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The William W. Backus Hospital
VOL. 43, NO. 18
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
backushospital.org • windhamhospital.org
MAY 2, 2014
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Acclaimed local
author will be the
featured panelist at
upcoming mental
health forum
STORY, PAGE 5
A weekly newsletter for East Region employees, volunteers, patients and friends.
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May 2, 2014
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BACKUS GIFT SHOP HOURS:
MON. - WED. / 9:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.,
THURS. - FRI. / 9:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.,
SAT. / 9:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., SUN. / 1 – 4 P.M.
WINDHAM GIFT SHOP HOURS:
MON. - FRI. / 9A.M. - 4 P.M.
Windham Golf Classic set for May 21
The 19th annual Windham Hospital Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday,
May 21, at Tunxis Plantation Country Club, 87 Town Farm Road, Farmington.
For sponsorship opportunities and information on registering, please go to
windhamhospital.org/golf or call 860-456-6911, e-mail
Kathleen.Gaito@hhchealth.org or fax 860-456-6192.
Upcoming Auxiliary
vendor sales
About HospiTell
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Deadline: Wednesdays at noon
Backus: Designs by Diana will be the
featured dealer for the next Backus Auxiliary vendor sale Friday, May 2,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in MOB/cafeteria alcove. Items include sterling and
Celtic jewelry, Irish plates, handbags and more.
Windham:
Opportunity Works will be the featured dealer for the
next Auxiliary to Windham vendor sale Thursday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. in the atrium. Items include beaded jewelry and more.
All sales by each auxiliary benefits the host hospital!
May 2, 2014
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Ten things that keep me up at night
I don’t know about you, but I’m going to
miss David Letterman after he does his last
show sometime next year. After a long day, I’ve
always enjoyed the comic relief — especially
his top 10 lists.
So, in honor of the late night comedian, I’ve
developed a list of my own: The top 10 things
that keep me awake at night.
While the list really isn’t all that funny, it is
relevant to the health care industry that we all
work in and care so deeply about. Not surprisingly, much of it has a lot to do with change.
Without further ado, here it is:
10. We have discovered we have customers. In the not too distant past, the health
care industry spent very little time concerning itself with patient experience. They came here to be treated, not coddled,
and if they weren’t treated well they really didn’t have much
of a choice the next time they were sick or injured. But now,
they have many choices, and some of our payments are
based partially on our publicly reported patient experience
scores. And they aren’t just expressing dissatisfaction on the
surveys they get; they are showing it with their feet by choosing places that treat them well. Additionally, health care consumers today have a much more personal financial stake in
their health care choices. More on this later.
9. Physician alignment. Organizations that succeed in the
new era of health care, which emphasizes value and not just
volume, have strong partnerships with their providers. This
does not mean all physicians need to be employed, but it
does mean that we work together toward one standard, delivering high quality, affordable, compassionate care.
8. Safety. This one is self explanatory — above all else, we
must continue our journey to zero harm. Hospitals need to
be safe places for patients and employees. Our high reliability
initiative will help us get there, offering all the tools that help
us with communication, accountability and standardization
of care. Patients first, always.
7. Population health managers. You’ve heard me talk
about this before — we need to move from sick care to health
care. We are doing this by changing our health care delivery
system from one that waits for patients to get sick and treating them to one that uses data to identify “hot spots” where
we provide preventative care and chronic disease management when and where it is needed most. While we have
done a lot of work in this area, and the Preventative Medicine
Institute we are developing as part of the East Region delivery
system will help, there is still much work to be done.
6. Revenue Stream (building value through business and
ambulatory network development). We are under tremen-
dous pressure from all payers in relation to their
spend for our traditional hospital-based services.
We need to adjust our service access points to
meet this new reality and provide greater access,
convenience and a much better experience for
those consumers of health care I discussed in
No.10.
5. Competition. Our competitors are no longer
just hospitals. As you have seen, there are many
new players — urgent care centers offering care
on nights, weekends and holidays; retail stores
with pharmacies; and cost efficient and convenient diagnostic imaging facilities. The hospitalcentric model can’t compete with this, so that is
why we must adapt and create partnerships
with “retail” provides of health care services to meet this new
dynamic (you will hear more about this in the near future).
4. Making IT a full partner in care. Through our affiliation
with Hartford HealthCare, we have begun the CareConnect
project that will eventually put all HHC affiliates and partnering physician practices on one electronic medical record platform — Epic. The goal is to have one registration, one health
record, one standard of excellence, one bill — and make care
transitions seamless for patients, with easy access to their
medical records no matter where they are.
3. Aging population and demographic changes. We have
to enhance and grow our continuum of care, especially when
it comes to senior services. But we also have to attract and retain the physicians and providers to make this happen.
2. Access, or customer-driven convenience. As I mentioned earlier, our new competition is going well beyond the
traditional 9-5 mindset. Our patients and their families are
beginning to expect care after work, on weekends and in
non-traditional places such as retail locations. We need to be
there for them, and find ways to have appointments available for them within 24 hours. We have several projects in the
works that will help accomplish this.
1. Execution risk, or our ability to execute on this complex agenda. I have heard this from many of you — change is
so rapid, there is so much to do and there are only so many
hours per day. I have the same concerns, which is why this is
the No.1 thing that keeps me up at night. The opportunity we
have is to find new ways of doing things through process redesign, prioritizing and providing tools (such as ongoing H3W
training) that will help us meet our goals.
So, in the spirit of my beloved Late Show with David Letterman, that’s all for now,
Dave’s
Desk
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Remembering Dr. Washburn
It is with great sadness that we announce
the passing of Doctor Carl Washburn, Jr., NMD,
MD, FAPA, who died suddenly on April 26. Dr.
Washburn was 63.
Dr. Washburn served in
Natchaug Hospital’s
Sachem House adult day
treatment and suboxone
detoxification programs
and was a member of the
Windham Hospital Medical Staff. He was a graduate of John Bastyr
Carl
College of Naturopathic
Washburn, MD
Medicine, and of Ross
University School of Medicine. Dr. Washburn
completed his psychiatric residency training at
the Institute of Living and his psychosomatic
medicine fellowship at Hartford Hospital.
Dr. Washburn’s unabashed enthusiasm for
the field of psychiatry stemmed from his fasci-
nation with people and the brain. He once
noted that every patient, even those with the
same diagnosis as others, is uniquely different.
Dr. Washburn enjoyed his “boots on the
ground” role in this field of medicine working
to identify the cause of mental illnesses and
finding ways to best treat them.
"Dr. Washburn was a huge asset to our hospital and community and will be greatly
missed as a colleague and friend," says Nadia
Nashid, MD, Windham Hospital Chief of staff.
Dr. Washburn is survived by his wife Mary.
Services will be held Thursday, May 8, at Potters Funeral Home at 456 Jackson St., Willimantic. Visiting will begin at 6 p.m., followed
by a brief memorial service at 7:30 p.m.
A memorial for staff to attend is being
planned with more details to come.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: www.nokotahorse.org or
www.smiletrain.org.
May 2, 2014
Backus
to host
blood
drive
today
Backus will host
an American Red
Cross Blood today
— Friday, May 2 —
from 7:30 a.m. to
5:15
p.m.
on
the
SaveA-Life bus parked
outside the hospital. Walk-ins are
welcome.
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COVER STORY
Lamb to headline mental health forum
Best-selling author and Connecticut resident Wally
Lamb will be the featured panelist at a mental health
forum on Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hartford
HealthCare East System Support Office, 11 Stott Ave., Norwich. This event, sponsored by Windham and Backus hospitals, is free and open to the public.
Can’t Keep it to Ourselves: A Community Dialogue on
Mental Health is the latest in a series
of interactive mental health forums
sponsored by affiliates of the Hartford
HealthCare Behavioral Health Network.
Lamb is the author of such bestselling books as She’s Come Undone, I
Know this Much is True and We Are
Water, the settings of which are often
inspired by the landscape of Eastern
Wally Lamb
Connecticut. His New York Times best
selling Christmas story, Wishin’ and Hopin’, will be made
into a feature film, with the author serving as co-executive producer. Under the direction of Colin Theys and a
screenplay by John Doolan, the film is currently scheduled
to shoot in Connecticut this summer.
Lamb is a mental health advocate and works closely
with inmates at the Niantic Correctional Facility, an effort
that resulted in a book of stories by inmates entitled,
Couldn’t Keep it to Myself: Testimonies from our Imprisoned Sisters.
This event is part of the ongoing National Dialogue on
Mental Health Series being held at various locations
throughout the state and features presentations from
mental health experts, advocates and consumers. Attendees are invited to ask questions, share their stories, and
learn more about this topic. Additional panelists include:
n Kathleen Flaherty, lawyer, mental health consumer
and advocate
n Jim Sorensen, president, National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI) Southeastern Connecticut Chapter
n Chris Erskine, mental health first aid instructor,
Natchaug Hospital
Event moderator is Jim O’Dea, PhD, MBA, Hartford
HealthCare East Region Director of Behavioral Health
Services.
The National Dialogue on Mental Health Series was
conceived in the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook that
occurred in December of 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut.
In early 2013, behavioral health leaders from around the
nation convened to begin a discussion with United States
Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. to outline a plan that
would focus attention, as a nation, on mental health - and
thereby create opportunities to de-stigmatize mental illness through education, discussion, and improvements in
systems of care. The plan’s ultimate goal was to help people recognize trouble signs and be willing to seek help and
access to care.
Registration is required by calling 860-892-6900. For
more information, please email alice.facente@
hhchealth.org
Addendum
n The list of technologists and technicians recognized last week for Medical Laboratory Professionals Week was
incomplete. Here is the full list of technologists and technicians:
Technologists
and Technicians
Chelsea Ahmed
Debra Bakowicz
Marilou Barlan
Lori Billings
Michell Bulley
Suzanne Calise
Ann Chatelle
Patricia Davis
Daniel Delamatta
Ann Derosier
Manny Diaz
Bonnie Dornfeld
Catherine Ducey
Timothy Dyer
Gail Fargo
Andy Genido
Dawn Hassell
Harry Hendriks
Dawn Hill
Sharon Hineline
Taylor Hulten
Brenda Jones
Lisa Kreuser
Rosalie Labonte
William Leisch
Jonathan Levitt
Margaret Lucchesi
Bobbie Macierowski
Janice Martin
Paula Mayo
Thomas McBreen
Nancy Newcomb
Joy Olayon
Jerome Palaya
Barbara Petroske
Heidi Plungis
Sharie Potter
Sharon Proctor
James Pupillo
Patricia Riley
Nancy Romano
Karen Samokar
Billie Sarber
Christopher Sylvest
Nicole Tidswell
Lisa Truchsess
Nancy Trudeau
Carol Tuthill
Eligio Valdes
Mary Ann Vernic
Erin Vincent
Hank Walker
Denise Weinschenker
Nicole Williams
Peter Yednorowicz
Xiaohua Zhang
Chloe Zhu
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Jeep event to benefit Windham
“Jeepin’ for the Cause” — a recreational Jeep ride sponsored by Capitol
Chrysler Dodge Jeep to benefit Windham Hospital — will be held Sunday,
May 4, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Capitol Jeep at 1520 W. Main St. in Willimantic.
A presentation on four-wheeling basics, safety, and environmental issues
will be provided by the trail guides starting 9 a.m. Group rides begin at 10
a.m. The rides will return to Capitol Jeep around 1:30 p.m.
Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Registrations will be
accepted on the morning of the event depending upon availability.
For more information, contact Rudy Pizzoferrato at 860-423-4516 or
rudy.capitolcdj@sbcglobal.net.
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Local event schedule
n Tuesday, May 6
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Windham Hospital Cafeteria
n Thursday, May 8 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Backus Hospital Cafeteria
n Thursday, May 8 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Natchaug Hospital, Main Lobby
n Friday, May 9
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rushford Employee Cafeteria
n Friday, May 9
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Institute of Living,
Donnelly Building, Main Lobby
May 2, 2014
Long-time
Backus volunteer
passed away
April 25
Beloved Backus volunteer Harry
Dahl passed away on Friday, April 25. A
resident of Preston, formerly of Norwich and Canterbury, Dahl was 85
years old.
Mr. Dahl departed this earth on the
same day the hospital honored the numerous, selfless acts of volunteers at
the annual recognition luncheon. Dahl
was recognized for
giving 4,000 volunteer hours to the
Backus Pharmacy
and Escort Office.
“Mr. Dahl was a
kind-hearted man.
He was like family
Harry Dahl
and will be greatly
missed,” said Mary Brown, CAVS, program manager for Volunteer and Guest
Services. “His amazing contributions
to Backus are equivalent to two years
of full-time work.”
A community servant, Dahl treasured the friendships he made by volunteering at Backus and as a docent at
Harkness Memorial State Park. In his
lifetime, Dahl served as head of the
Dahl Oil Co. and director of the New
England Fuel Institute. He graduated
from Norwich Free Academy in 1946
and Brown University in 1950.
“Harry was our constant friend
throughout our transformational journey,” said Eric Arlia, RPh, regional director of Pharmacy Services. “We will all
miss his presence here in the Pharmacy.”
Services for Dahl were held last
Wednesday at the Church & Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations
be made to the Backus Office of Philanthropy and Development.
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Honoring our
volunteers
In a continuation of National Volunteer Week, both Backus and Windham hospitals held their annual
volunteer recognition events recently.
Windham Hospital celebrated its
volunteers during a “Thank You So-
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More on the Web
n For more volunteer snapshots,
check out our photo gallery at
backushospital.org/browse/galleries
cial” at the Historic Grant House in
Willimantic on April 30. Windham
has 310 volunteers working in 26 departments. Last year, volunteers gave
more than 17,000 hours in service.
Backus held its annual Volunteer
Right: Bea Delamater received
a special award for her 35
years of service as a volunteer
from Theresa Buss, regional
vice president of Human Resources.
Awards and Recognition Brunch on
Wednesday, April 23, at the Holiday
Inn in Norwich. Backus has 486 volunteers working in 48 departments.
Last year, volunteers gave more than
45,000 hours in service.
Below: Shirley Harrington, left, and Jenny
Brooks, who both volunteer in the Backus Escort
Office, smile at the start
of the 37th annual
Backus Volunteer Awards
and Recognition Brunch
that took place last week
at the Holiday Inn in Norwich.
Below: Windham volunteers
Margaret “Peg” Maurice, Rita
Conde and Deb Walsh
Bellingham.
Above: Windham volunteers
Val and Hugh
LeMasurier.
Several Backus volunteers were recognized
for contributing more than 500 hours of
volunteer services in one year. From left are
Maryann Morin, Albert Wojtcuk, Alfred
Raue, Jennifer McGann, Mary Kornacki,
Priscilla Forschler, Jean Carnaghan and
Elaine Minor. Mary Brown, CAVS, right,
program manager, Volunteer and Guest
Services, presented the awards.
From left, Windham volunteers Judy Grenier and
Marsha Creese with East Region Vice President of
Operations Cary Trantalis and President of Hartford HealthCare’s East Region Dave Whitehead.
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May 2, 2014
Newest school-based health center now open
Officials from Windham Hospital
and Windham Public Schools held a
ribbon cutting on April 30 to officially
unveil the new school-based health
center inside Charles Barrows STEM
Academy in North Windham. It’s the
third center opened and operated by
the hospital and the school system.
The three health centers, located at
Windham High School, Windham
Middle School and now Barrows — a
regional K-6 magnet school — are a
partnership between the Windham
Board of Education and Windham
Hospital. The health centers utilize a
coordinated care approach with each
center staffed with a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and a clinical social
worker or licensed marriage and family therapist with a direct line to the
hospital if necessary.
“I’m very proud of our partnership
with the school system to create and
sustain our school-based health centers. Increasing access to healthcare
for all students — in this case offering
From left, Windham School Superintendent Ana V. Ortiz, Cary Trantalis, Hartford HealthCare East
Region Vice President of Operations
and Dona Brodeur, RN, School Nurse
Charles Barrows STEM Academy.
direct access to medical care and
mental health services right inside
the school—is essential for building
strong families and a stronger community,” says Cary Trantalis, Hartford
HealthCare East Region Vice President
of Operations.
The centers work closely with
school nurses who, in many cases,
refer students for enrollment. NPs
then can provide all levels of health
care from assistance with acute illness like cold or flu or chronic conditions such as asthma to preventive
health care, health education and immunizations. In addition, mental
health services are offered on-site
and can include individual, group and
family counseling as well as crisis intervention.
“I truly believe in this concept,” said
Windham School Superintendent
Ana V. Ortiz. While a principal in
Hartford, Ortiz’s school was the first
in the nation to have a School Based
Health Center. “It’s a holistic process
that our families can use. We do have
a lot of families who can’t go elsewhere [for health care]. It gives them
a familiar place to go to get the services they need for their children.”
For information on the Windham
School-Based Health Centers at 860465-2466.
Nurses Week 2014 calendar of events
MONDAY, MAY 5
n Backus: Fruit bowls delivered to nursing units
throughout the day; “Pins and Needles” special edition
distributed.
n Windham: Homemade cookies delivered to each department.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
n Backus: Nurses’ Week celebration, 1 p.m., main lobby
conference rooms; Therapeutic pet teams visit staff — A2, A-3, A-4, E-3 and E-4 — Karen and Chance with Judi
and Bella, 6-8 p.m.
n Windham: Pizza delivered to each department, noon,
5 p.m, 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
n Backus: “Head to Toe” massage and reflexology sessions: 7-10:30 a.m. and 2-5:30 p.m., waiting area outside
of mammography suite, ground floor; Chair massage:
8:30 a.m.-noon, OR (C-121 conference room); Therapeutic
pet teams visit staff — A-2, A-3, A-4, E-3 and E-4 — Carol
and Max with Judi and Bella, 1-3 p.m.
n Windham: Nightingale/Jane M. Desmarais Honorary
Scholarship Awards Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Hospital Atrium
THURSDAY, MAY 8
n Backus: Massage: 10 a.m.-noon Plainfield Emergency
Dept.; Chapel Improvement Project kick-off,
10 a.m., main lobby conference rooms
n All: Nightingale ceremony, 6 p.m.,
Mystic Marriott in Groton
COM
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The Recognition, Recruitment, ReCOME ONE,
ALL
tention Committee will hold a food
drive May 5-14 to benefit the Gemma
Moran United Way Food Center of New
London. A collection box will be located in the
Backus cafeteria near the exit.
May 2, 2014
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Pink circles are coming
Our entire community is invited to get involved in the fight against breast
cancer and help improve health in Eastern Connecticut by joining our circle of
care.
The Circles of Care campaign involves the sale of pink circles for $1. Those
who purchase circles in the name of their loved ones can put their names on it
and they will be hung in prominent locations throughout the region.
Funds raised through the Circles of Care campaign support the Backus
Breast Health Initiative.
This important initiative helps Backus to improve care by
enhancing early
detection, providing more advanced
treatment and
transforming the
overall patient experience.
We would like to
thank the Backus
Warren Scholl, seated, President and Chief Execu- Breast Cancer Survivors
tive Officer of CorePlus Federal Credit Union, signs Committee co-chairs
Barbara Chiangi and
the first Circle of Care for this year’s fund raising
Donna Palumbo, as well
campaign Wednesday. On hand to talk about the
campaign were Donna Slonski, left, Backus Breast as the local business
Health Patient Navigator, Donna Palumbo, second leaders in this year’s
from left and Barbara Chiangi, second from right,
campaign.
co-chairpersons for the Backus Breast Cancer SurPlease contact us if
vivors Fund, and Gen Schies, Backus Developyou would like to get
ment Program Manager.
involved or see your
business in upcoming recognition lists.
For more information, please contact:
n Genevieve Schies, Backus Office of Philanthropy and Development at 860823-6331.
n Barbara Chiangi, Breast Cancer Survivors Committee co-chair at 860-8893606.
Cardiac support group
meets May 14
Backus Home Health Care Cardiac Program Coordinator Ann Ryan will be the featured presented at the next meeting of the Backus Cardiac
Disease Support Group on Wednesday, May 14,
from 6-7 p.m. in the hospital’s library.
The support group is open to anyone who
needs support in managing cardiac disease. If
you have questions, call 860-889-8331, ext. 2128.
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More Circles
kickoff events
n Sample fresh food prepared by
more than 20 local vendors at
the annual Taste of Tri-Town at
Tri Town Foods in Niantic, May
10, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tasty
treats include breads, cookies,
seafood, flavored olive oils, salsa,
pizza and other artisan brands.
Be sure to visit the Backus Breast
Cancer Survivors table.
n Antenna Salon
will be cutting for
a cause with its
second annual
Cut-A-Thon on
Sunday, May 18,
from 11 a.m. – 4
p.m. at its shop at
190 W. Town St. in Norwichtown. All proceeds to
benefit local breast cancer patients through the Backus Breast
Cancer Survivors Fund. Call 860886-6211 for details.
n In honor of the Backus Breast
Health Initiative and the Circles
of Care Campaign, Curves Fitness invites you to join now at
any regional location (including
Norwich, Jewett City, Plainfield,
Mystic, Waterford/New London)
and will waive the service fee,
plus one week free. Call the Office of Philanthropy and Development at 860-823-6325 for an
offer voucher. Some restrictions
apply.
The
Backus
Registration Department
recently held a
“Team Building
Salad” luncheon. The
theme proved a
salad isn’t possible without all the ingredients just like a
great team isn’t possible without all the players.
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News and
notes from the
EAG Spring craft
and vendor show
n The annual EAG Spring craft and
vendor show will be Friday, May 9,
from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main
lobby conference rooms. There will be
plenty of great gift items just in time
for Mother’s Day including pet beds
and treats, scarves, purses, Tupperware, Bags in Bloom, original paintings, vintage treasures, Tupperware,
hand painted gourds, Avon, houseplants, floral arrangements, deck
planters, memorial boxes and books.
Don’t miss it.
Discount
movie tickets
Backus Café Menu
n Discount Lisbon Landing Digiplex
May 2, 2014
Windham Auxiliary
seeks scholarship
applicants
EAG weekly prize
winner for May 2
n Anne-Marie Spaulding — E-4
CONGRATULATIONS!
Call Cathy Saunders at ext. 2105
to collect your prize.
movie tickets are available through
Cathy Saunders in Diagnostic Imaging
or Donna McLaughlin in Food and Nutrition for $8 each.
About the EAG
n The EAG is a small team of employees who plan and coordinate
fun and discounted activities for all
employees to enjoy.
The Auxiliary to Windham Hospital is seeking applications from
area high school seniors for the
Anne L. Card Memorial Scholarship, which awards two $1,000
scholarships to students planning
to enter a full-time course of study
in medical related fields.
Scholarship applications and eligibility requirements can be found
at www.windhamhospital.org or
through a high school guidance
counselor. Applications, letters of
recommendations and transcripts
must be received by May 19.
For more information, on the
Anne L. Card Memorial Scholarship, please call 860-456-6700 or
visit www.windhamhospital.org.
SATURDAY, May 3
fisherman's grinder / sweet and sour kielbasa / chef’s choice / broccoli / basmati rice
SUNDAY, May 4
honey dijon porkloin / shepherd's pie / chefs choice / baby carrots / mashed potatoes
MONDAY, May 5
CINCO DE MAYO: chicken and cheese quesadilla / mexican layer dip with corn chips /
bean and cheese burrito / SOUPS: chicken tortilla / fiesta corn chowder / SIDES: malibu blend vegetables / corn and black bean fiesta / french fries
TUESDAY, May 6
breaded pork cutlet with pineapple chutney / potato crusted cod with lemon butter /
ravioli primavera with garlic bread / SOUPS: chicken wild rice / herb vegetable /
SIDES: caribbean blend vegetables / asparagus / rice pilaf
WEDNESDAY, May 7
slow roasted lemon dill chicken / grilled vegetable lavosh wrap / turkey moussaka /
SOUPS: chicken tortellini / minestrone / SIDES: green beans with roasted red peppers /
normandy blend vegetables / potato medley / wild rice pilaf
THURSDAY, May 8
chicken BLT salad / crustless vegetable quiche with fruit salad / double chili dogs /
SOUPS: beef chili / cream of tomato / SIDES: five way blend vegetables / harvard
beets / cheese fries
FRIDAY, May 9
chef’s choice / fish and chips with coleslaw / herb garden lasagna roll-ups / SOUPS:
chef’s choice / new england clam chowder / SIDES: broccoli / sicilian blend vegetables
/ wild rice pilaf / fries
DAILY FARE: A variety of hot paninis, cold wraps and pizza specials are available on a rotating basis
The Backus cafeteria is open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hot food is served from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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New regional rehab
director named
Mary Tyler, PT, has been named as the new East
Regional Director for Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation Network.
Tyler has a long history with Hartford HealthCare
hospitals. She began her career as a staff therapist
at Hartford Hospital, then moved to Backus Hospital. She then went on to become director of Process
Improvement overseeing operations at United Community and Family Services. Most recently, she returned to physical therapy as the rehabilitation
supervisor for Backus Home Health Care.
Tyler's experience with public health at different
levels of care and her talents in organizational development and leadership are a perfect match for
the East Region.
She will be joining the Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network on May 12, and her primary office
will be in the second floor annex of Backus Hospital
with a satellite location in the Newington System
Support Office.
The Auxiliary to Windham Hospital held its 80th Annual
Meeting April 28 in the Bernard Desrosier Room at the hospital. The evening included a social hour, dinner, business
meeting and election of officers and new board members.
Lisa Torre Elliott, left, was elected the new Auxiliary President replacing outgoing president Debra Leavens, right.
Mary Kay Fontaine is the new Auxiliary vice president and
Beverly Sims has been elected as a new board member.
ENTREE: lemon parmesan chicken cutlet / SOUPS: chicken and rice / soup du jour /
SIDES: rice pilaf / mixed vegetables / SANDWICH: fresh mozzarella and spinach panini
TUESDAY, May 6
ENTREE: jamaican spicy beef patty / chicken wings / SOUPS: loaded baked potato /
soup du jour / SIDES: chef’s choice starch / italian green beans / SANDWICH: grilled
chicken ranch BLT on a fresh baked roll
WEDNESDAY, May 7
ENTREE: general tso’s chicken / assorted pot stickers / SOUPS: tuscan white bean with
escarole / soup du jour / SIDES: vegetable stir fried rice / sweet and spicy green
beans / SANDWICH: roast beef and cheddar grilled panini
THURSDAY, May 8
ENTREE: loaded baked potato bar / fried mozzarella sticks / SOUPS: minestrone /
soup du jour / SIDES: baked potato / fresh broccoli / SANDWICH: grilled turkey burger
with guacamole, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato
FRIDAY, May 9
ENTREE: taco salad bar / vegetarian enchilada bake / SOUPS: N.E. clam chowder / soup
du jour / SIDES: red beans and rice / wax beans / SANDWICH: pesto chicken panini
SATURDAY, May 10
ENTREE: chicken and vegetable quesadillas / chicken tenders / SOUP: chicken noodle
/ SIDES: sweet potato wedges / caribbean blend vegetables / SANDWICH: grilled hot
dog with chili and cheese
SUNDAY, May 11
ENTREE: tortilla tilapia / SOUP: beef vegetable with lentil / SIDES: rice pilaf / mexicali
corn / SANDWICH: smoked turkey bacon cheddar grilled panini
BREAKFAST: Served weekdays only and includes a variety of hot items including oatmeal, cream of wheat,
yogurt bar, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries and a breakfast sandwich (Selection varies by day)
Sumner Cafeteria Menu
MONDAY, May 5
The Sumner Cafeteria open from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 2 - 2:30 p.m. and 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Hot food is served from 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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May 2, 2014
GENERAL STORE
General Store is a free classified ad section for the benefit of
East Region employees, retirees, medical staff and volunteers.
We welcome your submissions by the hospital Intranet, fax (860-892-6964), mail or by e-mailing publicrelations@wwbh.org.
The deadline for submissions to be included in each Friday’s HospiTell is Wednesday at noon.
HospiTell will include community events for not-for-profit organizations based in eastern Connecticut that are open to the
public and free of charge. We do not accept ads for real estate, firearms or personal ads. Please do not list hospital phone numbers or
hospital e-mail addresses for responses. You must submit your item weekly if you want it to appear more than one week.
To have HospiTell e-mailed to you, or for questions about the General Store, please call Ginny James, Backus Corporate
Communications, at 860-889-8331, ext. 4211, or e-mail her at virginia.james@hhchealth.org.
FOR SALE
1954 PACKARD CAVALIER — Rare export model, all
original, second owner, straight eight engine, automatic, all power, documentation, spare parts, price
negotiable. Call 860-376-1344 or 860-333-3820.
HONDA GENERATOR — Model EM-4000, loaded,
great condition, low oil shut off, fuel gage, voltage
meter, new carburetor, runs quiet. Call 860-3761344 or 860-333-3820.
OUTDOOR WOODEN DINING SET — Arboria, gently
used, bench, four dining chairs, drop-leaf table, seats
six, pictures on request, $500 or best offer. Call 860908-3464.
MIRRORS — Two oval wooden framed, ornately
carved mirrors, 22 inches by 43 inches, $40 each.
Four vintage style wood framed mirrors, Antique
bronze, Mahogany, gold, silver, 30 inches by 26
inches, $30 each. All in good condition and ready for
hanging. Beveled table top oval centerpiece mirror,
27 inches by 22 inches, $25. Call 860-848-1108 and
please leave a message.
ELLIPTICAL TRAINER — Older model, in good condition. For pictures text 860-857-7758.
TWO BIKE/BIKE RACK — Two-inch hitch, drop down
feature, key lock locking pin for hitch included, $45.
Call 860-848-3670.
CHILDREN’S ITEMS — Fisher Price, My little Snugapuppy cradle/swing, excellent condition, $90. Blue
bumbo seat, $25. Call 860-917-3376.
MISC. ITEMS — KitchenAid stand mixer, red, with
food grinder, rotor slicer, shredder, cover, like new,
$175.00. Fireplace set with utensils, solid brass,
three piece, stand, never used, $50. Call 860-3387808.
WANTED
CHILDREN’S TOYS — Gently used for all ages, also
books, bookshelves. Call 860-608-2495.
CARING ASSISTANT — Seeking a reliable, caring assistant to provide support for a wonderful woman
with disabilities, one to two evenings/overnights,
weekly, 8 p.m.- 9:30 a.m. Complete orientation provided, personal care experience, Plainfield area. Call
860-245-5714.
sion $7, seniors $5, doors open early for tickets, refreshments.
BOZRAH FARMER’S MARKET — Saturday, May 3
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maples Farm Park, 45 Bozrah
St., Bozrah. Farm and flea market, vendors, vintage
goods, antiques, food trucks, free admission and
parking. Rain date is May 4.
YARD SALE — Saturday, May 3, 9:30 a.m. at 17 Huntington Lane, Norwich. Antiques and much more.
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT/VENDOR SALE — Saturday,
May 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jewett City Fire House,
105 Hill St., Jewett City. Food, jewelry, bags, crafts,
plants, soaps, primitive items, massage, raffles. Call
860-917-1982 for more information.
WHITE MASS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS — Sunday, May 4, at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick,
Norwich. Caregivers of all faiths are welcome.
MARTIN HOUSE/THAMES RIVER FAMILY PROGRAM — Sunday, May 4, at Mystic Marriott Hotel &
Spa, Groton. Annual Luncheon and Auction, Silent
Auction from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., luncheon and
live auction until 2 p.m. Proceeds from this event
will benefit residents of both programs and help us
continue to secure affordable housing with support
services for men, women, and children as we work
to achieve the ultimate goal of ending homelessness
in Southeastern Connecticut. Go to trfp.org to purchase tickets.
GRISWOLD FITNESS PROGRAM — Every Tuesday
and Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Griswold Elementary
School cafeteria. The class features low impact aerobics, weights, Pilates, bring your own mats and
weights. Call 860-376-4741.
NORWICH LIONS CLUB — Friday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. at
the Norwich Holiday Inn. A gala event to celebrate
the 75th anniversary of the Norwich Lions Club. Tickets are $35 per person, including dinner. Tickets
must be purchased by Friday, May 2. Call 860-2374330.
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST — Saturday, May 10, 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy New Martyrs Church, 364 Canterbury Tpke., Norwich. Omelets, homefries, pancakes, sausage, beverages, Pierogi and Stuffed
Cabbage to go, bake sale, tag sale. Call 860-822-9955.
RIAL 5K RUN — Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m. at Norwich
Free Academy. Two children’s runs take place at 12
noon, walkers are welcome. A $10 donation is suggested, $20 for families. All proceeds benefit the
Larry Pontbriant Athletic Safety Fund dedicated to
placing AEDs in schools and athletic fields in Eastern CT and raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac
Arrest. Registration forms are available online at
www.lpasf.org under “Events.”
SUNDAYS IN THE PARLOR AT PARK — Sunday, May
11, 2 p.m. at Park Congregational Church, 283 Broadway, Norwich. Pianists Laura Hibbard and Gary
Chapman with guest musician Kelli O’Connor to celebrate the works of three beloved American composers Copland, Bernstein and Barber. Reception
with light refreshments will follow the concert.
TAI CHI & QIGONG — Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m. at
Beth Jacob Synagogue, 400 New London Tpke., Norwich. David Chandler will give a free introductory
session, must pre-register. Call 860-442-9462 or
email office@eaglesquesttaichi.com.
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD PLAYERS —
Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at Park Congregational
Church, 283 Broadway, Norwich. Presenting Mozart
through the Looking Glass. Concert is free and open
to the public.
PANCAKE & EGG BREAKFAST — Saturday, May 17,
8-11 a.m. at Lee Memorial Church, 294 Washington
St., Norwich. Adults, $7, Children 5-12 years old, $5
and children under 5 years old are free.
2014 BID’S TAVERN REUNION-Saturday, May 17,
noon to 5 p.m., Yantic Fire Engine Co. Enjoy great
sandwiches by Tom & Betty LaFreniere, parking
available at Fireman’s Field, free shuttle provided, no
entry fee, no tickets required, entertainment
throughout the afternoon. All proceeds benefit the
Yantic Fire Department’s efforts to restore their antique steamer and Diamond T fire truck.
OCCUM SCHOOL REUNION — Sunday, May 18, 2-5
p.m. at Holy New Martyrs Church Hall, 364 Canterbury Tpke., Norwich. Former students and guests invited. Call to register 860-887-3145.
FREEZERS/REFRIGERATORS — In good condition for
Sprague Community Center and the Food Friday
Food Distribution Program. Call 860-822-6595.
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE — Saturday, May 10,
9 a.m. to noon at Newent Congregational Church, 1
Newent Road, Lisbon. Benefits the Lisbon Boy Scout
Troop 73.
CHAMBER MUSIC AT CHRIST CHURCH PRESENTS
— Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church,
78 Washington St., Norwich. Janus Trio’s Theory of
Colours program will be performed interpreting
works of Ravel, Treuting, Matalon, Saariaho and Debussy, admission is free, donations may be made to
help support the series. Call 860-425-0663.
EVENTS
YARD/PLANT SALE — Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Norwichtown Green. This event is sponsored
by the Yantic Fire Company Women’s Auxiliary, vendors welcome. Call 860-859-1150.
SPAGHETTI DINNER — Sunday, May 18, 4-7 p.m. at
the Oakdale Fire House. Hosted by the Montville
Youth Football League. Call 860-213-4674 for more
information.
SHEPHERD’S PIE DINNER — Saturday, May 10, 4:306:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington
St., Norwich. $10 adults/ $8 seniors, with meat, vegetarian, corn, tossed salad, rolls, dessert, beverage.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL — In Taftville is now taking registrations for 2014-2015 school year, Pre-K to
eighth grade with extended day before and after
school. Call 860-887-1757.
DOWNTOWN MIC — Saturday, May 10, 6-8 p.m. at
Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St., Norwich. Call 860-859-1150.
QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS — Programs available from birth to age 5, TVCCA Early Head Start and
Head Start, several options, morning, afternoon, extended day. Call 860-425-6515 for more information.
WORLD YOUTH CELEBRATION — Friday, May 2, 6-9
p.m., 87 Broadway, Norwich. Street Arts Festival, performances, local restaurants open, Booglz the
Clown, dance, music. Call Bully-Busters at 860-3738630 for more information.
WIZARD OF OZ — Friday, May 2, Saturday, May 3 at 7
p.m., Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. at Saint Bernard School,
1593 Norwich New London Tpke., Uncasville. This is
a Saint Bernard players production, general admis-
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