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November
Pride in Our People
Our people are doing great things.
It’s All About Patients
In September, 352 LVHHN leaders and 16 community members came together with a common goal: to look at care through patients’ eyes and develop ideas for improving patients’ experiences in the network. The retreat was the second step in our “Journey of Growth,” led by senior vice president of clinical services Terry Capuano, R.N. (right), and sponsored by COO Lou Liebhaber and CMO Ron Swinfard, M.D.
Using goals established by staff and community members during a retreat earlier this year as a guideline, participants developed ideas for improving patients’ navigation through the hospital and tracking their medical records. A committee will be formed to evaluate all the retreat ideas and develop specific plans. Participants, including community members Guillermo Lopez Jr. of Allentown and Paul Hertl (far right) of Trexlertown, endorsed our future vision.
Saluting a Fallen Hero’s Courage
Captain Robert Gallardy of the Altoona Fire Department suffered severe burns while instructing new firefighters. He was rushed to our Regional Burn Center, but two days later, he died. Gallardy’s burn nurse, Jennifer Hoff, R.N. (left), was so moved by his extraordinary deeds and commitment to service, she nominated him for a Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage Award. Robert’s widow, Vickie Gallardy (right), accepted the Fallen Hero award at the recent Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage Awards dinner. For more information about Robert Gallardy and other honorees and photos from the dinner, visit www.lvh.org/CheckUp.
It’s Official—Health Unit Coordinator Day!
When Ann Zeravsky, nursing education instructor (seated, center), wanted to commend the administrative partners and unit clerks for their work, she wrote to Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski. Pawlowski responded and proclaimed Aug. 23 Health Unit Coordinator Day in Allentown. Enjoying the honor are (standing left to right) Anne Stefanik, Stephanie Young, Jacqueline Vollman, Ashley Miller, Lisa Kiesewetter and Cecelia Purner, and (seated left to right) Heather Ehritz, Zeravsky and Alyshia Thompson.
Vaccinating a Generation to Prevent Cancer
Cervical cancer survivor Mary Beth Hanke of Summit Hill urges women at Cedar Crest College to learn about the HPV vaccine that will help prevent cervical cancer. Gynecologic oncologist Richard Boulay, M.D. (pictured), with other LVHHN physicians and college health caregivers, recommended to an audience of 500 that females ages 11-26 get vaccinated. Boulay’s 12-year-old daughter has already been vaccinated. Learn more about the vaccine at www.lvh.org/CheckUp or call 610-402-CARE.
Caring Colleagues
With their wedding day only weeks away, Stephanie Zanders and Scott Zettlemoyer were devastated when June’s flooding caused $15,000 in damage to their Pottsville home. With no insurance coverage, Zanders, a Hamburg Family Practice medical secretary, was ecstatic when her colleagues presented her with $700 to use toward renovations. Though the group frequently donates to local charities, Zanders says, “This was an amazing act of kindness.” Their home has been repaired, and their wedding day was perfect.
Walk for a Cure
LVH–Cedar Crest and 17th and Chew emergency department colleagues (l-r) Donna Christman, Fran Albright, R.N., Michele Ortiz, R.N., Ilene Anderson, L.P.N., Liz Williamson and physician assistant Nani Sinclair (far right) joined friends Norma Ganderson and Carol Novak. They walked 60 miles during a three-day event in Philadelphia to help find a cure for breast cancer. With the team named “C Cups for the Cure,” the group raised more than $22,400 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Funds will be used for research and community outreach programs.
Be an LVHHN Advocate
Joe Szabo’s wife, Shawna, was six-months pregnant when he started working here as an architectural draftsman. A new job meant new insurance and a new doctor. “We were nervous about changing where we received care so late in the pregnancy,” he says. “But the transition was smooth, and our care was phenomenal.” Now, the Szabos tell everyone they know about the excellent care they, and their new daughter, Troi, received at LVHHN.
Are you spreading the word about the quality of care at LVHHN? If so, call 610-402-3175 or e-mail Richard.Martuscelli@lvh.com and share your story in CheckUp.
More Pride in Our People
This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM
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