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Our Community. Our Community Hospital.
J C B l a i r H e a lt H S y S t e m , i n C .2 012 -13 A n n uA l R e p o Rt to t h e C o m m u n i t y
Someday iS now.
A YeAr in reviewThis is the time for laying the groundwork for J.C. Blair’s next hundred years. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, it is imperative that we prepare for the expected changes and continue to best serve our community. This translates to acquiring the resources needed to meet our mission.
Our Board and administrative leadership are solid in our commitment to this community. Our vision is to bring physicians and services back to J.C. Blair that we have lost over the years. We have explored a number of solutions and have narrowed our focus on a potential partnership with PinnacleHealth in Harrisburg.
Pinnacle is the only potential partner that has consistently assured us that we share the same mission — to bring medical services to our patients in Huntingdon County, to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place, which is here at home where our patients live.
As we move forward with this potential partnership and work through the details, we need the trust and support of our community. The residents in our community must be confident in choosing J.C. Blair when they need health care. Choose a J.C. Blair physician. Choose to use our lab, our medical imaging, emergency and maternity services.
J.C. Blair excels in the services we offer our community. This year, our Women’s Imaging Center became the first and only imaging center in the region to offer digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography), the highest quality screening available for the early detection of breast cancer. Our Echocardiography Program was awarded a three-year accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for its quality patient care in compliance with national standards. Our occupational health director is the only certified medical examiner in the region qualified to provide required commercial driver’s license physicals. This community has a lot to take pride in, when considering what this small-town, community hospital has to offer.
If we do not have the support of our community, J.C. Blair will not be able to continue to operate, with or without a partner. The impact of closing J.C. Blair would be devastating to this community. The loss of more than 500 jobs, supporting an annual payroll of $25 million, which is invested in this community’s businesses, real estate and services, would be insurmountable.
We all have a stake in the success of J.C. Blair in this community. Let’s work together to strengthen J.C. Blair so that we can be here for the next 100 years.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances V. Vaughn Lisa M. Mallon Chair of the Board President and CEO
tHe CHoiCe iS youRs.
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One in every seven women in the United States will
develop breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s a scary
statistic. However, when breast cancer is diagnosed
at an early stage, the five-year survival rate is
97 percent. The Women’s Imaging Center at
J.C. Blair offers the latest technology so our patients
have the best chance of a positive outcome. We also
work with the Hospital Foundation to increase
awareness of breast cancer so that women — and
men — in our community understand how regular
screening can save lives.
The Women’s Imaging Center became the first
and only imaging center in the region to offer
3D mammography, also known as digital breast
tomosynthesis. This new technology converts digital
breast images into a three-dimensional mammogram
that allows the radiologist to examine breast tissue
one layer at a time. The radiologist can spot very
small cancers, increasing a breast cancer patient’s
chances for survival. A screening trial reported that
breast tomosynthesis plus digital mammography
provided a 27 percent improvement in cancer
detection rates, with a 40 percent increase in invasive
cancer detection.
improving Women’S HealtH now.
3D mammography may rule out worrysome false positives,
reducing the number of women who are called back for a
diagnostic mammogram.
“in addition to the most up-to-date technology in breast imaging, J.C. Blair provides women with privacy, respect, genuine compassion, patient comfort and convenience. we are very fortunate to have this type of facility in our small town. thank you, J.C. Blair, for being there for the women of huntingdon County.”
Lisa Heath, Mill Creek, PA
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Our technicians conduct a tomosynthesis exam at
the same time as the regular digital mammogram.
During the tomosynthesis part of the exam, the
camera sweeps over the breast, taking multiple
images in just seconds and creates a 3D image of the
breast tissue in one-millimeter layers, allowing the
radiologist to see breast tissue details that are hidden
in a flat image.
3D mammography is a wonderful example of
neighbors helping neighbors. The purchase of
this equipment was made possible by a leadership
donation from Mrs. Margaret “Peg” Pettinger
through our Hospital Foundation. The 2013
Pennsylvania Pink Zone basketball events also raised
$20,000 for our women’s breast health initiatives.
The Women’s Imaging Center performs more
than 4,000 mammograms each year, offering high-
quality screening and diagnostic medical care in a
compassionate manner to all women who live in, work
in, or visit Huntingdon and surrounding areas.
J.C. Blair’s mammography team of Jaime
weikert, Penny Shope and Jenny Doyle make
the mammography experience as comfortable
as possible, treating each patient with
courtesy, respect, sensitivity and support.
A small hospital with a big heart“i recently was diagnosed with breast cancer and need to express my sincere gratitude to the mammography department at J.C. Blair memorial hospital. As each step of my journey progressed, the department worked quickly in scheduling and performing necessary tasks and procedures i needed. within 18 days, the tumor was found, diagnosed, and removed.
i beg everyone who has been putting off making their mammogram appointment or who has never had one done to please make an appointment. i am living proof early detection works. Because my tumor was small and found early, my treatment should be minimal. you need to know that if you would ever be facing such a diagnosis, you will receive the best care and compassion possible from the trained professionals here. Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming and emotional, but being surrounded and cared for by these people made me feel comforted and that things would be oK.
our local hospital is a small hospital with a big heart, and that is one of the reasons i am so thankful to call huntingdon my home.”
Michele (Kalos) Rupert, Huntingdon
(L to r) Boomer, Michelle,
erick, Sam, Matthew, and
Bryant (kneeling)
Maria Pettinger M.D.,
Chief radiologist, helped
to bring 3D imaging to
J.C. Blair. The Center
now offers extended
hours for the working
women in our community.
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Thinking Pink at J.C. Blair
Most people are aware of breast cancer, and even know
that early detection is vital. Still, women who are busy
balancing the demands of career and family often need
a reminder that they should take action to protect
their health. The Hospital and our Foundation strive
to help women in our community remember to make
the necessary appointments.
Grants from the Susan G. Komen, Pittsburgh and
the American Cancer Society to the Alliance for Breast
Care at J.C. Blair underwrote grants to promote
Breast Cancer Awareness Month locally. This included
a “Wear Pink Day” luncheon and supplies for the
digital mammography suite.
We also sponsored events for community residents
to learn more about prevention, screening and the
importance of early detection of breast cancer. The
hospital held a mammography screening day and
women’s health fair, including convenient Saturday
morning hours and weekday evening appointments.
Our Wear Pink Luncheon was held at Juniata
College’s Ellis Hall. The featured speaker, David
Arbutina, M.D., F.A.C.S., medical director of the
Breast Cancer & Women’s Health Institute in Central
Pennsylvania, discussed The Myths of Breast Cancer.
the women’s Imaging Center became the first and only imaging center in the region to offer 3D mammography, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis, providing a 27 percent improvement in cancer detection rates.
The 2013 Pennsylvania Pink Zone basketball events raised $20,000
for our women’s breast health initiatives.
4 J C B l a i r H e a lt H S y S t e m , i n C .
Dr. Lawrence Wallace opened the Orthopedic Care
Center on Wednesday August 1, and on Thursday,
August 2, Huntingdon resident Beth Crownover was
glad he did! Beth fell in her garden and immediately
knew she seriously injured her ankle. She never
expected what the x-ray showed, though — a serious
trimalleolar ankle fracture.
At our ER, Dr. Wallace was paged, and arrived
within minutes. “I read in the newspaper about Dr.
Wallace coming to J.C. Blair,” Beth said. “I really didn’t
want to go anywhere else. When Dr. Wallace arrived
and introduced himself,
he told me I was his first
patient at J.C. Blair. All I
asked is, ‘Can you fix me?’
He said not to worry: ‘I’m
going to take good care of
you.’ That’s all I needed
to know!”
After ordering a series
of diagnostic tests, his
course of action was clear.
Dr. Wallace performed an
open reduction internal fixation to repair the break.
He placed a plate and screws on the outside of her
ankle and screws on the inside.
“Elizabeth was what I call my first and my worst,”
said Wallace. “Her fracture was almost an open
fracture, but the skin was not broken. It was a
complicated procedure and long healing period for her,
but now, a year later, her ankle is fully functional and
there is minimal scarring. ”
“I try to individualize care for every one of my
patients,” said Dr. Wallace. “They are not just a
knee, or an ankle, or a hip injury. I don’t use a
cookie-cutter approach.”
FirSt ortHopediC patient now.
“i feel my care was customized just
for me and my family, and i’m back
to chasing my two young grandsons,
Dominic and Lincoln.”
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providing top loCal pHySiCianS now.
“we are very excited about working with the hospital and health system board, administration and staff with the goal of bringing more physicians and services back to our community. As we work
through the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, we will focus on our ability to provide the best possible access to quality care right here in our community for the residents of huntingdon County and surrounding communities.”
James W. Mansberger, D.O., Chief of StaffOur First Medical Director
president and Ceo lisa mallon announced the appointment of James B. hayden, m.D., as J.C. Blair’s first medical director in May 2013. As medical director, he works part time as a liaison between the medical staff and the health system’s administration and board. his primary focus is related to clinical quality and the development of a medical care model that will meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Hayden has been on our medical staff since 1986 and will continue to see patients in huntingdon and Cassville. his knowledge concerning the “patient-centered medical home” promoted by the Centers for medicare and medicaid (Cms) is invaluable.
“Dr. hayden is very well-respected by our physicians and will be a tremendous help in developing medical care that truly meets the needs of our community.”
President and CEO, Lisa Mallon
2012-2013 Medical Staff
AneSTHeSiOLOGYAntonio B. Colmenar, m.D.Kevin K. lee, m.D.
CArDiOLOGYsteven Draskoczy, m.D.mukul Bhatnagar, m.D.Vij Janakiraman, m.D.Craig Brandt, m.D., Consulting staffAlan Ford, m.D., Consulting staffJoseph Gattuso, m.D., Consulting staffhaitham hreibe, m.D., Consulting staffGeorge Jabbour, m.D., Consulting staffGorgi Kozeski, m.D., Consulting staffhany shanoudy, m.D., Consulting staffmichael larkin, D.o., Consulting staffmario poon, m.D., Consulting staffZiad Khoury, m.D., Courtesy staff
DerMATOLOGYJane e. Rowe, D.o., Consulting staff
eMerGenCY MeDiCineJohn D. Roth, m.D., medical DirectorA. Keith sutton, m.D.Brett l. Acker, m.D.Glenn G. williams, m.D., Consulting staffJennifer holt, D.o., Associate Consulting
(as of 6/30/13)
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Officers:
enDOCrinOLOGYmark wilford, m.D., Consulting staff
FAMiLY PrACTiCeRichard s. Buza, m.D.Daniel l. Delp, m.D., Active: ReferralFawzia haque, m.D.Ronald A. long, m.D.mark R. minor, m.D.william olstein, Jr., D.o.michael D. Cesare, D.o., Assoc. Attending staffJames B. hayden, m.D., Assoc. Consulting staffmegan maurer, D.o., Courtesy staffJessie mosley, D.o., Consulting stafflaura J. siems, m.D., Assoc. Consulting staffnicole Rossman-Clapper, D.o., Consulting staffGregory strunk, D.o., Assoc. Attending staffAmy e. swindell, D.o., Assoc. Attending staffGary V. wertman, D.o., Courtesy staff
GASTrOenTerOLOGYmichael F. Gaugler, D.o., Consulting staffKeith A. waddle, D.o., Consulting staff
GenerAL SUrGerYJames e. schall, m.D.
HOSPiTALiSTJames Frommer, m.D.thomas showers, D.o.stephen Asiedu, m.D., medicus Groupemery Beken, m.D., medicus Groupshaunak patel, m.D., medicus Group
inTernAL MeDiCinemolly ettenger, m.D.James w. mansberger, D.o.william l. Bressler, m.D., F.A.C.p., Consulting staffRobert C. lamey, m.D., Associate ConsultingRobert Raquet, m.D., Associate ConsultingBruce l. thomas, m.D., F.A.C.p., F.A.C.R., Associate Consulting, loA
nePHrOLOGYpawan Gupta, m.D., Consulting staffKumbalatara sirpala, m.D., Consulting staff
neUrOLOGYJoseph Clark, m.D., Consulting staffmark lipitz, D.o., Consulting staff
neUrOSUrGerYCarroll osgood, m.D., Courtesy staff
OBSTeTriCS/GYneCOLOGYKenneth K. lee, m.D.norman navarro, m.D.
OnCOLOGY/HeMATOLOGYJohn p. Ford, m.D., Consulting staffshabbir Ahmad, m.D., Consulting staffhasan Bit-sawish, m.D., Consulting staff
OPHTHALMOLOGYChristopher J. patitsas, m.D.thomas R. pheasant, m.D., Courtesy staffmichael Banach, m.D., Courtesy stafflawrence ho, m.D., Courtesy staffRichard lanning, m.D., Courtesy staffJay prensky, m.D., Courtesy staffsteven truong, m.D., Courtesy staff
OrTHOPeDiCSwilliam tyndall, m.D.lawrence wallace, m.D.
OTOrHinOLArYnGOLOGYelliott Bilofsky, D.o., F.A.o.C.o., Consulting staff
PATHOLOGYharry n. Kamerow, m.D.Gordon C. handte, m.D., Consulting staffBrian J. Kolar, m.D., Courtesy staffRaymond J. Vautour, m.D., Courtesy staff
PeDiATriCSAllen B. ettenger, m.D.Maheshwor Kafle, M.D.James w. mansberger, D.o.priyanka sherchan, m.D.
PeDiATriC CArDiOLOGYVincent Aluquin, m.D., Consulting staffmark Cohen, m.D., Consulting staffstephen e. Cyran, m.D., Consulting staff
PLASTiC SUrGerYRobert B. louton, m.D., Consulting staff
PODiATrYtammy Carlson, D.p.m.paul Barton, D.p.m., Courtesy staffl. Jolene moyer, Dpm, Assoc. ConsultingChristina Rowe, Dpm, Assoc. Consultingmatthew sabol, Dpm, Assoc. ConsultingGary Raymond, Dpm, Assoc. Consultingwilliam wiedemer, Dpm, Assoc. Consulting
PSYCHiATrYshujaat nathani, m.D.Frank J. hamlett, m.D., Consulting staffG. martin Keeney, m.D., Assoc. ConsultingRasik lal, m.D., Consulting staff
PULMOnOLOGYJeffrey A. Ratner, m.D. Consulting staff
rADiOLOGYmaria t. pettinger, m.D.Bernard Rogers, m.D., CourtesyFoundation Radiology
rHeUMATOLOGYBruce l. thomas, m.D., F.A.C.p., F.A.C.R.,
Consulting staff, loA
UrOLOGYspencer long, m.D.
DenTiSTrYFrank Barnish, D.m.D., Courtesy staff
ALLieD HeALTH PrOFeSSiOnALSBrock eppley, m.s., CCC-slp/l – speech Kristie hepburn, m.s., CCC-slp/l – speechshawn Bookhammer, CRnpDebra messner, CRnpsharon stiver, CRnpAmy whitsel, CRnpDeborah woomer, CRnpKristi Berzansky, pA-CRachael lamkin, pA-CBeverly Dillon-marsh, pA-CDana harris-Knopp, pA-Cmarnie o’Donnell, pA-Cheidi murphy, pA-CRussell sharpless, pA-Csteven smith, pA-Cthomas sullivan, pA-Cp. sue Blender, CRnAtonia Brown, CRnAArthur Cassot, CRnADavid Finch, CRnAKen harkless, CRnAsteven Vandevander, CRnACarolyn wright, CRnARemcare Anesthesia
MeDiCAL STAFF eMeriTUSRichard DiDonato, m.D.philip F. Dunn, m.D.Brian hoover, DpmBruce lidston, m.D.thomas R. mainzer, m.D.John maylock, m.D.harry h. negley, iii, D.m.D.Frederick e. wawrose, m.D.theodore D. whitsel, m.D.James savory, m.D.edith Ross, m.D.George thorpe, m.D.
James mansberger, D.o. – Chief of Staff molly ettenger, m.D. – Vice Chief of Staffwilliam olstein, D.o. – Chairman Department of MedicineChristopher patitsas, m.D. – Chairman Department of SurgeryBrett Acker, m.D. – Secretary/Treasurer
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mediCal ServiCeS –aCCeSS now.
Medical Services Boardellen F. sloan, Chair
Arthur J. DeCamp
James J. lakso, ph.D.
maria t. pettinger, m.D.
James e. schall, m.D.
Without J.C. Blair Medical Services, Inc. the residents of Huntingdon County and surrounding communities would not have access to the best possible medical care provided by these practices:
Primary Care Center – Fawzia Haque, M.D.; Ronald Long, M.D.; Keith Sutton, M.D.; Marcia Bathurst, CRNP
Huntingdon Family Care Center –
James Hayden, M.D.; Ronald Long, M.D.; Jess Mosley, D.O.
Trough Creek Medical Care Center,
Cassville – Family Practice Physicians James Frommer, D.O.; James Hayden, M.D.
Family Medicine – Mark Minor, M.D.
Internal Medicine – Robert Raquet, M.D.
Pediatric Care Center – Pediatrician Allen Ettenger, M.D.; Marcia Bathurst, CRNP
Women’s Care Center – Obstetrician/Gynecologist Norman Navarro, M.D.
Orthopedic Care Center – Lawrence Wallace, M.D.
Urologist – Spencer Long, M.D.
Hospitalists – Shawn Bookhamer, CRNP, Director; Deb Woomer, CRNP; Deb Messner, CRNP
Cardiac Care Center – Vij Janakiraman, M.D.; Drs. Shanoudy, Bhatnagar, Brandt, Poon, Gattuso, Ford, Larkin and Kozeski
Anesthesiologists – Antonio Colmenar, M.D. and Kevin Lee, M.D.
Sleep Care Center – Mark Lipitz, D.O
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At a community meeting in June, residents
met the physicians and staff of Cassville’s
Trough Creek valley Medical Care Center —
including Dr. James Frommer — and learned
more about available services.
J.C. Blair medical services won the 2012 hCBi 3p evolution Award for reinventing its business and its
mission to stay competitive – a new approach to physician recruitment and retention.
Drs. hayden, long and mosely joined J.C. Blair medical services to establish the huntingdon
Family Care Center in April 2013.
All of the practices of our medical services use electronic medical record software. plans are in progress to establish a patient portal so patients can access their charts, pay on their accounts or email staff.
Staff and physicians of J.C. Blair Health System and Huntingdon Gastroenterology
Associates celebrated national Dress in Blue Day, sponsored by the Colon Cancer
Alliance, on Friday, March 1, 2013 to kick off national Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Month. These healthcare professionals joined national patient advocacy groups in
wearing blue to demonstrate support and help raise awareness for colorectal cancer.
Dr. norman navarro, Ob/Gyn joined the
women’s Care Center and his presence has
made this practice the most successful of
all within Medical Services. The Healthy
Beginnings Program is now up and running
successfully, which helps provide an
extended service to Medical Assistance
maternity patients.
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When it’s a life-threatening emergency, you need
a hospital close to home. Our Emergency Services
Department is ready to save lives 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. When the unexpected happens — a
heart attack, a vehicle accident, an expectant mother
who goes into labor early — you need highly skilled
medical care right now, right here.
Over 16,000 patients required the skilled staff
of J.C. Blair’s emergency physicians and nurses
this year.
One area of emergency care that benefited from
additional resources this year is severe burn care
with the addition of the Lehigh Valley Health
Network’s TeleBurn system. When a patient with
severe burns arrives at J.C. Blair’s Emergency
Department, doctors have
the ability to send digital
photos of the wounds to
burn specialists at Lehigh
Valley Health Network’s
(LVHN) Regional Burn
Center in Allentown, PA.
As the specialists view
the pictures, they discuss
the best treatment options
with J.C. Blair staff.
Lehigh Valley Regional
Burn Center is the
largest burn center in
Pennsylvania. LVHN’s
TeleBurn program has
expanded to serve 34 facilities and was recognized by
the Computerword Honors Program as a Laureate for
information technology in healthcare.
Saving our neigHBorS’ liveS now.
“As a first-time mother and a high risk obstetrics patient, i was overwhelmed with anxiety and apprehension as my due date quickly approached. the day of delivery, i was told a c-section was our best option. i was so grateful to have Katie shade, Rn, working in maternity. twenty-three years ago, Katie assisted my mother with my own delivery. i felt safe with this knowledgeable, well-versed staff. it was comforting hearing Dr. navarro and the nurses talk as the delivery progressed, but if my anxiety level creeped up, the nurse anesthetist would grab my hand and assure me that i was in the best hands with this team. Finally...the quietest little cry, then Jan edwards, Rn, walked around the draping holding our perfect little 9lb., 9.5 oz. baby boy, Dakota. soon after, recovering in my room, my husband, family and son joined me. Dr. navarro, Dr. lee, the anesthesia team and the nursing staff right here at J.C. Blair, went beyond any expectations i had ever imagined.”
Holli Smith, Alexandria, PA
instructor from Lehigh valley regional
Burn Center trains J.C. Blair emergency
Department staff on uploading digital
photos of severe burns to a secure
internet web site and burn specialist.
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On May 20, 2013, our grandson, Baalan William
Ledford, who was 2 months old, had been lethargic
most of the day. Because he seemed like he had a cold
the previous day, we were not too concerned. By 10 p.m.
my daughter, who is a registered nurse, realized that
we needed to get him to J.C. Blair immediately. The
emergency room was already very busy when we
arrived, but within minutes, a nurse came out and
assessed Baalan, and calmly said that she needed
to take him back to be thoroughly evaluated. We did
not understand the danger our grandson was in.
Back in the emergency room, there were several
people surrounding Baalan. He had quit breathing. It
was then that we realized we could lose our grandson.
In those critical minutes, Dr. Kafle, Dr. Sherchan,
Dr. Roth, Dr. Williams and several nurses all worked
at saving his life. Baalan stopped breathing four
times, and each time the team would kick into action.
Baalan had severe RSV and needed to be life-flighted.
We were devastated emotionally. Dr. Roth walked over
to me, put his hand on my shoulder, looked into my
eyes and told me that Baalan was in good hands and
would make it. I believed him. I will never forget that
moment in my life. The team stood watch by Baalan’s
bedside until the helicopter arrived and took him to
Hershey Children’s Hospital.
His condition was already critical when we left our
house. If we would have had to transport Baalan to
State College, Altoona or Lewistown, he would have quit
breathing en route and passed. I will forever be grateful
to J.C. Blair and its staff for saving Baalan’s life!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
Bill and Heather Ledford
Robb and Kara Ritchey, and Angie and John thompson were the co-chairs for the second Century inaugural Gala “Celebrate the Night” benefit that raised $66,000 in 2012 for the Auxiliary. these funds were designated for the emergency Department in anticipation of future renovation projects.
Saving our neigHBorS’ liveS now.
Grandparents Bill & Heather
Ledford with son Bill Ledford,
Jr. holding grandson Balaan
Ledford and Balaan’s mother
Megan Ayers.
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The J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. is committed to providing funds needed to ensure that J.C. Blair can continue delivering premier health resources. Contributions enable the hospital to buy new and replace old medical equipment, renovate facilities and offer new programs and services.
•EventsrunbyorfortheFoundationtotaled
over $128,000:
– 2012 Annual Golf Tournament– 2012 Auxiliary Gala– 2012 Dr. Scott Grugan Memorial Run/Walk– 2012 Cindy Taylor Memorial Softball Tournament– 2013 Dr. David Miller Memorial Run– 2013 Pennsylvania Pink Zone
•Contributionsfromindividualsprovided
over $109,000:
– to purchase digital tomosynthesis (3D mammography) for the Women’s Imaging Center
– a Tono-Pen that measures fluid pressure inside the eye for the Emergency Department; evaluates patients at risk from glaucoma and other conditions
– an ophthalmology surgical chair in the Surgery Department; allows adjustments of the chair for added stability and comfort during cataract extractions
– a new exercise bike for use in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, designed for those who have had a recent heart illness or surgery/procedure
– a reclining phlebotomy chair for the Quick Lab, for those who experience difficulty when they need blood drawn
Supporting our HoSpital’S Future now.
new members joined the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Foundation Board ofDirectorsinOctober2013:
Rhonda “mimi” muir, co-owner of mimi’s Restaurant and martini Bar
phil isett, Director, Care strategy and implementation at time warner Cable
Tono-Pen
Phlebotomy Chair
exercise Bike
Ophthalmology Surgical Chair
$342,149 was donated to the Foundation from July 1, 2012
to June 30, 2013.
12 J C B l a i r H e a lt H S y S t e m , i n C .
– A new bench at the lobby entrance donated by the employees of Huntingdon Gastroenterology in hon-or of Dr. Keith Waddle and Dr. Michael Gaugler
•Grantsunderwrotethesecommunity
outreach programs:
– Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including “Wear Pink Day,” and educational supplies for the digital mammography suite
– “Wear Red Day,” a women’s heart health education luncheon and other education and screening opportunities
In addition, renovations were completed in the Hospice Room and Acute Care Waiting Room with funds received from the estate of Foundation Board Member Craig Baxter.
The Foundation is grateful for the community support it receives as it continues to provide “funds to support the delivery of services at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital and the community at large.”
in March 2013, the Auxiliary kicked off its 100th anniversary year
with a luncheon highlighting its evolution, from women mending
patient garb to gala fundraising for the hospital. Pictured here is
Mrs. D.A. reese (left), the oldest living Auxiliary president, being
installed in 1957. Mrs. reese wore this same hat to the Auxiliary’s
100th Anniversary Tea & Tour hosted in September 2013.
Supporting our HoSpital’S Future now.
Division One winning team
sponsored by Strickler’s ice,
Bottled water and Cold Beer –
Christian Long, ryan Strickler,
Dustin Border, ed Strickler
Grugan and Miller runs
(top) The 6th Annual Dr. Scott Grugan Memorial 5K Trail run/
walk memorializes our former chief radiologist at J.C. Blair.
(above) The 5th Annual Dr. David Miller 5K run/walk remembers
the late physician and his contributions to the health of our
communities.
Golf tournament 2012over $30,000 was raised at the J.C. Blair memorial hospital Foundation 14th Annual Golf tournament at the huntingdon Country Club.
Thanks to our leadership sponsors and our community’s support that made this event such a success!
InMemoryof:
lynne m. BayerJames o. Briggs, sr.patricia l. ClaarBrenda J. ClarkCynthia Dixonmark eastDavid Guibord Kunzpaul longFred R. ReynoldsJoseph s. Romeckielaine m. savoryJoshua Aaron schneiderJim smithCindy taylor
Gifts received in honor of these BundlesofJoy:
Aubrey Jewel Zimmerman
David michael longeliza Raine sechristGavin James oserXander michael swope
InHonorof:
Capt. Carole Anne Carneymaria pettinger, m.D.
Special Gifts
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J.C. Blair’s commitment to the Huntingdon County
community stretches beyond the care provided inside
hospital walls. Through clinics, classes, health fairs,
tours, internships, screenings, classes and events, we
strive to improve the health and health awareness of
our community. As a nonprofit health system, we also
fulfill an important mission of providing care to those
in need, regardless of whether our patients can pay
for that care.
Through much of this year, J.C. Blair’s community
relations staff worked with the Huntingdon County
Healthy Communities PartnerSHIP to conduct a
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for
Huntingdon County. The CHNA is a comprehensive
view of the many indicators that impact the health
of Huntingdon County residents, addressing not only
healthy behaviors and clinical care but also social
and economic factors and the physical environment in
which we live. The overall themes of this assessment
identified the need to focus on health education and
promotion, and on improving access to affordable
healthcare services as priorities. J.C. Blair will
continue to work with its community partners to
implement strategies that address these needs,
tailored to the county’s most vulnerable youth, elderly
and adult populations. The complete report can be
found at www.jcblair.org or by calling J.C. Blair’s
Community Relations office at (814) 643-8833.
Caring For our Community now.
Charity Care –
$275,879
Medicaid Shortfall
$3,085,163
CommunityBenefitPrograms
$3,647,825
Benefits that include staff hours, cash donations and in-kind contributions provided to the community without payment.
– health professions education $522,150 – subsidized health services $2,871,629 – Community Benefit Operations $84,000 – Community health services $60,550 – Community Building $43,088 – Financial & in-Kind Contributions $66,408
Cost of caring for patients who had no
ability to pay their hospital bill.
Reimbursement shortfall from federal and state funded Medicaid health insurance program administered by the state that covers individuals of all ages whose incomes fall below the poverty level.
Total value of Community
Benefits:$7,008,867
CommunityBenefitReportValueofBenefitsforFiscalYear2012-13
urologist spencer long, m.D., offered free preventive health prostate screenings for men who
have never been diagnosed with prostate cancer, had not had a screening within the past year, or have a
family history of the disease.
J.C. Blair nurses Sylvia Hess (left) and val rupert (right)
use a map to teach area residents how to best manage their
chronic diabetes condition. J.C. Blair offers free diabetes
self-managementclassesfivetimesayear.
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QuickLAB Moves, expands Hours
To meet increased demand and improve patient
satisfaction, the J.C. Blair QuickLAB moved to a
new location and expanded its hours of operation to
accommodate the large volume of patients requiring
laboratory services.
Occupational Health relocation, expansion
Our Occupational Health Services moved to a new
and more spacious office on the campus of J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital. Occupational Health Director
Sharon Stiver, CRNP, earned
her medical examiner certification
for commercial bus and truck
driver physicals, making her the
only CDL medical examiner in
Huntingdon County.
The Auxiliary hosted its 29th Annual Children’s Health Fair at
the Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center. A total of
434 second- and third-grade students attended from local school
districts. Students rotated through 14 health and safety stations
with age-appropriate health education concepts.
HealtHy KidS in tHe Community
walk to School Day
Juniata Valley High School, Safe Kids Huntingdon
County and our hospital joined schools from around
the country to celebrate the 15th annual Walk
to School Day on October 3, 2012. Parents and
community leaders joined students who walked to help
raise awareness of the need to create safer routes,
increase physical activity, improve pedestrian safety,
reduce traffic congestion and protect the environment.
Safe Sitter Classes
Safe Sitter® babysitting training classes were offered
to teach boys and girls age 11 and older how to
handle emergencies when caring for younger children.
The classes included CPR instruction, behavioral
management in crisis situations and a manual for
each student enrolled.
GirlsNiteOut: Girl Talk for Health and
Wellness for Girls of Huntingdon County
was designed for area fifth-grade girls. They participated in fitness
activities and discussions on nutrition, skincare, bullying and growth and development.
J.C. Blair QuickLAB phlebotomist
Barry Gooden and registration
clerk Dara Kauffman
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The expert team at J.C. Blair’s Cardiac Care Center
diagnoses, evaluates and treats some of the most
critical health issues facing members of our community
— heart and lung disease. We provide the right
doctors, the right diagnostics, the right records and the
right treatment, right here in Huntingdon County.
A primary diagnostic tool for any cardiologist is the
echocardiogram, a sonogram that allows doctors to
see the heart beating and to look at many structures
of the heart. Our Echocardiography Laboratory was
awarded a three-year accreditation by the Intersocietal
Accreditation Commission (IAC). This means that
the program has undergone a thorough review of
its operational and technical components by a panel
of experts and is awarded to those facilities found
to provide quality patient care in compliance with
national standards.
After a patient has had a heart illness or surgery/
procedure, he or she can take part in our Phase II
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. This medically
monitored exercise program combines physical exercise
with risk factor modification to help patients recover
and strengthen their bodies to prevent future heart
problems.
Nearly 200 patients have graduated from J.C. Blair’s
Cardiac Rehab Program since it re-opened in 2011.
Echocardiography and cardiac rehabilitation are just
two of the many heart and lung services offered by
J.C. Blair’s Cardiopulmonary Department. Others
include: cardiac stress testing, EKG and EEG
testing, sleep testing, pulmonary function testing, and
respiratory therapy.
getting to tHe Heart oF it now.
Cardiac rehab
nurse Phallen Magill
with cardiac rehab patient
Cora David from Cassville.
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J.C. Blair also strives to educate the community
about heart disease and what area residents can
do to keep their hearts healthy. “Wear Red Day”
was sponsored by J.C. Blair Women’s Heart Health
Initiative and funded by a grant from Mr. and
Mrs. David Stinebring. Featured speakers were
Dr. Molly Ettenger, and Registered Dieticians
Caitlin Quinn, R.D., and Jessica Sweeney, who
presented a program on the benefits of a
mediterranean diet.
our hospital’s Cardiology medical Director, Vij Janakiraman, m.D., F.A.C.C., and echocardiography sonographer heather magill, are proud that the quality of the service they provide cardiac patients has been recognized with the prestigious accreditation by the intersocietal Accreditation Commission. J.C. Blair is one of the few hospitals in the region to earn this accreditation.
nearly 200 women dressed in red on February 1 to attend the annual “wear red Day” luncheon at Juniata College.
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Caitlin Quinn, R.D.
molly ettenger, m.D. Jessica sweeney, R.D.
Appointed in November 2012, Lisa Mallon, MBA,
is the first female president and CEO of J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital. Mallon first came to J.C. Blair in
March 2012 as interim CEO. She earned her master’s
in business administration from Temple University
and a bachelor of science in accounting from LaSalle
University. Her 30 year career includes a number of
leadership positions in health care.
Mallon spearheaded discussions as J.C. Blair
Health System and Harrisburg-based PinnacleHealth
System announced exclusive partnership negotiations
to expand high-quality healthcare services in the
Huntingdon region. The agreement began on
May 17, 2013. The
careful evaluation
of partnership
options stems from
each organization’s
recognition of the
importance of
maintaining quality
healthcare service in
local communities.
neW Ceo & pinnaCle talK now.
Our MissionJ.C. Blair health system is committed to being the premier health resource for the residents of huntingdon County and nearby communities, and strives to deliver the best outcome for every patient.
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FinanCial report oF J.C. Blair memorial HoSpital
summary of revenue & expenses for the year ended June 30, 2013
ReVenue:Revenues Generated through our services to provide
Quality healthcare to our Community ................................................................ $97,862,407
Amounts not reimbursed because of contractual agreements:
medicare ......................................................................................$28,168,198
Blue Cross ...................................................................................$13,496,025
medical Assistance .................................................................... $12,969,210
other ............................................................................................. $3,829,163
totAl .............................................................................................................................$58,462 ,596
Bad Debt based on charges ........................................................................................... $2,362,026
Charity Care based on charges ........................................................................................$669,236
Actual net revenue For J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital .............$39,707,021
eXpenses:We paid for the following:
employee Related expenses ..................................................$24,500,382
Food, purchased service and General expenses ..............$12,480,871
interest, Depreciation and Amortization .............................$1,858,746
totAl eXpenses ........................................................................................................ $38,839,999
opeRAtinG GAin ............................................................................................................. $867,022
net non operating Gains and losses ........................................................................ $2,706,790
neT GAin ..................................................................................................................$3,573,812
2012-2013 Fiscal Performance
revenue
expenses
medicare 41%
saleries, wages, Benefits 57%
professional Fees, supplies, purchased services and other expenses 33%
Blue Cross 24%
medical Assistance 16%
other insurances
12%
other Revenue 4%self pay 3%
Depreciation, Amortization and interest 5%
provision for Bad Debts 6%
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J.C. Blair Rehabilitation services, inc.
J.C. Blair Real estate holding
Corporation, inc.
J.C. Blair health system, inc.
Non-Profit
For Profit
J.C. Blair medical services, inc.
J.C. Blair memorial hospital, inc.
J.C. Blair health Care, inc.
J.C. Blair memorial hospital
Foundation, inc.
J.C. Blair direCtorS
2012-2013 Administrative Team (as of 6/30/13)
President/Chief Executive Officer, lisa m. mallon
V.P. of Finance/Chief Financial Officer, edward Quinn
V.P. of Patient Care/Chief Nursing Officer, pamela D. matthias, Rn, msn, ne-BC
V.P. of Human Resources, michael F. hubert
V.P. of Quality Improvement, marlene s. pierce
Department Directors (as of 6/30/13)
Acute Care Services, elizabeth B. price, R.n.
Anesthesia, David J. Finch, CRnA
Behavioral Health Services, shelly Rivello, lCsw
Cardiopulmonary Services, Craig e. Cloud, RRt, CpFt
Case Management, lainie Drenning, R.n. Interim
Controller, D. Kay Brunton
Emergency & Critical Care, Diane l. Baker, R.n.
Engineering, lloyd w. strohm
Nutrition & Food Services, Kathryn B. petrosky, m.s., R.D., l.D.n.
Health Information Management, Delinda l. Bennett
Information Technology, timothy l. Davis, Jr.
Marketing & Community Relations, Christine R. Gildea
Material Management, thomas e. weaverling
Maternal/Child Health, Rita m. notestine, R.n., B.s.n.
Patient Financial Services, sandra l. mitchell
Physical Therapy, John C. leytham, pt
Pharmacy, thomas m. marko, R.p.
Radiology, larry l. Garman, R.t.(R), (Ct), (ARRt)
Surgical Services, Deborah henning, R.n.
Wound Healing Center, Rita m. Rotestine, R.n.
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Foundation, marsha Frye hartman
J.C. Blair Medical Services, Inc., Cindy l. wetzel
Kathryn B. Petrosky, M.S., r.D., L.D.n. nutrition & Food Services
Deborah Henning, r.n.
Surgical Services
Shelly rivello, LCSw
Behavioral Health Services
new Directors
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Foundation BoardGarry l. pote, Chair
Dr. Kara Cook Ritchey, Vice Chair
Barbara J. eastman
philip t. isett
John B. Kunz
Joseph A. masciangelo
pamela D. matthias
Rhonda l. muir
Dr. maria t. pettinger
Fred e. price
pamela F. prosser
J. william Rumbaugh
Robert e. yelnosky
lisa m. mallon, Ceo, Ex Officio
edward Quinn, CFo, Ex Officio
marsha F. hartman, Executive Director Ex Officio
AuxiliaryBoardOfficers and Committee Chairsmelanie macDonald, President
Kim Kitchen, Vice President
Debbie lillibridge, Secretary
Kathy Armillei, Treasurer
sharon Bookhamer, Past President
pat Chaundy, Membership
peggy Demar, Hospitality
Allison Ghaner, Legislation
mary ellen herbster, Bylaws
Rachelle hopsicker, Children’s Health Fair
trudy Kyler, Children’s Health Fair
marilyn miller, Ways & Means
sally oberle, Scholarship
Ruth mcDowell, Publicity
suzanne snare, Hospital Projects
The Board of Directors of the J.C. Blair Health System, inc., is led by Frances vaughn, Chair. Seated, left to right, are ellen Sloan,
Assistant Secretary; Joseph Masciangelo, Secretary; vaughn; Fred Price, vice Chair; and Garry Pote, Treasurer.
Standing, left to right, are Charles Cruikshank, John Thompson, John Coursen, Dr. Molly ettenger, Dr. James Schall, robert ritchey,
Keith Black, Dr. Christopher Patitsas, Arthur DeCamp, Frank DeMar, Sharon Bookhamer and Dr. Maria Pettinger.
Missingfromphoto:Dr.JamesLakso,Dr.JamesMansbergerandDr.WilliamOlstein.
Accreditation & Licensure J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital is a Non-Profit Community HospitalAccredited by the Joint Commission; licensed by the pennsylvania Department of health, Division of
hospitals; pennsylvania Department of welfare (psychiatry); member of the American hospital Association, the hospital and
health system Association of pennsylvania; Certified for Health Insurance under Social Security (Medicare),
Blue Cross of western pennsylvania, pennsylvania Department of welfare (medicaid); in Compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1965, and is an equal
opportunity employer.
Open Admission Policy Statementit is the policy of J.C. Blair memorial hospital to admit and to treat all patients without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religious creed, or handicap, as defined by the Department of health, education, and welfare under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 505. there is no distinction in eligibility for, or in the manner of providing, any patient service provided by or through J.C. Blair memorial hospital. All facilities of the hospital are available without distinction to all patients and visitors, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religious creed, or handicap. All persons and organizations that have occasion either to refer patients for admission or recommend J.C. Blair memorial hospital are advised to do so without regard to the patient’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religious creed, or handicap.
Our Community. Our Community Hospital.
Someday iS now.
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