Hospital for Special Care – A World of Inspiration

Center of Special Care, Inc.Annual Report 2014 - 2015

INSPIRED

Dear Friends:

In a variety of ways and on many different levels, this was an inspirational year at Hospital for Special Care (HSC). Since our last Annual Meeting, we have opened new buildings, pioneered new technologies and have received national recognition for the superior care we provide our patients on a daily basis.

Following many years of planning and fundraising, the Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Outpatient Center saw its first patients last May. The $7 million facility not only houses our many clinics and a new Little Store, but it also provides a beautiful new frontage for the hospital. Shortly after the outpatient clinic opened, construction was also finished on our indoor riding arena at Manes & Motions in Middletown, CT. That $600,000 facility now allows us to operate our therapeutic horse riding program year-round and in just about any weather.

In October, HSC went live with our first Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system at our Autism Center and throughout our outpatient programs; we are hopeful that with continued support from the State of Connecticut, we will be able to expand EMR to all inpatient units as well in the coming year.

The Autism Center at HSC continued to grow at exponential rates. We started the year by launching our on-line “Spectrum of Kindness” campaign, and we ended the year by celebrating a Program of Promise award from Jackson Healthcare. Most notably, Governor Dannel P. Malloy visited us in March to announce that The Autism Center at HSC was designated as the first patient-centered specialty practice (PCSP) for autism in the country!

To me, the most impressive aspect of our success is that it was achieved amid the most difficult of financial circumstances. Federal cuts to Medicare and flat-funding of state Medicaid rates have caused us to rethink how we deliver care; but instead of changing our mission, we adapted to these difficult times. Every member of our Board and every member of our staff was – and continues to be – committed to running a cost-effective operation, without impacting exceptional quality of care.

This truly was an inspirational year at HSC. Nothing inspires us more, though, than the sustained success of the very people we are all here to serve: our patients. Both on the cover and throughout this annual report, we have highlighted just four of the many thousands of patients we have treated here at HSC. Their stories are each unique, but the inspiration they provide us as caregivers is unquestionably universal.

I would also like to remember Sister Mary Mark Pizzotti, DM, a longtime HSC Board member and friend, who passed away this year. She is missed already by the HSC community.

Thank you all for your friendship and for supporting HSC during the past year!

John J. Votto, DO, FCCP

PRESIDENT & CEO

John J. Votto, DO, FCCP President & CEO

CHAIRMAN Of The Board

John J. Votto, DO, FCCP President & CEO

David Kelly

Dear Friends,On a recent vacation to Seattle, I was fortunate to visit the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Inside the visitor center, there is an African proverb prominently displayed on the wall which reads: “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”In collecting my thoughts for this message, I felt it was appropriate to reflect on the relevance of this proverb as it pertains to Hospital for Special Care. While HSC is well-positioned as an independent healthcare provider, this in no way means the hospital is “going alone”. Mindful of our mission, the hospital has flourished by working together with stakeholders providing value in programs dealing with the most vulnerable people in the healthcare universe. By engaging our patients, employees and partners, HSC continues to recognize and achieve programmatic growth. While thinking long term, HSC has also displayed the ability to move quickly to address the needs of our community and patient populations as evidenced by the success of newer programs in congestive heart failure, neuromuscular disorders and autism. With our unique continuum of care, it is vital that all our stakeholders remain engaged in supporting the long-term success of our hospital.This past year, we delivered on a commitment to our employees by fully funding our pension liability. This provides longer-term financial stability and allows us to focus resources on meeting the clinical and market challenges ahead. Our employee engagement continues to thrive as we look at innovative ways to provide more efficient care while all are held accountable for achieving superior patient outcomes and safety. These attributes are the standard that other hospitals, physicians and community groups value when referring patients. As a leader in long-term healthcare, HSC was recognized positively by the Wall Street Journal for our Medicare discharge practices focusing on patient care. For the second consecutive year, HSC was recognized as a “Top Workplace” by the Hartford Courant and Fox CT. We take great pride in the superior care provided to our inspirational patients and the tremendous culture embraced by all our dedicated employees.The Board of Directors and staff of the hospital continue to look at ways to optimize strategy, programs and sustainability. With the culmination of the past year’s major building projects, this year promises to be an exciting year as we present a transparent, compelling case for our programs to all stakeholders.We have so much to be proud of and so much more to look forward to… and you’re a big part of both. Stay tuned and engaged!Thank you all for your commitment to the hospital. Together we will go far!

David KellyChairman of the Board

Center of Special Care, Inc.

GET ME OUT OF HERE The Beth Brady Story“It’s just not in my DNA to be unhappy or dwell on bad things,” says Elizabeth (Beth) Brady, MD, a renowned Connecticut breast surgeon. Beth helped build Hartford HealthCare’s breast center into one of the busiest in the state. She was a very active surgeon - until she found herself in an intensive care unit (ICU).

It was a sunny April morning on the driving range, and other than experiencing a little back pain while hitting golf balls she had little warning of what was to come. That night the back pain was so severe she called an ambulance herself to take her to the Emergency Room. An MRI showed nothing, but other tests indicated that Beth had contracted community-acquired staphylococcus aureus, most likely from a small cut.“The infection spread so quickly that it overwhelmed my system, and I had no idea what was about to

happen to me. The next thing I remember is waking up in the ICU in a lot of pain. A day or so later, once the antibiotics started to work, my head cleared. It was then that I realized I was paralyzed. Certainly this is not what I expected, but my reaction was okay, what do I need to do to get better,” Beth said.It turns out that what Beth had to do would be quite significant. “I didn’t feel despondent, just impatient. I knew that I had to get to a place that would truly help me, and getting to the right place was essential,” she said. The discharge planner gave her the options, which included HSC. “I talked to others - including my best friend - who had recently been an inpatient at another long-term specialty hospital in the state,” said Beth. “It didn’t take long for me to realize that I had chosen the right place. My team at HSC started my rehabilitation therapy right away. We were all on the same page. I was at HSC for one purpose, and that was to get out of there as soon as possible and on with my life.”Beth said the nights were long, and she just wanted to sleep through so she could rise at 6 am and start therapy right away. “I think I was a good patient. I respected the job that everyone did - from my CNA Julia Goncalves who brightened my entire day to my team of occupational and physical therapists Robyn Cop and Colleen Murphy. I had fun in therapy, and I looked forward to it. To go without it just one day on the weekend was tough.”

Beth praised her team for always going the extra mile, adding that “They were great. They hung photos of my dogs to inspire me to work through the pain and brought me on a road trip to be with my best friend BJ who was terminally ill with breast cancer. BJ and I had a wonderful 90-minute visit and talked through a lot of things. Most important to BJ was that I would be well cared for. BJ and I were like sisters. We took care of each other. Robyn and Colleen assured BJ that they would now look after me.”Inner Determination“My inner determination drove me to do more than I actually could do, and I was shocked at what I couldn’t do, such as step into the shower,” Beth explained. She remembers the first time she could walk again, saying that it felt so cool but scary. “I wanted to do more, but could take only 20 steps. Yet the walking and going outside into the courtyard were signs that my life was there waiting for me. Anything that showed progression just made me more determined.”Naturally, some days were better than others for Beth. “Improvement is not a linear thing. You have to listen to your caregivers and family and stay positive. Nobody wants to be with a Debbie Downer! Robyn was remarkably strong and determined to keep me focused; Colleen added an element of fun; Julia is gifted in making you feel better about yourself. After all, there are always people that are worse off than you are,” Beth said.An Opportunity on the JourneyBeth completed rehabilitation therapy in January 2015 and is back at work. She explained that her illness has given her the opportunity to make a shift in her practice, something that she was struggling to make happen. “While I still maintain my clinical practice, I have now begun to decrease my patient visits so I can be available to do other things. In essence, I emerged with a clean slate - a chance for a new direction. I can now do more work in training and mentoring young surgeons, enabling us to grow our market share. The challenges in healthcare today are enormous, and I have the skill set to contribute as a physician leader to positive change.HSC helped me with my journey. I still have many goals in my recovery, and other patients in the position that I was in need to understand that getting well is a journey. You must begin that journey by understanding that you have a responsibility. You have to demand yourself to be healthy, and your team must be ready to support that.”

Jeffrey Yardis, Corporate Images

ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015

The Hospital for Special Care Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises charitable funds for the benefit

of Hospital for Special Care, HSC Community Services, Inc. and other not-for-profit members of the “Special Care Community.”

Foundation revenue comes from a variety of sources, including annual gifts, major gifts, bequests and other planned gifts, capital campaign funding, public and private grants and fundraising events. Your generosity allows the Foundation to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, and to further our mission of “rebuilding lives.”

Annual Fund Donors April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $5,000+Aldo DeDominicis Foundation, Inc.All Waste, Inc.ALS Association Connecticut ChapterAmbulance Service of Manchester, LLCAmerican Savings FoundationArthur T. AndersonChristopher and Jacqueline BrookeCardiopulmonary CorporationCarmody Torrance Sandak & HennessyCommunity Foundation of Greater New BritainHelen P. Cooke, IICornell Family FoundationDATTCO, Inc.Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc.Downes Construction Company, LLCDr. Anna L. Eckersley-JohnsonRudy ErtlEstate of Mary Carrozza TrustFarmington Bank Community FoundationVictor and Elizabeth FumiattiGeneral Re CorporationHospital for Special Care AuxiliaryRobert Jacob, MDKaestle Boos Associates, Inc.Masin Family FoundationOkay Industries, Inc.Dr. William and Mrs. Karin PescePratt & WhitneyLynn and Jim Ricci Robert Earll McConnell FoundationSEI InvestmentsStanley Black & Decker, Inc.Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation, NY, NJ, CTThe Charles H. Kaman Charitable Foundation, Inc.The Tolland Fund The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation, Inc.Michael Timura

John and Brenda VottoWebster Bank, NA

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $2,500+Aetna Foundation, Inc.Rita and Rich BonczekJudith K. CowenGeraldine M. DeversAttorney William V. & Mrs. Norma B. DworskiFisher Foundation, Inc.John and Mary GilbertGregory and Barbara HoweyJackson Healthcare, LLCJane T. Muhlethaler Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaw JankowskiAttorney and Mrs. John C. KingCongressman John B. LarsonJoanne U. MarshallMason, Inc.Dr. James MassiMcDonald Family TrustMurtha Cullina, LLPNew Britain High School Class of ‘46 ReunionStacy Phillips, APRNDr. and Mrs. Paul J. ScaliseThe Swindells Charitable FoundationThe Edro CorporationThe Roxe FoundationDr. and Mrs. Roger ThrallTilcon Connecticut, Inc.Travelers ChampionshipUniversity of Saint JosephLaurie A. Whelan William A. & Shirley P. Yolles Support FoundationMarie A. Wright, PhD

FOUNDERS ASSOCIATION $1,000+Advanced WheelsAmco Precision Tool, Inc.John and Emma AmodioBerlin Lions Charities, Inc.BlumShapiroCharles W. BoosJanet B. BowenMs. Raina L. BrouilletSteven Brown, MDMr. Sheldon BustowC.M. Smith Agency, Inc.Rebecca CaldwellCalifornia Community FoundationConnectiCare, Inc.Connecticut Hospital AssociationFelicia DeDominicis and Gary FlynnAmi A. DesaiAlfred and Dawn DiVincentisTerrence K. Donahue, MDThe Downes FamilyEBP Supply SolutionsErnest Health, Inc.Richard and Lauralane Feitel

Carl and Carol FicksEllen C. FisherCarol C. ForteJames and Rita GagnonKevin GatlandDr. Michael G. GenovesiHalloran & Sage, LLPJean M. HamerJoseph and Marilyn HarperHarvard Pilgrim Health CareHudson Seating & MobilityDaniel A. Hurley, IIIJason and Sarah JakubowskiNadine JohnsonRobert W. KlaneskiRoger and Susan KnoxMr. Anthony J. LabatoJoseph G. Laffin, CCPMr. and Mrs. Stephen R. LarsonScott LeignerLincoln Financial GroupJames MahoneyGreg and Julie MassiMedline Industries, Inc.Memorial United Methodist ChurchEric Mosher and Susan LourieRaymond and Mary NecciAnthony and Gail NewmanMr. and Mrs. Paul Newton NumotionKenneth and Brenda A. Nurse-HamptonSarah and Samuel PaulMr. and Mrs. Arthur E. PhillipsJohn RedfieldNina M. SerafinoFarid F. Shafik, MDRuth B. ShineKaren Spencer and Raymond KibbeStanley Seniors Charitable Foundation, Inc.John and Debbie StanwoodMr. and Mrs. Walter D. SullivanThe Imagineers Foundation, Inc.The Vein Center at Grove Hill Medical Center Pamela and Peter Tokarz Joy and Angelo Tomasso, Jr. Tomasso Brothers, Inc. TPC Associates, Inc. Travelers Community ConnectionsJack and Betsy Waller James J. Watson Dr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Watson Mr. and Mrs. William J. Watson In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. William J. Watson

William & Ellen E. Macristy Foundation Eric and Jacqueline Wolski Workers’ Compensation Trust Tonya M. Ziegler

PRESIDENTS COUNCIL $500+Acme Monaco CorporationAdvocates Law Firm, LLCDavid AmentaMr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Andrews, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. John V. BantaMs. Cheryl BartlettBeamPines, Inc.Steven G. Beck, MDDr. Joseph BelkinKatherine A. BensonBarbara A. BoucherJoseph and Nancy CabanasRichard and Patricia CarbrayElyse and Joseph CarrollHoward and Susan CarverCCSU Foundation, Inc.Monica CharlamMs. Manon-Lu ChristCivitan Club of Middletown, Inc.Leslie C. ClarkMr. and Mrs. Peter H. ClarkeThe Hon. and Mrs. Walter A. ClebowiczJanet ConnollyRoy and Beth CooperCyient, Inc.Donald and Gretchen CyrD & M Manson Brothers Electric Co., Inc.William R. Davis, Esq.Ms. Dena R. EckstromJoseph R. ErtlFarmington BankFirst Choice ProfessionalsVincent and Mary ForteAmy Frey and Michael SchusterJohn and Deborah GastlerGeneral Federation of Women’s Clubs of CT, Inc.Arthur and Norma HarrisHartford Foundation for Public GivingRosemary J. Hathaway, PhDMs. Pamela HeldHoward, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald, LLPRoxann IeraciJackson Lewis, PCJohn Watts Associates, Inc.Nancy JubinvilleRichard and Nancy JuddMr. and Mrs. John C. KingYannira LaviolaDottie B. Leighton, APRNIra and Barbara LevinMs. Laura LevyMrs. Santina LongoDoris E. LydonMacri Associates, Inc.Patricia and Francis MaerzMalibu Fitness Road RaceSharon M. MaloneMichael and Nancy MartoneWalter and Teresa McTague

ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015

Ms. Erlinda MendarosHalina MireckiSusan MitchellCheryl A. MitticaMr. and Mrs. Troy MogielnickiNew Britain Central Labor CouncilNew Britain Rock CatsNew England Home CareLee and Pamela NordstromMr. and Mrs. Norman O’ShaughnessyPaul and Elaine PuzzoR.C. Knox & Co., Inc.Donna ReinholdtEzra H. Ripple, IVFrances V. RussellMr. and Mrs. Raymond RutaMs. Nina SantiniLily Ann SchleppySeasons MagazinesMs. Marion Sgroi-VaranoJane and Patrick SheehanMr. and Mrs. Gregory ShortellMr. and Mrs. Michael J. StantonThe Hospital of Central ConnecticutTowers WatsonMrs. Deborah WantekDr. and Mrs. Kevin W. WatsonJames F. WelshWillis of CT, LLCKim WinterAllen and Laurie Zolty

BENEFACTORS GUILD $250+A&A Office Systems, Inc.ABCO Wholesale Distributors, LLCWilliam and Kathy AllenKathleen W. AltieriRobert P. AmentaPaula E. BacoliniJohn and Waltine BarrettJudith BastonChristoper BateStephanie BeckBethel Women’s ClubGinger BettiMs. Michelle A. BlackburnRichard and Arlene BurkeCarlo Carlozzi, Jr.Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, PACarolyn’s Transport, LLCSarah CastellaniDiane R. Chace, Esq.Judith A. ChaceMr. James ChiodoJames ColemanMrs. Terri A. CollierWilliam and Sally CollinsConnecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.Kristin Connors, Esq.David and Elizabeth CooleyDawn Cyr

Mr. and Mrs. Paul D’AddabboEnzo and Franca DeDominicisMr. and Mrs. Donald DeFronzoJennifer L. DiBella, Esq.Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.Distinctive Directories, LLCMr. David L. DonoghueVincent J. DowlingJoAnn DukeleySusan EganElectrical Wholesalers, Inc.Jean and Bernard EsselinkMr. and Mrs. Robert Ferone, Sr.Finn Dixon & Herling, LLPMargaret G. FletcherJeanne FortPhilip and Susan FranklinPatricia J. FriedleJoseph and Amy FuggiTheresa and Frank GerratanaGreater New Haven Chamber of CommerceThe Green Machine, Inc.Grove Hill Medical CenterH.B.O. Realty International, LLCMarion and Michael HalloranHartford Healthcare Rehab Network, LLCStephen HayesWilliam J. HigginsHoly Trinity Orthodox ChurchJason HoweyHughes & CroninGail HughesPatrick IngellisMr. Per-Erik JohanssonJohnson Controls, Inc.Leslie JonesMichelle M. Kalis, PhDWilliam and Valerie KaneDavid J. KellyJohn and Rosia KennedyKronholm Commerical Insurance, Inc.Kronos, Inc.Dorothy LarsonAnthony and Mary LazzaroLevin, Powers & Brennan, LLCMarc and Tamara LevineThomas and Marion LovigMr. Maximiliano MartinezMayor’s Trophy Charitable Golf TournamentTeresa McDonaldWalter McManusMs. Kimberly A. MilesMs. Linda L. MulfordNew England Press PartsChristina NewmanRobin L. NicolaiKarl A. Olson, MDRaymond S. PappalardoMs. Rita ParisiMs. Ann ParmeleeStefan and Urszula Pazdzior

Mitchell and Susan PearlmanPaul and Michelle PeruccioMaria Pietrantuono, RNNicholas PisaniMr. and Mrs. Salvatore PitruzzelloDavid E. PolkGeorgianne and David PollowitzRaymond and Barbara RamelliNancy and John RingroseLyn RobinsonDr. and Mrs. John RodisMrs. Sharon L. Rodrigue-BarettaJames RyanRyan T. Lee Memorial FoundationJason SantamariaKimberly SantoroJerome and Marlene ScharrMr. and Mrs. Frank G. SchreinerGina and William SchuchDr. and Mrs. Vincent J. SmithThomas and Susan SoltisSpring Brook Ice and Fuel Service, Inc.Tedd and Jane StewartStory Brothers, Inc.Suburban Stationers, Inc.Suppose Benefits Consulting, LLCWilliam J. Sweeney, Jr., Esq.Joan TerciakMartin and Joanne ThibaultTri-Star Industries, Inc.Rachel L. TrudellTull Brothers, Inc.Mr. Ronald UstachDolores WatrousChristian M. Watson, Esq.Mark D. Watson, MDMr. William J. Watson, IIIMr. and Mrs. William C. WelshNathan WhiteMalgorzata WieckowskiWoman’s Club of PlainvilleDr. Elizabeth G. Yannello

CENTURY CLUB $100+Anonymous4Biz GraphicsCatherine AbercrombieLine AdamsLamont and Elizabeth AheartSimon AlcivarPaul L. AltieriGloria AmentaLouis and Lisa AmodioLawrence and Mary Beth AndersonStephen and Evelyn AndersonDr. and Mrs. John W. Andreoli, Jr.Stephen and Marie AparoAparo’s Electric Motor Service, Inc.Joseph and Lori ArsenaultMs. Elizabeth K. AveryMichael BaczewskiMr. and Mrs. William BaillargeonBaird Foundation, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Barnes, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Armond BarneschiSusan BaxterRosemary C. BeaupreElizabeth M. BeecherBehavioral Compass Group, LLCJerry and Laura BellizziBernetich Agency, LLCKassandra BialyBarry and Janice BickleyWilbur and Mary BjorkmanShirley A. BlackMichael and Laura BlessingJody H. BlumbergMr. and Mrs. Martin and Lee-Ann BoatwrightJudy BorbasEdward and Margaret BorowskiKeith and Tracey BostromTouria BouchoutrouchTodd BourcierCarol A. BowenThomas and Nancy BowenVirginia E. BrayJodi C. BrennanLawrence and Christine BrennanGerri Brown-SpringerJoyce and Harold BuckinghamGregg BurtonBusiness Electronics, Inc.Mr. Gary Byrnes and Ms. Patricia GodomskiC. Sherman Johnson Co., Inc.Lawrence F. CaferoSpencer CainAshley CalabreseFrank and Nancy CammarataMichael and Bernice CanestriMichael and Ronna CapozziBethany CarlisleRichard and Claudia CarpinoneSally and Ted CarrierMrs. Francine H. CarrierMichael and Rita CarrierSteven and Karen CaseyWilliam and Dorotha CasnerMatthew CatalanoCentral Connecticut Rehabilitation Medical GroupThe Ceplenski FamilyPauline ChungMary Ann CianciMichael and Leslie CifoneMichael and Gail CimadonBiagio CiottoMichael and Naomi CohenDane and Courtney CollinsThomas and Anne CondonConning, Inc.Sarah CormierMs. Susan CosciaSteven and Johnna CoteThomas and Margaret CugnoChris Cunningham

Presidents Council (continued)

ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015

Edward and Mary Ellen CunninghamSheila CurleyKaren J. CwirkaDaniel and Miora DaigleClaire and Richard DalidowitzPaul K. DegenhardtJames and Charlene DeLauraLinda DeLucaHarry and Fran DemosAttorney and Mrs. Nicholas E. DeNigrisPhilip and Mary Alice DennehyMr. and Mrs. Peter J. DenuzzeArthur and Margaret DerderianJohn and Avis DevineMrs. Rita DiMauroNancy J. DinardoTheresa M. DitersRobert and Deborah DodenhoffMs. Pamela A. DonAromaWilliam and Susan DoranDeneene Doyker-Booth, MDDavid and Virginia DoyleJohn F. Droney, Jr.Kevin Dubay and Patience McDowellPaul DufaultWilliam DysonKathleen A. EagenPaul EarleyJohn and Lorraine EganMarjorie A. EllerCharles and Susan ElphickEntry Point Capital, LLCWilliam and Bonnie EvansMr. and Mrs. William Farrell, Jr.David FarringtonJeffrey H. FeldmanMr. Richard FerlandMs. Linda FirmaniDonald and Margaret ForsterGeorge and Dorothy ForsythJoseph Forte and Margaret DaleasBrandy Foster-WilburnBrendan and Ellen FoxRichard A. FracassoCraig and Deborah FranklinJohn and Sandra FrederickKaren GackstatterGaffney Bennett & Associates, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Anthony GarroAlbert C. GaulzettiJeffrey A. GebrianGeneral Construction Crane Services, Inc.State Representative John GeragosianMr. Paul GianarisJoseph R. GianniGilbane, Inc.Salvatore and Amy GiulianoLinda GlovnaMr. and Mrs. Edward GolabDrs. Marcy and Adam Goldstein Andrew and Lois GolianSteven and Tina GomesMr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Gorneault

Charles and Eileen GottaAllen and Helen GrahamMr. and Mrs. Raymond Grasso, Jr.David and Lynn GreenbergGreg and Maura GrusseJ.J. Gustin Co. & Real EstateMarie S. Gustin, PhDThomas J. HallRichard and Sandra HandelMichael and Maryann HanleyMr. Peter V. HansenMerle W. HarrisRobert D. HarrisHartford Veterinary HospitalJames and Martha HealyDonald HemmerPhillip P. HennigPamela S. and Sean J. HigginsThomas and Patricia HillRoseanne HornMr. Gary W. HultsKimball and Dorothy HuntIke’s Ice, LLCDrs. Martin and Katherine IllCharlie and Patricia JackowskiEric and Barbara JacobsonRonald and Aurora JakubowskiJohn M. JezowskiFrancis and Lucy JolieJohn and Catherine JordanFrederick and Catherine JortnerElizabeth T. KalinowskiDiane A. KallaugherMarie and John KeanJoseph KelliherJames and Frances KellyMs. Joan Kelly-CoyleKenneth L. Przybysz, LLCDavid and Lisa KingJune T. KingsburyDaniel and Lynn KinnamanBarbara B. KirschnerPeter and Jane KnausMr. and Mrs. Raymond KoleyMrs. Lee Ann KorusMrs. Marilyn C. KraczkowskyKrasow, Garlick & Hadley, LLCMrs. Mary J. KrennPatricia C. KroepkeMs. Janina LagoszRichard and Elaine LamotheLantern EnergyLarry LapilaVirginia LauferKevin and Robin LedversisMichael and Patti LemieuxMichael and Karlyn LempaPaul L. LetendreJohn M. Letizia, Esq.Brent and Nancy LeveilleSoll R. LevineJody L. LewisLiberty Bank FoundationGeorge and Jo-Ann Lincoln

Deborah B. LobbJames and Arlee LoveSylvia Wilson LucasMichael and Nancy LuddyJane LuisoGeorgian F. LussierBill MagacCarl and Susan MagersuppeMr. Frank MaglioGeary and Elizabeth MaherRoger and Judith MahieuJay F. MalcynskyAngela ManafortMs. Lauren ManafortJoseph R. MarfuggiMarlborough Elementary SchoolMr. and Mrs. Daniel J. MarshPaul and Elinor MartinookJoanne E. MasinDonna M. MassaJeffrey MaynardHarry and Janice MazadoorianThomas and Valentina McBrideDavid McCluskeyJohn H. McClutchy, Jr.Todd McClutchyJohn and Lisa McCollMr. James McGinn, Jr.Ms. Darixay McGrawAustin J. McGuigan, Esq.John and Pamela McGuireLawrence and Patricia McHughMr. and Mrs. James L. McNairLoel MeckelMichael and Pamela MeottiHarry E. MeyerThomas J. MieleJames V. MignecoAnthony V. MilanoMichelle R. MilczanowskiJohn MiscikowskiThomas MoiseAnthony and Eleanor MolinaroLesley E. MorganChristopher MotlJames MulcahyPatricia A. MullaneThomas F. MullaneyJames Mullarkey and Sharon HennesseyJames and Mari MullenThomas J. MullinsJanemarie W. MurphyMary G. MurphyJohn and Ann MurrayMichael and Caryn MurrayJoseph MusumeciNathan Hale Pharmacy, Inc.New Britain High School Class Reunion of 1956New Britain Municipal Employees CSANew England Power Equipment, Inc.Robbin N. NicholletteRichard A. O’BrienMr. and Mrs. Eric Bain

Odyssey Reinsurance CompanyOIC of New Britain, Inc.Senator Cornelius O’LearyLiam and Josephine O’LearyNeal Ossen and Margaret RickJoseph PalmeriDinal PatelLaurie PaternosterHelena PawlakMs. Zofia PawlakLauren Pecevich Pediatric Dentistry Mr. and Mrs. Robert PegoloA. L. PentaFranklin E. Perry, IITracy J. PersicoMr. and Mrs. Harry PettengillPaul and Virginia PhillipsMaureen M. PiccirilloSteve and Andrea PillsburyAdam PlatoszLaurie PlourdeRobert PolicastroSylvia M. PurvisMr. and Mrs. Jozef PuzioJohn and Marie QuattrocchiR.A. Parady & Sons, Inc.Paul and Laurie RebeschiDr. and Mrs. Allan B. ReiskinAdrienne M. RicciardiScott and Kim RichterCharles and Cynthia RiordanJohn and Gail RiordanJohn L. RitterMatthew D. RitterPenn J. RitterThomas D. RitterElizabeth RiveraThomas G. RonalterPeter and Pamela RosaRobert and Leona RossoMichael Roth and Kari WeilVincent J. RussoPatrick and Beth-Lindsay RyanSalmon Brook Veterinary HospitalSteven and Victoria SanbornRobert SanchezMr. Salvatore P. SantacroceWilliam and Beverly SaundersFrancis and Christine SavinoSaybrook Ford, Inc.Schaller HondaDr. and Mrs. Edward ScheerAneta SchillingPhilip SchonbergerMichael E. SchroederJustin M. SchuchKenneth and Sandra SchultzRhonda SeierMs. Lorraine SemnoskiJannie B. ShapiroThomas and Diane SheardEdward Sheehan

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OUR TIMELINE FY 2015 Accomplishments / Milestones

April 2014HSC launches Spectrumofkindness.org at Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol.

August 2014HSC Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates its 24th year.

May 2014The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Outpatient Center ribbon cutting ceremony

October 2014HSC’s Carlos M. Quiles named to 2014 NU Hartford Marathon Foundation Aiello Inspiration Team.

July 20142nd Annual “Amazing Journey for Independence”

December 2014Friends deliver holiday gifts to HSC’s Stanley Black & Decker Pediatric Unit.

January 2015Manes & Motions indoor riding arena ribbon cutting ceremony.

October 2014 10-year anniversary of HSC’s Hartford Satellite.

OUR TIMELINE FY 2015 Accomplishments / Milestones

September 2014Friends celebrate The Mane Event at the new therapeutic horseback riding arena in Middletown.

June 2014Senator Joseph Harper reception at The Hartford Club benefiting The Autism Center at HSC.

October 2014 Cameron Clapp, HSC’s honorary team captain, competing at the 2014 NU Hartford Marathon.

November 2014Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty visit HSC.

February 2015 Governor Dannel P. Malloy announces the nation’s first PCSP designation for autism.

March 2015Employee campaign raises over $78,000, allowing the purchase of five portable ventilators for our patients.

June 2014 New York Times article and video documentary “Good Night Margaret” features HSC.

August 2014New Britain legislators take the “Ice Bucket Challenge” for ALS.

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ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015

Sahide ShyqeiuJon and Jean SignorRonald and Patricia SimardDoris G. SimonDr. and Mrs. Paul SiropHarry and Hyla SklarRobert and Janeace SlifkaKimberly J. SnowM. Merces SoaresMs. Brenda SotoPamela SpinazolaSteven and Kathleen SquiresEdward R. StagisNicholas StamboulisJames StapletonJacqueline L. StoverSuburban Woman’s Club of New BritainKevin B. SullivanTimothy and Geraldine SullivanEdythe L. SussmanRicardo TaboadaJudge Lois Tanzer and Dr. Jason TanzerJames and Lynelle TarcaMorton TenzerGeorge ThomasDavid and Arlene ThropeMr. Gary TimuraMs. Maribel TiradoOrlando B. TomlinsonDr. and Mrs. Edward A. TruscinskiHeather TurriJoseph and Christine UlatowskiKathi L. UlatowskiJohn and Leanne ValengavichJoanne B. VannucciniStephen and Mary Ann VargaSusan VenbergDiane L. VigneauSteve and Kim VillantiJames A. WadeMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey WagonerBarbara WeissFrances D. WeissJames M. WeissLindsley and Gwendolyn WellmanJames F. WellmanChristopher and Laura WhiteRobert M. WhiteSean J. WilliamsMary Beth WillmoreThomas J. WinelandGardner WrightHelen D. WrobelSheyda YounessiKathleen YuckienuzMr. and Mrs. John J. Yuskis, Jr.

GIFTS IN HONORTribute gifts were received in honor of the following individuals:Stephanie AldermanVivian AlmarioRaymond S. Andrews

Raina L. BrouilletElyse L. CarrollJoseph M. CohanSusan CosciaJordan DavisRobert FaberCarl R. Ficks, Jr.Amy L. FreyDr. Marcy GoldsteinRichard C. HandelScott HartungBarbara HopeDavid HultsStanislaw JankowskiKathy Krasow BenedictKatherine LarsonPatricia LarsonStephen LarsonJerry LeoNoah Lourie MosherShelby LuddyAndrew MaynardSarah MillerMichelle MisitiHelen NewmanDr. Brenda A. Nurse-HamptonFrancis L. OnofrioDr. William J. PesceStacy Phillips, APRNMaria Pietrantuono, RNRichard PullenThomas P. ReillyCharles C. RiordanJohn RiordanMichael RiordanKay RobertsJohn and Pat RobinsonLyn RobinsonDr. Paul J. ScaliseMeggie SchreinerJack ShappyChristopher J. SheehanDr. Thomas J. SoltisMark A. TartagliaMaribel TiradoVictor I. UrbanowiczDr. John J. VottoHolly WiezalisAnthony WilliamsLincoln WinslowWoman’s Club of PlainvilleDr. Sharon S. Yoon

GIFTS IN MEMORYTribute gifts were received in memory of the following individuals:Jose “Pin” AcevedoAlice R. AllenMegan M. BarillaroSeymour BeckLucille P. BenoitHedy BialobrzeskiKevin BilodeauDale W. Blake

Geneieve BlaschkeRona BotwinickWilliam and Cecilia BowenKatherine BrouilletJoyce and Neal BurgessBrian CaldwellCarlo CarlozziLisa M. CataldoJoseph P. CianciLino J. ContiGeorge J. CoyleDora CroweHenry and Frances CzerwienskiLewis A. DalburgDonald DarenDr. Michael Davidson FisherSusan DayMark L. DeloheryElene S. DemosStella G. DeNicolaWilliam H. DetrickBrian DillionMary C. DrzataMarie V. DubayJoseph FaccioloAndrew Francis FaggioC. Richard FicksMargaret F. FicksKathleen D. FischerSusanne S. FracassoEva Fox GoldsteinDavid GreinerK. Wayne HendersonJerine S. JacobCurtis JohnsonMaria Luisa JusinoJohn S. KakalikGeorge F. KaniaAmanda M. KapralAlbin KaupasEdward KirejczykVirginia C. KlaneskiWilliam J. KlaneskiKenneth S. KrasowCatherine KulkoCaryolyn-Jane KyddPamela LaBarrePaul Thomas LutheranJanet ManyakJerri MassiPatricia MelecinskyDiana MentuVincent MercadanteAlexander F. MillerBertina MillerNancy G. MulfordJames R. MurphyEdmund NapierskiMatteo Hai NigroCharles G. O’BrienErnest OuellettAnthony F. PappalardoAntonella PappalardoRose Parady

Irene PaszkowskiMargaret PerreaultShannon A. PettengillDaniel PlashinskiEdward F. PolgroszekAngela PolicastroArmand PolverariDaniel R. RaymondJohn F. ReganJohn G. RitchieAndrew S. RotondoJoan SantacroceLavina H. SkoglundJ. Mickey SoaresJose and Noemia SousaJanine and Zygmunt StaskiewiczFrederick V. SturkenMichael TabotFlorence TimuraDr. Michael Timura, IIIJoseph TurovacAnn UrbanowiczFrancis Votto, Sr.Francis J. Votto, Jr.Bryan WallJennifer WallAllen WatrousWilliam J. WatsonMichael WelchMary Ellen WelshIan W. WhiteAnne WiseCharles F. WoodwardWoodburn WrightAnn A. YollesDoris Zolty

CONSECUTIVE YEARS GIVINGWe gratefully honor the following donors for their commitment to lifetime giving. Their commitment to Hospital for Special Care, their consistency of purpose, and their belief in our mission of “rebuilding lives” is most remarkable and very much revered.

20+ Years Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Andrews, Jr. Ms. Cheryl Bartlett Rita and Rich Bonczek Janet B. Bowen Judith A. Chace Helen P. Cooke, II Donald and Gretchen Cyr Geraldine M. Devers Terrence K. Donahue, MD Victor and Elizabeth Fumiatti Edward and Victoria Golab Marie S. Gustin, PhD Arthur and Norma Harris William J. Higgins Hospital for Special Care AuxiliaryDrs. Martin and Katherine Ill Yannira and Jorge Laviola Barbara and Ira A. Levin

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ANNUAL FUND DONORS April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015

OUR MISSIONWe will ensure exemplary care within our continuum, with the active involvement of those we serve, so that they can achieve enduring improvements in the quality of their lives.We will anticipate and be responsive to the changing needs of our communities and a changing healthcare environment by creating an innovative, fiscally-sound, cost-effective system of care.We will support the practice of rehabilitation and continuing medical care through research and education.We will create a work environment and climate where employees are supported to provide excellent care, and find opportunities for personal and professional growth.We will be, in all of the above, responsive and accountable to our communities, for whose benefit we exist.

Ms. Linda L. Mulford Kenneth and Brenda Nurse-HamptonOkay Industries, Inc. Dr. William and Mrs. Karin PesceMaria Pietrantuono, RN Thomas and Susan Soltis John and Debbie Stanwood John and Brenda Votto James J. Watson

15+ Years Dr. and Mrs. John V. BantaMs. Raina L. BrouilletMs. Manon-Lu ChristLeslie C. ClarkThe Hon. and Mrs. Walter A. ClebowiczCommunity Foundation of Greater New BritainMs. Susan CosciaWilliam R. Davis, Esq.Mr. David L. DonoghueDownes Construction Co., LLCAttorney William V. & Mrs. Norma B. DworskiAmy Frey and Michael SchusterJohn and Mary GilbertGregory amd Barbara HoweyMr. Gary W. HultsDaniel A. Hurley, IIIMr. and Mrs. Stanislaw JankowskiKaestle Boos Associates, Inc.Ms. Florence KragielWalter McManusSusan MitchellMr. and Mrs. Troy MogielnickiSarah and Samuel PaulStefan and Urszula PazdziorJohn and Nancy PeleganoSteven and Alice PrunkRichard and Terry Roach

Thomas G. RonalterMr. Salvatore P. SantacroceStanley Seniors Charitable Foundation, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Roger ThrallMrs. Deborah WantekDr. and Mrs. Kevin W. WatsonDr. Elizabeth G. Yannello

10+ YearsJohn and Emma AmodioFrederick and Patricia AmbroszewskiRaymond and Margaret BargelskiCharles W. BoosCarol A. BowenJoyce and Harold BuckinghamMs. Marie ByrnesElyse and Joseph CarrollDiane R. Chace, Esq.Felicia DeDominicis and Gary FlynnConnie C. DillsMrs. Rita DiMauroTheresa M. DitersThe Downes FamilyMr. and Mrs. Alfred GagliardiMrs. Florence W. GilletteMr. and Mrs. Joseph R. GorneaultJudith B. GrossMs. Pamela HeldMs. Iris KarzianDavid J. KellyMr. Frank MaglioMr. Maximiliano MartinezElizabeth R. McGilvrayCecile OuellettMr. and Mrs. Robert PegoloMr. and Mrs. Jozef PuzioDr. and Mrs. Allan B. ReiskinNancy and John RingroseMs. Nina SantiniNina M. Serafino

Dr. and Mrs. Vincent J. SmithMr. Gary TimuraJoy and Angelo Tomasso, Jr.Joseph and Christine UlatowskiJack and Betsy WallerLaurie A. WhelanKaren Wisniewski

MATCHING GIFTSAetna Foundation, Inc.Baird Foundation, Inc.Conning, Inc.Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.Microsoft CorporationTravelers Community Connections

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Hospital for Special Care, and the community as a whole, lost a wonderful friend and beautiful person when Florence Timura passed away in August, 2014. Florence’s husband of 66 years, Mike Timura, established The Florence Timura Medical Student Scholarship in her memory with the single largest individual gift in HSC’s history. This plaque serves as both a fitting tribute to Florence and a warm greeting to our visitors.

Making a Gift to Hospital for Special CareMaking a personal gift to Hospital for Special Care is an act of selfless generosity. There are many ways to make a tax-deductible gift to the Hospital during one’s lifetime or after. We encourage you to consult with your attorney, accountant or other financial advisor when considering a gift that may have substantial impact on your finances or estate. Linda Glovna, Director of Development of the Hospital for Special Care Foundation, is also available for a confidential discussion at your convenience. Please call 860.612.6312.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our donor listings. Should the information presented here conflict with your records, please call the Foundation Office at 860.832.6257.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Leadership Group and In-House Medical Staff

Center of Special Care, Inc. Board of Directors, 2014-2015David J. Kelly, Chair Diane R. Chace, Esq. Geraldine Devers Elizabeth K. Fumiatti, RN, Immediate Past Chair William J. Higgins Gregory B. Howey John C. King, Esq. James Mahoney, CPA, Vice Chair Samuel N. Paul William E. Schuch, CPA John J. Votto, DO James J. WatsonHospital for Special Care Board of Directors 2014 – 2015James Mahoney, CPA, Chair Mother M. Jennifer Carroll Diane R. Chace, Esq. Geraldine Devers Robert Dodenhoff, MD Michael Genovesi, MD Rosemary Hathaway, PhD, RN David J. Kelly, Vice Chair John C. King. Esq. Joseph G. Laffin, CCP Scott Leinger Georgian F. Lussier, M.SO.B. Lee D. Nordstrom Sister Mary Mark Pizzotti, DM † Jason Santamaria William E. Schuch, CPA John J. Votto, DOHSC Community Services, Inc. Board of Directors 2014 – 2015David J. Kelly, Chair Scott Leigner James Mahoney, CPA, Vice Chair John J. Votto, DO

CSI Residential Board of Directors 2014 – 2015David J. Kelly, Chair Elizabeth K. Fumiatti, RN John C. King, Esq. Joseph G. Laffin, CCP James Mahoney, CPA William E. Schuch, CPA John J. Votto, DOHospital for Special Care Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors 2014 – 2015Richard E. Feitel, Chair Bradlee Benn Charles W. Boos, Vice Chair Diane R. Chace, Esq. Rosemary Conway Beaupre Jennifer DiBella, Esq. Alfred DiVincentis, Esq. John E. Downes, Sr. Philip E. Franklin David J. Kelly James Mahoney, CPA Stephen Villanti John J. Votto, DO Allen ZoltyManes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. Board of Directors 2014 – 2015William J. Higgins, Chairman Elizabeth Avery, Vice Chair Emily Curtis Joanne Humen Barbara Kirejczyk James Massi, M.D. Laura Lacey-Napoletano, Vice Chair Marion Sgroi-Varano Robin Sharp John J. Votto, DO

Vivian Almario, APRN Infection Prevention and Control

John Bean, PA-C Pediatric Medicine

Steven G. Beck, MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Timothy Belliveau, PhD Neuropsychology

Rita Bonczek, APRN Internal Medicine, APRN Nocturnist

Steven P. Brown, Psy D, ABPP-CN Neuropsychology

Jennifer Cromer, PhD Neuropsychology

Kevin Felice, DO* Chief of Neuromuscular Medicine

Marcy Goldstein, MD, FCCP Pulmonology

Dennis Johnston, PhD Director of Neuropsychology

Agnes Koczon-Jaremko, MD Clinical Research Coordinator

Dottie B. Leighton, APRN Internal Medicine, Skin/Wound Care

John Molteni, PhD Autism Center Psychologist

Brenda A. Nurse, MD, FACP, FIDSA* Chief of Infectious Disease & Epidemiology & Director of Medical Education

John Pelegano, MD* Chief of Pediatrics

William Pesce, DO* Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Stacy Phillips, APRN Internal Medicine

Peter Ryiz, DDS* Chief of Dental Services

Dennis Rosati, MD Director of Traumatic Brain Injury Programs

Paul Scalise, MD, FCCP* Chief of Staff/Chief Clinical Officer/Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs Chief of Pulmonary & Internal Medicine

Adam Simmons, MD Parkinson’s Clinical Director

Thomas Soltis, MD* Chief of Geriatrics

John Stanwood, PhD* Chief of Psychology

Neil Stein, MD Pediatrics

Roger Thrall, PhD Director of Research

John J. Votto, DO, FCCP President & CEO

Charles Whitaker, MD Neuromuscular Medicine

Kayann Wilson, APRN Internal Medicine

* Denotes Chief of Service

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LEADERSHIP GROUP

IN-HOUSE MEDICAL STAFF HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE

Donald Cyr Vice President, Facilities & Hospitality Services

Felicia DeDominicis, JD Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Compliance Officer

Kevin Felice, DO Chief of Neuromuscular Medicine

Carl R. Ficks, JD Vice President, Corporate & Donor Relations Hospital for Special Care Foundation, Inc.

Victoria Golab, RN, MSN Vice President, Quality/Patient Safety Officer

Jason Jakubowski, MPA Vice President, External Relations

Stanislaw Jankowski, MBA Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Nancy M. Martone, SPHR Vice President of Human Resources

Brenda A. Nurse, MD, FACP, FIDSA Chief of Infectious Disease & Epidemiology & Director of Medical Education

John P. Pelegano, MD Chief of Pediatrics

William Pesce, DO Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Lynn Ricci, FACHE Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Paul Scalise, MD, FCCP Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, Chief Clinical Officer & Chief of Staff

John K. Stanwood, PhD Chief of Psychology

John J. Votto, DO, FCCP President & Chief Executive Officer

Laurie A. Whelan Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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OUR PATIENTS Inspire Us

Manes & Motions, a member of the HSC community, features the Horses for Heroes program designed for veterans dealing with the lingering effects of service to our country, from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to recovery from physical injuries. Before this year, the riding program was available only in warm weather; but our new indoor arena makes it possible to continue the program year-round.Vaughn Evans (pictured on cover) saw combat in Vietnam and returned to Connecticut where he worked 33 years at Connecticut Light & Power, working his way up to chief lineman. When he retired, he went to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Newington for aftercare and to find a

balance in life. Three years ago the VA suggested he give Manes & Motions a try. He had never ridden a horse before; but after the mandatory eight-week class on how to approach and relate to horses he learned “how to be a leader in a herd of two.” He has been riding ever since.Heather Olney (pictured at right) just started riding in the fall of 2014 as one of the first new riders in the indoor arena. She served in a security role in the United States Marine Corps in Iraq. She talks about how working with horses helped her recover strength after a shoulder injury while “building back self-confidence and patience.”

Horses for Heroes: Vaughn Evans and Heather Olney

Life on Hold: Peter CallanA head-on automobile accident in August of 2012 put Peter Callan’s life on hold and hurled him into a tunnel of darkness and uncertainty. The accident sent him to a hospital with a broken back, separated shoulder, two broken hips, broken legs, broken ribs and life-threatening internal bleeding. Up to that point in his life, Peter had never been in a hospital.“Surreal is the best word for me to describe it. One minute your life is full and busy with family and work, and in a flash things are taken out of your hands. I found myself lying on the pavement, having pulled myself from my car for fear of it catching fire.” Five surgeries and 10 days later, it was time for him to leave the acute care hospital and begin rehabilitation. Peter chose HSC for his six-week journey to recovery. “Peter asked me what he needed to do to leave,” said Robyn Cop, Peter’s occupational therapist at HSC. “I told him that he would need to work through the pain, and if he did, his body would respond. I said, Peter, this is going to hurt a little, but I can’t want this more than you.” Peter owns and manages Lantern Energy, a successful and growing business that provides homeowners and business-owners with a simple path to energy efficiency. Throughout the latter course of his

rehabilitation, Peter’s partner would visit him at HSC and bring him mail. “I was starting to feel a sense of normal,” Peter said. Once an avid runner and biker, Peter left HSC in a wheelchair, now long since gone. Robyn and Jenna Murphy, Peter’s physical therapist, accompanied him home to make sure that he could take care of himself. They inspected his house and didn’t leave until they were satisfied Peter would be safe managing on his own.Although the pain hasn’t gone away even after almost three years since the accident, Peter now says that he has more of a sense of purpose. “Going through what I did really opened my eyes. I have less patience for the nonsense of what’s not important in life, and I have a greater sense of empathy.”“The surgeons at Hartford Hospital saved my life, but HSC got me home and gave me my life back.”

Inactive, overweight, and a smoker, Jim’s leg went numb from the knee down. He underwent a five-hour surgery to bypass a blocked artery, but during rehab his blood oxygen levels were dangerously low. He was put on oxygen and sent to a pulmonologist at UConn Health Center who diagnosed him with emphysema, also known as COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. That’s where his doctor told him of HSC’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation and COPD Disease Management Program.Before starting at HSC in May of 2014, Jim was very restricted in what he could do without needing to rest and catch his breath. Grocery shopping was almost too difficult because of how tired he would get. Jim is now a nonsmoker and lost over 30 pounds in 12 months. He maintains a workout schedule most people would envy: fifty minutes of aerobics followed by fifty minutes of muscle-strengthening exercises five days a week. “The program was a

godsend, he says. When you can’t catch your breath, you can’t do very much.” From the start, Jim’s multidisciplinary team of therapists stressed the importance of having an exercise plan, so that he would not lose what he gained during the program. Working with the multidisciplinary team for seven weeks taught him how he could make an impact on the quality and longevity of his life. Jim took this to heart.The COPD Disease Management team still follows Jim’s progress and disease state, and will throughout his lifetime. “Stephanie, Elyse and everyone involved in the HSC pulmonary programs have my utmost gratitude. They educated and provided me the tools and environment I need to get back my life!”

Working My Way Back: Jim Brody

Susan Mitchell

Jeffrey Yardis, Corporate Images

EMPLOYEE Of The Year

Connie Dills Respiratory Practice Manager January 2014

Employees Of The Month

Congratulations, Stefan !

Stefan Pazdzior Supervisor of Engineering Plant OperationsStefan Pazdzior’s official title at HSC is “Supervisor of Engineering Plant Operations” but should be “Supervisor, Motivator, Tireless Worker, Daily Problem Solver and Consummate Professional.” We recognize Stefan for his commitment to quality, his impeccable maintenance of the physical plant and his exemplary delivery of professional customer service, day after day. Stefan’s knowledge and expertise regarding the construction and operation of the building utility systems, coupled with his active involvement in our recent expansion project, have helped ensure that the new Outpatient Center has fully met, and will continue to meet, the needs of both our patients and our staff. Stefan personifies HSC’s mission and values: caring, integrity and a genuine pursuit of excellence. Congratulations Stefan! Stefan was the employee of the month for March 2014.

Linda Hunter Certified Nursing Assistant February 2014

Marta Lukaszczyk Registered Respiratory Therapist October 2014

Carrie Petrow Physical Therapy Assistant November 2014

Grace Abraham Registered Nurse April 2014

Kristina “Skippy” Buchanan Registered Respiratory Therapist June 2014

Anna Pokora Registered Nurse April 2014

FINANCIALS

Consolidated Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets Unaudited AuditedYear Ended March 31 2015 2014 Net revenues from services to patients $90,693,899 $89,324,653 Bad Debts ($163,228) ($44,413) Other revenue 3,600,212 3,706,743

Total Revenue 94,130,883 92,986,983

Salaries, wages and employee benefits 71,606,971 68,975,210 Supplies and other 20,016,191 19,104,002 Interest 2,151,308 2,212,451 Depreciation and amortization 3,695,185 3,630,935

Total Operating Expense 97,469,655 93,922,598

Income (loss) from operations (3,338,772) (935,615) Investments 2,861,137 3,704,968 Other nonoperating activity 6,457,385 9,191,078 Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets $5,979,750 $11,960,431 * includes $4M one time costs relating to termination of pension plan.

Consolidated Balance Sheet Unaudited AuditedAs of March 31 2015 2014 Cash and cash equivalents $3,874,526 $16,719,864 Investment securities 55,819,962 46,346,205 Accounts receivable 14,332,976 12,999,536 Property, plant and equipment 50,929,074 48,932,201 Other assets 21,060,623 21,830,731

Total Assets $146,017,161 $146,828,537

Accounts Payable $2,493,509 $4,191,937 Salaries, wages and accruals 6,894,290 6,920,947 Other 14,405,699 18,729,038 Long term debt 51,396,696 52,361,696 Unrestricted net assets 68,775,946 62,839,106 Temporarily and permanently restricted net assets 2,051,021 1,785,813

Total liabilities and net assets $146,017,161 $146,828,537

Hospital for Special Care is certified by The Joint Commission (TJC); the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs, Acquired Brain Injury and Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation for both Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation. HSC’s Pulmonary Care Services are recognized by the American Association for Respiratory Care as a Quality Respiratory Care Provider under their Quality Respiratory Care Recognition program for Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH). The Neuromuscular Center is certified by the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association. The EMG Lab at HSC is accredited by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. For more information about EMG Lab accreditation, contact www.aanem.org.

Cover photos: Mark Maglio 4Biz Graphics, LLC Susan Mitchell HSC Corporate Planner Jeffrey Yardis Corporate Images

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