Inspired - Rex Healthcare Foundation - Summer 2016

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

com/many-ways-to-give/

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

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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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Non-Profit Org. US Postage

PAID

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.

Raleigh, NC 27607 Permit No. 1234