NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 www.sharonregional.com News For You and Your Family From Sharon Regional IN THIS ISSUE: • Partnership decision a healthy one for the region • Sharpsville man praises care • Great American Smokeout November 21 • November/December calendar of events • Listing of Sharon Regional donors • Angel Fund • Lifestyle changes for diabetes prevention Sharon Regional Health System is excited to welcome back board certified medical oncologist George Garrow, M.D., who will begin seeing patients at Sharon Regional’s Cancer Care Center on December 9. Along with his full time medical oncology practice, Dr. Garrow will also serve as the medical director of the Hospice/Palliative Care program. Sharon Regional is also in the process of interviewing several other outstanding medical oncologists and expects to soon announce the arrival of additional new specialists to our staff. Sharon Regional’s Cancer Care Center is the region’s largest provider of specialized cancer treatment services providing the newest cancer targeted therapies, access to clinical trials, PROVENGE advanced prostate cancer treatment, chemotherapy, a linear accelerator for radiation therapy, biological response modifiers, infusion services, Coumadin Clinic, lab and social work services, physical therapy center for cancer rehab, and much more. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Garrow, call the Cancer Care Center at 724-983-5900. Welcome back Dr. Garrow Our Values: Integrity: We do the right thing. Caring: We are kind. Accountability: We are responsible for excellence. Respect: We are open, honest, and fair. Excellence: We work to deliver the best care the best way. George Garrow, M.D.
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The Sharon Regional Health System Auxiliary presents its “Angel Fund” for the holiday season. Following in the tradition of the former “Lights of Love” program, it o� ers support to patients at Sharon Regional’s Cancer Care Center who may need assistance with medications or household utilities. “Angel Fund” trees will brighten the lobbies of the hospital’s Emergency Care Center and Cancer Care Center during the holidays. For a donation of $10 or more, a light will be placed on the tree in honor or in memory of someone special. The TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Cancer Care Center, 2320 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Please complete information on the form below and return to:Sharon Regional Health System Auxiliary,
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Do you have a family history of diabetes? Has your doctor said you have pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome?
Are you overweight and out of shape?
Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes can be prevented. The Diabetes Center at Sharon Regional Health System is offering this 16 week course providing participants with practical lifestyle changes designed to prevent diabetes.
Heather Hough, Facilitator
IN THIS ISSUE:• Partnership decision a healthy one for the region• Sharpsville man praises care• Great American Smokeout November 21• November/December calendar of events• Listing of Sharon Regional donors• Angel Fund• Lifestyle changes for diabetes prevention
Sharon Regional Health System is excited to welcome back board certifi ed medical oncologist George Garrow, M.D., who will begin seeing patients at Sharon Regional’s Cancer Care Center on December 9. Along with his full time medical oncology practice, Dr. Garrow will also serve as the medical director of the Hospice/Palliative Care program. Sharon Regional is also in the process of interviewing several other outstanding medical oncologists and expects to soon announce the arrival of additional new specialists to our staff.
Sharon Regional’s Cancer Care Center is the region’s largest provider of specialized cancer treatment services providing the newest cancer targeted therapies, access to clinical trials, PROVENGE advanced prostate cancer treatment, chemotherapy, a linear accelerator for radiation therapy, biological response modifi ers, infusion services, Coumadin Clinic, lab and social work services, physical therapy center for cancer rehab, and much more.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Garrow, call the Cancer Care Center at 724-983-5900.
Welcome back Dr. Garrow
Our Values: Integrity: We do the right thing. Caring: We are kind. Accountability: We are responsible for excellence. Respect: We are open, honest, and fair. Excellence: We work to deliver the best care the best way.
George Garrow, M.D.
You and your coach will:• Set and achieve health weight goals• Develop and commit to an enjoyable exercise plan• Learn to choose healthy foods to reduce your risk of developing diabetes
Stop diabetes from stopping you!Join us!When: Tuesdays starting January 14, 2014 from 6-7 p.m.Where: The Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 2435 Garden Way, HermitageCost: $40 ($25 will be refunded to those who complete at least 12 sessions)Register by: January 9, 2014.Call 724-983-5518 or 1-800-346-7997.
The program is based on the Diabetes Prevention Program, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
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The Sharon Regional Health System board of directors recently signed a non-binding letter of intent that started the process to bring to this region the strengths and resources of Community Health Systems (CHS), one of the largest and most successful healthcare organizations in the nation, along with the clinical program development and quality improvement expertise of the Cleveland Clinic.
Almost 12 months ago the board decided to explore potential partnership opportunities to determine if the best interests of the community would be served by Sharon Regional remaining independent or pursuing some type of strategic partnership.
In reviewing partnership opportunities, the board identifi ed fi ve Guiding Principles that set the framework for evaluating the options. These included:
• Community Choice in a Healthcare Provider
• Local Control of Healthcare Decisions
• Perpetuation of Advanced Care within the Community
• Commitment to Improve, not Maintain Quality and Service to the Community
• Economic Stability for the Community
Representatives from Sharon Regional’s board and senior management team met with a number of the region’s largest healthcare systems, including Highmark, UPMC, Cleveland Clinic, Community Health Systems, and others. The lengthy evaluation process of potential partnership options was based on how closely the opportunities fi t with our Guiding Principles.
An affi liation with Community Health Systems will bring tremendous benefi ts to Sharon Regional and the region, including an infusion of signifi cant capital for investments in facilities, services, and medical technology; continuation and growth of Sharon Regional’s essential services (including medical/surgical, critical care, open heart and vascular surgery, emergency services, and obstetrics); hiring of our employees at the same rate of pay and seniority; maintaining the current medical staff with strong efforts to recruit new physicians to the community; access to charity and indigent care; and a local board of trustees comprised of Sharon Regional’s medical staff and local community leaders. It also guarantees economic stability for our community along with the preservation of choice for patients, physicians, and employers.
This is a very positive outcome for our region and I am extremely excited as we move forward in this process for what it brings to our community and how it advances the Health System’s mission of providing comprehensive, convenient, high-quality health care services close to home.
Sharon Regional partnership decision a healthy one for the region by John R. “Jack” Janoso, Jr.
John R. “Jack” Janoso, Jr., President and CEO
740 East State Street • Sharon, PAwww.sharonregional.com
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“I am extremely excited as we move forward in this process for what it brings to our community and how it advances the Health System’s mission of providing comprehensive, convenient, high-quality health care services close to home.”
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Thank You for Your Support!Special thanks to the following who donated to Sharon Regional in � scal year 2013:
Sharpsville man praises care received at Sharon Regional
Executive chef David Vandervort relaxes with a favorite magazine while recovering from treatment at Sharon Regional
In conjunction with the Great American Smokeout on November 21, Sharon Regional is offering its “Quitting for Life: Smoking Cessation Classes” in November. The four-session class on Tuesday, 6 p.m. at the Hermitage Diagnostic & Imaging Center starts November 5 and continues on November 12, 19 and 26.
Topics for the sessions are: 1. Learning the tools needed for a personal plan to quit; 2. Quit date; 3. Coping with stress and slip ups; 4. Celebrating a whole new lifestyle.
Classes will also be offered next year in April, July, September and November.
Classes are conducted by Gayle Linden, LPN, community education coordinator.
There is a $25 fee for materials including a workbook. Register at 724-983-5518 or 800-346-7997.
The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting, even for one day, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk.
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet about 43.8 million Americans still smoke cigarettes — Nearly 1 in every 5 adults. As of 2010, there were also 13.2 million cigar smokers in the US, and 2.2 million who smoke tobacco in pipes — other dangerous and addictive forms of tobacco.
Smoking Cessation: Great American Smokeout is November 21
New Orleans executive chef David Vandervort returned to his native Shenango Valley in 2011 because he felt he would get better medical care here.
“I was lucky enough to be treated by Dr. James Ezi-Ashi (gastroenterology),” David recalls, “and I truly believe he saved my life.”
Results of some tests brought in urologist Peter Daloni, M.D, and radiation oncologist Dennis Ulewicz, M.D.
“The level of care provided me during my nine weeks of radiation treatment was extraordinary,” David says. “Dr. Ulewicz
was the consummate professional, explaining processes, answering my questions and giving me all options that were available. He did
this in a warm and caring manner, not the cold abrupt professionalism that some doctors assume.”
“Dr. Ulewicz communicated with Dr. Ezi-Ashi and worked to make sure that the care didn’t affect my other problem. His staff at the Cancer Care Center followed his example and as a team made a very trying situation as easy as possible. All the nurses were very supportive and the radiation therapy techs were simply awesome.”
“I am very happy that I had such excellent care during this period,” he concludes.
David is a graduate of Sharpsville High School and the former Pittsburgh Culinary Institute. During his career, he served as executive chef in restaurants ranging from nearby Oak Tree Country Club to those in New Orleans, Houston, and has traveled the world as a chef with several cruise lines.
Visit www.sharonregional.com for more of David’s story.
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Thank You for Your Support!Special thanks to the following who donated to Sharon Regional in � scal year 2013:
Sharpsville man praises care received at Sharon Regional
Executive chef David Vandervort relaxes with a favorite magazine while recovering from treatment at Sharon Regional
In conjunction with the Great American Smokeout on November 21, Sharon Regional is offering its “Quitting for Life: Smoking Cessation Classes” in November. The four-session class on Tuesday, 6 p.m. at the Hermitage Diagnostic & Imaging Center starts November 5 and continues on November 12, 19 and 26.
Topics for the sessions are: 1. Learning the tools needed for a personal plan to quit; 2. Quit date; 3. Coping with stress and slip ups; 4. Celebrating a whole new lifestyle.
Classes will also be offered next year in April, July, September and November.
Classes are conducted by Gayle Linden, LPN, community education coordinator.
There is a $25 fee for materials including a workbook. Register at 724-983-5518 or 800-346-7997.
The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting, even for one day, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk.
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet about 43.8 million Americans still smoke cigarettes — Nearly 1 in every 5 adults. As of 2010, there were also 13.2 million cigar smokers in the US, and 2.2 million who smoke tobacco in pipes — other dangerous and addictive forms of tobacco.
Smoking Cessation: Great American Smokeout is November 21
New Orleans executive chef David Vandervort returned to his native Shenango Valley in 2011 because he felt he would get better medical care here.
“I was lucky enough to be treated by Dr. James Ezi-Ashi (gastroenterology),” David recalls, “and I truly believe he saved my life.”
Results of some tests brought in urologist Peter Daloni, M.D, and radiation oncologist Dennis Ulewicz, M.D.
“The level of care provided me during my nine weeks of radiation treatment was extraordinary,” David says. “Dr. Ulewicz
was the consummate professional, explaining processes, answering my questions and giving me all options that were available. He did
this in a warm and caring manner, not the cold abrupt professionalism that some doctors assume.”
“Dr. Ulewicz communicated with Dr. Ezi-Ashi and worked to make sure that the care didn’t affect my other problem. His staff at the Cancer Care Center followed his example and as a team made a very trying situation as easy as possible. All the nurses were very supportive and the radiation therapy techs were simply awesome.”
“I am very happy that I had such excellent care during this period,” he concludes.
David is a graduate of Sharpsville High School and the former Pittsburgh Culinary Institute. During his career, he served as executive chef in restaurants ranging from nearby Oak Tree Country Club to those in New Orleans, Houston, and has traveled the world as a chef with several cruise lines.
Visit www.sharonregional.com for more of David’s story.
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The Sharon Regional Health System board of directors recently signed a non-binding letter of intent that started the process to bring to this region the strengths and resources of Community Health Systems (CHS), one of the largest and most successful healthcare organizations in the nation, along with the clinical program development and quality improvement expertise of the Cleveland Clinic.
Almost 12 months ago the board decided to explore potential partnership opportunities to determine if the best interests of the community would be served by Sharon Regional remaining independent or pursuing some type of strategic partnership.
In reviewing partnership opportunities, the board identifi ed fi ve Guiding Principles that set the framework for evaluating the options. These included:
• Community Choice in a Healthcare Provider
• Local Control of Healthcare Decisions
• Perpetuation of Advanced Care within the Community
• Commitment to Improve, not Maintain Quality and Service to the Community
• Economic Stability for the Community
Representatives from Sharon Regional’s board and senior management team met with a number of the region’s largest healthcare systems, including Highmark, UPMC, Cleveland Clinic, Community Health Systems, and others. The lengthy evaluation process of potential partnership options was based on how closely the opportunities fi t with our Guiding Principles.
An affi liation with Community Health Systems will bring tremendous benefi ts to Sharon Regional and the region, including an infusion of signifi cant capital for investments in facilities, services, and medical technology; continuation and growth of Sharon Regional’s essential services (including medical/surgical, critical care, open heart and vascular surgery, emergency services, and obstetrics); hiring of our employees at the same rate of pay and seniority; maintaining the current medical staff with strong efforts to recruit new physicians to the community; access to charity and indigent care; and a local board of trustees comprised of Sharon Regional’s medical staff and local community leaders. It also guarantees economic stability for our community along with the preservation of choice for patients, physicians, and employers.
This is a very positive outcome for our region and I am extremely excited as we move forward in this process for what it brings to our community and how it advances the Health System’s mission of providing comprehensive, convenient, high-quality health care services close to home.
Sharon Regional partnership decision a healthy one for the region by John R. “Jack” Janoso, Jr.
John R. “Jack” Janoso, Jr., President and CEO
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“I am extremely excited as we move forward in this process for what it brings to our community and how it advances the Health System’s mission of providing comprehensive, convenient, high-quality health care services close to home.”
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The Sharon Regional Health System Auxiliary presents its “Angel Fund” for the holiday season. Following in the tradition of the former “Lights of Love” program, it o� ers support to patients at Sharon Regional’s Cancer Care Center who may need assistance with medications or household utilities. “Angel Fund” trees will brighten the lobbies of the hospital’s Emergency Care Center and Cancer Care Center during the holidays. For a donation of $10 or more, a light will be placed on the tree in honor or in memory of someone special. The TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Cancer Care Center, 2320 Highland Road, Hermitage.
Please complete information on the form below and return to:Sharon Regional Health System Auxiliary,
c/o Volunteer O� ce, 740 East State Street, Sharon, PA 16146
Do you have a family history of diabetes? Has your doctor said you have pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome?
Are you overweight and out of shape?
Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes can be prevented. The Diabetes Center at Sharon Regional Health System is offering this 16 week course providing participants with practical lifestyle changes designed to prevent diabetes.
Heather Hough, Facilitator
IN THIS ISSUE:• Partnership decision a healthy one for the region• Sharpsville man praises care• Great American Smokeout November 21• November/December calendar of events• Listing of Sharon Regional donors• Angel Fund• Lifestyle changes for diabetes prevention
Sharon Regional Health System is excited to welcome back board certifi ed medical oncologist George Garrow, M.D., who will begin seeing patients at Sharon Regional’s Cancer Care Center on December 9. Along with his full time medical oncology practice, Dr. Garrow will also serve as the medical director of the Hospice/Palliative Care program. Sharon Regional is also in the process of interviewing several other outstanding medical oncologists and expects to soon announce the arrival of additional new specialists to our staff.
Sharon Regional’s Cancer Care Center is the region’s largest provider of specialized cancer treatment services providing the newest cancer targeted therapies, access to clinical trials, PROVENGE advanced prostate cancer treatment, chemotherapy, a linear accelerator for radiation therapy, biological response modifi ers, infusion services, Coumadin Clinic, lab and social work services, physical therapy center for cancer rehab, and much more.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Garrow, call the Cancer Care Center at 724-983-5900.
Welcome back Dr. Garrow
Our Values: Integrity: We do the right thing. Caring: We are kind. Accountability: We are responsible for excellence. Respect: We are open, honest, and fair. Excellence: We work to deliver the best care the best way.
George Garrow, M.D.
You and your coach will:• Set and achieve health weight goals• Develop and commit to an enjoyable exercise plan• Learn to choose healthy foods to reduce your risk of developing diabetes
Stop diabetes from stopping you!Join us!When: Tuesdays starting January 14, 2014 from 6-7 p.m.Where: The Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 2435 Garden Way, HermitageCost: $40 ($25 will be refunded to those who complete at least 12 sessions)Register by: January 9, 2014.Call 724-983-5518 or 1-800-346-7997.
The program is based on the Diabetes Prevention Program, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
