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Director of Major Gifts, Donor Clubs& Special EventsAmy R. BrandPublic Relations & Annual Giving DirectorPublication EditorKristin B. Calder

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Volume XXXXVII No. 2, Spring 2009

The magazine of

Bethesda Hospital Foundation


2815 South Seacrest Blvd.

Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Phone 561-737-7733, ext. 4445

Fax: 561-735-7942

www.bethesdaweb.com

Foundation Board of DirectorsDaniel E. Burns, ChairmanPeter Blum, Vice ChairmanEdgar Otto, SecretaryHoward Ellingsworth, CPA, TreasurerLenore Raborn BoonstraDonald P. BrennanPeter CarneyBrian G. Cheslack, Esq.Leo N. CrowleyFrederick B. Devitt III, Esq.George T. ElmoreCharles J. Frankel IIIStacey HallbergHerbert F. KahlertKenneth M. KaleelGeorge E. KientzyWilliam F. Koch IIIChristina R. LanganKenneth LassiterSteven Litinsky, M.D.Fred Love, M.D.Bruce H. LynnMary MorrellGeorge Mueller, M.D.Michael Mullin IIIStormet C. NoremJoan OrthweinWilliam M. PlumRaymond Ripley, Jr.Margery RobertsSteven J. Rooney, M.D.Deborah SargeantArnold B. SmithCarol M. Stanley, Esq.John T. A. VandersliceLeon M. Weekes, Sr.

Spring 2009Volume XXXXVII No. 2

Bethesda Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit

organization established for the benefit and support of

Bethesda Memorial Hospital. Its purpose is to assist the

Hospital in accomplishing its mission through the

acquisition, management and disbursement of

philanthropic assets including endowment, and by

building support of the Hospital within the community.

50 Years of Excellence

BethesdaINVEST IN LIFE

ABOUT

Daniel E. BurnsChairman of the BoardBethesda Hospital Foundation

As a member of our community, I hope that you are

aware of the incredible enhancements at Bethesda

Memorial Hospital that benefit YOU – made possible

through community support.

As Bethesda Memorial Hospital celebrates its 50th

Anniversary, the Bethesda Hospital Foundation

continues to raise funds to enhance the state of

excellence through our Comprehensive Centers of

Excellence in many specialties including Heart, Stroke

and Cancer. Most recently our efforts are directed to

advance the numerous areas including the Bethesda

Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bethesda’s Center

for Women and Children.

As you can see in this publication, Bethesda is

growing in amazing ways to serve our community.

Your support is vital to our ability to provide

world-class healthcare to you and everyone in

our community.

Donations from community supporters stay at

Bethesda and all of us benefit from the return on our

investment. Please join us in our 50th celebration and

make a tax-deductible gift today by making a secure

online donation at the Foundation page on our

website www.BethesdaWeb.com, by completing the

form on page 23 and mailing it to the Bethesda

Hospital Foundation, or by calling the Bethesda

Hospital Foundation at 561-737-7733, ext. 4445.

Few things in life are more important than good

health. A gift to Bethesda is not just an investment in

our community, it’s a choice to Invest in Life for you,

your family and your neighbors.

Sincerely,

Daniel E. Burns, Chairman of the Board


Robert B. HillPresident & CEOBethesda Healthcare System

As Bethesda Memorial Hospital celebrates its

golden anniversary, we look back at the vision our

founders established: that Bethesda would be a

not-for-profit, community-owned hospital and

that our mission would be to provide quality

health services in a caring manner.

Today that vision remains ever-present, as we

strive to provide community benefit to those we

serve. In fulfilling our mission, we must remain

financially viable by generating a surplus to

continue delivering “exceptional community

benefit.” Without adequate financial resources,

which include the support of our community, we

cannot provide the high quality healthcare

services the community demands.

At Bethesda, the donations from community

supporters stay here and all of us benefit from the

return on our investment. This is one of many

ideals that distinguish Bethesda from other

hospitals.

We extend our gratitude to the leadership of the

Board of Trustees, our physicians, our dedicated

staff and our community supporters who have

made this extraordinary achievement possible.

Thank you for your support these past 50 years,

and may we continue to serve our community for

the next 50!

Robert B. Hill

President & CEO

Bethesda Healthcare System

Bethesda Memorial Hospital 561-737-7733 Physician Referral Line 561-737-7733, ext. 4499

George L. Mueller, M.D. presents an overview of the DriskillEndovascular Center highlighting the state-of-the-arttechnology

A B O U T B E T H E S D A

BETHESDA FEATuRES numerous Centers of Excellence

including Heart, Cancer, Stroke, Rehabilitation,

Women & Children and Imaging.

When it comes to serving the community, providing

charity care is only one way we help improve the quality of

life in our community. In the last year, Bethesda provided

$39.9 million in indigent and charity care write-offs.

As part of our commitment to provide “exceptional

community benefit,” we serve our community in a variety

of ways – from health fairs, to educational programs to vital

health screenings held throughout the year.

Patient safety is our number one priority and Bethesda

exceeds most national benchmarks for patient safety

initiatives.

Key services at Bethesda include:• A state-of-the-art PET/CT scanner for detecting Cancer

and Alzheimer’s• Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

and a 3-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit• Hospice & Palliative Care Unit,

(in cooperation with Hospice of Palm Beach County)• Sleep Disorders Lab for adults and children• Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine program

Our rapid response teams known as the Bethesda “bee

teams,” are comprised of critical care nurses and respiratory

therapists who respond when a patient’s health has been

compromised. Since the program started at Bethesda three

years ago, 357 lives have been saved, reducing Bethesda’s

mortality rate by 31%. The program has had an added

LAST yEAR THE HOSPITAL HAD 18,000 admissions, cared for

52,700 patients in our Emergency Room, performed 8,800

surgical cases and helped to bring 3,400 babies into the world.

Bethesda Memorial Hospital 561-737-7733 Physician Referral Line 561-737-7733, ext. 4499 About Bethesda Spring 20093

benefit of empowering staff, because any staff member can

call for the “bee team.” In addition, family members can now

call for the “bee team” so that this special team may assist

any patient who doesn’t “look quite right”.

THE CORNELL INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION MEDICINEcared for more than 660 patients last year. Now three years

old, this beautiful, 28-bed inpatient facility is located on the

third floor above our outpatient pavilion and features special

programs for neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation.

THE DRISKILL CENTER FOR CARING EXCELLENCE continues to

make strides in teaching the philosophy of caring excellence.

This Center, provided through the generosity of Walter and

Lucienne Driskill, is dedicated to the effective integration of

caring skills with clinical excellence. Through one-on-one

mentoring, Bethesda’s care coaches are working with every

healthcare provider who provides direct patient care. In our

third year, we had 228 graduates and Bethesda’s patient

satisfaction scores are at an all time high, topping the 93rd

percentile!

A Heartfelt Thanks to

Bethesda from A Grateful

Patient – Read How

Doctors Saved his Life

Page 15

Read more about our

services on pages 8-9

Samantha Kwon, M.D. and gratefulpatient Bob Judson

Bethesda Memorial Hospital 561-737-7733 Physician Referral Line 561-737-7733, ext. 4499About Bethesda Spring 20094 About Bethesda Spring 2009

THE PLANS FOR BETHESDA began with a smallgroup of community-minded area residents inthe immediate post-World War II years whoshared a dream to create an area hospitalwhich would not only serve the rapidly-increasing health care demands of thecommunity, but would be a showcase forhospitals all over the world.

For more than 60 years the BethesdaHospital Foundation has supported theHospital in accomplishing its missionthrough the acquisition, management anddisbursement of charitable assets and byhelping fund the Hospital’s programs,initiatives and Centers of Excellence.

1947: Charter date of the Gulfstream Hospital

Association, a group of citizens from Palm Beach

County who organized the construction of a not-

for-profit hospital in their community.

1959 The original ribbon cutting was held January 24, 1959, during adedication ceremony for Bethesda Memorial Hospital. Theparticipants pictured used a piece of surgical gauze for theceremony, from left are: Emory J. Barrow, first and longtimeChairman of the Southeastern Palm Beach County Hospital DistrictCommission; Merrill F. Steele, M.D.; founding Administrator; ChiefEngineer J. R. O’Neal; Mrs. Catherine Strong, CommissionSecretary-Treasurer; Commissioners Col. Andrew L. Fabens andMrs. Charles Spalsbury, and William F. Koch, Jr., President,Gulfstream Hospital Association and Master of Ceremonies for thishistoric event.

1957 Groundbreaking Ceremony from left are: Mrs. FrederickMatthews, Mrs. Conn Currie, Mrs. Mildred Peters, Mrs. Harry Reid,Emory Barrow, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Dr. Merrill F.Steele, first Bethesda Administrator, Mrs. William Spencer, AnneMoore, Kit Mahlmeister, Jean Pipes and Joanna Hubbard

Bethesda opened at 12 noon February 9, 1959,for admission of patients. The Hospital wasnamed by Mrs. David Haines Ball in acommunity naming contest. She had beenreading the story of the healing pool ofBethesda in the Book of John in the Bible theday the contest was announced. During the firstyear, 2,293 patients were admitted.


1955: The first Hospital Ball, a black-tie gala,

was held as a fundraiser for the Association.

1957: A contest was held to name the hospital; a

Delray Beach resident chose Bethesda, from the

biblical story of the healing pool of that name. A

groundbreaking ceremony was held.

1959: Bethesda Memorial Hospital opened its

doors to admit its first patients with 32 doctors

on the Medical Staff, 65 employees and 70 beds.

1960: Bethesda received accreditation from the

American Hospital Association just one year

and 17 days after opening its doors, making it

one of only 100 hospitals to be accredited in less

than 5 years.

1963: Just one year after the opening, plans

were announced for Bethesda Memorial

Hospital’s first major expansion. The two level-

wing opened in 1963 and doubled the hospital’s

physical size increasing the bed capacity to 162.

1969: Plans for the first Pro-Am Golf

Tournament were underway as a fundraiser

hosted by Champions Tour Professional BobMurphy and Delray Dunes Master Professional

1959 Jeffery Errol Snow was the first baby born at Bethesda. Hismother, Mrs. George Bernard Snow, received an engraved sterlingsilver cup that was presented by Mrs. O.R. Tergesen, President ofthe Auxiliary.

Laurie Hammer. The 40th and final year of the

event was celebrated in February.

1970: Bethesda Memorial Hospital was the first

hospital in the southeastern united States to

install a “Total Hospital Information System,”

an instantaneous, computerized intra-hospital

communications system through which all

departments involved in patient care could be

apprised within six seconds of their needs and

physicians' orders.

1982: Bethesda Memorial Hospital raised its

bed capacity to 350 with expansions.

1984: Bethesda Memorial Hospital changed

from a tax-assisted district hospital to a non-

profit organization.

1985: Radiation Oncology Center was opened.

The community of Quail Ridge Golf and

Country Club organized a golf tournament for

the benefit of the Radiation Oncology Center,

and the event continues annually.

1990: Six additional Labor-Delivery & Recovery

rooms were added at Bethesda Memorial

Hospital. The Association donated $1.6 million

to assist in opening the first dedicated

1990s The Hospital's exterior in the 1990s


outpatient Heart Catheterization Lab in Palm

Beach County.

1991: The Early Learning Center, later named

after Cliff and Madeleine Ripley, was opened,

offering onsite childcare to Bethesda employees.

The Center provides care for children ages six

weeks to five years old.

1992: The Bethesda Hospital Association

donated $600,000 to support a major

renovation of the Emergency Department.

1995: The Bethesda Hospital Endowment Fund

was started through donations made by

bequests to the Association.

1996: The Battjes Vascular Institute at

Bethesda Memorial Hospital opened to

patients.

1957 1963

1998: Bethesda Hospital Association is renamed

the Bethesda Hospital Foundation.

2000: The Palm Beach Post published an

editorial announcing the Foundation's start of

the public phase of a $100 million campaign,

stating $23 million had been raised to date.

2002: The Foundation announced George

Cornell's multi-million dollar gift to benefit the

Cornell Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine

which brought the Community Challenge

Campaign fundraising total to $36 million. The

Hunters Run community began a tournament

to support Bethesda.

2003: Bethesda Memorial Hospital added a

beautiful, modern new Main Lobby and Main

Entrance. Bethesda Memorial Hospital doubled

the size of its existing Emergency Department.

Bethesda Memorial Hospital created the

Bethesda Children's Center, which features a

Pediatric Intensive Care unit.

2004: The Foundation announced surpassing

$50 million, the half-way mark of the $100

million Community Challenge Campaign.

Bethesda Memorial Hospital dedicated the

$6 million Driskill Center for Caring Excellence.

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2003 Bethesda’s ribbon cutting ceremony1990 Aerial shot of Bethesda Memorial Hospital and the Medical Center


1987

Bethesda Memorial Hospital was one of the

first hospitals in the country to implement a

$1.4 million bar-code technology to enhance

patient safety called Medication Administration

Check (MAC).

2005: Bethesda Memorial Hospital opened the

Cornell Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine.

Bethesda Memorial Hospital opened an 800-

space parking garage for visitors and employees.

2006: The start of construction for Bethesda

Memorial Hospital's new Heart Institute. The

Foundation announces surpassing the $75 million

milestone in the $100 million Community

Challenge Campaign.

2007: Mrs. Lucienne Driskill’s generosity to

Bethesda continued with a multi-million dollar

gift to build the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill

Endovascular Center. This new, state-of-the-art

Center allows surgeons to care for patients with

vascular problems, using minimally invasive

procedures. Meanwhile construction of the $57

million Bethesda Heart Institute was nearing

completion. The new 115,000-square-foot, four-

story Heart Institute opened February 4, 2008.

2008: As Bethesda Memorial Hospital’s

latest Center of Excellence, the Bethesda

Heart Institute opened, the Bethesda

Hospital Foundation surpassed its $100

million Community Challenge Campaign

goal, raising more than $110 million. Nearly

10,000 individuals and corporations made

more than 40,000 gifts to the Bethesda

Hospital Foundation during the campaign.

The myriad of donations in support of the

Community Challenge Campaign came in

amounts as modest as a few dollars and as

exceptional as millions – including 25 gifts or

commitments of $1 million.

2009: Bethesda will continue to enhance the

current Hospital's state of excellence while

planning to build a hospital in western

Boynton Beach, the Bethesda West Hospital.

This 80-bed, acute-care hospital will provide

comprehensive medical and surgical services,

complete with intensive care and a 24-hour

emergency department. This new hospital

will be built on the northeast corner of

Boynton Beach Boulevard and uS-441.

About Bethesda Spring 20097

2008 Bethesda Heart Institute opens2000s Bethesda Memorial Hospital exterior

Bethesda Memorial Hospital 561-737-7733 Physician Referral Line 561-737-7733, ext. 4499About Bethesda Spring 20098

We Belong to You! At Bethesda Memorial Hospital these

four words guide us in everything we do. It's the commitment you will

find when you visit our full service, 401-bed, not-for-profit hospital that

has proudly served this community since 1959. Our founders created a not-for-

profit hospital, allowing us to re-invest our profits solely in Bethesda, so that we

can grow with our community. That choice is what sets Bethesda apart.

Our mission to provide quality health services in a caring manner, regardless

of ability to pay, is only the beginning. Together, with our team of 525 physicians

in more than 30 specialties and 2,300 employees, Bethesda provides cutting edge

medicine with a caring touch. Whether you're new to the area or simply looking

for a new doctor, Bethesda is here for you.

AS THe fLAGSHiP of Bethesda

Healthcare System, Bethesda

Memorial Hospital is a fully

accredited, community, not-for-profit

hospital offering a full array of

healthcare services including 24-hour

emergency services, cardiovascular

services, maternity, neonatal intensive

care and pediatric services, general,

endovascular and specialized surgery,

rehabilitation, radiology, and

comprehensive cancer services.

SPECIALTY SERVICES

Bethesda Heart Institute561-737-7733 x 36002815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

Located at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, this all new 39-

bed, “heart hospital within a hospital” combines a team of

experienced healthcare professionals with state-of-the-art

technology to provide comprehensive cardiovascular

services to our community. Amenities include all private

rooms, wireless Internet access, education programs and

a tranquil healing garden.

Bethesda Center for Women & Children561-737-7733 x 45162815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

Bethesda is well established as a prominent obstetric/

gynecological facility. Our Level III Neonatal Intensive

Care unit enables us to take care of the most critically ill

babies, some weighing less than a pound. In addition, the

Bethesda Children’s Center offers comprehensive care for

children including Pediatric Intensive Care unit.

• Board Certified Pediatric Intensivist available

24-hours a day

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care unit

• Pediatric Emergency Service

• Prenatal Classes and Tours

Bethesda Comprehensive Cancer Center 561-737-0501 2815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach561-374-5440 10301�Hagen�Ranch�Rd,�Boynton�BeachBethesda is proud to be an affiliate of H. Lee Moffitt

Cancer Center and Research Institute and accredited by

the Commission on Cancer of the American College of

Surgeons. The Center offers a full range of highly

aggressive treatments using the latest technology.

Our services include:

• 22-bed Inpatient Oncology unit

• Clinical Research Center

• Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

• Intracavitary HDR Brachytherapy

• MammoSite Radiation Therapy

• Outpatient Infusion Therapy

• PET/CT Imaging

• Stereotactic Radio Surgery

• Support groups/Education

Bethesda Heathcare System CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE


Bethesda Outpatient Imaging Center 561-737-7733 x 45742815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

Providing state-of-the-art imaging services, including the

latest, PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography combined

with Computed Tomography).

The Battjes Vascular Institute 561-731-40002815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

Accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the

Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL), the Institute

uses a multidisciplinary approach for comprehensive, quality

care for patients with vascular disease.

Bethesda Sleep Diagnostics Lab 561-737-7733 x 45912815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

Diagnostic sleep studies help diagnose sleep disorders in

adults and children five years and older.

Bethesda Outpatient Rehabilitation561-737-7733 x 4950 Multiple�locations�in�Boynton�Beach�&�Boca�Raton

With four convenient locations and staffed by licensed

professionals, our rehabilitation programs include Aquatic

Therapy, at the Boynton Beach and Boca Raton yMCA

facilities, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the Center

for Pediatric Development, Occupational and Physical

Therapy, Speech, Audiology and Incontinence Programs.

Bethesda Women’s Health Center 561-374-5300 10301�Hagen�Ranch�Rd,�Boynton�BeachProvides women’s diagnostic services including digital

mammography, breast MRI, osteoporosis screening and

wellness education.

Bethesda Stroke Center 561-737-7733 x 45802815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare

Organizations, Bethesda provides comprehensive care or

patients with stroke through research and treatment.

Bethesda Wound Care andHyperbaric Medicine Program 561-737-7733 x 45922815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

Offers a progressive approach to traditional wound

healing including hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Cornell Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine 561-737-7733 x 39702815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

This 28-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit provides

comprehensive programs for orthopedic and neurologic

rehabilitation for adult patients following illness or surgery.

The Driskill Endovascular Center 561-737-7733 x 3870 2815�S.�Seacrest�Blvd.,�Boynton�Beach

The Driskill Endovascular Center allows surgeons to care

for patients with vascular problems, using minimally

invasive procedures. Thanks to these new minimally

invasive techniques, patients can receive a superior level

of care, with less discomfort and shorter recovery times.

With a goal to shift from conventional open operations to

catheter-based surgical interventions, the Driskill

Endovascular Center specializes in treating patients with

thoracic aneurysms and stenoses, or blockages, of the

carotid arteries.

Bethesda Heathcare System CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

THE STAFF AT THE EMERGENCy DEPARTMENT

at Bethesda Memorial Hospital is beaming with

pride. After spending months and years working

to streamline efficiency they have just learned

that all their efforts are improving patient care.

A new study just published in Academic

emergency Medicine Journal showed results of

a two year study of 408 u.S. hospitals – telling

readers that the average emergency room length

of stay for patients is 349 minutes (5.82 hours).

This is much longer than the American national

target of excellence of 180 minutes (3 hours).


C E N T E R S O F E X C E L L E N C E

Emergency DepartmentReduces Wait Times andBeats National Averages

Emergency Room Team

Bethesda is exceeding the national standards. Our

average length of time for a patient in Emergency is

2.71 hours – less than HALF the national average and

well under the national target for excellence.

This is great news for patients. Explains the study’s

lead author, Dr. Jesse M. Pines, assistant professor of

Emergency Medicine at the university of Pennsylvania

School of Medicine: “Emergency departments are not

designed to care for patients for long times but it

happens all over the country…the longer people stay in

the E.D. the more likely they are to die.”

Bethesda is also very efficient in getting patients to

see an emergency physician as quickly as possible after

arrival. The national target is 30 minutes after signing

in. Bethesda’s latest results show we are just a few

seconds over that mark – and continuing to

improve each year.

One other benchmark for Bethesda Emergency


5.82hours

Averagelength ofstay inNationalEmergencyDepartments

3.00hours

Nationaltarget forexcellentlength ofstay

2.71hours

BethesdaEmergencyDepartmentlength of stay

30 minutes

National andFlorida Averagetime in EmergencyDepartmentto see aphysicianTarget forexcellence

30 minutesplus a fewseconds

BethesdaAveragetime tosee aphysician

The newstudy didnot evaluatethis timetablefor the 408hospitalEmergencyDepartments,but experts sayit is MUCHlonger than30 minutes.

4.43hours

Averagelength ofstay inFloridaEmergencyDepartments*


Room excellence is quite remarkable. While caring

for a total of 53,805 patients in the last 12 months

(February 2008 to January 2009), we've drastically

reduced the number of patients that leave without

being seen. In fact, looking at February of this year,

only 14 left without being seen.

Says Geralyn Lunsford, Bethesda Vice President,

Patient Services: “By almost any hospital standard this

is a wonderful record.

We have been improving the efficiency of our

Emergency Room for the last few years and it is now

really paying dividends. The work of our E.D. team and

the backup resources of the whole hospital have been

outstanding. We believe this translates to better care

for our patients. Thanks to the efforts of our E.D. team

and with the support of the entire hospital, we are able

to provide outstanding patient care for patients with

urgent medical needs.”

*Press Ganey Associates, inc.

Statistics, unless otherwise noted, provided by Academic emergency Medicine Journal

WITH THE GROWING DEMAND for cardiovascular

services, the Bethesda Heart Institute opened in February

2008. The Bethesda Heart Institute has quickly become the

cardiovascular care leader in the South Florida region.

Designed and devoted exclusively to the comprehensive care

and treatment of cardiovascular patients, the Institute

offers the latest equipment and technology, a highly trained

staff, and a world-class medical and surgical team.

The Institute offers a comprehensive array of

cardiovascular services, including interventional cardiology,

open heart surgery, electrophysiology, and advanced

diagnostic imaging tools. Linked to the Bethesda Stroke

Center, and the Driskill Endovascular Center, the Institute

provides care in all aspects of cardiovascular disease.

SuccessSuccess is measured by every single patient and their

specific outcomes. The

Bethesda Heart Institute’s

patient outcomes have all

been successful. As of this

printing, the Bethesda

Heart Institute has

performed 210 open heart

surgeries with zero

mortalities. This placesBethesda among the top fivepercent of cardiovascularcenters in the countryreporting to the Society ofThoracic Surgeons (STS).

Certain surgical

procedures, such as mitral

valve replacement coupled

with coronary artery bypass,

can carry a high mortality risk as high as 10 percent

nationally. Coronary artery bypass surgery alone carries a

national mortality risk of 2.0 percent. At the Bethesda

Heart Institute, our surgical mortality is zero in all

categories.

All cardiac surgical procedures are done quickly and

efficiently. Most procedures are done on pump, but the

average pump time is 68.7 minutes at the Bethesda Heart

Institute compared to the national average of 113 minutes.

Coronary artery bypass patients and heart valve

repair/replacement patients are weaned from the ventilator

at 4.5 hours compared to 8.3 hours nationally. This is one

factor that helps decrease the patient’s time spent in the

Intensive Care unit to a median of 39.6 hours and gets the

typical patient home in just under seven days.

First Year Volumes The Bethesda Heart Institute has recorded:

• 1,454 diagnostic and interventional cardiac

catheterizations

• 397 cases in the cardiovascular operating room

including 210 open heart surgeries including aortic

aneurysm repairs and surgeries, coronary bypass

procedures, valves, aortic aneurysms and endarectomies

• 1,051 electrophysiology procedures including

pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, cardiac

device implants, EP studies, TEES, cardioversions

Quality IndicatorsAll quality indicators that are monitored nationally –

the processes Bethesda Heart Institute uses in treating

heart attack and heart failure – compare favorably with

other hospitals nationwide. The program has not had any

mortalities related to surgical procedures and no sternal

wound infections. Both core measures are tracked by the

Society of Thoracic Surgery for benchmarking.

Experienced Medical TeamThe Institute’s outstanding cardiologists and

cardiovascular surgeons were recruited from top

THE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE LEADER IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGION



Cardiovascular surgeons:Michael J. Carmichael, M.D.Geoffrey Lynn, M.D. andSamantha Kwon, M.D.

cardiovascular programs, enabling Bethesda to treat the

most complicated cases from day one. From the beginning,

the Institute has treated all patients regardless of their

severity. Together with the support of Bethesda’s

cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, dedicated

cardiovascular anesthesiologists and electrophysiologists,

the Institute is providing an unparalleled level of

cardiovascular care in our community.

The Institute is working with a comprehensive team of

physicians in all cardiovascular specialties who are

referring difficult and complicated cases because of the

Institute has the experienced cardiovascular surgeons,

facilities and technology to handle them.

Cardiac AlertsThese types of events, by their nature, are emergencies.

Thus, the Heart Institute was built with these most severe

and life-threatening situations in mind. Patients coming by

ambulance or through the emergency room with a cardiac

alert are being diagnosed and treated within the nationally

recognized 90-minute benchmark. The Emergency Medical

System (EMS) has brought in more than 100 cardiac

emergencies into our Emergency Department with 70% of

them within 81 minutes, exceeding the 90-minute

benchmark. The Institute's staff is confident that Bethesda

is well positioned to continue exceeding the 90-minute

benchmark.

Breakthroughs in Technology Leading cardiologists throughout the nation cite imaging

technology as the greatest breakthrough in the prevention

and successful treatment for cardiovascular disease. The

Bethesda Heart Institute brings the latest in Computed

Tomography (CT) imaging technology to our community.

Bethesda is the first hospital in Florida to offer the dual

source CT system. The all-new CT Imaging Suite is located

and linked between the Hospital’s Emergency Room and

the Heart Institute allowing direct access to both. This

technology provides specific anatomical detail, giving

clearer images to make diagnoses and treatment decisions

without performing invasive procedures.

Patient SatisfactionThe Institute has received very positive responses from

patients and families. The key clinical factors are the

superior experience of the medical team and the small

nurse-to-patient ratio allowing for successful patient

outcomes and intensive patient care. Other factors include

the beautiful, modern facility and technology, and amenities

such as large private rooms, and family-friendly access.

On the HorizonBethesda Heart Institute surgeons continue training to

offer new procedures including for the treatment of atrial

fibrillation. Bethesda Memorial Hospital continues to

research and obtain the latest state-of-the-art technology

including the Merci Retrieval System to remove clots from

cerebral vascular blood vessels, enhancing Bethesda’s

stroke program.

Another way Bethesda will soon be able to assist in the

critical “door to balloon

time” is through technology

that allows emergency

medical technicians (EMTs)

to wirelessly transmit

eletrocardiograms (ECGs)

directly to Bethesda from an

ambulance. Thanks to the

generosity of Bethesda

donors, plans are underway

to equip Palm Beach

County fire rescue vehicles

with modems for ECG

transmissions. Emergency

Department physicians will

be able to view an incoming

patient’s ECG prior to their

arrival. This will help

increase vital communication between emergency response

teams and Bethesda in order to diagnose the proper method

of treatment when the patient arrives.

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Bethesda Memorial Hospital 561-737-7733 Physician Referral Line 561-737-7733, ext. 4499About Bethesda Spring 2009 13About Bethesda Spring 2009

In recognition of Bethesda’s 50th Anniversary, some of the Hospital’s longest employees shared whatBethesda means to them and to the community. We congratulate these employees on their dedicated yearsof service and thank them for sharing their insights into what it means to be part of Bethesda’s great team.

My WIFE AND I have both been employees at

Bethesda since 1981. She is a labor and delivery nurse

and I am the Program Director for the Radiography

Program. We now have lived more

than half of our lives together,

working here at the Hospital. Three of

our four daughters were born here.

Our granddaughter was born here last

August and our second grandchild was

born at Bethesda as well this year. So, we have three

generations of our family connected to Bethesda. Many

of the graduates of our Radiography Program stay on

and join [the Bethesda family].

Over the last 28 years, I’ve seen many changes in

healthcare and imaging... our diagnostic imaging

department has evolved from a film-based technology

to a state-of-the art digital network.

Bethesda has continued to be accountable to the

community first and foremost. I like that. The hospital

leadership takes its commitment to the healthcare of

the community as a sacred trust, which is as it should

be. Many of my friends were born and raised here and

speak very highly of the hospital, some actively and

significantly supporting the hospital in various ways.

This reciprocal commitment seems to be the essence of

what a community Hospital should be.

My wife has had several women stop her as we

walk along the ocean in Delray Beach, Lantana and

Lake Worth and say, “you took care of me when I had

my first baby! I remember...” Their memories are vivid

and happy, years after their visit. This is, of course, a

credit to my wife’s superb nursing skills and

compassionate heart; but that is one of the most

important assets that make our Hospital such a

valuable part of the community.

I never expected to be here this long. But now,

having grown up professionally here, had a family

here, and having been able to participate in the

education of so many fine radiographers over the last

25+ years...it just feels like home.

Eddie Lockett, Program Director,

Bethesda Radiography Program; with his wife,

Robin Robin Lockett, R.N., Center for Women and Children

28 Years of Service

BETHESDA, NOT A PLACE, not a building, not just a

company, but a family. To be a member of a family

provides the necessary support to be successful,

achieve your dreams and make a

difference in the world. Bethesda is

such a family to me. Having started my

journey here as a nurse 33 years ago,

I have been immersed in a caring

environment that supported my growth

and allowed me the flexibility to enjoy a balance of

work life and family life. It is here at Bethesda where I

met my husband, brought my two sons into the world,

share a career with my daughter-in-law, a nurse in the

Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICu) and now

welcome my grandson as a Bethesda Baby. It is here,

at Bethesda, that I entrust the care of my loved ones

when they are ill and need the expertise of a hospital

that cares for them and about them. Knowing that we

will heal them and care for them is an assurance that

I can give not only to my family, but Bethesda extends

that assurance to all families.

Change has occurred at Bethesda in my 33 years,

yet despite the progress, the growth, the inevitable

march of technology, the essence of the Bethesda

family remains. It is good to have an end to journey

toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.

(Leguin) My journey at Bethesda has made my life’s

journey an adventure and a life worth living. Thank

you Bethesda for being a part of my journey and my

family.

Mary McClory, Assistant Vice President

Organizational effectiveness

33 Years of Service

My GREATEST SATISFACTION about working at

Bethesda Memorial Hospital is after taking care of

patients and seeing the joy when they

say, what a wonderful hospital, what

great staff, and what a great

experience they had. I am also thrilled

when they say that Bethesda Memorial

Hospital would be a “definite yes” for

their family and friends. It makes me feel good that we

have a caring staff, not only for patients but also for

each other. A great reward is to know that I am

appreciated.

Vilda Smith, R.N., Center for Women and Children

28 Years of Service

14 Bethesda Memorial Hospital 561-737-7733 Physician Referral Line 561-737-7733, ext. 4499About Bethesda Spring 2009


critical and in no condition to travel. Bob needed to have

surgery the next day and soon found he was in really good

hands, and was where he needed to be.

Samantha Kwon, M.D., a Bethesda cardiovascular and

thoracic surgeon, performed a coronary bypass – bypassing

four of his blocked vessels using the left internal mammary

artery and four vein graphs. It was also noted that Bob had

a history of atrial fibrillation, an arrhythmia where the top

chambers of his heart don’t contract properly. So as a

precautionary measure, Dr. Kwon also performed a new and

special procedure called MAZE to prevent this heart

disrithmea.

Bob was discharged in four days and has continued a

remarkable recovery.

“Bethesda saved my life, “ Bob says. “I’m lucky to have

been at a hospital where doctors wanted to search to find

out what was wrong with me. If Dr. Styperek hadn’t

insisted that I have the extra test, I wouldn’t be alive today.”

Bob continues to sing the praises of Bethesda loud and

clear, he says: Attention snowbirds, you can go home, but

you won’t get better care than here at Bethesda. From Mayo

to Sloan Kettering to Cedars–Sinai to the university of

California, San Francisco (uCSF) to Stanford, you can’t get

better treatment than at the Bethesda Heart Institute. I am

a walking advertisement for the Bethesda Heart Institute.

He continues: From start to finish, the people who took

care of me were so incredible. Frannie LeMoigne, the Heart

Institute surgical coordinator, kept my family informed with

play-by-play of my progress, which they were so grateful for.

And the Bethesda team could give customer service training

to corporations. I can’t think of any way they could have

been better.”

BOB JUDSON and his wife, Jan, live in a suburb of San

Francisco, but often visit South Florida to be with

friends, play golf and vacation. It was on one of these

trips in November when Bob, age 59, and the principal in a

commercial lending group, felt an on and off again sensation

to the left of his chest bone. It wasn’t painful and didn’t

seem to be the classic symptoms of a heart attack, but Bob

knew something wasn’t right so he came to Bethesda.

He received a thorough examination and underwent

several tests, but the results came back fine. He recalls, “the

doctors said medically I was ok to go, but because of the

location of the pain, they wanted to admit me for

observation – and thank goodness they did.”

Bob was transferred from the Emergency Department to

the Heart Institute where within a few hours Bethesda

cardiologists Janus Styperek, M.D. and Lawrence Lovitz, M.D.,ordered tests and recommended a cardiac catheterization. In

conference with Bob’s cardiologist in San Francisco, it was

agreed Bethesda should run the test, which his hometown

doctor appreciated, but didn’t think anything would be

found.

The test actually revealed shocking results. Bob’s left

coronary artery was 80 percent blocked, which was

restricting blood flow to his heart. Without adequate blood,

his heart was becoming starved of oxygen and vital

nutrients it needed to work properly. Bob was on the verge

of a heart attack! Right away, Dr. Lovitz started the

procedure to insert a balloon pump into his aorta to help

support his heart until he could have surgery.

Immediately, Bob and Jan thought they should fly home

to let their doctors there perform the surgery, but he was

Jan and Bob Judson with Samatha Kwon, M.D. (center)

A GratefulPatientSpeaksfrom his[Now Healthy]Heart: “Attentionsnowbirds,you can gohome but youwon’t get bettercare than hereat Bethesda!”– Bob Judson

THE CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDRENAT BETHESDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:

A SPECIAL PLACE FOR GROWING FAMILIESCONTINUES TO GROW


FAMILy-CENTERED CARE has been at the heart of the

Bethesda Memorial Hospital Center for Women and

Children since 1959. As the first maternity hospital in

South Palm Beach County, Bethesda is the second

busiest maternity hospital with more than 3,300 babies

born in 2008.

Just as Bethesda Memorial Hospital has grown from

a 70-bed hospital to a 401-bed comprehensive, full

service hospital, so, too, has

the Center for Women and

Children grown to meet the

needs of the community. That

is why the Center for Women

and Children has launched a

comprehensive plan to expand

its services over the next five

years. Launched in 2008, the

plan calls for the following

key areas of the Center for

Women and Children to be

enhanced to complement the

growth of our community:

Maternity, Antepartum, Laborand Delivery, Pediatrics andNeonatal Intensive Care.

The expansion began with

the creation of a new, 10-bed

Obstetrical Triage unit.

While the new 10-bed Triage unit features a state-of-

the-art monitoring system, an experienced team of

Maternal-Fetal medicine physicians and obstetrical

nurses now staff the new unit, providing personalized

care for mothers-to-be.

The Obstetrical Triage unit, which opened in

October 2008, has been designed to provide the highest

level of care for expecting mothers who need to be

monitored prior to delivery. Designed with the patient’s

total comfort in mind, a soothing water theme offers

expecting moms a tranquil serene environment as they

prepare for their special arrival.

Bethesda’s renovation of the Center for Women and

Children continues with the 34-bed maternity unit

where after delivery, new mothers will find a beautiful,

new maternity center, with patient rooms that feature

spa-like amenities and inviting décor for families and

visitors.

In addition, Bethesda’s multi-purpose family

resource room is currently being expanded to offer daily

classes in breastfeeding, baby care and infant safety

that are available for new moms and families as well

as an online resource library.

Bethesda also offers one-on-one breastfeeding

programs for moms after they leave the hospital.

Recognizing a growing need in our community,

Bethesda will add a new Antepartum Unit that will be

staffed by maternal-fetal medicine specialists. The

Antepartum unit will provide the most advanced care

for women with high risk

pregnancies, who require

long-term bedrest and 24-

hour monitoring in the

hospital setting.

Bethesda’s Labor andDelivery unit will also undergo

a renovation. This 12-bed

unit, equipped with Labor-

Delivery-Recovery-beds,

provides the expecting mother

with state-of-the-art care and

comfort and she prepares for

her special delivery.

While neonatal admissions

represent 10% of Bethesda’s

deliveries (about 300 per

year), there is a tremendous

need for Bethesda to enhance

its Neonatal Intensive Care unit. This 15-bed unit

provides the highest level of care to premature infants.

The renovations will make it easier for clinical

caregivers to provide optimal care and monitoring

access, while offering more comfort to families who are

visiting their newborns.

The Center’s Pediatrics unit, known as the

Children’s Center, which sees 1,200 patients per year,

will be renovated to enhance the hospital experience

for children and their families. With 200 admissions

per year, Bethesda’s Pediatric Intensive Care unit will

also be expanded, thereby enhancing the level of care

that is provided to children from birth to 17 years of age.

As Bethesda Memorial Hospital celebrates its

golden anniversary of 50 years of caring for our

community, we are proud to continue our tradition of

excellence in maternal child care with comprehensive

maternity and pediatric services that reflect our

commitment to providing quality health services in a

caring manner.


Bethesda Center forWomen and Childrenhas embarked upona new upgrade to itsfacilities for mothersand babies.


placing it among the ranks of such world-renowned

hospitals as Memorial Sloan-Kettering and M.D.

Anderson.

As an affiliate of an NCI Center, Bethesda is part

of an elite and prestigious group of institutions.

Through the Bethesda Comprehensive Cancer

Center, patients in Palm Beach County have direct

access to the most advanced clinical research trials

and multidisciplinary approaches to treatment,

supported by the strongest team of medical

specialists.

The Bethesda Comprehensive Cancer Center’s

mission is to find better ways to diagnose, prevent


and treat cancer through a broad offering of trials in

the field of medical and radiation oncology.

With a full complement of inpatient and

outpatient oncology services, the Center provides

programs for prevention and early detection,

diagnosis, multidisciplinary planning and treatment,

rehabilitation, home care and supportive services.

By investing in the latest, most technologically

advanced equipment, as well as ensuring that

ongoing training is provided for physicians and staff,

the Center is able to offer a full range of highly

aggressive, yet safe treatments.

BETHESDA’S COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER

The Bethesda Comprehensive Cancer Center is accredited by the

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and an

affiliate of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.

Moffitt is the third largest National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the

nation and one of 40 NCI Cancer Care Centers in the nation,


Radiation OncologistsBruce D. Greene, M.D. andJames T. Parsons, M.D.

In August 2008, Bethesda became the first hospital inSouth Florida to install the Varian RapidArc. There arecurrently fewer than 25 sites worldwide.

Copyright © (2008), Varian M

edical Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

FLORIDA HAS THE LARGEST demographic of older

residents, and thus, more age-related illnesses

like cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Bethesda has become the healthcare provider of

choice for many residents dealing with these illnesses

because of its medical team, its comprehensive

approach, and its access to state-of-the-art technology.

This allows Bethesda to be more successful in

treatment, and ultimately, in outcomes.

Bethesda Center for Radiation Oncology continues to

remain on the forefront of cancer treatment.

Bethesda was the first in South Florida to install

the Varian Trilogy linear accelerator in 2005. In

August 2008, Bethesda became the first hospital in

South Florida to install the Varian RapidArc. There

are currently fewer than 25 sites worldwide. The

RapidArc is capable of treating many types of cancer

ranging from the brain to the pelvis, including lung

and prostate, as well as cancers of the head and neck.

BETHESDA CENTER FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY


Bethesda’s Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery

program is a leader in the country and other hospitals

commonly refer patients to be treated in our program.

The Center offers the latest in radiation therapy

including external beam Radiation Therapy with

multiple beam energies, Stereotactic radiosurgery and

radiotherapy, prostate seed implants, high dose-rate

brachytherapy (HDR) including Mammosite,

Intensity Modulate Radiotherapy

and the most recent addition

Image Guided Radiotherapy

system (IGRT). Advances in

computer and radiation beam

technology have made it possible

to offer Intensity Modulated

Radiation Therapy (IMRT).

The IMRT technology has

proven to be highly effective and

successful in the outcomes to

patients in their treatment and the

remission of their cancers. The

new system will provide a

modulated radiation beam that

can now cover the entire tumor

site in a single rotation, significantly decreasing both

the treatment time and the amount of radiation

delivered to healthy surrounding tissue.

For our patients, this advantage means a daily

treatment that is two to eight times shorter than a

conventional IMRT treatment. Due to the state-of-

the-art technology of the RapidArc system, a patient

receiving an IMRT treatment that used to take 10-15

minutes, can now be treated in under 2 minutes.

During treatment patients can now resume their

daily activities much faster, and it allows them to

recover more quickly.


A cancer patient, receiving an Intensity Modulated

Radiation Therapy (IMRT) treatment that used to

take 10-15 minutes, can now be treated in under two

minutes thanks to the state-of-the-art technology of

the RapidArc system available at the Bethesda

Comprehensive Cancer Center, the first in South

Florida to offer this technology.


Congressman Thomas J. Rooney and hiswife Tara with Carrie and Robert Hill,Bethesda President & CEO

Kay Harvey, Foundation Executive Director, Margery Robertsand Bruce Lynn of Hunters Run and Robert B. Hill, BethesdaPresident & CEO

Members of the 2009 Steering committee seated L to R: MarieStolfi and Christina Langan, Standing L to R: Alvin "Red"Schmalzer, Tom Langan, Carl Bucks; Not pictured: Janet Perry

1. Bethesda supporters Max and Anne Borghesi (seated)with Daniel Burns, Foundation Chairman and Kay Harvey,Foundation Executive Director 2. Dorothy and Ric Bradshaw,Palm Beach County Sheriff

Seated L to R: Andrea Germain, Lady Sheila Germain,Katie Carnahan and Jackie Brulinska; Standing:Shirley Bellamy, Laura Bellamy, Richard Bellamy,Ken McGill, Margaret McGill and Tom McGill.

1. 2.

COMMuNITy MEMBERS including dignitariesand generations of Bethesda supporterscelebrated the 54th Annual Bethesda Ball in

March at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Hundreds ofguests helped raise more than $500,000 to supportthe Hospital in its 50th year. The Bethesda HospitalFoundation Executive Committee served as the BallChairmen and the Bethesda Memorial HospitalBoard of Trustees were the Honorary Chairmen.

The BETHESDA DAY AT HUNTERS RUN committeerecently held their 8th annual event and celebratedsurpassing the $2 million mark in their fundraisingefforts for Bethesda. Participants played golf,tennis and held a swim-a-thon to benefit theHospital’s Centers of Excellence, specifically theBethesda Heart Institute. Margery Roberts andBruce Lynn served as co-chairmen.

The Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club recentlycelebrated nearly 25 years of supporting Bethesdathrough its ANNUAL DAY OF GOLF. Their 2009 eventequally benefited the Bethesda Radiation Oncologydepartment at the Comprehensive Cancer Centerand the Bethesda Heart Institute as part of a$1 million pledge. The 2009 steering committeeincluded Christina and Tom Langan, Jan Perry, MarieStolfi, Carl Bucks and Alvin “Red” Schmalzer.

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S

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1. Lee Trevino, Bob Murphy and Tom Watson 2. Jack Nicklaus and Bob Murphy 3. Randy Wolters, of title sponsor Siemens Medical Solutions,with Gary Player


THE STORy OF JACK NICKLAUS joining Gary Player, LeeTrevino, Tom Watson,Mark O'Meara, Bob Murphy and

dozens of other great golfers giving their time to

raise money for Bethesda was eagerly picked up by

journalists all over the world. And on February 16, the

day of the tournament and on the following morning,

people from Germany and France; from India and New

Zealand; from Iraq and Afghanistan; from Taiwan and

Great Britain learned the story of how our hometown

golf hero, Champions Tour Player and NBC

commentator Bob Murphy, along with Delray Dunes

Head golf pro, Laurie Hammer, had raised more than $3.5

million over four decades for our Hospital.

Most of the golf stars were interviewed by local

reporters for the big u.S. networks, which replayed their

segments several times on-air and on their Internet

sites. The Golf Channel aired a special feature with the

golfers and Foundation Public Relations director,

Kristin Calder. It aired separate segments on several

programs which were beamed across the uS and

Canada – and sent to other various foreign TV outlets,

which feature American golfers.

The Associated Press wrote a glowing story, which was

picked up by media and Internet sites all over the world.

It ran on 500 web sites and was among the most

downloaded sports stories on Yahoo.

Bethesda Memorial Hospital was highlighted in each

of these stories in the newspapers, TV, radio and

Internet sites.

Said Bob Murphy: When we started the Pro-Am so

many years ago it was to raise awareness for DelrayDunes and Bethesda, and by george we did it! We called

on Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and other greats to come

out and support the Hospital and we got it done.”

The event – co-chaired by Frank Wheat and

For one glorious, exciting span of 24 hours, Bethesda Memorial Hospitalbecame the most famous medical center in the world.

All because of the 40th and final Delray Dunes Pro-Am golf tournament.

Charles "Buzz" Hill – was a smash success, perhaps the

best in the tournament's history. Commented Wheat, "It

was sad to realize this was our last tournament with

Bob and Laurie, but what a great run we had."

But there is good news. LPGA legend Beth Daniel has

announced that,

along with

professional golfer

Meg Mallon, she will

inaugurate a new

annual Pro-Am event

to benefit Bethesda.

It is planned for

January of 2010.

And, maybe it will

end up matching the

previous record

ending in 2050!

Copyright © 2009, Kathy Fosselm

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Here are a few of the many hundreds of mediaoutlets that ran our golf story:

TV: NBC, CBS, FOX, the Golf Channel

Web sites: Yahoo, USA Today, MSN, MSN India,3News New Zealand, eTaiwan News, Fox Sports, PGA Tour, ESPN,Sports Illustrated, Golfweek, plus hundreds of others

Newspapers: International Herald Tribune (The New York Timesinternational paper printed in Paris for all Europe), Boston Herald,LA Times, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Cleveland Plain-Dealer,Las Vegas Review Journal, Kansas City Star, the Canadian Press,Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) plus our local media andhundreds of papers throughout the U.S.

Radio: WFTL - 850 AM and ESPN - 760 AM

Bob Murphy, Charles "Buzz" Hill, ChampionsTour Player Des Smyth, Laurie Hammer andFrank Wheat at the Pro-Am wrap party held afterthe tournament


Bethesda remains committed to building Bethesda West Hospital, an 80-bed,full service, acute care hospital with general medical, surgical and intensivecare services, and a 24-hour emergency department. This new hospital will bebuilt on the northeast corner of West Boynton Beach Boulevard and US-441.

The new Bethesda West Hospital will be a

beautiful, state-of-the-art, environmentally sound

facility that complements the architecture of the

surrounding area and features: 68 all private patient

rooms; 12 intensive care rooms; four full service

operating room suites; 12 post-anesthesia care

Bethesda�WestHospital�Will�ProvideBoynton�Area�with24-hour�Care

The initial site plan of Bethesda West Hospital,located on the northeast corner of Boynton BeachBoulevard and US-441, allows space for future growth.

treatment areas; a 24-hour emergency department

with 18 patient treatment areas; general medical

and surgical services; a full complement of

diagnostic services including MRI, CT, general

radiography and mammography.

B E T H E S D A B A R G A I N B O X B E C K O N S !

THRIFT SHOPS ARE COOL, eco-friendly and easy on the

pocketbook! Did you know that the Auxiliary ofBethesda Memorial Hospital runs a thrift shop called

the Bethesda Bargain Box? Merchandise consists of

donated clothing, house wares, books, linens,

furniture and miscellaneous items. The store

generates thousands of dollars a year to help the

Auxiliary in its goals to support Bethesda. Small

items can be dropped off during store hours. Call the

manager to arrange for free, reliable pick up of

furniture and appliances. So when you, your friends or

neighbors clean house, move or have items to dispose,

think of the Bethesda Bargain Box.

Bethesda Bargain Box

12 NE Fifth Avenue Delray Beach, Florida

(Federal Highway South)just one block north of Atlantic Avenue

Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Phone: 561-278-2401


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As Bethesda Memorial Hospitalcelebrates 50 years of caring,we look back at the vision ourfounders established: thatBethesda would be a not-for-profit, community-ownedhospital and that our missionwould be to provide qualityhealth services in a caringmanner.

For five decades, Bethesda hassaved lives, offered hope andhealing and delivered medicalexcellence that you and yourloved ones deserve. Ourcommitment to the communitycontinues.

B E T H E S D A M E M O R I A L H O S P I T A L

52,700 PATIENTS IN OUR ER18,000 ADMISSIONS

8,800 SURGERIES3,400 BABIES DELIVERED

In the last fiscal year Oct. 1, 2007- Sept. 30, 2008

50 YEARS, ONE COMMITMENT

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Our impact in the community is evidentin the thousands of lives that we’vetouched including the last year:

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