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HONORING KAHN On July 17, 2014, 60 people honored the man behind the new Leonard B. Kahn Head and Neck Cancer Institute, turning out for the dedication of the institute and the Kahn Pavilion. Mr. Kahn, who does not have a head or neck cancer, donated $3 million to found the institute after being inspired by the vision of radiation oncologist Dr. James Wong. Dr. Wong was joined by Morristown Medical Center President Dr. David Shulkin and Foundation Board Chair J. Peter Simon in paying tribute to Mr. Kahn, who earned his wealth through a lifetime of farming and cattle dealing. Pictured: Leonard Kahn and family flanked by the Foundation’s Hyona Revere and J. Peter Simon (left) and Drs. James Wong and David Shulkin (right)

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The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center is a nonprofit public foundation whose mission is to inspire community philanthropy to advance exceptional health care for patients at Morristown Medical Center. Our objective is to use philanthropy to preserve and expand the hospital’s programs and services in direct patient care, clinical research, medical and public health education and preventive medicine.

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THE OPENING OF A CENTER DEDICATED TO BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT PG 4 also inside: The New Sameth Emergency Department | Mansion in May’s Record-Breaking Results | Two Bar-Raising Gift Annuities

UPDATE: FUNDS RAISED AS OF SEPT. 22, 2014 TOTAL: $79.2 million

behavioral health inpatient psychiatric unit

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20 gifts at $1,000,000+ 4 gifts at $500,000 14 gifts at $250,000 22 gifts at $100,000

Mental illness affects almost every american family In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimate that one in four adults will experience a mental health disorder in any given year. A combination of proper treatment, services and support can help patients manage and recover. But psychiatric services are being slashed statewide and nationwide. Low reimbursements are forcing weaker health systems to reduce and/or eliminate their behavioral health services.

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A Healthy Core BREAST CENTER EXPANDED ACCESS Women seeking breast screenings and diagnostics under the Affordable Care Act have added to already soaring patient volumes at the Carol W. and Julius A. Rippel Breast Center. To accommodate this unprecedented surge in patients while remaining a regional leader in breast cancer treatment, the hospital plans to reconfigure the Rippel Breast Center and add a new Center for Breast Health at the 435 South Street Outpatient Medicine Facility. These changes at Rippel will give greater numbers of high-risk women complete care, including regular monitoring through our High Risk Surveillance Breast Program. And the satellite screening center will offer Rippel’s high-end technology and medical expertise in an easily accessible location with free parking so more women can take advantage of our services. If you’re interested in learning more about the project or making a gift toward the center, please contact Director of Gift Planning Cynthia W. O’Donnell, at 973-593-2418 or cynthia.odonnell@atlantichealth.org.

A nucleus is defined as the central, most important part of a group, forming the basis for its activity and growth. The Campaign 3SIXTY Nucleus Fund Committee has brought this definition to life by raising $1.3 million, surpassing its $1.25 million goal. The committee of department chairs, Foundation trustees and top-level administrators (listed to the right) spurred their colleagues to support the campaign. “This committee not only made their own individual gifts, but they rallied their colleagues to do the same,” says Joette Rosato, director of annual giving. “It exemplifies their commitment to the hospital.”

Steven C. Alderson Chris Baldwin Bill Bruen Rich Diegnan John Gerson Dr. Greg Mulford Lydia Nadeau Trish O’Keefe Dr. Walter Rosenfeld Peter Simon Deb Visconi

Currently, our Behavioral Health Inpatient Psychiatric Unit is housed in Franklin 5 East, a general patient wing retrofitted to serve the special needs of psychiatric patients. Its 16 beds, all double rooms, average 92% occupancy. The lack of private rooms often causes bottlenecks, as patients are forced to stay in the Emergency Department or on medical floors because a bed isn’t available in a room with a person of the same gender or a disruptive patient must remain alone.

ALL ENCOMPASSING CARE Faced with stage four base of tongue cancer in September 2012, Jay Hesselgrave now lives cancer-free thanks to the care he received at Morristown Medical Center. His recent gift to the Radiation Oncology Department expresses his thanks to the doctors who treated him more like an old familiar friend than a patient. Mr. Hesselgrave was under the care of James Wong, MD, chairman of Radiation Oncology, and Charles Farber, MD. “When I met Dr. Farber he asked me to call him ‘Chuck,’ says Mr. Hesselgrave. “I knew I had a winner right then and there.” After he completed his treatment of radiation and chemotherapy, surprisingly, another lump appeared in the same place. “Dr. Wong was going away on vacation but squeezed me in,” says Mr. Hesselgrave. “I could tell he was very concerned for me.” Dr. Wong prescribed antibiotics and the lump quickly disappeared. A week later, Mr. Hesselgrave returned to Dr. Wong for his follow-up visit. “He told me that he worried about me every day of his vacation,” says Mr. Hesselgrave. “There aren’t many doctors with that big of a heart who also play at the top of their game.”

The 360° Solution: In psychiatric care, private rooms are a necessity — not a luxury. Our goal is to devote an entire floor — approximately 13,000 sq. ft. — to the inpatient psychiatric unit and offer 24 beds, including single rooms with private baths, giving our patients and their families the healing environment they deserve.

The Transformation: Focusing on safety, efficiency and comfort, the project will improve patient satisfaction and care and create a unit more in line with the caliber of our outstanding medical team.

Your Role: A visionary lead donor has already pledged $2.6 million toward this project, but we need your support to see it through to completion. Estimated Cost: $5.7 million

Campaign 3SIXTY initiatives will strengthen the entire medical center.

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Q&A with Paul Friedman, DO Patient volumes have climbed at the Carol W. and Julius A. Rippel Breast Center since it opened its doors in 2006. More than 25,000 exams are performed every year, including 14,000 mammograms. Led by medical director Paul Friedman, DO, the center has received both state and national recognition. Consumer advocate Castle Connolly ranked the Rippel Center in New Jersey’s top tier for breast cancer treatment, and the American College of Radiology designated Rippel as a national Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Recently, Dr. Friedman shared with us what every woman needs to know about breast health. Q: At what age are tumors most likely to occur? A: M ost breast cancers occur in women 50 years and older. It’s important to know, however, that breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women ages 20-59 simply because of the sheer number of cases. Q: How does a person’s family history dictate likelihood of breast cancer? A: T his is a surprising fact that most women don’t know: only 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers occur because of inherited genes. The vast majority of cases are not related to genetics at all. I think there is a false sense of security among women who have no family history, which could lead to a lenient attitude in getting regular screenings and doing monthly self-examinations.

Q: What steps can be taken to ensure optimum breast health? A: W omen need to follow the American Cancer Society Guidelines, which are reviewed and revised if need be after expert review of all studies on mammography. Currently, they recommend women start at age 40 with mammograms, or 10 years earlier if a primary relative has had breast cancer. It is important not to skip a year. Also, know your breast density; women with dense breasts often need to have ultrasounds taken. Do not ignore red flags such as redness or skin thickening, nipple discharge or dimpling of the skin. And be aware that the left breast is statistically more prone to developing cancer than the right. Scientists are unsure why. Q: Are there any environmental hazards that can factor into the diagnosis?

A: I don’t think anyone knows, specifically, what triggers exist in the environment that may lead to breast cancer; however, many physicians and scientists believe that cancer is a complex disease with many interactions. Pollution and pesticides are a few possible environmental triggers, although this research is still in its theoretical stages. Q: Does a healthy lifestyle significantly lower a woman’s chance of getting breast cancer? A: S tudies have shown that low-fat diets, no smoking and no excessive drinking of alcohol all help decrease risk. An interesting piece of scientific trivia: it takes 100 days or more for a cancer cell to double in size and about 10 years for cells to divide into a large enough size that can be felt. The healthier a woman’s diet and weight – throughout her lifetime – the better shape she will be in for treatment and survival if cancer does occur in her breasts.

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CHAMBERS CENTER FOR WELL BEING What do a menopausal woman, a teen with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a man with heart issues have in common? They are all examples of patients at Chambers Center for Well Being who are now feeling the best they have in years, thanks to the integrative medicine techniques prescribed to them there.

to eliminate the negative side effects she is experiencing during this transitional time of life.

“This is a place for everyone,” says Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC, senior advisor for integrative medicine at the center, located at 435 South Street. “I want people of all ages to understand they can come here to either maintain or improve their health. We treat chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, but we are also major proponents of improving and maintaining health through lifestyle change.”

Dr. Fitzpatrick can help her patients discover new ways to alleviate reoccurring headaches, fatigue and irritability. These symptoms are often linked to biochemical factors that determine mood and, many times, run rampant during middle age.

The center offers holistic, natural and functional medicine at its best, using evidence-based treatment options that uncover the underlying root of disease. Patients are urged to understand their health as a whole – body, mind and spirit – and are given the right tools to re-focus their personal health care habits on disease prevention. Celebrating its grand opening this fall, the 20,000-sq.-ft. center is offering educational classes in nutrition, cooking, fitness, strength training and stress management. The center is also home to practitioners of acupuncture, massage therapy, and other forms of body and energy work, who practice side by side with nurses and physicians to provide the best of all healing traditions.

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“We have a perspective on menopause that complements what primary doctors may have told you,” says Hennie Fitzpatrick, MD. “I want my patients to get up every morning and look forward to a new day, with no nuisance symptoms holding them back.” “In conventional medicine, the focus for treating menopause centers largely on reproductive hormones and finding ways to stabilize them, usually through medication,” says Dr. Fitzpatrick. “An integrative medicine physician also looks at thyroid function, insulin levels and the amount of adrenal hormones in the bloodstream and balances everything through exercise, diet and certain behavior modifications.”

“What’s unique about our approach is that we will give you a treatment plan and identify the causes of a symptom, which will then help you develop strategies to eliminate these symptoms at the root,” says Dr. Fitzpatrick. “We don’t mask the problem with medicine, which often makes symptoms even worse.”

Integrative Pediatrics A teenager with ADHD can find more than just another prescription for medication at the center; he or she can discover strategies to erase behavior struggles that have gone on for years. Annette Cartaxo, MD, focuses on improving attention and focus, which is the biggest limitation in the struggle with ADHD. She may decide to alter high carbohydrate and sugar laden diets to focus more on protein and good fats; increase physical exercise; limit the amount of screen activity, such as television and iPhone use; or monitor proper sleeping patterns. “Certain amino acids and balanced fatty acid supplements often help to increase neurotransmitters and improve attention and focus,” says Dr. Cartaxo. “It’s important to

look at outside-in forces, too, like modifying a patient’s learning environment with special education at school, or referring them to an optometrist if they have difficulty with eye movement.” Dr. Cartaxo notices that nutritional deficiencies most often exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD: “There’s a big connection between the intestinal system and the brain. To balance these two systems with the right fats is one of the most important techniques I practice.”

Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation At the center, patients with heart issues have access to a program that is virtually unheard of anywhere else in the country. “It is highly unique for an integrative medicine center to offer intensive cardiac rehabilitation,” says Dr. Guarneri. “Our goal is to get our cardiac patients back to full health from a whole person perspective.” What sets this program apart is its singular mission of finding the initial cause of why a person is struggling with cardiovascular disease in the first place. “Is it a high fat diet or a lack of exercise?” says Dr. Guarneri. “Or maybe it’s the inability to transform high levels of stress productively through mindbody techniques. We drill down to the root of the problem and then provide all the tools needed to get well and, more importantly, stay well.” These integrative medicine tools include healthy cooking classes, nutrition counseling, mind-body stress reduction classes, meditation and exercise, including personalized fitness programs, and support groups. Traditional cardiac rehabilitation programs, in comparison, offer treadmill walking or stationary bike riding for one hour, three times a week. “By uncovering the underlying cause of cardiovascular disease, we can ensure that a patient doesn’t return to the exact same lifestyle that led them here to begin with,” says Dr. Guarneri. “We are most concerned with completing the whole circle of care.”

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Pictured clockwise from top: The professional cooking studio for classes and demonstrations, a yoga class, the lobby, a treatment room, Cardiac Rehabilitation, The Well Being Marketplace

F I N N W E NT WORTH

“ When you come from a family of 10 children, you realize early on that nothing big gets done by one person.” Having already climbed the highest mountain peaks in 49 states and with an ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro planned for February 2015, Finn Wentworth likes to finish what he sets out to accomplish. And whether it’s scaling a summit or chairing Campaign 3SIXTY, a $100 million fundraising initiative for the hospital, this Morris County native is all about achieving results.

He is no stranger to volunteering his time and resources with the hospital. Serving on the Foundation’s board of trustees, along with myriad hospital committees, Mr. Wentworth has acquired a breadth of knowledge that has helped him navigate the plethora of fundraising needs vying to be filled during Campaign 3SIXTY. To date, $79.2 million has been raised toward the campaign. Mr. Wentworth is familiar with the makings of successful hospital fundraisers. Assisting friends who chaired previous fundraisers for Morristown Medical Center, such as the campaigns for the cardiovascular institute and expansion of the cancer center, gave him precisely the kind of specialized experience needed to lead Campaign 3SIXTY, the largest campaign in hospital history. “We are so fortunate to have someone of Finn’s talents leading Campaign 3SIXTY,” says Jim Quinn, chief development officer at the Foundation. “He’s a superb fundraiser. He and his wife, Kim, are exceptionally generous and do so much for us.” Campaign 3SIXTY publicly kicked off May 29 at Hartley Farms in New Vernon before hundreds of donors, volunteers, hospital officials and community leaders. The campaign is projected to run through 2015. “We are fortunate to have an extraordinarily generous community with so many folks successful in business who are also eager to participate toward our financial goals,” says Mr. Wentworth. “We’ve

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Mr. Wentworth is founder and managing partner of Normandy Real Estate Partners, past president and chief operating officer of YankeeNets, LLC, and a founder of the YES Network. His business savvy, financial prowess and networking abilities have all proved beneficial in working to secure funding on a range of clinical services, construction and modernization at Morristown Medical Center.

had a groundswell of support already. There are challenges ahead but also many brains and many hands to meet those challenges.” The members of the Campaign 3SIXTY Executive Committee all exhibit winning attitudes just like their chairman and, together, are focused on a successful outcome. A self-described goal-oriented doer, Mr. Wentworth confesses his type-A tendencies are a direct reflection of how he was raised. “When you come from a family of 10 children, you realize early on that nothing big gets done by one person and not without a lot of hard work,” says Mr. Wentworth. “Achieving success with a project or task was always about the number of people who got involved. It’s never only about you.” That early introduction to team work has helped Mr. Wentworth focus on the bigger picture with Campaign 3SIXTY and has led him to a life dedicated to helping others. “Someone once told me that service to others is the rent we pay while here on earth,” says Mr. Wentworth. “When I think of the number of people who have helped me over the years, I’m only continuing a tradition I was fortunate enough to experience myself. I have found that helping others always contributes to the greater good.”

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3SIXTY DEBUTS High spirits, good cheer and a striking setting fueled the kickoff of Campaign 3SIXTY at the Hartley Farm Polo Grounds in New Vernon May 29, during the Foundation’s biannual 1892 Founders Society Chairman’s Dinner. Videos, iPad slideshows and four dramatic spotlight testimonials helped Campaign Chair Finn Wentworth introduce the $100 million campaign. The crowd of 325 also applauded the13 Gold Healing Hand Award recipients feted during cocktail hour: Drs. Kerry Bergman, William DeRosa, Mitchel Carter, Robert Coyne, Eric Lazar, Paul Lombardi, Grant Parr, Joel Rosh, James Slater, Brian Slomovitz, Daniel Tobias, Audrey von Poelnitz and James Wong. But, as always, the capstone of the night was the awarding of the prestigious Augusta Stone Award to oncologist/hematologist Dr. Ken Adler, whose compassion and expertise were movingly illustrated by speaker Jeff Hazelette, husband of Dr. Adler’s late patient, Debbie Hazelette.

Clockwise from top: The venue at night; Augusta Stone Award winner Dr. Ken Adler; the view inside; testimonial speakers (l-r) Dylan Pucilowski, Maureen Byrne, Bridget Bocchino Hochstuhl and Brian Thebault; (l-r) Jane Kazan with Neil and Lois Gagnon; (l-r) Dr. Damian Martins with wife Patricia and J. Peter Simon.

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A mom suffers head trauma in a car accident, a grandfather collapses from a heart attack, a newborn chokes and stops breathing.

In recognition of the couple’s leadership gift, this busy hub of the hospital will

“My wife, Susan, has seen all of this and more as a volunteer EMT on the New Vernon First Aid Squad for the last 24 years,” says Robert Sameth when articulating one of the reasons why the couple decided to make their gift to the Emergency Department (ED) at Morristown Medical Center. “This is a cause near and dear to her heart and mine.” In recognition of the couple’s leadership gift, this busy hub of the hospital will now be called the Sameth Emergency Department. Their gift benefits the ED’s multi-phase renovation and expansion, underway since 2008. Over $6.9 million has been raised in total, topping the initial goal of $4.5 million. “It’s our time to give back,” says the former Foundation trustee and retired president of Western Industries. “We could think of no better fit for our gift than the Emergency Department.”

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Susan and Robert Sameth

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BREAKING THE SILENCE

Front row (l-r)Sandy and Jane Putnam, Dick and Cathy Herbst, Kathy and Steve Wilkerson. Back row (l-r) Story Osborne, Sandy Batty, Dillard and Adrienne Kirby, Jack Buckman and Dr. Linda Gillam, David and Michelle Hedley, Bonnie Gannon, Anne Maccowatt, Stowe and Peg Tattersall

MASS APPEAL What would spur David and Michele Hedley to donate $250,000 to Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute for the creation of a new Atrial Fibrillation Center?

Ovarian cancer claimed the life of Chatham resident Gail MacNeil, but not before she rallied to raise awareness of a disease that has been dubbed the silent killer because its symptoms are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. In her honor, Mrs. MacNeil’s husband, David, gave $53,000 in stock to the hospital for ovarian cancer research. “Gail began Turn The Towns Teal, a national campaign to promote awareness of ovarian cancer, because she realized first hand there wasn’t enough being done to publicize the symptoms of the disease,” says Mr. MacNeil. “She wanted others to know the signs to look for so they would be able to act before it was too late.”

“It’s probably as plain and simple as being a very grateful patient,” says Mrs. Hedley, who underwent catheter-ablation about 10 years ago and has been healthy and symptom free ever since. “My racing heartbeat landed me at the Emergency Department several times before I decided to have the procedure. We travel extensively, and the last thing I wanted was to be in another country, or anywhere else besides Morristown, for my medical care.” The Hedleys took their praises of the hospital on the road this past summer by hosting a cocktail reception at their home in Edgartown, MA. During the evening, Dr. Linda Gillam, MD, MPH, the Dorothy and Lloyd Huck Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine at Gagnon, discussed the new advances in heart medicine at the hospital. Some of the Hedleys’ closest friends and business associates, who vacation on Martha’s Vineyard but have a primary residence in northern New Jersey, attended the gathering.

DOING SMALL THINGS WITH GREAT LOVE

HOMETOWN LOYALTY When asked why he decided to donate $2 million in unrestricted gift annuities to Campaign 3SIXTY, longtime donor Ed Reid didn’t hesitate with an answer: “It’s because I am quite familiar with the hospital and the work they do.” In the last few years, Mr. Reid has changed his permanent residence to Florida, but during his 42 years as a Madison resident he formed strong ties with Morristown Medical Center that are not easily broken. Several years ago, Mr. Reid permanently endowed the Lois A. Reid Fellowship in Breast Imaging by giving $1.3 million to the Carol W. and Julius A. Rippel Breast Center after his late wife, Lois, was treated for breast cancer. Mr. Reid observed, firsthand, the work of hospital employees, especially the nurses, in caring for his wife. He and his son, Tom, have also been patients at the hospital. “No one had to twist my arm for me to make the donations,” says Mr. Reid. “During my wife’s illness, I couldn’t help but form a lasting impression of the nurses and doctors, particularly Dr. Stephen Schreibman, and their many acts of kindness during what was a very difficult time for me.”

Community-driven and gracious, always putting patients first, are the words most often used when describing the late Vicki Hughes, nurse manager at Morristown Medical Center. Two nursing awards have been created in Mrs. Hughes’ honor: the Vicki Hughes Tribute Award and the Community Nursing Award. Both awards will be presented annually during Nurses Week in May. The Community Nursing Award was given posthumously to Mrs. Hughes this year (accepted by her husband Edward) and will continue, in years to come, to honor a nurse that excels in community service. The first Vicki Hughes Tribute Award will be presented during Nurses Week 2015 as a $500 award to a community organization demonstrating a dire need. Pictured above: The late Vicki Hughes

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GIFT HELPS PARENTS NAVIGATE AUTISM CARE Foundation trustee Veronica Goldberg wears many hats in the course of her day as a philanthropist and community volunteer, but her most rewarding is that of grandmother. Her beloved 10 grandchildren led her to donate $250,000 toward the new autism resource navigator position at the planned Autism Center.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE “We were both surprised when our son, Liam, was diagnosed with autism at three years of age,” says Duncan Niederauer, recently retired CEO of the New York Stock Exchange. “I thought the diagnosis was wrong because I didn’t yet know enough about autism,” added his wife, Alison. Today, the Niederauers are investing their time and resources to help others understand this spectrum disorder. They donated generously to the hospital’s new Autism Center and use their influential positions to help raise awareness.

“My grandchildren are all healthy, but the sheer volume of children now being diagnosed with autism is frightening to me, and it’s predicted to only get worse,” says Ms. Goldberg. “It dawned on me that, with the new center, no matter how much we build and equip the facility with the best doctors and nurses, unless there is someone on staff to help patients and parents navigate the process, it’s all in vain.” This new position will provide guidance and support as family members coordinate the myriad services involved in treatment options for their children and teens with autism. Most important, families will have someone at the center to help them understand and manage their child’s progress from the time of initial diagnosis through the transition to adult services at age 21.

Mrs. Niederauer is on the board at Autism Speaks, the world’s leading advocacy organization. “Parents need to educate themselves,” she says. “You are your child’s best advocate.”

Veronica Goldberg with eight of her 10 grandkids

BRINGING CHILDHOOD BACK The birthday invitation is often met with squeals of delight and a much-anticipated countdown to party time. Children with autism, however, have difficulty with noisy crowds and hold a different party perspective: they are no fun at all. Thanks to $75,000 from the Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation, autistic children will now have the resources to improve their social skills, which is a common area of struggle for many. The monies will go toward the hospital’s new Autism Center, expected to open in 2015. “The autism center is positioned to help a large portion of this vulnerable population,” says Harriet L. Donnelly, administrator of the Hersh Foundation. “It’s a perfect fit for us.” Pictured above: A rendering of the Autism Center

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JAMES’ STORY Seth and Lisa Finkelstein didn’t want to know the gender of their firstborn ahead of time. “My husband loves surprises,” says Mrs. Finkelstein. What they did not anticipate was how surprisingly different their son James acted compared to other children his age. “At his first birthday party we had the TV character Barney make an appearance,” says Mrs. Finkelstein. “All of the other kids either screamed or hugged him; James showed no emotion at all.” Mrs. Finkelstein took James for an evaluation at the Child Development Center (CDC) at Morristown Medical Center. Tara Gleeson, pediatric nurse practitioner for the CDC, immediately recognized that James was autistic and urged Mrs. Finkelstein to start Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as soon as possible. “She lit a fire under us,” says Mrs. Finkelstein. Soon after, James started drawing and playing games. It was a miracle for the Finkelstein family. “Tara can single-handedly be credited for showing us how to best help James,” says Mrs. Finkelstein. “She understood the value of getting intervention as quickly as possible.”

MONEY WELL SPENT Advancing nursing education at Morristown Medical Center through a family-funded scholarship program, the Sodhanis have opened the right doors at the right time for many. Kristin Abline, RN, is one of those fortunate beneficiaries. She became a nurse at the hospital last summer, thanks to a Sodhani scholarship. Ms. Abline won the 2012 first place Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Sodhani Family Foundation Nursing Award while in college and working as an Emergency Department technician at the hospital. She used her $2,500 award to finish her bachelor’s degree in nursing. “It’s exciting that I’ve already landed a nursing job at such a great hospital,” said Ms. Abline. “The field is wide open for me.”

thunder of applause Picking up a piece of paper or zipping a sweatshirt are tasks easily mastered by a kindergartener. For those affected with cerebral palsy, however, these seemingly simple hand movements are not only difficult throughout grade school, but for their entire lives. A recent $107,550 grant from the Mortimer J. Harrison Trust will offset the cost and give these teenagers, and teens with other kinds of birth defects, the ability to undergo reconstructive surgery at Morristown Medical Center. “The problem becomes clear during childhood,” says Abram Kirschenbaum, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery. “When they are adolescents, we reconstruct the hands on one or both sides. To be able to give someone a hand that can open and close is huge.” Dr. Kirschenbaum began practicing reconstructive hand surgery at the hospital in 1996: “I find great satisfaction in being able to help these kids,” he says. “Access to this kind of care is extremely difficult because there aren’t many surgeons that offer specialized reconstruction of this nature.” Monies from the grant will also go toward reconstructive surgeries for teenagers with cleft palate and cleft lip, among other birth defects.

NURSING KNOW-HOW Morristown Medical Center earned its fourth Magnet® Hospital recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center this year due, in part, to a strong emphasis on professional development and education. That eagerness to learn was on full display at the inaugural Peter H. B. Frelinghuysen, Jr., Distinguished Lecture in Nursing, held in June. Speaking on health care reform and nursing’s influence on wellness, international health care expert Dr. Tim Porter-O’Grady packed Malcolm Forbes Amphitheater and had nurses, physicians and allied health professionals at other Atlantic Health System hospitals video-linking in. The one-day conference – the first in a series – was made possible through a $250,000 grant from the Frelinghuysen Foundation in memory of the late congressman.

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ALL TOGETHER NOW It was Friday the 13th, the moon was full, and in true British style, a torrential downpour started just hours before the guests arrived. It was a celebration of life and health as friends gathered at the Flugstad-Clarke residence in New Vernon for the “British Invasion.” To the tunes of the Fab Four, guests were shown that “8 days a week” was not enough to show they care and were encouraged to donate to the hospital’s Inpatient Integrative Medicine Program. Host Anne Flugstad-Clarke, who refused to celebrate her (dreaded) birthday, had her wish come true all the same. She “got by with a little help from [her] friends” and managed to raise $15,000.

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The opportunity to support two great causes for children and tour a home that rivals those on the hit show Downton Abbey are two reasons it’s hard to stop talking about this year’s blockbuster Mansion in May Designer Show House and Gardens. The 17th Annual Women’s Association fundraiser hit a record-breaking $2 million in profits that will go toward the expansion of the Joan and Edward Foley Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Inpatient Unit and the construction of a new Autism Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital. “It was larger than life,” says Prudence Pigott, who co-chaired the event along with Christie Gisser. “We are now – without contest – the biggest designer show house in the country. We are very thankful for our sponsors, service providers, designers and over 1,300 volunteers.”

THE CARING CREED In memorializing his wife Debbie, Jeffrey Hazelette didn’t hesitate. His $60,000 gift, which included a match from Novartis and memorial gifts from family and friends, would go to Carol G. Simon Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine Oncology Program. As global head of pre-clinical operations at the Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research, Mr. Hazelette knew a lot about pharmaceutical compounds to treat cancer. But he became consumed by the disease’s personal side while supporting his wife during her battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Hazelette had been cancer-free for 13 years after an initial bout with the disease in 1997. When the cancer returned, she began treatment at Sloan Kettering in New York and then transferred to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. But as the cancer spread, several emergency situations landed her closer to home at Morristown Medical Center. “Her last year of treatment here was very meaningful to her,” said Mr. Hazelette. “Her eyes would light up every time Dr. [Ken] Adler walked into the room. That kind of personal connection didn’t happen anywhere else, only here.”

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Blairsden, the 62,000-sq.-ft. mansion in Peapack-Gladstone, drew more than 33,000 visitors, who enjoyed touring the 53 interior and seven landscape spaces. “This was an architectural masterpiece and the largest home we’ve had the pleasure to showcase,” says Mrs. Gisser. “We had designers visiting from other show houses to find out our magical formula.”

LIGHTING THE WAY An empty building, a senior project and lots of imagination helped bring a dream to life for local artist Grace Ann Troiano. Her threeday art show also raised $1,100 for Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. “Accomplishing this fundraiser before heading off to college and majoring in art was amazing,” says the 18-year-old graduate of Morris Catholic High School who received an A for her efforts last spring. “I poured my whole life into the event.”

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The Morristown resident asked local artists to donate their works for her “Illuminate the Night” show, which led to having 55 pieces for the gallery sale. More than a dozen sold with monies going toward breast cancer research at the hospital.

With the wind booming in their ears and the countryside whizzing before their eyes, more than 100 motorcycle enthusiasts – from 18-year-olds to retirees – embraced the open road and raised $21,000 for Goryeb Children’s Hospital in July. “This is something that came together very easily for us,” says David Fiore, who, along with his fellow electrical workers at IBEW Local 102 in Parsippany, felt a strong connection to the fundraiser after working on the construction and renovation of Morristown Medical Center for many years. The bikers wound their way past the Green in Morristown and onto the country roads of Chester and Mendham for a one-hour bike tour escorted by the local Sheriff’s Department and the Morris County Police. They revved into the IBEW’s headquarters in time for a classic car show, featuring more than 30 collector automobiles, and an afternoon of barbeque and music led by local band Blood Red Orange. “Everyone was more than supportive,” says Mr. Fiore. “All of our clients and friends jumped right on board to help us with this great cause.” Pictured above (l-r): Cornerstone Motorcycle Ministry Secretary Rourke Dill, President and IBEW Local 102 member Chuck Hess, and Chaplain Jim Brady

IT’S ALL ABOUT ME OTHERS On the weekends, lots of kids like to have their own agenda of food, friends and Facebook, but a number of children and teens recently spent a Sunday afternoon helping other kids instead. They attended the Kids Create 4 a Cause workshop at The Hive in Chester, a gallery and arts center. For a $20 fee, the participants created their own artwork, and the finished pieces are now on sale at mcartsworkshop.com under Community for a suggested price of $25. All proceeds benefit Goryeb Children’s Hospital. “It’s all about children helping other children,” says Christine Pennisi, director of programs at Morris County Arts Workshop, a nonprofit that sponsors the bi-monthly fundraisers.

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SPOTLIGHT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Maureen’s Story “If there was a frequent flyer punch card, I’d have gold status,” says Madison resident Maureen Byrne of her stays in the hospital’s Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. Early on, her bipolar disorder never seemed to hold her back. The Goucher College alumna and active community volunteer worked on Wall Street and was a regional development director for the American Cancer Society. Life grew more challenging after the birth of her third child. Postpartum depression spiraled into a lasting condition. She came frighteningly close to ending it all. She credits her husband of 25 years, a supportive community, the right medications and, most of all, the Franklin 5 medical team for making her feel she was worth fighting for.

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“Intervention works. But I’m one of the lucky ones. People are falling through the cracks every day. We need to expand this unit so we can have more success stories. ”

UPDATE: FUNDS RAISED AS OF SEPT. 22, 2014 TOTAL: $79.2 million

behavioral health inpatient psychiatric unit

BREAK-OUT (gifts secured):

20 gifts at $1,000,000+ 4 gifts at $500,000 14 gifts at $250,000 22 gifts at $100,000

Current Landscape:

Steven C. Alderson Chris Baldwin Bill Bruen Rich Diegnan John Gerson Dr. Greg Mulford Lydia Nadeau Trish O’Keefe Dr. Walter Rosenfeld Peter Simon Deb Visconi

The Transformation: Focusing on safety, efficiency and comfort, the project will improve patient satisfaction and care and create a unit more in line with the caliber of our outstanding medical team.

Your Role: A visionary lead donor has already pledged $2.6 million toward this project, but we need your support to see it through to completion. Estimated Cost: $5.7 million

Campaign 3SIXTY initiatives will strengthen the entire medical center.

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