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Summer 2017

Wildwood Urgent Care now open!

Bariatric surgery helps local woman live life again

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Ellen Kravet BurkeBoard Chairman, Cape Regional Health System

Arlene MacDonaldBoard Chairman, Cape Regional Foundation

Joanne Carrocino, FACHEPresident and CEO, Cape Regional Health System

CAPE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM:Cape Regional Medical Center

Cape Regional Physicians Associates

Cape Regional Urgent Care

Cape Regional Home Health Care | Managed by BAYADA

Center for Wound Healing

Jane Osborne Center for Women’s Health

Cape Regional Physical Therapy

Cape Regional Concussion Care Center

Thomas & Claire Brodesser, Jr. Cancer Center

Penn Medicine Cancer Network

Penn Medicine Affiliates: Orthopaedic Care Cardiac Care Vascular Care

To access all of our services, please call 609.463.CAPE.

For more information or questions about services at Cape Regional, please visit CapeRegional.com.

HEALTH SYSTEMCAPE REGIONAL CONTENTS SPRING 2017

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Father of Three Back in Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

No Place Like Home Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Community Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Just in time for the busy summer season, Cape Regional has opened a second Urgent Care Center at 406 Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood. The new center delivers ambulatory care on an unscheduled, walk-in basis for patients who require immediate care but whose conditions are not serious enough for the emergency room.“Urgent care centers are used on days when your family doctor’s office is at capacity or is closed,” said John Ruskey, D.O., Cape Regional Urgent Care Medical Director. “Both of our facilities offer fracture-splinting, suturing, school physicals, workman’s comp, in-house radiology and more—for true one-stop, comprehensive quality care.”

Wait times at Urgent Care Centers are typically shorter than those seen in hospital emergency

departments, and the cost to the patient is usually less.

The new Wildwood Urgent Care Center features 10 patient suites, state-of-the-art digital X-rays, electronic medical records and even a children’s reading and play area. The physicians at Cape Regional Urgent Care are all Board-certified and have extensive working experience in both community and urban Emergency Departments, giving them the advantage of experience with a wide spectrum of diseases and diverse populations.

Wait times at Urgent Care Centers are typically shorter than those seen in hospital Emergency Departments, and the cost to the patient is usually less. Most insurance is accepted.

Cape Regional Opens Wildwood Urgent Care

For more information, call 609.465.6364 or visit www.caperegionalurgentcare.com.

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high blood pressure medication. To begin her weight loss journey, she attended seminars, spoke to a nutritionist, a psychiatrist and Bariatric Specialist, David Russo, MD, FACS, for months before surgery to prepare.

Multidisciplinary Approach “There’s a conscious effort to make the right choices,” Tracey says. It wasn’t easy – one week she gained five pounds and came to Dr. Russo in tears. He explained she had gained weight due to consuming too much fruit (sugars) that week. “Dr. Russo has the world’s best bedside manner. He said, ‘That’s ok. This is how we learn.’”

Tracey Boyle-DuFault can pinpoint the moment she decided to lose weight and get healthy.“It was my daughter’s sixth grade graduation,” says the 47-year-old Lower Township resident. “I lost my mother a few years ago to ALS and sadly, she’s missing a lot of great milestone moments like this. I realized I want to be there when my grandchildren graduate.” The next day, Tracey contacted Cape Regional’s Center for Bariatrics. Tracey, who weighed 325 pounds, had always been a yo-yo dieter. The extra weight negatively affected her health: she was prediabetic and took

It’s More Than Losing WeightBariatric Surgery Helps Local Woman Live Life Again

“My mood is improved,” she says. “I’m excited to do things and go places.”


Clinical & Support Services

The Cape Regional Center for Bariatrics offers comprehensive services provided by specially trained clinicians who will ensure you have access to the most advanced strategies to address your needs across the weight loss continuum. Expert, personal guidance by our program manager will ensure you have quick and easy access to all the services that will support you in achieving your goals.

“We follow up with our patients closely,” says Dr. Russo, who is Board-certifi ed in general surgery. “We like to help reinforce their behavior because it’s possible to lapse into old habits.” Dr. Russo selected a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for Tracey which involves making small incisions in the abdomen and performing the procedure using a small video camera and long instruments. A portion of the stomach (which produces Ghrelin, a hormone that signals hunger) is removed, leaving a narrow gastric tube or sleeve. The procedure reduces the size of the stomach and makes the patient feel full faster. Since her August 31 surgery, Tracey has lost 82 pounds (she lost 25 pounds in preparation for surgery, too). But a number on a scale is not her goal.

Living Life Again“The medicine I needed before surgery has all been reduced,” she says. “I’m on half a blood pressure pill – my goal is to get off it entirely. I’m getting healthy for

Center for BariatricsIf you’ve tried losing weight with diet and exercise without success,

you know obesity can sometimes be diffi cult to manage with lifestyle changes alone. But your weight doesn’t have to hold you back.

For many people, weight-loss surgery helps improve conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol - it can be the beginning of a healthy new life.

David Russo, MD, FACSCenter for Bariatrics at Cape Regional Health System

the right reasons – it’s not about my size, it’s about being able to do things with my kids and husband.”Tracey now enjoys activities she couldn’t before, like taking long walks with the family dog. She bought her fi rst bicycle in 20 years for family rides on the Wildwood Boardwalk. “My mood is improved,” she says. “I’m excited to do things and go places.”

Find out if bariatric surgery may be right for you. Call to schedule a complimentary consultation.609.463.CAPE | CapeRegional.com/Bariatrics

Support Services Include:

Pre-Surgery Testing Requirements

Behavioral Health Evaluation

Nutrition Evaluation & Education

Surgical Interventions

Post Surgery Program and Support

Behavioral Health Support

Nutrition Education and Support

Fitness Program



Father of Three Back in Shapewith the help of Penn Orthopaedics at Cape Regional

Josh Lore was near the end of an intense, two-and-a-half month Coast Guard Reserve training regimen in Charleston, South Carolina when disaster struck. With just seven days left, he was injured while bench-pressing.“It was like a pop and a tear at the same time,” Josh, a 33-year-old father of three, says of the freak accident. He knew instantly something was wrong as he was in excruciating pain and noticed his upper right chest area was hanging down slightly. “It was a scary time. I thought my career with the Coast Guard was over.”Josh was in bad shape and recalls how he couldn’t do anything weight bearing because it was too painful, including a push up “if his life depended on it.” Expert Care Josh returned home to Millville for treatment where he was referred to Kevin McHale, MD, a fellowship trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon with Penn Orthopaedics at Cape Regional Health System. After undergoing an MRI, Josh had a consultation with Dr. McHale who diagnosed him with a right pectoralis tendon rupture – when a portion of the chest muscle is pulled off the upper arm bone. Dr. McHale presented Josh with non-surgical and surgical treatment options. “While rehabilitation may be an option in some cases, it was unlikely to provide Josh with his optimal level of function. Without surgery, he would likely experience significant persistent weakness,” says Dr. McHale.Successful Surgery Based on Dr. McHale’s recommendation, Josh underwent a surgical repair of the pectoralis tendon in which suture anchors were inserted into the site where the tendon ruptured from the bone. Sutures were then used to tie the retracted pectoralis tendon back down to the bone from where it previously ruptured.“This surgical approach was the most reliable way to optimize Josh’s strength and get him back to work as soon as possible,” says Dr. McHale.

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“Dr. McHale is a credit to his profession,” says Josh. “He answered all of my questions – even in the middle of the night – and explained things in an understandable way. I’m feeling great now and have regained my strength.”Back to Work Five Months After Surgery Josh went home the same day following surgery and started physical therapy, expecting a recovery time of nine months. But he’s way ahead of schedule; just five months after surgery, Josh is back to work!

“Dr. McHale answered all of my questions – even in the middle of the night – and explained

things in an understandable way. i’m feeling great now and have

regained my strength.”

To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Penn Orthopaedics at

Cape Regional Health System, visit us at caperegional.com/orthopaedics or

call 609.463.CAPE.

Kevin McHale, MD Orthopaedic Sports Medicine SurgeryPenn Orthopaedics at Cape Regional Health System


Leah Whitlow, RN, Case Manager, answers questions about the top-notch support Cape Regional Home Health Care | Managed by BAYADA provides to disabled and homebound adults.

Q What types of services does Cape Regional Home Health Care | Managed by BAYADA provide?

A Our team of skilled nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, medical social workers and home health aides provide medical care and supportive services to those recovering from a surgery, illness, or injury or who are homebound.

Q What is your key role as a Nurse Coordinator?

A I take into account the total needs of the client and their family to develop an individualized plan of care in the home setting. Every patient is different. My role as the Nurse Coordinator usually involves going into the client’s home, assessing their needs, planning goals and interventions. It also involves coordinating with other team members and physicians. My visits include providing wound care, treatments, educating the client and family, answering questions, reviewing medications and addressing problems. Sometimes emotional needs may need to be addressed as well. I am there to provide care and to educate and help facilitate clients in their recovery to prevent complications and re-hospitalization.

Q What inspired you to become a coordinator for Home Health Care?

A I like caring for patients in the home care setting because you get a better sense of who they are. You also have a little more time where you can sit down and connect to build a rapport with each patient. I feel that trust and compliance improve when you have time to connect. Working in home health care gives you the ability to be able to make that connection.

Q What is your favorite part of your job?

A I feel like I’m making a positive difference in a client’s life. Many of our clients are patients recovering from surgery or an illness. We help provide the opportunity for them to recuperate in the comfort of their own home and assist in making their life more manageable.

Q What do you want people to know about Home Health Care?

A We are a team of highly skilled professionals who have a common goal of providing care with compassion, excellence and reliability. Our mission is to help people have a safe home life with comfort, independence and dignity. All of our team members have a great understanding of our values and make them a priority when we care for our patients.To learn more about Cape Regional Home Health Care | Managed by BAYADA call 609.463.CAPE.

No Place Like Home Health Care


Robert Mauger, an experienced umpire of 41 years, did not see the softball coming at him until it was too late − striking the inside of his leg.“I was in a lot of pain, but it’s one of those things you don’t look at,” says the 67-year-old South Dennis resident. “I could feel it start to swell up, but I fi gured it would just bruise and that I wasn’t seriously hurt.”Despite being injured, Robert fi nished umping the men’s softball game and then umped two more games. Three days later when he woke up to fi nd the wound oozing, he went to Cape Regional Urgent Care where he was treated for a mild infection.

Expert Care Two weeks later, with the infection gone, but the wound still oozing, Robert returned to Urgent Care and was immediately referred to Cape Regional Health System’s Center for Wound Healing. On his second visit to the Center for Wound Healing, Stacy Cobb, RN, Supervisor at the Center, knew Robert’s injury was severe, so she scheduled an appointment with Charles Birk, DPM, FACFAS, a podiatrist affi liated with the Center for Wound Healing. “The trauma caused by the impact of the softball was so severe it killed the tissue in my leg,” says Robert. “When they fi rst opened the wound, it was so big, that you could’ve dropped a golf ball into it.”

Wound Healing TreatmentUnder the direction of Dr. Birk, Robert underwent wound healing treatment through a negative pressure vacuum (VAC) device, which applies a vacuum to a sealed dressing to increase blood fl ow to the area to promote tissue growth. He wore the VAC for 42 days while receiving wound dressing treatment three days a week. Upon completion of the VAC treatment, Robert underwent three skin graft treatments. “Robert had a different kind of wound that I don’t normally see,” says Dr. Birk. “I thought his wound was going to take a long time to heal, but he was a very compliant patient who did what he was supposed to do, so he progressed quickly.”

Veteran Umpire Makes the Right Call With the Center for Wound Healing

“I had trust in the Center for Wound Healing’s treatment,” says Robert, who added that he couldn’t have been happier. “Dr. Birk, Stacy and their team did a terrifi c job. I think the Cape Regional Center for Wound Healing is a great resource to have in this county.”

To learn more about Cape Regional’s Center for Wound Healing or to schedule an appointment, call 609.463.CAPE.

Charles Birk, DPM, FACFASCenter for Wound Healing at Cape Regional Health System


Joanne Carrocino, FACHE, Elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents

Staff Achievements

James Nuss, Pharm.D, Named Pharmacy Team Member of the YearCongratulations to Jim Nuss, Pharm.D – Cape Regional’s Pharmacy Team Member of the Year for 2016. Jim has been a Pharmacist at Cape Regional Health System since 2009.Jim is currently the overnight Clinical Staff Pharmacist, providing clinical services to the Emergency Department and Medical Center patients.

Joanne Carrocino, FACHE, President & CEO of Cape Regional Health System, has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The Council of Regents serves as the vital link between ACHE

and members by approving governance and membership regulations as well as promoting ACHE educational and professional development programs, services and activities within their respective areas.

Susan Simoncini, RN, BSN, Director of Intensive Care at Cape Regional Medical Center, was recently honored with the 2017 I SEE YOU CARE Award from Advanced ICU Care, a national provider of high-acuity telemedicine services. She was one of only eight recipients across more than 65 hospitals in the United States to receive the award.

Congratulations to Raymond Wisniewski, CPXP, Director of Patient Experience, for Achieving Certification

Director of Intensive Care Honored with ‘I SEE YOU CARE’ Award

Left to right: Brian Rice, Advanced ICU Care; Arthur Childs, DO, Critical Care Specialist; Deborah Baehser, MSHA, Vice President of Patient Services; Andrea McCoy, MD, Chief Medical Officer; Susan Simoncini, RN, BSN, Director of In-tensive Care and Recipient of the I SEE YOU CARE Award; Louise Baclasky, RN, MSN, NE-BC, Administrative Director of Critical Care and Dialysis.

We are pleased to announce that Raymond (Ray) Wisniewski, CPXP, Director of Patient Experience at Cape Regional Health System, has achieved the Certified Patient Experience Professional (CPXP) designation.Ray has been a part of the Cape Regional Health System Team since July, 2014 and has been serving in Patient Experience management positions for the past 18 years.


Last summer, Cape Regional Health System announced their commitment to increase colorectal cancer screening in South Jersey by joining in a national effort with the American Cancer Society. To build on this commitment, Cape Regional has launched a Team Member Campaign to raise awareness among its 1,100 employees and to increase colorectal cancer screenings among eligible team members. The commitment to achieve an 80 percent screened rate by 2018 is an important and shared goal led by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT).

To schedule an appointment with our gastroenterologists, please call 609.463.CAPE.

Below: Renjy Vattasseril, MD; Taryn Jones, of the American Cancer Society; Ellen Kravet Burke, Chairman, Cape Regional Health System; David Cho, MD; Joanne Carrocino, FACHE, President, Cape Regional Health System; Anthony Masciarelli, DO, sign the National Pledge.

Health Matters

Medical Center Designated a Primary Stroke CenterCape Regional Medical Center is now a Primary Stroke Center.A stroke is a life-threatening emergency where every moment counts. Cape Regional Medical Center is committed to providing high-quality, clinical expertise in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients who suffer a stroke. Cape Regional’s Stroke Team consists of Board-certified neurologists, tele-neurology, emergency physicians, radiologists, and nurses who are specially trained and ready to care for the Cape May County community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information on stroke prevention, visit our Health Library at https://caperegional.netreturns.biz/healthinfo/

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Crest Savings Bank has been a part of the Southern Cape May County community since 1919 – there is something to be said about having community partners who have such a vibrant reputation of giving back to the community. It is with appreciation that we thank Crest Savings Bank for their generous gift of $25,000 in support of state-of-the-art cancer care in Cape May County.

Left to right: Jodi DiEduardo, Senior Vice President and Branch Administrator; Jay Ford, President, Crest Savings Bank; Arlene MacDonald, Chairman, Cape Regional Foundation; David Cho, MD, Assistant Medical Director, Brodesser Cancer Center; and Thomas J. Piratzky, CFRE, Executive Director, Cape Regional Foundation.

Community Support

Holly Shores Campground Presents $10,000 in Support of Brodesser Cancer CenterHolly Shores Campground has been a generous supporter of Cape Regional’s Cancer Program for many, many years. This year, Holly Shores Campground donated $10,000 to benefi t the Thomas & Claire Brodesser, Jr., Cancer Center.

Above: Bill Salerno, General Manager; Maggy Robinson, Co-owner; Brooke Parker, Marketing Coordinator and Christine Salerno, General Manager of Holly Shores Campground.

Crest Savings Bank Completes $50,000 Pledge to Cancer Center Campaign

Cape Regional Health System and Crothall Healthcare Celebrate 20-Year PartnershipSince 1997, Crothall Healthcare has been a part of the Cape Regional Health System Team providing environmental services and housekeeping services to our Medical Center and off-site locations. In celebration of this milestone, the entire Crothall team was joined by Cape Regional team members for refreshments and cake. Roy Kiscaden, Crothall Divisional President, presented a donation of $20,000 to Mark Gill, Chief Financial Offi cer, Cape Regional Health System.


Cape Regional Lighthouse Legacy Society MembersThe Lighthouse Legacy Society recognizes, honors and most of all thanks those who have informed Cape Regional Medical Center that they have included us in their estate plans through a bequest, trust, life-income or other planned gift.

We would like to recognize those listed here for their generous support (as of December, 2016).

Estate of Peggy and Leonard BorklandThomas and Claire Brodesser, Jr.

Estate of Julius CaplanJoanne Carrocino, FACHE

Frank CatalanoEstate of Thelma Cryder

Catherine CornellGeorge Dawson

Lynne DublerEisenhower Charitable Trust

Estate of Helen GandyWilliam J. Grundy

Gus & Fotini Andy Irrevocable TrustMarie and Robert Haffner

Elizabeth HannJoanne Kay

Maureen and Philip KoebigVicki Lachman, PhD

Estate of Wally LaudemanEstate of Jane Osborne

Estate of William Godwin MayerEstate of Hampton Mears

Robert NeckerCharlotte Konopka Necker

Suzanne and Robert PattersonStephanie and Thomas Piratzky

Estate of Blanche PratleyCorinne and Lee Robinson

Betty RogersEstate of Mary and Noble Settle

Julian SlevinBarbara St. Clair

Estate of Robert SteeleEstate of Herman Tolz

Estate of Regina Yocum

Beachcomber Camping Resort Presents $57,000 to Support the Brodesser Cancer CenterTom Brodesser is a lifelong resident of Cape May County and a friend to Cape Regional Health System for over 25 years. He has served on the Board of Trustees and his philanthropic work supports our efforts to provide exceptional cancer care to the residents of Cape May County.Tom’s generous donations to the Health System, donations from the Brodesser and Gomez families, and donations received from fundraising events held at the Beachcomber Camping Resort have raised more than $1.5 million for the Thomas and Claire Brodesser, Jr. Cancer Center.The Brodesser and Gomez families visit Cape Regional each year to present their gift. This year, Tammy and Ken Gomez, owners of Beachcomber Camping Resort, and their children, Mark and Mary, presented a check for $57,000 to the Foundation.

Left to right: Mary, Mark, Ken and Tammy Gomez of Beachcomber Camping Resort

To make a donation to Cape Regional Foundation, or to become a part of the Lighthouse Legacy Society, please call

609.463.4040, or visit www.caperegional.com/foundation/

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Mary Maher was honored with a surprise presentation as “Volunteer Difference Maker of the Year” at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held in April.Since joining the volunteer team in 2002, Mary has provided more than 8,600 hours of invaluable hospital volunteer service as a Gift Shop Volunteer. Congratulations, Mary, on an honor well deserved!

Cape Regional Health System is pleased to welcome Suzanne M. Walters, former Mayor of the Borough of Stone Harbor, to the Board of Trustees at Cape Regional Health System.During her 20-year tenure as Mayor, Suzanne was named Outstanding Woman in Government by the New Jersey Association of Elected Women Officials, Mayor of the Year by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors and is a Cape May County Lincoln Day Honoree. Prior to serving as Mayor, Suzanne served as Account Executive for Sunny Day Guides, General Manager for Bon Jour Imports Corp. and President of the Stone Harbor Board of Education. Suzanne graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Suzanne Walters serves as a Board Member for the New Jersey League of Municipalities, the New Jersey Conference of Mayors, and the Cape Regional Foundation. She also serves on the Economic Development Committee for the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce.

Suzanne M. Walters Welcomed to Board of Trustees

Mary Maher Named Volunteer Difference Maker of the Year

Mary Maher (fourth from left), Volunteer Difference Maker of the Year, is joined by her children.

For more information on exciting, new volunteer opportunities at Cape Regional Medical Center, visit us at CapeRegional.com or call Julie Paolella at 609.463.2367.


Save the Date! Home & Health Show and Designer House Tour Returns on Saturday, August 12th

Summertime “down the shore” fi lls our days with sun, water, fond memories and a sense of community. It is in this spirit that Cape Regional proudly brings the community together for our 13th Annual 7 Mile Island Home & Health Show and Designer House Tour on Saturday, August 12th.Join us at the Avalon Elementary School for free health screenings and meet face-to-face with physicians from across Cape Regional Health System at the “Doctor Is In” exhibits. The exhibits promise to be interactive and informative-showcasing all the advances taking place throughout the Health System.The Home Show provides the opportunity for guests to meet and speak with local professionals who provide services for the interior and exterior of your home. From architects and contractors to interior designers and service companies, the Home Show is a perfect venue to gather ideas, have your questions answered, and schedule an appointment for a consultation. The 2017 Designer House Tour promises to dazzle you as you tour some of the most magnifi cent homes on 7 Mile Island. Purchase your tour ticket starting Monday, July 3rd and prepare to dream big! Tickets are only $30 per person. Please call 609.463.4040 or visit the Avalon Chamber of Commerce during regular business hours.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Home & Health Show9 am to 2 pm

Saturday, August 12thComplimentary admission, Avalon Elementary School

Designer House Tour11 am to 4 pmTour tickets: $30

For information callCape Regional

Foundation Office at 609.463.4040

One of the beautiful homes featured on our 7 Mile Island Designer House Tour in 2016.

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BEACON Summer2017 6.15.17 v4 · Regional’s Center for Bariatrics. Tracey, who weighed 325 pounds, had always been a yo-yo dieter. The extra weight negatively affected her health: