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GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
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A MAGAZINE FOR FRIENDS AND DONORS
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Spring 2010
INSIDE
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Celebrating 125 Years!
2
Mrs. Munger Memorial
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Distinguished Journal at GSH
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Annual Donor Dinner: Thanking Those Who Make a Difference
4
Celebrating ‘Miracle Babies’
5
Trustees Share Their Support
6
Our Renaissance
8
A Salute to Good Samaritan Physicians
9
Sunset Plaza and Just Cavalli Hosts…
A Benefit for Good Samaritan
10
Good Samaritan Hospital’s VIP Program
11
A Classical Work of Art
12
Dr. Nathan A. and June Sapiro Surgery Center
12
Legacy Society Honors Future Gifts
13
Charitable Gift Annuities
Credits
Good News is published twice a year by the
Development Office at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Please contact us at (213) 977-2902 for more
information about articles and programs at Good
Samaritan Hospital.
Vice President of Development
Susan Harlow
Editor
Jocelyn Whitfield
Article Contributors
Hali Helfgott
Tim Bojeczko
Jocelyn Whitfield
Barry Munger
Photos
Eric Acevedo
Jill Birkmann
Tim Bojeczko
Gregg Delman
Anne-Marie Hughes
Kelsey Whitfield
Photo of the cover of the JCPT (page 2)
courtesy of SAGE Publications
Design
Smart Art and Design, Inc.
ON THE COVER:
Screened Photo: Old Columbia Hospital, which became the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in 1913.
Left Photo: Charles T. Munger, Chairman of the GSH Board of Trustees, and Margaret Bates, M.D. share a moment
at the 2010 Physicians’ Gala.
Center Photo Left: Ruve’ McDonough, Actor Neal McDonough, Andrew Leeka, President and CEO, GSH, Mrs. Melinda Leeka .
Center Photo Right: Good Samartian Hospital Auxiliary Members (left to right) Colette Witt (President), Roberta Stuppy, Simone
Adams, and Laura Adams enjoy the newly renovated and decorated 4th floor waiting room
Right photo: All Souls Chapel Skinner organ keyboard
ABOVE PHOTOS:
Top Photo: 1910 Hospital of the Good Samaritan
Center Photo: 1927 Hospital of the Good Samaritan.
Bottom Photo: Present day Good Samaritan Hospital
Celebrating 125 Years!
The beginning of our 125th year has already been one
of recognition of our strategic goal of being downtown
Los Angeles’ Hospital of Choice based on clinical,
operational, and service excellence.
As we told you in the last issue, last spring Good Sam
received the California Award for Performance Excellence (CAPE) Prospector Award. In October 2009,
we completed a site visit as it applies to the CAPE
Eureka Award which is the California Council for
Excellence’s highest level quality recognition emulating
the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program. As a
result of this site visit, we received a Silver Level Award,
an outstanding achievement for a first time applicant.
We have also just been named One of America’s 50
Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row by HealthGrades, Inc., the nation’s largest independent health
care ratings company. This recognition is based on an
analysis of 110 million Medicare patient records for
hospitals throughout the country over a nine year period. Our outcomes
consistently rank in the top five percent of hospitals in the nation.
In this issue, you’ll hear about plans to renovate and upgrade our physical
campus to celebrate our 125 years of service to the community. This will extend
from our front lobby to the patient rooms and (thanks to our Auxiliary) to our
waiting rooms as well.
We hope you’ll come and see all the exciting changes and improvements and
we hope to see each of you over this 125th year of celebration to thank you for
the role you have played in our history and to thank you for your support as we
celebrate our present and future!
Charles T. Munger
Chairman, Board of Trustees Andrew B. Leeka
President and Chief Executive Officer
MRS. MUNGER MEMORIAL
G
ood Samaritan Hospital mourns the loss of Nancy Barry Munger,
a devoted philanthropist and wife of longtime Good Samaritan
Hospital Board of Trustees Chairman,
Charles T. Munger. She died in February at her
Los Angeles home, surrounded by her family.
She was 86.
Throughout her life, Nancy tirelessly dedicated herself to helping others and improving the
institutions that she loved. “Nancy was a person
of modesty, with a quiet and unassuming strength
and intelligence,” reads a statement by the
Munger family. “She was a loving wife, mother,
mother-in-law, stepmother and grandmother,
and a consummate master of each role she
played. Nancy’s friendships were for a lifetime.
For everyone fortunate enough to know her,
Nancy was an advisor, supporter, and confidante
without peer, always there in time of need, never
Mrs. Charles T. Munger.
asking anything for herself.”
Nancy lived in Los Angeles her entire life. She served as a trustee
and board president of Marlborough School, a trustee of Stanford Uni-
versity and the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens,
an overseer of the Hoover Institution and a board member of the YMCA of
Metropolitan Los Angeles. Her honors include the
Gold Spike from Stanford University, being elected
a trustee emeritus of the Huntington Library, having
her name written into the Golden Book of Distinguished Service by the YMCA, and receiving the
Spirit of Voluntarism Award from the Junior League.
In addition to her husband’s 30-year service
on Good Samaritan Hospital’s Board of Trustees,
Nancy was a life member of the hospital’s Auxiliary.
“We lost a dear friend of Good Samaritan Hospital
and of the larger community,” Good Samaritan
President and CEO Andrew B. Leeka said. “Nancy
Munger had a compassion and commitment to the
public good.”
The Munger family said they are “grateful
beyond words for the support and the excellent care
provided by the medical staff and employees of Good Samaritan Hospital.”
For the medical staff and employees it was a labor of love.
DISTINGUISHED JOURNAL AT GSH
T
he Good Samaritan Hospital Heart Institute is now home to a
and promising cardiovascular drugs and therapies, as well as an internadistinguished medical journal: the Journal of Cardiovascular
tional perspective on drugs not yet approved in the U.S. Among the many
Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JCPT), and Good Samaritan
areas the journal examines are: Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery
Hospital’s own Dr. Robert A. Kloner M.D., Ph.D. serves as
Disease, Hypertension, Implantable Devices, Myocardial
its editor-in-chief.
Infarction, Peripheral Arterial Disease and Stem Cell Therapy.
“Only a handful of cardiovascular pharmacology
Dr. Bramah N. Singh of the UCLA School of Medicine
journals are out there, so it’s a great honor and very
founded the journal in 1996 and appointed Dr. Kloner to
prestigious for this journal to be housed at the Heart
serve as associate editor. In May of 2009 Dr. Kloner became
Institute of Good Samaritan Hospital,” said Dr. Kloner,
the editor-in-chief, and the journal has been housed at
Director of Research at the Heart Institute, who is also
Good Samaritan since. Five other individuals from Good
Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division of
Samaritan Hospital serve on the journal’s editorial board:
USC’s Keck School of Medicine and an attending carDavid Cannom, M.D., Anil Bhandari, M.D., Wangde Dai, M.D.,
diologist at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center.
Sharon Hale, B.S. and Boris Simkhovich, M.D., Ph.D..
“It’s read by physicians, scientists, pharmacologists and
The JCPT is published by SAGE, a well-known,
other health care professionals around the world and
Thousand Oaks-based publisher of scholarly journals and
highlights advances in treatment of heart disease. We are
books. “For SAGE to allow Good Samaritan Hospital to
very proud to have it here and look forward to having this The newest edition of the JCPT
house the journal’s editorial offices is a feather in the cap of
journal here for a long time.”
the hospital,” Dr. Kloner said. “It shows the seriousness of our
Published four times a year, the JCPT features original
Heart Institute.” For further information about the JCPT, visit
articles, reviews, clinical and experimental investigations, controversies and
http://www.sagepub.com.
commentaries by respected international doctors. It offers research on new
1885
Sister Mary Wood of “The Sisterhood of the Good
Shepherd” begins providing patient care out of a cottage at 215 Olive Street. It is known as the
“Los Angeles Hospital and
Home for Invalids.”
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1886
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church agrees
to take over Sister Mary’s facility
and calls it “St. Paul’s Hospital and
Home for Invalids.”
1891-Oct
New St. Paul’s hospital opens
at the southeast corner of 16th
(Venice Blvd.) and South Hill streets.
Annual Donor Dinner:
THANKING THOSE
WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
E
ach year Good Samaritan Hospital thanks its leadership donors at a dinner held at the
California Club. Hosted by Charles T. Munger, Chairman of the GSH Board of Trustees,
the event honors donors for their annual and cumulative giving to the healthcare mission
of the hospital. Without their generous donations, Good Samaritan Hospital could not continue to
save lives and help improve the health of the community at an exemplary level of excellence. Donor
support truly makes a critical difference to our not-for-profit hospital.
Mr. Munger and Andrew B. Leeka, President and CEO, thanked the donors for their philanthropic investment and commitment. “We have been very fortunate to have so many loyal and
dedicated donors who have been there for Good Samaritan Hospital in the past and present.” said
Mr. Leeka. “As we plan to build a new medical office building, that will break ground in fall 2010,
and bring more access and healthcare to our all of our patients, our donors are even more essential to the future health of our community. And we are grateful for their continuing support.”
Good Samaritan Hospital extends a special thank you to GSH Board Trustees,
Mrs. Jack L. Blumenthal and Mrs. William H. Borthwick, who coordinated the dinner.
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PHOTOS:
1) Mr. Charles T. Munger with Mrs. James P. Allen and Mrs. James Neville (r)
2) Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Witt, Jr. with Ms. Carla Laemmle and Mr. Jeffry Burke
3) Dr. and Mrs. J. Carroll Ramseyer
4) Dr. and Mrs. Brian Lee and Dr. and Mrs. James C. S. Hahn
5) Dr. John W. Given and Mrs. William H. Borthwick
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4
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Stewart Residence 1923
1896-Feb
Hospital of the Good Samaritan
(HGS) moves into new facility on
7th street, west of Pearl Street.
1896
A good Samaritan - Mrs. Mark Severance - donates
funds to purchase new property for larger quarters.
The facility is renamed ‘Hospital of the Good
Samaritan’ (HGS) in her honor.
1896-Jul
Hospital’s Board of
Trustees approves
guidelines for pupil
nurses.
1898
Good Samaritan’s Training School for Nurses
graduates first class.
1911-Apr
First Medical Interns (Drs.
Norton and DeBay) hired to
provide emergency coverage.
The compensation was room
& board.
1911-Dec
The new Columbia Hospital at the corner
of Witmer and Orange (now Wilshire
Boulevard) is opened. HGS merges with
Columbia.
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CELEBRATING ‘MIRACLE BABIES’
I
n October, Good Samaritan
Hospital celebrated both the
20th Anniversary of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
and the bi-annual Preemie Reunion.
The heartwarming event brought
together former and current staff of
the NICU with 300 families whose
children they helped bring into the
world. The NICU tends to premature, struggling newborns, giving
them the absolute highest level of
care and helping ‘miracle babies’
thrive and grow to be healthy people
living happy lives.
“It was truly a celebration,”
said Dr. Rangasamy Ramanathan,
Section Chief of Neonatology, who
has served as director of the NICU
since its opening. “The patients were
the stars. But to them the doctors
and staff of the NICU were the stars.
Everyone wanted pictures with us.
But I told them, we were privileged
to help you.”
At the event were five 20-yearolds – two men and three women
– who were among the first babies
cared for in the Good Samaritan
NICU. Dr. Ramanathan said with
pride that three of them either attend nursing school or are planning
to enroll and two of them want to
work in the Good Samaritan NICU.
“We’d definitely like to hire them,” he
said. “Technology was not that great
at the time they were born prematurely, but still these babies made it
and are healthy adults. Having them
work here, in the place they were
born, it’s closing the loop.”
The Good Samaritan obstetrics program delivers over 5,000
babies annually and 678 babies
were treated in the NICU last year.
Dr. Bijan Siassi and Dr. Luis Cabal
founded the NICU unit in 1989. Bill
Hughes, one of the original NICU
staff, remembers: “When Good
Samaritan made the strategic decision to re-open an obstetrics and
neonatology program in downtown
Los Angeles, it really took the vision
and hard work of leaders like Val
Davajan, M.D., Bob Israel, M.D.,
Luis Cabal, M.D., and Bijan Siassi,
M.D. Each of these leaders was
quite remarkable. When I reflect
back on a 20-plus year career in
health delivery administration, I can
say without hesitation that helping
these outstanding physicians open
the obstetrics and NICU program
at Good Samaritan is one of the
highlights of my career.”
Dr. Siassi, who retired in July
2009, was a guest of honor at the
celebration. The NICU department
staff presented him with an appreciation plaque, and he enjoyed
a surprise visit from Carolyn Cabal,
Dr. Luis Cabal’s widow, who traveled
here from Winter Park, FL.
Gold Sponsors
Bijan Siassi, M.D.
Rangasamy Ramanathan, M.D
Silver Sponsors
Rowena Cayabyab-Dureg, M.D.
Arlene Garingo, M.D.
Smeeta Sardesai, M.D.
Mead Johnson Nutrition
MedImmune
Spectrum Women’s Health
Medical Group
Bronze Sponsors
Abbott Nutrition
Ellis Beesley, M.D.
Robert Israel, M.D.
Lansinoh Laboratories, Inc.
Neotech
Warner Chilcott
Special Friends
Audrey Bahr
Laurie Scott
Cornelia Llena and her son
NICU Physicians and Staff
Rosemary Sagun
Door Prizes
Aquarium of the Pacific
Kidspace Children’s Museum
Le Vau Promotions
Los Angeles Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Six Flags Magic Mountain
The Queen Mary
Universal Studios
Wild Rivers Waterpark
(Top photo ) Rangasamy
Ramanathan, M.D. and Margaret
Bates, M.D.
(Center photo) Good Samaritan
Hospital Staff (left to right) Leonila
Israel, Mavis Swann and Cynthia
Bahr
(Bottom photo) Bijan Siassi, M.D.
and surprise guest Carolyn Cabal,
widow of Luis Cabal, M.D.
1912-Mar
Dr. Albert Soiland requests
space to install X-ray
machine.
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1917
U.S. Army Base Hospital
No. 35 is organized at HGS
and continues to function
until 1919.
1921-May
All physicians must be members of American
Medical Association to be on staff at HGS.
Trustees authorize first Medical Staff Organization.
1920
Actor and comedian
Buster Keaton is treated
at the Hospital of the
Good Samaritan.
1921-Nov
Eighty doctors join medical
staff. Dr. Hill Hastings becomes
first Chief of Staff.
Trustees Share Their Support for the
CAMPAIGN FOR CARDIOLOGY
T
he Campaign for Cardiology so far has received the generous support of numerous members of
the hospital’s Board of Trustees. We asked five of them why they have chosen to support the
Campaign for Cardiology.
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Mr. Stephen L. Smith
“As a trustee, we are making decisions that will improve quality care now and for the next 10 to 20 years,
and that is very exciting. I believe the Campaign for Cardiology aligns so well with the hospital’s mission
statement, which is to provide accessible, compassionate and quality health care for the neighboring
community. Cardiology at Good Samaritan Hospital is a nationally recognized center of excellence, and
it’s important for the leadership of the hospital to support that effort. We want to give our fine doctors
the equipment and state-of-the art facilities they need to practice the best medicine possible in order to
continue that high level of excellence.”
Mrs. Maribeth A. Borthwick
“With so many people affected by heart disease, we as a community need to commit our resources
towards supporting the Campaign for Cardiology. The Heart Institute has always been a center of
excellence under the extremely capable leadership of Dr. David Cannom. In order to continue as that
center of excellence, it is essential to do as much as we can to invest in new technology and invest in our
future. Now is the time, and Good Samaritan Hospital is the place.”
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Dr. and Mrs. Richard Call
“It’s our hearts, our health, our hospital… nothing is more important than cardiology! As “locals,” both of us
and our three daughters, Kate, Nancy and Leslie, were born at Good Sam and have received amazing
care for a long time. Additionally, having served on the Board of Trustees for 30 years, we were honored
to make a gift at the start of the Campaign for Cardiology. The cutting-edge care, on going research and
dedication to excellence by the cardiology team, headed by Dr. David Cannom, are among the finest in
the world. Good Sam must continue the fight to extend and save the lives of mothers, fathers, husband,
wives, sisters and brothers who are dangerously threatened by heart disease. We want to be a part of the
campaign and urge others to join us. We in the Los Angeles area very fortunate to have an institution of
such high excellence and equally important with such caring and supportive staff.”
Mrs. Jack L. Blumenthal
“I am proud to support the Campaign for Cardiology. The physicians of the Heart Institute perform lifesaving work each day and they deliver some of the most advanced care to the people of southern California. I know first-hand how skilled they are. Over the last twenty years, I’ve had three Pace Makers implanted
by the cardiology team at Good Sam. They have given me a terrific quality of life. I want to do my part to
make sure other patients for years to come have that same experience.”
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Mr. Arthur L. Crowe, Jr.
“Many patients have benefitted from Good Samaritan Hospital’s groundbreaking therapies. I am proud of
the fact that we have become a national leader in cardiology and offer world-class specialties that allow
people to live longer, healthier lives. Technology is changing so fast these days that you need to keep up
with the latest equipment, research into new heart care and the most talented cardiac specialists in the
world. I’m supporting the Campaign for Cardiology so we can maintain the type of service and leadership
that has always been a tradition at Good Sam.”
Photos: 1). Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Smith; 2) Mr. and Mrs. William H. Borthwick; 3) Dr. and Mrs. Richard Call
4) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blumenthal; 5) Mr. Arthur L. Crowe, Jr.
1923
Construction commences on
new medical office building at
6th Street and Lucas Avenue.
1925-Oct
Hotel St. Regis – later to be
known at the Weingart House –
opens at southeast corner of 6th
and Witmer streets.
1926
Dr. J. Margaret Roberts
becomes first female
member of Medical Staff.
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1927-Apr
Patients and staff move into the
new Hospital of the Good Samaritan
located on Orange Street (Wilshire
Boulevard) next to the Columbia
Hospital.
1923
HGS Training School for
Nurses accredited by
California and New York.
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A Celebration of our Very Bright Future
OUR RENAISSANCE
R
enovations are taking place all over
Good Samaritan, giving the hospital
a big boost as it celebrates 125 years
of remarkable patient care. Highlighted by
upgrades to several waiting rooms, patient
rooms and the main entrance lobby, this renaissance is fueled by the tireless work of the
Auxiliary and generous contributions given
and facilitated by Good Samaritan doctors.
“That is a celebration of both our past
and the very bright future about which
everyone is enthusiastic,” Good Samaritan
President and CEO Andrew B. Leeka said.
“Most people might look at this time, with
what is happening in the economy, Washington, D.C. and the health care environment,
and be absolutely fearful and almost stagnant
in their pursuit of excellent medicine. We’re
taking the opposite approach. We’re not just
maintaining what we have. We’re preparing
for the next decades and beyond.”
“Our Auxiliary is on fire,” Leeka added.
“Day in, day out they think of ways to create
more pleasant and convenient settings for
our patients. Our landscaping, donated by the
Good Samartian Hospital Auxiliary Members (left
to right) Colette Witt (President), Roberta Stuppy,
Simone Adams, and Laura Adams enjoy the newly
renovated and decorated 4th floor waiting room.
1927-Dec
Mrs. R.J. Schweppe
donates funds to buy
Skinner organ for
hospital’s chapel.
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1929-Feb
HGS’s Training School for
Nurses incorporated as Bishop
Johnson College of Nursing.
Auxiliary, is gorgeous, and everything they’ve
done with the waiting rooms gives patients a
sense of confidence when they come in here.”
“Now that we are in a new year and a new
decade, we have an extraordinary opportunity to continue to build on our reputation,”
said Auxiliary President Colette Witt. “The
Auxiliary for 58 of our 125 years has helped
build Good Samaritan’s respected reputation.
As our work continues, we help the hospital
to provide clean, comforting and comfortable
places for our patients.”
Simone Adams and Laura Adams,
sisters-in-law and new Auxiliary members,
assisted by Roberta Stuppy, led the renovations for the 4th, 5th and ER waiting rooms,
which includes new paint, carpet, beautifully
upholstered chairs, side tables, lamps and
plants. Through their family foundation, The
Adams Fund, they jointly donated $2,500
to purchase three televisions for each of the
waiting rooms. Simone and Laura also coordinated the purchase of six chairs and a side
table for the Labor and Delivery waiting room.
They are now concentrating on refurbishing
the doctors’ lounge, which will also get a new
TV; ordering chairs for the CCU, and a TV for
the ICU waiting room.
“These are areas where people wait for
hours on end, and we wanted them to have
the best impression of the hospital because
we really love Good Samaritan,” said Simone,
whose daughter was born at the hospital.
“This is a great project, and getting involved in
the Auxiliary is very fulfilling.”
The Auxiliary also upgraded the seating
in the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Center’s
waiting rooms. “The Gamma Knife procedure
can be as long as six hours, and to have family
and friends wait in a comfortable and warm
space allows the staff to focus on caring for
the patient,” said Lois Winston, Director of
Oncology Services and Gamma Knife Program. “The work of the Auxiliary is providing a
great benefit to us.”
To get the lobby renovations off the
1934
Actress Joan Blondell
delivers her baby at HGS.
1930 The new medical office
building at 6th Street and
Lucas Avenue is completed.
1942
Hospital of the Good
Samaritan Medical Staff
Library established.
campus, said the lobby project could be comground, Good Samaritan received signifipleted by the end of the summer.
cant seed gifts from two sources. The Good
“We want to create a space of comfort and
Samaritan Medical Practice Association
calm that patients and families need during a
(GSMPA), an independent physician associatime that is filled with a lot of anxiety,” McLaughtion, contributed $200,000 and Dr. Joanna
lin said. “To do that we’ll bring
Davies designated a grateful
together contemporary ideas
patient gift of $200,000 from the
with a warm and inviting look.
George Joseph Fund to the lobby
The lobby needs to have a
renovation. “Many of the doctors
timeless element. The Hospital
of the GSMPA have given their
enjoyed more than three delife’s work to this hospital and now
cades with the original design,
they’re saying in addition to that
but it’s time to give it a fresh
we’re going to give you money
new look that will appeal to our
for directed care,” Leeka said. “It
patients, their families, clinicians
shows how much they believe in
and employees. We are grateful
this place. And, Joanna Davies
to the hospital’s pioneers and
and her medical group were forfounders who got us started
tunate to secure a donation from
and we want to continue their
a grateful patient who appreciates
great legacy.”
centers like theirs. She’s jumping
“We are all dedicated to
in feet first, and I appreciate her
the hospital,” said Dr. Glen
efforts.”
Hollinger, GSMPA chairman.
Dr. Davies explained, “Mr.
“But a lot of the physicians felt
George Joseph has long been a
the lobby was dated. It’s the
patient and a benefactor of Good
first impression patients get
Samaritan Hospital. The Joseph
when they go to the hospital,
funds have restored the cross from Top photo: Glen Hollinger, M.D.
the GSH Nursing School Building Bottom photo: Joanna Davies, M.D. and you only get one chance
to make a first impression. The
insuring that its beauty will be seen
hospital needed additional support to remodel
as the work of art it is on the campus of the
the lobby, so we stepped in. When our patients
Good Samaritan Hospital. His funds have also
walk through the door, we want them to know
aided the GSH library, at the recommendation
that they have arrived at a great medical enviof Dr. Stuart Willson. Now with Mr. Joseph’s
ronment and a modern, up-to-date hospital.”
generosity the lobby renovation will also be In addition to the lobby, patient rooms will
come a reality.”
get makeovers – new beds and paint, wallpaper
New architectural features in the lobby will
accents, patient chairs and side tables.
create defined seating areas that are comfort Leeka said the many renovations dovetail
able for patients and groups of family members.
perfectly with the hospital’s major construction
The renovations will also include: new flooring
project of the Medical Plaza and Outpatient
and lighting, with attention paid to how natural
Pavilion. Once completed, the new Medical
light and artificial light combine to provide the
Office Building will offer an array of medical
appropriate ambience at various times of day;
expertise. Internists/specialists will be conattractive wood finishes; a touch-up of the donor
solidated into one setting, making it far more
wall; enhanced security features; and more
convenient for patients to get all of their care in
privacy in the admitting area. Good Samaritan’s
a single location.
Lobby Makeover Committee has hired the
In its 125th year Good Samaritan
architectural firm of Leo A. Daly, which specialHospital is still going strong, looking forizes in health care buildings, as well as an interior
ward and planning for its next century of
designer. Dan McLaughlin, Good Samaritan’s
saving lives and helping to improve the
Vice President of Professional Services, who
health of the community.
oversees construction on the entire hospital
1947
Mrs. Arthur Stewart
starts organizing
hospital’s auxiliary.
1946
Millionaire Howard Hughes
is a patient at HSG.
1950-Sep
Groundbreaking ceremony held for 100-bed
expansion which extends
the hospital to Lucas
Avenue.
1950
Actor Humphrey Bogart
is a patient at HSG.
“Now that we are
in a new year and a
new decade, we have
an extraordinary
opportunity to continue to build on our
reputation.“
— Colette Witt, Auxiliary President,
Good Samaritan Hospital
1951-Sep/Oct
First issue of Good
News from Good
Samaritan published.
1952-Aug
Good Samaritan Hospital
Auxiliary incorporates.
1952
HGS’s Cardio-Respiratory
Laboratory founded, in
affiliation with USC School
of Medicine.
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A Salute To
GOOD SAMARITAN PHYSICIANS
T
he 2010 Physicians’ Gala was a resounding success. More than 300 physicians and
guests gathered for the appreciation event hosted bythe Board of Trustees of Good
Samaritan Hospital at the California Club. This elegant evening of dinner and dancing
honoring the medical staff was the perfect opportunity for Good Samaritan Hospital to express
its deep gratitude.
Charles T. Munger, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Andrew Leeka, President and CEO
and Eben Feinstein, M.D., Chief of the Medical Staff, each spoke about their appreciation for the
physicians, their long-standing support, and their dedication to their patients which has helped
Good Samaritan remain as one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for the fourth year in a row.
Special thanks are extended to Mrs. Jack Blumenthal, Trustee, who
served as the evening’s hostess.
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1) David Cannom, M.D. and Richard Kloner, M.D.
2) Dr. and Mrs. Rangasamy Ramanathan
3) Mrs. Richard Call, Andrew Leeka, President and CEO, GSH,
Joanna Davies, M.D.
4) (Left to right) Hee Y. Lee, M.D., Christopher Chung, M.D.,
Dong Dun Chung, M.D. and Dr. and Mrs. James Hahn
5) Lawrence Brooks, M.D. and Andrew Fishmann, M.D.
6) Charles T. Munger, Chairman of the GSH Board of Trustees,
and Margaret Bates, M.D.
1976-Jun
Dedication ceremony
for new hospital takes
place. First patients
move there one week
later.
1961
Bishop Johnson
College of Nursing
graduates last
class. School is
closed.
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1973-Nov
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new
411 bed replacement hospital to be
located at 616 West Witmer Street.
Sunset Plaza and Just Cavalli Hosts…
A BENEFIT
FOR GOOD SAMARITAN
O
n Thursday, February 11, 2010, Sunset Plaza and Just Cavalli
partnered to present “A Night At Sunset Plaza”, an event whose
proceeds benefited nonprofit Good Samaritan Hospital. Actor
Neal McDonough (“Desperate Housewives,” “Minority Report,” “Band
Of Brothers”) hosted the event. Actress Katherine Boecher (“The Spy
Next Door”, “Supernatural”) participated, as did Paul Johansson (“One
Tree Hill”, “Santa Barbara”), actress Laura-Elaine Edleson (“Sin City”,
“The Ringer”), model Elizaveta Melnichinko (‘Project Runway’) and singer
Natalia Flores (‘Angel on the Dancefloor’). Siv Cotton of ‘Real Housewives of Norway’, which is in production now, arrived with her entourage,
and Prince Rudolf Kniase Melikoff also made an appearance. The starstudded event featured haute couture, exquisite jewelry, delectable food
and beverages and an enticing silent auction.
Held on the 8600 block of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood,
food and beverage was provided by Cravings Restaurant and SKYY
Vodka. Additional businesses and Sunset Plaza retailers participating in
the event included Hugo Boss, Badgley Mischka, M.A.C., Phillip Press,
Equinox, Jeffrey Kara Salon, Polish, Buttercake Bakery, Calypso, Chez
Bop, Chin Chin, Goldsmith & Klein, Jessica Nail Clinic, Nicole, Sunset
Kids, Ottica and Tobi Tobin Design. The retailers remained open late for
event guests to shop.
Good Samaritan is very grateful to Mark and Frances Montgomery
of Sunset Plaza and Talia Harel and Rafael Bruno of Just Cavalli for making
this event possible, and for the generosity of all of the participating
businesses and guests.
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3
4
1 ) Siv Cotton (in the blue dress) of ‘Real Housewives of Norway’ with her entourage
2) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Montgomery, co-owner of Sunset Plaza, Dr. Glen Hollinger,
Judge Judy Hollinger and Dorothy Straus
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3) Actress Katherine Boecher
4) Singer Natalia Flores (left) and actress Laura-Elaine Edleson
5). Paul Johansson
6) Ruve’ McDonough, actor Neal McDonough, Andrew Leeka, President and CEO,
GSH and Mrs. Melinda Leeka
7) Three Just Cavalli models
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1983
HGS childcare center
opens at 1350 Shatto
Street.
1981
New medical office
building opens at 1245
Wilshire Boulevard in
the space of the former
Columbia Hospital.
1984
Hospital’s
Outpatient
Surgery Center
established.
1984-Jun
HGS celebrates designation as official hospital of
1984 Olympic Games.
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Good Samaritan Hospital’s VIP PROGRAM
G
“It’s a very inventive
and creative way to
assist busy people with
their health care needs
during the course of
the day.”
— John Shiner, Managing Partner of Holme
Roberts & Owen
1985-Jun
Hospital holds
its 100th
Anniversary,
‘Baby Reunion.’
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currently have a Good Samaritan Hospital
ood Samaritan’s VIP and Executive
physician they can select one of the hospital’s
Health Program assists executives and
12 participating doctors. Each of these top
other busy individuals looking for a
tier doctors are committed to be
personal touch to help manavailable to see VIP members
age their health-care needs
within 48 hours from the time
in a time frame that is sensitheir office receives a call to set
tive to their schedules.
up an appointment. VIPs are
“The VIP program is
preregistered for all medical serlike a concierge service, but
vices, which saves time and the
for health care,” said Andrew
need to fill out forms upon arrival
D. Dillard, Jr., Director, VIP
in the ER, for surgery or any other
Patient Services, and Execumedical appointments.
tive Health Program. “Good
The centerpiece of the VIP
Samaritan Hospital VIPs
program is the Executive Physical
have access to someone
Exam. Over the course of 3-4
24 hours a day, seven days
hours, VIPs get a comprehensive
a week who will coordinate
physical, lab testing, cardiovastheir hospital visits and
cular assessments and other
physician appointments or
diagnostic screenings. “After a
answer any questions proVIP finishes all tests their physigram members may have.”
cian will go over the results with
John Shiner, Managing
them the same day.” Dillard said.
Partner of Holme Roberts &
“This amount of testing would
Owen, has been impressed
normally take four to six weeks
with the convenience the
Top photo: John Shiner,
to complete.” Executive physicals
VIP program offers execuPartner, Holme
take place at Samaritan Imaging
tives. “It’s a very inventive and Managing
Roberts & Owen.
Center in the Medical Office
creative way to assist busy
Bottom photo: Andrew Dillard,
Building on the hospital’s campus.
people with their health care Director, VIP Patient Services
VIPs enjoy a private waiting room
needs during the course of
and Executive Health Program.
and are provided with a Nike, Inc.
the day,” he said. “Whether
warm-up suit, theirs to keep, to
visiting the hospital or
make their visit even more comfortable.
scheduling a regular doctor’s appointment, it
The VIP Executive Physical Exam is
is helpful to have a program with such a comprehensive list of services for Good Samaritan $2,500, ($2,800 including a colonoscopy.)
This fee is covered by the VIP (although
patients.”
individual insurance plans may cover a por “The VIP program launched a year
tion of these costs.) Members of the VIP and
and a half ago and is geared towards new
Executive Health program are also eligible
residents of downtown LA, executives and
to receive discounts on special fitness and
other professionals.” Dillard noted. What sets
nutrition programs at the Los Angeles Athletic
Good Samaritan’s VIP program apart is that
its program is open to everyone and member- Club in Downtown LA.
For more information on the
ship is free.
Good Samaritan Hospital VIP and
To participate in the program a person
Executive Health Program, including the
needs to be enrolled in either a PPO or
list of participating doctors, please visit
Medicare-PPO health insurance plan and
http://www.goodsamexecutive.org or
have a Good Samaritan Hospital doctor
contact Andrew Dillard at 213-977-2744.
as their primary physician. If they do not
1988-Mar
Neuromuscular Center at HGS designated
as Jerry Lewis/M.D.A-sponsored ALS
clinical and research center.
1986
Salvatori Auditorium/Moseley
Conference Center opens at 637
Lucas Avenue.
1991-Mar
HGS’s Gamma Knife Center
opens, providing one of most
advanced treatments for brain tumors
and vascular malformations.
1994-Sep
Hospital changes name to Good
Samaritan Hospital, retaining
Maltese Cross as logo.
A CLASSICAL WORK OF ART
G
ood Samaritan Hospital’s All Souls
Chapel is home to a classical pipe
organ that for many years served the
hospital community and is today considered
an instrument of substantial musical and
historical value. “This is an original piece of art
that was designed specifically for the chapel,
which has great acoustics,” said Reverend
Jerry Anderson, GSH’s chaplain. “Pipe organs
are the snobs of the organ community, as
they are all considered unique masterpieces.
And any organ person would ooh and aah
and carry on about how ours was built by the
premiere organ company in the country.”
The 1928 Skinner Organ Opus 701
was built for All Souls Chapel by the Skinner Organ Company, considered the most
distinguished organ builders of the first half of
the 20th century. Based in Boston, Skinner
and its successor, the Aeolian-Skinner Organ
Company, from 1901 to 1971 produced 1,400
new and rebuilt organs. “The outstanding
acoustic environment of the All Souls Chapel
interior was a perfect resonating soundboard
for the tone of the Skinner organ,” said Manuel
Rosales, Artistic and Tonal Director of Rosales
Organ Builders of Los Angeles, a leader
in the preservation of historic organs. “This
combination of architecture, acoustics and
instrument is unique in southern California.”
The Skinner organ was a gift to the chapel from Mrs. R. J. Schweppe. It is built in the
American Romantic style, which is a smallersized organ known for its soothing, mellow
tones that imitate the strings, flute and oboe of
a symphony orchestra. “The tone quality is not
shrill, harsh or jagged-sounding, so it is perfect for an organ in a hospital situation,” Rosales said. This type of organ went out of fashion
after World War II, but became popular once
again around mid-2000. Prior to the Skinner
organ’s arrival, the All Souls Chapel used a
little reed organ. Skinner organs are housed
in many Los Angeles area chapels, but only
those at GSH and Immanuel Presbyterian
Church on Wilshire and Berendo remain in
original condition with all of their consoles and
pipe work intact. Furthermore, the specialsized, smaller All Souls organ is one of the last
of its kind on the West Coast, Rosales said.
The All Souls Chapel used to be the heart
of Good Samaritan Hospital, as all Sunday
services and weekday services for the nursing
school were held there. Today, the chapel is
used primarily for large occasions, memorial
services and Ash Wednesday services. This
means that over the years the chapel’s organ
has not been played as much. Rev. Anderson
says, therefore, it now needs to be restored,
and the Organ Historical Society of America
cited the instrument as “worthy of preservation.” “This organ is like any other work of art,”
he said. “We have a responsibility to maintain
it and keep it alive.”
To find out how you can help with the
restoration of this community treasure please
contact Susan Harlow, Vice President of
Development, at (213) 977-2939.
Reverend Jerry Anderson
Appointed Chaplain of
American Guild of Organists’
Los Angeles Chapter
Reverend Jerry Anderson, who serves
as chaplain of Good Samaritan Hospital,
recently became chaplain of the Los Angeles
Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The AGO is the national professional
association serving the organ and choral
music fields. Each regional chapter brings
together professional organists, choir directors, students and anyone who has a passion
for the organ, regardless of musical ability or
denominational affiliation. “Most Episcopal
priests have strong relationships with organists because the organ is a huge part of what
we do,” said Rev. Anderson, who is in his
seventh year as GSH’s chaplain. “I said ‘Yes’
to this opportunity because I’m trying to get
acquainted with a large group of people who
love the organ. And, quite often I get to hear
a good concert.” Rev. Anderson will serve a
one-year term as chaplain of the LA Chapter,
which this year celebrates its 100th Anniversary. Once a month he will lead prayers
before chapter dinners and will be available
for pastoral care to any chapter members.
The LA Chapter’s many activities include
performances, educational events and social
gatherings. It also sponsors performance
competitions for young organists. With nearly
400 members, the LA Chapter is one of
AGO’s largest and one of ten chapters in
southern California.
A pipe organ is made of two separate parts: these are the two parts to the All Souls Chapel Skinner organ, (left)
the keyboard, (right) the pipes
2010
ON TO TO
DITI
M
RA
125
Years
85 - 2010 p
Sam
l
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od
it a
Good Samaritan
Hospital celebrates
125 Years of Service
FROM
T
2010
Actress and dancer Carla
Laemmle celebrates her
100th birthday at a GSH
dinner for hospital donors.
Go
1996
Singer and actress
Madonna gives birth
at GSH to baby girl.
2007-2010
GSH designated
as one of the Best
50 Hospitals in the
U.S. by HealthGrades, Inc.
ROW
OR
2002
Actor Neal McDonough
and wife Ruve’ have
first of three children
at GSH.
a r it a n H
os
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DR. NATHAN A. AND JUNE SAPIRO
SURGERY CENTER
From the plaque: In honor of Dr. Nathan A. Sapiro for his distinguished service
in the medical profession and for June Sapiro for her longstanding leadership
and generous philanthropic support benefitting the vital healthcare mission of
Good Samaritan Hospital.
R
ecently, Good Samaritan Hospital celebrated the generosity of June Sapiro with a
plaque naming the Surgery Center in recognition for her major bequest to the hospital.
The generosity of June Sapiro to Good Samaritan Hospital spanned several decades
and included a $100,000 gift to Good Samaritan via its Charitable Gift Annuity Program in
1998. Upon her passing in 2007, she authorized a bequest of approximately $3,000,000
to Good Samaritan. Her husband, Nathan A. Sapiro, M.D., was a highly respected surgeon
and long-time member of the Good Samaritan medical staff. Andrew Leeka, President and
CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital, reflected “both June and Nathan will be long remembered
for this act of inspired philanthropy. Charitable bequests help keep our not-for-profit hospital
at the forefront of medical excellence.”
Legacy Society
Honors Future Gifts
to Good Samaritan
Hospital
When you make a gift to Good
Samaritan Hospital through your will,
living trust, gift annuity or other estate
arrangement, you not only secure the
future of care to the patients we serve,
you also qualify for membership in the
hospital’s prestigious Legacy Society.
The Legacy Society is designed to
ensure that those who provide estate
gifts are recognized in meaningful ways
during their lifetimes – through benefits
including:
• VIP Patient Card with 24/7 Assistance
and Easy Check-In
• Invitations to exclusive social and
educational events
• Complimentary hospital parking
• Recognition in publications
Good Samaritan is truly grateful
to those who, through thoughtful estate
planning, are ensuring quality medical
services for future generations. Bequests
and other planned gifts are one of the
most significant sources of support for
our healthcare mission and we are grateful to donors who invest in our future.
Pictured with the new plaque on the 3rd floor are (left
to right) Andrew Leeka, President and CEO of Good
Samaritan Hospital, Colette Witt, President of the Auxiliary,
Susan Blumenthal, Trustee, and David Watts, estate
attorney and long-time friend of June Sapiro.
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Make it Simple and
Give a Percentage
A bequest is one of the simplest
ways to give through your estate. Leave
your legacy by making a gift in your
will to Good Samaritan Hospital for a
specific dollar amount, a percentage of
your estate, or the remainder of your
estate after you have provided for others.
When you name Good Samaritan as a
beneficiary in your will, your estate will
receive a charitable estate tax deduction
when the gift is made.
Please contact Tim Bojeczko in
the Development Department about
specific planned giving opportunities
to meet your philanthropic and financial
goals. Call (213) 977-2921 or email
[email protected]
CHARITABLE GIFT
ANNUITIES
Provide a future gift to Good
Samaritan Hospital while receiving
lifetime income...
If you want to show your appreciation to a doctor or the hospital
for outstanding patient care, a Charitable Gift Annuity is a particularly
good choice when security and income are desired. By funding a
Good Samaritan Hospital Gift Annuity, you’ll receive a safe, guaranteed
lifetime income with the satisfaction of knowing that your donation will
help fund our healthcare mission in future years.
What is a Charitable Gift Annuity?
The annuity, which only charitable nonprofit organizations like
Good Samaritan Hospital can offer, is a simple contract. When you
make a minimum donation of $10,000, we’ll pay you, and/or another
individual, a guaranteed, fixed rate of return for life. The contract is
governed by state laws, assuring that payments to “annuitants” are
protected. When the annuity ends, Good Samaritan Hospital receives
the remainder to help the patients we serve.
Example: Mrs. Jones funds a $10,000 Good Samaritan
Hospital Charitable Gift Annuity. Now 80 years old, her annuity rate
is 7.1 percent (annuity rates increase with age). She will thus receive an
annual payment of $710 for life. “Icing on the cake” is an income tax
deduction of $5,092, which could save her $1,426 in taxes. Plus, a
major portion of the income generated from the annuity will be tax free.
Considering the income tax savings and the partially tax-free payments,
the effective rate compared to a taxable investment is equivalent to a
return of 10.14 percent.
For a free personalized illustration of the benefits of a Charitable
Gift Annuity or to request our brochure, Gift Annuity: Income for Life,
please contact our Development Office at (213) 977-2921 or email
[email protected].
Guaranteed Income
for Life =
Peace of Mind
Good Samaritan Hospital’s
Alternative to Low CD Rates
In today’s uncertain financial environment, a dependable,
fixed income with a good payout rate is more appealing
than ever. A gift annuity with Good Samaritan Hospital is a
reliable way to guarantee a life income and make a positive
impact on medical excellence in our community. You and/or
a loved one can receive a lifetime of payments earning up to
9.5%, earn a charitable deduction and secure partially taxfree income. To learn more about giving options with Good
Samaritan Hospital, please call (213) 977-2921, or visit us
at www.goodsam.org/giving.
Charitable Gift Annuity Rates
60
70
80
90
Single
5.0%
5.7%
7.1%
9.5%
2 Lives
60-55
4.4%
70-65
5.0%
80-75
5.8%
90-85
7.5%
For information contact: Development Department,
Good Samaritan Hospital, 1225 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 977-2921 • Email: [email protected]
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Los Angeles, CA
Permit No. 15937
Development Department
1225 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017-1901
www.goodsam.org
From Tradition to Tomorrow
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairman
Mr. Charles T. Munger
Sushma Adarkar, M.D.
Mr. George A. Bender
Bruce Bennett, Esq.
Mr. George H. Benter, Jr.
Mr. William M. Bitting
Mrs. Jack L. Blumenthal
Mrs. Maribeth A. Borthwick
The Rt. Rev. Joseph Jon Bruno
Mrs. Richard W. Call
Mr. Arthur L. Crowe, Jr.
Ms. Victoria Seaver Dean
Robert E. Denham, Esq.
Eben Feinstein, M.D.
Mr. John B. Frank
Mr. James H. Gipson
Ms. Mimi Grant
Robert K. Maloney, M.D.
Mrs. Angus M. McLeod
Mr. Charles P. Meister
Mr. Glen H. Mitchel, Jr.
Mr. Peter W. Mullin
Mr. Todd G. Owens
Mr. Clark W. Porter
Mrs. Helen Lho Ryu
Thomas L. Shook, M.D.
Mr. Stephen L. Smith
Norman F. Sprague III, M.D.
Joseph P. Van Der Meulen, M.D.
Mr. Warren B. Williamson
Mr. Edward A. Wopschall
Ex Officio Member
Mrs. Charles B. Witt, Jr.
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Andrew B. Leeka