Healthnetwork Pulse - January 2010
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January 2010
At Healthnetwork we are dedicated to providing you and your loved ones facilitated access into America's top hospitals. In 2009, generous donations from grateful families were used to fortify new relationships, provide research grants, and donate to our hospitals. Below you will find a brief summary of some of our philanthropic initiatives in the past year. Thank you for your support.
Healthnetwork Awards Grants for Ground-Breaking Medical Research
Healthnetwork's fundamental vision is to improve medicine for all people and one way we do that is by furthering medical research. Grants are presented annually through our Service Excellence Awards to 10 physicians who are at the top of their field and who have demonstrated an extremely high level of compassionate care to our members. Grants this year supported critical medical research in genetics, orthopedic and spine care, eye diseases and cancer for the benefit of all people.
>>Click here for a complete list of the 2009 Service Excellence Awards.
Left to right: William W. Rowley, Chairman and Founder; Adam R. Kaufman, Co-President; Jonathan T. Deland, M.D., Chief Foot and Ankle Service at Hospital for Special Surgery, Service Excellence Award Winner; Louis A. Shapiro, FACHE, President and CEO, Hospital for Special Surgery
Were you referred to a physician that changed your life? Contact Rachel today to share your story and nominate your physician for the 2010 Service Excellence Awards.
866-968-2467, 440-893-0830 or rachel@healthnetworkfoundation.org
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Healthnetwork's 2009 Annual Appeal
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2009 year-end campaign. Healthnetwork's Annual Appeal strengthens our ability to connect members with top specialists at the world's finest hospitals. This year, 78 members from more than 20 states shared their appreciation for Healthnetwork's vital work and support of our mission by making a donation. We welcomed more first-time donors than ever before and we achieved our goals of raising over $100,000 and surpassing last year's total amount. As many of you know first-hand, when you or someone you love is diagnosed with an illness it's an agonizing hour-by-hour emotional marathon for everyone involved. When that happens, Healthnetwork is here for you and your loved ones to provide invaluable assistance and peace of mind. Thank you for helping us make an even greater impact on members' lives in the upcoming year.
Sincerely,
Adam Kaufman, Co-President, Healthnetwork Foundation
Chad Brenner, Campaign Chairman, Healthnetwork Foundation's 2009 Annual Appeal
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Featured Donor: William "Pack" St. Clair
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"When a health emergency arises, timing and access to the best in the world is at your fingertips through Healthnetwork. For my family, the support of Healthnetwork is a small price to pay for all the benefits we have received from their great team.
For years I monitored my heart murmur. When it came time to do something about it, I knew you would be able to connect me to the best resource. Not only did you connect me to the #1 hospital for heart conditions, Cleveland Clinic, you connected me to the #1 physician for treating my condition. I couldn't have asked for more!" >>Read Pack St. Clair's Story
William "Pack" St. Clair
CEO, Cobalt Boats and recent $5,000 contributor to the Healthnetwork Annual Appeal
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Healthnetwork Presidents Family Legacy Fund
Healthnetwork members often inquire about a "lifetime membership" which is something at this time we do not offer. Additionally members frequently ask how they might involve family members in Healthnetwork so that grandchildren and even future generations can enjoy the value of our services. Largely in response to those two requests, and to enhance our important goal of making a positive impact on health through philanthropy, Healthnetwork Foundation families now have the opportunity to elevate their involvement with our organization. The Presidents Family Legacy Fund is open to 20 families and those involved will play an active role in helping Healthnetwork impact future health. This important initiative will enable you to bring other family members into Healthnetwork and it will also create a lasting partnership between your family and Healthnetwork Foundation.
To learn more about the Presidents Family Legacy Fund, contact Adam Kaufman at 866-968-2467,
440-893-0830 or adam@healthnetworkfoundation.org.
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Events: Healthnetwork on the Road
Bob Taylor, Healthnetwork board member and long-time WPO member, has called upon and supported Healthnetwork Foundation for many years. Last month, Bob and his wife, Pam, hosted a reception to promote Healthnetwork and to encourage qualified friends to join. Co-President, Adam Kaufman met many business leaders from Sarasota, and the event went so well, Healthnetwork has planned two more events with the following members:
Art Bellows
Greenwich, CT
May 20, 2010
Bruce Carbonari
Chicago IL
June 24, 2010
In the past year Healthnetwork Medical Director, Susan Locke, M.D., assisted over 100 members with health information requests and appeared as an educational resource at several member-hosted events. Most recently, Dr. Locke was asked to speak to a forum of WPO members in York, PA. Below is a quick peek at some of the information presented.
Finding work-life balance can be difficult and often times very stressful. Dr. Locke offers tips for reducing stress and improving your health in 2010.
>> Stress Management in the New Year
Have a question for the Healthnetwork Medical Director? Please submit questions to Dr. Susan Locke at help@healthnetworkfoundation.org. All inquiries are kept private and confidential.
If you would like to discuss hosting an event in your community, contact Adam Kaufman at
866-968-2467, 440-893-0830, or adam@healthnetworkfoundation.org
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Healthnetwork Adds Four Hospitals and New Cincinnati Office
A group of WPO (World Presidents' Organization) members in Cincinnati, Ohio asked Healthnetwork to join in funding a local medical coordinator who could facilitate appointments for all Healthnetwork members within their local hospitals. Matching gifts from Healthnetwork, a group of generous GOLD supporters, and four Cincinnati hospitals allowed for the creation of an expanded concierge network that now includes:
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- The Christ Hospital
- TriHealth- Bethesda North Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital
- UC Health- University Hospital
>>Click here for more information on Cincinnati Healthnetwork hospitals
Meet your Cincinnati medical coordinator:
Teresa Butler, a veteran in the greater Cincinnati health care arena, collaborates with in-hospital liaisons at each of the local hospital systems to identify and provide quick access for you and your family. Need help facilitating an appointment in Cincinnati? Call Teresa directly at 513-558-7305 or teresa.butler@uc.edu.
For requests outside the Cincinnati network, please call 866-968-2467,
440-893-0830 or email help@healthnetworkfoundation.org.
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We Are Here to Help
If you have suggestions for future topics, comments, questions or you are in need of medical assistance, please drop us an email or give us a call.
We look forward to hearing from you: 866-968-2467, 440-893-0830 or rachel@healthnetworkfoundation.org
“Even though the Healthnet office was closed, I received an immediate response from them. I am impressed with Healthnet – the response and the care the liaison provided us was phenomenal.”
Healthnet GOLD Member