In October, Pocono Medical Center (PMC) announced it had signed a letter of understanding with the Farda Family and DF Pocono Associates L.P. to increase and improve access to healthcare by constructing a state-of-the-art sec-ond campus hospital facility, called

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Pocono Medical Center West, on a 40-acre site in Tannersville, Pocono Township.

“Pocono Medical Center West will allow us to bring the most sophisticated healthcare technology and the highest quality care to an expanding number of patients here

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From Jane’s DeskDear Friends,

With this Spring 2015 edition of “foundation NEWS & VIEWS,” the Pocono Health Foundation (PHF) team extends our wishes for a happy and healthy new year. This edition provides you with an overview of recent Foundation events including our first “Fashion for a Cause” fundraiser, the annual Holiday Tree Lighting, and PHF Information Receptions. In addition, exciting news by our President and CEO, Jeff Snyder, regarding plans to build Pocono

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Medical Center West in Tannersville was announced this past October. And, the Auxiliary of the PMC held its 48th Annual Charity Gala in November and is busy planning the 2015 Spring Auction.

With the celebration of our 100th anniversary, this momentous occasion provides a wonderful opportunity to thank our generous benefactors, whose philanthropic commitment has enhanced and impacted the care and services delivered to our patients. Just as the fundraising efforts and legacy of our Ladies Auxiliary in 1915 formed the foundation and genesis on which PMC began, so does the legacy of our current and future benefactors,

whose continued generosity and “giving results” will support and benefit the patient services delivered in the next 100 years.

I look forward to seeing many of you in the months ahead as we cel-ebrate your generosity and provide opportunities to witness how we have stewarded your gifts. Thank you for your support of PMC’s vision to build a healthier community.

Best wishes,

Jane A. Kanyock, CFREDirector of Development, PHF

in Monroe County,” said Jeff Snyder, President and CEO of Pocono Medical Center.

Over the past seven years, PMC has focused on enhancing and adding to the inpatient and outpatient clinical services at its headquarters campus in East Stroudsburg, and at its more than 20 locations throughout the region. Significant investments have been made in the ESSA Heart & Vascular Institute, the Mattioli Emergency Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Trauma Center, the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center, Bartonsville Healthcare Center, Pocono Ambulatory Surgery Center, and the West End Healthcare Center, which opened in February 2015.

Pocono Medical Center to Build New Hospital Campus

To mark the occasion of PMC’s 100th anniversary, The 1915 Fund has been created. Tying back to PMC’s history of addressing the growing and changing needs of our community, The 1915 Fund will provide unrestricted gift support to the areas of PMC’s patient care with the greatest need.

Every gift makes a difference and supports our dedicated team of care

The 1915 Fund Fashion for a Cause

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providers in delivering compassionate care and patient programs at PMC and its various healthcare centers.

PMC began in 1915 when it was called “The General Hospital” and was established on East Stroudsburg’s Courtland Street through fundraising by the Ladies Auxiliary, now called the Auxiliary of the Pocono Medical Center.

Twelve years later, the General Hospital moved to the Roop property, where PMC now resides on East Brown Street. There, it continued to grow along with its community, tripling its bed capacity between 1930 and 1965. In 1976 the name of the hospital changed to Pocono Hospital to reflect an expanded service area that now reached outside Monroe County into portions of Pike and Northampton counties, as well as Northwestern New Jersey. The name was then adjusted to Pocono Medical Center in 1988.

Since then, PMC has added to the breadth and depth of its patient services through the addition of the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center, the ESSA Heart & Vascular Institute, and the Mattioli Emergency Center. The new Bartonsville Healthcare Center opened in 2013 followed by the West End Healthcare Center, which recently opened this past February. As we further enhance our ability to provide care for those we serve, your gift to The 1915 Fund will create a legacy to those patients served in this next century of care.

PHF sponsored the first annual “Fashion for a Cause” event to benefit PMC’s S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) program, which is dedicated to serving individuals in our community who have fallen victim to sexual harassment. While sexual harassment continues to be a very prevalent matter, especially amongst youth, PMC pursues steadfast care to improve the quality of our patients’ experiences to ensure quick and effective examination of your loved ones. Women’s Resources of Monroe County serves alongside PMC staff in our facility as trained counselors and support systems for victims of sexual assault.

The October 30 event was held at The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake with an evening of refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, Halloween goodie bags and treats, and fabulous fall and holiday fashions provided by The Apple Tree, Main Street, Stroudsburg. This year’s models included PMC’s team of S.A.F.E. nurses. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of The Apple Tree, Women’s Resources of Monroe County, and our sponsors (Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Jane Kanyock, Longfellow Investment Management Co., Neiman Marcus, The Apple Tree, The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake), the event realized $3,000 net to be applied toward the purchase of an S.D.F.I. (Secure Digital Forensic Imaging) camera.

This camera improves patient examination time by 50%, takes

photos with a resolution that is 4,900% better than our current equipment, and provides detailed and accurate results. These improvements can make certain that the examination process for victims stands accurate and immediate for maximized comfort. Although the camera will substantially advance our care, the camera and its supporting software program are very expensive.

PHF is committed to securing the

needed funds to acquire the digital camera and software program.

The second annual “Fashion for a Cause” event will be held on October 1, 2015 at The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake with fall fashions to be provided by The Apple Tree. Please mark your calendars; if you are interested in receiving an invitation, you may contact the PHF office at (570) 476-3050.

BuIldING a HealtHIeR CommuNIty wItH GRaNtS aNd SCHolaRSHIPS

Every year PHF encourages healthcare students and community nonprofits to submit an application to one of its many grants or scholarships. Applications will be accepted starting March 1, 2015 with a deadline of March 31. Awards will be presented at the Annual PHF Grant & Scholarship Ceremony in June 2015.

All applications and guidelines are available to download on the Grants & Scholarships page of

poconohealthfoundation.org.Please contact Marynell Strunk at:

mstrunk@poconomedicalcenter.org or call her at (570) 476-3629.

Pictured (L to R): Laura Kimpel, PMC S.A.F.E. Nurse; Jane Kanyock, Director of Development, PHF; Lauren Peterson , Executive Director, Women’s Resources of Monroe County; Sharon Sinkevich, Owner, The Apple Tree

Our 2015 “Fashion for a Cause” models looking fabulous!

Hospital newsletter article from the 1930s

Early members of the Ladies Auxiliary

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aFP ReCoGNIzeS outStaNdING PHF doNoRSThis past November two long-time PHF donors were

honored at the 9th Annual National Philanthropy Day® for their commitment and generosity to PMC. This annual event, organized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals — Pocono Chapter, provides the opportunity for all nonprofits to nominate a person or group to receive awards based on their philanthropic efforts. PHF nominated several worthy nominees and two were selected. The PNC Foundation was honored as the Outstanding Corporation for their donations towards the NICU and the Perryman-Keglovits Foundation was honored as Outstanding Foundation for their generous commitment to the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center.

PHF would also like to congratulate the two additional awardees of the evening: Suzie Farley as Outstanding Volunteer and Chuck Hannig as Outstanding Philanthropist.

Celebrating Your GenerosityPHF aNd tHe RotaRy CluB oF tHe SmItHFIeldS awaRd $6,500 FoR ImPoRtaNt CommuNIty CauSeS

PHF and the Rotary Club of the Smithfields held their annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3, 2014, which awarded non-profit agencies grants that will improve the lives of children in the community. This year, the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony funded six organizations in the total amount of over $6,000 dollars. Those recipients are:

• DevereuxPoconoPrograms&Services• Melon’sGift,Inc.• PoconoAreaTransitionalHousing(PATH)• PoconoServicesforFamiliesandChildren• PregnancyResourceCenterofthePoconos• YouthInfusion,Inc.“We always look forward to the holiday season here

at Pocono Medical Center, as it gives us an opportunity to work alongside the Rotary Club of the Smithfields in giving back to our wonderful community for which I am so proud to serve,” said Jeff Snyder, President & CEO of

Pocono Health System/ Pocono Medical Center.

The PHF Grant Committee selected this year’s recipients based on a competitive grant review process. The event also included musical entertainment from the J.M. Hill Elementary School Chorus, Stroudsburg Jr. High School Chorus, and the East Stroudsburg North High School Chorus. Santa arrived by the Borough of East Stroudsburg Fire Department, and luminaries, sold in mem-ory or in honor of loved ones, lined both sides of East Brown Street in the festive event.

PHF and the Rotary Club of the Smithfields also raised funds by the sale of red, green, and white holiday bulbs.

Representatives of the Perryman- Keglovits Foundation received the “Outstanding Foundation” award on the 9th Annual National Philanthropy Day.

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A Focused Gift

At the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center there is a new bell adorning our walls. This bell is a symbol of light and survivorship. It enables our patients to celebrate a special milestone toward hope and inspiration for life!

For a gift or pledge of $1500, our community has an opportunity to purchase and engrave a space on the “Ringing of the Bell” plaque. There is a bell on the first floor for our radiation oncology patients and one on

Pictured (L to R): Dr. Joseph Conahan, retired ophthalmologist from Pocono Eye Associates and Matthew P. Prosseda, president and CEO of First Keystone Community Bank.

Pictured (L to R): Matthew P. Prosseda, president and CEO of First Keystone Community Bank; Dr. Joseph Conahan, retired ophthalmologist from Pocono Eye Associates; Steve Cunningham, senior vice president/chief business development officer, Pocono Medical Center; and Jane Kanyock, director of development, Pocono Health Foundation.

The First Keystone Community Bank recently donated an in-kind gift of eye equipment to the Pocono Health Foundation. The eye equipment will be used by Dr. Joseph Conahan in Pocono Medical Center’s Adult Primary Care Office at 175 East Brown Street, Suite 204, East Stroudsburg. Dr. Conahan will donate his time by offering basic eye exams to un- and underinsured residents with a specific focus on the homeless and veterans.

The clinic will operate on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon.

the second floor for our chemotherapy patients. This bell symbolizes a return to health, hope, and strength because from Day 1 of diagnosis, you start

being a survivor. When you hear the bell ring, you know someone has completed a milestone and is on their way.

oN a BluSteRy day… in December, patients, staff, and visitors of PMC were delighted to catch a glimpse, through the Farda Pavilion lobby window, at this small fawn, who decided the hospital’s garden was the perfect place to nestle in for a quick nap.

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Pictured (L to R): Ray Starner; Dr. Laszlo Fuzesi, M.D., Chief Medical Executive of Cardiothoracic Surgery, PMC; Chef Ellias; Steve Cunningham, Senior Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer, PMC.

Pictured (L to R): Fred Duckloe; Joan Duckloe; Jonathan Goldner, M.D., Chief Medical Executive, Medicine & Chronic Disease, PMC; Barbara Townsend; and Jeff Snyder, President/CEO, PMC.

The 2014 PMC Auxiliary Gala Committee (back row, left to right) Debra Franco, Rose Berardi, Jodey Mutchler, Ria Lou-kas, Denise Cunningham; (front row, left to right) Franca Nostro, Beverly Brown, and Judy Schuch-man.

PmC 2014 auxIlIaRy GalaThe chairs of this part year’s

PMC Auxiliary Gala were Auxiliary members Rose Berardi and Denise Cunningham. Held at the picturesque Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake in Reeders, PA, over 175 guests danced the night away to the “Old Hollywood”- themed event. With nearly $30,000 raised for the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center, the Gala was a huge success and great fun was had by all. The next Gala will be held in the Fall of 2015, so stay tuned.

PHF ReCePtIoNSThe showroom and furniture

factory at Frederick Duckloe and Brothers was the setting for our October 22 reception hosted by Joan Duckloe, PHF board member, and the Duckloe family. During the reception, Dr. Goldner presented an overview of PMC’s Community Care Network. AlsoinOctober,TheresaYocum, PHF board member, hosted a “Wine, Women, and Wisdom” reception at her home. The event offered women the opportunity to network and meet PMC urogynecologist Rhadika Ailawadi, M.D., who provided a presentation regarding urogynecological issues.

Then, in November, PHF board member Ray Starner hosted an information reception at the trendy

CIa & BRoadway tRIPSThis past September, PHF held

its annual adventure up the Hudson ValleyinNewYork.Firstwestoppedat the Culinary Institute of America, with a guided tour of the facilities followed by lunch at American Bounty Restaurant. After lunch we moved downriver to visit FDR’s mansion, where all enjoyed a tour of the library and the museum.

Our next Broadway trip will be on April 12th where we will anxiously await the curtain to go up on “Aladdin.” Before the show, a scrumptious brunch will offered at the popular Café Angus. On the way home, don’t be surprised if our group on the deluxe motor coach breaks into songs from the show!

PHF GolF touRNameNtThe 27th Annual PHF Golf

Tournament will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Great Bear Golf Club. This year, the net proceeds of the event will benefit the Valerie M. Hodge Pediatric Dental Center located in East Stroudsburg. Annually, the Center serves over 3,000 un/underinsured patients aged two through 18 with pediatric dental care, providing care to those typically unable to access this critical health-care need.

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For the 17th consecutive year, PHF held the Annual Employee Basket Raffle on Friday, February 20, 2015, raising a total of $12,565. Proceeds from the 2015 raffle will be directed to the Pocono Health System (PHS) Employee Crisis Fund, which will assist PHS employees, volunteers, and medical staff who are experiencing a financial crisis as a result of an unexpected event in their life.

Since the fund began making disbursements in 2008, we have provided almost $95,000 to assist 110 PHS family members in crisis.

Ellias Restaurant. Great food and conversation were in abundance. Our guest speaker was Laszlo Fuzesi, MD, Chief Medical Executive of Cardiothoracic Surgery, PMC. It was a great opportunity to reach a new

group of people and allow them to learn about our state-of-the-art ESSA Heart and Vascular Unit, as well as many other exciting initiatives happening at PMC.

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At the Pocono Health Foundation, we work to preserve the precious legacies of individuals who have given of themselves — their time, talents, and treasures — to support the Pocono Medical Center and its life-saving services.

To learn more about how you can work with the Pocono Health Foun-dation to make a gift that will benefit many generations, please visit us online at www.poconohealthfoundation.org or call 570-476-3530.

April 7, 8 & 9, 2015 The Auxiliary’s 2015 Auction on

Channel 13, 6–10 p.m.

April 12, 2015

PHF Spring Broadway trip to

“Aladdin,” New Amsterdam

Theatre, New York City

April 30, 2015

Annual President’s Dinner,

The Stroudsmoor Inn,

Stroudsburg, PA

June 8, 2015 PHF Golf Tournament, Great Bear

Golf Club, East Stroudsburg, PA

June 11, 2015

PHF Grant & Scholarship

Reception, Dale & Frances Hughes

Cancer Center at PMC

October 1, 2015

Fashion for a Cause, The Lodge at

Mountain Springs Lake, Reeders, PA

PHFsave the date!