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“Iwascuttingthegrassathomejustafewdaysafterthecatheterwasremoved,”saysDennis.“Isaidtomywife,Ifeelfine.I’mgoingbacktoworkonMonday.” AndsoonJune9,DenniswasbacktohisjobatEinsteinMedicalCenterPhiladelphia,wherehebeganasamechanic33yearsagoandnowservesasDirectorofMaintenanceandEngineeringfortheentirePhiladelphiacampus. “Denniswasanexcellentpatient,”saysDr.Canter.“Hehadoutstandingresultsandwasabletogobacktoworkintwoweeks–atruetestamenttohimandtoroboticsurgery.Suchresultsarenowpossibleforpatientswithalltypesofurologicconditions,includingprostate,kidneyandbladdercancer.”

Each year, a quarter of a million men in the U.S. are diagnosed with prostate cancer. “Whiletheultimatedecisionregardingprostatecancerscreeningshouldbemadebetweenthepatientandphysician,menwithoutafamilyhistoryofprostatecancerwhowishtobescreenedshouldhaveabaselinePSAand

Spotlight on Urology

Life on his terms

Dennis’ Story

tage60,DennisKaufmannhadovercomemorethanhisfairshareofhealthchallenges.Therewastheheartattackin2009,thethyroidcancer

diagnosisafewyearsbackandfourshouldersurgeriesalongtheway.WhenhescheduledanappointmentwithDaniel Canter, MD,thelastthingonhismindwasthethreatofprostatecancer. “Denniscametomeforunrelatedsymptoms,”explainsDr.Canter,whoservesasAssociateChairmanoftheUrologicInstituteofSoutheasternPennsylvaniaatEinstein.“Becausehe’sintheagerangewhenweperformprostatecancerscreenings,IcheckedhisPSA[Prostate-SpecificAntigen]andperformedadigitalrectalexam.Ifeltanabnormalareaonhisprostateandaccordingly,recommendedabiopsy.Unfortunately,itshowedprostatecancer.”

“You’re never ready for that diagnosis the first time you hear it.” “You’reneverreadyforthatdiagnosisthefirsttimeyouhearit,”saysDennis.“Ithoughttomyself,nowwhat?”HemetwithDr.Canterandtheclinicalteamtoreviewtheoptions. “Peoplehearcancer,andthey’reshockedandscared,”saysDr.Canter.“Butprostatecancer,ingeneral,tendstobelessaggressivewhencomparedtoothercancers,suchasbreastorcoloncancer. “Themostcommontreatmentforlocalizedprostatecancerissurgicalremovaloftheprostate,whichisalmostalwaysperformedasaminimallyinvasiveorroboticprocedure,”explainsDr.Canter.“Theothercommontreatmentisradiationtotheprostate,andtherearetwodifferentapproachestoradiation.InDennis’case,therewasathirdoption.Hiscancerwasataveryearlystage–smallenoughthathecouldforegotreatmentandinstead,wewouldpursueacourseofactivesurveillancewherewekeepaclosewatchforanysignsofcancerprogression.” Dr.Canterpartnerswitheachpatienttoprovidetheeducationalinformationandresourcesthatwillallowthemtomakethebestdecision.DennisdiscussedtheoptionswithhisdaughterLorie–aphysicianassistant–andhiswifeof38years,Lynne.Theactivegrandparentsoftwodecidedonthemostdefinitivetreatment–surgicalremovaloftheprostate.“Iwantedtotakealloftheworryingoutofit,”saysDennis.“Iplantobearoundalotlongerformygrandchildren.” Dr.CanterperformedDennis’surgeryonMay22,2014.Healsoremovedthelymphnodessurroundingtheprostatetoensurethecancerhadnotspread.Theprocedurerequiredanovernightstay,oneweekwithacatheterwhilerecoveringathomeandtwopost-operativevisitstothephysician’soffice.

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MEET ouR NEW ExpERTs

As the Urologic Institute of Southeastern Pennsylvania continues to expand, we’re proud to announce the appointment of three highly skilled physicians to our team of experts.

Justin Friedlander, MD, specializes in the metabolic and surgical management of stone disease.

Jay Simhan, MD, specializes in trauma, reconstructive and prosthetic surgery.

Steve Sterious, MD, specializes in general urology for both men and women.

Daniel Canter, MD, Associate Chairman of the Urologic Institute of Southeastern Pennsylvania at Einstein (standing) with Jay Simhan, MD; Steve Sterious, MD; and Justin Friedlander, MD (seated from left to right).

rectalexamattheageof50,andagainatleasteverytwoyearsuntilage70,whenscreeningscanstop,”advisesDr.Canter.“AfricanAmericanmentendtogetamoreaggressiveformofprostatecancerbetweenages50and70,andassuch,needtobescreenedearlierandmorefrequently.Anyonewithafamilyhistory–afirst-degreerelative–shouldbescreened10yearsearlierthantheagethattherelativewasdiagnosed.” Asforhisexperience,Dennissays,“Dr.Canterandhisstaffmademefeelsocomfortable–likefamily.Therewasatrustthererightfromthestart.”Heisincrediblythankfulforthecarehereceivedandforhiscleanbillofhealth.“Peopleneedtogetchecked,”saysDennis.“There’snoexcuse.It’seasy.”

If you or a loved one suffer from urological conditions such as incontinence, overactive bladder, kidney stones or erectile dysfunction, call the urologic Institute at 215-546-4600 to schedule an appointment.

Life on his terms

Dennis’ Story

Top: Lynne and Dennis Kaufmann hold granddaughter Jillian, age five, while grandson Jude, age three, steadies the camera. “They are the biggest joy of our lives,” says Dennis.

Bottom: Dennis Kaufmann catches up with Dr. Canter in the new state-of-the-art Urology Suite at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.Photos:MitchellLeff

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Health Screenings

on a Mission to Reduce lung Cancer Deaths

It’safact. Lungcancerscreeningscansavethousands

oflives.Unfortunately,few

peopleunderstandthecritical

importanceofpreventative

screeningsand,iftheydo,

manycannotaffordthe

associatedcost.

Einstein Healthcare Network – one of the most comprehensive centers for the evaluation and treatment of lung cancer in the region – is committed to diagnosing lung cancer at the earliest possible stage, and therefore will provide low-dose CT lung screening free of charge until it is accepted as a medical benefit.

“We’reonamissiontobuildawarenesssurroundingtheimportanceofpreventativelungcancerscreeningandtoremoveanyfinancialbarrierstogettingscreened,”statesDoraid Jarrar, MD,board-certifiedthoracicsurgeon,EinsteinHealthcareNetworkandco-directorofEinstein’sfreeLungCancerScreeningProgram. AccordingtotheAmericanLungAssociation,lungcancercausesmoredeathsthanbreast,colonandprostatecancercombined–160,000everyyear

intheU.S.Infact,only16ofevery100patientsdiagnosedwithlungcancerin2014willbealiveinfiveyears. “What’smostfrustratingisthatwehavethetechnologytosignificantlydecreasethesestatisticsandsavelives,”statesDr.Jarrar.“Butpatientsareoftendiagnosedtoofaralonginthediseasetobenefitfromtreatment.” Dr.Jarrarstronglyrecommendsprimaryprevention–don’tsmokecigarettes.Butforthe20percentofAmericanswhocurrentlysmokeorwhoareformersmokers,secondarypreventionintheformofearlyscreeningsisvital. “Everycancer,ifcaughtearly,istreatable,”explainsDr.Jarrar.“Tremendousstrideshavebeenmadeincreatingawarenessfortheimportanceofmammograms,colonoscopiesandprostatescreeningsand,asaresult,survivalrateshavegreatlyincreased.Butforthedeadliestformofcancer,thereislittleawareness.Despitealloftheadvances,thesurvivalrateforlungcancerisnotimproving,simplybecausepeoplearenotgettingscreened.” AmajorclinicalstudyrecentlyconductedbytheNationalCancerInstitutehasledtoarecommendationbytheU.S.PreventiveServicesTaskForceforhigh-riskindividualstoundergoregularlow-doseCT(LDCT)lungcancerscreenings.Mostprivateinsuranceproviders,aswellastheCentersforMedicare&MedicaidServices,donotyetreimburseforthesescreenings,butwillbegintodosoin2015.Thecurrentout-of-pocketcostcanrunfrom$99to$500. ThefreeLungCancerScreeningProgramalsoinvolvesasmokingcessationcomponent,includingcounseling,medicationandnicotinereplacementtherapy.The

initiativeismanagedinitsentiretybyEinsteinHealthcareNetwork.EinsteinisproudtopartnerwithFreetoBreathe,anationalcollaborationaimedatdoublingthesurvivalrateoflungcancerpatientsby2022. “It’simportanttounderstandthatmanypeoplewithlungcancerdonotexhibitanysymptomsuntilit’stoolate,”saysDr.Jarrar.“Approximatelyninemillionpeopleareconsideredhighrisk.Withpreventativescreenings,wecanreducelungcancerdeathssignificantly.”

If you or a loved one meet the following requirements, you may be eligible for a free lDCT lung cancer screening at one of five Einstein Healthcare Network sites located across philadelphia and Montgomery County.

• Between the ages of 55 and 79

• Current smoker or quit less than 15 years ago

• at least one pack a day for more than 30 years

find out if you or a loved one is eligible for a free lung cancer screening at Einstein Healthcare Network. Call 215-456-8188 to speak with a navigator today.

Health Notes

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You CaN QuIT sMokINg

and Einstein Can HelpMany former smokers say quitting was the hardest thing they’ve ever done. still, millions have succeeded.

Counseling and other types of emotional supportcanboostsuccessrateshigherthanmedicinesalone.Talkwithyourpersonalphysicianaboutwhatsupporttoolsandresourcesmightberightforyou.

preparation is key.Youneedtodetermineyourownpowerfulreasonforquitting,chooseaquitdateinadvanceandplanforit.

Quitting smoking is easier whenthepeopleinyourlifesupportyou.Letyourfriends,familyandco-workersknowyou’replanningtoquitandhowtheycanhelpyou.

anticipate the challenges –thefirstfewweeksarethehardest.Withdrawalsymptomscanincludedepression,insomnia,anxietyandfrustration.Knowthatthesefeelingsareonlytemporary.

steer clear ofthepersons,placesandactivitiesthatserveastriggerstomakeyouwanttosmoke.

Cravingsusuallylastjustafewminutes.Comeupwithalistofshortactivitiesyoucandowhenyougetacraving.

fREE sMokINg CEssaTIoN pRogRaMEinstein Medical Center Montgomery offers a six-session clinic featuring a step-by-step plan. for more information or to register for an upcoming clinic, call 484-622-QuIT (7848).

Call 1-800-QuIT-NoW (1-800-784-8669)tobedirectlyconnectedwithyourstatequitlineandspeakwithatrainedcoach.

Call 1-877-44u-QuIT (1-877-448-7848)toreceiveinformationandadvicethroughreal-timetextmessagingwithatrainedsmokingcessationcounselorattheNationalCancerInstitute.

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Perspectives satdownwithDoraid Jarrar, MD,aboard-certifiedthoracicsurgeonandco-directorofthefreeLungCancerScreeningProgramatEinsteinHealthcareNetwork,tolearnwhatittakestokickthehabitforgood.onlyfourtosevenpercentofpeopleareabletoquitsmokingonanygivenattemptwithoutmedicinesorotherhelp,”saysDr.Jarrar.“Wecanhelp.”

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AtEinstein

Bariatrics inFORMAtiOn sessiOns

Einstein Healthcare Network Holmesburg8015FrankfordAvenue,Philadelphia

Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m.January7February11

Einstein Medical Center Elkins park60TownshipLineRoad,ElkinsPark

saturday, 10 a.m. to noonJanuary31February28

Learn about our minimally invasive surgical options for weight loss at one of these free sessions. You will hear how the surgery works directly from one of our bariatric surgeons, be introduced to members of the Einstein Bariatric team, and learn about pre-surgical care, the operation, post-surgical follow-up, nutrition, lifestyle changes and more. Call 1-800-EINSTEIN to register.

Diabetes sUPPORt GROUP

Einstein Medical Center philadelphiaWillowcrestBuilding,ConferenceRoom1135501oldYorkRoad,Philadelphia

Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m.January8February12

This support group empowers people living with diabetes to practice better self-care and serves as a resource in overcoming the ongoing challenges associated with this disease. Sessions are free and open to anyone with diabetes, and are guided by a diabetes educator. While pre-registration is not required, please call 215-456-6839 to confirm the meeting schedule. The Living with Diabetes Support Group is offered through the Gutman Diabetes Institute at Einstein.

Prostate Cancer scReeninGs

MossRehab at Tabor Road1200WestTaborRoad,ThirdFloor,Philadelphia

Einstein Medical Center Elkins parkMedicalArtsBuilding,SecondFloor50TownshipLineRoad,ElkinsPark

By appointment

Call 215-663-7132 to schedule an appointment for your free prostate cancer screening. This program is sponsored by Einstein Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers Program, with support from the Foundation for Breast and Prostate Health.

InTheCommunity

Blood Pressure scReeninGs

Cheltenham square Mall2385WestCheltenhamAvenue,Philadelphia

friday, 10 a.m. to noonDecember19January16

Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park will conduct free blood pressure checks and stroke risk assessments.

FAMilY, FUn & Fitness – MOve tOwARds heAlthY livinG

West oak lane Charter school7115StentonAvenue,Philadelphia

saturday, february 7, noon to 2 p.m.

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia will conduct free blood pressure screenings and stroke risk assessments, and Einstein physicians will hold health briefings about diabetes, hypertension, heart health and prostate health.

WantMoRE Perspectives?Interestedingettingmorehelpfultipsandinformationtoimproveyouroverallhealthandwellness?Signupnowtoreceiveourspecialdigital-onlyeditionofPerspectivesmagazinethiswinter.Shareyouremailaddresswithustobeaddedtoourelectronicdistributionlist,andbecomeeligibleto win one of four $25 gift cards to amazon or shopRite! at Einstein.edu/Joinperspectives or at perspectives@Einstein.edusIgN up EMaIl us

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fluDefying the

Perspectivesmetwithphilip o. katz, MD, InterimChairmanofInternalMedicineatEinsteinPhiladelphia,togathersomehelpfultipsandreminderstokeepyouandyourfamilyhealthyduringfluseason.

Timeframe

FluseasonspansfromoctoberthroughMay.

Thefluismostcontagiousfromthedaybeforetheonsetofsymptomsuptofivetosevendaysaftersymptomsbegin.

symptoms

Symptomstendtocomeonquicklyandincludefever,headache,fatigue,cough,sorethroat,runnynoseandmuscleaches.Childrenmayalsogetanupsetstomach.

Ifyouhaveflu-likesymptomsincludingafever,stayathomeforatleast24hoursafteryourfeverbreaks.

preparation

Bepreparedbykeepingover-the-countermedicines,alcohol-basedhandsanitizersandtissuesonhandtopreventatripoutsidewhenyouaresick.

Whensomeoneinyourhomehastheflu,thebestwaytoavoidgettingitistowashyourhandsregularly.

Defense

Whilenot100percenteffective,thefluvaccineisthefirstandbestwaytopreventtheflu.

Itisbesttogetvaccinatedeachfall,beforethestartoffluseason.

Thefluvaccineisavailableintheformofashotoranasalspray.

Antiviraldrugsarenotasubstituteforgettingafluvaccine,butratherasecondlineofdefensetotreatthefluifyougetsick.

Thefluiscausedbyavirus.Itcannotbetreatedwithantibiotics.

Fluvaccinationsareavailableatyourdoctor’sofficeorahealthclinic.Pharmacies,seniorcentersandworkplacesoftenofferfluvaccinations,too.

Have you received your flu shot? Einstein has more than 50 locations throughout philadelphia and Montgomery County to get your flu shot.

Call 1-800-EINsTEIN to find a doctor’s office near you!

Types of Vaccines available This Year

Thefluvaccineoffersprotectionagainstthestrainsofinfluenzathatareexpectedtobethemostcommonduringthecomingseason.Therearetwoprimarydeliverymethodsfortheinfluenzavaccine:

Injectable formThe“flushot”isaninactivatedvaccine,whichmeansthatitcontainskilledvirusesandthereforecannotgiveyoutheflu.

Mist Form Thisisalive,attenuated(weakened)influenzavaccinethatissprayedintothenostrils.

Talk to your physician about which vaccine is right for you.

Preventative Healthcare

Here’s to Good Health – yours!

6FALL/WINTER2014,EINSTEINPHILADELPHIA

Important Reasons to Visit a primary Care physician

1 family History

Youneedtodiscussyourfamilyhistorytodeterminewhatdiseasesyoushouldbescreenedforearlierand/ormorefrequently.

2

screenings

YourPCPwillkeepyouontracktoensureyoureceiveallofthescreeningsyouneedonanongoingbasis,frommammogramstoprostateexamstoskinchecks.

3

Immunizations

Evenadultsneedimmunizationstostayhealthy!

4

Heart Care

Heartdiseaseistheleadingcauseofdeathintheworld.Yourphysicianknowswhatsignstolookfortopreventit.Remember,bothhighbloodpressureandhighcholesterolaresilent.

5

Your lungs

Lungcanceristhedeadliestformofcancerforbothmenandwomen(see page 2).RegularvisitstoaPCPhavebeenlinkedtolowerratesoflungcancerdeathsintheU.S.

6

Diabetes

Manypeopledon’trealizetheyhavediabetes,oftenmistakingoroverlookingthesymptoms.Whennottreated,diabetescanleadtoseriouscomplications.

7

Referrals

PCPsprovidereferralsandcoordinatecareforpatientswhoseemultiplespecialists.Havingarelationshipwithaphysicianwhoknowsyourhealthbackgroundisessential.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,saysDonee patterson, MD,aboard-certifiedfamilypracticephysicianandDirectorofMedicalCommunityoutreachatEinsteinHealthcareNetwork.“Ignoringsymptomsdoesnotmakesomethinggoaway,althoughmanypeoplewanttobelievethis.ourabilitytodetectissuesearlyon–whetherbasedonnaggingsymptomsorthroughpreventativescreeningsandexams–canbelifesaving. “TheAffordableCareActhasopeneduptheworldofmedicinetoalotofpeoplewhodidn’thavehealthinsurancepreviouslyand,becauseofthat,mayhavehesitatedtovisitaphysicianforpreventativecareorevenpressingmedicalissues,”explainsDr.Patterson.“Thatbarrierisgone.Everyoneshouldbeseeingaprimarycarephysicianonanongoingbasis.” Dr.Pattersonadvisesthat,generally,individualswithoutanyhealthissuesshouldvisitaprimarycarephysician(PCP)atleastonceayearforaphysical.Ifapatienthasaspecificneedduringthecourseoftheyear,orachronicmedicalissuesuchashighbloodpressureordiabetes,thevisitsshouldbeatmorefrequentintervals.SaysDr.Patterson,“Everyindividualshouldconsultwithhisorherownphysiciantodeterminehowoftentovisit. “Itellmypatientstopicturethemselvesinthefuture,”shesays.“ThenIask,‘Areyouhealthyandspry,orsickandsittinginmultipledoctors’offices?’Itellthem,‘Ifyouwanttolivetoalong,healthylife,youneedtototakecareofyourselfnow!’”

Don’t have a primary care physician? find your pCp at Einstein. Call 1-800-EINsTEIN or visit Einstein.edu.

Why do you need to visit a primary care physician?

AccESS YoUr MEDicAl rEcorDS AnYtiME At

tEinsteinHealthcareNetwork,webelievethatpatientsshouldbeactivelyinvolvedintheirownhealthcare.Peoplewhoareengagedintheircarearehealthier,recoverfasterfromillnessandaremoresuccessfulatmanagingchronicillness.Giventhat,it’snosurprisethatpatientportalsarebecomingan

importantpartofthehealthcarelandscape. Apatientportalisaspeciallydesigned,individualwebpageforeachuserthatallowsyoutoviewandprintyourmedicalinformationfromanywhereviaaninternetconnection.AtMYEinsteinHealth,ourpatientsnowhaveeasyandsecureaccesstoindividualelectronicmedicalrecordsanytime. Withyourownpatientportal,youcanretrieveyourpersonalEinsteinmedicalinformationincludingrecentdoctorvisits,prescriptionmedications,allergies,conditions,immunizations,medicalproceduresanddischargeinstructions,alongwithmostgenerallabresults. Eachpatientportalisencryptedandpassword-protectedtoensurethatonlyyoucanaccessyourdata.Thesystemincludesnumeroussafeguardstokeepyourinformationsecure. Tocreateapersonalaccount,patientsmustbeatleast18yearsofage.Atthistime,electronicaccesscannotbegrantedtochildren’srecordsduetofederalHIPAAcomplianceregulations;however,Einsteinisworkingtowardprovidingthisfunctionalityinthenearfuture.

To learn more about setting up your own MY Einstein Health patient portal, visit Einstein.edu and click on the “MY Einstein Health” icon located in the upper right corner of the home page.

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Visionary Meet A

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schedule an appointment with an Einstein gynecologist today. Call 1-800-EINsTEIN or visit us at Einstein.edu.

David M. Jaspan, Do, faCoogChair, obstetrics and gynecologyEinstein Healthcare Network

pERspECTIVEs: Tell us about your vision for women’s healthcare at Einstein.

DR. JaspaN: Thetimehascome foramajorparadigmshiftingynecologiccare.Inthepast,gynecologistshavesignificantlyimpactedpublichealththroughourvigilantuseofthePapsmear.Today,wehavetheopportunitytoleadthechargeincardiovascularprevention,geneticsscreeningsforcancerrisk,lifestyleinterventiontofightobesityandmore.

pERspECTIVEs: How is Einstein approaching this vision?

DR. JaspaN: We’retakinggroundbreakingstepstoreinventgynecology–addressingwomen’shealthcareoverall.onesuchexampleiscardiology.Cardiovasculardiseaseistheleadingcauseofdeathinwomen.Recentdatatellsusthereareobstetricalfactorsthatareharbingersoffuturecardiovasculardisease,suchaspre-termlabor,highbloodpressureduringpregnancyandplacentalabruption.Assuch,we’reabletoidentifyriskfactorsearlyandperformpreventativescreeningsaccordingly.

pERspECTIVEs: When – and why – did you choose to join Einstein?

DR. JaspaN: In1999,directlyfollowingmyresidency,oneofmymentors,Dr.PhillipHorn,askedmetojoinhispracticeatGermantownHospital.GermantownHospitalbecameEinstein.Soinactuality,thiswasmyfirstjob.

pERspECTIVEs: What is your background?

DR. JaspaN:MyundergraduatestudieswereatGeorgeWashingtonUniversity,whereIgraduatedwithaBSinZoology.IearnedmyDoatthePhiladelphiaCollegeofosteopathicMedicine,whereIalsocompletedarotatingmedicalinternship,followedbymyresidencyinobstetricsandgynecology.

pERspECTIVEs: Why should women choose Einstein for their care?

DR. JaspaN:Weofferthehighestlevelofwomen’shealthservicesforeverystageoflife,deliveredwiththeutmostcompassionandrespect.While17hospitalsinthePhiladelphiaregionhaveclosedtheirobstetricsunitsoverthelast15years,Einsteinremainsfullycommittedtothepracticeofobstetricsandgynecology,andtoprovidingthebestcarepossibletothecommunityweserve.

PHySICIAn 411NAmE DavidM.Jaspan,Do,FACooG

SPECiALTY obstetricsandGynecology

iNTERESTS Sports,travelandspendingtimewithmyfamily.

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PERSoN moST iNTERESTED iN mEETiNg MalcolmGladwell,author.Hisbookshavechangedmyperspective.

Einste in Healthcare Network

MossRehab Recognized by U.s. news & world Report

MossRehab,therenownedphysicalandcognitiverehabilitationarmofEinsteinHealthcareNetwork,hasonceagainbeennamedbyU.S. News & World Reportasatop10rehabilitationfacilityinthecountryfordiagnosesincludingspinalcordinjury,stroke,amputationandtraumaticbraininjury.MossRehabisalsonamedonceagainasthetop-rankedfacilityofitstypeinPennsylvania.Thismarksthe21sttimeMossRehabhasmadethelist.Eachyear,MossRehabtreatsnearly2,800inpatientsatsixlocationsandanother150,000outpatientsacrossthePhiladelphiaregion.

willowcrest earns Five-star Rating

EinsteinHealthcareNetwork’sWillowcrest,thesub-acuteskillednursingfacilityonthecampusofEinsteinMedicalCenterPhiladelphia,hasearnedafive-starratingfromtheCentersforMedicare&MedicaidServices(CMS).Thisisthehighestqualitydesignationforlong-andshort-termnursingfacilitiesintheUnitedStates,andisachievedbyonly10percentofthenursingfacilitieslocatedinPennsylvania.Willowcrestservesasa“bridge”betweenthehospitalandhomeforindividualswhonolongerneedtobehospitalizedbutstillrequirenursingcareortherapy.Itisthelargestsub-acuteskillednursingfacilityinthePhiladelphiaregion.

studer Award honors excellence in Patient care

EinsteinHealthcareNetworkishonoredtoreceiveanExcellenceinPatientCareAwardfromtheStuderGroup,anoutcomes-basedhealthcareperformanceimprovementfirm.PresentedinthePhysicianEngagementcategory,theawardisbasedontheresultsofasurveythatfoundthelevelofengagementofphysiciansandotherprovidersatEinsteintobehigherthanthenationalaverage.“Wehavealwaysbelievedthatemployeesandphysicianswhoarepassionateabouttheirworkandcommittedtomakingadifferenceprovidethebestpatientcare,”sayssusan Bernini,Chiefoperatingofficer,EinsteinHealthcareNetwork.“We’reveryproudtoberecognizedforoureffortstowardachievingoutstandingpatient,employeeandphysiciansatisfaction.”

Karabots Foundation Presents $7.5 Million Grant

AtapublicceremonyinMay2014,BethDuffy,Coo,EinsteinMedicalCenterMontgomery(farleft),andBarryFreedman,PresidentandCEo,EinsteinHealthcareNetwork(farright),expressEinstein’sprofoundappreciationtoAthenaandNickKarabots.

T heKarabotsFoundationhaspresentedEinsteinHealthcareNetworkwitha$7.5million

grantaimedatprovidingreadilyaccessiblemedicalfacilitiesandresultantcareforthoselivinginunderservedcommunities. Throughthisgenerousgift,EinsteiniscurrentlyrenovatingandupgradingwhatwaspreviouslyknownasthePhysicianofficeBuildingat1330PowellStreet.NowtobeknownastheNicholasandAthenaKarabotsMedicalBuilding,thisbuildinghaslongbeentheheartofoutpatientmedicalservicesinNorristownandservesasanintegralpartofEinstein’splanstoimproveprimarycareaccessforresidentsofcentralMontgomeryCounty. “WecommendtheKarabotsfortheirlongstandingcommitmenttothecommunitiesweserve,”saidBarry R. freedman,PresidentandChiefExecutiveofficer,EinsteinHealthcareNetwork.“Einsteinisproudtobeapartoftheirlegacyasweworktoexpandourreachandprovidequalityaccesstohealthcarethroughouttheregion.”

for more informationabout Einstein Healthcare Network, visit Einstein.edu

AttheStuderAwardpresentationare(fromlefttoright)LynneMahoney,CoachLeader,StuderGroup;PatModaferri,VicePresident,HealthcareServices,EinsteinMedicalCenterMontgomery;ArnoldW.Cohen,MD,PastChairmanandProgramDirector,DepartmentofobstetricsandGynecology,EinsteinHealthcareNetwork;StevenL.Sivak,MD,ChiefMedicalofficer,EinsteinPhysiciansPhiladelphia;andB.G.Porter,President,StuderGroup.

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