THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF EXCEPTIONAL GIVING - Cone Health

THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF

EXCEPTIONAL GIVING

Outdoor Natural Healing Space Dedicated

CONE HEALTH OFFICE OF FUND DEVELOPMENT

ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

ALAMANCE REGIONAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

An Update For Supporters of Exceptional Care | Summer 2015

continued on page 2Lindsay Henderson (left) and Grey Lineweaver are among the first to experience the gardens.

ON JUNE 10, DONORS AND OTHER GUESTS ATTENDED A RIBBON CUTTING AND DEDICATION

OF THE FIRST PHASE OF THE HEALING GARDENS. The ceremony opened the wetland garden section adjacent to the Cone Health Cancer Center on the Wesley Long Hospital campus. Mary Magrinat and her husband, oncologist Dr. Gus Magrinat, are chairing the $1.3 million campaign to build the gardens. The Magrinats, along with landscape architect Sally Pagliai, inspired hundreds of people in the Greensboro community to create this special place for patients, family members, visitors and health care staff. After thanking the guests for their generosity, Mary Magrinat, a breast cancer survivor, shared that, “Nature promotes healing of body, mind and spirit, and now there will be a wonderful place to experience being outdoors before or after treatment.” Sally Pagliai told the crowd that the wetland garden was created within the topography and biodiversity of the land so that the protected wetland can be preserved and while still being enjoyed. A meandering raised walkway that is fully wheelchair accessible makes this possible. Scores of trees, hundreds of plants and seedlings have been planted to provide changing scenery through the seasons.

THE SUMMER EDITION OF THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF EXCEPTIONAL GIVING covers recent activities at Cone Health programs in Alamance, Guilford and Rockingham counties that have such an impact on people’s

lives because of your generosity. One theme is the power of the outdoors. The healing gardens at the cancer centers in Greensboro and Burlington along with the Community Walking Trail at Annie Penn Hospital offer patients, families and employees a place to take a break from the stresses of the day. Another theme is caring for those who cannot easily access the health care they need. Through specialized activities, such as those of the Congregational Nurse Program that currently serves Guilford and Rockingham counties, direct care and assistance is given to thousands. In the past 12 months, the nurses have provided services valued at nearly $820,000 to underserved patients. All services are provided free of charge. Nurses had almost 11,000 face-to-face visits with patients, provided influenza vaccines to 1,399 people and averted 380 non-emergency visits to the Emergency Department. The Congregational Nurse Program is funded largely from grants and charitable gifts. Thank you for investing in the people we serve through your gifts to Cone Health. Please contact us if you have any suggestions or questions about our work.

WELCOME

STOKES ANN HUNT Executive Director, Annie Penn Hospital Foundation

KATIE BOON Director, Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation

WILLIAM A. PORTER

Vice President Office of Fund Development

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In the short time since the garden has been open, many have expressed what a difference it makes to their visits to the Wesley Long campus. “Like other patients, I would prefer it if I didn’t have to come to the Cancer Center for treatment. Sometimes, I get discouraged by the tiredness I know will follow. Now, I come out into the garden after every treatment, and it already makes a real difference. I relax on a bench in the shade and feel the breeze on my

face. The garden restores me—and I know that life is good,” says Rene Cone, patient and garden donor.

You can keep track of activities at the gardens by liking Cone Health

Healing Gardens on Facebook.

To learn more about how you can support the meditation garden,

which is the second phase of the Healing Gardens, please contact

the Office of Fund Development 336.832.9450.

Mary Magrinat (left), Sally Pagliai and Rene Cone officially open the Healing Gardens. Guests exploring the gardens.

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CONE HEALTH IN U.S. NEWS BEST HOSPITAL RANKINGS

RECENT ACCOLADES

Cone Health was recognized in July as one of the Best Hospitals in North Carolina for 2015-16 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual rankings recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging conditions. This latest ranking comes in addition to the significant achievement in May when Cone Health was one of only two health systems in North Carolina — and just one of 34 nationwide — to earn highest performing in four “common care” conditions from U.S. News. Those conditions were heart bypass surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Together, these rankings are the latest evidence of Cone Health being a leader in delivering

integrated, innovative health care.

HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER AWARDED TOP THREE-STAR RATINGS FOR CARDIAC SURGERY

Cone Health Heart and Vascular Center and Triad Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (TCCS) earned three stars — the highest rating — in all the categories tracked by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Cone Health is one of only 12 of the 1,005 participating cardiac surgery centers tracked by the society to earn this distinction. The ratings are based on the 2014 National Adult Cardiac Surgery database of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and are awarded for coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement and the two combined. This marks the fifth year Cone Health has received a top three-star rating for coronary artery bypass grafting from the Society. “This is a great achievement for our patients and our program. It confirms care provided in our community is nationally ranked,” says Edward Gerhardt MD, chief of surgery at TCCS. “There are few places anywhere that provide better cardiovascular care than here at Cone Health.”

CANCER FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES CONE HEALTH FOR EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL TRIALS

Cone Health Cancer Center is one of only six oncology practices in the country to be recognized by the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for its commitment to high-quality clinical trials programs. The Foundation presented its 2015 Clinical Trials Participation Awards May 31 at the ASCO annual meeting in Chicago. “This award is the result of the excellent work from employees across the Cone Health Cancer Center,” says Skip Hislop, vice president, Oncology Services. “That includes our research team and everyone who interacts with patients in our studies, from their first ]appointment to the completion of the trial. We’re truly honored to be recognized for our work to improve cancer care for people across the community.”


Recognizing Donors and Scholarship Nurses

RECOGNIZNG DONORS AND SCHOLARSHIP NURSES, CONE HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TERRY AKIN WELCOMED MORE THAN 80 NURSE SCHOLARS AND DONORS TO THE SECOND BSN NAMED SCHOLARSHIP

CELEBRATION LUNCHEON.

Akin told the guests, “We have more than 100 RN to BSN scholarships at Cone Health now. This is double the number of scholarships we had last year. We could not do this without the generosity of our donors here today. Thank you.” “As each nurse earns his or her degree, Cone Health also moves closer to its goal of 85 percent of nursing staff having a BSN degree,” said Theresa Brodrick, PhD, RN, MSN, executive vice president and chief nursing officer during her remarks. “We know nurses with BSN degrees are more

effective at adapting to frequently changing patient care procedures, protocols and technology, which means patients are given the most compassionate bedside care.” Marjorie Jenkins, PhD, RN, director of Nursing Research, told the story of how Cone Health nurses came together to remember the late Kendall Johnson, a highly regarded nurse leader at Cone Health, by raising enough money to create two scholarships in his memory. The goal was only one.

Clockwise from upper left:

Marjorie Jenkins (left) with Andrew Brake and Robin Callahan the two Kendall Johnson Memorial BSN Scholarship recipients.

Tara Dark, RN, at Wesley Long Hospital, with special guest Anita Sherer who retired recently from a long nursing career at Cone Health. Through the generosity of nurses, other medical staff and family, two scholarships were created in Anita’s honor.

Joan LoPresti, RN, director nursing services, honors nurses past and present by wearing a vintage style nurses cap.

Myra Kelly (left) with Dana Smith. Myra is the recipient of the Dr. Joe’s BSN Scholarship, given by Mary and Dana Smith in honor of Dr. Joe LeBauer.

Bill Black (left), a generous donor of several scholarships, with Terry Akin, CEO, and Noel Burt, executive vice president, people and corporate services, reviewing the list of donors and nurse scholars.

Donors and nurses sharing stories over lunch at the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro.


Honoring a Special Donor at Alamance Regional Cancer Center

ON MAY 20, A DEDICATION CEREMONY WAS HELD AT THE HEALING GARDEN AT ALAMANCE REGIONAL CANCER CENTER TO RECOGNIZE THE LATE PHOEBE NORVILLE HARMAN.

Phoebe Harman founded the annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon in Burlington in 1995 and served as its chairperson until 2013. Through the money raised at these events, as well as her family’s generosity, hundreds of breast cancer patients were able to focus on healing and not worry about financial pressures made worse by the breast cancer diagnosis. This assistance was disbursed to patients through the Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Fund. Those survivors keep alive the memory of Mrs. Harman who passed away in November 2014. A custom-made pagoda-style bird feeder was unveiled during the ceremony in the Healing Garden. More than 60 guests participated in a ceremonial filling of the feeder. This feeder is to remind all who visit the Garden and all who

look out on the feeder from inside the Cancer Center of the impact of Phoebe Harman’s generosity and dedication to the women of Alamance County.

ARTISTIC TOUCHES TO THE COMMUNITY WALKING TRAIL AT ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL

The recently opened Community Walking Trail adjacent to Annie Penn Hospital was funded by the Annie Penn Hospital Foundation with additional support from neighboring businesses such as Mattco Metal Works, and Brad and Tammy Spencer. The Spencers sculpted the brick walking trail sign in their workshop just a few blocks away.

Pat Harman, Mrs. Harman’s husband, putting the first food into the bird feeder while Patty Brothers, 2015 Pink Ribbon Chair, looks on.

New Congregational Nurse Project Changing the Health of Homeless Families

A $15,000 GRANT FROM THE HILLSDALE FUND LAST SUMMER MATCHED THE GIFTS MANY OF YOU MADE

LAST YEAR TO FUND DEVELOPMENT’S ANNUAL FUND TO LAUNCH A PILOT PROJECT AT PARTNERSHIP VILLAGE AND PATHWAYS CENTER, A PROGRAM OF GREENSBORO URBAN MINISTRY.

Congregational nurse Edwina Colbert works 15 hours per week and offers health assessments, screenings, advocacy and referrals to primary care. She is assisted by two UNCG Greensboro Congregational Social Work Education students who provide case management and on-site counseling.

Through just nine months of this program, Edwina has:

helped 148 homeless families.

worked with 66 uninsured people to obtain health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid or the Orange Card.

provided weekly health screenings that include blood pressure, glucose, vision, mental health assessments and flu shots.

secured a permanent health care provider for 20 people.

Andrea Richmond is one of the residents Edwina has helped. “When I first met Andrea, she was experiencing severe head-aches. She has a history of diabetes, high blood pressure and neuropathy, but had no way to see a doctor or get medication in more than a year. I made an appointment for her with a primary care doctor. I helped her with diet, which is helping to improve her blood pressure and blood sugar,” says Colbert. Speaking about her experience, Andrea says, “I am so pleased with this program because it helps me to control what I eat and do.”

PLANNING your LEGACY

We feel good knowing part of our estate will help many in our community receive the health care they need.

— Dr. Jerry and Marnie Ruskin, Greensboro

“ ”You have an opportunity to create or update your estate plans so they clearly communicate your values, priorities and wishes. Chad Leitch with Thompson & Associates will help you develop a personal financial philosophy statement and make sure your plans provide lasting impact.

To learn more, contact Bill Porter, Vice President of Fund Development, at 336.832.9458 or [email protected].


Edwina Colbert (left) showing Andrea Richmond a new book that is a valuable resource to help her count carbs and create healthy meals.


CONE SOCIETY FIFTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION

OCT13

One of the largest women’s-only races in the Southeast will bring women to Greensboro to compete in an event benefiting women from Guilford and Rockingham counties who cannot afford mammograms.

OCT3THE 5TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE BALL

OCT3UPCOMING EVENTS

DEC5

Celebrate the holidays at the annual An Enchanted Evening at Pennrose Park Country Club Reidsville.

Six Belles are raising funds to benefit Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation’s Patricia G. Bynum Fund to help cancer patients afford medical supplies, basic needs and help with outstanding bills. The Belle who raises the most will be crowned the Belle of the Ball.

For more information or reservations call 336.538.7946 or go to www.armcblackandwhiteball.myevent.com

ZERO PROSTATE CANCER RUN/WALK

NOV21

Lace up your sneakers and join Alliance Urology Specialists at the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in Greensboro to support free testing and education at the Cone Health Cancer Center.

www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org

THE 23RD WOMEN’S ONLY 5K WALK & RUN

www.womensonlyrun.com

Revolution Mills Events Center 900 Revolution Mill DriveGreensboro, North Carolina

Recognizing annual leadership donors whose generosity

helps create exceptional care each year.

AN ENCHANTED EVENING FUNDRAISER AT PENNROSE PARK COUNTRY CLUB

Call 336.951.4663 for additional information.

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IN THIS ISSUE

LEARN MORE about how your support helps create exceptional care for every patient we serve. www.conehealth.com/support

Welcome 2

Recent Accolades 3

Recognizing Donors and Scholarship Nurses 4

Artistic Touches to the Community Walking Trail at Annie Penn Hospital 5

Honoring a Special Donor at Alamance Regional Cancer Center 5

New Congregational Nurse Project Changing the Health of Homeless Families 6

Upcoming Events 7

OFFICE OF FUND DEVELOPMENTWilliam A. Porter, Vice President 336.832.9450 Fax [email protected]

ALAMANCE REGIONAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONKatie Boon, Director336.538.7946 Fax 336.538.7718 [email protected]

ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONStokes Ann Hunt, Executive Director336.951.4628 Fax [email protected]

Cover Story:

Outdoor Natural Healing Space Dedicated

EXCEPTIONAL GIVING is a publication of Cone Health Office of Fund Development, Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation and Annie Penn Hospital Foundation.

EditorPaul Crellin

Contributing WritersKatie Boon, Paul Crellin, Deborah Humphrey and Stokes Ann Hunt

Contributing PhotographersWilliam Jarrett and Morgan McGinn

We value your comments and suggestions. Write to: [email protected] call 336.832.9450.

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