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Lewes, DeLaware

In thIs IssueCover story 2012 HealthGrades® Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™

Page 5 Gastrointestinal Services at Beebe Medical Center Expand

Page 8 Minimally Invasive Surgery

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HollandFrankssitsproppedupinhishospitalbedandlistensashis

nursesharesinformationabouthimtoanothernurseatshiftchange.His

wifeCarolesitsnearby.

“Youshouldknowwhatisgoingonwhenyou’reinthehospital,”

Mr.Frankssays.“IlikethatIcanaskquestionsandgetanswersrightaway.

Caroleisalwaysinterestedandlikestoaskquestions,too.”

Mr.Franksistakingpartinapilotprogramunderwayonthethird-floor

Medical-SurgicalUnitatBeebeMedicalCenter.Thepilot,called“Bedside

Reporting,”reflectsanationalhospitalmovementtoimprovethequalityand

safetyofpatientcare.

BedsideReporting—a

patient-centeredinitia-

tive—allowsthepatient

toparticipateinthe

routineshift-change

reportingprocess.

Thetheoryisthatthe

programimprovescom-

municationbetween

excellent PeoPle.excellent care.BeeBe Medical center

receives the

2012 healthGrades®

dIstInGuIshed

hosPItal award

for clinical excellence™

Three years in a row!Cover and above: Beebe patient Holland Franks participates in the conversation between his nurses Joanna robertson and Michele robertson at shift change. His participation is part of the Bedside reporting initiative to improve communication and the quality of patient care.

The healThGrades® award reflecTs BeeBe Medical cenTer’s MeasuraBle record of successfully TreaTinG paTienTs and sendinG TheM hoMe wiTh fewer

coMplicaTions Than 95 percenT of all hospiTals in The naTion.

Members of the Quality team research outcome data from the National Hospital Quality Measures and share it with Beebe physicians and the clinical staff, allowing the hospital to continually improve patient care. team members, left to right, are Linda sapienza, rN, Quality outcomes analyst; ann smith, Bs, rN, CPHQ, Quality Director; and teresa Hitchens, rN, BsN, CNor, CrNFa(e), surgical outcomes analyst.

Kathy Cannatelli, rN, BsN, is Nurse Manager of the Intensive Care Unit. she is focused on adhering to the highest standards of patient care.

Peggy Parsons, Cvt (left), and Nicole Fisher, rN, prep the Cath Lab for a cardiac catheterization procedure. Healthgrades® has rated Beebe Medical Center #1 in Delaware for Coronary Interventional Procedures two years in a row (2011–2012).

patientsandhospitalstaff.Ifthetheoryholdstrue,

thepracticewillbeinitiatedinotherareasofthe

hospital.

ThispilotisanexampleofBeebeMedical

Center’sfocusonqualityandoncontinuallyimprov-

ingpatientcare.AndBeebe’seffortsarebeingrecog-

nized.For2012—thethirdyearinarow—Beebe

MedicalCenterhasreceivedtheHealthGrades®

DistinguishedHospitalAwardforClinical

Excellence™.Thispresti-

giousdistinctionplaces

BeebeMedicalCenter

amongthetopfivepercent

ofhospitalsnationwidefor

clinicalperformance.

HealthGradesevaluates

hospitalssolelyonclinical

outcomesforpatientshos-

pitalizedforheartattack,

heartfailure,pneumonia,

andsurgery.Thedatais

collectedfrommillionsof

patientoutcomesacross

thenationbytheCenters

forMedicareandMedicaid

Services(CMS).

Theawardreflects

BeebeMedicalCenter’s

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measurablerecordofsuccessfullytreatingpatients

andsendingthemhomewithfewercomplications

than95percentofallhospitalsinthenation.

Recently,membersofBeebe’sNursingLeadership

TeamwereaskedwhytheythoughtBeebe’spatient

outcomeshavenotonlycontinuallyimproved

overthepastdecadebutalsohaveattainedhigher

qualitystandards.Inaroundtablediscussion,the

teamagreedthatthecollaborativeeffortofQuality

Departmentteammembersandclinicianswho

givehands-onpatientcarehasallowedthelatest

evidence-basedmedicinetobeputintopractice

throughoutthehospital.

“Yearsago,wetreatedourpatientsandnever

knewofthelong-termoutcomeoftheircare.”

explainsnursemanagerKathyCannatelli,RN,BSN.

“Thankstoourqualityteam,wereceivedataabout

ourpatientoutcomesandcommunicatethisinfor-

mationtothefront-linestaff.”

QualityTeammemberandnurseTeresaHitchens,

forexample,hasresearchedthelatestevidence-

basedmedicalpracticesontheuseofantibiotics

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before,during,andaftersurgery.Shemeetswithsur-

geonsandsurgicalteamstosharethatinformation.

Otherevidence-basedmedicineissharedwith

cliniciansbyspecialistnursessuchascardiovascular

clinicalnurseLynnToth,RN,BSN,NP-C,whohas

researchedbestpracticesforstrokeandheartfailure.

“Werefertobest-practiceguidelinesthatare

developedthroughresearchtocontinuallyimprove

ournursingpractice,”saysPaulMinnick,Vice

PresidentofPatientCareServices.

Twoyearsagothehospitalcreatedanannual

QualityAwardtorecognizehospitalteamsfordevel-

opingoutstandingimprovementprojectsthatleadto

betterprocessesandahigherdegreeofexcellence.

Thispastfall,13teamsrepresentingmorethat200

staffmembersviedfortheaward.Thethreewinning

teamsdevelopedprocessestoimproveinfection

control,vaccinationcompliance,andtheabilityof

heartfailurepatientstomaintainthemselvesathome

anesthesiologist thomas Kelly, MD, and Mimi Hernandez, rN, a clinical nurse in same Day surgery, meet with a patient before surgery to make sure all information is in order.

Donna Williamson, Lead Pharmacy technician, scans all manufacturers’ medica-tion information from the bar code into the automation robot. as an additional safety measure, sam roberts, rPH, Ms, Director of Pharmacy, double-checks bar-coded information.

sotheydonothaveto

bereadmittedtothe

hospital.

Theimpetusforthe

BedsideReportingpilot

camefromwithinthe

ranksofBeebenurses.

JoannaRobertson,RN,

learnedabouttheprac-

ticewhileinnursing

school.Sheresearched

it,sawthatitaddressed

severaloftheNational

PatientSafetyGoals

stressedbythebodythat

accreditshospitals,and

sharedtheideawith

nursingleadership.

“BedsideReporting

isanotherwaytoengage

thepatientandto

improveoverallcommu-

nication,”saysPaulMinnick.“Thisisexactlywhatwe

wanttodo.”

“I’vebeenatBeebebefore,”Mr.Frankssays.

“I’vealwaysbeenhappywiththecare.Theymake

somethingyou’dexpecttobeunpleasant,apleasant

experience.”n

“we have creaTed an environMenT of conTinually learninG and consTanTly iMprovinG,” says paul Minnick, vice presidenT of paTienT care services.

Paul Minnick, rN, MsN, Nea-BC, vice President of Patient Care services, leads quality and safety initiatives at Beebe Medical Center.

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Overthepastyear,excitingdevelopmentshavetakenplaceatBeebeMedical

Centerintherealmofthediagnosisandtreatmentofdiseasesofthedigestive

system.

Thesediseasescanrangefromcommonproblemssuchasacidrefluxdisease

thatkeepsyouupatnighttoseriousandlife-threateningdiseasessuchasblock-

agesintheintestinaltractandcancersoftheliverandthepancreas.

BeebeMedicalCenteralsohasopenedanewoutpatientBeebeEndoscopyCenterinLewesat33663BayviewMedicalDrive,expandingthenumberofproceduresthatcanbeperformed.

BeebealsohasanoutpatientsurgerycenteratthehealthcampusinRehoboth

Your Digestive HealtH

Gastrointestinal services At BEEBE MEDICAl CEntEr expand

Harry anagnostakos, Do; robert Deckmann, MD; and Paolo Peghini, MD, analyze and discuss Quality assurance Measures data.

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BEEBE GAStroEntEroloGy33663 Bayview Medical Drive, Unit 2, Lewescall (302) 645-9325 and make an appointment with one of our six physicians:

BEEBE now HAS tHrEE outpAtIEnt fACIlItIES wHErE tEStS CAn BE pErforMED: Beebe Medical Center • same Day surgery424 savannah road, lewes

Beebe endoscopy Center33663 Bayview Medical drive • suite 3, lewes

Beebe outpatient surgery Center 18941 John J. Williams Highway (route 24) • rehoboth Beach

Harry anagnostakos, do

paolo peghini, Md

robert c. deckmann, Md

Brendan Wiggins, Md Mark Wilkinson, Md

BeachandoperatingroomsonthesecondfloorofthehospitalinLewes.

Additionally,BeebeMedicalCenterhasexpandeditsteamofgastroenterolo-

giststosix,increasingthecommunity’smedicalexpertise.Gastroenterologist

BrendanWiggins,MD,whojoinedtheBeebeMedicalStaffmorethanayear

ago,usesthelatestendoscopicultrasound(EUS)technology.Thisequipment

allowshimtodiagnoseandassesstheseverityofrectal,pancreatic,esophageal,

andgastriccancers,aswellascancersanddiseaseprocessesadjacenttotheGI

tract.Italsohelpstoenhancedetectionofcommonbileductstones,toevaluate

massesinthedigestive

system,andtodiagnose

diseaseofinternalorgans.

Withthearrivalin

November2011ofsurgi-

caloncologistChia-Chi

Wang,DO,BeebeMedical

Centerwillbeoffering

newandadvanced

surgicalproceduresfor

diseasesofthedigestive

tract.Herinterestsliein

thecancersoftheliver,

pancreas,biliarysystem,gastroenterologist Brendan Wiggins, MD, has had advanced training in the use of the latest endoscopic ultrasound (eUs) technology to assess diges-tive and lung diseases. this technology uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the digestive tract and of adjacent organs including the gallbladder, the liver, and the pancreas. He also uses the new technology for procedures such as placing stents in the intestines.

gastroenterologist Harry anagnostakos, Do, and Laura Hood, rN, prepare a patient for a colonoscopy.

armin Marefat, do

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DIGEStIvE HEAltH AwArEnESSthe human digestive system provides nutrients for the body and is the first line of defense against disease. Yet, more than 60 million people are affected by digestive diseases. here are some tips to help keep your digestive system healthy.

sCHeDULe regULar CoLoN CaNCer sCreeNINgs the american cancer society recommends the following testing guidelines for early detection of polyps and cancer for people over 50 at average risk for developing cancer:

• fecal occult blood test (foBt) every year*,** • flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years* or colonoscopy every 10 years

*Colonoscopy should be done if test results are positive.

**For FoBT used as a screening test, the take-home multiple sample method should be used. (http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/

ColonandrectumCancer/Moreinformation/ColonandrectumCancerearlyDetection/colorectal-cancer-early-detection-acs-recommendations

reCogNIze tHe syMPtoMs oF DIgestIve DIsorDers• hepatitis: flu-like symptoms, dark-yellow urine, light-colored stools, yellowish

eyes and skin• celiac disease (gluten intolerance): stomach pain, gas, diarrhea, weight-loss;

itchy, blistering skin rash, changes in mood and extreme tiredness• iBs (irritable bowel syndrome): abdominal pain or discomfort, chronic

diarrhea, constipation, or both• diverticulitis: cramping in lower abdomen; blood or mucus in stool;

low-grade fever

Seek medical help if you are experiencing any of theSe SymptomS.

FoLLoW a HeaLtHy LIFestyLe • avoid fatty foods • eat more fiber—fruits and vegetables• eat small meals• reduce stress • reduce sugar intake • exercise regularly• avoid smoking and drinking excessive alcohol

Paolo Peghini, MD, and Beebe’s other gastroenterologists are able to easily detect and remove polyps in the colon with the state-of-the-art equipment in the Beebe Center for Digestive Health.

surgical oncologists Chia-Chi Wang, Do, and James e. spellman, Jr., MD

andupperdigestivetract.ByusingDr.Wiggins’

diagnosticexpertise,bothsheandBeebesurgical

oncologistJamesE.Spellman,Jr.,MD,willbeable

tooffermoreadvancedsurgicalservicestoour

community.

“Weareexpandingourservicesandbuilding

upontheexpertisethatweofferourcommunity,”

saysgastroenterologistRobertC.Deckmann,MD.

“We’vehadashortageofphysiciansandoftenhave

hadtosendpatientsoutoftown.Butnow,withour

expandedteamandincreasedcapabilities,thereis

somuchmoremedicalcarewecanprovideour

patients.”n

“we are expandinG our services and BuildinG upon The experTise ThaT we offer our coMMuniTy,” says gastroenterologist robert C. DeCkmann, mD.

When an operation is easier for the patient Threeyearsago,DarleneBrittinghamlearned

througharoutinecolonoscopythatshehadcolon

cancer,andthatshewouldhavetohavesurgeryto

removeit.Today,she’lltellyouthatshehaditalot

easierthanhersister,whowasoutofworkforeight

monthsandwhohadchemotherapyandradiation.

Darlenemissedtwoweeksofwork.Whenshe

returned,sheworkedoneweekparttime,andthen

wentbackfulltime.Shesaysshewaslucky.Thecan-

cers,bothovarianandcolon,werediagnosedearly.

LewessurgeonErikStancofski,MD,removedthe

tumorsthroughwhatiscalleda“minimallyinvasive”

surgery.Thisisasurgeryinwhichthesurgeonmakes

tinyincisionsandinsertsatiny,thintubewithacam-

eraattheendtoseeinsidethebody,operatingwith

specializedinstrumentsandwatchingonascreen.

InDarlene’scase,Dr.Stancofskiperformedalaparo-

scopiccolectomy.

“Hedidagreatjob,”Darlenerecallstoday,feeling

goodandgladtobebackwithherteammembers

atTheDentalGroupinLewes.Darlenehasworked

thereasadentalassistantformorethan20years.

“Wearefamily.Theyvisitedeverydayinthehos-

pital,”saysDarlene,whostayedinthehospitalfor

fivedaysaftersurgery.“Theyweresosupportiveof

me.Theygotmethroughit.”

Darlenerecallsthatshedidn’thavetoomuch

painafterthesurgery.“Hetook10inchesofmy

colonandtwoovaries.Ionlyhavethreetinyscars

andIdidn’ttakemedication.”

Laparoscopiccolectomy,asopposedtothetradi-

tional“open”surgery,iseasieronthepatient,Dr.

Stancofskipointsout.Withthisminimallyinvasive

surgery,hospitalstaysareshorter,theperiodof

recoveryisshorter,andthereislessbloodloss,

lesspain,andfewermedicalproblemslateron.

surgeons erik stancofski, MD, and ramakrishna tatineni, MD, discuss a patient at their Lewes office.

Darlene Brittingham, left front, says that her family at work helped her through her cancer, and she never felt alone.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr.StancofskiandLewessurgeonsRamakrishna

Tatineni,MD,andMudiwaMunyikwa,MD,ofCape

SurgicalAssociates,havebeenperforminglaparo-

scopiccolectomysince2002.

Thisprocedurerepresentsagrowingtrendin

medicineandatBeebeMedicalCentertoperform

surgeriesinaminimallyinvasivewaywhenthesitua-

tionwarrants.Lastyear,BeebeMedicalCenterwas

thefirsthospitalinDelawareandontheDelmarva

PeninsulatobenamedaCenterofExcellence

inWomen’sHealthbytheAmericanInstituteof

MinimallyInvasiveSurgery(AIMIS).Beebeisalso

aCenterofExcellenceforBariatricSurgery,which

includesminimallyinvasivepro-

cedures(seeadjoiningstory).

InDecember2011,Beebe

MedicalCenter’sBoardofDirec-

torsapprovedthecreationof

theMinimallyInvasiveSurgical

Department.ItsMedicalDirectorisBoardmember

andLewesgynecologist/obstetricianStevenBerlin,

MD,whoisworkingwithSurgicalServicesatBeebe

todeveloptheprogram.Dr.Berlinwouldliketosee

theAIMISdesignationexpandedtoincludeother

specialties.

“We have many talented surgeons,” Dr.Berlin

says. “They, together with the nurses and other clini-

cal staff that work with them, are on the cutting

edge, bringing the latest surgical training and

expertise to Beebe Medical Center.”

BeebeMedicalCentersurgeonsalsoperform

minimallyinvasivesurgeriesinareassuchascancer,

orthopaedics,urology,cardiology,andvascular,to

namejustafew.

“Laparoscopicsurgery,ingeneral,hasbetterout-

comesthanthetraditional,opensurgery,aslongas

itcanbedonesafely,”Dr.Stancofskisays.“Recent

studiesarenowshowingthat,asfarascancer,italso

issuperiortotraditionalsurgicalmethodsincertain

situations.”

Many people think of bariatric surgical procedures (surgery that promotes weight loss) as a way to lose weight. While this is true, it is not the only reason people choose to have a surgical weight-loss procedure. carrying excess weight is not a cosmetic issue. it contributes to many health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis. Bariatric surgery has been shown to reduce or eliminate these medical conditions. the three most common types of bariatric surgery procedures are: • the adjustable gastric band • gastric bypass surgery • vertical sleeve gastrectomy all three procedures are done through minimally invasive surgery (that is, surgeries that are not so invasive, such as laparoscopic surgery). the adjustable gastric band is a procedure in which the

erik stancofski, Md ramakrishna tatineni, Md Mudiwa Munyikwa, Md

Bariatric Surgery: It’s more than weight lossBy Michael D. Sofronski, MD, FACS, and Patricia A. Houston, RN, MPH, MEd

surgeon Michael sofronski, MD, FaCs, is the Medical Director of the Bariatric

surgery program at Beebe Medical Center.

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steven Berlin, Md

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surgeon Daniel McCullough, MD, who performs bariatric surgical procedures at Beebe Medical Center, and Patricia Houston, rN, MPH, Med, Bariatric Program Coordinator, are happy with the progress of a patient.

Beebe Medical Center is nationally accredited as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. ®

surgeon wraps a silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. adjustable gastric banding assists weight loss by limiting the amount of food that can be eaten. the patient feels fuller faster and stays fuller longer. Gastric bypass surgery requires stapling the stomach and rerouting the intestines to change the digestive tract. Gastric bypass assists with weight loss by limiting food intake and reducing calories that are absorbed after eating. vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a proce-dure in which the surgeon reduces the size of the stomach to one-tenth of its normal capacity by stapling the stomach to create a sleeve the size of a banana. the vertical sleeve has higher weight-loss rates than the adjustable gastric band and is less extreme than the gastric bypass. this procedure does not require any implanted devices, nor does it require any future office adjustments.

excess weight is a health risk for the following medical problems: type 2 diabetes (sometimes referred to as adult onset dia-betes) can occur as a result of excess weight. diabetes is a condition where the body has difficulty processing sugar. Many overweight peo-ple who have type 2 diabetes have been able to reduce the severity of the disease (by lowering their sugar number) or put it into remis-sion after having bariatric surgery. Many people have been able to eliminate the need for insulin shots. they also have been able to reduce or eliminate their oral medications. High blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood pumping against the artery walls. the amount of blood the heart pumps and the size of the arteries determines a person’s blood pres-

sure. narrowing of the arteries occurs when cholesterol (the waxy substance in fat) deposits itself on the artery walls. the higher the vol-ume of blood pumped and the narrowing of the arteries leads to high blood pressure. High blood pressure puts people at risk for having a heart attack or stroke. through surgical weight loss, many people are able to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol, and to reduce or eliminate the need for medication. obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles relax during sleep and block the airway. excess weight in the upper airway contributes to sleep apnea. the most noticeable sign that a person has sleep apnea is loud snoring. people with this condition are often pre-scribed a cpap or Bi-pap machine to assist them with breathing while they sleep. Weight loss allows for less pressure to be placed on the airway, which can allow for reduction of the machine’s settings or eliminating its use altogether. osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition where the cartilage in joints wears down over time. this condition can cause pain and stiffness in the joints, leading to a loss of flexibility and movement. Weight loss reduces the amount of pressure being placed on the joints, which can lead to less pain and increased mobility. Bariatric surgery should be considered as part of a comprehen-sive weight-loss program for people who have a significant amount of weight to lose. in collaboration with nutrition education, exercise, and emotional support, bariatric surgery is an effective tool assisting people with losing weight, reducing or eliminating medical conditions associated with excess weight, and improving overall health and quality of life. Beebe Medical center is nationally accredited as a Bariatric surgery center of excellence. it offers the adjustable gastric band, gastric bypass, and the vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery in conjunc-tion with nutrition counseling, personal fitness, and support groups. if you are interested in learning more about bariatric surgery, please call patty Houston, Bariatric program coordinator, at (302) 645-3100, ext. 5410.

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anna appeldoorn and Michael sofronski, MD, review anna’s weight-loss program.

Working for health AnnaAppeldoornspentmostofheradultlife“yo-yoing.”

“I’dloseweightandthenI’dgainbackmorethanIlost,”sherecalls.“Eating

gottobeacopingmethod.”

Anna,wholivesinFelton,hadenough.Shedidn’tlikethewayshefeltand

howshelooked.Clotheswouldfitandthentheywouldn’t.Shestruggledwith

backpainandkneeproblems.Shetookpillsforhighbloodpressureandcholes-

terol,andshecouldn’tcatchherbreathifshetriedanykindofphysicalactivity.

InOctober2010,shestartedconsultinganutritionistandslowlybeganto

loseweight.Hercommitmentgrew.InJanuary2011,shestartedtheweight-loss

programinRehobothBeachthatisofferedbysurgeonsMichaelSofronski,MD,

FACS,andDanielMcCullough,MD,FACS.ThesurgeonsareontheMedical

StaffofBeebeMedicalCenter,whichisdesignatedaBariatricSurgeryCenter

ofExcellencebytheAmericanSocietyofMetabolicandBariatricSurgery.

Dr.SofronskiisMedicalDirectoroftheprogram.

Atthesurgeons’bariatricsurgerycenterattheBeebeHealthCampus,Anna

learnedaboutwhattoeattopromoteweightloss.Shefoundasupportsystem

inthestaff.Shebegangoingtothecenter’sgymandworkingwiththepersonal

trainer.InApril2011,Annahadgastricbypasssurgery.ByNovember,shehadlost

100pounds.

Annanolongertakesmedicationforhighbloodpressureorhighcholesterol.

Sheregularlyworksoutinthegym.Shepracticesyoga,goescountrylinedancing

inHarringtoneverytwoweeks,andhikeswithherhusbandErik.

“Ilovethesupportthattheprogramoffers,”shesays.“ButIwanttoempha-

sizethatthesurgeryisatool.Istillhavetowork.”

Annaiscommittedtotakingcareofherselfandherhealth.Sheknowsthatit

willtakeworktomaintainhernewweight,butshehaslearnedwhattodo.

“Ifeelsomuchbetter.AndthebestpartisthatIamhavingfun.”

“I love the support that the program offers.”

—Anna Appeldoorn

For Our Community

Our VisionOur vision is for sussex County to be one of the healthiest counties in the nation.

Our MissionBeebe Medical Center’s charitable mission is to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health with the people residing, working, or visiting the communities we serve.

the Beacon is published by Beebe Medical center to present health informa-tion to the people of sussex county. health information provided in the Beacon should not be substituted for medical advice offered by a physician. Please consult your physician on medical concerns and questions.

Jeffrey M. Fried, President and Ceo, jfried@bbmc.orgKelly Griffin, Director, Marketing and Communications, kgriffin@bbmc.orgSusan L. Towers, editor, stowers@bbmc.orgNancy L. Cummings, Coordinator, Public relations, ncummings@bbmc.orgwith photography by Kevin Fleming

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