Picture perfect ending

GIVE BLOOD
Backus doubles down with
two upcoming drives / 2
GOODS FROM THE GARDEN
What’s grown at Windham
gets eaten at Windham and more / 4
HospiTell
The William W. Backus Hospital
VOL. 45, NO. 35
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
backushospital.org • windhamhospital.org
AUG. 26, 2016
Picture perfect
ending
Junior Volunteers reflect on summer experience
A group of Backus Junior Volunteers, including Seda Sahin with her phone, pose for
a selfie following the appreciation and recognition night Thursday, Aug. 18, at the
hospital. The juniors have wrapped up their work and are heading back to school.
A weekly newsletter for East Region employees, volunteers, patients and friends.
STORY,
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Gift Shop
Items of the Week
BACKUS
Simply Noelle
New Fall collection is here!
WINDHAM
n To learn more, visit the Flu Prevention page at http://hhcconnect.org/flu
Two Backus blood drives next week
Yankee Candle
35 percent off all products now at
the Auxiliary to Windham Hospital
Gift Shop.
BACKUS Gift Shop HOURS: Mon. - WED. / 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.,
THURS. - FRI. / 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.,
Sat. / 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun. / 1 – 4 p.m.
Windham GIFT SHOP HOURS:
Mon. - Fri. / 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
About HospiTell
HospiTell is published each Friday by
the Communications Departments
of The William W. Backus Hospital
and Windham Hospital. Employees,
medical staff and volunteers can have
HospiTell e-mailed to their homes by
sending a request to
hospitell@hhchealth.org
To submit news:
E-mail: steve.coates@hhchealth.org
Fax: 860.892.6964
Deadline: Wednesdays at noon
Backus Hospital is hosting blood drives on Monday, Aug.
29, at the hospital and on Friday, Sept. 2, at the Backus Outpatient Care Center.
The blood drive at Backus will be held in the main lobby
conference rooms from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event at
the BOCC at 111 Salem Turnpike in Norwich on the Red
Cross Save-a-Life Bus will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For appointments call Ginny James at 860.889.8331 ext.
4211 or 1.800.733.2767. You can also visit redcrossblood.
org/rapidpass to get started.
Upcoming Auxiliary
vendor sales
Backus: Alexander’s Uniforms
will be the featured dealer for the next Backus Auxiliary vendor sale
Friday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby conference
rooms. Items include uniforms, shoes and more.
Windham: Books Are Fun will be the featured dealer for the
next Auxiliary to Windham vendor sale Wednesday, Sept. 14, and
Thursday, Sept. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the atrium.
All sales by each auxiliary benefit the host hospital!
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The Junior Volunteers and their leaders gathered for a group photo following the program on Junior Volunteer
Recognition Night on Thursday, Aug. 18.
Junior Volunteers bid Backus farewell
Local students who have been
taking part in the Backus Volunteer
Bridge Program were honored during
Junior Volunteer Recognition Night at
the hospital on Aug. 18.
Junior Volunteer coordinator
Heather Plecan, a nursing major at the
University of Connecticut, thanked
the participants
for their service.
“What you guys
did is incredible:
donating precious
days from your
summer to volunteer. Not all high
schoolers would
do what you
Plecan
have done. While
your friends were
watching Netflix,
you were watching procedures in
X-ray. While your friends were going
on walks to hatch their Pokémon eggs,
you were pushing wheelchairs down
the halls and having conversations
with patients.”
This summer, 84 Junior Volunteers
have given more than 5,800 hours of
combined service to the hospital, its
patients and staff and more than 120
COVER
STORY
On the horizon
n Eighteen graduating junior volunteers and their college plans:
Taylor Bargnesi
River Bible Institute
Ministry
Fatima Barlan
Eastern Connecticut State University
Social Work
Simon Bohn
Union College
Neuroscience
Amanda Callegari
UConn
Neuroscience
Alexandria Christie
Salve Regina
Biology
Taylor Dudek
Bay Path UniversityPre-Physicians Assistant
Sarah French
Rhode Island College
Nursing
Jennifer Loo
UConn
Mathematics
Jenna Muller
Curry College
Nursing
Nithya Prakash
George Washington History & International Affairs
Seda Sahin
UConn
Biology
Hinal Shah
UConn-Avery Point
Biology
Lauryn Tetreault
UConn
Allied Health Sciences
Olivia Triplett
Northeastern University
Biology
Felicity Wang
Brown University
Economics & History
Toriann Winnick University of Hartford
Radiology Technology
Terrance Zhang
UConn
Biomedical Engineering
Emma Zoubek
Stony Brook UniversityPre-Med
Career Shadows according to Mary
Brown, CAVS, Backus Manager of Volunteer and Guest Services.
“Thank you for your commitment
to be nice, work hard, network and
shadow. It was our expectation that
you would explore the many differ-
ent careers at Backus Hospital, and to
be successful,” said Brown during the
program. “We are also here to recognize the families for your support of
your kids. Waking them up early to
eat breakfast, have clean uniforms
and to be here on time.”
Windham is on Facebook at facebook.com/windhamhospital
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Windham campus garden proves fruitful
Thanks to a team effort by Windham Food Services, Plant Operations and the Windham Hospital
Foundation, staff and guests are
enjoying
Many thanks to:
the bounn Gail Charron
ties from
n John Grenier
a herb and
n Karen Laboy
vegetable
n Joanne Marchand
garden
n John Pelletier
grown and maintained right on the
n Faith Roberge
hospital campus.
n Rich Zettergren
The garden, located near the
n Windham Hospital
Hatch entrance, includes tomatoes,
Foundation
squash, basil and other herbs and
vegetables used for dishes for staff
and guests in the café and sold individually to help raise funds to
continue the garden. Garden vegetables and herbs are not used for
patient dishes.
The garden’s borders were built using environmentally-friendly
wood, and it was fertilized using compost generated by all-natural
materials right on the hospital grounds.
“The compost came from the leaves we’ve removed from the
ground, grass clippings, wood chips from fallen branches, weeds,
and leftover mulch,” says John Grenier from Plant Operations.
Karen Laboy from food services says maintaining the garden
means a little extra work but it’s worth it.
“It’s awesome and it tastes great,” says Laboy.
Helping our
garden grow
WHAT’S
UP AT
WINDHAM
Gail Charron, left, and Karen Laboy, from
Windham Food Services, show off some of
the fresh vegetables picked from the hospital’s garden. The garden is the result of a
team effort by food services, plant operations
and the Windham Hospital Foundation.
Nominations
sought for
Auxiliary Gala
The Auxiliary to Windham
Hospital is hosting its 21st annual Autumn Gala on Saturday,
Nov. 12, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown at Adriaen’s
Landing. Part of the evening’s
festivities includes honoring a
physician and a caregiver for exemplary care. Nominations are
now being accepted and are due
by Sept. 2.
Call 860.456.6861 or e-mail
shawn.maynard@hhchealth.
org for more information.
More than 40
people attended a free
educational
seminar at the
Russell Mercier
Senior Center
in Hebron on
Aug. 24 on the
use of medical marijuana.
Sponsored by
the Hartford
HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging at Windham Hospital, speakers included Andrew
Salner, MD, FACR, Medical Director, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute
at Hartford Hospital, left; Joe Zuzel, Resource Coordinator, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging at Windham Hospital, center; and Laurie
Ann Zrenda R.Ph., owner of Thames Valley Alternative Relief Dispensary
in Uncasville.
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Marcy Mowaish
passes away
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marcella “Marcy”
Mowaish who passed away on Aug. 21.
Marcy was an employee at Backus
Hospital for more than 10 years as a
Patient Accounts
Representative
and was known
for “always being
passionate about
helping the less fortunate attain their
healthcare needs in and making a vast
impact on her co-workers.”
She is survived by her loving
husband Jabbar, daughter Elena, her
brothers Chet, John, and James Slepski, sister and brother-in-law Lt. Col.
David and Carolyn Biancan, loving
father Maj. Chester Slepski, as well as
her friends and neighbors including
her best friend Lorraine LaGarde.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Tillinghast Funeral
Home, 433 Main St. Danielson, from
10 a.m. to noon followed by a graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery,
Danielson. A luncheon will be held
following the service at the family’s
home. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made in her name to the American
Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech
Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To leave
an online condolence please visit
tillinghastfh.com.
After a welcome
rest during most
of the summer,
the senior volunteers are back
“on the job”
at Backus. Ursula Chartier has
spent part of her
first week putting
together information packets for
patients.
BACKUS
BEAT
Colchester site taking
donations for babies
Backus Health Center of Colchester,
in conjunction with the Colchester
Diagnostic Imaging Department of
Backus Hospital, will be collecting
newborn and infant necessities.
Donations will be accepted at the
office, 163 Broadway, Colchester, until
Sept. 1, and can be dropped off during
business hours.
13th Annual
MINI
GOLF
JOIN US!
A good time for a
great cause!
TOURNAMENT
to benefit the
Backus Hospital Auxiliary
Jamie Block
President,
Backus Auxiliary
REGISTRATION
10:30 a.m.
..................
Saturday
September 24, 2016
Odetah Camping Resort, Bozrah
For tickets and sponsorship
information call
Jamie Block at
AUCTIONS (LIVE & SILENT)
11 a.m.
..................
WELCOME & “SHOTGUN” START
noon
..................
COMPLIMENTARY
BEVERAGE SERVICE
noon - 2 p.m.
860.889.8331,
..................
Only $75 per participant
RECEPTION WITH BUFFET MEAL
& AWARDS CEREMONY
Ext 2259
Must be 21 or older to attend
#
2 p.m.
18-HOLE COURSE
At the gorgeous Knolls and Holes
Course at the beautiful Odetah
Camping Resort in Bozrah, site of
two sanctioned United States Pro
Mini Golf Tour Events each year.
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News
from the
EAG weekly prize
winner for Aug. 26
Discount movie tickets
n Discount Lisbon
Landing Digiplex
movie tickets are
available through
Cathy Saunders in
Diagnostic Imaging
or Donna McLaughlin in Food and
n Kimberly Ninteau — Lab
Nutrition. We are pleased to offer the
tickets to CarMike Cinemas for $8.
Call Cathy Saunders at ext. 2105
to collect your prize.
About the EAG
n The EAG is a small team of employees who plan and coordinate
fun and discounted activities for all
Bereavement support group meets Sept. 14
Backus Hospital now offers a bereavement support group on the second and
fourth Wednesday of every month from 4:30-6 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby
conference room at 326 Washington St., in Norwich.
The next gathering is Wednesday, Sept. 14. The group is open to any individual coping with the loss of a loved one.
Registration is not required. Call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373) or visit
hartfordhealthcare.org/events for more information.
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employees. Contact the group by emailing Donna McLaughlin at donna.
mclaughlin@hhchealth.org.
Cardiac support group
meets next Sept. 14
The Backus cardiac disease
support group will host its next
session on Wednesday, Sept. 14,
from 6-7 p.m. in the hospital’s
library. Please call 860.889.8331,
ext. 2128 to learn more.
Sunday, Aug. 28
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pain vegetarian chili
Monday, Aug. 29
ENTREES: chicken francaise / pesto crusted cod / SOUPS: vegetable beef barley / key
west black bean and chicken / SIDES: lemon rice pilaf / au gratin potatoes / cauliflower and snow peas
Tuesday, Aug. 30
ENTREES: pesto primavera / taco salad bar / SOUPS: lobster corn bisque / roasted poblano and chicken chili / SIDES: fresh steamed carrots / steak cut french fries
Wednesday, Aug. 31
ENTREES: chipotle flank steak / grilled chicken / grilled peach, praline bacon and walnut salad / SOUPS: roasted corn / italian wedding / SIDES: fresh asparagus / sweet
potato wedges / herbed quinoa
Thursday, Sept. 1
ENTREES: sweet and sour asian chicken / orange beef stir fry / SOUPS: chicken orzo /
potato leek / SIDES: sesame green beans / white rice / vegetarian egg roll
Friday, Sept. 2
ENTREES: carne slider / fried clams / SOUPS: pasta fagioli / new england clam chowder / SIDES: carrots and squash / cole slaw / french fries
Saturday, Sept. 3
stuffed shells with meat sauce / wild rice blend / garlic bread / corn / french onion
soup
DAILY FARE: A variety of pizza, sandwich and burger options are available on a rotating basis
The Backus cafeteria is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Hot food is served from 6:30-10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m.
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broiled salmon / zucchini, squash and roasted red peppers / spaghetti
Monday, Aug. 29
ENTREES: oven fried chicken breast / beef lasagna / SOUPS: minestrone / broccoli
cheddar / SIDES: mustard greens / roasted vegetables / sour cream and chive potato /
baked beans
Tuesday, Aug. 30
ENTREES: baked fish with avocado pineapple salsa / garlic herb pork loin / SOUPS: thai
red curry / loaded potato / SIDES: fresh steamed broccoli / fresh steamed carrots /
lemon orzo
Wednesday, Aug. 31
ENTREES: thyme and garlic roasted turkey breast / black bean burrito / SOUPS: potato
chowder / italian wedding / SIDES: grilled asparagus / mint scented peas / spanish
rice
Thursday, Sept. 1
ENTREES: sesame chicken with vegetables / meatloaf with gravy / SOUPS: chicken
noodle / cream of mushroom / SIDES: green beans / steamed brown rice / whipped
potatoes
Friday, Sept. 2
ENTREES: cumin chicken breast / pesto crusted cod / SOUPS: roasted tomato / new
england clam chowder / SIDES: fresh steamed carrots / corn on the cob / fingerling
potatoes
Saturday, Sept. 3
blackened tilapia with red beans and rice / grilled vegetables
Sumner Café menu
Sunday, Aug. 28
DAILY FARE: A variety of pizza and burger/chicken/sandwich options are available on a rotating basis
The Sumner Café open from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 2 - 2:30 p.m. and
3 - 6:30 p.m. Hot food is served from 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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GENERAL STORE
General Store is a free classified ad section for the benefit of
East Region employees, retirees, medical staff and volunteers.
We welcome your submissions by the hospital Intranet, fax (860.892.6964), mail or by e-mailing hospitell@hhchealth.org.
The deadline for submissions to be included in each Friday’s HospiTell is Wednesday at noon.
HospiTell will include community events for not-for-profit organizations based in eastern Connecticut that are open to
the public and free of charge. We do not accept ads for real estate, firearms or personal ads. Please do not list hospital
phone numbers or hospital e-mail addresses for responses. You must submit your item weekly if you want it to appear
more than one week.
To have HospiTell e-mailed to you, or for questions about the General Store, please call Ginny James, Backus Corporate
Communications, at 860.889.8331, ext. 4211, or e-mail her at virginia.james@hhchealth.org.
FOR SALE
BABY ITEMS — New Graco baby stroller,
new Graco car seat, expiration 2019, no
recalls, $30 each, Plainfield area. Call 860917-3842.
WANTED
YARD SALE VENDORS — Yantic Women’s
Auxiliary yard/Mum sale, Saturday, Sept.
17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Norwichtown Green.
Call 860.822.8488.
Mary Cummings Satti, MD
Anisha Parekh, MD
VENDORS — For a tag sale on Saturday,
Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 387 Route
32, Franklin. $25 for a 10-by-10-foot space.
To reserve space, please mail your name,
address and phone number to Jan DeCarlis,
41 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Franklin, CT,
06354. Check payable to Friends of Ashbel
Woodward House Museum where 100
percent of the proceeds will be donated to.
Call with questions. 860.917.0520.
Christina McLean, MD
CRAFTERS/VENDORS — Scarecrow Festival, Saturday, Sept. 24, Preston City Congregational Church, Preston. Call 860.887.4647
or email scarecrow
festivalcrafters@hotmail.com.
Kristie Tapper, APRN
Connect to our
new providers.
VENDORS — Divine Providence Church is
seeking vendors for its Harvest Festival/
Flea Market to be held on Saturday, Oct. 22.
For more information call 860.718.5921.
Specializing in women’s health
and adolescent medicine.
VENDORS — Craft, Hobby and Product
Located at
8 Vista Dr., Old Lyme
EVENTS
SINGING GROUP — Starts Tuesday, Sept.
6 and every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at
Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington
St., Norwich. No fee, voluntary donation
only. Call 860.237.1887.
GRISWOLD REC PROGRAM — Starts
Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Griswold Elementary School cafeteria. Exercise class offered
to surrounding towns every Tuesday and
Thursday from 6-7 p.m. Low impact aerobics, weights, Pilates. Bring mats and water.
Call 860.376.4741.
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL — Thursday, Sept.
8, through Sunday, Sept. 11 at Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church, 247 Washington
St. Norwich. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon
to 4 p.m. Free admission, rain or shine,
cash raffle, take out orders, live Greek
music Friday and Saturday night, Greek
gift store, pastry booth, Loukomades, Gyro,
Greece a la Carte. Call 860-887-1458 or go
to www.holytrinitynorwich.org.
VINYASA IN THE VINEYARD — Friday,
Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. Vinyasa in the Vineyard
benefits local non-profits, Reliance Health
and Integrated Day Charter School. Enjoy
an evening of yoga and wine at Preston
Ridge Vineyard for a great cause. Native
American drumming runs from 5:30- 6:45
p.m.
Benefit set for Thiffealt family
For more information, call
860.434.8847
or visit
hartfordhealthcaremedicalgroup.org
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VENDORS — For the Kris Kringle Fair,
Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
Saints Peter & Paul Church, 181 Elizabeth
St., Norwich. Please apply by calling the
Rectory at 860.887.9857.
Show, Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Lebanon
Fire Safety Complex, Goshen Hill Road,
Lebanon. Sponsored by Lebanon Volunteer
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Call
860.208.3554.
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There will be a bake sale/basket raffle from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Brooklyn Elementary School to benefit Kerrie
Thiffealt, RN, Nurse Manager Emergency Services, and her family,
who lost their home in a recent fire.
Admission is $5. Tickets are available at the ED charge desk or
at the door. Please bring a baked good if you can. Cash donations
and gift cards are also being accepted at the ED charge desk.