straight to raise funds in support of local sick and injured kids. Gamers in the San Antonio area raised $50,000 in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, doubling fundraising totals from 2013. Team Rackspace, one of the top fundraising teams in the nation, hosted Extra Life’s live broadcast with 250 gamers in attendance. Overall, Extra Life participants raised $5.1 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide.
Comedy for a Cause Platinum Wealth Solutions of Texas hosted a night full of giggles, chuckles and laughs, featuring comedian, ventriloquist, musician and entertainer Taylor Mason, with Cleto Rodriguez as master of ceremonies. More than 120 attendees and sponsors contributed to the success of the inaugural event, with proceeds totaling more than $10,000 in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation.
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Cardinals for Kids Winter’s Eve Gala The University of the Incarnate Word’s (UIW) Cardinals for Kids honored UIW Mission & Ministry Vice President Sister Walter Maher, CCVI, as the first recipient of the Cardinals for Kids Humanitarian of the Year award at their Winter’s Eve Gala. Attendees and sponsors enjoyed dinner, music and dancing, and helped raise critically needed funds for the Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation.
UPCOMINGEVENTS 2015 Express Lube Fundraising Campaign
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You can make a difference for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio February 1 through March 31 at any Express Lube location in San Antonio, Boerne, Canyon Lake or New Braunfels. Make a donation at the register and help contribute to Express Lube's annual fundraising campaign!
Children’s Hospital Trail Ride
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The 27th annual Children’s Hospital Trial Ride will feature a team roping event, a 17-mile trail ride, BBQ cook-off and dance, all to make a difference in the lives of the children in our community. Dedicated to raising funds in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the Children’s Hospital Trail Ride is a non-profit organization in its 27th year of operation. The organization depends on the hard work of its many volunteers to put on three annual events that are well known throughout South Texas. Mark your calendars for this year’s events:
Children’s Hospital Trail Ride Roping Event, Feb. 28 – Mar. 1 Children’s Hospital Trail Ride, Mar. 13 – 14 Children’s Hospital Trail Ride BBQ Cook-off, Mar. 27 – 28 For more information on events, visit www.childrenshospitaltrailride.org.
San Antonio Dance Marathon
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The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), St. Mary’s University and Our Lady of the Lake University have joined forces to raise funds in support of local sick and injured kids through dance. Hosted by UIW’s Cardinals for Kids, the 12-hour dance marathon is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at UIW and will raise funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. Funds raised from the dance marathon will benefit the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the only CMN Hospital in our community. To learn more about how you can get involved, follow the event at Facebook.com/SAdancemarathon, call 210.283.6473 or email Cardinals for Kids at cdm@uiwtx.edu.
The Children's Hospital of San Antonio is a Children's Miracle Network Hospital (CMN Hospital). Donations given through CMN Hospital fundraisers stay in our community, ensuring every dollar helps local children. Together, the Children's Hospital of San Antonio and CMN Hospitals are making a difference in the lives of thousands of children and families.
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GIVINGTHAT HELPS HEAL
PHOTO: Priscilla Barrera, CNA, escorts patient Nicole to her new room in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
NEW FLOORS OPEN AND WELCOME PATIENTS & FAMILIES
The first two newly transformed patient floors at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio were unveiled in October. The eighth floor welcomed Hematology and Oncology patients on October 28, and the ninth floor ushered in its first Special Medicine and Rehabilitation patients on October 29. “This is the first of many exciting and momentous occasions as we continue our transformation of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio into the crown jewel of children’s medicine in downtown San Antonio,” said Elias J. Neujahr, president of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. “We will continue to deliver on our promise to provide comfort and healing for all children and families.”
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The floors include 40 new private rooms, family lounges, high-tech nurses’ stations and a distinct San Antonio feel. Each floor celebrates the “Spirit of the River” with its own distinct color and artwork to help patients navigate the hospital. “We believe by investing in the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, we are investing in the future of our community,” added Pat Carrier, president/CEO of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System. “This is just the beginning of great things. The Hospital is the focal point for a network of pediatric services in the community, a world-class leader in children’s medicine and maybe most importantly, a beacon of hope for all the families in our community and beyond.” Construction is still underway, with more phases of the transformation expected to open early this year. A majority of patient care areas will be completed by fall 2015.
MEET ELIAS J. NEUJAHR PRESIDENT, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO As the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio undergoes its physical transformation, the team inside the hospital walls continues to flourish, recruiting topnotch personnel to lead the way. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System announced the appointment of Elias J. Neujahr to President of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio in August 2014. Neujahr comes to San Antonio from a leadership role within Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he helped lead Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. During his tenure, the hospital received top 50 rankings in six programs in 2012 and five programs in 2013 in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals survey. Eager to join CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System and the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, Neujahr is looking forward to leading a great team to a bright future and assuring children and their families receive the highest level of care possible. “It is an honor for me and my family to join the San Antonio community. I am blessed to help continue the work of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word that began more than 145 years ago. The CHRISTUS mission – to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ – is what drew me to this organization,” said Neujahr. Neujahr received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. He obtained his Master of Business Administration and Master of Healthcare Administration degrees from the University of Colorado.
LIVING
BY GIVING
If you want to make the world a better place, there are many ways to do so. You might give your time by volunteering for a cause close to your heart or use your voice to advocate for people or beliefs you are passionate about. As another option, you may prefer to put your financial resources to work by channeling them to organizations that work to change lives. You might choose to make a contribution to your favorite charity today, or maybe you’re contemplating making an impact with a future gift. While it may take some time and planning to
“Through planned giving, family members can work together on their philanthropy,” Pat explained. “It enables families to establish or continue a tradition of giving or unite around a common purpose.” For guidance, donors can call on the resources of financial professionals to help with charitable giving plans and strategies. “Financial advisors can help family members integrate their charitable goals into their overall financial goals by working with them on asset management and strategic planning,” he said. “They can help you maximize your philanthropic intentions.” One option is to establish a charitable remainder trust, an opportunity that provides advantages to both the organization and yourself (or your beneficiaries). The trust generates an income stream for you, or perhaps a family member, for a specific number of years or for life. “During that time, your financial institution can hold the funds, advise about investments and distribute income each year. After your lifetime or at end of a set period, your financial institution will distribute trust assets to your earmarked charity,” he added.
“WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET, BUT WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE.” – WINSTON CHURCHILL
A number of interesting options exist for structuring the trust, and your financial advisor, Certified Personal Accountant and attorney are resources to consult when you’re considering a charitable remainder trust or other similar giving opportunity.
As the supporter of a charity today, you will make a big difference for many years to come. Please consider the value and benefits of including the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation in your estate planning; you will leave a legacy and support the children in our community in a meaningful way.
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decide which option works best for you and your loved ones, there are financial professionals who can help. Pat Frost, president of Frost Bank and vice chairman of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Board of Directors, shared his thoughts on leaving a legacy with a planned gift.
PHOTO: Pat Frost, president of Frost Bank.
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The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa have a long history of caring for children in our community. While many changes have been made throughout the years – from name, to services, to people – one thing remains the same: our mission to extend the healing ministry started by the Sisters of Charity 145 years ago.
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Dr. Richard Wayne has been involved with the Children’s Hospital for decades and has seen several changes throughout the years. He currently serves as an ambassador for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and also sees patients in the primary care clinic and in the emergency department at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. “My first experience with Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital was in 1967 as a parent of an infant son,” said Dr. Wayne. “We had just moved to San Antonio and our son had a hernia. We were lucky to find a surgeon at the Children’s Hospital who could take care of him.” They spent three days in the hospital. During their stay, they met other parents of children who were suffering from a variety of ailments. It was life-changing when
Dr. Wayne realized his son would recover and have a full life while many of the children at the hospital would not. The Children’s Hospital has continued to grow in size and scope of services throughout the years since Dr. Wayne joined the medical staff in 1972. He has seen growth in all areas of the hospital, specifically in pediatric cardiology, radiology and emergency medicine. When the emergency room first opened, it had shared services with adults and was only open four hours per day. Today, the emergency services department is undergoing transformation and will eventually be 30,000 square feet in size. It is solely dedicated to serving children and is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Dr. Wayne recalls one of the biggest changes, “In the seventies, parents were not encouraged to stay with their children in the patient rooms. Today, we practice familycentered care and parents are much more involved. Children are more comfortable when their parents are with them and this leads to better medical outcomes.” Dr. Wayne is excited about the future of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and knows that as the need for pediatric care continues to grow, the Children’s Hospital will be there to provide care to any child who needs it.
BOARDSOFDIRECTORS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS: Raymond R. Carvajal, R. Ph. Chairman
Tim F. Haegelin Secretary
John E. Bel President
Pat Frost Vice Chairman
Elizabeth F. Crawford Treasurer
Terry L. Kyle, JD, CFRE Vice President
ACTIVE MEMBERS:
EX-OFFICIO:
Steve Atkins
Morgan M. Matson
Patrick B. Carrier
San Juanita Garza-Cox, M.D.
R. Clark Boddy
Lauren P. McLaughlin
Sr. Germaine Corbin, CCVI
Elias J. Neujahr
Tom Bounds
Lupita Medina
Dianna M. Burns-Banks, M.D.
Buzz Miller
Robert M. “Bobby” Cavender
Larry Mills
Bob Cohen
Thomas J. Murphy
Heather M. Collins
Pamela K. Parish
Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI
William H. Parry, M.D.
HONORARY MEMBERS:
Charles A. Deacon
Lawrence Payne
General A.J. Dreiseszun
Thomas C. Frost, Jr.
Joseph Dubrof
Philip J. Pfeiffer
Rose Dreiseszun
Rowena C. “Tena” Gorman
Steve Edlund
Phillip M. Plant, Jr.
Dr. Buckner Fanning
Colette Kohler, M.D.
Leon Ewing
Peggy Rebolledo
Suzanne “Suzie” Feldmann
Corinna Holt Richter
C. Murray Fichtner
Shawn M. Rosenzweig
Harold J. Foster, Sr.
James M. Rubin, M.D.
Angela Goldsbury
Albert E. Sanders, M.D.
Fernando A. Guerra, M.D.
Michael A. “Mickey” Schott
Peter J. Hennessey, IV
Jim Schwartz
Ned Hodge
Stacy Smolka
Janet Holliday
Daniel T. Straus
John R. “Cliff” Hurd
Patrick Sullivan
Brandon A. Logan
Nick J. Valenti
Sylvia H. Maddox
Jessica Lewis Worth
LIFE MEMBERS:
REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Patricia M. Bodet
Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Guerra
Cynthia W. Collins
Richard M. Kleberg, III
John Donegan
Marolyn Stubblefield
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVE MEMBERS:
Elaine M. Mendoza (Board Chair) Warren Albrecht, M.D.
Sr. Ricca Dimalibot, CCVI, M.D.
Charles E. Amato
Edward Riojas, Jr.
J. Michael Belz
Josue Robles, Jr.
Jelynne Le-Blanc-Burley
Miquel Angel Ybarra
Patrick B. Carrier
Roberto San Martin, M.D.
Sr. Germaine Corbin, CCVI
Yolanda M. Santos Dr.PH
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles E. Amato
Mary Q. Kelly
Liana Barenblat
Maj. Gen. Donald R. Lasher
Marvin Barenblat
Robert R. Lende
Stanton P. Bell
John C. McCaleb, Jr.
Richard T. Brady
William A. Myers
Mary K. Denny
Josue (Joe) Robles, Jr.
Stephen M. Dufilho
Stanley D. Rosenberg
George E. Fischer
William Scanlan, Jr.
James W. Gorman
Mona Thaxton
EX-OFFICIO
Edward D. Hodge, III
Stephen B. Wilde
Charles T. Hutzler
Kenneth L. Wilson
ACTIVE MEMBERS: Angie Hilger, M.D. (Board Chair) Gary Arthur
Elaine Mendoza
Jose Castillo
Sr. Eilish Ryan
John Doski, M.D.
John Stout, M.D.
Cecilia Herrera
Sr. Cindy Stacy
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Patrick B. Carrier
Mark Gilger, M.D.
Barry Cofer, M.D.
Elias J. Neujahr
WINTER 2015
Mark Kline, M.D.
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