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1 HEALTHThrive FALL/WINTER 2015 Health and Wellness Magazine from FINGER LAKES Committed to Our Community Looking for a Doctor? Use our physician directory pull-out guide

2 A Message from President & CEO Jose Acevedo, M.D., MBA All of what we do at Finger Lakes Health is aimed at delivering the best care to our patients, residents, and their families. In this issue of Thrive, you ll get to know several of our physicians who are dedicated to caring for patients and practicing medicine in our closeknit communities. We are grateful to our volunteer, local, board of directors who have made a strong commitment to supporting our recruitment of this caliber of providers and to ensuring local access to primary and specialty care. The orthopaedic, general surgery, colorectal surgery, dermatology, and cardiology specialists we have recruited to the Finger Lakes and employ through FLH Medical, P.C. and Finger Lakes Health see patients in Geneva, Penn Yan, Seneca Falls, and Clifton Springs. In other news, we are pleased to share that Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital has been recognized by Becker s Healthcare Review as one of the top 5 hospitals with the cleanest patient rooms, according to patients, in New York state. We are so proud of our amazing housekeeping team and know this contributes to our goal of being the safest. Specifically, hand hygiene protocols and our facilities cleanliness, are without doubt, key contributors to another Soldiers & Sailors milestone, being more than two years without any hospital associated infections. We have an incredible team and are grateful for their hard work to deliver the safest care every day. Our Journey to Best also reflects our commitment to helping our communities be healthy. Toward this end we have sponsored many health promotion, disease prevention and wellness programs including our Cardiac PREhab program led by Cardiologist Joseph Gomez, M.D.; our L.U.N.Ch. weight management program spear-headed by Scot Kolsin, M.D., Lifecare Medical Associates; and our ever-growing walking and running programs including our Cubby Chase 10K, 5K, Color Mile Run, which was held in July. In this issue, you ll find a physician directory to help you discover the perfect partner for your healthcare needs. You ll also find an enclosed survey. I encourage you to share your ideas to help us understand our communities most important health concerns. Jose Acevedo, M.D., MBA President & CEO Finger Lakes Health 2 FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE

3 We are Finger Lakes Health Scan this QR code to see what Healthcare with Heart looks like. Health and Wellness Magazine from FINGER LAKES HEALTH TABLE of CONTENTS 4 Technology for Better Health 8 New Faces 11 True Partners in Your Care 16 Living and Loving Life 18 Healthy Returns 22 Dine & Discuss Fall Events 23 Strive to Be Your Best FOLLOW US ON... Visit us on the web to: Find a physician Locate a service/facility Register for an event Apply for employment Research health information Share a story Make a donation... and much more FA L L 2015 FI N G E R L A K E S H E A LT H T H R I V E 3

4 A Message from President & CEO Jose Acevedo, M.D., MBA ADVICE TO THRIVE ON An App A Day Just what the Doctor Ordered? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that according to industry estimates, 500 million smartphone users worldwide will be using a health care application in 2015, and by 2018, 50 percent of the more than 3.4 billion smartphone and tablet users will have downloaded mobile health applications. App is an abbreviation for application. An app is a piece of software. It can run on the Internet, on your computer, or on your phone or other electronic device. Here, we re talking about a mobile app, which is a computer program designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Figures published by the app development industry estimate that there are now 100,000 apps dedicated to mobile health available for Android and ios (Apple, Inc. devices), a figure which has doubled over the last two years. The report shows the global health and fitness mobile app market is worth about $4 billion at the moment, but this could increase to $26 billion by There are software apps developed for your handheld devices to support good health including applications that track activity and count calories, monitor your sleep cycle, check symptoms, check your vision, support you as you quit smoking, help you plan your pregnancy and document your menstrual cycle, as well as those to support mental health, link you to medical professionals and maintain your medical appointments and records at your fingertips. So with so many choices and a growing array of apps in development, which apps can help you to get fit or feel better? Whether you already have your favorites, or are new to the concept of employing technology as a tool in maintaining and improving your health, here (on page 5) are a few applications you might want to check out. Although most applications are not evidence-based medicine, they do have the potential to help keep you moving and assist you in losing weight. As with all health improvement strategies, the key is consistency. While a Flurry Analytics report shows that health and fitness apps grew at a faster rate than the overall app market in 2014, industry analyses also demonstrate that consumers are more likely to download and test apps than to use them with regularity. While the download rate of mobile health and fitness apps is high, so, too, is the un-install rate. The same study identified that the most avid users of health and fitness apps are middle-aged women who used apps in the health and fitness category three times more than the average user. Of the regular user group, 62 percent are women, and those ages were the most active users. The data showed that millennials (those born between the early 1980s to the early 2000s) were engaged with their smartphones every hour in the day and used fitness and health apps twice as much as the average of other age groups. And women use health and fitness apps 200 percent more than men do. In November 2012, The Pew Research Center s Internet and American Life Project s Mobile Health survey showed the percentage of mobile phone users who have downloaded a health app at 19 percent, which had remained unchanged since According to Google s stats, the diet tracking app MyFitnessPal topped the charts under health and fitness. The popular app started life as a website way back in 2005, and is obviously still going strong. The Pew survey also reported that of the group that said they had seen significant change such as gaining or losing a lot of weight, becoming 4 FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE

5 pregnant, or quitting smoking, 29 percent were health app adopters. So it is clear that adopters and regular users of health apps can see measurable positive health changes. The key may be to tap into how to consistently use the apps. Some apps are using a game and rewards system. Just as the application developers are on a quest to gain (and keep) dedicated users for app sales and advertising revenue, those of us interested in making positive, lasting changes to improve our health long-term, must find and tap into the apps that motivate us to keep coming back. What is clear is how much the mobile industry is focusing on our health and wellbeing yet to be seen is how much we re buying into it and investing in ourselves. FITNESS MapMyRun A fitness tracking app that enables you to use the built-in GPS of your mobile device to track your fitness activities. Record your workout details including duration, distance, pace, speed, elevation, calories burned, and route traveled on an interactive map. Nike+TrainingClub Allows you to choose from 100+ beginner, intermediate and advanced workouts designed by Nike trainers, whether you want to get lean, get toned, or build strength. C25K An 8-week training program to take you from the couch to a 5k run with three, 30-minute workouts per week. Human An all-activity and calorie tracker that inspires you to move 30 minutes or more each day. Moves Automatically records any walking, cycling, and running you do. You can view the distance, duration, steps, and calories burned for each activity. Spring DJ curated playlists with similar beats per minute to allow you to run, bike, or dance to a steady beat and music you love. NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MyFitnessPal The world s most popular health and fitness app, MyFitnessPal has the largest food database by far (over 5,000,000 foods) to use in calorie counting. Fooducate Fooducate Nutrition Scanner has a database of over 200,000 unique products to provide you with important nutrition info to navigate the grocery store. Scan a food s barcode for nutrition facts and details such as trans fats, additives, and preservatives, then view options for healthier alternative products. MyDailyPlate Inspired by the USDA s MyPlate icon that illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks to a healthy diet, this app tracks your eating choices. Noom A weight loss coach app that logs meals, provides encouragement and wellness activities, special recipes and color-coded food options to guide healthful choices. GENERAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Lumosity Used by over 60 million people worldwide, this training program challenges your brain through memory and attention exercises. FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 5

6 Ready when you need us Be There For Life s Precious Moments Your loved ones are counting on you being with them to make lasting memories. Dr. Baltazar-Ford Dr. Wall Dr. Collins Seeing patients in Geneva, Penn Yan, Clifton Springs and at Lifecare Medical Associates in Seneca Falls. Geneva General Surgical Associates (315) Geneva, Clifton Springs, and Lifecare in Seneca Falls (315) Penn Yan General & Colorectal Surgery Joseph Gomez, M.D. Pamela Hobart, ANP Did you know, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States? That s why it is important to choose a cardiologist that will encourage you and show you the benefits of good heart health. Make an appointment to see a cardiologist today. You won t want to miss a single moment of what s ahead your family will thank you for it. Geneva General Cardiology Associates 200 North Street, Suite 304, Geneva 418 North Main Street, Penn Yan (315) FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE

7 Welcome Physicians Finger Lakes Health welcomes Marta Canfield, M.D., to its team of highly skilled physicians, and announces the relocation of Maria Enecilla, M.D., within the Finger Lakes Health physician network. A family medicine physician, Dr. Canfield is accepting new patients at Dundee Family Health Center, 50 Millard Street, Dundee. Appointments can be made by calling (607) Dr. Canfield received her medical degree from the University of Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo. She completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Buffalo, Department of Family Medicine, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Board-certified in both family medicine and geriatric medicine, Dr. Enecilla is now seeing patients at the FLH Medical, Marta Canfield, M.D. P.C. Primary Care office in Geneva. She previously practiced at Finger Lakes Health s Dundee and Seneca Family Health Centers. Dr. Enecilla received her medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas-College of Science in Manila, Philippines. She completed a Geriatric Fellowship Program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry at Robert Wood Johnson Maria Enecilla, M.D. in New Brunswick, NJ. She completed her residency in family medicine at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Enecilla is accepting new patients at Geneva Primary Care, her new location in the Medical Office Building at Geneva General Hospital, 200 North Street, Suite 102. Appointments can be made by calling (315) FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 7

8 Wendy Disbrow, RN, MBA Andre Forcier, BS, RT New Faces & New Places Finger Lakes Health announces the appointment of the following people to key roles in the health system. Wendy Disbrow, RN, MBA, has been appointed Vice President of Physician Network for Finger Lakes Health. Disbrow has been serving as Chief Administrative Officer of FLH Medical, P.C., a multi-specialty physician practice group encompassing offices across three counties served by Finger Lakes Health, since October In her new position, Disbrow serves in a strategic capacity in addition to oversight of the operations of FLH Medical, P.C.; Lifecare Medical Associates, P.C. and Geneva General Surgical Associates. She plays a key role in growing physician alignment between the physician network and health system. She serves as a member of the Finger Lakes Health administrative team. Andre Forcier, BS, RT, has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for FLH Medical, P.C. Forcier has been serving as Director of Operations for the physician practice group since mid Forcier s new role will be managing the offices of the physician practice group. FLH Medical, P.C. consists of the offices of Pre-Emption Family Medicine and Keuka Health Care, both in Penn Yan; Geneva Primary Care, Physiatry, Psychiatry, and Interlakes Orthopaedic Surgery, all in Geneva; Waterloo Primary Care; the offices of Dr. Neil Scheier and Dr. Chester Nakamura and Interlakes Orthopaedic Surgery in Clifton Springs; and Clifton Springs, Geneva and Seneca Falls Urgent Care offices. Forcier and FLH Medical, P.C. also work collaboratively with the newly acquired Lifecare Medical Associates in Seneca Falls. Kris Schiek, RN, BSN, MSM, LNHA, has been named Administrator of The Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan. Michelle Mikki Megivern, RN, BSN, MHA Schiek had been serving as interim Administrator for the last few months. She was Director of Nursing at The Homestead from 2005 until her appointment as Assistant Administrator at The Homestead in December Since that time she has been completing coursework and licensing requirements to transition into the administrator role at The Homestead. Jill Biggane, RN, BSN, CCM, CRRN Michelle Mikki Megivern, RN, BSN, MHA, has been named Director of Nursing at The Homestead of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital where she oversees all nursing operations at the 151-bed facility. Megivern earned an AAS degree in nursing from Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY; a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL; and a master s degree in health administration from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ. She is a licensed registered nurse in New York, is certified in hospice and palliative care nursing and is a member of the Hospice Palliative Nurses Association. Jill Biggane, RN, BSN, CCM, CRRN, has joined the Nursing Leadership team at Geneva General Hospital as the nurse manager of 3 North. Biggane holds a 8 FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE

9 Kris Schiek, RN, BSN, MSM, LNHA Bob Stivers Lance R. Ward Ketul J. Patel, M.D. Finger Lakes Health Elects New Board Members Bob Stivers of Waterloo and Lance Ward of Geneva have been elected to the Finger Lakes Health Board of Directors. In addition, Dave Bunnell of Geneva was re-elected for a second term and Ketul J. Patel, M.D. of Pittsford joined the Board as Geneva General Hospital s Chief of Staff. Thomas Weibel bachelor s degree in nursing from SUNY at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY. She also was a Merit Scholar in the Executive Nurse Leader Master s Program at the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. Thomas Weibel has been named Director, Materials Management, at Finger Lakes Health. In the position, he oversees all purchasing, receiving, distribution and inventory operations. He brings 25 years of experience in writing, negotiating and approving purchasing contracts and overseeing all facets of materials management. Also, officers for the health system board were re-elected as follows: Philip G. Beckley, chair; Donald R. Gentilcore, Jr., vice chair; Ann H. McMullen, secretary; Jose Acevedo, M.D., President & CEO; and Pamela E. Johnson, Treasurer and CFO. Bob Stivers is operator of Stivers Seneca Marine in Geneva. A graduate of Romulus Central School and SUNY at Cortland, Stivers holds a U.S. Coast Guard captain s license. He serves as chair of the Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union Board, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Geneva Business Improvement District. He also serves as vice chair of Canal NY. Stivers and his wife, Donna, have two daughters. Lance R. Ward is president of The Construction Link, Inc. in Geneva. A graduate of Iroquois High School in Elma, NY, he earned a BS in civil engineering from the University of Buffalo, and a BS in organizational management from Keuka College. He holds a general contractors license in the state of Florida and a commercial, instrument pilot s license. Ward serves on the Board of Governors of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, MA; is a Colorado Corporation representative of the Shriners International in Tampa, FL; and a member of the Flight Safety Board at the Penn Yan Flying Club. He also is a trustee for Ark Lodge 33 in Geneva and the Damascus Shriners in Rochester, NY. Ward and his wife, Lynn, have a daughter, Kathleen Ward. Ketul J. Patel, M.D., an anesthesiologist with Finger Lakes Health since November 2003, is director of the Department of Anesthesia for Finger Lakes Health and Chief of Staff at Geneva General Hospital. Dr. Patel also serves on the Finger Lakes Health Foundation Board. He earned his medical degree at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He completed an internship in surgery at Saint Vincent s Hospital in New York City, and his residency in anesthesiology at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. He also completed a Fellowship in pain management at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. He and his wife, Vinyas, have two children. FA L L 2015 FI N G E R L A K E S H E A LT H T H R I V E 9

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11 Craig Collins, M.D., FACS David Rogers, Seneca Falls, NY For Dr. Craig Collins, Finger Lakes Health is a perfect fit. The only colorectal surgeon in the Finger Lakes region, he was drawn to the area, specifically Finger Lakes Health, because it offered him an opportunity to work in a small community. It is important to me to keep care local, he said. I am a firm believer in being able to stay in the community where you live and not have to travel to Rochester or Syracuse for services that are locally available. Dr. Collins went to medical school in Israel, then completed both his general surgery residency and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at SUNY Buffalo. He knew from a young age that he wanted to be a surgeon his dad was a community surgeon in Hornell, and Dr. Collins spent time going on rounds with him, and even working in the operating room as a first assist. Buffalo is a big city, so I didn t get to know everyone I was working with. What drew me to the Finger Lakes was that it s small and I ll get to know everyone. I m a small-town guy at heart, he said. David Rogers, a patient of Dr. Collins who underwent colorectal surgery in 2014, says he s very pleased with the care he received at his community hospital, Geneva General Hospital. Everyone bent over backwards to make sure I was not in any pain. I have 100 percent trust in Dr. Collins and feel that Geneva General Hospital is 100 percent customer-focused, he said. David is vocal about the positive direction Finger Lakes Health is headed and is impressed with the quality of the physicians that are part of the health system. Finger Lakes Health is moving in the right direction, said Rogers. They have brought in new doctors; added more advanced procedures. It is a pleasure to come to Geneva General. Rogers says both the renovations at Geneva General and the commitment to quality has transformed the health system. The hospital didn t use to have a very FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 11

12 positive rapport with the community, but it is a whole new ballgame now, he said. Geneva General is bringing in great doctors, so people do not have to go to larger cities to get quality care. In fact, my son became a patient of Finger Lakes Health spine surgeon, Chibuikem Dr. Chibu Akamnonu. We no longer need to travel to the city for our care. We all can get the care we need right here. Believing in Finger Lakes Health When Taryn Draxler, M.D., an internal medicine physician who serves as a hospitalist at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, was suffering from extreme hip pain, she discussed her options with her primary care physician, Eleanor Dewitt, M.D. Unable to take pain medication while caring for her patients, the hip pain had become unbearable; X-rays determined that a hip replacement was necessary. She consulted with her supervisor, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jason Feinberg, to discuss who might be the best surgeon for the job. He recommended she see orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mihail Radulescu. He, along with Dr. Nitin Banwar, is among only a few surgeons in our region performing the new anterior supine hip procedure, a less invasive hip replacement procedure that dramatically reduces recovery time. Dr. Draxler knows her patients count on her, so time was very important, so she could get back to caring for her patients in the community as quickly as possible. Dr. Draxler was not nervous about the procedure. She knew Finger Lakes Health only hired the most skilled physicians, so she had great confidence in Dr. Radulescu s ability. If someone can help me get back to caring for my patients in half the time, then that is where I am going to go, she said. That is why I chose Dr. Radulescu. In fact, Dr. Draxler s experience with Dr. Radulescu was so favorable, she had her other hip replaced in July. My surgery outcome was completely positive with Dr. Radulescu, she said. Taryn Draxler, M.D. From Across the Globe to Geneva Dr. Draxler s choice to put her faith in Dr. Radulescu was an easy one. Dr. Radulescu s decision to work at Finger Lakes Health was just as easy. Born and raised in Romania in eastern Europe in a small town named Onesti, Dr. Radulescu specializes in joint replacement. A community hospital is ideal because of the strong relationship we are able to create with our patients, he said. It also gives me as a surgeon a chance to promote new surgical techniques, and the ability to establish good relationships with my colleagues. He likes the small-town environment at Finger Lakes Health and Geneva General Hospital. I like the friendly environment and the beautiful natural beauty of the region, he said. I am close to the larger cities, as well as nature, so it s the best of both worlds for me. Dr. Radulescu s colleague, Chibuikem Dr. Chibu Akamnonu, M.D., is one of the most recent additions to the team of orthopaedic surgeons at Finger Lakes Health. He specializes in spine surgery. Dr. Chibu knew early on he wanted to take care of people. Having grown up in a small rural community in Nigeria, West Africa, where both his parents (a physician and a dentist) were responsible for the medical care provided to their rural community, he watched them merge medicine and patient care with community service traits he considers the basis of the healthcare profession. He sees those same qualities in Finger Lakes Health. I was impressed with Finger Lakes Health and the orthopaedic practice here because, for a small regional health system, we are able to provide a wide spectrum of treatments for musculoskeletal conditions a one-stop 12 FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE

13 shop for every treatment of orthopaedic surgery. This is a very unique practice for a smaller community, he said. We can provide the services that are usually offered by bigger tertiary institutions, all in a community setting where we are able to have a more personal relationship with our patients. We are very fortunate at Finger Lakes Health to have both experienced and younger surgeons because we can cover whatever condition a patient presents with, allowing patients to have quality healthcare in a small private setting as well as keeping our patients close to home. Despite his interest in clinical research and academic spine surgery, Dr. Chibu says he likes practicing at Finger Lakes Health because he believes that the same state-ofthe-art care can be delivered in a community setting. Practicing in a small community affords me the opportunity to have a better connection to my patients, their families, their primary care physicians and other members of the medical team involved in their care, said Dr. Chibu. Relationships are Key Finger Lakes Health President & CEO Dr. Jose Acevedo says physicians who choose to practice in small community hospitals are often looking for a chance to build quality patient-physician relationships. A physician who practices in a small town tends to build a bond with the patient that is different from what Mihail Radulescu, M.D. happens in a large city, he said. In a smaller community, physicians tend to form strong ties with the patient, as well as the patient s family. You take care of them in the office, but then you may see them in the community at a football game or at the grocery store. Special relationships are formed when treating patients in a rural setting. There is an emotional connection. Seeing the Benefits of a Small Town Dr. Kristin Baltazar-Ford, a general surgeon at Finger Lakes Health since 2011, agrees. Having spent five years of her surgical training in Buffalo, NY, she experienced a tremendously broad and wide range of patients that afforded her a fantastic surgical education. But when it came time to apply for a job after finishing her residency, she knew that a small community practice would be the best fit for her. I was intent on having a practice where my patients were not just a number or a diagnosis, she said. Working in a small community has given me this opportunity. I have been fortunate to have been able to foster long-term relationships with some of my patients, and have cared for entire families. Additionally, being in the Finger Lakes has allowed me to develop a healthy working relationship with emergency medicine, internal medicine, and other surgical colleagues that have proven to be invaluable in allowing me to grow and develop as a physician, and to provide better, collaborative care for my patients. She and her husband made a decision together to settle in a small community. We were just starting our family and wanted to raise our children in an environment similar to the ones that we grew up in. Having both been born and raised in upstate New York, the Finger Lakes seemed like the perfect place for us, she said. Being avid outdoor lovers, we enjoy the four seasons and the recreational opportunities that each season brings. We are die-hard snowmobilers in the winter and love boating on Seneca Lake in the summer. Dr. Baltazar-Ford sees no better fit than the small community of which she s a part. I m so grateful to be a part of the Finger Lakes Health family and will probably work here until I retire, she said. Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Andrew Ritting FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 13

14 James B. Mark, M.D. felt the same way about the Finger Lakes Health community. Specializing in orthopaedic hand and upper extremity procedures, his expertise is in high demand, so his skills could have landed him a career anywhere. But he chose Finger Lakes Health. I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, so this area is a perfect match for me, said Dr. Ritting. Dr. Tim Ryan, a family care physician at Lifecare Medical Associates in Seneca Falls, agrees with Dr. Ritting s community 14 FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE perspective and has spent his entire career with a small-town focus. Born and raised in Geneva, Dr. Ryan says he enjoys the small town life seeing people shopping or at local athletic contests. He met his wife, Wendy, in high school and he began his college career at Hobart College in Geneva. The small-town feel he brought to his Seneca County patients has earned him much respect in the county, and beyond. His main objective has always been to take care of the needs of the Seneca County community. The people in Seneca County are honest, hardworking people, he said. It s an honor to take care of them. He says his patients are the most important people in his practice. When Dr. Ryan sold his practice to Finger Lakes Health last winter, he did so knowing that the health system staff would continue to care for his patients in the same manner he has always done with compassion and kindness. Finger Lakes Health is the leading provider of care to take on the challenge

15 Chibuikem Akamnonu, M.D. Andrew Ritting, M.D. Kristin Baltazar-Ford, M.D. and will do a great job caring for our patients, he said. For him, taking care of folks in a small community is simple. The number one person is the patient. Ask the patient what they need, and then help them, he said. That philosophy is upheld by everyone who works with me. Does a healthcare provider committed to being a true partner in your care appeal to you? If yes, we invite you to check out the directory in the middle of your magazine that lists the providers who are part of the Finger Lakes Health network. If you would like more information on any of them, call our Physician Referral Line at (315) or (315) You won t be disappointed. Tim Ryan, M.D. 15

16 Living and L When skilled nursing is essential to everyday living, your loved one deserves the best possible care. Call us at (315) to help you with this important decision. Living Centers at Geneva Huntington Living Center The Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Our Adult Day Health Services fully-accredited program has locations in Waterloo,Geneva, and Penn Yan that provide safe, convenient, medically supervised environments where adults can meet, enjoy a variety of social and recreational opportunities and receive medical attention as needed. For more information please call (315) (Geneva), (315) (Waterloo) or (315) (Penn Yan). 16 FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE

17 oving Life The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us. Ashley Montagu Our long term care services, including Adult Day Health, provide endless opportunities for residents and registrants of our living centers and adult day health programs to enjoy life every day. We take pride in providing a multitude of activities and events. From a walking club to baking cupcakes and everything in between, we offer stimulating activities that everyone enjoys. They help build friendships, maintain skills and motor functions, but most importantly, they create smiles. FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 17

18 HEALTHY Valerie Robson Andrew Reese, M.D. Siobhan Deurioste, R.Ph. Your Support Matters Finger Lakes Health is a communityowned, not-for-profit health system committed to ensuring you have access to the best healthcare services you need most, right in your own community. The Finger Lakes Health Foundation s mission is to cultivate, secure and steward philanthropic gifts to support the capital, programmatic, and endowment needs of Finger Lakes Health. The Foundation provides outstanding opportunities for people to invest their time, energy, and resources in support of exceptional healthcare in the communities served by Finger Lakes Health. You can be an advocate for local healthcare by choosing to access Finger Lakes Health s services. You can also support local healthcare by making a contribution to the Finger Lakes Health Foundation in support of excellent healthcare in your community. During 2015, the Foundation will strive to raise: $25,000 for the Finger Lakes Health Fund, which supports the area of greatest need; $175,000 for the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Fund, to support enhanced access to healthcare services in Yates County; and $450,000 for the Geneva General 1. At this year s Cubby Chase, thanks to donations from Caryl Dooley (second from left) and Larry Farnand (far right), the Child Care Center was renamed the Jim Dooley Center for Early Learning. Also shown: Child Care Center Director Kathy Ryrko and FLH President & CEO Dr. Jose Acevedo. 2. Funded by the Finger Lakes Health Foundation, a new UV Disinfection System is now being used by the Geneva General Hospital Housekeeping Department to supplement routine manual cleaning and disinfection protocols to further minimize the risk of potentially infectious microorganisms. 3. Finger Lakes Health was awarded a 2015 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award for $4,000 to help fund its health and wellness program, CHAT Choose Health Action Teen. The CHAT program enlists volunteer mentors to deliver a healthy living curriculum to elementary school age children in the area The three Auxiliaries that support Finger Lakes Health were honored at this year s annual Volunteer Recognition event. Representing each Auxiliary were, from left: Sylvia Eisenhart, Marie Bruno, and Linda Quackenbush FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE

19 RETURNS Chuck Wicks, RT (R,CT) MSM Nancy Anderson, RN Jose Acevedo, M.D., MBA President and CEO Hospital Fund to support enhanced access to healthcare services in Geneva and surrounding communities. We are thankful for donations from grateful patients and families in honor of the care they received or as a way to recognize a special provider (doctor, nurse, aide, therapist, housekeeper, technician, etc.). We also always appreciate those who have elected to choose Finger Lakes Health Foundation as the place for memorial donations to honor and remember a loved one. Please remember the needs of Finger Lakes Health in your estate planning. We are very grateful for planned gifts, which create a legacy for the donor while also supporting the future needs of our community and local healthcare. All these gifts are especially meaningful to us and help assure future care for our community. To make a gift, please visit our website at foundation; send a check, payable to the Finger Lakes Health Foundation, to the Foundation office, 196 North Street, Geneva, NY (designate on your check which fund you would like your contribution to support); or call the Finger Lakes Health Foundation at (315) for more information. Foundation Board Names New Member, Officers The Finger Lakes Health Foundation Board of Directors has added one new member, Laura Van Niel, and elected officers: Susan Stork, chair; Linda Wadhams, vice chair; Monica Smaltz, secretary; Jose Acevedo, M.D., MBA, assistant secretary; Pam Johnson, treasurer; and Lara Chatel Turbide, executive director. Laura Van Niel of Seneca Falls is employed by Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES as the New Vision Medical Careers Program instructor at Geneva General Hospital. She had the position from September 1995 through June of 2003 and returned to the position in September In the interim, she was the Health Professions & Fellowship administrator at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva. A graduate of Ramsey High School, Ramsey, NJ, Van Niel earned her undergraduate degree from Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, and completed her graduate studies at Utah State University, Logan, UT. She volunteers at Hobart and William Smith for the community barn sale and at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge doing ornithology surveys. She and her husband, John Van Niel, have a daughter, Danika. Susan Stork assumes the role as chair of the Foundation Board after serving as secretary for the past two years. Linda Wadhams returns to the position of vice chair, while Monica Smaltz, a member of the board for the past year, will replace Stork in the secretary position. Dr. Acevedo is President & CEO of Finger Lakes Health, Pam Johnson is chief financial officer of the health system; and Lara Chatel Turbide is Vice President, Community Services. Laura Van Niel FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 19

20 DOCTORS: LASSER DHAWAN MARK RADULESCU AKAMNONU WONG RITTING BANWAR We get you moving and we are on the move. We are Interlakes Orthopaedic Surgery. Our offices in Geneva are moving to Finger Lakes Health Commons (formerly Liberty Commons), 789 Pre-Emption Road. Our entire Orthopaedic team will now be at one location to better serve our patients. We care for and treat problems related to the musculoskeletal system including your neck, back, shoulder, elbow, hand, foot, hip or knee. We are the largest group of board-certified orthopaedic surgeons in the area and would love to personally discuss your goals and your treatment options. We have the region s only professionally trained spinal surgeons and hand and upper extremity specialist. When an injury or pain holds you back, call Interlakes Orthopaedic Surgery at (315) or (315) , and we ll get you moving. Same day appointments are available. Offices in Geneva, Penn Yan and Clifton Springs. 789 COMMONS URGENT CARE GENEVA MINI STORAGE STEVEN R. EGIDI HAND & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Interlakes ORTHOPAEDIC Surgery 20 FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 789 Pre-Emption Road Geneva

21 Our Students are Our Future 1 1. This spring Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing graduated its sixth class with a pinning ceremony and commencement exercises for 68 students The Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing Surgical Technology Program celebrated its first graduating class on August In August the Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing graduated its 80th class. For all your minor injuries and unexpected illnesses FLH Medical, P.C. URGENT CARE 789 Pre-Emption Road Finger Lakes Health Commons (formerly Liberty Commons) Geneva (315) Lower co-pays Shorter wait times Extended and weekend hours On-site X-ray CALL AHEAD OR WALK-IN, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Orthopaedic Injuries Sports Injuries Sprains & Strains Colds/Flu Cough Earache Minor Cuts & Burns Rashes Sore Throat FLH Medical, P.C. 430 Clifton Springs Professional Park Clifton Springs (315) Lifecare Medical Associates 1991 Balsley Road Seneca Falls (315) HOURS 5-9 p.m., Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday NEW LOCATION FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 21

22 Fall 2015 Lecture Series Metabolic Disorders: Is it Diabetes or Not? Thursday, November 5, 6 p.m. American Legion, Dundee Marta Canfield, M.D. Marta Canfield, M.D. Marta Canfield, M.D., family medicine physician, will discuss metabolic syndromes, including diabetes and obesity, which are impacting our population at an increasingly alarming rate. Protecting Your Heart Tuesday, November 10, 6 p.m. Holiday Inn, Waterloo Joseph Gomez, M.D. Finger Lakes Health Cardiologist Joe Gomez, M.D. will present valuable information on the heart and how it works, understanding cardiac diagnostic testing, fitness and nutrition, and your risk factors for cardiac disease and how to prevent it. Joseph Gomez, M.D. Influenza: Is it the Flu? How to Protect Yourself & Your Family Monday, November 23, 6 p.m. Ramada Inn, Geneva Maria Enecilla, M.D. Maria Enecilla, M.D., family and geriatric medicine physician, will discuss the signs and symptoms of influenza and how important it is to get the flu vaccine to protect yourself and your family from this serious illness. Maria Enecilla, M.D. Reserve your seat today by registering and paying online at or calling (315) or (315) Dine & Discuss programs include a full meal and discussion for $10/person. Reservations and payment are required a minimum of three business days prior to the event. 22 FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE

23 Upcoming Strive to Thrive Programs Finger Lakes Health is pleased to share the following educational programs and screenings. We hope this sampling of programs encourages you to take an active role in maintaining good health. You can also check our website, for these and other programs. CLASSES Living with Diabetes Course Offered several times per year. Please call (315) for future dates. Geneva General Hospital 196 North St., Geneva Project Promise Teen Mom Free Programming Upon Request Classes are free through funding from the Wyckoff Family Foundation grant. For more information, call (315) SUPPORT GROUPS & COUNSELING Nutrition Counseling Upon request. A physician s order is required. Geneva General Hospital campus 196 North St., Geneva Please call (315) to schedule an appointment with a Nutrition Counselor. Diabetes Support Group (Geneva) for Diabetics, their Family Members, Friends and Caregivers Free Third Wednesday of the month (except in December), 5-6 p.m. Geneva General Hospital Conference Room A/B (located on the lower level, across from the cafeteria) 196 North St., Geneva Discussion facilitated by a Certified Diabetes Educator. Attendees will receive a recipe each month, including information on how to make recipes healthier. Beverages are provided. For more information, contact FLH Medical, PC Diabetes Health Services at (315) Diabetes Support Group (Penn Yan) for Diabetics, their Family Members, Friends and Caregivers Free First Thursday of the month 3:30-4:30 p.m. St. Mark s Terrace Dining Room 110 Chapel Street, Penn Yan Discussion facilitated by a Certified Diabetes Educator. Attendees will receive a recipe each month, including information on how to make recipes healthier. Beverages are provided. For more information, contact FLH Medical, PC Diabetes Health Services at (315) Stroke Support Group for Stroke Survivors, their Family Members and Caregivers Free Second Tuesday of the month, 3-4 p.m. Acute Rehabilitation Unit Dining Room at Geneva General Hospital 196 North St., Geneva For more information, contact Diana Modera at (315) Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Program Tuesdays, 6-7:45 p.m. Geneva General Hospital Conference Room A/B 196 North St., Geneva For more information, contact Bob Pitzeruse at (315) or Colleen Peno at (585) Weight Watchers Program Wednesdays, noon - 1 p.m. Geneva General Hospital campus 196 North St., Geneva For more information, contact Kathy Ryrko at (315) TOURS Finger Lakes Surgery Center Kids Tours Free First Monday of the month, 4 p.m. Finger Lakes Surgery Center (FLSC) 3700 County Road #6, Geneva Designed to calm the surgery fears of our youngest patients, meet the friendly staff at FLSC that will take care of your child on surgery day. We ll visit the operating rooms, review what to expect before and after surgery, discuss your length of stay, and address any concerns you may have. Nurses from Surgical Services lead the tour and answer all your questions. Reservations are required. Please call (315) Joint Center of the Finger Lakes Tours Free First and third Monday of every month at 1 p.m. Second and fourth Friday of every month at 1 p.m. Geneva General Hospital, second floor 196 North Street, Geneva Considering joint replacement surgery? Tour our state-of-the-art orthopaedic inpatient unit devoted exclusively to patient recovery after joint replacement surgery at Geneva General Hospital. Reservations for tours are required. Please call (315) BLOOD DRIVES & SCREENINGS Finger Lakes Health Blood Drives GGH Conference Room A/B 196 North St., Geneva 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Monday, November 2, 2015 The Homestead at SSMH, Conference Room North Main St., Penn Yan 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Friday, March 11, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Location: Geneva General Hospital Campus Free Acute Rehabilitation Unit dining room at Geneva General Hospital 196 North St., Geneva Second Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. For more information, contact Diana Modera at (315) Geneva First United Free Methodist Church (Geneva Community Lunch Program) 340 Main Street, Geneva 11:15 a.m. -12: 30 p.m. Thursday, October 22 Tuesday, November 17 Thursday, December 17 For more information, contact Diana Modera at (315) COMMUNITY EVENTS Dine & Discuss Spring Lecture Series Reservations are required. Each program is $10 per person. Call (315) or (315) to register, or register online at Metabolic Disorders: Is it Diabetes or Not? Thursday, November 5, 6 p.m. American Legion, Dundee Marta Canfield, M.D. Marta Canfield, M.D., family medicine physician, will discuss metabolic syndromes, including diabetes and obesity, which are impacting our population at an increasingly alarming rate. Protecting Your Heart Tuesday, November 10, 6 p.m. Holiday Inn, Waterloo Joseph Gomez, M.D. Finger Lakes Health Cardiologist Joseph Gomez, M.D., will present valuable information on the heart and how it works, understanding cardiac diagnostic testing, fitness and nutrition, and your risk factors for cardiac disease and how to prevent it. Influenza: Is it the Flu? How to Protect Yourself & Your Family Monday, November 23, 6 p.m. Ramada Inn, Geneva Maria Enecilla, M.D. Maria Enecilla, M.D., family and geriatric medicine physician, will discuss the signs and symptoms of influenza and how important it is to get the flu vaccine to protect yourself and your family from this serious illness. FALL 2015 FINGER LAKES HEALTH THRIVE 23

24 196 North St. Geneva, NY Non-profit Org. US Postage PAID Geneva, NY Permit #42 To: Friends of Finger Lakes Health Jim Dooley Center for Early Learning Cubby Chase 10k, 5k Color Mile Run July 25, 2015