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JULY / AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2018 1,250 MEMBERS VOLUME 1 ISSUE 3
BRANDYWINE HOSPITAL SENIOR GROUP
DIRECTOR: MARIANNA CUTLER PHONE: 610-383-8171 EMAIL: [email protected]
RESERVATION LINE: 610-383-8001
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLOSED ON FRIDAYS
Jeff Hunt President and CEO
Marianna Cutler Director, Volunteer and Senior Services
CEO CORNER Dear Senior Group Members,
This past year has brought significant changes, more than most, as we became part of Tower Health. This change has been extraordinarily positive as Tower Health has invested $3.5 million in Brandywine Hospital since October 2017, and plans on investing an additional $6.9 million in the upcoming 12 months. Every aspect of care is being strengthened, from:
Quality of care with new equipment in all clinical areas including a new cardiac catheterization lab and many others
Access to Care by adding new physicians with additional recruitment planned over the next 12 months in various locations
Community Outreach as we continue to support our community groups such as the Brandywine YMCA, the Strawberry Festival, the Health Care Connects inaugural White Coat Ceremony, and more
Community Health Needs Assessment as we collaborate with local representatives to identify and address health priorities in our area
These are exciting times for Brandywine Hospital, and I am thrilled to have you be part of this journey.
Sincerely,
Jeff Hunt
Greetings Members! Summertime, Summertime, Sum-Sum-Summertime! Our membership has continued to grow strong over the last three months. We are so glad that our new and current members have decided to join us as we explore the ever-changing world of healthcare while enjoying the fellowship of fun-filled activities, events and travel. PLEASE, invite your neighbors and friends to join you at a Senior Group event or activity. We are sure to entice them to join once they see all the fun! Membership is complimentary.
REMINDER! For our gatherings, PLEASE, if you are planning on attending, RSVP early AND let us know if you are unable to attend. This will help us with our planning and will give others on the Wait List a chance to come!
My best wishes to you and your loved ones for a safe, healthy and enjoyable summer!
Sincerely,
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Two Phone Lines
RESERVATIONS 610-383-8001 Your call will go to voicemail. Please leave your name, the activity you are attending and your phone number. Please make your reservation two days prior to the activity. Reservations are not confirmed (with the exception of Lunch & Learn and special events).
MARIANNA’S OFFICE LINE 610-383-8171 When you get the voice mail, don’t hang up; leave a message. Please leave your phone number. Your call will be returned.
Let’s Get Together Quarterly Member Meeting Member Meetings are held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, PA. They are open to all members and their guests. Reservations are required. Please call 610-383-8001.
August 16 (Thursday) 1:30 p.m. Dr. Levin will be talking about “The Aging Eye - Preventing and Treating Eye Disease.” Learn how to recognize the risk factors and symptoms of specific eye diseases – cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy – and what steps you can take to prevent or treat them before your vision deteriorates. Dr. Levin welcomes the opportunity to speak to the Senior Group members with an informative talk and also welcomes any questions on other eye related interests. We will be serving Root Beer Floats before the meeting begins!
Member Birthday Parties Birthday Meetings are held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17
th Ave., Coatesville, and are
open to all members and their guests. Reservations are required. Please call 610-383-8001.
If it is a birthday party, everybody is invited! If it is your birthday month, let us celebrate it with you at our monthly get-together. When you call in your reservation, let us know if it is your birthday month. We want to make sure that we have enough presents for all of the birthday people. July 26 (Thursday) 1:30 pm Are you ready for Senior Group’s annual game show? The Price is Right is back again! Our new game show hostess, Ellie Shannon, along with her amazing assistants will be hosting “Season
Twelve.” Come and encourage fellow members who will be chosen to participate. Join us for loads of fun, prizes and plenty of excitement. August 22 (Wednesday) 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of musical entertainment with Glenn Miller, “The Big One Man Band!” Named after the famous big band leader, Glenn started performing at the age of ten. As a vocalist, the ability to sing harmony live with himself is unique. The sound is equivalent to a 14-piece band! All styles of music are featured,
from the Big Bands to Jazz, Rock, Country, Hawaiian, Italian, German and Polka. The arsenal of instruments Glenn plays includes: custom accordions, trumpets, harmonicas, trombone, flugelhorn, baritone, ukulele, button accordion, keyboard, etc. etc.! The show also features clean humor, which is original and many times unrehearsed and spontaneous! September 20 (Thursday) 1:30 p.m. “Musical Friends” will be entertaining us with a unique combination of classic and familiar songs from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s. This group of seasoned musicians has a combined total of more than 180 years of professional music experience. Each musician has a unique background combined to include performances with musical icons such as Roger Williams, John Davidson, Bobbie Rydell, Frank Sinatra and even the extraordinary Sammy Davis Jr., to mention a few. Join us in sing-a-longs and experience the well-rounded programs of the oldies you love. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Remember to tell us if it is your birthday month when you RSVP—610-383-8001
Lunch & Learn-Come to learn and we
will provide members with a healthy and delicious lunch! Reservations are a must! Please call 610-383-8001. Your reservation will be confirmed the week prior to the meeting. You will be notified if you are on the waiting list. Please let us know if you are unable to attend – this lets others on the Waiting List have a chance to attend.
Meetings are held in the TLC (Brandywine Hospital 3rd
Floor Conference Room). Seating is limited to 56 guests. Upon arrival, please confirm your reservation at the Information Desk located at the main entrance of Brandywine Hospital. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. Guests that require wheelchairs or special assistance will be allowed into the meeting 10 minutes early.
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July 10 (Tuesday) 11:30 a.m. SPEAKER: Ruth Van Orden, Director of Perioperative Services TOPIC: “Orthopaedics in the Aging Population”
August 14 (Tuesday) 11:30 a.m. SPEAKER: Shavitri Mahendiran, M.D. TOPIC: “Screening Mammography: Myths vs. Facts”
September 11 (Tuesday) 11:30 a.m. SPEAKER: Kevin DeAngelis, D.P.M. and Tiana Mahr, Program Director Brandywine Center
TOPIC: “Wound Care Interventions, New Treatment Options and Skin Care Tips”
Let’s Eat Out Join us for meals at featured local restaurants. Meet new friends and learn about some of the fun things we have planned in the months ahead. Please call 610-383-8001 to reserve a seat. This is important for seating purposes and reservations.
Breakfast Buddies Meet at 9:00 a.m.
July 12 (Thursday) LITTLE CHEF, 152 Strode Ave., Coatesville. 610-384-3221 August 20 (Monday) AUNT JENNY’S 41 DINER, 41 Gap Newport Pike, Gap, PA. 717-407-5055 September 6 (Thursday) GREEN STREET GRILL, 150 E Pennsylvania Ave., PA. 610-873-1700
Lunch Bunch Meet at 11:30 a.m.
July 18 (Wednesday) THE WHIP, 1383 N Chatham Rd., Coatesville, PA. 610-383-0600 August 9 (Thursday) RAINBOW‘S COMEDY PLAYHOUSE WHERE: 3065 Lincoln Hwy East, Paradise, PA. 800-292-4301 WHAT: “Getting Momma Married” A young woman and her husband live under Mom’s roof. When the stork is due to make an arrival, the kids must find their own nest. And what about poor Momma, all alone? WHEN: Lunch @ 11:30 a.m. Show @ 1:00 p.m. COST: $44.00 Per Person (Group discount price includes buffet, show, gratuity and taxes)
Payment is due by Thursday, July 19, 2018. Seating limited to 50 guests. Please make your checks payable to Brandywine Hospital. Payment can be mailed to: Senior Group, 201 Reeceville Rd., Coatesville, Pa 19320. *Please note: You must provide your own transportation. September 19 (Wednesday) MR. E’s, 313 W. Kings Hwy., Coatesville, PA. 610-384-4356 Mr. E’s is an old favorite of ours serving excellent meals. We will have a special menu with a fixed price of $16.00 per person. Menu includes: Beverage, soup or salad, four entrée choices (Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken Salad, Hot Roast Beef Sandwich or Crab Cake Sandwich) and tax & gratuity. Dessert is not included. Payment is due by September 12, 2018. Make checks payable to Marianna Cutler. Checks can be mailed to: Senior Group, 201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville, PA 19320.
Supper Club Meet at 5:30 p.m.
July 31 (Tuesday) BRASS EAGLE, 5725 Lincoln Hwy., Gap, PA. 717-442-9977 August 29 (Wednesday) CHILI’S PARKESBURG, 770 Commons Dr., Parkesburg, PA. 610-857-9443
September 10 (Monday) PRONTO BISTRO, 43 N Bailey Rd., Thorndale, PA. 610-380-8263
Activities
Tour a Senior Community! Brunch and Bingo at Freedom Village Brandywine
We invite you to join us at Chester County’s premier continuing care retirement community for tours and lunch followed by Bingo!
WHEN: Thursday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m.
There has never been a better time to educate you on the advantages of residing at a Life Care Community. Learn about the Freedom Village Brandywine Care Continuum as well as the tax advantages that come along with residing here. After the presentation you will enjoy a game of Bingo!
RSVP to 484-288-2200 by Thursday, October 4
Freedom Village Brandywine 15 Freedom Blvd West Brandywine, PA. 19320
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Collette Travel Presentation “Discover Panama: The Land Between the Seas” February 21 – March 1, 2019
WHEN: Wednesday, August 1
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: TLC, Hospital 3rd
Floor Conference Room
RSVP: 610-383-8001
Join us as Bruce Smith from Collette presents on the Discover Panama tour that will depart in February 2019. Highlights include: Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Embera Indigenous Village, Panama Canal Cruise, Panama City, Miraflores Locks, Anton Valley, Chitre, Rum Bodega and Playa Bonita. Light refreshments will be served.
UPCOMING TRAVEL IN 2018 JULY 11 Boscov’s Travel “Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate!” For more information call 484-945-1200 SEPTEMBER 12 - 24 Boscov’s Travel “Alaska – Land & Sea Cruise” For full brochures call Boscov’s Travel at 484-945-1200 SEPTEMBER 22 - 30 Collette Travel “The Colorado Rockies” For a full brochure call the Senior Group office at 610-383-8171 OCTOBER 16 Boscov’s Travel “Faberge Rediscovered” at Hillwood Estates For more information call 484-945-1200 OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 1 Collette Travel “America’s Music Cities” For a full brochure call the Senior Group office at 610-383-8171 NOVEMBER 13 Boscov’s Travel “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theatre For more information call 484-945-1200 DECEMBER 6 “Christmas in the Bryn Athyn Historic District” For full brochures call Boscov’s Travel 484-945-1200
Join the Bowlers Hello Bowlers! For those of you who are still holding out, we would love for you to come and give it a try. This is not a league. This is a fun bowl. It’s great exercise, no pressure and we don’t care about the score.
When you arrive, ask at the desk which lanes are being used by the Brandywine Hospital Senior Group. No need to RSVP.
WHEN: Thursdays | 1:00 p.m.
COST: $4.00 per person
INCLUDES: Three games & shoes
WHERE: Palace Bowling & Entertainment Center 977 E. Lancaster Avenue Downingtown, PA
Knitters & Stitchers If you like to knit, crochet, cross stitch or do handicrafts, come on out and join our growing group. Share your skills, ideas and fellowship. Mark your calendar now, bring your needles and other supplies and plan to spend time making new friends or enjoying the company of old friends.
WHEN: Second & fourth Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (Parlor), 107 S. 17
th Ave, Coatesville, PA.
Line Dancing There is no monetary fee. Just bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank each time you attend. The Church is located right next to the Heatherwood Retirement Home. Please contact the church office manager at 610-273-9383 with any questions.
WHEN: Sundays | 6 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Living God Lutheran Church 3200 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA
YMCA Exercise Classes The YMCA of the Greater Brandywine has made its Arthritis Aqua, Aqua Stride and Aqua Fit Lite classes available to our Brandywine Hospital Senior Group for a very nominal fee per class. $4.00/class
M-W-F 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Aqua Stride M-W-F 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Aqua Fit Lite 30 M-W-F 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Arthritis Aqua 45 Stop at the front desk and identify yourself as a member of the Brandywine Hospital Senior Group. You will then be directed to the locker room and the class.
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Pease Note: These are the only classes that are currently being offered. If you would like to attend other classes please visit the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley or call Tracy Gallagher at 610-380-9622 ext. 2406 for membership info.
Fun and Games
Game Day – Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
(Café) 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville.
WHEN: Mondays & Fridays | 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Come and see what is happening on Monday and Friday afternoons—it’s Game Day. Pinochle is the game of choice and the all-time favorite with this group.
Free Bingo – Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
(Fellowship Hall & Room #7) 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville.
Room change: beginning August 15 we will be meeting in Room #7.
July 24 (Tuesday) – 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall August 15 (Wednesday) – 9:30 a.m. Room # 7 September 18 (Tuesday) – 9:30 a.m. Room #7
Come and join us! There is no need to RSVP. Be sure to stay for our Raffle Drawing. You must be present to win.
Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program As part of the Patient Blood Management Program at Brandywine Hospital, Bloodless Medicine and Surgery provides an atmosphere of dignity and respect for patients who refuse blood transfusions due to blood safety concerns, religious convictions or personal reasons.
Bloodless Medicine and Surgery involve the same principles as patient blood management, except transfusion is not an option under any circumstances. Our multidisciplinary team works together to evaluate each patient’s medical and treatment needs, while respecting the desire to avoid the use of blood or blood products.
Benefits of Bloodless Medicine and Surgery There are many benefits to a bloodless approach. Research shows that patients who do not receive blood transfusions may experience:
• Faster recovery
• Fewer infections
• Shorter hospital stays
About Our Program If you or a loved one is interested in medical services without use of blood products, please contact our dedicated staff at 610-383-8487.
Imaging Services Brandywine Hospital Imaging Brandywine Hospital provides complete imaging services in Coatesville and Downingtown. Services include: 64 slice CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology and X-Ray.
WHERE: 201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville, PA 1244 Cornerstone Blvd., Downingtown, PA
Women’s Imaging Center Finally, a women’s imaging center completely dedicated to your comfort and convenience. Offering advanced technology: Same-day 3D Mammography, Breast Ultrasound and Bone Densitometry (DEXA Scan) in a warm, relaxing and patient-centered setting. You’ll enjoy private changing rooms, comfortable plush terry cloth robes and self-serve refreshments. It’s all to help your future remain as bright as possible. To schedule an appointment: 610-383-8760 For more information: 610-383-8365
In Loving Memory
Dominick Braccio Elaine Dickinson Alfreda DiOttavio Bea Finch Frank Santone David Sharp Blanche Smith Harry Wickes
Please notify Marianna at 610-383-8171 if you know of one of our members who have recently passed away. Thank you.
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Physician Spotlight
Shavitri Mahendiran, M.D.
BRANDYWINE HOSPITAL WOMEN’S IMAGING CENTER
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Toledo College of Medicine
RESIDENCY: Diagnostic Radiology, Jacobi Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
FELLOWSHIP: Breast Imaging Fellowship, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
BOARD STATUS: Board Certified
FAMILY: Married to Vinay Somashekar, M.D. who will start pain anesthesiology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson this July. Both parents live in Exton. Has an older sister who is a psychiatrist in New York and an older brother who is an anesthesiologist in Virginia.
HOBBIES: Traveling, reading, music, dance
SECOND CAREER CHOICE: Teaching
Dr. Mahendiran will be speaking at our August 14 Lunch & Learn. (Details on page 3)
Kevin J. DeAngelis, DPM
BRANDYWINE FOOT & ANKLE ASSOCIATES
Dr. DeAngelis has been providing expert medical and surgical management of foot and ankle disorders in the community for over 15 years.
Dr. DeAngelis graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he received the Leonard Hymes, D.P.M. Award, Temple Radiology award and the
orthopedic Award. He was chief resident during his surgical residency at Mercy Suburban Hospital, where he focused on foot and ankle trauma and complicated diabetic wounds.
Dr. DeAngelis is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Board Certified in Foot Surgery; Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Associate of American Professional Wound Care Association, Hyperbaric Oxygen Certified and Wound Care Specialist; as well as Laser Certified. Diabetic wounds and
Limb Salvage, Ankle Arthroscopy, as well as the Comprehensive Scope of Fore Foot & Rear Foot Surgery are amongst the multitude of services he provides. Dr. DeAngelis is the Medical Director of the Brandywine Wound Care Center.
Dr. DeAngelis currently serves as Director of Residency Training at Brandywine Hospital and serves as the Chief of Podiatric Surgery. He was voted in Top Docs of Main Line Today in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Dr. DeAngelis will be speaking at our September 11 Lunch
& Learn. (Details on page 3)
Local Benefit Information If you are ever admitted to Brandywine Hospital, be sure to tell admissions that you are a Brandywine Hospital Senior Group member. As a member you are entitled to the following benefits:
Complimentary Meal Ticket: Each day a member is hospitalized their caregiver receives one free $5 meal ticket. Meal tickets are distributed from the Senior Group office.
If you are in the hospital and are not visited by a Senior Group volunteer, please call the Hospital Information Desk at ext. 8030. We will see that you get a meal ticket.
Free Notary Services: Available to Senior Group members in the Medical Records Department, located directly across from the Cafeteria, at Brandywine Hospital.
WHEN: Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hospital Cafeteria Discounts: Senior Group members save 20% on delicious meals.
Local Merchant Discounts
Angelo’s Cleaning Inc. 610-935-7557 312 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 15% off regular prices. Free spot remover. Carpet, upholstery, and floors cleaned. They also offer services for cleaning drapes on location, carpet repairs, duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. You can visit their website at: www.angeloscarpet.com BJ’s Cleaning Service 484-459-0303 100 Taylors Way, Honey Brook, PA 19344 20% off house cleaning for Senior Group members.
Brandywine Hospital Cafeteria 20% off meals | 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.
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Brass Eagle Restaurant 717-442-9977 5725 Lincoln Hwy, East Gap, PA 17527 10% discount on Tuesdays only.
Chester County Opticians 610-269-9595 3921 W. Lincoln Hwy., Downingtown, PA 19335 10% discount on complete pair of eyeglasses – 5% on parts.
Chester County Transmission 610-384-2879 www.chescotrans.com 2343 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville, PA 19320 5% discount on all services. Cannot be used with other coupons.
Downingtown Bicycle Shop 610-269-5626 833 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335 A full service bicycle shop serving Chester County since 1972! 10% off everything (Bikes, Parts, Accessories & Repairs). Not to be combined with any other offers.
Gwen’s Styling Salon 610-384-9711 2411 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville, PA 19320 10% discount on all services on Thursday.
Medical Home Care, Medical Equipment & Supplies 610-687-6585 202 Conestoga Rd, Wayne, PA 19087 10% discount on private pay items in-store purchase only.
Newlin’s Auto Service, Inc. 610-383-4636 340 Harmony St., Coatesville, PA 19320 5% senior discount on labor costs (aged 62 or better). We offer escort/courier services to home, work, or senior center close to shop.
Orth Cleaners 610-384-2622 1039 E. Lincoln Hwy. Coatesville, PA 19320 20% discount to members at its Coatesville location on Wednesday only.
The Downingtown Country Club 610-873-0800 93 Country Club Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335 The 7 Tap-Tavern, at The Downingtown Country Club, is open 7 days a week. Check our website golfdowningtown.com for hours. Receive 15% discount for dinner and 10% discount for lunch. Not applicable to alcohol or gratuity.
The Hair Stop 610-873-8555 4307 W Lincoln Hwy, Downingtown, PA 19335 The new owners are now offering a 15% discount to new clients only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Little Chef 610-384-3221 152 Strode Ave, Coatesville, PA 5% discount – Monday thru Friday | 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Dine in only.
Thorndale Inn 610-269-5455 430 Bondsville Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335 10% discount – any day! Traditions Catering 610-888-2969 237 Old Racetrack Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365 Affordable, wholesome, homemade meals ready to heat and eat. 2 different entrée’s per week. 10% discount to seniors. Call Pam for details. We deliver to you.
Blood Work LOCATIONS For more than 100 years, Brandywine Hospital has provided health care to our community. Our laboratory services provide patients with convenient, efficient and comprehensive collections and testing. Our certified staff is friendly, courteous and experienced.
Brandywine Hospital 201 Reeceville Road Coatesville, PA 610-383-8089 No appointment necessary
HOURS: Monday through Friday | 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat | 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Brandywine Hospital Imaging 1244 Cornerstone Blvd Downingtown, PA 610-383-8760 No appointment necessary
HOURS: Monday through Friday | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday | 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Christiana Lab Rt. 41 at Lanchester Medical Center 381 Gap Newport Pike Gap, PA 610-593-7125 No appointment necessary
HOURS: Monday through Friday | 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Support Groups
ABC – After Breast Cancer 484-466-4181 A different speaker each month (October – June), fun activities, support and time for sharing. Light Dinner provided.
WHEN: First Thursday of each month | 6 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2 North Conference Room | Brandywine Hospital
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Behavioral Health Family and Friends 610-383-4980 Behavioral Health Intake Line 24/7/365 Whether you're seeking to understand a loved one's mental health diagnosis or behavior, create a healthy support system or simply find peace of mind, know that you are not alone. Please join us at one of our free support groups, guided by behavioral health social workers.
WHEN: Third Tuesday of every month | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1 West (First Floor Conference Room) | Brandywine Hospital
Bereavement Support Group 610-998-1700 For more information please call Maris Hufnal, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, Brandywine River Valley Hospice.
WHEN: First & third Tuesday of each month | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2 North Conference Room | Brandywine Hospital
Diabetes Support Group 610-383-8358 The Diabetes Support Group is free and open to anyone who is interested in diabetes. If you have diabetes or are a family member, friend or support team member of someone with diabetes, come and join us. No registration required.
WHEN: Second Wednesday of each month (September-June) | 7 to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Brandywine Hospital
Eating Disorders Support Group 877-406-0431 Led by trained facilitators offering a safe and encouraging environment, this group is for individuals 13 and over, in recovery or currently suffering from an eating disorder and their families. Registration is not required.
WHEN: First & third Thursday of every month | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2 North Conference Room | Brandywine Hospital
Look Good …Feel Better 800-227-2345 This free workshop, facilitated by trained cosmetologists, teaches women with cancer how to understand and care for changes in the skin and hair that may occur during treatment. Bring a loved. Free cosmetic kits are given to patients only. Call the American Cancer Society for more information or to reserve a place in the program.
Ostomy Support Group 610-383-8431 Living with an ostomy? Join a monthly meeting with Brandywine Hospital-Chester County Ostomy Association. Free to all. Light refreshments will be provided.
WHEN: Third Tuesday of every month | 7 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2 North Conference Room | Brandywine Hospital
Medical Bill Assistance Are you having trouble understanding your Brandywine Hospital medical bills? Let someone from the hospital financial office help you. Victoria Hultz, Financial Counselor here at the hospital, will be available to assist you with understanding your bill, as well as payment arrangements or applying for Patient Financial Assistance Victoria can be reached at 610-466-4284. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Victoria call her and she will set up a time for you. Her hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New Balance Center The Brandywine Hospital Balance Center is a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center designed to treat patients with Acoustic Neuroma, Balance Dysfunction, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Cervicogenic Dizziness, Concussions, Labyrinthis, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Vestibular Hypofunction and Vestibular Neuritis. Once a treatment plan is in place, the interdisciplinary team strives to get you back to your quality of life.
To schedule an appointment, please call 610-383-4608
July Birthdays Kathleen Borden 7/1 Connie Forbes 7/16
Janet Brown 7/1 Arlene Houck 7/18
Livia Buttaro 7/1 JoAnn Johnson 7/18
Sharon Douglas 7/1 Carol Atkinson 7/19
Rose Kuch 7/1 Ethel Goodband 7/19
Doris Umstead 7/1 Linda Macoy 7/19
Christopher Alikakos 7/2 Gerald Stump 7/19
Dolores Hess 7/2 Edith Ben 7/20
Cynthia Mallalieu 7/2 John Dougherty 7/20
Irene Fernandes 7/4 Robert Edmunds 7/20
Margaret Pollich 7/4 Thelma Hallman 7/21
Harriet Shockley 7/5 Gail Jesten 7/21
Laurie Washington 7/5 Andrew Vandegriff 7/21
Richard Chrystal 7/6 Mary Ford 7/22
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Anne Miller 7/7 Janet McDonald 7/22
Butch Thompson, Jr. 7/8 Patricia Osbeck 7/22
Joan Westerfield 7/9 Paulette Casenta 7/23
Iola Gene Menna 7/7 Laura Henry 7/23
Richard Carcella 7/8 Launi Metzler 7/23
Nancy Ching 7/8 Patricia Smigelski 7/23
Nelida Corum 7/8 Emily Stoltzfus 7/23
Ruth Gardiner 7/8 Gilberto Velasquez 7/23
Bob McCue 7/8 Dorothy Doan 7/24
Art Brown 7/9 Marilyn Hibbard 7/25
Donna Heidelberger 7/9 Linda McFalls 7/25
Rose Hoopes 7/9 Ed Miller 7/25
Sharley Marple 7/9 Ronald Scott 7/25
Margaret Puy 7/9 Renate Burch 7/26
Joy Witkowski 7/9 William Grier 7/26
Barbara Cialini 7/10 Michael Maquire 7/26
Cammie Phenneger 7/10 Gladys Murray 7/26
Linda Romanelli 7/10 Martina Raison 7/26
Marie Erbicella 7/11 Joyce Rock 7/26
Theodore Kircher 7/11 Donald Hannum 7/27
Carol McGrath 7/11 Carol Higgins 7/27
Karen Mendenhall 7/11 Larry Beavers 7/28
Lois O'Brien 7/11 Alice Canull 7/28
Marlene Recchiuti 7/11 Shirley Osborne 7/28
Julia Gallimore 7/12 Arlene Stevens 7/28
Cindy martin 7/13 Joyce Moore 7/29
Thomas Foster 7/14 Ellen Kuhn 7/30
Horton Gettz 7/14 Pauline Ross 7/30
Eric Kuhn 7/14 Elsa DiObilda 7/31
Donna Trace 7/14 Alethea Monroe 7/31
Barbara Chappell 7/15 Donald Riley 7/31
Dave Seegers 7/15 Nola Williams-Butler 7/31
August Birthdays Kathleen Franciscus 8/1 Dorothy Barnes 8/16
Ted Mann 8/1 William Snell 8/16
Pamela Smith 8/1 Dorothy Sweet 8/16
Nancy Zynn 8/1 Karen Tuel 8/16
Thomas Herr 8/2 Mildred Coates 8/17
Richard Lawrence 8/2 Alice Lew 8/17
Helena Murray 8/2 Shirley Grier 8/18
Robert Vandegriff 8/2 Anthony Genaro 8/19
Donald Cooper, Sr. 8/3 Sarah Jane Heidelbaugh 8/19
Sandra Spotts 8/3 Stefania Karpinski 8/19
Bernard Tandarich 8/3 Mary Adams 8/20
Anna Woodring 8/3 Anne Baroncelli 8/20
Alinda Eggleston 8/4 Margaret Boyer 8/20
Rita Frank 8/4 Warren Menefee 8/20
Barbara Long 8/4 Betty Shesko 8/20
Marion Pedrick 8/4 Angelica Syseskey 8/20
Robert Reed 8/4 Betty Lou Eshun 8/21
Laurence Chew 8/5 Louella Halsey 8/21
Becky Woodward 8/5 Gideon Harmer 8/21
Sally Gregor 8/7 Simmons Sonece 8/21
Andrew Henry 8/7 Lynn Jorgensen 8/22
Mary (Jo) Kircher 8/7 Joan McCue 8/22
Cynthia Trego 8/7 James Newswanger 8/22
Shirley Trego 8/7 John Newswanger 8/22
Pat Chase 8/8 Richard Spotts 8/22
Kathleen Crispino 8/8 Frances Santo 8/23
Irving Smith 8/9 Leonard Cannella 8/24
Bep Althouse 8/10 William Hibbard 8/24
Alfred Fagerland 8/10 Elizabeth Jaworski 8/24
Maryann George 8/10 Janet McCormick 8/24
Catherine Kunkel 8/10 Onie Ames 8/25
Bernice Smith 8/10 Nancy Clemens 8/25
Joseph DiObilda 8/11 Patricia DeMarco 8/25
David Gauthier 8/11 Sharon Forbes 8/25
Sandra Meltzer 8/11 John Goetz 8/25
Richard Schaffer 8/11 Kay Leszczynski 8/25
M. Reid Bush 8/12 Sandra Smith 8/25
Eleanor Donall 8/13 Kathy Wayman 8/25
Raymond Hipp 8/13 Doris Peirson 8/26
Barbara Jacks 8/13 Barbara Rhoads 8/26
Dona Miller 8/13 Ronald Osborne 8/27
Doris Sinclair 8/13 Lila Callaghan 8/28
Geraldine Styer 8/13 Nancy Dickinson 8/28
Vanessa Corbitt 8/14 James Sciandra 8/28
Paul Givler, Jr. 8/14 Wilmer Miller 8/29
Pearl Lynn 8/14 Patricia Schaffer 8/29
Joseph Mascherino 8/14 Suzanne Thompson 8/29
Richard Reeder 8/14 Leon Carroll 8/30
Patrice Peterson 8/15 Peter Deming 8/30
Gloria Robinson 8/15 Rhea Denker 8/30
Pattie Sansom 8/15 William Osborne 8/31
Mary Withka 8/15
September Birthdays Gordon Bennett 9/1 Hazel Corbin 9/14
Harry Gill 9/1 Sandra Leike 9/15
Darlene Hoskins 9/1 Catherine Childs 9/16
Dorothy Logan 9/1 Mary Lou Keshuta 9/16
Judith Zoccolo 9/1 Charlotte Crothers 9/17
Lillian McComsey 9/2 Barbara McCleary 9/17
Mary Jane Stump 9/2 Julia VanDyke 9/17
Yolanda Walus 9/2 Betty Willmott 9/17
Barbara Byers 9/3 Patsy Beavers 9/18
Frances Rodkey 9/3 Jennie Lee Cox 9/19
Donna Weaver 9/3 Elizabeth Lutz 9/19
Brenda Hannum 9/4 George Walton, Jr. 9/19
Joan Vandegriff 9/4 Margaret Schafer 9/20
Joy Astwood 9/5 Hugh Adams 9/21
Fred Erbicella 9/5 Ray Berkey, Jr. 9/21
Lillian (Betty) Hess 9/5 Mary Alice Keen 9/21
Joan Pladek 9/5 Janet Adams 9/22
Janet DiBartolomeo 9/6 Eva Andrew 9/22
Thomas Hanna 9/6 Anthony DeRosa 9/22
Elizabeth Zanowiak 9/6 Phyllis Goetz 9/22
Doris Zobal 9/6 Catherine Klimek 9/22
Judy Good 9/7 Barbara Law 9/22
Dorothy Johnson 9/7 John Punk 9/22
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Inez Wilczek 9/7 Olive Carr 9/23
Bonnie Behrenshauser 9/8 Barbara Flowers 9/23
Betty Rush 9/8 Sajida Adeeb 9/24
Janet Worrell 9/8 David Bernard 9/24
Miriam Harmer 9/9 Catherine Kaiser 9/24
Regina Helm 9/9 Susan Barstow 9/25
Carol Marcocci 9/9 Robert Gordon 9/25
Roy Staszak 9/9 Roger Hannum 9/25
Edna Hausser 9/10 Rita Klein 9/25
Helen Pinnix 9/10 Henrietta Applebaum 9/26
Ann Reynolds 9/10 Marjorie Hunt 9/26
Ann Marie Smith 9/10 Margaret Soditus 9/26
Nancy Hammond 9/11 Ivy Chase 9/27
Joyce-Ann Ladley 9/11 Alice Kazelis 9/27
Marcia McQueen 9/11 Sebastian Ruffini 9/28
Mary Nagle 9/11 Larry Wark 9/28
Victoria Slokom 9/11 William Zynn 9/28
Charles Ezrah 9/12 Sandra Steen 9/29
Sharon McCreary 9/12 Verline Passick 9/30
Frances Forbes 9/13
If for any reason we missed your birthday, a “Happy Birthday to you!” Please call and let us know.
Happy March Birthdays!
Happy April Birthdays!
Happy May Birthdays!
Happy June Birthdays!
Member Meeting with Dr. Campbell
Lunch & Learn with Holly Yonker & Pete Hales, Acute Rehab
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Lunch & Learn with the Behavioral Health Team
Lunch & Learn with Greg Speca, Balance Center
Welcome New Members!
Thank you Strawberry Cappers!
Birthday Party with Ross Kershey
Senior Prom King & Queen
Annual Picnic at Hibernia Park
Senior Group Advisory Committee
Senior Group
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Referred By: __________________________________________
Brandywine Hospital Chapter New Change of info
Last Name Middle I. Mrs. Ms. Mr. Dr.
First Name Sex
M F
Home Phone
( ) Cell Phone
( )
Social Security (last 4 digits) _XXX_ - _XX_ - __________
Birthday
Mo. _____ Day ______ Yr. ______
Address Apt #
City State Zip
. Signature: ___________________________________________________
Complete the section below only if you are applying for a
second member in the same household.
Last Name Middle I. Mrs. Ms. Mr. Dr.
First Name Sex M F
Home Phone
( ) Cell Phone
( )
Social Security (last 4 digits) __XXX__ - _XX_ -__________
Birthday
Mo. _____ Day ______ Yr. ______
Signature: __________________________________________________
Membership is complimentary!
Return completed application to:
Brandywine Hospital Senior Group 201 Reeceville Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
New Member Orientation
The Brandywine Hospital Senior Group welcomes all of our new members! New members are encouraged to attend an orientation to learn how to get the most out of their membership. We’ll go over local benefits, important numbers, upcoming events, activities and travel. Coffee and muffins will be provided.
WHEN: July 16 (Monday) at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Brandywine Hospital (Library Room) RSVP: 610-383-8001
WHEN: September 17 (Monday) at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Brandywine Hospital (Library Room) RSVP: 610-383-8001
New Members April/May/June
Sajida Adeeb Allen Martin
Mary Katie Burnett Rosalie McHoul
Lila Callaghan Alida Menefee
Lois Cleveland Warren Menefee
Steven Cole Launi Metzler
Karen Corey Kathy Recchiuti
Anthony DeRosa Fran Rodkey
Agnes DiEuliis Geri Rozelsky
Maryann George Geraldine Styer
Linda Gill Audry Taylor
Gary Gill Gary Taylor
Elizabeth Hartig Khan Umerzai
Irene Henning Rebecca Versteeg
Ann Johnson Melvin Weilacher
Arnie Kring Dean Wooden
Chrystyna Lafferty Joseph Zoccolo
Kasandra Lane Judith Zoccolo
Cindy Martin
To view the newsletter online or download a membership application visit: brandywine.towerhealth.org
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