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Caring Connecting Collaborating

SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT HEALTH CARE 2016 REPORT

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ContentsIntroduction 1

A Note from SVHC’s Leadership 2

Caring with Precision Vision RT 4

Caring with Clarity Orthopedics 6

Caring by Growing Gastroenterology, Pownal, and OB/GYN 8

Connecting with Patients Centers for Living and Rehabilitation 10

Connecting with Compassion Cancer and Cardiology 12

Collaborating on Hunger SVMC Hospitality Services 14

Collaborating on Care Transitional Care Nursing 16

New Providers 17

Medical Staff 18

Vital Statistics 20

A Note from the Foundation 22

Connecting for a Cause Signature Events 24

Gifts & Giving 28

Equinox Circle 28

Collaborating on Art Susan Sebastian 48

SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT HEALTH CARE ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 1

At the heart of every decision we make at Southwestern Vermont Health Care is our mission:

to provide exceptional care and comfort to the people we serve.

Our focus on caring was most notably evidenced by our nursing staff earning its fourth

Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive from the American Nurses

Credentialing Center.

Our connection to the community was strengthened through new initiatives. Most significantly,

we established and expanded our presence in many of the communities we serve, ensuring that the

type of care required most is available when and where it is needed.

In addition to strengthening our partnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, we forged new relationships

with like-minded organizations in the area and are collaborating on efforts that aim to build

healthier and more vibrant communities.

We are extremely proud of all that we accomplished in 2016 and pleased to share stories of how our

caring, connecting, and collaborating approach has enhanced the care we deliver and benefitted

all we serve in our region.

Caring, Connecting & Collaborating

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At Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), clinical excellence and providing exceptional care and comfort go hand

in hand. These key measures are the tenets on which our health system was founded. Excellence cannot be attained

without exemplary employees, and we are proud to say we have many.

In 2016, Southwestern Vermont Health Care received several organizational awards and accolades, including an

“A” Rating for Patient Safety from the Leapfrog Group, and Consumer Reports’ highest score for hospital quality

and safety performance in Vermont and New Hampshire, which placed us third for all hospitals in New England.

These accolades follow our fourth Magnet® Designation—awarded every four years—which is the highest honor an

organization can receive for excellence in nursing and the highest standards of quality and safety in patient care. We

are particularly pleased with being recognized by Vermont Business Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work

in Vermont for the third year in a row and named to Becker’s Hospital Review list of “150 Top Places to Work in

Healthcare” for the second year in a row.

Central to all that we achieved last year is our commitment to caring, connecting, and collaborating with the

individuals, organizations, and communities we serve. This commitment was the impetus behind expanding and

enhancing care through the opening of our Pownal Campus and the renovation of our Northshire Campus; recruiting

providers for several of our established practices; having staff complete advanced clinical training; acquiring the

latest technology for our Cancer Center and Gastroenterology departments; and the ongoing partnership with

Dartmouth-Hitchcock. All of these initiatives will increase access to care, lead to earlier interventions, and improve

outcomes for our patients in the community, while allowing us to continue to provide a level of care on par with

significantly larger health care organizations.

On behalf of the Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s Board of Trustees, we want to recognize and thank our

physicians, associate providers, nurses, and staff for achieving the results highlighted in this Annual Report. Without

their talent, dedication, and teamwork, we would not have realized these accomplishments. And we want to thank

you, our patients and the community, for selecting Southwestern Vermont Health Care to take care of you and your

families. It is an honor and a privilege to serve you.

Thomas A. Dee, FACHE

President and CEO

Central to all that we achieved last year is our commitment to caring, connecting, and collaborating with the individuals, organizations, and communities we serve.

Tommy A. Harmon, Jr.

Chair, SVHC Board of Trustees

A Note from SVHC’s Leadership


Southwestern Vermont Health Care Board of Trustees

Tommy A. Harmon, Jr.Chair

Bruce P. Mullen1st Vice Chair

James Brown2nd Vice Chair

Sean L. CaseySecretary

Thomas A. Dee, FACHEPresident & CEO

Richard AderMichael Algus, MDMichael Brady, DDSChristopher Casey, CICKathleen FisherWayne Granquist*Connie A. Jastremski,

CNRN, CNAA, CHPN, NP, BSN, RN*

Marny M. KrauseSue MaguireAngeline Marano, FACHE*David J. Meiselman, Esq.Claire Murray, RNE. Wilbur RiceEric Seyferth, MDLara Shore-Sheppard, PhDStanley S. StroupAnne Marie Swann, MD*

*New to the board in 2017

Tom Dee, president and CEO (seated), with Tommy Harmon, chair, SVHC Board of Trustees


VisionRTIn order to maximize

the benefits of the new

VisionRT technology,

SVMC’s Radiologic

Therapists completed

advanced training in 2016.

The training covered

specific techniques,

including deep-inspiration

breath-hold, which

has been proven to

significantly reduce

radiation exposure to

healthy tissue, including

organs like the heart.

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Providing precise cancer careSouthwestern Vermont Health Care is committed to providing exceptional

care close to home. Toward that end, the Southwestern Vermont Regional

Cancer Center is now one of the first in the area to be equipped with the

latest in linear accelerator (Linac) technology.

Delivering high doses of radiation to cancer cells in a much more precise and

faster manner than allowed by previous technologies, the machine improves

patient experience through reduced treatment times, fewer side effects, and

less tissue damage.

As explained by Radiation Oncologist Matt Vernon, MD, “One of the keys to

successfully irradiating cancer cells is being able to reproduce the precise

positioning of the patient and targeting the same cells at each treatment.

Through a system of laser and camera arrays that visually monitor the

position of the patient, VisionRT allows us to make very reproducible

adjustments day-to-day and even during treatment.” (Pictured L-R) Erin Roy, BSRT, RT(T), chief radiation therapist; Tom Ames, medical physicist; Keith Fuchs, medical dosimetrist; Dr. Matthew Vernon, radiation oncologist; Adam Bugbee, RT(T), radiation therapist; Danielle Gaudet, RT(T), radiation therapist; and Susan Kjelgaard, patient coordinator

“VisionRT allows us to

make very reproducible adjustments

day-to-day and even during treatment.”


Increasing access, enhancing careThe first day of the New Year saw SVMC

Orthopedics open its doors with an expanded

roster of physicians and a new approach to

providing care. Drs. Jonathan Cluett,

Suk Namkoong, and James R. Whittum,

(all formerly in practice at Orthopedic

Associates of Northern Berkshire) joined Dr.

Matthew Nofziger in our newly renovated

facility—significantly increasing access and

availability for patients.

Using a patient-centered approach to care,

the board-certified team is able to manage

problems including sports injuries, arthritis

and joint replacement, fracture management,

and orthopedic emergencies. They use the

latest in both surgical and non-surgical

techniques, including arthroscopic surgery,

along with a customized rehabilitation

program, to help patients get back to living an

active, pain-free life.

(left to right) Paul Donovan, DO; Matthew Nofziger, MD; Suk Namkoong, MD; Jonathan Cluett, MD; Michaelia St. Jacques, OT; James Whittum, MD; Sara Moulton, RN; Kendra Isbell, PA; and Jessica Moses, NP

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Exceeding expectations in careOver the past year, SVMC’s Gastroenterology department

was dramatically transformed and updated in almost every

imaginable way.

Dr. Adnan Sohail and Stephanie Sauer, NP, joined Dr. Ashley

Maranino, significantly increasing patient capacity and ensuring

short wait times for appointments.

A half-million dollar construction project enhanced workflow

and allows for more efficient reprocessing of scopes. An all-

new Automated Endoscopic Reprocessor elevates the level of

disinfection and allows the department to exceed all standards

related to infection control. Plus, the acquisition of the latest

generation scopes for two advanced procedures—EUS

(endoscopic ultrasound) and ERCP (endoscopic retrograde

cholangiopancreatography)—has brought the hospital’s

gastroenterology care to a level on par with many significantly

larger facilities. All of these investments have resulted in a

27 percent increase in cases handled by the department.

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New Pownal Campus designed for care and comfort

The SVMC Pownal Campus—strategically developed less than one mile north of the Vermont-Massachusetts border—opened its doors to patients on October 19, 2015. The 5,000-square-foot family medical practice was keenly designed for our patients’ comfort and convenience, including a covered drop-off entrance, a comfortable waiting area, ten spacious exam rooms, a procedure room, and an onsite lab and X-ray facilities. The SVMC Pownal Campus team of physicians and associate providers offer care for children and adults, plus obstetric care, diabetes education, and nutrition counseling services. Since its opening, the practice has seen more than 12,000 patients.


Delivering care and compassionStaffed with four board-certified physicians and

a four-time Magnet-recognized nursing team,

SVMC’s OB/GYN department sets an example in

implementing quality improvement initiatives and

elevates the level of care provided to our patients.

Themarge Small, MD, FACOG, outgoing Chair,

Department of Obstetrics and vice president, Medical

Staff, notes, “One thing we do exceptionally well is

‘care’ for our patients. Not only do our providers

confer on patients to ensure all perspectives are

considered; we also work very closely with our

partners at Dartmouth-Hitchcock to care for high-

risk patients. We maintain open communications with

referring physicians so that the continuity of care

with their patient is maintained.”

In addition to Small, the physician team includes

Drs. Annika Chadee (right), Malcolm Paine, and

Kimberley Sampson. In partnership with the award-

winning nurses and other departments, SVMC is

able to provide OB/GYN patients with safe, quality

care delivered with respect for personal choices.


Lenny and Becky Austin on their farm in White Creek, NY

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tsReconnecting patients to the lives they loveOf all people, dairy farmers

understand the value of routine and

hard work. That understanding paid

off for lifelong dairy farmer Lenny

Austin of White Creek, NY, when his

world was turned upside down by a

catastrophic farming accident.

The accident left Lenny in a coma

for three weeks followed by two

months of stabilizing. When he arrived

at SVHC’s Centers for Living and

Rehabilitation (CLR), he could barely

talk or move.

But over a period of eight months

involving intense daily physical,

occupational, and speech therapy,

Lenny slowly regained his mobility,

strength, and joy for living.

This past spring Lenny returned home

to his family and farm. While he never

wants to relive the experience, he

does say, “I miss the therapists at CLR,

and I’m grateful for what they were

able to do for me.”

“ I love my farm, and I enjoy my work,” Len says. “I care about my animals so much, I stay awake thinking about them.”

Michael and Barbara Powers of Manchester, VT, have a

deep and long-standing history with SVMC. In fact, Barbara

refers to going to the hospital as a “family tradition.”

“Michael’s a fifth-generation Vermonter who was born at

the hospital, as were many of his ancestors, our own two

sons, and even our granddaughters,” says Barbara. “I was

so impressed by the care I received when the boys were

born that I joined the Board of Directors.”

In the years that followed, she has held many other roles

at the hospital, including as a trustee, a member of the

Regional Advisory Board, and, a little less eagerly, as

a patient.

“Michael and I have both faced cancer,” she explains,

receiving their diagnoses at the hospital and undergoing

surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. When it came time

for follow-up care, including chemo and radiation, the

doctors at Dartmouth encouraged the Powers to get

treatment closer to home at the Cancer Center.

“Their endorsement gave us complete confidence that

the Cancer Center was the best choice, and they were

right,” says Barbara. “The whole transition went very

smoothly … and we had physicians at both Dartmouth

and the hospital paying attention to our cases. We were

very grateful for that.”

But beyond the treatment, Barbara is thankful for the

care and compassion she received at SVMC. “When

you’re ill, sometimes you just want a hug. Through it all,

the nurses at SVMC were nothing but compassionate …

I never once felt alone.”

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“When you’re ill, sometimes you just want a hug. Through it all, the nurses at SVMC were nothing but compassionate … I never once felt alone.”

—Barbara Powers

While preparing to watch her son play baseball, 47 year-old Penny Grace was stung several

times by bees. As loyal moms do, she took some antihistamine and carried on. However,

the next morning she found herself out of breath, hot, and dizzy. “Something just wasn’t

right,” she says. “I thought it was an allergic reaction to the stings.”

She headed to her primary care office, SVMC Internal Medicine, where Dr. David Sischy did

an electrocardiograph and delivered the news: she had had a heart attack.

“I was shocked,” Penny said. “… a heart attack, and I didn’t even know.”

After meeting SVMC Cardiology’s Dr. Scott Rogge in the Emergency Department, Penny

was transferred to Albany Medical Center for a stent and a three-day stay.

She spent the next 12 weeks attending SVMC’s Cardiac Rehab’s phase II and phase III

sessions and credits the Rehab staff, along with her primary care doctor, Kim Fodor, for

helping her get physically and mentally fit.

“You think you are going to rehab to get physically fit, but they are also helping you get

mentally fit to get back to your life.”

“ I was shocked,” Penny said. “… a heart attack, and I didn’t even know.”

Penny Grace, SVMC Cardiology patient


Kim Fodor, MD, of SVMC Internal Medicine, with Scott Rogge, MD, of SVMC Cardiology

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Tackling community hunger Without collaboration, and a good

bit of compassion, one of SVMC’s

Hospitality Services’ biggest

undertakings would have never

gotten off the ground.

Together with Grateful Hearts, a

non-profit organization that converts

surplus produce from local farms

and other sources into ready-to-eat

meals, SVMC has contributed more

than 16,000 individual servings of

food to community members

in need.

According to Tiffany Tobin, director of Hospitality Services at SVMC, “Hunger

is a big and very real issue in our community. Our partnerships with Grateful

Hearts, the local food bank, and the Kitchen Cupboard, enable us to use the

resources and talent we already have in place to help combat the issue.”

Using the industrial-sized cooking equipment and their experienced team

of chefs and prep cooks, the department is able to transform the gleaned

products Grateful Hearts delivers into healthful and nutritious meals served

at the Kitchen Cupboard and other community food providers.

Director of Hospitality Services Tiffany Tobin in the SVMC kitchen with Cook/Bakers Brandon Kipp, Jesse LaCroix and Edward Cabral; retail manager Andrea Wheeler, and Executive Chef Laura LaCroix


“Hunger is a big and very real issue in our community. Our partnerships with Grateful Hearts, the local food bank, and the Kitchen Cupboard, enable us to use the resources and talent we already have in place to help combat the issue.”

Elevating care through collaborationBarbara Richardson, MSN, RN-BC, CCRN, is living proof

that one person can make a difference.

A champion for transitional care nursing and identifying at-

risk patients, Richardson created a support network with

various care providers and organizations in the community.

The community care team’s efforts resulted in a 69 percent

decrease in hospitalizations and a 26 percent decrease in

ED visits for patients enrolled in the program.

Richardson’s work was recognized by the American Nurses

Credentialing Center, which named her a National Magnet

Nurse of the Year®, an honor bestowed to only five nurses

across the country in 2016.

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Accountable Communities

SVHC’s Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) initiative aims to improve the health of the entire community by taking care beyond the hospital walls and linking resources throughout the community to improve outcomes and reduce costs. By redeploying clinical nurse specialists as transitional care nurses, SVHC’s ACH team is actively—and successfully—applying this approach to high-risk, chronically ill patients; behavioral health patients; patients dealing with substance abuse; and most recently, high-risk expectant mothers and newborns.


new providers

Melissa Rowe, FNPFamily Medicine


Annika Chadee, MDObstetrics & Gynecology

Erica Gallen, ARNP, DNPExpressCare

Ashley Maranino, MDGastroenterology

Patti Miller, MDHospital Medicine

Diane Smith, MD Internal Medicine

Thet Soe, MDHospital Medicine

Muhammad Sohail, MDGastroenterology

Brenda Strysko, DNP, FNPFamily Medicine

Kurt Wagner, MDEmergency Medicine

Karena Webber, PA-CExpressCare


Medical Staff AllergyManindra Ghosh, MD

AnesthesiaAli Bakhshalizadeh, MDJames Cartwright, AA-CAnthony Fazzone, MDMichael Fraley, MDJeffrey Inman, MDJohn Labert, AA-CKimberley Monnet, AA-CPankaj Sikka, MDTimothy Snyder, AA-CVanessa Tabor, AA-CJeannie Tarazi, CRNAE. Michael Tarazi, MD

Medical Director and Chair, Department of Anesthesia

Cardiology Steven Anisman,MD

Medical Co-Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation Chair, Department of Medicine

Alison Malmborg, NPScott Rogge, MD

Medical Director, CardiologyMedical Co-Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Jennifer G. Thuermer, DNP, ACNP-BC, AACC

Clinical PathologyMarianne DeMarco, MD

Medical Director, Laboratory Chair, Department of Pathology

Honghui Qiu, MD

DentistryWesley Baker, DMDMichael Brady, DDSDaniel Oakes, DDSRobert Ruhl, DMD

DermatologyVictoria Cavalli, MDLixia Ellis, MD, PhD

Emergency MedicineChristopher Barsotti, MDAdam Cohen, MD

Medical Director and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

Adam Corrado, MDTrey Dobson, MD

Chief Medical OfficerPaul Donovan, DO

Robert Feinberg, PA-CRyan Flesher, MDErica Gallen, ARNP, DNPMartin Hammond, MDThomas Jager, MDColleen Kelley, MDJanel Kittredge, DOJacqueline Krzanik, FNPCrystal Labbe-Hasty, PA-CElisa Lafayette, PA-CSteven Lefebvre, MD, PhDDedrick Luikens, DOMaeve Lyons, PA-CJames Mithoefer, PA-CDaniel Perregaux, MD

Medical Director, Emergency Medical Services and Mountain Medical Services

Kelsey Pierce, PA-CRyan Richman, MDLinda Rimkunos, MDThomas Sterling, DOMatthew Stevens, PA-CPaul Vinsel, DOKurt Wagner, MDKarena Webber, PA-CJanet Yager, DNPJeffery Yucht, MDMark Zimpfer, MD

Medical Director, ExpressCare

EndocrinologyDavid Gorson, MD

Family Medicine Kimona Alin, MDRandall Anselmo, MDPenny Bruso, FNPJames Carroll, MDTherese Dranginis, MDCarlie Felion, FNPEileen Gabriel, GNPClarence Graether, PA-CDrinnon Hand, MDJohn Hearst, MDAllen Hutcheson, MD

Medical Director, SVMC Supportive Care

Natacha Jager, MDDavid King, MDJ. Gregory King, MDEdd Lyon, MDMarcus Martinez, MDAllison Niemi, MD

Co-Chair, Department of Family Medicine

Peter Park, MD Medical Director, SVMC Deerfield Valley Campus

Brooke Pringle, PA-CMelissa Prouty, FNPBarbara Raskin, MDMelissa Rowe, FNPMichael Romac, MDJoshua Samuelson, DO

Medical Director, SVMC Northshire Campus

Nancy Scattergood, MDRobert Schwartz, MDMary Stacy, FNPBrenda Strysko, DNP, FNPRobert Tarnas, MDDagmar Tobits, MDKimberly Tulloch, ANPMichael Welther, MDAngela Wingate, MDAvery Wood, MD

Co-Chair, Department of Family Medicine

Gastroenterology & Hepatology Ashley Maranino, MDRonald Mensh, MDAlexandra Shustina, DOMuhammad Sohail, MD

General SurgeryJohn Cope, MDSimon Drew, MDPeter Fisk, MDGraham Moore, MD

Chair, Department of Surgery Charles Salem, MD

Medical Director, General Surgery Associates

Geriatrics Julie Silberstein, MD

Medical Director, Centers for Living and Rehabilitation

Gynecology Glen MacKenzie, MD

Hematology-Oncology Leonard DeLorenzo, PA-CCarol Comar-Frost, FNPOrion Howard, MD

Medical Director, Oncology and Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center

Charlene Ives, MDPaul Rosenthal, MD

Hospitalist ProgramCharles Egbert, MDFrank Famiano, MDMarinshine Gentler, MD

Outgoing Chair, Department of Medicine

Marian Madden, MDPatti Miller, MDJames Poole, MD

Medical Director, Medical Affairs and Hospitalist Program

Sara Reynolds, MDNancy Schuster, MDSadik Sharef, MDJoshua Sherman, MDThet Soe, MDAnn Marie Swann, MD

President, Medical Staff Outgoing Vice President, Medical Staff

William Tock, MDElizabeth Whateley, MD

Infectious Disease & Internal HealthMarie George, MD

Medical Director, Infectious Disease

Internal MedicineKim Fodor, MDDavid Herman, MDRalph Liporace, MDBarbara Masley, MDKeith Michl, MDKeri Noel, FNPSteven Rucker, NPEric Seyferth, MDDiane Smith, MDKatie Wysocki, PA-C

Midwifery Kim Griffin, CNMAmy Kranick, CNM

Molecular Medicine and Genetics Bradley Arrick, MD

Nephrology David Henner, DO

Medical Director, Renal DialysisSteven Lamontagne, MDStephen Nelson, DOSheila Silsby, APRN

Neurology Joseph Kratzer, MDPriscilla Paiva, MD

Obstetrics & GynecologyAnnika Chadee, MDWendy Conway, MDJohn McLellan, MDMalcolm Paine, MD

Chair, Department of ObstetricsKimberley Sampson, MDThemarge Small, MD

Outgoing Chair, Department of Obstetrics Vice President, Medical Staff

Occupational & Environmental Medicine Aimee Bullett-Smith, NPJane Uva, MDMark Zimpfer, MD

Medical Director, Occupational Health

Ophthalmology Stuart DuBoff, MDJohn LaPenta, MDErik Niemi, DORichard Provenzano, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Christopher Bevin, DMDEric Holmgren, DMD, MDDavid Rothschild, DDSLance Smagalski, DDS

Orthopedic Surgery Jeffrey Bentson, MDVivian Chang, MDJenny Frances, MDHeather Hynick, FNPDean Measeck, PA-CSuk Namkoong, MDMatthew Nofziger, MDDaniel Robbins, MDNicole Strout, FNPJames Whittum, MD

Otolaryngology David Charnock, MDSusan Cooley, PA-CKerry Finch, PA-CJennifer Judkins, MDPatricia Schroeder, FNP

Pediatrics Bridget Bromirski, PNPMeghan Gunn, MDMartin Luloff, MD

Chair, Department of Pediatrics Lynn Mann, DOJudy Orton, MDEmily Rice, PA-CMichael Thwing, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Robert Giering, MD

PodiatryEric Nisenson, DPMWilliam Sarchino, DPM

Program Director, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program

PsychologyBernard Bandman, PhDLisa Pezzulich, PsyDGerardo Torres, PsyD

Pulmonary MedicineMichael Algus, MD

Medical Director ICU, Respiratory, Sleep LabOutgoing President, Medical Staff

Radiation Oncology John McDay, MDMatthew Vernon, MD

Radiology Terrell Coffield, MDDaniel Fodor, MDJames Keenan, MD

Medical Director, Imaging Services Chair, Department of Radiology

Andrew Shedden, MDLauris Wade, MD

Rheumatology Daniel Albert, MDMatthew Stanishewski, DO

Urology Andrew Cowder, MDAnthony Donaldson, MD

(left to right) Jonathan Cluett, MD; Kimberley Sampson, MD; Annika Chadee, MD; Charles Salem, MD; Marcus Martinez, MD; and Kendra Isbell, PA


Vital Statistics


BILLED FOR SERVICES TO OUR PATIENTS:

Care for inpatients $ 79,861,292

Services for outpatients 253,144,754

Received from other sources 4,668,398

(Includes income from incidental services and investments of previous charitable gifts from donors)

TOTAL SOURCES 337,674,444

AMOUNTS BILLED BUT NOT RECEIVED:

Government programs and commercial contractual agreements 163,282,309

From patients unable to pay and bad debt 6,375,477

TOTAL BILLED BUT NOT RECEIVED 169,657,786

Therefore, we actually received as revenue from patient care and other services: 168,016,658

OUR COST INCLUDED AMOUNTS:

To pay our employees and physicians 91,234,165

To pay our suppliers and vendors 63,501,434

To operate the building, depreciation, and pay interest 8,944,926

Resulting in total cost for patient care and other services: 163,680,525

RESIDUAL EARNINGS INTENDED FOR USE TO REINVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY’S HEALTH CARE: $4,336,133

Southwestern Vermont Health Care Statement of OperationsFor the 12 months ending September 30, 2016


By the NumbersInpatient Admissions 3,849

Emergency Department Patients Treated 23,744

Birthing Center Deliveries 462

Outpatient Visits:

Imaging 71,384

Mammogram 12,724

Renal 7,100

Laboratory 391,290

Inpatient Surgery 656

Outpatient Surgery 2,266

Endoscopy 3,506

Respiratory Therapy 19,576

EEG/EKG 13,725

Physician and other Professional Provider Visits 147,803

Physical Therapy and other Rehabilitation Therapy 51,530

Radiation Therapy Treatments 5,718

Meals Served 331,108

Pounds of Laundry 778,504

CLR & VNA:

People Cared for 616

Charity Care:

Services Provided in Dollars $1,623,587

Philanthropic Support

$2,489,827

Annual Fund $653,316

Planned Giving

$175,989

Events $729,640

Grants $800,734

Memorials $12,417

Gifts in Kind

$117,731

Marny Krause Chair, SVHC Foundation Board of Directors


Without question, 2016 was a year of significant achievement and growth for Southwestern Vermont Health

Care, including our Foundation. It was filled with countless moments of caring, connecting, and collaborating,

but mostly it was a testament to the generous spirit of our donors.

Our sincere thanks go out to each and every donor, event attendee and sponsor, health care provider and staff

member, and grant-funding organization—including the State of Vermont. Their generosity helped provide

the resources necessary to advance the level of care and access throughout all the communities we serve. We

are both thankful and encouraged by these achievements, which we see as a trend of growing interest and

support of our mission and the work we do.

Beyond financial donations, we are grateful for the contributions of time and effort, along with the many

connections, provided by the volunteers who make up our Foundation Board, Board of Trustees, and

Regional Advisory Boards. These groups have demonstrated exceptional leadership, forged new and valuable

connections, and ensured that our message and mission are conveyed accurately and fully both internally and

externally. Their behind-the-scenes work is invaluable.

Thanks are also due to our physicians, nurses, clinical leaders, and staff who fulfill our mission daily and

maximize the impact of every donation. They have tirelessly collaborated with the Foundation, lending

countless hours serving on committees and as ambassadors at numerous events throughout the year. In

addition, their financial support has been unprecedented. We are proud to serve alongside them.

In 2018 we will commemorate our Centennial by celebrating our past 100 years of caring for our community

while focusing on our future. Our plans through 2020 are ambitious but essential to creating our vision of

becoming a preeminent, rural health care system. The support you lend has the power to improve the health

and change the lives of our community members now and in the future.

For that, we say thank you.

Leslie Keefe Vice President of Corporate Development

Vice President for Corporate Development Leslie Keefe (seated) with Marny Krause, the chair of the SVHC Foundation Board of Directors

* new to the SVHC Foundation Board in 2017

SVHC Foundation Board of Directors

Marny M. KrauseChair

Bruce P. MullenVice Chair

Fredricka V. KimballSecretary

Carolyn Blitz*Kathryn BrooksJonathan M. CohenCrista H. GannonRoby Harrington, IIIOrion Howard, MDCharles D. La FiuraJohn Larkin*Michael S. McKennaKeith Michl, MD*David J. NewellRobert S. Ruhl, DMDScott SeidelAlan N. Wiegand

Thomas A. Dee, FACHESVHC President/CEO

Stephen D. Majetich SVHC Vice President of

Finance/CFO Leslie Keefe SVHC Vice President of

Corporate Development

A Note from the Foundation


“The support you lend today has the power to improve the lives of our community members now and in the future.”


Harvest BallThe SVHC Foundation’s Harvest Ball is the premier charity event

of the year. This elegant evening, staged at the beautiful Hubbell

Homestead in Bennington, VT, hosted 340 people and raised

nearly $300,000 in 2016.

1 The SVMC medical staff in attendance at the 2016 Harvest Ball2 Vision Award Honoree for Distinguished Community Service Brian Knight with his wife, Jean, their son Brian Knight, Jr., and their daughter, Karen Knight 3 David Meiselman, Esq., immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees, with Charles Salem, MD, of SVMC General Surgery and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians4 Tommy Harmon with his wife, Diane5 Applause for William Ketterer, MD, honoree for the Vision Award for Health Care Leadership6 Brian Knight, Vision Award honoree for Distinguished Community Service; Thomas A. Dee, SVHC president and CEO; and William Ketterer, MD, Vision Award honoree for Health Care Leadership7 Skydiver Alex Kelly drops in to the party8 SVMC’s Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians Trey Dobson, MD, awards William Ketterer, MD, with the Vision Award honoree for Health Care Leadership9 (Seated L-R) Lance and Patsy Odden, Brian and Jean Knight, Tony Woodruff (Standing L-R) Paul and Ursula Lowerre, Lionel and Marianne Chaikin, and Sally Woodruff10 Vision Award honorees Brian Knight and William Ketterer, MD, with Marie George, MD11 John and Ann Runnettec

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out crowd of 230 and raised $170,000 for SVHC. 1 SVHC’s President and CEO Tom Dee welcomes party-goers with opening remarks.2 Joseph and Caren McVicker3 Joe and Christine Miles4 Bill and Wenke Sterns

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at SVHC. 1 Jonathan Goldsmith, SVMC Cardiology patient best known as “The Most Interesting Man in the World”2 Dr. Scott Rogge, SVMC Cardiology and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians; Jonathan M. Cohen, member of the SVHC Foundation Board of Directors; Dave Thuermer, and Dr. Charles Salem, SVMC General Surgery 3 Jim Brown, president of the Bank of Bennington; Laureen and Steve Majetich, SVHC’s chief financial officer; and Kimberly Brown4 Linda and Dr. James Poole, Medical Director of Medical Affairs and Hospitalist Program5 Katie and Chris Brooks6 Tom and Lee Jacobs

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Equinox CircleEquinox Circle is a giving society composed of the health system’s most generous and dedicated individual, foundation, and corporate benefactors. With their gifts of $1,000 or more, members of the Equinox Circle strengthen our tradition of excellent health care by supporting patient care services and new technology.

Benefactor ($100,000+)

AnonymousMs. Kathleen Fisher and Mr. Rocco MaggiottoMr. David J. Meiselman and Ms. Myra I. PackmanState of Vermont

Guardian ($25,000–$49,999)

AnonymousMs. Carolyn J. BlitzCancer Center Community CrusadersEdwin S. Webster FoundationMr. Tommy A. Harmon, Jr.The Hermitage Club at Haystack MountainDr. Orion M. Howard and Dr. Lisa HowardMr. and Mrs. Bruce P. MullenEstate of Gladys NielsonThe Pollinator FundMr. and Mrs. William P. ScullySouthwestern Vermont Health Care AuxiliaryMr. and Mrs. Stanley S. StroupVermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc.

Patron ($10,000 - $24,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Rogger AlvaradoChris and Katie BrooksMr. Roger Cardinal and Ms. Diane McCormickLoomis DanaDartmouth-Hitchcock HealthThomas and Rita DeeE.R. Tinker Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. John M. GannonEstate of Robert and Bertha GreeneMr. and Mrs. Roby Harrington, IIIDr. R. HousmanMr. and Mrs. James C. Jerome, Jr.Mr. Sidney R. Knafel and Ms. Londa WeismanMarny and Douglas Krause

in memory of George Elwell

Mr. and Mrs. John LarkinMr. and Mrs. Levering McCormickMr. and Mrs. Richard A. MorgenthalMr. and Mrs. Jim RyanSusan G. Komen for the CureMrs. Jane TollesonEstate of Edith TschornMr. Michael J. TwomeyMr. and Mrs. Robert Van Degna

The gifts listed here represent cumulative giving from our supporters throughout fiscal year 2016. These contributions include annual gifts, memorial donations, event support, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind contributions to our health system.

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WHY WE GIVE:

Bill, Charlie, and Tony Hoyt When the $2.5 million Varian Linear Accelerator (Linac) was installed at SVMC in April of 2016, a number of people made their way to the hospital to see it for themselves. But for three visitors, the machine represented more than the state-of-the-art technology.

For brothers Bill, Charlie, and Tony Hoyt, the machine embodied the giving spirit of their aunt, Lynn Hoyt, whose generous estate gift made the purchase of the machine possible.

“Both my Aunt Lynn and Uncle Win loved southern Vermont and were very supportive of the organizations that contribute to the health and vibrancy of the community,” says Tony.

For Bill, whose wife is currently battling cancer, the Linac touches even deeper. “What they can accomplish with this machine is very impressive. To see my aunt’s wishes honored with a technology that can improve the lives of people with cancer is really very meaningful.”

“To see my aunt’s wishes honored with a technology that can improve the lives of people with cancer is really very meaningful.”


Leader ($5,000–$9,999)

AnonymousBennington SubaruBerkeley Research GroupBromley Mountain ResortDr. Elizabeth Carmack and

Dr. Tyler CarmackDr. and Mrs. Terrell L. CoffieldMr. Glenn Davis

in memory of Amonda DavisDr. and Mrs. Simon P. DrewMr. John Frielingsdorf and

Mr. Richard LeschkeMrs. Francis HatchMrs. C.H. Ford HutchingsJacobs Law Offices, LLCJames F. Keenan, MD

and Kathy KeenanMs. Cheryl LaFlamme Rothman and

Mr. Thomas FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Joseph S. McVickerMr. and Mrs. Leigh OlivaOrthopedic Associates of

Northern Berkshire

Radiology Associates of Bennington

Mr. and Mrs. D. Barry ReardonMr. and Mrs. John J. Reilly IIIThe Rowley AgencyDr. and Mrs. Robert RuhlDr. and Mrs. Charles G. SalemDr. Sarah Dahl and

Dr. Charles H. SalemMr. and Mrs. Robert G. ScottMichael and Lynn SedgwickDr. Andrew I. Shedden and

Ms. Darcy L. MainMr. and Mrs. Edward C. Shotwell IIIDr. and Mrs. E. Michael TaraziTD BankDr. Matthew R. VernonDr. and Mrs. J. Lauris WadeWells Fargo Institutional

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Innovator ($2,500–$4,999)

Don and Sheila AlbanoThe Bank of BenningtonMr. and Mrs. James R. BarnesThe Bennington BannerDr. and Mrs. Christopher BevinBMA Architects & PlannersRoger and Julia Bolton

in recognition of continued excellence as a Magnet Hospital

BPS&M, LLCMr. and Mrs. Richard CaplanJoan and Bruce CarpDr. Kenneth and Lila CestoneMr. and Mrs. Lionel ChaikinJon and Laurie CohenDr. Carol A. Conroy and

Dr. Anders RhodinTown of DoverMr. and Mrs. Peter EdwardsFlowers by CaraJan and Jon GoodrichH. Sausville ConstructionHays CompaniesJonathan M. Cohen, Attorney at LawKeelan CompanyMr. and Mrs. Craig KennedyMr. Walker Kimball IIIWalker and Nancy KimballCharles and Judy La FiuraFrederick and Maureen LoyDr. Martin LuloffMary L. Botter, PhD, RN and

Angeline M. Marano, FACHEMr. David P. Marks and

Dr. Ann M. SagalynKeith and Patty Michl

Mount SnowMarv Neuman

in honor of Betty WolfNFP Property & Casualty Services Inc.Edward PelzPeople’s United BankDr. and Mrs. Robert A. PezzulichDr. and Mrs. James PooleMr. William Potter/

Jacob Butler Memorial FundMr. Francis ReedDr. and Mrs. Scott W. RoggeSouthwest Vermont Supervisory UnionVon Bargen’s JewelryMr. and Mrs. Mark WallaceRoger and Wanda WebsterDr. James R. WhittumMr. Alan Wiegand and

Ms. Marcia S. Holland

Pacesetter ($1,000–$2,499)

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. AboffGloria and Robert AlexanderMr. and Mrs. Richard A. Anair, Jr.Mrs. Dorothy AshtonMs. Jane N. AustinMr. William Baertschi and

Ms. Linda ReddenCelia and Bernard BandmanBatten Kill Valley Runners ClubMr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. BellPat and Jack BennettBennington Area VNA & HospiceBennington Community TheaterDr. Alan N. Binnick and

Ms. Frieda WimmelmanMr. and Mrs. Andrew Bisselle

BKD, LLPMr. and Mrs. William B. BlumenthalMs. Shiela BoniDr. and Mrs. Michael E. BradyMr. and Mrs. Phil BrettMr. and Mrs. Theodore F. BrophyRobert and Judith BrowerMr. and Mrs. James BrownMs. Jane BurkhardtEstate of Eunice BurringtonMr. and Mrs. Gordon CalderJames Carroll and

Roberta Lynch CarrollMr. Sean L. CaseyJames and Lodie ColvinDr. and Mrs. John CopeCoverysDr. and Mrs. Andrew J. CowderLisa and John CuemanMr. and Mrs. John CurranMr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Dailey

in memory of Donald J. Dailey and Dennis M. Dailey

Mr. Henry DaviesMrs. H. F. Day, Jr.DePaula Chevrolet Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Julian A. DixonDr. and Mrs. Mark DonavanMs. Janet Green and Dr. Paul DonovanDowns Rachlin Martin, PLLCRuth Burt EkstromThe Elm Street MarketMr. and Mrs. Steven EmmettPamela EngelThe Equinox FoundationDr. and Mrs. Richard FabriciusRobert and Anne FarraraMr. Austin S. Felis

Dr. Kim Fodor and Dr. Daniel FodorMr. and Mrs. Douglas S. ForthFoundation for the Preservation and

Protection of Green Mountain Boys History

The Four Chimneys InnLiz Fryer and Eco-tiqueGlobal LinkMr. and Mrs. Jonathan GoldsmithAlice and Alan GreenspanGVH Studio, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Adam HagforsMr. and Mrs. Richard HaightMs. Sindy Hassig and

Mr. Robert M. RubinMr. and Mrs. Frederick HawleyHermitage Deerfield Valley Real EstateRobert J. and Cora May HoweMr. and Mrs. David R. HunterHyman Hayes Associates

in honor of Thomas Dee, Carol Conroy and Willy Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Jackson, Jr.Jeanne S. Overstreet Gift FundJenningsFrancis JonesSusan and Wayne KachmarMr. and Mrs. Brian KeefeLake St. Catherine Country Club

in memory of Donna TaftDr. and Mrs. John J. LaPentaLavallee/Brensinger ArchitectsMr. and Mrs. James J. Lee, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. LinenChristina S. LongLowerre Family Charitable TrustMack Molding CompanyMan of Kent Tavern & Cafe

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Mr. and Mrs. David ManningMr. and Mrs. Mike MannoMr. and Mrs. John T. MarinoDr. and Mrs. Marcus E. MartinezMs. Antonietta MazzarielloMr. and Mrs. Michael S. McKennaMs. Ruth A. Metcalfe

in memory of Maude and Herbert Thurber

Susan Purcell Montiel and Peter J. Montiel

Dr. Elizabeth Warner and Dr. Graham Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. MoritzJason P. Morrissey and

Christine A. MorrisseyMs. Claire MurrayMr. and Mrs. Axel M. NeubohnMr. and Mrs. David J. Newell, Jr.Dr. Allison Niemi and Dr. Erik W. NiemiNixon PeabodyMr. and Mrs. E. James M. O’ConnorLance and Patsy Odden

in honor of Brian KnightRich and Ann OgilvieOrganization of Nurse Leaders Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. PabstMrs. Elizabeth PalmerPalmiter Realty GroupDr. and Mrs. Peter C. ParkMr. and Mrs. Brian W. PeatMr. and Mrs. George W. Peck, IVMs. Beverley PetrelisPrice Chopper SupermarketMr. and Mrs. Roger QuestelMr. and Mrs. Mitchell R. Race

Mr. and Mrs. Bill ReichblumMr. E. Wilbur RiceRutland Regional Medical CenterSageView Advisory GroupDr. and Mrs. Justin P. SalemMr. and Mrs. George H. SchneebergerMr. Jeremy P. SchraufMs. Mary Barrosse-Schwartz and Dr.

Robert M. SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Robert F. Sherman, Jr.

in memory of Robert F. Sherman, Sr.Dr. Themarge Small and Mr. John SmallStewart’s FoundationCharles, Christine and Caroline StillMs. Darlene StrattonMr. and Mrs. Richard SugarmanNorma and Ted ThomasDr. Charlene A. Ives and

Dr. William R. TockMr. Jeffrey J. Videtto and

Ms. Ginnie HaynesMs. Lisa Daigle and Dr. Paul J. VinselMrs. Frederick WestMr. and Mrs. James J. WilliamsWindham County Project Linus

WHY WE GIVE:

Dr. Scott and Alison RoggeLong-time supporters of SVHC, Dr. Scott Rogge and his wife Allison see the benefits of giving every day.

“I see the direct result giving makes every day throughout the hospital,” says Dr. Rogge. “It really makes a difference. Because of it, we’re able to buy equipment, hire the right people, and improve our facilities. All of those things directly impact the quality of care we provide.”

For Allison, the benefits extend far beyond the hospital campus.

“We believe that a strong healthcare system is the backbone of a community,” she explains. “When people are choosing a place to live or retire, the quality of healthcare available is a very important factor. People want to know that their children can be treated safely or that their own needs will be met. By giving, we help ensure that the care is there for them, as well as for our own family.”

GIFTS & GIVING (continued)


Associate($500–$999)

AAPC Bennington Chapter 80203Dr. Michael Algus and Ms. Anne MeleBillie Lynn and Edward AllardMr. and Mrs. Joseph B. ArnoldAtlas Private Wealth ManagementMs. Gail R. BalchDeborah and William BergCardinal Land Properties, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Christopher CaseyCatamount Rotary Club of

Bennington and its membersCenterline Architects & PlannersCigna HealthcareMs. Marilyn T. ClementsRalph ColinMr. and Mrs. John A. ConlonBrian and Janice CunninghamD.B. McKenna & Co., Inc.Dr. Marianne I. Demarco and

Mr. Andrew MunzerDr. and Mrs. Trey DobsonDr. and Mrs. Stuart M. DuBoffMr. William J. DufresneE. P. Mahar & Son, Inc.Dr. Charles EgbertThe Farinacci and

Whittemore FamiliesMr. and Mrs. Robert M. FisherMs. Tina GallantGarfunkel Wild, P.C.Dr. and Mrs. Peter GeannelisMr. and Mrs. Michael GijantoMr. and Mrs. Walter GodfreyMr. Steve GreenbergMr. and Mrs. Judd GregoryMr. and Mrs. William Hall—

GSS Fire Extinguishers, LLCMs. Judy HancockJanet and Dean HansonHayden Plumbing and Heating, Inc.Alexandra H. HeintzMr. and Mrs. William HerbertHNB, Inc.Ms. Georgine MacGarvey-Holman

and Mr. Steve HolmanBen Benedict and Heidi HumphreyMr. and Mrs. Takashi KakoMr. and Mrs. Donald KeelanMr. Richard G. Kelley and

Ms. Katharine A. Kenyon

Kevin’s Sports Pub & RestaurantDr. and Mrs. David E. KingSandra and Donald LatifMs. Doris LeBlancCynthia J. and Dale P. LongThe Lowerre Family Charitable

Trustin honor of Brian Knight

Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Lowerrein honor of Brian Knight

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. MajetichThe Maritime HotelMr. and Mrs. Thom McMahonMerchant & Gould, P.C.Ms. Jeanne MintroneMorrisSwitzer Environments for

HealthMr. Robert MortonNancy and Denis NoelMr. and Mrs. Barry O’LearyMs. Kristen Olmstead and

Dr. Malcolm PaineMr. and Mrs. Robert PaviaThe Pharmacy, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. PowersMr. Marc QuailRevolution Racket and FitnessDr. and Mrs. Solon L. RhodeThe Richards GroupMs. Louise RivieccioJim and Julie RoySanman FarmDr. and Mrs. William J. SarchinoDr. Nancy L. Scattergood and

Mr. Peter R. DonavanDr. and Mrs. Paul A. ScheierMr. Scott Seidel and

Ms. Diane Cardinal-SeidelMr. and Mrs. Sean ShannyShea Family Funeral Homes, Inc.Shearer Hill FarmDr. Lara Shore-Sheppard and

Mr. W. Anthony SheppardJulie Silberstein, MD and

Harvey Silberstein, MDMr. Charles S. Smith, IIISonny’s Blue Benn Diner, Inc.Ms. Melissa A. SpiezioMr. and Mrs. Chad SpoonerMs. Lynn M. StellerSwan Electric, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Doug SwansonTaconic Hotel

WHY I GIVE:

Paul FosterEighty-five years ago Paul Foster was born at SVMC. In the years that followed, he returned three times for the birth of his own children. And more recently, he’s returned for treatment at The Cancer Center.

“If it weren’t for the care I’ve received at The Cancer Center,” he says, “I wouldn’t be here. I really believe that.”

Diagnosed with stage 3 prostate cancer three years ago, Paul and his son Michael, who often accompanies him for treatment, have made many visits to the Center.

“I’ve had family and friends travel a long way to get the same care we receive right here,” says Michael. “At a time when a lot of local hospitals are closing, it’s a real blessing to be able to stay close to home and to know that all the providers Dad sees are communicating with each other. When we walk in the door, we’re always greeted by name and always treated with respect and compassion.”

Paul’s ongoing experience at The Cancer Center inspired him to make a donation. “I owe them my life, and I’d like to make sure that they’re here for a long time to help others facing what I’m facing.”

Paul Foster with his son, Michael, and his daughter-in-law, Sandy


The Theta Sistersin honor of Sylvia and Stanley Stroup

Mr. and Mrs. James ThibodeauKathy ThompsonMr. and Mrs. David ThuermerMr. Carson Thurber and

Ms. Ali WassickUnited Counseling ServiceUp for BreakfastRobert and Marilyn Verhaeghe

in memory of Laura and WendyVermont Technical CollegeThe Village Chocolate ShoppeVMS ConstructionWilliam Burns InsuranceMr. Ronald Wright, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William J. Yopp

Sustainer($250–$499)

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Rob AbelAdvanced EyecareMr. and Mrs. John M. AhearnMr. and Mrs. James C. AielloAll Service CitgoMr. and Mrs. Richard AndrewsAnytime FitnessMr. Leonard AnzivinoAT&T Services, Inc.Sarah AxtellMr. Jerry BaranowskiMr. and Mrs. Brian M. BarefootBattenkill Valley Health CenterMr. and Mrs. Steven B. BellemareBennington Beverage OutletBill and Ruth BotzowMr. and Mrs. Timothy BrittonMr. and Mrs. Donald G. BrodieMr. and Mrs. Ron BruceMr. and Mrs. Todd M. BrusoMr. and Mrs. Andrew BuchsbaumMr. and Mrs. David W. BuckAlan and Neva BullettAimee J. Bullett-Smith, NP and

Ray E. SmithCynthia BushMr. and Mrs. John B. CaveChicks with SticksMs. Polly E. CipperlyMr. and Mrs. Louis Clark

Dr. and Mrs. Adam R. CohenCommunity Health Centers of the

Rutland Region, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Jamie CongdonDr. Wendy Conway and

Mr. James ConwayMrs. Linda L. CookRoger CooperMs. Christina CroweJohn Taylor and Virginia L. CuddihyCurves of BenningtonMr. and Mrs. Michael DalyMs. Deborah R. DearstyneMr. and Mrs. Gary DeBarbaDee’s ElectricMs. Kori L. DeLucaMr. and Mrs. Greg DriscollPatricia DupreeMr. and Mrs. Robert H. Eastman, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert EblingMr. and Mrs. John FarinacciMr. Andrew J. FarrellSteven and Donna Feldman Family

Philanthropic FundMr. and Mrs. Dennis FilippiMs. Rebecca FilsonMr. and Mrs. Marc FisherMr. and Mrs. Edward FloodMs. Stephanie Frawley and

Mr. Eric WernerMr. Michael FredetteDr. Marinshine Gentler and

Mr. Robert DantonaDr. Marie George and

Mr. Robert McLeishMr. and Mrs. Robert GirshekMr. and Mrs. Steven D. GoldfarbMr. and Mrs. Peter GoodermoteMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey P. GoreMr. John A. GottungMr. and Mrs. Wayne GranquistGreen Mountain Antique Center at

Colgate ParkMr. and Mrs. John D. GreeneStephen and Susan GriffingMr. and Mrs. Adam GrinoldMr. and Mrs. Norman GronningHarmony Healthcare InternationalMr. and Mrs. David M. Hayden, Jr.Hemmings Motor NewsMr. and Mrs. John HoweMs. Nancy J. Hoyt

Dr. and Mrs. Allen HutchesonDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey InmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. JacobsMr. and Mrs. Carter R. JamesMr. Donald S. JonesMr. and Mrs. Walter H. JonesKelly FuelsDr. and Mrs. William F. KettererMr. and Mrs. David M. Kwasniak, Sr.Mr. Gedeon A. LaCroixMrs. Ann S. LeBlanc-PetersMr. and Mrs. Gavin LeckieLucas Enterprises, Ltd.Mr. and Mrs. Michael LynnMadison Brewing CompanyMs. Kate K. MaharMs. Jollene C. MahonMr. and Mrs. Daniel R. MalmborgMr. James H. Marsden

in memory of Barry MarsdenMr. Keith M. MartinDrs. Adele and Richard MatternMAUHS Booster ClubMr. and Mrs. Robert G. McCaffertyMs. Rona M. McColl-VerdierMr. and Mrs. Edmund G. McElroyDr. and Mrs. James B. McGuire

in memory of Fred and Pauline McGuireDon and Melanie McKennaMr. Corey MearsThe Memory ClinicDr. and Mrs. Ronald S. MenshMr. and Mrs. P. Gregory MickelsonSonny and Marylou Monroe and

Sonny’s Blue Benn DinerMary A. MorrisseyMr. and Mrs. Trip MorseMr. and Mrs. Winfred H. MosesMt. Anthony Country ClubMrs. Marion C. MuellerMs. Bentley S. MunsellMr. and Mrs. Richie MusinskiMr. and Mrs. David H. NicholsDr. Matthew Nofziger and

Ms. Kimberly A. KrallMr. and Mrs. Keith P. O’NeillMs. Arlene B. Palmiter and

Mr. Frank SpragueMr. and Mrs. Barry PattersonPaul J. Martin, Inc.Ms. Theodora PetrelisMr. and Mrs. David M. Pilachowski

Dr. and Mrs. Michael T. PorterMr. Remus PredaMr. and Mrs. Jonathan PrialMr. and Mrs. Joe RalbovskyMr. and Mrs. John M. RanoRayl Construction Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. ReynenMs. Barbara M. RichardsonPat Adams and R. Arnold RicksRising Sun Maintenance, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Simeon H. Rollinson, IIILee and Susan RomanoMr. and Mrs. Larry RossPatty RyanWilma and Gerry SalkinMr. and Mrs. Steve SchlosserDr. Sara J. Reynolds and

Dr. Eric S. SeyferthMr. and Mrs. Robert ShawJamie Sherman

in memory of Sharon CroughwellDr. and Mrs. David SkulnikMr. and Mrs. Roger W. SquireMr. and Mrs. Robert C. StachelekDr. and Mrs. Matthew StanishewskiMr. and Mrs. Dennis StarrMr. Brian SteckleyMr. and Mrs. Kent L. StraatRobert Tarnas, MD and

Barbara Raskin, MDMr. and Mrs. Chris J. TarolliMs. Lisa F. Sullivan and

Mr. Philip J. TaylorThurber MachineMs. Lorraine ThurberTime for Yourself, LLCMr. James R. TrimarchiThe Tutorial CenterMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. VahleVFW Bennington County Post 1332Wassick Tire ServiceMr. and Mrs. Lloyd WeinsteinAndrea and Stuart WeisbergDr. and Mrs. Michael J. WeltherMr. and Mrs. Richard WernerMr. and Mrs. John W. WightMr. and Mrs. William N. WightNatalia and Matt WilleyMs. Alison WymanAnne Marie and Peter Zorio

Supporter($100–$249)

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Robert J. AdamsAllegroAmazon SmileAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 13Anchor Seafood RestaurantMr. and Mrs. Andrew AndersonThe Anisman FamilyMs. Toni ApgarMr. and Mrs. Robert Appel, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Tim AppsMr. and Mrs. Dominick AprileMs. Kathleen ArabiaB.P.O.E. #567Mr. and Mrs. Jaromir BabickaMr. and Mr. Douglas BakerMr. and Mrs. Floyd BakerMr. and Mrs. Gary S. BakerMr. and Mrs. Timothy C. BaldicMr. and Mrs. Douglass BallBarr SternbergMr. and Mrs. Dennis B. Barry

in memory of Kevin J. BarryMs. Sara BarryMs. Yolanda A. Barry

in memory of Kevin BarryMs. April BartleyMs. Wendy BeattyBeaudoin Paving, LLCMr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. BenedictMs. Wanda M. Bennett and FamilyBennington Cooling & Heating, Inc.Bennington Lanes, Inc.Mr. Peter BertolamiMs. Lucy BiddleMr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. BlackMr. and Mrs. Richard BlanksteinBodywerks Collision CenterMr. and Mrs. Raymond G. BoltonMs. Karen M. BondJohn and Leslie BoseMr. and Mrs. Charles F. BoyleJohn BradburyMr. David J. BradyMs. Kathleen M. BrandiMr. and Mrs. Martin BreznerMargaret BriggsBrinker InternationalMr. and Mrs. David Brockway



Ms. Bridget H. BromirskiMs. Lee BryanMr. Adam BugbeeMr. and Mrs. Robert A. BullingtonMr. Robert M. BurgessMrs. Jeanette BurhansMs. Linda BurnhamCahill’s GarageMr. Victor C. Callirgos and

Ms. Daryl Kenny CallirgosMr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Canada, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James H. CareyMs. Judy A. CarpenterMs. Judy Casciare-JamesMs. Megan CaseyCask & Kiln KitchenCatamount Carpet CleaningMr. Bruce CattieMr. and Mrs. Pierre CattinCBL and Associates Management,

Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Mark ChamberlinMr. Darren ChildsMr. and Mrs. James ChoplickMs. Jessica Clark-KeelerMr. and Mrs. Norman ClaroMr. and Mrs. Ira C. ColbyMs. Gail ColganMrs. Carol Comar-Frost, FNPMr. and Mrs. Donald J. ConeMr. and Mrs. Richard J. ConnellyMr. Gary CoreyMr. and Mrs. Frank CotronaMs. Kathleen CraigCreative Space Shower Doors

& MoreMs. Kristi CrossMr. and Mrs. Doug CrossmanMs. Katherine CummingsMr. and Mrs. Philip J. CurryMary Anne CushingMr. Harry CushmanMr. and Mrs. Christopher M. DargieMr. and Mrs. Barry R. DavidsonMs. Kayla DavisDeerhill Inn & RestaurantMs. Caryl DeFeliceMs. Sylvia M. DevoidElizabeth and Joseph DillardMr. and Mrs. James DingleyRobert and Bonnie DixonMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Dockum

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DomenickDot FourMr. and Mrs. Beau DoucetteDover Forge RestaurantDr. and Mrs. G. Richard DundasMr. and Mrs. George DunnMr. and Mrs. David A. DurfeeMr. and Mrs. H. Thomas DyettFrancine Ebersman

in memory of my grandfather, Charles Fienberg

Jane and Al EckhardtMs. Amanda Egan PoirierLixia Ellis, MD, PhD and

Mr. Steven EllisMs. Esther EmardMr. and Mrs. Ronald C. EpsteinMr. and Mrs. Francis EsteyMr. David Evans and

Ms. Ursula McCartyMr. Reginald EveryMs. Karen Every-AndrewsMrs. Virginia FisherMs. Danielle FogartyFollyDr. and Mrs. Robert P. ForteMrs. Sheila FosterMr. and Mrs. Philip J. FrasierFraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie

#1861Ms. Catherine FultonMs. Carmel FurtadoMs. Cordelia GarofaloMs. Nancy Garrity and

Mr. Ben GreenfieldDr. and Mrs. Manindra N. GhoshMs. Kimberly A. GileMs. Ellen M. GoepelRuth GoldstoneMr. and Mrs. Robert M. GoodchildMr. and Mrs. Robert E. GorryMs. Mary Jo GourdMs. Laurene E. Grande and

Mr. Joe MasiaMr. and Mrs. Peter GreenMr. and Mrs. Gale V. Greene

in memory of Robert E. Gulley, Sr.Ms. Robyn L. GroverMr. John GrushDr. and Mrs. Richard L. GuerreroMeghan Gunn, MD and

Mr. Gregory J. Wallett

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. GutbierMr. and Mrs. William L. Hadden, IIIMs. Joyce F. HallMrs. and Mrs. Lorrie HallMr. Marty HammondMr. and Mrs. James E. HandMr. and Mrs. Michael HargerMr. and Mrs. James T. HarringtonMr. Matt HarringtonDonald E. and Linda R. Harvey

in memory of John and Shirley MaguireHathaway Electric, Inc.Hawkins HouseMr. and Mrs. Edward HawleyPaula HaytkoDavid and Mary Hazelton

in honor of Leah and TimLeslie and Jess HeislerMs. Jennifer L. HelferichMs. Samantha HelinskiHerrmann Construction Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William HessionMr. Joseph HeuschkelMrs. Marietta L. HibbardFrances and Tim HolbrookBarbara Holden

in memory of the Reverend Dr. Merle S. Irwin and Mrs. Virginia B. Irwin

Mr. and Mrs. Brennan HollandJanet and Don HollnerDr. and Mrs. Eric HolmgrenMs. Dawn M. HoytMr. and Mrs. Thomas HubbellMr. Stuart Hurd and

Ms. Justine ScanlonMs. Hattie HustlerJ & L WoodworkingMs. Melissa JacksonMs. Lisa M. JacobsMr. and Mrs. Ronald JacobsMr. Edward Jaffe and

Ms. Tracie HotchnerMr. and Mrs. Michael JastremskiMs. Stephanie JennisonJensen’s RestaurantMs. Gretchen M. Johnson

in memory of Debbie LackeyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. William A. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Douglas JowettMs. Kimberly KayceeMs. Edith J. Sawitsky and

Mr. Michael A. Keane

Mr. and Mrs. James J. KeenanDr. Colleen E. Kelley and

Mr. Antonio L. MendoliaMs. Lisa S. KenyonDr. and Mrs. Peter K. KingJean and Brian KnightMrs. Jane KnowlesMs. Sandra Knowlton-SohoMr. and Mrs. Stuart KovenskyMr. and Mrs. Charles KrawczykMr. and Mrs. David E. KuhnertMs. Crystal Labbe-Hasty and

Mr. Wade HastyLake Raponda Association, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Frank LambMr. and Mrs. Doug LamudeMr. and Mrs. Merrill A. Landon, Jr.Dave and Kathy LarsenMr. and Mrs. Alfred T. LaTour, Jr.Ms. Arlene R. LawMr. and Mrs. Eldredge H. LeemingDr. and Mrs. Steven LefebvreMr. and Mrs. Coleman LeibeMr. John B. LeonardMr. and Mrs. David Leon-GriffinMr. Lew H. LevinMs. Helen LittleMs. Karen LittleMs. Judith W. LongLoomis Auto ExchangeMs. Jill LordMs. Madeleine D. LordMs. Eddi Lynn Loveland

in memory of Kenneth, Edna and Scott Crandall

Ms. Patricia G. LovellMs. Karen LoyMr. Thomas R. LusaMs. Lindy Brooks-Lynch and

Mr. Kevin LynchMs. Heather Hamilton and

Dr. Edd G. LyonThe John Lyons Family

remembering John F. LyonsMr. and Mrs. Robert MacheraMr. Thomas W. MacVaughMr. and Mrs. Michael J. MadisonMs. Katherine MadkourDr. and Mrs. Charles MaggioMr. John C. Magnussen

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. MaguireMs. Sue MaguireManchester Country Club, Inc.Mangia e BeveMs. Kay ManlyMs. Sally M. MantyMs. Ann ManwaringMr. Stephen R. MarcouxMr. Eugene MarianiMr. and Ms. Matthew MaroneyMr. and Mrs. Skip MartinMr. Walter MaupayMr. Michael McCormickMr. and Mrs. Dennis McEvoyMr. Matthew P. McGarveyDr. and Mrs. Edgar McGinleyMr. Shane McGowanMr. John McInerney, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. McKennaMr. Todd A. McLenithanMr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. McLeodMs. Jill MerrillMr. and Mrs. Allan Merritt, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MintroneMr. and Mrs. Donald J. MoneMr. and Mrs. Mark M. MontgelasMr. and Mrs. Wesley L. MookDiane P. Morrissey

in memory of George ElwellMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. MorseMr. and Mrs. Michael L. MosesMary MuckleDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey MunsonMs. Janice Nadeau and

Mr. Lee SpiveyMs. Kate NapoliMr. and Mrs. Gary P. NelsonGeorge, Carol and Anna NickersonMr. John A. NilesMr. and Mrs. Glenn NilsenNorthside Dairy BarMrs. Pat NuckolsMr. and Mrs. Thomas OakleyMr. and Mrs. Leon O’Dell

in memory of Nellie and Paul PikeMr. Theodore Ohlstein and

Mrs. Arline R. OhlsteinMs. Melinda L. OnoratoThe Orchards HotelMr. and Mrs. Phil O’RourkeMr. and Mrs. Walter OstranderMr. and Mrs. Alonzo Paige



Mr. Adam PalmiterPangaeaMs. Deborah PanzicaMs. Sally PattonMr. Mark PaviaMr. and Mrs. Dan PawlakMs. Cindy PearsonDaniel PerregauxWendy and Bob PetittMr. Charles Pfaff and

Dr. Robert D. IrishJennifer and William V.N. PhilipMs. Elizabeth A. Pierce

in memory of JoAnne C. BroweMs. Rita C. PinsonneaultMr. Gregory R. PowersMs. Roxanne PrescottMr. James S. Pullman

in memory of Edith TschornMr. and Mrs. William PuseyMr. and Mrs. Philip PutnamMr. and Mrs. Charles R. PutneyPyramid Management Group LLCMr. and Mrs. James B. Quigleyr.k. MilesMrs. Mary P. RacicotRamunto’s PizzaMs. Margaret RandallMr. and Mrs. Richard RanttilaMr. Nicholas RatzerMr. and Mrs. Albert T. RayMs. Pam ReedMr. and Mrs. Scott ReedMr. David ReesMr. Mark T. Reinhardt and

Ms. Margaret MagavernDale and Ginger RitchieDr. and Mrs. Daniel S. RobbinsMs. Susan L. RobertsonMs. Cynthia RogersRomano PublishingDr. Elizabeth A. Wennar Rosenberg

and Mr. Stanley RosenbergMrs. Barbara Rosenburg

in memory of John RosenburgMr. Julius Rosenwald and

Ms. Margaret CardnerMr. and Mrs. H. Lawrence RossMs. Ruth M. Rudnick and

Mr. Frederick C. GilbarMs. Laural RugglesMs. Catherine A. Russell

Sacred Heart UniversityDr. Kimberley Sampson and

Mr. Steven P. SampsonMr. and Mrs. David SandsMr. and Mrs. Anthony SavoyMs. Agnes SchiermeyerMr. and Mrs. Andrew M. SchindelMrs. Gail R. SchonbeckMr. Doug SchufeltMs. Susan Shane, MDShaw’s Supermarkets, Inc.Mr. John H. Shay

in memory of Mary Shay ArnoldMr. and Mrs. John ShermanMs. Maryann ShortMs. Una ShworakMs. Sarah SigsburyMr. and Mrs. Thomas SklepowiczMs. Seline H. Skoug and

Mr. Dave Van de WaterMr. Jay O. Slade

in memory of my wife, Sandra M. SladeDr. Michael and Kathryn SleemanMr. Brian SlineyGregory and Marlene SmithMr. and Mrs. James K. Smith, Jr.Mr. Jared S. SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert SmithMs. Inge M. Smith-Luce and

Mr. Mark LuceMr. Dan SolazSouth Central VT Board of RealtorsMs. Ann SpenardMs. Lynn M. SpencerMs. Michelle SpitzerThe Spring Street MarketSquire House Bed & BreakfastMs. Adele StairTom and NancyJean SteffenDr. Ann and Mr. Norman StewartStudio 210 Salon LLCDr. Ann Marie Swann and

Mr. Robert SwannDonald J. Tamburro, Jr.Ms. Phyllis TarbellMrs. Mary F. TarinelliMs. Erin Kaufman and

Mr. Mark TashjianMr. Terry J. ThibodeauMr. and Mrs. Henry R. ThomannMs. Lucinda S. Thomson

Mr. and Mrs. Bo ThornMr. and Mrs. Ryan ThurberThurbers Garage, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Mark TibbettsMs. Serena ToneyMr. Andrew R. TottenTrust Company of VermontMr. and Mrs. Damian A.

TryjankowskiDr. Reginald TschornTwo Tannery Road RestaurantBecky UmbachMs. Audrey UptonMr. and Mrs. Fred J. VandenbergMs. Patricia J. VentiVermont Roofing Company, Inc.VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1332W.H. Shaw Insurance Agency, Inc.W.T. Martin Plumbing and HeatingMs. Rose A. WanglerMr. and Mrs. Donald WassickMs. Kimberly A. WebsterMr. and Mrs. John WeissMr. and Mrs. John A. Werner

in honor of the dedicated doctors, nurses and staff at the Cancer Center

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Whitein memory of Donald H. White, Margaret H. White and Donna W. Howes

Ms. Linda S. WhiteWild OatsMs. Susan WilleyMs. Laura WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Charles WilsonMr. and Mrs. Mark WilsonMr. Michael WilsonMrs. Frances N. WolfMr. Robert WolterstorffWomen of the Moose #1018Mr. and Mrs. Richard WoodMrs. Theresa Wood

in memory of Madeleine and Howard Fitzgerald

Mr. and Mrs. Edward WoodsMr. and Mrs. Dominick YarnalYe Olde TavernMs. Nancy J. YoungDr. and Mrs. Jeffery A. YuchtMs. Katherine ZilkhaMs. Colleen E. Zwinge

in memory of Benjamin Karol

WHY I GIVE:

Ruth Metcalfe SVMC’s director of perioperative services, Ruth Metcalfe, has a long history with the hospital. But when it comes to her reasons for contributing to the Annual Fund, it’s all about the future.

A 50-year employee, Metcalfe says, “Whatever I give, I give for the future. The hospital is such an important resource to the community, I think it’s important to do what I can, not only to ensure that it’s here for others in the future, but that it’s able to achieve the vision that’s been put forth.

“Frankly, it’s a triumph for a community hospital to simply still be operating in this day and age,” she adds. “But SVMC is doing more than that. We’re growing and evolving to serve the needs of the community today and the generations that will follow. I’m proud to have that creation be a part of my legacy.”



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in memory of Marcel LewisMs. Gay S. AbeleMs. Morgan AckertMr. and Mrs. Ronald T. AldermanMs. Claire AlessiMrs. Rita R. Allard

in memory of George A. AllardMs. Dorothy AllenMr. and Mrs. Terry AllenMr. and Mrs. James AllisonDennis and Jo-Anne AmadonMs. Jane D. AmsMs. Mary Q. AmsMr. and Mrs. Robert R. Andersen, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kevin AndrewsMr. Stephen AndrewsMr. John M. AntognioniMr. and Mrs. Steve AppellMs. Theresa A. ArmataMs. Mary E. ArmstrongMr. and Mrs. Timothy D. ArmstrongMs. Julie ArnoldDr. and Mrs. James Asaph

in memory of Helen PezzulichMr. and Mrs. Bert AthertonMr. and Mrs. Glendon AyerMr. Curtis L. BaconMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Baity, Jr.Ms. Lisa BakerMs. Sadie BakerMs. Virginia L. Baker

in memory of Charlotte SandbergDr. Wesley BakerMs. Michele BallanceMs. Wendy BallouMr. and Mrs. Michael BarattoMr. and Mrs. Stuart BarlowMs. Nancy Pearlman and

Mr. Alan BashevkinMr. and Mrs. Richard A. BasqueMr. and Mrs. Randall BatesMs. Roberta L. BatesMs. Robin J. BatesMr. and Mrs. Jim BaylissMs. Terry A. BeachMr. and Mrs. Mike BeaudoinMr. and Mrs. Paul J. BeaumontMs. Kathy A. Bechand

Mrs. Anna P. BeckerMr. Charles O. BeckerMr. and Mrs. John F. BehanElizabeth BenedictBennington Area Chamber of

CommerceMs. Dierdre BenoitMrs. Jo BerryMr. and Mrs. Normand BetitBeyond ImaginationMr. Gerald BlackMr. Kevin B. BlairMr. Wayne E. BlairMs. Roberta BlockBarbara BlutoMr. and Mrs. Chad BoesseMs. Joann BoleshMs. Esther Q. BoorseMr. and Mrs. David BorgeMs. Jane BowerMrs. Caitlyn BoydMs. Ruby A. BoyntonMs. Susan I. BoyntonMs. Patricia BradleyMr. and Mrs. Douglas BradshawMs. Eileen BraheneyMs. Valerie BrenenstuhlMr. and Mrs. Dennis H. BrodeurMs. Diane Brolin

in memory of William MontgomeryMs. Jennifer B. BrophyMrs. Sally S. Brown

in memory of Gordon BrownBen and Jeanne L. BrumaghimMs. Tammie L. BrusoMs. Kate BryanMr. and Mrs. William BryanMs. Haley BubierDonna and Fran BuckMs. Debbie A. BuellMs. Anne G. BugbeeMs. Mary Rita BulsonMs. Jill M. BurkeMs. Christine M. BurrMs. Elizabeth D. BusheeMr. and Mrs. Charles J. BusheyMr. Harry ByronMr. Edward F. CabralMr. and Mrs. Daniel G. CadizMr. Christopher N. CallananMs. Alison CamardaMrs. B. Carol CameronMr. and Mrs. James Cameron

Cancer CrusadersOver the past four years, a quiet grassroots effort has been making a big difference in the lives of cancer patients in our community.

Organized and run strictly by volunteers, the Cancer Center Community Crusaders (4Cs) have raised over $150,000 for the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center (SVRCC) Patient Fund with the specific intent of easing the financial burden experienced by individuals and their families coping with cancer in our community.

The Fund places no restrictions on where recipients receive care, meaning that patients in Bennington and Windham Counties in Vermont, eastern Rensselaer and Washington Counties in New York, and northern Berkshire County in Massachusetts are eligible for assistance. In 2016 recipients used funds to cover expenses related to heating bills, car repairs, groceries, and dental care. In addition to the fundraising efforts of volunteers, local businesses have also generously contributed to the 4Cs. Wendy Petitt, Practice Manager at the SVRCC, notes that when she reaches out to local businesses and explains why they’re purchasing a gift card or requesting an oil delivery, more often than not, the business will offer a discount or provide a service for free. “Everyone’s been touched by cancer in some way and, in some ways, the caring is contagious,” says Petitt.


Harvest Ball Putnam Challenge DonorsMr. and Mrs. James C. AielloMr. and Mrs. Andrew AndersonMr. and Mrs. Douglass BallThe Bank of BenningtonDr. and Mrs. Christopher BevinAimee J. Bullett-Smith, NP and

Ray E. SmithMr. and Mrs. Christopher CaseyMs. Kathleen Fisher and

Mr. Rocco MaggiottoMr. and Mrs. William Hall—

GSS Fire Extinguishers, LLCJanet and Dean HansonMr. Tommy A. Harmon, Jr.Dr. Orion M. Howard and

Dr. Lisa HowardMs. Susan Hunter and

Mr. Doug WatsonMr. and Mrs. James C. Jerome, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Brian KeefeMr. Richard G. Kelley and

Ms. Katharine A. KenyonMr. and Mrs. Craig KennedyMr. and Mrs. Walker S. Kimball, Jr.Mary L. Botter, PhD, RN and

Angeline M. Marano, FACHEMr. and Mrs. Michael S. McKennaMr. and Mrs. G. Jeff MennenDr. Elizabeth Warner and

Dr. Graham MooreMs. Laura MooreJason P. Morrissey and

Christine A. MorrisseyMr. and Mrs. Bruce P. MullenDr. Allison Niemi and

Dr. Erik W. NiemiMr. and Mrs. E. James M. O’ConnorLance and Patsy OddenMr. and Mrs. Brian W. PeatDr. and Mrs. James PooleMr. and Mrs. Michael A. PowersDr. and Mrs. Robert Ruhl

Mr. and Mrs. John K. RunnetteMr. and Mrs. William P. ScullyMr. and Mrs. Robert ShawDr. Lara Shore-Sheppard and

Mr. W. Anthony SheppardDr. Themarge Small and

Mr. John SmallMr. Brian SteckleyMr. and Mrs. Stanley S. StroupMr. and Mrs. Robert Van DegnaMs. Patricia J. VentiDr. Matthew R. VernonMr. Alan Wiegand and

Ms. Marcia S. HollandNatalia and Matt Willey

The Putnam ChallengeAt the Jingle Bell and the Harvest Ball, members of the SVHC Foundation Board of Directors challenge those in attendance to emulate the hospital founders, the Putnam family. At each event, donors were invited to pledge $100 to $10,000 and the response was tremendous. Eighty-seven donors combined to give nearly $300,000 to support the relocation of the SVMC Deerfield Valley Campus and improved cancer-fighting technology.

Jingle Bell Putnam Challenge DonorsMr. and Mrs. Rogger AlvaradoMr. and Mrs. James R. BarnesDr. and Mrs. Christopher BevinMr. and Mrs. William B. BlumenthalChris and Katie BrooksMr. Roger Cardinal and

Ms. Diane McCormickDr. Kenneth and Lila CestoneMr. and Mrs. John CurranThomas and Rita DeeMr. and Mrs. Steven EmmettMs. Kathleen Fisher and

Mr. Rocco MaggiottoMr. and Mrs. Robert M. FisherLiz Fryer and Eco-tiqueMr. and Mrs. John M. GannonJan and Jon GoodrichAlice and Alan GreenspanMr. and Mrs. Adam GrinoldMr. and Mrs. Adam HagforsMr. Tommy A. Harmon, Jr.Ms. Sindy Hassig and

Mr. Robert M. RubinMr. and Mrs. David M. Hayden, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William HerbertMr. and Mrs. James C. Jerome, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Brian Keefe

Marny and Douglas KrauseMr. and Mrs. Charles D. La FiuraMs. Cheryl LaFlamme Rothman and

Mr. Thomas FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. David ManningMr. and Mrs. Levering McCormickMr. David J. Meiselman and

Ms. Myra I. PackmanMr. and Mrs. Bruce P. MullenMr. and Mrs. Thomas OakleyMs. Arlene B. Palmiter and

Mr. Frank SpragueDr. and Mrs. Peter C. ParkDr. and Mrs. Robert A. PezzulichMs. Roxanne PrescottMr. and Mrs. William PuseyMr. and Mrs. John M. RanoMr. and Mrs. D. Barry ReardonDr. and Mrs. Robert RuhlDr. and Mrs. David SkulnikMr. Dan SolazMr. and Mrs. Chad SpoonerSwan Electric, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Mark WallaceMr. Alan Wiegand and

Ms. Marcia S. Holland

Ms. Lynn A. CanalesMs. Elaine B. CapriolaMr. Keith CariboMr. and Mrs. Gene CarlsonMr. and Mrs. Robert A. Carpenter, Jr.Mr. Russell CarrierMs. Courtney CaseMs. Julie A. CaseMs. Tena L. CaseMr. and Mrs. Rick J. CaslinMr. Terrance CaslinMs. Linda CassanoMs. Lisa M. CassanoMs. Allison CavanaghMs. Danielle CelottoMs. Alexandra ChaffinMrs. Barbara M. ChampneyMr. and Mrs. Scott ChenailleJanice M. CipperlyMr. Paul Clark, Jr.Ms. Paula L. ClaytonFrank J. and Jean L. CodyMs. Alison R. Hill and

Rabbi Michael CohenMr. Robert W. ColeMs. Whitney ColeMr. Marc ColetyMrs. Charlotte V. CollamerMs. Margaret N. ComarMs. Haily ConeMrs. Susan E. CongdonMs. Paula A. ConklinMr. and Mrs. Harold G. ConoverMs. Charlene M. CoonMs. Kristy CooneyElaine and Kenneth CoonradtMs. Karen E. CoppinMs. Jacqueline A. CoreyMs. Megan CornellMs. Donna CoteMark E. CottrellMs. Wendy A. CottrellMs. Margaret CoulterMr. and Mrs. Lawrence J.

Courcelle, Jr.Mr. Daniel J. CoutureMs. Cindy A. CoyneMs. Christina CrawfordMr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Cross

Ms. Tracy C. CrossCrossgates Mall General Co.

NewCo, LLCMs. Elizabeth CroteauMr. and Mrs. Timothy CummMr. and Mrs. Curt CummingsMs. Melissa CurrierMr. and Mrs. David W. CurtisKathleen Cutler

in memory of Kenneth CutlerD.R. Miller Agency, Inc.Kaye M. and Gary L. DaigneaultMs. Diane M. DaleyMr. and Mrs. Richard V. DamourMr. and Mrs. Christopher P. DarbyMr. and Mrs. Vincent L. DassattiMr. and Mrs. Edward G. DauenheimerSusan and Gene DaughertyMs. Cailin M. DavendonisMr. and Mrs. Howard C. DavisMrs. Michelle DavisMr. and Mrs. Robert A. DavisMr. and Mrs. Rory DayMr. Michael N. DeGraffMr. Keith A. DeHaas and

Dr. Sherri DeHaasMr. Dennis Dell’AngeloMr. and Mrs. Daniel DelmonteMs. Yvonne E. DerbyMr. and Mrs. Richard DesautelsMs. Pamela DeShaneMr. and Mrs. Curtis A. DeveneauMs. Lynne M. DevenowMr. Joseph E. Dewey and

Ms. Willemina KramerMs. Doris G. DexterMrs. Ada Sue DiamondMr. and Mrs. James DickMr. and Mrs. David A. DickensonMs. Laneta DicranianMs. Sarah J. DienstMs. Anne DiFrancescoMs. Kathleen DimaggioMs. Carrie E. DopkinsMr. Tom Dorman and Ms. Terry ReedDot’s RestaurantMs. Lynn DouglasMr. Michael T. DowneyMs. Susan Downey

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond DozoisMs. Linda DroegeMs. Constance E. DufresneThe Duncan FamilyMs. Amy DuncanMs. Stacey DundasMr. Christopher DunhamMs. Tina M. DunneMs. Kayla DuvalMr. Corey DyerMr. and Mrs. Charles T. EdsonMr. Michael EganMs. Megan M. EichhornMr. and Mrs. George H. ElwellMs. Sherry L. EricksenMr. and Mrs. William D. Evans, Jr.Dr. Frank C. FamianoMs. Priscilla A. FavreauMr. and Mrs. Lawrence FeldsteinMr. and Mrs. James Fleming, Jr.Dr. William A. FloodMs. Wanda J. ForrestMs. Rhonda J. FortierCharlene and Don FosterMs. Colleen FrangellaMr. and Mrs. James FranzMs. Melissa J. Frechette and

Mr. Jeffrey A. Berardin honor of Oliver Tonon

Mr. and Mrs. David FrenkelMs. Connie S. FurlonMr. and Mrs. Brian GallantMrs. Kathleen GallettMs. Susan E. Gallina and

Mr. Aaron ParksMr. and Mrs. Steve GalushaMr. and Mrs. Granville R. GargiuloMr. Paul GassMs. Julie GauthierMs. Grace Gilbert-DavisMr. and Mrs. Charles A. GingoMr. Scott GiordanoMs. Chris GirgentiMs. Sarah GlanovskyMr. and Mrs. Burrel GoddardMr. and Mrs. Bernard S. GodinMr. and Mrs. H. Kent GoetjenErnest Goldfarb

in memory of Joan L. Goldfarb

Nicole Goswamiin memory of Elizabeth F. Goswami

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick GraceMs. Paige GraneyMs. Brittany GrangerMrs. Janice W. Grant

in memory of Francis J. Grant Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. GrattonMr. Anthony D. GreeneMrs. Christine M. GreeneMs. Sharon GreeneMs. Demetra GreenlawMs. Kelly A. GriffisMs. Rebecca L. GroesbeckMr. Travis GroganMr. and Mrs. Thomas GrossMrs. Marie C. and

Rev. Louis N. GuarinielloMs. Vanessa GulleyMrs. Viola M. Gulley

in loving memory of Robert Gulley, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Gary GuntherAndrew and Catherine HagadornMs. Elberta N. HaggertyMr. and Mrs. Jusdon D. Hale, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John J. HaleyMr. Andrew S. HallMs. AnnMarie HallMr. and Mrs. Edward W. HallMs. Sue M. HallMs. Susan W. HallMs. Dorothy C. HalvorsenMr. and Mrs. Robert J. HannanMs. Sharen S. HansenMs. Priscilla HardMs. Alexa HarringtonMs. Becky M. HarringtonMr. Brian HarringtonMr. and Mrs. Roscoe HarringtonMs. Jodi L. HarwoodMs. Angeline A. HatfieldMs. Amy L. HawleyAvis and Jim HaydenMs. Jessica L. HensleyMr. Paul C. HerseyMr. Lance HewittMr. Rolland L. Hewitt and

Ms. Stephanie M. Hoverin memory of Evelyn W. Hewitt

Karen and Peter HewsonMs. Rebecca J. Hewson StellerMs. Lana L. HillMs. Betty J. HillmanMr. and Mrs. John F. HlubinaMr. and Mrs. Alan HoagMs. Jaclyn E. HoagMs. Carroll A. HoardMr. and Mrs. William HoganMr. and Mrs. Edgar HoldenMary HoldenMr. Austin HollisterMr. and Mrs. David HollisterMr. and Mrs. Philip L. HolmanMr. and Mrs. Robert HolmesMr. and Mrs. Charles E. Holub

in memory of Thelma O. HolubMs. Mary E. HornMrs. Estelle HothMs. Jennifer HoughtonMs. kathy HouranMs. Crystal HoverMr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Howe

in memory of Martha WeeksMr. and Mrs. Winslow D. HowlandMr. Keith Hoyt and

Ms. Lori A. Franceschetti HoytMs. Karen Huber-RowleyMr. and Mrs. Gregory HunterWilliam and Linda HurleyMs. Elinor HyjekDoris V. IbbetsonMs. Nancy IsermanMr. and Mrs. Jay A. Iskowitz

in memory of Russell D. IskowitzMs. Shelley Ivanko and

Ms. Barbara SavianoMr. and Mrs. Gregory L. JacobsMr. and Mrs. Leon D. JacobsMs. Carol M. JaffeMs. Laurie A. JamesJelley’s Auto Sales & Service LLCMr. James C. Jerome, IIIMr. and Mrs. Brian JohnsonMr. and Mrs. David JohnsonMary JohnsonMs. Louise H. JonesMs. Lynn G. JonesMs. Maria D. Jones



Dr. and Mrs. Stewart G. JonesMs. Bethany JosephMs. Laura A. KaiserMs. Barbara KaneMr. Ronald J. KeeferMr. and Mrs. Bryan KellyDr. Jacqueline KellyMs. Betty J. Kenyon

in honor of Leah and Tim’s weddingMs. Rae A. KenyonMs. Elizabeth KerriganMs. Brenda KersonMs. Kelly KervanMs. Kristin L. KervanMr. and Mrs. Darren R. Kimball

in memory of Shereen CallahanMs. Alison KippMr. Brandon KippMs. Diana M. KippMr. Charles KirchnerMs. Rita L. KittelMs. Susan M. KjelgaardMs. Shirley Klarides-GrushWilliam and Elizabeth KnuetterMs. Victoria G. KohlerMs. Shawna KolakowskiMs. Jean KoscheMr. and Mrs. Michael T. KovageMr. and Mrs. Alan KrawczykMs. Brandy M. KrawczykMr. Bud KrawczykMs. Mary Jo KwiatekMs. Robin La FountainMrs. Sara E. LaBombardMs. Dorothy M. LacroixMr. and Mrs. Jesse J. LacroixMr. and Mrs. Joe LaCroixMrs. Margaret LacroixMr. and Mrs. William F. LaFlammeMs. Madelyn M. LaFondMs. Kimberly LafontaineMr. and Mrs. David W. LandersMs. Mindy LaPointeMr. Michael J. LaRocheThe Last Chair Bar & GrillMr. and Mrs. William LatourMr. Michael Lawler and

Mr. Micheal NolanMs. Joan Lawson

Mr. and Mrs. Normand F. LeBlancMr. and Mrs. John A. LeclaireMs. Diane L. LelandMs. Amber LemaireMr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Lemieux

in memory of Al FosterMs. Christine Leonard-CoffieldMs. Kara L. Leonetti LusaMr. and Mrs. Allan M. LernerMrs. Elizabeth LevesqueVictor Lewin, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. LewseyMs. Margaret LillieMs. Ashley LincolnMs. L. Allyn LindseyMs. Melinda J. LindseyMr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Lindsey, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Martin G. LingnerMs. Lisa LittwinMs. Deborah L. LohnesMs. Jane R. LongtinFlorence, Ronald and Ricky

LoomisMs. Dolores LovegreenMr. and Mrs. Daniel LucyMs. Brenda L. LugattoMr. and Mrs. Mark E. LukasMs. Shannon E. LusciaMrs. Marjorie MaasMr. and Mrs. Gerald S. MacJarrettMs. Kristin A. MackMs. Patty MackMr. and Mrs. Michael W. MadisonMs. Ashley MadoreMr. and Mrs. James M. MainMr. Joe MaleadyMrs. Heather ManeelyMr. Peter B. MannMaple Leaf Malt & Brewing Co.Ms. Lisa MarkoMr. and Mrs. Robert C. MarshMs. Donna MartinMrs. Linda M. MartinMs. Linda MartinoMr. and Mrs. John S. Masi, Sr.Ms. Brenda L. MattesonMr. Gregory B. MattesonMs. Brenda L. MattisonMr. and Mrs. Richard Mattison

Ms. Shay MattisonMs. Jodi L. MayerMr. Barry MayhewMs. Jill L. MaynardMr. and Mrs. Joseph MazzolaMr. and Mrs. Gordon McClellanMr. and Mrs. Stephen McClureMr. Wayne E. McDaniel and

Ms. Mary L. GoetzMr. Daniel McDermott and

Ms. Brenda JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Bernard W. McDonald

in memory of Martha WeeksMs. Carla McDonoughMrs. Susan L. McDonoughMs. Kathleen A. McGuirePeter and Lisa McGuireMr. and Mrs. Gene McKennaMr. and Mrs. Todd McKenneyMs. Holly M. McKenzieMs. Dawn McLaughlinMr. and Mrs. Christopher McLeodMr. and Mrs. Daniel J. McMahonMs. Tiffany A. McMahonMs. Deborah L. MeehanMrs. Linda M. MeskunMr. and Mrs. Alvin MichaelsMs. Shirley MillerMs. Ellen MillingtonMs. Joanna Mintzer and

Mr. Donald FerrellMr. and Mrs. Carl H. MohlenhoffMs. Janet Molicki and

Ms. Josephine AndrewsMs. Jennie MoonMs. Melissa MorrisseyMs. Amanda MorseMs. Maydene W. MortMs. Katharine H. MurphyMs. Patricia MurrayMrs. Edith MyersMr. Kyle A. MyersMs. Elizabeth K. NagleMs. Molly NawrathMr. Jeremy Neill and

Ms. Alexandra RellaMr. and Mrs. Keith NicholsMr. and Mrs. Timothy NicholsMr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Nielsen


WHY I GIVE:

Barry ReardonRetired Warner Brothers studio executive Barry Reardon has a flair for creating memorable experiences. Last year he lent his creative talents to SVHC and launched what is planned to be a recurring benefit for our most generous donors.

Leveraging his Hollywood connections, Barry obtained permission for SVHC to host an exclusive premiere showing of the much-anticipated film Sully. Members of SVHC’s Equinox Circle attended at no charge.

“This is a great way for the hospital to show their appreciation to their most generous donors,” says Barry.

“I’m happy to lend my support and sincerely hope we will be able to continue offering this benefit and see the event grow in size every year.”


Corporate Partnership ProgramThe support of the business community is crucial to the success of SVHC. The following businesses are members of the SVHC Foundation Corporate Partnership Program.

Advanced EyecareAll Service CitgoAllegroAnchor Seafood RestaurantAnesthesiology Associates of

BenningtonAnytime FitnessThe Bank of BenningtonBarr SternbergBattenkill Valley Health CenterBeaudoin Paving, LLCThe Bennington BannerBennington Beverage OutletBennington Cooling & Heating, Inc.Bennington Lanes, Inc.Bennington SubaruBerkeley Research GroupBKD, LLPBMA Architects & PlannersBodywerks Collision CenterBPS&M, LLCBrinker InternationalBromley Mountain ResortCahill’s GarageCardinal Land Properties, Inc.Catamount Carpet CleaningCBL and Associates Management,

Inc.Centerline Architects & PlannersCigna HealthcareCommunity Health Centers of the

Rutland Region, Inc.

CoverysCreative Space Shower Doors

& MoreCrossgates Mall General Co. NewCo,

LLCCurves of BenningtonD.B. McKenna & Co., Inc.D.R. Miller Agency, Inc.Dartmouth-Hitchcock HealthDeerhill Inn & RestaurantDee’s ElectricDePaula Chevrolet Inc.Dot FourDot’s RestaurantDover Forge RestaurantDowns Rachlin Martin, PLLCE. P. Mahar & Son, Inc.The Elm Street MarketFlowers by CaraThe Four Chimneys InnGarfunkel Wild, P.C.Global LinkGVH Studio, Inc.H. Sausville ConstructionHarmony Healthcare InternationalHathaway Electric, Inc.Hawkins HouseHayden Plumbing and Heating, Inc.Hays CompaniesHemmings Motor News, Inc.The Hermitage Club at Haystack

Mountain

Hermitage Deerfield Valley Real Estate

Herrmann Construction Inc.HNB, Inc.Hyman Hayes AssociatesJ & L WoodworkingJacobs Law Offices, LLCJelley’s Auto Sales & Service LLCJenningsJensen’s RestaurantJonathan M. Cohen, Attorney at LawKeelan CompanyKelly FuelsKevin’s Sports Pub & RestaurantLake St. Catherine Country ClubLavallee/Brensinger ArchitectsLoomis Auto ExchangeLucas Enterprises, Ltd.Mack Molding CompanyMadison Brewing CompanyMan of Kent Tavern & CafeManchester Country Club, Inc.The Maritime HotelThe Memory ClinicMerchant & Gould, P.C.MorrisSwitzer environments for

healthMount SnowMt. Anthony Country ClubNFP Property & Casualty

Services Inc.Nixon Peabody

Northside Dairy BarOld Red Mill InnThe Orchards HotelOrthopedic Associates of Northern

BerkshireOsterman PropanePalmiter Realty GroupThe Pampered ChefPangaeaPaul J. Martin, Inc.People’s United BankThe Perfect WifeThe Pharmacy, Inc.Pickwell’s BarnPrice Chopper SupermarketPublyk House RestauantPyramid Management Group LLCr.k. MilesRadiology Associates of BenningtonRamunto’s PizzaRayl Construction Company, Inc.Red Hot RepairsRevolution Racket and FitnessThe Richards GroupRising Sun Maintenance, Inc.Romano PublishingThe Rowley AgencyRutland Regional Medical CenterSafford Mills Inn & CafeSageView Advisory GroupShaw’s Supermarkets, Inc.Shea Family Funeral Homes, Inc.

Sonny’s Blue Benn Diner, Inc.The Spring Street MarketSquire House Bed & BreakfastStudio 210 Salon LLCSwan Electric, Inc.TD BankThurber MachineThurbers Garage, Inc.Thyme Tables Catering, Inc.Time for Yourself, LLCTrust Company of VermontThe Tutorial CenterTwo Tannery Road RestaurantUp for BreakfastVermont Roofing Company, Inc.Vermont Technical CollegeThe Village Chocolate ShoppeVMS ConstructionBennington Area VNA & HospiceVon Bargen’s JewelryW.H. Shaw Insurance Agency, Inc.W.T. Martin Plumbing and HeatingWassick Tire ServiceWells Fargo Institutional Retirement

and TrustWest End LandscapingWild OatsWilliam Burns InsuranceYarns for Your SoulYe Olde TavernYour Belly’s Deli

Dozens of teams enjoyed golf and comraderie at the Masters in the Mountains charity tournaments at Equinox Resort and The Hermitage Club. 1 Edward Preseau, Merrill Landon, Mary Preseau, and Mary Landon 2 Dave Thuermer with Jennifer Thuermer, DNP; Marcus Martinez, MD; and Scott Rogge, MD 3 SVHC President and CEO Tom Dee with Justin Salem, DDS 4 Matt Turner, Jonathan Cohen, Brian Devane, and Corey Mears

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Ms. Amanda NolanMs. Edwina NolanMr. and Mrs. Gabriel NoliMr. and Mrs. Francis NolinMr. Seth NormyleMs. Tina NovoMs. Patricia NuvallieMr. and Mrs. Mark O’DonnellOld Red Mill InnMr. and Mrs. Kenneth OlneyMichael and Barbara O’NeilMs. Jessica OnoratoOsterman PropaneMr. and Mrs. Charles B. PalmerMs. Sara PalmerThe Pampered ChefMr. and Mrs. Richard P. PaquetteMr. and Mrs. Robert G. PaquinMr. David PardoArmand and Jean PatnaudeMs. Judy Patsos NugentLinda R. PattersonMr. and Mrs. William Peat, Jr.Mrs. Eileen D. Peckham

in memory of Robert PeckhamMr. and Mrs. Richard PeeblesMs. Andrea M. PeltonMr. and Mrs. Ronald C. PembrokeThe Perfect WifeMr. Stanley PetersMr. Christian C. PhelpsMs. Barbara PhilipMs. Evelyn R. PhillipsMr. David S. PiatczycPickwell’s BarnMr. and Mrs. Chad E. PierceMs. Linda S. PierceMs. Stephanie PierceMs. Donna L. Pimental

in memory of Shereen CallahanMr. and Mrs. Michael PinsonneaultMr. and Mrs. Richard PinsonneaultMrs. Susan PlanteMr. and Mrs. Dusan PlausteinerMr. and Mrs. James M. PleasantMs. Kathleen PlueMs. Marcia T. PodolecMs. Katherine C. PostMs. Glory A. PowellMr. and Mrs. John J. Powers, Jr.

Ms. Audra PrandiniMr. Benjamin PrandiniMr. and Mrs. Michael Prehoda

in memory of Frank FurtadoPublyk House RestauantMr. and Mrs. Charles PufahlMs. Pamela QuinlanRace for a Reason Spartan RaceLeila and Scott RacicotRed Hot RepairsMs. Colleen J. ReddenMr. and Mrs. John C. ReedMr. and Mrs. Robert ReedMs. Marie Rehm-BrandtMr. Thomas ReifMr. and Mrs. J. Tyler ReschMrs. Helen C. RestinoMs. Jacqueline A. ReymanMrs. Elizabeth G. ReynoldsMs. Deborah L. RichardsMs. Marylou RiveraMr. James RobbinsMrs. Janet K. RobertsMr. and Mrs. Howard Robinson

in memory of John Meerwarth and in memory of Faye McCart

Ms. Helen RodgersMs. Nancy J. RodowiczDonald G. and Helen W. RogersMs. Jamie M. RogersMr. and Mrs. John R. RogersMs. Margaret A. RogersMrs. Sally RogersMr. Steven H. RogersMr. Scott RosbozomMr. and Mrs. Scott R. Rose

in memory of Robert and Zane TobinMr. and Mrs. Stuart RoundsMs. Erin M. RoyMr. and Mrs. Kerry G. RyanMs. Rose RyanMr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Ryder

in honor of Virginia S. RyderSafford Mills Inn & CafeMs. Katie A. SantanderaMr. and Mrs. John T. SantarcangeloMs. Lizza SantarcangeloMs. Rose-Marie SantarcangeloMs. Colleen F. Sausville

in memory of Cheryl F. Conklin

Mr. Henry Sausville and Ms. Wendy Dickie

Mr. and Mrs. Richard SawyerMs. Wendy L. SchaeferMr. Richard SchefflerMr. Barret T. SchleicherMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. SchmittMs. Lisa M. SchneiderMs. Elaine M. SchnoopMs. Katherine SchnoppMr. Theodore Schulz and

Ms. Gloria Pendleton-SchulzMs. Janet Schurink

in memory of Hank SchurinkMr. Lavon Schwartz and

Ms. Lea Hyjek-SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey ScofieldMs. Margaret Mithoefer and

Mr. Michael SeelyDr. Brent Segal

in memory of Susan Alice Williams Ferguson

Ms. Debra A. SeneyMr. and Mrs. James A. SerraoMrs. Victoria SeversonMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey SewardJoanne Vallee Seymour

in memory of Mildred and Joseph ValleeMr. David B. ShaffeMrs. Gail ShermanMs. Melisa M. ShermanMs. Andrea L. SigsburyMs. Jennifer SkidmoreMr. and Mrs. Michael SlavinMs. Eileen B. SmailMs. Chelsea M. SmithMs. Donna L. SmithMr. and Mrs. Ethan SmithMs. Karen L. SmithMr. and Mrs. Keith SmithMs. Sandra SmithMrs. Theresa SmithMs. Caryn SnowMr. and Mrs. William C. Snyder, Jr.

in memory of Jim SnyderJane Sobel and Stanley RosenMs. Lois SpringerMs. Michaelia St. JacquesMs. Carolyn Stannard-CarloMs. Janette Stender

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. StewartMs. Sharon S. StewartMs. Samantha M. StoneMr. and Mrs. Neil StrattonMs. Shirley J. StrattonMs. Ellen StrohmaierMr. and Mrs. Taylor StroutRev. and Mrs. Gary F. StrubelMs. Brigitte L. StuhreMr. Gerald H. Sullivan and

Ms. Dale E. Cote-SullivanSVHC Corporate Development Staff

in memory of John CaseMr. Perry L. SweetDr. and Mrs. E. Michael TaraziMr. Kevin TassoneMs. Gabrielle TatroMs. Diane TherrienMr. and Mrs. Raymond TherrienMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. ThibodeauMs. Wenke B. ThomanMr. and Mrs. Frederick G.

Thompson, IIIMr. and Mrs. Timothy W. ThompsonMs. Cheryl K. ThomsonMr. and Mrs. Wesley C. ThurberThyme Tables Catering, Inc.Ms. Sheryl TilleyMrs. Debra L. TirritoMr. and Mrs. Louis TobinMrs. Holly L. TononTraining for MoreMr. Shadrach TreatMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Trimble

in memory of Martha RyanMs. Judy TrombleyMr. and Mrs. John TrottierMr. and Mrs. Timothy TudorMr. and Mrs. Michael TurchianoMs. Tracy A. TurnerMs. Eleanor TwardyMs. Nichole M. UnderhillPamela Vachon-DupreaMr. and Mrs. Howard VaineValley View SaloonMr. Tom Van SchaickVermont.com and the

Koffman FamilyMs. Patricia VincentMr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Vosburgh

Ms. Beverly B. WaitekusMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. WalczakMrs. Darcie J. WalkerGerald and Linda WallMarie and Michael WatsonMs. Michelle WeberMs. Susan WehleMr. and Mrs. Benjamin WeissMs. Susan W. WelchMr. and Mrs. Charles H. Wells, Jr.Ms. Amy WernerWest Dover Joe’sWest End LandscapingMr. R. Bruce Wheat and

Ms. Jean DavisMs. Andrea WheelerMrs. Ann S. WhiteMs. Jessica WhiteMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. WhitmanPan WhitmanMr. and Mrs. Jay WhittenMs. Debra WiencekMs. Jeanne WilliamsMs. Stacey M. WilliamsMs. Deborah A. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Jerry WilsonMs. Sarah Wilson

in memory of Pamela HoulihanDr. and Mrs. Ward W. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Donald E. WinslowMs. Anne M. WoodMs. Barbara WoodMs. Corey L. WoodMr. William C. WoodMs. Jessica L. WoodwardMs. Janet WoosterMs. Karen E. WrightMr. and Mrs. Richard G. Wright, Jr.Ms. Cathy YarnalYarns for Your SoulMs. Elisha YoungMr. and Mrs. Harland YoungYour Belly’s DeliMr. and Mrs. William ZieglerMs. Megan Zorilo





GrantsFunding Groundbreaking Initiatives SVHC seeks funds from federal, state, and local governments; corporate and family foundations; and others to improve our organization’s capacity to support population health, upgrade equipment, expand professional development and training opportunities, and provide resources to patients in need. Grants maximize the impact of local donations and ensure SVHC is prepared for the challenges ahead.

Bennington Subaru – Share the Love ProgramSouthwestern Vermont Medical Center

Edwin S. Webster FoundationSVHC Pownal Campus

Nichols FoundationWellness Garden

The Pollinator Fund TrustNursing Education Visiting Nurse Scholar Program

State of VermontChildren’s Integrated Services/Early InterventionEbola PreparednessHospital PreparednessScreening, Brief Intervention, Refer to Treatment Project

State of Vermont Health Care Innovation ProjectTransitional Care Program

STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS)The Learning Tree

Stewart’s FoundationYouth Ambassadors’ Program

Susan G. Komen for the CureBreast Health Rural Outreach Program

Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc.Transitions in Care

Regional Advisory Boards: Strengthening TiesMembers of the SVHC Foundation’s Regional Advisory Boards are crucial to SVHC’s success as an organization. They serve as ambassadors in each of our communities, strengthen ties between their communities and the health system, and work closely with the SVHC Foundation Board in support of the mission to provide exceptional care and comfort.

Keith Michl, MD Chair Northshire Regional Advisory Board

Crista H. Gannon Chair Deerfield Valley Regional Advisory Board

James Martinez Chair New York Regional Advisory Board

Deerfield Valley Regional Advisory Board

Crista H. GannonChair

Donald AlbanoKori L. De LucaCharles D. La FiuraJulie LinebergerBruce MullenMarvin S. NeumanArlene B. PalmiterWillian ParentRobert S. Ruhl, DMDKristen WallaceMark Wallace

New York Regional Advisory Board

James MartinezChair

Robert Allen*David BorgeAmanda HaarGreg LaurinJames Monahan*

Northshire Regional Advisory Board

Keith Michl, MD Chair

Connie BlatchfordKathryn BrooksPerez C. EhrichFredricka KimballNancy Kimball Judith M. LivingstonRobert McCaffertyCaren McVickerBarbara PowersAmy ThebaultAlan N. Wiegand

* new to the SVHC Foundation Board in 2017

2016 Kunzelmann FellowsFor over fifty years Helen Dixon Kunzelmann called Bennington home. Throughout her years in the Southshire, she was committed to building community and enhancing the quality of life for friends, neighbors, and family. Even today, years after her passing, her hopes and legacy live on through The Kunzelmann Fellowship and The Helen Dixon Kunzelmann Professional Nursing Fund. The Fellowship provides financial assistance to physicians at SVMC while the Fund provides scholarships to be applied to continuing education.

In 2016 the fellowship was awarded to Karena Webber, PA, and Keri Noel, NP, was the beneficiary of the Professional Nursing Fund.


In MemoriamWe are very grateful to families who request memorial donations to Southwestern Vermont Health Care in lieu of flowers. We pay tribute to the following individuals who passed this year.

Gay Baker

Jacqueline Baranowski

Virginia Berard

Tammy Bourn

Shereen Callahan

Judy Christensen

Patricia Dean

Lawrence Doucette

Winfred Dufresne

George Elwell

Richard Fabricius

Leon Foster

Frank Furtado

Carolyn Graham

Caroline Greene

Linda Hayes

Frank Hogel

Pamela Jean Houlihan

Vivian Keus

Kathleen LeBlanc

Allen Morgan

Joan Morse

Leroy Morse

Bryan Oakes

Volkert Peters

Beulah Racicot

Mark Trombley

Martha Weeks

Betty Wolf


Bequests Received in Fiscal Year 2016Estate of H. Payne Bingham

for Nursing EducationEstate of Eunice Burrington

for Southwestern Vermont Health CareEstate of Robert J. and Bertha Greene

for Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer CenterEstate of Gladys Nielson

for Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center Clinical ResearchE.R. Tinker Charitable Trust

for Southwestern Vermont Health CareEstate of Edith Tschorn

for Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center

To direct a bequest to Southwestern Vermont Health Care Foundation, the following language is suggested for review by your attorney:

“I/we give and devise to the Southwestern Vermont Health Care Foundation located in Bennington, Vermont (written amount or percentage of estate) to be used for its general support (or the support of a specific fund or program).

SVHC’s Planned Giving program relies on ordinary people with extraordinary insight. Like hospital founder Henry W. Putnam, Sr., whose planned gift established the hospital in his name nearly 100 years ago, those who give in this special way know that their contribution has an impact for generations.

Planned gifts can cost as little as nothing during the donor’s lifetime, often provide significant tax advantages, and can be adjusted at any time should financial circumstances change. Those who make planned gifts are granted lifetime recognition to the Henry W. Putnam Circle. For more information about making a planned gift, contact the SVHC Foundation at 802- 447-5017.

Endowment FundsNamed Endowment Funds of $25,000 or more are listed here in ongoing recognition of the special role they play in the long-term financial vibrancy of Southwestern Vermont Health Care. These funds, which were permanently or temporarily restricted by the donor, represent an important source of revenue to further the SVHC vision and mission.

Mary A. Baker Fund — Est. 2004 by the Bennington County Registered Nurses Associationfor nursing education scholarships

Harry Payne Bingham, III, Grandson of Harriet G. Miller, Memorial Fund —Est. 1987 for enhancement of quality nursing care

Burgess-Pike Memorial Fund — Est. 1988for unrestricted purposes

Laura S. Burnham — Est. 1996for unrestricted purposes

Ralph and Bertha Burt Endowment Fund — Est. 2007for Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

D. Clarke and Frances Palmer Corkran — Est. 1988for acquisition and development of medical techniques and encouragement of medical staff

Phyllis Coburn Scholarship Fund — Est. 1970for education and training of clinical staff, especially nurses

Joseph G. Davidson — Est. 1959for Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Terry M. Ehrich — Est. 2003for the VNA & Hospice of Southwestern Vermont Health Care

Martin Erdmann Memorial Fund — Est. 1976for research in the prevention, cure, and treatment of disease

Irene Heinz Given and John LaPorte Given — Est. 1970for medical research

May D. Goodman — Est. 1993for Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Bernadine Grondahl — Est. 1967for worthwhile projects

E.L. Grondahl — Est. 1967for several specific purposes

The Robert and Janet Howard Endowment Fund — Est. 2009for unrestricted purposes

Guy B. Johnson — Est. 1936for unrestricted purposes

Helen Dixon Kunzelmann Fellowship — Est. 2012for assisting SVHC in recruiting new physicians

Helen Dixon Kunzelmann Professional Nursing Staff Fund — Est. 2012for the recruitment, retention, and rewarding of SVHC’s professional nursing staff

Bettina Garthwaite Lowerre — Est. 1997for unrestricted purposes

John S. and Bertha B. McCormick Endowment Fund — Est. 2005for SVMC Northshire Campus

Abraham and Gladys Noveck — Est. 1992for nursing, education, and training

Abraham Noveck — Est. 1992for Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Irene Putnam — Est. 1937for unrestricted purposes

Henry W. Putnam, Jr. — Est. 1938for unrestricted purposes

Laila L. and Robert D. Stout — Est. 2005for Southwestern Vermont Health Care

Robert E. Tschorn in honor of Richard B. Davis, MD — Est. 1991for the medical library

Foresight & Generosity: Planned Giving at SVHC

Hospital Benefactor Henry W. Putnam, Sr.


Henry W. Putnam CircleMembership in the Henry W. Putnam Circle is awarded to those individuals who provide for Southwestern Vermont Health Care or one of its non-profit subsidiaries in their wills or estate plans. The Circle is named in honor of our first benefactor, Henry W. Putnam, Sr., who deeded the Bennington Water Works to the Town of Bennington in 1912 for the establishment of a public hospital. The Circle also pays tribute to his son, Henry W. Putnam, Jr., who supported the hospital with many lifetime gifts, followed by his $3 million bequest that forms the nucleus of the health system’s endowment funds.

Anonymous (11)Hilda M. AllenEstate of Arthur R. ArmstrongMarie BarrEstate of Richard BentonMargaret Bradford Charitable Remainder TrustEstate of Rosemary G. BrandliKatie BrooksEstate of Laura BurnhamGerard and Geraldine CambriaEstate of Helen CampbellMr. and Mrs. Charles E. Childs, Jr.Wendall CramEstate of George J. CushingLoomis DanaEstate of Susanne DanaAmonda DavisB. Whitman and Mary DennisonEstate of Ruth E. DinseEstate of Peter F. DonavanPatricia J. DupreeEstate of Terry EhrichRuth Burt EkstromStuart M. Fischman, Esq.Estate of Madeleine FitzgeraldEstate of Blair M. FletcherCatharine O. FosterMrs. John B. FosterThomas H. FosterEstate of John W. GageEstate of Ralph GerstleEstate of Elizabeth M. GilletteEstate of May D. GoodmanEstate of Robert J. and Bertha Greene

Dean F. HansonMartha Mixter HeilemannLeslie and Jess HeislerEstate of Richard HydeEstate of Elizabeth H. JenneyMr. and Mrs. Walker S. Kimball, Jr.Marny and Doug KrauseEstate of Helen KunzelmannDick and Peg LeakeJim and Pat LeeMrs. Charlotte G. LefevreMr. and Mrs. James R. LindsayEstate of Harold H. MacuenEstate of Dorothy MarcolsEstate of John S. McCormick, Jr.Harlan Miller TrustMark Novotny, MDHope and Richard OwensEdward PelzEstate of Maurice E. PicheEstate of Ruth PinskerEstate of Florence M. PomeroyEstate of Kathleen PowersMichael and Barbara Powers Charitable TrustEstate of Peter RosenthalEstate of Selma SheridanLaraine B. SmithEstate of Joan M. SpeiserThomas D. SteffenLaila L. StoutEstate of Edith TschornCarson A. ThurberMark and Kristen WallaceMary L. Wicker

The SVHC Foundation staff prepared this report and has taken great care to ensure that the listings are complete and accurate; however, we apologize for any inaccuracies, should they exist, and ask you to call our attention to any omissions or errors.

Contact us at: Southwestern Vermont Health Care, Box 41, 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT 05201802-447-5017 [email protected]

WHY WE GIVE:

Mark and Kristen WallaceFor nearly 30 years, Mark and Kristen Wallace have called Southern Vermont home. They raised their two kids here, ran two successful businesses, as well as faced one of life’s biggest challenges: cancer.

“Both Kristen and I are cancer survivors,” explains Mark. “And like most folks, when we got our individual diagnoses, we went for second opinions. In both cases we went to Dana Farber and shared the plan the providers at the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center suggested. And both times, they said, ‘We can’t offer you anything better than what you’ll receive at the Cancer Center. Go there.’ We followed that advice and are here today because of it.”

That experience, combined with other encounters at the hospital, inspired the Wallaces to include the Cancer Center in their estate planning.

“We think it’s important to pay it forward,” says Kristen. “Including the Cancer Center in our will is an easy way to ensure that quality care is available to families and individuals like us in the future when they need it.”


Seventy-five SVHC staff members and their families celebrated our fourth Magnet designation by participating in the Bennington Battle Day Parade, the region’s largest.

SVHC staff members and their families lent a hand to renovate the extensive walking trails on SVMC’s Bennington Campus during the SVMC Trail Day.

As the kick-off to the Cancer Center Community Crusaders’ Day of Celebration, runners and walkers enjoyed a 5K route dotted with Revolutionary War landmarks.

Forty of SVHC’s skiing and boarding enthusiasts made memories at the exciting 24 Hours of Stratton fundraiser for the Stratton Foundation.

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The 13th Annual “Mom’s Day Off” at Bromley offered moms $20 lift tickets and all proceeds to the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center.

The community came out to the Cancer Center Community Crusaders Day of Celebration on June 4 to show their support of local cancer patients.

Staff participated in the annual National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease among women.

Committed to Community HealthWith an understanding that home ownership and quality living situations go hand-in-hand with good health, SVHC was proud to become a founding partner of Healthy Homes for Bennington, L3C, this past year.

Created in partnership with the Bank of Bennington, Healthy Homes revitalizes single-family homes in the downtown area. Once the renovation is complete, homes are independently appraised and made available to SVMC employees at a reduced price.

The program’s first house became a home to Russell Carrier and Leah Hart, who have 12 combined years as SVMC employees. The couple moved into the newly renovated home—their first—on Park Street with their baby boy. “This has been so exciting for us,” said Russell on move-in day. Hart added, “We are so grateful to SVHC and Healthy Homes for making home ownership possible for us at this stage in our lives. As a young couple with a nine-month-old, it would have taken years for us to be able to afford a down payment.”

Creating a caring environment togetherFacing a fatal illness in 2008, Susan

Sebastian came home to Vermont

to be near her mother. An avid

art collector, Sebastian despaired

over the blank walls of her patient

room. She turned that despair into

inspiration by asking her mother,

Elise Braun, to use the funds from

her estate to ensure no patient in

Vermont ever had to endure their

illness while staring at a blank wall

again. Braun agreed and last year

fulfilled the final piece of the promise

with the donation of 54 works of

original art to SVHC.

SVHC President and CEO Tom Dee

notes, “For the past several years we

have been attempting to transform

the ways in which care is delivered

throughout our hospital system. That

this gift should come to us at this time and

aid us in enhancing our environment in such

a powerful and beautiful way was a most

unexpected and wonderful surprise.”

Elise Braun founded the Susan Sebastian Foundation in honor of her daughter.

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Accolades and Accreditations

SVMC is one of 31 hospitals in the world and one of three in New England to have been recognized as a Magnet® Center for Nursing Excellence four consecutive times.

SVMC is accredited by the Joint Commission and recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®.

SVMC received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for quality, patient safety, and the patient experience.

Through partnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, our patients have access to one of only three National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in New England.

Our Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

SVMC’s emergency physicians are certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

SVMC received an “A” ranking for hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group, a national leader and advocate in hospital transparency, for the second consecutive year.

SVMC was placed on Becker’s Hospital Review list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” and one of Vermont Business Magazine’s “Best Places to Work in Vermont” in 2017 for the third straight year.

In 2018, Southwestern Vermont Health Care will celebrate a century of caring for our community.

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