GBMC - Greater Living

GBMC’s New Mission andVision
Reflective of a Changing Healthcare Culture
Health. Healing. Hope. Medical sophistication with personalized
service. Greater values. These 10 words clearly describe what
GBMC is all about.
Since its founding in 1965, GBMC has prided itself on offering excellent quality and
service for patients, physicians and members of the community. Today, health, healing
and hope are at the heart of what we do. The goal of any organization’s mission is to
define the way in which it does business. All of our physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers
are committed to bringing our mission to life for every patient we have the honor of
caring for. I am proud to introduce GBMC’s new mission and vision statements:
GREATERVALUES
The values of GBMC are our GREATER Values of Respect, Excellence,
Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior and Results.
Great organizations spend a majority of their time living their mission, vision and values.
This is our commitment to you.
Sincerely,
Herbert J. Belgrad, Treasurer
Thomas M. Kane, Secretary
For New Parents, An
Education Born Out of Love
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LIVING HEALTHY, LIVING WELL
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HEALTHCHECK
Solutions for Men’s Most
Intimate Health Problems
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Grea ter Li vi ng i s n ow p r i nted on F S C- ce r t ified p ape r.
GBMC HEALTHCARE BOARD
Thomas H. Maddux
Laurence M. Merlis
John R. Saunders, Jr., MD
Robert A. Shelton
Bernard Siegel
Howard L. Siegel, MD
Stuart O. Simms
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GBMC NEWS BRIEFS
GBMC FOUNDATION
Laurence M. Merlis
President and CEO
Patricia J. Mitchell, Vice Chair
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REGARDING WOMEN
The vision of GBMC is to be the preferred medical center in Maryland for
the best physicians, nurses and staff by providing medical sophistication with
personalized service, enhanced by clinical education and research with the
guiding principle that “the patient always comes first.”
Stephen T. Scott, Vice Chair
IN FOCUS
One Disease Unites Three Women
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VISION
Medical sophistication with personalized service.
The Honorable
Vicki Ballou-Watts
Kenneth P. Barksdale
William H. Conkling, Jr.
Frederick M. Hudson
Douglas Huether
William A. Kroh
Departments
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Team Effort Helps Families
Overcome Birth Defect
The mission of GBMC is to provide medical care and service of the highest
quality to each patient leading to health, healing and hope.
Harry S. Johnson, Vice Chair
Better S.A.F.E.Than Sorry
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHT
MISSION
Health. Healing. Hope.
Charles C. Fenwick, Jr., Chair
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Marion G. Thompson
Harold Tucker, MD
Ronald F. Tutrone, Jr., MD
Mary B. Wieler
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Personal Bond Unites
Breast Cancer Survivors
F O C U S
To learn more about breast cancer
services at GBMC or to find a
physician, call 443-849-GBMC (4262)
or visit gbmc.org/cancer.
GBMC’s Comprehensive Breast
Care Center offers a full range of
services, including:
ometimes the strongest bonds can be
born from our darkest moments. That’s
what happened when Heidi Peach and Valerie
Waldman met Barbara Raksin, RN, clinical
nurse at GBMC’s Sandra and Malcolm
Berman Comprehensive Breast Care Center,
when they were diagnosed with breast cancer
10 years ago. Ms. Raksin guides patients
through the practical aspects of the cancer
journey and provides much-needed
emotional support.
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Both women agree having her in their corner
made a tremendous difference. “Barb is an
angel on earth,” says Ms. Peach. “She made
sure all my needs were met. Just talking
with her was uplifting.”
Adds Valerie Waldman, “The support Barb
provided and continues to provide is
phenomenal. Knowing she’s there goes a
long way toward making the experience
more manageable.”
Ms. Raksin also introduced the two women
because they were undergoing a similar
multidisciplinary treatment regimen as well as
taking part in a stem cell transplant clinical
trial. They continue to be in touch with each
other and Ms. Raksin to this day.
The Caregiver Becomes
the Patient
Ms. Raksin was always in awe of how
patients handled their diagnosis and
treatment and wondered, “Could I do what
they do?”
In 2004, she learned the answer when she
discovered a lump in her breast and was
diagnosed with breast cancer. Ms. Raksin
stresses that regular self-exams play an
important role in early detection. All three
women found their lumps and sought
immediate assessment by their physicians.
“I had a normal mammogram six months
earlier. Breast self-exam allowed me to
begin treatment six months before I would
have had another exam.”
• Digital Mammography
• Surgery/plastic surgery
• Breast Cancer Risk
Assessment Program
• Patient education
• On-site imaging
• Breast cyst aspirations
• Minimally invasive breast biopsies
And, access to:
• Medical oncology
• Infusion therapy
• Radiation oncology
• Genetic counseling, support groups,
lymphedema consultations and
nutrition support
• The Boutique retail store featuring
wigs and fittings, prosthetics and bras
for breast cancer patients, clothing,
hairstyling, manicures and more
She says it was difficult to share her
diagnosis with Ms. Waldman and Ms.
Peach at first, but that their strong,
ongoing bond and the way they handled
their cancer journey inspired her. “I’m very
lucky to have relationships like this,” she
adds. “We see each other in ways others
don’t because of our shared experience. It’s
a lifelong bond.”
(Above): Barbara Raksin (right) greets Valerie Waldman before her follow-up visit at the
Breast Care Center. (At right): Heidi Peach (left) calls Barbara Raksin an “angel on earth.”
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F E A T U R E
Better S.A.F.E.Than Sorry
GBMC Nurse Spearheads Sexual Assault Outreach Program
L
inda Kelly is getting quite a lot of
attention from Baltimore area young
adults these days by discussing one of the
most taboo subjects among young people –
sexual assault. “I’ll do whatever it takes to
get students thinking and talking about
rape,” she explains. “They can’t protect
themselves if no one talks about it.”
Linda Kelly, RN, FNE-A, is a forensic
nurse with the Sexual Assault Forensic
Examiners (S.A.F.E.) Program at GBMC,
who has been reaching out to young men
and women about Internet predators,
abusive relationships and situations that
can lead to rape. She has the specialized
training – and the passion – to arm young
adults with information they can’t afford to
be without in today’s world. “I’m telling
“I’m telling you
about sexual
assault because I
don't want to see
any of you in my
exam room.”
- Linda Kelly, RN, FNE-A
you about sexual assault today because I
don’t want to see any of you in my exam
room,” she says to her classes. Since
January 2008, Ms. Kelly has spoken to
approximately 750 Baltimore County
students and hopes to reach even more in
the coming year.
Empowering a Community
with Information
GBMC’s S.A.F.E. Program, clinically
managed by Kelly, treats all sexual assault
victims over the age of 13 in Baltimore
County. It is the only program in the local
community that operates 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
A disturbing pattern led Kelly to develop
her unique community outreach program
in 2008. The scary statistics? “Sixty-seven
percent of the patients we see in the
S.A.F.E. Program are between the ages of
13 and 24 years old,” she reports. “And,
most of them know their attackers.”
Ms. Kelly shares these facts with students,
speaking frankly to both girls and boys.
Referring to high profile cases, like that of
the former Baltimore County college
student who raped and killed a woman he
met on MySpace, Kelly engages her
audiences by demonstrating the ways
forensic nurse examiners find and collect
evidence using a rape kit and black light.
Law enforcement officials are highly
supportive of Ms. Kelly’s efforts. She and
the nine other S.A.F.E. nurses work closely
with the police department and the State’s
Attorney’s Office. According to Captain
Martin Lurz, commander of Baltimore
County Police Department Precinct 7 in
Cockeysville, “The S.A.F.E. Program is an
excellent opportunity to present young
(Left): Linda Kelly, RN, FNE-A, is passionate about arming young adults with information
they can’t afford to be without.
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“Learn from the
Mistakes of Others”
Among the practices that
Kelly encourages students
to adopt are:
• be aware of your
surroundings
• travel with groups of
trusted friends rather
than alone
• avoid drugs and alcohol –
both affect judgment and
reaction time
people with examples of informed
decision-making that can prevent them
from becoming victims.”
“One of the most frustrating things is that
assailants so often look and act like nice
people,” Kelly notes. “I believe we need to
teach children about certain behaviors, no
matter how unpleasant, so they can identify
the bad folks from the good ones.”
For more information about GBMC’s
S.A.F.E. Program, including educational
materials and a list of other resources,
visit gbmc.org/safe/index.cfm. If you
are a victim of sexual assault, call
9-1-1 or go directly to GBMC’s
Emergency Department.
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D E P A R T M E N T
H I G H L I G H T
Team Effort Helps Families
Overcome Birth Defect
D
oug and Jennifer McGurn were
surprised when their son, Kevin, was
born with a cleft palate, but not upset.
“Members of GBMC’s Cleft Lip and
Palate Team were there for us within 24
hours of Kevin’s birth,” says Mrs. McGurn,
“so when the challenges did get tough, we
knew who to contact. No question was
ever too small that someone didn’t answer
our call.”
The Greater Baltimore Cleft Lip and Palate
Team at GBMC combats complications of
cleft lip and palate with an interdisciplinary
approach that includes genetics, plastic/
craniofacial surgery, audiology, pediatrics,
dentistry, otolaryngology, speech-language
pathology, nutrition and social work. The
Team meets with the family in the
hospital, and subsequently to address
each child’s specific needs and provide
services through early adulthood. All surgical
procedures are performed at GBMC by
facial plastic surgeons Patrick Byrne, MD,
and Randolph Capone, MD. The medical
care is overseen by pediatrician and
geneticist Antonie Kline, MD, Director of
Pediatrics at GBMC’s Harvey Institute for
Human Genetics. These three physicians
serve as co-medical directors of the
multidisciplinary team.
“Although a cleft palate is not a visible facial
disfigurement, it is a serious birth defect that
requires at least one surgery in a child’s
lifetime, and occasionally two,” says
Dr. Capone. “The first is done in the first
year of life, and, if necessary, the other is
generally done around nine years old,” he says.
Dr. Capone and Dr. Byrne performed Kevin’s
cleft palate surgery at eleven months of age,
and Mrs. McGurn has happy memories of
him “having a normal child’s first birthday
with cake and ice cream.”
Overcoming Early Hurdles
A newborn with a cleft lip and/or palate does
have significant hurdles to overcome in order
to eat and speak normally. Mrs. McGurn
recalls bottle feedings that lasted up to an
hour, and she says she will never forget the
day that Cheerios “were banned” as
one got lodged in his palate. Kevin
suffered from ear infections as
well, and tubes were put in at
four months before there was
any permanent damage. Speech
therapy followed at one year of
age, and his first words came
when he was almost two.
(Top): Kevin McGurn at 11 months
following his first surgery.
(Left): Today, Kevin is an
active, happy 4-year-old.
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“Without an intact palate, a baby generally
cannot create the suction necessary to
breastfeed or bottle feed, so we assist
families in developing a feeding plan that
may include using special bottles and
positioning strategies,” says Patti Bailey,
MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Pathology
Coordinator in GBMC’s Milton J. Dance,
Jr., Head and Neck Center, who adds that
babies like Kevin who are born with a cleft
palate will frequently need speech therapy.
Kevin’s growth, development and progress
will continue to be monitored by the team
as he gets older.
“Kevin’s now a typical four-year-old boy
with a great sense of humor who loves
preschool,” says Mrs. McGurn. “I am
forever grateful to GBMC’s Team for their
help along the way.”
For more information on the
Greater Baltimore Cleft Lip and
Palate Team, visit gbmc.org/genetics/
harveygenetics/CleftTeam/index.cfm
or call 443-849-GBMC (4262).
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G B M C
GBMC Names
New Director,
Bariatric Surgery
N E W S
B R I E F S
A New Home for Head and Neck Services
GBMC’s Milton J. Dance, Jr., Head and Neck Center recently relocated to a new 10,000square-foot suite on the fourth floor of Physicians Pavilion West on the GBMC campus.
This uniquely-designed space comfortably houses the staff and equipment necessary to
deliver the latest advances in diagnostic, treatment, research and support services that ensure
comprehensive, specialized patient care.
The Dance Center addresses head and neck cancer patients’ physical and emotional needs
through a wide range of programs and services to improve patients’ quality of life.
Exceptional care is offered through counseling and education for patients and family
members, head and neck cancer tumor board meetings, interdisciplinary patient care
conferences, discharge planning and home health care coordination, patient and family
support groups, and more. Speech pathology services also provide the highest level of clinical
expertise for non-cancer patients with speech-language, swallowing and feeding, voice and
cognitive-communications disorders.
On-site, Johns Hopkins Head & Neck Surgery at GBMC works
hand-in-hand with the multidisciplinary team of professionals
at the Dance Center to offer expertise in organ preservation,
microvascular and laryngeal surgery, minimally invasive
techniques, voice rehabilitation and research-based
clinical trials.
Peter S. Liao, MD, PhD, joined
GBMC’s Comprehensive Obesity
Management Program as Director of
Bariatric Surgery in August 2008,
where he specializes in laparoscopic
gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric
banding and sleeve gastrectomy, as
well as a number of other advanced
laparoscopic procedures.
Dr. Liao earned his Bachelor of
Science degree from the Pennsylvania
State University and his medical
degree from Jefferson Medical College
in Philadelphia, PA. He also received a
PhD in Pharmacology from Thomas
Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
He trained in general surgery and
completed a fellowship in minimally
invasive surgery at the University of
Maryland. Prior to joining GBMC’s
program, Dr. Liao served as Medical
Director of Bariatrics at Union
Memorial Hospital.
For more information on Head and Neck services, call
443-849-GBMC (4262) or visit gbmc.org/mjdanceheadandneck.
A Time-Honored Tradition –
GBMC’s Fall Nearly New Sale
What could be a better way to celebrate a tradition of more than 40 years than to go
shopping? You can do just that at the fall Nearly New Sale, a GBMC volunteer auxiliary
fundraising event! All proceeds from the sale are re-invested in GBMC to support the critical
services it offers to the community.
A variety of lightly used items are for sale including electronics, designer clothing, jewelry,
housewares and more. Additional information is available at gbmc.org/volunteers or by
calling 443-849-2050.
First Public Day
Second Public Day
Third Public Day
Saturday, October 25
Sunday, October 26
Monday, October 27
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
First ½ Price Day
Second ½ Price Day
Bag Day
Wednesday, October 29
Thursday, October 30
Saturday, November 1
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Nearly New office re-opens for donations for the 2009 spring sale on Monday, December 1, 2008.
Cut-off date for spring donations is Thursday, February 26, 2009.
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W O M E N
(Left): Expecting parents receive a tour of the Labor and Delivery suite; (Center): Doula Melanie Dowell talks to a new mom about life with her new baby;
(Right): Dee Dee Frank listens to a new mother's concerns at a Mother to Mother support group meeting.
For New Parents,
An Education Born Out of Love
B
abies don’t come with instructions.
That’s why new mother Sherry
Proctor did all she could to educate
herself about life with a new baby
through GBMC’s Parent Education
program. Now a mother of two, she
recognizes just how important her
education was.
“The feedback we get from new
parents is that all of our services –
childbirth preparation and breastfeeding
classes, lactation consultants, doula
services, support programs, and more –
not only offer parents a wealth of
important information about their
new baby, but also helps to mentally
prepare them for the birth process and
life with an infant,” explains Melanie
Dowell, Doula Coordinator in the
Parent Education department.
You Feel That Way, Too?
Ms. Proctor, who took advantage of
several services offered through
GBMC’s Parent Education program,
including the birthing and breastfeeding
classes and postpartum doula services,
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found that her needs with her first
child were different than with her
second. “With my first baby I had so
much anxiety,” she recalls. “When I
found the Mother to Mother support
group, however, I became addicted! I
tried not to miss one week.”
She continues, “This support group is
one of the most phenomenal resources
available to new mothers. Having a
child is stressful and finding others
going through the same experiences,
who could offer advice and just tell me
that I wasn’t alone, was invaluable.”
doula not only helped me with the
household tasks like laundry, but also
provided moral support and served as a
voice of reason. And, she had a sense of
humor, which I really appreciated!”
“There is such a great support network
for expecting and new parents at GBMC,
both physically and emotionally,” says
Ms. Dowell. “Plan ahead and take
advantage of the wealth of information
that is available so that when your little
one finally arrives, you can enjoy every
special moment.”
A Doula’s Special Touch
Second-time mother Kristin also found
the services of the Parent Education
program to be priceless. She took
advantage of the CPR and sibling
classes as well as breastfeeding support
and a birth doula. And, she says, “The
postpartum doulas were indispensable.”
“The overnight doula helped us
establish a good routine with sleeping
and eating,” Kristin says. “The daytime
For a comprehensive listing of parent
education classes and support groups,
see page 11 or visit gbmc.org/parented.
For information on lactation support,
including pump rentals, sales and
minor parts replacement as well as
nursing bras and private lactation
consultations, call the WARMLINE at
443-849-3428. To find an OB/GYN,
call 443-849-GBMC (4262).
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L I V I N G
H E A L T H Y ,
L I V I N G
W E L L
Good Health is in Your Hands
With flu season upon us (and the worst of the season still to come), and
sniffles and coughs spreading germs in the schools and workplace, it is
important to remember that you have the power to keep yourself, and
your loved ones, healthy this winter. It’s as simple as washing your hands
to help prevent the spread of infection. GBMC’s infection control
professionals offer you six simple steps to proper hand washing for
maximum infection prevention:
Don’t Walk a Mile in Ill-fitting Shoes
Anyone who has ever walked in a pair of uncomfortable shoes knows
the importance of a good pair. Not just about fashion, shoes need to
protect feet and prevent injury. “Shoes have to fit the foot; the foot
should not have to fit the shoes,” says Marla Jassen, DPM, Podiatrist
at GBMC.
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, people should
follow these tips when selecting a pair of shoes:
• Choose shoes based on fit, not on the size marked inside the shoe
• Have feet measured regularly because the size changes with age
• Measure both feet because most people have one foot that is
larger than the other
• Try on shoes at the end of the day when feet are at their largest
due to possible swelling
• Stand during the fitting process to ensure adequate room from
the longest toe to the end of the shoe
• Do not purchase shoes that are too tight and expect them to stretch
• Measure children’s feet every few months and make sure shoes
provide room for growth
1. Wet hands with water
2. Apply soap or hand wash
3. Lather and wash for at least 15 seconds (for kids, have them sing
the ABCs or Happy Birthday while lathering up)
4. Rinse both sides of hands with water
5. Dry hands and shut off faucet with a hand towel
6. Apply hand lotion to keep skin smooth and soft
And lastly, repeat often! When soap and water are not at your disposal,
antibacterial gels with at least 61 percent alcohol are also a handy way
to sanitize hands on the go.
In addition to being uncomfortable, ill-fitting shoes can result in other
negative consequences. Pain is the number one consequence of ill-fitting
shoes, says Dr. Jassen. “Sometimes people end up with open wounds or
sores. In addition, poorly fitting shoes can contribute to the formation of
bunions and hammertoes and can lead to injury.”
For more information on proper foot care or to find a podiatrist at
GBMC, call 443-849-GBMC (4262) or click on gbmc.org/source.
Fight Back Against the Flu
Ninety-five million cases of the flu are reported annually in the United States. Want to prevent yourself
and your family from being included in that statistic? Here’s how you can improve your odds against the
contagious virus:
• Avoid contact with infected people. Flu is often passed by airborne transmission (coughing, sneezing).
• Disinfect objects that infected people have touched.The virus can live on objects for short periods of time.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
• Get a flu vaccine, unless you are allergic to eggs or your primary care physician advises against it.
Have questions about the flu? Call 443-849-GBMC (4262) or visit GBMC’s online physician
directory, The Source, at gbmc.org/source to locate the right primary care physician for you.
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H E A L T H C H E C K
Don’t Suffer in Silence
Solutions for Men’s Most Intimate
Health Problems
G
ood news, men – the troublesome
and often embarrassing symptoms
of erectile dysfunction and urinary
incontinence don’t have to affect your
quality of life. With a variety of
treatment options available, there’s no
need to suffer in silence.
“We can now treat almost every man
for these conditions,” says David
Goldstein, MD, Urological Surgeon
at GBMC.
Help and Hope
are Out There
Frustration. Embarrassment. Stress.
These are common emotions for men
with erectile dysfunction (ED). And,
while ED may become more common
for men over age 65, it is not a normal
part of aging and can be associated
with other health problems or result
from treatment for prostate cancer
such as surgery and radiation therapy.
Fortunately, ED is treatable at any age.
To help determine the cause and find
the right treatment for ED, a urologist
will perform a physical examination,
take a detailed sexual history and may
run common diagnostic and blood tests.
For some men, making a few healthy
lifestyle changes – quitting smoking,
losing weight and increasing physical
activity – may help them regain sexual
function. For others, non-surgical
therapies including oral medications,
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Steps to control urinary incontinence:
• Decrease fluid intake
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol
• Don’t drink any fluids before bed
• Urinate often to reduce the urge
urethral suppositories and penile
injectable medications have expanded
the treatment options. “Depending on
the individual case, surgical options,
specifically penile implants, are excellent
alternatives,” says Dr. Goldstein.
can control incontinence symptoms.
Kegel exercises to strengthen the
muscles of the bladder are often helpful
in cases of stress incontinence. Dr.
Goldstein adds that surgery can also
improve some types of UI in men.
Alleviating Urinary
Incontinence
“While I always caution each patient to
have realistic expectations,” says Dr.
Goldstein, “you will have the best
chance of getting back to a normal life
if you take the first step and discuss
your symptoms and treatment options
with a urologist.”
Similarly, many men are often reluctant
to speak to their physician about
urinary incontinence (UI) out of
embarrassment, but, Dr. Goldstein
assures, “urinary incontinence can be
treated and controlled.”
There are different types of UI, and
some men experience more than one.
With urge incontinence, you may feel
a sudden need to urinate and the urge
to do so quite often. Men who suffer
from stress urinary incontinence may
leak urine when they cough, laugh
or exercise.
In addition to lifestyle modifications,
medications such as bladder relaxants
For more information on erectile
dysfunction and male urinary
incontinence, attend the lecture
series, “Live Life! Effective Treatments
for Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary
Incontinence” on Wednesday,
November 12, 2008 from
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. To register, call
877-4ED-CURE (877-433-2873).
To find a urologist at GBMC, call
443-849-GBMC (4262) or visit
gbmc.org/source.
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C A L E N D A R
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GBMC’s Calendar of Events
GBMC’s Calendar is a listing of events, classes and lectures hosted by the hospital.
A complete listing of dates, times and locations is available at www.gbmc.org/calendar.
Bereavement Support Groups
Call Gilchrist Hospice Care at 443-849-8251
or visit gilchristhospice.org for information on
the support groups offered, including:
Widowed Persons/
Life Partner Support Group
Young Widowed Persons/
Life Partner Support Group
Adults with Parental Loss Support Group
Grief Workshop
Bereavement Luncheon
Cancer Screenings
Call 443-849-3080 for appointments, fees and
locations.
Prostate Cancer Screening
November 18; February 24; March 24;
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lung Cancer Early Diagnosis Program
November 8; February 28;
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Voice Screenings
Fourth Thursday of every month;
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Call 443-849-2087 for location and to register.
Cancer Support Groups
The Laryngectomee Interest Group
First Tuesday of every month;
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Patient/Family Head and Neck Cancer
Support Group
Third Tuesday of every month;
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Both groups are FREE and are held in the
Civiletti Conference Center, Physicians
Pavilion East. Call 443-849-2087 for
information.
Look Good, Feel Better*
FREE monthly group for women with cancer.
Call 443-849-2037 to register.
“Us Too” Prostate Cancer
FREE group for men with prostate cancer
and their families. Call 443-849-2961 for
information and to register.
Community Support Groups
Infertility
2nd and 4th Monday of every month;
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Middendorf Consumer Health Library
Call 443-849-3301 to register. FREE
M.I.S.S. (Miscarriage, Infant Death
and Stillborn Support)
2nd Thursday of every month,
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Call 443-849-2079 for location. FREE
Osteoporosis Support
Physicians Pavilion West, Suite 307
Call 443-849-3308 for dates and times. FREE
Geckle Diabetes &
Nutrition Center
Call 443-849-2036 for information on:
Type 2 Basics Classes
Insulin Basics Classes
Gestational Diabetes Classes
Individual appointments with an RN and/
or RD for diabetes management
Diabetes support groups
“Healthy Holidays”
Tuesday, November 18; 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 20; 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Civiletti Conference Center, Physicians
Pavilion East; FREE
Greater Health Classes
Comprehensive Obesity Management
Information Sessions/Support Group
Wednesdays; 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Info Session);
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Support Group)
Call 443-849-3779 for dates and to register or
visit www.gbmc.org/bariatrics.
American Lung Association Freedom from
Smoking® Classes
Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Middendorf Consumer Health Library
Call 443-849-2531 for dates and more
information. FREE
Parent Education Classes/
Doula Touch Programs
Call 443-849-BABY (2229) or visit
www.gbmc.org to register.
Classes include:
Preparation for Childbirth/
Postpartum Recovery
Pregnancy Information
New and Expecting Grandparents
Mother-to-Mother Support
Family Care Support
Pediatric CPR
Prenatal Yoga
Mommy and Me Yoga
Infant Care Series
Select Sitters Babysitting Class
Parents of Multiples
Doula Touch Program
Breastfeeding
Anesthesia
Sibling Class
Cesarean Class
“Live Life! Effective Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary
Incontinence” with David Goldstein, MD, GBMC urological surgeon
Wednesday, November 12; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register, call 877-4ED-CURE (877-433-2873).
FREE
*An American Cancer Society public service program
facilitated by GBMC.
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Bank of America
Supports GBMC
Pediatric Care
Your child is undergoing a planned, outpatient imaging study, and has
an allergic reaction during the study. The radiology technician, having
participated in a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training
program at GBMC, begins to stabilize the patient before nurses and
physicians arrive. You are thankful that the technician has undergone
PALS training and is ready to respond.
This scenario underscores the importance of PALS, a training and
certification program that provides medical staff with the most
current protocols and techniques in pediatric advanced life support.
GBMC is pleased to announce that, thanks to a generous gift from
the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, the Pediatric
Department will establish a PALS training program in-house and
provide this critical training for all medical staff that come in
contact with pediatric patients. By establishing the program at
GBMC, the Pediatric Department can provide training that is
current, interactive, and tailored to a hospital setting, strengthening
both pediatric emergency and pediatric inpatient care. This Bank of
America grant is an investment in high quality teaching and
expertise in pediatric care here at GBMC.
For more than 15 years, Bank of America has generously supported
GBMC and Gilchrist Hospice Care, positively impacting patients
and their families. GBMC is grateful for this latest gift and Bank of
America’s commitment to children’s health.
Denise Koch & Lowell Glazer with 5K Winner
Fathers, Families
Raise Funds For
Neonatal Care
2008 Marks 20th
Anniversary for 5K Event
On June 15, 2008, GBMC held its 20th Annual Father’s Day
5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run benefiting the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit (NICU) at GBMC. This popular event is made
possible every year because of the continuing generosity of
presenting sponsors Lowell & Harriet Glazer. Since becoming
the presenting sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Glazer have contributed
more than $135,000 to support the NICU’s care of frail and
premature infants.
Thanks to the generous participation of more than 1,000
runners and walkers, and many generous sponsors, this year’s
event raised more than $75,000. Donations from grateful
NICU parents and their families and friends helped to support
the purchase of medical equipment and continuing education in
neonatal medicine for the NICU staff.
Donald G. Kohlhafer, SVP & Client Manager, Bank of America presenting a
check to Dr. Melissa Sparrow, Clinical Director of Pediatrics at GBMC.
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GBMC Golf Classic
Celebrating 20 Years of Benefiting Patient Care
GBMC’s 20th Annual GBMC Golf Classic was held in May 2008 at Hayfields Country
Club. This popular fundraiser once again attracted more than 200 golfers and 40
sponsors! In the 20 years since the first golfer teed off, the event has raised more than $1
million in proceeds to benefit patient care at GBMC.
This spring’s proceeds were directed to GBMC’s nursing programs and The John E. Savage
Medical Library and Allied Health Professional Staff Education Fund. GBMC’s nursing
programs provide scholarships for continuing nursing/medical education and graduate
training to GBMC nursing staff. The John E. Savage Medical Library provides resources
that support the work of all GBMC staff involved in patient care, research, teaching and
administration.
Among the many businesses and individuals who supported this important fundraiser,
GBMC is especially grateful to presenting sponsor, Valley Motors, for their continuing
commitment to the hospital and this event. The generous support of the following sponsors
is also very much appreciated:
Presenting
Valley Motors
Tournament
Aegon/Monumental Life
Black & Decker
imPART Group
Kaiser Permanente
Presbyterian Hospital Board of Governors
St. Andrew’s Club
Advanced Radiology
ARAMARK
Bank of America
Crothall Healthcare
Milton J. Dance, Jr., Head & Neck Center
GBMC Medical Staff Office
Goodell, DeVries, Leech and Dann
HHA Services
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Kelly & Associates
Leach Wallace Associates
Medical Imaging of Baltimore
Omnicare/Neighborcare
Owens & Minor, Inc.
Podiatry Associates, PA
Rudolph’s Office & Computer Supply
Trammell Crow Co.
Tydings and Rosenberg, LLP
Venable
Wallace H. Campbell & Co.
Webb Mason
Thank you to the many generous businesses, individuals and volunteers who make this
event successful every year.
From Top to Bottom: Golfers tee off; Marion Thompson, GBMC Foundation Board Chair;
(left to right) Dr. Marshall Levine, Dr. Alexander Munitz, Dr. John Saunders and Mrs. Alexander
Munitz; Dr. Rob Stoltz, Golf Classic Committee Chair
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Charitable Gifts Come in
Many Shapes and Sizes
Many GBMC supporters and their families
have significant portions of their portfolios
invested in non-financial assets such as
highly appreciated real estate, interests in
closely held businesses, farms and ranches,
timberland, and oil and gas interests. It only
takes a short walk through any GBMC
hallway or department to see evidence of
how those who have come before us have
provided the resources that have financed
the area’s finest community hospital.
In 2008, more people are discovering that
contributing these non-cash assets to
GBMC can generate substantial tax and
estate planning benefits in addition to the
good feeling that they get from making a gift
to their community through GBMC. For
instance, donors may be entitled to
immediate income tax deductions, while
also avoiding capital gains taxes that they
would otherwise incur on the sale of a
holding like a vacation home or family
business. In such situations, a donor who
makes these gifts to GBMC can, in many
cases, deduct the property’s fair market value
(up to 30 percent of their adjusted gross
income) at tax time. Making gifts of real
estate or other non-financial assets can also
relieve individuals of the expense associated
with owning and maintaining those assets.
At the same time, donors are able to fulfill
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their charitable goals without disrupting their
investment portfolios or current cash flow.
There are several ways in which a donor can
give non-financial assets in support of
GBMC and its many programs. The most
straightforward way is to make an outright
gift. Some donors opt for a retained life
estate, which allows them to donate a piece
of property but retain the right to live in or
use that property for life. Other methods
include creating a charitable remainder trust,
which allows a donor to receive an income
stream from the asset during their lifetime, or
a charitable lead trust, where GBMC receives
an income stream for a number of years until
the asset is passed to the donor’s heirs
without gift or estate taxes.
To learn more about the benefits of gifting
special assets like real estate or shares of closely
held stock to GBMC, call John C. Jeppi
in GBMC’s Office of Gift Planning at
443-849-3303 or jjeppi@gbmc.org. Now, you
can also visit our new, interactive web pages at
www.gbmc.org/foundation/plannedgiving.
This article may not be construed as legal or
accounting advice, and should not be relied upon
as such. Please consult your own attorney or
accountant for advice regarding your personal
circumstances. The GBMC Foundation maintains
a list of competent professionals whom you may
retain for such advice.
Yaggy Society
Member
Leaves Legacy
to GBMC
In 1913, the year before World War I
broke out and the same year that John
D. Rockefeller endowed the Rockefeller
Foundation to promote the well-being
of people throughout the world, Hazel
Johnson was born.
Known as “Peg” by friends and family,
Ms. Johnson died on May 11, 2006 and,
following Rockefeller’s example, left a
$171,000 unrestricted gift to benefit
GBMC patients whom she would
never meet. This gift, made through a
provision in her will, allowed Hazel to
posthumously thank the hospital that
had cared for her in her final years.
Hazel Johnson’s long-time neighbor
and caregiver, Charlene Glatfelter,
volunteers two days a week in GBMC’s
Corner Shop. Ms. Glatfelter described
Ms. Johnson as one of 13 children who
was the “middle one.” With six older
and six younger siblings, Hazel learned
early in life that if she wanted
something, it was up to her to get it.
Late in life, failing health forced her to
rely on the generosity of neighbors like
Charlene and her husband, Curt
Glatfelter, another GBMC volunteer.
According to Charlene, Hazel Johnson
grew up in the hills of West Virginia and
taught herself to read. She was married
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to her husband, George, for 55 years.
George was well known in the region for
his real estate investments: strip shopping
centers along York Road in Baltimore
and Red Lion, PA. After George died,
Hazel lived alone for the last 10 years of
her life.
Charlene and Curt Glatfelter became
Hazel’s surrogate family as they
checked on her through winter snows
and transported her to her many
doctor’s appointments at GBMC.
Johnson’s financial advisor and Personal
Representative, Ronald Schmidt, said
that without the Glatfelters and
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Ms. Johnson
would not have been able to stay in the
home she loved until her death.
Mr. Schmidt deeply respected Ms. Johnson,
who he said was, “smart, independent
and hard working,” as well as “frugal,
private and strong willed.” He said she
came from a simpler time. “She had
lived through the Great Depression and
grown up in poverty, and she had no
clue what tomorrow held, except that
God would make sure it worked out
fine.” Mr. Schmidt concluded, “You knew
when you met her that she and George
were connected in a way that some
people only wish for.”
F O U N D A T I O N
Women’s Hospital Honored
The Hospital for the Women of
Maryland, of Baltimore City had a long
history of providing quality health care
dating back to 1872 with the opening of
its first facility at 25 McCulloch Street and
the opening of its school of nursing in
1911. In 1965, a new era of providing
health care began for the Women’s
Hospital with the merger of its hospital
operations with those of the Presbyterian
Eye, Ear and Throat Charity Hospital to
create a new facility – the Greater
Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC).
Since the combination of the two
hospitals, the Board of Women’s Hospital
has continued its supporting role and
commitment to the guiding principle of
their mission – the patient always comes
first. Over the years the Board has
generously supported GBMC with
unrestricted contributions to assist with
daily operating expenses, as well as
providing grants for research and support
for specific needs that have benefited
countless GBMC patients. From funds to
support the purchase of digital monitors
and reading equipment for exam rooms in
GBMC’s Sandra and Malcolm Berman
Comprehensive Breast Care Center to
purchasing a piano, located in the OB
atrium, and many other special projects,
the Women’s Hospital Board continues to
demonstrate its loyal commitment to
health, healing and hope in our
community. In December 2003, the
Board formally entered into an agreement
with GBMC to create an endowment for
nursing and contributed the first $2
million in principal to that fund.
On June 9, GBMC recognized the Hospital
for the Women of Maryland, of Baltimore
City for its support by naming the
Postpartum Unit in its honor and placing
a plaque outside the entrance to the unit.
In addition, a plaque was installed near the
nursing education offices in the South
Chapman building to formally dedicate
the H. Norman Baetjer, Jr. and Jeanne H.
Baetjer Center of Nursing Excellence.
Thanks in part to financial support from
the Hospital for the Women of Maryland,
of Baltimore City, GBMC has hired and
began funding for the education of many
bedside nurses during the past year.
To learn more about the Elizabeth
Duncan Yaggy Society and how to make
a provision in your will for GBMC as
Hazel Johnson did, call GBMC
Foundation’s Director of Gift Planning,
John C. Jeppi, at 443-849-3303 or go to
gbmc.org/foundation/plannedgiving.
Mrs. Jeanne H. Baetjer (second row, fifth from right), Cindy Crawley, President of the Women’s Hospital Board (second row, third from right) and
members of the Board, GBMC nurses and staff celebrate the dedication of the H. Norman Baetjer, Jr. and Jeanne H. Baejter Center for Nursing
Excellence and the naming of the Postpartum Unit in Honor of the Women's Hospital Board.
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