Summer13fcmc newsletter

InSpireSpiOpportunit ies. Inspiration. Resources.

A publication from the Fulton County Medical Center Foundation

Emergency Department Expansion Project The three-month project will begin in July and will service the needs of our community through three areas: Expanded Space, Expanded Services and Expanded Care.

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Project Information on Page 5

Features and Benefi ts

Golf Tourney

How You Can Help

Timing is everything, and so is patient care. Together, it’s a win-win situation. Eighty-fi ve percent of the patients who have visited the FCMC ED have seen the physi-cian in less than 29 minutes, best-ing the national average. Nationally, the demand for ED services is projected to grow over the next three years as the newly insured will enter the healthcare marketplace. In fact, in a new survey: ED Solutions: Preparing for Increased Volume and Decreased Margins by HealthLeaders Me-dia, nearly 96 percent of healthcare

Page 2: Executive Director’s MessagePage 2: Cambree’s Medical Journey (right photo)Page 3: Wound Center More Than NumbersPage 4: Auxiliary Is Lifeblood of FCMCPage 5: Emergency Department Expansion Details Page 6: Ways to Support the FCMC FoundationPage 7: Scholarships, New Board Member, Power Packs

Summer 2013

lthough they weren’t the words Jenny the words Jenny Wade was expect-

ing to hear when she rushed her daughter Chelsea into the Fulton County Medical Center’s Emergency De-partment on a cold snowy February night, the Fort Littleton mother was com-forted nonetheless because of the care and detail shown by the Emergency Depart-ment staff. “When the physician said they were keeping her overnight for observation, I was greatly surprised,” said Wade. “The physician (Dr. Stern) was very effi cient, attentive to the symptoms and extremely thorough. He ordered labs and then told us she was going to be admitted for overnight ob-servation. The staff was very accommodating - they told me I could stay with her and

brought me a recliner and blankets. When she was discharged, she didn’t have a coat because I was in such a hurry to get her there, but they made sure she was bundled in blankets. It was peace of mind for me as a mom to know she was receiving great care from the begin-ning to the end.” The Emergency Department is one of the “front doors” to the Ful-ton County Medical Center: there were 9,267 visits in 2011-2012; from July 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013, there have been 8,108 visits with

518 of those patients being admitted for additional tests and/or services. for additional tests and/or services.

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I received a call from Stephanie White in my fourth week on the job as the new Executive Director of the Fulton County Medical Center Foundation. Stephanie is the Director of Occupational Therapy at Fulton County Medical Center. She asked if the Foundation had enough money to purchase a Posterior Gait Trainer. I had no idea what that was, how much money we had for equipment purchases or where it fell under the budget umbrella. I did, however, know one thing: we needed to accommodate this request after Stephanie explained the need for Cambree, a vibrant one-year-old girl from Harrisonville, who was born with arthrogryposis - a con-genital disorder marked by generalized stiffness of the joints, often accompanied by muscle and nerve degeneration, resulting in severely impaired mobility of the limbs. Cambree’s story appears on this page. Why did Stephanie call the Founda-tion offi ce? Webster defi nes a founda-tion “as the base or groundwork on which something stands.” The FCMC Foundation is in the business of sup-porting and improving health and well-ness of our community. Most of those needs come through the Fulton County Medical Center that involve capital projects (like the new emergency room expansion that will kick off on July 1), equipment purchases (the long term care van, or the aforementioned Poste-rior Gait Trainer are examples), health-care education and emerging medical services. We also play an active role in the community by supporting many causes and organizations, and assist in the healthcare education of local high school and college students through our scholarship program. We could not do any of this without your loyal support. You have given of your time, talent and treasure as a way of saying “we care.” Whether it’s buying a cookbook from the Auxiliary, attend-ing the annual dinner/auction, vol-unteering at one of our special events, making a gift in memory of a loved one who resided in long-term care, or writing a check for a certain cause, you have supported the Foundation. We are grateful. The FCMC Foundation was created in 2008. It is directed by a governing board

A Message from the Executive Director

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ambree’s smile elicits radiant beams of joy from around the physical thera-

py room. The vibrant one-year-old girl looks at her newly-fi tted left arm prosthesis and smiles. She moves her stiff right arm to place her fi ngers into the bowl of un-cooked beans and smiles approv-ingly at her physical therapist who assists her with the exercise. Cambree, the daughter of Bran-don and Tracey Fletcher of Har-risonville, was born with arthro-gryposis - a congenital disorder marked by generalized stiffness of the joints, often accompanied by muscle and nerve degeneration, resulting in severely impaired mo-bility of the limbs. Compounding matters, she was born with only part of her left arm. But Cambree is a determined toddler despite her shortcomings because “she is a fi ghter,” said Tracey. Cambree spent the fi rst seven months of her life in two leg casts because she couldn’t bend her legs. Surgeries on each leg four months apart put her knee-caps back into place and improved

her muscles. She has progressed to boots and bars, and is beginning to work with a new piece of equip-ment – a Posterior Gait Trainer, that was funded by the Fulton County Medical Center Founda-tion. “I couldn’t be more pleased with the Fulton County Medical Center, especially the PT and OT folks...Cambree couldn’t have better therapists,” said Tracey. “I’m very proud of them...I know my little girl is getting great care. She has learned how to push a scooter and is learning to do a sidewinder crawl. She is standing and learn-ing to put weight on both feet. The Posterior Gait Trainer will allow her to walk on her own without braces.” Tracey said the community “has done amazing things” for her fam-ily and that her doctor’s comments prior to Cambree’s birth has come to fruition: He said, “This little girl is going to touch everyone’s life she meets. She has done just that.”

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Cambree Learning To Walk On Her OwnFCMC Foundation Buys Needed Piece of Equipment

“The Posterior Gait Trainer will allow her to walk on her own without braces.” - Tracey Fletcher

Meeting the equipment needs for patients like Cambree is a top prior-

ity for the FCMC Foundation. If you would like to assist with such funding, please call the Foundation at 717-485-6842, or use the enclosed form to make a tax-deductible gift.

QUOTABLE...“What you heard tonight was who they are, not what they do. You heard about their passion and values. We should take the responsi-bility of carrying forward that passion and those values.” - Jason Hawkins, FCMC CEO, on FCMC employees with 25+ years of service who were honored at the annual Recognition Dinner

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with 14 members (the board mem-bers are listed on this page). They give generously in a lot of ways, but their primary role is to set forth the direction of the Foundation in its fi nances, operations and policies. They are respected members of the community who know you, your neighbors and your pets’ names. They put into motion many of the fundraising plans and projects you support so well. And while we tend to use special events as the crux of our fundrais-ing, we do have many other oppor-tunities as well: recurring (monthly/quarterly) gifts, planned giving, sponsorships and major gifts are just a few in name. We also encourage what I call grass root “fun”raisers by third party organizations. They are the heart and soul of any rural com-munity: church groups, civic organi-zations, or just a group of ladies (or men) banding together to raise mon-ey for a cause. Those FCMC-related events must be fi rst approved by the Foundation, but you are encouraged to continue your good work. There are many causes and needs here at FCMC, and we are fortunate to have a lot of caring people. Cambree’s mom, Tracey, said she is blessed to have a dedicated group of healthcare professionals here she calls “family members” working with her infant daughter. The Poste-rior Gait Trainer, in essence a child’s walker, was purchased and is help-ing Cambree improve her cardiopul-monary strength and conditioning, while assisting with her cognitive and learning development. It will be used by many others as well. I don’t have a medical back-ground, and I don’t know a lot about healthcare, but I am a quick study of people. The folks here are caring, friendly and proud of their work-place and the community, much like you. As I settle in, and you see me out and about, please don’t hesitate to say hello. Better yet, when you are at the Medical Center or in the neighborhood, stop by my second-fl oor offi ce. It would be a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I appreci-ate the perpetual support you have given to the Foundation, and look forward to its continued success because of you.

Blessings,

Mike

continued from page 2Names, Not Numbers, Making Impact At Newly-Opened Wound Care Center

eth Lopez looks beyond the 10-digit patient number. The Wound Care Services direc-

tor is about caring – caring for the wound and caring for the patient’s state of mind. “If I am going to offer care, I’m going to do it with passion because it’s about the patients,” said Lopez, whose new department opened April 1, 2013. “I know everybody who walks into the Wound Center is infectious, but they’re still a person. And I know there is also more than one kind of wound – if someone has a physical wound, chances are they have an emotional or spiritual one because of it.” Patients have fostered trust with the Wound Care staff who has taken time to know them by name, rather than by number. “We don’t run a deli,” said Lopez, who added that three patients have been treated and discharged after carrying around assorted wounds for over a year. “In a week, we treated them and they were healed.” One current patient is Gloria Miller, whose body has been rav-aged by cancer. “I don’t always feel the best mentally and physically, but when I walk through the Medical Center doors I’m treated like family, and then when I reach the Wound Center, the (staff of) ladies lift my spirits,” said Miller, who has under-gone several surgeries. “Their caring

helps a person to heal inside. It’s not just me, it’s everyone who walks in here. I’m here everyday and I see what goes on. God has greatly blessed this community with the Wound Center. “Our walls are painted purple be-cause it is a warrior color and Gloria is a warrior,” said Lopez, who also ac-cented the various rooms with inspi-rational photos and paintings. “People who come to us for care need hope and a chance.”

Thanks to your generosity at the 10th Annual Dinnerth Annual Dinnerth Auc- Annual Dinner Auc- Annual Dinnertion in March, $29,000 was

raised for the Wound Care Center. The funds were used for the construction of the facility and for equipment purchas-es, including the hyperbaric chamber. Your generosity made this project a reality that is now serving the needs of many others in the community.

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L-R: Beth Lopez, Gloria Miller, Vicki Thomas, Cindy Keith and Donna Deike.

raised for the Wound Care Center

Fulton County Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors

Jerry Spessard - Chair Loy Garber - Vice ChairAndy Washabaugh - Secretary/Treasurer Helen Overly - Fundraising Chair

Todd Alexander - Finance/Nominations ChairCraig Paylor - Campaign Co-Chair Spence Perry - Campaign Co-Chair

Brett CorneliusBill Hine

Margaret TaylorErin Peck Pistner

Mike Straley - President, Executive Director of FCMCFDeb Shughart - Vice President, CFO of FCMC

Jason Hawkins - Ex-Offi cio, CEO of FCMC

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Auxiliary is Lifeblood of Medical Center

651948 2013

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ecently, the Auxiliary held their annual bake sale. One member was met in

the parking lot by a patron who bought her pies before she took a step towards the entrance of the Fulton County Medical Center. Pie baking, soup making and many other fundraisers have been mainstays of the Auxiliary, which is celebrating its 65th An-niversary this year. It was, in fact, a bake sale that raised the fi rst funds for the Medical Center. The late Dr. E. H. MacKinley was a guest of the Green Hill Civ-ic Club to discuss the need of a medical center in Fulton County on October 7, 1946. He suggested the possibility of the ladies help-ing fund such a facility. Accord-ing to archived documents, the Green Hill Civic Club met on December 3 of that same year and appointed committee members to contact similar federated clubs and organizations in the county. A cake festival was held on Au-gust 9, 1947, that included a day of activities and events including bingo and a concession stand manned by the local fi remen. With the help of the local Girl Scouts, over 200 cakes, dozens of cookies and cupcakes were col-lected from local residents. The event generated $329.22. It would be the beginning of a long-woven relationship.

R The Green Hill Civic Club met with MacKinley again in April of 1948 at the McCo-nnellsburg Court House to discuss the construction of the new medical center. After serving refreshments, the Fulton County Medical Center Auxiliary was organized with the naming of offi cers: Nell Barmont (President), Ethel Decker (Vice President), Dorothy Keebaugh (Sec-retary), Amy Mellott (Treasurer). The Fulton County Medical Center opened in 1950. The Auxiliary met the second Wednesday of each month to sew new linens and mend torn ones. They bought a freezer, a sewing machine, held a square dance and a street fair and made lots of covered dishes for vari-ous events. In 1953 they gave the Medical Center $7,200. In 1956, they pledged $4,000. Today, the Auxiliary has 84 members and its history of service, caring and philanthropic efforts remains steadfast. They collectively volunteer thousands of hours of their time for fundraisers, as-sorted activities (long-term care for example) and staff the FCMC Gift Shop. They donated $20,000 to the newly-opened Wound Care Center on April 1. “It’s a way to remain active in the community and to make a difference,” said Carol Mellott, a member since 1966 who serves as the treasurer. “We care about the Medical Center and our

community, and if we can give a gift to assist in the betterment of the Medical

Center, all of us benefi t from it in Center, all of us benefi t from it in Center, all of us benefi t from it in some way, shape or form.”

Doris Ray has been a member for over 30 years and loves the camarade-rie with the “girls.” Although she said it’s more “busi-ness-like” today,

the 88-year-old still enjoys the idea of “doing something good” for the Medical Center. Elaine Armstrong, like Mellott, was originally an “outsider.” Arm-strong grew up in Ann Arbor, Michi-gan and moved to Fulton County from Washington, DC. Mellott hails from Pittsburgh. “When we moved here in 1987, my neighbors encour-aged me to join the Auxiliary,” said Armstrong. “When I fi rst visited the Medical Center, the fi rst people I met were friendly and it’s been that way ever since...we have a bunch of kind and caring people here.” At the recent bake sale in the Medical Center lobby, Auxiliary members were greeting patrons by their fi rst names as customers were buying assorted sweets and hand-made crafts. In fact, people were in the lobby 30 minutes ahead of the 9 a.m. scheduled opening. In two hours, they were sold out of baked goods. Over $800 was raised. “We are known for having some great bakers,” laughed Mellott. “Auxiliary has been the backbone of the FCMC since its early days,” said Jason Hawkins, FCMC CEO. “They have always been a huge supporter of FCMC. We would not have realized our successes without their goodwill.”

The Auxiliary is celebrating its 65th Anni-

versary with a commemorative cookbook

fi lled with over 200 pages of local recipes.

To get your copy of the cookbook, visit

the Corner Gift Shop inside the Fulton

County Medical Center. Chances are you

will meet one of the auxiliary members.

The cookbooks are $15.

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Emergency Department Expansion Project Features and Benefi ts

Expanded SpaceRenovated space is 825 square feetIncrease the emergency patient treatment areas from 7 to 9

Improve work fl ow Additional and improved observation service space Increase space for waiting room area, improving patient

and guest fl ow close to the ED entrance.

Expanded Services Add Telemedicine capabilities for patients who can

consult with healthcare professionals in a wide range of service lines at other facilities.

Add Telestroke capabilities to care for stroke patients connecting with Pinnacle Health System.

Ensure that all urgent care cases that are properly tri- aged are identifi ed and sorted from true emergencies in

order to save costs for the patients and FCMC.

Expanded Care Increase the level of privacy for each patient, facilitating family support and increasing overall quality of care.

Streamline the initial diagnosis, triage and treatment of emergency room patients, especially the most acute

cases, leading to improved quality of care.

Enhanced patient safety that will include improved monitoring of patients entering and exiting, and an upgrade to the nurse station.

Enable more effi cient lock-down protocols.

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Golf Tournament Set For Saturday, September 14Event Will Benefi t Emergency Department Expansion Project

The 20th Annual FCMC Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 14, at Great Cove Golf Course with a 9 a.m. shot-gun start. Registration begins at 8 a.m. followed by a continental breakfast. Throughout the day, beverages and snacks will be available. Lunch will be provided. At the completion of the tournament

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will be held. The ball closest to or in the hole will win a cash prize. All 3or in the hole will win a cash prize. All 3golfers get a door prize and a goodie bag. All proceeds from the event will benefi t the Emergency Department Expansion Project. For more details, contact Wendy Farling, Develop-ment Associate, in the Foundation Offi ce at 717-485-6116.

May We Ask You

For Assistance With

Our Expansion Project?

Here are a few ways...

Sponsor and/or play in our20th Annual Golf Tournament

Make a gift designated to the ED Expansion Project:

• call with your credit card• mail the enclosed form• go online

www.fcmcpa.org/foundation onlinegiving.htmlwww.fcmcpa.org/foundation onlinegiving.htmlwww.fcmcpa.org/foundation

Have your group or organi-zation hold a fundraiser and designate the proceeds for the ED Expansion project.

Project Goal: $250,000

leaders surveyed said they are now overcrowded and are concerned with patient safey. Fulton County Medical Center is also preparing for the anticipated surge, and safety is at the forefront of this expansion project. “With this project comes enhanced safety measures - an improved entrance and exit way with security cameras, an updgrade to the nurse station with a glass enclosure, more effi cient lock-down protocols and an increased level of privacy for pa-tients,” said Jason Hawkins, FCMC CEO. “We are excited about this expan-sion project because it gives us the ability to offer some new services, while physically increasing our work area to better serve our com-munity,”munity,”munity said Hawkins.

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InKindKindFulton County Medical Center Foundation depends on the support of its many friends and constituents to fund a broad range of services and programs. There are many opportunities to make a difference through a gift to the FCMC Foundation. Please contact us at 717-485-6842 for additional information.

For any fund or purpose that you choose to donate to, you can easily direct your gift to the fund of your choice on either our online donation form or enclosed printable form.

Patient CareCapital Project support provides funds for new state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Priori-ties vary, but all updates in this area have common ground. New and updated facilities help us recruit providers and allow us to continue to provide ultramodern healthcare to our friends and neighbors in Fulton County and the surrounding area.

Endowment GiftsEndowment gifts help ensure the future of FCMC’s quality care offerings. Each fund is de-signed to provide unrestricted support or maintain a specifi c program. Funds are invested, and the income that is generated from the investment is used to support ongoing program needs.

Annual GiftsGifts to the Unrestricted Fund (Annual Fund) help sustain and improve many services provid-ed to our patients and assist with many programs, including: Community Health Education, Emergency Department, PT/OT, Specialty Services, Long-Term Care and Scholarship Tuition.

Memorial and Honor GivingThis type of gift can be a fi tting way to honor the memory of a loved one or pay special trib-ute to a friend. One way is to purchase a paver stone that will be placed in the Cora and John Grove Courtyard, or buy a tree/shrub/fl owering bush that will be accompanied by a dedica-tion stone that will be placed in the Healing Garden or around FCMC. These gifts can be des-ignated to specifi c programs or services supported by FCMC. Donors may contact the Founda-tion Offi ce at 717-485-6842 to discuss in detail the lasting impact of honor/memorial gifts.

Planned GiftsTaking time to plan a gift through your will, annuity, trust or other estate arrangement can create an enduring legacy. Those who include the FCMC Foundation in their plans become members of the Legacy Society, a tribute which gives donors special recognition at events and in Foundation publications. Contact the Foundation Offi ce at 717-485-6842 to discuss all the details of a legacy gift.

SecuritiesStocks and securities may be delivered two ways: electronically and physically delivered. Be sure to include a letter explaining the purpose for which the gift is to be used.

For specifi c recommendations, you should consult qualifi ed professional advisors.

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FCMC Foundation Board Adds New Member

FCMC FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Foundation’s Scholarship Committee awarded over $4000 in scholarship funds to fi ve local graduating high school se-niors who are pursuing medical careers. The recipients were:

Olivia Parks (Southern Huntington): Lock Haven Univer-sity, Physical Therapy

Sydney Kerlin (McConnellsburg): Shippensburg Univer-sity, Dentistry

Andrew Smith (McConnellsburg): Purdue University, Pharmaceutical Science

Macy Crouse (Southern Fulton): Juniata College, Biology /Pre Med (Pediatrician)

Paige Sechrist (Forbes Road): Mount Aloysius College, Registered Nursing Studies

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Parks Kerlin

Smith Crouse

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Area scholarships help ensure that Fulton County has medical professionals for future need by providing fi nancial assistance to students entering health careers. The FCMC Foundation is dedicated to supporting the next generation of health care professionals. Can you assist us with

scholarship funding? If you would like to assist with such funding, please call the Foundation at 717-485-6842, or use the enclosed form to make a tax-deductible gift.

Erin Peck Pist-ner is the newest member of the FCMC Founda-tion Board. She is a Certifi ed Insurance Service Representative at Peck Insurance.

Editor’s Note: The Foundation also awards scholarships to local col-lege students who are pursuing health careers. Those students awarded scholarships in 2013 will be included in the fall newsletter.

Foundation Supports Nutritionally-Driven Power Pack Program At Local School

Susan Cubbage (left), Director of Fulton County Food Basket, Inc., will direct the Power Pack Program at McConnellsburg Elementary School next year. Fulton County Food Basket, Inc. through its Nutritious Awareness Program, in part-

nership with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank which matched a $2,000 grant given by the Fulton County Medical Center Foundation, will coordinate the program. Children will be given nonperishable and vitamin-fortifi ed foods to take home on weekends and during school vacations.

is a quarterly publication is a quarterly publication of the Fulton County Medical Center Foundation.

Michael L. StraleyExecutive Director

[email protected]

Wendy FarlingDevelopment Associate

[email protected]

Carol HendershotExecutive Secretary

[email protected]

FCMC Foundation214 Peach Orchard Road

McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania 17233www.fcmcpa.org

Fulton County Medical Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Your tax-deductible support is supporting health and wellness in our com-munity. Thank you.

Fulton County Medical Center Foundation214 Peach Orchard RoadMcConnellsburg, PA 17233

InSpireSpiSeptember 14....................20th Annual Golf Tournament

October 18......................................Auxiliary Bake & Soup Sale

November 18........................................................Auxiliary Book Sale

December 8..................Auxiliary Tree of Love Ceremony

December 13................................Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar

Winter of 2014.......................................Wild Game Feast

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