Hitt Family Center for Radiation Oncology to Open in 2013

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Advancing Medical Excellence Through Philanthropy at Virginia Hospital Center
Dr. Robert Hong, Joan Hitt, Russell Hit, Dr. John Garrett, surrounded by the entire Radiation Oncology Staff.
Hitt Family Center for Radiation Oncology to Open in 2013
In August 2012, Virginia Hospital Center broke ground on a $6.5
million Radiation Oncology expansion project which will significantly
enhance the Hospital’s capacity to provide the most advanced radiation
oncology treatments available to cancer patients. Upon completion,
slated for the fourth quarter of 2013, the Department of Radiation
Oncology will be renamed the HITT FAMILY CENTER FOR RADIATION
ONCOLOGY in recognition of the Hitt family’s gift to the Campaign for
Radiation Oncology.
“Increasing access to advanced cancer treatments is a cause that is very important to my family and our
community,” said Russell Hitt. “We are very proud to be able to support Virginia Hospital Center and value
having world-class healthcare right here in Northern Virginia. The combination of the Hospital’s outstanding radiation oncology team and the most advanced radiation oncology equipment will mean saving even more lives
and improving the quality of life for so many individuals in our community who are battling cancer,” said Mr. Hitt.
The new radiation oncology treatment suite will be equipped with a state-of-the art TrueBeam™ linear accelerator
that is designed to provide advanced treatments for lung, breast, prostate, head and neck, and other types of
cancer. This new platform provides unprecedented speed and accuracy and makes it possible to offer greater
patient comfort by shortening the amount of treatment time and improving precision by leaving less time for
tumor motion during treatment. Patients will experience fewer side effects, more precise treatments sparing
surrounding healthy tissue, and a more rapid return to health.
Brian and Chris Normile; Pam and Mike Poth
Colleen Morche; Greg and Tanya Williams
Wine Tour and Tasting
On June 13, restaurateurs Brian and Chris Normile
along with Pam and Mike Poth hosted a wine tour
and tasting at the Arlington hot spot, Northside
Social. Guests enjoyed food and wine from Lyon
Hall, Liberty Tavern, and Northside Social while
learning about the impact of philanthropy at Virginia
Hospital Center.
Lyon Hall Executive Chef Andy Bennett
“Being a member of the Galen Society is very gratifying because it means that I am taking an active
role in bringing outstanding healthcare to my community,” said co-host Brian Normile. Guests also
learned about Arlington Pediatric Center which is
the hospital’s program that provides a medical
home for low income children in Arlington.
Doug Wiley; Bill Brakefield
Colin and Audra Phalen
Jeffrey DiLisi, MD and Wendy DiLisi
Chris Normile; Tracy Donley; Wendy Pilch
Edward and Colleen Morche
Galen Reflections: Why do you support Virginia Hospit
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Center we would consider for the care of our family.
Greg and Tanya Williams
Preston and Jeanne Caruthers
Launch the Friends of Healthcare
Professionals Fund
Longtime Arlington philanthropists and friends of Virginia Hospital Center, Preston and
Jeanne Caruthers, have made a special gift to launch a new initiative at Virginia Hospital
Center called the Friends of Healthcare Professionals Program. Modeled after the Friends
of Nursing Program at Virginia Hospital Center which began with a gift by the Caruthers
family in 1989, this new program will support the professional development of allied
health professionals such as medical technicians and therapists.
Today, Friends of Nursing is an endowment of over $3 million that provides scholarships,
awards, and promotes advanced nursing certification. The Hospital’s goal is to replicate
the success of this program, providing new opportunities for allied health professionals
to advance their careers.
Preston Caruthers
Thank you, Preston and Jeanne, for your public service and generosity to our community.
Virginia Hospital Center now ranks number one (#1) in the state of Virginia
for patient satisfaction. This is the realization of everything that I have
ever hoped for Arlington in having a wonderful Hospital, and the reason
we started the Friends of Nursing Program over twenty years ago. We are
happy to be able to launch the next generation of support for the Hospital
and its dedicated staff.
– Preston Caruthers
Round of Applause
We would like to welcome these new Galen Society
members and thank them for advancing medical excellence
at Virginia Hospital Center.
New Galen Gifts since 6/1/2012 – 11/1/2012
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Mr.&Mrs.AndyLaVigne•C.TuttyFairbanks•RebeccaDollPersekian
New Gifts of $500 or more to the
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Mrs.B.DrewBrown•Mr.&Mrs.WilliamG.Buck
Mr.&Mrs.RonGordon•Mr.andMrs.RobertH.H
Johnston•KaiserPermanente•Dr.DavidD.Lee
Mr.RogerH.Mudd•Mr.LimNguonly•Mr.and
Mr.&Mrs.RobSeldin•SunTrustBank•TheCore
tal Center and Arlington Pediatric Center?
We are so excited to be in the Galen Society and to be contributing to Virginia
Hospital Center and the Arlington Pediatric Center, that we want to get
our whole family involved! We like that we are helping others and that this
is something that we can all do together, as a family, to make Arlington a
great place.
Mike and Pam Poth
Dominion Anesthesia Staff (left to right): Dr. David Banks, Magdalena Pilarski, Meghan Manion, Melissa Behrens,
Rebecca Arvay, Angela Vires, MJ Anel, Keisha Church, Amanda Kern, Dr. Jonathan Gibbons, Dr. Elizabeth Haddad,
Dr. Ursula Munasifi, Dr. David Lee
Dominion Anesthesia Honors the Life of
Dr. Michael Chaikind
On May 12, Virginia Hospital Center held its annual Friends of Nursing ceremony which celebrates nurses
and their extraordinary impact on patients lives. The event is focused on the difference nurses and caregivers make in the lives of their patients and their families, as well as the impact donors make on the
programs they help fund.
The establishment of the Michael Chaikind, M.D. Memorial Fund was announced during the event, with a
$100,000 gift from Dominion Anesthesia. This fund will provide resources to support professional development and education for nurses and staff in peri-operative services. This fund was made possible by Dominion
Anesthesia and many memorial contributions which honor the life and dedication to medical excellence
of Dr. Michael Chaikind (1961-2011) who served as chief of anesthesiology at Virginia Hospital Center.
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Dr. John Garrett Speaking Before Oktoberfest Guests
Bowen McCauley Dance
Oktoberfest
On a beautiful autumn evening in October, Bill
and Brigid Brakefield opened up their home along
withhostsDr.DavidandKarenDuhamel,andDrs.
John and Mary Garrett for Oktoberfest. Guests enjoyed traditional German Oktoberfest food, along
with entertainment from Bowen McCauley Dance
Company. The evening was an opportunity to
thank our donors for their support which plays a
major role in making world-class care available
close to home.
A special thanks to our friends at Suntrust for
making Oktoberfest possible.
Suzy Broyhill, Lee Corey, Nora Garrote,
Jan King, Karen Arledge
Katherine Nguyen, John Nguyen, David Duhamel, MD
Brigid and Bill Brakefield
Christopher and Andrea O’Brien
Austin Williams of Suntrust and
Steven Rubloff, VHC Foundation President
Daniel Overdeck, MD and Kimberlee Overdeck, MD
Galen Society Leadership Committee
Lola C. Reinsch & J. Almont Pierce,
Chairpersons
Enrico & Andrea Cecchi
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Mordkin
Bill & Suzie Buck
Dr. Patrick Correnty
John D. Nguyen, CFP®, CIMA®
Dr. & Mrs. David Duhamel
Drs. Antonio and Kathleen Parente
Mr. & Mrs. Julian Fore
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Romness
George & Sarah Cabalu
Preston Caruthers
Jim & Tracy Millar
Become a Member of the Galen Society
The Galen Society includes all donors to Virginia Hospital Members of the Galen Society enjoy
Center and its affiliates whose lifetime contributions these benefits:
total $10,000 or more. Members play a significant role
•Permanent recognition on Virginia Hospital
in supporting medical excellence at Virginia Hospital
Center’s Wall of Honor
Center. To learn more about joining the Galen Society
•Recognition in Virginia Hospital Center Foundation
and the option to pledge your gift over a five year
publications including Cornerstone and Galen Gazette
period, please contact Amy Hauser at 703.717.4436
•Commemorative gift of recognition for your home
or ahauser@virginiahospitalcenter.com.
or business
•Special invitations to attend Virginia Hospital
Galen Society Giving Levels:
Center Foundation and Galen Society events,
•Innovators ($250,000 and up)
including “The Luncheon with a Doctor” series,
•Philanthropists ($100,000 to $249,999)
and networking and educational events
•Ambassadors ($50,000 to $99,999)
•Complimentary parking at Virginia Hospital Center
•Stewards ($25,000 to $49,999)
•25% discount on Virginia Hospital Center well•Founders ($10,000 to $24,999)
ness classes
If you (or a family member) are planning to utilize the Hospital, please consider letting us know so we can help make
your visit as worry-free as possible.
Virginia Hospital Center Foundation Staff
Steven A. Rubloff, President
Amy Beth Connick, Donor Relations Officer
Michele Werner, Director of Development for Annual Giving
Melissa Burris, Development Assistant
Amy Hauser, Director of Development for Major Gifts
Editor – Michele Werner
Elizabeth Dobbins, Development Officer
Co-Editor – Amy Beth Connick
Kelly Ferris, Development Officer
To learn more about the Galen Society, please contact Amy Hauser at 703.717.4436 or ahauser@virginiahospitalcenter.com,
or visit us at www.virginiahospitalcenter.com.
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