Heart of the Mission - Spring 2013

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Humility of Mary Health Partners Foundation • Spring 2013

Compassionate individuals coming together

for the common good See Article on Page 6

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Richard W. Atkinson, Chair

2013 HMHP Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chander M. Kohli, M.D., Vice Chair Sr. Stella Schmid, H.M., Secretary J. David Sabine, Esq., Treasurer Rashid A. Abdu, M.D.

’m showing my age, but in 1964, Barbara Streisand recorded her hit song, “People.” As I recall, the lyrics were something like this - “People…People who need people…are the luckiest people in the world!”

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Germaine F. Bennett Gary Bitonte, M.D. James P. Carchedi, Jr. Karen S. Cohen Sam Covelli Keith E. Downard Sr. Margaret Ebin, H.M. Rex A. Ferry

It was a nice song. Maybe a little saccharin. Artificially sweet, some may say. And I suppose it was.

But it was a big hit. And I think one of the reasons was the message itself. It conveyed kindness toward one another and a measure of gratitude for the friends and family we are blessed with. One thing most of us learn well as we get older is to be grateful for the people in our lives who have helped us become successful. No one accomplishes anything without help from others.

Mark A. Herron Charlene Hill Robert Hotchkiss Dennis B. Lewis, Jr. Carl A. Nunziato, Esq. Sherry Sharon

The people you see on the cover of this issue of Heart of the Mission have given so much of their time, talent and treasure to assure the success of the HMHP Foundation. They manage our investments, evaluate grant requests, help raise funds, review our programs and more. I rely on their guidance on everything from large scale strategic decisions about fundraising projects and Foundation branding and marketing to donor policies and practices. Each one is helpful, thoughtful and dedicated to our mission.

James P. Schultis Karen Segesto-Hauser, C.W.S. Robert W. Shroder

I’ll risk sounding a little saccharin by saying that thanks to the generosity and commitment of the HMHP Foundation Board, I am one of the “luckiest people in the world!”

Richard M. Thomas Nicholas J. Zennario

Mission Statement Humility of Mary Health

Sincerely,

James P. Schultis President HMHP Foundation

Partners Foundation

IN THIS ISSUE

supports the mission of Humility of Mary Health Partners to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of everyone in our community, including those who are poor and underserved.

Visit us at HMpartners.org/Foundation

Message from the President ............................................. 2 Dedicated to the Mission .................................................. 3 Doctor’s Day ...................................................................... 4 Mission “Granted” ............................................................ 4 Compassionate Individuals .............................................. 6 Mardi Gras ........................................................................ 8 Special Events .................................................................. 9 Staff Profile: Liz McGarry ................................................. 9 HMHP Profile .................................................................... 10 Rose Club ......................................................................... 11 Join Us! ............................................................................ 11

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DEDICATED TO THE MISSION s Chairman of the HMHP Foundation Board of Directors, I feel blessed by the commitment our board has made to improve the health of our Valley. Our members give freely of their time to serve on committees, make introductions, guide grant making strategies and examine our investments. They are business men and women, financial analysts, physicians, attorneys and volunteers. They are caring philanthropists who give of themselves unselfishly for the good of our community.

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You’ll find our board members at one of the HMHP health centers early in the morning touring a department we recently awarded money for renovations or new programs. You’ll see them supporting our special events on weekends. They will work into the evening to develop plans for major campaigns. They run in 10K marathons to support Joanie’s Promise. They participate because they care that our area has the best health care possible when it is needed.

Our directors are faithful to HMHP’s mission, to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community, including those who are poor and underserved. That mission is at the heart of all that we do and guides every decision that we make. At our board meetings our directors study issues, raise questions and determine the best way to use our resources. They are engaged and passionate about their work.

On behalf of our community, I thank each of our directors for their commitment, time and energy. No other foundation has a better group of people working on its behalf.

Sincerely,

Richard Atkinson Chairman, Board of Directors HMHP Foundation

Pictured, left to right, on the cover are the following board members: Seated: Dr. Gary Bitonte, Richard Atkinson, Dr. Chander Kohli and Sister Margaret Ebin, HM 2nd row: Jimmy Carchedi Jr., Sherry Sharon, Karen Segesto-Hauser, Keith Downard, Dr. Rashid Abdu and Sister Stella Schmid, HM Back row: James Schultis, Rex Ferry, Dennis Lewis Jr., Robert Hotchkiss and Germaine Bennett Missing: Karen Cohen, Sam Covelli, Mark Herron, Charlene Hill, Carl Nunziato, Esq., J. David Sabine, Esq., Robert Shroder, Richard Thomas and Nicholas Zennario

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DOCTORS’ DAY arch 30 marks the 80th anniversary of Doctors’ Day. M Doctors’ Day was first observed in 1933 as a day set aside to honor the compassion and commitment doctors have for their communities. In 1991 the President of the United States officially declared March 30 as “National Doctors’ Day.” Much like those doctors recognized on the first Doctors’ Day 80 years ago, HMHP physicians receive cards filled with heartfelt notes and gratitude from patients across the Mahoning Valley.

The HMHP Foundation offered more than 18,000 patients the opportunity to thank an HMHP physician who made a positive impact on their life and their health.

CELEBRATING DOCTORS’ DAY

The Foundation was overwhelmed by the number of sincere notes submitted by the public. One patient wrote “You saw us through many years of trying times. Always guided us to where the outcome was successful. We don’t know what we would have done without you.” Another said “Thanks for giving me a second chance at life!” The massive response served as a humbling reminder of the positive impact the physicians at HMHP have on the community.

Patients also had the opportunity to include a donation to the Physician’s Philanthropy Fund with their note. This fund is used to support many HMHP programs and facilities by helping to purchase new equipment, offer medical training or to provide care to the poor and underserved of the community. These kind donations are helping to improve the health of our Valley each and every day.

Doctors’ Day is set aside as a day to celebrate physicians. The Foundation would like to thank all of those who supported this year’s Doctors’ Day program and all of the physicians who dedicate their lives to bettering the lives of others.

A wise man once said “no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted,” and that was truly demonstrated through this year’s initiative.

MISSION “GRANTED” e all know the economic challenges the Youngstown area has faced over the years – from business closings to a shrinking population. Ultimately, it means fewer opportunities for local philanthropic support and increased competition from many worthy projects and organizations for the funds that are available. Locally funded grants provide important support for HMHP. Grants also provide an opportunity not available in our other fundraising activities – the opportunity to bring funding from state and national sources to our organization.

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In fact, during the last three years, more than $7.2 million in grant funding has been awarded to HMHP from public and private sources outside of the Youngstown area! The grants provide health care for poor and uninsured patients, jobs for local residents and contractors, employee training programs and many other services. And – most important – all of the activities help to support our mission.

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Providing critically needed equipment St. Joseph Emergency and Diagnostic Center located in Andover in rural Ashtabula County is the only health care facility available for miles – definitely an “underserved” area for health care access. A $250,000 federal grant provided funding for new equipment. Kathy Alexander, manager of the Andover center, notes, “We received grant funding to upgrade to a digital radiology room. Before, when our old equipment broke down, often the only parts came from other old used units and caused significant delays. This grant has allowed us to provide better quality care more efficiently.”

Equipment grants also help the St. Elizabeth Dental Clinic meet the oral health needs of our community. The HMHP clinic provides dental care for thousands of area residents. An $800,000 federal grant provided funding to add four treatment rooms and purchase a second mobile van. Dr. Frank Beck, director of the dental residency program, says, “The changes funded by grants have expanded access to dental care for our community with particular emphasis on special needs and pediatric patients. In 2012, we were able to increase our services by more than 20 percent.”

Improving our facilities A $384,500 state grant provided funding for facility upgrades to improve energy efficiency at our Youngstown and Boardman hospitals. These improvements save more than $180,000 in energy costs annually. That’s $180,000 every year not spent on routine operating costs that can be used to provide charity care and operate important community outreach programs.

Training the health care workforce A well-trained health care workforce is crucial to our healing ministry. A $437,000 national grant provided support to develop several health care apprentice training programs. HMHP became the first organization in Ohio to have state approved apprenticeships in acute care settings. The apprentice programs help entry-level employees train for patient care jobs.

The Family Medicine residency program also received grant funding for training improvements. We know that many of the health problems experienced by poor and underserved individuals are directly related to access to culturally competent care. A $1.1 million federal grant helped to expand and improve the residency curriculum and add training sites to better prepare residents to meet the health care needs of patients from different backgrounds and cultures.

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Compassionate individuals coming together

o what happens when you put 24 dynamic leaders in local finance, business, medicine, religion, law, media and education in one room? You will find a group of visionary men and women who bring decades of experience in getting things done. People who excel not only in their professional lives but in their personal lives. People who have the passion and drive to be transformative. In this room, you would find the members of the HMHP Foundation board.

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HMHP Foundation President James Schultis says a successful nonprofit organization is only as strong as its board.

Having the right people in place is key, says Schultis. “They have to care, really care about what we are trying to do.”

And they do, as board member Karen Cohen, a principal with Packer Thomas, observes. “The need for medical care in our valley is astoundingly large. It impacts all of us, young and old, regardless of our ability to pay for it. God has made us stewards of those resources. I consider it an honor to use my business background to try to help this mission in any way that I can.”

Providing diversity among the board is equally important. Effective boards bring people with different backgrounds and experiences together and that allows for a range of thought and perspective. Their skills and life experience create a tangible difference in making our community a better place to live. Board chair Richard Atkinson has been on the board since 2006.

“Having diversity on the board ensures that we are helping the whole community and those from all walks of life. We support programs for men, women and children,” said Atkinson.

“Having diversity on the board ensures that we are helping the whole community and those from all walks of life.”

Richard Atkinson

Carl Nunziato, Esq., has been with the HMHP Foundation board for many years. He has seen a lot of growth in that time and stresses the importance of what they do as board members. “The foundation is a benefit to the hospital AND the community. We do that through not only the programs we fund, but also in supporting projects within the hospital that need help,” he said.

The HMHP Foundation’s most ambitious project to date is the creation of the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC). The $8 million state-of-the-art facility located at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown opened in November 2011. Philanthropic donations from the generous people who live in our community provided $5 million of that! The facility is named for the late wife of retired HMHP surgeon Rashid Abdu, who worked tirelessly for 20 years to see the project come to fruition. He now serves on the HMHP Foundation Board.

“I have learned that only through the eyes of the many can we have a vision, and only through the ears of those in our community we can hear the music,” said Dr. Abdu. “And from the senses of those around us can we can uncover the power of our own person to their highest level.”

Businessman and philanthropist Sam Covelli saw the community’s enthusiasm for the JACBCC through the wildly successful Panerathon. Covelli was so impressed with the HMHP organization as a whole that he joined the foundation board.

“I only like to join the board for an organization where I can make a difference. And this board is very good at getting things done,” said Covelli.

Bob Hotchkiss is director of sales at ClearChannel Radio of Youngstown. He and his wife were in on the ground floor of the fundraising aspect of the JACBCC. That’s when he first witnessed the powerful presence of the HMHP Foundation.

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“My wife Stacey and I are grateful to have such a great health care facility, staffed by the most caring and gracious people in our hometown,” said Hotchkiss. “It’s a pleasure to serve with such an organization and to be an active part of the foundation’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of the members of our community.”

Another very successful project funded by the HMHP Foundation is the Dental Clinic and Mobile Dental Vans.

Nearly 5,000 patients have been treated, many of them children. All of them grateful for a program that otherwise could have left them without dental care.

Sister Stella Schmid, a retired HMHP nursing director, says, “As a member of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary and a former employee of St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph Health Centers, I am grateful to represent the history and the Mission of the HM Sisters. I love being part of a dedicated and enthusiastic group of people who bring their wisdom, generosity and personal experience to each board meeting.”

People such as Keith Downard, senior vice president at Stifel Nicholas, who sits on the Finance Committee of the HMHP Foundation board. Part of his responsibility includes making sure that Foundation investments are managed properly. And his motivation is strong and sincere.

“It is a privilege to help in any way to promote the mission of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in serving the disadvantaged of our community,” he stated.

His colleague on the board, Germaine Bennett, a retired Youngstown City Schools administrator, echoes that sentiment and goes a step further.

“I am extremely pleased with the improved outreach in partnering with other nonprofits.” said Bennett. “We helped fund the fitness center at the Jewish Community Center, a camp bus for the Salvation Army and a children’s nutrition program at Mill Creek Children’s Center.”

The HMHP Foundation also funds many other community programs such as Women’s Heart Day, an education and screening program focused on women’s heart and vascular health.

There’s diabetes education and the Hispanic, Latino and Immigrant Health Program, which provides in-person assistance to those with a language barrier at medical appointments and social service appointments.

“Being part of the HMHP Foundation board allows me to directly help the people who make a difference in the lives of our society’s most needy.”

Dennis Lewis

“I joined the HMHP Foundation Board when I realized how much of a positive impact HMHP has on our local community,” says James Carchedi, a senior financial adviser at Merrill Lynch. Carchedi joined the board after serving on the committee for the Edmund Massullo Golf Outing, which supports medical education.

J. David Sabine, Esq., senior vice president at Huntington Bank, says, “I am proud to see how (the foundation) has evolved to encompass the entire Mahoning Valley. It is very important to me that, through the generosity of our community, the HMHP Foundation can help meet the specific health care needs of the underserved.”

Dennis Lewis of Lewis Construction agrees. “Being part of the HMHP Foundation board allows me to directly help the people who make a difference in the lives of our society’s most needy.”

And that’s what it’s really all about. A group of compassionate individuals who come together for the common good.

Individuals who are Transformative, Influential and Visionary.

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MARDI GRAS There’s no need to travel to New Orleans to enjoy the fun and excitement of Mardi Gras. Hospice of the Valley has offered an evening of revelry and festivities celebrating Fat Tuesday for the last 12 years!

Saturday, Feb. 9, was no exception when Mr. Anthony’s was once again alive with partiers.

Guests began the evening with Champagne and hors d’ouvres. Auctions offered great vacation packages, unique gift items, game tickets, autographed memorabilia and gifts from local merchants. Music from “Guys Without Ties” and the latest tunes spun

by DJ Bryan Ladd enlivened the party. Attendees participated in a 50/50 raffle. They shopped the Mardi Gras store.

In short, they enjoyed great food and fun!

Honorary co-chairs for the event, sponsored by PNC Bank, were John and Denise York, DeBartolo Corporation, and John and Ruth Straub, Muscle Connection. All proceeds stay local to benefit Hospice of the Valley and its mission to provide comfort and compassionate care to those at the end of life, as well as support for their families.

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SPECIAL EVENTS BY CARING PEOPLE One of the nicest things about working for a foundation is meeting so many generous people, people who have shared our mission and commitment to making the Valley healthier.

Some of these are people who took it upon themselves to hold fundraisers to benefit the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We were thrilled to learn about the “Sink for Pink” basketball competition and the Bedford Trails and the Olde Dutch Mill golf tournaments. Reaction Krav Maga and Fitness Center encouraged their members to exercise in the fight against breast cancer. The firefighters at the Vienna Air Base, the Mascaro Construction Company and the YSU women’s swim team all sold pink Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts and raised thousands of dollars by themselves.

We are so grateful for their passion.

In addition, we are thankful to all who turned out in 2012 to support the foundation’s special events: the Blue Ribbon 10K for prostate cancer awareness, our 1911 donor recognition luncheon, the Massullo Golf Outing, and the 7,000 runners, walkers and spectators who participated in the Panerathon.

2013 will be an even busier year. A new event – Fuel the Fight: Drive Out Prostate Cancer – is making its debut at Boardman High School in June! It will benefit the Man Up Mahoning Valley for Prostate Cancer Awareness.

STAFF PROFILE – LIZ McGARRY Liz McGarry, director of development for Hospice of the Valley, was born and raised in Campbell, Ohio, the sixth of seven children. She attended YSU and she and her late husband Carmen owned and operated True Tread Tire on Youngstown’s south side for 25 years, closing in 2010.

For more than a decade, Liz has raised much-needed funds for the mission of serving the terminally ill. She joined Hospice of the Valley just as they were launching a campaign to bring an inpatient facility to the Valley. The capital campaign for Hospice House was very successful with more than $7 million raised! Hospice House, the area’s first inpatient hospice care center, opened in 2006.

She is also responsible for Hospice of the Valley’s annual fundraisers, the Awesome Aussie Luncheon in conjunction with the Outback Steakhouse and the infamous Mardi Gras Party.

Liz has two daughters, Sarah, a kindergarten teacher in Nashville, Tenn., and Shannon, a nuclear medicine technologist who lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband Mark Monstrola. Liz likes to travel to Nashville and Austin to be with her daughters.

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HMHP STAFF PROFILE ancy Lesniewski, like many area residents, has a strong bond to the area and HMHP. She was born at St. E’s as were five of her siblings. She went to St. E’s Nursing School for her RN degree and started her nursing career as a staff nurse here 30 years ago. “HMHP’s mission really embodies my personal values. I can’t imagine being anywhere else,” she said.

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Nancy has enjoyed taking care of the people in her community from a young age.

When she was a crossing guard in fifth grade, “I really had a deep satisfaction, even at that age, for making sure the little ones were safe and taken care of (because I was in charge of the kindergartners) that I knew I wanted a career that was a nurturing profession.” There was a short stint during her childhood when she considered being a nun. “I used to put a sheet over my head like the old habits and play nurse with my dolls. And here I am a nurse working in a Catholic organization,” she laughed.

Nancy comes from a large, close-knit Puerto Rican family. She was raised with a strong sense of taking care of family and friends, so it was a natural transition from taking care of her siblings to taking care of patients. Her husband’s family is no different. “Family comes first, and you take care of each other,” she said. Nancy encourages her staff to adopt this philosophy with the patients they see. “You never know what road a patient has gone down by the time they get to you. You may be their last hope for whatever reason it is they’re being seen,” she said.

“You never know what road a patient has gone down by the time they get to you. You may be their last hope ...”

When a mother confused the appointment date for her special needs child who was scheduled for oral surgery and came a week early, Nancy and her staff worked diligently to rearrange the OR schedule. She knew the kind of planning the mom had to do to get her special needs child ready for surgery and she didn’t want her to have to go through it all again the following week. “But without the grant support of the oral surgery equipment and the training the dental residents are getting in special needs patients, we would not have had the flexibility to do this,” Nancy said.

Nancy is on the front lines when it comes to health care in the community. She manages the Austintown Family Health Center and the Dental Clinic. She has been the coordinator for many grant programs – HMHP Foundation funded and state- and federally-funded programs as well.

“Without the HMHP Foundation providing support to programs like the mobile dental vans, the dental clinic and the community van at Austintown, there would be a lot of people without medical or dental care in this community, “she said.

Nancy is a strong supporter of addressing access barriers at the primary care level. That’s why she is so excited about the next project for the mobile dental van—a panoramic X-ray unit. “That unit will not only make taking X-rays easier on the patient, but it will give us a whole view of the mouth and jaw, enabling the dentists to diagnose and treat on a more comprehensive basis.

I think this will really make a difference to a lot of the children seen on the mobile unit,” Nancy said.

Not only is the mission the reason she finds so much satisfaction in her work, but it’s also the reason she gives.

Nancy is a proud ROSE Club member.

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THE ROSE CLUB: A GIVING CAMPAIGN FOR EMPLOYEES, BY EMPLOYEES. Think of a time when you had what you needed, but a little more would have made a world of difference. That’s the way we feel when we look at St. Joseph’s Cancer Center. The care is outstanding, but the rooms are only satisfactory… and we want more for our patients.

And so another employee giving campaign has begun! Those who make a gift or sign up for payroll deductions become a member of the ROSE Club - “Reaching Out, Serving Everyone.” HMHP employees will take the lead in donating a good portion of the funds necessary to renovate the rooms in which our patients receive chemotherapy at St. Joe’s. Our patients, who often sit from four to eight hours at a time to receive their treatments, deserve the best. And our staff will see that they get it!

Our plans are to update each outpatient infusion room with flat-panel televisions, Wi-Fi, recharging stations and iPad docks. Our new chemotherapy infusion chairs will be able to provide heat and/or massage, according to individual tastes. We’ll change the traditional harsh fluorescent brightness to a subtle and soft, patient-controlled lighting. Comfortable seating will be added to allow family and friends to stay with a patient and lend support. The warm, natural, soothing environment will promote healing and reduce anxiety.

ROSE Club members know that they are making life better for our patients and our community. They are truly the heart of our mission.

JOIN US! Join us to make a difference in our Valley by supporting HMHP’s special mission of providing exceptional health care in our community, especially to the poor and underserved. Generous donors to HMHP have funded many important programs and services, such as the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, St. Joseph’s Healing Garden, nursing scholarships and cancer care.

A great deal has been done in the past; more needs to be done in the future. Changes in reimbursement have resulted in dramatic decreases to the funding traditionally available to medical institutions. At the same time, the costs of caring for patients, purchasing state-of-the-art equipment, and providing a strong educational program for our staff and community all continue to rise.

Philanthropy is now more important than ever.

There are many ways you can make a gift, including • Checks, credit card gifts and stocks • Bequests (life insurance policies) • IRAs or Retirement Plans • Charitable Gift Annuities

Join us. Together we can make a real difference!

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