DEADLINES NEAR GOOD EATS Scholarship opportunities to close soon at Backus, Windham / 2, 8 Healthy Food Fair next weekend in Baltic / 4 HospiTell The William W. Backus Hospital VOL. 44, NO. 12 Windham Community Memorial Hospital backushospital.org • windhamhospital.org MARCH 20, 2015 Joint effort New robot at Backus improves outcomes for hip, knee procedures Backus orthopedic surgeons Scott Stanat, MD, second from right, and William Cambridge, MD, right, and many other operating room staff spent last Saturday training on the new MAKOplasty robot. The MAKOplasty system combines extremely accurate measurements with digital images of the bone structure to allows for more precise knee resurfacing and hip replacement procedures. A weekly newsletter for East Region employees, volunteers, patients and friends. STORY, PAGE 5 HOSPITELL 2 March 20, 2015 Gift Shop Final week to submit Backus Auxiliary scholarship applications Spring is here The Backus Hospital Auxiliary has begun accepting applications for its annual Merit Scholarship for high school graduates pursuing post-secondary study in a medical field. Using a minimum pool of $10,000, the auxiliary will award at least two scholarships to qualified applicants. To be eligible, an applicant must: n Be an employee or volunteer at Backus Hospital, or the child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child of same. n Be a high school graduate by June of this current academic year, or a high school graduate, or a former scholarship winner, or a previous applicant. n Enroll in an accredited post-secondary school. n Plan to pursue study in a health-related field. n File an application between now and Friday, March 27, before 5 p.m. Applications are available online at backushospital.org and in the Backus Hospital Gift Shop. n Provide all required credentials (official transcript, letters of reference, essay). n Appear before the Scholarship Committee for a personal interview. n Agree to verify to the Scholarship Committee how the grant has been used. All received applications remain the property of The William W. Backus Hospital Auxiliary and cannot be returned. BACKUS Items of the Week Let’s get your garden growing! WINDHAM $14.95 Spring has sprung Spring themed items for sale now in the Auxiliary to Windham Hospital Gift Shop. BACKUS GIFT SHOP HOURS: MON. - WED. / 9:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M., THURS. - FRI. / 9:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M., SAT. / 9:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., SUN. / 1 – 4 P.M. WINDHAM GIFT SHOP HOURS: MON. - FRI. / 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. Two-part Alzheimer’s forum set for April Backus will host a free two-part community education program on Alzheimer’s disease presented by Kristine Johnson of the Alzheimer's Association on April 8 and April 22. The first talk — “Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease” — will be held on Wednesday, April 8, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Backus main lobby conference rooms, 326 Washington St. in Norwich. The second session — “Keeping Connected in the Unconnected World of Alzheimer's Disease: A Workshop for Caregivers" — will be held Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Backus main lobby conference rooms. The talks are part of Backus’ “Let’s Talk About Your Health” community education series. Registration is required by calling 860-892-6900. About HospiTell HospiTell is published each Friday by the Communications Departments of The William W. Backus Hospital and Windham Hospital. Employees, medical staff and volunteers can have HospiTell e-mailed to their homes by sending a request to [email protected] To submit news: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 860-892-6964 Deadline: Wednesdays at noon Upcoming Auxiliary vendor sales Backus: HAS Sheets will be the featured dealer for the next Backus Auxiliary vendor sale Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby conference rooms. Items include bed sheets of all sizes and thread counts and more. Windham: Bag Ali will be the featured dealer for the next Auxiliary to Windham vendor sale Wednesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the atrium. HOSPITELL March 20, 2015 3 Budget has bad news for hospitals (again) Dear Colleagues, The Connecticut General Assembly is working on a state budget that, if passed, will hurt Connecticut hospitals. Together, we believe we can turn this around. Will you help? The governor’s proposed budget would cut $380 million in state funding to hospitals — including a reduction of nearly $41 million (over two years) to Hartford HealthCare. Our system and its peer organizations across the state have had to cope with a series of staggering cuts in government funding in recent years. HHC lost $111 million in 2013 and $16 million from additional federal reductions. We’ve had to make many difficult choices as a result of these past cutbacks, and we want to do all we can to try to avoid having to reduce programs and services. These cuts come at a time when our core inpatient business is down and when we need to invest in the technologies, strategies, facilities and programs that will secure our future for the communities we serve. Here is how you can help. Lawmakers must approve a final budget by early June. We don’t want these cuts to be part of that budget. Please go to the link https://votervoice.net/hhc/campaigns and email your legislator. The link will bring you to a website that will automatically identify your representatives, based on your address and zip code. It also includes a pre-written message that we hope you will customize with your own opening and closing comments. Here are the points you can use in talking to — or emailing — your legislators: 1.) We understand the complexity and the tough choices required when creating budgets. We know that healthcare makes up a big chunk of the state budget. 2.) These cuts to hospitals that continue every year are too deep. They would reduce Medicaid payments to our hospitals by $41 million over the next two years. They include: n Reduction of the Medicaid provider rates n Elimination of the low-cost hospital provider pool n Increase in the hospital provider tax 3.) These are cuts to state money that help us care for our poorest residents — families and individuals who need us most. 4.) The result will be difficult decisions affecting programs, services and jobs. 5.) Our hospitals are major employers in their regions. As a whole, Hartford HealthCare is the fourth largest employer in the state. It’s important for our hospitals to be financially healthy to support our local and state economies. Thank you for stepping up as advocates for Backus Hospital, Windham Hospital and Hartford HealthCare. I appreciate your participation in this systemwide effort aimed at reducing cuts to funding that would affect our ability to care for our neediest patients, provide outreach in the communities that we are so privileged to serve and reinvest in the people, places and things that are so important to our future. That’s all for now, Dave’s Desk Dave Four East Region projects selected for showcase Four East Region project teams have been selected to participate in the third annual Patient Experience Collaborative showcasing best practice and innovation across Hartford HealthCare. The event is Friday, April 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Hartford Hospital Education and Resource Center (ERC) 560 Hudson St. in Hartford. Nearly 50 successful projects from around the Hartford HealthCare System will be on display. There will be system winners for: Enhanced patient and family centered care; im- proved transitions of care; and innovation. If staff have been selected they must register for the event by emailing Tina Kelly at tina.kelly@ hhchealth.org. Please provide name, role, contact number and organization when registering. Backus is on Facebook at facebook.com/backushospital 4 HOSPITELL March 20, 2015 The Backus Healthy Community Initiative JOQBSUOFSTIJQXJUI The Sprague Community Center presents Family Healthy Food Fair ............................... Saturday, March 28, 2015 11 am - 2 pm Sprague Community Center 22 West Main Street, Baltic ............................... Chefs from Local “Just Ask” 3FTUBVSBOUTr'FBUVSJOH)FBMUIZ 'PPE4BNQMFTGSPNIrene’s Restaurant, Yantic River Inn, Illiano’s, & Olde Tymes Restaurants $PPLJOH%FNPOTUSBUJPOTr)FBMUIZ'PPE4OBDLT r%PPS1SJ[FTr#BMMPPOBOJNBMTGPSDIJMESFOPGBMMBHFT FREE and open to the Community. Come and join the fun and learn about healthy foods! 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPODBMM March 20, 2015 HOSPITELL 5 New robot for Backus hip, knee surgeries Hip and knee patients will likely see better outcomes thanks to new robotic surgery technology being offered at Backus Hospital. Backus is the first hospital in Eastern Connecticut to offer MAKOplasty for partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement procedures, performed using the RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System. RIO is a surgeon-controlled robotic arm system that enables accurate alignment and placement of implants. Three surgical teams from Backus completed training with the new technology on March 14. Norwich Orthopedic Group’s Scott Stanat, MD — who was trained on the system during fellowship — performed the first procedure at Backus on March 20. “This technology gives me an extra tool to ensure accuracy,” Stanat says. “In a partial knee procedure for example, I’m able to manually stretch and balance the knee during surgery and use the computer navigation to my advantage — assuring proper alignment and balance.” The RIO System features a patientspecific visualization system and proprietary tactile robotic arm technology that is integrated with intelligent surgical instruments. It assists surgeons in pre-planning and in treating each patient uniquely. New London County Orthopedic Surgery’s William Cambridge, MD, is scheduled to perform a procedure using the RIO system on March 23. “This technology allows us to implant the joints more accurately. That’s the big advantage. If we implant the components more accurately during a hip replacement for example, patients have less of a chance of a dislocation or one leg being shorter or longer than the COVER STORY Backus orthopedic surgeon Scott Stanat, MD, looks on as William Cambridge, MD, second from right, positions a measuring device during a day of training last Saturday on the new MAKOplasty robot. Also involved in the training was Midstate Medical Center surgeon Leonard Kolstad, MD, back right. To learn more n Drs. Cambridge and Stanat will conduct a free community education event about the MAKOplasty technology for knee and hip procedures on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Backus main lobby conference rooms. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required by calling 860-892-6900. other,” Cambridge says. During MAKOplasty Total Hip Replacement surgery, RIO provides visualization of the joint and biomechanical data to guide the bone preparation and implant positioning The surgeon uses the robotic arm to accurately ream and shape the acetabulum socket in the hip, and then implant the cup at the correct depth MAKOplasty Partial Knee Resurfacing is less invasive than traditional total knee surgery and uses the robotic arm to resurface the diseased portion of the knee, sparing healthy bone and surrounding tissue for a more natural feeling knee. An implant is then secured in the joint to allow the knee to move smoothly again. Gail Delaney-Kimball, MS, RN, CNOR, Regional Director of Surgical Services says because of the less-invasive nature of the procedure hospital stays are shorter and the percentage of patients needing revision is less than 1 percent. Other benefits of MAKOplasty knee and hip procedures include a smaller incision, reduced blood loss, bone sparing, and a more rapid recovery. “That speaks to the advanced nature of this technology. It’s a very precise approach to fitting the implants that is not possible with traditional arthroplasty,”she says. ”Our staff is very engaged and excited about being able to offer this state-of-the art procedure to our patients.” HOSPITELL 6 March 20, 2015 Fruits of their labor Dziedzic named new Windham ED medical director The Windham Hospital Foundation has received $5,000 from the Big Y eighth annual Partners of Hope Campaign to help promote breast cancer screening, education and treatment. In total, Big Y’s campaign raised nearly $225,000 for breast cancer related charities in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Pictured from left are Louise Collins, Mansfield Big Y Employee Service Representative, Mansfield Store Director Dave Cournoyer, East Region Oncology Program Manager Kate Starkey, and Windham Hospital Foundation’s Shawn Maynard. Thank you to Windham staff On behalf of the Diaz and Millette families, I would like to thank all of my friends and colleagues at Windham Hospital for their help in organizing the reception for the family following our friend Jane’s funeral. With all of my heart, I am grateful to all of you for your help and support. — Juan B. Flores Alvarez Backus TB testing continues in March The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requires the hospital to undergo a self-assessment each year to determine our TB exposure risk. This allows us an opportunity to examine our infection control practices Mark Dziedzic, MD, has been named the Medical Director of the Windham Hospital Emergency Department. Dr. Dziedzic has been an emergency physician at Windham since joining the medical staff in 2008 and has served as the Associate Medical Director since 2012. Dziedzic graduated from Case Western University and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at UConn / Hartford Hospital and is Dziedzic currently board certified in Emergency Medicine and a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dziedzic serves on numerous medical staff committees at Windham Hospital and is a partner of Northeast Emergency Medicine Specialists (NEMS), LLC. He replaces Dr. Greg Shangold who has accepted another leadership role within NEMS. Shangold will continue as the Associate Medical Director for the remainder of the 2015 calendar year. TB testing schedule n Monday, March 23 n Monday, March 30 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 7 a.m. - noon in the prevention of TB transmission. As a result of this assessment, Backus is once again required to test employees for TB exposure. This year, we are continuing to use the T-Spot method. Backus employees whose birthdays fall between the months of January and April must complete this requirement during one of the sessions being held in the main lobby conference room 3 main lobby conference room 3 month of March. Employees will have their blood drawn by a phlebotomist at one of the scheduled sessions. The Employee Health Nurse will be provided the results within a few days, and any positive results will be communicated to the employees and options discussed. Above is a schedule of the sessions for March. March 20, 2015 HOSPITELL 7 Advancements ongoing for move to Epic EHR Significant improvements and enhancements are being made to the HHC information technology infrastructure to instill confidence in the system for the crossover to the Epic EHR. The HHC Chief Technology Officer, Joe Venturelli, has designed and implemented a new program to fix, streamline, simplify (for the end user), and improve the dependability of overall system. Some noted accomplishments over the past several months include: n All HHC facilities are now on the same wireless network — multiple log-ins no longer required when moving from HH to HOCC to MMC to Backus, etc. n The ability to self-reset passwords was instituted in December 2014 resulting in a tremendous decrease in call-center calls and call abandonment rates. n A huge system-wide IT monitoring system was installed, allowing the IT department to monitor, anticipate and prevent problems. n Over 5200 of the system’s 13,000 IT UPDATE Kornegay’s journey leads Sunday paper Backus Hospital psychiatric nurse and former Natchaug Hospital recreation therapist Wil Kornegay headlined the New London Day on Sunday, March 15, with his story of resiliency. Kornegay, who lost both legs below the knee and burned over 90 percent of his body as a teenager in a North Carolina garage fire, recently joined New London CrossFit where he’s turned heads with his don’t-quit attitude. To read the full story, visit theday.com PCs have been reimaged and replaced, with the goal of bringing everyone up to Windows 7 by this summer. n The process of switching from the Novell platform, and bringing everyone to the Windows platform, is nearing completion. All users across the system will be in a single directory. About SuperUsers SuperUsers are trained on Epic to provide “at-the–elbow” support for end users within their department/unit during Go-Live and beyond. In addition, Clinical Practice Leads are SuperUsers and receive training to become experts for the evidenced based “Clinical Practice Model” (CPM) that will be utilized in our inpatient and perioperative/procedural areas for patient care planning. There are currently over 900 SuperUsers identified across the three HHC regions to support acute Go-Lives. SuperUser kickoff dates are March 2327, which will take place on-site at each facility for all HHC SuperUsers and Clinical Practice Leads to receive mandatory orientation material. PATIENT PORTAL Goodbye, 9-5 office hours. Hello, 24-7 access. Register today. By completing a simple, safe and secure registration process, patients can access their health information at their own convenience, when their schedules permit. Gone are the days of being locked into a nine-to-five schedule. By registering for the Backus Patient Portal, patients can: r7JFXUFTUSFTVMUTPOMJOF r4FFVQDPNJOHTDIFEVMFE appointments r3FRVFTUQSFTDSJQUJPOSFàMMT from their providers. r&YDIBOHFNFTTBHFTXJUIQSPWJEFST between visits To register for the Backus patient portal, WJTJUUIF#BDLVT.FEJDBM3FDPSETEFQBSUNFOU go to backushospital.org/portal, or call 860.823.6363 for information. HOSPITELL 8 March 20, 2015 Windham accepting scholarship applications Windham Hospital is currently seeking applications for the Jane M. Desmarais Memorial Scholarship for 2015. The Desmarais scholarship, intended to help Windham Hospital nurses further their education, is awarded annually by the Desmarais family to memorialize the professional standards of excellence that Jane M. Desmarais exemplified while practicing as a nurse at Windham Hospital. The scholarship recipient must be a registered nurse who has graduated from a Diploma or Associate's degree program and is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any field, or an individual working towards an RN diploma or degree. The scholarship recipient will be determined according to financial need and existing Windham Hospital personnel needs. If you are interested in applying for the Jane M. Desmarais Memorial Scholarship, please contact Leslie Chasse at [email protected] or 860-456-6744 for an application. The application must be returned to Leslie, along with a copy of your transcript, proof of current registration, and a personal letter no longer than one page by May 15. Don’t UISPXBXBZ $ up to 500 Time to think about fairer weather on the fairways for this year’s annual Backus Golf Tournament. You will if you miss the wellness credit deadline. Registration open for annual Backus Golf Tournament Complete your wellness requirements by March 31 to save up to $500 on your 2015 HHC medical insurance. r 5BLFUIF$PNQBTTIFBMUIBTTFTTNFOUPOMJOFPSPOZPVSNPCJMFQIPOF r $POàSNUIBUZPVIBWFIBEQSFWFOUJWFDBSFCFUXFFO+BOVBSZBOE.BSDI Employees with single coverage can save $250. Employees with spouse/partner or children/family coverage can save $500 if BOTH the employee and spouse/partner complete both steps.* To get started: Log on to MyRedBrick.com/healthytogether PSDBMMRedBrickBU1.877.207.0136 *This message may not apply to some bargaining unit members ))$$'FC It might not seem like it, but golf weather is just around the corner, and registration is now open for the 34th annual Backus Golf Tournament on Friday, June 5 at Elmridge Golf Course in Pawcatuck. To register, go to backushospital.org/golf, or contact Gen Schies at the Backus Hospital Office of Philanthropy and Development at 860-823-6325 or genevieve.schies@ hhchealth.org. HOSPITELL March 20, 2015 9 Annual diabetes symposium returns April 23 The 3rd annual Diabetes Symposium for health care professionals will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Hartford HealthCare East System Support Office at 11 Stott Ave. in Norwich. The event is free for all Hartford HealthCare employees and affiliate members. The symposium aims to increase awareness and knowledge of issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes, both in the hospital and in the community. The target audience is primary care providers, hospitalists, mid-level practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians and other health care professionals who care for patients with diabetes. The format will be a combination of lectures and audience participation. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Windham Hospital and Backus Hospital. Windham Hospital is accredited by the CSMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Windham Hospital designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The William W. Backus Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 5.75 contact hours awarded: Learners must attend the entire presentation for evidence of successful completion. Presenters disclose no conflict of interest relative to this educational activity. The fee for those not affiliated with Hartford HealthCare is $75. Lunch is included. Attendees can also visit diabetes-related exhibitors and enter to win an iPad, FitBit or NutriBullet. For more information, email [email protected] or call 860-456-6727. Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and believes in giving back. As a fellow member of the community, we invite you to participate in... Ruby Tuesday’s Community GiveBack Program. Grab your family and friends and join us at the 6 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE location on the dates listed below. Please Windham cancer support group meets weekly Windham Hospital hosts a weekly cancer support group on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Johnson Room off the main lobby. Family members and caregivers are welcome. Pre-registration is preferred. For more information or to pre-register, call 860-456-6770 or 855-494-INFO. present this flyer to your server, and we will give back 20% of your purchase to the organization. To make a reservation, call us at 860-423-0056 or visit us online at rubytuesday. com Organization's Name: WINDHAM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC Event Name: WINDHAM XRAY STUDENTS Date(s) of Visit: 3/22/2015 3/23/2015 3/24/2015 6 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE, NORTH WINDHAM CT HOSPITELL 10 News and notes from the Discount movie tickets n Discount Lisbon Landing Digiplex movie tickets are available through Cathy Saunders in Diagnostic Imaging or Donna McLaughlin in Food and Nutrition. The theater has recently changed hands and is now CarMike Cinemas, and we are pleased to offer the tickets for $7.50. March 20, 2015 EAG weekly prize winner for March 20 n Devon Barnes — Radiology CONGRATULATIONS! Call Cathy Saunders at ext. 2105 to collect your prize. About the EAG n The EAG is a small team of employees who plan and coordinate fun and discounted activities for all employees. Contact the group by emailing Donna McLaughlin at [email protected]. Skybox tickets available for The Who and Bette Midler Backus Café Menu Limited tickets are available for two special skybox events at Mohegan Sun to benefit the Backus volunteer programs. n The Who — May 24 with complementary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Backus Bridge Program. n Bette Midler — June 13 with complementary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Backus Volunteer and Guest Services Program Tickets for each show are $200. Call Mary Brown at 860-823-6320 for tick- ets or more information We are most grateful to the Mohegan Tribe for their donation of the skybox and we hope you can join us! Your support will help assist Backus in further developing and sustaining its volunteer programs. SATURDAY, March 21 turkey wrap / eggplant rollettes / corn chowder / mixed vegetables / curly fries SUNDAY, March 22 lamb pot pie / chicken BLT sandwich / soup du jour MONDAY, March 23 ENTREES: grilled chicken marsala / new england baked haddock / kielbasa with sauerkraut / SOUPS: italian wedding / cream of mushroom / SIDES: malibu blend vegetables / baby carrots / mashed potatoes / wild rice TUESDAY, March 24 ENTREES: raspberry chicken salad / mahi-mahi with avocado salad / stuffed shells / SOUPS: split pea with ham / corn chowder / SIDES: normandy blend vegetables / brussel sprouts / basmati rice / garlic bread WEDNESDAY, March 25 ENTREES: beef fajitas / roasted vegetable quiche / chicken croquettes with gravy / SOUPS: pasta fagioli / butternut apple bisque / SIDES: steamed kale / herbed cauliflower / french fries / fiesta rice THURSDAY, March 26 ENTREES: gobbler hot wrap (turkey, stuffing and cranberry) / seared cod / american chop suey / SOUPS: chicken noodle / creamy asparagus / SIDES: caribbean blend vegetables / broccoli florets / french fries / rice pilaf FRIDAY, March 27 ENTREES: fish wrap / chefs choice / mediterranean chicken pierogies / SOUPS: chefs choice / new england clam chowder / SIDES: green beans / sicilian blend vegetables / baked potato wedges / DAILY FARE: A variety of hot paninis, cold wraps and pizza specials are available on a rotating basis The Backus cafeteria is open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Hot food is served from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m. March 20, 2015 HOSPITELL 11 Above left: The E-4 floor at Backus had more than a touch of the Irish for St. Patrick's Day decorations. Posing with shamrocks under a pot of gold containing the names of E-4 staff include, from left, Perfecto Vargas from Patient Transport; Sally Finnegan, RN, Nurse Care Manager; Ariedne Velez, PCT, E-4; Ashley Policarpio, PCT, E-4; Barb Boucher, RN, E-4; and Leith Abdulla, MD. Above right: Students from Windham Hospital Radiologic Technology Program showed their Irish spirt on St. Patrick’s Day. The students held a bake sale in the hospital’s atrium on March 17 to help pay for their trip to the Radiologic Tech Quiz Bowl in Ohio. ENTREE: grilled chicken caprese / SOUPS: lentil and beef vegetable / soup du jour / SIDES: mediterranean couscous / green bean sauté / SANDWICH: ron’s steak rancho wrap with onions, peppers, seasonings and rancho sauce TUESDAY, March 24 ENTREE: meat or vegetable calzones / spaghetti / SOUPS: cream of spinach / soup du jour / SIDES: garlic bread / peas with mushrooms / SANDWICH: grilled chicken caesar pita pocket WEDNESDAY, March 25 ENTREE: coconut crusted cod / chicken and lentil stew / SOUPS: broccoli cheddar / soup du jour / SIDES: garlic and cheddar mashed potatoes / steamed baby carrots / SANDWICH: grilled portabella and blue panini with mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette THURSDAY, March 26 ENTREE: general tso’s chicken / egg roll / SOUPS: spicy pork and mushroom / soup du jour / SIDES: white rice / stir fried vegetables / SANDWICH: flank steak tacos FRIDAY, March 27 ENTREE: crab cakes / SOUPS: new england clam chowder / soup du jour / SIDES: brown rice / chef’s choice vegetables / SANDWICH: roast beef grilled panini with swiss SATURDAY, March 28 ENTREE: chicken pot pie / SOUP: chicken noodle / SIDES: chef’s choice / green beans / SANDWICH: grilled chicken ranch panini with bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing SUNDAY, March 29 ENTREE: coconut and mango crusted tilapia / chicken tender basket with fries / SOUP: minestrone / SIDES: spanish rice / mixed vegetables / SANDWICH: BBQ burger topped with onion rings and cheddar BREAKFAST: Served weekdays only and includes a variety of hot items including oatmeal, cream of wheat, yogurt bar, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries and a breakfast sandwich (Selection varies by day) Sumner Cafeteria Menu MONDAY, March 23 The Sumner Cafeteria open from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 2 - 2:30 p.m. and 3 - 6:30 p.m. Hot food is served from 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m. HOSPITELL 12 March 20, 2015 GENERAL STORE General Store is a free classified ad section for the benefit of East Region employees, retirees, medical staff and volunteers. We welcome your submissions by the hospital Intranet, fax (860-892-6964), mail or by e-mailing [email protected]. The deadline for submissions to be included in each Friday’s HospiTell is Wednesday at noon. HospiTell will include community events for not-for-profit organizations based in eastern Connecticut that are open to the public and free of charge. We do not accept ads for real estate, firearms or personal ads. Please do not list hospital phone numbers or hospital e-mail addresses for responses. You must submit your item weekly if you want it to appear more than one week. To have HospiTell e-mailed to you, or for questions about the General Store, please call Ginny James, Backus Corporate Communications, at 860-889-8331, ext. 4211, or e-mail her at [email protected]. FREE SONY TRINITRON TELEVISION — 36-inch, flat screen, early style with thick glass, deep back, picture in picture, headphones. Call 860-455-9888. WANTED ARTISTS — FACES at FAHS (Fine Art and Craft Exhibit and Sale at the Finnish American Heritage Society) is seeking artists and crafters for a Saturday, Oct. 3 event at the Finnish Hall, 76 North Canterbury Rd., Canterbury. Indoor/outdoor spaces, $30 (postmarked on or before Friday, July 31), free admission, handicapped accessible. Call 860-974-2760 or email [email protected]. EVENTS ANNUAL LENTEN FISH AND CHIPS DINNER — Fridays through March 27 from 3:30-7 p.m. at St. James Church, Preston. Fresh cod fish, baked or fried, coleslaw, French fries, D’Elias fresh bread, homemade desserts. Call ahead for take-out at 860-8890150. LENTEN FISH AND CHIPS — Fridays through April 3 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church, 120 Cliff St., Norwich. $9, full meal, $7, one piece meal and chowder is $4. GRISWOLD EXERCISE PROGRAM — The exercise program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, 67 p.m. at Griswold Elementary School Cafeteria. The class features low impact aerobics, weights, Pilates. Bring your own mats and weights. CLAM CHOWDER & FRITTER DINNER — Friday, March 20, 4-7 p.m. at Voluntown Baptist Church, 52 Main St., Voluntown. New England clam chowder or Rhode Island clear chowder, six clam fritters, cole slaw, dine-in or take-out available, adults $10, children, $5. Call for tickets 860-376-9485 or 860-6393083. OLD FASHION CHICKEN PIE SUPPER — Saturday, March 21, 5 - 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 4 Chapel Hill Road, Yantic. Homemade chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, pie, cake, coffee, tea, soft drink, juice, adults $10, seniors, $8, children ages five to 12 $5, free valet parking, take-out available. Call 860-8872082. SUNDAYS IN THE PARLOR AT PARK — Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m. at Park Congregational Church, 283 Broadway, Norwich. Pianist, Laura Hibbard and Clarinetist, Kelli O’Connor will perform, light refreshments will follow. 38TH CHARLES W. MORGAN VOYAGE/MOBY DICK — Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. at Lee Memorial Church, 294 Washington St., Norwich. This presentation is sponsored by the Norwich Power Squadron, presented by Dr. Mary Edwards, Professor at University of Connecticut Avery Point and participant on the 38th Charles W. Morgan voyage. Free admission. FUNDRAISER AT THE GARDE ARTS THEATRE — Friday, March 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free admission, all ages, food, DJ, prizes, basket raffle, more. Proceeds to support the New London STEM Magnet and New London High School Drug and Alcohol Free After Graduation party for the Class of 2015. FAMILY HEALTHY FOOD FAIR — Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sprague Community Center, 22 West Main St., Baltic. Backus Healthy Community Initiative in partnership with Sprague Community Center presents chefs from local “Just Ask” restaurants. Food samples, cooking demonstrations, healthy snacks, door prizes, balloon animals, free admission. Call 860-882-6595 for more information. SPAGHETTI DINNER & BASKET RAFFLE — Saturday, March 28 from 4-8 p.m. at Central Village Fire House. All proceeds benefit Sandra Bryant Foular’s medical expenses in the fight with Pancreatic Cancer. Raffles, spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks, dine in or take out, adults $10, children $5. For tickets call Kerri at 860823-7160. NFA WINE TASTING — Saturday, March 28, 6-8 p.m. in the atrium at NFA, Norwich Free Academy. Advance tickets, $20, at the door, $25, light refreshments, free gift to the first 100 paid tickets. Call Lori at 860-886-1463 or email [email protected]. LAKE OF ISLES FAIRWAY 5K AND KIDS 1 MILE DASH — Sunday, March 29, 9:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit Preston Parks and Recreation. A post-race awards ceremony will follow with a cash prize to top finisher. For information call 860-889-2482, extension 113. Register at www.runsignup.com/Race/CT/ NorthStonington/LakeofIsleFairway5K. ADVENTURES IN LIFELONG LEARNING — Monday, March 30 at Three Rivers Community College, Norwich. Please register for the Spring semester of enrichment classes for those over 50 years of age. The Spring reception and registration is Friday, March 27, 1:30 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College in room F-117, free refreshments. For information visit http://www.threerivers.edu/Div_WorkforceEducation/senior.shtml or email [email protected]. POWER OF PURPLE LUNCHEON — Wednesday, April 1, noon to 2 p.m. at Langley’s Restaurant, Waterford. The Power of Purple is an ongoing campaign against domestic violence created by a partnership of The Rose Conrad Memorial Fund of Safe Futures and Hadassah of Eastern CT. For more information contact Sheila Horvitz at 860-884-8945. DREAM CHASERS — Friday, April 3, 6-9 p.m. at The Art Space Gallery, 35 Chestnut St., Norwich. Grand opening, Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art show sponsored by Bully Busters and Norwich Youth Action Council, food, guest speakers, open mic. Call 860-373-8630. SPRING BOOK SALE — Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 19, noon to 3 p.m. at the Otis Library, 261 Main St., Norwich. Thou- sands of gently used fiction and non-fiction books, CDs/ DVDs/records. Sponsored by the Friends of Otis Library. WHITE MASS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS & CAREGIVERS — Sunday, April 19 at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich. Following the Mass there will be a brunch in the Cathedral auditorium. Dr. Seth Flagg, USMC, Wounded Warrior Regiment surgeon in Quantico, Va., will be the speaker. ARTHRITIS EXERCISE PROGRAM — Session II is Monday, April 27 through Wednesday, June 10 at the Norwich Recreation Center, 75 Mohegan Road, Norwich. Both sessions are from 10-11 a.m. Norwich residents fee is $48, non-residents is $58. Call 860823-3791. TORI OPEN AIR MARKET — Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center. Sponsored by the Finnish American Heritage Society. Rain or shine, tables or tents are $15. Call 860465-6236 or email [email protected]. LEE MEMORIAL CHURCH FUNDRAISER — One pound pecans from Georgia, $12. Proceeds benefit the Church. Call 860-822-6595 or 860-908-9797. QUALITY, STRENGTH BASED PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS — TVCCA Head Start is currently accepting ongoing enrollment of children born in 2010/2011 for full-day/half-day programs. Innovative curriculum, meals included, additional family support, home based program is also available to expectant parents on up to three years old. Call 860-425-6515. PRESCHOOL/CHILD CARE — First Leaps Together, Ledyard, a small family-oriented center providing outstanding early education in Ledyard Center. Now enrolling for immediate space in our full daycare, preschool program options, after school programs, summer programs, and specialized services. Visit firstleapstogether.com or call 860-381-5537. VEHICLE PARKING — Daily parking available at the Lee Memorial Church lower parking lot, $90 for six months, 100% of proceeds benefit the Church. Call 860-887-5886 or email [email protected]. SENIOR RESOURCES — Do you need help paying for or need information on Medicare Premiums, Prescription Drugs, Food, Housing, Energy Bills, Property Tax Assistance, Veterans Benefits and other services? Let us do a Benefits Checkup! A Benefits Checkup is a free and confidential questionnaire for individuals 60 years old and up that will screen you for eligibility for federal, state and local financial programs. Visit www.SeniorResourcesEC.org click on the Benefits Checkup logo. Are you unable to access the internet or do you have any questions? Call Senior Resources at 800-690-6998 and have the questionnaire mailed to you. Or, a Senior Resources staff member can complete the screening over the telephone.
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