A GOOD SHEPHERD PUBLICATION
VOL 114 ISSUE 1 • SUMMER 2021
Soul tes a M for Life
Helping Kids with Technology The Study of Sleep and Stroke Rehabilitation 1
Excitement in the Air Dear Friends, Summer is here. And does it feel good! This past winter was one for the books as we shoveled seemingly endless mountains of snow and worked together through the challenges of COVID-19. But get through it we did. There is excitement in the air at Good Shepherd as we plan for the future by building on our expertise as a leader in rehabilitation. New partnerships are being formed. One of those is a five-year study on the relationship between stroke, sleep and rehabilitation in collaboration with SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York (see story on page 11). Good Shepherd’s portion of the study is funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health. This marks a milestone achievement with far-reaching implications. What we learn can be applied to helping improve the quality of life for stroke patients around the world. Technology also plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes and leading to greater independence. On page 8, you'll read about technology we hope to purchase for our Pediatrics Program. Your gifts to the Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology Fund can transform lives for children and adults in truly remarkable ways. We also are bringing a new, state-of-the-art electronic medical records system to both our long-term care facilities in Allentown and Bethlehem. This will improve the quality of life for our residents, like Bill Prueter, who you’ll read about in the cover story. We are grateful for your continuing support of our mission. However you give, with a planned gift or outright donation, I hope you will continue to be part of Good Shepherd’s exciting future for years to come.
ichael Spigel, PT, MHA M President & CEO
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Soul Mates for Life
A kiss began the romance of a lifetime for Linda and Bill Prueter, a resident of Good Shepherd Home—Raker Center. Years later, they’re still going strong— soul mates for life.
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Helping Kids with Technology
Donor support of technology in Good Shepherd’s Pediatrics Program presents exciting opportunities to change young lives in extraordinary and innovative ways.
The Study of Sleep and Stroke Rehabilitation
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A prestigious research grant from the National Institutes of Health helps Good Shepherd fund a five-year study with SUNY on the effect of sleep disorders on recovery after a stroke.
10 Reflections by the Rev. Corrine Dautrich
12 Profiles in Legacy Giving Rick Hartenstine
14 Gifts of Love
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Cover photos courtesy of Bill and Linda Prueter.
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Bill and Linda Prueter agree on most things, but not about their first kiss. As Linda remembers it, she made the first move, boldly and swiftly planting a quick kiss on Bill’s lips after attending his senior art show. Bill recalls the kiss was considerably more passionate (Linda calls it a “fish tale.”) What they do agree on is for better or for worse, thirty years later, their love is here to stay.
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It’s a pledge that not only has stood the test of time, but many other tests along the way, including not being able to live together. Bill, who has multiple sclerosis, is a long-term care By Mike Walbert resident of Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center where he has lived since 2013. Until COVID-19 disrupted life, Linda spent about 20 hours a week with Bill. Their separation was difficult, but one memorable moment stands out: when Bill came out on the fourth-floor
balcony of the Raker Center with Linda standing on the street below and they blew kisses to one another. “That was our Romeo and Juliet moment,” says Linda. “We had a few window visits and Skype calls but not being able to hug or kiss him, or sit close to him for an entire year was hard.” If anything has helped them cope, it’s knowing that Bill is loved and well cared for, surrounded by people who treat him like family.
Early Lessons in Stewardship Linda was about 8 years old when she was introduced to Good Shepherd. Linda’s father, the late Rev. Howard Weidemoyer, a Lutheran pastor, brought Linda and a group of children from their church to help lead worship for the residents of Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center. “My father lived a very generous life,” says Linda, “so I think part of that was to bring some joy to the lives of others.” Linda was so inspired by her Good Shepherd experiences, she and a friend held backyard carnivals to raise money. They learned then how truly generous people can be. “We realized people gave us extra gifts because we were raising money for a good cause,” says Linda. “I think that was one of my earliest lessons in stewardship.”
Life Partners Linda completed a graduate degree from Widener University in Gifted and Talented Education. She moved to Washington, D.C., in 1986 and joined a young adult Bible study group where she and Bill met. Bill was completing his senior year at the Corcoran School of Art. It was 1990, and by then Bill had been living with multiple sclerosis since 1985 and was walking with a cane.
Christmas with Bill, Linda, and her father.
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By the end of that summer there was talk of marriage. But Bill wanted Linda to understand what life would be like with a husband who had MS. In September, Bill took Linda to an MS weekend conference. “I wanted a soul mate, not a caregiver,” he says. “I envisioned mutually taking care of and supporting each other as partners through life.”
Whatever concerns Linda had were not enough to keep them apart. “I was already in love with him, and that was so much more powerful,” she says. Bill proposed in a Maryland state park. Dating Linda had been like a “breath of fresh air.” Bill had found his soul mate and wasn’t about to let her go.
An Unexpected Career Change
Drawn to military service, Bill joined the United States Air Force when he was 17. He landed his dream job repairing aircraft electrical systems at Andrews Air Force Base. Six-and-a-half years into his service, Bill started noticing changes in his body. During running drills he felt like he was going to trip. Problems developed with his vision and on his right side. It took a full year before he was diagnosed with MS. He was 24 years old and honorably discharged with a disability retirement.
Self portrait - 1987
“I was somewhat relieved because I now knew what was causing my weakness,” says Bill. “But I had to re-evaluate my priorities. I was trying to think what my next step would be.” Artistic talent was in Bill’s DNA. His father, Theodore Prueter, had been an art teacher and “Renaissance man” who painted, sculpted, and made weavings and clothing. “I’ve always been interested in modern art, and was curious to learn the trade and craft of painting,” says Bill. He enrolled in the Corcoran School of Art and graduated in 1990. The next year, in July, he and Linda married.
"Healing in Crimson" - 1990
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Their wedding theme drew upon their faith and scripture from Ecclesiastes 4:12 – “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” Three white ribbons representing Bill, Linda and Jesus, were tied to a cross and braided together. Bill wrote a poem that was printed on keepsake bookmarks for their wedding guests.
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The Road to Good Shepherd The couple moved into a condo in Rockville, Maryland, in 1991. Linda was teaching fifth grade in Washington. Bill was teaching art to seniors at a community college after earning a Master of Education degree from the American University. They joined the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. Bill was the driving force in getting curb cuts strategically placed on the Capitol grounds to improve wheelchair accessibility. “It felt good that I was instrumental in making a small change,” says Bill.
As Bill’s MS progressed, he needed a greater level of care. Over a four-year period, Bill tried several different long-term care facilities, but all proved inadequate. Anticipating Bill's future needs, he and Linda wanted a place that offered ventilator care. Bill made a list of other requirements, including a full complement of therapies. With no suitable options in the Washington area they expanded their search. “A lot of prayer was going into this,” says Linda. “God, what do we do? Where do we go?” Continued on page 18...
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TECHNOLOGY Your support plays a vital role in Good Shepherd’s investment in life-changing rehabilitation technology. Watching your child take his or her first steps is one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. But what if your child has a disability and those steps don’t come so easily, or at all? Through the years, parents faced with this dilemma have come to Good Shepherd looking for help, and finding it. One of the rehabilitation technology stars in Good Shepherd’s outpatient Pediatrics Program is the Trexo Plus. This innovative wearable robotic exoskeleton helps children with spasticity and mobility problems walk, perhaps for the first time. Thanks to generous gifts from the Good Shepherd Women's Giving Circle and the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network recently added a small and large Trexo Plus to the organization’s Trexo fleet. This makes Good Shepherd the only provider on the East Coast to offer all three sizes (small, medium, large) of the Trexo Plus allowing us to serve children from as young as 1 through their teen years. “This life-changing technology allows Good Shepherd to transform lives through leading-edge rehabilitation care,” says Michael Spigel, president and CEO of Good Shepherd. “Nothing quite compares to seeing a child smile as she begins to walk for the first time, or the emotional reaction from her family.” 8
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Children who benefit from using the Trexo are diagnosed with cerebral palsy, pediatric stroke, spinal cord injury, gait disorders or other mobility problems. Trexo’s brightly colored legs allow children to walk hands-free in a safe, correct and consistent manner, all under the watchful eye of trained Good Shepherd staff. “The Trexo puts the child in the correct alignment, and a motor at the knee and hip helps advance the child’s legs,” says Amanda Kleckner, administrative director of Good Shepherd Pediatrics. “Research shows that if you put the child in correct alignment and if you repeat the walking pattern over and over again, you have more successful outcomes.” A pioneer in the use of rehabilitation technology, Good Shepherd received its first Trexo device in 2019. In partnership with Trexo Robotics, Good Shepherd became a testing site for the first rollout of the device, and is a designated Center of Robotic Excellence for use of the Trexo. Good Shepherd continues to be a pioneer in rehabilitation and is conducting a research study into how the device impacts children with cerebral palsy. The Trexo is one device in an array of technology used by the Pediatrics Program and supported by the Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology Fund. “Technology is used in every treatment,” says Amanda. “and donor support is how we can get new technology.” Two pieces of equipment Good Shepherd wants to add to its technology toolbox are the My Tobii Dynavox I-13 Eye Gaze System and Galileo Vibration Plates.
Amanda Kleckner My Tobii is an eye gaze-enabled speech generating device used for communication by children who are nonverbal and unable to isolate a finger or hand. The Galileo plates use repetitive vibrations to improve low muscle tone and motor learning in children with neuromuscular problems. In the ever-changing world of technology, parents today are savvier than ever in wanting the latest technology for their children, choosing rehabilitation providers with an array of devices to address multiple needs. “High tech is almost becoming a la carte,” says Amanda. “Technology is constantly advancing and improving, and the mission of Good Shepherd is to use leading-edge technological innovation for better outcomes. As pediatric therapists, it’s our job to help them navigate this new world of accessibility for their child.” n
Want to make a difference? Your gift to Good Shepherd helps children with disabilities have access to the most advanced technology for better outcomes. Please use the envelope in this issue, noting your gift is for Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology, or donate online at www.SweetCharityOnline.org.
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Reflections By the Rev. Corrine Dautrich After a storm, the clouds inevitably part and give way to sunshine. For more than a year, we have been living beneath the cloud of COVID-19, but now there are hopeful glimpses of bright sunshine. Millions of Americans have received their COVID vaccines, and we’ve turned the corner on the pandemic. As of this writing, the long-term care facilities have opened for family visitations again—with the necessary precautions in place—so it is good to pause and give thanks for all our blessings. On a recent visit with a resident at Good Shepherd Home - Bethlehem she shared with me; “I got to see my family for the first time in a year!” As I was listening to her tell the story and share photos of how much her young adult children have grown, I found myself welling up with tears as her heart was so full of gratitude and praise for the reunion that occurred. She was so excited about seeing her family again. These reunion moments offer us blessings. I was giving blessings to the patients in the pediatric unit, and one little girl who was pushing a shopping cart with stuffed animals in it began crying when I attempted to offer her a blessing. When she learned that her pink bunny and her doll would also receive a blessing, the crying stopped. These blessings offer us peace. Three Good Shepherd Home - Raker Center associates recently had babies. Their pregnancies and deliveries were either before or during the midst of the pandemic. The gift of new life for these young families is a blessing. May we take heart and be reminded of all the blessings offered to us by our loving God and share God’s peace with others. n
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The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 NRSV
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Emily Lyter, research and telemed program manager, and Swati Misra, research assistant.
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has secured a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant to study the complex relationship between stroke, sleep and rehabilitation. The $500,000 NIH grant will fund Good Shepherd’s portion of a five-year study—“SLEEPR Study: The Sleep Effects on Post-Stroke Rehabilitation”—that also marks a research partnership between Good Shepherd and SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. (SLEEPR is short for SLEep Effects on Post-stroke Rehabilitation). The NIH grant, which undergoes a rigorous review process prior to being awarded, is a significant achievement for Good Shepherd and its research efforts, says Executive Director Frank Hyland. The study, which began enrolling participants in April, focuses on inpatient rehabilitation stroke patients admitted to the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown. Researchers will collect data on patients when they are 15, 60 and 90 days post-stroke through an activity
monitor, sleep watch and GPS device. The study will analyze data showing how well patients sleep, their mobility and activity levels and their community participation. A total of 200 participants will be enrolled between Good Shepherd and SUNY. “If we can understand the effect of sleep disorders on recovery following stroke, we may be able to design future treatments that improve rehabilitation outcomes,” says Emily Lyter, Good Shepherd research and telemed program manager. George D. Fulk, chair and professor in the Department of Physical Therapy Education, says SUNY partnered with Good Shepherd for several reasons. “First of all is Good Shepherd’s dedication to patients and outstanding outcomes for people with stroke undergoing rehabilitation,” he says. “We have successfully partnered together on previous research projects, and Good Shepherd is at the forefront of applying the latest rehabilitation evidence to practice.” n
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Legacy PROFILES IN
RICK HARTENSTINE Rick Hartenstine was just a child when he first heard about Good Shepherd and saw philanthropy in action. He remembers his parents getting letters in the mail inviting them to support Good Shepherd’s mission. "We would get a letter and notebook in the mail,” says Rick. “My parents would sign their name in the notebook along with others who had donated and mail it back to Good Shepherd with a gift.” Years later, that memory came flooding back when Rick received Sweet Charity magazine. By then, Rick had a personal relationship of his own with Good Shepherd. Rick had a cousin and friends who had been patients and he saw how they benefited from the care they received. Those early lessons in giving by his parents also left a strong impression on Rick and he started to give. When he created a will, he decided to include a gift for Good Shepherd. "It was very easy,” says Rick. “Good Shepherd provided the bequest language for my will and I just signed my name."
Rick at a 1908 Raker Society luncheon.
Rick is a member of the 1908 Raker Society and enjoys attending the annual donor luncheon, not for recognition, but because he enjoys meeting other donors and hearing their Good Shepherd stories. "I leave the event with a great feeling, not only about my gift, but about all of the wonderful things they’re doing and all the people they help,” says Rick. “I like knowing my bequest will benefit others and I highly recommend making a gift that supports Good Shepherd.” n
If you have included Good Shepherd in your will or estate plans, please let us know. We'd like to welcome you as the newest member of our 1908 Raker Society! To share your intentions, please visit SweetCharityOnline.org/PlannedGiving or contact Jeannette Edwards at 610-776-3386. 12
A Few Words Can Have a Big Impact
With just a few words in your will naming Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network a beneficiary of your estate plan, you can continue your support beyond your lifetime and positively impact our patients and residents for generations to come. Easy to arrange, simple to modify and adaptable to your needs, it’s easy to understand why bequests are the most popular planned gift. There are many types of bequests — let’s discuss the one that best fits your intentions. When you let us know about your bequest, you’ll automatically become a member of our 1908 Raker Society. Members are friends who have made a special commitment, through a planned gift, to the advancement of Good Shepherd — and we’d love to welcome YOU as our newest member.
Ask Us How For the language you need to include Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in your will, to explore other options or to share your intentions, visit SweetCharityOnline.org/PlannedGiving. You may also contact Jeannette Edwards, Senior Planned Giving Officer at 610-776-3386 or jedwards@gsrh.org. 13
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The Road to Good Shepherd Turning to the National MS Society, Bill and Linda were given a list of 10 facilities in the country. Good Shepherd was on that list and checked off all the boxes. Bill applied and was accepted, but there was a waiting list. In 2012, Bill, Linda and Linda’s dad moved from Washington to the Lehigh Valley. Bill entered a local skilled nursing facility temporarily, and Linda and her dad bought a house in Hellertown. Six months later, in January 2013, Bill was admitted to Good Shepherd. Life for Bill has been good. He attends concerts and other outings, and the resident art group lets Bill continue to pursue his passion for painting. Bill’s MS has led to medical complexities—he has a tracheostomy, uses a ventilator at night and relies on a tube feed —but he is getting the expert and compassionate care he needs.
and technology companies along with private donations and other funding sources, I have access to advanced therapies and equipment.” Grateful for the care Bill gets every day and wanting to support Good Shepherd’s mission, Linda has included a gift for Good Shepherd in her estate plans. “I always thought people had to be wealthy to make this kind of decision, but that is not the case,” says Linda. “This is a wonderful and satisfying way to support Good Shepherd’s legacy of care for people with disabilities.” n
“It’s been wonderful here,” says Bill. “The staff at Raker has been spectacular. Good Shepherd is a great place for people with disabilities to thrive. It uses leading-edge technologies and innovative solutions to meet the needs of the residents. With collaboration between Good Shepherd, the Veterans Administration, Continued from page 7.
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“It’s been wonderful here,” says Bill. “The staff at Raker has been spectacular. Good Shepherd is a great place for people with disabilities to thrive." 18
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION NETWORK MICHAEL SPIGEL, PT, MHA, President, Allentown GARY SCHMIDT, MA, Chair, Orefield SANDRA L. BODNYK, Vice Chair, Orefield THE REV. JOHN RICHTER, M.Div., Secretary, Sinking Springs JAN HELLER, MBA, Treasurer, Bethlehem POLLY BESTE, Wind Gap PAMELA DeCAMPLI, Allentown ALVARO DIAZ, MS, Allentown PAUL D. EMRICK, CIMA®, CFP ®, Allentown DAVID FESSLER, Nazareth JAMES GREENFIELD, Center Valley DEBORAH KIMMEL, MD, Allentown THOMAS J. LYNCH, Allentown STEVEN D. MORRISON, MBA, BS, Coopersburg JAAN NAKTIN, MD, FACP, Allentown PETER D. QUINN, DMD, MD, Haverford TINA Q. RICHARDSON, PhD, Bethlehem VICTOR SALICETTI, Bethlehem DONALD W. SNYDER, Esq., Orefield MAURA TOPPER, Philadelphia JONATHAN P. WARNER, CEBS, ISCEBS, Philadelphia Trustee Emeriti JOHN V. COONEY, MS, Allentown NELVIN L. VOS, PhD, Maxatawny Legacy Trustee JILL DOUGLASS, Allentown BOARD OF TRUSTEES GOOD SHEPHERD SPECIALTY HOSPITAL FRANK HYLAND, MSPT, Vice Chair JAMES J. DALEY, MD, Center Valley PETER T. ENDER, MD, Center Valley WILLIAM GOULD, MD SUSAN L. LAWRENCE, MS, CPHQ, Bethlehem
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ADMINISTRATION MICHAEL SPIGEL, PT, MHA, President & CEO CINDY BUCHMAN, MHA, Vice President, Strategic Planning and Operating Services JESSICA COOPER E xecutive Director, Good Shepherd Penn Partners CHERYL FISHER, SPHR Chief Human Resources Officer CHRIS FISTNER, NHA, PCHA Administrator, Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center JESSICA FLORKOWSKI, MSN, RN, CWCA, Administrator, Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital CARRY GERBER, Vice President, Marketing & Communications FRANK HYLAND, MSPT, Executive Director, and Administrator, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital CARRIE KANE, MS, CCC-SLP/L, ATP, A dministrator, Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem KAREN LONG, PTA, BS Vice President, Operations for Outpatient Therapy GEORGINE A. OLEXA, Esq., JD, MBA Vice President, Legal Affairs TERENCE O’NEIL Chief Information Officer JENNIFER SILVA, DNP, RNC, NE-BC, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer SANDEEP SINGH, MD Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, and Chief Medical Officer FACILITY MEDICAL DIRECTORS SCOTT K. EPSTEIN, MD Good Shepherd – Wayne Memorial Inpatient Rehabilitation Center CLINTON C. HOLUMZER, MD Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem PATRICK DOSTAL, MD Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center
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