Spring 2023 inspire Cover Photo: JP Lugo, our 2023 CMN Hospitals Champion for Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
inspire - Spring 2023 2 Dear Friends, Ten years ago, Orlando Health stepped up their commitment by making critical changes centered on quality and safety. An award-wining healthcare system with six hospitals at the time, we saw the most deliveries and the most trauma alerts in the region. That high volume equaled unmatched opportunities to gain experience. However, we asked ourselves, “Does this level of practice truly reflect excellence?” Ten years ago, the answer was no. In the past decade, Orlando Health has put the entire patient experience – encompassing quality, safety and outcomes – at the forefront of everything we do. The system has also grown significantly, and it became time to not only compare Orlando Health to its year-overyear performance, but to the best of the best hospitals in the world. Orlando Health can confidently say it is now the best in preventing hospital acquired infections. Through comparisons with publicly reported CMS1 data, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies outperformed every major hospital in Florida as well as all 20 additional hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll2 . Bayfront Health St. Petersburg outperformed this same group in preventing central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and every single Orlando Health hospital outperformed the national benchmark for clostridium difficile (C. diff) prevention. Through the dedication of team members throughout the system, our delivery of patient care has exceeded even our own expectations. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Your contributions to champion healthcare in Central Florida make a difference in the lives of your friends, family and neighbors. Gratefully, John W. Bozard, President Orlando Health Foundation Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Foundation 1 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data includes hospital-specific charges for more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals that receive Medicare and Medicaid payments. 2 U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll recognizes 20 of the nation’s highest performing hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions; over 5,000 hospitals are evaluated each year. 3 The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital rating focused exclusively on hospital safety. 4 Becker’s is a medical industry trade magazine that does its own research, supplementing with government-released data and the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Additional Achievements • Three hospitals earned 2022 Leapfrog3 Top Hospital Awards for Outstanding Quality and Safety and are among the top five percent of hospitals to achieve the honor: • Orlando Health ORMC • Orlando Health Winnie Palmer • Orlando Health Arnold Palmer • Orlando Health Cancer Institute was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review4 as a top cancer care program in the United States. Sixty of our programs received recognition for cutting edge therapies and research.
4 5 6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-23 24 25 26-27 Jared and Julie Wolovnick Pledge $1 Million to Support Pediatric Healthcare Bringing Baby Zuri Home Honoring Family: the Andrew P. Caneza Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Highlights 2022 Corporate Partner Holiday Activation Aetna: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally Community Driven Events Making a Difference, Monthly! Ginny, Stroke Survivor: Why Timing Means Everything Cardiac Renovations A Budding Treatment for Heart Disease: Radiation Therapy Bringing Cancer Care Closer to Home Important Planned Giving Updates for 2023 Music Therapy Ushering in a New Era of Healthcare in the Tampa Bay Region Breast Cancer Education Sessions Empower Individuals to Take Control of Health Tribute List contents
inspire - Fall 2022 4 Jared and Julie Wolovnick Pledge $1 Million to Support Pediatric Healthcare As Champions Circle members for both our pediatric and adult facilities, Julie and Jared share a deep value of supporting the healthcare needs of those in our community. In addition to their financial support, the Wolovnicks host an annual private golf tournament, affectionately known as the Wolovnick Cup. Through this event, Julie and Jared introduce friends and family to the mission of Orlando Health. The weekend includes multiple days of golf at some of the best Central Florida golf courses, including Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge. In total, they have raised approximately $300,000 from this tournament alone for Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. The event in 2022 raised over $115,000. “Julie and I are proud to support Orlando Health because it combines quality healthcare with a caring heart. Having visited the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit several times and having used many of the different departments within the hospital for our own family health issues, we can say without reservation that Orlando Health is the best hospital system for anyone looking for the best in healthcare,” says Jared. Julie and Jared have each held a life-long value of giving back and understand the impact philanthropy has in the lives of others. Through their involvement with Orlando Health, the Wolovnicks have had a substantial impact on our success and ability to provide high-level healthcare in Central Florida. The Wolovnicks began sharing their generosity with Orlando Health in 2011, and since then have given to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, The Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families, part of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and our adult hospitals. Jared also serves on our Orlando Health Children’s Philanthropy Council. Longtime supporters of Orlando Health, Julie and Jared Wolovnick furthered their generous support of our mission with a recent pledge of $1 million to support Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
5 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com At Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, two operating rooms were prepared for the highly complex procedures. With no room for error, maternal-fetal medicine physicians injected the unborn baby with an anesthetic, then threaded a needle, under direct ultrasound guidance, through mom’s abdominal wall and into the uterus. From there, the needle was advanced through the fetal chest wall and into the sac surrounding the heart to remove the fluid and allow expansion of the lungs – all while the heart was still beating. Following the procedure, doctors performed a C-section on Randyiah, and baby girl Zuri was born at 29 weeks’ gestation, weighing just 3 lbs. 8 oz. Upon delivery, she was stabilized by the awaiting neonatology team and immediately rushed to the adjacent operating room where another team of specialists removed the tumor. There were at least seven specialties represented in the planning of mom and daughter’s care, and a team of 11 physicians and surgeons between two operating rooms on the day of surgery. Each specialty played a critical role in Zuri’s care and survival. Zuri moved into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer to recover from surgery and gain the strength needed to go home. Her family and medical team have been thrilled with the outcome of the surgery, as the tumor was removed in its entirety and is not expected to return. Sixteen weeks later, at more than 10 lbs, Zuri was released from the NICU to be united with her mother, father and older sister. Randiyah says, “Although it was a hard journey, we just took it day by day. We didn’t want to rush bringing Zuri home. We knew she would be ready in her own time.” Zuri is ready to be the incredible little sister she was meant to be, and only requires surveillance moving forward as the care team anticipates she will be able to live a happy and normal life. Bringing Baby Zuri Home Randyiah came to Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies after learning that her unborn daughter, Zuri, was afflicted with a rare and rapidly growing tumor on her heart. Without surgical intervention, her baby would not survive. Orlando Health clinicians urgently came together to perform back-to-back surgeries on mother and baby.
inspire - Fall 2022 6 Honoring Family: the Andrew P. Caneza Foundation The Caneza family is a name synonymous with generosity, involvement, and community service. They have been actively involved in improving education and healthcare initiatives in the Orlando community for over 40 years. The family and their foundation have generously supported Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, The Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families and the Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Healath Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC). Tell us about your family’s background, and the Andrew P. Caneza Foundation? Our family is originally from New Orleans, Lousiana, but we have called Orlando home since moving the family business here in 1981. We have always been a close-knit family of six children. Our parents had little growing up and instilled the value of hard work. As the family grew, our parents worked endless hours to give us a better life. We learned at an early age to respect and dedicate ourselves to family. Our family has a strong belief that all glory to God for the many blessings he has bestowed upon us. It was very important to our parents that we keep the family close and always give back to those in need. We have a large family of more than fifty members, spanning three generations, now living in the Orlando area. Our mother passed away years ago and dad passed away in 2020 at the age of ninety-five. However, they will always be remembered for their continuous generosity throughout their lives. How did you first encounter Orlando Health? Our brother, Wayne, was critically injured years ago in an accident and was brought to Orlando Health ORMC. He passed away a few days later, after life support was removed. It was one of the saddest days of our lives. Our family was devastated. The staff and all those who cared for him were very kind, compassionate and provided great care for Wayne and our family. We often think about all the families who have experienced
tragedy. It is our hope that we can contribute to new technology and advancements in medical care for patients and families at Orlando Health. We are very pleased to honor our brother. He was an incredible person who we miss dearly. What advice would you give others that wish to give back to their community? We feel giving back and focusing on others is one of the most important things we all can do. Every bit of help gives hope to others. The amount of your gift of time or money is never insignificant, no matter how small or large. Do what is in your heart as you ponder how you can give back. If there is one thing you would want for people reading this to know about the hospital, what would it be? Our family experienced great care at the passing of our brother. Since then, family members have faced open heart surgery, emergency gall bladder surgery, cancer treatment, etc., and the quality of care has never faltered. *Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is a designated Level One Trauma Center and cares for pediatric and adult patients at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health ORMC. At Orlando Health ORMC, a new Trauma Black Box system will continuously acquire audiovisual, anonymous patient physiological and environmental data from a system of wall-mounted cameras, microphones and sensors. AI algorithms then populate a data timeline of case events from start to finish. The data helps to explore relationships between initial trauma resuscitation and downstream patient-oriented outcomes. Thank You! The $185,000 gift provided by the Andrew P. Caneza Foundation will bring a new level of technological advancement to trauma care* in our region. Califia Perfusion Simulator - ECMO Simulator Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a practice that clinicians use to provide artificial oxygenation to blood cells in case of a failing heart and/or lungs. The technique is difficult to perfect without practicing on real patients, however this simulation platform will help train physicians on the fundamental steps of ECMO. Super Tory - The World’s Most Advanced Pediatric Simulator The first newborn simulator developed to meet the challenges of neonatal care specialist training, revolutionary capabilities allow for active movement, true ventilator support, real patient monitoring and all-day battery life. Super Tory can simulate complex pathologies and respond to interventions with unparalleled realism.
inspire - Spring 2023 8 Meet JP Lugo, our 2023 CMN Hospitals Champion for Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. When JP was born, he could barely move, constantly slept and was not eating regularly. It wasn’t until nine months old that he was able to hold his head up on his own. Following several tests at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, JP was referred to specialists at The Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families, part of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, who recommended occupational and physical therapies. Just before his second birthday, JP underwent testing and was diagnosed with Potocki-Lupski syndrome (PTLS), a rare genetic condition that caused many of the complications JP experienced, including developmental delays, feeding and speech difficulties, and low muscle tone. Throughout his childhood, JP continued to receive care from specialists that helped both him and his family navigate his medical needs. From regular checkups with his cardiologist and neurologist; to appointments with his gastroenterologist to help with nutritional necessities, and visits at the Feeding Difficulties Center, JP’s family was determined to do everything they could to help him continue to grow stronger. Thanks to the early intervention JP received at The Howard Phillips Center, and the continued care from his team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, JP can walk, run and dance with his seven siblings and continues to surpass all expectations. JP is an avid sports fan and an athlete himself. In fact, he is currently one of the top swimmers for the Special Olympics Central Florida team! Wherever he goes, JP’s infectious smile brings joy to everyone he meets. Still today, the team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer remains an important part of JP’s life and continues to be by his side to help him be the strongest version of himself. Every year, 170 member Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals identify a “Champion” in each of their local communities to serve as the face for children treated at their local children’s hospital. These ambassadors spend their year advocating for the charitable needs of children’s hospitals across North America. 2023 CMN Hospitals Champion for Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
9 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com Panda Express Lunar New Year is one of the world’s biggest festivals centered around food, family and togetherness. In celebration of the holiday, Panda Express joined us in our Seacrest Studio at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. During their visit, Panda Express taught patients and families about the holiday celebrated on January 22. Panda Express also brought their famous Original Orange Chicken, crafts and educational materials to share with patients both instudio and in patient rooms to help them celebrate. Since 2007, Panda Express has been making an impact on Orlando Health Arnold Palmer through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, raising over $800,000 by asking guests to round-up at the register throughout the year. The fundraising efforts of associates and guests help to ensure the healthcare needs of children in our local community are met now and into the future. As the need for charitable support from our community continues, our corporate partners have remained dedicated to our mission, finding new and unique ways to fundraise. In the coming months, we encourage you to thank the team members at the following Central Florida businesses who will be raising funds and awareness for Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Upcoming Campaigns Summer of Philanthropic Support • Ace Hardware: April 1 – 30 • Costco Wholesale: May 1 – 31 • Wawa: April 10 – May 28 • Publix: May 24 – June 4 • Dairy Queen: June 1 – July 27 (Miracle Treat Day – July 27) • Walmart & Sam’s Club: June 12 – July 9 • Ace Hardware Bucket Days: August 4 – 6
inspire - Fall 2022 10 2022 Corporate Partner Holiday Activation We are thankful to many of our corporate partners who celebrated the holidays with us, making the season fun for patients and families at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, The Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families, part of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, and Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC). The Mall at Millenia – Santa Photo Donations The Mall at Millenia supported pediatric patients through their annual Santa Photo Experience by inviting guests visiting Santa to make a donation to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. They also hosted a special day on November 20, during which 100 percent of all photo sales supported our organization. Hard Rock Cafe Orlando – The Howard Phillips Center’s Holiday Party Catering Partner Over 350 children and families were treated to delicious dishes provided by Hard Rock Cafe Orlando. As longtime, loyal partners, Hard Rock is a favorite at this annual event. Their team routinely demonstrates themselves as vested partners in our mission through their commitment to this event and several others throughout the year. AllGems Transportation, Merlin’s Magic Wand, Skanska Building, Orlando Magic, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Pulte Homes – Central Florida Division – The Howard Phillips Center’s Holiday Party Event Engagement A Christmas Candyland came to life at our annual holiday party. The event is a labor of love for Joe and Michele Rivera who creatively engage as advocates, donors and volunteers. Over the event’s ten-year history, it has grown to include nearly 30 activity stations focused on the important assignment of PLAY! Gifts, games, goodies and giveaways are in abundance thanks to the generous community and corporate partners who help to make a magical evening possible for deserving kids in our community. SeaWorld Orlando – Character Visit from Rudolph and Clarice As a part of their year-round character visits, SeaWorld Orlando brought Rudolph and Clarice to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Patients and team members had so much fun kicking off the holiday season with these special characters. Coca-Cola Beverages Florida – Holiday Caravan The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan made an extra special stop at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer this year thanks to our partners at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida. Patients and families were invited to take photos with Santa, all while enjoying samples of seasonal drinks and Coke Florida giveaways. Ace Hardware – Christmas Tree Farm The Ace Hardware Central Florida Ace Dealer group brought smiles through their second annual Christmas Tree Farm at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. With a donation of 100 Christmas trees, ornaments, light up necklaces and more, patients and families had an opportunity to select and decorate their own tree while enjoying a magical morning with the sounds of holiday music and even snow. Kendra Scott – Mobile Color Bar Through their Kendra Cares initiative, Kendra Scott at The Mall at Millenia brought their signature sparkle and shine as they set up their Color BarTM at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for patients to make a complimentary jewelry piece for themselves and a loved one. Gilbane Building Company – Santa’s Workshop Volunteering When Santa called for his Orlando helpers to rally in the winter workshop at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, the team at Gilbane Building Company responded yet again. The Gilbane team was delighted to engage in this annual tradition as volunteers – offering their support by sorting, stacking, packing and providing smiles.
11 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com Marriott Vacations Worldwide – Santa’s Workshop Volunteering Marriott Vacations Worldwide believes that every family deserves the opportunity to enjoy positive and memorable experiences throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season. Santa enlisted the support of these trusty “elves” to help sort, organize and prepare gifts in Santa’s Workshop at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. They were delighted to help deliver joy and special memories on Christmas morning. Marriott Vacation Club – Candy Cane Donation The team at Marriott’s Cypress Harbour delivered holiday cheer and over 5,000 candy canes to families and team members at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, The Howard Phillips Center and Orlando Health ORMC. Marriott – The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes – Gingerbread House Decorating in Seacrest Studios Pastry chefs Joanna and Maggie from The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes joined the Seacrest Studios team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer to talk about the life-size gingerbread house they build at the resort each year. The team also hosted a holiday confectionery and candy-filled activity, teaching patients how to build and decorate gingerbread houses. Dunkin’ – Community Cruiser Visit with Coffee Sampling and Gift Cards The Dunkin’ Community Cruiser made visits to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer and Orlando Health ORMC to treat team members, patients and families to free coffee samples and gift cards to celebrate the holiday season. Wawa – “Warm Holiday Wishes from Wawa” Patients, guests and team members at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer were sent “Warm Holiday Wishes from Wawa” with a special visit from Wally the Goose, Wawa’s mascot, and local store associates. The team also brought signature products, seasonal treats, coloring books and coupons for everyone to enjoy.
inspire - Spring 2023 12 Aetna: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally As a leader in healthcare, Aetna, a CVS Health Company, focuses on increasing access to quality health care services and helping people on their path to better health. With that overarching goal in mind, through meaningful collaborations, measurable philanthropic investments and proactive responses to community needs, Aetna supports low-income, underserved and minority communities to help remove barriers individuals and families face when accessing health care services. Most recently, Aetna awarded $25,000 to support The Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families, part of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Philanthropy is a significant factor in The Howard Phillips Center’s ability to care for the children and families they serve - more than 20,000 individuals last year alone. Because all children deserve to be safe, healthy and supported, we work diligently to help anyone in need at no cost. Teens need help, too. Aetna’s donation will support the goals and services provided by Teen Xpress. Teenagers want to be successful, but health and social problems often start or peak during the teen years. Adolescence
13 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com is critical for establishing healthy habits and stress management. Yet, poverty restricts access to the care and support needed to promote healthy behaviors. That’s why the Teen Xpress mobile clinic travels to eight school sites to provide free and convenient medical, mental health and nutrition services to nearly 800 uninsured and under-insured middle and high school students annually. Thanks to Aetna’s donation, the mental health therapist who travels to schools with Teen Xpress is being trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy which helps individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder recover from trauma by reshaping how they associate feelings with distressing memories. Additionally, the team has provided school physicals, sports physicals and required vaccines to more than 500 students in Orange County schools. With Aetna’s support, Teen Xpress can help middle and high school students better navigate through life with a focus on their physical, emotional and mental. Visit Give.OrlandoHealth.com/HPC to support the Teen Xpress program at The Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children households in Central Florida (or 46% of our families, locally) are struggling to make ends meet. 350,000 Nearly of the teens who received a medical exam by Teen Xpress had not seen a primary care doctor in at least one year. 73% ALICE Report of the teens served are impoverished and their families are considered part of the “working poor”. 100%
inspire - Spring 2023 14 Community Driven Events On February 4, the Graham J. Cowan Foundation hosted the second annual Run for the Cherubs 5K & Walk, benefiting Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. The Cowan family began this event as a way to honor their son, Graham, who was stillborn. More than 200 community members participated in the event, both in-person and virtually, showing support for the babies and families treated at our hospital. This year’s event raised over $9,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving to over $15,000 for Orlando Health Winnie Palmer. “Since 2016, we have done many things to honor Graham’s memory. One of our goals was to host an annual 5K, benefitting Orlando Health Winnie Palmer. We will always protect Graham’s memory and will continue sharing our story with other families trying to find their way back.” – Karen Cowan Sixty players gathered at the Country Club of Orlando on Friday, October 21, 2022 for a sanctioned duplicate bridge tournament, raising over $10,000 for the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. Some of the funds raised were from the sale of Tribute Flags – colored flags purchased in honor or memory of loved ones who have fought cancer. “Having been treated at the Cancer Institute and being cured, I felt a need to give back. Since I enjoy playing bridge, this seemed a natural fit. The tribute flags we sold honor those who have battled and won or whom we wish to remember. They honor those who have fought all sorts of cancers, not just breast cancer. It is very touching to those whose lives are symbolized by the flags.” - Helen Cairns, Tournament Chair Run for the Cherubs 5K and Walk Women Playing For T.I.M.E. Duplicate Bridge Tournament
15 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com The Orange Tree Golf Club hosted a co-ed breast cancer charity golf tournament on October 27, 2022, benefiting the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. Twenty-one foursomes from the Orlando golfing community came together to play in this 18th annual event, raising over $30,000. “The Orange Tree Golf Tournament started small but grew into an event supported by many women from the Bay Hill Club & Lodge, local ladies’ golf associations and lastly our Orange Tree Golf Club ladies’ association. And now, men have joined our tournament. It’s a lot of work but well worth it when we see the sponsorships and supporters playing in our event.” – Debbie Austin, Tournament Co-Chair The Central Florida Music Teachers Association (CFMTA) held their annual Music Play-A-Thon on Monday, January 16, 2023, during which 53 piano and violin students each played a piece of music in the lobby of the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. In preparation for this event, students raised funds to benefit the Cancer Institute, raising $300 this year. “This event helps students realize how uplifting their music is for people who are facing challenging times. They love seeing the smiling faces of patients, visitors and staff who stop to listen.” - Christine Arens Peterson, M.M.E., President of CFMTA and Co-Chair of Play-A-Thon Orange Tree Golf Club Tournament Music Play-A-Thon Community driven events are independently managed by mission ambassadors and volunteers to benefit various programs within Orlando Health. Many of these volunteers have a personal connection with Orlando Health and are inspired to give back.
inspire - Spring 2023 16 Rhonda Mallard is a musician, beach goer, animal lover, and a monthly donor to Orlando Health. Tragically, in 2021 Rhonda lost her brother, Rick, to cancer. During Rick’s cancer treatments, he was deeply moved by his interaction with a pediatric patient whose tenacity was a source of inspiration and encouragement in his own fight. Before passing away, Rick asked Rhonda to create a nonprofit that would spread love, hope and healing to children with cancer. Rhonda was driven to honor her brother and made his wish a reality. Thanks to Rick’s wish, Rhonda started a nonprofit, The Lord’s Circle, which brings joy to children experiencing cancer through inspirational music, community events, and monthly donations to pediatric oncology at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children. “We’re excited to watch more doors open to bring joy to kids everywhere!” Each year, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer treats over 100 newly diagnosed cancer patients. From bone marrow transplants to proton beam therapy, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is prepared to fight alongside our young patients no matter the diagnosis. By donating monthly to Orlando Health, you can help children in our community fight the odds. That’s why Rhonda chooses to give monthly. She wants to make an impact on the lives of children fighting cancer all year-round. She is just one of our many donors who are making a difference, monthly! Rhonda’s Story Making a Difference, Monthly! Rhonda’s brother, Rick When you become a monthly donor at Orlando Health, you join a community of donors who help advance programs, purchase key technologies, and transform healing environments for all of our patients including even some of our youngest patients. If you would like to make a monthly gift, scan the QR code or visit Give.OrlandoHealth.com/MonthlyDonor to donate today.
17 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com Ginny, Stroke Survivor: Why Timing Means Everything After enjoying a midday lunch at home with her husband, Frank, Ginny got up from her kitchen table and knocked over her glass of water. Surprised at the occurrence, she realized she had no control over her right arm. Frank immediately called 911, recognizing she had all the signs of a stroke. When the paramedics arrived, they confirmed Ginny was having a massive stroke, and airlifted her to Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) where she received emergency surgery to remove the blockage. In the United States, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds1 . Timing is everything when it comes to a stroke and can mean the difference between life and death, and for survivors, the degree of recovery. For Central Florida residents, Orlando Health ORMC, which is recognized as a state-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, stands ready to treat both simple and complex cerebral vascular disorders. While Ginny doesn’t remember being transported to the hospital, she remembers her experience once she awoke there. “Everyone at the hospital was absolutely wonderful. I could not have asked for better help. So many people came into my room, who weren’t even treating me at the moment, just wanting to see if I was okay. I am very thankful for the team at Orlando Health ORMC,” recalls Ginny. On day three of her hospital stay, Ginny and Frank celebrated their 51st anniversary with a slice of cake from the cafeteria. For Ginny, the thought of having a stroke never occurred to her. “It was such a shock to me that I had one,” she says, as she lived an active lifestyle and tried to eat healthy. After her surgery, Ginny was recovering so well, she did not need to receive any rehab therapy as many stoke patients do. Frank’s urgent response to call the paramedics may have made all the difference in her recovery. Six days after her surgery, Ginny left the Intensive Care Unit and went home. Six months later, Ginny re-visited Orlando Health ORMC and reunited with her neurosurgeon. “I wanted to express how thankful I was for saving my life. I was almost in tears,” says Ginny. The reunion was filled with fondness for Ginny as she thanked the team that saved her life. Orlando Health uses the acronym B.E. F.A.S.T. to identify patients who have suffered a stroke - the letters standing for Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech and Time. Knowing these symptoms of stroke can help protect you and your loved ones. 1 National Stroke Association
inspire - Fall 2022 18 Cardiac Renovations Recently, through a $2 million pledge to the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Orlando Health completed renovations to the Orlando Health ORMC floor 7B Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit. Renovations will be completed this spring for floor 5B Cardiac Intervention Unit - both of which cater to recovering cardiac patients. Through philanthropy, we now have all new personal restrooms, patient room doors and lighting, along with wood features and antibacterial flooring. These improvements will increase patient privacy, sound control, ambiance and safety. “Many of our patients come prepared for surgery with pajamas, toiletries and other things to make their stay feel like home. However, the setting did not fit patients’ desires for their stay. These updates will help provide the patient experience we want to convey... our patients are family, and we take care of them as such.” - Rebecca Whitman BSN, RN, PCCN, Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager “ ”
19 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com Radiation oncologists usually avoid the heart at all costs, but an emerging therapy performed at Orlando Health, using precise radiation therapy, has successfully given time and quality of life back to heart patients who have few, if any, remaining treatment options. It began when one of our cardiac electrophysiologists and a radiation oncologist, discussing novel curative technologies, realized they had read the same research about an experimental treatment for ventricular tachycardia - a rapid, uncontrolled heart rate triggered by a disruption to the heart’s electrical rhythm, often because of damage or scarring. With a patient in mind who was entering a downward spiral of increasing tachycardia, both physicians believed this could be his only remaining option. Meet Dewey Dewey Caldwell’s heart condition had deteriorated to a point that left him bedridden. He suffered more than two dozen heart attacks and, as his heart sustained more damage, there were fewer options to treat him. With each episode, he got weaker, and medications and procedures were no longer enough. Dewey and his wife were planning to discontinue treatment when physicians approached them with a radical new option. Radiation technology can now pinpoint treatment within a millimeter, avoiding sending x-rays through important organs and other tissues. The treatment uses stereotactic body radiation therapy, but instead of avoiding healthy tissue, it focuses a high dose of radiation to the exact spot that is disrupting the heart’s rhythm to basically change the way the heart functions and stop the arrhythmia. To prepare for the treatment, there is extensive planning and testing to translate cardiac heart mapping technology to work with radiation software and equipment. The heart’s electrical circuits are mapped from all different angles, and then those maps are put together and incorporated into CT scans our radiation oncology team uses to identify exactly where the therapy should be targeted. After months of planning, Dewey received the radiation therapy, which took a total of 30 minutes. In the weeks that followed, Dewey’s energy dramatically increased, and his previously connected defibrillator was deployed far less often. “I got on a plane and went to my 60th high school reunion, which is something I never thought I’d be able to do,” Dewey said. “My doctors never gave up on me and found a treatment that never even existed but has made all the difference for me.” While the treatment is still reserved for compassionate use and requires additional research to examine the long-term effects, experts are hopeful that it can help give patients more time and a better quality of life. A Budding Treatment for Heart Disease: Radiation Therapy
inspire - Spring 2023 20 The team at the St. Cloud facility is led by Simi George, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of all cancer types with special expertise in gastrointestinal cancers. “At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute in St. Cloud, you get the benefit of the entire hospital system,” said Dr. Simi George. “You get access to state-of-the-art surgery, access to clinical trials – all the things you would get at a big cancer center - with the bulk of the treatment being delivered close to home.” Cancer patients experience multiple types of treatments, often on a weekly or daily basis. Regional cancer treatment facilities enhance patients’ care and reduce their stress levels by removing the need to travel outside their county to receive treatment. The facility holds ten semi-private infusion bays for patients who need chemotherapy, immunotherapy or IV therapy. Two private infusion bays and an on-site pharmacy are set to open in Summer 2023. This is the latest milestone in the Orlando Health Cancer Institute’s efforts to expand more locally into Central Florida communities. Along with access to the expert care the Cancer Institute is known for, the regional facility houses resources and support services, including: • Nutritional care • Counseling • Pain management • Palliative care • Cancer support groups “Orlando Health Cancer Institute is nationally recognized for the superb cancer and hematology care we give patients. We are excited to have the opportunity to offer this great care to the St. Cloud community so that patients can stay as close to home as possible while being treated with the expertise they would expect from Orlando Health.” - Margo Shoup, MD, president of Orlando Health Cancer Institute Bringing Cancer Care Closer to Home Orlando Health Cancer Institute – St. Cloud is now home to Orlando Health’s fifth regional oncology facility – joining others in Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Ocoee and the Dr. Phillips area. The new 7,100-square-foot comprehensive cancer center, housed within Orlando Health Medical Pavilion – St. Cloud features six exam rooms, one consultation room and an inhouse lab.
21 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com Important Planned Giving Updates for 2023 SECURE Act 2.0: What You Need to Know Building on the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 is a second version of the bill, known as SECURE Act 2.0, which was signed into law at the end of 2022. This new legislation introduces a variety of new rulings, some which may impact your charitable giving in retirement. Here are three key provisions and what you need to know: Increased age for required 1 minimum distribution (RMD) New RMD age is 73 The $100,000 QCD limit will adjust annually for inflation starting in 2024 Change in the qualified charitable 2 distribution (QCD) limit Fund a charitable gift annuity with a one-time QCD Earn income with a charitable gift 3 from your IRA NEW to 2023: Generate Lifetime Income with a Gift from Your IRA With the SECURE Act 2.0 in place, you can now take a tax-free distribution from your IRA up to $50,000 (in one year only) and use the funds to form a charitable gift annuity (CGA). Couples may combine their distribution amounts to create a two-life annuity up to $100,000. A charitable gift annuity funded through your IRA will provide a lifetime income stream while counting towards your RMD in the year of your gift (for those age 73+). At the end of your life, the remaining value will be donated to the ongoing work at Orlando Health. Benefits of using your IRA to fund a CGA: • Create a meaningful impact for charity • Remove up to $50,000 from IRA • Potentially lower future RMDs • Counts toward RMD for those 73+ • Earn extra income • Lessen tax burdens We encourage you to seek advice from your attorney or financial advisor regarding the variety of ways this bill may impact your future plans. To learn more about how you can create a charitable gift annuity or how to receive a personalized gift illustration, please visit us at OrlandoHealthPlannedGiving.com or contact the Office of Planned Giving at (321) 843-9844. Contact Us
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23 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com Music Therapy Matthew Heafy from the band Trivium hosted a concert at Full Sail University in support of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children’s music therapy program. Using their personal brand “Metal and Honey” as well as Matthew’s position as lead singer of the wellknown and Grammy-nominated heavy metal band, Matthew and his wife Ashley raised over $10,000 for our music therapy program. Music Therapists are highly trained professionals who promote a developmentally supportive environment for children in the hospital, help relieve stress and give them a creative outlet to express themselves freely. Because of philanthropy, our music therapy program is able to offer these services for kids during their medical journey at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. “Kids deserve to be kids no matter what their situation, and our staff works hard to make their experiences in the hospital as normal as possible through various interventions that include specialty services like music therapy.” - Sheri Mosely, Director, Child Life and Creative Therapies Visit Give.OrlandoHealth.com/APHMusicTherapy to support the Music Therapy program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. Matthew Heafy Music Therapy began at Orlando Health in 1998 Music 2 Therapists kids served per year by our Music Therapy team* 2,000 Nearly *This number represents pediatric patients only
inspire - Spring 2023 24 Ushering in a New Era of Healthcare in the Tampa Bay Region Bayfront Health is teaming up with three of the state’s top medical specialists to build the new Bayfront Health Medical Pavilion – Institute Square. The pavilion will be a technologically advanced facility offering world-class care to the Tampa Bay region and beyond through partnerships with the Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, All Florida Orthopaedic Associates and Women’s Care. The new state-of-the-art health pavilion is part of a cluster of facilities that will anchor a planned institutional hub and will ensure that patients have access to the specialized care and cutting-edge technology they need to obtain the best possible quality, experience and outcomes. “This new facility and the partnerships that will reside within the pavilion are examples of our dedication to becoming the premiere destination for medical care in the Greater Tampa Bay region.” - John Moore, president of Bayfront Health St. Petersburg and Senior Vice President or Orlando Health West Region Cancer care at the new facility will be provided by multiple oncology specialists and physicians offering expertise in urogynecology, colorectal, thoracic, lung, head and neck, breast and skin cancer treatments. Cancer care at the pavilion will be comprehensive – likely offering targeted proton therapy, which is an advanced cancer treatment that uses a beam of protons to deliver radiation at specific tumors. This new facility will also offer women better health outcomes for GYN cancers, by allowing easier access and continuity of treatment via a single location where patients can be treated by a collaborative team of experts. Women have unique health concerns and often forgo care as they prioritize the health and wellness of family members and loved ones. The Women’s Center within Institute Square will help make it easier for women to take charge of their own health. Our team of women’s health specialists provide a comprehensive array of services for all ages and stages of a woman’s life, such as preventive screenings, bone density testing and medical and surgical procedures. The Bayfront Health Medical Pavilion – Institute Square will offer excellence in multiple orthopedic specialties and procedures including orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, total joint surgery, foot and ankle care, as well as treatment for upper extremities. The four-story, 132,000 square foot Bayfront Health Medical Pavilion - Institute Square complex will also include an outpatient imaging center and diagnostic laboratory services. It is scheduled to open in late Spring Cancer Care of 2025. Women’s Care Orthopedic Care Stay tuned for upcoming announcements of additional centers that will be built at Institute Square, which will be based on the desired needs and lack of specialized health care service within the area.
25 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com Breast Cancer Education Sessions Empower Individuals to Take Control of Health Since 1983, Orlando Health has been providing exceptional and compassionate cancer care in Central Florida, focusing on patients identified as high risk for breast and other cancers because of personal history, family history or genetic testing. Each year, the Orlando Health Cancer Institute cares for 1,000 new breast cancer patients from Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties. When patients enter our facilities, they are often misinformed or unaware about the counseling and testing process for cancer. This may affect their health status and decisionmaking on whether to follow-through on a referral. Knowing this, more education surrounding breast cancer awareness and genetic testing is necessary to improve the health of our community members. Thanks to a grant of $10,000 from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, the Orlando Health Cancer Institute was able to fund genetic testing education for underserved populations in Central Florida. This grant allows the Cancer Institute to educate the community about breast cancer prevention and treatment, increase awareness and to reduce stigma related to genetic testing. Through the collaboration with Sisters Network Orlando Chapter – a breast cancer survivorship organization and community referral network that promotes breast health awareness through early detection, education and support services – the Orlando Health Cancer Institute began hosting in-person and virtual educational sessions. Through these sessions, our experts educated our community about the risk factors, screening options and self-advocacy tools available for them to take control of their breast health. From July to November 2022, the Orlando Health Breast Cancer and Genetics education events provided education to men and women on their risk factors as it relates to cancer and when to seek medical treatment. Over 300 community members have already participated in these events. With more education events planned for 2023, this grant will not only allow the Orlando Health Cancer Institute to continue to positively impact our local communities, but also empower individuals to become proactive advocates for their own health.
inspire - Spring 2023 26 TRIBUTE GIFTS | October 17, 2022 – January 31, 2023 An ideal way to celebrate the life of someone special is through a gift in their name. Not only does your gift honor the individual, it also enables Orlando Health to carry on life-saving care for others. Tribute for Jeslynn Adams Mr. Brandon Adams Tributes for Patricia Adams Ms. Sidonia Bowman Ms. Salome Williams Tribute for Jamie Alexander Mr. and Mrs. David R. Alexander Tribute for Andrew J. Aulerich Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Aulerich Tribute for Shay M. Berryman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. O’Dell II Tribute for Bryan Boland CrossleyShear, Inc. Tributes for Lillian Bratcher Arnold Palmer Invitational Employees of Bay Hill Club & Lodge Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Saunders III Mr. Robert Whittington Tribute for Wayne G. Caneza Andrew P. Caneza Family Foundation Tribute for Linda Carman Mrs. Lisa Handelman Tribute for Andy C. Chappell Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Wright Tribute for Jamie Comfort Ms. Margaret Stevenson Tribute for Analena Dearborn Mr. Warren Willis Tribute for Gaby Dechat Mrs. Monika L. Rathbone Tribute for Marlie K. Dodson Ms. Sarah Dodson Tribute for Marci Doyle Mr. Denny Doyle Tribute for Raymond F. Ecock Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Tempio Tribute for James F. Emerson Emerson Family Philanthropic Foundation Tribute for Esperanza Mrs. Jessica Brakken Tribute for Deborah Fahey Mr. Stephen P. Fahey & Family Tributes for Jane H. Felitti Ms. Eileen Hatzfeld Mr. Robert J. Logan Mrs. and Mr. Angela and Richard Sers Tribute for Carol-Ann Fries Mr. Robert Eager Tribute for Cole H. Grice Mrs. Jean R. Grice Tribute for Fred Hagans Ms. Carole Bratteig Ms. Cheryl Hetrick Tribute for James D. Hallisey Mr. Brad Wriedt Tribute for Joe Harrington Ms. Kaitlin McGavock Tribute for Donald Hatch Mr. Kenneth Hatch Tribute for Ernest A. Hatton Mrs. Carol J. Meehl Tribute for Jackson L. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Todd L. Hill Tribute for Wen-Chien Hsiao Mr. Yeong-Ren Lin Tributes for Richard T. Jennings The Golf Group and the BK Romeos Mr. Thomas H. Koops Tribute for Prea Kagolanu Ms. Marilyn Sukhai Tribute for Suraj Kurup Mr. Scott Greenwood
27 OrlandoHealthFoundation.com Please consider giving a lifesaving gift today! You may call us at (321) 841-5194, send a check in the envelope enclosed or make a secure online gift at OrlandoHealth.com/Give. Tribute for Maria Kwa Dr. Francis S. Kwa Tribute for Charlotte B. Malsberger Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Randa Tribute for Dr. Cheryl L. McLemore Emerson Family Philanthropic Foundation Tributes for Allison M. Morris Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Morris Sr. Mrs. Patricia M. Wilkowski Tribute for Anne L. Mraw Mr. and Mrs. Grant W. Wilinski Tribute for Samuel N. Nauhaus Ms. Elisabeth R. Barrett Tribute for Bouchaib Nohair Mrs. Fatima Dardour Tribute for Robert S. Ott Dr. Eileen S. Gregory Tribute for Arnold D. Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Chris A. McWilton Tribute for Deborah Passarelli Mr. Joseph Passarelli Tribute for Shiv Patel Miss. Nandini Patel Tribute for Don Pearson Mr. Joshua Andrews Tribute for John H. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Harrison W. Porter Tribute for Leah H. Sabat Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Sabat Tribute for Barbara L. Swartz Mr. Richard W. Hood Tribute for Usha Thakur Mr. Nishant Thakur Tribute for George Thundiyil Ms. Grace Thundiyil Tributes for Mary C. Toohey Mr. Timothy R. Campbell Ms. Christine Konevich Keen Tributes for Hugh Van Veen Ms. Joan Barker Mrs. Patricia Davidson Ms. Jessie Gerteis Tribute for Martha von Dietman Mr. Nils von Dietman Tribute for Jim and Maggie Walker Ms. Robin S. Taylor Tribute for Jon H. White Mr. and Mrs. Larry C. Roofner Tributes for R. Scott Williams Ms. Lynn Hicks Mr. Howard E. Stange Jr. Ms. Lisa Sumrall Ms. Megan Williams Tribute for Rosanna Wright Ms. Donna Wright TRIBUTE GIFTS | October 17, 2022 – January 31, 2023
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