Volume 5
WHAT’Snew
Number 14
July 8, 2016
Pennsylvania Hospital
`` Left: Deborah Driscoll, MD, Jack Ludmir, MD, Blima Ludmir, and Harish Sehdev, MD. Right: The Ludmir Family
Good Samaritan AWARD
Receive the 2016
On June 21, Jack Ludmir, MD and his wife, Blima Ludmir were recognized with one of Pennsylvania Hospital’s highest honors: The 2016 Good Samaritan Award. The Ludmirs have been pillars of the Penn and PAH communities for more than three decades, and together their commitment to philanthropy has helped improve access to health services for women and immigrants throughout Philadelphia.
“We are humbled to receive The Good Samaritan Award. Our close relationship to Pennsy has been marked by our sincere love for the institution and for what it represents,” Dr. Ludmir said. “Our children and grandchildren were born at Penn and the treatment they received was superb and exactly the same as treatment given to all patients, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, or ability to pay.”
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INSIDE Jack and Blima Ludmir, Good Samaritan Award, Cont........... 2 Women’s Health, Harrison Memorial Fund Grant......... 2 The Good Samaritan Seal.................. 2 Safety First: Be Seen, Be Alert, Be Safe!.............. 3 MS City to Shore Bike Tour............... 3 Learning Session at Gift of Life......... 4 Gift of Life Celebreation Event.......... 4
`` PAH team members with Blima Ludmir
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Good Samaritan AWARD
Receive the 2016
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Dr. Ludmir served as the PAH’s chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 18 years before stepping down in January 2016. Alongside his wife, Blima – who has served as patient navigator, translator, and a constant source of support to patients – he has helped transform the way women in our community receive health care. Among his many achievements: »» T he initial integration of obstetric services across Penn Medicine based on safety and quality »» T he introduction of Philadelphia’s first laborist practice »» T he co-founding of Puentes de Salud and Latina Community Health Services to provide care to underserved immigrants orldwide travel to improve women’s »» W health, including a recent sabbatical trip to South America to reduce maternal mortality and to combat the Zika virus
`` Jack and Blima Ludmir with UPHS CEO Ralph Muller
Ludmir Center for Women’s Health Receives $10,000 Harrison Memorial Fund Grant Congratulations to Nadine NelsonSmith, practice manager of the Ludmir Center for Women’s Health and Harish Sehdev, MD, interim chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital, for receiving a $10,000 grant from the Harrison Fund. This grant was awarded to support perinatal vaccination and prenatal nutritional within the pregnant population at Latina Community Health Services (LCHS) at Pennsylvania Hospital. This program, part of the Ludmir Center for Women’s Health (formerly Women and Children’s Health Services), is dedicated to caring for Hispanic immigrant women in Philadelphia.
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»» T he recent re-naming of Women’s and Children’s Health Services to the Ludmir Center for Women’s Health
“Together, this couple defines what it means to be a Good Samaritan – their compassion, commitment to helping others, and their generosity has benefited us all – PAH, Penn Medicine and our community,” Penn Medicine’s Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Deborah Driscoll, MD, said during the award ceremony. Since its inception in 1985, the Good Samaritan Award has been given annually to an individual or individuals who have provided exemplary volunteer leadership and support with a spirit of generosity and caring for PAH. “The Pennsy way of caring in an atmosphere of excellence and support is based on a long history and tradition, in which women and their children are in the center of our attention. We don’t have any doubts this tradition will continue for many years to come,” Dr. Ludmir added. Congratulations to the Ludmirs and thank you for everything that you have done for Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, and the world!
The
Good Samaritan
Seal
In 1751, Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond chose the lesson of the Good Samaritan as the theme for the seal of Pennsylvania Hospital. Its sentiment — to help those in need, no matter who they are or where they are from — carries on here today. The historic basis for the Good Samaritan Award is found in the parable of the Good Samaritan from the Book of Luke in the Bible, 10:25-37: A traveler was attacked by thieves who robbed him and left him injured and dying by the side of the road. Two different holy men passed by, leaving him dying, but then a stranger, a Samaritan, stopped and bound his wounds and took him to a nearby inn to recover. The stranger gave the innkeeper some money for the man’s care and told the innkeeper, “Take care of him and I will repay thee.” The seal can be found throughout Pennsylvania Hospital. The original seal is on display in the Great Court Conference Room.
Safety First:
BE SEEN, BE ALERT, BE SAFE! This summer, Pennsylvania Hospital will be launching a new safety campaign to encourage all staff to take safety precautions while commuting to and from work. See below for some safety tips and stay tuned for more information and updates throughout the summer!
BE SEEN
BE SAFE
»» Walk in the middle of the sidewalk and facing oncoming traffic.
When Walking:
»» Attempt to appear confident and purposeful when you walk and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
»» Whenever possible, don’t walk alone.
»» Plan and use the safest and most direct route to your destination.
»» Carry no more money or credit cards than you absolutely need.
»» Don’t take risky shortcuts: it is better to walk the long way than to venture into an area that may be unsafe.
BE ALERT »» Avoid distractions such as texting, talking on the phone, or wearing headphones. »» Don’t doze or daydream.
»» Carry bags and purses close to your body, preferably in front. »» Try not to overload yourself with packages or other items. Keep your hands as free as possible.
On Buses and Subways »» Use well-lit, busy stops. »» Stay alert! Don’t doze or daydream. »» If someone harasses you, don’t be embarrassed. Loudly say “Leave me alone!” If that doesn’t work, hit the emergency device.
Reminder: Join Team Penn for the MS City to Shore Bike Tour Our 2016 MS City to Shore Bike Tour Registration Drive is kicking off and 300 of your peers have already registered! For 8 years running, UPHS/PENN has taken home the Largest Corporate Team award, and for the past 6 years has won the Top Fundraising Team award. Last year, the team was also the most improved City to Shore Team, and in 2013, the National MS Society recognized UPHS/Penn as a Circle of Distinction Team for raising more than $1 million dollars since the team’s creation in 1996. In 2015, the team broke our goal of raising a cumulative $2 million dollars. UPHS/PENN is the first team in City to Shore history to raise $2 million dollars. This year, we are looking to form a team of 400 cyclists, so UPHS/PENN can fundraise more than $275,000 dollars to fight MS in 2016. Each person who raises the minimum $300 receives a free customized team jersey. The ride will take place on September 24 and 25, 2016 and will conclude in Ocean City, New Jersey. To learn more about the team or to join visit, http://main.nationalmssociety. org/goto/UPHS-PENN2016. COME JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MS CITY TO SHORE TOUR. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the movement to create a world free of MS!
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Gift of Life Celebration Event: July 11 `` Volunteers at Gift of Life’s annual Volunteer Leadership Summit.
Save the Date, Thursday, July 21: Donation Champion Learning Session at Gift of Life On Thursday, July 21, Gift of Life will host a one-day, highly interactive learning session focused on the role critical care staff play utilizing and sharing best-demonstrated practices for referring potential organ donors to the organ procurement organization (OPO), providing support for families of potential organ donors and maximizing clinical donor management.
Please join the Pennsylvania Hospital community and Gift of Life on July 11 to celebrate the lifesaving benefits of organ donation and the lifesaving impact that it has on others. The celebration will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. in Zubrow Auditorium. It will include a series of informative and powerful presentations from the family of an organ donor, an organ recipient, and the Gift of Life Donor Program. The event will conclude with a ceremonial flag raising to honor organ donors and their families.
ICU, ER, and OR Nurses Social Workers Nurse Leaders Respiratory Therapists Anyone who may care for a potential organ donor patient iscuss strategies to increase the number of available transplantable organs and meet D the needs of patients waiting for organ transplants. Describe transplant recipients’ and donor family members’ perspectives on donation. iscuss best-demonstrated practices related to timeliness of potential organ donor D referrals, family support, and approaching families about organ donation opportunities. escribe clinical testing used to determine brain death and how it is communicated to D families. ompare and contrast the process for donation after brain death with donation after C cardiac death. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/july21champ Continuing education and contact hours are available for some nursing and respiratory care professionals. If you need additional information, please contact Jennifer Geathers at 215.557.8090 ext. 1212 or JGeathers@donors1.org.
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