Summer 2016
Trey Mullinax, winner of the 2016 Rex Hospital Open
News from Rex Healthcare Foundation
The Hope Garden Page 4 Rex Hospital Open Page 10
Pink Ink Supports Pink Ribbon
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Tara Dunsmore believes that patients
The experience with the plastic surgeon
Women Lymphedema & Pelvic Rehab Center
should speak up, ask questions and find the
is what led to Dunsmore changing her career
in Wilmington, NC. To help bring awareness
right solutions for themselves. This belief
to help other survivors. After the breast
to the UNC Rex Healthcare Pink Ribbon Fund,
helped her survive breast cancer and reshape
reconstruction process, the doctor talked to
she approached Davis & Pyle about having a
her nursing career to serve other survivors
her about areola tattooing, and they began
celebration for survivors while raising money.
by becoming an areola, 3D nipple and scar
searching for an expert artist, with none to
The result was “Drink for Pink,” with two
camouflage tattoo artist. She has also been a
be found in the entire state. “Areola tattooing
celebrations at Salon Blu hair salon.
strong supporter of the UNC REX Foundation
is sometimes offered in the plastic surgeon’s
Pink Ribbon Fund, which helps provide
office, but is performed by the office nurse
breast cancer survivors that I had tattooed and
screening mammograms, ultrasounds and
or even the doctor,” says Dunsmore, who
one survivor newly finished with her surgery,”
biopsies for women who can’t afford them.
eventually allowed the office nurse to do the
Dunsmore says. “And we raised money for the
tattooing and had to chose from three colors:
Pink Ribbon Fund by having wine tastings and
cancer in 2012 at the age of 39, with
chocolate brown, bubble gum pink or nude.
selling products from Rey’s Restaurant and
no family history and no obvious lumps.
“My office nurse had been trained, but was
some other local companies.”
Mammograms and ultrasounds found
still unsure and was not trained in three-
calcification, and Dunsmore opted for an
dimensional tattooing.”
in areola tattooing nationwide. “I feel I found
immediate biopsy, which came back positive
my purpose and the answer to ‘Why me?’”
for cancer thought to be ductal carcinoma in
options after this kind of surgery, and she
she says. “My passion and my desire is to help
situ (DCIS). “I immediately wanted to do a
decided to train with the best areola tattoo
my fellow survivors know they have options –
bilateral mastectomy, but my breast surgeon
artist in the country. “My specific training
options from a breast cancer survivor, a nurse
was conservative and tried to talk me into a
involved living breast cancer survivors and
and now a certified areola, 3-D nipple and
lumpectomy,” Dunsmore says. In addition, the
one-on-one, intense 12- or 13-hour work
scar camouflage tattoo artist and someone
insurance company was being difficult about
over a two-day period,” Dunsmore says. “We
who understands everything they have been
removing the non-cancerous breast.
covered the Fitzpatrick human skin color
through.”
scale, shading multiple colors for a three-
Dunsmore was diagnosed with breast
“I woke up from the lumpectomy with
Dunsmore felt there should be more
“We offered complete makeovers to
Today, Dunsmore is one of three experts
radiation rods placed and the news that my
dimensional effect, after-care and products,
The Pink Ribbon Fund helps UNC REX provide
DCIS was actually invasive ductal carcinoma
needles and equipment.”
direct clinical services – mammograms, breast
with a high grade 3 cm tumor,” Dunmore says.
She founded Pink Ink Tattoo in April
ultrasounds, and biopsies – to women who
“We moved forward with the dates for the
2014, providing services through Davis &
would otherwise be unable to afford them.
bilateral mastectomy and a consultation with a
Pyle Plastic Surgery in Raleigh, Care Plastic
Make a donation at rexhealthcarefoundation.
plastic surgeon, Dr. Jeremy Pyle.”
Surgery in Durham and Physical Therapy for
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UNC REX Healthcare receives top “A” grade again…
UNC REX Healthcare has received the top “A”
grade for Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2016 Hospital
… and is named a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Quality and Cost-Efficiency
Safety Score, the highest grade granted to hospitals for keeping patients safe from errors, injuries, accidents
and infections.
designated UNC REX Healthcare (UNC REX) a Blue Distinction®
Center+ in bariatric surgery,
“I’m proud that UNC REX continues to receive
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)
well-deserved recognition for our track record of
cardiac care, knee & hip
putting patients’ safety first,” said Steve Burriss,
replacement, spine surgery, and
president of UNC REX. “I would like to thank the physicians, nurses and co-workers who ensure a safe environment and the best
health care facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were
possible experience and
developed with input from the medical community.
outcome for all of our
patients.”
maternal health. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally-designated
Research shows that facilities designated as Blue Distinction
Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for
The Leapfrog Group’s
patients compared with their peers. On average, facilities designated
Hospital Safety Score uses a wide range of evidence-based measures related to
as a Blue Distinction Center+ are 20 percent more cost-efficient in an
patient safety to calculate a numerical score for more
episode of care compared to non-Blue Distinction Center+ designated
than 2,500 U.S. hospitals. The numerical safety score is
health care facilities.
then converted into a letter grade.
UNC REX President Steve Burriss. “We are committed to providing a
Since the launch
of the Hospital Safety Score in 2012, Rex is one of only 153 hospitals nationwide to have
UNC REX is the only hospital in North Carolina to receive straight “A” grades
“At UNC REX, we’re proud to have earned this distinction,” said
safe, effective and cost-efficient experience to every patient who walks through our doors. This designation demonstrates our dedication to excellence, and our outstanding co-workers and physicians.”
since Leapfrog
Group began its
spotlight on hospitals and facilities that offer high quality services at
of the twice-annual
national hospital
a fair price.” said Dr. Brian Caveney, chief medical officer of BCBSNC.
updates of the score—
scorecard three
“With health care costs continuing to rise, patients want to know how
approximately 5 percent
years ago.
much value they are getting for their health care dollar. Identifying
earned an “A” in each
of all graded hospitals.
To see UNC REX’s score, view a list of state
rankings and find safety tips for patients, visit the Hospital Safety Score website at www. hospitalsafetyscore.org.
“We’re doing the homework for our customers by putting a
which providers meet or exceed industry standards is an important part of that equation.”
For more information about the program and for a complete
listing of the designated facilities, please visit www.bcbs.com/ bluedistinction.
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To Flourish, Hope Garden Needs
Today, many familiar with behavioral science and eco-therapy confirm what our ancestors knew
long ago – nature heals, nature comforts and nature enlightens. In fact, nature therapy involves encouraging people to spend time in a “healing space” in nature, a place that transmits beauty, mystery and the life force.
Research reveals that natural environments have a positive impact
on health. What you see, hear and experience affect not only your mood, but your nervous, endocrine and immune systems as well. The results of being surrounded by nature can be improved blood pressure, respiration
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” - John Burroughs
rate, brain activity and hormone production. Because being surrounded by nature can address so many emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs, these spaces can become partners in healing, growth and hope.
Welcome to Rex Hope Garden Hope Garden is a peaceful haven, an island of peace tucked away at the bustling UNC REX Hospital, on the way to the Women's Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The garden was originally conceived by the bereavement committee within the Women’s and Children’s Department, which sought to create a space that would appeal to family members who needed a place where they could reflect, celebrate or just get away.
This holistic healing environment complements the latest innovations in treatment and care
available at UNC REX and serves as a place of refuge and solace for patients, families, visitors, medical staff and co-workers. The garden is a place for positive social interactions between physicians, patients and their families, enhancing social support and creating a sense of community.
Initially funded by the Women’s and Children’s Fund at the Rex Healthcare Foundation, the
Hope Garden project seeks to raise $50,000 toward the completion of the garden and its on-going maintenance. Help us create a place that cultivates hope and nurtures health. To explore donation and naming opportunities, please contact Katherine Stokes, Director of Development, at 919-784-4475 or Katherine.Stokes@unchealth.unc.edu.
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Give instantly online at RexHopeGarden.com
Naming Opportunities
in Hope Garden
Gifts That Grow
Choosing to honor someone special with a garden feature – a
seating area, bench, fountain, tree or sculpture – creates a lasting, tangible tribute.You can help Hope Garden flourish with a donation in
The entire garden*...... $25,000
honor or memory of:
• someone who changed your life • a loved one • a caregiver, physician or UNC REX co-worker
Arbor seating area* ..... $10,000
Semi-circular seating cove*.................... $6,000
Your gift will be used toward landscaping, plantings
and furnishings, helping to sustain the garden for everyone to enjoy.
Traditional benches (3 available) .................... $5,000 Fountains (3 available) .................... $2,500
"I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles." - Anne Frank
Tree of Hope ................... $1,500 Tree planting ................... $1,000 Large butterfly sculpture on trellis .............$500 Butterfly on vine sculpture .....................$250 Leaf on vine sculpture .............................$150 *Pledges may be paid over a period of time. Call 919-784-4424 for information.
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CAUTION CAUTION CONSTRUCTION ZONE CAUTION CAUTION Take a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the new Heart & Vascular Hospital at UNC REX. As part of the constuction, crews from Skanska have used a prefabrication process that allows portions of the hospital to be built offsite, brought in and then pieced together. This prefabrication process is somewhat new to the Triangle and has been instrumental in keeping the project on schedule for opening in early 2017.
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OPENING EARLY 2017: World class care in the heart of Raleigh
nchearthospital.com
The Heart & Vascular Hospital is under construction on the UNC REX
Healthcare campus in Raleigh and is scheduled to open in early 2017. This eight-story, 306,000 square foot building will bring together UNC REX’s heart and vascular services in one location.
Every aspect of the facility was designed with the comfort of patients
and their families in mind. The design is based on research, best practices and input from UNC REX patients, physicians, clinicians and caregivers.
In addition, the hospital will have the latest technology for patient
care and procedures, as well as a state of the art learning institute and demonstration kitchen. Dedicated education space will make it easier for UNC REX physicians to continue providing education to other physicians throughout the world, add educational programs for patients and the community, and increase in-house training and education for staff.
FEAT U R ES
AMENI TIE S
• Diagnostic, treatment and procedure space
• 10 Bed post-acute care unit (PACU)
• Café
• 114 Private patient rooms
• 48 Bed prep and recovery unit
• Conference center
• 72 Intermediate/telemetry beds
• Cardiac intensive care
• Family courtyard
• 20 Cardiovascular intensive care beds
• Inpatient pharmacy
• Free, onsite parking
• 22 Acuity adaptable beds
• Cardiology, vascular medicine and
• Gift shop
• 8 Cardiac catheterization (cath), vascular
surgery, and cardiac surgery clinics
• Outpatient pharmacy
and interventional radiology labs
• Inpatient dialysis care
• Resource library
• 2 Electrophysiology labs
• Cardiac rehabilitation facility
• Sacred space
• 2 Hybrid rooms 7
CAPTRUST ProAm Team
The Path to the PGA Tour The 2016 Rex Hospital Open provided terrific weather, world class golf and family fun. This year's event raised more than $500,000 in support of the new Heart & Vascular Hospital at UNC REX. The Web.com Tour continues to be the pathway to the PGA TOUR,
Medical Mutual ProAm Team
Tri-Arc Food Systems & All American Relocation ProAm Team
and the quality of play here in Raleigh improves every year. The 2017 event will mark Rex’s 30th year supporting charity golf and giving back to our community. Here is a look at this year’s action:
Raleigh Emergency Medicine Associates ProAm Team
Steve Burris, President of UNC REX Healthcare; Sylvia Hackett, Vice President of Rex Healthcare Foundation: 2016 Winner Trey Mullinax; Lisa Schiller, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations, Community Relations and Government Affairs
Rex Open Chairmen’s Team Rex Hospital Open Volunteer of the Year – Maria Ramano
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Hurricanes Bounce House Face Painting
Food Trucks Galore
Player Meet & Greet and Autographs With The Fans
Putting Challenge
Spectators on the Green Climbing Wall
7 Mobile Heart & Vascular Screening Unit
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Wondering What to Leave Your Loved Ones? Carefully Consider Retirement Plan Assets
While IRAs are excellent vehicles for accumu-
lating assets for your use during retirement, to many people’s surprise, they are a far less attractive way to
Foundation Support Brings SimMan® to UNC REX Healthcare
UNC REX Healthcare’s Critical Care Transport and Emergency Department
staffs are now able to train on the SimMan®, an advanced patient simulator that can display both physiological and neurological symptoms.
“Our growing volume of cardiac patients and our department expansion
demanded a more robust education and training capability, especially in critical cardiac care,” says Allan Foster, Manager, Critical Care Transport. “The
pass an inheritance to loved ones. A better and easier option is to leave an IRA to a charitable organization like Rex Healthcare Foundation. Here’s why.
The Tax Costs of IRAs
When you name anyone other than your spouse
as beneficiary of your IRA, it will be exposed to heavy taxation, leaving less for your heirs than you had hoped. The income tax bill can take as much as 39.6 percent, and that percentage can be even higher if
Foundation’s Peggy Adams Fund allowed us to obtain the SimMan®, which is used
your estate is subject to estate taxes.
to teach and test our providers on some very critical medical scenarios without the risk associated with a real patient.”
A Charitable Solution
If you’ve thought about contributing to Rex Health-
The SimMan® is designed to deliver the most realistic training possible and
has such capabilities as automatic drug recognition, light sensitive pupils, bodily
care Foundation, consider giving IRA assets to us and
fluid excretion and Wi-Fi portability. Prior to having the SimMan®, UNC REX used
giving other assets that are not as heavily taxed to
a CPR mannequin for training, which was not computerized and was unable to
family members. As a nonprofit organization, we are
generate arrhythmias, accept advanced airway and medication procedures, or
tax-exempt, so we can use 100 percent of your IRA. To
display the realistic scenarios that are possible with a critically ill patient. “The
get this process started:
major benefit of the SimMan® is its teaching, testing and training capabilities,”
1. Decide what percentage (1-100) you would like us
Foster says. “Additionally, we will soon use the mannequin as an assessment tool when hiring critical care providers.”
Whereas before, Foster could only ask verbal questions of potential RNs and
paramedics in order to assess their clinical knowledge and skill, the SimMan® will provide a more objective assessment of a candidate’s critical thinking and
to receive. 2. Contact your IRA administrator for a change-of-beneficiary form. 3. Name Rex Healthcare Foundation and the gift percentage on the form.
advanced procedure skills, he explains. “This will give us the best information and
4. Return the form to your IRA administrator.
allow us to bring the best critical care providers possible to Rex.”
5. Let us know about your plans so we can thank you. (We will honor your preference for anonymity). If you have any questions about providing support to Rex Healthcare Foundation through your IRA, please visit our website at rexhealthcarefoundation.com. And feel free to contact Kathy Stokes at (919) 784-4475 or rex.foundation@rexhealth.com.
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The Patient Assistance Fund:
Help when major illness takes a financial toll A major illness is sometimes accompanied by an unwelcome side effect: financial hardship. Missed time from work, the costs of prescription medication, even paying for gas to and from treatment can tremendously strain patients and their families, adding to the sense of crisis in their lives. Fortunately, the Patient Assistance Fund at UNC Rex Healthcare provides a safety net for the neediest patients. When you give to this fund, you give peace of mind, allowing patients to focus on health and healing. The Patient Assistance Fund helps UNC REX patients with diagnoses other than cancer, including heart and vascular patients, those requiring daily wound care, and patients being treated for infections or other conditions who have a high risk of the condition recurring. Your help is especially important because it helps keep patients actively participating in their treatment. Your gift covers: •
Transportation to clinics for outpatient treatment
•
Medications that help prevent serious complications or
readmission to the hospital
•
Nutritional supplements
Patient needs are assessed by medical social
•
Home health care
workers as part of the care plan. Medicaid
•
Groceries so families don’t go to bed hungry
eligibility, job loss, and lack of insurance
•
LifeVest® wearable defibrillators for heart patients whose
are taken into account. Patients who, at the
life is threatened by arrhythmia
start, have insurance and a stable income
How the Fund Works
may experience a financial decline and need
To learn more about the various funds at Rex Healthcare Foundation or to make a
assistance to complete their treatment. UNC
donation, visit rexhealthcarefoundation.com.
REX social workers are available to assess those challenges.
Support Rex Healthcare Foundation
Social workers also help patients identify additional sources of assistance in addition to the Patient Assistance Fund. These may include family, friends, and community resources such as food banks, Meals on Wheels, and the Caring Community Foundation. Patients are also directed to
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates to the charity of your choice. Go to smile.amazon.com today and select Rex Hospital to sign up.
appropriate government programs. Cancer patients in need are helped by the Rex Cancer Center Angel Fund. Learn more at rexhealthcarefoundation.com/cause/ patient-assistance-fund/.
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4420 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Gifts to Rex Healthcare are made through the Rex Healthcare Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3). The Rex Healthcare Foundation can be reached at (919) 784-4424 or rex.foundation@rexhealth.com.
SAVE THE DATE The 2016 Rex Gala Saturday, November 12 Raleigh Convention Center Proceeds from the Gala to benefit the Heart & Vascular Hospital at UNC REX. Presenting Sponsor:
For sponsorship information or tickets, contact the Foundation at (919) 784-4424 or rex.foundation@unchealth.unc.edu.
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