First Impressions - Memorial Hospital of South Bend

Surpassing GoalsSince the Sunburst Races began in 1984,participation has doubled. This year,more than 8,100 participated in thevarious events: marathon, halfmarathon,half-marathon wheelchair,10K, 5K, fitness walk and family walk.Memorial Hospital, one of the majorsponsors of the event since 1990, wasrepresented by 473 runners and walkers.The aim of the Sunburst Races, whichbegin in downtown South Bend andend in the football stadium on theUniversity of Notre Dame, is toincrease the health and fitness ofthe people of South Bend and itssurrounding areas. One participant, anactive chemo patient, participated inthe 5K fitness walk with his family, andhe already has goals for this year. Heplans to enter the 5K run during theSaturday, June 5, 2010, race.Registration information for2010 is available online atwww.sunburstraces.org. •Memorial’s new surgery suites offer some of the most advanced care in the region.Fulfilling Our Promise to RedefineHealth CarePatients, as always, were the focus of Memorial’s new Surgical Suiteexpansion, which increases the availability of services to those in need. Ouradvanced capabilities and increased space ensure that more surgeries can beperformed on a daily basis. Even what may seem like small details, such ashigh-speed washers for linens and clothing, will facilitate safe, efficientturnaround times, thereby leading to increased flexibility in scheduling.From the most technological advances to the most basic and everydayconsiderations, Memorial is motivated by the patients’ needs.In celebration, Surgical Services held a grand opening of the new suites.A special evening reception included the official “unmasking” of the suites,complete with a 6-foot-wide surgical mask, special speakers, refreshmentsand tours. Tours for Memorial Team Members also took place, along with aspecial event for families and friends of Memorial’s Surgical ServicesDepartment. •PULSE › Memorial Health System › 574-647-6800A Visit fromFootball RoyaltyChildren, parents and Memorial Team Members alikeenjoyed a visit from football legend and former DallasCowboys quarterback Troy Aikman during this year’sCollege Football Hall of Fame enshrinement weekend.Aikman visited children in Memorial Children’s Hospital,and “big kids” in Memorial’s first-floor Rehabilitation gym,generously signing autographs and posing for picturesalong the way. •Football legend Troy Aikman visited Memorial Children’s Hospital aspart of the College Football Hall of Fame’s enshrinement festivities.04