CELEBRATING YEARS OF NCH - NCH Healthcare System

SPRING 2006
CELEBRATING
50YEARS OF NCH
THIS ISSUE’S FEATURES
• A look back at our first half century
• NCH among country’s elite hospitals

CEO’S MESSAGE
Message of reflection from Ed Morton, CEO
As this season draws to a close, it
is appropriate that we reflect upon the
significance of the 50th Anniversary of
the NCH Healthcare System.
This March, we marked the 50th
anniversary of the treatment of the first
patient by Naples Memorial Hospital.
Though the name has changed from Naples
Memorial to Naples Community to the NCH
Healthcare System, the essence of NCH
has remained the same—a communitygoverned,
not-for-profit enterprise that
provides care to the entire community.
Ours is a rich heritage of fulfilling the
mission of NCH, “To restore, promote, and
Edward A. Morton
maintain health in the people we serve.”
Chief Executive Officer
We can all be proud that we have never
wavered in our commitment to this mission.
What began as a dream in the minds of a small group of local
citizens that this community should have its own hospital—has
become a dream fulfilled as Naples Memorial has blossomed
into a world-class medical system. None of this would have
been possible without the “dream” being shared by the countless
thousands of people who preceded those of us who today share
the same dream.
I wish also to take a moment to thank Dolph von Arx who has
served selflessly for more than a decade as Chairman of the Board
of Trustees and Chairman of the NCH Healthcare Foundation
Committee. His leadership, passion, and commitment to NCH’s
patients, staff, physicians, and the entire community is visible
throughout the healthcare system. During his tenure as chairman,
NCH achieved preeminence in cardiac care, created a state-ofthe-art
cancer program, demonstrated quality in overall clinical
excellence, realized significant success in fund-raising, and, most
recently, established the von Arx Diabetes Center of Excellence.
Thank you, Dolph, for your friendship and support.
Most sincerely,
Edward A. Morton
Chief Executive Officer
NCH Healthcare System
NCH Corporate Officers
Carl E. Westman, Esq.,
Chairman
Stephen L. Schwartz,
1st Vice Chairman
Richard M. Roland, M.D.,
2nd Vice Chairman
Richard J. Censits,
Secretary/Treasurer
Edward A. Morton,
Chief Executive Officer
Allen S. Weiss, M.D.,
President
James A. Warnken,
Asst. Treasurer
Cynthia A. Bennett,
Asst. Secretary
Board of Trustees
Elizabeth Allen
Jay H. Baker
William Bindley
Richard S. Bodman
Susan L. Dalton
Paul D. Dernbach, M.D.
Linda C. Flewelling
LaVerne C. Franklin
Ellin Goetz
Thomas R. Grady, Esq.
Christine H. Greider, Esq.
Pierson M. Grieve
Francis Harrington, M.D.
Robert J. Lanigan
Arnold S. Lerner
Scott F. Lutgert
Nelson A. Maldonado, M.D.
Paul J. Marinelli
Diana M. McLaughlin, M.D.
Gerri Moll
John M. Morrison
Joseph I. Perkovich
Rabbi James Perman
Edwin J. Stedem, Jr.
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Building on 50 years of success
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Beatrice Briggs at the original
1956 groundbreaking
Mary Ann and Jack Briggs CyberKnife technology unveiled in 2004
When a group of dedicated Naples residents
decided 50 years ago to build the community’s
first hospital, they could not have anticipated the
technologically advanced and comprehensive
healthcare system NCH would become. They did,
nonetheless, have a vision of bringing the best quality
care to the community.
That vision continues to drive and shape the NCH
Healthcare System today.
“We are very respectful of and appreciative to
those who went before us,” says Edward Morton,
CEO, NCH Healthcare System. “They had the
phenomenal vision to believe this community could
support, maintain, and grow a medical system that has
now been recognized nationally for its excellence in
clinical care.”
Such founders as Beatrice Briggs, who served as
the first Chair of the Board of Trustees, her husband
Stephen F. Briggs, M.D., Robert Telford, Joseph
Oliver, and John Briggs, M.D. all made significant
contributions of time and treasure to create the NCH
Healthcare System. Their torch has been carried
forward by former Chair Dolph von Arx and current
Chair Carl Westman.
Mr. Morton also credits his predecessor, William
Crone, who served as CEO from the mid-1960s
through 1999. “He was the longest continually serving
CEO in the state of Florida,” Mr. Morton notes. “He
led us from rather humble roots through the evolution
to a major medical center.”
As times change, the means of providing the
best quality health care evolve—and NCH is up to
the challenge.
“We are building on our foundation using the tools
modern technology allows, adding such advances as
the da Vinci Surgical Robot and the CyberKnife ® ,”
explains Mr. Morton. “We are studying human proteins
to discover which treatments work best for individuals.
We are working to develop a culture of learning
and teamwork.
“Our new wellness centers are powerful testimony
to our belief in preventative medicine,” he continues.
“We are taking a more pro-active approach to the
treatment of diabetes, cancer, and other chronic
diseases. The opening of the NCH North Collier
expansion will bring a first-rate pediatric center—
tangible evidence of the growth of the community and
an extension of the initial board’s vision to provide
quality healthcare to the entire community.”
The first 50 years brought this community muchneeded
medical care. That legacy inspires NCH to
continue to strive for excellence, meeting the health
care needs of all who live or visit here. As the future
unfolds, NCH will be here, embracing and delivering
the most progressive medicine with gracious care.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY
Turning back the clock: NCH’s first half century
Penny and Bill Allyn Janet and Harvey Cohen Thelma and Earl Hodges
Patty and George Kraus Colleen and Kirk Kvetko Sonia and Mac McDonald
On March 4, 1956, Naples Community Hospital
officially opened it doors, offering 50 beds and, as
The Collier County News proclaimed at the time,
“…The best equipment for diagnosis and healing that
money can buy.”
Exactly 50 years later, the NCH Healthcare
System welcomed city and county officials, donors,
volunteers, Board members, and residents of the
community to celebrate that history and see how
the promise of quality health care continues to
be met.
The March 4, 2006 dinner program was held at the
Robert L. and Marie K. Telford Building for Continuing
Medical Education. A proclamation by Naples Mayor
Bill Barnett was read honoring NCH and its staff,
physicians, Board of Trustees, and volunteers.
Evening highlights included “Leadership for
Quality,” an address by James L. Reinertsen, M.D.
Dr. Reinertsen heads the Reinertsen Group, an
independent consulting and teaching practice focused
on improving clinical quality performance, and
the author of Ten Powerful Ideas for Patient Care
Improvement. He shared his thoughts on how best
to ensure that patients receive the highest quality
health care possible.
The evening closed with the screening of Faces
of NCH: Promises Kept, a video encapsulating NCH’s
legacy of caring and progressive medicine.
On Sunday, March 5, a similar celebration was
held for long-time NCH employees, to thank them for
their help in making the NCH Healthcare System the
top-rated healthcare provider it is today.
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Tower rises to meet fall opening
NCH EXPANSION
The rising of the Jay and Patty Baker Patient Tower at the NCH North Collier
hospital presents a very visible sign of the progress of the massive expansion
project there. However, as the tower stretches toward completion, less visible,
but equally important work is shaping the future of health care in the NCH
Healthcare System.
Albert Alessi, M.D., a Family Practice Physician, is Chair of the NCH North
Medical Executive Committee. As such, he and his fellow committee members
receive weekly updates on the expansion project.
“It is very exciting to be a part of this process,” Dr. Alessi reports. “The project
continues on schedule. The framework of the tower is all in place, and the sheeting
and siding are being installed. Most of the design for the patient rooms has been
determined. They will be primarily private rooms, which is a major advantage. It is
significant for patient care and for privacy.”
Dr. Alessi notes that the tower should be ready for occupancy in the late fall
of 2006. But the physical structure is only part of the expansion process. While the
tower takes shape, he and his committee have been exploring how to make the best
use of staff once the expansion is complete.
“We are figuring out how to morph into a healthcare system with two large
hospitals,” he explains. “Traditionally, the NCH North Collier hospital served as
a satellite of downtown’s NCH Naples hospital. But there has been a lot of growth
in the north—hence the expansion. We need to know how to deal with medical
issues, such as which physicians will work at both hospitals and which will work
at only one.”
The committee has looked to other hospital systems for ideas but is
determined to devise a structure that best suits the needs of this community.
“We have an opportunity to think outside the box and try innovative approaches
with our medical staff,” Dr. Alessi notes. “Once the tower opens, we will have
some new structures in place. But we will continue to fine-tune them well into
the future. This is a tremendous opportunity to get in on the ground level of the
building of a new hospital.”
When the construction and renovations are finished at both the NCH North
Collier and Naples campuses, NCH will be a model of 21st century medicine,
bringing the community cutting-edge technology, comfortable surroundings, and a
medical staff operating at its best.
Impression made
John and Mary Anne Gamba’s
first exposure to the NCH
Healthcare System was at a
reception where they listened
to Dr. Allen Weiss talk about
NCH’s emphasis on quality. This
greatly impressed the Gambas and
made them want to support such
an organization.
The Gambas chose to support
the expansion at North Collier
because these are the facilities
where they receive their medical
care. Mary Anne was a patient
at NCH North Collier Hospital,
and she was very pleased with the
care she received there.
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NCH COMMUNITY
NCH ranks among the top five percent in the country
For the second
year in a row, the
NCH Healthcare
System has been
ranked in the top
five percent of all
hospitals in the
nation for overall
clinical excellence
by HealthGrades, ®
the independent
Vince Foglia, whose donation made NCH’s
quality healthcare
interventional stroke program possible, receives rating service.
award from Ed Morton
“We are very,
very pleased,” says Allen Weiss, M.D., President
of NCH. “We are being recognized for continuing
the journey of providing the highest quality
care available.”
For its annual study, “Hospital Quality and
Clinical Excellence,” HealthGrades analyzed data on
the diagnosis and treatment of 39 million Medicare
patients hospitalized at 5,122 acute care hospitals
for any of 26 conditions and procedures performed
between 2002 and 2004. Such factors as the degree of
patients’ illness and individual risk factors were taken
into account, and adjustments were made so as not to
penalize those hospitals treating a greater percentage
of high-risk patients.
HealthGrades determined that hospitals scoring in
the top five percent of this study had a 27 percent lower
risk of mortality for 17 of the 26 procedures and/or
conditions, and lowered their mortality rates during the
study period 36 percent faster than did lower-ranking
hospitals. Moreover, patients at a facility in the top five
percent had a 14 percent lower risk of post-operative
complications associated with orthopedic surgery,
neurosurgery, vascular surgery, prostate surgery, and
gall bladder surgery.
In addition to the top five percent ranking for
overall clinical excellence, NCH also received top
marks for its cardiac, lung, and stroke care. This was
the third year that HealthGrades so recognized NCH’s
superior cardiac care. The additional recognition for
lung and stroke care is an impetus for NCH to continue
to improve across the board, Dr. Weiss believes.
“These rankings have come about because of our
standardization of processes—that is, finding the best
way of treating diseases,” Dr. Weiss explains. “We are
trying to do that in all areas. It is easier in some areas
than in others, but we want to add more areas to this
top five percent. Since 2004, we have broadened our
excellence to three distinct areas, and we have proven
we can achieve overall clinical excellence again and
again. This is great news for the entire community.”
NCH is one of only 277 hospitals nationwide to
receive recognition as a “Distinguished Hospital for
Clinical Excellence.” The complete study is available
on the HealthGrades website (www.healthgrades.com)
for those who wish to view it.
Health services continue as seminars wind down
The free health seminars, presented by NCH Healthcare System and
Collier County Medical Society, in cooperation with the Collier County
Public Library System, come to a seasonal close in April. However, NCH
continues to provide valuable health information throughout the year.
Cholesterol and blood sugar screenings are available monthly for a
nominal charge at the North and South Wellness Centers. Results are provided
within 15 minutes. For more information and/or to schedule an appointment,
call (239) 436-5430.
Those looking for a physician may call the NCH Access Healthline at the
same number or visit www.NCHmd.org, where profiles of NCH physicians
are listed. The website also contains general health news, updates, and detailed
medical information on a wide variety of clinical subjects.
LOOKING FOR
A PHYSICIAN?
CALL THE NCH ACCESS
HEALTHLINE
(239) 436-5430
OR VISIT
www.NCHmd.org
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NCH COMMUNITY
A physician’s gift of time, talent, and spirit
Richard Roland, M.D., a
specialist in critical care and
pulmonary and internal medicine,
exemplifies the “above-andbeyond”
drive of NCH physicians
and staff. On staff with NCH since
1996, Dr. Roland became Chair
of the Critical Care Committee
after only two years, willingly
increasing his responsibilities.
“My interest in serving on
Dr. Richard Roland
this committee stemmed from
wanting to ensure the unit runs
with maximum efficiency and a high quality of care,” Dr.
Roland explains. The success of his efforts is reflected by the
HealthGrades ® ranking, which once again named the NCH
Healthcare System among the nation’s top five percent of
hospitals for clinical excellence.
Dr. Roland also contributes time as a member of the
NCH Board of Trustees. Currently serving his second
three-year term, he joined the board to offer a physician’s
perspective on how the system can best meet its mission.
“This is a true community hospital,” Dr. Roland says.
“And it requires all members of the community, with all
their different backgrounds and skills, to contribute to make
it as good a place as it can be. Quality health care is a very
important factor for quality of life, no matter where you live.
And we have the best quality care in the world.”
Because of that belief, Dr. Roland readily supports
the capital campaign to expand the system—something
he encourages everyone to do. “Our hospital is different
from others,” he explains. “I am not just an employee. I am
working for and with a hospital that started with the will of
the community.
“Everyone in our community has a stake in this hospital,”
Dr. Roland continues. “It is important to volunteer your skills
to make the healthcare system work. People giving whatever
they can in time or resources is how we have been able to
achieve what we have achieved.”
Battling COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
a term referring to two lung diseases, chronic bronchitis
and emphysema, and is characterized by an obstruction
to airflow that interferes with normal breathing. These
conditions frequently co-exist, therefore physicians prefer
the term COPD. It does not refer to other obstructive
diseases such as asthma.
Smoking is the primary risk factor for COPD.
Approximately 80 to 90 percent of COPD deaths are caused
by smoking. Female smokers are nearly 13 times as likely
to die from COPD as women who have never smoked. Male
smokers are nearly 12 times as likely to die from COPD as
men who have never smoked.
Other risk factors of COPD include air pollution,
second-hand smoke, a history of childhood respiratory
infections, and heredity. Occupational exposure to
certain industrial pollutants also increases the chances
of contracting COPD. A recent study estimates that the
fraction of COPD attributed to work is 19.2 percent overall
and 31.1 percent among those who never smoked.
What to watch for:
The signs and symptoms of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) include:
• Coughing
• Sputum (mucus) production
• Shortness of breath, especially with exercise
• Wheezing (a whistling or squeaky sound when
you breathe)
• Tightness in the chest
A chronic cough and coughing up a lot of mucus are
common signs of COPD. These often occur years before
the flow of air in and out of the lungs is reduced. However,
not everyone with a cough and sputum production
contracts COPD, and not everyone with COPD develops
a cough.
The severity of symptoms depends on how much of the
lung has been destroyed. If one continues to smoke, damage
to the lung occurs faster than for one who stops smoking.
What to do:
If you notice any of the preceding warning signs,
contact your physician. To help detect COPD, the
doctor will evaluate your medical and smoking history.
If the diagnosis is COPD, he or she will want to learn
what stage the disease is in before planning a course
of treatment.
Source: American Lung Association
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NCH COMMUNITY
NCH receives growing support
During the past few
weeks, NCH has received
numerous gifts for its patient
programs and awards for its
quality initiatives. The Quail West
Country Club Women’s Group,
Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Susan
G. Komen Cancer Foundation
have shown their enthusiastic
support for NCH’s mission to
provide comprehensive care to
all patients.
On February 1, the Quail
West Country Club Women’s
Group and Tiffany & Company
sponsored a successful fashion
show and luncheon to benefit
under-privileged mothers and babies. Pat Read,
Director of Women’s and Children at NCH North
Collier Hospital, talked about the need for basic
supplies, such as diapers, infant car seats, bassinets,
and baby thermometers. The group showed its
support by buying items from the “Baby Giving
Tree” totaling more than $34,000. Thank you, Kay
Gow, Patsy Carter, and all the ladies at Quail West!
Hurricane Wilma may have postponed Saks
Fifth Avenue’s “Key to the Cure” event, however,
thanks to the enthusiasm of Joanne Walsh and Kellie
Jacoby, Saks sponsored “Charity Recognition Day”
on February 16. Shoppers received double-points
and the NCH Regional Cancer Institute received
five percent of sales amounting to nearly $10,000.
The money raised will support clinical trials already
underway at NCH.
Thanks to efforts by Mary Ellen Masterson-
McGary, Ph.D., Chief Physicist, and Jennifer
Barolo, R.N., Oncology Research, the Southwest
Florida Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Cancer
Foundation recently awarded the NCH Regional
Cancer Institute with a $10,000 grant to purchase
a Horizon Prone Breastboard. This device provides
improved positioning (in the prone position) for
large-breasted women in CT planning and radiation
therapy treatments.
Introducing Melissa C. Felice
The NCH Healthcare Foundation
is proud to announce the addition of
Melissa C. Felice. Prior to joining the
Foundation as a Director of Development,
Melissa had the privilege of assisting
patients with discharge planning. She
worked on one of the medical floors
and in the Behavioral Health Unit as
a Social Worker. “My desire to work
in the Foundation was fueled by the
Melissa C. Felice
opportunity to see what amazing care
the NCH Healthcare System gives to patients and
their families,” she says.
Melissa graduated from Florida Gulf Coast
University with a Master’s in Social Work. She has
been a presenter at state and national conferences.
Melissa is involved with the American Association
of University Women and attends Lobby Day each
year in Tallahassee to speak with lawmakers about
social issues.
Like so many others, Melissa and her husband
Anthony decided to move to South Florida after
they vacationed here. The Felices have a two-yearold
son.
As part of the NCH Healthcare Foundation Team,
Melissa looks forward to sharing her experiences
about the amazing impact that the NCH Healthcare
System is having on the community, and telling the
NCH Healthcare story.
To reach Melissa, please e-mail her at melissa.
felice@nchmd.org or call (239) 436-4512.
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FOUNDATION
A message from the executive director
Foundation Vice President
and Executive Director
Sallie Williams
Past. Present. Future. On March 4, NCH celebrated
the 50th Anniversary of the Naples Community Hospital.
Founders, friends, physicians, and supporters gathered to
honor NCH’s rich history and toast to its brilliant future.
Jim Reinertsen, M.D., who is widely recognized for his
work in healthcare and quality initiatives, reminded the
audience that one of a hospital’s promises to its patients is
to continually improve. Over the past few years, NCH has
made significant strides, as witnessed by the numerous
HealthGrades ® awards in overall clinical excellence as
well as cardiac, stroke, and pulmonary care.
Yet NCH’s vision for the future—and promise to
the community—is to enhance all services to the
top five percent in the U.S. Progressive medicine and gracious care equate to
high tech: CyberKnife, da Vinci Surgical Robot, electronic medical records,
and proteinonics. These combine with high “touch”: private rooms, pediatrics and
Women’s, Diabetes, and Healthy Aging Centers. With the dedication of NCH’s
physicians and staff, the vision of its leadership and Board members, along with
the commitment of donors and supporters, the NCH Healthcare System is soaring
towards a very bright future.
The NCH Healthcare Foundation has been most fortunate to have been guided
by Mr. Dolph von Arx for more than a decade, chairing both the Board of Trustees
and Foundation Committee. His leadership has been instrumental in our success
in friend-raising as well as fund-raising. Mr. von Arx and his wife Sharon have led
by example, sharing generously their time, talents, and treasure for the betterment
of the community, NCH, and its patients. Since I joined the Foundation in 2001,
it has been my distinct honor to work closely with Mr. von Arx, who has been
a significant mentor to me and others. Thank you, sir, for your dedication and
passion for NCH.
As one door closes, another opens, and it is with great pleasure that I welcome
Mr. Terrance Flynn as the new Chairman of the NCH Healthcare Foundation
Committee. Terry and his wife Christine are well known in the community.
Terry has been a loyal, important supporter of NCH, serving on the Foundation
Committee for the past four years. Mr. Flynn brings new ideas, enthusiasm,
and energy to the Foundation; the future for the Foundation and NCH is
indeed bright!
Most sincerely,
(239) 436-5101
sallie.williams@nchmd.org
NCH Healthcare
Foundation Committee
Terrance R. Flynn,
Chairman
William F. Allyn
Harvey D. Cohen
Thomas L. Cook, M.D.
Andrew Craig
Susan L. Dalton
David L. Fenelon
John Fumagalli
Kay F. Gow
Christine H. Greider, Esq.
Kim Ciccarelli Kantor
George R. Kraus
Stephen A. Kwedar, M.D.
Robert Lanigan
Nancy C. Lascheid
Lois W. Lipnik
Matthew Mathias
Carol Ann May
Malcolm S. McDonald
Edward A. Morton
Jane S. Ogden
F. Fred Pezeshkan
James Reid
Duane Stranahan, Jr.
Joseph P. Viviano
Allen S. Weiss, M.D.
Carl E. Westman, Esq.
Sallie L. Williams,
Executive Director
Planned Giving Subcommittee
Kim Ciccarelli Kantor
Chairman
Steve Benson
Ron Ciesla
Judy Coleman
David L. Fenelon
William A. Klauber
Robert D. W. Landon, II, Esq.
Kevin Miller
Tucker Tyler
Carl E. Westman, Esq.
Edward E. Wollman, Esq.
Directors of Development
Connie Dillon
Melissa Felice
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NCH ONLINE
Website facelift improves functionality
The NCH website (www.NCHmd.
org) has recently undergone changes to
make it more user-friendly and more
informative. Along with other options,
the redesigned home page includes a
“Giving Opportunity” link to the NCH
Healthcare Foundation and Planned
Giving page. In addition, there is a
multitude of health information as
well as listings of physicians by name
and specialty.
Planned giving
The NCH Planned Giving page features a wide
array of informative and instructive articles:
• Testimonials from donors that explain how
gift-planning vehicles helped them achieve
their goals
• A gift-planning tool to create a customized
giving plan
• A weekly gift planning article in GiftLegacy
• Personal financial news
• Weekly successful living articles for seniors,
called “Senior Savvy”
• Introductions of the NCH Planned Giving staff
• A registration form for NCH’s free weekly
personal finance newsletter GiftLegacy
Comprehensive health content
NCH’s new Health Information Library provides
easily accessible information about various health
topics, medical conditions, and health news:
• Adult and Pediatric Health Libraries
• A Health e-newsletter and weekly health
news updates
• Surgical procedure animations
• A virtual tour of the human body
• Health quizzes to test medical knowledge
• Calculators to determine health risks
Find a physician
Many people, whether new to the area or longtime
residents, need to find a primary care physician
or specialist but do not know how to go about doing
so. NCH’s Find a Doctor section is designed to
make the search easy and simple. Physicians can be
searched by specialty or by name. Each physician’s
page provides the physician’s address, phone number,
specialties, and board certifications, as well as
medical education and training.
Visit www.NCHmd.org to explore these and other
interesting and informative pages. If computer access
is a problem, more information on physician referral
and other NCH services can be obtained by calling
the NCH Access Health Line at (239) 436-5430.
The power of giving
The NCH Healthcare Foundation is grateful for
your generous contributions. There are a variety of
ways to help the NCH Healthcare System maintain
its regional excellence and build for the future of
our community.
Estate and planned giving
Your planned giving carries on an important
tradition of philanthropy, strengthening the legacy
of NCH Healthcare System’s mission “to restore,
promote, and maintain health in the people we serve.”
A bequest in your will is the simplest method.
Matching gifts
Many corporations match your charitable
donation, by which your gifts to NCH can be
multiplied. Whether employed or retired, you may
obtain the necessary form from your employer’s
personnel office.
Tribute gifts
Gifts in memory of a family member or friend,
in honor of a colleague or friend, or in celebration of
a special occasion express what words alone cannot
and provide important support.
To learn more about giving options, please call
the NCH Healthcare Foundation at (239) 436-4511.
Note: Due to recent privacy statutes, some fi nancial
institutions are no longer able to provide the
charity with the name of the donor for gifts of
stock. Please let the Foundation know of stock
gifts so that your contribution will be acknowledged
in a timely manner.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
“For All of Us” ensures a bright future
While the new Patient Tower at NCH’s North Collier hospital has been rising
into the sky, various NCH supporters and volunteers have been laboring behind the
scenes to ensure the success of “For All of Us,” the $35 million capital campaign
launched to support this massive expansion/renovation project.
The need for the expansion and its importance to the community is clearly
evidenced by the impressive support the capital campaign has received. Before
turning to the community, NCH ensured it had 100 percent support from its
Board of Trustees, management team, the NCH Foundation Committee, and the
Leadership Cabinet directing the capital campaign. In 2004, the NCH medical staff
was asked to join in the effort and responded quickly and positively. Similarly, the
business community committed to supporting the campaign as well.
To date, commitments have been received for $28 million and the Leadership
Cabinet, chaired by Stephen L. Schwartz and F. Fred Pezeshkan, hope to reach the
$35 million goal by the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2006.
Because the expansion and renovations will bring a higher level of health care
to all residents and visitors, NCH is now reaching out to the community for support.
Hard-hat tours of the NCH North Collier campus will be offered, beginning in May,
to those interested in seeing the progress and learning more about the project.
While financial support at any level is welcomed, various naming opportunities
still exist. One of the most popular is the opportunity to have a patient room named
in appreciation for a donation of $75,000. The expansion/renovation project will
convert both Naples and North Collier Hospitals from 80 percent semi-private to
80 percent private rooms. Donors can select to fund a room in a specific area of
either hospital or direct their support where it is most needed. Those who elect
to fund a private room will be recognized by a lovely wall clock with an attached
plaque in the room, allowing patients and family members to take notice of their
generous support.
If you would like more information about the “For All of Us” campaign, are
interested in taking a hard-hat tour, or in funding a room or specific area, please
contact the NCH Healthcare Foundation at (239) 436-4511.
Capital Campaign Progress
We’re inching closer to our
ultimate goal. Thanks to all past,
present and future contributors!
READERS’ SUGGESTION BOX
If you have ideas regarding topics for Progressive Medicine,
please call the Foundation office at (239) 436-4511 or send an
e-mail to connie.dillon@nchmd.org.
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FOUNDATION
The gifts that enrich a hospital
Terry and Christine Flynn
The newly named Christine and Terrance Flynn
Angioplasty Recovery Suite
Sue and Bill Dalton
William and Susan Dalton Oncology Unit
Terrance and Christine Flynn are long-time supporters of the NCH
Healthcare System and the Naples community. Terry is the incoming
Chairman of the NCH Healthcare Foundation Committee after serving on the
committee for four years. In addition to the Flynns’ generosity with their time
and talents, they also have been very generous financially by providing the
gift to name the Christine and Terrance Flynn Angioplasty Recovery Suite at
the NCH Naples hospital.
Bill and Sue Dalton have been active supporters of the NCH
Healthcare System for many years. Sue has been a member of the
NCH Healthcare Foundation Committee since 2002 and is now also a
member of the NCH Healthcare System Board of Trustees. As a Trustee,
Sue heads up a newly formed Marketing Committee. Bill and Sue also
have provided significant financial support for the NCH Healthcare System
by making a gift to name the William and Susan Dalton Oncology Unit at
the NCH Naples hospital.
NCH is fortunate to receive the time, talents, and treasures from generous
friends in the community like the Flynns and the Daltons.
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