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DearAuxiliaryMembers,It is with great pride that I write my first letter as president of The Auxiliary at Highland Park Hospital. It is an exciting time for me, of course, but also for all members of The Auxiliary as we celebrate our 90th year in 2011. I’m sure that our founders would be extremely proud and impressed to see all that The Auxiliary has accomplished since its inception.

In celebration of this milestone anniversary year, we are working with the Highland Park Historical Society to mount a retrospective exhibit of Hospital photographs, news articles and artifacts. The exhibit will be showcased at the Highland Park Historical Society from April through June of 2011. In advance of the opening, we need your help to locate appropriate memorabilia to include in the exhibit. Look in your offices, attics and basements for old Hospital uniforms, medical equipment, Alcove Gifts homemade crafts, photos, postcards and more. Please spread the word to friends, family, neighbors and colleagues that we are seeking significant Auxiliary and Hospital items to include. We want this exhibit to be a tribute to everyone and everything that contributed to making Highland Park Hospital and The Auxiliary the great organizations they are.

One of the people whose tireless work the past two years resulted in significant achievements for the Hospital and The Auxiliary is outgoing Auxiliary President Julie Stone. Under Julie’s leadership, The Auxiliary flourished. We added such new community service programs as NorthShore Kids’ Corner and the Highland Park High School Student Board. We also increased our fundraising efforts to support the creation of the Ambulatory Care Center and the Primary Stroke Center. In addition, our current $1 million pledge to support Be Well-Lake County has already passed the halfway mark. I am confident that we will continue this momentum in our ninth decade.

As we enter 2011, we welcome the opportunity to engage the community in our important work, to attain new members and to celebrate our accomplishments. We have a dynamic Board and a wonderful Auxiliary membership that are committed to success. I very much look forward to leading this group, whose members I greatly admire both professionally and personally.

Abbe Silverberg SparksPresidentThe Auxiliary at Highland Park Hospital

TheAUXILIANPublished twice a year by The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Highland Park Hospital Volume XLII • Winter 2010

MembershipMembership is vital to The Auxiliary’s efforts and to Hospital programs. If you haven’t already done so, please renew your membership and encourage others to join. Annual dues are $30 for a regular membership, and $75 for a contributing membership. Although LIFE members are not required to pay membership dues, many send an annual membership donation to encourage the work of The Auxiliary.

As a member you’ll receive notice of special sales events at the Alcove Gifts, copies of The Auxilian and invitations to the Key to the Cure event at Saks and to the Annual Luncheon and Board of Directors Meeting for The Auxiliary. Members also are encouraged to attend additional get-togethers held throughout the year and to participate in The Auxiliary Remembrance Fund. As a member, there are many opportunities for you to become involved in this rewarding organization.

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The Power of One: Jenifer Green, Stroke Coordinator for Highland Park Hospital (HPH), exemplifies the difference one person can make. Four years ago, the HPH Auxiliary saw the need to raise funds for a state-of-the-art care center for stroke patients. The Auxiliary visualized that a Primary Stroke Center at HPH would have a

tremendous impact on our community. Through Green’s leadership, that vision is now a reality.

As an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Green is the liaison between the patients, families, neurologists, stroke nurses and all members of the healthcare team who touch the lives of the Hospital’s stroke patients. The success of the Primary Stroke Center is a reflection of the strength of the partnership between Green and James Castle, MD, Medical Director of the Stroke Unit. Dr. Castle is the stroke expert, and he focuses on the diagnosis and the medical management of the patient, while Green coordinates the care of the patient.

Green was hired by the department of Neurology in July of 2008 to build the Stroke Program. She worked closely with Daniel Homer, MD, NorthShore HealthSystem Stroke

Program Director, and Deb Lynch, Stroke Coordinator at NorthShore Evanston Hospital (EH), who pioneered the program at EH. Through Green’s education and guidance, the staff at HPH has become highly specialized in recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke and taking immediate action. The Stroke Program is “nursing driven.” Nurses are trained to implement interventions to maximize blood flow to the brain, which improves patient outcomes. The nurses take pride in having this expertise.

The program runs like an orchestra, “everyone is so well prepared, it all clicks into place,” says Green. When the program started in 2009, HPH had one to two stroke patients a month. Since then, the volume has steadily increased each month.

Nursing is a second career for Green. Finance is where she started. But during the course of her career in the business world, she had a personal hospital experience and realized the difference one person--a nurse--could make. Shortly after starting her career as a nurse, Green was drawn to the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse. She was inspired by the degree of autonomy and decision making the Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) had.

Green’s professionalism and pride in the Primary Stroke Center is consistently recognized by her colleagues. She is able to give patients and staff powerful feedback in a gentle way that encourages one to learn and change behavior. She brings out the best in others. She is living proof of the power of one.

2010AuxiliaryScholarshipWinnerJeanne Just is the 2010 recipient of The Auxiliary at Highland Park Hospital Scholarship. Ms. Just is a long-time employee of Highland Park Hospital, having worked in the NorthShore University HealthSystem for 22 years.

She served as a nurse in the Emergency Department for the past 19 years. Prior to that, she worked as an RN on 3 South, where she mentored many co-workers.

Just has an Associate Degree in Nursing from Triton College, but because she does not have a Bachelor of Arts degree there are limitations on the level of responsibility she can assume in the Hospital. Due to the financial obligation of putting her three children through college, she has not been able to work on completing her Bachelor of Science until recently. The additional education and course work will broaden her skill set in bedside nursing and perhaps enable this warm and energetic hospital employee to eventually become a nurse manager.

RemembertheRemembranceFund!Is a friend or relative celebrating a special birthday? Was her first grandchild just born? Did his son announce his engagement? Consider recognizing notable events with a gift to the Auxiliary’s Remembrance Fund. The Auxiliary then will send a card, notifying the honoree or celebrant of the gift. If the gift is made in memory, an acknowledgment will be sent to the family. You also will receive notification of your gift.

Packages of Remembrance Cards (5 cards for $25) are available at Alcove Gifts and can also be purchased by calling the Auxiliary office at (847) 926-5003. If you prefer to send an individual card Remembrance Card donations can be made in any dollar amount.

The proceeds of the Remembrance Fund benefit the fundraising efforts of The Auxiliary at Highland Park Hospital. All Remembrance Fund donations are noted in The Auxilian.

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BeWell-LakeCountyTwo years ago, The Auxiliary at Highland Park Hospital pledged support to Be Well-Lake County, a collaboration between NorthShore University HealthSystem and the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. This unique program, the first of its kind in our community, is designed to ensure that the medically underserved who suffer with diabetes have the best chance to manage their disease with education and exercise programs, community gardening, nutrition resources and access to the physicians of NorthShore.

We are very grateful to the members of our community who have supported The Auxiliary in our efforts to raise $1 million for Be Well-Lake County. To date, we have presented the Hospital with $540,000, with a historic $442,500 donated this year alone.

Funding for Be Well-Lake County has been put to very good use, with results that have exceeded expectations. Be Well has served 394 patients since its launch in March 2009. Clinical impact includes: • A significant number of patients have improved

hemoglobin A1C numbers. • 13% more patients have their blood pressure

under control. • 10% more patients now have good cholesterol

numbers. • NorthShore provided 140 consults and diagnostic

visits. • Over 90 patients have participated in the Diabetes

Self-Management Education classes.

The Be Well-Lake County Community Garden closed this October after a successful season. Be Well-Lake County patients were joined by Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Illinois extension program to maintain the garden. We were pleased with the level of patient engagement and the volume of produce that patients were able to bring home each week to share with their families.

Additionally, the Be Well-Lake County fresh produce distribution project served approximately 500 Be Well-Lake County patients, family members and other Lake County residents, with fresh produce and other food items each week across seven weeks last summer.

AlcoveGiftsMany years ago, before the expansion of Highland Park Hospital, the lobby had a little niche known as Alcove Gifts. It was created by a group of Auxiliary volunteers who paved the way for our current beautiful and spacious shop.

The volunteer tradition has been maintained with the shop’s experienced and talented buyers. Merchandise for the gift shop is selected with great attention to style and value. Additional volunteers greet and wait on customers, offering friendly assistance and beautiful gift wrapping.

Autumn events have included two shopping “boutiques,” the most recent one held at Northmoor Country Club prior to the Annual Luncheon for The Auxiliary. The Alcove and its special boutiques support the Highland Park Hospital Auxiliary, with all of the profits going to The Auxiliary’s current project, Be Well-Lake County, which emphasizes educating the public about diabetes.

If you are in downtown Highland Park, take a peek in the window of the old Uncle Dan’s store on Second Street. You’ll see a variety of items that are for sale at the gift shop. A local realtor graciously provided the window space, and the additional exposure for our gift shop which has created positive comments and generated sales.

Both shoppers and browsers are always welcome at Alcove Gifts, which is consistently filled with lovely gift items, beautiful clothing selections and a range of thoughtful and humorous greeting cards. The shop is located just off the Hospital’s main lobby and right next door to the Park West coffee shop.

Jesse Peterson Hall (left) and Lindsey Bailey (right) accept The Auxiliary’s donation to Be Well - Lake County from Julie Stone (center).

KeytotheCureThe Auxiliary at Highland Park Hospital once again partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue for Key to the Cure (KTTC), the annual October shopping weekend that locally promotes the work of Kellogg Cancer Center at Highland Park Hospital. Among other goals, the Center is dedicated to finding new detection methods and treatments for women’s cancers.

A percentage of each local Saks sale made during the national charity-shopping weekend, including sales from the opening Thursday night event, benefited Kellogg. Money raised by the silent auction—which included restaurant certificates, hotel packages, sports tickets and memorabilia, jewelry and other items—also contributed to the success of the KTTC. Opening night on October 21 was an extremely festive affair including flowers, music, and Arthur Murray dancing. Aramark provided delicious appetizers and beverages. Autohaus on Edens was another generous sponsor of the evening.

Members of the Highland Park High School Student Board, called Highland Park-Be Well, greeted guests at the event. Flashing blinking rings given to guests purchasing raffle tickets added to the fun of the evening.

Watch for the announcement of Key to the Cure 2011.

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AnnualLuncheonandBoardofDirectorsMeetingAt the Annual Luncheon and Board Meeting for The Auxiliary, held on November 4 at Northmoor Country Club, the group said a formal “thank you” to outgoing president Julie Stone. The Auxiliary, under Julie’s leadership, was recognized for its service and fundraising accomplishments by Rosie Burke, Vice President of External Relations at NorthShore Foundation.

Luncheon attendees also officially welcomed Abbe Silverberg Sparks as The Auxiliary’s new president. Abbe has worked tirelessly alongside Julie for the last two years, so she is well prepared to lead the group into its next successful two year term.

In addition to speeches by Julie and Abbe and the approval of the 2011 slate of Board members, a check for $442,500 for Be Well-Lake County was presented to Jesse Peterson Hall, President of Highland Park Hospital. Jesse expressed his gratitude for the donation and for the work of The Auxiliary.

Following the speeches and a delicious meal, the group was entertained by The Music Theatre Company (TMTC), which recently took up residence in the old Karger Center’s theatre space. Members of the group performed a variety of classic and original works. TMTC founder Jessica Redish said she “specifically chose Highland Park as TMTC’s home because of the city’s commitment to and love for the arts.”

Indeed, a love for the arts and a dedication to the spirit of giving back were noticeably present at the Annual Luncheon. And as this season marks the beginning of The Auxiliary’s 90th year, luncheon attendees were understandably reflective of the satisfaction that comes from supporting our community’s hospital, as well as the friendships gained in the process.

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NorthShoreKids’CornerProgramBeginsItsSecondYearThe Auxiliary begins its second year of its community outreach program, NorthShore Kids’ Corner, with a mission to engage all eight Highland Park grade schools in 2011.

Designed to alleviate the anxiety associated with visiting the Hospital, NorthShore Kids’ Corner educates second grade students about Highland Park Hospital and explains what it’s like to visit as an outpatient and as an emergency room patient. Debuting last January to the second graders at the Lincoln, Ravinia and Sherwood Schools in Highland Park, the program was deemed a great success by teachers and kids.

As part of the program, a presentation portrays the Hospital as a city within a city, with employees and volunteers working in areas ranging from the mailroom to the reception area to the operating and emergency rooms. The interactive program engages students by asking questions and features slides of elementary school children visiting the Hospital. Students also are asked to write a few sentences about their own hospital experiences.

After the formal program, Auxiliary Board members offer to put one of each child’s fingers in a small cast. Kids enjoy this simple activity in which their finger is wrapped in gauze and a quick-hardening plaster bandage.

At the close of the program, each child receives a coloring book. Each also receives a packet of information on the programs of The Auxiliary and Auxiliary membership to take home and share with parents. The Auxiliary has received extremely positive feedback from all schools that participated last year, and the committee already has several Highland Park schools booked for 2011. Plans are to expand this program next year into the Deerfield community grade schools.

AuxiliaryExhibitattheHighlandParkHistoricalSociety“People must know the past to understand the present and face the future,” said Canadian politician and social activist Nellie McClung. This quote holds special significance for The Auxiliary as it moves into its ninth decade of community service and members plan an exhibit celebrating its heritage.

To honor the 90th anniversary of The Auxiliary, a display of Auxiliary and Hospital artifacts and documents will be featured at the Highland Park Historical Society from April through June of 2011. The exhibit, partially underwritten with a grant from the City of Highland Park’s Cultural Arts Commission, will highlight in an artistic way The Auxiliary’s community service and outreach efforts, as well as advances in medical care to the community that The Auxiliary at Highland Park Hospital has helped support over the past 90 years.

Auxiliary members are invited to share materials and memories that they feel would benefit the exhibit. To contact The Auxiliary, call the office at (847) 926-5003 or e-mail srosenfeld@northshore.org.

The Highland Park Historical Society’s museum is located just east of downtown Highland Park at 326 Central. For museum hours and more information on the Society, call (847) 432-7090.

Women’sNetworkingGroupatHighlandParkHospital’sAlcoveGiftsOn January 20 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. The Auxiliary and Alcove Gifts will host the Women’s Networking Group of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce’s (HPWNG) monthly networking meeting. We look forward to this wonderful opportunity to expand awareness of The Auxiliary and Alcove Gifts among the women business leaders in our community and form new friends as we grow our membership. The HPWNG is an organization connecting Highland Park Chamber members to promote business and networking among fellow businesswomen in HPWNG while leveraging resources and relationships to bring members increased business opportunities, member referrals and to further community values within the business districts of Highland Park.

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NewsfromourNorthShoreFamilyNorthShore Named to “Leapfrog Top Hospitals” List First Hospital System in Illinois to Receive HonorNorthShore University HealthSystem’s four hospitals – Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie – have all been named to the annual class of top national hospitals by the Leapfrog Group’s Top Hospitals List for 2010.

“We are very pleased to be recognized as the first system in Illinois to receive this honor,” said Mark R. Neaman, NorthShore President and CEO. “This remarkable award further validates our long-term commitment to achieve high quality care and exceptional patient experiences. Such an honor is truly a reflection of the excellence that exists across NorthShore University HealthSystem.”

NorthShore’s four hospitals were among 65 selected from a field of nearly 1,200 hospitals that participated voluntarily in the survey. The selections were based on the results of the Leapfrog Group’s national survey that measures hospitals’ performance in crucial areas of patient safety and quality. The survey is the most complete picture available of a hospital’s quality and safety.

“Having all four of our facilities score as top performers across the country is an affirmation that we have been successful as a system to define and deploy health care processes that are of the highest quality and greatest efficiency with a strong focus on patient safety,” said Ken Anderson, DO, NorthShore Chief Medical Quality Officer. “This designation implies that the highest level of quality and safety is available at each and every one of our NorthShore institutions.”

HighlandPark-BeWellThe Highland Park High School Student Board, called Highland Park-Be Well, is on track for another successful year of activity. The group focuses on the value of a healthy lifestyle, the importance of community service and volunteerism relating to health and wellness, and the exploration of career opportunities in the healthcare field.

Members of the group volunteered at the Key to The Cure event held at Saks Fifth Avenue earlier this fall. Participating students helped greet guests at the event and sold raffle tickets to attendees. The group also is helping fellow students cope with anxiety by posting stress-reducing suggestions throughout Highland Park High School. Notes reminding students to “Take a deep breath” and “Wake up 15 minutes earlier” are designed to encourage the practice of daily wellness techniques.

AuxiliarySponsoredLifeSourceBloodDrivePeople often ask, “Who gives blood?”

The answer is “a wide variety of people.” Donors can be as young as 17 or even younger with parental consent. And there is no upper age limit for donors, as long as they can pass the mini-physical that is given before blood can be drawn. Blood pressure, temperature and pulse are among the conditions that are checked.

Donor Margaret Altman has been giving blood since she was 21 years old. The reason? “Because I can,” she said. Margaret and her husband are senior citizens who participate in blood drives every time they are offered at Highland Park Hospital. Margaret has come to LifeSource Blood Drives since 1966, and she has given over 161 pints of blood! It makes one wonder how many lives she has affected, and how many she has saved.

LifeSource Blood Drives take place every other month from 1 to 8 p.m. in the Hospital’s lower level Meeting Room. Donors are treated to a heartfelt thank-you, as well as pretzels, cookies and juice.

The next drive is on January 13th.

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