We feel good helping you feel better

A Newsletter of the lehigh Valley Hospital Center

VOL. 10, NO.5 MAY, 1987

We feel good

helping you feel better

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(National Hospital Week- May 10-16,1987

Helen Jacobson. R.N.

STAFF NURSERETURNS FROM

HAITI

Recently, Helen Jacobson, R. N., a staffnurse on 7B, took her desire to do her partfor the world's poor as well as workoverseas to the island of Haiti, one of thepoorest nations on earth.

This past February, Helen left for amonth-long visit to LaGonave, an island offHaiti's western coast with a population ofabout 65,000, where she worked in its onlyhospital. As a volunteer for the WesleyanGospel Corps, she was housed in themission's compound, consisting of a guesthouse, a 36-bed hospital, and otherbuildings.

Du~ing her stay, Helen assisted thehospital's two doctors and three nurses intreating the 150-200 patients who showed upon clinic mornings, held each Monday,Wednesday and Friday. In the afternoon,she filled prescriptions in the pharmacy.

Working in a hospital in a tropical,underdeveloped country opened Helen's eyes

Pictured above is a front view of the hospital inLaGonave. Haiti. where Helen Jacobson spent mostof her time during her recent month long visit.

to illnesses seldom seen at the HospitalCenter: malaria, typhoid, tuberculosis,meningitis, and anthrax. Children wereoften treated for dehydration and starvation,two other sicknesses of the poor. Helen alsowitnessed several births.

This being her first trip overseas, saysHelen, "the biggest problem I had was thelanguage barrier, but the whole experiencewas very worthwhile." So much so, that shewould Iike to make a return trip to Haitithis time for a longer stay -- to becomeproficient in French.

Helen would like to thank SallySchulberger, R.N., head nurse, and theentire 78 unit, for granting her the leave ofabsence which gave her the chance to travelto Haiti and gain first-hand knowledge of itshealth care challenges.

A graduate of Cedar Crest College, Helenhas been a member of the Hospital Centerstaff since July, 1985.

The hospital in LaGonave contained a laboratory.x-ray department. and two operating rooms.Pictured here is one of the operating rooms.

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MAY IS BETTERSPEECH AND HEARING

MONTH

Nearly 24 miIlion people in the United States suffer fromspeech or hearing disorders. That's one in every tenpeople. Speech and language disorders may be due tovarious causes. Some are related to hearing loss,neuromuscular disorders, severe head injuries, stroke,short memory span, physical impairments such as cleft lipand palate, and inadequate speech and language models inthe home environment.

Dysphagia (swallowing disability) often accompaniesspeech and language disorders. Conditions which can causedysphagia include stroke, head injuries, head and neckcancer, and progressive neurological disorders such asPar-kinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, andMultiple Sclerosis.

Voice disorders occur most frequently in children due tovocal abuse associated with screaming, frequent throatclearing or coughing which can lead to the formation ofsmall growths on the vocal cords called nodules and polyps.Allergies, smoking, and the consumption of alcohol icbeverages can adversely affect the larynx and result invarying degrees of laryngitis.

Every year, 60,000 Americans suffer from aphasia, animpairment in the ability to use speech and language, dueto stroke or head injury. There are 30,000 Americans whohave had surgery for laryngeal cancer, and 800 new casesare diagnosed yearly. More than one miIlion people in theUnited States stutter; half of these are children.Articulation disorders comprise about three out of five of allspeech and language disorders.

Better Speech and Hearing Month is a time for all of usto consider the needs and feel ings of those people withcommunication disorders. Practicing small courtesies canmake a big difference in the lives of people with speech andhearing problems. All of us can take a little more time tobe, patient and listen carefully to what the person is tryingto say. Another way to help those with suspected speech,language or hearing disorders is to refer them forprofessional help. Speech-Language pathologists andaudiologists are specifically trained to work with individualshaving such problems.

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at theHospital Center is staffed by fully trained, certified andlicensed speech-language pathologists. The department islocated in Physical Medicine and the telephone extension is8480.

For further information, please contact: Call ieMcClatchy, M. S., CCC/SLP, director of Speech-LanguagePathology; Marion Piccolomini, M. S., CCC/SLP; or DeniseWolst, M.A., CCC/SLP.

May we all have a meaningful Better Speech and HearingMonth.

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PEOPLEARLI NE CONNORS, R. N., assistant

director of Utilization Review since shejoined the Hospital Center-s staff in May of1986, was recently promoted to director ofUtilization Review.

In this position, she is responsible forplanning and coordination of activities forthe Utilization Review Department. She willalso be responsible for developing UtilizationReview pol icies and procedures.

Mrs. Connors is a graduate ofWilkes-Barre General Hospital School ofNursing. She is currently attending CedarCrest College where she is working toward aBachelor of Science Degree in Health CareAdministration.

Mrs. Connors is a member and past vicepresident of Qual ity Assurance Professionalsof Eastern Pennsylvania. She is also amember of the Pennsylvania League forNursing and the National League forNursing.

Arline Connors, R.N.

DONNA A. CRUZ, R.N., was recentlypromoted to the position of assistant headnurse for the Open Heart Unit, night shift.In th is position, she is responsible forassisting the head nurse with theorganization, supervision, coordination,delegation, and evaluation of all nursingactivities within the unit.

Mrs. Cruz has been a staff member of HOpen Heart Unit since she came to theHospital Center in November of 1986.

A graduate of Episcopal Hospital School ofNursing in Philadelphia, Mrs. Cruz is amember of the national and local chapters ofthe American Association of Critical CareNurses.

BEVERLY DEBOLD, R.N., formerlyassistant head nurse in the Operating Room,was recently promoted to the position ofcI inical instructor for the Operating Room.In this position, she will teach the fourmonth operating room course twice a yearand be responsible for staff development.

Mrs. DeBold, a member of the HospitalCenter-s staff since July, 1979, has been astaff nurse in the Acute Coronary CareUnit, the Progressive Coronary Care Unit,and the Operating Room.

Mrs. DeBold is a graduate of ThomasJefferson University School of Nursing. SI-'is presently working toward her Bachelor otScience Degree in Nursing at Cedar CrestCollege. She is a member of the Associationof Operating Room Nurses.

THERESA Ar~N ENGELHARDT, R. N. ,B.A., staff nurse on the Short Stay Unit,was selected as an Outstanding Young Womanof America for 1986 in recognition ofoutstanding ability, accomplishments, andservice to the community.

Ms. Engelhardt earned a Bachelor of ArtsDegree in Psychology from Mt. St. Mary'sCollege. She also earned an AssociateDegree in Nursing from the Reading AreaCommunity College. She is presentlyworking toward her Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Nursing at Cedar Crest College.

Ms. Engelhardt is a member of thePennsylvania Nurses Association and theAmerican Association of Critical Care Nurse.She has been a member of the HospitalCenter-s staff since June of 1984.

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EDITH J. SNYDER, R.N., B.S.N.,formerly a staff nurse in the float pool, hasbeen promoted to the position of cI inicalcoordinator for the Emergency MedicalInstitute. In this position, she willcoordinate educational conferences andprograms for nurses, physicians,')re-hospital personnel, and publ ic servicedroups.

Ms. Snyder graduated from West ChesterState College earning her Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Nursing. She is currentlyattending Widener University where sheexpects to receive her Master of ScienceDegree in Nursing this month.

Ms. Snyder is a member of the TraumaNurse Network and the American TraumaSociety. She is a member of Sigma ThetaTau, the International Honor Society ofNursing and an active member of theSuburban Rescue Squad.

Edith J. Snyder. R.N.•B.S.N.

ROBERTA WICKEL, R.N., B.S.N., staffnurse on 4C, won third place during therecent 15th Annual State Nurse of HopeProgram sponsored by the PennsylvaniaDivision of the American Cancer Society.Ms. Wickel was one of the top five nursesselected from 55 Nurses of Hope from acrossthe state. Her duties will include promotingpublic education on cancer prevention forLehigh County and Pennsylvania.

The State Nurse of Hope selection processtook three days and involved two personalinterviews and a two-minute speech on "TheHopeful Aspects of Cancer. II The nursesattended seminars on cancer education

~ .iroqr-ams as well as an inservice on II BreastCancer, Surgery and Reconstruction. II

Ms. Wickel is a graduate of AllentownCollege of St. Francis de Sales, where sheearned her Bachelor of Science Degree inNursing.

Roberta Wickel, R.N.•B.S.N.

LINDA M. WOODIN, R.N., M.S.N., staffnurse on the General Intensive Care Unit,recently earned her Master's Degree inNursing from the University of PennsylvaniaSchool of Nursing. She earned her Bachelorof Science Degree in Nursing fromMetropol itan State College, Denver,Colorado. She is also a graduate of TheAllentown Hospital School of Nursing.

Ms. Woodin joined the Hospital Center'sstaff in November of 1979. Since that time,she has been a cl inical instructor for 4A and5B, and a staff nurse on the Special CareUnit.

Ms. Woodin is a member of the AmericanAssociation of Critical Care Nurses and theNational Association of Orthopedic Nurses.

Linda M. Woodin. R.N.•M.S.N.

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Increasing the Odds

"Cancer Care 1987: Increasing the Odds," a two-daysymposium designed for pharmacists, nurses, physicians,and other health professionals involved in the treatment andcare of the cancer patient, will be held on Friday, June 5,and Saturday, June 6, at Harrah's Marina in Atlantic City,New Jersey.

The conference will provide participants with a betterawareness and understanding of such topics as recentadvances in the diagnosis and treatment of selectmalignancies, pain management, immunology, home healthcare, and the treatment of infectious diseases in the cancerpatient.

Members of the faculty from the Hospital Center includeRichard M. Attilio, R.Ph., M.S., senior clinical pharmacist;Geoffrey G. Hallock, M.D., F.A.C.S., plastic surgeon; andLynn M. Kuster, R. Ph., clinical pharmacist. Sandra L.Smith, R. N., M. S. N., oncology nurse educator,Comprehensive Community Cancer Center, will alsoparticipate on the faculty.

The cost for the two-day program includes all coursematerials, break refreshments, a cocktai I reception, lunchesand parking. Registration for one or both days isavailable. For both days, the cost is $125. For Fridayonly, the cost is $85; for Saturday only, $75.

Harrah's Marina has reserved a block of rooms for theconference at a special rate which will be guaranteed untilMay 14.

For additional information or to register, call Mr. Attilioin the Pharmacy at Ext. 8880.

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THEHOSPITAL CENTER

WELCOMESTo Admitting

Susan Ressler

To Burn FoundationBarry Siegel

To Computer ServicesDeborah Drake

To Financial ServicesSherry Faux

To HousekeepingRaymond AdornoTammy BellerEdna SkerlockRobert WatsonDorothy Wise

o LaboratorySusan Figuli - ChemistryBozenna Madey - Computer SystemDiane Raber - Hematology

To Nursing ServicesPamela Amelio - 4ARosemary Bossard - 68David Dauksha - University MedEvacMichael DeMatto - Operating RoomSuzanne McCooley - Open Heart UnitJacquel ine Stewart - Emergency

DepartmentDiane Stoffan - SAKim Trexler - Operating RoomSusan Wade - 4A

To PerfusionJudith Manion

To PersonnelKeith Strawn

To PharmacyNancy Huber

To RadiologyCynthia Zenz

To Research s Publ ication SupportKathleen Moser

To Secretarial Float PoolBeryl Micek

To SecurityDale KernDavid Leibensperger

With the temperature hitting themid-70's, Saturday, April 11,turned out tobe a gorgeous day for an Easter Egg Hunt.Over 200 children attended the thirdannual egg hunt sponsored by the

·~~~~~~~~d~a~e=c~re~a~t~io~n~committee.

Ben Dorsam, 6112 year oldson of Rich Dorsam,assistant director qfMaterials Management,and Judy Dorsam,assistant supervisor,critical care, shows offhis prize goose egg.

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PROFESSIONALS THATMAKE A DIFFERENCE

This year, the week ofMay 3-9 was celebrated asPennsylvania Nurse Week. Ittakes qualified professionalsto meet the varied healthneeds of our patients. AndPennsylvania Nurse Week isheld to honor theseindividuals -- Our Nurses:Professionals That Make aDifference!

As part of the celebration,members of the NurseRecognition Week Committeeplanned numerous activitiesfor the week. On Sunday,May 3, the premiere showingof "Professional Nursing:The Essence is Caring," avideotape developed by theHospital Center's nursingmanagement, was held in theauditorium.

On Monday, May 4, thevideotape was shown atvarious times in theauditorium.

On Wednesday, May 6,Diane Kinsey, R.N., Ph.D.,clinical specialist/mentalhealth, spoke on "The Imageof Nursing" in theauditorium. A videotape ofDiane Kinsey's presentationwas also shown for night shiftin the conference diningroom.

Friday, May 8, was a dayfor applause and feasting.Outstanding NurseRecognition awards werepresented to staff nurseschosen by their unitco-workers, and the newlyorganized Friends of Nursingorganization announced thewinners of their own prizesdecided upon by nominations

from Hospital Center staffmembers and personalinterviews. During thecourse of the day, receptionswere also held for all membersof the nursing departmentwith members ofadministration assisting withthe serving of a largeassortment of delectables.

On Saturday, May 9,recipients of the Friends ofNursing Awards were honoredat a luncheon.

During the entire week,posters from various unitswere displayed in the lobby.Also, the Lobby ShowcaseDisplay featured nursing pinsof Hospital Center staffmembers, and the LibraryShowcase Display featuredvarious articles publ ished byHospital Center nurses.

More than 1,200 nursescomprise the staff of theHospital Center. They worknot only on patient units butin seldom seen corners of thehospital such as the CardiacCath Lab, the G. I. Lab, andthe Vascular Lab, to name afew. They wear the pins ofenterostomal therapy,infectious diseases, nutritionaltherapy, and the x-raydepartment. They teach.They direct. They care.

A big thank you goes outto all our nurses, nursesaides, and unit clerks forgiving so much of themselveseach day and for providingthe high quality of care thatputs the Lehigh ValleyHospital Center above therest.

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11111\\ \ \ \MAY DAZE

MAY 15, 16, 17IIII1 \ \ \\ \

Although there are only a few days untilMay Daze, the hustle and bustle have beengoing on for several months. Committeechairs have been working di ligently tofinal ize their activities and prepare for yetanother successful event.

This year, May Daze will get underway onFriday, May 15, at 4:00 P.M. On Saturday,May 16, the activities will begin at 10:00A.M. and continue until 10:00 P.M. OnSunday, May 17, the final day of the event,festivities will run from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00P.M. May Daze will be held rain or shine.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIALAPPEARANCES HAVE BEENPLANNED FOR THISYEAR'S EVENT:

Friday, May 15

5:30 P.M. - Miss LehighValley, Tamara L. Kent6:00 ~.M. - Mayor Daddona6:30 P.M. - The HappyBoombadears8:00 P.M. - MacungieMinstrelaires

Saturday, May 16

1:00 P.M. Contempo Schoolof Dance2: 00 P. M. - Baby ContestWinners Announced4:00 P.M. - Jan NagyModeling8:00 P.M. - McGruff - Rock &Roll Band

Sunday, May 17

1:00 P. M. - Ronald McDonald2:00 P.M. - A. J. the Clown4:00 P.M. - Jade and StudentBelly Dancers4:30 P.M. - Saucon SquareDancers

Other fun activities include amusementand pony rides, samples of recipes from theMedical Records' Cook Book, the infamousdunking booth sponsored by PhysicalTherapy, the popular wine booth sponsoredby the Recreation Committee, and back bypopular demand -- Bingo. New this yearwill be "Touch the Sky" hot air balloon ridesfrom dusk to dark.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, tacos, ice cream,funnel cakes, and so much more will beavai lable at numerous food stands during thethree-day event. In addition, the annualMay Daze dinner will be held on Friday from4:30-7:30 P.M., and Saturday, from4:00-7:30 P.M. A brunch will also be heldon Sunday from Noon to 3:00 P.M.

The menu for dinner includes:

Bar-b-qued ChickenLyonnaise Potatoes

Green BeansColeslaw

Fruit CupRolls and ButterStrawberry Tarts

Coffee * Tea * Milk

menu for the brunch includes:

JuicePastry Roll

Sausage and EggsToast

Coffee * Tea * Milk

for the dinner are $5.75 foradults and $3.50 for children. Brunchtickets are $3.00 for adults and $2.50 forchildren. Discounted advance sale tickets(50¢ savings) are available in the Tree TopShop until May 13. Regular priced ticketswill also be available at the dining tent atMay Daze.

Come on out and join the fun!

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Years of Service

5 YEARS

The following staff members will reach five years ofservice this month:

EIizabeth Allem, Histology - May 12Lee Arnold, Operating Room - May 25Mali Bartges, Shock/Trauma Unit - May 13Deborah Boorse, Shock/Trauma Unit - May 17Joan Collette, Operating Room - May 3Gail Cummings, General Intensive Care Unit - May 3Mark Johnson, Pharmacy - May 3Janet Kessel, Acute Coronary Care Unit - May 17Cathryn Knudsen, Acute Coronary Care Unit - May 17Connie Ann Kocher, Pre-Admission Testing - May 17Diane Limoge, Central Nervous System Unit - May 10Diane Miller, 6A - May 17Zakieh Nimeh, Housekeeping - May 10Evelyn Petrash, Physical Therapy - May 3Richard Richard, Central Nervous System Unit - May 17Karen Siadovnik, Short Stay Unit - f\1ay 17Carolyn Stiegler, Short Procedure Unit - May 17Mary Swierczynski, Diabetes Education - May 2Sharon Vass, Open Heart Unit - May 3Christine Wieder, Messenger - May 24

liOYEARS

The following staff members will reach ten years ofservice this month:

Jul ia Clelland, Short Stay Unit - May 23Eleanor Franges, Clinical Programs - May 23Debra Lutz, Short Procedure Unit - May 23Wayne Parsons, Financial Services - May 9Karoline Peeler, Heart Station - May 17Lee Wehr, Engineering - May 29

li5 YEARS

The following staff member will reach 15 years of servicethis month:

Judith Dorsam, Nursing Services - May 30

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BLOOD PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP

... In the March issue of Update, wereported a change in MiIIer Memorial BloodCenter-s coverage for dependent childrenwhich was to take effect on July 1, 1987.Please be advised that this change(elimination of coverage for dependentchildren, 18 years of age and older) will notbe implemented. The program will contin~to cover the enrol lee, spouse, parents andgrandpa ents of both the enrollee andspouse. Coverage will also includedependent children and children living athome regardless of age or financial status.

Again, we cannot emphasize enough howimportant it is to be a member of the BloodProgram. As mentioned before, medicalplans generally do not reimburse you for thecost of replacement blood, and a seriousillness or operation can require many pintsof replacement blood. More importantly,your donation can help save the life ofsomeone you love.

SECOND OPINIONANYONE?

... Under the Hospital Center-s medicalcoverage, you do not need to get a secondsurgical opinion for elective surgery in orderto have it considered a covered expense.However, if you want a second opinion, theconsultation fee will be considered an eligiblecharge.

DID YOU KNOW ...

• . .Two staff members of the Short Stay Unitrecently passed their certification exams.They are Shirley Bleiler, R.N., C (certifiedin Medical/Surgical Nursing), and CathyKline, R. N., C. E. N., (Certified EmergencyDepartment Nurse). Congratulations!

... Several staff members were participants atthe Second Annual Nursing Research Dayheld at Cedar Crest Col lege on March 25.

"A Stroke Team's Approach to FamilyEducation at LVHC" was presented by MaryAnn Gergits, R. N., Stroke Teamleader / discharge planner. Alyson J.Breisch, R.N., M.S.N., CCRN, director ofCIinical Programs, discussed "The Effects ofTwo Positioning Techniques on theCirculatory Status of the Right Leg ofHealthy Adults. II

"Assessing Critically III Patients' Risk ofNosocomial Infections, II a posterpresentation, was given by Mary EllenBeideman, R.N., B.S.N., CIC, nurseepidemiologist. Alverta Stichter, R. N. ,M.S., senior vice president, and Mrs.Breisch made a poster presentation entitled"National Survey of Nurse InternshipPrograms. II

... Ann Zeravsky, unit clerk instructor,recently spoke on "The Role of Unit Clerksin Health Care Facilities" at Lehigh CountyVo- Tech. Three classes of health carestudents and their instructors heard thepresentation.

... To date, the Phoenix Campaign hascollected over 500 pounds of aluminum cansfor recycl ing. For the cans, theEnvironmental Impact Committee has received$113.53 for their efforts. Keep bringingyour aluminum cans in from home.REMINDER - Diet Pepsi cans are notaluminum!

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MEDICAL STAFF NEWS

WILLiAM T. DEFEO,D. P.M., Chief of the Sectionof Podiatry at the HospitalCenter, recently became aFellow of the American Collegeof Foot Surgeons. Fellowshipin this organization requirespassing a written and oralexamination, as well asmeeting additionalrequirements of the College.

Dr. DeFeo, a graduate ofthe Pennsylvania College ofPodiatric Medicine, completeda residency in Foot Surgeryat John F. Kennedy MemorialHospital, Stratford, NewJersey.

A member of the Board ofDirectors of the Lehigh Valley

Diabetes Association, Dr.DeFeo is a Fellow in theAmerican College of FootOrthopedists and a Diplomatof the American Board ofPodiatric Surgery.

ROBERT KRICUN, M.D.,of the Hospital Center'sRadiology Department,recently co-authored"Computed Tomography of theSpine: Diagnostic Exercises."Written for physiciansinterested in computedtomography of spinaldisorders, the book includesextensive case material,

medical illustrations and a listof 500 references.

Dr. Kricun is a graduateof Muhlenberg College andTemple University School ofMedicine. After a year ofmedical internship at AbingtonHospital, he completed aresidency in diagnosticradiology at HahnemannUniversity Hospital inPhiladelphia.

Dr. Kricun's brother,Morrie E. Kricun, M.D.,associate professor ofradiology, orthopedicradiology section, Hospital ofthe University ofPennsylvania, is co-author ofthe book.

NEW CANCER GUIDE'4

NOW AVAILABLE

"Cancer Chemotherapy InformationGuide," a 130-page pocket guide for thecancer care professional, is now available.The guide was developed by theComprehensive Community Cancer Center inconjunction with the Hospital Center'sClinical Pharmacy Service to assist theprofessional in:

Identification of the investigationalprotocol being utilized to treat a givenpatient.Determination of the appropriateness ofprescribed chemotherapy doses.Identification of the proper method forhandling each chemotherapeutic agent.Determination of what adverse effectsare likely when utilizing these agentsand how best to avoid and/or handlethese problems.

For more information about the guide orto obtain a copy, contact Richard Attilio,senior clinical pharmacist, at Ext. 8880.

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TheWe11nessCorner

The Wellness Center has amessage for smokers:PLEASE QUIT!

Smoking has been called"the most important of theknown modifiable risk factorsfor coronary heart disease"by U.S. Surgeon General C.Everett Koop. It not onlycauses various types ofcancers and lung diseases,but is a major risk factor forheart disease and stroke. Anestimated 350,000 Americansdie prematurely each yearbecause of cigarette smoking.

Research has shown that asmoker, especially a cigarettesmoker, has a two to threetimes greater chance of dyingfrom a heart attack or strokethan a non-smoker.Additionally, smokers have amuch lo~er survival rate fromheart attacks than donon-smokers.

But the negative effects ofsmoking are not necessarilypermanent and often can bereversed by quitting. Whena person quits smokingcigarettes, the likelihood ofdeveloping heart and bloodvessel diseases decl inesrapidly.

Studies have shown thatone year after a person stopssmoking cigarettes, the riskof developing heart and bloodvessel diseases is significantlyreduced, and after ten yearsof non-smoking, the risk isessentially that of a personwho has never smoked.Further, a person who stopssmoking after a heart attackreduces the risk of heartdeath by 20 to 50 percent.

So doesn't it make sense toquit smoking?

Here at the Hospital

of many well-known LPGATour players. The listincludes Bonnie Laur, HollisStacey, Amy Benz, Australia'sM. J. Smith, Val Skinner,Judy Dickenson, Jane Geddes(1986 Open winner), JoanneWasham, Jody Rosenthal (1986Rookie of the Year), andothers.

"We're excited about thisyear's Pro-Am, II Dillardoffered. "With a prestigious,first-class course and acharming and talented crew ofprofessional players, itpromises to be the BurnFoundation's best tournamentever, II he concluded.

It takes a great deal ofvoluntary effort to pull off anevent of this magnitude.That effort begins at thevery top with theFoundation's Chairman of theBoard, Ellwyn D. Spiker.Other members of the Hospital

:dv"v 6' ~enter's s~aff actively .;/~:'. C' 0 r..'c Involved with the De~ble

~ .. <?'::=::J;:' Massey/Burn FoundationPro-Am include Walter J.

Okunski, M. D., Burn Centermedical director; F. GeoffreyToonder, M.D.,cardio-thoracic surgeon; andPetey Shoemaker, chairpersonof the Burn Twig and memberof the Hospital Center'sauxiliary.

The success of theprevious Burn Foundationbenefit tournaments has beendue to the overwhelmingsupport received from localbusiness, industry andindividual patrons. For acontribution of $100, a patronwill receive 20 spectatortickets valued at $5 each, andhis/her name will appear inthe official tournamentprogram.

Player enthusiasts are alsostill being accepted. For anentry fee of $350, 72amateurs will be competing for$4,000 in prizes.

For more information aboutthe golf tournament, pleasecontact the Burn Foundationat 776-8455.

Center, numerous employeeshave made an effort to dojust that. Since April of1986, when the HealthEasthospitals adopted anon-smoking policy, over 100employees have receivedcounsel ing for smoking; over160 attended hypnosissessions at the HospitalCenter; and over 110 kickedthe habit for six weeks ormore. Congratulations!

BURNFOUNDATION

PRO-AMTEE-OFF

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In recent years, the BurnFoundation has beenassociated with the largestcharity Pro-Am GolfTournament conducted in theLehigh Valley. According toDan Dillard, Burn FoundationExecutive Director, "Our lasttournament raised over$30,000 to support theFoundation's community fireand burn education andprevention programs and thecare of burn victims. II

Well, it's "tee-off" timeagain! The fourth BurnFoundation benefit pro-am willbe held on Monday, June 22,at Silver Creek Country Club(formerly the Bethlehem SteelClub), in Hellertown. DebbieMassey, LPGA TourProfessional and Lehigh Valleynative, has invited a roster

CREDITUNIONNEWS

The HealthEast Federal Credit Unionrecently dropped new car loan rates. For athree year loan, the rate is 8.9%, with 5%down. For four years, the rate is 9.75%,with 10% down. And for five years, the rateis 10.4%, with 20% down. Used car loanshave also been reduced to 10.9%. Inaddition, personal loan rates have droppedfrom 13.5% to 12%.

For additional information, call the CreditUnion Office on Wednesdays and Fridays at776-8405.

Dear Mr. Huston:

I would like to take this opportunity to share with youmy comments concerning the personnel at the hospital. A fewweeks ago, I was admitted to the Short Stay Unit for acardiac catheterization. Test results indicated a coronarybypass was necessary and my short stay would now lastexactly two weeks. During this time I got to experienceseveral aspects of hospital care. These include spendingtime in a short stay unit, a recovery room, an open heartunit, a critical care unit, and lastly, a general care unit.During my entire stay, I had never seen an unpleasant nurse.Their behavior was always prolessional yet personable. Thehousekeeping staff was considerate at all times during theil'"working visits" to my room. They always had a cheerymanner and time for hellos. I can speak likewise of thehospital's food service personnel.

I would also like to comment on the educational aspectsof the nursing staff in preparing myself and my family inunderstanding my surgery. This included a wealth ofinformative pamphlets, a tour of the Open Heart Unit beforemy surgery, and most of all, a listening ear. My doctor'sefforts in this area were outstanding. Each physicianexplained their responsibilities and my involvement.Nothing was left to doubt. I was also surprised upon mydischarge to find several of my physicians stopping by myroom simply to wish me well.

In general, from admission to discharge, my stay waspleasant. I have never experienced such wonderful hospitalcare! Sincere thanks to all and keep up the excellent work.

Sincerely,

John PisakWest Hae Leton

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Ann Holmes, Physical Therapy assistant,and Dave Kozemchak, employee

relations specialist, model the latest inHealthCounts T-shirts. The price of the

shirts is $5.00 each, and they areavailable in the Personnel Department.

Lehigh Valley Hospital Centera HealthEast HospitalP.O. Box 6891200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.Allentown, PA 18105John A. Coyle - Executive EditorRob Stevens - Managing EditorJanet M. Laudenslager - EditorJamie Anewalt - Staff AssistantMary Miller - Staff AssistantJack Dittbrenner - PhotographyDaria Molnar - PhotographyBOARD OF DIRECTORSMichael J. Thompson

ChairmanRev. Daniel G. Gambet

Vice ChairmanDonald F.Wohlsen

TreasurerSamuel R. Huston

SecretaryRegina M. Jones

Assistant SecretaryDavid PBuchmuelierJohn B. CurcioRichard FlemingJack I. GreenblatLloyd JonesIndru T. Khubchandani, M.D.Carl R. MaioDonna M. PidcockEdith D. RitterFrank J. RyanAlan H. Schragger, M.D.Ellwyn D. SpikerJohn J. Stasik, M.D.Carol G. VoorheesStanley E. Zeeman, M.D.Morton Schneider

Chairman Emeritus

Non ProfitU.S. Postage PaidPermit No. 1922Allentown, PA

18105

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