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To the women in our community,

It’s our third edition of Time Out for Women magazine, and we couldn’t be more proud as the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center continues to thrive. Just recently Holy Cross Hospital was named one of the Best Hospitals in the Miami Metro Area by U.S.News & World Report (high performing in the areas of urology, geriatrics, orthopedics and gynecology).

Our enduring dedication to women’s health is also evidenced by our clinical trials for breast and ovarian cancer, as well as heart disease, which is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States.

And speaking of breast cancer, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important to know that as of July 2011, the guidelines from the American Cancer Society and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommend women to start getting breast scans at age 40. New guidelines from the American College of Obste-tricians and Gynecologists also state that you should be off ered a chance to screen for breast cancer annually as of that age. These guidelines only apply to women who do not have a genetic predisposition that increases their risk of breast cancer. If you have any specifi c questions, we urge you to discuss them with your physician.

Inside this edition you’ll read about our exciting grant opportunity to be part of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Partners in Breast Health program. You will also meet the

Women’s Center’s patient navigator and fi nd health-related articles about stress counseling, inpatient rehabilitation and mammography. You can also read about ongoing fundraising and community support for the Women’s Center (a project led by my co-columnist, Doreen Koenig, as well as Sheri Whittington and Monica Maroone), including:✓How generations of “Girlfriends”

are creating a philanthropic family tree (page 5).

✓Updates on “The Reverence Wall” project, including our newest donor (page 15).

✓Rita and Rick Case’s “rockin’” gala to benefi t the Women’s Center (page 7).

✓The upcoming events benefi ting the Women’s Center: annual “This One’s for the Girls” luncheon, second annual Holy Cross Hospital Golf Classic and the Holy Cross Auxiliary’s gala (pages 9 and 11).During the “This One’s for the

Girls” luncheon, we’ll be celebrating a new gift from one of our community’s most philanthropic women, Marti Huizenga. We are so thankful she has generously off ered to name the meditation chapel and garden at the Women’s Center!

As always, Doreen and I are committed to bringing to the Women’s Center the quality and compassion that sets Holy Cross Hospital apart. We encourage you to come to the Women’s Center and experience it for yourself.

Warmly,Patrick Taylor, MD, and Doreen Koenig

holy Cross hospital President and Ceo Patrick Taylor, md, and dorothy mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center Community leadership Chair doreen Koenig, co-owner of City furniture

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Mammo-grams: The key to early detection

A team-based approach to rehab

Take the stress out of your life

Holy Cross ranked among the best

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LECTURE SERIES➜ “Dinner With the Doctor”

Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.Sister Innocent Conference Center, Holy Cross Hospital954-351-5886

Other upcoming lecture series:➜“Time Out for Women”➜“Ortho Hour”➜“Cardiac Hour”➜“Oncology Hour”

SUPPORT GROUPSUnless otherwise noted, the following groups meet at the Michael and Dianne Bienes Cancer Center at Holy Cross Hospital. For more information, please call 954-267-7770.

Bariatric Informational Sessions Second and fourth Tuesday of each month 6 to 7 p.m

Bariatric Support GroupFourth Tuesday of each month, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.Sister Innocent Conference Center, Holy Cross HospitalFor more information, please call 954-351-7770.

Bereavement Support Groups➜Second and fourth

Mondays of each month, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

➜First three Thursdays in November and December, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Breast Cancer Support GroupMondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Community education eventsFor more details and schedules for the following lectures, visit our events calendar at www.holy-cross.com.

I Can Cope ProgramSeries of classes about cancer and its comprehensive treatment offered in a one-day format; the program is offered once during the Spring and Fall.

Look Good...Feel Better for Cancer PatientsThird Monday of each month, 7:30 to 9 p.m.Presented by Holy Cross Hospital, the American Cancer Society and the National Cosmetology Association

Lymphoma/Leukemia and Multiple Myeloma Groups

➜ January through October: Fourth Thursday of each month ➜November: Third Thursday ➜No December meeting

5:30 to 7 p.m.

Mended Hearts ChapterHoly Cross HospitalFor more information, call 954-229-7961.

Newly Diagnosed Cancer Support GroupTuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noonSix-week sessions; registration required.

Prostate Cancer Support GroupFourth Tuesday of each month; no meetings in November or December.4 to 5 p.m.

Survivor and Caregiver Cancer Support GroupMondays, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

STRIVE Support GroupFirst Wednesday of each month, 10 to 11 a.m.Sister Innocent Conference Center, Holy Cross HospitalFor stroke survivors and their family and friends. For more information, call 954-776-3075.

Because of the high incidence of breast cancer in the U.S. and the potential to reduce deaths from it when caught early, The American College of Obstetricians and Gyne-cologists (The College) has issued new breast cancer screening guide-lines that recommend mammog-raphy screening be offered annually to women beginning at age 40. Previous College guidelines recom-mended mammograms every one to two years starting at age 40 and annu-ally beginning at age 50.

According to Jennifer Griffin, MD, MPH, who co-authored The College guidelines, the change in mammography screening for women beginning at age 40 is based on three factors: the incidence of breast cancer, the sojourn time for breast cancer growth and the potential to reduce the number of deaths from it. The time period between when a breast cancer may be detected by a mammogram while it is very small and before it grows big enough to become symptomatic is known as the sojourn time. Although the sojourn time of individual cancers can vary, the greatest predictor is age. Women ages 40 to 49 have the shortest average sojourn time (2 to 2.4 years), while women ages 70 to 74 have the longest average sojourn time (4 to 4.1 years).

“Even though more frequent screening is associated with more false-positive screens (which can create anxiety), and although a large number of screens are needed to prevent one breast cancer death among women in their 40s, screening annually starting at age 40 can increase the chance to detect and treat cancer in early stage,” says Anele R. Manfredini, MD, Family Medicine and Women’s Health, Holy Cross Medical Group. “It is impor-tant for physicians to discuss the benefits of early screening, advise women in their 40s that false posi-tives are common in this age group and support them on the appropriate follow-up.”

The College continues to recom-mend annual clinical breast exams (CBE) for women ages 40 and older, and every one to three years for women ages 20 to 39. Additionally, The College encourages “breast self-awareness” for women ages 20 and older. Enhanced breast cancer screening, such as more frequent CBEs, annual MRI (magnetic reso-nance imaging), or mammograms before age 40, may be recommended for women at high risk of breast cancer. Breast MRI is not recom-mended for women at average risk of developing breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the second leading

cause of all cancer-related deaths among American women. The incidence of breast cancer in the U.S. declined 2 percent each year between 1999 and 2006, and deaths from breast cancer have also declined steadily over the past two decades. Evidence suggests the drop in breast cancer rates is most likely a result of fewer women getting mammo-grams and therefore not being diagnosed, as well as a significant drop in women using hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms. “The goal is to decrease deaths from breast cancer through early detection. Getting mammograms annually starting at age 40 will increase the chance of early detection,” Dr. Manfredini says. ❧American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Annual mammograms recommended for women beginning at age 40

“Screening annually starting at age 40 can increase the chance to detect and treat cancer in early stage.”

—Anele R. Manfredini, MD, Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Holy Cross Medical Group

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as part of the Girlfriend’s Club, members pledge $5,000 (payable over three years) and become lifetime founding members in support of the Dorothy Mangurian Compre-hensive Women’s Center. They are individually recog-nized on the Girlfriend’s Club Donor Wall (beautifully lighted and enhanced by cascading water) and receive exclusive invitations to Girlfriend’s Club luncheons, parties, educational events and activities. There are currently more than 150 Girlfriends, and once the final goal of 200 Girlfriends is reached, their legacy will be represented by a “million-dollar wall” at the Center.

The Girlfriends are leaving a lasting legacy in women’s healthcare, and some have taken it a step further by honoring some of the women in their families with memberships of their own. While some have chosen to honor loved ones with a memorial membership to the Girlfriend’s Club, others have made donations to honor living relatives, giving them the “Girlfriend” title and recognition.

“It was an honor for me to make my two daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie, Girlfriends along with me,” says Sheri Whittington. “I want to lead by example and show that giving back to your community and supporting women’s healthcare is extremely important. Being part of the Girlfriend’s Club was a great way to get that message across.”

Along with Sheri’s, community families who have created a Girlfriend’s Club family tree include the Koenigs (Doreen, daughter Daren Cronin, mother Dotti Sindicich and sister-in-law Julie); the Langsenkamps (Liz, daugh-ters Emily and Anne, and mother-in-law Jody); the Cases (Rita and daughter Raquel); the Maroones (Monica and daughter Meredith); the Wilfords (Linda and deceased mother-in-law Janet); the Desmarteaus (Lisa and mother-in-law Mary Ann); the Hallers (Linda and stepdaughter Marjorie); Stiles sisters Carrie Tidwell (who’s chairing this year’s “This One’s for the Girls” luncheon) and Tresa Hernandez; the Manns (Carol and daughter Mary Lou); the Morgans ( Jorj and deceased mother Marie Magner); sisters-in-law Barbara and Deanna Wolk; the Siegels (Cindy and mother Mimi); sisters-in-law Jeannie Hudson and Holly Hudson Bodenweber; the Mehallises (Martie and daughters Michelle Cibene and Meagan Obst); the

Mangurians (Dorothy, daughters Tracy Jenkins and Terry Skuse, and deceased mother Aletha Jones); and Betty O’Connor and mother Eugenie Friedman.

Please consider joining the Girlfriend’s Club and making your own Girlfriend’s Club family tree, either with memorial or tribute memberships for special rela-tives. As generations of women walk through the halls of the Women’s Center and read the names of the “Girlfriend’s Club” on the donor wall, your family’s own generation of women can be part of the generosity that made patient’s services at the Center possible. It’s a special way to venerate your own family and support women’s healthcare for years to come. ❧

To join the Girlfriend’s Club, or for more details, please call 954-229-8562 or email

donations@holy-cross.com.

Girlfriend’s Club family treeRelaTives aRe beCominG “GiRlfRiends” ToGeTheR, leavinG a CaRinG leGaCy foR TheiR family

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Girlfriend’s Club members Jennifer, sheri and stephanie Whittington

By David A. Wald, MD

It’s 10 a.M. and a typical morning at Holy Cross Hospital’s Intensive Rehabilitation Unit (IRU). The gym is buzzing with patients of all ages working with their therapists. Maryanne, the case manager, is speaking with a patient and her daughter about the plan for her upcoming discharge. Doctors, including myself, are checking in with their patients, monitoring their prog-ress, managing medical issues and providing encourage-ment. Donna, one of our magnet-designated nurses, is going over admission orders on a new patient and will head to his room in a moment to make sure he’s

comfortable. And we’re all thinking ahead to conference at 11 a.m., when all the members of the rehab team will sit down together and discuss each patient on the roster.

Holy Cross Hospital’s IRU is located on the sixth fl oor of the hospital, a fully dedicated fl oor staff ed with doctors, nurses, physical and occupational thera-pists, and speech pathologists. IRU off ers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilita-tion services. While it might look like a typical fl oor in any modern hospital, in many ways it doesn’t feel like one. Why?

Because the IRU isn’t focused on just treating an illness, we’re all about maximizing function and going home strong.

As a physician board-certifi ed in physical medicine and rehabilitation, I want to talk a little about what inpatient rehabilitation is, who can benefi t from it and why it’s so important, especially for women.

In the past, medical problems such as heart attack and stroke were commonly viewed as primarily striking men. Women often went undiagnosed with unfortunate conse-quences. Today, word is getting out that women, too, must be on high alert for these illnesses. At the fi rst symptoms, it’s imperative to call 911 and get to the hospital.

Holy Cross Hospital’s Emergency Department and Comprehensive Stroke Center are specially equipped with state-of-the art technology to improve the speed of treatment and diagnosis during the early stages of stroke or heart attack. Expert medical intervention, initiated promptly, can minimize or all together eliminate the debilitating eff ects of such events. However, initial care is just the beginning. Rehabilitation is often an important next step, and the IRU is a complement to

Team-based approach gives you strength

Holy Cross’s exceptional cardiac and stroke programs, as well as its outstanding orthopedic program.

Rehabilitative medicine diff ers from other medical specialties because the goal is not to “treat” any one specifi c disease process, but to enable patients to improve their everyday function, regardless of the underlying problem that brought them to the IRU. Those who need rehab have diffi culty doing things many of us take for granted, such as walking across the room or getting dressed independently. A team-based approach is employed to work with patients and their loved ones to maximize function and improve the quality of life.

The Holy Cross IRU provides the highest level of care available for those recovering from serious ailments that aff ect daily functioning. Patients receive three full hours of therapy daily, even on weekends, and are seen each day by a board-certifi ed rehabilitation physician. Besides our intensive therapy regimen and outstanding team, what really distin-guishes our program is that we’re based within this very fi ne hospital. As a benefi t of this, our patients have access to top-notch healthcare professionals in all specialties and state-of-the-art technology, all under the same roof. ❧

To learn more about the holy Cross intensive Reha-bilitation Unit and our services, call 954-492-5723.

david a. Wald, md, medical director, Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, holy Cross intensive Rehabilitation Unit

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IN recoGNItIoN of their valued support and friend-ship over the years, Rita and Rick Case and the Rick Case Automotive Group have invited 21 local charities, including the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center, to benefi t from its 50th anniver-sary milestone event. The ’60s-style, groovy-themed party “50 Years of Rockin’ & Rollin’” will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Signature Grand in Davie, Fla.

 This evening will be a tremendous celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles, the Beach Boys and the founding of the Rick Case Automotive Group. More than 1,000 of South Florida’s most infl uential business, commu-nity and philanthropic leaders will attend the rockin’, fun-fi lled event, which will include a cocktail reception, dinner and live silent auction. The Rick Case Automotive Group will donate a 2012 Acura TL, 2012 Honda Accord, 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 2012 Fiat 500 and Honda VTX 1300 Cruiser Motorcycle to the live auction, where 100 percent of the bid price will be donated to the participating charity of the winning bidder’s choice.

Setting the stage for a memorable event and promising to have guests dancing all night long will be two of the best “tribute” bands in the country—a Beatles band from the streets of New York and a Beach Boys band from the beaches of California—who will perform the rock-and-roll legends’ greatest hits of all time. This year also marks 50 years of pop culture history for these two bands from when they took the music world by storm.

“To have enjoyed so much success and happiness in our more than 25 years in South Florida couldn’t have been possible without our wonderful friends and community partners,” says Rick Case of the Rick Case Automotive Group. “So we wanted to show our sincere appreciation with a celebratory night of great food, great drinks and, of course, great ’60s music!”

All costs for the event will be underwritten by Rita and Rick Case, the Rick Case Automotive Group and the Signature Grand, allowing the charitable organiza-tions to benefi t from 100 percent of all proceeds raised. Sponsorship opportunities are available and include various options for sponsors to divide their commit-ment among multiple participating charities. ❧

for more information, visit: www.rickcase50th.comor call 561-391-5930, ext. 309.

Rick Case Automotive Group’s 50th anniversary charity galaWomen’s CenTeR is one of The 21 benefiTinG ChaRiTies

Rita and Rick Case with representatives from the 21 benefi ting charities

“To have enjoyed so much success and happiness…couldn’t have been possible without our wonderful friends and community partners.”

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By Pam Shenk

soMe peopLe get throbbing head-aches, others neck pain. Some are plagued by a short temper or a short attention span. And some grab—and eat—an entire box of cookies, or they binge on anything in the fridge.

These are some of the classic signs of too much stress, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). Fatigue, jitters, nausea, chest pain, a rapid heartbeat, too many colds—the list of potential stress symptoms is long and personal.

Stress isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, a little stress makes life inter-esting. It kicks the body into gear to get stuff done, and it helps us over-come our fears.

But chronic stress—that is, relent-less stress that beats up the body over hours, weeks or months—can take a big toll physically, professionally and emotionally.

According to Mental Health America (MHA), stress can:

✓Lower your immune system’s ability to fi ght or recover from an illness.

✓Aff ect your relationships at home and hinder your ability to work. ✓Raise your risk of depression, heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol. ✓Aff ect your sleep, concentration and memory.

Take care of yourselfWomen are caregivers by nature. It’s very important that women begin listening to their bodies. When you feel there just aren’t enough hours in the day and you fi nd your patience seems to be getting shorter and shorter, it is time to take notice. It’s time to put yourself � rst on your to-do list. When you are doing everything for everyone else and nothing for you, it is like taking water out of a well. Soon the well goes dry, and that’s when you usually say something to someone that you wish you hadn’t. Here are some tools to help lessen those stressful moments.

Find time each day to do some-thing for you! It could be a half hour to read a book or magazine without

De-stress your life

anyone disturbing you. Perhaps you could soak in a nice bubble bath with lavender oil—very relaxing. Naturally, no cell phone allowed during these relaxing moments. Perhaps making time for a massage, an exer-cise class or a brisk walk with a friend is just what you need to relieve those stressful moments. Remember: Live, laugh and love.

It’s also important to become aware of your thoughts. At times you may be repeating over and over what you don’t want in your head, instead of what you would like to achieve. Should you become aware that you have negative thoughts playing over and over, immediately replace them with positive thoughts. What the mind believes, the body achieves. Take care of yourself, and call 954-229-7950 for more information about stress counseling. ❧

Pam shenk, Clinical hypnotist, Pre-surgical Counselor and stress Relief, holy Cross Zachariah family Wellness Pavilion

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Stress management

tHe INauGuraL Holy Cross Hospital Golf Classic was such a success (raising $120,000 for the Dorothy Mangu-rian Comprehensive Women’s Center) that the committee has already started preparations for the second annual tournament. The title sponsor of the event will once again be Stiles Corporation, and the tournament will be held at the Coral Ridge Country Club on Feb. 8, 2012.

Doreen Koenig and Sheri Whittington are co-chairing the Holy Cross Golf Classic. Doreen and Sheri, along with Monica Maroone, also spearhead the Community Leader-ship Committee for the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehen-sive Women’s Center. Other members of the committee not pictured include Terry Gunther, Jorj and George Morgan, Natalie Panajotov, Phil Smith, Scott Fox, Diana and Steve Shelton, Alice Lucia, and Cathy O’Connor. ❧

HoLY cross Hospital’s annual “This One’s for the Girls” luncheon benefi ting the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Hyatt Pier 66.

Start putting your tables together, because guests of this year’s luncheon will enjoy a fabulous lunch and shopping opportunities at several boutiques on-site, including Linda Adams Jewelry, Casbah, Mary Dwors, Susan’s Seasons, Angelic Accents and Lorelei’s Gift Shop. Portions of the proceeds from the shopping will also benefi t the Center. The event will be chaired by Carrie Stiles Tidwell and Libby West. Community Leader-ship chairs Doreen Koenig, Monica

‘This One’s for the Girls’The annUal fUndRaisinG lUnCheon foR The Women’s CenTeR is almosT heRe!

Maroone and Sheri Whittington are serving as chairs emeritus. In addi-tion, a few exciting announcements will be featured as well as special recognition to the Women’s Center’s donors, including the Girlfriend’s Club.

Starting at $5,000, sponsorship opportunities off er special event

recognition, advertising options and gifts for guests. Table sponsors are $1,500 and individual tickets start at $85.

For additional information on the luncheon, the Girlfriend’s Club or to become a member of the Girlfriend’s Club, please call 954-229-8562 or email donations@holy-cross. com. ❧

sheri Whittington, Terry skuse, Tracy Jenkins and doreen Koenig at last year’s “This one’s for the Girls” luncheon

Holy Cross Hospital Golf Classic returns! seCond annUal ToURnamenT Will onCe aGain benefiT The Women’s CenTeR

The second annual holy Cross hospital Golf Classic committee includes: front row, from left, Jack drury, lynn mandeville, andrea bradley, susan holden; back row, from left: Gordon latz, mary lou Ruderman, Pam Kent, lois schmatz, darla dorini, steve mehallis, lou anderson, JJ sehlke

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Women’s Center

By Karan Munuswamy, MD, FACC

diabetesDiabetes is a growing epidemic in this country, aff ecting 25 million Ameri-cans. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type, and it results from either decreased insulin production

or the body cells are resistant to the action of insulin, which is required for the cells to utilize glucose to produce energy. Certain ethnic groups, such as African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans and Asian Americans, are at more risk for developing diabetes, and it can be espe-cially hard on women.

The burden of diabetes on women is unique

because the disease can aff ect both mothers and their unborn

children. Diabetes can cause diffi culties during pregnancy,

such as a miscarriage or a baby born with birth defects. Gestational diabetes is noted in 18 percent of the preg-nancies and usually disappears after the

pregnancy. Women who have had gestational diabetes

or have given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds

are at an increased risk for devel-oping type 2 diabetes later in life.

heart diseaseWomen with diabetes are more likely to have a heart attack, and it occurs at a younger age. Women

who have diabetes also do not do well after a heart attack. Silent heart disease is two to four times more frequently seen in patients with diabetes. These patients also tend to have severe blockages of multiple arteries when they present with a heart attack and usually do not do well after angioplasty or stent placement.

The increased risk for cardiovas-cular disease, such as heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease and heart failure, is due to increased prevalence of other risk factors, such as high blood pressure and lipid abnormalities. Nearly 65 percent of patients with diabetes have high blood pressure, and all of them have some type of lipid abnormalities. The good news is that by taking care of the risk factors, one could sub stantially reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The target blood pressure for a patient with diabetes is 130/80 mm Hg, which is lower than the general population. Usually it requires more than two blood pressure medications to reach this goal.

The desirable LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) without a prior heart attack or stroke is less than 100 and less than 70 with a prior heart attack or stroke. Triglycerides, a form of fat, should be maintained less than 150, and HDL (good cholesterol) should be maintained more than 40 for a man and 50 for a woman. Statin group of medications have been shown to be quite eff ective in lowering the risks of heart attack and stroke in patients with diabetes, including women.

Diabetes can be prevented with lifestyle changes such as moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes, fi ve times a week, and a healthy diet. ❧

Karan munuswamy, md, faCC, President, american diabetes association of broward County; Cardiologist, holy Cross medical Group

The burden of diabetes and heart disease in women

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Women’s health

sIGNature GraND’s Studio 54 Gala raised more than $215,800 in support of the new Dorothy Mangu-rian Comprehensive Women’s Center earlier this year. In hopes of making next year’s event even more spectac-ular, the Holy Cross Hospital Auxil-iary is gearing up for the 2012 benefi t.

The gala will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Signature Grand. The committee will include Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary President Maxine Feder, Gala Chair Michele Tapia and past Gala Chair Julie Valent. They are currently working on a theme, and more details will be available in the fall. ❧

physicians while providing the necessary psychosocial support to patients who require additional breast studies.

Patient Navigation is a growing area in healthcare and a priority initiative for Holy Cross Hospital. As much as we strive to improve the patient experience, navi-gating healthcare today can be complex and challenging. Our Patient Navigator is an experienced, highly skilled resource for education, support, outreach and assistance

with care coordination who provides an extra level of service and compassionate care when patients need it most.

Corderman completed her Masters of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University and was certifi ed through the Dr. Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigator Institute. Dr. Freeman is known as the pioneer of patient navigation, which he began in 1990 in Harlem, N.Y., (www.hpfreemanpni.org). Corderman was very involved in bringing patient navigation to her last post (Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach) and is excited to be part of the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center. As an American Cancer Society Triple Touch educator, Corderman provides community outreach to women regarding the importance of early detection and the proper way to perform self breast exams. Corderman is also a member of the Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers. ❧

for questions or additional information, call Corderman at 954-351-4773.

amy Corderman, msW, lCsW, Certifi ed Patient navigator

Meet the Women’s Center Patient Navigatoramy CoRdeRman heads UP an eXCiTinG iniTiaTive foR a beTTeR PaTienT eXPeRienCe

Holy Cross Auxiliary gears up for 2012 Gala!CommiTTee meeTs To beGin Plans foR neXT yeaR’s evenT

holy Cross hospital auxiliary President maxine feder and Gala Chair michele Tapia

tHe DorotHY Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center at Holy Cross HealthPlex is pleased to introduce you to Patient Navigator Amy Corderman, MSW, LCSW. A licensed clinical social worker, Corderman serves as the liaison between patients, the Women’s Center and referring

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Ingredients2 pounds trout fi llet, cut into six

pieces3 tablespoons lime juice1 medium tomato, chopped½ medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped½ teaspoon olive oil¼ teaspoon black pepper¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon red pepper (optional)

Instructions✓Preheat oven to 350 degrees.✓Rinse fi sh and pat dry.✓Place fi sh in baking dish.✓ In a separate dish, mix remaining

ingredients, and pour over fi sh.✓ Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until

fork-tender.

Nutrition informationMakes 6 servings. Per serving: 230 calories; 9g total fat (2g saturated fat); 58g cholesterol; 162mg sodium; 60mg calcium; 1mg iron.Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Baked trout olé

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ingredients1½ cups uncooked lentils6 cups water½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon cumin½ teaspoon oregano2 bay leaves14-ounce can diced green

chilies, undrained1 medium red bell pepper, chopped1 medium carrot, diced¼ cup lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil

directionsPlace fi rst 6 ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove 1 cup of lentils and puree with green chilies in blender. Add back to the soup. Add bell pepper and carrots and cook until the vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving and serve with lime juice and olive oil.

Firehouse lentil soupnutrition informationServing size 1⁄6 recipe. Per serving: 200 calories; 35 calories from fat; 3g total fat (1g saturated fat); 0g trans fat; 0mg cholesterol; 80mg sodium; 32g total carbohydrates; 12g dietary fi ber; 3g sugar; 13g protein; 40% vitamin A; 80% vitamin C; 6% calcium; 25% iron.*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Partners in Breast HealthsUsan G. Komen foR The CURe GRanTs $25,000 foR Women’s CenTeR seRviCes

susaN G. KoMeN for the Cure has granted $25,000 to Holy Cross Hospital as part of their Partners in Breast Health Program. The goal of the program is to increase knowledge of breast health, how to access breast health-care and how to overcome fi nancial barriers in accessing breast healthcare in the hope of reducing advanced diag-noses and cancer mortality.

Specifi cally, Holy Cross will use the funds to serve African American and Hispanic/Latina women age 40 and older in Broward County that are underserved or uninsured. They will receive education, screenings and diagnostics at the Jeane M. Dorini Imaging Suite at the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center. In addition, our Women’s Center patient navigator will track the patients’ screenings and outcomes.

Even though white women get breast cancer at higher rates, African American women are more likely to die from breast cancer. Studies have found that African Amer-ican women often have aggressive tumors associated with poorer prognosis (expected outcome). Hispanic/Latina women are also more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Some ethnic and racial groups have been less likely to receive breast cancer screening, and thus their breast cancers are often diagnosed at later stages. This later diagnosis increases the chance of dying from breast cancer. Partners in Breast Health Program aims to alleviate the barriers to screening for African American and Hispanic/Latina women by providing both education and access to breast healthcare.

Through this grant, Holy Cross Hospital will partner with the nursing school at Nova Southeastern University in recruiting nursing students to serve as facilitators for the breast health educational workshops. Once trained, the nursing student facilitators will conduct the work-shops. Workshop venues will be strategically selected with

a focus on convenience and ease of accessibility for the participants through partnerships with nonprofi t organizations that currently serve underserved popula-tions, such as Urban League of Broward County, Hispanic Unity of Florida and Minority Development and Empowerment Inc.

Each workshop will focus on healthy lifestyles, breast cancer detection and community resources and will include the recommended screening guidelines as endorsed by Susan G. Komen for the Cure: have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk and a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at age 20 and every year starting at age 40. Participants in the program will understand the importance of prevention and early breast cancer detection in order to improve survival. They will also be able to identify challenges, barriers and ways to address them using the tools, strate-gies and resources presented in the workshops.

Holy Cross helps to improve the lives of thousands of our underserved and uninsured neighbors each year through education, screenings and programs designed to advance the overall health and well-being of our commu-nity. We are grateful to receive this grant that will allow us to continue this health ministry through services at the Women’s Center. ❧

HoLY cross HospItaL has been ranked among the Best Hospitals in the Fort Lauderdale-Miami metro area in U.S.News & World Report’s 2011–12 Best Hospitals rankings, and high-performing in geriatrics, gynecology, orthopedics and urology. Rankings are available online at www.usnews.com/besthospitals.

The latest rankings showcase 720 hospitals of about 5,000 hospitals nationwide. Each is ranked among the country’s top hospitals in at least one medical specialty and/or ranked among the best hospitals in its metro area.

“Holy Cross Hospital was cited by U.S.News & World Report for our

outstanding expertise and outcomes in geriat-rics, gynecology, ortho-pedics and urology,” says Patrick Taylor, MD, President and CEO of Holy Cross Hospital. “This is a particularly important recognition because it takes into account the recommen-dations of physicians in addition to other quanti-fi able data.”

Hard numbers stand behind the rankings in most specialties—death rates, patient safety, procedure volume

and other objective data. Responses to a national survey, in which physi-cians were asked to name hospitals they consider best in their specialty for the toughest cases, also were factored in.

“These are referral centers where other hospitals send their sickest patients,” says Avery Comarow, U.S.News Health Rank-

ings Editor. “Hospitals like these are ones you or those close to you should consider when the stakes are high.” ❧

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Holy Cross Hospital, a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, was recently ranked one of the Best Hospitals in Miami-Fort Lauderdale by USNews & World Report.

Quality medical care and advanced technology with compassion and understanding.

SERVICES:Emergency Services • Comprehensive Stroke Center • 24-hour Spiritual Care

Holy Cross Medical Group • Jim Moran Heart and Vascular CenterDorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center • Orthopedic Institute

Michael and Dianne Bienes Cancer Center Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Diagnostic Imaging Center

Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Research Institute • Wound CareZachariah Family Wellness Pavilion • Maternity Services • Home Care Services Community Outreach • Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery • Cardiac Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Institute • Outpatient Services • Laboratory Services Robotic Surgery Center (MAKO & da Vinci®)

A MISSIOn TO HEAL,A PASSIOn FOR BEInG THE BEST.

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high performing in gynecology, orthopedics, urology and geriatrics

U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT RanKs holy CRoss hosPiTal amonG The besT hosPiTals in The foRT laUdeRdale-miami meTRo aRea

22nd annual rankings recognize hospitals in 94 metro areas and 16 specialties

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HaVING receNtLY announced the inclusion of The Reverence Wall, Holy Cross is proud to share that several donors have expressed interest in the philanthropic project supporting women’s healthcare at the Dorothy Mangurian

Comprehensive Women’s Center.The Wall will off er 20 special $50,000

donors a chance to showcase their personal sentiments or inspirational messages on a spectacular installation of wood and stone with glass panels. It will also symbolize their dedication to the mission of the Center and Holy Cross to bring quality and compassionate care to the women in our lives.

“Holy Cross has a special place in my heart as that is where my mother spent her last days until she passed away in 2007,” says Nancy L. Brown of the Fritch Foundation. “I was very pleased with the care she received and wanted to give something back in her memory. I wanted to honor my parents, and I felt The Reverence Wall was a very fi tting way to do so.”

Brown is the most recent addition to The Reverence Wall. She moved to Broward more than 40 years ago when Holy Cross was the only hospital in her community.

After working in the legal fi eld, she retired to care for her parents and founded the Fritch Foundation with her mother in 2005. Once her parents passed, she continued in her mother’s philanthropic shoes, heading up the Founda-tion. Having an interest in supporting local women and children’s issues, a healthcare facility designed specifi cally for women appealed to her so she became a Girlfriend and continues to support the cause.

“I’m very blessed and fortunate to be in a position to give back to the community where I live,” Brown says.

In addition to The Reverence Wall (which will be installed in the next phase of the Center at the entrance to a broad, sweeping hallway gallery fi lled with artwork from local women artists), this level of support also designates donors as Mercy Circle supporters of Holy Cross Hospital. Their names will also be recognized in the rotunda donor recognition area adjacent to the main lobby of the hospital and on the major donor wall of the Women’s Center. ❧

if you’d like to be a part of The Reverence Wall or support the Center by taking part in a naming oppor-

tunity or becoming a Girlfriend, please call 954-229-8562or email donations@holy-cross.com.

nancy l. brown, of the fritch foundation

The Reverence Wall

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Girlfriend’s Club events and happenings➜Oct. 27, 2011: “This One’s for

the Girls” luncheon at Hyatt Pier 66, benefi ting the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center. This year’s lunch will be chaired by Carrie Stiles Tidwell and Libby West. Commu-nity Leadership chairs Doreen Koenig, Monica Maroone and Sheri Whittington are serving as chairs emeritus.

➜ Jan. 14, 2012: “50 Years of Rockin’ & Rollin’” at the Signature Grand. Presented by Rick Case Automotive Group. A portion of the proceeds will benefi t the Dorothy Mangurian Compre-hensive Women’s Center.

➜Feb. 8, 2012: Second annual Holy Cross Hospital Golf Classic at Coral Ridge Country Club. The tournament will benefi t the Women’s Center.

➜March 31, 2012: Annual “Holy Cross Auxiliary Gala” at the Signature Grand benefi ting the Women’s Center. Michele and Raul Tapia, MD, will be the Gala chairs.

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