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TOWN OF HEBRON WEEKLY MANAGEMENT REPORT

June 26, 2015

TOWN MANAGER: 4TH OF JULY - In observance of the 4th of July, the TOB will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. SELECTMEN BOARD/COMMITTEE DATES: Board of Selectmen – Thursday, July 16, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. – TOB LIAISON MEETINGS: Parks and Recreation – Monday, June 29, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. – Burnt Hill Park – (O’Connell) Commission on Aging – Wednesday, July 1, 2015 – 8:30 a.m. – Senior Center – (Richmond) Historic Properties Commission – Thursday, July 9, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. – Senior Center – (Larson) COMMISSION/COMMITTEES: Town of Hebron Health and Safety: We have worked 30 days without a work related injury or accident. DEPARTMENT NEWS Parks Mowing and field prep continues. The park crew will be working on landscaping at all the town sites.

SUMMER CAMP & SPECIALTY CAMPS

Summer Camps This year’s Summer Camps will consist of Great Beginnings for grades Pre K- 2nd grade, Great Escape for grades 3rd -6th, and Adventure Camp for grades 7- 9. Great Beginnings, Great Escape Camp, and Adventure Camp will run the duration of 9 weeks, from 8:00am to 4:00pm with extended care options. A full day of activities will be provided to meet the needs of the children. In the morning the group will meet all together in one designated area. After reporting to their homeroom, each group will rotate through a block schedule, which includes sports and games, adventure, arts and crafts with a Friday special event. We will then break for lunch at which time each group will report back to the designated homeroom area. After lunch the groups will rotate through electives which can consist of trust games, nature walks, scavenger hunts or group games. Each day will end with homeroom. Great Beginnings will be held at Gilead Hill School. **There will be an additional Admission/Activities fee for trips** Registration forms will be on line. Performing Arts Camp Explore the dramatic arts in a safe, fun, highly-charged setting, with classes in acting and dance. Afternoons will focus on rehearsals for the end of the week show on Thursday at 1:30pm. Location: HES GYM Age Day Time Date Fee

– Weekly Management Report June 26, 2015

6-11 M-TH 9:00-2:30P 6/29 – 7/2 $190 Nature and Art Boys and girls will spend a lot of time out of doors observing, drawing, painting and crafting with Susan Giammarco. Weather permitting we will use the GHS nature trail as our art studio. Projects will include, but are not limited to, nature weavings, gel prints, drawing from nature, outdoor fairy houses, rain paintings and environmental art. Projects may vary depending on the weather. Students will be provided with sketch books and a tote to carry art supplies. Please bring water, a snack, sun screen and bug repellent and dress appropriately for outdoor activities. Location: Gilead Hill School Art Room Age Day Time Date Fee 6-12 M-TH 9:00-12:00P 7/13-7/16 $165 Tennis Beginner Beginners’ lessons are scheduled from 9-10 am and taught by James Mathews. Participants will develop new skills and techniques through enjoyable activities and drills. Each session will run from Monday thru Thursday. Make-up classes will be held on Friday if needed. Location: RHS Tennis Courts Age Day Time Date Fee Youth M-Th 9:00-10:00A 6/22-6/25 $61 Youth M-Th 9:00-10:00A 6/29-7/2 $61 Tennis Intermediate Intermediate lessons are scheduled from 10:15-11:30 am and taught by James Mathews. Participants will develop new skills and techniques through enjoyable activities and drills. Each session will run from Monday thru Thursday. Make-up classes will be held on Friday if needed. Location: RHS Tennis Courts Age Day Time Date Fee Youth M-Th 10:15-11:30A 6/22-6/25 $67 Youth M-Th 10:15-11:30A 6/29-7/2 $67 Shooting Stars Basketball Camp Join Steve Emt, RHAM Boys' Varsity Basketball coach for some basketball development and fun! Kids will focus on learning team concepts, strategy, and conditioning. The goal is to develop a more well-rounded and thoughtful player. T-shirts will be given to each participant. Location: RHAM High School GYM Age Day Time Date Fee 8-14 Girls T-F 8:00-12:00P 6/23 – 6/26 $100 (4 day camp) 8-14 Boys M-F 8:00-12:00P 7/6 – 7/10 $125 5-7 Co-ed M-TH 9:00-11:30A 7/13 – 7/16 $85 (4 day camp) Basketball Open Gym


Come join Steve Emt, RHAM Boys’ Varsity Basketball coach for open gyms at RHAM High School. Pick- up games will be played. Space is limited, so sign up now! Location: RHAM High School GYM Grade Day Time Date Fee 9-12 M&W 6:00P-7:30P 6/24-7/29 $30 Recreation PIYO PiYo™ is a unique class designed to build strength, gain flexibility and burn calories. High intensity, low impact. The moves fit perfectly together to form a class filled with intense choreography that’s fun, challenging and will make you sweat. PiYo is a wonderfully dynamic workout that is suitable for all fitness levels. Sound fun? Are you ready to start, or continue, down the road to health and fitness? Instructor-Donna Bellmore- BS in Human Development and Family relations, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Fitness Certified, PiYo Certified Instructor. (6 week class) (drop in $10 per class) Location: GHS Activity Room Age Day Time Date Fee Adult M 6:00-7:00P 6/29-7/27 $45 (Located at Burnt Hill Park) Boot Camp in the Park Get ready to become one with nature! This challenging outdoor workout will consist of cardio drills including running/jogging and strength training exercises that will tone every muscle in your body. We will work together to stay motivated and encouraged. All are welcome! Modifications will be given to meet every fitness level. Prepare to feel like a kid at summer sports camp! Instructor-Donna Bellmore- BS in Human Development and Family relations, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Fitness Certified. Location: Burnt Hill Park Age Day Time Date Fee Adult T 6:00-7:00P 6/23-7/21 $45 (drop in $10.00 per class) PUBLIC WORKS This week the Public Works Department concentrated on the construction work at Scarboro Road. Curbing was removed and sections replaced where needed. The road was then reclaimed, graded and paved. There was a storm event that took numerous trees down which kept the crew cutting and chipping brush for a couple of days. Roadside mowing continues throughout town to improve sight lines. The catch basin cleaning crew began its work this week beginning on the Southern end of town. This will progress for about a month.


ASSESSOR The work to the October 2014 Grand List for the tax bills has been completed. Work on the October 1, 2015 Grand List is continuing with inspections on building permits that were issued after October 1, 2014 and have received their certificate of completion. The office has also startED work on the October 1, 2016 Grand List, which is the Towns next revaluation. The Request For Proposals (RFP) were sent out on June 8, 2015, to revaluation companies that are certified to conduct business within Connecticut. A pre-bid meeting was held on Thursday June, 25, 2015 to highlight the RFP and answer any questions the participants/companies had. Bid opening is scheduled for July 23, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Town Hall meeting room. Reminder; a motor vehicle that had been sold, junked, totaled or registered out of state after October 2, 2013. The bills that came out in July 2014 are for vehicles registered from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. If you got rid of a vehicle and canceled the license plates any time during that assessment year, in order to have your bill pro-rated we require copies of the canceled plate receipt and some form of documentation as to what happened to the vehicle such as a bill of sale. If a vehicle was disposed of and or the marker plates canceled after October 1, 2014, it will have a tax bill generated for this July (2015). The same documents are required to be provided in order to adjust the upcoming bills. Please note that the DMV DOES NOT notify this office when a plate is canceled.

As always, the staff in the Assessor’s Office is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding the assessment process.

LIBRARY The Friends of Douglas Library are holding a summer clearance sale through the month of July. On the second floor of the library, a large selection of books will be priced at only 25 cents. These will include small paperbacks, cookbooks, health, religion, "Dummies", "Chicken Soup", and books by the authors John Grisham, James Patterson, and Nora Roberts. In addition, there are regularly-priced books for "A Trip to the Beach" and for the RHAM summer reading program, as well as a great selection of gift-quality books for children and adults. All proceeds from these sales benefit library purchases and programs.

Attached you will find a flyer for “Meet the Author” on July 9th. This session will feature Connecticut Beer.


MISCELLANEOUS Channel 96 Hebron Board of Selectmen & Board of Finance Budget: March 24, 2015 July 2nd: 10:00am July 10th: 10:00am Hebron Board of Selectmen: May 7, 2015 July 2nd: 12:00pm July 10th: 12:00pm July 16th: 11:00am Hebron Board of Selectmen: May 21, 2015 July 2nd: 1:30pm July 10th: 1:30pm July 16th: 12:30pm Hebron Board of Selectmen: June 4, 2015 July 2nd: 3:30pm and 8:30pm July 10th: 3:30pm and 8:30pm July 16th: 2:30pm July 25th: 10:00am Hebron Board of Selectmen: June 18, 2015 July 2nd: 6:30pm July 10th: 6:30pm July 16th: 9:00am and 5:30pm July 25th: 12:00pm Hebron Board of Selectmen: July 16, 2015 July 16th: 7:30pm LIVE July 25th: 2:00pm

A weekly newsletter for East Region employees, volunteers, patients and friends.

backushospital.org • windhamhospital.orgVOL. 44, NO. 26 JUNE 26, 2015

Windham Community Memorial Hospital The William W. Backus Hospital

HospiTell

Greg Frani, RRT,EMT-P, left, and NickMancini, RN, EMT-P,in front of the LIFESTAR helicopter atBackus Hospital.LIFE STAR is cele-brating its 30th an-niversary this yearwith a series of spe-cial events to markthe occasion.

ON YOUR TIMEOnline scheduling feature being

tested at Norwichtown, Ledyard / 6

STORY,PAGE 4LIFE STAR emergency medical service turns 30

WELCOME ABOARDNew provider begins work in Montville / 7

Reaching new heights

Backus Hospital’s respirator fit testing will take place from June 2 to July 14.All respirator fit testing must be completed by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. Seethe complete schedule above to find a convenient time to stop by for the test..

Respirator fit testing at Backus

Respirator fit testing scheduleMonday, June 29 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. main lobby conference Room 3Monday, July 13 6 a.m. – noon main lobby conference Room 3

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About HospiTellHospiTell is published each Friday bythe Communications Departments ofThe William W. Backus Hospital andWindham Hospital. Employees, med-ical staff and volunteers can have Hos-piTell e-mailed to their homes bysending a request to [email protected] submit news:E-mail: [email protected]: 860-892-6964Deadline: Wednesdays at noon

Gift Shop Items of the Week

BACKUS GIFT SHOP HOURS: MON. - WED. / 9:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M., THURS. - FRI. / 9:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.,

SAT. / 9:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., SUN. / 1 – 4 P.M.WINDHAM GIFT SHOP HOURS: MON. - FRI. / 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Backus: Classey Accessories will bethe featured dealer for the next Backus Auxiliary vendor sale Friday, July10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the MOB/cafeteria alcove. Items include sea-sonal women's apparel and more.

Windham: Because of ongoing construction in the atrium thissummer, Windham vendor sales will be on hiatus until August. Pleasecheck back to see when the next vendor will be arriving.

All sales by each auxiliary benefits the host hospital!

Upcoming Auxiliary vendor sales

BACKUS

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Made in the U.S.A.

Inspired by nature All Charles Viancin kitchen accou-trements — including environmen-tally friendly bowl covers andcutting boards — now 30 % off.

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nTune in to our latest videos anytime at backushospital.org.

Staff at Backus who make telephone calls to facilities within HartfordHealthCare should begin to use the following method to dial a known exten-sion:n Hartford Hospital, Farmington, Newington and Wethersfield: Dial 881

then the 5 digit extension (for example, if you are calling someone whosenumber is 860-696-1234, dial 88161234)n HOCC: Dial 882 + 4 digit extensionn Bradley: Dial 883 + 4 digit extensionnMidState: Dial 884 + 5 digit extensionDialing 9+1+860-xxx-xxxx incurs long distance charges but using the

new method does not. Please note Windham does not have these dialing options yet, as the hospi-

tal currently uses a different provider. We are currently exploring options tomake this available to the hospital.As a reminder, between Backus and Windham you can dial the following

extensions:n To reach Windham from Backus, dial ext. 2555n To reach Backus from Windham dial, ext. 3555

A new way to call between HHC sites

Dear Colleagues,In a perfect world, we would not have so

many unmet health care needs in our re-gion. Hospitals and doctors would be paidfairly for taking patients regardless of theirability to pay — in essence serving as asafety net for our communities.Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect

world. As our recent health care needs as-sessment, market perception study, thestate budget and reimbursement chal-lenges make clear, we need to face brutalrealities. At Backus, the reality is that ourfinancial success will not continue underthe new healthcare model, where we arepaid based on value rather than volume. AtWindham, the financial losses have already become insur-mountable. The time for transformation is now. We cannot preserve

the past; we must focus on sustainability in the future,using data to guide us in our decision-making.Sadly, as we announced last week, despite many honor-

able attempts by staff to cuts costs and be more efficient,the data tells us that job reductions are needed, the vastmajority at Windham Hospital. This is very difficult, but ifwe want to keep the doors of Windham Hospital open andimprove the health of our communities, it is inevitable.You need to know that for months a Windham transfor-mation team has looked at every other option, but due tothe payor mix, decreasing volumes, its demographics andother economic factors, none of these models could turnaround an organization that currently loses $11,000 perday.Again, this is not just a Windham issue — because of

the harsh economic environment we must be proactive atBackus as well so the East Region can continue to investin the technology, the programs, the services and the peo-ple that will differentiate us from our competitors. Andmake no mistake, that competition is more prevalentthan ever. All you have to do is look at the news last weekthat Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and the Yale NewHaven Health System are exploring an affiliation.As part of my pledge to be transparent throughout this

process, I want to let you know about some program andservice changes that will be occurring between now andthe next few months. At Windham hospital, the focus willbe on “cornerstone services,” which include: emergencycare; cardiology; oncology; women’s health; diagnostic im-aging; short stay inpatient care and other coordinatedservices on the campus and nearby. Windham will serve

as a gateway for coordinated care, whether thatbe locally or somewhere else in our system. We are committed to keeping Windham Hos-

pital’s doors open and preserving the corner-stone services that the data and ourcommunity members tell us they seek atWindham. Of course, this means there will besome changes to what we provide at Windham.These changes include (some may require reg-ulatory action): staffing to 32 beds; not provid-ing a CCU-level of care; no longer offeringcomplex inpatient surgery; transferring inter-ventional radiology to the OR; no longer offer-ing a Sleep Lab/Clinic; transferring Wound CareClinic to somewhere else in the health system;no longer offering a radiology school; no longer

offering mammography and bone density at the HebronWomen’s Center; consolidation of outpatient rehabilita-tion services; and transferring the Meals to Home Programto Hartford HealthCare at Home.Changes at Backus and Windham will include downsiz-

ing and regionalizing various community benefit and sup-port services, including nutrition and diabetes; no longeroffering librarian services on site when our current librar-ian retires; closing the Auxiliary Coffee Shop at Windhamand the Medical Office Building Coffee Shop at Backus; ex-ploring lab efficiencies and continuing to streamline man-agement.At Backus, we will be closing the simulation lab, decen-

tralizing EKG and reorganizing our antibiotic stewardshipprogram.This week we began notifying affected colleagues, and

we are being as compassionate and humanistic as we can,offering appropriate support and assistance.Again, these changes are difficult but necessary to over-

come the financial pressures that we face, including Medi-caid reductions of more than $100 million over five yearsto Hartford HealthCare, and so we can be here for the peo-ple who rely on us.Our decisions are based on data, not “what we’ve al-

ways done.” Although this is a very emotional time for allof us, we can’t sacrifice the future to sustain a past that ishonorable, but is no longer the reality. I want to thankeveryone for their understanding of the situation, andnow, more than ever, for putting patients first, always.That’s all for now,

Dave

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The time for transformation is now

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Let’s Talk About Your Health Free community event

Backus Hospital Main Lobby Conference Rooms, 326 Washington St., NorwichPre-registration required. Call 860.892.6900.

Let’s Talk About Your Health Knee or Hip Pain?

Tuesday, June 30, from 6 - 8 pm

Join us to learn about MAKOplasty®, a robotic assisted surgery for partial knee and total hip replacements that makes surgery more precise and recoveries easier.

Presenters: Scott Stanat, MD and William Cambridge, MD

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It was 30 years ago this month thatLIFE STAR helped save its first patient.While some of the names on theflight suits have changed over theyears, the critical care helicopter serv-ice remains an integral part of oursystem of care, helping patients attheir times of greatest need.Since 1985, LIFE STAR has trans-

ported more than 30,000 people andsaved thousands of lives. And, Backusand Windham hospitals are an impor-tant part of the program’s history.

Backus — afterHartford Hospital— became the sec-ond and only otherbase for the heli-

copter in 1999. The hangar adjacentto the emergency department isequipped with technology for repairsand is able to house one of the lifesav-ing aircrafts.For the crew—past and present—it’s

been a month to celebrate the historyof the program and to reflect on thethousands of lives they’ve affected. Acelebration of LIFE STAR’s 30th an-niversary was held on June 24 at theNew England Air Museum in WindsorLocks. Also, the public got a chance towitness a LIFE STAR landing and tourthe craft during the Hartford Health-Care “Connect to Healthier Jubilee” onJune 13 at the Westfarms Mall in WestHartford.Nurse Paramedic Nick Mancini,

speaking from the Backus base, says

he’s been soaking up all of the historythis month. “I’ve only been [working on LIFE

STAR] for five years and to hear thehistory from some of past crew mem-bers is really amazing. It’s great tohear about the evolution of the pro-gram from people who have beenhere from the beginning. The differ-ences in what we can do now fromwhat we could do 30 years ago are re-ally incredible.” Mancini said.Windham Hospital EMS program

manager Bill Muskett has been amember of the LIFE STAR crew for 14years, now serving part-time, workingtwo or three shifts each month. “I consider working for LIFE STAR

more of a lifestyle than a job. After 14

years, I still think it’s the best job inthe world. The people we work withare spectacular, knowledgeable andhighly trained individuals,” Muskettsays. “We really do have the ability tomake a significant difference in peo-ple’s lives.”Both Mancini and Muskett agree

that the most rewarding aspect of thejob is meeting a patient whose life ora family member’s life was savedthanks in part to a flight on LIFE STAR.“Almost every shift I work when I

get off the elevator, someone will seethe flight suit and say ‘thank you forsaving my mom, or my dad, or mybrother’. They’ll give us updates onhow they’re doing. That’s pretty spe-cial,” Muskett says.

COVERSTORY

After 30 years, LIFE STAR still flying highFacts of LIFE (STAR)nThe LIFE STAR service operates one American Eurocopter BK-117 and

one American Eurocopter EC-145, 24 hours a day, seven days per week.One aircraft is based on the rooftop helipad at Hartford Hospital the otherat Backus Hospital.

nThe LIFE STAR crew consists of a flight nurse, flight respiratory thera-pist, pilot, mechanic and communication specialist

n LIFE STAR is available to all emergency/critical care patients within a150-mile radius surrounding our bases.nApproximate flight time from Backus to Hartford Hospital is 17 min-

utes and about 11 minutes from Windham Hospital to Hartford.n LIFE STAR flies at about 150 miles per hour and has a ceiling of about

9,500 feet.nWhen LIFE STAR is flying, it has priority over every other aircraft, ex-

cept that of the U.S. president.


It is with great sadness that weannounce the death of Backus Man-ager of Patient Business ServicesJoan Orowson who passed away onJune 23.She began working at Backus in

1987. Before coming to Backus, sheworked for Yale-New Haven Hos-pital and BlueCross in Califor-nia. Orowsonwas an activeboard member ofthe ConnecticutChapter of theAmerican Asso-ciation of Health-

care Management, earning nationalrecognition by taking an examshowing her knowledge of all as-pects of hospital revenue cyclemanagement. She was a mentorand colleague to many people work-ing at Backus, HHC and throughoutthe healthcare industry.She is survived by her sister, Jan-

ice; her son, Charles and her daugh-ter, Christine. In addition, she hastwo beloved grandchildren, Angelieand Jonas.Dan Lohr, HHC East Region Vice

President, Finance, had been a closeassociate of Orowson’s since 1993.“Joan was always a source of

counsel and reasoned advice to me,both professionally and personally,”Lohr said. “She will be missed by allwho worked with her.”A “Celebration of Life" for Joan

will be held on July 11, at 11 a.m. atthe United Methodist Church inGales Ferry. In lieu of flowers, dona-tions can be made to the BackusHospital Catastrophic Fund.

Patient BusinessServices ManagerJoan Orowsonpasses away

Orowson

Backus Hospital Main Lobby Conference Rooms326 Washington Street, Norwich, CT

Pre-registration required; please call 860.892.6900.

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The Solutions Employee Assistance Program can also help employeesand their family members as well. The EAP counselors are well versed in awide range of topics including Stress, Anxiety and Depression, Marriageand Divorce, Family and Parenting Solutions, Alcohol and other Drug De-pendencies, Budget and Debt Issues, Bereavement and other Losses,Changes in the Workplace, Child and Elder Care, Compulsive Gambling andLayoff Solutions. For information or an appointment, call 1-800-526-3485. All calls are

confidential.

Solutions EAP offers counseling options

Please know that your chaplains are available for support and a listeningpresence at any time. We share these words with you to keep close:Do not look forward in fear to the changes in this life. Rather look to them with

full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safelythrough all things.

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As part of a system-wide focuson improving the patient experi-ence, Backus Family Health Centersnow offer patients the ability toschedule a first-time primary careappointment online. The new online scheduling pro-

gram, which is being piloted in theNorwichtown and Ledyard healthcenters, uses the web-based My-HealthDirect referral system whichis already in use in the Backus andPlainfield emergency departments.This program allows the user toview a list of available primary careappointments and select one withthe provider of their choice. Then,a notification is automatically sentto that provider’s office, and thepatient receives an appointmentconfirmation. The online scheduling program

can be accessed by visiting theBackus Hospital website atwww.backushospital.org. Under“Clinics & Outpatient Care,” selectthe health center of your choice,and click the button labeled“Schedule an Appointment On-line.” From there, simply follow theprompts to select and book yourappointment — there’s no need tocall the office. This new feature went live on

the Backus public website the weekof June 15 and can be accessed 24/7via computer, smart phone ortablet. Only appointments in theNorwichtown and Ledyard healthcenters are available for onlinescheduling at this time, but plansare underway to expand this func-tionality in the future to the Colch-ester, Montville, North Stoningtonand Waterford locations.

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The Backus Cardiac Disease support group will host its next session onWednesday, July 8, from 6-7 p.m. in the hospital’s library. The support group is open to anyone who needs support in managing car-

diac disease. If you have questions, please call 860-889-8331, ext. 2128.The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month.

Backus cardiac support group meets July 8


Retirement information sessions plannednTo help you understand changes to our retirement program, education sessions have been scheduled beginningJune 8 at Backus and in July at Windham Hospital. Everyone is highly encouraged to attend.

WINDHAMWednesday, July 8 Bernard/Desrosier Room 6, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9 Bernard/Desrosier Room 1:30, 3 ,4:30 , 6, 7:30 p.m.Friday, July 10 Family Health Center, 2nd Floor Meeting Room 8, 9:30, 11 a.m., 1:30, 3 p.m.

Usman Ramzan, MD, has joinedthe primary care team at theMontville Backus Family HealthCenter replacing Dr. Evelyn Millerwho retired ear-lier this monthafter decades ofservice.In addition to

seeing patientsas a primarycare physician,Dr. Ramzan willalso serve asMedical Director for Primary Carein the Backus Health Centers.Ramzan graduated from Boston

University School of Medicine andcompleted his residency at BrownMedical School in 2004. He hasworked in primary care, urgentcare and hospital settings in Con-necticut and Rhode Island since2004.Ramzan says primary care serv-

ices play a crucial role in the trans-formation of health care.“I understand the vision of mov-

ing from a sick care model of careto a health care model. The para-digm shift is to keep people out ofthe hospital, if we can.”

Ramzan

Dr. UsmanRamzan

joins Backusteam

The Backus Hospital Auxiliary will host its 12th annual Mini Golf Tourna-ment on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Knolls and Holes Course at Odetah Camping

Resort in Bozrah. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. with thetournament kicking off at noon. Awards will be presented at 2p.m. The event includes live and silent auctions, refreshmentsand a buffet.Tickets are $75 per participant and can be purchased at the

hospital gift shop and at the Backus Outpatient Care Center.Players must be 21 or older to attend.

Mini-golf tourney coming in September

SAVETHEDATE

Evelyne Miller, MD, center, is retiring from her role as a primary carephyscian at the Montville Backus Family Health Center. A member of theBackus staff since 2008, she was honored recently by her staff and co-workers at a retirement party at Lake of Isles.

Miller’s time

Backus offers a monthly supportgroup for cancer patients, survivorsand their families. April’s session willbe on Tuesday, July 14, from 5-6 p.m.in the Radiation Therapy waitingroom in the Medical Office Building(MOB).Elynor Carey, a social worker in the

Backus Care Management Depart-ment, facilitates the group. To registeror for more information, call Ms.Carey at 860-889-8331, ext. 4239.The cancer support group focuses

on the psychological and social issuespeople face when diagnosed withcancer.

Backus cancer support group meets July 14

Cary Trantalis, RN, MSN, whosenursing and administrative careerspans nearly three decades withHartford HealthCare, has acceptedthe position of Vice President of Clini-cal Services and Operations for Hart-ford HealthCare’s East Region. Whileserving in this role, Trantalis will con-tinue her operations duties and willtake on added responsibilities follow-ing the resignation of Mary Byloneand James O’Dea’s pending transitionto a system-level position.In addition to her current role,

Trantalis will now oversee all of Pa-

tient Care Services, as well as theCancer and Behavioral Health servicelines. Trantalis received her Bachelorof Science Degree in Nursing in 1986,and also holds a Masters Degree inNursing Management. She began hercareer at Hartford Hospital where sheworked as a staff nurse in the MedicalSurgical Unit, Intensive Care, and theEmergency Department. In the Emer-gency Department she quickly rosethrough the leadership to ChargeNurse and Nurse Manager. Trantalis moved to Windham Hos-

pital in 2006, where she served as Di-

rector of Outpatient Services, VicePresident of Patient Care Services andthen Vice President of Operations.When Backus Hospital affiliated withHartford HealthCare in 2013, and theEast Region was formed, she wasnamed Regional Vice President of Op-erations.A Nightingale

Award recipient,she is a member ofthe American Or-ganization ofNurse Executives;the AmericanNurse Association;the ConnecticutNurse Association;the Connecticut Hospital AssociationBoard Subcommittee on Human Re-sources; in addition to serving on var-ious HHC quality, service line, H3Wand operations steering committees.As a member of the East Region Ex-

ecutive Leadership team, Trantaliswill play a vital role as we continue tofocus on improving quality, patientsafety, patient experience, High Relia-bility, the integration of clinical serv-ices with other East Regiondepartments and service lines andperformance against our BalancedScorecard metrics.


Trantalis takes on added responsibilities

There will be an American RedCross blood drive on Friday, July 3from 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Backusmain lobby conference rooms at 326Washington St. in Norwich.To schedule an appointment to give

blood, call Ginny James at 860-889-8331, ext. 4211, or call 800-RED-CROSS. All presenting donors willreceive a Red Cross embroidered hatwhile supplies last.

Blood drive July 3 at Backus

Trantalis


Backus Café Menu

SATURDAY, June 27

SUNDAY, June 28

MONDAY, June 29

TUESDAY, June 30

WEDNESDAY, July 1

THURSDAY, July 2

FRIDAY, July 3

chef’s choice / stuffed shells with marinara / soup du jour / broccoli / french fries

chef’s choice / baked stuffed chicken with gravy / soup du jour / malibu blend veg-etables / mashed potatoes

ENTREES: mediterranean chicken with tomato, olives and artichokes / ritz baked had-dock / broccoli and cheddar quiche / SOUPS: beef barley / cream of vegetable /SIDES: bermuda blend vegetables / crinkle cut carrots / wild rice pilaf

ENTREES: grilled chicken with strawberries and feta / BBQ pork loin / pasta primav-era / SOUPS: chicken noodle / tomato bisque / SIDES: normandy blend vegetables / herbed cauliflower / roasted potatoes

ENTREES: flank steak fajitas / sweet and sour chicken / eggplant rollettes with mari-nara sauce / SOUPS: tomato florentine / potato leek / SIDES: broccoli spears / mexican style corn / jasmine rice

ENTREES: salmon nicoise salad / BBQ turkey meatloaf / portabella with greek quinoasalad / SOUPS: pasta fagioli / creamy asparagus / SIDES: caribbean blend vegetables/ brussel sprouts / mashed potatoes

ENTREES: chef’s choice / fish and chips with coleslaw / SOUP: rhode island clam chowder / SIDES: green beans / sicilian blend vegetables / white rice

The Backus cafeteria is open daily from6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Hot food is served from6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and5 - 6:30 p.m.

DAILY FARE: A variety of hot paninis, cold wraps and pizza specials are available on a rotating basis

About the EAGnThe EAG is a small team of em-ployees who plan and coordinatefun and discounted activities for allemployees. Contact the group by e-mailing Donna McLaughlin [email protected].

EAG weekly prize winner for June 26

n Carrie Lobacz— Food and Nutrition

Call Cathy Saunders at ext. 2105 to collect your prize.

News from the

Backus' Carly Stroich-Eisley, APRN, ED, left, tries to motivate Kyle Mc-Claine, MD, FACEP, right, EMS Medical Director at Backus, to buy a fewitems at her recent bake sale in the hospital cafeteria. She will be tak-ing part in the Pan Mass Challenge, bicycling the Sturbridge toProvincetown leg of the ride which raises funds for Dana Farber andthe Jimmy Fund. Last year, Carly raised more than $8,000 and hopes totop that this year.


Sumner C

afeteria Menu

MONDAY, June 29

TUESDAY, June 30

WEDNESDAY, July 1

THURSDAY, July 2

FRIDAY, July 3

SATURDAY, July 4

SUNDAY, July 5

ENTREE: fiesta cod / lemon parmesan chicken cutlet / SOUPS: chicken and rice / soupdu jour / SIDES: cheddar mashed potatoes / mixed vegetables / SANDWICH: freshmozzarella and spinach panini

ENTREE: jamaican spicy beef patty / baked stuffed shells / garlic bread / SOUPS:loaded baked potato / soup du jour / SIDES: rice and beans / mexicali corn / SPECIAL:baked nachos topped with diced tomatoes, scallions and shredded cheese

ENTREE: general tso’s chicken / pork lo mein / egg roll / SOUPS: tuscan white beanwith escarole / soup du jour / SIDES: white rice / sweet and spicy green beans /SANDWICH: roast beef and cheddar grilled panini

ENTREE: vegetarian enchilada bake / taco bar / SOUPS:minestrone / soup du jour /SIDES: tater tots / wax beans / SANDWICH: build your own burger bar

ENTREE: loaded baked potato bar / SOUPS: new england clam chowder / soup du jour /SIDES: baked potato / broccoli / SANDWICH: pesto chicken panini

ENTREE: BBQ chicken breast / grilled hot dog with chili and cheese / SOUP: chickennoodle / SIDES: sweet potato wedges / corn on the cob / SANDWICH: ribeye supermeltgrilled panini with caramelized onions and swiss on french bread with a side of au jus

ENTREE: tortilla tilapia / SOUP: beef vegetable with lentil / SIDES: rice pilaf / caribbeanblend vegetables / SANDWICH: smoked turkey bacon cheddar grilled panini

The Sumner Cafeteria open from6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 2 - 2:30 p.m. and3 - 6:30 p.m.Hot food is served from6:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; and5 - 6:30 p.m.

BREAKFAST: Served weekdays only and includes a variety of hot items including oatmeal, cream of wheat, yogurt bar, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries and a breakfast sandwich (Selection varies by day)

Seventh graders from Lebanon Middle School presented Rita Perry,RN, center, from the Windham Hospital Birthing Center with 21 capsthey knitted for newborns. The students are part of the school’s “Con-nections” program that connects the students with a staff memberother than their teacher. Students work with the staff member onseveral projects including one focused on community service.

The Backus MOB Coffee Shop willclose as of Monday, June 29. The mainhospital cafeteria will continue tohave the same hours of service. Please be aware that hot food will

be self service at night Mondaythrough Friday starting also on Mon-day, June 29.The Windham Coffee Shop will also

be closing Aug. 8.

Food servicechanges planned

Norwich GI Associates will be hold-ing a basket raffle on June 30 to bene-fit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation ofAmerica. The event will be held from11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Backus alcove.

Norwich GI Associatesbasket raffle June 30

GENERAL STOREGeneral Store is a free classified ad section for the benefit of East Region employees, retirees, medical staff and volunteers.

We welcome your submissions by the hospital Intranet, fax (860-892-6964), mail or by e-mailing [email protected] deadline for submissions to be included in each Friday’s HospiTell is Wednesday at noon.

HospiTellwill include community events for not-for-profit organizations based in eastern Connecticut that are open to the public and free of charge. We do not accept ads for real estate, firearms or personal ads. Please do not list hospital phone numbers or

hospital e-mail addresses for responses. You must submit your item weekly if you want it to appear more than one week.

To have HospiTell e-mailed to you, or for questions about the General Store, please call Ginny James, Backus CorporateCommunications, at 860-889-8331, ext. 4211, or e-mail her at [email protected].


FOR SALEDESERT ROSE FRANCISCAN EARTH-ERNWARE— Made in the USA, 1963.Jackie Kennedy’s pattern used in theWhite House, 12 dinner plates, 10 cof-fee plates, nine dessert plates, salt,pepper, creamer, sugar, three veg-etable bowls, large salad bowl. $575 orbest offer. Call 860-444-0079.

LAMINATE FLOORING— New in box,hand scraped v-groove laminate floor-ing, will cover 180 square feet, $350 orbest offer. Call 860-642-6428.

WANTEDCAREGIVER— Seeking reliable, caringindividual to provide early morningcare for a woman with disabilities, 6or 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., several morningsper week, personal care experience,Plainfield area. Call 860-245-5714.

FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED— Water-ford Country School Foster Care isseeking full-time and part-time fosterfamilies. Find out how you can makean impact on the life of a child in thecommunity. WCS Foster Care providesfree training and licensing, 24-hour staff support and a substantialmonthly reimbursement. Call 860-886-7500, ext. 170.

ARTISTS — FACES at FAHS (Fine Artand Craft Exhibit and Sale at theFinnish American Heritage Society) isseeking artists and crafters for a Sat-urday, Oct. 3 event at the Finnish Hall,76 North Canterbury Rd., Canterbury.Indoor/outdoor spaces, $30 (post-marked on or before Friday, July 31),free admission, handicapped accessi-ble. Call 860-974-2760 or email [email protected].

EVENTSVINYASA IN THE VINEYARD— Friday,June 26 at Preston Ridge Vineyard.Practice led by registered Yoga Teach-ers. Proceeds go towards supporting alocal family and their medical costsaffected by ALS. Registration, 5-5:30p.m. Food truck, live music, AmericanIndian drumming with the Black WolfDrum and Eagle Feather. Cost is $10.

NEIGHBORHOOD FLEA MARKET—Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. atBethel Community United MethodistChurch, 1 Rixtown Road, Route 165,Griswold. Indoor/outdoor, vendorswanted, each space is $20. Proceeds

benefit the Church, hotdogs, bakedgoods. Call 860-367-4639.

QUILTS OF VALOR BREAKFAST— Sat-urday, June 27, 8-10 a.m. at the VFWPost 594, 30 Connecticut Ave., Nor-wich. $5 suggested donation, all pro-ceeds benefit the Stitch Chicks Quiltsof Valor Group. Eggs, bacon, sausage,english muffins, homefries, Frenchtoast, coffee, tea, juice. For more infor-mation visit www.qovf.org.

ST. JAMES FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER— Friday, July 10 from 3:30-7 p.m. at St.James Church, routes 2A and 117, Pre-ston. The church is hosting this din-ner to raise awareness of the ChurchMission Trip to Ecuador. A free will of-fering will be accepted to help defraycosts for the Mission Trip.

WILLIMANTIC ELKS LODGE VACA-TION RAFFLE—Tickets available inthe Backus Hospital Gift Shop. $10 perticket, drawing is Thursday, July 23,proceeds benefit Backus Hospital, JollyJohn’s Keep You Trucking Fund. Firstprize, trip for two to Orlando, fivedays, second prize, trip for two to LasVegas, four days, third prize, weekendgetaway for two to Boston, three days.For further information call 860-208-1506.

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE— Thurs-day, July 30, 5-8 p.m., Friday, July 31, 9a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-2p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-urday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St.Mary’s Church/St. Joseph School, 70West Main St., Baltic. Seeking dona-tions of furniture, household items,clothing, sporting goods, outdoor, toys,linens, etc. Call 860-822-6378.

FUNDRAISER BANGLE BRACELETS—Please support Team Joshua and theMarch of Dimes Walk for Babies. Allproceeds benefit the March of Dimes.Unique silver bangle with TeamJoshua and March of Dimes logo witha purple crystal, $20 each. For more in-formation or pictures [email protected].

LEE MEMORIAL CHURCH FUNDRAIS-ERS— One pound pecans from Geor-gia, $12. Streak-less cloths, $3, nochemicals, just water, reusable, pol-ishes. Proceeds benefit the church.Call 860-822-6595 or 860-908-9797.

PRESCHOOL/CHILD CARE — FirstLeaps Together, Ledyard, a small fam-ily-oriented center providing out-standing early education in Ledyard

Center. Now enrolling for immediatespace in our full daycare, preschoolprogram options, after school pro-grams, summer programs, and spe-cialized services. Visitfirstleapstogether.com or call 860-381-5537.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL — Accepting reg-

istrations for the 2015-2016 schoolyear. 10 School Hill Road, Baltic, fullday pre-kindergarten for children whowill be 3 and 4 years of age by Decem-ber, grades kindergarten througheighth grade available. Call 860-822-6141 or [email protected].

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