September 2013 - Mount Sinai Medical Center
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September 2013 - Mount Sinai Medical Center
MOUNT SINAI LIFE Kidney-saving surgery via tiny incisions* msmcfou n dat ion.org * Incisions are 8 mm and 12 mm in length. WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE GREAT STRIDES IN HEALTHCARE Philanthropy has played a significant role in the history and continued success of Mount Sinai Medical Center. It was through the visionary leadership and selfless generosity of our original Founders that Mount Sinai was established; and it is through the ongoing support of donors that we continue to make great strides in healthcare today. In this issue of Mount Sinai Life, we feature special coverage of our most generous donors, the Society of Mount Sinai, whose membership was celebrated during a dinner party at the beautiful St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. We are grateful to Marco Selva, general manager of the St. Regis, who graciously opened the doors of his hotel to the Society. We also thank our guest speaker Stephen I. Sadove, chairman and CEO of Saks Incorporated, and his associate Deborah Slack, vice president and general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour. Our partnership with Saks also extends to its annual Key to the Cure shopping event, which begins this year on Wednesday, October 16. For the second year in a row, a portion of the proceeds from all sales in the Bal Harbour store during Key to the Cure will benefit the Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center. This issue of Mount Sinai Life also includes coverage of a special dedication in recognition of David Wallack and his son, Joshua, whose restaurant, Mango’s Tropical Beach Café, is part of our Foundation’s Community Partnership Program. We are grateful that all of our donors understand and embrace our mission to provide quality healthcare enhanced through teaching, research, charity care and financial responsibility. Remaining true to our mission, we continuously strive to provide advanced care in a wide range of specialties. This issue also features articles on robotic-assisted surgery. The lead story focuses on a robotic partial nephrectomy performed by Dr. Akshay Bhandari, cochief of the Columbia University Division of Urology and director of robotic surgery. Using this minimally invasive procedure to remove a cancerous growth from his patient’s kidney, Dr. Bhandari helped his patient avoid the threat of dialysis and maintain a healthy quality of life. We also feature an article on single-incision robotic gynecological surgery, which offers the benefits of a faster recovery and virtually no scarring. Dr. Nicholas Lambrou, a member of Mount Sinai’s team of gynecologic oncologists, is among an elite group of surgeons in the country skilled in performing the procedure. Because we also strive to make the care and services we provide as accessible as possible for our patients, we are always searching for new options to expand our presence in the community. Recently, we opened a new primary and specialty care center in Coral Gables and – looking toward the future – plans are underway to open a new center in Sunny Isles Beach in the fall of 2014. As we remain focused on our healthcare mission, the future remains bright for Mount Sinai Medical Center. We are grateful to every member of our philanthropic family, and we will to do all that we can to earn your continued support. 2 september/october 2013 On the cover: Our cover illustration depicts the location and size of the five incisions that were required for Dr. Akshay Bhandari to perform a robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy. Learn more about this minimally invasive procedure on page 13. Wayne E. Chaplin Bonnie Schaefer Steven D. Sonenreich Chairman, Board of Trustees President, Foundation President & Chief Executive Officer Save the Date! Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour The Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center & Miami magazine Invite you to the kick-off event for KEY TO THE CURE A Charitable Initiative to Fight Women’s Cancers Wednesday, October 16 6 to 9 Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour 9700 Collins Avenue $25 admission, with 100 percent of admission proceeds going to the Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center Make plans now to be part of Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2013 Key To The Cure campaign, which begins with a lavish kick-off event on Wednesday, October 16, and continues through Sunday, October 20. A percentage of sales at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour during the shopping weekend will be donated to the Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center. For more information or to reserve your ticket, please call the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation at 305.674.2777. actress Jennifer Aniston, 2013 Key To The Cure ambassador, in a limited-edition T-shirt by Emilio Pucci. Purchase your T-shirt for $35 from a Mount Sinai Medical Center representative and all proceeds will be donated to Mount Sinai. Enjoy tastings from Miami’s top restaurants and cocktails by Southern Wine & Spirits Saks Fifth Avenue stores, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th and saks.com will donate 2 percent of participating vendor sales, up to $500,000, over the four days to local and national women’s cancer charities. Visit saks.com/KTTC to learn more. Mark Your Calendar for these Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation 2013 social events to do: Saks Fifth Avenue in Bal Harbour Shops November 12 Dinner at Catch James Hotel December 14 Founders Celebration In conjunction with BleauLive Concert Events. Save the date for a fun and unique party! For more information call 305.674.2777. Fontainebleau Miami Beach ThESE EVENTS ARE ONLY for DONOrs who are current on their Pledge 3 september/october 2013 Things September 17 Dinner at Villa Azur October 16 Key to the Cure SOCIETY DINNER TRIBUTE HARVEY R. CHAPLIN RECEIVES SPECIAL TRIBUTE DURING SOCIETY OF MOUNT SINAI DINNER AT THE ST. REGIS RESORT Harvey R. Chaplin (above) approaches the podium after his tribute is announced. Below (left to right), are Harvey’s daughter and son with their spouses, Fred & Terry Jove and Karen & Dr. Paul Chaplin; Harvey’s son, Wayne E. Chaplin, chairman of the board of trustees, as he salutes his father; and Harvey as he shares a dance with his wife, Roberta. When Harvey R. Chaplin stepped into the St. Regis Hotel and Resort for the Society of Mount Sinai dinner party on Friday, April 26, he had no idea that he would take center stage. In a surprise tribute, Harvey, chairman and chief executive officer of Southern Wine & Spirits, was honored in a presentation by Steven D. Sonenreich, president and chief executive officer of Mount Sinai Medical Center. The gathering also included a salute to Harvey by his son Wayne, president and chief operating officer of Southern Wine & Spirits and chairman of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Board of Trustees. “Giving back to the community is something that my brother and sister and I learned from our father,” Wayne said. “We admire him for the culture of philanthropy that he created within our family and within our company.” Harvey R. Chaplin AT A GLANCE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Southern Wine & Spirits Previous Appointments: • Started in the mailroom of Schenley Industries, a distilled spirits marketer, and worked his way up to assistant director of marketing • Distributor in Upstate New York; ran wholesale operations in Buffalo, Rochester and Albany Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation: • Visionary, Society of Mount Sinai • Member, Founders of Mount Sinai • Mount Sinai’s Comprehensive Stroke and Chest Pain Center is named in his honor Mount Sinai is extremely grateful to the Chaplin family and Southern Wine & Spirits for graciously co-hosting the Society dinner. The company has partnered with the hospital’s foundation for many years, providing an array of beverages for all of its events. As one of the most successful companies of its kind in the United States and a generous supporter of the communities it serves, Southern Wine & Spirits leads by example and perfectly reflects, “Culture by Results,” the theme of the Society dinner party. That style of business is a reflection of the values that Harvey instilled in his family. “He taught us the importance of living up to our social responsibility,” Wayne said. “We have an obligation to work and behave ethically, contribute to economic development, and take a stand for the health and well-being of our community.” SOCIETY DINNER TRIBUTE Marco Selva, St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Extend their Hospitality to the Society of Mount Sinai The St. Regis Bal Harbour’s Astor Ballroom (above) was picture perfect in preparation for members of the Society of Mount Sinai and their guests. St. Regis General Manager Marco Selva is pictured below with (left to right) Marc Kukulski, area managing director of Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfeld; and Wayne E. Chaplin, chairman of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Board of Trustees. The luxurious Astor Ballroom in the St. Regis Hotel Bal Harbour Resort was the perfect setting for an exclusive dinner party in celebration of the Society of Mount Sinai on Friday, April 26. More than 170 members of the Society and their guests attended the event, which featured an inspiring presentation by Stephen I. Sadove, chairman and chief executive officer of Saks Incorporated. All were feted with a lavish reception and sumptuous dinner, compliments of the St. Regis and its parent company, Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Wayne E. Chaplin, chairman of the hospital’s board of trustees, praised Marco Selva, general manager of the St. Regis, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts for their generous support. In addition to making the Astor Ballroom available for the evening, Marco and his team went the extra mile of underwriting the wonderful meal that all agree was prepared to perfection. Marco Selva AT A GLANCE General Manager St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Previous Appointments: • Executive vice president of the Gencom Group • Area vice president Ritz Carlton Hotel Company • General manager with The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne and The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove; Sonesta International in the Caribbean and the Middle East; and the El San Juan Resort and Casino in Puerto Rico Attended the School of Hospitality Management at Switzerland’s Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and continued his education at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration Mount Sinai Medical Center is extremely grateful to Marco, his team at the St. Regis Bal Harbour, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts for their gracious hospitality. As a demonstration of the hospital’s gratitude, Wayne presented Marco with a beautiful crystal sculpture and a vintage menu from the Gaucho Steakhouse at the Americana Hotel, which originally occupied the land where the St. Regis now stands. “It’s a collector’s item that we hope will be a pleasant reminder of your hotel’s place in history and our gratitude for your support,” Wayne said. Through his generosity and dynamic leadership at the St. Regis, Marco perfectly exemplified the theme of the Society’s dinner party, “Culture Drives Results.” It is a beautiful marriage of style and substance to benefit the community’s health and wellbeing. SOCIETY DINNER TRIBUTE SOCIETY OF MOUNT SINAI SPENDS EXCLUSIVE EVENING AT THE ST. REGIS RESORT WITH STEphEN I. SADOVE, SAKS INCORPORATEd CHAIRMAN AND CEO Stephen I. Sadove has the full attention of the Society of Mount Sinai during his presentation (above). Below (left to right), he is pictured with Steven D. Sonenreich, president and chief executive officer of Mount Sinai Medical Center, and DeboraH Slack, vice president and general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour; at the podium; and with his wife, Karin. 6 september/october 2013 The Society of Mount Sinai had a private audience with Stephen I. “Steve” Sadove, chairman and CEO of Saks Incorporated, during an intimate dinner at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort on Friday, April 26. The gathering included more than 170 members and guests of the Society, which represents the pinnacle of philanthropic support at the medical center. Successful organizations have a culture that everyone understands and a clearly communicated strategy for success, Steve said, adding that giving back to the community is essential. “We decided that Saks was going to be an organization that cared not only about its employees, but about the communities in which we live,” he said. “We made a decision that we were going to give an enormous amount of our profits back to the community and get much more involved in the community.” STEPHEN I. SADOVE AT A GLANCE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Saks Incorporated Previous Appointments: • Various positions at General Foods USA, including executive vice president and general manager of the Desserts Division • Executive positions with BristolMyers Squibb Company, including president of Clairol and president of Bristol-Myers Squibb Worldwide Beauty Care and Nutritionals Graduate of Hamilton College; Harvard Business School, MBA with distinction Mount Sinai Medical Center is grateful to Steve and the Saks Fifth Avenue team for the tremendous support the organization has provided over the years. In 2012, The Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center was the beneficiary of Saks Bal Harbour’s Key to the Cure event to raise funds for cancer care and services. The company also collaborated with Mount Sinai during Saks Loves Your Cause, an initiative to donate a percentage of purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card to the hospital. Steve’s business philosophy and his presentation tied in perfectly with the Society dinner theme, “Culture Drives Results,” with each stressing the importance of strategy, cultural and fiscal responsibility, and philanthropy. It was a grand evening in celebration of Mount Sinai’s most generous philanthropists and their esteemed guest speaker. SOCIETY DINNER TRIBUTE DEBORAH SLACK AND SAKS FIFTH AVENUE BAL HARBOUR SUPPORT MOUNT SINAI THROUGH KEY TO THE CURE AND THE SOCIETY DINNER AT THE ST. REGIS RESORT Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour is alive with customers (above) during Key to the Cure 2012. Below, Deborah Slack, vice president and general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour, is pictured (left to right) with Stephen I. Sadove, chairman and CEO of Saks Incorporated; FASHION DESIGNER YIGAL AZROUËL; and Michael Milberg, chief development officer at Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation. DEBORAH SLACK AT A GLANCE Vice President and General Manager Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour Winner of the Saks Store of the Year and Selling Excellence awards Previous Appointments: • Managed Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Palm Beach Gardens and Orlando • Merchandising positions with Saks Fifth Avenue in Chicago and Boca Raton • Began her retail career in a division of the May Company and Lechmere, a division of Dayton Hudson Stores Graduate of Akron University Mount Sinai Medical Center is grateful to Deborah for her support. Plans are already underway to partner with the hospital for the second time in the store’s Key to the Cure event to raise funds for cancer care and services. In 2012, Saks Bal Harbour donated 2 percent of all sales during the week of Key to the Cure to The Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center. Deborah and her team extended themselves beyond the call of duty to make sure Mount Sinai and its entire philanthropic family received star treatment during Key to the Cure and at the Society dinner. They are a case study in the Saks Fifth Avenue business philosophy of developing a sound business strategy, understanding the culture of their customers, and supporting the community in which they live. 7 september/october 2013 Whenever Mount Sinai Medical Center calls, Deborah Slack and her team at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour respond with grace and generosity to help the hospital meet its mission in the community. That was most apparent in Deborah’s successful effort to bring Stephen I. “Steve” Sadove, chairman and CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue Incorporated, to the Society of Mount Sinai’s exclusive dinner party as guest speaker on Friday, April 26, at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Hotel and Resort. During his inspiring presentation, Steve praised Deborah, vice president and general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour, and her team. “The resurgence in South Florida is absolutely remarkable to watch,” Steve said. “Deborah Slack and the team do such a wonderful job. It’s one of our flagship stores, and I am extremely proud of the results they have achieved.” Faces of Philanthropy: ST. REGIS RESORT AND SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS CO-HOST SOCIETY OF MOUNT SINAI DINNER Steve Sadove and Wayne E. Chaplin Harvey R. Chaplin and Steven D. Sonenreich Marco Selva, general manager of the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Lois Hildebrandt and Mark H. Hildebrandt with Arlene & Laurans Mendelson Gary & Niety Gerson Fred & Terry Jove Roberta & Harvey Chaplin with Sheila & Tibor Hollo Judy Adler and Jamie Schaefer Karen & Dr. Paul Chaplin Dr. Donald & Marion Golden Lila & Harold Menowitz Lila Menowitz and Beverly Green (standing) with Isabel May and Marilyn Girsh Janet Cini and Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup Sheila Wohl and Joyce Cohen Candace Ruskin (far left) with her daughter and son-in-law, Kim & Eric Mendelson, and Lois Hildebrandt 8 september/october 2013 want TO SEE more photos? Visit our photo gallery at msmcfoundation.ORG. Faces of Philanthropy: ST. REGIS RESORT AND SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS CO-HOST SOCIETY OF MOUNT SINAI DINNER Louise Friedman and George Simon Martin & Gladys Gelb David Wallack and Lillian Kruger Elida & Josh Wallack Leonard & Barbara Wien (left) with Paul Ruthfield & the Honorable Linda Zilber Sandra & Senator Paul Steinberg with Dalia Glottmann Paul & Marte Singerman Bill & Jill Multack with Michele & Robert Stone Jill & Dr. Howard Wittels Clockwise, left to right: Drs. Frances & Clifford Foster, Karen & Harvey Weidenfeld, Dr. Peter & Miriam Segall and Amelia & Richard Kronrad Standing, left to right: Jason & Marni Loeb, Lisa & Alan Lips, Matt Papunen, David Sugarman, and Jordan Laser and Jordana Ferreira. Seated: Allyson Papunen and Shelley Sugarman Doree Fromberg, Maureen Candib, Malcolm Fromberg and Murray Candib* Dr. Andrew & Debra Hirschl Barton & Sandra Goldberg Deborah Slack, Steven D. Sonenreich and Linda Levy want TO SEE more photos? Visit our photo gallery at msmcfoundation.ORG. *Of blessed memory september/october 2013 9 Faces of Philanthropy: ST. REGIS RESORT AND SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS CO-HOST SOCIETY OF MOUNT SINAI DINNER Sam Banks and Shirley Harris Thomas Koskey and Robert Schafer Michael & Norma Orovitz Regina Sil and J.C. Carey Marc & Nicole Blackburn David & Debra Deutch with Sanford & Janet Horwitz Marc & Sherrie Kukulski Richard Pitofsky, Arlene Schnell, Rony Traub, Marta Ferreira– Amieva and Ramon Ortega Carole Samet with Jerome & Rita Cohen Richard & Meme Alhadeff Sidney & Faye Goldin Alan & Dedee Cohen Aaron Weinshank and Shelia Elias Taplin Steven D. & Eleni Sonenreich Lori Mishkin and Andrew Kern 10 september/october 2013 want TO SEE more photos? Visit our photo gallery at msmcfoundation.ORG. Faces of Philanthropy: ST. REGIS RESORT AND SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS CO-HOST SOCIETY OF MOUNT SINAI DINNER Juliana Scaminaci and Arthur Percy jo Ann Hildebrandt with Terry Jove Donald & Lola Jacobson Steven D. Sonenreich, Marc Kukulski, Marco Selva and Michael Milberg Dan Weintraub and Joyce Cohen Jason Loeb and Adam Rosenfeld smile for the camera as Adam’s wife, Brooke, shares a story with friends. Sarah & Steven Fortner Dr. Allen Kantrowitz and Martine Lardeau Dr. Alan & Linda Applestein Jo Ann & Mark H. Hildebrandt with Mark’s mother, Lois Hildebrandt Alvaro & Annabella Noboa Ona Grundstein and Steve Grundstein Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Macau Kimberly Cohen and Dr. Rafael Urbino Danielle Klein and Allison Goldberg of Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour (seated) with Linda Levy want TO SEE more photos? Visit our photo gallery at msmcfoundation.ORG. september/october 2013 11 ROBOTICASSISTED SURGERY: SMALLER INCISIONS LESS SCARRING FASTER RECOVERY 12 september/october 2013 GYNECOLOGIC, THORACIC (LUNG), UROLOGIC, COLORECTAL AND ONCOLOGIC PROCEDURES ROBOTIC SURGERY SAVES PATIENT’S KIDNEY AND ELIMINATES THE RISK OF DIALYSIS No Margin for Error “The gravity of the situation is that there is no margin for error when the patient has only one kidney,” Dr. Bhandari explains. “If we had to remove the entire kidney or if we took too long to remove the tumor, we ran the risk of renal failure, and Mrs. Gil could have ended up on dialysis.” Dr. Bhandari opted to perform a roboticassisted partial nephrectomy, a minimally invasive procedure in which he removed only the cancerous tissue and spared as much as possible of Gil’s remaining kidney. An expert in the field, Dr. Bhandari has performed more than 700 robotic procedures, including removal of the prostate, kidney, and bladder, as well as partial kidney removal and other complex urologic procedures. Scan Me! Innovative Procedure Scan this QR code to learn more about roboticassisted surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center Columbia University Division of Urology. “Typically, cases such as Mrs. Gil’s are done in an open surgical procedure in which we cool the kidney and slow its function, which gives us more time to remove the tumor,” Dr. Bhandari explains. “However, robotics help us to do the procedure quickly, and patients get the benefit of minimally invasive surgery without compromising renal function.” Robotic-assisted surgery uses tiny incisions and instruments similar to those used in laparoscopic surgery. But, unlike laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon is not operating the instruments at the patient’s bedside. The surgical instruments are attached to a robotic device that is controlled by the surgeon who is sitting nearby at a console that shows high-definition 3-D images of the patient’s anatomy. The surgeon uses controls on the console to move the instruments and camera during the procedure. In real-time, the robotic system translates the surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movements into more precise movements of the instruments operating inside the patient. Excellent Results Because the procedure is Mary Gil, right, with (left to right) granddaughter Angeli, husband, Ovidio, minimally invasive, patients and son, Eduardo. experience less blood loss, a reduced chance of infection and less prominent scarring – as well as a faster, tumor, while sparing about 90 percent of less painful recovery. Patients usually Gil’s kidney. She was discharged from the remain in the hospital for one or two days hospital one day after surgery. and take about two weeks to fully recover “They said everything was functioning with robotic surgery, compared to a threeright and that I could go home,” she says. to five-day hospital stay and four weeks of “I was feeling fine and I’m still feeling fine. convalescence after an open procedure. It’s amazing, three or four days after the In Gil’s procedure, Dr. Bhandari made surgery, it didn’t even seem like I’d had an five incisions – ranging from eight to 12 operation.” millimeters in length – to accommodate For information on robotic and other the miniature surgical instruments and minimally invasive surgeries at Mount 3D camera. The results couldn’t have Sinai, please call 305-674-CARE (2273) or been better. He was able to remove the visit www.msmc.com. MOUNT SINAI AMONG FIRST IN THE NATION TO OFFER SINGLE-INCISION GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY USING ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY Mount Sinai Medical Center recently became one of the first facilities in the nation to perform a single-incision robotic gynecological surgery. Dr. Nicholas Lambrou, part of Mount Sinai’s team of gynecologic oncologists, is among an elite group of surgeons in the country skilled in performing the single-site surgery, which gained approval by the Food and Drug Administration earlier this year. “To be one of the first hospitals to offer this technically advanced surgery demonstrates Mount Sinai’s leadership in providing patients with the most up-todate minimally invasive surgical options,” says Lambrou. A national leader in robotic surgery for complex gynecologic surgery, Dr. Lambrou has established a higher than national-average safety record. Unlike traditional robotic surgical procedures, which require three to five small incisions, this new technology allows for a single incision in the belly button, resulting in a nearly invisible scar. Because it is a minimally invasive robotic procedure, patients can anticipate shorter recovery time, less blood loss and fewer complications. FDA approval for single site robotic surgery is for simple hysterectomies and for ovarian surgery. “The real advantage with this technique is an improvement on reduced scarring and getting back to normal life as quickly as possible,” Dr. Lambrou says. “The modern woman is active, athletic and often busy with balancing work and family. Providing a safe procedure through a small incision offers the best outcome with minimal scarring.” 13 september/october 2013 Mary Gil was a typical 14-year-old living in Key West when chronic urinary infections prompted a series of diagnostic tests and surgery. The procedure revealed that one of her kidneys had turned into an infectionfilled sack. After removing the sack, Gil’s doctor assured her that her remaining kidney was healthy and that she would be fine. “I didn’t have any problems until now,” says Gil, now 66, semi-retired and living in Hialeah with her husband, Ovidio. Last December, she experienced a persistent cough that doctors suspected was bronchitis. When antibiotics failed to bring relief, her doctor ordered diagnostic tests that by happenstance revealed an abnormal growth on Gil’s kidney, which was very suspicious for cancer. She was referred by her urologist to Mount Sinai Medical Center and Dr. Akshay Bhandari, the hospital’s cochief of the Columbia University Division of Urology and director of robotic surgery. Where: City Hall the Restaurant When: Tuesday, April 2 Feature: Young Presidents and Young Founders meeting at a local hot spot to watch the Miami Heat in a game against the New York Knicks NETWORKER AND SPORTS NIGHT AT CITY HALL THE RESTAURANT Beverages: Open bar generously provided by our friends at Southern Wine & Spirits cuisine: Lots of fun fare, including City Hall beef and turkey sliders, exotic flatbreads, tuna tartar and more! Thanks To: Founders Club member and restaurant owner Steve Haas and his fantastic team Joey Eida, Mindi Marbin, Kim Blasberg and Linda Levy Shayna Sirkin and Warren Schaeffer Kristelle Gauchet, Robert Arons and Melissa Rubin Jerri & Larry Bassuk Juliana Scaminaci and Arthur Percy Eric Berman and Jacob Mitrani Chad Tamaroff with Marc & Allison Pacin Johanna & John Inman, Carla Briceno, Wolfgang Villaba and Benton Launerts Shani & Richard Segal Justin Angelo and Patricia Casey Mirielle Enlow and Mike Kiely Drew Hinkes the perfect place for a night of networking Steven Haas, owner of City Hall 14 september/october 2013 want TO SEE more photos? Visit our photo gallery at msmcfoundation.org. Where: Luca Bella Family Style Italian Restaurant When: Tuesday, April 16 Feature: Inspired by owner Mickey Maltese’s two children, Marcelo Luca and Isabella MOUNT SINAI GOES NORTH FOR PRIMO DINNER AT LUCA BELLA Beverages: Libations generously provided by our friends at Southern Wine & Spirits cuisine: Italian-American comfort food at its finest Thanks To: Mickey Maltese and his culinary crew Ethel Blum with her son Dr. Jeffrey Blum Dalia Glottmann and Jerome Gomez Meme & Richard Alhadeff Betty Madigan-Brandt and Shirley Harris Christina Schoelzel, Linda Levy, Lidia & Raffaele Agovino, Steven Fortner, Steven Michael, Jean-Charles Bosca and Michela Guarini Kim Blasberg and Patty Soffer Roy Esh and Paul Riemer Andrew Atkins and Drew Beinhaker William & Eileen Segal Dave & Maria Bernard with Lily McCausland and Steve “Bubba” Cohen Joe Minore & Anje Hark-Minore Josephine Baker, Toby Levin, Martha Mishcon and Rosalie Arkin Dr. Abraham and Elsa Gotman (seated) with Rick Marshall and Linda Stein Luca Bella owner Michael Maltese with Chef Hugo Ferreira want TO SEE more photos? Visit our photo gallery at msmcfoundation.ORG. september/october 2013 15 Where: Monty’s Sunset Seafood Bistro When: Tuesday, May 14 Feature: Unparalleled view of the Miami sunset Beverages: Open bar courtesy of our friends at Southern Wine & Spirits DINNER SERIES GUESTS SOAK IN THE VIEW AT MONTY’S SUNSET SEAFOOD BISTRO cuisine: Panko-crusted mahi bites over mango aioli salsa, grilled shrimp, chimichurri skewers, baby bocconcini on tomato basil crostini, and lots more! Thanks To: Monty’s owners Tricia & Matt Johnson, General Manager James Recio and his extraordinary team Sheila WOHl (seated) with Michael & Betty WOHl and Heather Wohl Jordan Laser and Jordana Ferrera Thomas Kosky and Robert Schaefer Bobby Christoph Jr., Maria Paulsen and Michael Goldberg Marko Cerenko and Zachary Mann Sheila Wohl with Rita & Jerry Cohen, Joyce Cohen and Dan Weintraub Jon & Marisue Beloff David Haber, Michelle Kahn, David Evensky and John Gardiner Barry & Cheree Leibowitz Jeffrey & Karen Ulm with Scott Sander and Robert & Maria Elensky Michael Gutman, Aaron Davis, Kevin Wolnik, Barbara Estela, David Kramarz, Mark Scott and Joe Falk Fred Zutel and Veronica Perrault Monty’s owners Tricia & Matt Johnson Mildred & Jack Linzer 16 september/october 2013 want TO SEE more photos? Visit our photo gallery at msmcfoundation.org. Where: The Jungle Room at Mango’s Tropical Café South Beach When: Tuesday, June 11 Feature: A vibrant, high-energy showcase of music, dance and tropical cuisine It’s all fun in the sun at Mango’s Tropical Café Beverages: Martinis, frozen margaritas and wines graciously provided by our friends at Southern Wine & Spirits cuisine: Party food! Sliders, spring rolls, crab cakes and more! Thanks To: Society and Community Partnership members David Wallack and Joshua Wallack David Wallack, C.E.O. of Mango’s, with his son, Joshua Wallack, Mango’s C.O.O. Michelle & Serge Bezio with Sarah & Steve Fortner Scott Wagner and Alfred Karram Jr. Oliver Oberhauser, Liliana Popp and Ricardo DiMitri German Montoya and Alejandro Rotholc Gadi & Miri Leshem Michael Kramer, Jayme Alvarez, Eric Jassin and Ethan Wasserman Donna & Paul Goldberg Jean-Charles Bosca, Dr. Gerald Applegate and Fabiola Aristizabal Dancers show their signature style during the Mango’s floor show Andrew Atkins and Meredith Trattler Dr. Allison Guyen and Dr. Olivera Jovic Joelle Oikinine and Nancy Lifter-Wolin Angel Ramirez, Mango’s executive chef, with Isabel Fernandez and Joshua Wallack want TO SEE more photos? Visit our photo gallery at msmcfoundation.ORG. september/october 2013 17 Mount Sinai Pays Tribute to the Wallack Family Mount Sinai honored Florence and the late Irving Wallack and recognized their son, David, and grandson, Joshua, for their generosity. The event, which took place on Monday, June 3, in the Founders Dining Room, included dedications on a sculpture pedestal located just outside the Warner Building. Steven D. Sonenreich greets Florence Wallack as her son, David, looks on. Steven D. Sonenreich (far left), president and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Mark H. Hildebrandt (far right), vice president of the board of trustees with Florence Wallack (seated) and members of the Wallack family. Florence Wallack (seated) with her children, Barbara and David. Florence Wallack (seated), with her son, David (far right), and daughter, Barbara (far left), along with her grandson Joshua, his wife, Elida and their children, Mia and Brett. Members of the Mango’s Tropical Café extended family next to the Mango’s dedication. Members of the Wallack family next to the dedication in honor of Florence and the late Irving Wallack. Mount Sinai Honors Dr. Benjamin Abo for Heroism 18 september/october 2013 Even on vacation, a doctor may have an occasion to save someone’s life. That more than proved to be the case for Dr. Benjamin Abo, who put his own life on the line while vacationing in New York City, and rescued a man who had fallen onto subway tracks. “Looking back on it now, it just came down to instinct,” says Dr. Abo, a secondyear emergency medicine resident at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Abo, who also trained as a paramedic and has a master’s degree in public health, was honored during a plaque presentation on Wednesday, July 3, by Dr. Robert Goldszer, chief medical officer at Mount Sinai, and his colleagues. Dr. Abo’s act of heroism took place on Wednesday, June 19, in a subway station in New York’s West Village. A man and two women were walking along the subway platform at about 10:30 p.m. when the man appeared to have a seizure. “He wasn’t quite acting normal, and he was getting closer and closer to the edge of the platform,” Dr. Abo recalls. “There was this point when he went to take a step, and he went straight down. He landed headfirst and hit his head on the track.” Dr. Benjamin Abo Dr. Abo called out to the man, but he was unresponsive, and then asked other passengers to call for help. After checking to see if a train was coming, Dr. Abo and another passenger jumped onto the track. One of the injured man’s companions jumped in as well. After sitting the still unconscious man upright, Dr. Abo and the other passenger struggled to get the victim and his friend back on the platform. Dr. Abo was the last to get to safety. “As soon as I got up on the platform, I grabbed the guy, rolled him over and pulled him away from the edge of the platform,” Dr. Abo says. “About five seconds later the train comes roaring in.” Dr. Abo tended to the man, who was bleeding from a head wound he sustained in the fall, and kept him calm until paramedics arrived. He never got the victim’s name or that of the other man who helped in the rescue. He, too, would have remained anonymous had it not been for a journalist, who happened upon the scene and encountered Dr. Abo, standing alone and splattered with blood. He told her what happened and she alerted the New York Post. “She said, ‘You’re a hero,’” Dr. Abo recalls, “and I said, ‘No, someone needed help, and I just did what needed to be done.’” DONORS JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION OF NURSES WEEK AT MOUNT SINAI Mount Sinai Medical Center marked National Nurses Week by recognizing 24 outstanding nurses during an awards program on Wednesday, May 8, in the Harris Garden. Kathi Armbrister was named the 2013 Nurse of the Year. Kathi, who has been part of the Mount Sinai family for more than 20 years, was among the individuals named “Nurse of the Unit,” based on nominations by her colleagues and directors. FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MOUNT SINAI The Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation awarded college scholarships to children of Mount Sinai Medical Center employees during its annual Sons and Daughters Scholarship Awards on Tuesday, June 4, in the Founders Dining Room. Now in its 40th year, the program recognizes students for their academic achievement, community service and writing skills. Each student was selected to receive a $2,000 scholarship based on his or her academic achievement, extracurricular activities and writing ability. “We are here to celebrate the family,” said Steven D. Sonenreich, Mount Sinai’s president and chief executive officer. “First and foremost, we are celebrating Mount Sinai’s family of employees and their children. We are also celebrating Mount Sinai’s family of philanthropic supporters Members of the Sons and Daughters Scholarship Committee with the 2013 scholarship recipients. whose generosity makes these scholarships possible.” Sonenreich introduced Daniella Lamour, who accumulated the highest score in the selection process and delivered the keynote speech during the program. In addition, members of the 2013 Sons and Daughters Scholarship Committee participated in the program, and co-chairs Eric Berman and Mindi Marbin were among the speakers. SONS & DAUGHTERS COMMITTEE 2013 Eric Berman Co-Chair Bryan Hawks Mindi Marbin Co-Chair Michelle Kahn Justin Angelo Zachary Mann Kim Berman Adam Risolia Kim Blasberg Marko Cerenko Jennifer ShechterLiss Eric Gilbert Jamie Zuckerman Michael Goldberg Fred Zutel Kefy Hernandez Michael Kramer 19 september/october 2013 2013 Nurse of the Unit Kathi Armbrister (center) with Karen Moyer, chief nursing officer, and Steven D. Sonenreich, president and CEO. In addition, five employees received nursing staff that cared for his late wife, scholarships to defray the cost of their Ruth, during her hospitalization at Mount nursing school expenses. Presented Sinai. The Harrises were members of the annually since 1994, the $1,000 Founders of Mount Sinai and they were scholarships are awarded to full-time Humanitarians in the Society of Mount employees on the basis of their work, school Sinai. Sidney Harris dedicated the Harris performance and their demonstration of Garden, the site of the awards program, as a good customer service skills. The awards tribute to his wife. are made possible through the generosity National Nurses Week pays tribute to of the late Ruth Schwartz and her son these dedicated individuals, who represent and daughter-in-law, Jerrold and Jane the largest group of professionals in Goodman, who are members of The Society healthcare. It began on May 6, also known of Mount Sinai and Founders Club. Jerrold as National Nurses Day, and continued Goodman also is a member of the medical through May 12, the birthday of Florence center’s advisory board of trustees. Nightingale, the founder of modern The Nurse of the Year and Nurse of the nursing. Unit awards were made possible through the Harris Institute of Nursing, which recognizes nurses for their professionalism, compassion and their dedication to patient care. The late Sidney Goodman Scholarship recipients Sahily Suarez and Harris established Grisel Porras with Jerrold & Jane Goodman and the institute as a fellow recipients, Phara Desravines, Mark Dessources and Sheroline Eccles. way to honor the LIVING WELL Be sushisavvy! Glorious FOOD It’s got to be healthy, right? A little bit of fish, a tiny smattering of rice – all rolled up in some seaweed – what could go wrong? In fact, sushi can be one of the healthiest dining-out options there is, nonfattening yet rich in heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids. But, as the once-exotic Japanese food has become ubiquitous in the U.S., new varieties have been developed – some with ingredients that have nutrition gurus crying foul. These days, sushi’s calorie count varies widely, with some choices decidedly diet-unfriendly. Here’s a quick primer: 1 tablespoon of soy sauce provides more than one-third of your daily requirement of sodium. ➊ THE GOOD THE BAD ➊ CALIFORNIA ➍ THE ROLL PHILADELPHIA ROLL (rice, nori, avocado and imitation crab) ➋ Per roll: CALORIES: 255 FAT: 7 grams CARBS: 38 grams FIBER: 5.8 grams PROTEIN: 9 grams ➋ TUNA (MAGURO) ROLL (tuna, rice and nori) ➌ Per roll: CALORIES: 184 FAT: 2 grams CARBS: 27 grams FIBER: 3.5 grams PROTEIN: 24 grams ➍ ➌ SALMON SASHIMI (just raw fish, no rice) ➎ ➏ Per 1-ounce piece: CALORIES: 52 FAT: 3.1 grams CARBS: 0 grams FIBER: 0 grams PROTEIN: 5.6 grams (nori, rice, smoked salmon, lettuce, cream cheese and sesame seeds) Per roll: CALORIES: 360 FAT: 11 grams CARBS: 35 grams FIBER: 0 grams PROTEIN: 13 grams ➎ EEL AND AVOCADO ROLL (nori, rice, avocado and unagi—fresh-water eel) Per roll: CALORIES: 372 FAT: 17 grams CARBS: 31 grams FIBER: 5.8 grams PROTEIN: 20 grams ➏ SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL (shrimp, rice, nori, frying oil, tempura batter) Per roll: CALORIES: 508 FAT: 21 grams CARBS: 64 grams FIBER: 4.5 grams PROTEIN: 20 grams 20 september/october 2013 Did you know? That hot green sushi condiment that clears your sinuses is called wasabi, but in the U.S., chances are it’s not the genuine spice made from the wasabia japonica root. Instead, it’s a cheaper, easier-to-handle mixture of horseradish, mustard and food coloring that the Japanese call “seiyo wasabi,” or Western wasabi. GIVE PEACEFUL A CHANCE 1 TAKE A MEDITATION BREAK Whether or not you’re seeking spiritual enlightenment, a few calming moments of silence can have a wonderful soothing effect. The jury’s still out on just how health-promoting meditation is, but some studies have found it reduces blood pressure, heart rate and cholesterol levels. A recent report published in the American Journal of Hypertension, for instance, found that people at risk for hypertension who practiced 20 minutes of meditation daily lowered their blood pressure significantly and reduced their risk of developing hypertension by 52 percent. Experts suspect that meditation brings benefits by quieting the sympathetic nervous system (responsible for our “fight-or-flight” response) and by amping up the parasympathetic nervous system (which slows heart rate and breathing and improves blood flow). The result: more dayto-day serenity. Techniques vary widely, but most forms of meditation involve finding a comfortable position in a quiet spot, then either focusing on your breathing or repeating a mantra. You might begin with just five minutes a day, gradually working up to 20 minutes or more. A wide variety of “how-to” manuals can be found at your local bookstore or online. 2 SMELL THE ROSES It’s not just their pretty petals that cause flowers to brighten your mood – their fragrance may actually calm tensed-out nerves, too. Researchers in Japan found that mice exposed to stress-inducing situations had lower levels of neutrophils and lymphocytes – two types of stress-related immune cells – when they sniffed linalool, a scented compound found in blooms. They also showed reduced activity in more than 100 genes linked to the stress response. With additional research, this demonstrated physiological reaction may add credence to the therapeutic claims long made by proponents of aromatherapy. 3 PUT THE KETTLE ON You’ve probably heard that a spot of hot tea can soothe frazzled nerves – now there’s research to support the claim. British investigators (of course!) divided 75 men into two groups, one of which sipped black tea daily for six weeks, while the other drank a caffeinated placebo. After this period, the men were asked to complete a stressful task. Researchers took blood samples an hour later and found that the tea drinkers had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, indicating that they recovered from the stress more quickly than did the teafree group. 4 GET SOME EXERCISE 5 CHUCKLE It’s welldocumented that physical exertion can help alleviate stress, so why not try something new? Just be sure to consult with your doctor or other healthcare professional before embarking on a new exercise program. There’s good reason why your mood improves when you’ve been giggling over 30 Rock or scanning The Onion’s headlines. Research shows that laughter has a positive impact on your stress response, leading up to a more relaxed feeling. Chuckles also can stimulate your heart, lungs and muscles and even ease stomachaches, thanks to their positive effects on digestion. 21 september/october 2013 A pressure-filled life is about as American as apple pie and Friends reruns – so much so that many of us wear our stress as a badge of honor, accepting the cranky impatience, throbbing headaches and sleepless nights as the price we pay for how in-demand our time is. But the possible long-term effects of stress (a weakened immune system, blood clots, high blood pressure and heart disease among them) are nothing to boast about – or flirt with. So, here are five ways to ease your troubled mind – and do your body good. Can’t picture your life without continual stress? Here’s how you can – and why you should. MEDICAL EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED Meet four members of our medical staff – each of whom is a leader in his field of expertise and embodies our commitment to medical excellence. NICOLAS KURITZKY, M.D. Specialty • Radiation Oncology Residency • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornel Medical Center, Radiation Oncology Snapshot Dr. Kuritzky is chairman of Mount Sinai’s Department of Radiation Oncology. He is an expert in the treatment of prostate and breast cancers, as well as innovative treatment techniques such as stereotactic radiosurgery, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation and brachytherapy. Board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Kuritzky is an active member of the American College of Radiology and the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. MAURICE R. MAWAD, M.D. Specialty • Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Residency • State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, General Surgery Fellowships • State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate at Brooklyn, Cardiothoracic Surgery • Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, Cardiothoracic Surgery Snapshot Double board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Mawad specializes in adult cardiac surgery and general thoracic surgery. His clinical interests include off-pump surgical revascularization, full arterial revascularization, device implantation, thoracoscopic surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery and redo coronary revascularization. HARRY MOYSES, M.D. Specialty • Radiation Oncology Residency • University of Southern California, Radiation Oncology Snapshot Board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) with a subspecialty in hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Moyses is an expert in the treatment of all cancers through radiation therapy. A recipient of the Radiologic Society of North America’s research prize, Dr. Moyses is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology and a writer for the ABR. HENRY WODNICKI, M.D. 22 september/october 2013 Specialty • Colon and Rectal Surgery ResidenCY • Mount Sinai Medical Center, General Surgery Fellowships • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, Colon and Rectal Surgery • Mount Sinai Medical Center, Nutrition Support Snapshot Board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Wodnicki has more than two decades of experience in his specialty. His areas of expertise include anorectal disease, such as hemorrhoids and anal fissures; colorectal cancer screening and treatment; as well as diverticular disease; inflammatory bowel disease and other abdominal problems. Dr. Wodnicki is skilled in various surgical techniques, such as laser, laparoscopic, minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Our Partners are Making a Difference in the Community When you patronize our Community Partners, you are supporting Mount Sinai Medical Center. We salute our Partners and their customers for their generosity. For more information on how your business can join the Mount Sinai Medical Center Community Partnership Program, please call 305.674.2777. Brasserie La Goulue Please Welcome the Newest Members of our Family… We are proud to salute the people who have joined our family of philanthropists from April 6, 2013, to July 31, 2013. By embracing our Foundation, they are demonstrating a commitment to Mount Sinai Medical Center and its pledge to provide lifesaving care. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our donors – those who are new to the family and those who have been with us through the years – for their generosity. Members Steven and Sarah Fortner A. Clifford and Frances Foster Manuel and Mariana Grosskopf Michael Latner Michael and Nicole Simkins CORPORATE SOCIETY OF MOUNT SINAI Members The Bloom Foundation Rep. by David Bloom Finker-Frenkel Foundation Rep. by Eugene Frenkel GRAND FOUNDERS Samuel P. Mandell Foundation Rep. by Seymour and Miriam Mandell FOUNDERS Stephanie Angelone Brian Foster Paul Foster Adrian Gonzalez Paul Krause Albert Latner Steven Latner Miri Leshem Kimberly R. O’Toole CORPORATE FOUNDERS Paul L. Goldberg, Inc. Rep. by Paul L. Goldberg Salome Calabuig-Walton, LLC Rep. by Salome Calabuig-Walton YOUNG FOUNDERS Jean-Charles Bosca Michael Dorfman Adam L. Greenberg Dr. Allison Guyen Alfred Karram Jr. Noelia Madiedo Lucas Velloso YOUNG PRESIDENTS CLUB Jeffrey G. Draesel Joshua Dunkelman Roy Esh Adam Korenfield Talita Levy Eric L. Ray Kevin Schatzman Kevin Wolnik Larry Zinn Fred Zutel CORPORATE YOUNG PRESIDENTS CLUB Good Times Office Supply & Coffee Service, Inc. Rep. by Meredith Trattler 23 september/october 2013 SOCIETY OF MOUNT SINAI Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Levels of Giving The Founders Legacy Circle The Founders is Mount Sinai’s most time-honored organization and one whose membership is part of a valued tradition in our community. With a pledge of $50,000, individuals and organizations make a commitment to provide sustained support for Mount Sinai’s programs. Membership in the Legacy Circle is reserved for donors who make a planned gift of $50,000 or more to the medical center. Their support helps to ensure that future generations have access to quality medical care. The Society of Mount Sinai Young Founders The Society represents the Foundation’s highest level of giving, with the level of membership based on a donor’s cumulative history of support. These levels include: Member.................................. $150,000 Fellow.................................... $250,000 Benefactor............................. $500,000 Humanitarian......................... $1 million Visionary............................... $2.5 million Doctor of Philanthropy............ $5 million or more The Young Founders include individuals who join the Founders Club and are less than 50 years of age. With a pledge of $50,000, Young Founders have the flexibility of moving freely within the Founders and Young Presidents Club. We’re as close as your cell phone! Young Presidents Club The Young Presidents Club was established in 1973 for individuals 25 to 45 years of age who seek a venue for social and business networking, while fulfilling their desire to support a worthwhile charity. With a pledge of $10,000, young philanthropists are welcomed into this organization. Now, you can visit the Mount Sinai Medical Center website while you’re on the go. Just go to www.msmc.com on your smart phone, and you’ll automatically be directed to our mobile site. Still want to see the full site? Scroll down to the bottom of the home page, click “Full Site,” and you’re there! MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER Mount Sinai Medical Center is South Florida’s largest, private, independent, not-for-profit teaching hospital. 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