Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Cruisin’ Smart program will host a series of “Red Ribbon” presentations that focus on the dangers of distracted driving at area schools in honor of Red Ribbon Week (October 23-30). Red Ribbon Week is a week-long campaign across the U.S. organized by the National Family Partnership (NFP) that encourages people to wear red ribbons to raise awareness of the destruction caused by drugs in America.

Formerly known as Cruisin’ Not Boozin’® (CNB), Cruisin’ Smart, celebrating its 25th year, tailors sessions for students from elementary school through college. Cruisin’ Smart speakers live with life-changing injuries, ranging from paralysis to brain injuries, and many of them are former Bryn Mawr Rehab patients who want to give back to a larger community. They were either a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or passing motorist when a single moment changed their lives forever.

Cruisin’ Smart’s “Red Ribbon” presentations will take place at the following locations throughout the month of October:
•    10/09     Collegium Charter School (Mock Crash)
•    10/13     Fred S. Engle Middle School
•    10/14     Teen Driving Summit – Philadelphia Police Academy
•    10/15     Gwynedd Mercy University
•    10/16     Riddle Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn
•    10/17     Lankenau Medical Center Lunch and Learn
•    10/23     Darby Township School
•    10/27     Tinicum Middle School and Chester County Youth Center
•    10/27     Chester County Youth Center
•    10/28     Penn’s Grove Middle School
•    10/30     Delcroft School

For information about hosting a Cruisin’ Smart presentation, and for information about Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, please visit our website.

A special event held at the Manayunk studio of internationally-acclaimed fashion designer, Paula Hian, celebrated fashion, art and artisans, and supported Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Art Ability program, a year-round showcase and celebration of artists with disabilities.

Paula and her husband, David Horwich, M.D., chief of Internal Medicine at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, are ongoing and generous supporters of Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Art Ability program. In addition to Paula’s fashions, the event also featured jewelry for display and sale by Art Ability artist Cathy Pregmon.

On Thursday, October 2, 2014, three prestigious members of the Philadelphia art community judged over 300 entries of art submitted by 170 artists for the 2014 Art Ability Exhibition and Sale at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital.

The 2014 Award Judges were Kathleen Ogilvie Greene, Public Programs Manager, The Barnes Foundation; Dan Talley, Professor of Art, Kutztown University; Richard Watson, Manager of Exhibitions, African American Museum in Philadelphia. There were seven prize categories defined by medium as well as by a special theme, “Water”. In addition, each judge selected their favorite work and collaboratively chose a “Best in Show”. The judging process took a full morning of intense discussion due to the volume of work as well as the range of sophistication and skill.

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Art Ability program is a year-round showcase and celebration of artists with disabilities. The program includes the country’s largest, international juried exhibition and sale of art and fine crafts created by artists with cognitive, physical, hearing and visual disabilities.

This year, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Art Ability Exhibition and Sale will be held from November 2, 2014 through January 25, 2015 at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern. The exhibition will open with a Preview Reception on Saturday, November 1. Tickets for this event can be purchased online or by contacting the Art Ability Office at 484.596.5607. Beginning Sunday, November 2, the Art Ability Exhibition and Sale will be open daily and is free to the public.

Art Ability is supported by generous grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the William Penn Foundation, as well as Presenting Sponsor, Aramark. For additional information about Art Ability 2014, including group tours and the Preview Reception, please contact the Art Ability Office at 484.596.5607 or visit our website.

From ghosts and goblins to candy and costumes, there’s no doubt that children everywhere are waiting in anticipation for their favorite spooky night of the year. Despite the fun of the tricks and treats of Halloween, it’s important for us to keep our children safe.

“Adults should accompany their small children when going out trick-or-treating. Older children should plan a route and walk through familiar areas that are well-lit and filled with groups of people. And remind all children to never enter a home or a car for a treat,” says Cheryl Clarkin, MD, Chief of Inpatient Pediatric Services, Nemours duPont Pediatrics at Bryn Mawr Hospital, part of Main Line Health. “Before allowing children to eat the candy, parents should examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering. Also, limit the amount of treats your child can eat.”

Before heading out in the neighborhood to collect treats, Dr. Clarkin gives these important tips:
•    Plan costumes that are bright and reflective or consider adding reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility
•    Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping or entanglement.
•    Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes.
•    Avoid non-prescription decorative contact lenses as they can cause serious eye injuries and infections.
•    Before applying costume makeup on a large surface of the body, test a small section first to make sure you or your children are not allergic.
•    Eat only factory-wrapped treats, and avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

“It’s important not to forget about the children with allergies on Halloween,” adds Dr. Clarkin.“Provide a variety of snacks if you can—perhaps some without nuts and other common allergens. For those children that can’t eat candy, try giving out non-food items, like coloring books and crayons.”

Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Pediatric Department is hosting a fun-filled Halloween Candy Exchange for children ages 4 to 18 with insulin-dependent diabetes and other food allergies. Children may bring their Halloween candy and exchange it for gift certificates, nutritious drinks, snacks and toys on November 1 from 5-7 pm at Bryn Mawr Hospital, 130 South Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. To RSVP for the event, please call 484.337.4816.

For more information about Halloween safety, and for information about the Bryn Mawr Hospital Halloween Candy Exchange,visit our website.

At the 25th anniversary of the Nightingale awards of Pennsylvania on October 24, three of Main Line Health’s six finalists were named winners in their respective categories:

• Michele (Shell) James, BSN, MSS, RN-BC, Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, won in the category of Nursing Research. Her publication and research including Validating a Multifactorial Falls Risk Assessment were contributory.

• Sue Lynch MSN, RN, CNR, CNOR, RNFA, Riddle Hospital, won the award in the category of Nurse Educator. Sue was recognized for her exceptional work as a Clinical Educator in Surgical Services. Her publications and research including Collaborative Relationships between Mentor and Student, How we are stamping out Sharp Injuries and others contributed to her selection.

• Doug Smith, BSN, RN, CEN, PCEN, PHRN, EMT, Paoli Hospital, was announced the winner in the Clinical Practice category. He is a staff nurse in Paoli's Emergency Department and the primary investigator for a research project on Compassion Fatigue in Emergency Department and Rehabilitation Nurses.

Main Line Health’s finalists were:

• Sara Hollstein, MSN, NP, ANCC, ONCC – Paoli Hospital– Advanced Practice RN Category

• Deborah Mantegna, MSN, RN – Riddle Hospital– Community Nursing Category

• Nancy Shields, MSN, RNC-OB – Bryn Mawr Hospital– Nurse Educator  - Staff Category

“Celebrating their 25th year, Nightingale recognizes nurses nominated by their peers in eight categories, and we are privileged to have our nurses among this elite group of winners and finalists,” said MLH Chief Nursing Officer Barbara Wadsworth. “Nurses play such a pivotal role in patient care and Main Line Health is proud that they are being recognized.”

The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania is a philanthropic organization whose purpose is to create, cultivate and support environments where professional nursing achievements are valued.

On Thursday, November 6, 2014, more than 125 physicians and other health care professionals from Main Line Health and the Philadelphia area will participate in a symposium/case-based Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity, “Atherosclerosis: Prevention of Progression,” sponsored by Main Line Health and the Annenberg Center.

“The prestigious, world-renowned medical faculty that this conference attracts enhances Lankenau’s position as a leader in the medical community, both locally and across the country,” said David Cohen, MD, co-activity director with Thomas Phiambolis, MD, Lankenau Medical Center, who will lead the discussions. “We are honored to host these symposiums and to provide medical professionals with the opportunity to learn about new advancements in medicine in a forum that allows for discussion and patient case review.”

The symposium, scheduled to be held at Lankenau Medical Center, will feature world-renowned medical faculty including Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, MS, FAHA, FACC, Henry Black, MD, Samuel Zachary Goldhaber, MD , Harvey Hecht, MD, Silvio Inzucchi, MD, James Underberg, MD MS, FACPM, FACP, FASH, FNLA, and Szilard Voros MD, FACC, FSCCT, FAHA.

The cost of the symposium is $50. To register, visit our website.

This November, Paoli Hospital, part of Main Line Health, and Fox Chase Cancer Center are celebrating National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more men and women in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. In fact, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in the United States. But until recently, no screening methods had been deemed successful in detecting lung cancer at earlier stages and reducing death from lung cancer.

That all changed last year when the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that individuals with specific risk factors be screened annually after a study showed that low-dose CT scans can reduce lung cancer mortality by 20 percent in high-risk patients.

“Lung cancer kills more people annually than prostate, breast and colon cancers combined. Prostate, breast and colon cancer all have well established and useful screening tests,” says Alicia McKelvey, MD, thoracic surgeon at Main Line Health Thoracic Surgery. “Now, we have the potential to reduce mortality from lung cancer through early diagnosis, using screening CT’s.”

The low-dose CT scan of the lungs allows potential tumors to be diagnosed earlier, which increases the likelihood of a long-term cure. Although the radiation used during the screening presents a small risk, the benefits far outweigh any potential consequences.

“It’s important to use low dose screening CT’s for lung cancer in the appropriate patients,” says Dr. McKelvey.

What determines a high-risk patient?
There are two high-risk groups. Group one includes smokers between the ages of 55-74 who have a 30-pack year history (1 pack per day for 30 years or more), who are actively smoking or who have quit within the past 15 years.

The second group includes those individuals who are 54-75 years old with a 20-pack year or greater history, plus any additional risk factors, like a family history of lung cancer, toxin exposure, a history of chronic lung disease or patients with a prior history of other types of cancer. If you fall into either group, Dr. McKelvey recommends talking to your primary care physician about getting screened.

Although lung cancer screening will help detect lung cancer earlier, the truth remains that the most effective way to avoid a lung cancer diagnosis is to never start smoking.

Types of Lung Cancer
Two main types of lung cancer exist: non-small cell and small cell. Non-small cell is the most common and affects about 85-90 percent of patients, according to the ACS. About 10-15 percent of lung cancer cases are small cell. The cancer cells are small as the name suggests, but they can divide quickly to form large tumors and spread to lymph nodes and other organs of the body.

Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Symptoms of lung cancer may include:
•    Nagging cough that does not go away or gets worse with time
•    Coughing up blood
•    Chest pain
•    Shortness of breath, wheezing, or hoarseness
•    Weight loss and loss of appetite
•    Repeated respiratory infections, including pneumonia and bronchitis

For more information on lung cancer screening and treatment, visit our website.

Lankenau Medical Center (LMC), part of Main Line Health, will host a seminar on “Everyday Strategies to Green Your Home” on Thursday, November 13 from 6-7:30 pm in the Annenberg Conference Center at LMC, located at 100 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, Pa.

The event will feature presentations by Michael W. Pavelsky, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate, Sustainability Director, and Brian Alessi, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C, HOMES, Sustainability Project Manager, both from the Sheward Partnership, LLC, who provided environmental sustainability consulting at the Heart Pavilion at LMC when it became the largest health care project on the East Coast to become LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). These guest speakers will provide valuable information to all attendees about the Heart Pavilion’s sustainable design features and everyday strategies you can use to green your home. As LEED accredited professionals, they are committed to developing affordable architectural solutions that encourage environmental responsibility.

This seminar is free, but registration is requested. For more information and to register, call 1.866.CALL.MLH or visit our website.

For the third time, Lankenau Medical Center was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Lankenau was recognized for their exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions.

“This recognition by The Joint Commission serves as a validation that the best health care can be found right in the community,” said Phillip Robinson, president, Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health. “We once again owe this achievement to the outstanding accomplishments of our physicians, nurses and health care staff who provide the highest level of care to our patients every day.”

Lankenau is one of 1,224 hospitals in the U.S. earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. Two other Main Line Health hospitals, Paoli and Riddle Hospitals, also made the list.  

Lankenau was recognized for its achievement on the following measure sets: heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. The ratings are based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2013 calendar year.

To be a 2013 Top Performer, hospitals had to meet three performance criteria based on 2013 accountability measure data, including:

• Achieving cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures;

• Achieving performance of 95 percent or above on each and every reported accountability measure where there were at least 30 denominator cases; and

• Having at least one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and (within that measure set) all applicable individual accountability measures had a performance rate of 95 percent or above.

“Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right time is a cornerstone of high-quality health care. I commend the efforts of Lankenau Medical Center for their excellent performance on the use of evidence-based interventions,” said Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., president and CEO, The Joint Commission.

For more information about the Top Performer program, visit The Joint Commission website.

For the fourth year in a row, Riddle Hospital was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. This is the fourth year that The Joint Commission is recognizing hospitals for these performance measures. Riddle was recognized for their exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions.

“It is an honor to be recognized for the fourth consecutive year by The Joint Commission for the superior care we provide to our patients every day,” said Gary Perecko, president, Riddle Hospital, part of Main Line Health. “This acknowledgment is a true indication of the commitment of our entire staff who work together to ensure our community receives high-quality, safe, effective health care.”

Riddle is one of 1,224 hospitals in the U.S. earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. Two other Main Line Health hospitals, Lankenau Medical Center and Paoli Hospital, also made the list.  

Riddle was recognized for its achievement on the following measure sets: heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. The ratings are based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2013 calendar year.

To be a 2013 Top Performer, hospitals had to meet three performance criteria based on 2013 accountability measure data, including:

• Achieving cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures;

• Achieving performance of 95 percent or above on each and every reported accountability measure where there were at least 30 denominator cases; and

• Having at least one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and (within that measure set) all applicable individual accountability measures had a performance rate of 95 percent or above.

“Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right time is a cornerstone of high-quality health care. I commend the efforts of Riddle Hospital for their excellent performance on the use of evidence-based interventions,” said Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., president and CEO, The Joint Commission.

For more information about the Top Performer program, visit The Joint Commission website.

For the second time, Paoli Hospital was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Paoli Hospital was recognized for their exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions.

“Once again, this recognition by The Joint Commission serves as a validation that Paoli Hospital provides superior care for its patients in the community,” said Jim Paradis, President of Paoli Hospital, part of Main Line Health. “This achievement would not be possible without the dedication and skill of our entire team of physicians, nurses, therapists and other health care professionals who enhance the outstanding care and services our hospital provides to our patients every day.”

Paoli is one of 1,224 hospitals in the U.S. earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. Two other Main Line Health hospitals, Lankenau Medical Center and Riddle Hospital, also made the list.  

Paoli was recognized for its achievement on the following measure sets: heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. The ratings are based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2013 calendar year.

To be a 2013 Top Performer, hospitals had to meet three performance criteria based on 2013 accountability measure data, including:

• Achieving cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures;

• Achieving performance of 95 percent or above on each and every reported accountability measure where there were at least 30 denominator cases; and

• Having at least one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and (within that measure set) all applicable individual accountability measures had a performance rate of 95 percent or above.

“Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right time is a cornerstone of high-quality health care. I commend the efforts of Paoli Hospital for their excellent performance on the use of evidence-based interventions,” said Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., president and CEO, The Joint Commission.

For more information about the Top Performer program, visit The Joint Commission website.

More than 400 people enjoyed the creative works of 168 artists with physical and cognitive disabilities at the opening reception for Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s 19th Annual Art Ability Exhibition and Sale on Saturday, November 1st. Guests mingled with more than 50 of the exhibiting artists and made their purchases before the exhibition opened to the public the next day.

Presenting sponsor, Aramark, provided a savory mix of delicious passed hors d’oeuvres while food stations included treats such as sushi, crab meat quesadillas, Mediterranean tapas and a dessert bar tempted guest with chocolate covered strawberries and baby cheesecakes. A small jazz ensemble added to the festive mood.

Close to 125 pieces of art, jewelry and sculpture sold during the reception. The sale of art and jewelry at the 19th Annual Art Ability Preview Reception ensures that artists will receive more than $32,000 in commissions from opening night. A percentage of the funds raised through the sale of artwork support Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s nationally-recognized rehabilitation programs while 80 percent of the sale goes directly to the artist.

This year’s 12-week exhibition and sale features over 450 pieces of art by 168 artists from 28 states and 4 foreign countries and includes works on paper, sculpture, photography, mixed media, jewelry, metalwork and more. The exhibition and sale will be on display throughout the corridors of Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, at 414 Paoli Pike in Malvern, through January 25, 2015. The exhibition is free and open daily to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artwork is available for purchase by calling the Art Ability Office at 484.596.5607.

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Art Ability is a year-round showcase and celebration of art by artists with disabilities. As the country’s largest, international juried exhibition and sale of art and fine crafts created by artists with cognitive, physical, hearing and visual disabilities, Art Ability offers a unique and accessible venue for artists with disabilities to display and sell their work. In addition to supporting Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s vision and mission to advocate for those with disabilities in our community, Art Ability provides community outreach and education; a corporate art acquisition program; and a permanent collection at the hospital where art is incorporated into therapy.

To learn more about Art Ability, visit our website.

For the eighth consecutive year, Lankenau Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics in the “Teaching Hospitals with Cardiovascular Residency Programs” category. The winning hospitals were announced in the November 10 edition of Modern Healthcare magazine. Lankenau is one of only two hospitals in Pennsylvania and in the Philadelphia region to be named to the list.

“This award continues to acknowledge our strong cardiovascular care presence in the region,” said Phil Robinson, president, Lankenau Medical Center. “Thanks to our cardiovascular services team’s commitment to superior patient care and outcomes, our program continues to grow on each of our campuses and within our physician practices.”

Home to the most robotically-assisted heart bypass surgeries in the nation, Lankenau is continually recognized for cardiovascular excellence. In fall 2013, Lankenau opened its Heart Pavilion, a specially-designed building that increases patient comfort, convenience and safety, improves operational and environmental efficiencies, and utilizes advanced technology and clinical capabilities. At the same time, Main Line Health formed the Lankenau Heart Institute, the system brand for cardiovascular services. The Lankenau Heart Institute brings together the clinical expertise of all four Main Line Health acute care hospitals and community cardiology practices to ensure that patients receive a level of quality, service and experience that is unprecedented in the region. Through the coordination of services system-wide, the Lankenau Heart Institute delivers preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative cardiovascular services at each of our hospital-based locations.

The study, now in its 16th year, singled out 50 hospitals that achieved superior clinical outcomes in this critical area of hospital care. As is the case with the 100 Top Hospital study published annual by Truven Health, the rigorous processes used to calculate and measure hospital service lines leverage industry leading, risk-adjusted methodologies developed and maintained by Truven Health scientists over many years and are widely-regarded as the leading program for evaluating leadership impact in a hospital, as well as in evaluating quality indicators and efficiencies.

The Truven Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® study evaluates performance in key performance areas: risk-adjusted mortality, risk-adjusted complications, core measures (a group of measures that assess process of care), percentage of coronary bypass patients with internal mammary artery use, 30-day mortality rates, 30-day readmission rates, severity-adjusted average length of stay, and wage- and severity-adjusted average cost.  The study, it its 16th year, has been conducted annually since 1999. This is Truven Health Analytics researchers analyzed 2012 and 2013 Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) data, 2013 Medicare cost reports, and 2014 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare data.

“The study shows that 39 of the 50 hospitals in the 2015 study, 78% of the winners, are facilities within a larger health system," said Jean Chenoweth, senior vice president for performance improvement and the 100 Top Hospitals program at Truven Health Analytics. "This indicates that the overall aptitude of hospitals to improve care deliverables increases when they work as a coordinated team to implement well established, proven and integrated best practices from one facility to the next.  Again, as we find in the 100 Top study, this also infers a significant correlation between hospital leadership and their organization’s outcome and quality achievements.”

The study and subsequent analysis of the positive variances these leading cardio service hospitals show indicate an opportunity for a broader national impact for cardiovascular patient, should these results be replicated.  In fact, if all cardiovascular providers in the U.S. performed at the level of this year's winners, more than:

• Nearly 9,500 additional lives could be saved

• More than $1 billion could be saved

• More than 3,000 additional bypass and angioplasty patients could be complication free

More information on this study and other 100 Top Hospitals research is available at www.100tophospitals.com. For information about Cardiovascular Services at Lankenau Medical Center and Main Line Health, visit our website.

Selected by their physician peers throughout the region, over 400 Main Line Health physicians have been recognized by Main Line Today magazine as 2014 “Top Doctors.”

This year’s list of “Top Doctors” contains special recognition for those physicians that ranked #1 in each respective category. Out of the 33 specialty categories, 21 Main Line Health medical staff members occupied the top spot.

“I am very proud of the physicians who made this year’s ‘Top Doctors’ list,” said Andrew Norton, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Main Line Health. “These physicians, who are members of our medical staff of over 2,200 exceptional doctors, represent the superior expertise that our patients have come to expect at Main Line Health.”

Main Line Today's “Top Doctors” listing is created via peer balloting. Voting is open to physicians throughout Pennsylvania, and only physicians in the Main Line area and surrounding suburbs are eligible for inclusion. Ballots are tallied in-house by Main Line Today staff. For a complete list of “Top Docs,” visitMain Line Today's website.

Main Line Health applauds its entire medical staff and extends its sincerest congratulations to the following physicians for their outstanding achievement:

Main Line Health was designated as a Magnet organization in 2005 and 2010 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In February 2015, Main Line Health is applying for re-designation.

Patients, family members, staff and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via email, fax and direct mail. All phone comments to the Magnet Program Office must be followed up in writing.

Your comments are confidential and never shared with the facility. If you choose, your comments may be anonymous, but must be in writing.

Your comments must be received by Friday, Jan. 23, 2015.

Address:
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Magney Recognition Program Office
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492
Fax: 301.628.5217
Email: magnet@ana.org
Phone: 866.588.3301 (toll free)

(Paoli, PA) Main Line HealthCare (MLHC) is pleased to welcome Philip A. Adelman, MD and his practice MLHC Neurology in Paoli. In practice in the Philadelphia area for more than 25 years, Dr. Adelman is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He provides compassionate care with a focus on the individual needs of each patient and his areas of expertise include EMG/Neuromuscular disease and Multiple Sclerosis.

Dr. Adelman earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. After completing a medical internship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, he then returned to Rush to complete his Neurology residency and fellowship in Electromyography and Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Adelman is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, and Pennsylvania Medical Society. He is on staff at Main Line Health hospitals: Paoli, Bryn Mawr, and Riddle hospitals, and Lankenau Medical Center.

MLHC Neurology in Paoli has two convenient locations in Paoli and Phoenixville, and has plans to open a third location in Chester County some time in 2015. Dr. Adelman welcomes new patients and sees adolescents and adults. He accepts most insurance plans including HMOs and PPOs. To schedule an appointment, call 610.647.8000.

_{Bryn Mawr Hospital NCICU Nurse Manager, Arie Hallowell (left), and Nurse Gail Bull (right), prepare to distribute the home ornaments to the staff on the unit.}

Former Bryn Mawr Hospital (BMH) patient Elizabeth Croner thanked the staff of the hospital’s Neuro Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (NCICU) for providing exceptional care following a stroke earlier this year. Croner presented her care team with ornaments designed as “homes” reminding them of all the patients they have helped get home over the years.

After Croner’s family brought her to Paoli Hospital’s Emergency Department with stroke symptoms, the Paoli team quickly transferred her to BMH’s highly specialized Neurovascular Lab where she was diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage from an aneurysm. Grahame Gould, MD, neurointerventionalist, performed a non-surgical procedure that uses coils to control the aneurysm. Thanks to her family’s quick response to her symptoms, and rapid assessment, transfer and treatment, Croner had no permanent physical or cognitive deficits from the hemorrhage.

“I can’t stress enough the critical nature of seeking emergency treatment as soon as stroke or aneurysm symptoms appear—this includes numbness in the face or limbs, severe headaches, dizziness and trouble seeing or talking,” said Dr. Gould. “The quicker a patient is seen and treated by a specialized neurointerventional team, the greater their chances for a full recovery.”

In a letter accompanying the houses, Croner thanked the NCICU staff: “I can’t thank everyone enough for providing exceptional care given to me during my time in the NCICU. I was able to get home to my family because of all of you. Hopefully, these houses will remind you of everyone you have helped get home over the years. You are all very special.”

BMH, part of Main Line Health, is part of the Jefferson Neurosciences Network and provides comprehensive care for stroke patients from education to diagnosis and treatment. BMH’s Neurovascular Lab, offers patients innovative, nonsurgical procedures for the treatment of embolic strokes and non-ruptured aneurysms. BMH is the first and only suburban hospital in the southeastern Pennsylvania region to have a university-affiliated neurosciences center for comprehensive stroke care. The Hospital was awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award for their commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety.

As part of the Jefferson Neurosciences Network, BMH has access, leading-edge clinical trials and advanced protocols for the detection and treatment of stroke and other neuroscience disorders.

Main Line HealthCare (MLHC) is pleased to welcome on Jan. 1, 2015, Andrew G. Bongiovanni, DO and his practice MLHC Internal Medicine in Broomall. Previously with Mercy Health System, Dr. Bongiovanni has cared for adults and seniors in Delaware County for more than 30 years, and provides compassionate care with a focus on the individual needs of each patient. His areas of expertise include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and preventive care.

Dr. Bongiovanni earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, and completed his internal medicine residency at Graduate Hospital/University of Pennsylvania. He is on staff at Main Line Health Hospitals: Lankenau Medical Center and Bryn Mawr, Paoli, and Riddle hospitals, and is available as a speaker for community events.

MLHC Internal Medicine in Broomall is located in Suite 450 at 1991 Sproul Road in the Main Line Health Center in Broomall. Dr. Bongiovanni welcomes new patients aged 18 through adult, offers same-day and next-day appointments, and online scheduling. He accepts most insurance plans including HMOs and PPOs. To schedule an appointment, call 484.427.8999 or visit his website.

<sub>Baby Caden at Lankenau Medical Center

Baby Beck at Bryn Mawr Hospital

Baby Ashvita at Paoli Hospital

Baby Kaydence at Riddle Hospital</sub>

Main Line Health (MLH) welcomed some of the area’s first babies in 2015, all born on January 1. At Paoli Hospital, proud parents Pramona and Sandeep welcomed their daughter at 12:02 am. Baby Ashvita, meaning “Angel of the Goddesses”, was the first baby born in Chester County this year.

Riddle Hospital welcomed Kaydence Mae at 2:22 am, with parents Donna and Christopher, and big brother Braeden. Nicole and Jeffrey welcomed their new son, Caden Thomas, at Lankenau Medical Center at 3:01 am; and Baby Beck was welcomed by mom Katrina at Bryn Mawr Hospital at noon on New Year’s Day. Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Women’s Board Member, Lynn Ray, presented the traditional Pewter Cup to Bryn Mawr Hospital’s first baby of 2015.

MLH welcomes more than 8,000 babies each year. With four convenient hospital-based locations and more than 90 obstetric/gynecologic specialists throughout the region, MLH delivers a full range of services for parents and baby, including: private maternity suites with modern amenities, Level II and III Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), maternal-fetal medicine specialists to treat high-risk patients, fertility specialists, childbirth and breastfeeding education classes, dedicated pediatricians and neonatologists, an inpatient pediatric unit at Bryn Mawr Hospital in collaboration with Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, and much more. For more information about MLH Maternity Services, visit mainlinehealth.org/maternity.

Paoli Hospital has been named a 2014 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey for Patient Experience in Inpatient Care. The hospital received this distinction by reaching the 95th percentile for each reporting period for the award year. Paoli also received the award last year for patient satisfaction.

“We are proud to once again be recognized with this award, which exemplifies the efforts of our health care team in providing a superior patient experience at Paoli Hospital,” said Jan Nash, VP, Patient Services. “It is an important honor to receive this award from the industry’s leader in measuring, understanding and improving the patient experience.”

Press Ganey partners with more than 10,000 health care facilities, including more than half of all U.S. Hospitals, to measure and improve the patient experience. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a health care industry symbol of achievement. Fewer than five percent of Press Ganey’s clients reach this threshold and consistently maintain it for the one year reporting period.