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September 2017 Vol. 19 Issue 8
STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY
Dr. Albert Named President of Scoliosis Research Society
Ann Bienstock Honored for Embracing the Wholeness of Life
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n early September, Todd. J. Albert, MD,
A
Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, was
t HSS, we strive to treat our patients,
inducted as the 48th president of the Scoliosis
their caregivers and our colleagues with
Research Society (SRS) at their 52nd Annual
the utmost respect and kindness. We also
Meeting & Course in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
believe in recognizing those who demonstrate these
As a member of SRS since 1994, he previously
behaviors and more on a daily basis. For this reason,
served in leadership positions including the chair
one of the most important and prestigious recogni-
of the Program Committee and the International
Lou Shapiro and Sister Margaret Oettinger pose with Ann during the award ceremony.
Meeting of Advanced Spinal Techniques.
Occupational Health, was recently honored as the
of Life award at HSS and the qualities that make Ann
Founded in 1966 with only 37 members, the SRS
2017 recipient.
such a deserving recipient, and also presented Ann
is committed to research and education in the field
tions we give here is the Wholeness of Life award, and Ann Bienstock, ANP-BC, Nurse Practitioner,
The Wholeness of Life award is presented annually by HSS and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network to an individual who is recognized for his or her years of providing compassionate care for patients and the dedication to promoting a balance of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. During her more than 17 years as a member of the HSS family, Ann
with her award. “The Wholeness of Life award is the
of spinal deformities. It has since grown to become
highest honor any member of the HSS family can
an international society with more than 1,000
achieve. I can’t think of anyone better than Ann to
members, including leading spine surgeons,
carry the recognition here at HSS. She is someone
researchers, physician assistants and orthotists
who thinks of patients, visitors and colleagues in the
from across the world who are involved in the
Wholeness of Life.”
research and treatment of spinal deformities.
Following the award presentation, Stephanie
has gone out of her way to treat everyone she meets
Goldberg, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President
with kindness and respect, providing a personalized
of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer,
holistic approach to healthcare. She is best known
took the stage to read the citation. “Working in
and loved by many for serving as the leader of our
Occupational Health at HSS for the past 17 years,
influenza vaccination campaign at HSS.
you have welcomed all of our new employees and
On September 7, a ceremony was held to recognize Ann as the 30th winner of the Wholeness of Life award at HSS. C. Ronald McKenzie, MD, Chairman of the Spiritual Care Committee, opened the ceremony
volunteers with joyful enthusiasm, making even the most nervous among them feel comfortable and at ease.” Eileen Finerty, MS, FNP, RN, AVP Chief Infection
with a welcome to all in attendance. Following,
Officer, Nursing Administration, then presented Ann
Sister Margaret Oettinger, Director, Pastoral Care,
with a name plate that will be added to a plaque in
led the crowd in an opening prayer. “She makes
the HSS chapel along with the names of previous
a difference and has a good time doing it,” Sister
Wholeness of Life award winners. “I am so proud of
Margaret said. “We are grateful for the blessing of
Ann today,” said Eileen. “She is so deserving of this.”
her enthusiasm and good cheer.”
Several of Ann’s longtime colleagues also shared
Lou Shapiro, President and CEO, then addressed the
some kind words with the crowd.
crowd to talk about the importance of the Wholeness
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“I’m truly honored to lead this organization that has been a driving force in the field of spinal deformity,” said Dr. Albert. “As we continue to evolve into a global society, I hope to further advance the research, education and training that is necessary to bring high quality care to every patient with a spinal deformity.” During his one-year term as president of the SRS, Dr. Albert will travel both nationally and internationally to lecture and teach fellow spine surgeons. He will also oversee administration and the organization’s major meetings. Congratulations Dr. Albert on this impressive honor!
Inside
Fellow members of the Employee Activities Committee came to the event to celebrate Ann.
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New Chief of Orthopedic Trauma Adaptive Sports Academy
Dr. Pavlov Honored by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine
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arlier this year, Helene Pavlov, MD, FACR,
Radiologist-in-Chief
Ann Bienstock Honored CONTINUED FROM COVER “The field needs more people like you, the patients
of all of you because you take care of everyone else.
need more people like you, HSS needs more people
To me this is not just a job; this is what I do and part
like you, we all need more people like you,” said
of who I am.”
Barry Brause, MD, Director of Infectious Disease.
She ended with a reference to what she is most
“You are dedicated to your job, your profession
well-known for at HSS. “Next week is my favorite
and your patients. Everybody at HSS recognizes
time of year so just roll up your sleeves and get your
your commitment to preservative medicine,
flu shot!” said Ann.
especially influenza.”
Emeritus at HSS,
Chaplain Elaine Chan ended the ceremony with
Added Sharyn Tondel, DNP, NP, AHN, COHN-S,
a blessing before those in attendance enjoyed a
the Paige M. and
Nurse Practitioner, “You are so deserving of this
reception to celebrate Ann.
Henry P. Laughlin
award. You care for our minds, bodies and spirits.
Alumna of the Year
Ann is an excellent example of a person who
Award by the Lewis
embodies the Wholeness of Life, and we are
was presented with
so lucky to have you.”
Katz School of
thank you for serving as an excellent example of a person who embraces the Wholeness of Life!
Jose Hernandez, COO of HealthCare Chaplaincy
Medicine at Temple University in recogni-
Congratulations Ann on this incredible honor, and
Dr. Pavlov at the annual Reunion Signature Dinner
tion of her outstanding
Network, also congratulated Ann on behalf of his entire organization. “The award was specifically
contributions to medicine. The award is given
designed for people like Ann. We work with dozens
annually to an individual who represents the ideal
of hospitals across the country, and there is just
Temple medical graduate and who has made a
something special about HSS!”
tremendous impact in their field.
After a video presentation highlighting her
Dr. Pavlov is an authority on sports medicine
career and journey at HSS, Ann spoke to the
radiology who has been in the forefront of her
crowd to thank those closest to her, including her
field for decades. She has published more than
husband and children, and describe what winning
150 investigative original research articles, 100
the award meant to her. “I knew I had to take care
Eileen Finerty presented Ann with a name plate at the ceremony.
Stephanie Goldberg read Ann’s Wholeness of Life award citation to those in attendance.
Ann’s husband and fellow HSS family member, Mitchell Brown, and her daughter, Hayley Brown, attended the award ceremony.
book chapters and review articles, and has displayed more than 40 exhibits at national radiologic and orthopedic scientific assemblies. Larry R. Kaiser, MD, FACS, the Lewis Katz Dean at the School of Medicine, President and CEO of Temple University Health System, and Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs for Temple University, presented Dr. Pavlov with the award at the school’s annual Reunion Signature Dinner in Philadelphia. “Dr. Pavlov is a recognized authority on sports medicine radiology and imaging of athletic injuries, and she has been invited to lecture and present at numerous scientific specialty meetings around the world,” said Dr. Kaiser. “Yet as busy as she is, Dr. Pavlov generously shares her time and talent with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, serving as a member of the School’s Board of Visitors, and we are grateful for her service.” Congratulations Dr. Pavlov on this honor!
Making Rounds News & Insights from Lou Shapiro, President and CEO
Access “Making Rounds” at www.hssmakingrounds.com to read the below posts and more. I look forward to your comments. – Lou Shapiro • Join Team HSS in the Fight Against Lupus • Roadmap to 2020: Our Operating Plan • Wholeness of Life • Texas
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Catherine Callagy Joins HSS as New Chief Development Officer
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arlier this month,
Most recently, Catherine served as Executive
HSS welcomed
Director of Development at Stamford Hospital
Catherine Callagy
Foundation in Connecticut. In that role, she oversaw
as the new Chief Develop-
the campaign to fund the development of their new
ment Officer. With more
replacement hospital. Over the course of her career,
than 18 years of experi-
she has also been involved in a number of pro bono
ence in fund development,
and volunteer efforts, including working with former
primarily at healthcare
New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani to establish the
organizations, Catherine
Twin Towers Fund after 9/11.
will be responsible for
“HSS’ global impact has surpassed 100 countries,
planning, managing and implementing all fundraising
but donor support is vital to meeting the much
activities on behalf of HSS.
greater need and opportunity to advance muscu-
“I am thrilled to join the HSS family where there
loskeletal science and wellness,” said Lou Shapiro,
is a great culture of philanthropy,” said Catherine.
President and CEO. “HSS Development raises critically
“I have the unique opportunity to bring philanthropists,
important funds that support patient care and research
leaders and ideas together to enact real change
projects, as well as education and community-oriented
in musculoskeletal healthcare. HSS would not
programs. Catherine’s leadership will help HSS and
be where it is today without the generosity of
philanthropists positively impact generations to come.”
our donors.”
Welcome to HSS, Catherine!
Dr. William M. Ricci Named New Chief of Orthopedic Trauma Service
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SS is proud
improperly healed fractures. In this area, Dr. Ricci has
“Recruiting a distinguished leader such as Dr. Ricci
to welcome
presented his research nationally and internationally;
is critical in keeping HSS at the forefront of muscu-
William M.
published more than 125 peer-reviewed articles,
loskeletal healthcare,” said Lou Shapiro, President
Ricci, MD, as the new
more than 25 book chapters and multiple surgical
and CEO. “Under his guidance, our trauma service
Chief of the Combined
technique videos; and has edited multiple textbooks
will grow its position as a world renowned center
HSS/NYP (NewYork-
including the internationally renowned Rockwood
devoted to clinical care, research and education.”
Presbyterian) Orthopedic
and Green’s textbook on fracture treatment.
Dr. Ricci succeeds David L. Helfet, MD, as Chief of
Trauma Service. Dr. Ricci
Prior to joining HSS, Dr. Ricci served as Chief
the Orthopedic Trauma Service. Dr. Helfet came to
is internationally known
and Fellowship Director of the Orthopedic
HSS 26 years ago to develop an Orthopedic Trauma
and well-respected for
Trauma Service and Vice-Chair of Orthopedics
Program, which has grown substantially since then.
his expertise in treating
at Washington University School of Medicine in
He will continue his surgical practice as an integral
complex fractures and their complications.
St. Louis. He earned his undergraduate and medical
part of HSS and will collaborate with Dr. Ricci
“Orthopedic trauma is the core of orthopedic
degrees at Duke University before completing his
moving forward.
surgery,” said Todd J. Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief
residency at HSS and trauma fellowship in Tampa.
“I am honored to return home to HSS – the
and Medical Director. “Dr. Ricci is a skilled surgeon
Dr. Ricci is currently President of the Orthopaedic
academic medical center that established my
whose depth and breadth of leadership experience
Trauma Association, has served on the Board of
orthopedic education and training foundation,” said
will only enhance the Hospital’s commitment to
Directors of the American Orthopaedic Association,
Dr. Ricci. “I look forward to working with my trauma
delivering quality patient care.”
was an American-British-Canadian (ABC) travelling
colleagues and the greater HSS/NYP community to
Dr. Ricci’s clinical focus includes fractures of the
fellow and has been voted by his peers as a top
continue to enrich and advance orthopedic care for
arms, legs, pelvis and hip, as well as managing
orthopedic trauma surgeon in North America.
those who have suffered from traumatic injuries.”
HSS Research Teams Awarded Grants by NBA and GE Healthcare
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wo research teams at HSS have been
“Our findings could provide doctors with a new way
awarded grants by the NBA and GE
to guide athletes to safely return to play after a bone
Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
stress injury with a minimal risk of re-injury,” added
Collaboration. This strategic partnership between
Dr. Toresdahl.
NBA and GE Healthcare was launched to collaborate
The other grant received by HSS went to a team
with leading clinical researchers to address the pre-
led by Martin O’Malley, MD, Associate Attending
vention, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal
Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Director of the
HSS Named Official Hospital of the New York Cosmos
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ast month, HSS teamed up with the New York Cosmos, a professional soccer club in the North American Soccer League, to
serve as their official hospital. The new, multi-year partnership provides the Cosmos with access to HSS’ leading orthopedic and sports medicine care.
injuries affecting NBA players and everyday athletes.
Foot and Ankle Service. This grant will be used to
A team led by Brett Toresdahl, MD, Assistant
assess risk factors and intervention strategies for
With this partnership, Danyal H. Nawabi, MD, FRCS,
Attending Physician, received a grant that will go
fifth metatarsal stress fractures, the most common
Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, has been
toward investigating the use of ultrasound imaging
type of stress fractures for basketball players. These
named the Medical Director/Head Orthopedic
to monitor healing and guide readiness of return-
fractures can be difficult to treat, leading to long-term
surgeon for the team. Dr. Nawabi, who has previously
to-play in athletes with bone stress injuries. These
consequences for an elite basketball player.
treated elite soccer athletes from the English Premier
types of injuries are common among elite basketball
“Currently, there is limited knowledge on how
players and can require a long period of rest in order
to identify athletes who are at a high risk for
to fully recover. Determining when a player is ready
a fifth metatarsal stress fracture,” said Dr. O’Malley.
to return to play has historically been difficult, as it
“Additionally, we don’t have a clinical understanding
relies primarily on a player’s symptoms.
on how to intervene before such injury occurs.”
“There is little known about the connection between
This research will utilize data from the screening
ultrasound findings, symptoms and readiness for
of collegiate and professional basketball players
return to sport for athletes with bone stress injuries,”
to identify factors of foot structure that are
said Dr. Toresdahl. “Our goal is to evaluate the use of
common in those who sustained a fifth metatarsal
serial ultrasound to assess bony healing to optimize
injury. The investigators will employ a specialized
treatment and more accurately predict readiness for
robotic device that will stimulate walking and
return-to-play.”
jumping in cadavers to find features that increase
The investigators will recruit adults between
the mechanical burden on this bone. Testing will
18 and 50 years of age who have a bone stress
also be done to assess the ability of intervention
injury in the lower leg or foot as a result of sport
strategies to reduce this mechanical burden and
or exercise and diagnosed by MRI. Participants will
thus, the risk of injury.
receive standard treatment of rest and crutches,
“We hope to gain objective biomechanical evidence
splint and/or walking boot. An ultrasound will be
that will rationalize intervention strategies such as
performed every two weeks for 12 weeks at the
orthotic devices and targeted muscle activation in
site of the injury. Simultaneously, patients will be
order to reduce risk of injury and re-injury,” added
tracking their pain, activity and return to activity.
Dr. O’Malley.
A radiologist will grade the amount and appearance of bony callus formation and then a repeat MRI will be performed at 12 weeks.
League and the MLS, will help provide players with the best medical coverage possible to maintain a healthy team and provide a quick return to the field when injuries occur. “I’ve had the great experience of being involved with the English Premier League and Major League Soccer, and have always had an affinity for the game of soccer and a passion for caring for high performance athletes,” said Dr. Nawabi. “Now, as a sports medicine surgeon at HSS, it’s my privilege to oversee player care for the New York Cosmos and work with athletic trainers and coaches to keep the team safe and performing optimally on the field.” Dr. Nawabi will be joined by fellow HSS physicians Brett Toresdahl, MD, Assistant Attending Physician, and Mark Drakos, MD, Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, who will serve as team physicians for the Cosmos. Together, they will provide orthopedic consultation services and oversee the rehabilitation of sports injuries and conditions at the Cosmos training facility, as well as at their home field, MCU Park, in Brooklyn.
Congratulations to both research teams on these impressive grants!
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Adaptive Sports Academy Gives Pediatric Patients New Opportunities
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t HSS, we go above and beyond for our
Horsemanship in Mount Kisco, NY during a trip
introducing them to, and a number of children have
patients every day, and the Adaptive Sports
led by Christina Pierozzi, OTR/L, and Elizabeth
continued with the sport after the initial Academy
Academy at the Lerner Children’s Pavilion
Gerosa, CCC-SLP, C/NDT. Special thanks to Mary
event,” said Lisa Ipp, MD, Chief of Pediatric Medicine.
is a new program that exemplifies this commitment.
Barone, RN; Ronny Washington; and Lisa Ipp, MD,
“We are also so pleased with the social component
The Academy was founded to organize trips and
for attending and helping provide the best possible
and bringing patients and families together outside
recreational experiences for pediatric patients with
experience for the children and families.
of the Hospital. Many keep in touch long after trips!”
a wide range of abilities in order to help them realize
Patients who participate in Academy events are
If you are an HSS employee who has a passion for
new skills and interests, encourage mobility and
extremely proud of what they accomplish, and
a sport or any ideas that can help us increase the
activity, and allow for socialization with other
some describe the events as life-changing.
breadth and reach of the program, please contact
“Many parents have shared that they never imagined
Peyton Katz, Pediatric Patient and Family Care
their child could participate in the activities we’re
Coordinator, at ext. 2043.
children and families. The Academy hosted five events across the last academic year, serving more than 50 children between the ages of 3 and 21. Team members from throughout the Lerner Children’s Pavilion, including Pediatric Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, Legal Affairs and Administration, work alongside trip organizers to execute each event. Children with diagnoses of cerebral palsy, limb amputation and conditions that affect body movement are referred to the program from across the institution. “The Adaptive Sports Academy provides opportunities for our patients and families to spend the day focusing on acquiring new skills and abilities rather than on correcting disabilities,” said Peyton Katz, Pediatric Patient and Family Care Coordinator. “Kids are encouraged to work hard to meet and surpass
Pediatric patients learned how to surf for the first time in Long Beach, NY.
their goals, and by the end of each day they always achieve more than they ever thought possible.” The Academy recently celebrated the end of summer with two very successful trips. On August 14, 19 children were given the chance to ride waves with Skudin Surf in Long Beach, NY during a day organized by Meredith Forbes, Senior Director, Special Events, Development, and Siobhan Clarke, PT, DPT, PCS. Other staff members who attended and helped make the day special for all were Robin Brendel; Ally Insull, PNP; Kristi Wood, MD; and Charlotte Reardon. Two weeks later, 18 children were introduced to horseback riding at Endeavor Therapeutic
Save the Date! HSS is once again a sponsor of the Lupus
Employee of the Month
Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure
August 2017, Jodi Lewis
Lupus. We invite you to get involved and
Congratulations to Jodi, Employee of the Month for August! Jodi is
show your support by joining Team HSS
a Clinical Social Worker in the Case Management Department who
at the event. Please contact Nadine Spring
has been with HSS since 2014. Colleagues have described her as a
at SpringN@hss.edu or 1-877-SLE-CURE
ray of sunshine who always has a smile on her face and creates a
for more information.
positive atmosphere.
We hope to see you there!
Jodi is a team player who always goes out of her way to help
Date:
Saturday, October 14th
others. Her willingness to tackle new projects or learn a new task is
Location:
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier 86, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue
Registration: 8:00 am Walk Start:
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The adaptive/therapeutic horseback riding trip gave young patients the chance to learn all about horses at Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship in Mount Kisco, NY.
9:00 am
appreciated by her team members. Jodi consistently finds a way to deliver her work with dedication and is committed to going above and beyond to deliver quality results. In addition to working with patients, Jodi is also an active member of the Employee Wellness Committee and several department committees and serves as a wellness coach for HSS family members. She is incredibly devoted to the mission and success of HSS.
HSS Provides New Opportunities to Young Girls in Harlem
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or the first time ever, HSS sponsored the
According to Robert Dunn, who has coached the
things. It’s more than just basketball that they
Milbank Lady Flyers seventh and eighth grade
Lady Flyers for the last eight years, and Kelsey
were exposed to. They can play basketball every
and high school basketball teams during their
Stevens, Athletic Director at the Children’s Center
day in the gym, but to get them out of the city,
2017 season. The Lady Flyers are part of the Dunlevy
who has been running the girls basketball program
to see that there are thousands of girls with the
Milbank Children’s Center, which provides social,
for more than 30 years, this was the first time many
same goal giving them a reason to keep working
recreational, educational and health programs for
of the 24 girls on the two teams had ever left New
harder, to see the buildings they see on TV that
hundreds of underprivileged children, teens and
York City. Coach Dunn explained how this was much
they thought they’d never be able to see – I think
families in Central Harlem.
bigger than basketball for these young players, and
that was the greatest gift that they were given
“This sponsorship provided a great opportunity
how much the opportunity really meant to them.
this summer. Not only is HSS sponsoring basketball
for HSS to do something very positive for young girls
“The opportunity given to the girls has broadened
players, you are changing young teenage girls’
in the community,” said Bruce Slawitsky, Senior Vice
their horizons and opened their eyes to different
direction in life.”
The high school Lady Flyers team finished the Charm City tournament in Baltimore as undefeated champions. Team members are pictured here with Kelsey Stevens and Coach Dunn.
The seventh and eighth grade Lady Flyers team won several tournaments including their first travel competition, Zero Gravity in Boston.
President, Human Resources and Service Excellence. “With our expertise in musculoskeletal health and caring for athletes, the partnership was a perfect fit.” HSS not only provided new uniforms and warmups featuring our logo, but also held a community injury prevention program in April for the team, coaches, parents and community members led by Joseph Janosky, MS, PT, ATC, Director of the Sports Safety Program. As a result of our support, the teams were able to travel to tournaments outside of New York City for the first time. They saw great success, winning and placing in several major tournaments on the east coast.
Artistic Talent Shines at Fourth Annual Art & Design Show
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n late August, the Employee Activities Committee (EAC) once again transformed the Richard L.
Menschel Education Center into a gallery for
the annual Art & Design Show. The event, which was attended by family members, friends and colleagues, showcased the work of some very talented members of the HSS family. Paintings and drawings, sculptures and jewelry were all on display for guests to admire and enjoy. “I love this annual event because it gives HSS family members a chance to share their talents with the rest of the Hospital,” said Pamela Katkin, PA-C, Administrative Director, Physician Assistant Department, and EAC member. “I am so impressed every year with how talented our colleagues are and am happy that we give them this chance to showcase their art with everyone at HSS!” Thank you to everyone who participated in the show and shared their art with the HSS family. Sherry Backus
John Indalecio
Veronica Barnes
Boris Mozer
Grace Bell
Ivan Muniz
Matt Buchalter
Neil Parrish
Raquel Carter
Xiaoping Qing
John Castrogiovanni
Gerardo Ramirez
Debbie Chavez
Hebatallah Rashed
Melissa Cruz
Ramon Severino
Maureen Firth
Guang-Rong Sun
Meredith Forbes
Kimberly Toro
Alexander Hirka
Lauren Volpert
A sample of the art on display at the fourth annual Art & Design Show
Andrea Houston Several artists who participated in the show posed for a photo at the event.
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Back in the Game
HSS Successfully Hosts First Running Club
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get “back in the game.” Every month we will include one
Coaches from Empire Tri Club – NYC’s premier
of the stories that highlights the extraordinary care
triathlon club and coaching resource for athletes of
members of the HSS family provide.
all ages and abilities – led a 12 week session for HSS
Read how HSS
runners who showed up, worked hard and, most
helped Chris Pico
importantly, saw incredible results.
of Oradell, NJ get
Empire was awarded “Best Tri Club in the Northeast”
SS’ online patient forum – Back in the Game – now has more than 1,700 patient stories! The postings share how HSS helped patients
T
he Employee Wellness Committee and
to share the experience with their colleagues. If you
Empire Tri Club worked together to host the
missed out this summer, we are gearing up for another
first ever HSS Running Club this summer.
12 week club this fall so stay tuned for details!
back in the game.
three years in a row and has been featured in ESPN,
I’ve been going to
Sports Illustrated, Fox 5 News, The Wall Street Journal
HSS for 9 years due
and The New York Times, among others. Their team
to my scoliosis. I had
of world-class coaches specialize in private and
two curves in my spine, one that
group training for everyone from fitness enthusiasts and weekend warriors to elite level athletes.
was as high as 53
HSS family members who joined the club were proud
degrees. The surgery
of their accomplishments and happy to have a chance
was a culmination of my time at HSS. Before the time of the surgery I was feeling nervous and concerned, but after reassuring myself about what a great job HSS does I gave them my full faith and trust. After my surgery my pain was managed so well, and the nurses and staff were all great. You can tell that they really do care. I still cannot believe how fast I was making progress with walking, steps, leaving the hospital, and so on. I cannot thank everyone in HSS enough for how much they helped me.
Employee Safety Zone Sprains and Strains – What a Pain! With a high volume of patients and an overall fast paced environment, injuries to employees are more likely to occur. We want to focus on the most common type of injury experienced by our employees – sprains or strains caused by handling some type of object or equipment, bending, twisting or reaching improperly to assist patients. To stay safe and avoid injury: • Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. • Test the weight of the object before attempting to lift it. • Keep objects close to your body when performing repetitive tasks using your hands. • Survey the environment to assure it is safe and that there are no barriers, especially when you are pressed for time. Rushing = Injury! • Schedule frequent rest breaks and, if possible, stretch occasionally. Employee injuries also occur when patients experience syncopal episodes (faints). If your job involves handling patients, communicate with them, pay attention to how they are feeling and have an understanding of their capacity to move. Knowing these warning signs can help prevent an injury from occurring. • Is the person feeling dizzy or lightheaded? • Are they pale or sweaty? • Are their eyes closed? • Did they stop talking? • Are they holding their breath? If you feel like you have a job that is physically demanding and occasionally experience pain, even if you have already been in-serviced, contact the Employee Safety Team at EmployeeSafety@hss.edu. There is a good chance we can teach you a safer, more efficient way to do your job. Please join us in helping make HSS one of the safest places to work!
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HSS Family Supports Ninth Annual School Supply Drive
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he Employee Activities Committee (EAC)
“It is so gratifying to see the continued generosity
organized the ninth annual School Supply
of the HSS family on the main campus and in
Drive at the end of the summer. Members
our regional locations as each new school year
of the HSS family on the main campus and at our
approaches,” said Mary Hargett, Director, Education
regional locations in Long Island, Paramus and
and Clinical Initiatives, Department of Anesthesiology,
Stamford donated backpacks, notebooks, pens
and EAC Chair. “We hope these donations will help
and pencils, and more to help deserving children
make the start of the school year easier and more
start the school year off right.
enjoyable for the many children who are receiving
Donated supplies were generously given to pediatric
these supplies.”
patients at the main Hospital, as well as students at
Thank you to the EAC and to our colleagues in Long
California Avenue Elementary School in Uniondale,
Island, Paramus and Stamford for facilitating this
Long Island; Lincoln Elementary School in Ridgefield
event, and a special thank you to everyone who
Park, NJ; and Stillmeadow Elementary School in
made a donation!
Stamford, CT.
New Medical Staff Harry “Tate” G. Greditzer, IV, MD Harry “Tate” G. Greditzer, IV, MD, is an Assistant Attending Radiologist at Hospital for Special Surgery specializing in sports medicine and interventional radiology. Dr. Greditzer received his medical degree from The Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland. He then completed his residency in radiology at The University of Miami while rotating through Ryder Trauma Center, the busiest level I trauma center in the country. Following residency, he completed two years of advanced fellowship training in musculoskeletal imaging and intervention, as well as musculoskeletal MRI, here at HSS. While at HSS, Dr. Greditzer won the Fellowship Citizenship Award in Radiology and Imaging in both 2015 and 2016. He is a member of the Radiological Society of North America, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the American College of Radiology and the Society for Skeletal Radiology. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Greditzer was an international water polo player and a member of the United States National Team.
Pantelis P. Pavlakis, MD, PhD Pantelis P. Pavlakis, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Attending Physician in the Department of Neurology at Hospital for Special Surgery with clinical expertise in neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Pavlakis received his medical degree from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, where he also pursued a PhD studying the pathogenetic mechanisms of immune-mediated neuropathies and neuropathies associated with Sjogren’s syndrome. He completed his residency in neurology at Boston University and fellowships in neuromuscular medicine and advanced neuromuscular medicine and autoimmune neurology here at HSS. In addition to performing nerve conduction studies and needle EMG for patients with neuromuscular diseases, Dr. Pavlakis also evaluates patients with selected general neurologic conditions. He is involved in clinical and translational research projects, including immune responses and neuromuscular complications of systemic autoimmune diseases.
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Milestones Rehabilitation
Pamela Geisel, MS, CSCS, CPT, led warm ups at
• Jason Mayerhofer, PT, MSPT, MTC, CSCS,
the NYRR France Run 8K.
SFMA, USATF-1; Aija Paegle, PT, CFMT, CPI,
in Daily Voice Englewood discussing sprained
• Erica Fritz, PT, DPT, OCS, appeared in a video for
Cert. Schroth Scoliosis Therapist; and Hector
Business Insider talking about how to recover
Lozada, PT, DPT, OCS, worked with dancers
from tough workouts.
over the summer at Jacob’s Pillow Dance in the Berkshires. • Cara Senicola, PT, DPT, OCS, USATF L-1, CYT, SFMA, threw out the first pitch at a Brooklyn Cyclones game presented by HSS. • Cara Senicola, PT, DPT, OCS, USATF L-1,
• Scott Siverling, PT, DPT, OCS, was featured ankle treatment. • Pamela Geisel, MS, CSCS, CPT, was interviewed in a piece about trainers’ favorite exercises for
• Erin Corbo, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, USATF-L1, answered training and injury related questions
U.S.News & World Report. • Joseph Janosky, MS, PT, ATC, and Joseph T. Molony, Jr, PT, MS, SCS, CSCS, presented on
during a Facebook Live event with NYRR. • Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT, was interviewed for an article about impact exercises
injury prevention at the City University of New York Athletic Conference.
for The Arthritis Foundation.
CYT, SFMA; Leigh-Ann Plack, PT, DPT; and
Welcome Dena M. Abdelshahed, Jeris A. Abuhouran, Robert Adusei, Jiyoung Ahn, Brittany M. Ammerman, Christopher R. Andrews, Ophelia Anwana, Alexa Arends-Marquez, Medha Barbhaiya, Harpreet S. Bawa, Jessica D. Bear, Ulrich K. Bechler, Ganash Bhagwandin, Meghan E. Bishop, Mark A. Brouillette, Nicole Brunetti, Michael H. Cantos, Maeve Carley, Brandon B. Carlson, Stephanie Cheng, Julia E. Clark, Megan Crawley, Cesar de Cesar Netto, Jonathan V. D’Angelo, Owen J. Diamond, Keith F. Diaz, Mark A. Dundas, Sheryl E. Edelstein, Charles Ekstein, Shady S. Elmasry, Jonathan-James Eno, Brandon J. Erickson, Eric J. Feuchtbaum, Carrie A. Freeman, Skylar A. Frisch, Naomi E. Gadinsky, Rosemarie Gagliardi, Brent Gerlach, Alexander Gilman, Magdalena Golaszewski, Harry G. Greditzer IV, Margarita Guerrero, Elizabeth Halat, Chadwick B. Hampton, Amanda Hanif, Lorraine A. Henry, Patrick S. Hill, Deirdre Hopkins, Ronald C. Huang, Stephanie Huang, Ugonna N. Ihekweazu, Edward Jernigan, Nicholas Jew, Christopher W. Jones, Daniel Kao, Caroline Kechejian, Zachary A. King, George Kitt, Patrick T. Laughlin, Bradley H. Lee, Thomas E. Lillis, Christopher Loh, Bilal Mahmood, Asim M. Makhdom, Niv Marom, Irving A. Mazariegos, Carlo Milani, Ryan A. Mlynarek, Farrah A. Monibi, Gulbahar Monnan, Leah D. Moroge, Stephanie N. Navi, Brian T. Nickel, Michael P. Nolan, Patrick O’Connor, Fjolla Osmanaj, Patricia C. Pang, Rebecca Paugh, Lulin Peng, Christina Phillips, Florinda V. Ramos, Zinul M. Rashaad, Jennifer Regan, Olga Rius, Jennifer A. Rizzi, Lauren E. Roberts, Natalie Rollick, Blossom Samuels, Philip Saville, Alexander Shafiro, David M. Shapiro, Gayathri Shibu, Michael N. Singleton, Laquea Smith, Debora M. Springer, Esther D. Suh, Yu Sun, Sean A. Sutphen, Kathleen Turajane, Ansara Vaz, Beatriz Villabona, Kristi S. Wood, Alexandra Woodruff, Yi Loong Colin Woon, Habib Zahir, Michelle A. Zevallos-Ramos, Jacqui C. Zhu, Stephan T. Zmugg
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Picture This
Earlier this summer, HSS served as a presenting sponsor at the Southampton Sweat Fitness Festival, which featured fitness classes, wellness activities, healthy food and music for the more than 1,000 in attendance. HSS Sports Performance and Rehabilitation team members were onsite to provide injury prevention and massage therapy tips. Members of the Ambassador Services Department also attended the event to spread awareness of HSS to the Hamptons area. HSS family members at the event pictured above include Ralph Maldari; Geena Giaramita; Kara Federowicz, ATC, CSCS; Justin Hundluy; and Victoria Moran, PT, DPT.
Compliance Helpline Reminder The Compliance Helpline is a service for employees who wish to anonymously or confidentially report suspected violations of the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Code of Conduct, officially stated policies or relevant public laws and regulations. This includes concerns about patient safety. The Helpline does not replace other resources available to you, including supervisors, managers and Human Resources staff, but it is an alternative channel available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is operated on our behalf by National Helpline Services, Inc., an independent firm. The Compliance Helpline number is 888-651-6234. All information will be kept confidential unless the law requires it to be shared with law enforcement authorities. Hospital for Special Surgery policy forbids any retribution or retaliation against an employee who reports a compliance issue in good faith. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Corporate Compliance office directly at x2398.
Editor:
Marisa DeFilipps
Executive Editor:
Rachel Sheehan
Editorial Committee:
Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart
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