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developments - WakeMed Foundation
developments WINTER 2011 anyou TO THE PEOPLE & PLACES THAT MADE WAKEMED CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL POSSIBLE P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E WA K E M E D F O U N D AT I O N W I N T E R 11 WAKEMED FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENTS 6 6 19 FEATURE Learn why the ongoing expansion of WakeMed Children’s services, including important care for premature babies, is so important. FEATURE Celebrating New Tower Has A Lot of Heart A photo retrospective of WakeMed Children’s. WakeMed expands heart & vascular services. 8 26 COVER A heartfelt thank you to the thousands of people, businesses and organizations that helped make WakeMed Children’s Hospital a reality. 16 A special night for WakeMed Children’s. 29 APPRECIATION Society of 1961 Gala FEATURE If You Build It, They Will Come… Learn why the continued growth and your continued support of WakeMed Children’s is vital to our community. DEVELOPMENTS DEDICATION Love Light Thank You 2 16 Young musicians from Ravenscroft School were featured entertainment at the Children’s Hospital grand opening. winter 11 Guests of the Foundation welcomed award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to the gala. THE MISSION OF THE WAKEMED FOUNDATION is to transform health care through philanthropy by raising friends, funds and future leaders for WakeMed Health & Hospitals. 26 The Ronald McDonald Family Room was dedicated as part of the 2010 Love Light Ceremony. 4 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE WakeMed Foundation Board Chair Gordon Grubb shares a brief history of the Just For Kids Kampaign. 1 4 F U N D R A I S I N G AT A G L A N C E 29 Ken Burns was the guest speaker at the Society of 1961 Appreciation Gala. OUR STAFF Foundation staff share WakeMed’s dedication to advancing quality health care for anyone in need. Our purpose is to help the health system turn your goodwill into medical achievements that touch the lives of thousands of patients each year. Images from some of the many events that benefited the Just For Kids Kampaign. 2 0 2 0 1 0 F O U N D AT I O N D O N O R S 2 8 N E W F O U N D AT I O N B O A R D M E M B E R S 3 2 C A M PA I G N 2 0 1 1 U P D AT E Plans for a much-needed expansion of the WakeMed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 3 3 T H E L AT E S T N E W S F R O M W A K E M E D (919) 350-7656 foundation@wakemed.org Jack Radford Executive Director Michael Gulley Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship Karen Zelden Director of Major Gifts Stephanie S. Allen Executive Assistant Mary Jo Gurule Project Manager Blair Reynolds Major Gifts Program Specialist Krystin Jorgenson Financial Specialist F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 3 A Lesson in Just How Much People Care 2011 Foundation Board Members R. Gordon Grubb, Chair Sheldon M. Fox, Vice Chair J. Blount Williams, Treasurer William R. McNeal, Jr., Secretary Virginia Anthony Richard F. Baker Audie P. Barefoot, Jr. Julian D. Bobbitt, Jr. Paul L. Brunswick Holly J. Burge, MD Timothy E. Carroll R. Michael Condrey William L. Dawkins Sharon M. Foster, MD R. Michael Gray Richard B. Guirlinger Robert C. Hatley Wm. Charles Helton, MD James L. Holmes, Jr. Gary. K. Joyner Howie J. Jung John P. McConnell Shrin Rajagopalan, MD, PhD Kristin G. Replogle John L. Rigsbee Kyle G. Rose Peter M. Scott III Melba T. Sparrow F. Jefferson Stocks 4 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 O n February 22, 2008, members of the WakeMed Foundation Board listened intently to a proposal delivered by WakeMed Health & Hospitals President & CEO Dr. Bill Atkinson. He talked about the obstacles families face when trying to access specialty children’s services in Wake County and about the “holes” in the availability of important children’s health care services in our community. He also told us about WakeMed’s already bursting-at-the-seams pediatric hospital units and the hospital’s immediate need to expand children’s services and facilities to keep pace with the needs of our growing region. Dr. Atkinson and the team who developed the proposal genuinely cared about the health of area kids. They were pleased to learn that the Foundation Board did, too. The proposal to raise funds for the construction and expansion of WakeMed Children’s services and facilities was unanimously accepted by the Board. The Foundation Board and staff then launched the $20 million Just For Kids Kampaign to build the first children’s hospital in Wake County and expand children’s services and programs. It was the first WakeMed project entirely dependent on philanthropic support from the Foundation and the community. Support from the Foundation and community was and continues to be critical to WakeMed because, as a private, not-for-profit hospital, WakeMed is totally self-sustaining. Patient revenue often isn’t enough to cover capital “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – FROM THE LORAX BY DR. SEUSS projects, like the construction of WakeMed Children’s Hospital, Today, WakeMed Children’s Hospital is officially complete, that help the health system keep pace with regional growth. dedicated and open. And, the people and places that care about As the campaign gathered steam, it was evident that more WakeMed and area kids number in the thousands. To date, the people as well as businesses, schools, foundations and WakeMed Foundation Just For Kids Kampaign has received physician practices truly cared about area kids. So many people $9.9 million. The next phase of the project, which is to expand came forward to help us and to contribute to the Just For Kids the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), will allow us to Kampaign. The campaign has and continues to teach us a lot. provide more services, programs and children’s specialists to Most importantly, we learned that generosity has many faces. meet the needs of our region. We met so many people and heard so many stories about the We dedicate this issue of Developments to the many, many ways families benefited from WakeMed Children’s services, people and places who truly care about WakeMed and the physicians and staff. It was really quite humbling. health and welfare of children in our community. On behalf of the WakeMed Foundation, thank you for your continued support of the Just For Kids Kampaign. R . GORDON GRUBB Chairman, WakeMed Foundation Board F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 5 Celeraing THE PEOPLE & PLACES THAT MADE WAKEMED CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL POSSIBLE 6 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 From the grand opening festivities last May, to patient move-in on July 8, to today - the staff, administration, pediatric specialists and volunteers of WakeMed Children’s Hospital continue to focus on positive healing rather than illness or injury. Our newest gem on the Raleigh Campus continues to attract pediatric patients from our community and beyond. Thanks to you, our community, the new Children’s Hospital is now a reality. Located on the top floor of the new E Tower, it is the first and only children’s hospital in Wake County. This world-class center for children was built without using the health system’s capital dollars. The entire $8.5 million came from generous individuals, businesses and organizations that understand the ongoing need to grow WakeMed Children’s facilities and services in order to serve our growing population. While it is impossible to thank everyone who contributed to the creation of the new Children’s Hospital, we share with you some of the people and places that represent the WakeMed mission, the spirit of the WakeMed Foundation Just For Kids Kampaign and our community’s love of children. F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 7 (l to r) Gordon Grubb, Chair WakeMed Foundation Board; Mark Piehl, MD, Medical Director of WakeMed Children's Hospital; Ron Doggett; Brenda Gibson; Dr. Charles Helton; Tom Oxholm; Billie J. Redmond, Chair, WakeMed Board of Directors; Dr. Jerry Bernstein; John L. Rigsbee; Dr. P.M. Shah; Dr. Ray Cheely; Dr. Lance Landvater; Dr. Tom Young; Dr. Courtney Mann; Betsy Gaskins McClaine; Elizabeth Rice; and Dr. Bill Atkinson, President & CEO. anyou Individuals & Families The people who contributed their time and talents and made financial gifts to the Just For Kids Kampaign easily surpass 20,000. Their reasons for giving are both thoughtful and personal. We asked a few of our gracious donors why they chose to support the Just For Kids Kampaign. The Staff Lounge in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is dedicated to the Citizens of the Village of Particelle, Italy, as a result of a gift from Chuck & Sue Re Corr. Some of the villagers protected Sue’s father, an escaped British prisoner of war during World War II. The Re Corrs discovered Particelle and members of the families who protected Sue’s father on a trip to Italy and continue to visit the area each year. 8 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 Wes and Janet Chesson’s generous gift in honor of their dear friends Dr. Jerry & Peg Bernstein led to the creation of the Jerry C. Bernstein, MD Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in WakeMed Children’s Hospital. The unit was dedicated on September 26, 2010. The Noël family made a gift to the Just For Kids Kampaign to honor the employees of Noël Group on the company’s 30th anniversary, and to ensure that the families of their valued employees have access to high-quality health care services. Pictured: Marc and Cecile Noël. anyou anyou Large & Small Businesses WakeMed Foundation Boards Past & Present From international corporations to one-person shops, businesses throughout the region made significant contributions of time, in-kind gifts and dollars to make WakeMed Children’s Hospital a reality. Whenever we had a need, an area business was there to help us, and they continue to enthusiastically lend their support as we move into the next phase of the Just For Kids Kampaign. Here are some examples of the generous and targeted gifts we received from the business community. A special plaque outside the WakeMed Children’s Hospital Teen Room reflects the Foundation’s sincere appreciation for Quintiles and the company’s special gift to help WakeMed continuously improve Children’s services. General Parts International Inc. and the Temple Sloan family helped the Foundation launch the Just For Kids Kampaign with a very generous $1.5 million gift and energized the business community to support the initiative. When stone was needed for the construction of the Children’s Hospital, Wake Stone Corp. stepped up without hesitation to provide it. The WakeMed Foundation is privileged to be governed by many of the area’s top business executives, legal minds and health care leaders. From those who were with us at the beginning of the project in 2008 to those who currently serve on the Foundation Board, we thank you for your continued commitment and dedication to the children of our community. Wallace F. Andrew, Jr., MD Virginia Anthony Daphne A. Ashworth Richard F. Baker Audie P. Barefoot, Jr. Julian D. Bobbitt, Jr. Paul L. Brunswick Holly J. Burge, MD Timothy E. Carroll R. Michael Condrey William L. Dawkins Sharon M. Foster, MD Sheldon M. Fox Brenda C. Gibson R. Michael Gray R. Gordon Grubb Richard B. Guirlinger Robert C. Hatley Wilson Hayman Wm. Charles Helton, MD James L. Holmes, Jr. Gary K. Joyner Howie J. Jung Katherine O. Keener John P. McConnell William R. McNeal, Jr. Thomas B. Oxholm J. Gregory Poole, Jr. Shrinivas Rajagopalan, MD, PhD Kristin G. Replogle John L. Rigsbee Kyle G. Rose Peter M. Scott, III G. Milton Small, III Melba T. Sparrow F. Jefferson Stocks Kyle M. Szulik Michael A. Weeks J. Blount Williams Charles M. Winston, Jr. Carol B. Yochem F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 9 anyou Campaign 2011 – The Next Level Created in 2004 by forward-thinking friends of the Foundation, Campaign 2011 – The Next Level is a fundraising initiative to help ensure WakeMed can meet the medical needs of adults and children in our community today and tomorrow. Half of the campaign dollars support WakeMed’s capital projects such as new cardiac care facilities, Cary Hospital and Emergency Services expansions, and the construction of WakeMed Children’s Hospital. The remaining funds will boost the Foundation’s endowment to bolster WakeMed’s future financial strength. Advice When We Need It The Campaign 2011 Advisory Council was established in 2009. Its members provide strategic advice, counsel and support to assist the Foundation and Volunteers in meeting campaign objectives. We are very Our Driving Force fortunate to have some of our The Campaign Cabinet serves as the governing body of the campaign and drives community’s greatest minds sharing their the initiative. We thank members past and present for their forethought and experience and expertise with us. loyalty to the WakeMed mission. PICTURED: It’s hard to find the words to properly thank Jeffrey T. Barber Wesley M. Chesson III Jack O. Clayton Ron E. Doggett Jill S. Gammon Ronald P. Gibson R. Gordon Grubb, ex officio J.G. Loftin, Jr. 10 DEVELOPMENTS Thomas B. Oxholm J. Gregory Poole, Jr. Billie J. Redmond O. Temple Sloan, Jr. E. Stephen Stroud Matthew J. Szulik James A. Walker G. Smedes York winter 11 such special individuals like Ron Doggett (Cabinet Chair), Brenda Gibson (Cabinet Vice-chair) and Tom Oxholm (Immediate Past Chair, Foundation Board) who support and lead so many Foundation initiatives. Their generosity is immeasurable. Barbara K. Allen Emily H. Andrews Audie P. Barefoot, Jr. Jerry C. Bernstein, MD Thomas W. Bradshaw, Jr. Paul L. Brunswick James P. Cain Raymond L. Champ Andrew F. Cook III Ron E. Doggett Brenda C. Gibson Ronald P. Gibson William B. Gwyn, Jr. Glenn B. Harder James L. Holmes, Jr. David W. Jessen Robert L. Jones J. Tiff Mann, Jr., MD Harvey L. Montague, Sr. Robert X. Morrell, Jr., MD Robert G. Mulligan Thomas B. Oxholm J. Gregory Poole, Jr. Charles K. Re Corr Kenneth G. Reece Larry Robbins J.R. Shearin O. Temple Sloan, Jr. J. Ray Sparrow James A. Walker J. Michael Weeks Creating Awareness in Western Wake County The Western Wake County Council has been charged with creating awareness about how WakeMed serves Western Wake County residents and assisting in successful Foundation fundraising efforts. The Council’s ongoing efforts translate into generous gifts Motivating Medical Staff Members to the Just For Kids Kampaign and the entire In 2007, 10 current and Campaign 2011 initiative. The Council has former physician leaders from effectively helped to establish WakeMed as an WakeMed’s two medical staffs important member of the Western Wake County community, and we came together for the first thank current and former members for their energy and creativity. meeting of the WakeMed PICTURED: Board member and long-time Foundation friend John Rigsbee is the Foundation Physicians chairman of the Western Wake County Council. Council. The Council was established to motivate members of our medical staffs, employees and community friends to promote and support Campaign 2011, and the members have done just that. In 2008, the Physicians Council focused Virginia Anthony Daphne A. Ashworth Audie P. Barefoot Jr. Paul L. Brunswick Ron E. Doggett Kenneth A. Eller Robert C. Hatley Gail E. Jordan Larry M. Jordan M. Regina McLaurin Wallace H. Mitchell Harvey L. Montague Sr. John C. Powell John L. Rigsbee Melba T. Sparrow Pattie L. Stephenson on raising $1 million from the physician community for the Just For Kids Kampaign. To raise money and create awareness about WakeMed services, the Physicians Council created the Pediatricians and Physicians Aligned with Children Today (PACT) initiative. To date, the Physicians Council has raised $850,000. We thank the members of the Physicians Council – past and present – for bringing the Foundation, Campaign 2011 and the Just For Kids Kampaign into the hearts and minds of their colleagues and patients. PICTURED: Dr. Jerry Bernstein is the Council’s chairman. Under his leadership, the Council launched the first PACT Challenge which has raised $850,000. Robert S. Alphin, MD Wallace F. Andrew, Jr., MD Michael L. Anthony, MD Jerry C. Bernstein, MD Scott C. Bilbro, MD Holly J. Burge, MD Dana D. Copeland, MD, PhD Michael O. Ferguson, MD R. Merrill Hunter, MD Robin F. Koeleveld, MD Lance E. Landvater, MD H. West Lawson, MD Keith R. Mankin, MD Thaddeus L. McDonald, MD Robert X. Morrell, Jr., MD James F. Palombaro, MD James V. Perciaccante, MD Priyavadan M. Shah, MD Susan T. Weaver, MD Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Station F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 11 anyou Physicians & Practices No matter the cause, individual physicians and area practices have always generously supported WakeMed services and people through WakeMed Foundation efforts. The Just For Kids Kampaign is no exception. Physicians and their staff continue to contribute to the Just For Kids Kampaign in special, personal ways. From memorializing a colleague to designating funds for a particular piece of equipment, providers create their own unique ways of giving. Here are several examples of the types of gifts made to our ongoing campaign by doctors throughout our community. Memorial Scholarships During her lifetime, Dr. Marilyn Hicks, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and past president of Wake Emergency Physicians PA (WEPPA), was a true champion and advocate for sick and injured children. With the help of the Foundation, Dr. Hicks’ colleagues and friends established the Marilyn Hicks Memorial Fund to support and assist present and future pediatric emergency medicine fellows in their quest to become experts in their field. WEPPA continues to remember Dr. Hicks with their ongoing support of the Just For Kids Kampaign. As a result, the WakeMed Children’s Hospital Conference Room is named in her honor. Support from Non-pediatric Providers Generosity for the Just For Kids Kampaign also comes from specialists who are not directly involved in children’s health care issues such as Cary Cardiology PA and Carolina Cardiovascular Surgical Associates. Technology Designations A first-hand look at the new Children’s Hospital motivated the Raleigh Pediatric Associates staff to further advance the technology available for kids and providers. They raised funds to purchase an iPad and two iPods for the hospital. C A R O L I N A C ARDIOVA SCUL AR S U R G I C A L A S S O C I AT E S For a complete list of physicians and practices who have supported the Just For Kids Kampaign, please see page 20. 12 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 anyou Foundations & Organizations Many philanthropic entities and organizations from our city, region and state continue to support the WakeMed Children’s and the Foundation’s mission to build bright, healthy futures for area kids. We realize that the Just For Kids Kampaign is just one of their many suitors, and we are privileged to receive their gifts. PICTURED: In addition to their highly anticipated visits to pediatric patients at WakeMed, the Carolina Hurricanes Kids ‘N Community Foundation made a gift to the Just For Kids Kampaign to fund a special game for the Children’s Emergency Department at the Raleigh Campus. The EyeStep interactive, virtual game system entertains kids and frees parents to focus their attention on their sick or injured child. It was installed last fall in the Children’s Emergency Department waiting room. anyou WakeMed Employees WakeMed employees participated in the Just For Kids Kampaign through the annual employee giving campaign and other efforts. To date, employee GIVES gifts from their fundraising efforts total more than $1,000,000. anyou WakeMed Volunteers By their mission, The Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital and The Volunteers at WakeMed Raleigh Campus are focused on supporting WakeMed Health & Hospitals patients and services. Their helping hands and open hearts are ever-present throughout our facilities and the community. It’s no surprise that when the WakeMed Foundation asked the volunteers to consider a gift to the Just For Kids Kampaign, they generously responded. The WakeMed Foundation thanks The Volunteers of WakeMed Raleigh Campus for their $50,000 pledge and the The Volunteers of Cary Hospital for their $20,000 pledge to the Just For Kids Kampaign.This money has been used to help fund the new Ronald McDonald House Family Room in the Children’s Hospital. PICTURED: Sally Perdue, president, The Volunteers at WakeMed Raleigh Campus; Susan Hester, director, WakeMed Community Services; and Pat Quick, president, The Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital. F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 13 F U N D R A I S I N G AT A G L A N C E Sponsored by North Hills, the fourth annual St. Timothy’s School Spring Sprint drew hundreds for the run and walk. Proceeds benefited WakeMed Children’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park’s Bonnie Raitt concert and Movies by Moonlight series raised more than $4,000 for the Just For Kids Kampaign. In its second year, the Foundation’s Winter Chill Tennis Challenge got people out of the cold and onto the courts for an evening of tennis, fundraising and activities at Raleigh Racquet Club. The tournament has raised more than $5,000 for WakeMed Children’s. Koka Booth Amphitheatre Regency Park, Cary Jack Radford, executive director, WakeMed Foundation, accepts a check for $10,000 from The 12th annual Charity Golf Outing sponsored by The Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital. (pictured l to r) Mary Jo Gurule, Virginia Anthony, Western Wake County Council, and Jack Radford with members of The Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital Board of Directors Denise Galloway, board president, and Susan Alvey, golf committee chair. Thank you to our host, MacGregor Downs Country Club. 14 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 Models for Charity and Saks Fifth Avenue Triangle Town Center hosted a fashion show to support the Just For Kids Kampaign. Thanks to our models, (pictured l to r) Dr. Jamila Fletcher, Dr. Ed Piqueras, Dr. Duncan Phillips, Dr. Jerry Bernstein, Dr. Travis Honeycutt and Dr. Tara Bastek. Even though we live in a high-tech world, some messages – like the continuing need for advanced children’s health care services and facilities in our area – are best delivered in person. Here are glimpses of just a few of the events that gave the Foundation leadership and campaign committee members opportunities to tell the WakeMed Children’s story and educate the public about why their support is important. Team Virginia Tech/Anybody but Carolina took top honors at the first-ever McConnell Golf Challenge at Raleigh Country Club. The tournament raised $65,000 to help expand and renovate the WakeMed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide needed children’s programs and services. Ravenscroft School named WakeMed Children’s Hospital its charity of choice in conjunction with the Parent Association’s 5th Annual “The Market” event. Students and their parents as well as faculty and staff in the lower, middle and upper schools raised $3,016.68. An anonymous friend also donated $2,500, bringing Ravenscroft’s total gift to $5,516.68. The funds were used to purchase educational technology for the Children’s Hospital. Kisco Senior Living and the WakeMed Foundation hosted an evening of fine dining and entertainment that yielded nearly $6,000 for the Just For Kids Kampaign. A portion of the proceeds from the Wake County New Vehicle Dealers Association’s 2010 International Auto Expo were given to the Just For Kids Kampaign. Representatives from the Wake County New Vehicle Dealers Association, Curtis Media Group and McGraw Media presented the $5,000 check to WakeMed President & CEO Dr. Bill Atkinson. Pictured front, l to r: George Anderson, Wake County New Vehicle Dealers Association; John McGraw, McGraw Media & Wake County New Vehicle Dealers Association; and Dr. Bill Atkinson, WakeMed Health & Hospitals. Back, l to r: Jack Radford, WakeMed Foundation; Phil Zachary, Curtis Media Group; and Dr. Mark Piehl, WakeMed Children’s Hospital. The Just For Kids Kampaign will once again be the charity of choice for the 2011 International Auto Expo. Above: Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is celebrated in such places as India, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Japan, South Africa, Myanmar and Cary, NC. The Triangle IndianAmerican Physicians Society hosted a Diwali celebration at Cary Hospital in 2009 and launched a physician challenge which raised $50,000 for the Children’s Hospital. Left: During October, five Raleigh restaurants participated in the first annual Supper Club - a series of private wine dinners which raised more than $5,500 for WakeMed Children’s. Thank you to Solas, Cafe Helios, Market Restaurant, Sushi Blues, and Zely & Ritz for hosting a special night to help raise money for the much-needed expansion and renovation of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at WakeMed Children’s Hospital. F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 15 When patients and their families reach the fourth floor, they are greeted with the sight of a huge fish tank, bright colors and fun bubble motifs. If you build it, they will come... WHY THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF WAKEMED CHILDREN’S IS VITAL TO OUR COMMUNITY Because of your generosity, children in our area have access to a The National Perspective highly sophisticated, yet kid-friendly facility where advanced Our nation’s shortage of pediatric specialists is a growing pediatric services are available. concern throughout the United States, our state and our And, as we quickly learned upon opening our new hospital’s region. “Imagine that your child, who has already been doors: “If we build it, they will come,” meaning our suffering for some time, is diagnosed with a neurological issue,” community’s need for pediatric specialists and services says Mark Piehl, MD, a pediatric intensivist and medical continues to grow. But, like all U.S. children’s hospitals, we director of WakeMed Children’s Hospital. “Now imagine your must compete to attract the limited supply of pediatric pediatrician telling you that the closest pediatric neurologist is specialists and subspecialists in our nation. 50 miles away and cannot see your child for two months. Unfortunately, it’s a reality for many U.S. families.” The most significant ways U.S. families feel the shortage of pediatric health care providers relate to distance and time. The National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) recently studied the pediatric specialist shortage issue. Its researchers found critical shortages in multiple specialties, including pediatric surgery, gastroenterology and pulmonology. In at least 16 states, there are actually no physicians who represent certain subspecialties. In these states, families must travel long distances to receive care. For example, children with neuro-developmental disabilities travel an average of 73 miles to see a subspecialist. A treatment room means children can have necessary treatments in the hospital without leaving the floor. This also helps to maintain a child’s patient room as a “safe place,” free of uncomfortable procedures. 16 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 The average distance to a pediatric gastroenterologist is 32 miles. Our Specialists at WakeMed Children’s While there remains the need to continue to recruit additional specialists and subspecialists to Wake County and WakeMed Children’s, we are very fortunate to already have numerous highly qualified pediatric specialists working closely with us. They specialize in: • Audiology With its 25 new inpatient beds and 12 new observation beds all in private rooms specifically designed for families, the new hospital offers needed increased capacity. • Anesthesiology • Cardiology The pediatric subspecialty shortage is not only inconvenient for families. It may also negatively impact a child’s ability to receive timely care. “The prevailing benchmark in children’s hospitals for wait times to schedule appointments is two weeks,” according to NACHRI. “However, for certain pediatric subspecialties experiencing physician shortages, the wait time far exceeds this standard.” Children can wait up to 10 weeks for an appointment with specialists such as endocrinologists and gastroenterologists. Even children in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle face some of these barriers to care. • Dentistry • Diabetes & Endocrinology • Emergency Medicine • ENT/Otolaryngology • Gastroenterology • General Pediatrics • Hospital Medicine & Intensive Care The Local Perspective • Infectious Disease The growth in WakeMed Children’s patient volumes and referrals is a direct reflection • Neurology of our growing area’s needs. As Wake surpasses Mecklenburg as North Carolina’s most • Orthopaedics populated county, more families are coming to WakeMed for pediatric services in • Outpatient Rehabilitation general and for pediatric subspecialty care in particular. • Psychology • Radiology Children’s Referrals • Surgery Pediatric subspecialty referrals to WakeMed Children’s grew by 30 percent in just the • Urology past year. WakeMed Children’s is second only to the WakeMed Heart Center for referrals from physicians throughout the region. FY ‘10 REGIONAL REFERRALS October – April F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 17 Children’s Case Volume Children’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Last year WakeMed’s pediatric case volumes surpassed all other hospitals in North Carolina. Type 2 diabetes among U.S. children is reaching epidemic proportions, and Wake County is feeling the effects. When endocrinologist Bill Lagarde, MD, director (WakeMed Faculty PEDIATRIC CASE VOLUME Physicians - Children’s Diabetes & Endocrinology) came to WakeMed and Wake County in 2007, his patient visits averaged 91 per month. Today, that monthly average has soared to 300. “We are currently recruiting additional pediatric specialists, says Dr. Piehl. “But, in order to attract the best of the best, we need to offer the best facilities, the best equipment, the best technology and the best support staff.” Pediatric specialists and subspecialists receive lower salaries than their adult counterparts. Reimbursement for their services is also lower. What attracts a pediatric provider to an area is: Children’s Subspecialty Care Growth The words “If you build it, they will come” ring true particularly when looking at the growth in pediatric subspecialty case • a dynamic market where they have the opportunity to hone their skills • a state-of-the-art facility run by an administration that is volumes and the opening of WakeMed Children’s Hospital. receptive to their needs While WakeMed has been successful in attracting more To continue to attract the best pediatric specialists and pediatric subspecialists to Wake County, WakeMed statistics subspecialists to our area, we must continue to keep our facility clearly reveal that our work is not complete. Once a pediatric up to date. We must provide the right technology to meet the subspecialist joins WakeMed, his/her caseload is almost needs of pediatric providers and their patients. We must immediately full, signaling an even greater need for pediatric constantly look at what services area children need and what subspecialists than we imagined. Here are several examples: we can do to help. Pediatric Surgery With the addition of WakeMed Children’s Surgeon-in-Chief Duncan Phillips, MD, and the growing reputation of WakeMed Children’s as a center of excellence for pediatric surgical care, more children are coming to WakeMed for procedures. • Dr. Phillips’ surgical case volume has increased from 690 in 2009 to 900 in 2010 – double the surgical case volume average among U.S. pediatric surgeons. These are the reasons why the WakeMed Foundation Just For Kids Kampaign and the community’s ongoing support is so critical to area children. WakeMed Children’s needs the Foundation and our entire community to help ensure current and future generations have access to the right health care experts, technology and facilities close to home. Doing this isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon, and one that is critically important to run. • Pediatric surgeries now account for 20 percent of total surgeries performed at the WakeMed Raleigh Campus. 18 Our play room is fully equipped with toys, games and videos. We also have a similarly appointed room for teens. DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 New tower has a lot of heart WAKEMED EXPANDS HEART & VASCULAR SERVICES A s WakeMed’s reputation as a leading Heart & Vascular Services provider continues to grow, so does our need to expand to meet the needs of the increasing volume of patients who come to us for expert cardiovascular care. To meet that growing demand, WakeMed Heart & Vascular recently expanded its footprint with the addition of the new E tower on the Raleigh Campus. Floors two and three of the tower are strategically designed to accommodate additional heart and vascular patients and the advanced technology and care they require. The floors boast wide hallways and very spacious rooms organized into three zones – one for patients, one for caregivers and one for family and loved ones. Each room has the exact same configuration Each floor is thoughtfully appointed with comfortable furnishings and organic elements in keeping with our focus on creating a healing, restful environment for patients and family members alike. to further enhance patient safety. Floor two holds 20 intensive care beds specifically for Heart & Vascular patients. Additional space to accommodate more beds is available for future expansion. Each room is 60 percent larger than the current intensive care rooms in the main hospital. The beds are located in the middle of each room and are equipped with latitude arms that contain all the mechanisms and utilities necessary for patient care. Built on the same easy access concept, the nursing stations are strategically situated so that nurses have a direct view of patients at all times. The stations are equipped with the most advanced technology, monitors and supplies so nurses have what they need right at their fingertips to deliver outstanding care. Floor three houses 41 intermediate care beds for Heart & Vascular patients. Each room is private and is equipped with its own restroom and shower. As the busiest heart program in North Carolina, the WakeMed Heart Center treats more heart patients than any other hospital in the state. Our outstanding staff of cardiologists, surgeons, nurses and other specialists use the latest technology and techniques to perform more than 28,000 procedures a year. F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 19 Thank You to Our Foundation Supporters We are grateful to our supporters – individuals, businesses and organizations – for their interest and investment in WakeMed Health & Hospitals and in the WakeMed Foundation. It is the support of our donors that provides the Foundation with its ability to help enhance the overall health and quality of life for the people in our communities. Thanks to the generosity of each donor, our patients receive an unparalleled level of care. All individual and organizational contributions to the Foundation go directly to the continuation and improvement of health care services. Every effort has been made to recognize all donors; however, if someone has been overlooked, please notify the Foundation office. Gifts received during calendar year 2010 (1/1/2010 – 12/31/2010). For a complete listing of Campaign 2011 supporters, visit foundation.wakemed.org. 2010 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS BBH Design, PA Dr. & Mrs. William K. Atkinson II Mary Mac and Tom Bradshaw Dr. James W. Britt Capital Urological Associates, P.A. Capitol Broadcasting Company Carolina Cardiovascular Surgical Associates Carolina Gastroenterology, PA Timothy Carroll and Magee McKechnie Cary Cardiology, PA Cary Oil Foundation Janet & Wes Chesson Cii Associates, Inc. Curtis Media Group Dr. Carrie A. Dow-Smith Dr. Laurie L. Dunn and Mr. Crawford Crenshaw Fairway Outdoor Advertising First Citizens Bank Sheldon and Debbie Fox Karen Freeman and Robin Smith Dr. and Mrs. Pazhayidathe K. George Drs. Mark L. Graham II and Laneta Dorflinger Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hayman Dr. James R. Hedgepeth Dr. Robert C. Helms Dr. and Mrs. R. Merrill Hunter Jeffers, Mann and Artman Pediatrics Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jobe John Rex Endowment John Rex Foundation Kids ’N Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knier Dr. and Mrs. Dhruva Kumar L. G. Jordan Oil Co., Inc. Dr. William H. Lagarde Dr. & Mrs. Murthy Manne, MD Bill and Faye McNeal Fielding and Kim Miller Mr. & Mrs. Marc Noël Dr. and Mrs. James M. Poole Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Presson, Jr. Quintiles Raleigh Children and Adolescents Medicine Red Hat Inc. Bobby and Karen Rice Dr. Mary-Cassie Shaw and Mr. Charles W. Cleary Mr. and Mrs. Paul Simson Southern Piping Company Surtronics, Inc. 20 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 Mr. & Mrs. Doug Sutton Matthew & Kyle Szulik Drs. Lori A. and Anthony J. Tackman TeleHealth Services Triangle Children's Gastroenterology Center, PLLC Drs. Aimee R. Andrews and James M. Troutman Dr. & Mrs. P.K. Vyas Wake Endoscopy Center Wake Radiology Consultants, PA Dr. Katherine S. and Mr. Boyce White Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Young SOCIETY OF 1961 Corporate Sponsors Platinum Sponsor Absolute Collection Service, Inc. Craig Jackson & Partners Advertising, Inc. General Parts, Inc. Helton Foundation IBM Gold Sponsor Riley Contracting Group, Inc. Silver Sponsor BBH Design, PLLC Highwoods Properties, Inc. Progress Energy Wachovia Bank, NA Bronze Sponsor Bank of America Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC First Citizens Bank Four Oaks Bank The Mang Group Poyner Spruill, LLP Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP SunTrust Bank TCG Graphics Yates, McLamb & Weyher, LLP Corporate Patron Sponsor Aggio Medical BB&T Beacon Prosthetics & Orthotics Capitol Broadcasting Company CaptiveAire, Inc. Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP Epstein, Becker & Green, PC Harris Wholesale, Inc. KDI Capital Partners Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP Manpower Medical Mutual Insurance Company of NC Noel Group, LLC North State Bank Paragon Commercial Bank Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP Regions Bank Towers Watson Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC Your Local Dignity Providers Apex Funeral Home Brown-Wynne Funeral Homes and Crematory Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park Raleigh Memorial Park and Mausoleums Society Member Sponsor All American Relocation, Inc. Bell Family Foundation Bev’s Fine Art, Inc. Burt’s Bees Capstone Bank Centurion Construction Company Inc. Freedom Federal Credit Union Gregory Poole Equipment Company Grubb Ventures, LLC Hunton & Williams, LLP Johnson Lexus of Raleigh LarsonAllen, LLP Michael Jordan Nissan Mid-Atlantic Infrastructure Newcomb and Company Red Hat Inc. Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP Starr Electric Company, Inc. State Street Global Advisors SteelFab T.A. Loving Company Wake Stone Corporation Waste Industries USA, Inc. Williams Realty & Building Company Physician Practices Platinum Society Member American Anesthesiology of North Carolina Francis J. Abdou, MD Robert S. Alphin, MD William R. Bolding, MD F. Gregory Brusino, MD James B. Collawn, MD William B. Corkey, MD William D. Crocker, MD Earl H. Crumpler, Jr., MD Walter E. Daniel III, MD Russell P. A. Ford, MD Edgar C. Garrabrant III, MD Justin B. Hauser, MD Brendan L. Howes, MD Bruce H. Janson, MD Michael C. Lish, MD Andrew G. Lutz, MD Robert N. Marshall III, MD Bryan A. Max, MD Karen V. Meyers, MD Michael J. Neville, MD Deborah Q. Pellegrini, MD Ralph S. Ramos, MD Jeremy K. Reading, MD Robert E. Seymour III, MD Elee E. Stewart, MD Kassell E. Sykes, Jr., MD Scott J. Tyrey, MD Reed M. VanMatre, MD Paul R. Woodard, MD Jeffers, Mann & Artman Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, P.A. The Physicians at Jeffers, Mann & Artman Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, P.A. Wake Radiology Consultants, PA Robert A. Cerwin, MD Robert E. Schaaf, MD Richard J. Max, MD Bryan M. Peters, MD Charles V. Pope, MD Alan B. Fein, MD David Ling, MD Claire M. Poyet, MD William T. Djang, MD Holly J. Burge, MD John Sierra, MD Michael L. Ross, MD Andrew C. Wu, MD William G. Way, MD Dennis M. O’Donnell, MD Karen A. Coates, MD J. Mark Spargo, MD Susan L. Kennedy, MD Joseph W. Melamed, MD G. Glenn Coates, MD Elizabeth A. Rush, MD John Matzko, MD Kerry E. Chandler, MD Carroll C. Overton, MD William J. Vanarthos, MD Lyndon K. Jordan III, MD Joseph B. Cornett, MD Philip C. Pretter, MD M. Rans Douglas, MD Margaret R. Douglas, MD Imre Gaal, Jr., MD Randy D. Secrist, MD Thomas L. Presson, Jr., MD Philip R. Saba, MD Steven R. Mills, MD R. David Mintz, MD Michael D. Kwong, MD Melissa C. Lipton, MD Louis F. Posillico, MD Duncan P. Rougier-Chapman, MD Paul A. Haugan, MD Carmelo Gullotto, MD Richard E. Bird, MD Russell C. Wilson, MD Eithne T. Burke, MD Susan M. Weeks, MD Peter L. Leuchtmann, MD Nikunj P. Wasudev, MD Mark D. Marchand, MD David I. Schulz, MD Catherine B. Lerner, MD Laura T. Meyer, MD Brent A. Townsend, MD Jared B. Bowns, MD Sendhil K. Cheran, MD Danielle L. Wellman, MD Wake Radiology Oncology Services, PLLC Andrew S. Kennedy, MD Scott L. Sailer, MD Gold Society Member Raleigh Pathology Laboratory Associates Dana D. Copeland, MD, PhD (retired) D. Emerson Scarborough, Jr., MD Cheryl A. Szpak, MD Shrin Rajagopalan, MD, PhD Michael H. Weinstein, MD, PhD Matthew J. Snyder, MD Matthew R. Plymyer, MD Michael A. Huening, MD, PhD Christine N. Sillings, MD E. Grover Smith, PhD Wake Emergency Physicians, PA Aimee R. Andrews, MD Michael A. Beasley, DO Gay M. Benevides, MD Jill L. Benson, MD Brendan C. Berry, MD Seth J. Bleier, MD Terrence D. Brayboy, MD Richard C. Butler, MD Jose Cabanas, MD Gregory J. Cannon, MD Jerfi D. Cicin, DO Jeffrey J. Cook, MD Toni M. Czito, MD Valerie J. De Maio, MD David A. Dubow, MD Olly C. Duckett, MD Scott N. Fairbrother, MD Craig R. Frater, MD Benjamin T. German, MD Amy W. Griffin, MD Robert Hagan, Jr., DO Penny J. Hamilton, MD Jonathan N. Ho, MD Stephanie Hughes, MD H. Clarke Ibrahim, DO Christopher Johnson, MD Philip B. Johnson, MD Gautam Khandelwal, MD Anita J. L’Italien, MD Craig T. Lauder, DO David L. Leader, Jr., DO Shiley Lechner, MD Allison Levi, MD Heather Lewis, MD Miha S. Lucas, MD Jonathan Malin, MD Craig A. Mangum, MD Courtney L. H. Mann, MD Erik A. Manring, MD Joy C. Martin, MD Dana Mathew, MD Jonas J. McAlarney, MD Rodney L. McCaskill, MD Cary C. McDonald, MD James A. McShane, MD J. Mitchell Merritt, MD Donna Moro-Sutherland, MD Alison Murphy, MD J. Brent Myers, MD Herbert L. Myles, Jr., MD Branson H. Page, MD James F. Palombaro, MD Robert S. Park, MD Swapnesh M. Patel, MD Eduardo A. Piqueras, MD Sanjay Premakumar, MD Jennifer L. Raley, MD David H. Rosenbaum, MD Mary K. Rupp, MD Samy R. Saad, MD Kimberly R. Singletary, MD Graham E. Snyder, MD R. Mark Steffens, MD Geeta Subramaniam, MD Paul J. Swiersz, MD Douglas R. Trocinski, MD Carrie H. Vice, MD Michael J. Utecht, MD Joseph G. Wiater, MD Matthew M. Young, MD Justin Zanone, MD Silver Society Member Carolina Rehabilitation & Surgical Associates, PA Catherine A. Duncan, DO James S. Fulghum III, MD Christopher J. Godbout, MD Michael D. Gwinn, MD Wing K. Ng, MD Patrick J. O’Brien, MD Mark Reznik, MD Bronze Society Member Cary Cardiology, PA Priyavadan M. Shah, MD Dhiren N. Shah, MD Rama G. Garimella, MD Pratik V. Desai, MD Sunil J. Desai, MD Joshua C. Macomber, MD Pavlo Netrebko, MD Raleigh Children and Adolescents Medicine, PC Marjorie B. Carr, MD Leigh S. Lehan, MD Thomas J. Sena, MD James Todd Harris, MD Richard R. Gessner, MD Ben M. Meares, Jr., MD Jamila Forte Fletcher, MD Rasheeda T. Monroe, MD Sarah E. H. Owrey, MD Harrison G. Tuttle, MD Bradley K. Vaughn, MD Neil C. Vining, MD Scott M. Wein, MD Robert T. Wyker, MD Patron Society Member Capitol Pediatric and Adolescent Center E. Ruffin Franklin, MD Benny Jawaid, MD Steven Kubicki, MD Miriam Medero-Eng, MD Shilpa Rajagopal, MD Jeffrey Ryan, MD Laura Steinberg, MD Wendy Taylor Book, MD Carolina Cardiovascular Surgical Associates, PA Wm. Charles Helton, MD R. Merrill Hunter, MD William A. Killinger, Jr., MD Lance E. Landvater, MD Robert B. Peyton, MD David L. Robaczewski, MD Center for Digestive Diseases and Cary Endoscopy Center, PC H. Paul Singh, MD Rajendraprasad V. Makam, MD Darren Wohl, MD Growing Child Pediatrics James M. Poole MD, Owner Sarah Adkins, MD Michelle Bae, NP Kelly Bradley, NP Frederick Burroughs, MD Kristen Camplin, NP Kelly Carney, MD Leslie Clapp, MD Linda Collazo, MD Kathleen Flynn, MD Jennifer Foster, NP Dirk Hamp, MD Stacy Herbert, NP Soma Johnkutty, MD Mandy Johnson, NP Michael Knudsen, MD Edie Kocis, MD Virginia McLean, NP Megan Miller, NP Colleen Parrish, NP Katherine Peppers, NP Jeff Perrin, MD Robert Poole, MD Meredith Ross, NP Carolee Rule, MD Dori Thomas, MD Nina Verdino, MD Joanne Wagner, MD Leah Weeks, NP Sharmell Wilson, MD Robin Zenick, MD Kamm McKenzie OB/GYN Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic, PA Daniel J. Albright, MD Wallace F. Andrew, Jr., MD Joseph U. Barker, MD Matthew T. Boes, MD David W. Boone, MD G. Hadley Callaway, MD John B. Chiavetta, MD William M. Isbell, MD Jeffrey K. Kobs, MD Carroll D. Kratzer, DPM Kevin J. Logel, MD Keith P. Mankin, MD Mark R. Mikles, MD Leonard D. Nelson, Jr., MD Dwayne E. Patterson, MD Cara B. Siegel, MD Lyman S. W. Smith, MD Society Member Sponsor Wake Endoscopy Center, LLC Michael P. Battaglino, MD Subash C. Gumber, MD, PhD Indira M. Reddy, MD Neeraj Sachdeva, MD Christopher John Schwarz, MD, PhD Ronald Paul Schwarz, MD Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry C. Randall Macon, DDS F. McGowan Collie, DDS, MS Stephen C. Pretzer, DDS Erin L. McCutchen, DDS David J. Kornstein, DDS Brooke W. Schrader, DMD Walter B. Parrish, Jr., DDS, MS Burton A. Horwitz, DDS, MSD Individual Supporters Silver Society Member Dr. and Mrs. Jerry C. Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. Ron E. Doggett Bronze Society Member Dr. and Mrs. William K. Atkinson II Jack and Martha Biggio Brenda and Ron Gibson Ms. Kathleen K. Gormley Mr. and Mrs. Mike Knaup Tom and Deb Laughery Jay and Jenny Loftin Mr. and Mrs. Eric Martin Ms. Judith F. O’Neal Mr. W. Stan Taylor Patron Society Member Emily and Bill Andrews Blanche and Zack Bacon Timothy Carroll and Magee McKechnie Mr. and Mrs. Eugene E. Friberg Eileen and Mike Hendren Mr. and Mrs. David W. Jessen Eve and Roddy Jones Dr. Meera Kelley Mr. G. R. Ketchum Jean and Ben Kilgore Mr. and Mrs. John P. McConnell Ms. Claire L. Moritz and Mr. Daniel D. Addison Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Gary H. Pendleton Mr. Jack Radford Tom and Joyce Sanders Drs. Robert E. and Diane G. Schaaf Ms. Georgia A. Sumiel F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 21 Society Member Amanda Adey Emmett and Anna Aldredge Mr. and Mrs. John M. Alexander, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey E. Alley Dr. and Mrs. Wallace F. Andrew, Jr. Ms. Rebecca E. Andrews Robert and Kristen Ange Dr. and Mrs. Michael L. Anthony Mr. and Mrs. E. Denton Arledge Ralph and Daphne Ashworth Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Barber Mr. and Mrs. W. Earl Bardin Mr. and Mrs. Audie P. Barefoot, Jr. Valerie Barlow Dr. Karen E. Bass and Mr. Bryan Singletary Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Batchelor Teresa and Doug Batten David and Elizabeth Beam Ann Bené Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Betts Dr. and Mrs. David Bird Ms. Amy C. Blackwell Harriett and Bo Bobbitt Mary Mac and Tom Bradshaw Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Bradshaw III Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Brunswick Dr. Timothy P. Bukowski Holly Burge and Steven Stafford Tom and Lynn Burton Stephanie and Jerry Bynum Mark and Dawn Carter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Cavender Dr. Karen and Mr. Daniel Chilton Tony Chrissman Dr. and Mrs. Michael I. Cinoman Mr. and Mrs. Jack O. Clayton Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael Condrey Dr. Dana D. Copeland and Mrs. Martha A. Webb Mrs. Carmen Cortright Mr. and Mrs. David C. Coulter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Darden Dave and Mary Davenport Bill and Helen Dawkins Lauren M. Delahunty Ms. Heather Denny Margaret Deutsch, MD and Edward Aul, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. DeVaughn Dr. Carrie A. Dow-Smith Gary and Barbara Evans Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Paul Fleming Drs. Bill and Sharon Foster Sheldon and Debbie Fox Dr. and Mrs. E. Ruffin Franklin, Jr. Jay Gaertner and PJ HamiltonGaertner MD Drs. Margueritte Gilkey and Thaddeus L. McDonald Mr. and Mrs. R. Frank Gray Mr. R. Michael Gray Sallie and Gordon Grubb Michael G. Gulley 22 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 Mr. William B. Gwyn, Jr. Mr. Christopher R. Hammond Janis Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hayman Bob Heater Dr. Victoria M. Herriott Pandora and Mitchell Holloway Lauren and Jim Holmes Mr. and Mrs. N. Page Hornaday, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Howard Dr. and Mrs. R. Merrill Hunter Amy and Brian Hutchinson John S. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Tony L. Johnson Roylyn C. Johnson Angela B. Jones Larry and Candy Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Jung Mr. and Mrs. James S. Kalmer Dr. J. Keith and Mrs. Katherine O. Keener Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Kennedy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Koenigshofer M. Cristina Krasny Benny and Debbe Langdon Dr. Stephen Leinenweber and Ms. Sonia M. Guarda Mr. Patrick K. Lindsey, CPA Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Martin William and Susan McBride Vivian McCoy Barbara and Tom McGuire Sharon A. McNamara Bill and Faye McNeal Mr. Wallace H. Mitchell Harvey and Texanna Montague Sharon M. Murphy Ms. Frances K. O'Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Oxholm Randy and Pam Parrish Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Patterson, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. James V. Perciaccante Dr. and Mrs. John E. R. Perry III Dr. J. Duncan and Mrs. Curlee Phillips Dr. Mark and Meggan Piehl Mr. and Mrs. William P. Pinna Mr. and Mrs. C. Ray Pittman, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William G. Pittman III Mr. and Mrs. J. Gregory Poole, Jr. Mrs. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland and Mr. Alvin G. Ragland Dr. and Mrs. Shrin Rajagopalan Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ramseur, Jr. Robert and Maryanne Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Rory P. Read Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Reynolds III Ms. Billie Redmond and Mr. Kemp Harris Elizabeth Rice Mr. and Mrs. John L. Rigsbee Mr. Kyle G. Rose Skip and Brenda Roy Elizabeth Rudisill John and Mary Nash Rusher Alton and Linda Russell Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Sandreuter Dr. Carol and Nevis Santos Lee Ann Scott Cece & Peter Scott Dr. and Mrs. Priyavadan M. Shah Dr. Mary-Cassie Shaw and Mr. Charles W. 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Models for Charity Ravenscroft School Saks Fifth Avenue The Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital The Volunteers at WakeMed Raleigh Campus Victory 500 Marketing, LLC Wake County New Vehicle Dealers Association Inc. Wolfpack Club SOCIETY OF FRIENDS Benefactors Carolina Gastroenterology, PA Code Electric Duke Energy Dr. and Mrs. Pazhayidathe K. George Mr. and Mrs. Conrad W. Grossmann Dr. and Mrs. Hubert B. Haywood III Henry Wurst, Inc. Juba Aluminum Products Co., Inc. Mrs. Viswashanti Kadiyala Ms. Linda J. Leith McConnell Golf, LLC Ms. Regina McLaurin Mrs. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland and Mr. Alvin G. Ragland Mr. and Mrs. W. Trent Ragland, Jr. Safe Kids Coalition TeleTracking Technologies, Inc. Triangle Professional Sports LLC W. G. Alexander & Associates, PLLC Walgreens Associates Alphagraphics #398 Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Ms. Sarah L. Caviness Mr. and Mrs. James C. Decker, Jr. East Coast Fire Protection Inc EME Industrial Services, LLC Engineering Specialties Co. Inc. Excel-Trim Faulconer Construction Co., Inc. Gouras Walls & Ceilings Heartland Home Health & Hospice Dr. Robert C. Helms Mr. Claude Hosch Dr. William H. Lagarde Legacy Healthcare Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. R. Tucker Mann Ms. Liz Mark and Mr. Barry Peterson Mr. William K. Normann North Carolina Community Foundation Ms. Judith M. Orser Mr. and Mrs. J. Micah Pate III Professional Builders Supply, LLC Reedy Branch Farms Leslie and John Silverstein Mr. and Mrs. C. Hamilton Sloan Southern Piping Company Stanley Dentistry Storr Office Environments Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Summerlin T.A. Cook Consultants, Inc. T.R. Vernal Paving, Inc. Anthony J. Tackman, MD Triangle Children's Gastroenterology Center, PLLC WakeMed Raleigh Campus Medical Staff Bill & Linda Walker Dr. and Mrs. William G. Way, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Wright Friends Mr. Charlie Abbott Mrs. Mary S. Adams Mr. and Mrs. John H. Adler Advantage Fire Adventure Landing Mr. Ahmet A. Akkas Ms. Mary Lida Alexander Stephanie S. 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Hampel Mr. Matthew Hancox Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Hane Susan P. Hardee, MLS Ms. Jacqueline H. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Glenn M. Hartman Mr. Billy F. Hatcher Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery Dr. James R. Hedgepeth Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Heidgerd Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Heinze Ms. Linda Herman Mr. Jose F. Hernandez Mrs. Maria E. Hernandez Mrs. Lynn M. Hess Mr. Richard L. Hibbits Mr. Frank Hielema Mr. and Mrs. Charles High Mr. Freddie Hill Ms. Kirsten Hill Mrs. Sonia Hines Ms. Ellen W. Hinton Mr. and Mrs. William L. Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Roy K. Holler Mr. Curtis R. Holmes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. Casper Holroyd, Jr. Ms. Darlene Holt Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Howland Ms. Jeannie Hudson F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 23 Hungry Howies Dana & Sid Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Steven Huntington Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Inners IQ Contracting, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ittner J. Paul Barbour Trucking Mr. Craig R. Jackson Ms. Suzanne Jackson Ms. Robin Jacobs Maurice and Lark James Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jankowski Ms. Julie Jenkins Ms. Mildred C. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Jennings JLG Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jobe Mr. Robert T. Jobe Mr. Derrick D. Johnson Mr. G. Kipland Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Johnson Mr. Samuel H. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Warner R. Johnson Ms. Daisy A. Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Johnston Jones & Frank Jones Insurance Agency, Inc. Ms. Amy Jones Mr. Fred Jones Lesley Jones Just 4 Kids NC Mr. and Mrs. John Kagan Mrs. Marjorie L. Kalcinski Ms. Michelle Keely Dr. Donna L. Keiran Ms. Delores C. Keith Ms. Kathleen M. Kelleher Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Kelley Dr. and Mrs. John S. Kelley Ms. Katherine Kendall Dr. and Mrs. Louis T. Kermon Mr. and Mrs. Marc R. Kielty Mr. John A. Kight Ms. Ethel Kilmer Ms. Pamela Kilpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Jeff King Mr. and Mrs. Mehrl F. King Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. King Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Kingsbery Mr. Kevin B. Klotzbach Knightdale Eye Care P.A. Mr. Edward A. Koch Ms. Harriet Koenig Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Kost Ms. Ava G. Krier Kroger Dr. and Mrs. Dhruva Kumar Ms. Jaime Kylis Lake Gaston Americamps Ms. Brenda K. Lancaster Donna L. Lane, RN Ms. Kristin Lanham Mr. Christopher LaPlante Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Larson Dr. and Mrs. Adeyemi A. Lawal Mrs. Danielle Lee Dr. and Mrs. William D. Lee Dr. Leigh S. and 24 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 Mr. Timothy P. Lehan Dr. and Mrs. George S. Leight, MD Leith Audi Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Leithe Ms. Sally A. Leitrick Heather and William Leonard Mr. Michael Lester Mr. and Mrs. E. Hardy Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Leland D. Lewis Lighthouse Beacons Ms. Maureen Liljenquist Ms. Denise R. Lippert Rose Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Lockwood, Jr. Ms. Agnes H. Locus Mr. Jeff Long Mrs. Maria M. Lynch Dr. and Mrs. H. Raymond Madry, Jr. Ms. Lyn Maness Mr. Michael Manganillo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Mangum Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Mangum Mr. Jorge Manjarres Drs. Julia Fielding and Keith P. Mankin Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Manning, Jr. Marbles Kid's Museum Mr. and Mrs. John M. Markovich Mr. David T. Marquina Mr. and Mrs. W. Ward Marslender Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Massimilla Dr. John Matzko Kristin D. McCourtney Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McCoy Ms. Mavis A. McCrary Ms. Constance C. McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Tucker R. McDonald Dr. and Mrs. Bryan A. McGann Ms. Anne D. McKee Dr. and Mrs. Sheppard A. McKenzie III Mrs. Mimi McKinney Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McMichael McMillan, Pate & Company, L.L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Miles A. McMurry Mr. Daniel R. McPhail Mr. and Mrs. Dougal A. McPhail Mr. and Mrs. John P. McPhaul Mr. Francis L. McRackan Mr. William S. Mears Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Medlin Mr. William G. Medlin Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Melzer Ms. Jennifer R. Merritt Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Meynardie MICA Information Systems, Inc. Ms. Shelly Micyus Mr. and Mrs. Pressly M. Millen Mr. and Mrs. Phil Miller Mobile Giving Foundation Modern Service Dr. and Mrs. Peter A. Modrow Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Moody, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Mooney Dr. Rafael M. Moreschi Mr. David C. Morgan Ms. Joanne L. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. John C. Morisey Mr. K. N. Morris Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth N. Morris Mrs. Kathleen A. Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Morse Mr. and Mrs. Clifton D. Moss, Jr. Mr. Jesse Murphrey Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Murray Museum of Life and Science Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh D. Myers Mr. and Mrs. John R. Nance Ms. Dawn A. Navarro NC Chapter of NAPNAP NC Zoological Park Mr. and Mrs. Clint H. Neal, Jr. Neuse Golf Club Mrs. Ava D. Newsome Dr. and Mrs. Godofredo T. Ng Mrs. Carol C. Norris North State Steel, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Ms. Tarra Nowell and Mr. Mike Madrow Nutbush Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. O'Connor Mr. Mark Oday Ms. Patti O'Donoghue Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ogan Ms. Patricia T. Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Owens Dr. and Mrs. John A. Paar Pam's Farmhouse Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Paniccia Mr. and Mrs. William G. Pappas PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc. Ms. Leanne G. Parke Ms. Lynda Parker Ms. Mary Ellen Parker Dr. and Mrs. Walter Parrish, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Pasley Dr. Dewey H. Pate Dr. and Mrs. H. Clifton Patterson Mrs. Cynthia W. Pearce Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peck Mr. and Mrs. Ryan N. Peed Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Pendergraph Ms. Blanche F. Pepi Mrs. Maureen A. Perlette Ms. Loren P. Pessolano Mr. and Mrs. Elmor Peterson Mr. Claude J. Phelps Ms. Sandra Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Richard Piechowiak Ms. Jennifer A. Pinna Mr. and Mrs. J. Charles C. Pittard Mr. and Mrs. W. Hampton Pitts Mr. and Mrs. William D. Poe, Jr. Polar Ice House Dr. and Mrs. James M. Poole Mr. and Mrs. John A. Poole Mrs. LeeAine K. Powell POZEN Inc. Dr. Laura W. Pratt Mr. and Mrs. Jerry H. Prescott Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Presson, Jr. Ms. Florence A. Prince Private Care Management, Inc. Ms. Rebecca A. Procter Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Procter The Puliafico Family Pulse220 Louis P. Rainey Raleigh Little Theatre Mr. Aaron Randall Mr. and Mrs. William L. Ratliff, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Philip O. Redwine, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Reece Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reid Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reif Dr. and Mrs. David A. Rendleman III Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Reynders Mrs. Blair C. Reynolds Ms. Tonya Rhodes Ms. Nancy V. Rhyne Mrs. Cynthia L. Rice Mr. and Mrs. David E. Rice Mr. and Mrs. William B. Riddick, Jr. Ms. Phyllis Rideout Ms. Susan A. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Riordan Roanoke Island Historical Association, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. John F. Roberts Drs. Lee Ann and John D. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Roberts Ms. J. Adair Robertson Ms. Marguerite B. Robinson Dr. and Mrs. David A. Rockwell Mr. and Mrs. William C. Rodgers Mr. Larry Rosenberg Mr. Samuel H. Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Eddie R. Rouse Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Royall Mr. and Mrs. R. David Ruth Mrs. Patricia C. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ryder Mr. and Mrs. Joe Salva Ms. Tracy Sanders Satinsky Consulting, LLC Dr. and Mrs. D. Emerson Scarborough, Jr. Scott & Tammy Scarborough Schmidt & Catchings Family Practice Mr. David A. Schmitz Mr. Perry L. Schneider and Ms. Sally L. Roggenkamp School Heart, Inc. Ms. Elisabeth Schroder Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Schuette Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schulte Ms. Roberta M. Schulte Schulz Iron Works, Inc. Mr. Steve Schuster Mr. Wayne Scott Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Company of Raleigh, Inc. Ms. Stephanie Sessoms Ms. Barbara Shaw Mr. J. R. Shearin Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Sherlin Mr. Daniel Sherman Mr. Steve Shipwash Ms. Martha A. Silver Mr. Paul Simson Mr. and Mrs. Gajendra P. Sirohi Alton & Katherine Smith Ms. Christy Smith Mr. Jerry D. Smith Ms. Margaret Smith Pamela M. Smith RN Ms. Retha Smith Mr. Spencer Smith Mr. Walker Smith SnapdragonsBaby Mr. and Mrs. William T. Sneed, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith B. Snyder Mr. James L. Somerville South Hills Shopping Center, Inc. SouthTech Orthopedics Ms. Linda R. Sparrow Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Spencer Mrs. Luisa A. Spivey Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stam Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Stancil Allen & Connie Stanley Mr. Gerald Starling Mr. and Mrs. Bret Stearns Mr. Michael R. Steele Patricia Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Stephenson, Jr. Drs. Tina B. and Christopher W. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Stotler Ms. Mary Susan Stragand Mr. and Mrs. Theodore F. Straub Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Straube Mr. Jon E. Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Michael Strickland Ms. Sharon K. Strickland Ms. Hilda C. Stuart Mr. M. Gray Styers, Jr. Ms. Mary S. Styres Mr. and Mrs. William Styres Sullivan's Steakhouse Mr. and Mrs. David Summers Suresteps, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sutton Ms. Frances M. Swagel Mr. and Mrs. David C. Swanson Ms. Peggy M. Sykes Mr. and Mrs. Donald Taylor Mrs. Jaye B. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Marcus T. Terdik The Farrell Law Group, P.C. The North Carolina Symphony The North Carolina Theatre Ms. Michelle Thomas Mr. Richard K. Thomas Ms. Catherine O. Thompson Mrs. Gretchen C. Tippett Ms. Shannon D. Tippette Dr. Karen A. Todd and Mr. Frank D. Todd Mr. Vic Tolomei Mr. and Mrs. Travis H. Tomlinson, Jr. Mr. John Towles Mr. and Mrs. Emrys Treasure Triangle Case Work, Inc. Dr. James M. Troutman Mrs. Jean B. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Turlington Dr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Turnbull Mrs. Beth E. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Johnny M. Turner, Jr. Mrs. G. Sue Hardison and Mr. Ken F. Tyndall Mr. and Mrs. Greg Tysor Ms. Leigh A. Tysor Mr. and Mrs. Ozza Tysor Mr. and Mrs. Alex C. Ugorcak Mr. and Mrs. Peter Uhlik Universal American Financial Services, Inc. Ms. Crystal Upson Honorable William A. Van Nortwick, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Vendetti Mr. Andrew Vessey Mrs. Danielle L. Vilga Village Draft House Ms. Clara S. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Jay Walden Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Walker Mr. James A. Walker Ms. Karen Walker Mrs. Diana Wallace Alfreda Warren Ms. Susan E. Warren Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Warsaw Mr. and Mrs. John D. Watkins WCMS Community Health Foundation Community Care Ms. Elizabeth G. Webb Mr. William Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. James Whitacre White Memorial Presbyterian Church Katherine Onderdonk Mr. and Mrs. Rick White Mr. and Mrs. Stuart E. White Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Whitfield Ms. Heidi Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. David B. Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Williams Mr. and Mrs. John C. Williams Ms. Pat Williams Mr. and Mrs. Rex Williams Mr. Waylon A. Williams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Wilson Ms. Sarah Winkler Withers & Ravenel, Inc. Ms. Zandra W. Wolf Dr. and Mrs. James C. Womble Ms. Elaine W. Wood Ms. Kathy H. Wood Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Woodard Mrs. Judith T. Woodell Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Woody, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Woolard Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Woolner Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wooten, Jr. Wayne & Lisa Worden Dr. Lorraine Wright Mrs. Catherine Wyatt Hudson Ms. Melanie A. Wyatt Ms. Ruth C. Wynkoop Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Yeatts Mrs. Kelly A. Youngblood Christine Zaineddin, RN Mr. Paul Zimmer Zoës Kitchen Mr. Gregory V. Zwilling Checks, Cash, Stocks, Bequests, Life Insurance Policies, Annuities, Trusts Every donation, large or small, helps make the difference for thousands of patients who come to WakeMed Health & Hospitals. To discuss which contribution option works best for you, call the WakeMed Foundation office at (919) 350-7656. F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 25 Love Light Ceremony A SPECIAL NIGHT W akeMed’s annual Love Light Ceremony returned last year with the rededication of the new Love Light Tree, which now stands in the courtyard on the Raleigh Campus. The ceremony also included the dedication of the Ronald McDonald House Family Room, now open in the Children’s Hospital. “It was truly a special night, not only for WakeMed, but for the families we serve. We were honored to combine this wonderful WakeMed tradition with the dedication of our new Ronald McDonald House Family Room, a much-needed resource for our pediatric families,” explained Gordon Grubb, chair, WakeMed Foundation Board. The Love Light tradition started in 1985 with the generosity of Dr. Bill and Colleen Lee. Dr. and Mrs. Lee dedicated the first Love Light Tree to the WakeMed Raleigh Campus in memory of their son, Matthew William Lee (March 5, 1979 – November 26, 1984). Today, this tradition continues throughout the year as Love Light Tree donations are made in honor or in memory of someone special. Each year, WakeMed invites a family, who has been touched by the care they received at WakeMed, to help dedicate the Love Light Tree. The Huebner family – John, Nikki and their son Lauchlin – were our honored guests. In addition to being our Love Light family, the Ronald McDonald House Family Room was dedicated in memory of their daughter Chyler. “We are truly privileged to begin the partnership with WakeMed – serving families of sick children. It was also an honor to share the evening with the Huebner family, dedicating the Family Room in memory of their daughter Chyler,” explained Bill Donovan, executive director, Ronald McDonald House of Durham. Following the candlelight ceremony, guests moved inside with their families to join Twinkle, WakeMed Children’s mascot, and Ronald McDonald, for ornament-making, holiday goodies and pictures with Santa. Guests also enjoyed live music by the Triangle Youth Philharmonic Association and Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble. We would like to thank these organizations and individuals for their generous contributions to the Ronald McDonald House Family Room: The Volunteers at WakeMed Raleigh Campus, The (top) Music by The Triangle Youth Philharmonic set a wonderful tone for the evening. (middle) John and Nikki Huebner share the memory of their daughter Chyler. (bottom) Children enjoyed Trim the Tree with Twinkle. 26 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital, Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina, and the Huebner family for gifts received in memory of their daughter Chyler. 2010 Love Light Tree Donors Love Light Tree proceeds will go to the WakeMed Foundation Just for Kids Kampaign to help support programs and services at WakeMed Children’s. Listed below are the donors who supported the 2010 Love Light Tree campaign. Star donors made gifts of at least $100 in honor or memory of a special person. Light donors made gifts of $25 in honor or in memory of someone special. Thank you for your generous support! Stars Mr. and Mrs. John C. Morisey Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hamlin, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John A. Paar Dr. and Mrs. John S. Kelley Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Woodard Dr. and Mrs. Sheppard A. McKenzie III Dr. Donna G. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. D. Emerson Scarborough, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Hane Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bratton Mr. and Mrs. Claudius L. Byrd Ralph & Daphne Ashworth John and Mary Nash Rusher Mr. and Mrs. William Casey Mrs. Mimi McKinney Mr. Craig R. Jackson Dr. Brian M. Go and Ms. Maya K. Zumwalt Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Szulik Mr. and Mrs. Pressly M. Millen Mr. John F. Deans Dr. and Mrs. John F. Roberts Dr. and Mrs. William D. Lee Mr. and Mrs. W. Ward Marslender Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Conrad W. Grossmann Mr. and Mrs. William D. Dannelly Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Johnston Ms. Ava G. Krier Drs. Julia Fielding and Keith P. Mankin Honorable William A. Van Nortwick, Jr. Louis P. Rainey Dr. and Mrs. Walter Parrish, Jr. Dr. Donna L. Keiran Mr. and Mrs. Bennie R. Bass Dr. Karen E. Bass and Mr. Bryan Singletary Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Summerlin Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Woolner Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Coppotelli Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Howland Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Atkins Mr. and Mrs. David E. Rice Ms. Leanne G. Parke Ms. Phyllis Rideout Mr. Richard K. Thomas Maurice and Lark James Mr. and Mrs. Roy K. Holler Mr. and Mrs. R. David Ruth Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brooks Mrs. Danielle Lee Lights Dr. and Mrs. Jerry C. Bernstein Tom & Lynn Burton Mr. and Mrs. Ron E. Doggett Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hayman Mr. and Mrs. William L. Hodges Dr. Rafael M. Moreschi Dr. and Mrs. John S. Kelley Dr. and Mrs. David A. Rendleman III Dr. and Mrs. Godofredo T. Ng Drs. Lee Ann and John D. Roberts Dr. Leigh S. and Mr. Timothy P. Lehan Dr. Donna G. Anderson Dr. Laurie L. Dunn and Mr. Crawford Crenshaw Drs. Isabel M. and Robert J. Ferrall Holly Burge & Steven Stafford Claire L. Moritz and Daniel D. Addison Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Oxholm Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McCoy Dr. John Matzko Mr. and Mrs. Johnny I. Farmer Mrs. Mimi McKinney Sallie and Gordon Grubb Mr. and Mrs. Travis H. Tomlinson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Van W. Cuthrell Diane L. Godbold Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Royall Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Szulik Ms. Patsy P. Davis Mr. Jack Radford Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth N. Morris Dr. and Mrs. James C. Womble Mr. and Mrs. Pressly M. Millen Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie H. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Bryan T. Anderson Ms. Hilda C. Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Stancil Mrs. Cynthia W. Pearce Mr. and Mrs. David Fellman Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Larson Mr. and Mrs. George D. Cherny Mr. and Mrs. James F. Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Ted L. Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Amos Greene Mr. and Mrs. John M. Markovich Mrs. Marjorie L. Kalcinski Dr. and Mrs. William D. Lee Mr. and Mrs. John H. Adler Dr. and Mrs. James D. Barbour Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Vendetti Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Charles High Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Canfield Mrs. Jennifer L. Diehl Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Barnes, Jr. Ms. Loren P. Pessolano Mr. and Mrs. David B. Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Mangum Dr. Laura W. Pratt Mr. and Mrs. John R. Nance Mr. and Mrs. Thurmond E. Fussell Mr. and Mrs. Theodore F. Straub Ms. Susan A. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Walt Crooker Mr. Francis L. McRackan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Lockwood, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Warner R. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Jennings Dr. and Mrs. David A. Rockwell Mr. and Mrs. Glenn M. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. R. Tucker Mann Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Marc R. Kielty Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Wilson Drs. Michael J. and Michele Casey Ms. Peggy M. Sykes Mr. and Mrs. William C. Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Paniccia Ms. Joanne K. Blase Drs. Tina B. and Christopher W. Stewart Ms. Simonette Attiogbe Mr. G. Kipland Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Inners Allen & Connie Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Straube Mr. and Mrs. Richard Piechowiak Mrs. Lynn M. Hess Susan P. Hardee, MLS Mr. and Mrs. James R. Pasley Ms. Paula R. Bost Dr. and Mrs. William K. Atkinson II Mrs. Maureen A. Perlette Dana & Sid Hunt Miss Freddie L. Daniels Mrs. Beth E. Turner Ms. Mary Susan Stragand Patricia Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. John Kagan Ms. Carol J. Engrahm Mr. and Mrs. Alex C. Ugorcak Mr. and Mrs. Bryan T. Groden Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Haddock Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Pendergraph Mr. Joel N. Black Ms. Mavis A. McCrary Mr. James L. Somerville Ms. Kay S. Fail Mr. and Mrs. Clifton D. Moss, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie R. Rouse Dr. Karen E. Bass and Mr. Bryan Singletary Mr. Oscar M. Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. King Barham's Plumbing Service Inc. Ms. Pamela Kilpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Summerlin Ms. Patti O'Donoghue Ms. J. Adair Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bodette Michael S. Cole - ColeJenest & Stone, PA Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fleszar Ms. Mary A. Boury Mr. Robert J. Hampel Mr. and Mrs. Jerry H. Prescott Mr. and Mrs. Ben R. Blalock Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Murray Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Bell Heather and William Leonard Ms. Dwan H. Finch Ms. Mary M. Bradshaw The Puliafico Family Mr. Vic Tolomei Kristin D. McCourtney Mr. and Mrs. Ricky G. Gilchrist Ms. Lynn E. Eschenbacher Mrs. LeeAine K. Powell Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Manning, Jr. Ms. Elizabeth G. Webb Dr. Edwin Dunlap, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Procter Ms. Brenda K. Lancaster Ms. Suzanne Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Reynders Mr. and Mrs. William Styres Mrs. Blair C. Reynolds Mr. Samuel H. Johnson Mrs. Gina Della Porta Ms. Jennifer A. Goodwin Ms. Susan E. Warren Mr. Gregory V. Zwilling Mr. Freddie Hill Mr. Fred Jones Mr. Jesse Murphrey Mr. Chris Edwards Ms. Darlene Holt Mrs. Cary Casterline Mrs. Danielle Lee Ms. Crystal Upson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reid Mr. Spencer Smith Srinath Bosula Mr. Aaron Randall F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 27 New Foundation Board Members The WakeMed Foundation welcomes seven new board members to assist with efforts to advance the mission of the Foundation through philanthropic initiatives and programs that support WakeMed Health & Hospitals. Audie P. Barefoot Jr. R. Michael Gray A second generation realtor and Triangle native, Mike Gray is an advisor with CAPTRUST, an Audie Barefoot is the president and CEO of investment management and consulting firm Fonville Morisey & Barefoot Inc. He has been headquartered in Raleigh with offices in 13 other honored as Realtor of the Year and has served markets. Mike is a CPA and former KPMG tax with numerous professional and civic partner having relocated to Raleigh with his organizations, including Raleigh Board of Realtors (past family in 1994. He has been involved in significant volunteer and president), NC Association of Realtors, Raleigh MLS, Home non-profit roles via the boards of The Montessori School of Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, Parade of Homes, Raleigh, Band Together, Junior Achievement and North Ridge Raleigh and Cary Chambers of Commerce, Builder Marketing Country Club. Mike and his wife Susan have two children, Society (trustee), Urban Land Institute, Wachovia Bank, Triangle Addison and Roth with the former following her parents to The Tomorrow and United Way. University of Kentucky. Howie J. Jung Peter M. Scott, III Howie Jung started a retail hardware business in Peter Scott retired from Progress Energy in 2008 1976. Today, he and his wife own and operate where he served as both CFO and president and two Ace Hardware stores in the Raleigh market. CEO. Prior to joining Progress Energy, Scott was He has been an active board member with the founder and president of Scott, Madden and several national and regional organizations, Associates, a general management consulting including the national Ace Hardware Corporation and the firm headquartered in Raleigh. He was also a former partner and Research Triangle Park Chapter of the National Association of principal in the Atlanta office of the Los Angeles based Theodore Corporate Directors. He currently serves as board chair of Barry and Associates. Scott serves on the board of NYSE listed Paragon Commercial Bank. Cleco Corporation and the board of governors of RTI International. He is a member of the Kenan-Flagler School of Kyle G. Rose Kyle Rose is a former vice president and regional Business board of visitors, and member of the St. Mary’s School board of trustees. general manager for Fidelity Investments in North Carolina. He brings a wealth of insights in Richard (Rick) B. Guirlinger both foreign and domestic facility development Richard Guirlinger has been Vice President of and expansion as well as workforce Special Projects for General Parts International, development, government relations, public policy and Inc., d/b/a/ CARQUEST Auto Parts, administrative expertise to the WakeMed Foundation Board. WORLDPAC, Inc., and other subsidiaries since 1988. He is a member of the Michigan Kristin Gatchel Replogle Kristin Replogle is a former Senior Speech- Examination in 1977. Mr. Guirlinger lends his expertise to Language Pathologist at The Massachusetts various community boards and committees, some of which General Hospital. Kristin serves on the NC State include the Triangle Community Foundation, the Raleigh University Institute for Nonprofits Advisory Chamber of Commerce, Wake County Schools and St. Michael’s Board and on the boards of SAFEchild and the Episcopal Church. He is married to Annette and has two grown Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines. She previously served the boards of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities and NC CARES. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Raleigh. Kristin and her husband, John, have four daughters. 28 Association of CPAs and received his CPA Certificate of DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 sons. WakeMed Foundation S O C I E T Y O F 1 96 1 WELCOMES KEN BURNS M ore than 500 friends of the WakeMed Foundation visited North Ridge Country Club in November as they welcomed award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns during the Society of 1961 Appreciation Gala. Guests were captivated by Burns as he delivered a passionate speech, A Treasure House of Nature’s Superlatives as he reflected on his PBS broadcast, The National Parks: America's Best Idea. Burns has been making films for more than 30 years and has directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. Gordon Grubb, chair of the WakeMed Foundation Board, thanked everyone for their generosity which helped raise $8.5 million to open the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital, the first and only for Wake County. He also encouraged support for the next phase of the Just for Kids Kampaign – an $8.3 million initiative to expand and renovate WakeMed’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The WakeMed Foundation Society of 1961 was established to recognize donors who contribute at the Society Level - $1,350 or above – on an annual basis. It is named in honor of WakeMed’s founding year, 1961. F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 29 Shrin Rajagopalan, MD, Foundation Board, and his wife Anne visit with Ken Burns. Above: Daphne and Ralph Ashworth prepare for dinner. (l to r) Edward Aul and Maggie Deutsch, MD visit with Bill Foster, MD and Sharon Foster, MD. Above: Tom Gettinger, WakeMed chief operating officer, and wife Debbie; Left: Dan Koenigshofer and wife Diane catch up with Rich Beale. Bille Redmond, chair, WakeMed Board of Directors, and husband Kemp Harris enjoy the evening. 30 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 Tom Oxholm, Foundation Board and WakeMed Board of Directors, and wife Becky visit with Jeanette and Ron Doggett, Campaign Cabinet co-chair and WakeMed Board of Directors. Joey Adcock visits with Jim Holmes, WakeMed Foundation Board, and Heather Denny. Sue and Doug Balog enjoy the evening. Jack Nichols, WakeMed Board of Directors, and wife Carol Spruill. Rans Douglas, MD and wife Margaret Douglas, MD, visit with Cynthia Gregg, MD and Joseph Cornett, MD. Dr. Bill Atkinson, WakeMed president & CEO, and wife Allison meet Ken Burns. Stan Taylor visits with Etta Kimbrell and Daniel Addison. P.M. Shah, MD and wife Hirsha pictured with Ken Burns. Cary Volunteers Denise Galloway, Beth Turner and Regina Brest visit before dinner. Gordon Grubb, chair, WakeMed Foundation Board, and his wife Sallie take a break from the crowd. F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 31 Moving Ahead O ur efforts to enhance Children’s Services continue as the Foundation staff and volunteers set their sights on raising funds for a much-needed expansion of WakeMed’s Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – the next phase of the Just For Kids Kampaign. No other hospital in Wake County houses a Level IV NICU. Level IV is the highest designation a NICU can achieve and likely the reason so many parents and physicians seek our services. WakeMed needs to expand the NICU for two reasons: > Capacity – We have 36 NICU isolettes, but our average daily NICU patient census is 48. We need more room. > Technology – Technology is now available that can save more premature babies’ lives and reduce lifelong complications. Children in our area deserve every fighting chance we can give them. We’re taking the lead for children in the Triangle and the region because more parents and providers seek our neonatal specialization and expertise than any other hospital in North Carolina, and we need to continue to meet their needs. Even the state recognizes our abilities and status among providers and has already granted our Certificate of Need for the NICU expansion. Based on projected costs, our goal is to raise $8.3 million for NICU expansion as soon as possible. The continued generosity of the community for WakeMed Children’s will determine our ability to expand the NICU – services and enhancements are part of that expansion. We hope we can count on your continued support of our mission to ensure bright, healthy futures for area children. For information about the gift and recognition options available to you, please call the WakeMed Foundation at 919-350-7656 or visit foundation.wakemed.org. 32 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 [uptodate] The latest news from WakeMed A Message from the President & CEO William K. Atkinson, PhD, MPH This year, we have much to be thankful for, particularly the outstanding community support we continue to receive for our Children’s Hospital. Since opening our doors in June, our beds have remained full -proof of the significant need we are meeting for the families we serve. WakeMed recently completed its fiscal year in an exceptionally strong position. We cared for more patients than ever in the history of our organization, having seen patients from all 100 North Carolina counties and beyond – with nearly one million patient encounters. These patients and their providers choose us for everything from primary and emergency care, to the highest level of critical care, surgery and physical rehabilitation. WakeMed has always been an organization where the most difficult cases are handled with a level of expertise and compassion that demonstrate the exceptional services we provide to this community. We have established ourselves as the top provider in Wake County for trauma, comprehensive disaster preparedness and response, cardiovascular care, neonatal intensive care, high risk maternal care, comprehensive rehabilitation medicine, neuro intensive care and more. This is our commitment to the communities we are fortunate to serve. Financially, WakeMed is equally strong and our team continues to prepare for the changing future of health care. As a private, not-for-profit organization based in Wake County, we are here, and our mission remains to serve all the people of our community. And, we do so without any tax support other than the limited payments for services we receive from government-funded Medicare and Medicaid programs. While WakeMed continues to care for the vast majority of the uninsured and medically underserved in Wake County, our organization ended the year with a robust bottom line of more than $43 million and a 2.26 percent operating margin. 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of our founding. As we enter the next 50 years, our size, complexity, partnerships with physicians, and comprehensive scope of critical care services will serve the community well. But it is you – the members of our community who have and will continue to make the biggest difference of all. Together, we have built a strong, highly valuable asset in WakeMed – one that will have a significant impact on generations to come. This year, we will take time to celebrate our successes and important history, but more importantly, our focus will remain on our continued strength so WakeMed can continue to serve the community for the next 50 years. On behalf of the employees, physicians, volunteers and administration of WakeMed Health & Hospitals, thank you for your continued support. WakeMed Celebrates 50 Years WakeMed physicians, administrators, employees and volunteers as well as the community will have opportunities to participate in WakeMed’s 50th anniversary events throughout 2011. Watch for details, and thank you in advance to all the Foundation members who help with historic and other details as we bring WakeMed’s past to present generations. New COO In June, Tom Gettinger joined WakeMed Health & Hospitals as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. He most recently served as Executive Vice President for the Moses Cone Health System and President of Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC. At WakeMed, he is responsible for the planning, financial and operational performance of all health system facilities. Physicians, Practices Join WakeMed WakeMed recently welcomed several additions to its growing Physician Practices division. They include Wake Specialty Physicians – City Center Medical Group, WakeMed Faculty Physicians – Raleigh Cardiology and WakeMed Faculty Physicians – Carolina Cardiology. F O U N DAT I O N . WA K E M E D. OR G 33 In late November 2010, City Center Medical Group, downtown Raleigh’s first internal medicine practice, opened with a single provider – Mary Forbes, MD. Two additional physicians – Theresa Amerson, MD, and Susan Weaver, MD – joined in January. Joining the practice on a part-time basis, Dr. Weaver is also the senior vice president of Medical Affairs and WakeMed Physician Practices. Last fall, Raleigh Cardiology joined WakeMed Physician Practices, and the practice’s providers recently welcomed Jack Newman, MD, formerly with North Wake Cardiovascular Center, to their team. WakeMed Physician Practices cardiology providers will continue to expand with the addition of Carolina Cardiology and its three offices (Raleigh, North Raleigh and Garner) in March. WakeMed to Expand Presence in Brier Creek WakeMed purchased 12.5 acres of land in Brier Creek at the southwest corner of TW Alexander Drive and ACC Boulevard for our next healthplex facility. Having broken ground, the new healthplex will include a stand-alone emergency department with 12 beds, which will be complemented by laboratory and imaging services. The facility may also include medical office space. Anticipated to be completed late fall 2011, this facility will allow us to serve the emergency health care needs of this growing community. New Health System Board Members AWA R D S / R E C O G N I T I O N WakeMed Hospitals – First in NC to Achieve HF Accreditation The WakeMed Raleigh Campus and Cary Hospital Heart Failure programs recently received Society of Chest Pain Centers national accreditation. They are the first hospitals in North Carolina to earn this esteemed designation. WakeMed Has the Only Certified Stroke Centers in Wake County After thorough on-site surveys, The Joint Commission has recertified the WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Cary Hospital, Apex Healthplex and North Healthplex primary stroke programs. Wake County’s only nationally certified stroke centers are located at these WakeMed facilities. Recognized Quality Leaders in HF and Stroke Care The WakeMed Primary Stroke and Heart Failure programs also earned the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines™ Silver Performance Achievement Award for adherence to national best quality-of-care practices. These practices are proven to positively impact patient outcomes. National Honor for WakeMed Mobile Critical Care Services Congratulations to the WakeMed Mobile Critical Care Services team for receiving the 2010 Critical Care Ground Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical Services. This year, the team also celebrates 20 years of service to the region. Cary Hospital Achieves National Designation of Excellence Dick Baker Robert Cerwin, MD Lloyd Yates Joining the WakeMed Health & Hospitals Board of Directors are Dick Baker, former corporate marketing and sales executive for IBM; Robert A. Cerwin, MD, radiologist with Wake Radiology Consultants; and Lloyd Yates, president and CEO for Progress Energy Carolinas. Baker fills the seat of Jack Clayton who completed his maximum 10-year term on the Board. County appointees, Dr. Cerwin has replaced Bill Pinna, and Yates replaced Paul Coble. 34 DEVELOPMENTS winter 11 WakeMed Cary Hospital is now an American College of Radiology (ACR) designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. According to the ACR, Cary Hospital offers high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, and quality control and assurance. Medal of Honor for Organ Donation WakeMed is one of just seven hospitals in North Carolina to receive silver National Medals of Honor for Organ Donation from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Only 428 U.S. hospitals received medals for their special dedication to high-quality care and service. Help local businesses help us WakeMed Foundation to launch retail campaign for WakeMed Children’s We’re partnering with local businesses to raise money for the WakeMed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit expansion. When you’re out and about, look for these opportunities to donate at your favorite retail locations: · Purchase a Twinkle Star · Round your bill for Change for Children · Give your spare change in the Donation Box at registers · Pay $1 for a Get Well Card for our pediatric patients For a list of participating retailers and to learn how your company can get involved, visit foundation.wakemed.org or call 919-350-4596. Produced by the WakeMed Public Relations department. Direct comments to 350-8120 or e-mail ahutchinson@wakemed.org. Editors: Debra Laughery, vice president, Public Relations, Amy Hutchinson, manager, Public Relations, Becky Scolio, specialist, Public Relations Design: Leesa Brinkley Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage 3000 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 919-350-7656 e-mail: foundation@wakemed.org ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED PAID Raleigh, NC Permit No. 1307