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New robot-assisted total knee replacement procedure

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IN THIS ISSUEA STEP UP FOR KNEESThe new total knee replacement provides cutting-edge treatment for patients

SETTING A NEW PACEA new placement for a pacemaker component lowers heart failure risk

TURNING FIVECelebrating five years of care at Bethesda Hospital West

MAGNOLIAS MAKE A DIFFERENCEThe Magnolia Society helps the Bethesda Center for Women and Children

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICEBethesda Hospital Foundation’s 18th Annual Women of Grace Luncheon

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FROM THEPRESIDENT

Roger L. Kirk, FACHE President & Chief Executive OfficerBethesda Health, Inc.

On behalf of Bethesda, I wish you all

a happy and healthy new year! Last

October, we proudly announced our

merger with Baptist Health South

Florida, headquartered in Coral

Gables. This exciting partnership is

already having an impact on Palm

Beach County with expanded health-

care services.

One of the exciting new services

coming to our community is the

Miami Cancer Institute. This alliance

gives Bethesda’s esteemed team of

physicians new opportunities to col-

laborate with nationally recognized

oncology specialists, while giving our

patients access to the highest level of

cancer care and national clinical trials

here in Palm Beach County.

In addition, later this spring we will

break ground on the new Baptist

Health South Florida Surgery Center

on the campus of Bethesda Hospital

West. This new, modern outpatient

surgery center will provide a comfort-

ing environment for patients and

Notice of Non-Discrimination Bethesda Health, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Baptist Health South Florida does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.Baptist Health South Florida:• Provides free aids and services to people

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If you need these services, contact the Diversity Director.If you believe that Baptist Health South Florida has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex, you can file a grievance with the Diversity Director, 6855 Red Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143, 786-527-9169, TTY number —1-800-955-8771, Fax: 786-662-7334, [email protected]. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax or email. If you need help filing a grievance, the Diversity Director will be able to assist you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with

the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal. hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201, 1-800-368-1019, 800–537–7697 (TDD). Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/ index.html.

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families while helping to meet

an increasing demand for same-day

surgical procedures.

Finally, this month marks

Bethesda Hospital West’s fifth

anniversary. Our dedicated staff and

physicians have cared for well over

50,000 adult and pediatric patients

in our Emergency Department, and

more than 95,000 inpatients. Read

more about the growth of Bethesda

Hospital West on pages 8 and 9 of

this issue of Bethesda Life.

In closing, I thank our community

for your support of Bethesda

Hospital. Bethesda is proud to be

your community, not-for-profit hospi-

tal. Now, together with Baptist Health

South Florida, we look forward to

continuing to grow with our commu-

nity while providing the highest level

of care for you.

Bethesda Life is a community magazine of Bethesda Health, Inc., an affiliate of Baptist Health South FloridaRoger L. Kirk President & CEOBob Broadway VP, Corporate StrategyLisa L. Kronhaus Assistant VP, PR & MarketingCynthia M. Williams Editor

This magazine is not meant to replace professional medical advice or service. Copyright © 2018 GLC, Skokie, IL 60077 U.S.A. World rights reserved.

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TEAM BETHESDA WALKS FOR A CUREBethesda is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Komen South Florida Race for the Cure® taking place on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Held at Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, this annual run and walk is more than just a fundraiser—it is a community-wide celebration of survivors! Susan G. Komen® is a national leader in breast cancer research and com-munity outreach programs.

Bethesda Women’s Health Center represents one of the largest organi-zations in Palm Beach County to receive patient care funding from Komen to provide screenings, diagnostics and treatment to the under-served. Seventy-five percent of the race proceeds stay in the local community to fund various grant programs, while the remaining 25 percent fund national research programs.

Walk with Team Bethesda at the Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure on January 27, 2018. Register at komensouthflorida.org and search for Bethesda Health.

C O M E WA L K W I T H U S

Team Bethesda comprises employees, volunteers and their families who walk every year in the Komen Race.

NEW SUPPORT GROUPS OFFEREDBethesda Hospital is proud to introduce a new schedule of cancer support groups. Call 561-737-7733, ext. 84405, for more information.

new lung cancer screening test coming to BethesdaLung cancer is among the deadliest cancers in the United

States. The good news is that when caught early, lung

cancer is very treatable. Bethesda Hospital is excited to

announce it will soon offer lung cancer screening tests

using low-dose CT, which has the safest level of radiation

among CT tests. When caught early, a lung cancer screen-

ing test can increase survival by at least 20 percent.

Wondering if you’re at risk? If you smoked one pack of

cigarettes a day for 30 years, or two packs of cigarettes a

day for 15 years, you are at increased risk. Even if you

quit smoking five years ago, you are still at risk.

The lung cancer screening test is covered by most

insurance plans, including Medicare. Speak with your

doctor to see if you are a good candidate for this test, as a

physician prescription is required. For more information,

call 561-737-7733, ext. 84405, or visit BethesdaWeb.com.

Support Group

Bethesda Hospital East2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach

Bethesda Hospital West9655 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach

Breast Cancer Support

4th Monday of each month, 6 p.m.

2nd Monday of each Month, 4 p.m.

Coping with Cancer


2nd Monday of each month, 6 p.m.

Coffee Talk: Caregivers Support



Meditation & Relaxation



Sharing the Loss (bereavement support)




F E AT UR E JOIN T R E PL AC E M E N T

STEP UP

A

FORKNEES

Providing the best treat-ment for patients means staying on top of the latest trends in medical

procedures and technology. In June 2017, Elvis Grandic, M.D., Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, was the first in Palm Beach County to perform a total knee replacement using the Mako® robotic-arm-assisted technology. Previously approved only for partial knee resurfacing, the procedure was recently expanded to total knee replacement surgery as well.

“Today, much of orthopaedics is technology-based,” says Dr. Grandic, a member of the Bethesda Hospital Medical Staff and affiliated with Bethesda’s Orthopaedic Institute. “Offering this procedure shows that Bethesda is dedicated to being cutting-edge and innovative. It really is a leader in orthopaedics.”

INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENTThe robotic-assisted total knee replacement is an option for any-one who would otherwise be a candidate for a traditional knee replacement, and it has multiple advantages for doctors and patients. The technology allows for individu-alized treatment.

New robot-assisted total knee

replacement procedure provides

cutting-edge treatment for

Bethesda patients

Elvis Grandic, M.D.Board-certified

orthopaedic surgeon


BETHESDA NAMED AMONG AMERICA’S 100 BESTPrior to the procedure, doctors

take a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the patient’s knee, which creates a digital 3-D model. It is then loaded into the software to develop the pre-operative plan.

This ability to customize each procedure to the individual also allows Dr. Grandic to prepare a patient for both partial knee resurfacing and total knee replace-ment, and then determine during surgery which approach is right for that patient.

“If a patient has arthritis on one part of the knee, we do a partial knee procedure, and if they have it on two parts of the knee, then we do a total knee replacement,” says Dr. Grandic. “With this technology, if we’re not sure whether someone is a candidate for partial versus total replacement, we can set them up for both options, and we can make an intra-operative change if needed.”

ADVANTAGES FOR PATIENTSBeyond the increased capabilities for surgeons, the technology along with the implant device has many benefits for patients, such as a more natural range of motion. The surgery itself is less invasive and more precise.

Even though the Mako total knee procedure is relatively new, Dr. Grandic is seeing better results for his patients.

“It’s still early, but for the patients we’ve treated, we’ve seen hospital stays decrease—we’ve had some patients leave the next day,” says Dr. Grandic. “From our standpoint, patients can leave

a lot earlier. Patients have also had less pain and regained their range of motion more quickly.”

The faster recovery allows patients to return more quickly to the activities they enjoy, such as golf, tennis or even walking on the beach.

FIND WHAT FITS FOR YOUWhile this procedure offers advantages for both patients and

doctors, that doesn’t mean it will be the right procedure for everyone with a knee issue. For some patients, a traditional total knee replacement may make more sense, or partial knee resurfacing may be a better option.

If you’re experiencing knee pain, talk with your doctor or orthopaedic surgeon to learn more about your options. He or she can evaluate your needs to determine your best treatment options.

Bethesda has been recognized by

Healthgrades as one of America’s

100 Best Hospitals™ in 2018 for

Overall Orthopedics, Joint Replace-

ment and Spine Surgery—the only

hospital in the state of Florida to

achieve all three of America’s 100

Best in orthopedics.

This tremendous honor is the

result of achieving excellence in

quality and outstanding outcomes

in patient care. Through the caring

and dedication of our skilled and

experienced physicians and sur-

geons, together with our highly

trained nurses and clinical staff,

Bethesda remains committed to

bringing the best in orthopaedic

care to our community.

Healthgrades evaluated nearly 4,500

hospitals nationwide for 34 of the most

common inpatient procedures and con-

ditions.* Healthgrades identified the

100 best-performing hospitals across all

conditions or procedures evaluated

within Orthopaedics, including Total

Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replace-

ment, Hip Fracture Treatment, Back

Surgery and Spinal Fusion Surgery.

Healthgrades is the leading online

resource for comprehensive information

about physicians and hospitals, which

helps consumers make informed deci-

sions to find the right doctor and the

right hospital for the right care. To learn

more about Bethesda’s outstanding

performance in orthopaedic surgery,

please visit Healthgrades.com.

For more information about the Bethesda Orthopaedic Institute, or to find an orthopaedic surgeon affiliated with Bethesda, please call the Physician Referral Service at 561-737-7733, ext. 84499, or visit BethesdaOrthopaedics.org. Orthopaedic surgery is available at Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West in Boynton Beach.

T O L E A R N M O R E

* Statistics are

based on

Healthgrades

analysis of

MedPAR data

for years 2014

through 2016

and represent

three-year

estimates for

Medicare

patients only.


F E AT UR E C A R DI AC C A R E

SETTINGNEW PACEA

A new placement for a pacemaker component lowers heart failure risk

More than 2 million people worldwide have received an implanted pacemaker since 1960. Over the years, consistent improvements have been made in the

pacemaker device itself, all with the goal of keeping patients with heart problems alive and active for as long as possible.

While the pacemaker on the whole has seen huge success, there is a segment of pacemaker recipients

Right ventricle

whose hearts are strained by the device—a condition called pacemaker-induced cardiomyopathy. These patients, who have an electrical lead implanted low in the right ventricle, are less able to withstand the elec-trical stimulus to this part of the heart. Over time, they can experience symptoms of heart failure.

Electrophysiologists—physicians who specialize in the heart’s electrical system—and other heart research-ers have found a solution to this problem. Rather

Left ventricle


FIVE-STAR RECOGNITIONBethesda is proud to be recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient in the Treatment of Heart Failure, Treatment of Heart Attack, Defibrillator Procedures and Pacemaker Procedures in 2018. This honor is due to our outstanding physicians, nurses and other clinicians who are committed to providing high-quality patient care.

than setting the electrical lead low in the right ventricle, they place it higher, near the His bundle, a small group of cardiac fibers that conducts electrical impulses from the heart’s

rhythm regulator. This placement option, known as “His-bundle pac-ing,” gives the patients regular, steady heart rhythm with less risk of heart damage.

Yoel R. Vivas, M.D., a Board-certified electrophysiologist on the Bethesda Hospital Medical Staff, uses His-bundle pacing with selected patients. “Patients who are younger or use the pacing function more than 40 percent of the time might be good candidates,” says Dr. Vivas. He also says that about one-third of patients who are getting their pacemaker for the first time have the His-bundle placement.

Current patients may also qualify for His-bundle pacing if they face a heart-failure risk. Dr. Vivas and the Bethesda Heart Hospital are pioneering this pacing

“retrofit” in the region. “We have the most experience with this technique. We’ve treated 30 to 40 patients already,” Dr. Vivas says.

Longtime Florida resident Betty Sue Freed, age 88, of Boynton Beach underwent the His-bundle pacing procedure last year.

“I was playing cards with my girlfriends, and all of a sudden I dropped my cards. They called 911 and the paramedics took me to the hospital,” says Freed.

Freed was taken to the Emer-gency Room at Bethesda Hospital East where she was evaluated and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Vivas was called in to examine her. He determined that she would need a pacemaker, and due to her specific condition, she would benefit from the His-bundling procedure. Everything went smoothly, and the doctor and patient consider the out-come to be a great success.

“My energy has returned; I’m still the same person,” says Freed, who shops and plays cards with her

For more information about the interventional cardiology services available at Bethesda Heart Hospital, or to find a physician associated with Bethesda, call 561-737-7733, ext. 84499, or visit BethesdaHeart.org.


Yoel R. Vivas, M.D., performed the His-bundling

procedure on patient Betty Sue Freed at

Bethesda Heart Hospital in 2017.

Yoel R. Vivas, M.D.Board-certified

cardiac electrophysiologist

girlfriends most days of the week. “I was goin’ and runnin’ before— and I’m grateful that I’m still doing it now.”


This January, Bethesda Hospital West is celebrat-ing five years of caring for our community! Since

opening in 2013, the 80-bed hospi-tal, affectionately called “the jewel of the west,” has been surpassing expectations in care while steadily growing to meet the healthcare needs of the community.

With all private patient rooms, Bethesda Hospital West provides a unique patient experience and is reaching new heights in patient

TURNING

Celebrating five years of care at Bethesda Hospital West

satisfaction. It was built on a super-structure designed to grow with the community—up to 400 beds. In addi-tion, the campus is large enough to allow for future development as the need for outpatient and other medi-cal services increases over time.

With a focus on providing quality health services in a caring manner, Bethesda Hospital West has added many new services over the past five years. Most recently, the imaging department expanded by adding a new cardiac CT scanner, adding a

Above left: After breaking ground in

2010, Bethesda Hospital West opened on January 8, 2013,

to serve the healthcare needs of

our community. Above right: In 2014, Bethesda Hospital

West staff celebrated the hospital’s first

anniversary.

FIVEF E AT UR E B E T H E S DA HOSPI TA L W E S T

valuable diagnostic screening to an imaging department that offers digi-tal, high-quality services such as X-ray, CT and MRI.

In 2015, The Eloise Kimmelman Foundation Center for Interven-tional Radiology Treatment and Research opened at Bethesda Hospital West so that patients can stay close to home for minimally invasive endovascular and diagnostic cardiac care. This state-of-the-art hybrid suite is also used for interventional radiology


and other image-guided procedures. In 2016, Bethesda Hospital West

opened a two-bed dialysis unit to help patients with kidney disease. Patients can now enjoy the conve-nience of staying close to home for this life-saving care.

The Emergency Department at Bethesda Hospital West has grown from 3,000 visits in 2013 to 22,700 visits in 2017. Serving adults and children, vital, life-saving emer-gency care is closer to home for area residents of all ages.

In the coming year, Bethesda Hospital West is planning to add an Observation Status Unit. These beds allow physicians to monitor their patients for up to 24 hours as they determine the best course of care for each patient’s medical condition.

The demand for outpatient sur-gery has also grown over the past few years. Bethesda, together with Baptist Health South Florida, is pleased to announce a new outpa-tient surgery center that will be opened later this year on the cam-pus of Bethesda Hospital West.

Located in the medical office building on the northeast corner of U.S. 441 and Boynton Beach Boulevard, the new surgery center will be a convenient new option for patients and physicians for same-day surgical procedures.

Over the past year, Bethesda has been in the early stages of explor-ing the opportunity to add new patient beds and expand the operat-ing room capacity—the first major facility expansion for the hospital. Over the next year, plans will be developed to make this addition a reality, offering more care to the growing community. The new unit would retain all the features cur-rently available, such as all private rooms and room-service-style meals, delivered at the patient’s convenience.

Five years ago, Bethesda Hospi-tal West was opened thanks to the support of our community. Today, we continue to be grateful for that support, for the privilege of provid-ing care for our community and the opportunity to continue to grow.

BETHESDA HOSPITAL WEST AT-A-GLANCE9655 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard

Boynton Beach, Florida 33472

BethesdaWest.org

• 24-hour Emergency Department

for adults and children with an

emergency-trained pediatric

physician

• Accredited Chest Pain Center and

Heart Failure Program

• Advanced Primary Stroke Center

• All PRIVATE rooms

• Room-service-style meals,

made-to-order

• The Eloise Kimmelman

Foundation Center for

Interventional Radiology

Treatment and Research

• TrustBridge (inpatient

hospice unit)

As a full-service hospital, Bethesda

Hospital West offers 24-hour emergency care for adults and

children with a pediatric emergency

physician always present.

F E AT UR E B E T H E S DA HOSPI TA L W E S T

In 2017, Bethesda Hospital West, along

with Bethesda Hospital East, became part of Baptist Health South Florida.


The Bethesda Health

Physician Group is

here for you

YOUR TEAM FOR GOOD HEALTHT he Bethesda Health Physician Group is a

premier physician group providing quality care for your family. For more information about any of the physicians listed here, visit

BethesdaHealthPhysicianGroup.com, or call toll-free at 855-257-DOCS (3627).

CARDIOLOGY

Miguel A. Lopez-Viego, M.D. `2800 South Seacrest Blvd., Suite 200, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 `9868 State Rd. 7, Suite 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33472

561-736-8200

Christina Michael, M.D. `10301 Hagen Ranch Rd., Suite B5 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 `2465 State Rd. 7, Suite 800 Wellington, FL 33414

561-244-7720

Reagan L. Ross, M.D. `2800 South Seacrest Blvd., Suite 200, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 `9868 State Rd. 7, Suite 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33472 `2465 State Rd. 7, Suite 800, Wellington, FL 33414

561-736-8200

George L. Mueller, M.D.2800 South Seacrest Blvd., Suite 200, Boynton Beach, FL 33435561-736-8200

FAMILY MEDICINE

Jesus G. Jimenez, M.D. `2800 South Seacrest Blvd., Suite 200, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 `9868 State Rd. 7, Suite 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33472

561-736-8200

Rachel S. Eidelman, M.D. `10301 Hagen Ranch Rd., Suite B5 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 `2465 State Rd. 7, Suite 800, Wellington, FL 33414

561-244-7720

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Juan D. Montoya, M.D.Bethesda Heart Hospital2815 South Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435561-374-5720

BREAST SURGERY

Arthy Yoga, M.D.Breast Surgery10301 Hagen Ranch Rd., Suite A-940Boynton Beach, FL 33437561-736-0070

COLORECTAL AND GENERAL SURGERY

Mariano M. Faresi, M.D. `2800 South Seacrest Blvd., Suite 200, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 `9868 State Rd. 7, Suite 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33472

561-736-8200

Michael S. Burke, M.D.237 George Bush Blvd.Delray Beach, FL 33444561-272-5373

Gincy L. Kandankulam, M.D.2465 State Rd. 7, Suite 800Wellington, FL 33414561-784-4930

GENERAL AND VASCULAR SURGERY

B E T H E S DA H E A LT H PH YSICI A N GROUP


Joseph Jose, M.D. `2465 State Rd. 7, Suite 800 Wellington, FL 33414 `8200 Jog Rd., Suite 102 Boynton Beach, FL 33472

561-784-4930

UROLOGIC AND KIDNEY SURGERY

Raymond J. Leveillee, M.D.2800 S. Seacrest Blvd., Suite 140Boynton Beach, FL 33435561-734-2746

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

J. Acey Albert, M.D.2875 S. Ocean Blvd., Suite 208Palm Beach, FL 33480561-588-0411

Edyta Krzak-Mularczyk, M.D.8200 Jog Rd., Suite 102Boynton Beach, FL 33472561-733-3970

MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE

Aaron B. Deutsch, M.D.1325 S. Congress Ave., Suite 103Boynton Beach, FL 33426561-364-0200

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Andrew L. Savin, M.D.2465 State Rd. 7, Suite 800 Wellington, FL 33414561-793-4489

Cari D. Graber, D.O.10301 Hagen Ranch Rd., Suite B740Boynton Beach, FL 33437561-734-0188

Melanie L. Burke, D.O.10301 Hagen Ranch Rd., Suite B740 Boynton Beach, FL 33437561-734-0188

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Elana R. Deutsch, M.D.10301 Hagen Ranch Rd., Suite B740Boynton Beach, FL 33437561-734-0188

FAMILY MEDICINE

Bethesda Health Physician Group welcomes Neena Ann

Yoyakey, D.O., a family medicine physician who joins Michael

S. Burke, M.D., at his Delray Beach office. She provides

a variety of primary care services to patients, including

preventive medicine, chronic disease management, patient

education and osteopathic manipulative treatments.

Recently relocating to South Florida

from Michigan, Dr. Yoyakey received her

Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the

Michigan State University College of

Osteopathic Medicine before completing

her residency training in family medicine

at St. John Macomb–Oakland Hospital

in Warren, Michigan. Most recently, she

was in practice in Madison Heights,

Michigan, at Oakland Family Medicine,

where she cared for patients in an

urgent care setting.

Dr. Yoyakey is dedicated to providing

quality health services and the highest

level of care for her patients. During her

residency training, she participated in a

research project utilizing motivational

interviewing techniques for tobacco ces-

sation to help her patients achieve a

tobacco-free lifestyle. She is a member

of the American Academy of Family

Physicians, American College of Osteo-

pathic Family Physicians and the

American Osteopathic Association.

Neena Ann Yoyakey, D.O.237 George Bush Blvd.Delray Beach, FL 33444561-272-5373

Find a doctor with Bethesda’s FREE Physician Referral Service, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 561-737-7733, ext. 84499. Or, select “Meet our Physicians” at BethesdaWeb.com.



This past year has been an exciting time

to have been the Chairman of the Board

of the Bethesda Hospital Foundation.

After working diligently toward finalizing

the merger with Baptist Health South

Florida in October 2017, we continue to

explore the many benefits of this new

venture for our community.

While change may bring a certain

level of apprehension, this new partner-

ship also facilitates dialog and new

opportunities for Bethesda. With

challenging times ahead for the health-

care industry, we are still blessed

with a loyal group of donors who

remain dedicated to the future of

Bethesda Hospital.

For the fiscal year that ended

September 30, 2017, the Bethesda

Hospital Foundation received 2,227

donations totaling $5.1 million in cash

receipts. The funds benefited Bethesda’s

priority projects, including the Heart

Hospital’s Structural Heart Program

to provide the TAVR procedure for

advanced heart care, our Center for

Medical Education to help train new

physicians in our community, and the

renovation of our Neonatal Intensive

Care Unit to help care for our tiniest

patients and their families.

While we have gratefully raised

more than $51 million toward our

$60 million goal for our “Caring for our

Community” fund-raising campaign in

the last decade, we still need your sup-

port! Caring for our community means

that Bethesda is committed to fulfilling

its mission: to provide quality health

services in a caring manner. If you

have visited or used any of the ser-

vices Bethesda offers, we hope you

witnessed this mission in action as

we strive to serve our patients and

community to the highest of stan-

dards each and every day.

Your dollars donated to the

Bethesda Hospital Foundation have

allowed for growth on the campus of

Bethesda Hospital East and construc-

tion of Bethesda Hospital West,

improving and expanding our care for

our community to the best of our

ability. We are most grateful for your

continued investment and thank you

for partnering with us as we all

“Care for our Community.”

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

W. Howard EllingsworthFoundation Chairman

Do you want to have an impact on healthcare for families in our commu-nity? Then consider joining The Magnolia Society with the Bethesda

Hospital Foundation. The Magnolia Society was established in 2003 by 12 women who fostered the spirit of volunteerism with a desire to support the Women of Grace Luncheon and its beneficiary, the Bethesda Center for Women and Children. Today, the Magnolia Society has grown to more than 140 members.

Each year, donors at the $1,000 Diamond Level review a list of needed projects and vote to fund the one they find most urgent. The Magnolia Society funds sponsored the renovation of the Parent Edu-cation Center and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Bethesda Center for Women and Children.

MAKE A DIFFERENCEMAGNOLIAS

Magnolia Society Co-Chairs Nicole Pasqual and Laura Silver

The Magnolia Society supports Bethesda


There are three levels of membership to fit everyone’s philanthropic intent and all pro-ceeds benefit the Bethesda Center for Women and Children. Society activities include:

` Magnolia Mingles to grow our membership and foster support for the Center for Women & Children—Spring 2018

` Membership Recognition Brunch—Fall 2018 ` Women of Grace Luncheon—Fall 2018 ` Special invitations to Hospital Receptions/Dedications

For more information about The Magnolia Society, please contact the Bethesda Hospital Foundation at 561-737-7733, ext. 84445, or visit us at BethesdaHospitalFoundation.org.

From top (clockwise), left to right: Brenda Medore, Ann Heilakka and Leanne Adair; Dale Kirk, Kate Toomey and Gail Murphy; Susan Duane, Mary Blum and Karen Rogers; Regine V. Bataille, M.D., and Jacqueline Moroco Maloney, D.D.S.


OUTSTANDING

The 18th Annual Women of Grace Luncheon was held on November 9, 2017, at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The Luncheon, chaired by Kimberley Trombly-Burmeister,

is an annual event that honors five outstanding women who have contributed remarkable service to our com-munity through local organizations. Bethesda Hospital Foundation is proud to have honored these women and shine the spotlight on the organizations they serve.

The five honorees this year were nominated by the organizations they serve and were chosen from more than 35 nominations. They include Yvonne Boice, nominated by Palm Beach State College Foundation; Tammy Culmer, nominated by Take Stock in Children; Linda Heneks, nominated by YMCA South Palm Beach County; Jacqueline Moroco Maloney, nominated by Bethesda Hospital Foundation; and Kirsten Stanley, nominated by Junior League of Boca Raton.

For the second time, a high school student was recog-nized as a Future Woman of Grace for her outstanding service to the community. The student, Claudia Cabral, is a senior at Suncoast Community High School and has an extremely impressive volunteer log and academic record.

The Luncheon hosted more than 600 guests and raised nearly $200,000. Proceeds from the Luncheon will be used to purchase a lifelike Maternal and

Bethesda Hospital Foundation’s 18th Annual

Women of Grace Luncheon

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Neonatal Birthing Simulator. This high-tech tool will give Bethesda’s clinical staff advanced training opportunities for real-life patient care situations for moms and newborns in our community.

The title sponsor, Health Communications Inc., gave all Luncheon guests a book, Oola: Find Balance in an Unbalanced World. The authors, Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl, spoke about balancing life and service to com-munity. Additional sponsors included The Magnolia Society, Wells Fargo, Kore Capital, The Kosinski Family Foundation, FirstLantic Healthcare, Northern Trust, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Walsh, CenterState Bank, PNC Bank, Kim and David Beaumont, Eastern Metal Supply, Sunflower Landscap-ing, NCCI, Beaulieu Law Group, P.A., Dawn Edwards Salon, Mercedes Benz of Tuscaloosa, Myriad Genetics, Delray Beach Boxing, and Patty and Rod Jones.

Left to right: Luncheon Chair Kimberley Trombly-Burmeister and 2017 Honorees Linda Heneks, Yvonne Boice, Claudia Cabral, Tammy Culmer, Jacqueline Moroco Maloney and Kirsten Stanley.

Additional funds were raised at the Luncheon by Karen Granger to assist with the purchase of Baby Tory, a neonatal simulator. Baby Tory and her mother are life-like simulators used for medical training and drills. Vicky Crawford-Paulk, Director of the Bethesda Center for Women and Children carried Baby Tory for Luncheon guests to see.


63RD ANNUAL BETHESDA BALLSaturday, March 3, 2018 n The Breakers, Palm Beach

BETHESDA PRO-AMWednesday, January 17, 2018 n Pine Tree Golf Club, Boynton BeachThe Bethesda Hospital Pro-Am was Co-Chaired by World of

Golf Hall of Fame members Beth Daniel and Meg Mallon

and raised nearly $200,000. Proceeds from the Tourna-

ment will benefit Bethesda Women’s Health Center. Every

year, LPGA and PGA greats play in this, one of the longest-

running Pro-Am tournaments in South Florida, to raise

funds for Bethesda.

5TH ANNUAL JEWELS & JEANSSaturday, February 3, 2018 n Bethesda Hospital West, Boynton Beach Tickets are almost sold out for this dazzling event! Join us in your jeans, west-

ern wear and jewels for a laid-back and fun night. Hosted by Chairs Stephen

and Marie Bedner, guests enjoy dinner and dancing and a live auction hosted

by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw to help support Bethesda Hospital West. Sponsorships

and ad program space are still available, so contact the Foundation soon.

SAVE THE DATE

2018 Ball Chairmen Marti LaTour and George Elmore

Join us at one of the oldest Galas in Palm Beach County. Ball Chairmen Marti LaTour and George Elmore invite you to join them to raise funds for the Bethesda Women’s Health Center. In celebration of raising funds for the Women’s Center, the evening’s entertainment is the all-girl band “Jessie’s Girls.” In addition to fantastic entertainment and dancing, guests will enjoy fabulous food prepared by a world-class chef in an opulent garden-themed setting.

2017 Pro-Am LPGA and PGA Pros

From left: Artie and Elaine Schwartz, Ben Naar, D.C., and Chairwoman Marie Bedner

For more information about these upcoming events, contact the Bethesda Hospital Foundation at 561-737-7733, ext. 84445, or visit BethesdaHospitalFoundation.org.


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22 Monday 4:30 p.m.Prostate Cancer Update: Best Use of Screening Blood Tests and Genetic Biomarkers

Raymond J. Leveillee, M.D.Bethesda Hospital East

23 Tuesday 4:30 p.m. Robotic Total Knee Replacement Elvis Grandic, M.D.Bethesda Hospital East

25 Thursday 10 a.m. Hearing Loss and You Shelley Minsky, AuD, FAABethesda Hospital West

30 Tuesday 4 p.m.Hip Replacement? The Latest Advancements in the Anterior Approach

John L. Wang, M.D.Bethesda Hospital West

DATE DAY TIME LECTURE PRESENTER LOCATION RSVP

12 Monday 5:30 p.m.Surgical Weight Loss: The Next Step to a Healthier You

Miguel A. Lopez-Viego, M.D.Bethesda Hospital East

13 Tuesday 4 p.m. Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement Juan F. Agudelo, M.D.Bethesda Hospital West

19 Monday 4:30 p.m.Prostate Cancer Update: Best Use of Screening Blood Tests and Genetic Biomarkers

Raymond J. Leveillee, M.D.Bethesda Hospital West

20 Tuesday 4:30 p.m. Robotic Total Knee Replacement Elvis Grandic, M.D.Bethesda Hospital East

28 Wednesday 4:30 p.m.Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins: A Commonly Misdiagnosed Cause of Leg Pain and Swelling

Michael L. Metzger, M.D.Bethesda Hospital East

COMMUNITY LECTURES

1 Thursday 4:30 p.m.State of the Heart: New Advances in the Treatment of Heart Disease

George K. Daniel, M.D.Bethesda Hospital East

8 Thursday 4 p.m. Diabetes: What’s the Hubbub About Andrew L. Savin, M.D.Bethesda Hospital West

12 Monday 5:30 p.m.Surgical Weight Loss: The Next Step to a Healthier You

Miguel A. Lopez-Viego, M.D.Bethesda Hospital East

13 Tuesday 4:30 p.m.Treatment Options for Chronic Pain Conditions

William S. Berman, M.D., and Michael Cortese, MS, PT, OCS, ATC

Bethesda Hospital East

27 Tuesday 4:30 p.m. SuperPATH: The Latest in Hip Replacement Elvis Grandic, M.D.Bethesda Hospital West

Please call 561-731-CARE (2273)

or visit BethesdaWeb.com to

register. For more information,

call 561-737-7733, ext. 84405.

LOCATIONS

Bethesda Hospital East Clayton Conference Center2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach

Bethesda Hospital WestEducation Classroom9655 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.Boynton Beach

Need a physician? Contact our Physician Referral Service, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 561-737-7733, ext. 84499, or visit BethesdaWeb.com and select “Find A Physician.”

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