Good News From Good Sam - Good Samaritan Medical Center

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Good News
A MEMBER OF CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND | A MAGNET® DESIGNATED HOSPITAL
from Good Sam
NEW TECHNIQUE IN
TREATING CANCER
“
I
T IS SO TRUE that the level
of care and compassion given
during treatment can drastically improve a patient’s outcome,”
said 60-year-old Stephen Hautman.
“Everyone involved in my care has given
me the support and encouragement
needed to get through this and get back
to living my life.”
Mr. Hautman speaks from experience.
He was recently treated for stage IV
lung cancer—in addition to having open
heart surgery.
He first became concerned when he
started coughing up blood. He immediately saw his primary care physician
who diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Concerned that Mr. Hautman’s condition
might be more serious, the physician
sent him for a PET scan, which detected
cancer in the right lung. He immediately
underwent surgery to remove the cancer
SEPTEMBER
2015
and was treated with chemotherapy
followed by radiation.
After completing treatment, a followup scan showed the cancer had spread
to his rib. Mr. Hautman received six
weeks of radiation to the rib. He was
able to work during all of his treatment.
Remarkably, although his cancer spread,
he has been in remission since treatment
more than two years ago. In addition, he
recently had open heart surgery at Good
Sam and is recovering nicely.
Mr. Hautman’s case demonstrates that
cancers that return in only one area can
potentially have long-term remission
and survival with appropriate treatment.
Using the Varian True-Beam™ linear
accelerator to deliver highly focused
radiation, Good Samaritan physicians
have safely and effectively treated patients with stage IV cancer with limited
spread. Approximately one third of
Life After
Traumatic
Brain Injury
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Sunny Outlook
After Sophisticated
Brain Surgery
6
Patient Stephen Hautman with Chairman of the
Department of Radiation Oncology Johnny Kao,
MD, and radiation therapist Jennifer Sterlazzo.
patients with limited stage IV cancer
remain in long-term remission with this
approach. These outcomes appear to be
superior to drug therapy alone.
Researchers at Good Samaritan recently
( CONTINUED ON PAGE 11)
demonstrated that
New Cardiac
Catheterization
Lab Unveiled
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Outrunning
Cystic
Fibrosis
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A Message From the
Executive Vice President and
Chief Administrative Officer
T
Nancy B. Simmons
Good News is
published by
Good Samaritan’s
Office of Public Affairs
and Marketing.
NANCY SIMMONS
Executive Vice President and
THERESA JACOBELLIS
Assistant Vice President of
Public Affairs and Marketing
COLLEEN VALDINI
Public and External Affairs
Manager/Editor
RICHARD HELM
Photographer
CONTRIBUTORS:
Georgeine Bellando
Sue Grimm
Justin Jaycon
Chrissy Valencia
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HE GOOD SAMARITAN IS A biblical figure and the main
character in a parable that Christ used to answer the question
“who is my neighbor?” In the story, a traveler is beaten,
robbed, and left to die on the side of the road. Two passersby ignore the
victim and continue on their way. A Samaritan comes along, and moved
by the suffering of the stranger, bandages his wounds and pays for him
to be lodged at an inn while he recovers. The Samaritan personifies
mercy and is held up as an example by Jesus.
This is the parable that gives Good Samaritan Hospital its name and
its identity. Within our walls are more than 3,000 of your neighbors
who are inspired by our namesake to provide compassionate, high quality care to all those in need.
In this publication you will read about some of the many ways in which
we live out this mission. You will meet gifted physicians like Dr. Johnny
Kao who is an innovator in caring for our region’s cancer patients (see
cover story). On page 3 you will read about a group of retired physicians
who model the Good Samaritan’s example by providing free medical
care to the most vulnerable among us. You will meet some of the patients
whose lives were saved through the extraordinary care they received at
Good Sam—patients like Theresa Calcares, who underwent sophisticated
brain surgery, and Christopher McCarthy, a young man who is back in
the game following a devastating traumatic injury, and six-year-old James
Callaghan who inspires us by refusing to let cystic fibrosis limit him.
Good Sam’s caregivers are blessed by the philanthropic support of
many of our friends and neighbors—individuals who, like the biblical
Good Samaritan, open their hearts to help others. We are grateful to
benefactors like Theresa Patnode Santmann, who helped support the
construction of our third cardiac catheterization laboratory as featured
on page 8. Our Guild members are stalwart supporters whose most
recent gifts, shown on pages 6 and 7, enhance patient care in our emergency department and critical care units. Many young people in our
community have learned that it is never too soon to learn generosity.
We are the grateful beneficiaries of charitable gestures by local girl scout
troops and even the younger brother of a former patient.
With the Good Samaritan as our model, we continue to dedicate ourselves to maintaining, improving and restoring the health of all those
who turn to us. Through free educational programs and screenings, informative articles on healthy lifestyles, leading edge diagnostic technology, and the most advanced treatments available, Good Samaritan’s staff
is committed to meeting your family’s medical needs. We look forward
to caring for you and your loved ones now and in the future.
GOOD NEWS FROM GOOD SAM | SEPTEMBER 2015
Catholic Health Services
Board of Trustees
Salvatore F. Sodano, Chairman
Brian R. McGuire, Vice Chair
Joseph Tantillo, Secretary
Christopher Pascucci, Treasurer
Barbara Ellen Black, DPS
Kevin J. Conway
Peter P. D’Angelo
Rev. Peter Dugandzic
Virginia A. Ewen, RN
John Francfort, MD
Sister Audrey Harsen, OP
Alexander Hazelton
Brian P. Hehir
Deacon Frank L. Kurre
The Hon. Anthony Marano
Stephen F. McLoughlin
Rev. Monsignor Robert Morrissey
Jerome M. Poller
Daniel T. Rowe
Rev. Monsignor James Vlaun
John J. Wagner
William Ward
Good Samaritan
Hospital Foundation
Board of Trustees
Kelly Daniele-Crosman, Chair
Aileen Eppig
Kathy Giamo
Sister Ellen Moore, ex officio
William A. Mullaney, Treasurer
Henry C. Schreiber, Jr., Vice Chair
Sister Cathy Sheehan, ex officio
Nancy B. Simmons
Michael Virgilio
John J. Vullo, DO, Secretary
For more information on services
and a Good Sam physician directory,
please call (631) 376-4444.
YOU CAN ALSO FIND US ONLINE:
good-samaritan-hospital.org
facebook.com/GoodSamaritan
HospitalMedicalCenter
@GoodSamaritanLI
youtube.com/user/gshmc
Instagram: GoodSamLI
Good Samaritan Receives
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
FOR CANCER PROGRAM
G
OOD SAMARITAN, the
diagnostic and treatment
center of choice for
thousands of patients,
has earned its fourth
consecutive Outstanding Achievement
Award from the American College of
Surgeons Commission on Cancer. A facility receives the Outstanding Achievement
Award following the on-site evaluation by
a physician surveyor during which the facility demonstrates a commendation level
of compliance with seven standards that
represent the full scope of the cancer
program and, in addition, a compliance
rating for the remaining 29 standards.
“We are one of only six institutions in
the nation to be recognized every review
cycle since the award’s inception 12 years
ago,” said Chairman of the Cancer Committee and Chief of Hematology/Oncology
Kenneth Gold, MD. “Good Samaritan undergoes a rigorous evaluation process and
review of performance every three years
to maintain this prestigious standing.”
Good Samaritan’s cancer program
offers patients access to:
• Comprehensive care, including a range of
state-of-the art services and technology
• Multispecialty, team approach to
coordinate the best treatment options
• Information about ongoing clinical trials
and new treatment options
• Cancer-related information, education
and support
• Cancer registry, which collects data on
type and stage of cancers along with
treatment results, and offers lifelong
patient follow-up
• Ongoing monitoring and improvement
of care
• Quality care close to home
To consult with a Good Samaritan cancer
specialist, call (631) 376-4444.
Retired Health Care Professionals Give Back
“DOCTORS ARE NEVER really
retired. They are always ready
to treat those in need of medical
care. I consider it a privilege that
people come to see us,” said
Aram Chowdhury, MD.
Dr. Chowdhury is one of a
dedicated group of 20 retired
health care professionals who,
since 1993, have volunteered
their services to take care of
community members without
insurance. The doctors and
nurses who retired from
Good Samaritan Hospital are
part of a Community Outreach
Program that sees a dozen or
so patients a week. The program is available to anyone who
is not regularly seen by a physician or clinic. Patients receive
a complete physical including
electrocardiogram (EKG), chest
X-ray, blood and urine tests,
breast exam, Pap smear and
echocardiogram if needed.
The program was started
by several of the hospital’s
founding physicians, Robert
Schick, MD; Edward Lanagan,
MD; Robert Levin, MD and
Joseph Lambert, MD. Presently,
there are four physicians, three
nurses and an interpreter who
work as a team. Many patients
are from diverse economic
and cultural backgrounds.
The doctors assess and
diagnose patients and create
a treatment plan. Patients are
then referred to local clinics
for follow up care.
Left to right: Community Outreach Program Coordinator Charlphine H. Lanigan,
RN; Chris Smith, RN; Abul Mohdiuddin, MD; Aram Chowdhury, MD; William
Caracci, MD; Anthony Baratta, MD; Barbara Campbell, RN and interpreter
Amparo Arcila staffed Good Samaritan’s Community Outreach Program on a
recent Thursday morning.
Appointments are scheduled on Thursday mornings from September
through May. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (631)
376-3182, Tuesday and Wednesday, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
WWW.GOOD-SAMARITAN-HOSPITAL.ORG
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YOUNG MAN FOLLOWS HIS DREAM
AFTER A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
O
N AUGUST 6,
2014, Christopher
McCarthy was
hit by a car
two days before returning to
college in Massachusetts. It
would have been his senior
year at Becker College,
where he was captain of the
football team. Within minutes
of arriving at Good Samaritan
Hospital’s Emergency Department, where Christopher
was brought by ambulance,
a doctor explained to his
parents the seriousness of
his injuries. At just 22-yearsold, Christopher had suffered
a traumatic brain injury, serious injury to his right leg and
several fractures. He needed
a miracle.
In the first few days of
Christopher’s hospitalization
his prognosis did not look
three siblings, Michael, Ryan
and Kerry were at his bedside
every day. They prayed that
Christopher would regain
consciousness. He had a team
of specialists led by trauma
surgeons Stephen Blau, MD,
and Kathleen O’Hara, MD,
working around the clock.
“We were so comforted
to know that Chris was getting the best possible care,”
said his mother, Michelle.
“The staff laughed, cried
and prayed with us.”
Weeks into his hospitalization Christopher woke up,
began speaking and started
remembering his family.
Along with the excellent skill
of all the health care providers, visits from familiar faces
had a lot to do with Christopher’s recovery.
Christopher was not
“We were so comforted to know that
Chris was getting the best possible
care.” —MICHELLE McCARTHY, MOTHER OF CHRISTOPHER
good. He was on a ventilator
and unresponsive, but the
staff at Good Samaritan never
gave up hope. His parents,
Michael and Michelle and
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going to let his accident
derail his plans of graduating. Following ten surgeries
and months of rehabilitation,
he is doing remarkably well.
Christopher McCarthy
Christopher has returned to
college for his senior year
to complete his studies in
criminal justice. No longer
able to play football, he was
asked to remain on the team
to assist the coaches and
his former teammates.
“Christopher’s doctors
have told us that Christopher can do everything he
could do before his accident
except contact sports,” said
his mother, Michelle.
In 1995, Good Samaritan
Hospital became a New
York State Department of
Health designated Level II
Trauma Center, an indication that the hospital is
staffed and equipped to
provide life-saving care to
severely injured patients
at any hour of the day or
night. The hospital is a high
volume trauma center, one
of the busiest in Suffolk
County, providing trauma
care to more than 1,600
men, women and children
each year. Good Samaritan
has assembled a multidisciplinary trauma team that is
working diligently toward a
planned 2015 American College of Surgeons site visit
and review. If verified, Good
Sam will be among the first
hospitals in New York State
to be named an ACS-COT
Level II Trauma Center.
Good Samaritan’s trauma
initiative has been the
impetus for organizational
enhancements and programmatic developments
in virtually every unit and
department of the hospital,
and support the trauma care
for the thousands of men,
women and children who rely
on Good Sam for life-saving
care every day. Fortunately
for Christopher, the staff at
Good Samaritan Hospital
never gave up hope.
For more information on
Good Samaritan’s Trauma
Services, call (631) 376-4444.
Epilepsy Specialist Joins Good Sam
J
OSHUA DENKER was only
five-years-old when he had his
first seizure. He was diagnosed
with epilepsy, a disorder in which nerve
cell activity in the brain is disturbed,
causing seizures.
As he grew, his seizures became more
frequent. Following a grand-mal seizure
two years ago, he lost consciousness for
several minutes and collapsed.
His parents, Gail and Nowell, saw
Kevin Khodabakhsh, MD, at that time an
attending physician at Mount Sinai-Beth
Israel, for a second opinion. When Dr.
Khodabakhsh joined Good Sam’s division
of pediatric neurology, they followed.
“We travel more than 30 miles from
our Bayside home to Babylon for Joshua’s
care,” said Mrs. Denker. “We would
follow Dr. Khodabakhsh anywhere. He
saved our son’s life.”
Joshua’s initial treatment included being weaned off all medication, ultimately
finding one better suited to his needs. Dr.
Khodabakhsh spent a great deal of time
Joshua Denker and Dr. Khodabakhsh at
Joshua’s bat mitzvah.
listening to Joshua’s parents before developing a treatment plan. He also talked
extensively with Joshua in order to better
understand his needs.
Finding the correct medication to
control Joshua’s seizures was difficult but
since being under Dr. Khodabakhsh’s care,
Joshua has not had a seizure in nearly
three years. Today, Joshua is a healthy,
happy 13-year-old who enjoys baseball and
attending camp with other boys his age.
Epilepsy is diagnosed in 125,000
Americans each year. Epilepsy drugs are
prescribed to control seizures, and surgery is rarely necessary if medications are
effective. Unfortunately, it can be difficult
to determine which medication will work
best for the individual patients.
“When dealing with epilepsy it is often
necessary to get a second and third opinion before finding the right treatment
program,” said Dr. Khodabakhsh. “All
children are unique and it is crucial for
the attending physician to be accessible
while monitoring a child’s care.”
Dr. Khodabakhsh, a pediatric neurologist, sees patients at Good Sam’s Center
for Pediatric Care in Babylon.
For more information on pediatric care
at Good Samaritan
Hospital, call (631)
376-4444 or visit
goodsampediatrics.
org or scan this
QR code with your
smartphone.
Pediatric Patients Benefit
From “Sabrina’s Cause”
Sabrina Abenante, a fourth grader at Woods Road Elementary
School in North Babylon, held a special fundraiser to benefit
pediatric patients at Good Samaritan Hospital. The project, “Sabrina’s Cause”
was in response to a program introduced by the school’s Principal, Steven
Golub, which encourages students to give to those in need. Sabrina organized
two dress in pink days. Participating students who wore pink also donated
$1.00 to Sabrina’s Cause which raised $240 to purchase toys for pediatric
patients at Good Samaritan.
Left to right: Woods Road Elementary School Principal Steven Golub, Sabrina
Abenante and Good Samaritan Hospital Director of Child Life Kathleen Fenton.
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SUNNY OUTLOOK AFTER
SOPHISTICATED BRAIN SURGERY
H
EADACHES
axial tomography or CAT scan
believe I had surgery,” said
prognosis is excellent, with her
were common
and magnetic resonance imag-
Ms. Calcanes. “If it weren’t
current imaging showing no
for 66-year-
ing (MRI). Tests showed
old Theresa
a very large and
Calcanes. She thought her
deep seated brain
stressful job and added
tumor in the left
respon-sibility of caring for her
hemisphere of
92-year-old mother were the
her brain which
cause of her headaches. She
required immedi-
would take aspirin to relieve
ate surgery.
the pain and go on with her du-
Two days later,
for my quick diagnosis and
evidence of tumor recurrence.” expedient care, my
Good Samaritan offers the
prognosis would
highest quality in neurological
not be good.”
For Ms.
Calcanes, finding
Theresa Calcanes
and neurosurgical care. Patients
have access to state-of-the-art
technology, as well as the
Dr. Darakchiev
region’s most experienced neu-
was a “life-saver.”
rosurgeons and neurologists. A
Just four days after
full spectrum of care is provided,
surgery, she was
including corrective surgery
ties. Then one day, she stopped
one of Good Samari-
mid-sentence while talking
tan’s expert neurosurgeons,
taking walks around her West
for both neck and back pain.
with a co-worker, unable to
Borimir Darakchiev, MD,
Babylon neighborhood with her
Minimally invasive treatment is
remember what month it was.
removed the tumor in a five-
daughters, and had recovered
available and benefits those who
She decided to take a few days
hour surgical procedure using
fully enough to return to work
suffer from pain associated with
off to rest.
intraoperative image guidance
and care for her mother.
osteoporosis or bulging, herni-
After three weeks of
and microsurgical techniques.
mem-ory and speech issues,
Surgery was followed by radia-
and technology allow neuro-
she went to Good Samaritan
tion treatment. Ms. Calcanes is
surgeons to effectively treat
Good Samaritan’s neurosurgery
Hospital’s Emergency Depart-
now receiving chemotherapy
patients with tumors in delicate
services, call (631) 376-4444 or
ment for evaluation. She im-
for six weeks.
areas of the brain,” said Dr.
visit good-samaritan-hospital.org/
Darakchiev. “Ms. Calcanes’
gshneurosurgery.
mediately had a computerized
“I feel amazing and can’t
“Today’s advanced medicine
ated or degenerated disks.
GUILDS SUPPORT SURGICAL INTENSIVE
CARE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
THE GUILDS OF Good Samaritan
Hospital recently presented $80,000
to the Good Samaritan Hospital
Foundation to benefit the Surgical
Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and
Emergency Department (ED). These
donations will enhance surgical services by supporting the acquisition
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of a fourth Arctic Sun temperature
management system in addition to
the acquisition of 12 new stretchers
for the ED. The Arctic Sun is used
to lower the patient’s body temperature, slowing their metabolism and
in turn reducing the brain’s need
for oxygen.
Pictured (L-R): Chairperson of the Good Samaritan Hospital
Foundation Board of Trustees Kelly Daniele-Crosman; Central
Council of the Guilds President Marie Nicharico; Director
of Critical Care Services Elisabeth Vallone, RN; SICU Nurse
Manager, Karen Fee, RN and Executive Director of the Good
Samaritan Hospital Foundation Kelly Albanese Scherer.
Garden Party Raises
Money for Mother/Baby
Care at Good Samaritan
T
HIS SPRING, hospital friends Jean
Grunwald and Terese Weber hosted
a Garden Party Luncheon at Timber
Point in Great River. More than 100 guests
attended the event which raised funds to benefit
Mother/Baby Care at Good Samaritan. The afternoon included summer fashion previews from
Lord & Taylor in Bay Shore, floral arrangement
demonstrations and gardening tips by Sumpwams Garden Club members Jean Ann Gottsch
and Marie Capitano, raffles, door prizes, and a
special presentation by Benjamin M. Schwartz,
MD, FACOG, FACS, Chair of the Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology at Good Samaritan.
Dr. Schwartz spoke about the future of women’s
health at Good Sam.
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(Left to right) Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Executive
Director Kelly Albanese-Scherer, Jean Ann Gottsch, Marie
Capitano, Jean Grunwald, Terese Weber, Eileen LaMendola
and Good Samaritan Hospital’s Manager of Special Events
Chrissy Valencia.
Accepting on behalf of the Emergency Department, Transport and the Foundation (left to
right): Executive Director of the Good Samaritan
Hospital Foundation Kelly Albanese Scherer;
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Interim Chair of
Emergency Medicine Eric DeCena, MD; Central
Council of the Guilds President Marie Nicharico;
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Director, Emergency
Department Glenda Miranda, RN; Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Trustee Aileen Eppig;
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Operations Manager,
Environmental/Transport/Telecommunications
Services Anthony Anitra and Nurse Manager,
Emergency Department Judy Modica, RN.
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HOSPITAL INTRODUCES NEW
CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB
H
OSPITAL STAFF,
administrators,
physicians, elected
officials and community members helped celebrate Good
Samaritan Hospital’s addition of
a third Cardiac Catheterization
Lab to the Theresa Patnode
Santmann Division of Cardiovascular Services. These state-ofthe-art cardiac catheterization
laboratories are equipped with
the latest in digital cardiovascular and interventional imaging
systems. They are used for
advanced examination and treatment of cardiac and vascular
conditions, including blocked
coronary arteries. Procedures
are performed in the cardiac
Among those in attendance were (L-R): Associate Chief Medical Officer Donald
Teplitz, DO; Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Nancy
Simmons; Director of Cardiovascular Services Theresa Adair; Town of Islip Councilman John Cochrane; Interventional Cardiology Director David Reich, MD;
Assistant Vice President of Imaging, Cardiology and Cancer Services Ralph
Corbino; Catheterization Lab Medical Director Ezra Deutsch, MD; Town of Islip
Supervisor Angie Carpenter; Theresa Patnode Santmann; Department of Internal
Medicine Chair and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs Jerome Weiner,
MD and Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Richard Bie.
catheterization laboratory by an
interventional cardiologist and a
team of cardiovascular nurses and
technicians. Good Samaritan’s
interventional imaging system.
“We are proud to be able
to offer the most advanced
technology available,” said
Nancy Simmons. “Having this
additional Catheterization Lab
will enable us to accommodate
the growing number of patients
seeking the excellent quality
cardiac care we provide.”
For more information, scan this
QR code with your smartphone.
catheterization lab is the first facility in New York State equipped
with the IGS 530 advanced
digital cardiovascular and
Handmade Hats and Blankets Donated to Babies in NICU
GIRL SCOUT
Troop 3688 from
Babylon recently donated knitted hats and booties and fleece
blankets to babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
as part of their Bronze Award.
They made more than 150 hats
and 20 pairs of booties and will
continue to work on more.
Good Samaritan’s NICU
provides a broad spectrum of
specialized, multidisciplinary
intensive care services for
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Pictured (front row, left to right): Salena Roberts, Samantha Cannetti,
Brooke Keen, Victoria Lang, Nicole Jarvis, Lily Hagan, Sachi Onishi,
Gabriela Schaefer, Catherine Shaw, and Elena Khavkin. (back row, left
to right): Alexis Lewis, Troop Leader Emily Moran, Loraine Felismé, Good
Samaritan NICU Nurse Manager Laurie Mastandrea, and Christen Vota.
infants as young as 23 weeks
and as small as one pound.
The NICU team includes skilled
and professional neonatal
nurses, with specialized
training in providing round-
the-clock care for sick newborns and premature babies.
Available to assist the neonatologist are subspecialists
in various fields of pediatrics,
including surgery, cardiology,
neurology, hematology, gastroenterology and pulmonology,
as well as infectious disease
and development.
Good Samaritan’s NICU, call (631)
376-4444 or visit www.goodsamaritan-hospital.org.
OUTRUNNING CYSTIC FIBROSIS
S
IX-YEAR-OLD James
Callaghan achieved unprecedented success when
he recently earned Gold,
Silver and Bronze medals running track
for his Catholic Youth Organization
(CYO) team at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Parish in Lindenhurst. This is an
amazing accomplishment for someone
his age but what is even more significant
is that James has been living with Cystic
Fibrosis (CF) since birth. Although CF is
a life-affecting disorder, James continues
to push himself to the limits. James has
been very healthy but similar to other
CF patients, he struggles during winter
months when he gets the occasional
cold. He does not let these setbacks keep
him from enjoying sports.
“Ordinarily, having CF would make it
difficult to run but James is very determined and fast so he runs through the
difficult time, even when he might not be
feeling his best,” said his mother, Nicole.
CF is a life-threatening, genetic disease
affecting approximately 30,000 children
and adults in the United States. It causes
the body to produce abnormally thick
mucus, which clogs the airways and leads
to life-threatening lung infections. The
pancreas can also be obstructed, preventing enzymes from reaching the intestines
and breaking down and digesting food.
Many CF patients go through most of
their lives undiagnosed.
James was first seen by Good Samaritan Hospital’s Medical Director of the
Center for Cystic Fibrosis Louis Guida,
MD, at three weeks old for follow up
care on his newborn blood test which
James Callaghan
showed a possibility for CF. James had
also lost weight during his first few
weeks home from the hospital. At one
year old, after repeated colds and pneumonia, a sweat test was performed at
Good Samaritan confirming a diagnosis
of Cystic Fibrosis.
The sweat test, a diagnostic test for CF,
is a painless procedure that measures
the amount of salt in sweat. A high salt
level can be an indicator for CF. Good
Samaritan is currently one of only two
hospitals in Suffolk County to perform
sweat tests. James’ mother was relieved
to have a diagnosis early so her son
could get the care and treatment needed
to keep him healthy.
Dr. Guida sees James monthly and
his prognosis is good. “There is nothing
James can’t do. I encourage his love of
running which gives him such joy and
sense of accomplishment,” said Dr. Guida. “Good Samaritan has been treating
patients with CF for the past 45 years. It
has been rewarding to see young children
grow into adolescents and adulthood and
live an active life despite this condition.”
“The team was very fortunate to have
had James participate this year,” said
Paul Thompson, Assistant Coach of
CYO Track program at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. “James is extremely
strong for his age and a very fast runner.
He poured every ounce of energy he had
into each practice and race, doing his
part for both himself and the team.”
Good Samaritan Hospital is designated by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
as an affiliate Cystic Fibrosis Center of
Columbia University Hospital. Good
Samaritan’s Cystic Fibrosis program
began in 1967 with assistance from the
CF Foundation, becoming the first CF
clinic in Suffolk County. Its approach
to treating CF has progressed through
the years as medical breakthroughs
have been realized, providing care and
support to the CF patient, parents and
family members.
The multidisciplinary CF staff at Good
Samaritan provide state-of-the-art care
close to home. The specialized team includes physicians, nurses, social workers,
nutritionists and respiratory therapists.
Therapy includes prevention and treatment of lung problems, good nutrition
and physical activity as well as psychological and social support. For information on Good Samaritan’s
Cystic Fibrosis Center, call (631) 376-4444.
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GRATEFUL BROTHER DONATES TO
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
W
EST ISLIP HIGH School
senior Sean Wilson
collects loose change
donated by patrons at local
establishments to give back to the hospital
that saved his brother’s life. Through his
“Change for Children” fundraiser, Sean collected $2,392.63 to benefit Good Samaritan
Hospital’s pediatric department, presenting
a check to Good Samaritan Hospital
Foundation Executive Director Kelly
Albanese Scherer.
Sean believes in “paying it forward,” after
his brother, Christopher, spent six weeks—
the first 11 days in a coma—in the Pediatric
Intensive Care Unit, critically injured after
being hit by a car while walking to school.
The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation
Director Kelly Albanese Scherer accepts
donation from Sean Wilson.
Three years later, thanks to the support of
his family and health care providers, Christopher has finished his first year of college
and has made a remarkable recovery.
Good Samaritan’s pediatric department
offers comprehensive services to ensure that
newborns through adolescents receive expert
care close to home. The hospital provides
pediatric emergency services, a pediatric
intensive care unit and a neonatal intensive
care unit in addition to the largest freestanding outpatient pediatric specialty care center
on Long Island.
For more information on the Good
Samaritan Hospital Foundation or pediatric
services, please call (631) 376-4444 or visit
goodsamaritanhospitalfoundation.org.
Hospital Staff Ride in
Support of Veterans
A team of more than 25 employees from Good Samaritan participated in the Town of Babylon’s Wounded
Warrior Soldier Ride, a cycling opportunity
for wounded service members and veterans.
This project helps use cycling and the bonds
of service to overcome physical, mental, or
emotional wounds. The ride was an exhilarating tour through the Town of Babylon and
ended with a scenic crossing of the Robert
Moses Bridge and Ocean Parkway to Overlook
Beach. In addition to Team Good Sam, the
hospital supported the ride by providing water
bottles to all riders and a triage tent at Overlook Beach to assist in any rider injuries.
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Junior Volunteers Earn Scholarships
T
HE GUILDS OF Good
Samaritan Hospital
recently presented
$1,500 scholarships to three
exemplary junior volunteers.
The 2015 honorees—Michelle
Blum, Chloe Brett Hoetner
and Davian Ramphal—plan to
pursue careers that will utilize
the skills they have developed
while volunteering.
Michelle Blum, a graduate
of St. John the Baptist High
School, has contributed more
than 135 hours to the hospital’s
medical records department,
linen room, B Unit, gift cart and
at the concierge desk and plans
to pursue a career in computer
engineering as a college student at Manhattan College.
“Working in so many areas of
the hospital has taught me that
all tasks are important and that
there is constantly more work to
be completed. The memories I
have and the skills I developed
will remain with me throughout
my life,” said Ms. Blum. She
resides in Holbrook.
Also a St. John the Baptist
High School graduate, Chloe
Pictured (L-R): Junior Volunteer/ Scholarships Committee Co-chairs Ingrid DiGiovanna and Laurie Feldscher; Scholarship
winners Chloe Brett Hoerner, Michelle Blum and Davian Ramphal; Central Council of the Guilds President Marie Nicharico
and Good Samaritan Vice President of Human Resources Mark Boehrer.
Brett Hoerner volunteered in
the hospital’s busy Gift Shop,
contributing more than 140 hours
of service. She will be attending
Long Island University with plans
to pursue Veterinary Medicine
and will continue to volunteer at
Good Samaritan.
“Volunteering in the Gift
Shop has helped to increase
my confidence and sharpen my
public speaking skills, said Ms.
Hoerner. “It has been an amazing experience.” She resides in
Brightwaters.
Lindenhust High School
graduate Davian Ramphal has
contributed more than 115
hours of service in the hospi-
tal’s Ambulatory Surgery Unit.
“Volunteering has taught me
to take pride in doing a good
job, no matter the task,” said
Mr. Ramphal. “This experience
has helped me grow socially
and I am looking forward to
using these skills while pursuing a career in biomedical
engineering at Northwestern
University.”
Junior volunteers at Good
Samaritan have the opportunity
to enhance their personal development and learn skills while assisting the hospital in providing
its important services
to the community. Scholarship
funds are provided by the
Central Council of the Guilds of
Good Samaritan and through
donations received at Good
Samaritan’s Guild Thrift Shop,
Gift Shop and Captree Café. The
medical center has more than
200 active junior volunteers,
who collectively contributed
more than 3,800 hours in 2014.
Between the ages of 15 and
18, they come from 25 different
school districts in the vicinity of
Good Samaritan Hospital. The
program enables high school
students to meet their community service requirements, as they
participate in hospital events
and assist various departments
throughout the facility.
NEW TECHNIQUE IN TREATING CANCER ( CONTINUED FROM COVER)
advanced lung cancer patients
treated with a new technique
using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), may have
reduced rates of esophageal pain,
weight loss and lung toxicity,
which translates into improved
survival. This technique, developed at Good Samaritan, is currently being tested in a national
clinical trial in which the hospital
will participate.
For more information on Good
Samaritan’s Radiation/Oncology
Services, call (631) 376-4444 or visit
good-samaritan-hospital.org/radiation-oncology-center or scan this
QR code with your smartphone.
11
BOCES Students Donate Herb Planter to Enhance Flavor of Meals
STUDENTS FROM Eastern
Suffolk BOCES Outreach
House donated a planter to Good Samaritan
Hospital’s Nutrition and Food Services
Department. Fresh herbs will be planted by
the students and used to enhance the flavor
and presentation of the more than 1,200
meals prepared daily for patients, visitors
and staff at the hospital.
Outreach House provides education
designed to empower students through
academic and social growth. A group of
12 students worked together as a team in
the design and construction of the teak
planter.
Left to right: Good Samaritan Hospital AVP of Plant Engineering Richard Bie; Executive Chef John Vaeth;
Director of Nutrition and Food Services Diane Carillo; Client Service Manager Edward Wienczorkowski; SVP
of Administration Joseph Loiacono; BOCES students Jake Courtney, John Larson, Nick Ferrara, Thomas
Connors, Melvin Whitehead, Jonathan Polo and Sean Rafferty; BOCES Eastern Suffolk Outreach House shop
teacher John Meade; counselor Jeff Reh and Principal Susan Goltz.
HOSPITAL OFFERS FALL PREVENTION CLASS
P
RISCILLA SCHLEGEL
was worried about
sustaining an injury
from a fall. Her balance can
sometimes be unsteady.
Otherwise, Ms. Schlegel is an
active 75-year-old and wants
to stay that way. She attended
a free Fall Prevention Class
offered by Good Samaritan
Hospital’s Physical Therapy
Department and saw the
benefits right away.
According to the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), falls are the
leading cause of both fatal
and nonfatal injuries for those
65 years of age and over.
Every 14 seconds, an older
12
adult is seen in an emergency
department for a fall-related
injury. The chances of falling
and of being seriously injured
in a fall increase with age.
“After participating in one
of the fall prevention classes,
I feel more confident in
knowing what precautions
to take to prevent an unexpected and debilitating fall,”
said Ms. Schlegel.
The class is offered on
the second Friday of every
month from 2:00 pm to 3:00
pm at Good Samaritan’s
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Center, 560 Union Blvd.,
West Islip. Participants
learn successful tips and
fall prevention strategies to
help maintain independence.
Topics include strength
and balance exercises; fall
hazards around the home
and fall risks such as physical challenges, improper
footwear, medication safety
and medical history.
“Falls are not a normal
part of aging and the resulting injuries can steal quality
life from seniors and their
families,” said Good Samaritan’s Director of Rehabilitation Services Jill Bocchieri.
Studies show that a
combination of interventions
can significantly reduce falls
among older adults.
EXPERTS RECOMMEND:
• A
physical activity regimen
with balance, strength
training, and flexibility components.
• C
onsulting with a health
professional about getting
a fall risk assessment.
• H
aving medications reviewed
periodically.
• Getting eyes checked annually.
• M
aking sure the home
environment is safe and
supportive.
• H
aving an annual hearing
assessment.
For more information about
preventing falls or to register
for a class, please call (631)
376-4109 or visit good-samaritanhospital.org.
PLANT BASED DIETS FOR BEGINNERS
D
URING THE summer
months, farmers’ markets,
home vegetable gardens, and
seasonal produce inspire
people to eat more fruits and vegetables. The
many benefits of following a plant based diet
have contributed to its increasing popularity. However, deficiencies in key nutrients
can arise if a plant based diet is not followed
appropriately. Specific strategies can help
prevent nutrient deficiencies and ease the
transition to this lifestyle change.
When well planned, there are several
categories of plant based diets that may be
appropriate through all stages of life. All vegetarian diets exclude “flesh foods” but differ in
their exceptions. For example, ovo-vegetarian
diets include eggs while lacto-ovo vegetarian
diets include eggs and dairy products. Pescovegetarian diets include fish, eggs, and
dairy products. Finally, vegan
diets exclude all flesh foods
and their products.
The factors that motivate
an individual to follow a
plant based diet include
health, environmental, economic, ethical, and religious.
Plant based diets may contribute to
decreased risk of heart disease, and lower rates
of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, blood pressure,
BMI, noninsulin-dependent diabetes, and
cancer risk. Environmental factors include a
diminished impact on climate change, air and
water pollution.
Nutrients of potential concern when following a plant based diet include protein,
calcium, iron, zinc, essential fatty acids,
iodine, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and choline.
Many plant sources of protein are incomplete proteins that are missing one or more
of the nine essential amino acids. Complete
proteins can be built from the careful pairing
of incomplete proteins. A milk product paired
with a grain or legume, or a grain paired with
a legume would form a complete protein. For
example, cereal and milk, corn tortillas and
refried beans, and a peanut butter sandwich
are individually incomplete proteins which
become complete when paired together.
Additional sources of vegetarian proteins are
lentils, soy, eggs, yogurt, and cheese. Consuming adequate amounts of calcium can be met
by consuming fortified foods such as orange
juice or almond milk in addition to many of
the protein foods listed above.
Plants contain non-heme iron which has
a significantly lower percent of absorption
compared to heme iron. Furthermore, inhibitors of iron absorption (phytates, calcium, and
polyphnols) and enhancers of iron absorption
(Vitamin C, cast-iron pots) affect an individual’s iron status. Vegetarian sources
of iron include fortified cereals,
bran, spinach, red kidney beans,
tofu, and pumpkin seeds.
Zinc is usually adequate
in vegetarian diets although
decreased absorption is related
to the high acid content typical
of a plant based diet. Lentils, peanut
butter, tofu, tempeh, mushrooms, and spinach
contain high levels of zinc. It is important to
consume plenty of anti-inflammatory omega-3
fatty acids from vegetarian sources such as
flaxseed, walnuts, canola oil, soy, almonds,
olive oil, olives, and avocados due to the typical
high intake of inflammatory omega-6 fatty
acids in plant based diets. Iodine deficiency
may develop if vegans substitute sea salt or
kosher salt in place of iodized salt. Vegans are
also at risk for choline, Vitamin D and Vitamin
B12 deficiency if not supplemented or eaten
adequately in the diet.
Lifestyle changes are always most effective when the transition is made slowly and
divided into several steps.
➜ First, identify plant based foods and
meals that are already consumed on a
regular basis. Such foods might include
oatmeal, cereal, salad, soup, bean chili,
or stuffed peppers. Another helpful tip is
to only eat vegetarian before 6PM.
➜ Step two replaces favorite animal foods
with soy based meat substitutes. Incorporating nutritional yeast, tofu, and tempeh
into meals also provides good sources of
vital nutrients.
➜ The third step encourages beginners to
try new plant based foods and meals.
Ethnic staples found in Mexican, Chinese,
Thai, and Japanese cuisine include many
vegetarian dishes. Experimenting with
new recipes found online and in vegetarian magazines can be helpful. Additionally, many families and restaurants have
adopted the idea of “Meatless Monday.”
➜ The final step is to continuously evalu-
ate for balance, variety, and moderation
in the diet. This prevents falling into the
trap of the “white flour and cheese” diet
that includes the frequent consumption of
pizza, macaroni and cheese, quesadillas,
grilled cheese sandwiches, and junk food.
A colorful diet can help to stay on track.
The most common reasons for adopting a
plant based diet are for the potential health
and environmental benefits. Despite the best
intentions, nutrient deficiencies can develop
and care must be taken to make sure all nutrients are consumed in adequate amounts. It is
important to remember that lifestyle changes
are most effective and successful when slow
changes are made over time. A Registered
Dietitian (RD) is a nutrition expert who can
ensure that a plant based diet is being followed
in a safe and healthy way by developing plans
and strategies to meet individual goals.
by Kristen Donnelly, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC
13
KEEPING BONES HEALTHY INTO YOUR SENIOR YEARS
G
OOD SAMARITAN HOS-
PITAL recently participated in American Bone
Health’s 3rd Annual Freedom from Fractures™ Fracture Awareness
Day. The event is to raise awareness about
the risk of fractures and to help people
keep their bones strong. Good Samaritan
screened more than 35 individuals with
support from physician Saila DeTore,
DO, and Geriatric Fracture Coordinator
Yorlet Torres, RN, as well as nursing and
quality management staff and volunteers.
The national Freedom From Fractures™
movement raises awareness of the two million preventable fractures that occur every
year. Trained peer educators screened
older adults using American Bone Health’s
FORE Fracture Risk Calculator™ to determine their risk for having a fracture in the
next 10 years and, based on the results,
educate on how to reduce these risks. The
educators spent 5-10 minutes with each
individual, discussing steps for taking
control of future bone health.
Participant Ann Gilroy had a feeling
she might be at high risk for a fracture
LETTERS OF
GRATITUDE
Many letters have been
received acknowledging the
staff at Good Sam for their
commitment and compassion.
The following are excerpts
from some recent letters.
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Left to Right: Saila DeTore, DO, Ann Gilroy, and
Yorlet Torres, RN.
since sustaining a femur fracture in January 2014 at age 79. Says Ms. Gilroy, “Today’s screening and counseling reminded
me what I should do to keep my bones
strong and healthy.”
Catholic Health Services (CHS) has
partnered with Amgen, Inc., and Anthem, Inc., with support from American
Bone Health, to care for patients before,
during and after a bone fracture and to
improve the long-term health of fracture
patients. The Post-Fracture Osteoporosis
Education and Management (POEM)
program strives to optimally diagnose
and treat osteoporosis in patients following a low-trauma fracture.
Every four months,
my husband and
I come to Good Sam to have
blood tests associated with
diabetes and atrial fibrillation.
Robert cares for us, and is
always friendly and caring.
He makes you feel comfortable and is wonderful at
his job.”
I can’t
properly
express my gratitude
to the staff in the ED
on my most difficult
day. My wife passed
away with no pain,
she was not anxious
or afraid and she was
treated with dignity.”
Currently, at Good Samaritan, a
dedicated orthopedic navigator helps
guide patients through the continuum
of care from their arrival to the hospital
to their discharge and post-hospital
care. The POEM program works with
patients as fractures heal and encourages patients to work with their health
care team to:
• Assess bone health, by getting a bone
mineral density test, and identify risks
for fracture, such as age, gender, family
history, medical conditions and current medications.
• Take steps to prevent another fracture,
including getting sufficient calcium
and vitamin D, increase physical activity, and take steps to prevent falls.
• Find the right treatment for bone
health, if necessary.
Good Samaritan is the first CHS hospital to launch the POEM program, which
will be rolled out to other CHS facilities
over the next year.
For more information about Good Samaritan Hospital’s Geriatric Fracture Program, call
(631) 376-4444.
Each one in their
own way played
a major role in my husband’s
recovery. I don’t think people
truly understand a nurse’s role
in the care of critically ill patients. The nurses devote considerable time to each patient
to meet the many demands of
the different illnesses.”
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
9/9 Wednesday • Noon
9/30 Wednesday • 6:00 pm
Good Samaritan University Community Lecture:
Good Samaritan
University Community Lecture:
Aging Gracefully:
Take the Right Steps
Sponsored by Futterman & Lanza, LLP
Babylon Public Library, 24 South Carll Ave.
Free Blood Pressure screenings at 11:00 am
9/10 Thursday • 1 pm
Good Samaritan University West Campus
Community Lecture:
Keep Your Keys: Tips for
Staying Safe on the Roads
Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd.
Free Blood Pressure screenings at noon
9/16 Wednesday • 6 pm
Food For Thought: Was it
Something You Ate?
Overcoming
Back and
Neck Pain
NARCAN Training Class
Free Opioid overdose prevention program in
collaboration with the Suffolk County Department
of Health Services
West Islip Fire Dept, 309 Union Blvd.
11/3 Tuesday • Noon
West Islip Fire
Dept, 309 Union
Blvd. To register, call (631) 376-4444, visit
good-samaritan-hospital.org/backpainlecture
or scan this QR code with your smartphone.
Aging Gracefully: What’s New in
Total Joint Replacement?
10/1 Thursday • Noon
West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane
Aging Gracefully: Exercise for
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Bay Shore Brightwaters Library,
1 South Country Rd.
Sponsored by Teacher’s Federal Credit Union
Community Lecture:
Super Foods for a Super You
Sponsored by Progressive Emergency Physicians
Amityville Public Library, 19 John Street
West Islip Fire Dept., 309 Union Blvd.
11/12 Thursday • 6:30 pm
9/24
Women’s Wellness: Take the
BREAST Care of Yourself
Thursday • 6:30 pm
Women’s Wellness:
Men’s Health Update
Sponsored by Law Office of Shannon Falcone-Macleod
LI Cancer Help & Wellness Center,
32 Park Ave., Bay Shore
32 Park Ave., Bay Shore
Women’s Wellness:
Can’t Stomach the Pain
32 Park Avenue, Bay Shore
11/19 Thursday • 6 pm
Food for Thought:
Fad Diets & Food Trends
Good Samaritan Blood Drive
Sponsored by TAC Graphics, Inc
Patio Café and Mobile Units
9/29 Tuesday • 10:30 am – 3 pm
10/27 Tuesday • 6:30 pm
Third Annual Theresa Patnode Santmann
Heart and Soul Symposium:
Community Lecture:
9/28 Monday • 7 am – 7 pm
Food for Thought: Quick Meals
for Your Busy Family
Prevention is the Best Medicine
What’s in Your Genes?
Captain Bill’s Restaurant,
122 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore
Sponsored by All Island Media
All events are held at Good Samaritan,
unless otherwise noted. For more
information or to register for any of the
events listed below, please call (631)
376-4444. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE
Lindenhurst Public Library, 1 Lee Ave.
EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.
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