Volume 9, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2015
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Volume 9, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2015
Legacy Community Hospital Foundation Volume 9, Issue 1 ■ Spring/Summer 2015 Marilyn and David Grover pay tribute to their late son IN THIS ISSUE Message from Community Hospital Foundation’s Chief Development Officer PAGE 2 ............................ Trustee Profile — Fred O’Such PAGE 2 ............................ Enduring Devotion PAGE 3 ............................ Auxiliary Celebrates 60 Years of Giving — With a Gift PAGE 4 ............................ The Art of Giving 2015 Notable Achievements Physician Profile — Dr. Martha Blum PAGE 5 ............................ Events and fundraisers PAGE 6 Courtney and Jim Nantz at home with their daughter, Finley. SAVE THE DATE Pinnacle Awards Dinner September 17 Women’s Forum for Health (Left to right): Dr. Casey Grover, Marilyn Grover, Kai Grover, David Grover, Wendy Grover, and Dr. Reb Close. T here is a good chance Jeffrey Grover’s passion for deep sea diving was influenced by his father, David. As a young man during the ‘40s and ‘50s, the senior Grover was a hard-hat diving and salvage officer for the Navy. Jeffrey became a scuba diver, who appreciated the mysteries of Stillwater Cove. It was that mutual interest in the sea that sparked a family plan to honor Jeffrey, who passed away in 2008. Jeffrey, who lived on the Monterey Peninsula with his wife, Wendy, was a civil and mechanical engineer. His work frequently involved litigation, ultimately leading him to law school. Just weeks after he passed the California Bar Exam, Jeffrey was diagnosed with colon cancer. He was 48. “Jeffrey was very healthy and athletic all his life,” says his father, “but his last years were very difficult for him. The odds COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION n were against him; he was at stage IV when diagnosed. They told him he had no more than a year or two to live, but he battled the cancer for six more years before his death. He was 54 when he died — too young. This was one of those great tragedies. I had colon cancer at about the same time, but mine was diagnosed early, and I’ve been cancer-free ever since.” October 13 2015 speaker: Kathleen Hall, PhD Founder and CEO The Stress Institute Estate Planning Seminar November 16 For more information, please call (831) 625-4506. See Marilyn and David Grover . . . page 4 (831) 625-4506 n www.chompfoundation.org 2 Community Hospital Foundation Legacy FROM COMMUNITY TRUSTEE PROFILE H O S P I TA L F O U N D AT I O N ’ S CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER A L B E R T J . A LV A R E Z FRED O’SUCH A t nearly the midpoint of the year, we are reflecting on our past and looking to the future. Last year, we set an aggressive fundraising goal of $10 million and then reached further, to a stretch-goal of $11 million. Our efforts and those of our generous donors exceeded that goal, yielding $11.4 million in 2014. Our recently released annual report spotlights all of you who made that happen, but we also wanted to express our gratitude here and now. As I approach my 10th anniversary with Community Hospital this year, I am reflecting on the amazing opportunity I have had to be part of and witness the largesse of our donors on behalf of the hospital and its patient community. While I mark my own milestone, a much bigger one is worthy of celebration: This year, our Auxiliary commemorates its 60th anniversary as an organization dedicated to supporting Community Hospital. During that span, members have logged more than 4 million volunteer hours and raised $6.9 million for hospital programs, services, and equipment. The funds have been generated by selling thousands of items in the gift shop, serving countless cups of coffee, snacks, and meals in the Fountain Court Café, and through dues and donations. The Auxiliary members — nearly 500 adults and college and high school students — are part of the fabric of the hospital. They are a hallmark of our high level of service and we encourage each of you, when you see Auxiliary members in their familiar red jackets or gold polo shirts, to thank them for all they do. We are very grateful to be a hospital owned by such stakeholders, who understand who we are, what we represent, and the programs and level of care we offer. And we trust in your support to help us continue to provide such services. With gratitude, Albert J. Alvarez, Chief Development Officer Community Hospital Foundation Community Hospital Foundation 40 RYAN COURT, SUITE 200, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA 93940 Board of Trustees Development Staff Kathy Bang Michael Davis, DO, Chief of Staff Eugene Hill Jean Kane, Auxiliary President Scott G. Kantor, MD Robert M. Kavner, Chair William W. Lewis, PhD Michael D. Lyon John H. Mahoney, Vice Chair Fred O’Such Steven Packer, MD, President/CEO Jane Panattoni, Secretary Stephen Schulte Patrick L. Welton, MD Phillip Wilhelm William Young Albert J. Alvarez, Chief Development Officer Maria Corn, Data Entry Landau Davidson, Systems Analyst May Esquerra, Advancement Records and Research Assistant Valerie Guthrie, Senior Development Officer Martha Kennifer, RN, Nurse Liaison Yolanda Ornelas, Administrative Assistant Janet Rappa, Administrative Specialist Robin Venuti, Senior Development Officer Jennifer Wood, Senior Development Officer Michele Melicia Young, Senior Development Officer Community Contribution A conversation with Community Hospital Trustee Fred O’Such Fred O’Such grew up in a small industrial town in New Jersey, about 50 miles south of New York City, where only about 5 percent of his high school class went to college. Although his father did not finish high school, O’Such’s parents made sure all four of their sons graduated from college. After receiving his chemical engineering degree from Lehigh University in 1958 and working for a year at DuPont, O’Such joined the Air Force as an officer. He was eventually put in charge of one of the largest computer centers in Pennsylvania, giving him his first real taste of leadership as well as an introduction to the potential impact of computers. During this time, he married Joanne, his college sweetheart. As his military service was ending, O’Such decided to test whether a self-described “small-town kid” could compete in the industrial world and applied to Harvard Business School. He received his master’s degree in business administration with high distinction in 1963 and started his industrial career. After a stint with a New Jersey company, O’Such was offered an opportunity in 1970 to join a young environmentally focused company in Menlo Park, Envirotech Corporation, to build its instruments and controls business. Fred, Joanne, and their two children, then ages 6 and 4, moved to the West Coast on a great adventure. Ten years later, he led a management buyout of certain Envirotech businesses and formed Xertex Corporation. What brought you to the Monterey Peninsula? Our two children had both graduated from college and I had sold the company for which I was CEO to Emerson Electric. My wife and I were looking for new experiences, so we bought a weekend house to remodel in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Some of the individuals we met quickly became new friends and our experiences exceeded our expectations, so we elected to move to Carmel as full-time residents in 1998. It didn’t take me long to become involved with our community. My first area of interest was as a founder of a nonprofit organization, which now runs Sunset Center in Carmel, established during the renovation of the center. I’ve met a lot of wonderful people through such interests. How did you come to know Community Hospital? Fortunately, I did not become acquainted with the hospital as a result of a medical emergency. One of my closest friends during the last 35 years, Frank Amato, served on the Community Hospital Board of Trustees for eight years, three as its chairman. He took the time to introduce me to the CHOMP leadership team, a most impressive group. So, when the offer to join the board was extended, I enthusiastically accepted. This hospital is one of the essential elements of being able to age gracefully while living in our home. It is one of the features that distinguishes the Carmel area from others we might have considered. There is confidence in knowing we have a first-class hospital we can reach in 10 minutes. It’s a crucial element in a healthy community and the key to quality of life for seniors in our community. Although I am still on a steep learning curve about the world of healthcare, it really captures my interest. And it’s nice to find that Dr. Steve Packer has done such a great job training his team; he has a couple of thousand very nice, very skilled people working there. What is the most rewarding part of your experience with Community Hospital? Most rewarding clearly has been the chance to meet and interact with the strong board Dr. Packer has been able to attract, as well as the top-notch leadership team he has built. Dr. Packer’s style of “managing by walking around” is impressive. He is easily accessible, and willingly shares his breadth of knowledge See Trustee Profile . . . next page Community Hospital Foundation Legacy 3 Enduring Devotion Endowed funds ensure commitment to caring continues P acific Grove resident Parnell A. “Rick” Rickerson was well known for his involvement in community affairs and his appreciation for the life he lived on the Peninsula — as well as a smile that could light up a room. One way Rickerson expressed his gratitude was through planned giving, providing bequests to Community Hospital to create two endowments in thanks for the care and concern he received in his later years. One endowment honors radiation oncologist Dr. Bradley Tamler and benefits the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The other honors cardiologist Dr. Michael Galloway and benefits programs and services of Tyler Heart Institute. Throughout his career, marriage, and life, he was devoted to family, to friends, and to his country. He believed in paying it forward and in giving back. After 45 years of marriage, he lost his wife to a peaceful passing in 2005; he followed her in 2013. Before he died, Rickerson ensured his culture of kindness and generosity would continue through his planned giving. of which was dedicated to the development of the Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing at Monterey Peninsula College. Nearly 40 years later, her vision and her generosity continue to have a major impact on the health of this community. Endowed funds require that the principal of the gift remain intact. The income earned from interest and investments can be used annually, creating ongoing and lasting impacts. Despite his passing, Parnell Rickerson, like Maurine Church Coburn, will long be remembered and appreciated for the continuing benefits of his endowed funds, the services they will support, and the patients whose lives will be touched. Rickerson’s gifts are among the latest in a long tradition by people who want to ensure the hospital’s future for those who come after them. Among the best known is Maurine Church Coburn, who leveraged her character, her creativity, and her capital to advance causes close to her heart. Rickerson ensured his culture of kindness and generosity would continue In his youth, the dashing young man with a wink and a ready laugh fell in love with Gladys, an international opera singer. They married in Miami, where he was stationed in 1960 at Homestead Air Force Base. A pilot who flew missions during the Vietnam War and lived to tell about it, Rickerson ultimately retired at the rank of major after 20 years active service. Then, he pursued a master of science degree and became a civilian employee of the Army. While plans for a new hospital atop Carmel Hill were under development, Coburn was serving on the Board of Trustees, becoming a pivotal player in the interior design of the hospital and the integration of art and music into the healing environment. She also held the nursing profession in high regard and voiced her concern about a shortage of skilled and registered nurses. Upon her passing in 1977, a charitable trust was established in her name, much Parnell A. “Rick” Rickerson Maurine Church Coburn Trustee Profile . . . from page 2 with all of us. We have an outstanding person guiding us through an uncertain period, as huge changes are occurring in healthcare. Dr. Packer brings his leadership team into the board meetings, creating an opportunity for us to understand what’s on their minds as well as his. I really like his leadership style; he can go down several levels in the organization and knows who everyone is, and they know they can talk with him. We have good dialogue at the board level, too; it truly is one of the most effective organizations I’ve ever been involved with. What are some of your other interests? Education sets the course. I continue to have a strong interest in trying to bring about constructive change in our nation’s K-12 public education system. On a worldwide basis, our 15-year-olds rank behind 23 other countries in math. That shortfall needs to be corrected for us to compete globally in the future. About 15 years ago, a group of my Harvard business school classmates formed a nonprofit group called “The Partners of ’63,” to focus on initiatives related to K-12 education in poor urban school districts. I served as its president for many years. Our strategy was to spot a highly effective nonprofit involved in education and proven at a local level, and help them roll out across the country by helping to develop business plans, using our personal networks. We worked with about seven nonprofit organizations in this way over the years. Although we elected to end our Partners ’63 efforts when we reached our 50th business school reunion, I still serve on the national board of the initiative that intrigued me the most — The New Teacher Project. It has more than 350 professionals nationwide working to improve school districts, particularly in low-income neighborhoods. It is based on the strong belief that ending education inequality starts with providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most. These nonprofit activities have shaped my personal insights on the critical issues impacting public education. What do you hope and envision for healthcare in our community during the next five years? Although Community Hospital is ranked right near the top of all hospitals in California, we could fall short of our goals related to the health of our community unless all of us work together to attract the next generation of physicians to our area. CHOMP identified the need for more doctors early on, and has made major investments to improve the situation. Under Dr. Packer’s leadership, the board continues to actively assess this issue. We anticipate important new strategic initiatives to provide additional support to our physician community. We’ve got to keep thinking about what else we can do. What would you say to other people about getting involved in the hospital? We need “thought leaders” in our community to take the time to understand the complex issues facing healthcare. Involve your friends and your networks to help all of us at CHOMP build strong support, as well as funding, for our key strategic initiatives. Be proud of your hospital’s role as an early adopter of programs and technology. Everybody should do this their own way. My hope is that the people of this community will have the confidence in our hospital to back its initiatives in the early stages. Whether with time or money, we all need to rally around it. 4 Community Hospital Foundation Legacy Auxiliary Celebrates 60 Years of Giving — By Giving H ow does Community Hospital’s Auxiliary celebrate its 60th anniversary? With a $60,000 gift, of course. Since its founding in 1955, the Auxiliary has excelled at giving, both in service and in financial support, putting in more than 4 million hours of volunteerism and contributing nearly $7 million for programs and services. The latest gift is directed to the Family Birth Center, where it will help pay for new security doors at the entrance. “We have received so much goodwill from the staff and administration it was natural to give something back,” says Jean Kane, Auxiliary president,” and $60,000 seemed an appropriate gift to celebrate the occasion.” The Auxiliary was started by eight local women and has grown into a group that now numbers about 500 and includes men (welcomed in 1975), and college and high school students. Auxiliary volunteers, in the their red jackets and white pants, can be found throughout the hospital and its offsite locations, from the main entrance, where they staff the reception desk, gift shop, and Fountain Court Café, to the Emergency department, Tyler Heart Institute, Carol Hatton Breast Care Center, and beyond. They greet arriving visitors and wheel out discharged patients. They serve up warmth in waiting rooms and frosty milkshakes at the café’s soda fountain. They make Christmas stockings to tuck newborn holiday babies in and clip and snip large sheets of fleece into individual “comfort wraps” for chilly patients. When a loved one is undergoing surgery, a volunteer may be the conduit between the operating room and the family. When a patient needs assistance with a meal, a volunteer becomes their dining companion. They provide that something extra that helps make Community Hospital such a comforting, caring place. “The Auxiliary is a key link to the community,” says Steven Packer, MD, Community Hospital’s president and CEO. “The members are the embodiment of the community through their six-decade-long spirit of generosity and commitment.” “It is a deep honor to serve at the hospital,” Kane says. “The appreciation from patients, visitors and staff to Auxiliary volunteers is at times overwhelming. We all feel we make an important difference at the hospital. To me what is most amazing is the number of years many of our volunteers have spent giving service. Next year will see our first volunteer with 50 years of service. That is a milestone.” Barbara K rueger, Au xiliary volu nteer. Founded 1955 4 million hours, $7 million in gifts For information about joining the Auxiliary, go to www.chomp.org/volunteer or call 625-4555. You may also become a Friend of the Auxiliary, supporting the group and its mission through a tax-deductible donation, www.chomp.org/donate. Marilyn and David Grover . . . from front page Jeffrey’s son, Casey, was in medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles during his father’s illness. While his father was being treated at Community Hospital, the younger Grover met his future wife — Dr. Reb Close, a UCLA medical school alum helping care for his dad. “Our first meeting with Reb was when we went into Jeff’s room at the hospital,” says David, “and there was this nice young woman in scrubs, perched at the foot of his bed. Our introduction to Community Hospital was that personal. Reb and Casey are now both on the medical staff of CHOMP’s Emergency department. They have different shifts, so they can take care of their 5-year-old daughter, Kai.” A year ago, Casey proposed to his grandfather that the two of them collaborate on an article on hyperbaric medicine, as a tribute to Jeffrey. “With my Navy diving experience and a number of years of writing Navy history, I suggested we look into the Navy’s role in the history of diving medicine, and the broader applications of what has been learned,” David says. The result appeared in the February 2014 issue of the Journal of Emergency Medicine, titled “Albert Behnke: Nitrogen Narcosis.” The research and focus on hyperbaric medicine inspired David and his wife, Marilyn, to fund a Community Hospital-sponsored, day-long workshop on the growing use of hyperbaric medicine beyond the treatment of embolisms and wound care. “We thought the hospital could bring in a top-notch academician to lead the discussion, with hospital staff members providing coordinated back up, and perhaps have the event approved for continuing education credit,” says David. “I believed that with the right presentation, this could generate a lot of interest.” Stephanie Layhe, director of Rehabilitation Services for the hospital, was well aware of the growing interest in hyperbaric medicine and its applications. Community Hospital has two hyperbaric chambers, used to treat a range of hard-to-heal wounds. Layhe knew of physicians and staff members interested in becoming certified to provide hyperbaric care. So she contacted Dr. Thomas Serena of Massachusetts, an international leader in acute and chronic wound care and incoming president of the American Hyperbaric Society. She invited Serena to present a grand rounds lecture to promote the use of hyperbaric technology in medicine. “Thanks to the generosity of David and Marilyn Grover, we created this one-time event, which saved us from sending staff members and physicians out of the area to get certified in the use of hyperbaric medicine,” Layhe says. “Ten people were certified: our wound care manager, three staff members, and six physicians. And we had 43 people attend Dr. Serena’s grand rounds, with a lot of interest and questions. This is not something a lot of people know about. But thanks to the Grovers and the memory of their son Jeffrey, we now do.” David and Marilyn Grover have long been involved in charitable giving, at a modest level. Once they became aware of the “benevolent attitude” of the IRS toward non-cash giving, they looked into it. “When we learned that a stock that had a high capital gain could be given to a charity and that the charity would pay no capital-gains tax on the transaction, and neither would we, we were determined to go ahead along this new pathway,” David says. The Grovers chose a well-known stock from their portfolio, which paid only a modest dividend but had recently reached an all-time high value. If they sold it through conventional channels, the capital-gains tax would wipe out much of their profit. If they gave it to Community Hospital Foundation, the tax deduction would be for its full value as converted to cash by the hospital. The choice, says David, was easy. “There are many advantages to this kind of giving,” he says. “It can involve all types of property — securities, real estate, art — which are often costly to sell readily. It can represent a way to clear out the odds and ends of holdings that don’t fit into the current interests of the owner. Community Hospital, as the recipient, can handle much of the paperwork for the transaction through a staff that knows how to do it. “A sense of paying back for our own good fortune accompanies a gift to Community Hospital, whether made as a memorial, commemoration, tribute, or for any other reason. It’s just a great idea.” Community Hospital Foundation The Art of Giving DONOR RECOGNITION Karen D. Egan The donor recognition wall at Community Hospital is not a typical acknowledgment of philanthropy. Rather than a hierarchy of engraved brass plates, the wall is a sculptural installation that complements the vision and inspiration of hospital donors, whose names are inscribed in crystal over a backdrop of an impressionistic seascape. A lighting system operating behind cherrywood cabinetry illuminates the wall, varying from sunrise to moonlight, casting warmth and color or cool dusk, depending on the time of day. Stephanie and Jack Harkness Community Hospital is honored and grateful to add to our recognition wall these donors whose recent contributions are an investment in our community. Cynthia and Forrest Miller Doris and Tom Hart Cassandra and Paul Hazen Hearst Foundation HEDCO Foundation Christine and Craig Johnson Jane Marcus Patty and William McAfee, MD Mary Pat and Richard McCormick Sydney and Mike Murphy Julianne and Craig Painter Courtney, Jim and Finley Nantz Sylvia and Leon Panetta Ruth H. Stimpson Legacy 5 2015 Notable Achievements Community Hospital has earned a series of significant accolades in 2015, including: ❚ 4-star rating for patient perceptions of care, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ❚ Outstanding Achievement Award, 3rd consecutive time, Commission on Cancer ❚ Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit top 10 percent nationwide for patient gains in independent living skills, Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation ❚ Chest pain center accreditation, Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care ❚ Excellence in Healthcare Awards — Professional Research Consultants, Inc. ❚ Service Learning Marian Penn Partnership Award for Kids Eat Right nutrition program, California State University, Monterey Bay ❚ Business Excellence Award, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce PHYSICIAN PROFILE Dr. Martha Blum Takes on Superbugs and Other Infectious Diseases Four-year-old Miles Blum walked into his preschool and explained the Ebola virus to his classmates in great, graphic detail. His teachers were quite surprised — until they realized his mother, Martha Lewis Blum, MD, is board-certified in infectious diseases and internal medicine. Blum is the new medical director of Infection Prevention and the Antibiotic Stewardship Program at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. it appropriately — the right antibiotic, in the right dose, for the right period of time, under the right circumstances.” In these dual roles, Blum works with other medical staff members and clinical staff on measures to prevent, control, and monitor infections and to help ensure that antibiotics are used appropriately. The risk in overusing antibiotics is that new resistant strains of infection — superbugs — appear. Blum’s third title is infectious disease consultant, which means she treats inpatients at Community Hospital and outpatients through Peninsula Primary Care in Carmel. Her medical degree and a doctorate earned simultaneously in medical virology put her at the intersection of research and application. “Antibiotic stewardship is a relatively new idea not a lot of people know about, but it has been getting more attention from the Centers for Disease Control and the Obama administration,” Blum says. “California law requires that all acutecare hospitals have a program in place to supervise the judicious use of antibibiotics. Part of what is driving the increasing numbers and resistance of bacterias is inappropriate use of antibiotics. So, mandates from the state and federal governments will monitor antibiotic use. This is not about restricting use but using Blum graduated from Cornell University, Cornell University Medical College, and Rockefeller University, all in New York. She did her postgraduate medical training at University of California, Los Angeles, and joined its faculty as an assistant professor for seven years. “In a small community like ours, we can have a really large influence,” Blum says. “I’m interacting with primary care providers as well as all physicians in the hospital to develop a culture where everyone is concerned with use of antibiotics in the community.” Blum was trying to envision the future for herself and her family — two young children, Miles, and Ellie, and her husband, Michael — when she received the call to consider coming to Community Hospital. Dr. Geraldine Taplin, an infectious disease specialist and medical director of Outpatient Immunology Services, was determined that a strong infectious disease program continue, and became instrumental in Blum’s recruitment. “My husband had worked as an independent TV editor and producer for almost 20 years,” Blum says. “We were looking to get out of the big city and be more connected and closer to family in the Bay Area. The wheels started turning about what we would like to do and where we’d like to go. When this opportunity came up, I was so excited to move to this community and become part of it.” “Everyone is so wonderful to work with and so quick to anticipate patients’ needs and my needs,” says Blum. “People step up and never hesitate to let me know the smallest detail that may help me support a patient. In the big city, it’s not like that. We got a lot of detachment from patient care, and a lot of, ‘It’s not my job.’ You can’t have that kind of attitude in a small community. Here, everyone has the best interest of the patient in mind. This is a great community, and I find it just the change I was looking for. It’s been a really good match.” Dr. Martha Blum, medical director of Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Program at Community Hospital. Community Hospital Foundation Legacy 6 row (left to right) ; Dr. Steven Packer and Davis Factor; Marilyn Gustafson, Marshall Bloom, and Liam Doust; Katy and Mary Castagna ANNUAL MEETING Top Second row (left to right) David Deyerle and Dr. Greg Spowart; Annie Berlin, Robert Quist, and Dorothy Lloyd ; Maria Cervantes, Esther Martin, and Cheryl Berrios; Laura Loop, Grace Rider, and Mary Dandridge VOLUNTEER SPRING LUNCHEON TopSecondrowrow(left(leftto right) to right) Christina Huynh-Nguyen; Tina Grantham and Elke Wehner; Patricia Zamudio and Cole Smith