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A MidState Employee Who Loves Her Hospital and Her CommunityDenise Eldridge considers MidState Medical Center to be a vital resource to the community. She has been contri-buting to the Em-ployee Giving Campaign through-out her six years of employment. As Denise explains it, she has observed a lot of good that comes out of the hospital.

A Meriden resident for over 30 years, she has utilized MidState’s services for all of her person-al and family’s medical needs. Both of her children were born in Meriden, one at MidState and the other at the former Meriden-Wallingford Hospital.

Currently, Denise works as an administrative coordinator in Radiation Oncology and considers her position a blessing. She is a seven-year cancer survivor with a passion for helping people and giving back. Denise is witness to the essential services provided in our cancer center and she is inspired through her daily interactions with patients and their families.

“I give because it’s what I do,” she says proudly.

When Denise is not working, she is constantly in search of charity events, some of which are pretty unconventional. Recently she attended a yoga class with goats and a deep sea fishing fundraising tournament for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during which she caught a 35-inch bluefish. There is no challenge, it seems, that Denise will refuse.

Denise and her husband of 22 years, Bruce, have been involved with the community for as far back as she can remember. With a great respect for her workplace and her commun-ity, Denise exudes Hartford Health-Care’s core values. She is an ex- ceptional role model and an asset to MidState and the community.

MidState Medical Center Development Committee

Joseph Mirra, ChairpersonJennifer ComerfordAtty. Guy DeFrancesRobert deJonghSheldon DillDonald ForrestCarl GrantDiane GrazioliTeofilo Gutierrez, Jr., M.D.Gary HavicanDonna JonesLarry LazaroffElaine MurphyDawn Sarro

Development Staff

Amanda Nardiello Director of Philanthropy and Volunteer Services 860.224.5441

Elizabeth Szymanoski Program Manager 860.224.5568

Tina Fabiani Special Project Coordinator 203.694.8108

Cheryl Belomizi Development Officer 860.224.5624

Nancy Honore Database Coordinator 860.224.5685

Special thanks to the Development Committee for their continued commitment to the success of MidState Medical Center’s fundraising efforts.

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A Special Thank You to Our Donors

Pictured at the reception: Above, Cynthia and Dr. Ted Gutierrez, Infinity Circle members. At left: Margarete Stanchick, Infinity Circle member, Tina Fabiani, Development Special Projects Coordinator, and Elaine Murphy, MidState Medical Center Auxiliary president.

A special dinner reception was held on April 19, 2017 at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford. This annual celebration of support and generosity is our way of honoring our generous donors.

Keeping Her Mom’s Memory Alive

Surgi-Center staff at MidState.

Rebecca (Becky) Fennessy wanted to make a difference and give back in memory of her mother. For almost 15 years, her mother, Eileen Sampl, re-ceived care at MidState Medical Center. Suffering from a variety of conditions, receiving quality care close to home was important to Eileen, and being able to conveniently visit was just as important to Becky and her family. “It is great that people are able to receive so many services under one roof, in their own community,” Becky said.

Despite Eileen’s physical ailments, she always kept a positive and upbeat attitude. During the countless hours she spent at Midstate Medical Center, she would always try to cheer up others. She would wheel herself up and down the first floor hallway in her wheelchair, talking to patients and their families in an effort to bring them joy and comfort. Sadly, after spending the month of August 2016 at MidState, Becky’s mom passed away on August 29 of that year.

As the one-year anniversary of her mom’s passing approached, Becky wanted to provide some comfort to patients and their families just as her mom had done so many times before. She recalls the many hours she spent with her family sitting at the hospital, and thought it would be nice to com-pile some bags that could be given to patients’ families while they were waiting for their loved ones. Becky is a consultant for Thirty-One Gifts that afforded her fundraising opportuni-ties. With that in mind, Becky collect-ed her commission and money donated by more than 20 of her friends and family. She had enough to pur-chase 30 tote bags from Thirty-One Gifts along with a variety of self-care items to fill the bags. Items included: fleece blankets, hand sanitizer, adult coloring books, colored pencils, hand lotion, puzzle books, notepads, pens, water and snacks.

It is clear by Becky’s story, she spent a lot of time visiting and taking good

care of her mom during her illness. She is passionate about keeping her mom’s memory alive and will consider doing another fundraiser in the future with her family and friends. Becky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual and group ther-apy to adults dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. She loves spending time with her family, especially her husband and four-year-old son.

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MidState Medical Center received a donation of holiday cards and small toys from the Chi Omega sorority at Quinnipiac University. Quinnipiac student, Carly Radcliffe, said the university wanted to support the local communities by giving back to the younger children. MidState’s Emergency Department will distribute donations to children who visit the unit during the holiday season.

Midstate Receives Generous Donations for Local Youth

At right, the Chi Omega sorority with members of the MidState Emergency Department holding the donated cards and toys.

On Wednesday, October 18, a volleyball fundraiser was held by Platt High School Girls’ Volleyball Team & Booster Club. During their home game at Platt High School in Meriden, funds were raised by selling baked goods, collecting outright donations and a basket drawing. All proceeds will benefit the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center in memory of Cindy Hendrickson.

COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING CANCER PATIENTS

Platt High School Girls’ Volleyball Team Fundraiser for Midstate Cancer Institute

On Monday, October 2, the Panthers and Spartans boys’ and girls’ soccer teams from Platt and Maloney High Schools teamed up for their annual double header Pink Game. The families, fans, faculty and staff donated $400 from a bake sale and outright donations to benefit the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center.

Spartans and Panthers Give Back

Central Region Cancer Institutes Receive Donations from ‘Love Promise’ The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) and MidState Medical Center received donations from the Love Promise Campaign, a partnership between the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Subaru, to support those fighting cancer. Two local Subaru dealerships chose the cancer institutes as the recipients of their donation, which featured blankets and arts and crafts kits, along with care cards that contain messages of hope and support for those undergoing treatment. The cancer institute at HOCC received this generous gift from Schaller Subaru in Berlin, and MidState received their donation from Quality Subaru in Wallingford.

From left to right: Erin Stocking, Central Region Oncology social worker; Jack Blanchard, Quality Subaru customer relations manager; Daniela Hincapie, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society officer manager; Ann Brooks, Quality Subaru.

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Infinity Circle MembersDr. and Mrs.* I. Willard AbrahamsPatricia Aubé Memorial Foundation Marvin and Gladys Beloff Madeline A. Bossidy Dr. Matthew P.* and A. Lee CampioneAngela and Albert Cirillo Estate Victor Cordova Family Trust Cynthia M. Decker Elsa and Guy R. DeFrancesRaymond E. and Mary K. Donovan* Elsie O. Dossin EstateLynn Faria Jennifer GordonBenjamin Kopacz EstateDr. and Mrs. Ted GutierrezJames & Arlene HamelinJudith M. Marschhauser-HawryskoDorothy L. Innes EstateAlfred G. & Beulah M. Jarvis EstateMr. and Mrs. Wilbur C. Johnson Estate

Dr. Benjamin & the Honorable Maria A. KahnDr.* and Mrs. Daniel KahnHarold and Barbara KaplanMr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Kaplowe, Jr. Benjamin Kopacz EstatePaul Krochmal, M.D.*Robert M. Luby, Esq., EstateGail G. McCormackGeorge* and Rosalie MesiteDr. and Mrs. Louis MeyerBeulah M. Mills EstateDante J. and Barbara J. Molinary* Rajani Nadkarni, M.D. and Mr. Vivek KamathJohn A. Neff*The Honorable Francis and Ann O’Brien*Joseph Ortense, Jr. EstateRichard & Dawn PapalloEleanor E. and Edward H. Parker EstateMarjorie and Thomas F. Potter, Sr. Estate

Archibald S. Prisk EstateJoseph Puglisi & Teresa Mesiti Puglisi*Dr. and Mrs. Kyum S. PyunPhyllis B. Radziwon EstateJames P.* and Barbara RybeckEdward Schuler, Sr.Drs. J. Conrad Schwarz and Carolina Herfkens EstateAndrew* and Margarete StanchickAldonna B. Wedge EstateDr. Arthur and Gladys Weiss EstateDr. Laurence and Lori WeissYolles Family Foundation

* Deceased

The Infinity Circle recognizes individuals and families who have included MidState Medical Center in their estate plans. We are grateful to our Infinity Circle members for their vision, generosity and investing in the future of MidState Medical Center and supporting the health of the community and generations to come.

Infinity Circle

If you are interested in information about the Infinity Circle, or if you have already included the hospital in your estate plans and need addi-tional information, please contact the Development office at 860.224.5567.

Members of a confirmation class at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church donated 150 bags of items to patients at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center on May 10. The bags included blankets, personal hygiene items, and a variety of other goodies. Each bag was donated in the memory of a loved one. Patti Townsend, practice manager at MidState, said the cancer institute was very grateful to experience the generosi-ty of the young adults, who have made the community proud.

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel confirmation class donated 150 bags to chemotherapy patients.

Store Employees Band Together to Help Raise Awareness for Breast CancerR.W. Hines Ace Hardware of Cheshire held its fourth annual fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Each year, store employees band together with the community; em-ployees purchase pink shirts and decorate the entire store to help raise awareness for breast cancer. Over the last four years, R.W. Hines Ace Hardware donated more than $4,400.00 to support the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center.

Confirmation Class Donates Bags to MidState Cancer Patients

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In September, MidState Medical Auxiliary committed $100,000 in support of MidState’s Family Birthing Center’s waiting area renovation project. The renovation is currently underway and upon completion, the patient waiting area will feature: a glass window wall with doorway to separate waiting area to main galleria; roller blinds; refreshed seating for families including lounge chairs and side tables; updated signage, television and artwork. Also included will be a security system upgrade featuring a state-of-the-art video intercom system so patients and visitors can interact with staff when checking into the unit. This generous donation by the Auxiliary will fund the project in full.

By updating all of these amenities, Amy Kelleher MSN, RN, RNC-OB, Central Region Director Women and Infants stated, “We are hoping to heighten the experience for visitors while they relax in this newly updated waiting area. We are so grateful for such a generous donation and how it will enlighten the birthing experience for our patients, families and other visitors.”

MidState Auxiliary Raises $100,000 for Renovations to the Family Birthing Center

MidState Auxiliary Notes

From its beginning in 1885, MidState Medical Center’s Auxiliary and its members have provided services to the hospital, comforting patients and families through a wide variety of volunteer efforts and financial support. The Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts have realized thousands of dollars for hospital equipment, patient programs and services while always keeping in mind the hospital’s mission to improve the health and healing of the people and communities we serve.

Over the past decade major contributions to MidState Medical Center have included the Emergency Department, Cancer Institute, Family Birthing Center, Orthopaedics and most recently a $50,000 gift to the Neuroscience Institute at MidState Medical Center (see article on following page).

Projects funded in Fiscal Year 2017 include:

• $700 Chapel Artwork

• $3,500 Cancer Care Programs

• $9,000 Family Birthing Center

• $16,000 Radiation Oncology Diode QA Unit

• $26,000 Radiation Oncology Breath Hold System

• $40,000 Orthopaedic Services (see article under Hospital News)

• $100,000 commitment for Family Birthing Center waiting area renovations

MidState Medical Center Auxiliary Basket Drawing Raises $11,000

On May 5, the MidState Medical Center Auxiliary hosted its annual basket drawing. Every year, MidState employees are invited to participate in the drawing by either donating a themed basket, items for the basket, or making a monetary donation. There were 26 baskets donated that helped raise close to $11,000.

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The MidState Medical Center Auxiliary appreciates the generous support from all of our 2017 golf tournament sponsors:

Premier Sponsor:DanaherLagnese PC

Titanium Sponsors:Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

Ion Bank

Dinner Sponsors:Comprehensive Orthopaedics and Physical Therapy

Ortho Ouch Care

Platinum Sponsors:Compass One

MidState Radiology Associates, LLC

Readco Development

Cart Sponsor:FIP Construction

Gold Sponsors:Carmody, Torrance, Sandak, & Hennessey LLP

MidState Medical Center Department of Pathology

Telvantage, LLC

Silver Sponsors:Security 101

CFM Construction Corporation

Connecticut GI

Auxiliary Golf Tournament Raises $50,000 to Benefit Neuroscience

On Tuesday, June 13th, the MidState Medical Center Auxiliary hosted their 33rd Annual Golf Tournament. One hundred and thirty-six golfers enjoyed a full day of golf at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford. The tournament raised $50,000 with proceeds benefitting the Ayer Neuroscience Institute at MidState.

During the evening’s reception, Dr. Mark Alberts, physician-in-chief of the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute, expressed his gratitude to all those who supported the tournament and shared with guests details about the important services the neuroscience institute provides to patients in our surrounding communities.

The MidState Auxiliary appreciates the generosity of all who contribut-ed to this very important fundraiser and would like to extend a special thank you to this year’s sponsors, especially the law firm of DanaherLagnese, PC for being the tournament’s Premier Sponsor. A special thanks also to this year’s Auxiliary golf committee for once again helping to organize this very successful event.

SAVE THE DATES

• The MidState Medical Center Auxiliary Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. Proceeds will support the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at MidState Medical Center.

• MidState Medical Center’s 20th Anniversary Gala Celebration will take place Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford. Look for more details to come!

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Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute Sees First Cases

One of our proudest accomplishments this past year was the opening of the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at MidState Medical Center. The Institute brings together the region’s best orthopaedic surgeons to create a new center for the care and recovery of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.

The institute, the first of its kind in central Connecticut, offers patients exclusive access to the latest technology that brings more precision to orthopaedic care, including Makoplasty robotic assisted surgery and Mazor X robotic assisted spine surgery.

Once renovations are complete, the Institute will be 14,500 square feet, including 14 operating rooms. The institute was designed with patients’ diverse needs in mind, offering 21 all private rooms and valet parking. While it might feel more like a hotel than a hospital, the design is deliberate. Every detail, including the modern color selection, the motivational artwork and the patient curtain, were all chosen to achieve a calming and healing environment that encourages patients to begin moving and get back to the activities they love.

The institute is now home to surgeons from the Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists and Comprehensive Orthopaedics practices. Comprehensive Orthopaedics has been completing cases since early April and Dr. John McCallum performed the Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists’ first three knee replacement surgeries at the institute on May 10, 2017. The Institute maintains the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its Knee and Hip Replacement Program, having attained The Joint Commission’s highest, national standards. The Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute is also designated as a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement from Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Our main goal is to provide patients with an exceptional experience, getting them back to what they love doing, all while providing safe, efficient and cost-effective orthopaedic care,” said Andrew Turczak, PA-C, MHS, director of institute operations.

Headache Center Comes to MidState Medical Center

Specialized services for the management of headache was brought to MidState Medical Center on Nov. 1, 2016 with the addition of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group providers Dr. Abby Chua, DO, and Renee Kane, APRN.

The Hartford HealthCare Headache Center is dedicated to providing excellence in diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, helping patients minimize pain and increase their ability to function.

The HHC Headache Center was first established in Wethersfield and West Hartford under the leadership of Dr. Brian Grosberg, medical director of the center, and now is at MidState and the Central Region, expanding services further south.

Dr. Chua leads the practice on the MidState campus and brings with her a special expertise. She is a board certified neurologist who specializes in headache medicine. She completed a fellowship at Tomas Jefferson University, a residency at Temple University Hospital, and earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Mazor X Up and Running at MidState

Hartford HealthCare (HHC) became the first healthcare system in the Northeast to pioneer the latest robotic technology for spine surgery. The new robotic system, called Mazor X, gives surgeons the most-advanced resources to enhance patient safety and accuracy in planning and performing spine surgeries. Mazor X robotic surgery is available at the Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital and at MidState Medical Center. Surgeons will use the technology for spinal fusion procedures to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis.

Patients with these conditions often suffer from debilitating symptoms such as lower back pain, leg pain and sciatica. Over time, surgeons also will apply the robotic technology to procedures for the thoracic and cervical vertebrae to treat spinal deformities such as scoliosis.

During surgery, bone tissue, screws and plates are placed in the problem area of the spine, and the body’s natural bone growth gradually fuses the vertebrae. The procedure requires precise placement of surgical screws and implants, and that’s where Mazor X comes in. Surgeons can develop a detailed plan well before the surgery takes place.

Hartford HealthCare and CCMC Launch Partnership

In April 2017, Hartford HealthCare (HHC) and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) officially launched their partnership to bring enhanced neonatal care to the Central Region.

This partnership brings opportunities for MidState Medical Center and The Hospital of Central Connecticut to provide expanded services to the community and enhanced learning experiences for clinicians. CCMC providers are known as experts in the field and have access to additional resources that will contribute to the outstanding care already provided in the Central Region every day. Our partnership with CCMC also will enable The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center to optimize operational efficiencies, quality outcomes, and financial performance.

As part of HHC agreement with CCMC, all neonatal medicine physicians and neonatal mid-level providers at both The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState have become employees of CCMC.

HOSPITAL NEWS

Thank You!Your gift made a difference

Editors:Amanda Nardiello Director of Philanthropy and Volunteer Services

Elizabeth Szymanoski Development Program Manager

Cheryl Belomizi Development Officer

Contributing Writer(s): Corey Hirth and Tina Fabiani

Design & Layout: Sharyn Mathews

Photography: Rusty Kimball

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