It's About Children - Summer 2007 Issue by East Tennessee Children's Hospital

&Board of Directors James S. Bush

Chairman Dennis Ragsdale

Vice Chairman Michael Crabtree

Secretary/Treasurer Debbie Christiansen, M.D.Dawn Ford Steven HarbLewis Harris, M.D.Jeffory Jennings, M.D.Bob Koppel A. David Martin Dugan McLaughlinChristopher Miller, M.D.Alvin Nance Steve SouthBill Terry, M.D.Laurens Tullock Danni Varlan

Medical Staff David Nickels, M.D.

Chief of StaffJohn Buchheit, M.D.

Vice Chief of StaffJohn Little, M.D.

Secretary

Chiefs of Services Jeanann Pardue, M.D.

Chief of Medicine Mark Cramolini, M.D.

Chief of Surgery

Administration Bob Koppel

President Laura Barnes, R.N., M.S.N., C.N.A.A.,B.C.

Vice President for Patient Care Paul Bates

Vice President for Human Resources Joe Childs, M.D.

Vice President for Medical Services Rudy McKinley

Vice President for Operations Jim Pruitt

Vice President for Finance

A quarterly publication of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, It’s About Children is designed to inform the East Tennessee community about the hospital and the patients we serve. Children’s Hospital is a private, independent, not-for-profit pediatricmedical center that has served the East Tennessee region for 70 years and is certified by the state of Tennessee as a ComprehensiveRegional Pediatric Center.

Ellen Liston Director of Community Relations

David Rule Director of Development

Wendy Hames Editor

Neil Crosby Cover/Contributing Photographer

“Because Children are Special…”...they deserve the best possible health care given in a positive, child/family-centered atmosphere offriendliness, cooperation, and support - regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay.”...their medical needs are closely related to theiremotional and informational needs; therefore, the total child must be considered in treating any illness or injury.”...their health care requires family involvement,special understanding, special equipment, and specially trained personnel who recognize that children are not miniature adults.”...their health care can best be provided by a facilitywith a well-trained medical and hospital staff whoseonly interests and concerns are with the total health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents.”

Statement of Philosophy East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

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On the cover: Children's Hospital Presidentand CEO Bob Koppel retires at the end of June; readmore about him on pages 6-7. He is pictured herewith (from left) Jonathan Lawless, Children'sHospital patient and son of Children's HospitalPICU employee Olivia Lawless; Riley Thomas(behind Koppel), grandson of longtime Children'sHospital supporter Bill Williams of WBIR-TVChannel 10; Presley Ford (in Koppel's lap),granddaughter of Dawn Ford, member of theChildren's Hospital Board of Directors; Rachel Yen,daughter of Deanna Yen, M.D., local pediatrician onstaff at Children's Hospital; and twins Cheri-Roseand Lena-Belle Smith, Children's Hospital NICU"graduates" and daughters of Children's HospitalHome Health Care employee Kathy Smith.

In each issue of It’s About Children, we highlight some of our former patients who have overcome medicalchallenges. To submit your story for future use, write to:Wendy Hames, Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 15010,Knoxville, TN 37901-5010.

Bill CapshawIn 1963, 13-year-old William “Bill” Capshaw was

playing in his back yard, doing the high jump. Whiledoing so, he injured his pelvic bone. Capshaw was sent tothe “Crippled Children’s Hospital” (a former name forwhat is now East Tennessee Children’s Hospital), where herequired surgery to repair the injury.

Capshaw said three different doctors performed thesurgery, which involved placing three pins in his hip to fixthe problem.

Children’s Hospital really made a difference in his life,Capshaw said, adding that all of the nurses and doctorswere “just wonderful.” One nurse in particular would bringhim milk and lemonade when he wanted it.

Today, Capshaw is an employee at Bechtel JacobsCompany, LLC (a U.S. Department of Energy contractor)in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He is also an accomplished artist – heholds a bachelor of fine arts in ceramics and a master offine arts in printing processes. He teaches pottery and theraku process at the Oak Ridge Arts Center and sells his

The Children’s Hospital specialty license plate is in danger of being abolished by the state due to low numbers of purchasers.

The minimum number to maintain a specialty plateformerly was 500 license plates, but the state increasedthe minimum in 2005 to 1,000. At this time, only 800Children’s Hospital plates are registered.

Children’s Hospital must reach and maintain at least1,000 active registrations (plates) by July 1, 2007, or our plate will be abolished. If this happens, the hospitalwill have to wait three years before it can pursueanother specialty plate through a very lengthy process.

If you have purchased one of the plates, we hope you’ll renew the plate when it comes due. This is an easy way to help Children’s Hospital on anongoing basis.

If you have been thinking about purchasing thehospital plate, there has never been a better time. Theplate is available continuously through each CountyClerk’s office, and the cost of the plate is $35 inaddition to each county’s renewal fee. Fifty percent of the revenue generated from the specialty platesdirectly benefits Children’s Hospital.

If you have any questions about the specialtyChildren’s Hospital license plate, contact your local County Clerk’s office or the Children’s HospitalDevelopment Department at ( 865) 541-8441.

work exclusively at the Liz-Beth & Co. Gallery off CedarBluff Road in West Knoxville.

by Jessica Chambers, Guest Relations Representative

NOWthen

IT’S TIME to buy a Children’s Hospital license plate!

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“Holiday Cheer Down South” will be

the festive theme for this year’s 23rd

annual Fantasy of Trees.

Co-chairs Stephanie Jeffreys and Sarah

Beth Carlon and assistant co-chair Sarah

Munsey are busy planning this year’s

event, set for November 21-25 at the

Knoxville Convention Center.

Thousands of volunteers will contribute

more than 150,000 hours of their time

throughout 2007 to make this year’s

Fantasy of Trees a reality for families

in East Tennessee.This year’s event will be highlighted

with decorations and designs that celebrate

the many traditions found throughout the

South during the holiday season. These

southern traditions will include everything

from a traditional Appalachian Christmas

and a Big Orange “Vol-iday” in East

Tennessee to merry magnolias and

mountains, sand and Santa, jingle bells

and big city shopping sparkle.

Families will also enjoy hundreds of

sparkling designer-decorated trees, a

variety of festive decorations, children’s

activities and holiday gift shops with

unique items for everyone on your

Christmas list. Special events include a

Babes in Toyland parade, a Nightly Tree

Lighting event, Kris Kringle’s Kiddie

Party and an activity just for seniors:

Santa’s Senior Stroll.

All proceeds from this year’s Fantasy of

Trees will be used to purchase state-of-the-

art medical equipment. The 2006 Fantasy

of Trees raised the most money in its

22-year history - $323,100. The proceeds

from last year’s event purchased equipment

for a new surgery suite at Children’s

Hospital.For more information about the 2007

Fantasy of Trees, contact the Children’s

Hospital Volunteer Services and Resources

Department at (865) 541-8385 or send an

e-mail to [email protected]

by Bethany Swann, student intern

CarePages service helps families stay in touchChildren’s Hospital continues to offer an innovative service

for the families it serves who have children with chronic orserious illnesses and injuries. Called CarePages, the Internet-based communications system offers an opportunity for familiesto create simple web pages about a sick or injured relative whois a patient at Children’s Hospital.

CarePages offers patient web pages that deliver emotionalsupport to Children’s Hospital patients and families by makingit easy for them to stay in touch during a hospital stay or anytime the child is receiving medical care. The service providespatient families with an easier way to update relatives andfriends without the need for repeated phone calls or e-mails.CarePages also makes it possible for relatives and friends tosend messages of encouragement, giving the patient and familymuch needed emotional support. A patient’s CarePage can beupdated as often as the family chooses, and guests to the pagecan see the updates about the patient any time they access the

family’s web page.CarePages also makes it possible for families to help the

hospital in return. Through CarePages, patients and familiescan recognize staff members who have provided superior levelsof care.

Children’s Hospital’s CarePages can be accessed throughcomputers in the hospital’s Family Resource Center, in apatient family’s home or from any computer by visitingwww.etch.com. CarePages are password-protected, secure and in compliance with all patient privacy regulations.

The service is offered free to Children’s Hospital patientfamilies, thanks tofunds raised by theannual Star 102.1Radiothon.

Bulletin Board

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Fantasy of Treesnames co-chairs, sets theme

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2007 Fantasy of Trees co-chairs: Sarah Beth

Carlon (left) and Stephanie Jeffreys (right) and

assistant co-chair Sarah Munsey

Shoney’s to host KidCare ID events in August

Shoney’s Restaurants of Knoxville’s 13th annualKidCare Photo ID events will take place in theGreater Knoxville area this summer, in partnershipwith the National Center for Missing and ExploitedChildren (NCMEC).

The events provide free KidCare IDs for children,which enable parents to have information readilyavailable for authorities in the event their child is everreported missing. The IDs include a color photograph;fingerprints; important information such as height,weight and date of birth; a medical profile; the “SevenRules for Safety” brochure; and a 24-hour NCMEChotline number.

The 2007 KidCare event locations and dates are:Knoxville Center Mall, Knoxville

— Friday, August 17, noon to 6 p.m.West Town Mall, Knoxville

— Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Foothills Mall, Maryville

— Sunday, August 19, noon to 6 p.m.

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It was Thanksgiving 2004. All the leftovershad been put away and the dishes were done.In the middle of the night, Melissa Bishop woke up to a strange feeling; she was havingcontractions. While this is an anticipatedfeeling for a mom-to-be, it was only November26 and Melissa’s due date was February 20,2005, almost a full 3 months later.

By the time Melissa and her husband, Eric,arrived at Fort Sanders Regional MedicalCenter, she had dilated three centimeters andwas progressing quickly. “I feel a foot,” said theattending physician. Both babies were breachbut intent on being born.

“I felt so many emotions at that point. I feltscared, unsure, everything all at once and all too soon,” Melissa said. Although the doctorsattempted to stop the labor, Melissa was fullydilated by 11 a.m. At 11:40 a.m. and 11:41 a.m.,Arlo Alan Bishop and Rowan Edward Bishopwere born. The boys were quickly taken to theChildren’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive CareUnit. Weighing 2 pounds, 3.5 ounces and 1 pound, 15 ounces respectively, the twins began their journey.

With a history of twins in both Melissa’s andEric’s families, it was not a surprise that they

would welcome two babies instead of one.Everything beyond that was unexpected.Melissa had experienced a little spot bleeding at12 weeks but otherwise had a relatively normalpregnancy up to this point. “Had I donesomething wrong? What did we do or not do tohave this happen? These were questions thatwent through our heads,” she said. Medicalreports later showed Rowan had developed aninfection in the membrane surrounding theplacenta, and that forced the premature labor.

Once at Children’s Hospital, Arlo and Rowanunderwent a number of tests and proceduresincluding cranial ultrasounds, phototherapy forhyperbilirubenemia (jaundice) and surgery forpatent ductus arteriosus. This surgery involvedclasping the artery that connects the lungs to theheart; this artery should close on its own at birthbut often does not in premature babies. Inaddition, Arlo and Rowan were both put onventilator support, IV’s and feeding tubes andreceived multiple blood transfusions.

While Eric and Melissa were able to holdArlo within his first several days of life, Rowanwould not feel his parents’ tender embrace untilalmost a full month later.

Living only 10 minutes from Children’sHospital, Melissa and Eric felt comfortable

going home for brief times, knowing their sonswere under the watchful eye of Children’sHospital nurses Sunni Wilson, Kristen Powell,Nona McKinney and Sandy Walker as well asneonatologist Dr. Ellen Andrews.

“Not only did they take great physical care ofthe boys, but they also gave us a three-monthcrash course on everything from CPR andmedicine administration to the best way toswaddle a baby in a blanket and change adiaper,” Melissa said. “We were first-timeparents, and this help was priceless.”

Melissa said the nurses went the extra milewhen they started a scrapbook for each of theboys, filled with pictures of their time atChildren’s Hospital. “They even made abirthday card for me ‘from the boys.’ Becauseof all these things along with countless othergestures of care and concern for our family, weare forever grateful to all the staff at Children’sHospital,” Melissa said. “We know that withoutthe meticulous care Arlo and Rowan receivedfrom everyone there, they would not be heretoday and doing so well.”

Everyone’s hard work was rewarded onFebruary 20, Melissa’s original due date, whenthe boys were able to be discharged. “We werepretty nervous about bringing them home,”

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Arlo & RowanArlo & Rowan

Rowan (left) and Arlo Bishop

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their father said. “There was a certain senseof security when they were in the NICU,surrounded by all the amazing nurses anddoctors. But we did everything we could toprove to them that we would be the very best parents.”

With the help of Jill Edds, Children’sHospital’s Social Work Department NICUCare Coordinator, Arlo’s and Rowan’stransition home was successful. Both were on apnea monitors and several medicationsincluding one for acid reflux and caffeine to keep their heart rates stable. The apneamonitors were able to be connected to thefamily’s phone line, which allowed aChildren’s Hospital physician or nurse to download the monitor’s memory once a month.

The first several months were very difficult.The boys needed constant supervision, so Eric

quit his full-time job and joined Melissa inbecoming a full-time caretaker.

“For the first six months we slept in shifts,assuring that the boys were under constant careand supervision,” Eric said. During that time, theboys also made regular visits to see Children’sHospital pediatric pulmonologist Dr. JohnRogers for Synagis shots for protection againstRSV (respiratory syncytial virus).

The boys have had regular follow-ups with Dr.Nadine Trainer, pediatric physiatrist at Children’sHospital Rehab Center’s High Risk Clinic, toassess their development and growth. Rowan hasbeen discharged from Dr. Trainer because hisevaluations showed him to be on target incognitive, motor skill and physical development.“He is Mr. Go-Go-Go!” Melissa said.

Arlo continues to see Dr. Trainer on a regularbasis as he has been diagnosed with a globaldelay in his development, although his long-term

prognosis is positive. (A global delay means that a child generally has delays in all areas ofdevelopment. Prematurity is a common cause forthis condition.) Arlo is also a patient of Dr. GaryGitschlag, pediatric ophthalmologist at Children’sHospital, for a slight eye crossing for which henow wears corrective glasses. He wears shoeinserts to help him learn to walk and balance and has recently begun speech therapy.

“Arlo is a real trooper and is very motivated to walk and be independent. He gets frustratedsometimes because he knows what he wants to do and has a hard time making his body do it,”Melissa said.

The “typical” day for Arlo and Rowan hasdrastically changed over the past two years. The boys are increasingly gaining independence andhave many interests. With Eric back at work andMelissa a stay-at-home mom, they bothappreciate the boys’ new sleeping schedule. Thisgenerally consists of waking the boys at 7:30 a.m.and putting them to bed by 9 p.m.

The boys start their day with a healthybreakfast, get changed and read books with mom.“They love books! We spend at least an hour ormore a day reading,” Melissa said. Arlo andRowan then spend the rest of the day like anyother happy, healthy children: playing with blocksand cars, dancing and playing musicalinstruments. Now, with spring in full force, thewhole family enjoys playing outside in the yardwith their two dogs.

“When people ask what it was like to gothrough something like this, and all I can say isthat while nothing has been ‘typical,’ we finallyfeel that our boys are going to be just fine. Ourdreams for these boys are those of most parents.We want them to grow up happy, healthy andable to follow their dreams, but we also wishthem a lifetime of brotherhood that is special totwins. We hope for them to always be there foreach other, just as they have always been,” saidMelissa. “When the boys were born, all we knewwas we had to think positively. Children’sHospital turned our positive thinking into areality for these boys, and for that we will alwaysbe grateful.”

by Joanna Simeone, Public Relations Specialist

Arlo in the NICU at Children’sRowan in the NICU at Children’s

Rowan and Arlo Bishop with their parents, Melissa and Eric

For nearly half of our 70-year history, EastTennessee Children’s Hospital has been led by thesame individual.

In June, after 31 years as President and CEOof Children’s Hospital, Bob Koppel will retire. Hismark on the hospital will live on decades into thefuture, not only in the Koppel Plaza hospital officebuilding (named for him in 2001 when he washonored for 25 years as president), but also in so many other ways.

Beginning July 1, Koppel will serve Children’sHospital for two years in a new role asPresident/CEO Emeritus, focusing on strategicplanning, physician recruitment, fund-raisingstrategies, donor relationships and advocacy ofChildren’s Hospital’s interests to promote qualitychildren’s health care.

“The three decades I have spent at Children’sHospital have been filled with rewards beyondanything I could have imagined when my familyand I moved to Knoxville in 1976,” Koppel said.

“I have been honored and privileged to haveserved as Children’s President and CEO,” Koppelcontinued. “The trust placed in me by patientsand their families, as well as our Medical andHospital staffs, Board of Directors and Volunteersis something I will treasure for a lifetime. I amproud to have been a part of the tremendousgrowth at Children’s Hospital over the past 31years, and a part of my heart will forever remainhere. It is a place like no other on earth.”

Among Koppel’saccomplishments over the past 31 years:

Led the recruitment effort to bring more than100 pediatric medical and surgical specialists in 28different specialties to Children’s Hospital,including neonatology, pediatric anesthesiology,pediatric cardiology, pediatric critical care,

pediatric emergency medicine, pediatricendocrinology, pediatric hematology/oncology,pediatric nephrology, pediatric neurology, pediatricneurosurgery, pediatric ophthalmology, pediatricpulmonology, pediatric radiology, pediatric surgeryand other medical/surgical disciplines.

Grew the hospital in size and staffing. From110 employees in 1976 to more than 1,700 today,the hospital is now the 25th largest employer inthe Knoxville area. The medical center hasexpanded from a single four-story structure toseveral multi-story buildings at the main campus.The size of the main hospital has increased from94,500 square feet when it was constructed in the early 1970s to more than 273,000 square feet today.

Added hospital facilities throughout Knoxand surrounding counties, including theChildren’s West outpatient campus in WestKnoxville. Children’s Hospital now owns ormanages Children’s Home Health Care, theChildren’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center, twoprimary care centers and physician practices inseven counties.

Added hospital departments and services,including Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonataland Pediatric Intensive Care Transport, Short-Stay Surgery, Neurology Laboratory,Gastroenterology Laboratory, MagneticResonance Imaging (MRI), ComputedTomography (CT), Children’s Home Health Care, Pediatric Physician Hospital Organization,Pastoral Care, Social Work, Infection Control,Information Systems, Marketing and PhysicianServices, Child Life, Family Resource Center,Service Excellence, Quality Management,Child/Family Centered Care, Ambulatory Care Clinics and the Children’s HospitalRehabilitation Center.

Led the hospital to be designated by the stateof Tennessee as one of only four ComprehensiveRegional Pediatric Centers statewide.

Worked tirelessly for children’s health issuesstatewide that help provide every Tennessee childwith the best possible care and facilities, includingserving as Chairman of the Board of the HospitalAlliance of Tennessee; Founding Director of theChildren’s Hospital Alliance of Tennessee(CHAT); Chairman of the Board of CoordinatedHealth Care Services; a member of the TennesseeHospital Association Board of Directors; amember of Gov. Don Sundquist’s TennCareRoundtable; and Chairman of the Knox CountyIndigent Care Advisory Committee.

“Bob Koppel’s contributions to Children’sHospital have truly defined the standard ofcare for ill and injured children throughoutEast Tennessee, Southeast Kentucky, WesternNorth Carolina and Southwest Virginia,”said Jim Bush, Chairman of the Board ofDirectors for Children’s Hospital.

“Bob has been the central force behind amyriad of changes that have taken place atChildren’s Hospital during his three-decadetenure,” Bush said. “His foresight of whatChildren’s Hospital needed to become thepremier pediatric medical institution it istoday, as well as his willingness to take risksto give the children we serve the best carethey need in terms of pediatric services andequipment, is unparalleled in this industry.

“We wish to extend our profound thanksto Bob Koppel for his countless contributionsto Children’s Hospital these past 31 years.”

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Koppel retiring after 31 years as president

Bob Koppel

Bob Koppel (right) celebrates the successful conclusion of the 2007Children's Miracle Network Telethon with (from left) longtimehospital supporter Bob Goodfriend, and WBIR-TV Channel 10'sEmily Stroud, Robin Wilhoit and Bill Williams.

Bob Koppel prepares to putt during the 2005Children's Hospital Invitational Golf Tournamentat Fox Den Country Club.

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Bob Goodfriend, former member of the Board of Directors and longtimehospital donor

“Bob’s legacy is to put East TennesseeChildren’s Hospital on the map, to make it aninstitution that is not only serving Knoxvilleand Knox County” but also serving childrenacross East Tennessee, Southeast Kentucky,Southwest Virginia and western NorthCarolina, Goodfriend said. “I personally thankhim for all that he’s done for the communityand especially for the kids.”

Bill Haslam, Mayor of Knoxville and hospital donor

“As mayor, it's all about creating greatquality of life for people in a city,” Haslamsaid. “People ask, ‘Can I take care of myfamily when they need it?’” Haslam knows ona personal level that Children’s Hospital isable to provide that care; his niece was bornprematurely some 25 years ago, and theHaslam family believes she is here todaybecause of the care she received then.

“Knoxville has been good to us, so we [theHaslams] want to be people that help out,”Haslam said. “Children's Hospital was an easychoice for us ... we want to make certain thatother families are able to have that same kindof experience. I just think Children's Hospitaldoes it the right way.”

Haslam said that as president of Children'sHospital, Koppel has made this community a better place and has changed the lives ofcountless children and families, and the peopleof this region truly appreciate that.

Lonna Lindsay, Outpatient Clinics NurseManager and longtime hospital employee

“I don’t know whether to take the creditor the blame, but I was probably the firstperson Bob Koppel met at this hospital,” saidLindsay, then a staff-level hospital employeeand member of the presidential searchcommittee whose initial job for the committeewas to pick Koppel up at his hotel and bringhim to the hospital. “We were all veryimpressed with him and his credentials andhis philosophy. And he had the mostcharismatic smile.

“He had a vision that went farther thanwhat we had at the time … we’ll alwaysbenefit from his vision.”

Children’s Hospital namesnew President/CEO

Keith D. Goodwinof Columbus, Ohio, hasbeen named Presidentand Chief ExecutiveOfficer (CEO) ofChildren’s Hospital,succeeding Bob Koppel,who will retire June 30.Goodwin will assumehis duties in June.

Goodwin has spentmost of his professionalcareer at ColumbusChildren’s Hospital

(CCH), a 375-bedpediatric medical center. During his 26 years inmanagement at CCH (1977-96 and 1999-2006),he served in the positions of Assistant ExecutiveDirector, President and Chief Operating Officer andInterim CEO. At Columbus Children’s, Goodwinfocused efforts on program/service development,strategic planning, physician recruitment, children’sadvocacy, fundraising, health care access for theregion’s children, facility expansion and a successfulcapital funds campaign.

Goodwin also served as administrator ofChildren’s Hospital in Austin, Texas, from 1996-98.Currently, Goodwin is president of Doctors Hospitalin Columbus, Ohio, a 222-bed hospital that is part of the OhioHealth hospital system.

Goodwin said, “I am extremely honored to beoffered the job of President/CEO at East TennesseeChildren’s Hospital. My long-term goal has alwaysbeen to be the CEO of a freestanding children’shospital, and I cannot think of a better institution to serve. The hospital is known nationally, and themedical/hospital staffs, board of directors andvolunteers are extremely dedicated individuals with a passion for children. The region is fortunate to have an institution of such high caliber to serve its children.

“I look forward to building on the successChildren’s Hospital has enjoyed under Bob Koppel’sleadership for the last 31 years,” Goodwin added.“Having Bob’s extensive expertise available to me,not only during the transition period but also for thenext two years in his capacity as President/CEOEmeritus, will be an advantage for both me and thehospital. My wife, Diane, and I have enjoyed thetime we have spent in Knoxville. We’ve met manyfriendly people and are excited to move to such abeautiful part of the country.”

Editor’s note: Read the next issue of It’s AboutChildren for more information about Children’sHospital’s new president.

Keith D. Goodwin

s as presidentJohn Maddox, M.D., retired pediatric surgeon

Dr. Maddox, Children’s Hospital’s firstpediatric subspecialist, joined the hospital’smedical staff a dozen years before Koppel’sarrival, when the hospital was still located inits original Laurel Avenue building. Dr.Maddox said he thought the new hospital,which opened on Clinch Avenue in 1970,would never be filled. But it soon was full andhas been expanded numerous times duringKoppel’s presidency.

Dr. Maddox was a physician member ofthe presidential search committee: “I wasready to hire him on the spot. Bob was quiteyoung then, and I was a bit younger than Iam now. I remember saying, ‘We need to hirethis young man.’ It was his sensible approachto life, his sensible approach to management.”

Koppel’s legacy will go far beyond “bricksand mortar,” or the building named for himthat houses a painting of his likeness,according to Dr. Maddox. Koppel’s legacy, inDr. Maddox’s opinion, really is the people ofChildren’s Hospital, especially the expansionof the medical staff, both primary care andsubspecialty physicians. “The bricks andmortar have simply followed a trail of people,”Dr. Maddox said.

Evelyn Pollard, longtime hospital volunteer,one of the original Auxiliary members andone of the first Fantasy of Trees co-chairs

Pollard proudly remembers the firstFantasy of Trees Gala, when she and co-chairPeg Parker stood at the entrance with Koppel,greeting guests. “I said, ‘Welcome to myparty,’ and of course it wasn’t MY party.He’s never let me forget that!”

When Koppel joined Children’s, thehospital was experiencing serious financialproblems. “When he came, we were not inreally good shape,” Pollard said, but Koppel“turned it around and made it grow and made everyone happy to be here and a part of this hospital.”

“He’s just been a delight to work with all these years, and I’m really going to misshim … I hope he never really gets out of our lives.”

Reflections on Bob Koppel’s presidency

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Forget the “lazy days” of summer – It’s camp time!

Summertime is just around the corner. This meanslonger days, sunny weather and no school! For manychildren, summer also means taking a few weeks totry out new activities and make friends at some of themany camps that are available.

For parents of children with illnesses or disabilities,finding a summer camp to accommodate their child’sneeds isn’t always easy. This summer, Children’sHospital offers three camps designed for childrenwith special needs where campers will enjoy funactivities like arts and crafts, swimming, sports,outdoor games and contests.

The Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center’slong-awaited therapy pool opened in February,thanks to generous donations.

The Children’s Hospital Rehab Center hasprovided therapy in a pool setting for several yearsat the City of Knoxville Adaptive RecreationCenter in East Knoxville. While access to theRecreation Center’s pool was beneficial, having a pool at the Rehab Center allows many morepatients to benefit. During their time at theRecreation Center’s pool, therapists and rehabpatient families were making a roundtrip drive of34 miles from the Children’s Hospital RehabCenter in West Knoxville. The new Rehab Centerpool allows for all patient therapy to be availablein one location.

The pool was funded by generous donations,including the Donald and Mary Gally estates,the 2004 Star 102.1 Radiothon and Ben Tipton,owner of Tipton Pools. Mr. Gally was a memberof the East Tennessee Children’s RehabilitationCenter Board of Directors from 1969 to 1984 andwas Chairman of the Board from 1974-1984. Healso provided the funds to establish the RehabCenter’s summer camp. Ben Tipton of TiptonPools donated the cost of the pool’s mosaic workbecause of his appreciation of rehabilitationprograms that helped his daughter when she was a child with orthopedic problems. Thesecontributions will make a life-long difference in

Camp Eagle’s Nest, located in Townsend,is for patients from Children’s Hospital’sHematology/Oncology Clinic, and is scheduledfor July 29-August 2. The camp is free forpatients, thanks to financial and in-kindcontributions to the camp and funding fromChildren’s Hospital. For more information onCamp Eagle’s Nest, call Children’s Hospital at(865) 541-8476.

The Donald M. Gally Summer Camp forchildren ages 5-18 who have special needs ordisabilities will take place at the Kiwanis ClubFresh Air Camp on Prosser Road in Knoxville fortwo weeks in July from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. eachweekday. The week of July 9 is for children ages 5-11, and the week of July 16 is for ages 12-18.

the lives of children who receive treatment at the center.

Therapy in a pool setting offers many benefitsnot available on land and improves some functionssuch as moving, reaching and breathing. Thewarm, buoyant water creates a calm and relaxingenvironment that increases freedom of movementand gives support along with resistance that canimprove that patient’s strength. Since movementsin water may be less difficult, therapists can helpchildren improve coordination, balance, strengthand endurance.

One rehab patient who especially enjoystherapy is two-year-old Jonathan Lawless.Jonathan was born three months early, whichcaused a grade four bleed in his brain,resulting in cerebral palsy and visualproblems. He has been a Rehab Centerpatient since he was seven months old.Jonathan participates in occupational therapythree times a week and has physical therapyin the pool once each week.

Deidra Phillips, LPTA, explains whychildren like Jonathan benefit from therapy in a pool setting: “Warm water helps relaxmuscles so that patients do not have tosupport their own weight. They have fun,which makes children try harder to kick theirlegs and play. They don’t realize that play time in the pool is such a great work-out.”

Jonathan might struggle with certain exercisesduring physical therapy “on land,” but he doesthem with ease in the pool and gets even betterresults. Phillips works with Jonathan on stretchingto help with his flexibility and coordination toallow him to walk more easily. Jonathan wearsDAFOs, which are a type of ankle/foot brace,on his feet while in the pool to give support andstabilization to the arches of his feet. Jonathan also wears weights around his waist to keep himbalanced while walking in the water.

Therapists work in pool settings with patientswho have a variety of disorders such as juvenilerheumatoid arthritis, cerebral palsy and otherneurological conditions or orthopedic problems.

The camp is provided at no charge. For moreinformation, contact the Children’s HospitalRehabilitation Center at (865) 690-8961.

Camp Cure, a day camp for Children’s Hospitalpatients with diabetes, is set for July 9-13 at the KarnsRecreation Center in Knox County. The camp featuresopportunities for children to learn more about livingwith diabetes and promotes healthy strategies forcoping with the disease. This year’s theme is “Cookin’Up Fun!” Money raised from the annual hour-long“Hope-A-Thon” on WATE-TV Channel 6, set forthe evening of Sunday, July 15, provides funding forthe camp and helps keep camper fees affordable. Formore information on Camp Cure, call Children’sHospital at (865) 541-8281.

by Leslie Street, student intern

Therapy on land and in a pool setting promotesindependent function in activities of daily living for pediatric patients.

“Increased function in the water will carry over to increased function on land,” Phillips said.

Jonathan’s mother, Olivia Lawless, a nurse atChildren’s Hospital, said Jonathan is much morevocal when he is in the pool. “I think he is just veryexcited when he has his therapy in the pool with‘DeeDee’ [ Jonathan’s name for Phillips]. Hebecomes more aware of his legs and hip movements.In the pool, he is able to feel what it is like to walknormally on his own without his crutches.”

Phillips said when children are in the pool, theyare relaxed and comfortable, which encouragesvocalization and the exercise of their respiratorymuscles.

Mrs. Lawless was excited to find out about theopening of the new pool at the Rehab Center.“Having this new pool really helps out on thedriving distance. We are very happy about havingthis new facility at the Rehab Center,” she said. Thegoal is for Jonathan to some day walk independentlyand the therapy he receives at the Children’sHospital Rehab Center puts him a step closer every day.

by Bethany Swann, student intern

Jonathan Lawless and Deidra Phillips, LPTA

Some of the mosaic tile featured in the Rehab Center’snew therapy pool

Children’s News...Rehab Center opens therapy pool

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During the 2007 Volunteer Awardspresentation at the Knoxville Convention Centerin April, 89 Children’s Hospital volunteers werehonored for achieving various milestones inhours of volunteer service.

Those recognized for significant milestonesinclude: 3,500 hours, Tom Elsea; 4,000 hours,Frank Largent; 4,500 hours, Marilyn Ivey andNancy Finley; 5,000 hours, Jane Walker; 12,000hours, Mary Jo Campbell; 12,500 hours, AnnePalmer; and 18,500 hours, Nancy Flynn.

The Volunteer Awards also recognized fouroutstanding volunteers for their contributions toChildren’s Hospital.

The first presentation was the Edna H.Duncan Award, given annually to the volunteerwho displays personal and professional excellencethrough service to the hospital. This award wasestablished in 1991 to honor Duncan, whoaccumulated more than 28,000 volunteer hoursover her 16 years of service to the hospital.

This year’s recipient was Zoanne Bayer. Shebegan volunteering at the Information Desk in2004 and has accumulated more than 1,100

hours of service.She also hastrained in theSurgery Lounge soshe can fill in asneeded. Shecontinues to serveChildren’sHospital as part ofthe ServiceDevelopmentTeam in theEmergencyDepartment; she

even has changed her schedule to meet the needsof patients by acknowledging the eveningdemand on the Emergency Department. She isconsistently one of the first to volunteer for anyspecial event, both for the Children’s HospitalVolunteers and for fund-raising events to benefitthe hospital.

The Anne D. Regas Award was established in1988 to honor a volunteer who displaysexemplarycommitment,courage andperseverance inservice to thehospital. Theaward is namedfor the founderof the hospital’svolunteerprogram andAuxiliary. Thisyear the honorwent to BeckyCooper, whobegan her volunteer service with Children’sHospital in 1979. She has volunteered at

Children’s for more than 28 years and hasaccumulated over 3,800 hours of service in avariety of areas throughout the hospital. Hercreative talents soon became essential in makinghandcrafts to be sold at the Fantasy of Trees.She later began volunteering in the Gift Shopand can still be found there.

The 24 Karat Award is presented annually toa volunteerwho displaysenthusiasticparticipationin service tothe hospital.The winner ofthis year’saward wasVerna Bollin.She joinedthe volunteerprogram inSeptember2004 and has

accumulatednearly 700 hours of service. Her outgoingpersonality made her a natural for placement atthe Information Desk. She now volunteers inthe Gift Shop and also joined the Fantasy ofTrees Designer Team; in addition, she is one ofthe volunteers who takes the “Humor Cart”around the hospital to visit and entertainpatients. Bollin recently was appointed asRegion IV Chair to the THA Council onVolunteers.

The Shining Star Award recognizesdedication to evening and weekend volunteerservice. The recipient of this year’s award isScott Outten, who began his service in theCritical CareLounge. Thisposition offeredhim theopportunity tocombine hisneed to giveback to thecommunitywith the timedemands herequired toexcel in hisstudies (at thattime he wasworking on a master of physics at the Universityof Tennessee). He soon began to volunteer inthe newly opened Family Resource Center,helping to determine the needs of patientfamilies and following up on special requests.He currently serves with the Child LifeDepartment in the Emergency Department,where his unique wit and charm are a welcomeaddition.

Children’s Hospital extends its appreciation tothese and all of our dedicated volunteers.

A new class series that incorporates funwith lessons about food and fitness choices for families is being offered as part of the“Healthy Kids” community educationprogram at East Tennessee Children’sHospital.

With a theme of “I Can!” the series willoffer a different class each month. Beginningin late March, the first class focused onmaking healthy food choices and the nextthree months’ classes highlight fun andfitness, cooking choices and healthy shoppingideas. Families can join the series of classesat any time, and cost is only $10 per familyper class.

The class is designed specifically forschool age children and their parents/caregivers to participate in together.

During Class One, parents and childrenlearn to say “I Can – Shop!” for healthierfood choices, teaching all family members the keys to becoming a “label sleuth” anddiscover the best foods and choices availableat the grocery store. Aisle by aisle, “I Can!”participants learn which healthy foods fiteach family’s recipe file.

Class Two shows families how to say “ICan – Eat Healthy!” and have fun with foodduring shopping, at meals and with snacks.The class will incorporate games and learningactivities involving trying new foods.

In Class Three, it’s time for “I Can –Move!” and a chance for all families membersto learn a workout that’s fun. Participantsfind out that exercise doesn’t have to beboring with a variety of fun activities that getthe heart rate up and can be part of a dailyroutine.

The final class offered for the “I Can”series teaches all family members that “I Can– Cook!” helping families create menus andrecipes and experimenting with cooking for all ages.

Each class is limited to 10 families, so pre-registration is required by calling theChildren’s Hospital Healthy Kids Hotline at (865) 541-8262.

Scott Outten

Verna Bollin

Becky Cooper

Zoanne Bayer

New Healthy Kidsclass to focus onfood, fitness choices

Hospital recognizes volunteers

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There is no such thing as a “typical” day in a hospital.Day in and day out, patients enter our doors for care,but each child is unique, and each experience isdifferent. However, within each day at Children’sHospital, there are some common threads. One commonthread is the training and experience of the hospital’sstaff — no matter what situation arises, our staff isskilled and prepared to meet the challenge. For the next several issues of It’s About Children, we areprofiling some of our staff and highlighting all ourclinical areas. We hope it will give you a glimpse into life at Children’s Hospital.

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKIllness, injury, medical tests and hospitalization

all add to the routine stresses of children andfamilies’ daily lives. Social workers help patientsand families increase their capacity for problemsolving and coping, as well as help obtain neededresources, facilitate interactions and work withagencies to meet needs.

Children’s Hospital’s 16 social workers provide information and referral, crisis interventionassistance, short-term supportive counseling,assistance in ethical decisions, discharge planning,child advocacy, coordination of services regardingcases of abuse and neglect, financial and concreteneeds assistance, and employee counseling and referral.

Social Work is also responsible forcoordinating language and hearing impairedinterpretation services for patients and families and arranges for translation of Children’s Hospital written materials into Spanish.

Kim Christensen, M.S.S.W.,C.M.S.W.

Families are Kim Christensen’s focus as a clinical social worker at Children’s Hospital.“As a college student, I had an interest in familiesand how they function,” she said. “I enjoyed classesin psychology and sociology but was attracted toSocial Work as a career because of its holisticapproach.

“It’s a cliché for a social worker to say this,but I also really wanted to do something thatwould help people. This field was — and is — a perfect fit,” she added. “Plus, I’ve never beenable to see myself doing a ‘desk job.’”

Christensen holds bachelor’s and master’sdegrees in Social Work and has worked in mental health and medical (hospital) settings.At Children’s, she works primarily on theSecond, Third and Fourth medical/surgicalfloors on weekdays, and on weekends she coversall hospital departments. Being a social workerat Children’s Hospital offers day-to-daychallenges, and “every day here is different,”she said.

“Since I came to Children’s Hospital, I havereceived a significant amount of training andeducation in child abuse and maltreatment,” shesaid. “I also believe that there is no substitutefor on-the-job training, and I have learned a lotby watching my colleagues problem-solve insome very difficult, complicated situations.

“I’m a Knoxville native,” Christensen said.“Although my family is fortunate never to have required the services of the hospital,I have always seen the hospital as a veryimportant part of our community. The fact that we have a department staffed entirely byqualified, certified or licensed social workerswas very important to me. I think it speaks tothe hospital’s commitment to providing thehighest quality services to our patients and theirfamilies. I’ve never worked with a more talentedgroup of people, both within and outside our department.”

Regina Johnson, M.S.S.W.,L.C.S.W.

Pediatric oncology social work is a truecalling for Regina Johnson, a clinical socialworker at Children’s Hospital. Her firstpediatric experience occurred in Florida whileshe was working at a hospice. There, she had a nine-year-old patient who was dying of bone cancer; he had a five-year-old sister.This child and his family had a tremendousimpact on Johnson.

“At the same time, I was wanting to returnto Knoxville. I was watching for jobs and sawthis one posted with oncology as the primaryresponsibility,” Johnson said. “The bottom lineis, I felt led. ... The child I had worked with [inFlorida] was a very challenging case. I appliedfor the job here and was hired in 1988.”

While Johnson has no one particularfavorite memory of her almost 20 years atChildren’s Hospital, there is one situation thatstands out above the others. She had beenfollowing a boy with leukemia from his initialdiagnosis at age 12. When he relapsed sevenyears later at age 19, he was admitted toChildren’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where

his parents eventually made the difficult decisionto extubate him (remove his breathing assistance),based on his wishes. “I went in the room after hisparents and whispered to him that he was loved,and he didn’t have to be afraid,” Johnson said. “Iturned from him [to leave the room] and his heart stopped.

Later that day, Johnson had another patient inPICU she needed to see, and “I thought I couldn’tcope because I had been so close to the one whodied,” she said. But she went anyway to see thesecond patient. He had been sleeping since havingmajor surgery, but when she came to his room, heawoke, motioned her to come to his bedside, andhe told her a knock-knock joke.

“It was about death, and it was funny. Thenhe fell right back asleep,” Johnson said. “Thatpatient got me through the rest of that day. Ithink it was God-given. Even his mom was takenaback when he did it.

“You have to be objective, not emotional,”Johnson continued. “But after several years, youcan’t help but get close” [to long-term patientssuch as the teen who died].

Johnson holds a bachelor of arts in sociologywith a double minor in psychology and theater.Following her first year of graduate school at theUT Memphis School of Social Work, she thenworked for a while to make sure this was thecareer path she wanted to take, then completedthe second year of her graduate school programand earned a master’s degree from UT Knoxville.

Licensing for social workers was not yetavailable when Johnson completed her master’sdegree, so some years later she took the licensingexam after joining Children’s Hospital to becomea licensed clinical social worker (L.C.S.W.). Tomaintain licensure and keep current in the socialwork field, Johnson participates in ongoingeducational opportunities, such as conferences forpediatric oncology social work (including oneinternational conference in York, England) as wellas local and regional workshops on social work.

lifeA day in the of Children’s Hospital

Social Worker Regina Johnson (right) talks with patientKendelyn Cole in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

Social Worker Kim Christensen (right) confers with staffnurse Jennifer Crawford on the Third Floor inpatient unit.

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In the fall of 2003, Children’s Hospital and WBIR-TV began a program to recognize children from throughout East Tennessee who have donesomething out of the ordinary.

“We were looking for outstanding youngsters who had done something amazing: overcome an incrediblephysical or emotional situation, demonstratedoutstanding talent and achievement through their art,or exhibited a passion for helping to make life better for others,” said Jeff Lee, WBIR’s General Manager.

From that desire to recognize area children,10 Amazing Kids was created; the first group washonored in the spring of 2004, and additional groupswere honored in 2005 and 2006. In December 2006,announcements on WBIR-TV asked viewers tonominate a child they know who has done somethingexceptional. Dozens of entries were received, and theselection process was extremely difficult.The 2007 10 Amazing Kids are:

Mary McClain Alexander, age 14, West ValleyMiddle School – When Mary Mc’s grandmother diedfrom breast cancer, this amazing kid took her love ofbasketball and help from friends and started the “Shootfor the Cure” Middle School Jamboree, with theNovember 2006 event raising over $1,100. When she’s not helping to make a difference in hercommunity, this 8th grader is active in her church andits outreach programs, volunteers at a local animal clinicand has participated in Race for the Cure and Buddy’sRace Against Cancer. She has won numerous academicachievement certificates and the Citizenship Award.

Christopher Condrone, age 12, Bowers ElementarySchool (Harriman) – After reading a story aboutchildren taking toys to an orphanage at Christmas, hewas inspired to do something more substantial. He gavehis own bike a “makeover” and donated the refurbishedbicycle to Toys for Tots. Over the next few months, heredid several more bikes for other children in RoaneCounty. Chris volunteers to assist his principal andteachers and maintains a vegetable garden and donatesthe produce. He plans to help others again thisChristmas by donating more refurbished bikes for Toys for Tots.

Camera Foster, age 13, Carter Middle School –With her school guidance counselor, this eighth graderhelped initiate a “Girls’ Group” to help young womenstruggling with self confidence and making goodchoices. As the group’s secretary, she has inspiredothers to stand up for themselves. Camera recently

placed second in an oratorical contest, plays tennisand violin, and is active on the dance team. She alsocares about her community and volunteers at theWesley House.

Sarah Holloway, age 16, Karns High School – This teenager was selected to serve on the ArthritisFoundation Committee by a physician at Children’sHospital, where she serves as a volunteer. Sarah hasreceived numerous scholastic awards and was honored by the Karns Middle School staff with the 110%Award. Her success does not come easily, as she islegally blind, has had a hip replacement, and her leftleg was amputated below the knee when she was aninfant. Her career goal is to become an orthopedicsurgeon. One of her teachers said, “Her most valuablecontribution is that she serves as an excellent rolemodel for students and teachers alike.”

Taylor Jones, age 14, Alcoa Middle School –Taylor has won numerous awards at local, state andnational science fairs and recently was selected again to compete in the Discovery Channel’s YoungScientist Challenge. Taylor’s goals are to cure cancerand improve treatment for patients takingchemotherapy. All his award-winning projects arebased on microbiology and diseases, and Taylorcurrently has a permanent patent pending which hehopes will eliminate bacteria from vending items.Taylor is active at his church, is an honors studentand plays basketball and runs track for his school.

Emily Kiraly, age 17, Farragut High School – Thishigh school student didn’t let a diagnosis of multiplesclerosis prevent her from being a “normal” teenager.She is an active Girl Scout working towards thecompletion of her Gold Award and has been avolunteer at the Children’s Hospital RehabilitationCenter. She teaches the 2nd grade Sunday School class at Two Rivers Church, works with the STARhorseback riding program for handicapped childrenand was chosen by the Mid-South Chapter of theNational MS Society as a Self-Help Group Leader of the Year for 2006.

Simon Mull, age 10, Willow Brook ElementarySchool (Oak Ridge) – This special youngster is anambassador for people with physical challenges. Bornwith spina bifida, Simon has a knack for teachingothers about life in a wheelchair and the dailydifficulties that are faced. When he’s not showingothers that a child in a wheelchair is really just likeany other child, his mom says that he “works” as an

advocate of happiness and joy. Simon is active in theSpina Bifida Association of Tennessee, and through thisgroup, he has participated in programs including adaptiveskiing and sled-dog riding in Colorado and swimmingwith dolphins in Florida.

Savannah Stair, age 17 (at time of her death in 2006),Bearden High School – This amazing kid never let aneight-year struggle with cancer dampen her enthusiasmfor living or helping others. Although a frequent patientat Children’s Hospital, she was also a frequent volunteer,helping other children in situations she had experienced.Savannah was also a volunteer at Second Harvest FoodBank, was active in her church, was vice president of her middle school class, and was a member of BeardenMiddle School’s Technology Students Association Teamthat won state and national competitions. Savannah trulyexemplified the description of an “amazing kid”throughout her 17 years.

Lindsay Towne, age 10, Loudon Elementary School –When this 4th grader saw that her school’s playgroundequipment would not accommodate a fellow student with a disability, she was motivated to raise money for a “Liberty Swing” for her classmate. An employee of the Liberty Swing Company contacted the swing’sinventor, who invited Lindsay to Australia to see how the swings are made. He also told Lindsay that becauseshe started this on her own, he would donate anotherswing for the local park in Loudon. One of Lindsay’steachers described her as “a student that teachers dreamof. She works hard and thinks of others before she thinks of herself.”

Rebecca Wood, age 10, John Sevier ElementarySchool (Maryville) – At age four, she became a majorcaregiver for her father, who had a serious illness. Sheand her father started a ministry at their church calledCuddly Critters; they would find people with anemotional need or dealing with major loss and give thema stuffed animal and special card. Rebecca also workedwith her father, who died in 2005, to clean and do smalljobs around her church. She now helps care daily for hergreat-grandmother who has Alzheimer’s and has usedhard circumstances she has faced to help others. As oneperson said, “There is no doubt that this amazing kid willbecome an amazing adult.”

Each of the 10 Amazing Kids’ stories was featured on“Live at 5” on WBIR-TV each weekday from April 9-20.

Applications for next year’s 10 Amazing Kids will beaccepted beginning in December 2007.

10 Amazing Kids recognized

Mary Christopher Camera Sarah Taylor

Emily Simon Savannah Lindsay Rebecca

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Estate Planning...Choosing a Qualified Personal Representative

Include Children’s Hospitalin your estate plans.Join the ABC Club.

For more information,call (865) 541-8441.

Please send the FREE planning booklet, “Personal Financial Affairs Record.”

Name______________________________ Address__________________________________________

City___________________________ State_______ Zip_____________ Phone#(______)___________

r Please call me at the phone number below for a free confidential consultation concerning planned giving.

r Please send me more information about deferred giving.

r I have already included Children’s Hospital in my estate plan in the following way:

__________________________________________________________________________

r Please send me information about the ABC Club.

Children’s Hospital Development Office • (865) 541-8441

You probably didn’t get up this morningthinking about going to see your lawyer anddrawing up a will. This is something we usuallyput off until we simply can’t avoid it any longer.But why not start today?

Our last article discussed the importance ofpreparing your will and the special role yourlawyer plays in that process. We also reviewedthe information you should take to your lawyerwhen doing your will. One of your mostimportant choices will be to appoint a qualifiedpersonal representative, or executor, if you preferthat term. This choice ranks in importance withchoosing a guardian for your minor children, thesubject of our next article.

Your personal representative is responsiblefor taking charge of your affairs after you aregone and can do only what the instructions inyour will allow. Before taking any action, yourpersonal representative must file your will withthe appropriate court in your home county andobtain the documents needed to verify his or herstatus as your duly authorized representative.These documents are usually referred to as“letters testamentary,” and your personalrepresentative will need them to conduct yourbusiness with banks, insurance companies andmany others. Your will can allow or evenrequire your personal representative to:

• Make certain your minor children are safely inthe custody of the people you have chosen astheir guardian;

• Make arrangements for management ofmoney you have left to provide for your minorchildren;

• Hire professionals such as a lawyer or anaccountant to work with them on your estate.You can specify who these should be or leaveit to the discretion of your personalrepresentative;

• Assume responsibility for gathering up all ofyour assets including bank accounts, securities,contents of a safe deposit box, home,furniture, autos and more;

We suggest that you consult your lawyer foradvice about an appropriate fee. Your personalrepresentative will perform many types of work foryou, and those fees can vary according to the goingrate for the type of work being done. If yourpersonal representative chooses to mow the lawnbefore placing your house on the market, he or sheshould be paid the same as any other lawn careperson for those hours.

You can place wording in your will that relievesyour personal representative of the responsibility tofile reports with the Probate Court. You shouldunderstand, however, that some states includingTennessee permit a beneficiary to request anaccounting from your personal representative evenif you excuse them from filing reports with thecourt. We find that there is much less potential forconflict when the personal representative keeps arecord of their hours and the type of work beingdone and submits it to the Probate Court forapproval.

An attorney or Trust Department can serve asyour personal representative and can explain the feeschedule for their services. You will generally pay alarger fee with a corporate personal representativebecause you are hiring trained, experiencedpersonnel to work on your estate.

Choose your personal representative wisely.Discuss your wishes and expectations. Have yourlawyer make your will and then relax in theknowledge that, by planning properly, you haveremoved a potentially great burden from your loved ones.

Get your free copy of our planning booklet,“Personal Financial Affairs Record,” and fill in asmuch information as you can before visiting yourlawyer. You will have a more thorough plan and willsave time and money. Please send your name andaddress to us via the reply form below. You mayalso contact me at [email protected] or by phone at(865) 541-8162 or Teresa Goddard, CFRE, SeniorDevelopment Officer, at [email protected] or byphone at (865) 541-8441.

by David S. Rule, Director of Development

• Publish a notice to creditors and pay all ofyour remaining expenses;

• Follow your instructions about distributingyour personal property – items such asjewelry, home furnishings, autos, antiques,clothing, etc.;

• Follow your instructions for distributingyour real property – house, farm, vacationhome, etc. (your lawyer can advise youabout property that is held in joint names);

• Pay your bequests to family members andfriends as well as to Children’s Hospitaland other favorite charities;

• File reports with the court on theirprogress in settling your estate, including asummary of income and assets received aswell as expenses and bequests paid.

Honesty and integrity are two essentialqualities in a personal representative, whoshould also be knowledgeable in businessmatters and in good enough health toconduct your business until it is completed.This can be your spouse or some othertrusted family member or friend. If yourspouse is not especially skillful in businessmatters, you could specify that your spouseand another trusted, business-wise individualserve together.

You should also select an alternatepersonal representative in case your firstchoice is unable or unwilling to serve. Youshould discuss this in advance with theperson(s) you choose to make certain they arewilling to accept this responsibility.

Though this can be a sensitive subject, youwould be wise to also discuss your viewsabout reasonable hourly fees to pay yourpersonal representative for their services.Spouses rarely accept fees but will sometimesaccept reimbursement for out-of-pocketexpenses. Other relatives may choose to servewithout pay but you should not expect themto do so; they are entitled to reasonablecompensation for their time.

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“Southern Living” Showcase House

From May 14-27, Children’s Hospital willbenefit from visits to the Southern LivingShowcase House in Farragut. This year’sShowcase House was built by Michael BatesHomes, one of 100 custom buildersnationwide chosen for the 14th annual builderprogram; it features interior designs from JillThomas and Cindy Hamby with Braden’s FineFurnishings and Interiors. The home is builtwith the Southern Living “Somerset”plan, designed by Spitzmiller &Norris Architects and inspired by theShingle Style homes from 1880-1910.

Since its opening April 14, thedesign home also has benefitedThompson Cancer Survival Center,the Fellowship of Christian Athletesand the Town of Farragut’s FolklifeMuseum. The showcase house is opendaily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are$10 per person. For more informationon the event, call the Children’sHospital Development Office at (865) 541-8441.

Log-A-Load For KidsGolf Tournament

The annual Log-A-Load for Kids Golf Tournament will take placeJune 1 at the Chatata Valley GolfCourse in Cleveland, Tenn. Lunchwill be served at noon, with a shotgun start set for 1 p.m. Awards and prizes will be giventhroughout the day. The tournament feeincludes green and cart fees, lunch,refreshments and an official tournamentgoodie bag. Proceeds from this event willbenefit Children’s Hospital. For moreinformation about the Log-A-Load for Kids tournament, contact Wayne Turner at (423) 336-7029.

Staci Reyes Memorial FastPitch Softball Tournament

Softball fans won’t want to miss the firstStaci Reyes Memorial Fast Pitch SoftballTournament, set for June 15-17 at the SportsPark on Oak Ridge Highway in Knoxville.

Funds raised will benefit Children’s Hospital’sHematology/Oncology Department. This softballtournament is an ASA State Qualifier for the2007 season and is open to competitive teamsfrom Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, SouthCarolina, Kentucky and other states. Teams maycompete in 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U or 18U.Several college scouts have committed to attendthe tournament, as well. For more information orto register for the tournament, contact DougWood at (865) 984-4833 or (865) 223-3063.

Hope-A-ThonOn Sunday, July 15, WATE-TV 6 will host

the fifth annual Hope-A-Thon live on the airfrom Camp Cure, a day camp designed forchildren with diabetes (see page 8 for campdetails). Each year, WATE-TV hosts the Hope-A-Thon to get the East Tennessee communitymore involved in the important pediatric healthissues of obesity and diabetes and raise money forCamp Cure. Proceeds raised from the hour-longevent help provide funding for the camp and helpkeep camper fees affordable so that any child whowants to attend is able to do so. For moreinformation on Camp Cure or Hope-A-Thon,call Children’s Hospital at (865) 541-8437.

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S T O B E N E F I T C H I L D R E N ’ S

Mark your calendars now for several upcoming events to entertain families and benefit Children's Hospital. Thanks to the generous people of East Tennessee who host and participate in these events, Children's Hospital

can continue to provide the best pediatric health care to the children of this region.

CCAALLEENNDDAARR OOFF EEVVEENNTTSS

Horse Power for Healing Cruise-In

Auto and motorcycle enthusiasts won’t want to miss the second annual Cruise-In car,motorcycle and truck show, Horse Power forHealing. The event will take place on June 30 atthe Cumberland County Community Center inCrossville. Proceeds from the event will benefitChildren’s Hospital. Vendors are welcome toattend. For more information, call Lisa Bolin or Rachel Hinch at (931) 484-3545.

DQ Miracle Treat Day

If the hot summermonths aren’t a goodenough excuse for icecream, Dairy Queen is offering anothermotivation. This year, theDQ Miracle Treat Day willbe August 9. On this day,participating Dairy Queenrestaurants will donate allthe proceeds from anyBlizzard treats sold to theChildren’s MiracleNetwork. So treat yourfamily to help Children’sHospital! Since 1984,Dairy Queen has helped

raise more than $59 million for Children’sMiracle Network hospitals.

Tennessee River 600The 11th annual Tennessee River 600 will

take place July 21-28. Personal watercraftenthusiasts will begin the 600-mile trip downthe Tennessee River at Volunteer Landing inKnoxville and finish at Paris Landing State Parkin Buchanan, TN.

The event raises money to benefit theTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s WaterSafety Program and four Children’s MiracleNetwork hospitals: East Tennessee Children’sHospital, T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital inChattanooga, the Children’s Hospital inBirmingham, Ala., and Le Bonheur Children’sMedical Center in Memphis.

by Leslie Street, student intern

WATE-TV Channel 6's Gene Patterson and Lori Tucker duringthe Hope-A-Thon for Camp Cure in July 2006.

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A phone call.Sunglasses left in the car.The door bell.An open back yard gate.All of these are seemingly normal occurrences.But when one or more of these situations

happens and a child is left unattended at a pool,at the lake, or even in a bathtub, it can be part ofan equation for disaster - and a drowning. In thisissue of It’s About Children, Lise Christensen,M.D., pediatric emergency medicine specialist,discusses several ways to keep your children safearound water at all times, especially during theupcoming summer months.

QQ :: We’re planning to install a pool in ourbackyard this summer, and we have youngchildren. What are the best safety tips forkeeping them safe around our pool?

AA :: You are right to be concerned about youngchildren and swimming pools. Drowningoccurs all too often and all too quickly, soyou must take many precautions to preventthis tragedy that can also occur in ponds,hot tubs or any place with water.

First, fence all the way around the pool.Fences should be at least four feet tall, withslats narrow enough that a child cannotsqueeze through. A gate should be self-closing and self-latching, with a latch that ishigh enough to be out of the reach ofchildren. One mistake families often makewhen fencing their pool is to use the side oftheir house closest to the pool as one part ofthe fence. This may keep children fromgetting to the pool from outside your house,but from within the house, a child can easilyaccess the pool through the back door. So apool fence should always enclose all sides of the pool.

Second, adult supervisionis key. Children sometimesdrown even when severaladults are nearby becausethey are not closelywatching the children.Drowning can occur in just seconds, even amongchildren who know how to swim, so be suresomeone responsible is the “designated watcher”when children are in or near the water.

Third, teach kids rules for pool safety – norunning, no pushing, nodiving in areas that are notmarked for diving and noswimming in bad weather (especially if there is lightning).

Fourth, be prepared in case somethingDOES happen. Keep a phone nearby to call911 if needed but keep any casual phoneconversations brief so you can concentrate onwatching the kids. And learn CPR through acommunity course offered by Children’sHospital or other agencies near your home.

Fifth, know that pool covers used duringthe off-season do not prevent drowning, soteach your children to stay away from thepool when you are not around.

QQ :: I have heard drowning can easily be called“The Silent Killer.” Why?

AA :: Drowning is often referred to as “TheSilent Killer” because when a child goesunder water, he or she seldom makes asingle sound. Literally seconds count whena child goes under water.

• 30 seconds to 1 minute — the airway closesand the child’s lips turn blue.

• 1 to 2 minutes — the child losesconsciousness.

• 2 to 5 minutes — the heart can stop.The child still has a chance of survival ifrescued now.

• 5 minutes or more — permanent braindamage is occurring as each second ticks by.

QQ :: Our family enjoys spending a lot of time atour backyard pool during the summer months.We want to make sure we are prepared if anaccident ever occurred. What are some itemswe need to have poolside in case of anemergency?

AA :: Every home pool should have a Pool SafetyKit within several feet of the pool.

This safety kit should include items such as a first aid kit, a flashlight, a flotation device,a blanket, dry towels and a whistle. Keep aphone nearby to call 911 if needed; you also

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won’t need to leave the pool unattended toanswer any phone calls. Also consider keepingrescue equipment such as a shepherd’s hook(which is a long pole with a hook on the end) near the pool. Flotation devices arerecommended to keep poolside; howeverunderstand that inexpensive inflatable devicessuch as “water wings” or “floaties” do not offeradequate protection to keep a child safe in water.A life vest is a far better option, although it alsois not foolproof.

QQ :: My children enjoy spending time in the lakebehind our house during the summer. What are some water safety rules specific to lakes and rivers?

AA :: The general water safety rules discussed inprevious questions also apply to lakes and rivers,but there are specific guidelines to follow whileswimming in natural bodies of water.

First, insist that your child wear a life preserveror flotation device. The U.S. Coast Guardestimates that 9 out of 10 drowning victims are not wearing any type of flotation device.

Second, teach your children these four keyswimming rules:

• Always swim with a buddy.• Don’t dive into unknown bodies of water.

Jump feet first to avoid hitting your head onshallow bottom.

• Don’t jump or push others into the water.• Be prepared for an emergency.

Third, never consume alcohol when operatinga boat, swimming or during water activities, anddon’t allow your children to ride on any watervehicle where you suspect alcohol consumptionwill take place.

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CPRDates: June 4, July 23, August 20, September17, October 15, November 12 and December 3Time: 6-9 p.m.This class will teach caregiverscardiopulmonary resuscitation and chokingmaneuvers for children and adults. This classalso gives general home safety advice and tips,and participants must be at least 14 years old.This course is $20 per person.

I Can!Date: June 7, other dates TBATime: 6 p.m.I-Can! is a new Healthy Kids class series forfamilies about making healthy choices. Thefour different classes focus on making healthyfood choices, fun and fitness, cooking choicesand shopping ideas. Families can join the seriesof classes at any time. This course is $10 persession per family.

Safe SitterDates: June 2, July 21 and 28, August 18 and25, September 15 and 29, October 13 and 20,November 3 and December 15Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch is provided)Safe Sitter is a national organization that

teaches young adolescents safe andnurturing babysitting techniques and the rescue skills needed to respondappropriately to medical emergencies.Instructors are certified through SafeSitter nationally. Participants must be ages11-14. This course is $20 per person.

Class size is limited, so preregistrationis required. All classes are offered in theKoppel Plaza at Children’s Hospital,unless otherwise noted. For moreinformation or to register for any of theseclasses or to receive our free Healthy Kidsparenting newsletter, call (865) 541-8262.

Announcements about upcomingclasses can be seen on WBIR-TV 10 andheard on area radio stations. Or visit ourWeb site at www.etch.com and click on“Healthy Kids Education and News.”

Children’s Hospital’s Healthy KidsCampaign, sponsored by WBIR-TVChannel 10 and Chick-Fil-A, is acommunity education initiative of the hospital’s Community RelationsDepartment to help parents keep theirchildren healthy.

Upcoming Community Education ClassesUpcoming Community Education Classes

Kids, fun, summer and the water – they just go together during summer vacation.

Children’s Hospital, along with Kohl’s,Campbell’s Pool & Spa and Dollywood’sSplash Country, will be reminding everyone ofone important safety lesson this summer whenschool is out – no one can ever take a vacationfrom water safety.

A major media campaign will remindparents/caregivers and children of importantwater safety tips, and fun events at Campbell’sPool & Spa and Dollywood’s Splash Countrywill offer a way for families to learn about water safety together.

On Thursday, June 7, from 4-7 p.m.,representatives from Children’s Hospital, Kohl’sand Dollywood’s Splash Country will be onhand at Campbell’s Pool & Spa (231 PapermillPlace Way, Knoxville) to demonstrate watersafety tips and answer water safety questions.Information on keeping children safe around water, pool maintenance and safetydemonstrations will be featured. Several pairsof tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country willalso be given away during the event.

The water safety and awareness campaignwill conclude with a water safety day onWednesday, June 13, at Dollywood’s SplashCountry in Pigeon Forge, where water safety is always a priority. The event will begin at8:30 a.m. with a water safety and awarenessworkshop taught by the waterpark’s award-winning lifeguards; registration is required forthe morning workshop by calling the HealthyKids Hotline at (865) 541-8262.

Also on June 13 at Splash Country, visitorsto the water park will find water safety boothsopen in the new Cascades area from 10 a.m.until 2 p.m. There is no extra charge for thewater safety program, but an admission ticket to Dollywood’s Splash Country is required for admittance; for ticket information, call(800) DOLLYWOOD or visitwww.dollywoodssplashcountry.com.

This important water safety campaign isbeing funded by generous donations fromKohl’s and Campbell’s Pool & Spa. For moreinformation on water safety and the events on June 7 and June 13, visit www.etch.com.

Have Fun at water safety events in June

The classic rock and roll group Three Dog Night performed at the 15thannual Center Stage concert to benefit Children’s Hospital on April 14 at theKnoxville Convention Center. The night began at 6 p.m. with cocktails andhor d’oevres, followed by a four-course dinner. After an amazing performanceby Three Dog Night, guests enjoyed dancing to Inception.

Children’s Hospital extends a special thanks to Bob and WendyGoodfriend, who served as event co-chairs for the 15th year, and to theGoodfriend Foundation, Pilot Corporation and LandAir for theirunderwriting support. Center Stage has raised more than $2.5 million forChildren’s Hospital since its inception in 1993.

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Center Stage A rock ‘n’ roll evening with Three Dog Night

Above: Center Stage

co-chair Bob Goodfriend

speaks to guests at Center

Stage.

Left: Center Stage co-chairWendy Goodfriend with the members of Three Dog Night.

Three Dog Night

Three Dog NightBeth Haynes and John Becker of WBIR-TV Channel 10 served as emcees

for the 15th annual Center Stage benefit for Children's Hospital.