MetroHealth Giving Advancing the excellence and charitable mission of MetroHealth

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1 MetroHealth Giving Advancing the excellence and charitable mission of MetroHealth November Family Makes $1.5 Million Gift to MetroHealth Summer 2012 Improved access to outstanding care close to home will soon be a reality for residents of southern Cuyahoga County, thanks to eastside philanthropists Linda, Larry, Mort and Iris November. In honor of the family s $1.5 million donation, MetroHealth s newest site will be named the MetroHealth Middleburg Heights November Family Health Center. The gift which is the largest philanthropic commitment from the November family was announced at The MetroHealth Foundation s Annual Meeting on May 24. It also happened to be Iris November s birthday. That evening, she addressed the crowd saying, Most people get a cake for their birthday. I got a health center, and I couldn t be more thrilled! The Novembers have long known MetroHealth as a health system that provides outstanding care to children, the elderly and everyone in between. Mort and Iris November made their first gift to MetroHealth in 2010 a piece of public art called Grow Love, which was designed by Hector Vega and dedicated in memory of Mort s daughter, Debra Ann November. Historically, the couple has supported philanthropic causes for children in honor of Debra Ann, who died at age 24. As life-long Clevelanders, we believe in the mission of MetroHealth a challenging mission to deliver exceptional care to all which has not wavered over the past 175 years, said Mort November. Iris and I consider this gift an endorsement of MetroHealth s growth and are proud to support their extension of health services to more suburbs and more residents of Cuyahoga County. (L to R) Linda, Larry, Mort and Iris November were pleased to take part in the ground-breaking ceremony for the MetroHealth Middleburg Heights November Family Health Center on May 9. Mort s son, Larry, is a grateful patient of Edward Mansour, MD, former director of MetroHealth s division of surgical oncology. I experienced the outstanding care provided at MetroHealth firsthand, said Larry. Linda and I are pleased that our gift will help others have access to such high-quality, compassionate care. Continued on page 2 Dr. Mansour and Larry November enjoyed the reception at The MetroHealth Foundation s Annual Meeting. As life-long Clevelanders, we believe in the mission of MetroHealth a challenging mission to deliver exceptional care to all which has not wavered over the past 175 years. Mort November

2 MetroHealth Middleburg Heights November Family Health Center Watch us grow at metrohealth.org/middleburg Construction of the nearly 57,000-square-foot health center is underway. The facility, located at the intersection of I-71 and Pearl Road, is expected to open in November Family Makes $1.5 Million Gift to MetroHealth Continued from page 1 This is one of the largest individual gifts in The MetroHealth Foundation s history, said Dave Jacobs, Chair of The MetroHealth Foundation Board of Directors. We are grateful to the November family for their generosity and leadership as MetroHealth looks to grow over the next few years. We are grateful to the November family for their generosity and leadership as MetroHealth looks to grow over the next few years. Dave Jacobs The new facility is a $23 million project, funded by Build America Bonds that MetroHealth issued in 2010 as well as donors. For example, Lincoln Financial made a generous gift to support the Health Center in recognition of Mort and Larry s career and philanthropic achievements. When the MetroHealth Middleburg Heights November Family Health Center opens in 2013, it will offer the following services: Cardiology Dermatology ENT Imaging Lab MetroExpressCare Neurology Obstetrics and gynecology Occupational therapy Orthopaedics Pediatrics Physical therapy Primary care The MetroHealth Middleburg Heights November Family Health Center is the first of several construction projects that will provide more Cuyahoga County residents with better access to MetroHealth services. By 2020, MetroHealth plans to renew its main campus and build additional community-based health centers. An early rendering of the new main campus. To learn how you can join the November Family in supporting MetroHealth s future growth, contact Kate Brown, Vice President of Development, at or kbrown@metrohealth.org. 2

3 MetroHealth Foundation Board of Directors Makes $1.3 Million+ Donation MetroHealth Foundation Welcomes New Chair Some members of The MetroHealth Foundation Board of Directors gathered for a photo at the Annual Meeting. The MetroHealth Foundation s Board of Directors had an exciting announcement of their own at the Annual Meeting in May an unprecedented gift of more than $1.3 million. The Board s generous gift, which is the largest board gift in the history of The MetroHealth Foundation, will help MetroHealth continue to provide high-quality care that is accessible to all. Our board believes in MetroHealth and is proud of its legacy of caring for Greater Cleveland. We felt that our 175th anniversary year was the time to make a difference. This commitment will position MetroHealth to serve our community for many years to come, said Rob Durham, outgoing Chair of The MetroHealth Foundation. To achieve this unparalleled donation, board members contributed to support the purchase of new life insurance policies, naming The MetroHealth Foundation as the owner and beneficiary. With this savvy gift, donors may receive a charitable tax deduction; additionally, since the benefit amount can far exceed the premiums paid, it enables donors to substantially increase the impact of their giving. In this case, it results in an even brighter future for MetroHealth. Rob Durham (left), outgoing chair, welcomed Dave Jacobs (right) as the new Chair of The MetroHealth Foundation Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting. The MetroHealth Foundation is pleased to introduce David C. Jacobs, the newly elected Chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Jacobs has been an active member of The MetroHealth Foundation Board of Directors since He is the President and Chief Operating Officer for Oswald Companies. Mr. Jacobs has worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years in various underwriting and management roles. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned his bachelor s degree in finance and marketing. The MetroHealth Foundation would also like to thank Rob Durham, outgoing Chair, for his four years of dedicated service as Chair of its Board of Directors. Rob s passion for the MetroHealth mission was infectious, and under his leadership, The MetroHealth Foundation set fundraising records. He will continue his service on the board as a director. Learn more about The MetroHealth Foundation Board of Directors at 3

4 Metro Life Flight Celebrates 30 Years of Life-Saving Care As MetroHealth continues its celebration of 175 years of caring for the community, we have something else to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Metro Life Flight! Back in 1982, Metro Life Flight was the first air medical program in the area. Over the years, the program has experienced many changes, but it has remained committed to providing the best critical care to those in need. Each Metro Life Flight mission is completed with two pilots, both instrumented-rated, to maximize safety and enhance the ability to fly in difficult weather conditions. Furthermore, our advanced medical crew consists of flight nurses, advanced certified nurse practitioners and physicians. Since its inception, Metro Life Flight has provided more than 70,000 accident-free missions. With three helicopters based in surrounding communities, a critical care ground unit based at MetroHealth and the support of The MetroHealth System, Metro Life Flight looks forward to serving the community for many more years. Help Metro Life Flight continue its proud history of providing life-saving care to the community. Use the enclosed envelope to make a gift, or for more information, contact Megan Quinn at or mquinn@metrohealth.org. Charles Emerman, MD, Chair, Emergency Medicine (center) recognized Barbara West, RN, (left) and Betty Kovach, RN, (right) for their years of service. West-Kovach Endowment Honors Long-time Critical Care Employees Barbara West, RN, and Betty Kovach, RN, two long-time MetroHealth employees who devoted their careers to outstanding critical care, recently retired. Barb worked at MetroHealth for more than 30 years and was most recently the Administrative Director of the Emergency Care Patient Care Unit. Betty was involved with Metro Life Flight for more than 25 years and was most recently its Program Director. The West-Kovach Endowment Fund was established as a tribute to Barb and Betty. To date, more than $12,000 has been contributed by MetroHealth employees and corporate donors. The fund, meant to serve as a lasting legacy to Barb and Betty s remarkable service, was revealed to them at their retirement party in June. Donations to this fund will positively impact Metro Life Flight and the Emergency Medicine Department at MetroHealth. For more information about this endowment, contact Megan Quinn at or mquinn@metrohealth.org. 4

5 New Endowment to Honor Dr. Rosenbaum David S. Rosenbaum, MD, was an internationally recognized cardiologist, scientist and thought leader. He came to MetroHealth in 1999 and later established the Heart & Vascular Center, where he served as its Director until his untimely passing this past May. Dr. Rosenbaum dedicated himself to training the next generation of physician scientists and improving the knowledge of the mechanisms of heart disease. He was passionate about developing tools to predict and prevent sudden cardiac death. Dr. Rosenbaum had numerous leadership roles, including serving as president of the American Heart Association s Cleveland Chapter. His many accomplishments made him a fitting recipient of the inaugural Louis Rakita, MD, and Maurice Moss, MD, Professorship in Cardiology. A campaign has begun to raise the $1.5 million needed to create an endowed professorship in Dr. Rosenbaum s name. The David S. Rosenbaum, MD, Endowment will support recruitment, research and education in MetroHealth s Heart & Vascular Center. Under Dr. Rosenbaum s leadership, MetroHealth s Heart & Vascular Center became a national leader in treating heart disease, said William Lewis, MD, Chief of Clinical Cardiology. He inspired the faculty, residents and students to outstanding accomplishments. This professorship will not only provide important funding to the Heart & Vascular Center, it will also allow Dr. Rosenbaum s legacy to continue to inspire academic and clinical excellence in the field of Cardiology. To make a gift to The David S. Rosenbaum, MD, Endowment, use the enclosed envelope, or contact Megan Quinn at or mquinn@metrohealth.org for more information. Walking in Memory MetroHealth employees and patients walked in memory of Dr. Rosenbaum at the American Heart Association s (AHA) 2012 Heart Walk on Saturday, August 25. Walkers wore a special button (shown above) to commemorate Dr. Rosenbaum s life and commitment to MetroHealth and the AHA. Each year, the AHA provides MetroHealth with more than $600,000 for cardiac research. Development Welcomes New Team Member The MetroHealth Development team is pleased to welcome Megan Quinn as the new Development Officer Major Gifts. Megan comes to MetroHealth from the American Heart Association Cleveland Chapter, where she successfully obtained sponsorships for their Heart Walk. Originally from Columbus, Megan attended the University of Dayton where she majored in communication management. She resides in Euclid with her husband and son. 5

6 Hy-5 Sponsors A Record-Setting Hy-5 Race $5,000 Sponsors HOK, Inc. Hyland Software $2,500 Sponsors Boyd Watterson Asset Management Ulmer & Berne, LLP $1,000 Sponsors Be Well Solutions Cohen & Company Little Jacket Oswald Companies Rad Air of Westlake Reminger Co., LPA Steel Valley Federal Credit Union Tucker Ellis & West, LLP THANK YOU! More than 1,000 people ran or walked on Saturday, May 19, to support MetroHealth patients at the 4th Annual Hyland Software 5K Run Benefiting MetroHealth. The event, hosted by Hyland Software, raised nearly $50,000, which will fund general support of MetroHealth s mission in honor of its 175th anniversary. 6 Golf for MetroHealth Held in honor of former MetroHealth trustee and Cleveland Firefighter John A. (Jack) Gannon, the Gannon Memorial Golf Tournament has raised more than $430,000 for the Gannon Burn and Trauma Center since its inception in To learn more, visit donate. metrohealth.org/events or call Emily Speer at Monday, September 24 Shotgun start at 11 a.m. Signature of Solon Signature Drive Solon, OH Patient Lisa Perez shared her MetroHealth comeback story prior to the race. She collapsed during her daily jog when an irregular heartbeat caused her heart to stop. Metro Life Flight rushed her to MetroHealth, where cardiologists who specialize in heart rhythm disorders implanted a defibrillator to re-start her heart should it ever stop again. Participants enjoyed food, music and children s activities at the event, which took place at Hyland Software s corporate headquarters in Westlake. Awards were given to the top finishers in each age bracket. In honor of MetroHealth s 175th anniversary, a special prize was given to the 175th runner to cross the finish line. Lisa Perez (far right) shared her comeback story, and participants joined her husband and children in singing happy birthday to MetroHealth to help kick off the race.

7 New Professorship in Surgery Honors Drs. Brandt and Fratianne At a special celebration ceremony, Christopher P. Brandt, MD, Chair of MetroHealth s Department of Surgery, was announced as the inaugural holder of the newly established Richard B. Fratianne, MD, Professorship in Surgery. Friends, family members and colleagues of both physicians looked on with pride, sharing smiles and tears of joy, as Drs. Brandt and Fratianne delivered heartfelt remarks and took a seat in their chairs. More than 75 donors made gifts to The MetroHealth Foundation in honor of this professorship. The largest gift to MetroHealth, from the estate of Colonel Thomas C. McNeal, helped reach the $1.5 million needed to establish the professorship at Case Western Reserve University. A specialist in burn and general surgery, Dr. Brandt is a national leader in the education of surgeons. He has dedicated his career to the care of patients injured with severe burns. Dr. Brandt will use the support of this professorship to enhance research and education in the care of burned and injured patients in Northeast Ohio and to attract and retain high-caliber burn and trauma surgeons, said Alfred F. Connors, Jr., MD, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, The MetroHealth System. (L to R) Christopher P. Brandt, MD, Alfred F. Connors, Jr., MD, Pamela B. Davis, MD, PhD, Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs, Case Western Reserve University, and Richard B. Fratianne, MD. The professorship is named in honor of Richard B. Fratianne, MD, who Dr. Brandt described as a scientist, educator, leader and healer. It honors Dr. Fratianne s legacy of healing the bodies, minds and spirits of patients suffering from burns and trauma. Dr. Fratianne is Director Emeritus of the Comprehensive Burn Care Center at MetroHealth and Professor of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Fratianne founded MetroHealth s nationally recognized burn center in 1970 and revolutionized burn treatment with a holistic approach. He is also founder of the hospital s Level I Trauma Center and served as the first Medical Director of Metro Life Flight, which is celebrating 30 years of life-saving care this year (see p. 4). Upon accepting this honor, Dr. Brandt said, I can think of no greater privilege than to serve as the inaugural Richard B. Fratianne, MD, Professor of Surgery and to honor a man I consider a role model, mentor, teacher and friend. Richard B. Fratianne, MD, and Christopher P. Brandt, MD, took a seat in their chairs and congratulated one another at the celebration ceremony. 7

8 Kristen Boyne Manager, Development Communications Publication of The MetroHealth Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved Mark J. Moran President and CEO The MetroHealth System The MetroHealth Foundation Ronald Fountain Chair The MetroHealth System David C. Jacobs Chair The MetroHealth Foundation Kate Brown Vice President, Development The MetroHealth System Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary The MetroHealth Foundation Please write to us at our address if you wish to have your name removed from the list to receive fundraising requests supporting The MetroHealth System or The MetroHealth Foundation in the future. In the event that you contact us with this request, all reasonable efforts will be taken to ensure that your will not receive any fundraising communications from us in the future. The MetroHealth Foundation, Inc MetroHealth Drive, Towers 135-A Cleveland, OH p f NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID CLEVELAND, OH Permit No. 670 Connect with MetroHealthCLE on donate.metrohealth.org U.S. News & World Report Ranks MetroHealth As a Top Hospital in the Area U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked MetroHealth one of the top hospitals in Northeast Ohio and in the state while also naming its pulmonology practice 41st in the nation, according to the Best Hospitals report. In addition, U.S. News ranked nine more specialties at MetroHealth as high-performing. Cardiology and heart surgery Diabetes and endocrinology Ear, nose & throat Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Nephrology Orthopedics Urology $6.9 million This latest ranking by U.S. News & World Report proves what employees and patients of MetroHealth have always known, that MetroHealth provides high-quality care in all of its specialties, said Alfred F. Connors, Jr., MD, Chief Medical Officer at MetroHealth. As we mark our 175th anniversary, we look forward to continuing to provide top-notch care to all, regardless of their ability to pay, for many more years to come. MetroHealth is renowned throughout the state and across the country for its research and advocacy in maternal-fetal medicine and trauma. The health system also is pioneering new ways to provide more primary care keeping people healthy and out of expensive emergency rooms. In its 23rd year, the Best Hospitals edition of U.S. News ranked 720 of the nation s more than 5,000 hospitals. Fewer than 150 hospitals are nationally ranked in at least one of 16 medical specialties. Learn more at metrohealth.org/usnews.