I AM STURDY

M E M O R I A L H O S P I TA L

2017
annual report
 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Throughout fiscal ‘17, Sturdy successfully met the needs of our We also opened our first Sturdy Memorial Urgent Care in South Financial Strength
patients and their families through a combination of thoughtful Attleboro this fiscal year. Our expansion of care services into the realm of The Hospital succeeded again financially in fiscal ‘17. The bottom ANNUAL REPORT 2017 CONTENTS
leadership and exceptional care provided by our entire team of urgent care fills the gap between primary care providers and emergency line attributable to current year operations for Sturdy Memorial
President’s Message / 2-3
medical professionals. Together, we continue to expand access to care for our patients while reducing the cost of care that’s often times Foundation, the parent organization of Sturdy Memorial Hospital and
high quality care at a time when we must continually adapt to a health care associated with emergency room visits. The building of Sturdy Memorial Sturdy Memorial Associates, was $2,804,464. Operating expenses for Fiscal Year Statistics / 3
environment that’s ever evolving. Associates at Plainville afforded us the opportunity to consolidate two the year totaled $221.6 million. The Hospital delivered $4.8 million in
Our “I Am Sturdy” Culture / 4-6
practices into one larger building while providing specialty services all uncompensated care for services provided to those who could not
Clinical and Programmatic Highlights for Fiscal Year 2017 under one roof. The new building demonstrates Sturdy’s commitment or would not pay. Accreditations, Licensure & Memberships / 7
Our comprehensive cancer care program has held its accreditation to efficiency and patient convenience and also includes our second
urgent care center.
The Sturdy Legacy Society / 8
by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer since Looking Forward
1988. This year, the program was surveyed and after thorough review, Last year, I mentioned Sturdy’s role in the development of the Sturdy Memorial Foundation / 8
received re-accreditation. This demonstrates the commitment of our Extensive efforts were spent on the development and execution of an Massachusetts Value Alliance (MVA). While it’s a new organization, it
Employee Payroll Donors / 8
robust team of specialists to provide comprehensive, high quality, and Outpatient Pharmacy at the Hospital which successfully opened shortly has quickly grown in membership. The benefits to our community are
multidisciplinary patient-centered care. Our continued partnership with after the close of our fiscal year. It’s our goal that this benefit along with significant. Through the alliance, we’ll be able to secure equipment The Sturdy Society / 9
Brigham and Women’s Hospital for radiation oncology at Brigham and the expertise of our pharmacists and physicians will increase medication and technology upgrades, efficiencies of scale, access to value added
Community Benefits / 10
Women’s/Sturdy Memorial Radiation Oncology Center further enables us adherence, improve patient outcomes and avoid costly readmissions. services and participate in regional and statewide collaboratives while
to provide our patients with a full range of cancer care treatment locally. fostering our ability to remain independent. By working together with Leadership & Management / 11
In further efforts to improve patient experience, we implemented the other local community hospitals, we can take these efficiencies, and
Through the thoughtful leadership of Robin Morris, extensive effort use of a front end provider to expedite care in the ECC during our busiest improvements in technology and services and benefit our community,
was put forth during fiscal ‘17 to develop a task force assigned with times. We also made our ECC more geriatric friendly by installing low our patients, and their families. FISCAL YEAR 2017 STATISTICS
identifying how to improve our delivery of palliative care services. This level lighting and training our staff to provide an improved atmosphere
included the identification of an appropriate partner, HopeHealth, to for our aging population. It gives me great pride to be able to report to you Sturdy’s Patients Admitted / 7,477
provide these services bedside. Providing palliative care to our chronic accomplishments throughout this fiscal year. Our success is due to the Patient Days / 31,013
and seriously ill patients fulfills our long-standing commitment to In response to the high demand for our Wellness Weight Management tireless efforts put forth by every individual working together to care
support the residents of our communities throughout the entire care Program, we redesigned a portion of the first floor to better serve our for our patients and the efforts of those who support and facilitate our Births / 667
continuum. It’s worth mentioning that within the first month of launch, patients benefiting from this important service. This program continues caregivers. Sturdy’s leadership supports the vital work of our care teams Average Length of Stay / 4.2 Days
we’ve had over 60 patients enrolled into palliative care demonstrating to exceed our expected volume, indicating that we are fulfilling another as demonstrated by our investments in state of the art technology
the significant need within our community for this supportive level vital need within our community. and facilities. We view these investments as ways to advance our care Emergency Care Center Visits / 47,368
of care. to better serve our patients. We strive to ensure that each patient has Mansfield Health Center Visits / 25,420
A Commitment to Safe, High Quality Care and Excellent Service the best experience and outcome possible. From prevention, early
To continue our efforts in addressing the opioid crisis in our Sturdy continues to improve quality and safety under the guidance detection, and advanced therapies, Sturdy is committed to providing a Occupational Health Visits / 10,328
community, Sturdy’s Pain Stewardship Program has been monitoring of the Quality Oversight Committee and our Internal Audit Process continuum of care services that’s equivalent to care provided at larger Laboratory Tests / 574,069
the number of opioids prescribed to patients and continues to provide Program led by Dr. Brian Kelly and Dr. Brian Patel. metropolitan systems.
ongoing education to our medical staff regarding the populations we Physical/Occupational Therapy Visits / 25,696
serve and appropriate methods of managing pain. The Emergency Care In addition to our adverse events initiative, a proactive risk assessment I am proud to lead a group of dedicated professionals who commit Radiology Tests / 40,458
Center (ECC) developed order sets for managing conditions without the tool was developed to help identify areas of risk within the hospital to providing the highest quality health care services to our patients and
use of narcotics. Through the MassPAT tool and reviews of our care, we before medical errors occur. Based upon our findings, we made communities. Our leadership team, talented medical staff, dedicated Mammograms / 12,814
are beginning to see a reduction in the number of opioids prescribed. modifications to create a safer environment for our patients and employees, volunteers, board members and foundation members Ultrasounds / 11,861
care providers. make Sturdy the outstanding health care institution it is. I am grateful
Supporting Clinical Programs to be a part of this organization and look forward to the year ahead. Cardiac Rehabilitation Visits / 12,658
Investments in Sturdy’s infrastructure and technology continue to Community Involvement Pulmonary Rehabilitation Visits / 3,904
keep the Hospital contemporary. We invested in a new CT scanner as Sturdy continued its commitment to the community this year Sincerely,
well as an ultrasound machine to meet the needs of our imaging and Wound Management Services Visits / 4,498
through participation in family events as well as public health education
diagnostic volume. Our new unit, the Mildred McCann Balfour Unit, and screening programs. Highlights included our HealthyChoices Employee FTEs / 1,342.63
opened early in our fiscal year. With the addition of this unit, we’re able program for school children, leadership on the Healthy Living and
to convert the 20 semi-private rooms on Montplaisir to private use, Social Responsibility Consortiums, and support of the Hockomock Bruce S. Auerbach, MD, FACEP Volunteer Hours / 71,517

FY1913
thus increasing our private bed number to 40 while also increasing our YMCA’s LIVESTRONG Program. We also partnered with the Rotary Club President and CEO of Sturdy Memorial Hospital
capacity by 20 beds during periods of high census. Additionally, we of Attleboro to host the community’s first fundraising WALKABOUT At the end of fiscal year 1913, Hospital Superintendent Gwendolyn G. Rice,
acquired land that enables us to expand our physical structures and event at Capron Park Zoo. It’s our hope that events such as this help RN reported that 183 patients had been admitted, 14 of them obstetrical
provides opportunity for future projects. to encourage our residents to engage with local resources and further patients. There had been 130 operations, and no deaths were recorded. The
empower them to make healthy life choices. hospital’s total operating expenses were $7,634.09; receipts were $8,602.60.

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 Our Culture of Commitment
Sturdy operates on the energy, passion, and dedication of over 1,300 physicians, nurses, staff, and
volunteers. Every day and night, our highly skilled and motivated team works towards one common

STURDY
goal: to provide our patients with the best possible health care. With a drive to succeed, we set

I AM high standards and exceed expectations. Through our “I Am Sturdy” culture we are committed to
furthering the mission of providing exceptional care to every patient at each and every touch point.
– Robert Thresher, Chairman of the Board

q NURSING AND ALLIED MEDICAL STAFF

Working together is what makes Sturdy so special. Denise Cuneo, BS, RRT, Director of Respiratory
Therapy has worked at Sturdy for over 40 years.
It’s the collaboration between every member of our “I have seen the evolution of health care over the
care teams, along with our systems and technology years,” states Cuneo. “We have seen tremendous
that help to provide our patients and their families advances in medicine—new methods of
q PROVIDERS diagnosing, treating, and the development of new
with the best experience and outcomes possible. specialties. Effectively caring for a patient requires
Our providers are among leaders in their fields. They Offering advanced diagnostics is
teamwork from specialists in their respective
important for the health of our patients, “We value our nurses and allied
are embedded in our community and whether they better tests can translate into better care. medical staff and encourage them
fields. My team of respiratory therapists are the
experts when it comes to our patients breathing
are providing primary, specialty, or emergency services, Nithin Karanth, MD, board certified to develop their professional
needs”, explains Cuneo. “We work closely with our
they are committed to delivering safe, high quality care. gastroenterologist brings expertise in the identity,” says David Spoor, BSN,
doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners to deliver
area of ultrasound guided endoscopic biopsy MHA, RN, Vice President for Patient
appropriate respiratory care while letting them
“As a primary care physician, I am of deep organs to Sturdy. “Previously we had Care Services and Chief Nursing
focus on their areas of expertise.”
honored to be a part of my patient’s to send patients to larger tertiary facilities Officer. “We empower them to be
lives,” says Sharon Mullane, MD, Family for this level of diagnostic testing,” explains actively involved in changes that
“The key to quality care
Medicine physician. With 23 years of Dr. Karanth. “Now we are able to offer our impact the way we deliver care and
is communication says Keri
experience, 18 of which have been patients a minimally invasive procedure want them to use their skills to their
Dickinson, PT, Director of
with Sturdy, Dr. Mullane has a unique that can further aid in diagnosis and greatest potential while providing
Rehabilitation at Sturdy. “We all
perspective. “I am able to witness families staging for various types of cancer.” coordinated, patient-centered care. “
want what’s best for our patients
grow, age, and at times, face health and work together to ensure we
struggles. It is not uncommon for myself “Patients facing a cancer diagnosis want Melissa W. Carpenter, MSN,
can deliver that. Whether that’s
and other family medicine doctors to care a coordinated approach to care,” says BSN, RN, CNL, has been a nurse at
through progress reports, phone
for a whole family- parents, children, and Dr. Kenneth Bishop. “At Sturdy, we are Sturdy for 14 years. She believes
calls to providers, or on the floor
grandchildren. Through this, we build able to provide that.” As board certified that nursing professionalism is an
to a nurse- we communicate
trusting relationships, an understanding of hematologists and oncologists, Asma Latif, ongoing dynamic journey that is
every detail so nothing is missed.
who the patient really is and how we can MD and Kenneth Bishop, MD are able to as challenging as it is rewarding.
Working as a team helps our
work together to keep them healthy.” provide comprehensive medical oncology “The ultimate goal is to enhance our
patients reach their goals.”
care including chemotherapy, biologics, delivery of care by embracing the
Sturdy’s doctors provide patients with expert care right in our community. immunotherapy, and much more. “We work exceptional expertise and experience
closely with pathology, radiology, radiation, of our profession,” says Carpenter. “I’ve lived in the area for over 20 years,
For women, this means having talented physicians who understand the
surgery, oncology nurses, rehabilitation, and “With a supportive environment of I delivered my daughter here, and when
unique health care challenges they face. Barbara Stricker, MD board certified
nurse navigators during a patient’s entire shared governance, staff nurses have deciding where I wanted to work, I knew
in obstetrics and gynecology, urogynecology and a certified menopause
course of treatment,” explains Dr. Bishop. built a Professional Clinical Ladder, that I wanted to be a part of a team that
counselor has been a Sturdy physician for over 18 years. Her extensive
recreated our Professional Practice cared deeply about its patients,” says
background and training as a urogynecologist affords her the ability to
“We offer extensive surgical capabilities as well as radiation oncology at Model, and continue to be involved in Lisa Lombardy, Clinical Lab Assistant.
complete advanced, minimally invasive surgeries that can correct vaginal,
our Brigham and Women’s/Sturdy Memorial Radiation Oncology Center decision making at both the unit and Lombardy works together with co-workers,
uterine, and urinary problems. “In my specialty, I see patients when they are
most vulnerable, whether that’s helping them deliver a baby or helping them Futura
in Mansfield, ” saysHeavy
Dr. Latif. “Many Futura
5265Cpeople believe Bold
they have 432C
to travel up to hospital level.” nurses, and doctors to get the information
Boston to receive cancer care, but what they don’t know is that we are able needed for diagnoses or to rule out certain
through a challenging medical condition it’s my job to make certain that they
to provide a broad range of cutting edge, FDA-approved treatments right As Social Workers on the Case Management team, Susan Johnson, LSW conditions. “The lab is an integral part of
trust in me to provide them with the best care possible.”
here at Sturdy.” and Mary McGonigle, LSW collaborate with members of the care team to a patient’s care. Findings can expedite
ensure that patients receive appropriate services both in the hospital and a patient’s course of treatment which
“Sturdy is a unique place,” says Richard Statman, MD, board certified surgeon,
upon discharge. “In our roles, we help our patients and their families move I know firsthand is important, I was
who has been a Sturdy physician since 1998. “We have substantial caseloads
from one phase of care to the next. We help them navigate through the diagnosed and treated for breast cancer
and volumes—close to 10,000 surgeries are performed each year. Our surgeons
health care system and work with our doctors and nurses, as well as many a year ago here at Sturdy. I chose Sturdy
are experienced and board certified,” he continues. “We’re cutting-edge, but
organizations in our community to ensure a safe transition upon discharge,” because I knew I could trust in my care
we’re not overconfident, we know our limitations.” As a community hospital, we
says McGonigle. “At Sturdy our primary focus is always on patient care,” team to provide me with the best level
perform the tried-and-true procedures that are best for our patient base so they
shares Johnson. “Everyone goes above and beyond to meet our patient’s of care possible.”
don’t have to travel far for advanced surgical procedures.
individualized needs.”
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 FY 2017 Accreditations & Licensure / Awards & Recognitions / Corporate Member

ACCREDITATIONS & LICENSURE AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is licensed by the State of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Honor Roll –
Massachusetts to provide acute care hospital services. Sturdy Affiliated Physicians
Sturdy Memorial Hospital is proud to be accredited American Heart Association/American Stroke
by the following:
Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-
American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target:
Five Year Accreditation of the Sleep Lab Stroke SM Honor Roll Elite Plus
American Association of Blood Banks American Heart Association Silver Referring Award
American College of Radiology for its continued success in using the Mission:
q STAFF q VOLUNTEERS American College of Surgeons, Lifeline® STEMI program
It takes people with diverse backgrounds, training, and Volunteers are invaluable to Sturdy. Our trained Commission on Cancer Three Year Massachusetts Department of Public Health
skills to make Sturdy the trusted health care institution volunteers have a passion for our mission of delivering Program Accreditation Breastfeeding Achievement Award
it is today. As one of Attleboro’s largest employers, exceptional care to all of our patients. They are (accreditation maintained since 1988)
there are over 1,300 individuals that impact the patient treasured assets supporting our organization through
American Diabetes Association – CORPORATE MEMBER
experience. Whether that is keeping the facility clean, their dedication of time, commitment, and talent. American Association of Cardiovascular &
delivering warm comforting meals, or ensuring proper Education Recognition Certificate
“Our volunteers dedicate over 70,000 hours
maintenance of the buildings, every employee impacts of service a year,” says Anne Messier, Director Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR)
patients, families, and visitors each and every day. of Volunteer Services. “We have many Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) American Hospital Association
volunteer roles that directly help staff and
As Sturdy’s Biomedical Manager, patients, some administrative and others College of American Pathologists (CAP) – Massachusetts Association of Cardiovascular &
Michael Link, CHTM, and his team are that involve patient contact. Our volunteers Accreditation of Laboratory Services
range in age from 13 to 100 years old. What
Pulmonary Rehab (MACVPR)
responsible for managing and maintaining
all health care equipment within the ties them all together is their desire to make a DNV GL Healthcare, USA, Inc. Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention
Hospital. This includes everything from difference in our community.
Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Medical Errors
beds to defibrillators to cyber-security
on networked medical devices. “Every Many of our volunteers live in cities and of Vascular Laboratories Massachusetts Council of Community Hospitals
single piece of medical equipment goes towns close to the Hospital, they know the
through our department before it is ever importance of having access to quality health Massachusetts Department of Public Health Massachusetts Department of Public Health –
used for patients,” says Link. Working care locally. They use the services of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
with our purchasing department, Link Hospital and the Associates for their medical Southeastern Massachusetts (Region 5)
is able to ensure that the Hospital gets needs and the medical needs of their families. for Radioactive Materials
Emergency Preparedness Consortium
the best service and parts from vendors
Jean Harding, has a long history with Sturdy. As a volunteer she dedicates
Primary Stroke Service – Department of Public Health
at a fair price. He is able to identify what Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association
equipment will require maintenance and every Friday to supporting the Surgical Day Care Center. “I love being a
when to ensure that budgets reflect the volunteer at the Hospital. Once I retired, I knew I would dedicate my time here, The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
needs for equipment appropriately. “Collaboration at Sturdy is phenomenal, my mother served as a volunteer for decades in the Emergency Care Center
until the age of 92,” shares Harding. “Giving back has been a part of our family U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
we are all working to deliver safe, high quality care to our patients and that
is evident through practice. When new ideas or initiatives are presented by for as long as I can remember. My daughter was a candy striper way back when FDA Certified Mammography Facility
myself, my team, or another department, everyone shows a vested interest and now works here on the Weber Maternity Unit.“
and commitment to get the job done,” says Link.
Harding’s role allows her to help the surgical staff by bringing reports to
respective departments, and transporting patients to different areas of the
Michael Teixeira, Environmental Services,
Hospital. Her smile and warm personality helps put anxious patients at ease.
wears many hats, as an employee of Sturdy for
“I get to talk with patients, make them smile, and try to make them feel
over 17 years he has worked in a number of
different departments collecting various skills
comfortable,” says Harding. “I know that I am helping people, and that I am “Members of the care team work together to effectively meet our patient’s needs. Every person that comes
being useful- that’s important to me.”
and knowledge. Working for environmental
services, his day starts at 6:00am assisting in
in contact with a patient has an impact on their care. Through our relationship-based approach to
patient centered care, we work together to deliver safe, high quality care.” – Cindy Fiedler, BSN, CPAN
Emergency Care Center RN’s Sarah Ohlson and Amy Jackson
the set-up of all conference rooms followed
by taking care of his assigned units: Weber,
Montplaisir, Pediatrics, McCann, and Balfour.
While his responsibilities include ensuring
cleanliness of the units, his role doesn’t stop
there. “I often find myself helping family “While I am not taking care of our patients medically speaking, I am working to make their stay with
members who are looking for a loved one or
coordinating with the nurses to make sure that us as comfortable as possible—any impact I have means something not only to the patient, but to me
a patient has what they need,” says Teixeira. as well.” – Michael Teixeira, Environmental Services
“While I am not taking care of our patients
medically speaking, I am working to make their stay with us comfortable- any
impact I have means something not only to the patient, but to me as well.”

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 t h e s t u r d y THE STURDY SOCIETY S 2017 MEMBERS
The Sturdy Memorial Foundation Legacy Society honors members of our
community who have provided for Sturdy Memorial Hospital in their estate

LEGACY
plans. For decades Sturdy has benefited from the generosity of special friends
Sturdy Memorial Hospital recognizes the generosity of its staff, community members, and its philanthropic partners through the Sturdy
who have furthered our mission of helping to deliver the best care possible to
Society. Sturdy Memorial Hospital is dedicated to its patients through clinical excellence, exceptional service, and sound financial management.
our patients.
The Sturdy Society contributions strengthen the already successful formula of delivering top-notch health care while being fiscally responsible
Planned gifts for programmatic support, capital improvements, breakthrough through diligent management and financial oversight, to benefit patients and the communities it serves.

SOCIETY
technology, and funds to assist those in need have allowed us to improve our
facilities and directly help our patients. CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ($25,000+) The Boston Foundation FRIEND ($500-$999)
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, Castro, Thresher & Oliveira PC AAA Northeast
Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Benjamin Cavallo Anonymous
2017 STURDY LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS ESTATE GIFTS RECEIVED IN 2017
Bristol County Savings Walter and Lynda Cekala Attleboro YMCA
Albert R. Allard, Jr. Milford Bliss* Alex Cekala Cheryl and Peter Barrows

2017 MEMBERS
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Richard Correia Dr. John and Marie H. Chiarenza* Mary Ellen and Curt Fauth Cintas Corporation Bay Coast Bank
William J. Florentino and Timothy A. Allard David J. Foley* Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Leona H. Bizier
John E. O’Hara Grover and Edith Richards* PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($10,000-$24,999) Community Connections Foundation, Inc. Boston’s Best Coffee Roasters
Sara L. Pheeney* Albert R. Allard, Jr. Thomas H. Cuddy, Jr. and Eleanor M. Cuddy Richard V. Boucher
For more information about the Sturdy Legacy Society,
Alice Polley *Deceased Brewster Ambulance Service Kevin and Kim Cryan Brainsky Levinson, LLC
please call the Development Office at (508) 236-8008 Paul Turner Mark Cuddy Cryan Landscaping Contractors, Inc. Bristol Glass Corporation
Fb insure Richardson-Cuddy Attleboro Design Elements for Business Mr. and Mrs. John J. Carty

STURDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kelson E. A. Dion, Inc. Coogan Smith, LLP
Sturdy Memorial Associates Medical Staff Ted Dion Jane Coogan, Esq.
Donoghue, Barrett & Singal, P.C. Rick DiGiacomo

Named Fund Recognition Program INNOVATOR ($5,000-$9,999)

Dr. John J. and Marie H. Chiarenza*
Greenwood Emergency Vehicles
EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc.
Fidelity Investments
Steve Frank, D.O., FP
Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC
Heidi and Dr. Eugene M. DiGiovanni
Jay Elias
Elite Physical Therapy, Inc.
Engineered Materials Solutions, Inc.
M.S. Company
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. O’Neill Emilio Gautieri Dr. and Mrs. Peter A. Fischer
Sturdy Memorial Foundation’s Named Fund ALBERT R. AND RITA J. ALLARD FUND Pathology Associates of Sturdy The Giving Fund William J. Florentino and Timothy A. Allard
Recognition Program was established to honor FOR EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY. Memorial Hospital Inc. Greater Attleboro Center for Roger Forman
Dental Sleep Medicine Foster & Eldridge, LLP
philanthropic giving to Sturdy Memorial Foundation Established in 2017 Dr. Raymond Petit
Gregg and Deb Hanson H & H Ceilings
Shields Health Care Group
in support of Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Thomas Shields Robert H. Hanson Robert H. Hanson
THE PROFESSIONAL CARE GIVER Rich A. Smith, MD HarborOne Bank Richard J. Harris
Bob and Leslie Thresher Income Research & Management, Inc. Hefron Associates
All giving to established Named Funds is added EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF Johnny’s Produce Inc Hockomock Area YMCA
to the investment pool of the Foundation and exists THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ADVOCATE ($2,500-$4,999) Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kearney Holman Insurance Agency
Brian and Pamela Kelly HopeHealth
in perpetuity. On an annual basis the realized annual MARITA PRATER, CNO TO STURDY Anonymous
Dennis and Michelle Kelly Paul Kehoe
Anonymous
investment income derived from the principal will be MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Ashworth Awards John and Kathy Korona Donna N. Kimmel
split; half will be reinvested to grow the principal and Established in 2017 Bruce Auerbach and Robin Richman Dr. and Mrs. Mark Lebovits Dan and Betty Larson
Bristol County Savings Bank Lenovo Health Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Leach
half will go to fund active initiatives at the Hospital Joe and Buffy Casey Jeffrey Mann LeachGarner
designated by the donor. PHYSICIANS OF STURDY HOSPITAL FUND Coverys David C. Manoogian, Esq. Marathon
Dellbrook JKS Mansfield Bank Marcam Associates
TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED MEDICAL Equity Alliance, LLC Medline Industries, Inc David R. Martin
For more information on setting up a Named Fund, EDUCATION AND OTHER NEEDS OF David J. Foley* Mercer Thomas F. McCarthy, Jr.
please contact William J. Florentino at (508) 236-8015 STURDY’S MEDICAL STAFF. Larson Tool & Stamping Company Sharon M. Mullane, MD Robin McDonald and Mark Cuddy

2017
William and Rose Larson Nihon Kohden McKesson Corporation
or [email protected] Established in 2017 Schneider Electric The Norking Company, Inc. Kathleen Moore
F. Thomas and Patricia D. Westcott Foundation Park Anesthesia, Inc. Robin B. Morris

EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTION DONORS

Mr. F. Thomas Westcott* Donald A. Pierce, DDS Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. Rudolph Pierce Christopher Mutkoski
SUSTAINER ($1,000-$2,499) Marita Prater Norel Service Company, Inc.
Anonymous Rockland Federal Credit Union North Easton Savings Bank
The management of Sturdy Memorial Hospital recognizes the generosity of its dedicated staff members that contribute through weekly A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies Samsonite Corporation Charles and Wendy Oliver
The Allied Group Segal Advisors, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Brian Patel
payroll deductions in support of the Hospital. These contributions totaled more than $5,000 in 2017. This collective philanthropic support Sensata Technologies PC Connection
Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC
helps to fund efforts supporting Sturdy’s four core values; Quality of Care, Patient Satisfaction, Patient Safety, and Cost and Efficiencies. Attleboro Falls Family Dentistry Michael Stepka Physician’s Resource Network
Ayco Charitable Foundation Stepka Security and Communications Rockland Trust Company –
Richard A. Adetola I Christina L. Alves I Matthew J. Balasco I Cheryl R. Barrows I Mark R. Bedard I Leona H. Bizier I Jennifer L. Botelho Michael J. Baker Stericycle Investment Management Group
Cara A. Burdette I Joshua J. Carrier I Sandra J. Carrier I Angela M. Carter-Greenough I Elizabeth Easton I Magnely Franjul I Thomas J. Giglio Bank of America, N.A. T.R. Miller Company Rick Salmonsen
Susan Johnson I Linda Katibian I Michael M. Link I Kelly E. Lockwood I James J. Martin I Rachel McCall I Kimberly Messier Barrow, Hanley, MeWhinney & Strauss, LLC Tufts Health Plan Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Schlenker
Eva M. Morrison I Karla P. Nardelli I Martin Nugent I Astrid R. O’Driscoll I Jeremy A. Paquette I Venessa Petit I Melissa A. Reilly Steven A. Bensson, MD and Wasatch Advisors, Inc. Thomas Sprague
Deborah A. Silva I Monique J. Speicht I David Spoor I Jean Stringham I Susan L. Therien I Joanna Young Jean M. Siddall-Bensson, MD Wellington Management Company, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Toupin
Gerald F. Bliss, Inc. Willow Tree Poultry Farm Lulu Tsai, MD
Milford E. Bliss* Xfinity Center United Way
For more information regarding contributions through payroll deduction, please contact the Human Resource Department.
Catherine White *Deceased

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 LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Community Benefits
and

BOARD MEMBERS 2017 STURDY MEMORIAL STURDY MEMORIAL STURDY MEMORIAL STURDY MEMORIAL
ASSOCIATES, INC. HOSPITAL HOSPITAL HOSPITAL

2017
SHV, INC.
OFFICERS BOARD OF MANAGERS SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEDICAL STAFF 2017
OFFICERS
Karen Bodell Richard Smith, MD
OFFICERS Bruce Auerbach, MD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Sturdy Memorial’s employees, medical staff, and volunteers are involved in a wide variety of activities that President Robert Thresher President & Jean Siddall-Bensson, MD,
Chair of the Board Internal Medicine
benefit our neighbors. Following are some of the many programs we participated in during Fiscal Year 2017. Catherine White Joseph Casey
Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer
President & Chair
Chair & Treasurer Joseph Casey Brian Kelly, MD
Pamela Miale Treasurer Vice President for Medical Richard Smith, MD
Betty Larson
AARP Driver Safety Program
Adult & Infant CPR
Mansfield Summer Concert
Medical Mission to the West Indies Serving Community Clerk Clerk
BOARD MEMBERS
Catherine White
Clerk
Affairs, Medical Director,
& Chief Quality Officer
Vice President
Steven Frank, DO
Advanced & Basic Cardiac Life Support Medical Profile Cards O R G A N I Z AT I O N S BOARD MEMBERS
Bruce Auerbach, MD Cheryl Barrows Immediate Past President
American Cancer Society Relays for Life Multiple Sclerosis Fair Membership in, collaboration with, and Marco Arismendi BOARD MEMBERS
Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk Steven Bensson, MD Vice President for
American Heart Association Go Red Day appointments to the Boards of community Bruce Auerbach, MD Marco Arismendi Jonathan Shapiro, MD
Pamela Miale Human Resources
Attleboro Expo for the Senses Multiple Sclerosis Support Group organizations allows Hospital staff to share their Betty Larson Bruce Auerbach, MD Secretary/Treasurer
Sharon Mullane, MD
Attleboro Halloween Party for Children New Moms Group expertise. Sturdy proudly contributes to more Brian Patel, MD Patricia Cochrane Joseph Casey
Ralph Schlenker Brian Kelly, MD
Attleboro High School-Based Health Center North Attleboro Back to School Shuffle than 30 area Boards, medical associations, and Frank Cook Treasurer &
Christopher Sweet Richard Smith, MD Medical Director
Attleboro High School Senior Class Project Nutrition Education & Outreach service organizations in our communities. Dwayne DeMond Chief Financial Officer
Max Volterra Robert Thresher
Attleboro Winter Night Festival Oral, Head, & Neck Cancer Screenings Richard DiGiacomo Brian Patel, MD
Catherine White Ted Dion William Florentino
Babysitter Training Ostomy Support Group Ambulatory Care
Bladder Control Informational Sessions Palliative Care Public Education Mayor Kevin Dumas* Chief Marketing &
STURDY MEMORIAL STURDY MEMORIAL Steven Frank, DO Development Officer Mark Lebovits, MD
Blood Drives Pastoral Care Program
FOUNDATION, INC. ASSOCIATES, INC. Laura Gignac Anesthesiology
Blue Plate Dinner Specials Perinatal Bereavement Services Brian Patel, MD
Breast Cancer Support Group Physician Referral Line BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brian Kelly, MD Chief of Emergency & Manuel Paz, MD
MANAGEMENT
Breastfeeding Classes & Support Poison Control & Prevention Kits Dennis Kelly Occupational Health Hospitalist Group
Bruce Auerbach, MD
Breathing Club Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group OFFICERS John Korona Services & Associate
Executive Director Kenneth Kaplan, MD
Cancer Care Coordination Services Prostate Cancer Support Group Ralph Schlenker Thomas Noel, Esq. Chief Quality Officer
President Cheryl Barrows Ralph Schlenker Imaging
Cancer Information Line Reach Out And Read (ROAR)
Cancer Professional Education Program Rehoboth Youth Soccer Opening Day Vice President for Richard Smith, MD Robin Morris Sharon Mullane, MD
Robert Thresher Vice President for
Cancer Screenings Safe Use of Medications Lectures Human Resources Robert Thresher Family Practice
Vice President & Clinical Services &
Cancer Support Group School to Career Credit for Life Fair Michael Thursby, DO
Chair of the Board Joseph Casey Corporate Integrity Officer Glenn Tucker, MD
Cancer Survivors’ Day Sharps Disposal Program with Catherine White
Treasurer & Chief Internal Medicine
Cardiac Rehab Educational Lectures Area Fire Departments Marco Arismendi Marita Prater
Financial Officer
Childbirth Education Programs Sibling Classes Treasurer Vice President for Patient Care Lawrence Greb, MD
Diabetes Education & Support Sleep Apnea & CPAP Informational Sessions Amy Pfeffer Services & Chief Nursing Officer Obstetrics/Gynecology
Catherine White
Early Childhood of Attleboro Family Fun Fair Speaker’s Bureau Vice President for Planning
Clerk Amy Pfeffer James Snead, MD
Emergency Preparedness Awareness Sponsorship of Families at the Holidays & Business Strategy
BOARD MEMBERS Vice President for Planning Orthopedics
EMS Education/Medical Oversight Spring Into Wellness Health Fair Steven Frank, DO
Financial Assistance Counseling Stroke Public Education Marco Arismendi & Business Strategy
Medical Director Richard Smith, MD
Foot Screenings Stroke Support Group Bruce Auerbach, MD Pamela Miale Pathology
Friends & Family of Patients with Cancer Student Intern/Extern Programs * Patricia Cochrane William Florentino Chief Operating Officer for
Support Group Support of Local Food Pantries Frank Cook Chief Marketing & Shazia Latif, MD
Sturdy Memorial Associates
Future Nurses’ Day Take Our Children to Work Day Dwayne DeMond Development Officer Pediatrics
Gloria Gemma Hope Bus Uncompensated Care — $4.8 million for Richard DiGiacomo
Pamela Miale Marcy Bernstein, MD
Health Agent Educational Meetings those who could not or would not pay Ted Dion
Chief Operating Officer Surgery
Health Care Proxy/MOLST Form United Way Campaign Mayor Kevin Dumas*
Informational Sessions Valet Parking (complimentary) Steven Frank, DO Marco Dirks, MD
Health Screenings Volunteer Day Luncheon & Laura Gignac At-Large Member
Healthy Cooking Demonstrations Student Essay Contest Brian Kelly, MD
Kevin Bowman, MD
Dennis Kelly
“HealthyChoices” Program for School Children WALKABOUT At-Large Member
John Korona
Healthy Steps Dance Program for Cancer Patients Wellness Programs & Lectures
Thomas Noel, Esq. Matthew Plosker, MD
Heart Health Fair Wheaton College Practicum
Ralph Schlenker At-Large Member
Infant Massage Wound Management Community
Richard Smith, MD
Lactation Consultations Lectures & Newsletters Bruce Auerbach, MD
Robert Thresher
LIVESTRONG Program with YMCAs YMCA Healthy Kids Day (Attleboro, Chief Executive Officer
Michael Thursby, DO We welcome your comments and suggestions on
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MADD Project Red Ribbon Youth Sports Team Sponsorships Attn: Public Relations Dept. Chief Nursing Officer
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