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A DEVELOPMENT PubLicATiON Of bETh isrAEL DEAcONEss hOsPiTAL–NEEDhAM

Spring 2016

Strength in leadership Michael Lombard p.3

A passion for giving: a belief in Beth Israel Deaconess Lank Family p.4

Building a bright future Petrini Family p.7

A fitting tribute for the Trotman family Trotman Family p.8

Generous support with local impact Johnstone Family p.9

Compassionate care and leading edge medicine are the hallmarks of BID–Needham.

Read more about how our nurses are leading innovations in health care p.3

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John M. Fogarty, FACHEPresident & Chief Executive Officer

Samantha ShermanChief Development & External Relations Officer

The New Year at BID–Needham has already brought significant changes to the hospital, with more to come in 2016. As you’ll read in this second issue of Giving Strength, we recently reopened a new inpatient unit in response to the growing demand of the community. We also launched a new Intensivist Program, composed of a team of critical care specialists to coordinate and oversee care in our ICU.

These initiatives make a real impact on patient care, including our latest effort to develop a new Breast Care Center at the hospital. The center will open in 2016, and will offer patients the latest diagnostic imaging, while nearly doubling our annual breast exam capacity. We believe that the Breast Care Center will mean more diagnoses of early stage breast cancers and will improve chances for remission.

As you can imagine, the excitement around the hospital is palpable. I’m pleased to recognize the efforts of our supporters and friends who help us grow to envision and shape a bright future. A great example of the kind of transformative support we’ve received is that from the Lank family. I hope you’ll take a moment to read what inspired Althea and Buddy to make the largest gift in the hospital’s history to name the Lank Cancer Center. To them and to all of you who lend your support in a variety of ways, thank you.

Giving Strength is published by the Office of Development at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham.

Please send comments or suggestions to [email protected].

Samantha ShermanChief Development & External Relations [email protected]

Bethany AllenSenior Development Officer [email protected]

A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO

In our second issue of Giving Strength, we set out to highlight the special connection between family, philanthropy and community. Passing on the lessons of gratitude and dedication to the community through the generations is apparent in many of the stories you will read in this issue.

I hope you will take a moment to learn about Buddy and Althea Lank’s relationship to both BID–Needham and BIDMC, a connection deeply rooted in their family history. We are so thankful to the Lanks, not only for their recent gift, which is the single largest gift in the history of BID–Needham, but also for inspiring future generations to invest in their community. We are honored that with their gift the Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center in Needham will now be named the Lank Cancer Center.

In our Leadership Spotlight, Michael Lombard, Chair of the Board of Advisors, talks about his lifelong connection to Needham and how his family’s belief in the importance of local care inspired his involvement at BID–Needham. Community and family ties are no more evident than with the Petrini family of Needham; their connection to the hospital goes back more than 30 years and spans generations.

Each family has a unique journey to share that led them to BID–Needham and we are grateful for all the ways they make our hospital and community stronger. We hope their stories will inspire you to think about how you can get involved—either through community volunteerism, charitable giving or sharing your story. Even the smallest gestures can mean so much.

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A conversation with Michael Lombard, newly appointed Chair of the Board of Advisors.

Talk about your history with BID–Needham.

I grew up in Needham and am raising my family here, so I have always understood the hospital’s important role in the community. In fact, having a community hospital was a requirement for my parents when moving to Needham. As one of eight children, they knew it would come in handy. They were right. I spent one of my first nights in Needham in the Emergency Department getting stitches. Then, about ten years ago, Lynn Petrini encouraged me to get involved. At the time, all of my board involvement and philanthropy had been in Boston. This was the first time I became involved locally and I have been actively engaged on some level ever since. It feels like a natural way to give back.

What are the biggest changes you’ve witnessed?

Our affiliation with BIDMC has fueled so much growth. We’ve built the new inpatient unit, Emergency Department, Lank Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion. Health care evolves so rapidly, and we’ve been on the forefront of the shift of health care delivery to the community setting. The hospital has never lost sight of the caring, personal side of medicine. I think that’s what sets us apart. That’s what motivates me.

What’s been the most rewarding part of your involvement?

Watching a new facility being built and seeing the tangible results of your work is extremely gratifying. It is satisfying to be able to lend your efforts to a place where you can witness the results and see your friends, family and neighbors benefit firsthand. I’d also say that meeting such dedicated people through my involvement has been incredibly

rewarding. It’s a great team— management, trustees, advisors, physicians and staff— and everyone shares the common goal of making this a better place.

Is there an area of the hospital that is meaningful to you?

My family has received care at BID–Needham and we have always had tremendous respect for the nursing staff. The nurses are extremely dedicated and they do a fantastic job. When a patient receives truly compassionate nursing care, it can make all the difference.

What gets you most excited when you think about the future of BID–Needham?

I’m looking forward to the opening of a new Breast Care Center in 2016. There has been a lot of thought put into the design of the center to create a calm and comfortable experience for diagnosis and treatments. It will be a fully integrated facility with all of the latest imaging technologies— there will really be no need to go anywhere else.

Tell us about your new role as the Chair of the Board of Advisors.

As Chair, I act as a conduit between the Trustees and the Advisors. We have an incredibly talented group of advisors that lend their expertise, support and ambassadorship. They are critically important to our continued success and the first place we turn to when filling a Board of Trustees seat. It’s humbling to know that they could be on any board in the city, but they’ve chosen us. The breadth and depth of our outreach in the community is far greater than its ever been because of them. With all this talent, dedication and motivation, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. I’m excited to see what happens in the next 10 years at BID–Needham.

Imagining what’s to come

“ As we’ve grown, the hospital has never lost sight of the caring, personal side of medicine. i think that’s what sets us apart.”

–michael lombard

STRENGTH IN LEADERSHIP

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BID–Needham Nurses Leading Innovations in Health Care

Led by Chief Nursing Officer, Kathy Davidson, RN, the nursing program at BID–Needham treats every innovation in healthcare as an opportunity to provide world-class, patient-focused care at the community level.

When it came to increasing the rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients, a multidisciplinary team—including emergency department physicians, patient-care nurses and local emergency medical services (EMS)— set out to improve the hospital's response to potential stroke victims defined as door-to-computed tomography (brain imaging) scan time.

“The team instituted protocols including pre-hospital stroke alert activations starting in transit to the hospital, pre-hospital lab draws and early evaluation of stroke patients in the ambulance bay,” said Davidson. These interventions dramatically improved door-to-CT scans by more than 82%, a significant advancement when time is of critical importance. Treating strokes quickly can greatly affect recovery outcomes and minimize long-term effects. “BID–Needham was one of the first community hospitals in the region to adopt these kinds of protocols, and it led to further implementation by local EMS agencies. It has had a huge impact on treating stroke patients. It really shows what we can do as a small hospital,” says Gay Calo, RN.

Creating these kinds of innovations in health care requires involving nurses on the frontline of patient care. “We believe the active engagement of our nursing staff is critical. It’s important for nurses to have a voice around quality improvement in patient care,” said Davidson. The hospital also involves nurses in a practice council that studies the latest research and evidenced-based practice to implement new policies and procedures.

“As a team, we set out every day to ensure the safest environment for patients and staff. This requires ongoing open communication throughout the organization, from our strong leadership team to our dedicated frontline staff,” says Heidi Alpert, RN, MSN, Senior Clinical Director.

Our operating room nurses and surgical staff are dedicated to providing patient-centered care in a warm, caring environment.

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No two people embody a lifetime commitment to philanthropy quite like Althea and Bertram “Buddy” Lank.

When Althea and Buddy Lank became involved with BID–Needham over a decade ago, they were among the first philanthropists to understand the potential and value in having a community hospital in Needham associated with a world-class, Harvard-affiliated academic medical center. Steadfast in their dedication and generosity, the Lanks have been integral in making BID–Needham what it is today.

Their recent gift to BID–Needham’s capital campaign is the largest in the hospital’s history. In recognition of this transformative support, the Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center has been named in the family’s honor—the Lank Cancer Center. “Cancer affects everybody and when it does it stays with you,” says Althea. “We support Beth Israel Deaconess because the doctors, nurses and treatments are really helping people in the community.”

The Lank Cancer Center—a 20,000-square-foot facility that provides many of the same world-class services offered by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston—is just one example of the family’s deep commitment to providing exceptional care in the community. “I think you have peace of mind when you’re somewhere near your home,” says Althea. “It makes you comfortable and that can make all the difference. We believe in what Beth Israel Deaconess is doing—bringing state-of-the-art cancer care to the people who live here.”

70 years of commitment

The family’s association with the Beth Israel Hospital began when Althea’s uncle, David Watchmaker, served as President of the Board of Trustees in 1943. But Althea really got to know the Beth Israel Hospital when her mother, Blanche Watchmaker Kaplan, was treated there for stomach cancer. “The care was state-of-the-art for the time and they treated her like family,” says Althea. “I’ve never forgotten that.”

Althea’s relationship with Beth Israel Hospital deepened in the mid-forties, during the post-World War II nursing shortage, when she began volunteering at the hospital. “One day, I saw plaques that recognized members of the women’s auxiliary who made contributions,” Althea says. “It was $100 for the plaque and $5 for it to be mounted. The year after Buddy and I were married, I saved my money and put my own name on the wall.”

Respect for the past, belief in the future

That initial gift began a legacy of generosity that has grown with each passing decade and when BID–Needham joined the Beth Israel Deaconess system, it became a focal point of their support. At the time it was a small community hospital, but the Lanks recognized its potential to bring BIDMC’s state-of-the-art care closer to home.

“When we first went to Needham, we could see right away that the hospital was doing a phenomenal job in the community,” Buddy says. “Everywhere we went people were happy with their care. The community was growing and the hospital was growing with it. We knew our giving could play a role in supporting the hospital’s future.”

FOr gIVIng A BeLIeF In Beth IsrAeL DeACOness

Three generations of the Lank family gather at BID–Needham's Dream A Modern Ball.

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“Giving back is one of the best things you can do in life.”

–buddy lank

Althea and Buddy’s generosity has had a profound impact on the hospital. “When you see the gorgeous new facilities here at BID–Needham and hear about the amazing care people receive—that’s very important,” Althea says, explaining the family’s continued support. “We want to see BID–Needham continue growing into an even better place than it is today.”

The Lank legacy

Althea and Buddy have passed their spirit of giving on to their children: Sarah “Sunny” Gustin, Linda Chanowski and Joseph “Johnny” Lank. Both daughters are actively involved with BIDMC and their grandson Harley Lank served on BID–Needham’s Board of Trustees, while his wife Audra served on the Board of Advisors.

The Lanks’ nearly 70 years of giving have been instrumental in making the hospital what it is today. Althea says that while she and Buddy are both excited to be honored, their biggest hope is that others will follow in their footsteps. According to Althea, “In acts of charity, the most important piece of all is to inspire someone else to give.”

“Giving back is one of the best things you can do in life,” says Buddy.

Go to www.bidneedham.org/dream to watch Buddy and Althea talk about what motivates their philanthropy.

Above: L-R Evan, Johnny and David LankTop Left: Corey Bialow and Nikki Lank Bialow (standing) with Buddy and Althea Lank (seated)Bottom Left: Harley Lank and Sunny Gustin

Buddy and Althea Lank enjoy a tribute from patients and caregivers in the newly named Lank Cancer Center at BID–Needham's Dream A Modern Ball.

Ross Chanowski, Althea Lank and Blake Chanowski

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The Lank Cancer Center in Needham recently marked its one-year anniversary, generating plenty of cause for celebration for this world-class cancer treatment center. The two-floor, 20,000-square-foot facility combines the latest technologies in advanced cancer diagnostics and radiation therapies. In its first year of operation, the center provided more than 6,000 radiation treatments, 5,000 hematology/oncology visits, 3,000 infusions, and nearly 1,000 radiation oncology treatments.

In addition to bringing Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s (BIDMC) expert care to the community, the comprehensive Lank Cancer Center in Needham was thoughtfully conceived by a multidisciplinary team to create a patient-first experience. “We had two main goals—the first, to deliver BIDMC’s university-quality care in the community, so that patients would not have to choose between quality of care and convenience,” says Stuart Berman, MD, Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, BIDMC. “And, the second goal was to design a center for patients by patients. I think we’ve achieved both of these goals and the Lank Cancer Center in Needham has exceeded our expectations.”

Patient input had a major impact on the design of the building. “When we talked to patients, one of the most requested design elements was to minimize travel to different services and maintain an integrated feeling among the caregivers, space and patient experience. We made the decision then to move Radiation Oncology up to the same floor as Hematology/Oncology and the infusion suite to create a totally integrated patient care environment," says Jayne Carvelli-Sheehan, RN, MSN, Senior Vice President, Ambulatory and Emergency Services.

Normally, Carvelli-Sheehan says, radiation therapy is conducted underground because the linear accelerators which deliver radiation require heavy lead and concrete shielding, a major engineering and construction challenge. “We made this a priority to take Radiation Oncology out of the basement and design a space where patients can receive treatments surrounded by natural light, beauty, art and healing gardens.”

A typical course of radiation treatment requires a patient to have daily visits for up to six weeks. Having this advanced technology and treatment locally in a nurturing setting makes all the difference for patients.

Robb Friedman, MD, Medical Director of the Lank Cancer Center, says Needham offers the best of both worlds: “We’ve brought well-coordinated, multi-disciplinary academic cancer care to the suburbs. We are able to manage and treat our patients in a comfortable and convenient setting, while working with subspecialists at BIDMC to provide individualized care.”

Access to the latest treatments at BIDMC provides the most advanced technologies for cancer care, such as CyberKnife radiation therapy in Boston, a non-invasive alternative to surgery to pinpoint and target tumors using real-time, image-guided robotics. The Keith C. Field CyberKnife Center at BIDMC remains the first and most experienced center in New England.

“Patients love getting their care in Needham and there’s a lot of community pride in the Lank Cancer Center,” says Friedman. “We are so grateful to the Lanks for their generosity and for the support from the local community. World-class patient care is a team effort and we still need more people to help. Philanthropy is the driving force to do that.”

CAnCer CAre In A new Center

“Patients love getting their care in Needham and there’s a lot of community pride in our cancer center.”

–robb friedman, md

Above: Robb Friedman, MD, along with fellow physicians, nurses and patients recognized the Lank family with a video tribute. To view the video, go to www.bidneedham.org/dream.

Right: The infusion bays in the Lank Cancer Center were designed to fill the room with natural light and overlook healing gardens to minimize stress and maximize comfort.

BREAST CARE CENTER OPENING IN 2016

In the United States, one out of eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women and is the second leading cause of death in women in the United States. Early detection offers the best chance for remission. BID–Needham's new Breast Care Center will open in 2016, bringing a sophisticated, multi-disciplinary breast clinic that will include the latest imaging technology, diagnosis and treatment. The Center will be led by Mary Jane Houlihan, MD, a surgical oncologist and breast surgeon at both BID–Needham and BIDMC. Tejas Mehta, MD, MPH, Chief of Breast Imaging at BIDMC, will oversee breast imaging in Needham.

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For as long as the Needham community can remember, the Petrinis have been builders.

A long-time fixture in the community, Needham-based Petrini Corporation has developed and restored hundreds of commercial properties and fine homes in Needham and surrounding towns. But this passion for building extends far beyond the family business. For more than 30 years, the generosity of the Petrini family has helped expand and strengthen BID–Needham. Their most recent gift, to the hospital’s Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion Campaign, underscores the family’s instrumental role in BID–Needham’s evolution and growth.

Laying the long-term foundation

The Petrini family has been lending their generous support to BID–Needham since the beginning. In addition to contributing to the hospital’s last three major capital campaigns, Lynn and Gary have at various times served on the Board of Trustees and Board of Advisors, and supported the gala and annual fund. “Between the two of us, we’ve been involved in almost every way possible,” says Lynn of her and Gary’s involvement. “We share a long-term commitment to this hospital’s growth and success.”

Lynn and Gary’s son Greg, who is the current President and CEO of Petrini Corporation, is continuing the family’s tradition of engagement. He was elected to the Board of Advisors in 2006 and the Board of Trustees in 2007. He is also Chair of the Compensation Committee, a member of the Master Facilities Planning and Gala Committees, a former member of the Governance and Nominating Committee and has served on the Construction Oversight Committee for two major projects.

L-R Gary and Lynn Petrini at home in Needham with their son, Greg.

Contributing to world-class care

In 2013, the family made one of its most significant gifts, naming the Consult Room on the first floor of the Lank Cancer Center. It’s a quiet, warm space where patients and family members can meet with their care team to discuss treatment options. It embodies the intersection of world-class medicine and patient-focused care that makes BID–Needham unique.

“We all recognize that the hospital’s expansion—both in its physical size and its offerings—is a great benefit to the community,” says Greg. “People expect to receive world-class health care close to home and we’re lucky to have that right here in Needham.”

Support comes full circle

The Petrinis’ 30-plus years of support took on new meaning when Gary recently became a patient at BID–Needham. Suddenly, the family experienced firsthand the patient-centric, personalized care that they have been so instrumental in building. “From intensive care to the emergency room, everyone was so compassionate to Gary,” says Lynn. “We’ve always believed in the hospital, but having Gary there really gave us a new perspective on everything it offers. We’ve had that experience personally.”

When asked to reflect on the impact of his family’s contributions to BID–Needham, Greg says he is most proud of the hospital’s physical transformation. “As a builder and developer, it is very gratifying to see the tangible results of giving,” he says. “You can literally see the progress from donor support over the years. Seeing those changes and knowing what it means for the community is incredibly rewarding.”

Supporting BID–Needham has become a cornerstone of the Petrinis’ philanthropy and an important part of the family’s legacy. “All of us in the family are highly committed to giving back locally and the hospital is an important way to demonstrate that type of community impact,” says Lynn. “When you commit your time and resources, you can see the benefit of your efforts. For our family, the hospital is proof of that.”

“ As a builder and developer, it is very gratifying to see the tangible results of giving. seeing those changes and knowing what it means for the community is incredibly rewarding.”

– greg petrini


Building a bright future

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Alex Trotman loved a good cup of coffee. The former Ford Motor Company Chief Executive Officer, who passed away suddenly in 2005 at a community hospital in England, was responsible for more than 350,000 employees at the automotive giant, but appreciated the time to sit down with a colleague for a break. When the Trotman Family Charitable Trust donated $500,000 in his honor to support the hospital's Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion Campaign, they thought it would be fitting to name a place where many could find similar respite from the hospital setting—its café.

“He was just a great family man, a great people person and a very low-key individual,” Valerie Trotman says of her late husband. “I wanted to name something that everybody can see and use—patients, employees, visitors—and it’s a nice place to take my grandchildren.” The hospital’s signature café, which has been a staple in the Needham community since it opened in 1962, was relocated to the first floor inside the main entrance and was officially named The Trotman Family Glover Café.

“My father would be very happy that BID–Needham provides local services for people who are battling cancer,” says Helen Trotman, Alex and Valerie’s daughter. “This facility is helping patients living locally and reduces the stress of traveling into Boston for care.” One year after opening, the Lank Cancer Center has provided over 15,000 cancer treatments to the community.

The gift from The Trotman Family Charitable Trust was one of the largest donations to the campaign. “It is so important to our greater community to have such a fabulous facility staffed by people of the quality that you would get in Boston,” says Samantha Burman, the Trotmans’ daughter and a member of the BID–Needham Board of Trustees. “It has become an important part of how my family and I want to give back to the community to make sure that the hospital maintains its visibility and continues to be a strong service to this area.”

Stop by the Trotman Family Glover Café. Open Monday through Friday from 7 am–6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am–2 pm. To view weekly menus, visit www.bidneedham.org/cafe.

Ask Ming Cheung, MS, RD, LDN, what his favorite part of working at BID–Needham is and he won’t hesitate to tell you he loves the community. “It feels like a family,” he says.

And that passion for helping his community—combined with his love for nutrition—led him to BID–Needham. “You can make people feel better through food in a positive way, with tools that are going to help them get better.” Patients with a variety of illnesses and diseases, including cardiac, diabetes and renal, receive inpatient and outpatient nutritional care from registered dieticians at BID–Needham.

For inpatient care, dietitians like Ming begin by consulting with the patient and their caregivers. They develop a food program to provide the right nutrients depending on their diagnosis. “It really comes down to talking to the patients and making sure they understand why they should be on a certain program. Then we follow up with the kitchen staff to determine the right foods to prepare.”

After establishing the foundation for their nutritional plan, the patient is encouraged to make an appointment with BID–Needham’s nutrition clinic for further counseling.

“My family and i want to give back to the community to make sure that the hospital maintains its visibility and continues to be a strong service to this community.” – samantha burman

Samantha Burman, Valerie Trotman and Helen Trotman

If they continue with outpatient care, dietitians Sara Kubetin, MS, RD, LDN, and Kim Greene, MS, RD, LDN, will work together with the patient on their nutritional goals every six weeks.

If weight loss is a patient's goal, Ming can relate. As an overweight teen, Ming started running and was able to lose 50 pounds. He continues to run, and will complete his ninth Boston Marathon this year, in support of BID–Needham. To contribute to Ming's run, visit www.crowdrise.com/ bidmcboston2016/fundraiser/mingcheung.

Whether it’s watching the amount of carbs a patient takes in during a meal, or minimizing the saturated fats in a diet, Ming and his team believe an important part of their job is education. “We’re here to educate patients on the fundamentals of nutrition. This is the key to their longterm success.”

To schedule an appointment with one of our registered dietitians, call (781) 453-8505.

Food for Thought

A fitting tribute for the Trotman family

Ming Cheung prepares lunch for patients. He says working at BID–Needham "feels like family."

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Longtime Needham residents Bruce and Holly Johnstone have been supporting BID–Needham for more than a decade. Their generous support of the annual fund, gala and multiple capital campaigns demonstrates a deep commitment to the hospital and to the community they call home.

A lasting first impressionHolly: “Sometimes just one interaction makes a huge impression and from our very first visit to BID–Needham for preventive care before a trip to Nepal, it was clear that people cared about our well being. A few years later Bruce came down with Lyme disease and we again saw that level of compassionate care. That’s when our entire family began using the hospital.”

Going localBruce: “There is a certain amount of pride in giving to a local institution and knowing that your support is helping it grow. We’ve had friends receive cancer treatment at BID–Needham—the fact that they could stay close to home was a huge benefit. There are a lot of people (in the area) who rely on this place.”

The value of givingBruce: “We want to share what we have to make society better and we want to support specific institutions based on their mission. We give to many institutions, but we feel very strongly about the ones that can really make a difference, to either the local community, to the state or to the world. We give to BID–Needham because it provides high quality care and because it serves our community. It’s rewarding to know that we’ve played a role in building these facilities. Bringing this level of care to the community is something we’re both immensely proud of.”

To learn more about how you can give back and make an impact on your community, visit www.bidneedham.com/giving.

L-R Longtime Needham residents Bruce and Holly Johnstone feel it's important to "share what we have to make society better."


Generous support with local impact

Perspectives on the hospital’s evolutionBruce: “This hospital has grown so much… it’s no longer just the local emergency room. The state-of-the-art facilities here are comparable to those found in Boston. The Lank Cancer Center is just one example of the trans-formation. It has been amazing to witness.”

The human touchHolly: “But it’s not just about the buildings—it’s the people who make the hospital a special place. They are so in tune with the community—so warm and friendly. There’s a human quality that you feel the minute you walk through the door.”

“There’s a certain pride in giving to a local institution and knowing that your support is helping that institution grow.” – bruce johnstone

As one the state's fastest growing acute care hospitals, BID–Needham recently added an Intensivist Program to support the growing demand to treat critically ill patients in its Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Intensivist Program provides patients in the ICU with an extra level of support from a team of physicians who are board certified in critical care medicine to oversee and coordinate care.

This program can have a significant impact on patients, says Gregory McSweeney, MD, Chief Medical Officer of BID–Needham. “Studies have shown that ICUs staffed by intensivists have better patient outcomes. Last year, fewer than half of U.S. hospitals' ICUs were staffed by critical care specialists.”

At the same time, the hospital recently completed a renovation of a new inpatient care unit with an additional 11 private rooms. “The combination of a new inpatient unit and Intensivist Program is a great benefit for patients with serious illnesses and complex diagnoses,” says Dr. McSweeney.

The BID–Needham Intensivist Program is headed by Henry Koziel, MD, and staffed by a team of intensivists and a dedicated ICU hospitalist, the same physicians who see patients in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's ICU in Boston. All are members of BIDMC's Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. The intensivist team will provide daily coverage to direct medical care of ICU patients and provide expertise to the ICU team, with after-hours coverage delivered by advanced practice providers and nursing support.

The Intensivist Program is headed by Henry Koziel, MD.

New Intensivist Program Strengthens ICU

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Thank you for DREAMING with us.

With more than 800 guests in attendance, BID–Needham celebrated “Dream A Modern Ball” at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. Raising more than $600,000, this fun and fulfilling night brought together the hospital and the community it serves. At the gala, President and CEO John Fogarty and Chair of the Board of Trustees Jennifer A. Pline announced that the hospital received the largest gift in its history from Buddy and Althea Lank of Weston. Needham resident Carol Bolton Kappel, a member of the hospital's Board of Advisors and a breast cancer survivor, shared her inspiring story about her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment at both BIDMC and BID–Needham.

1 New York City-based band, Sound House

2 Diane Carr, Joe McKown, Jillian Erdos

3 John Burns, Bill and Gail Fine, Ben Rawitz

4 Carol Bolton Kappel and Jane Foley, RN

5 Stephanie Jones, MD, and Dan Jones, MD

6 Roberta Paglia and Kritika Storer

7 Sarah Ann and James Mahoney, Janet Macleod,

Gail and Rick Davis

8 Greg and Raven Register, Andrea and David Carter,

David Carnahan

9 Rebecca and Russell Nauta

10 Kristin Mockus, Kim and Brian Torisi, Stacey Kelly

11 John Fogarty, Althea and Buddy Lank, Jennifer A. Pline

12 Kristen Adams, Michaela Pavlik, Heather McKeon

13 Michelle and Greg Hoffmeister

14 David and Evan Lank

15 Cecilia Fleming, Amanda Sirk, Katie Klein,

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Leaving a “Bigg” Legacy16 The Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation hosted

their third annual “BIGGSteps Toward Cancer Prevention” 5K road race.

Donor Recognition The hospital hosted a cocktail reception to raise

a glass and thank those who supported the hospital's Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion capital campaign.

17 Past and present Board chairs: Seth Medalie, Jack Cogswell, Jennifer A. Pline, and Richard Davis.

18 Mark E. Costa, MD stands at the plaque named in his honor by a grateful patient.

19 Kevin and Elizabeth Grimes with their children.

Employee Recognition The annual service recognition event honored

employees for milestone years of service up to 40 years and announced the Employee of the Year.

20 John M. Fogarty and Employee of the Year, Stefanie Goula, who plays a vital role in patient safety by ensuring that surgical instruments are properly sterilized.

BID–Needham Annual Meeting New trustees and advisors were welcomed at the

hospital's annual meeting, where Stuart Altman, Ph.D., Chair, Health Policy Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, gave a keynote address.

21 Jennifer A. Pline, Chair of the Board of Trustees, welcomed new trustees Barry Coffman and Virginia Carnahan.

22 New members of the Board of Advisors include Joseph Li, MD; Alain Eudaric; Kim Schawbel; Michael Lombard, Chair of the Board of Advisors; Ginny Caggiano; William Yandow; Priscilla Dasse; CJ Young.

23 Kevin Tabb, MD, President and CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Stuart Altman, Ph.D.; John Fogarty, President and CEO of BID–Needham.

Dover Days BID–Needham is a long-time participant in the

Dover Days Fair, providing healthy tips under the hospital's purple tent.

24 Carol Lisbon, member of the Board of Trustees, and Barbara Breslin, Director, Medical Staff Office.

Bank Local Hospital leadership joined representatives of

Needham Bank to celebrate the dedication of the Needham Bank Reception Area on the first floor of the Lank Cancer Center at BID–Needham.

25 Jack McGeorge, Chairman of the Needham Bank Board of Directors; Richard Davis, ex-officio member of the BID–Needham Board of Trustees.

26 John Fogarty; Mark Whalen, President and CEO of Needham Bank and BID–Needham Board of Advisors member.

27 Tamilyn Levin; Scott Schuster, BID–Needham Board of Advisors member; Samantha Sherman, Chief Development & External Relations Officer, BID–Needham.

Needham Goes Pink28 The Lank Cancer Center supported Needham

Football and Cheer with pink socks to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Turkey Trot29 BID–Needham provided first aid for the

Thanksgiving 5k in Dedham and handed out purple Frisbees and health information.

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EVENTS

This newsletter was printed with FSC®-certified paper made from 10% post-consumer recycled fiber.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, from The Walker School and BID–Needham Wednesday, March 2, 9 and 16, 6:00–8:30 p.m. The Walker School, 1968 Central Ave, Needham Registration is required, email [email protected].

The Great Hall Concert Series, featuring Asylum Quartet, sponsored by BID–Needham Saturday, March 5, 8:00 p.m. Needham Town Hall

“Sleep and Aging: Advice for a More Restful Night,” with Stacey Gunn, MD Monday, March 7, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Fox Hill, 10 Longwood Drive, Westwood

BID–Needham and the American Heart Association CPR Heart Saver Training Course for members of Parent Talk Thursday, March 10, 7:30–8:30 p.m. BID–Needham, Conference Room B

“What's on Your Mind? Ask The Doctor!” with Laurie Gordon, MD Thursday, March 31, 3:00–4:00 p.m. Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton

The Great Hall Concert Series, featuring Caravan of Thieves, sponsored by BID–Needham Saturday, May 14, 8:00 p.m. Needham Town Hall

Needham-Wellesley Relay For Life Saturday, May 21-22, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.Join the BID-Needham relay team or volunteer at this amazing overnight American Cancer Society event at Newman Elementary School (rain or shine!). Email [email protected] for more information.

JCC's Annual Wellness Fair featuring “Ask The Doctor” with BID–Needham Sunday, March 20, 1:00–4:00 p.m. Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton

Great Bear Run Sunday, May 15 Pollard School, 200 Harris Avenue, Needham Visit the BID–Needham purple tent.

Safety workshop for young children and their parents, presented by Parent Talk and BID–Needham Saturday, April 9 Newman Elementary School Email [email protected] for more information.

MetroWest Family Promise annual fundraising walk with first-aid tent provided by BID–Needham Saturday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. Natick Town Center

Needham Street Fair Saturday, June 4 Needham Town Center

Annual July 4th Parade and Festivities Monday, July 4 Needham Town Center To walk or ride with the BID–Needham float, email [email protected].

Falmouth Road Race Sunday, August 21 Falmouth

BID–Needham's Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees and Advisors Thursday, September 22, 4:00 p.m. Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot St, Needham

18th Annual BID–Needham Gala Saturday, October 29 More information to come!

Visit www.bidneedham.org/events for more event listings. Contact Alyssa Kence at [email protected] or call 781-453-5460 for more information.

Senator Richard J. Ross (middle) met with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham's leadership, including (left to right) Gregory McSweeney, MD, Chief Medical Officer; John Fogarty, President and CEO; Samantha Sherman, Chief Development & External Relations Officer; and Kathy Davidson, RN, Chief Nursing Officer.

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