Fall 2014 Newsletter - University of Illinois College of Medicine at

Fall 2014 Newsletter
University of Illinois College of Medicine of Peoria
Vol 18, Issue 2
Pediatric Resource
Center
In affiliation with The Children’s Hospital of Illinois
at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, a supporting
member of the National Children’s Alliance.
meeting the needs of abused and neglected children
What Does It Take to Change the World?
Pekin Rogy’s Learning Center is positively impacting the world, one the Pediatric Resource Center, but they also raised awareness of child
local organization at a time. Each year, the Pekin Rogy’s Learning abuse. To honor their commitment and support of the PRC and the
Center selects a local organization to support through their summer abused and neglected children that we serve every day, the Pediatric
activities. In addition to their robust summer schedule of field trips to Resource Center Community Advisory Board and Staff would like
local attractions and other fun activities, the Pekin Rogy’s school-age to recognize the Pekin Rogy’s Learning Center as our Fall 2014
kids host events to raise money for
Champion of Children.
the betterment of their community. Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can If you would like to see a short video about Pekin
In February, when I received the change the world; indeed,it’s the
Rogy’s Learning Center and their support of
phone message from Sherry Schumm
PRC, go to http://go.uic.edu/WhatKidsCanDo
only thing that ever has.
of Rogy’s Learning Center, we had
or use your smart phone to scan this QR code:
no idea what to expect from their
- Margaret Mead
efforts. What we found was an amazing group of
Just as Pekin
teachers, administrators, children and parents that
R o g y ’ s
embraced fundraising for the Pediatric Resource
Learning
Center throughout their busy summer schedules.
C e n t e r
What is so wonderful about this portion of their
encouraged
educational programming is that the children
and fostered
learned many valuable lessons, the least of which
a spirit of
is the spirit of community giving and support. The
giving
back
children learned to bake and sell cookies, brownies,
to the community, we invite
root beer floats, hot dogs and walking tacos. They
you to do the same by joining
hosted multiple carnivals and craft sales. The
us at our annual fall fundraiser,
teachers got involved by hosting blue jean days
Harvesting Hope. This year’s
with the proceeds benefitting the PRC’s services to
evening of fundraising will be held
abused kids and their families. We were so moved
in a new location–the Jump Trading
by their enthusiasm and the fact that they selected
Education and Simulation Center
the PRC as the recipient of their donated funds that we joined the on the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center campus on October 25th.
children, staff and parents for their final event - Slime Time Live! Dr. Please see page 3 for more information on how you can be a part of
Petrak and Amanda Thomison participated in events like Spam Toss, this event.
Pie in the Face and the Water Balloon Catch in order to celebrate the
ending of their fundraising campaign for the PRC.Through their efforts, If you would like to host an outreach or fundraising event on behalf of
Pekin Rogy’s Learning Center raised a record total of $1,753.69 for the PRC, please contact Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director.
Medical Director
Channing Petrak, MD
Executive Director
Stephanie Johnson
Case Coordinators
Kristin Lenover, LCSW
Amanda Thomison
Physicians
Kay L. Saving, MD
Nurse Practitioner
Molly Hofmann, APN
Support Staff
Amanda Erwin
Ina Ferguson
Carole Siefken
Community Advisory
Board Officers
Kathy Miller, President
Nicole Meyer,Vice-President
Christopher Crawford, Treasurer
Denise Adams, Secretary
Ex-Officio Members
Dave Haney
Stephanie Johnson
Channing Petrak, MD
Kay L. Saving, MD
Board Members
Terry Baecker
Christina Cullom
Erik Gibson
Michael Graham
Dave Hands
Lindi Jones
Trixie Jones
Karen Kepple
Shannon Killion
David Leman
Kathy Majcina, MD
Debra Nelson
Becky Rossman
Richard Sparks
Janã Stevens
Mike Unes
Editor
Amanda Erwin
Contributing Writers
Amanda Erwin
Stephanie Johnson
Kristin Lenover
Kathy Miller
IN THIS ISSUE
Trending Topics................ 2
Harvesting Hope.............. 3
Spring and Summer
Event Roundup................. 4
Photography
Shannon Killion
Kristin Lenover
Donor Appreciation........ 6
Newsletter Layout
Susan Galloway
Message from
the President.................... 8
PRC Wish List..................... 7
Access the Pediatric Resource Center online: www.pediatricresourcecenter.org
Trending Topic
90% of sexually
abused children are
abused by someone
they know.
Juveniles who commit sexual offenses
Over the years, the PRC staff has noted that, similar to national trends, a portion of child sexual abuse victims
have reported that their abuser is an adolescent. According to national data, juveniles themselves commit a
considerable proportion of sexual offenses against children, with estimates indicating about a third of offenses
are committed by juveniles, according to Dr. David Finkelhor of the Crimes Against Children Research Center.
90% of sexually abused children are abused by someone they know.
Here are a few suggestions to help prevent sexual
abuse and address adolescent offenders:
Pay attention to how adults and older youth behave around
children. Warning signs can include poor personal boundaries,
being overly interested in relationships with children,
inappropriate sexual conversations around children and
not respecting a child’s “no.”
Talk to your children about sexuality and safety at a
developmentally-appropriate level, including healthy
boundaries and the correct names for body parts.
Don’t send the message that these topics are off-limits
or restricted to a one-time conversation.
Review trusted adults your child could tell if something
did happen.
Seek appropriate sex offender treatment for juveniles who
offend. Appropriate treatment is essential, since compared to
adult offenders, youth are more responsive to treatment.
It is difficult to think that an adolescent,
particularly a child you know well, could
commit sexual abuse and this can lead to not
believing the child victim when they disclose.
While this issue may be multifactorial, some
of these adolescents may have been victims
themselves, or may have not have benefited
from a positive discussion about appropriate
sexual contact and sexual safety.
These cases are particularly difficult, both from
a standpoint of more services needed for the
victims and their families, as well as concern
for the adolescent, who may now be labeled
for the rest of his or her life as an offender or
“perpetrator.”
While it might be scary to talk to your
children and adolescents about sexual safety, it
is scarier to think about what could happen if
they are left unprepared.
You are cordially invited to the 20th Annual Fundraiser to benefit the
Pediatric Resource Center
Saturday, October 25, 2014
6:00 PM
Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center
At OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria Illinois
Live Music by 31/2 Men • Cocktail Attire
Cocktails • Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
Silent Auction • Live Auction
Supported in part by OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Clip and Send
We hope you’ll join us!
Please respond by October 10th, 2014
Checks should be made out to UIF/
Pediatric Resource Center. Acceptable
credit cards include Visa, Mastercard,
Discover and American Express. Cost is
$75 per person or Reserved Seating for
$600 per table of 8. Per IRS guidelines,
$25.00 per ticket is tax deductible.
NAME
PhoneEmail
No. in Party Attending
Type of Payment Check Credit Card (Type_________)
Questions? Contact the PRC
at 309.624.9595
Card No.
 Though I am unable to attend this
Signature
3-dig. Code
Exp. Date
year, I am enclosing a contribution to
HARVESTING HOPE.
Spring and Summer Events
Kick Abuse 5K a
growing event for PRC!
The 2nd Kick Abuse at Kickapoo
5K Trail Run and Fun Walk took
place April 19th with 215 runners
and walkers, more than twice the
participants of our first year. This
year’s 2-loop course through the
beautiful vineyards of Kickapoo
Creek Winery was designed by
Philip Lockwood and evoked the
feel of high school cross-country
races, according to some participants. Timing was donated this
year by Jerry Reibling of River City Race Management. Kickapoo Creek Winery
offered a brunch to participants and their families after the race, offering free wine
tastings for participants. This event brought in over $15,000 for PRC, funds which
will be used to help offset the cost of providing medical evaluations
and support services to the over 400 children we will see this year.
We would like to thank our sponsors and the
community for supporting this great event!
Scan this code fto see
more event photos!
Peoria Push Derby Dames
Peoria Push Derby Dames, part of the Women’s
Flat Track Roller Derby Association, chose the
PRC as the beneficiary for their April 12th bout
against the Prairieland Punishers. Many PRC
Staff attended this fun and unique event. The
PRC would like to thank the Peoria Push Derby
Dames for raising $600 for PRC use in direct
service to area children.
PRC Night at the Chiefs
The annual PRC night at the Chiefs was held on August 9th.
Great Clips continued their support of the children served
by PRC through their sponsorship of Strike Out Child Abuse,
donating $50 to PRC for every strikeout by the Chiefs; and
a Cut-A-Thon, giving haircuts for donations to PRC during
the game. We were once again the beneficiaries of the Chiefs’
Pitch in for Charity and jersey auction, with the cost of the
jerseys sponsored by an anonymous donor. Over $6,300 was
raised for PRC services. Thank you to Great Clips, our jersey
sponsor and the community for their continued support!
Top Left: Evan Zdunek (1st Overall) and Andrew Steinmetz (2nd
Overall) leading the pack.
Right: Dr. Kay Saving and her grandson Brady with Homer.
Lower Right: Stephanie Johnson, Molly Hofmann, Kristin Lenover,
Dr. Channing Petrak accept the $600 check from Great Clips Staff:
Jessica Albrighton, Anna Allison, and Angela Gauwitz
Kindred Spirits
Thank
You!
On June 20th, the PRC and J.K. Williams
partnered together for the first Kindred
Spirits event held in the Tasting Room
at J.K. William’s Distillery in East
Peoria. This intimate event gave those
in attendance a chance to not only
sample unique whiskies and bourbons,
but to talk one-on-one with PRC staff
about our program and child abuse and
neglect. Through admission price and a
silent auction, the event raised almost
$850 for PRC.
Pediatric Resource Center Donors
(Gifts are from the period of
September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014)
Guardian ($2,500 - $4,999)
James & Kathrine Owens
Dr. Rick & Lauretta Pearl
Dr. & Mrs. Steve & Lisa Ullenius
Drs. Chris & Sarah Zallek
CEFCU John Graham & Associates, Inc. Advocate ($250 - $499)
Corporate
Protector ($1,000-$2,499)
Great Clips Kevin Kelly Jewelers
Jim Maloof Realtor
Rogy’s Child Care Center, Inc. Advocate ($500-$999)
Franciscan Sisters Missionary Fund Meyer & Kiss, LLC Midwest Orthopaedic Center, S.C. Supporter (< $500)
Bard Optical
J.K. Williams Distillery Kiwanis Club of Peoria Knoxville Realty, LLC
Mangieri Companies, Inc.
Peoria Push Derby Dames, Inc. Priority Plumbing Plus, Inc.
Scott Leman Autos, LLC Springfield Electric The Bon Ton Stores, Inc. U of I College of Medicine-CSEC Individual
Hero ($2,500 and Above)
Anonymous Donor
Gerald W. Hodel Foundation
Dr. Kay Saving
Guardian ($1,000 - $2,499)
Terry Baecker
Glen & Polly Barton
Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Joyce Cashman
David & Stacy Leman
Dr. Churphena Reid Lockhart
& Mr. Julius Lockhart
Michael & Margaret Maloof
Gregory & Kathleen Miller
Pat & Robert Schaub
Keith & Catherine Steffen
Protector($500 - $999)
Ellen & Eric Bugaieski
Umesh Chatrath, M.D.
Cindy & Bill Fischer
Jennifer Ito
Drs. Muhammad Javed
& Zohra Moeenuddin
Doug & Carol Marshall
Roger & Vicki Nurnberger
Arthur & Carol Anliker
Sherri Ernst
Theresa C. & William P. Heidrich
Richard & Barbara Johnson
Gregory D. Miller
Mark & Marla Miskell
Dr. Donald & Laura Rager
Amanda & Adam Reid
Tommy & Peggy Robinson
Bradley & Jill Sauder
Dale Schleder
Timothy W. Swain & Katherine Altorfer
Swain Charitable Trust donation
by John & Nancy Crawford
Supporter ($100 - $249)
Denise Adams
Harold & Mary Kay Berjohn
Arthur & Susan Bishop
Stephen Budd
Brianna Dalgaard
Dr. Pedro de Alarcon
Paul Dykstra
Dr. John Galbreath
John P. Gardner, Sr.
Dr. James A. Geraghty
The Honorable &
Mrs. John Gorman
Mike Graham
Dr. Ty & Patricia Renee Hasselman
Drs. J. Thomas Hjelle
& Marcia Miller-Hjelle
Debbie & Rolin Hofmann
Kevin & Maureen Kelly
Dr. Harleena Kendhari
Jason & Shannon Killion
Drs. Ji Yeon Kim & William One Chang Lee
Citizens for Leitch – Ken Casper
Daniel & Lynn Ludolph
Laura Martin
Michael Mayers
Cynthia & Donald Meyer
Dr. & Mrs. Rick F. Miller
G. Rodger & Margaret Moon
Steven & Debra Nelson
Dr. Christy and Mr. Jon Oliphant
Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Olsson
Dr. Channing Petrak
& Mr. Robert Smith Brad & Lisa Ragland
Marianne Rudin
Drs. Tony & Sue Sauder
Mr. Donald & Dr. Mary Draeger Schultz
Steve & Patti Shaw
John & Lore Siefken
Richard Sparks
Johnna Tallman
William Trent
Sandra Ullman
Drs. Wendy & Derek Van Ittersum
Gregory & Melissa Weyeneth
Albert Zeller
Friend (Up to $99)
Charles & Melinda Alcorn
Gary & Barbara Anna
Anonymous Donor
Anonymous Donor
Gloria B. Biagini
Andrew & Lisa Black
Ben Bladel
Betty Boehm
Keith & Tina Book
Sarah & Lee Braun
Drs. Donald & Christine Buehler
Dr. & Mrs. Stan
& Maryann Bugaieski
Barry Cain
James & Linda Caudle
Lori Clark
Mike Cline
John & Gayle Cooper
John Scott Denton, M.D.
Phillis DeWitt & Craig Nelson
Walter & Joyce Ely
Amanda Erwin
Ina Ferguson
Jeff Fletcher
Christopher Franklin
Dan & Beth Funcannon
Drew Gay
Lillian Germain
Mo Gharavi
John & Sharon Graham
Robert Green
O.G. Grimm, D.D.S.
Earl & Karen Grotts
Suzanne Hagemann
Andrea & Todd Harris
Ryan & Marnie Harris
Henry & Barbara Hein
Maureen & Jesse Hofmann
Edward & Lois Holscher
Drs. Aixuan & Mark Holterman
Fred & Julie Horvath
Jean Schepke Hurt
Angela & David Huss
Robert & Suzanne Jennetten
Stephanie Johnson
Brett & Trixie Jones
Catherine Kern
Mike & Chris Kieming
Judy Lackey
Andrew & Amanda Leman
Kristin Lenover
Howard & Katheryn Lindecker
Stan & Mary Lynall
Richard & Fiona McDaniel
Cynthia McKone
Glenda McLaughlin
John & Linda McLean
Michael Mason
John & Gavin Meerdink
Gail E. Melcher
Dirk & Jenny Meminger
Michael & Angela Menz
Dennis Merkley
Nicole Meyer
Betty Miller
John Mitchell
Paul Moore
Amy Paul
John Pearl
Diane Pflederer
Emily Points
Lacolis Reed & Sharon (Samuels) Reed
Brian Russell
Sabrina Rutherford
Bonnie & Larry Schaer
Joshua & Mackinze Schilling
Jay & Jessica Scholl
Randall & Niki Schweigert
Alina Shannon
Carole Siefken
Jeanette Smith
Marie Smith
Sarah Smith
Shirlee Sparks
Jim Stowell
Amy Swanson
Mike Thomison
Margaret Toniny
Kevin & Tracy Tucker
Jake Turner
Stewart & Valerie Umholtz
Sharon Urban
Frank & Eris Vidoni
Dr. H.L. Waldrop
Don Welch
Eugene & Sheila Welvaert
Patricia A. Wheeler
Doug Whitesel
Mary Williams
Shelbry Wilson-Brown
Michael & Jodie Wise
Martha Wright
Greg Young
s
PRC Wish List
In Memory of . . .
Suzanna M. Lee ~
by Dr. Richard Lee and Jane Lee
Judith Ann Stoetzel, who loved her
family and was a good mother and
grandmother. We’re thinking of her
family this Christmas ~
by Yvette & John Ackerman
In Honor of . . . .
Agape Love for
Deveraux Hubbard, III
M.T. & D.L. Eberle for Becky Vasterling
Nicole Meyer’s Baby Shower Sarah Rasmussen
& Luke Watson’s Wedding
Woodford County Circuit Judge John
Huschen’s Retirement
Scott & Jennifer Bauknecht
David & Rita Butler
Amy & Charles Feeney, III
Kevin & Susan Fitzgerald
Kimberly & John Goldrick
Leeann Hill & Steven Rever
Elizabeth Robb & Alan Sender
Go Casual for Kids
Enercon Engineering, Inc.
Goodfield State Bank
Great Clips
McGladrey
Midwest Orthopaedic Center, S.C.
Pekin Insurance
Unity Point Health Methodist/Proctor
Agape Love
Biehl’s
Sarah Braun
Brewer’s Distributing
Joani Cope / Redhead Graphic Design
Amanda Erwin
Great Clips
John Hanson
IPICO Sports
Stephanie Johnson
Kickapoo Creek Winery
Shannon Killion
Kristin Lenover
Kathy Miller
Dr. Channing Petrak
River City Race Management
Dr. Kay Saving
Wilma Schubert
Carole Siefken
Simantel
Richard Sparks
Jill Thomas
Thank you to
Biehl’s Cleaners for again
cleaning and storing our
Blue Ribbon banners that
are hung around the city
each April
Thank You
PRC Blue Ribbon Society
Blue Ribbon Society Founding
Members
Polly & Glen Barton
Cindy & Bill Fischer
Pat & LeRoy Hagenbuch
Theresa & Bill Heidrich
Barbara & Joe Henderson
Lois & Ed Holscher
Lincoln Office Supply
Kay L. Saving, M.D.
Linda K. Simkins
Juice Boxes/Mini Bottled Waters
Individually Packaged Snacks
Coloring Books/Sketch Pads
Crayons/Colored Pencils
View Master and Reels
Mini Bubbles
I-Pads for distraction during exams
Restaurant Gift Cards (Subway, McDonalds, etc)
OSF Food Coupons
Gas Cards
Travel Toiletries (Lotion,
In-Kind Gifts
Blue Ribbon Society Members
CEFCU
Mrs. Ellen Foster
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Gootee
Green Chevrolet Hummer
Richard Horndasch, M.D.
Mrs. Patricia Jansen
Mrs. Marjorie Lauterbach
Cynthia McKone
Janet K. O’Neill
Katie & Jim Owens
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Pearl
Peoria Metro New Car
Dealers Association
Rebecca L. Vasterling
toothbrushes, toothpaste)
Pull-Ups of all sizes
New Boys Underwear (sizes 4-8)
SAVE THE DATE
S T O P
Since
2001
C H I L D
S E
A B U
Kick Abuse
at Kickapoo
5K Trail Run &
Fun Walk
April 18, 2015
at Kickapoo
Creek Winery
PRC Executive Director Wins
UICOMP Award
This spring, PRC Executive Director Stephanie Johnson
was honored with the Dean’s Staff Award at the
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Staff Appreciation Banquet. This award recognizes
outstanding contributions to the University by
members of the faculty and support staff and provides
an opportunity to show appreciation to those
individuals who exemplify the University’s core values
in carrying out their UICOM-P duties and whose
service demonstrates excellence.
Congratulations, Stephanie!
530 N.E. Glen Oak Avenue
Peoria, IL 61637
Return Service Requested
Please join us October 25 for an enjoyable
evening with live music, silent and live auctions,
delicious food and, most importantly, a purpose.
Details Inside!
From the Community Advisory Board
Everyone would agree that child
abuse is a terrible tragedy that steals
a child’s innocence. What everyone
may not be aware of is the life-long
effect child abuse can have if a child
does not receive help that interrupts
the abuse and provides a chance for
healing and hope for an abuse-free
life. The Pediatric Resource Center’s
dedicated medical professionals and staff are daily striving
to provide that help and be that vital interruption of abuse for
these children.
The PRC provided medical evaluations for 446 children in the
fiscal year that ended in June, which is an increase of 78
children over the prior fiscal year. These medical evaluations
assess each child’s health and can help document the abuse.
These services are essential in helping families (and authorities)
ensure that the child is in a safe environment. When a child is
safe, the healing can begin.
The PRC staff and advisory board desire that all abused
children in our communities will have an opportunity for help
and healing. The number of abused children served by the
PRC has grown beyond our current medical, professional, and
staff levels, creating an urgent need for additional funding. In
response, the PRC advisory board has set a goal of $100,000
for our annual Harvesting Hope fundraiser.
In order to accomplish this, we most certainly need your
help! I invite each of you to purchase tickets and attend
‘Harvesting Hope’ which will be held on October 25, 2014 at
the Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center. This will
be a fantastic event with wonderful food, entertainment and
many opportunities for you to support the PRC, including
fabulous silent and live auction items. If you are unable to
attend the event, please make a donation and together, let’s
reach our goal to offer each and every child help and hope for
an abuse-free life!!
On behalf of the Community Advisory Board of the Pediatric
Resource Center, I would like to thank each of you in advance
for your donations. The world the PRC operates in is not
a pleasant one. Our fundraising is on a small scale. That’s
why your contribution plays such a vital role in maintaining
and increasing financial support for the invaluable services the
PRC provides.
Kathy Miller, President
Pediatric Resource Center Community Advisory Board