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Beat the winter cold with our heart healthy
Ve getarian Chili
Ingredients:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups cut carrots
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped 3 cups cooked red kidney
1 1/2 cups green, yellow or beans (if using canned
red sweet pepper, cored, beans, sodium content
is higher)
seeded and chopped
1 tsp fresh minced garlic
1 can (14 1/2 oz)
1/2 cup chopped celery
tomatoes, chopped,
undrained, no salt added
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
(can use fresh tomato)
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup plain fat free
2 1/2 cups white
yogurt
mushrooms, sliced
1 cup vegetarian broth
2 tbsp minced cilantro
(no salt)
Directions:
In a skillet, heat oil; add onions, peppers,
garlic & celery.
Cook until onion is softened
Stir in cumin, chili powder, carrots,
mushroom, broth and tomato.
Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until
carrots are slightly soft.
Add beans, cover and
simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until beans
are heated through.
Uncover skillet, cook until liquid
has thickened.
Top with 2 tbsp yogurt and garnish with minced
cilantro for each portion.
Can be served with brown rice.
Nutritional information:
Per serving approximately
321 calories
6 grams fat
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Serves 4
1 gram saturated fat
1 mg cholesterol
129 mg sodium
CfoAr thRe I N G
Caregivers
Orange Regional Medical Center
offers an invaluable resource, Caring
for the Caregivers, which provides
support and friendship for those caring for the chronically ill and disabled;
a respite from daily responsibilities.
Members build strong relationships
and learn they are not alone.
Facilitators Carol Holbert and
neuropsychologist Dr. Karen
Schroeder discuss:
• Medical and insurance issues
• Emotional needs
• Emergency preparedness
• Estate planning
• Changes in relationship
• Pain management
• Lifestyle changes
• Family issues
The group meets the third Tuesday
of every month from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at
The Community Health Education
Center, 110 Crystal Run Road,
Middletown.
For more information call
The Orange Regional Health
Connection, toll free at:
1-888-321-ORMC (6762).
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health screenings and hospital services,
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HeartBeat
Cardiac Cath Lab
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Cardiology Center
of Excellence
dedicated
in memory of
Dr. Peter Frommer
September 15th, 2004 marked the official Grand
Opening of Orange County’s first diagnostic cardiac
catheterization lab and the dedication of Orange
Regional’s Cardiology Center of Excellence as The
Peter Frommer, M.D. Heart Center. Over 300
community members and hospital family gathered at
Orange Regional’s Horton campus in Middletown for
refreshments, tours of the facility, and to hear comments
from the Frommer family, New York State Senators John
J. Bonacic and William J. Larkin, Jr., Orange County
Executive Edward Diana, and hospital officials. Backed
by an affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital,
Orange Regional offers the latest technology,
experienced cardiologists and expert support staff.
Left to right: Orange Regional CEO Jeff
Hirsch, Orange Regional Board of Directors
Chair Alanna Smith, Senator John J. Bonacic,
Orange County Executive Edward Diana,
Senator William J. Larkin, Jr., Stephen
Frommer, Don Frommer, Ellen Frommer,
Kathy Frommer, David Frommer, and
Administrator of Cardiopulmonary and
Diabetes Services, Anne Nelson.
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The Peter Frommer, M.D. Heart Center
at Orange Regional Medical Center
Dr. Peter Frommer
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A dedicated physician, the late Dr. Frommer began a distinguished career in
Medical Science and Medical Science Administration in 1959 with the Public
Health Service National Institutes of Health. He served that Institution in a
series of appointments that progressed in responsibility and importance to the
Institutes and to the science of cardiology.
Dr. Frommer graduated from the University of Cincinnati,
earning a degree in electrical engineering in 1954 and, four years
later, a medical degree from Harvard University Medical School.
In 1959 he moved to the Washington, D.C. area and joined the
National Heart Lung Blood Institute (NHLBI). (How befitting
that one of the first topics he worked on there was cardiac
catheterization techniques.) Dr. Frommer returned to the
University of Cincinnati in 1961, where he completed his residency in internal medicine at the university’s medical center. A
few years later, Dr. Frommer returned to the Institute as senior
investigator and attending physician in the cardiology branch. A
leader in biomedical engineering, he was one of the first scientists
to work in the field that led to the modern pacemaker.
He was selected as Assistant Chief of the Myocardial Infarction
Research Branch in 1966. This was followed in 1969 by his
appointment as Chief of the Myocardial Infarction Research
Branch of the NHLBI. In 1967, Dr. Frommer had designed, initiated and managed the Myocardial Infarction Research Unit
Program for the diagnosis and management of patients with
acute myocardial infarction.
He was named Associate Director for Cardiology in the new
Division of Heart and Vascular Diseases, and in 1978 he became
NHLBI Deputy Director — a position he served in for nearly 20
years.
He was an assistant surgeon general and rear admiral in the
Public Health Services and served as acting chief of staff for the Office of the
Surgeon General shortly before his retirement in 1997.
Dr. Frommer participated in a great many other major programs of the
NHLBI. He was a long-standing Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Through his dedication to his fellow man, Dr. Frommer made distinguished contributions that have helped shape the study and treatment of heart disease over
the past 40 years.
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Above: Stephen and David
Frommer assist Orange
Regional CEO Jeff Hirsch with
announcing the dedication of
Orange Regional’s Cardiology
Center of Excellence as The
Peter Frommer, M.D. Heart
Center.
At right:The Frommer family
tours the Cardiac Cath Lab
procedure room.
At far right: David, Ellen, Don and Kathy Frommer.
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Colon
surgery
just got
easier
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Laparoscopic
colon surgery
offers speedy
recovery
Every year, more than 600,000
Americans undergo various
kinds of colon surgery. And now,
doctors at Orange Regional
Medical Center perform one of
the newest techniques, known as
laparoscopic colon surgery or
laparoscopic colon resection.
The procedure uses high-tech equipment that permits physicians to perform this delicate surgery with
smaller incisions than those used in traditional open
surgery done on the colon.
“Laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive. And
because of that, it’s less traumatic to the body,” says
Dr. John Peralo, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Orange Surgical
Group in Middletown. “Several studies have shown
that it tends to involve decreased blood loss, a shorter hospital stay and an earlier return to activity,” he
adds.
The laparoscopic procedure is sometimes dubbed
“keyhole” surgery because of its tiny incisions.
Instead of a normal large incision of about six or
eight inches, laparoscopic colon surgery often uses
several smaller incisions, each about two inches or
less in size.
Dr. Peralo explains that carbon dioxide gas is then
gently pumped into the abdominal cavity to lift the
abdomen away from internal organs. Tiny hollow
cylinders, called ports or canulas, are then inserted,
and equally small pieces of surgical equipment can
then be slid through the cylinders to repair the
colon. The entire procedure usually takes about two
hours.
An essential part of this procedure is the laparoscope, a tiny fiber-optic camera that’s hooked up to
a video setup in the operating room.
“It allows us to see an enlarged image of the colon
on the video screen and shows us exactly where to
take out the diseased areas and re-suture the remaining colon back in place,” says Dr. Peralo.
Laparoscopic colon surgery may be performed to
remove benign polyps, or malignant tumors (cancer), that can’t easily be removed by colonoscopy.
The procedure can also be used to treat diverticular
disease.
Dr. Peralo adds that traditional open colon surgery is still a viable alternative for many patients
and is often performed together with laparoscopic
procedures.
“We begin nearly all colon surgery by inserting
the laparoscopic camera to evaluate whether the
procedure is possible for a particular patient,” he
says. “That way, there is always the option of proceeding with either laparoscopic or open surgery.
It’s not difficult to go from one to the other.
“It depends on the extent of the disease. If a
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patient has a large tumor, has had previous surgery
and a lot of scar tissue remains, or if the patient is
morbidly obese, traditional surgery may be a better
choice for them.”
Dr. Peralo says laparoscopic surgery is becoming a
more common option for patients. “It’s no longer
considered experimental. It’s been done since the
1980s, when it was first performed for removing the
appendix and gallbladder,” he says.
“Now that we can do it locally, patients no longer
have to go to Manhattan for laparascopic colon surgery. That’s a real advantage.”
COLORECTAL CANCER
Many laparoscopic surgeries are performed to treat
colorectal cancer — the third most common cancer
diagnosed in both men and women in the United
States, excluding skin cancer. This type of cancer
affects the colon and rectum, which make up the
large intestine, the long tube that carries digested
food. The colon is about five to six feet long; the
rectum makes up the bottom six to eight inches of
the colon.
Colon cancer occurs when cells in the colon grow
out of control. Colon cancer is largely preventable; it’s
also often curable if caught early. Most colon cancers
begin as non-cancerous polyps that cause no symptoms and can easily be removed. If treated at an early
stage, the cure rate is usually 80 percent or higher.
REDUCING YOUR RISK
Your risk of colon cancer may increase if you have
a family history of the disease. According to the
American Cancer Society, the best ways to lower
your odds of getting colon cancer include:
• Yearly screening for colon cancer after the age
of 50; start younger if your doctor suggests
• Get plenty of exercise
• Limit intake of high-fat foods such as those from
animal sources
• Eat lots of fruit and vegetables
• Avoid excessive alcohol
• Consider taking a multivitamin containing folic
acid
• Take a low-dose daily aspirin if your doctor
okays it
ORANGE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Diabetes and kidney
D
id you know that about one-third of the
18.2 million people with diabetes in the
United States are unaware they have
the disease? Those suffering from diabetes
often experience heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, extremity amputations, and other
chronic conditions. The good news is that help
is available from the experts at Orange
Regional Medical Center.
Diabetes is a group of diseases that are associated with high levels of blood sugar — either
because the body lacks insulin or is unable to
use insulin effectively. Diabetes is the leading
cause of treated end stage renal disease (complete or near failure of the kidneys to excrete
wastes, concentrate urine, and regulate electrolytes). Diabetic kidney damage, known medically as diabetic nephropathy, can occur in people with both insulin and non-insulin requiring
diabetes. The peak onset of kidney damage is
between 10-15 years after the onset of diabetes.
Patients that have diabetes for 25 years with no
evidence of kidney damage, have only a one
percent chance per year of developing end stage
renal disease.
What do kidneys do?
Healthy kidneys filter waste products and
regulate salt and water balance. Urine production is necessary for this to occur. If urine production slows or stops, waste products can
accumulate in your body. This can be life
threatening, as elevated waste products can
alter chemicals in the body which affect your
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heart and brain.
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney
problems in the United States. High blood
sugar and poorly controlled diabetes damage
blood vessels and filtering units in the kidney.
Once the filtering units are damaged, protein
“leaks out” in the urine. Protein is a substance
that we ingest in foods such as meat, fish and
dairy products, and is necessary to stay healthy.
As more protein leaks out, more damage is
done to the kidneys. Urinary protein is the earliest clue to diabetic nephropathy.
At highest risk for diabetic kidney damage
are those people who have a family member
with diabetic kidney disease. High blood pressure and poor sugar control both contribute to
diabetic kidney disease.
Prevention is the best treatment of diabetic
kidney disease
Strict blood glucose control is of the utmost
importance when treating diabetic kidney disease. Hemoglobin A1C, the measure of how
well blood sugar is controlled over a 2-3 month
period, should be as low as possible. Studies
show that for every one percent reduction in
hemoglobin A1C there is a 25 percent decrease
in microvascular (small blood vessel) disease —
meaning that better sugar control leads to less
risk of kidney disease, blindness and nerve
damage associated with diabetes.
Blood pressure control is also imperative
when treating diabetic kidney disease and, the
lower the blood pressure, the better. Controlling
disease
urine protein levels can be managed by medications and
improved blood sugar control. It
is also wise to avoid salt, which
will raise blood pressure and
cause leg swelling. Avoiding
medications that are harmful to
the kidneys will also help avoid
kidney damage. It is recommended that people with diabetes maintain a total cholesterol
of less than 170.
The importance of exercise
and weight control
Regular exercise improves circulation and insulin sensitivity,
which may result in better glucose control. Exercise and weight
loss also help to decrease blood
pressure, lower cholesterol and
increase overall energy. Above
all, if you smoke, quit. Smoking
is an independent risk factor for
kidney disease and will accelerate
the disease if you have it.
Good control of diabetes
involves the proper use of
lifestyle tools and medications.
Regular and frequent monitoring
of all aspects of diabetes is essential to good control.
— Contributed by nephrologist
Dr. Rachel Colvin
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Diabetes is tough,
but we’re tougher
Keeping diabetes controlled can be a tough
job, but the staff of the Stanley S. Dunkelman,
M.D. Diabetes Education
Center is here to help.
Our diabetes educators
are certified by the National
Certification Board of
Diabetes Educators and are
Certified Insulin Pump
Trainers, with over 80 combined years of experience
in diabetes education and
management. Our team
works with patients and
physicians to teach essential
skills for effective control of blood sugar levels.
Individualized treatment plans include carbohydrate counting, self blood glucose monitoring,
exercise, sick day management, stress management, and health promotion.
The Stanley S. Dunkelman, M.D. Diabetes
Education Center is proud to have achieved
American Diabetes Association Recognition for
outstanding quality in diabetes self-management
education.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment,
please call the Diabetes Education Center at
845-342-7555.
The Stanley S. Dunkelman,
M.D. Diabetes Education
Center Team (left to right):
Program Assistant Pat Gerow,
Diane Rodin, RN, CDE, Laurie
Porcaro, RN, CDE,
Administrator of Diabetes and
Cardiopulmonary Services
Anne Nelson, Kristine Bihun,
RD, CDE, and Shelly DeHaan,
RD, CDE.
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Combating
kidney stones
They can be excruciatingly painful, causing agony as they pass through the
urinary tract. They may occur alone or in clusters. They can be as tiny as a
grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. They’re kidney stones — rock-like crystals
that form in the kidneys.
More than a million American men and women are treated each year for
stones, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Four out of five patients
are male, usually between the ages of 20 and 50.
Kidney stones are unpredictable. Some cause such severe pain that it’s been
likened to that of childbirth. Others may develop for months or even years without causing problems. If a kidney stone has been safely passed from the body in
the urine, no further treatment is usually needed.
“Some patients even pass kidney stones as large as a pea without any pain,”
says urologist Dr. Emmanuel Schenkman of Goshen. “Many people think it’s
the moving stone ‘scraping’ along that causes the pain often associated with kidney stones,” says Dr. Schenkman. “But actually, it’s due to obstruction of the urinary tract caused by the stone.”
What causes kidney stones?
Among other functions, the kidneys filter extra water and waste chemicals
from the blood and convert this to urine, which is then expelled from the body.
They work hard, processing about 100 gallons of blood per day. If excessive levels of calcium or other chemicals build up in the kidneys, crystals or stones may
form, and lodge there or elsewhere in the urinary system.
Causes of this buildup include not drinking enough fluids, chronic urinary
tract infections, genetic disposition, physical immobility, and diet. Interestingly,
taking calcium supplements or products such as antacids that contain calcium
may increase stone risk in some people. But eating foods that are high in calcium may actually help prevent kidney stones, according to the American
Urological Association.
Above: A cystine kidney stone,
calcium oxalate monohydrate
stones and a uric acid stone.
Symptoms & diagnosis
Symptoms often begin as sudden, intense pain in the kidney area — below the
ribs and above the hips, toward the back of the torso. Pain may also focus in
the abdomen and radiate to the groin. Other symptoms may include nausea,
vomiting, fever, chills, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, the urge to urinate frequently, or blood in the urine.
Diagnosis may involve x-rays, or an abdominal/pelvic CAT scan, which can
clearly show the location and size of a stone or stones.
Treatment options
“With a small stone and no indication of blockage, the physician may choose
to adopt a wait-and-see approach. Chances are, the patient will just pass the
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Kidney
stone in their urine,” says Dr. Schenkman. “If it’s larger,
we may insert a stent, which is like a tiny straw, to
keep the kidney drained.”
Urologists can also remove stones with lasers
or other high-tech devices. One method is the
ureteroscopy (URS). Ureteroscopes are small
flexible or semi-rigid telescopes that are inserted up the urethra, through the bladder and
into the ureter — a small tube that links the
kidneys to the bladder — to pinpoint a stone’s
location. Using these instruments, the physician can view a ureteral stone. Ureteroscopes
also have small working channels through
which various devices can be passed to remove
or fragment the stone.
Another treatment is extracorporeal shock
wave lithotripsy (from the Greek word for “stone
crushing”) or ESWL, which can be performed with
equipment at Orange Regional Medical Center. ESWL involves using
high-energy ultrasonic waves to break stones into tiny sand-like fragments without damaging surrounding tissue. “This is an excellent
option because it is non-invasive and can be done as an outpatient
procedure,” adds Dr. Schenkman.
A percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is yet another treatment
choice. This can be ideal for patients whose blockage is either too big
for a stent or is in a location that doesn’t permit effective use of an
ESWL. With a PNL procedure, a tiny incision is made in the
patient’s flank and an instrument called a nephroscope is inserted to
remove the stone.
Recovery times vary depending upon treatment, with the less invasive procedures allowing shorter recovery periods and quicker
return to activity.
Recurrence & prevention
Kidney stones have a high recurrence rate — about 50 percent within five years. But there are several simple steps
that most patients can take to prevent more painful episodes
of stones, according to Dr. Schenkman.
“Diet is definitely important. We encourage patients to increase
their fluid intake, especially water, to 10 or more glasses a day. We
also suggest that most go on a low-sodium diet and consume reasonable amounts of protein.”
Studies have found that substances in lemons may help inhibit kidney stone formation. “Drinking fresh-squeezed lemonade — just go
sparingly on the sugar — may be helpful,” says Dr. Schenkman. Another
citrus option is to drink four ounces of concentrated lemon juice diluted in
water. In some chronic cases, medications are required.
For more information about kidney stones, visit www.urologyhealth.org, the
website of the American Urological Association.
To find a physician, call The Orange Regional Health Connection, toll free at
1-888-321-ORMC (6762).
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Preventing
prostate cancer:
Prostate Cancer
One in every six
American
men will develop
Fortunately, some risk factors
prostate
cancer
at some
can be controlled. Here are
point
in
life.
But
fortunatesome steps you can take to
ly, increased awareness of
help prevent prostate cancer.
the disease is prompting
more males to take action
• Get screened. While it can’t
early.
prevent the disease, testing
“The most important
can find it at an early stage.
thing a man can do about
• Watch your diet. Avoid
prostate cancer is simple —
foods high in animal fat such
get tested for it,” says Dr.
as red meat; steer clear of
David W. Cohen of
high-fat dairy products
Middletown Urologic
and polyunsaturated fats
Associates. “If you’re a man
without symptoms and
including margarine, corn
have no family history of
oil and safflower oil. Eat five
the disease, it’s generally a
or more daily servings of
good idea to begin yearly
fruits and vegetables. Some
screening at age 45,” he
research suggests the mineral
adds. Some groups, such as
selenium, as well as
the American Cancer
vitamin E and vitamin D
Society, suggest that most
may be beneficial.
symptom-free men can wait
until age 50 for their first
• Exercise. It’s great for overall
screening.
health and may help prevent
Dr. Cohen adds that
prostate cancer.
prostate cancer, which is the
• Maintain your ideal weight.
second leading cause of
It’s been shown to possibly
cancer death in American
men, often has no sympreduce the risk of prostate
toms, especially in the early
cancer.
stages. And, even if a man
does experience symptoms
such as difficulty urinating or blood in the urine, these may be
caused by something other than prostate cancer.
“There are several other conditions such as prostatitis, a urinary tract infection, or enlargement of the prostate (BPH or
benign prostatic hyperplasia), which may cause symptoms similar
to those of prostate cancer. “That’s why it can be a complicated,
sometimes confusing disease for the patient. There’s also a lot of
information available about prostate cancer, as well as a variety of
treatment options to consider,” Dr. Cohen says.
What is the prostate?
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located in front of the rectum, between the bladder and the penis. It makes up part of both
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the male reproductive and urinary systems.
What is prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer develops when cells in the prostate grow
uncontrollably, creating tumors. These may stay confined to t
prostate or spread to other areas of the body if the disease
advances. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, prost
cancer often begins with multiple, tiny tumors. If found at this
early stage, 90 percent or more of patients can be cured. “Aga
the problem is that, at this stage, there are usually no symptom
That’s why testing is crucial,” says Dr. Cohen.
What causes it?
No single cause of prostate cancer has yet been identified, b
various risk factors such as age and family history are linked t
the disease.
Testing
There are two common tests for prostate cancer: the PSA
blood test and the digital rectal exam. Most experts suggest th
both be done at yearly screenings.
The PSA test involves analysis of the patient’s blood for lev
of a protein called prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The higher
levels, generally the higher the possibility of prostate cancer.
With the digital rectal exam (DRE), the physician performs
manual probe, inserting a gloved finger into the rectum, which
behind the prostate gland, to feel for bumps or enlargements
that might signal the presence of tumors. Neither of these test
can conclusively confirm whether or not prostate cancer is pre
ent but they can indicate the need for more testing — usually
with a biopsy. Tissue from the prostate is removed with a tiny
needle or multiple needles. The cells are sent to the pathology
lab for microscopic evaluation to determine if cancer is presen
Orange Regional Medical
Center sponsors a yearly
prostate cancer screening. For
information about this or other
health screenings sponsored by
Orange Regional Medical
Center, please call the Orange
Regional Health Connection,
toll free at
1-888-321-ORMC (6762).
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Treatment
If cancer is found, it is first categorized according to how localized or advanced the disease appears to be. Armed with this
knowledge, doctor and patient can discuss the most effective
treatment.
“In relatively young patients, physicians tend to treat more
aggressively for the best chance of a complete cure,” explains Dr.
Cohen.
Prostate cancer often develops and grows very slowly, especially in men in their 70s or 80s. The American Cancer Society
points out that although one in every six men will develop
prostate cancer, only one in 32 will die of it.
Cohen points out four general treatment categories:
Watchful Waiting: Since some prostate cancers take years or
decades to grow, regular monitoring may be all that’s needed, at
least initially. Regular PSA blood tests and digital rectal exams —
and possibly occasional biopsies — may be suggested if a cancer
is very low grade; if the patient is elderly; or if he has other
medical conditions which might mean the side effects of treatments could outweigh the benefits.
Surgery: There are two common operations for prostate cancer.
In the first, known as radical prostatectomy, the prostate gland
and some surrounding tissue is removed. This may be performed in cases with a high likelihood that cancer is confined to
the prostate. Nerves associated with sexual function are spared
as much as possible, and care is taken to reconstruct the bladder
outlet to prevent the possibility of incontinence (loss of urine)
after surgery. The second operation, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), may be suggested if
the cancer has spread. It helps relieve symptoms such as urinary difficulty or blood
in the urine. This procedure is performed through a tiny telescope-like camera inserted into the penis; tissue is removed using
a heated knife. A TURP is not intended to be a curative procedure.
Radiation: Radioactive material is used to kill cancer cells. One
form, external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) involves an
external series of treatments similar to x-rays. Another form of
radiation is known as internal radiation or brachytherapy. This
involves surgically inserting tiny pellets or “seeds” the size of a
grain of rice into the prostate that emit radiation directly into the
cancer site.
Hormone therapy: Since most prostate cancer cells thrive on
male hormones (androgens) such as testosterone, the goal of
hormone therapy is to reduce the supply of these hormones in
the body. Although hormone therapy won’t cure the cancer, it
helps slow cancer cell growth and/or reduce tumor size. There
are several types of hormone therapy; most are used when surgery or radiation might not be the best options, or in treating
some advanced cancers. Hormone therapy is often given
through injectable drugs or pills.
Some of these treatments may be used in combination. Other treatment options exist; talk
with your doctor and don’t hesitate to seek a second opinion
if desired.
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Four Elected to
Orange Regional Foundation
Orange Regional Medical Center
Foundation is pleased to announce that
four members of the community have
joined its Board of Trustees.
J. Donovan Aitchison is the Branch
and Relationship
Manager in the Goshen
office of The Bank of
New York and holds the
title of Vice President.
Mr. Aitchison is active in
the Goshen Chamber of
Commerce, currently
serving as President. He
is a member and past
President of the Goshen
Rotary Club and is a
member of the Board of
Directors of Goshen
J. Donovan Aitchison
Restoration Unlimited.
Paul Halpern, although “semi-retired”
as a developer and owner of several
manufactured housing communities, is
active in a number of civic and community organizations.
Halpern is currently a
member of the
Middletown Rotary,
past member of
Mamakating Lions
Club and Moose Lodge,
and past president and
current Executive Board
member of Temple Sinai
in Middletown. Mr.
Halpern is the current
Chairman of the Board
of the National
Paul Halpern
Academy Foundation at
Middletown High School, which serves
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the Academy of Finance and Academy
of Information Technology at the school.
William Quackenbush, MBA, ASA,
CBA, is the managing director of
Advent Valuation Advisors. He has been
retained by business
owners and managers,
attorneys and accountants in two principal disciplines: business appraisal and enterprise valuation, and economic litigation support. Mr.
Quackenbush is a senior
member of the American
Society of Appraisers,
Business Valuation; a
member of the Institute
of Business Appraisers, William Quackenbush
Certified Business
Appraiser; and a member of the
Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners.
William Ruggles is the Director of the
Academy of Finance at
Middletown High School
and the owner of
DECAT Driving School.
He is an adjunct instructor at Orange County
Community College,
teaching Accounting. Mr.
Ruggles is a member of
the Middletown Kiwanis,
Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks
#1097, Men’s University
Club, and past member William Ruggles
of the Brittany Miller
Foundation.
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U P D AT E
Patients awaiting outpatient procedures at the Arden Hill
campus are now enjoying enhanced television viewing, thanks
to the generous donation of a new flat screen television (photo
at left) by Horizon Family
Medical. Dr. John J. Dermigny and
his associates wished to provide
Orange Regional patients with a
pleasurable pastime while awaiting
their appointments. Pictured are
Dr. and Mrs. Susanne Dermigny.
Thank you, Horizon Family
Medical.
Orange Regional Medical Center
Foundation has received its first
donation to the 2005 Golf Classic...
and, a rather large gift at that!
Citizens Reunited to Overcome
Cancer (CROC) has generously donated $12,500 of the proceeds generated from their 8K Run/Walk held in conjunction
with General Montgomery Day in September.
The Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 20, 2005 at
the Orange County Golf Club in Middletown and the Otterkill
Golf and Country Club in Campbell Hall. It will benefit The
Tucker Center for Cancer Care — Orange Regional’s comprehensive cancer care program.
Many thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Jack LaCalamita for their
gift of CD/AM/FM stereos for the operating rooms within the
surgical suites at the Arden Hill and Horton campuses. Dr.
LaCalamita, an anesthesiologist on Orange Regional’s Medical
Staff, is acutely aware of the therapeutic benefits of music, and
wished to provide it for members of the surgical teams. Thank
you, Dr. and Mrs. LaCalamita, for your gift of music.
Members of the Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation
were saddened to learn of the passing of James T. Albert (photo at
right) in August. Jim was an active
member of the Horton Healthcare
Foundation Board of Trustees,
serving as its first president for four
years. He was an integral member
of the committee for Horton
Medical Center’s successful capital
campaign, HealthVision 2000, and
remained involved with the
Foundation until 1999. Our sincere
condolences are extended to his
wife and children.
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Orange Regional
Physicians Honored
On October 9, over 180 members of
Orange Regional’s Medical Staff, Board of
Directors, Board of Trustees, and guests
attended the 2004 Medical Staff Appreciation
Social — an annual event sponsored by the
Board of Directors to applaud the Medical
Staff in its entirety, and to honor two members selected by their peers for Lifetime
Achievement and Leadership awards.
Schuyler Newman, M.D. (left) and Allen D. Levine, M.D.
Recipient of this year’s Leadership Award
was Schuyler Newman, M.D., Chairman and
Medical Director of the Department of
Pathology, and the current Chief of Staff at
Orange Regional. The Leadership Award recognizes involvement in the development of
new or enhanced medical programs, promotion of staff education within the physician’s
field, and professional excellence.
Allen D. Levine, M.D., a member of the
hospital’s Department of Obstetrics/
Gynecology since 1975, was honored with the
Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Levine
served on numerous medical staff committees
including By-laws and Medical
Library/Education. This award is presented to
a physician who has continually improved the
level of patient care, whose professional body
of work has served to elevate their profession,
and who, through personal example, has
earned the respect of their peers and the community.
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Calling All Angels...
Pastoral Care Program Offers Spiritual Healing
R
everend David W. Jenks had a mission in life —
to minister to the sick. And, although Jenks
passed away in 2003 after nearly three decades
of service to Orange Regional, his dream lives on, fulfilled through Orange Regional’s Pastoral Care
Program.
“The hospital was his church and the patients were
his congregants,” says Pastoral Care Coordinator
Deacon Richard Trapani. “Reverend Jenks developed
the in-house visitation program that now encompasses
the Horton and Arden Hill campuses.”
The twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week clergy program consists of dozens of on-call religious affiliations,
including: Assembly of God, Baptist, Buddhist,
Catholic, Episcopal, Greek Orthodox, Hindu,
Jehovah’s Witness, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist,
Muslim, Pentecostal, and Presbyterian.
“I believe there is too much emphasis on what is
different among the religions — and not enough on
what is the same,” explains Trapani. “We have proven
that different religious denominations can work
together to enrich the patient’s hospital experience.
“We, as clergy, have the responsibility of visiting the
sick,” adds Trapani. “Our clergy members can be
called upon no matter what the time. Many often
come in at night, after being woken from sleep. We
want patients to receive the proper spiritual care.
“The role of the minister is to also help the families
— not just the patients,” adds Trapani, who likes to
use humor at times to help bridge emotions that can
run high during a medical crisis. “We often serve as a
liaison between the family and the hospital. We try to
give people encouragement and hope.”
For more information about Pastoral Care at
Orange Regional, please call Deacon Trapani at
845-342-7188.
Vice President of Human Resources Deborah Carr, joined several members of the Pastoral Care
Program at a recognition luncheon in October. Pictured are (left to right): Deborah Carr, Pastoral
Care Coordinator Deacon Richard Trapani, Deaconess Terri Costello, Reverend Peter Rustico,
Pastor Verdele Rudolph, Father Wayne Nicholson, Sister June Thomas, Reverend Monsignor
George Valastro, Mrs. Connie Vega, Father John Warfel, Father Yesu Duraikannu, Father Roberto
Perez, and Mrs.Valerie Dallio.
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HeartBeat
Healthy Heart Program:
Here’s how you can help.
Annual Century Club
Appeal to fight
cardiac disease
Orange Regional Medical
Center has announced a commitment to eliminate existing access
barriers and significantly improve
the cardiac health of underserved
and at-risk community members.
This new primary prevention initiative, The Healthy Heart
Program, is designed to annually
provide access to cardiac screening and education for 1,000 low
income/minority residents.
Cardiac screenings to determine risk assessment will be conducted at identified sites in
Orange and Sullivan Counties
using our reconfigured mobile
van. Century Club funds
received from this year’s appeal
will equip the van with the diagnostic tools necessary to perform
cardiac screenings including: an
echocardiogram that performs
stress testing; an EKG machine,
equipment for testing cholesterol
and glucose levels; educational
materials; and more. An automatic external defibrillator will
Membership levels:
Foundation Cornerstone
Chairman’s Circle
Vice Chairman
Doctor of Philanthropy
President’s Circle
Vice President
Director
Partner
Member
also be
purchased.
Through
the generous
support from our
community and
Hospital Family to
the Century Club
over the last two years,
Orange Regional has purchased patient care equipment for our expanding cardiology program — the Peter
Frommer, M.D. Heart Center
(see pages 3, 4 and 5).
As a friend of Orange Regional
Medical Center, we wish to invite
you to join the Century Club at
one of the membership levels
noted below. As a member, you
can take pride in the knowledge
that you are helping to provide
healthier and happier lives for
people who live and work in our
communities. In addition, you
will receive an invitation to the
annual Appreciation Celebration
(scheduled for April 14, 2005);
your name will be
placed on the mem$10,000-$25,000 bership roster in the
lobbies at both cam$5,000-$9,999
puses, and acknowl$2,500-$4,999
edged in various hos$1,500-$2,499
$1,000-$1,499
pital publications.
$500-$999
Orange Regional
$400-$499
Medical Center
$300-$399
Foundation President,
$100-$299
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Robert J. DeValentino has
announced that this year’s
Century Club Honorary
Chair/Community Division, is
Henry Christensen, Jr., Vice
Chair, Board of Trustees. The
Honorary Chair/Employee
Division is Anne Nelson,
Administrator of Orange
Regional Cardiopulmonary and
Diabetes Services.
To join the Century Club,
complete the donor information
on the enclosed envelope, note
“Century Club Membership,”
and make your check payable to
Century Club. If you wish to
discuss your membership further, please contact the
Foundation Office at
845-294-2135. Your gift is taxdeductible as provided by law.
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Let’s talk breast cancer
Recent happenings
• Approximately 150 Orange Regional Family members joined the American Cancer Society’s Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 17 at
Woodbury Commons. Our commitment to fighting
breast cancer helped the American Cancer Society
raise over $810,000 for breast cancer research,
patient services, education and advocacy.
• Orange Regional held a Breast Cancer Screening
program on October 29 at The Ray W. Moody, M.D.
Breast Center in Middletown. The screening was
open to women with or without insurance and included a clinical breast exam by surgical oncologist Dr.
Howard Karpoff, a mammogram (free to those qualified through the American Cancer Society’s Healthy
Women’s Partnership) and breast health education.
For information about health screenings and educational programs sponsored by Orange Regional, call
the Orange Regional Health Connection, toll free at
1-888-321-ORMC (6762).
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To promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October,
Orange Regional hosted “Let’s Talk Breast Cancer,” a community forum with surgical oncologist Howard Karpoff, M.D.,
F.A.C.S. and Penny Lynch, RT (R) (M).
Dr. Karpoff spoke about the latest treatment options for
breast cancer including sentinel lymph node biopsy (removal of
select lymph nodes to help determine if breast cancer has
spread to the lymphatic system and the extent of spread), surgical options and advances in radiation therapy. Patients who
undergo lumpectomy (surgical removal of a cancerous tumor,
along with a small margin of the surrounding normal breast tissue) have survival rates equal to those of patients who undergo
mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast). A recent advance
in radiation therapy at Orange Regional, the MammoSite
Radiation Therapy System, offers patients partial breast irradiation with an average treatment time of five days, rather than 67 weeks with traditional external beam radiation therapy.
Ms. Lynch, Supervisor of Mammography and The Ray W.
Moody, M.D. Breast Center, discussed breast care, risk factors
and prevention of breast cancer, and strongly urged every
woman to practice the three-step early detection program: selfbreast examination; yearly clinical breast exams by a trained
healthcare provider; and annual mammograms beginning at
age 40. Mammograms can detect 85-90 percent of breast cancers in women over age 50, and can discover a lump two years
before it can be felt. Patients whose cancer is diagnosed at an
early stage have a wider range of treatment options available.
According to the American Cancer Society, over 200,000
women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and over
40,000 will die from the disease. There are currently over 2
million women in the United States who have been treated for
breast cancer. There has been a decline in death rates from the
disease, most likely from early
detection and
improved treatments.
Dr. Karpoff and attendees at “Let’s Talk Breast
Cancer” in October.
Service Excellence ...
Making a difference for our staff
Orange Regional Medical Center understands that employee
satisfaction is vitally important to attract and keep the best
qualified healthcare workers. As part of its strategic goals for
2004-2005, Orange Regional is striving to become the
employer of choice in the Mid-Hudson region.
Managers and employees have discussed the results of an
employee satisfaction survey and identified three key areas for
improvement ... employee recognition, accountability, and
individual staff consideration.
Here are a few highlights of actions departments are taking
to make a difference for their staff:
5-Minute Stand Up Meetings: Laboratory
In June, Sharon Perna, Director of Laboratory Services, and
the Lab supervisors began daily huddles with their staff called
5-Minute Stand Up Meetings. These daily roundups are used
to: recognize staff for doing something special, for important
celebrations, to share operational news with the staff, for staff
to inform the supervisor of any issues or needs they have that
day (supplies, equipment issues, etc.).
Employee Satisfaction Committee:Tower 5,
Nursing, Horton campus
Nurse Director Simone Stein’s discussions with her staff on
Tower 5 led to the formation of an Employee Satisfaction
Committee for that unit. The group meets regularly to discuss
staff issues and devise solutions that staff can implement
immediately or take to the Nursing Director for further consideration. One of many things they did was to set up a
Tower 5 Star Award through which staff or patients can recognize employees who demonstrate positive attributes or those
who have simply done something special.
Recognition: Environmental Services Department
Environmental Services Director John Roth is no stranger to
employee recognition. Most recently, John instituted a log of
compliments. Any written or verbal comments of appreciation
about particular staff that come from patients, nursing units or
other departments are logged into a book and tallied at the
end of each month. The staff member on each campus with
the most compliments is awarded Environmental Services
Employee of the Month. At the end of the year, the staff
selects one of these monthly winners to be the Environmental
Services Employee of the Year.
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service excellence
every time
Celebration: Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology, led by Director Pat Rodrigue, celebrated Customer Service Week (October 4-8) by creating a schedule for the week that included: red carpet day, hat day, pink
shirt day (in honor of breast cancer awareness), international
lunch day and Hawaiian day... grass skirts and all. Their
patients appreciated the celebration and many of them joined
in the fun.
Emergency Department Redesign
Orange Regional has begun an Emergency Department
(ED) Redesign project that strives to streamline processes in
and related to the ED. The program is designed to expedite
patient flow, from the time of
entry, to admission or discharge.
We’re pleased to welcome
Maggie Driano and Alice
Walsh, our Patient Flow
Coordinators. Alice and
Maggie facilitate and coordinate bed assignment for all
admissions and transfers by
collaborating with various
departments related to patient
care.
Maggie began her nursing
career in 1968, graduating
from North Edinburgh School Maggie Driano
of Nursing, Edinburgh,
Scotland. She furthered her
experience in the Middle East
and Holland, coming to the
United States in 1986, working at Columbia-Presbyterian
Medical Center, New York
City.
Alice brings over 17 years
experience in various areas of
nursing at Westchester
Medical Center, including
experience as a Patient Flow
Coordinator. Alice was key in
the development and impleAlice Walsh
mentation of Westchester
Medical Center’s Discharge and Bed Management Program.
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Junior
Volunteers
Recognized f or ser vice
Debbie Linken,
Volunteer Services
Director, and the
President Student
Service Award
Recipients.
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ach September, Orange Regional recognizes the dedication and efforts of its junior
volunteers. Between August 2003 and September 2004, 132 juniors donated over
7,350 hours at the two hospital campuses, offsite rehabilitation facilities,
Community Health Education Center and the Medical Pavilion. Junior volunteers assisted staff in clerical areas, pharmacy, nutrition services, and on nursing units.
The President Student Service Award (awarded to junior volunteers with at least 100
hours of service during a year) was given to 29 juniors. Additionally, special hour milestone pins were given to 27 volunteers with over 100 hours, three volunteers with 250
hours, and one volunteer for 500 hours of service. Also recognized were four juniors
who received the annual scholarship award (see Fall 2004 issue). The 35 junior volunteers, who were accompanied by their families, each received a gift and a certificate of
appreciation.
If you are a teen (must be at least 14 years old) or an adult interested in becoming a
volunteer, please call Debbie Linken, at 845-294-5441 extension 4654 (Arden Hill campus) or Lisa Ritchie at 845-342-7145 (Horton campus).
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Orange Regional All-Stars
3RD QUARTER
2004 ALL-STARS
Patricia Bedford, Karen
Bennett, Anna Betro, Diane
Bishop,Venkateswaran
Buddiga, Doris Buesing,
Christine Canzoneri,
Jeannette Carbone-Marsh,
Cynthia Combest, Stacie
Conklin, Christopher
Costello, Sheri Dendanto,
Jane Dever, Ricky Fairbairn,
Karl Farris, Deborah Ferris,
Karen Flood, Carrie
Garloch, Melissa Green,
Catalina Guerrero, Elsie
Heller, Elizabeth Higgins,
Donna Hoke, Jodi
Jashembowski, Karen
Keppler, Patrick Kerrigan,
Deena Klaus, Kathleen
Kriessler, Barbara Lindsell,
Jean Lombardi, Betsy Lynch,
Dawn Lyons, Diana
Marroquin, Donna Martin,
Natasha Mele, Erika
Nadramia, Kimberly Nash,
Jo Ann Noone, Lionel
Oquendo, Marisol Ortiz,
Liza Peereboom, Barbara
Perillo, Dolores Pingotti,
Daniel Quick, Jane Rappa,
Bill Rauh,Theresa Reidy, Luz
Ricardo-Torres, Gail Schall,
John Sinnott, Barbara Sirois,
Linda Skidmore, Elizabeth
Steinberg,Tami Sutherland,
Terry Terracino, Colleen
Vitale, Kathy Vollano,
Michael Weidel.
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Third quarter honorees
Orange Regional Medical Center’s greatest
asset is our complement of employees and
volunteers. Their dedication, expertise,
involvement and commitment enable us to
provide the highest quality healthcare and
services to our patients. We’re proud to
announce the STAR recipients listed below,
for the months of July, August and
September 2004.
GUIDING STAR - JULY/AUGUST
John Roth,
Environmental
Services Director
Anyone who knows
John knows that he is a
“people person,” who
treats all with dignity
and respect. John listens to staff and
encourages their ideas
about improving the
department, all with a positive attitude that
is truly contagious. “John has worked hard
to make all three of his departments,
Environmental Services, Patient Transport,
and Laundry, feel we’re all one big happy
family,” said Office Supervisor Rose
Coolbeth. “When you have a team that
looks forward to coming to work and wants
to please their Director because of the way
he treats them... I guess that says it all!”
added Rose.
SHOOTING STAR - JULY
Frank Allison,
Surgical Technician,
Nursing
Arden Hill campus
Frank is known among
his coworkers for his
high standards, professionalism and dedication. Coworker
Caroline Bark, who
nominated Frank, said,
“He is a principled employee who works at
a very high standard. His commitment to
quality care and his ability to put the needs
of the patient above all are well known.”
Frank often answers the call when an
Operating Room technician is needed, even
when he is not on call.
SHOOTING STAR - AUGUST
Brenda Whittlesey, Patient Access
Management (photo not available)
Orange Regional CT Scan, Maltese Drive
Brenda goes beyond her required duties,
giving her unique personal touch to assist
patients and ensure their comfort. “Brenda
truly has a heart of gold and genuine concern for our patients,” said coworker
Carolyn Woods. “Brenda is a true ‘keeper’
and we should all be proud that she is on
the Orange Regional team. She is a shining
example of how we should all treat our
patients and coworkers,” she added.
SHOOTING STAR - SEPTEMBER
Christina Platé,
Secretary, Marketing
& Public Relations
Horton campus
Christina exemplifies a
true team player. She is
the glue that binds the
Marketing & Public
Relations team together. Whether preparing
for a special event or
designing a flier, Christina is ready and able
to complete the task. Always positive, professional and caring, she gives 110 percent.
With her polite manner and excellent customer service skills, Christina is a tremendous asset to Orange Regional.
To join an organization commited
to service excellence, visit our
website, www.ormc.org and click
on “Careers,” or call the
Recruitment Office in Human
Resources at 845-342-7190.
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NEWS flash:
Pavilion expansion begins
The Goshen Patient Service Center,
The 83,000 square foot expansion of the
Orange Regional Medical Center Pavilion (formerly the Horton Medical Pavilion) at 75
Crystal Run Road began in November.The first
step in the construction process involves additional shielding on the exterior wall of the linear
accelerator vault within The Eleanor T. Snow
Radiation Oncology Center, with full-scale site
work to follow.
The Pavilion expansion is the first step toward
single site consolidation and the development of
a new hospital facility for Orange Regional.The
addition will allow for the expansion of outpatient diagnostic and treatment services at the
Pavilion by adding or expanding the following:
fixed open magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
wound care, diabetes treatment, nuclear medicine imaging, radiation oncology, and ambulatory
surgery.
The project will take approximately 10-12
months to complete and will ultimately provide
our patients, medical staff and employees with
the premier outpatient facility in Orange
County.
located at 70 Hatfield Lane in Goshen, recently reopened after a complete interior renovation. The
entire interior structure was redesigned to accommodate filmless diagnostic imaging including the
Picture Archive Communication System (PACS)
and WEB PACS, which allow attending physicians
to access patients’ images from a secure website
immediately following an exam.This can be done
either from a doctor’s home or office.
A state-of-the-art, 1.5 Tesla, high field, short-bore
Siemens Symphony “Maestro” magnetic resonance
(MR) system was also installed.This new MR system is equipped with all the most advanced software and delivers unsurpassed diagnostic detail,
allowing us to provide comprehensive MRI exams
from head to toe, even on patients who are hard
to scan.
Gene Bernieri, C.R.A, Director of Diagnostic
Imaging at Orange Regional said “There is a beautiful skylight and window in the MRI room that
gives a calm and warm feeling. MRI Supervisor
Sherri Greene and I created what I feel is the
most attractive scanning room in the Hudson
Valley.”
The patient waiting room at the Goshen Patient
Service Center was expanded to twice its original
size and refurnished. Additional patient registration
areas were also added to enhance patient privacy
and reduce registration-waiting time.
(Top row, left to right) MRI Technologist
Helen Jacoby, Radiologist Karen Watkins,
Diagnostic Imaging Lead Receptionist
Carol Helmke, MRI Supervisor Sherri
Greene, Registrar Caroline Pagani,
Sonographer Lynnai Milton. (Bottom row,
left to right) CT Technologist John Basilio,
Lead MRI Technologist Ralph Donato, and
CT Technologist Dave Granucci.
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We’re pleased to announce Peggy
Hendricks as Director of Labor
Relations. Peggy earned her Master’s
in Public Administration from Marist
College, a Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration with a
major in Industrial Relations from
Ramapo College, and a Certificate
in Labor Studies from Cornell
University. Prior to her current position, Peggy worked with the
Industrial Unemployment Insurance
Service, was Human Resources
Officer for Elant, Inc., and as Guest
Relations Facilitator at Arden Hill
Hospital. She has served as an
instructor for Orange/Ulster BOCES
and SUNY Orange and as a member of the Workforce Investment
Board of Orange County.
People
Doing
More
Susan Heintz is our new Director of
Human Resources. Susan joined
Orange Regional Medical Center in
2001 after 12 years at Cornwall
Hospital, where she held multiple
positions in Human Resources
including Manager. Over the past
four years, Susan has functioned as
the Coordinator of Human
Resources at Orange Regional. In her
new role, Susan’s responsibilities will
include, among other things, management of the Human Resource
Recruitment and Retention Program.
Congratulations to Kevin McCormack, BS, RT(N), RDMS, CNMT
on his promotion to Manager of
Diagnostic Imaging. Kevin will assist
Director Gene Bernieri with diagnostic imaging special projects and
operations at the two hospital campuses, nine imaging modalities and
eight imaging locations. Kevin previously held the position of Supervisor
of Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine,
PET and Vascular Lab. Kevin’s certification in two major clinical modalities and more than thirty years of
healthcare experience are a great
asset as Orange Regional maintains our current level of rapid
technological growth, expands imaging services and moves forward with the organization’s goal of being the healthcare provider
of choice in Orange County.
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Simone M. Stein, RN, CMSRN has
accepted the position of Manager of
the planned Orange Regional Bone
& Joint Center. Simone has served as
Manager of Tower 5/Pediatrics at the
Horton campus since 1995. Her
career achievements include extensive experience in orthopedics and
medical-surgical nursing in California,
Vermont and New York. “I have
always loved working in orthopedics
and look forward to this new challenge with excitement,” says Simone.
Congratulations to Lynda Holyk, who has earned the title of
Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) from the American
Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA), Radiology
Administration Certification Commission.The AHRA is a resource
and catalyst for development of professional leadership in imaging
sciences. Lynda serves as Quality Assurance/Regulatory
Compliance Supervisor for Diagnostic Imaging at Orange
Regional.
Peter Kyriakos, B.S., R.R.T. has been
promoted to Director of Respiratory
Services. Peter began his career at
Orange Regional in January 2003 as
a supervisor, and previously was
Administrator of Diagnostic
Cardiology and Respiratory at St.
Joseph’s Hospital in Yonkers, New
York. Peter holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in biology and psychology and is a Registered
Respiratory Therapist.
Penny Lynch, RT (R) (M), has worked long distance with two of
her colleagues to develop correlative physical breast assessment
(CPBA), a customized program for mammographers who want to
expand their role in women’s breast care.The three women
launched a workshop at the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists/Association of Educators in the Radiologic Sciences,
Inc. Annual Conference in Dallas in June, demonstrating CPBA to
more than 40 mammographers from the United States, Germany,
Nigeria, Liberia and the Bahamas. Penny is Supervisor of
Mammography and The Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center, and
serves as Vice Chairman of the ASRT Mammography Chapter.
Mary Dougherty, RN, MA, MBA, Vice President for Patient
Services at Orange Regional, recently participated in a panel discussion at SUNY Orange entitled “Today’s Healthcare.” The program addressed areas such as patient safety and qualtity of care,
access and affordability, managed care, and the patient as a consumer.
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Orange Regional Medical Center’s Convenient Locations
Arden Hill Campus
4 Harriman Drive, Goshen
Phone: 845-294-5441
Horton Campus
60 Prospect Avenue, Middletown
Phone: 845-343-2424
The Orange Regional Medical Pavilion
(formerly The Horton Medical Pavilion)
75 Crystal Run Road, Middletown
Orange Regional CT Scan
111 Maltese Drive, Middletown
Orange Regional MRI
2 Edgewater Drive, Middletown
Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
110 Crystal Run Road, Middletown
Community Health Education Center
110 Crystal Run Road, Middletown
Family Program For Alcoholism/Chemical
Dependency
410 East Main Street, Middletown
Imaging Center For Women
18 Old Monticello Road, Ferndale
Orange Regional Diagnostic Imaging Center
30 Hatfield Lane, Suite 103, Goshen
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M IDDLETOWN, NY 10940
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Goshen Patient Service Center
70 Hatfield Lane, Goshen
Outpatient Behavioral Health Center
2001 Route 17M, Goshen
Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
2001 Route 17M, Goshen
The Wound Care Center
1997 Route 17M, Goshen
Monroe Patient Service Center
52 Mill Pond Parkway, Monroe
Orange Regional Medical Center MRI
78 Cypress Road, Goshen
Goshen Radiation Oncology
70 Hatfield Lane, Goshen
Call 1-866-ORMC-TEST
(1-866-676-2837) toll free, to schedule
• diagnostic imaging tests including
ultrasound, CT scan, LifeScan, PET scan,
MRI, nuclear medicine, x-ray, bone
densitometry, mammography, vascular lab,
• or for cardiology services including cardiac
catheterization, cardiac rehabilitation,
EKG/event monitors/Holter monitors/EEG,
2D echocardiogram/stress echocardiogram,
stress testing, TEE with/without
cardioversion, cardiac thallium viability, tilt
table testing, pacemaker clinic.
For information about hospital services,
support groups, to register for health
education classes or health screenings,
or to find a physician, call the
Orange Regional Health Connection,
toll free at 1-888-321-ORMC (6762).
Visit us at www.ormc.org