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Welcome to HSL

Annesia Kamara, Staff Nurse, RN, IL/AL-NewBridge

Renive Mozart, Resident Assistant, IL/AL-NewBridge

Joanne Dayan, Resident Assistant, IL/AL-NewBridge

Shanelle Thwaites, Nutrition Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Abigail Shayevich, Staff Nurse, RN, HRC-Roslindale

Elana Sirota, Staff Nurse, RN, HRC-Roslindale

Anna Zhyhymont, Staff Nurse, RN, HRC-Roslindale

Jennifer Sindor, Resident Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Courtney Clemons, Student Resident Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Genevieve Onwumere, Student Resident Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Olena Pokatilova, Resident Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Isabella Rosales, Student Resident Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Wanda Smith, Resident Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Kareem Hokett, Staff Nurse, LPN, HRC-Roslindale

Joy Ezike, Student Resident Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Courtney Howe, Media Relations Specialist, Marketing Communications-HSL

Jenneh Coker, Staff Nurse, RN, HRC-NewBridge

Chinyere Ihenetu, Staff Nurse, RN, HRC-NewBridge

Indirma Louis, Resident Assistant, HRC-NewBridge

Danielle Salomon, Resident Assistant, HRC-Roslindale

Samantha Fonseca-Moreira, Occupational Therapist, Per Diem, HRC-Roslindale

Christine Hager, Telephone Operator, HRC-Roslindale

Mohamed Barrie, Wait Staff, Satter House

Raquel de Souza, Health and Fitness Specialist, HRC-NewBridge

Marley Belanger, Server, HRC-NewBridge

Chima Ebele, Server, HRC-NewBridge

Susan Courtney, Restaurant Manager, HRC-NewBridge

Noah Bork, Security Officer, HRC-NewBridge

Eliane Isaac, Nurse Assistant, IL/AL-NewBridge

Catherine Leonetti, Bus Staff, Orchard Cove

Kearvens Theodore, Bus Staff, Orchard Cove

Yolande Coichy, Nurse Assistant, SNF, Orchard Cove

Joining me at the dedication of the Danesh Family

Residences at 100 Centre Street are (l-r): Barry Shrage,

CJP; Hinda Marcus, HSL Board Chair; André and

Marilyn Danesh and Marsha Slotnick, Development

André and Marilyn Danesh

--- Please print and post for employees with limited computer access --- May 27, 2016

Dear Fellow HSL Employee

As we approach the official start of summer with Memorial Day on Monday, I’m pleased to

report that HSL has entered the 3rd Quarter of FY16 with a good financial performance. While

some of our services have volumes below budget, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes,

Depreciation and Amortization) is at or ahead of budget across HSL thanks to great budget

management. Thank you all for always working so hard to provide our residents, patients, and

families with outstanding care, and doing so as cost effectively as possible so we can care for

as many seniors in our community as possible.

In addition to EBITDA, Operating Cash Flow is

also ahead of budget—thanks mainly to the

strength of our Development team and their

outstanding fundraising efforts—as well as the

appreciation and generosity of our donors.

Fundraising and the associated philanthropic

support we receive from individuals and

foundations do much to enhance the programs

and services we offer our residents, patients and

families. Philanthropy also supports our HSL

Scholarship Program and a

number of Professional

Development opportunities for our

employees. Please be sure to read

the philanthropic details in the

stories below about ribbon-cutting dedications for Great Days for Seniors and The Danesh

Family Residences at 100 Centre Street, and about the launch of Rabbi Sara Paasche-

Orlow’s and Rabbi Joel Baron’s newly-published book. These events are just three of the

many that Development organizes, and I want to personally thank and applaud each team

member for “Owning” and “Teaming Up” to bring these and all Development activities to

fruition.

Please know that your comments about the Friday Report are always welcome—just send

your note to Lou’sFridayReport@hsl.harvard.edu

HSL Highlights Earlier this week we celebrated Brookline residents and long-

time HSL supporters, Marilyn and André Danesh, at a ribbon-

cutting event pictured above. The Daneshes’ very generous

$1.5 million gift has formally named CCB’s 100 Centre Street

as The Marilyn and Andre Danesh Family Residences at

100 Centre Street. Their donation will be used across HSL to

fund programs and services for our seniors, helping each live

her or his best life in the best place. Please click here to learn

more about this gift.

Thanks to a $45,000 grant from BNY Mellon, the participants of HRC’s Great Days for

Seniors now have a safe, secure, accessible

outdoor patio that was dedicated at a formal

ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this week. The

new patio area will enhance the quality of

programming for participants by offering activities

such as gardening, outdoor exercises, and outdoor

dining options. Congratulations to Suzie Kaytis,

Director of GDS, and her team.

Following the ribbon cutting (l-r): Mary Moscato, Laura McNamara (HSL Hospice), Vivian Stameris

(HSL Home Care), Mary Walsh (HSL Home Care), join GDS’s Suzie Kaytis and Elaine Aronsky

From left to right: Rabbis Joel Baron, Suzanne Offit and Sara Paasche-Orlow

Regina Dain at left with Leticia Prieto

I was so honored to attend and speak at last week’s education lecture and reception at NewBridge

celebrating the recent publication of “Deathbed Wisdom of the Hasidic Masters.” The book, translated and

annotated by HSL Hospice Care Chaplain, Rabbi Joel Baron and HSL’s Spiritual Care Director, Rabbi Sara

Paasche-Orlow, sheds light on Jewish traditions about death, the afterlife, and how to care for people in

their final days. The book discussion was moderated by HSL’s Rabbi Suzanne Offit. HSL and Hebrew

College co-sponsored the evening’s program that celebrates the legacy of Jewish Memorial Hospital (JMH)

through its funding for HSL’s annual education lecture. Please click here to learn more about Rabbi Joel’s

and Rabbi Sara’s fascinating book.

Employee Happenings

HSL was a proud Gold Sponsor of “A Map Through the Maze,” a conference for Alzheimer’s care

professionals sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. HSL Employees Heather Dexter, Social

Services; Hali Diecidue, Spiritual Care; and Jenna O’Brien and Robin Stewart, Life Enhancement,

presented a workshop titled, “Quality of Life Interventions for Care Partners and Individuals with

Dementia." Dr. Eddy Ang, a physician on the RSU, also presented a workshop titled, "Emerging

Technologies to Support Care for Individuals with Cognitive Impairment." As a sponsor, HSL had

premium exhibitor space, and I want to thank Bill Burgey, Marketing Communications; Brian

Murphy, Admissions; and Ellie Belanger, Sales for AL at NewBridge, for representing HSL and

engaging with hundreds of conference attendees.

Regina Dain, HRC’s Senior Expressive Therapy Leader and Leticia Prieto, HRC Music Therapist, recently

presented at a conference sponsored by the New England Regional Music Therapy Association. Their

presentation was a training module for 30 direct memory-care staff titled, “Music & Movement for

Increased Engagement.” Please click here to review and learn from Regina and Leticia’s presentation.

Get Involved--Get Engaged

Please consider joining with your Hebrew SeniorLife colleagues at the Boston Pride Parade on Saturday, June

11 where we will show our collective support and commitment for our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender

(LGBT) employees and seniors. Boston Pride is an organization that promotes diversity, unity, visibility, and

dignity across Greater Boston by building and strengthening community connections. Click here for details.

This month’s Continuous Improvement@HSL features the results of “Operation Roll,” a project led by Sarah

Charest, HRC Occupational Therapist, with a cross-functional team. The project results are amazing and ensure

residents have the type of wheelchair they require, and one that is well-maintained. Please click here to read

more about this project.

Best of the Best

I enjoyed receiving your wonderful comments about the special “Best of the Best” edition of the Friday Report during

Employee Week. I always appreciate hearing from you and want to share these two comments that pretty much

sum up what your colleagues had to say:

“So proud to be part of such an extraordinary organization and group of colleagues…thanks for a great edition

celebrating the everyday ways we can make a difference in the lives of those we serve.” Laura Baber, CCB

“What a joy to read each excerpt and to see the smiling faces of the employees mentioned.” Rabbi Suzanne Offit

Please share this Report with your colleagues who may have limited computer access or with those who may not be checking their email today.

Sincerely,

Lou Woolf

Brian Murphy (2nd

from right) and Ellie

Belanger (at right) greet conference attendees