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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017

A publication for the Anna Jaques Hospital community

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(L to R): Kevin Kilday, Chief Financial Officer; Michael Antonowicz; Nancy Spaulding; Erik Carter; ★Betty Preisner; Mark Goldstein, President & CEO; Safoura Bohlouli; Sheila Bailey; Bob Buchanan; and Anne Lentz.

AUGUST SHINING STARBetty Preisner, IT Analyst, Information Technology A colleague shared that Betty, “…is the epitome of a team player. So many departments rely on her expertise. She is always ready to help out wherever called upon and will go the extra mile to make things happen.”

SEPTEMBER SHINING STARJean Kirkpatrick, Volunteer Services Jean Kirkpatrick has volunteered for 23 years and has given more than 4,630 hours of service to the hospital. She was also born at Anna Jaques, as were her children and grandchildren. Jean is known by many patients and visitors who see her at the front desk as she was a Newburyport elementary school teacher for 40 years.

Mark Goldstein; ★Jean Kirkpatrick; Cheryl Satryb, Director of Volunteer Services; and Steve Salvo, Vice President of Human Resources.

HAVERHIll MEdIcAl OffIcES Of ANNA JAqUES HOSPITAl

Anna Jaques will proudly open a state-of-the-art medical destination for primary and specialty care in Haverhill this fall. Located at 600 Primrose Street, Haverhill Medical Offices of Anna Jaques Hospital will house Pentucket Medical Associates, Women’s Health Care, Children’s Health Care, Seacoast Surgery, Atlantic Vein Institute, AJH Sleep Lab, AJH Laboratory Services, and the Gerrish Breast Care Center – in a convenient and modern setting.

Anna Jaques will relocate Women’s Health Care from 2 Water Street in Haverhill to the new building, which will be located across the hall from Children’s Healthcare (also relocating from 2 Water Street) to one convenient and state-of-the-art setting on the second floor.

Haverhill Medical Offices is just minutes off of I-495 (exit 51A) and offers free, ample parking as well as access to public transportation. Practices are now booking current and new patients for the fall. Some tenants will move in starting in October and others will follow later this fall. To learn more about Haverhill Medical Offices visit www.ajh.org/haverhill.

Opening This Fall!

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q & A with the PresidentMOX BOX

Q. I recently wItnessed a patIent who was on precautIons walkIng the hallways wIthout any personal protectIve eQuIpment. Is thIs allowed? I know that when these patIents are transporterd throughout the hospItal that they have a yellow gown on top of them but are there other precautIons to follow?

A. In general, patients on precautions (other than standard precautions) should remain in their room for the length of their hospital stay. The exception applies to patients who are on contact precautions for colonization with MRSA, ESBL, or VRE only, or those with infected wounds that are covered and contained. In these cases, the patient should change gowns, perform hand hygiene, and have oversight from staff who can monitor hand hygiene and observe limited contact with surface environment. Patients assigned to droplet or airborne precautions should remain in their room, as well as any patient infected or colonized with CRE. For any questions on this topic, call Infection Control at

Q. durIng mornIng rounds, I have notIced an Increase In crItIcally low glucose levels wIth our dIabetIc InpatIents. In the past, the kItchen sent daIly afternoon brown-bag snacks for dIabetIc patIents to help avoId lowered glucose levels overnIght. sInce thIs servIce ended, the nursIng staff Is responsIble to ensure that proteIn-based snacks are gIven but thIs Is eIther mIssed or thIngs get too busy to prepare snacks IndIvIdually. can we consIder reInstatIng the afternoon brown bag snacks to better care for our dIabetIc patIents?

A. After formally tracking the snack service, we found that the majority of brown bags and snacks were being thrown out each day. To prevent significant food waste, we stopped packing the brown bags and instead stock snacks for patients in the unit refrigerator such as crackers and cheese, toast and peanut butter, and cereal and milk. Patients can also - and often do - request a specific snack that staff can manually enter into the room service computer and also can also order an extra snack with dinner.

In an effort to improve this process, we have posted a sign on the refrigerator listing what snacks are appropriate for diabetic patients as well as designated a drawer in the fridge that will be labeled and stocked on every unit for diabetic patients. Par levels will be increased on each unit for protein and carb snacks that will be tracked by our Dietitians.

Q. I notIced on the aJh websIte that the blood donor program eIther Isn’t lIsted or Is too hard to fInd. It’s a great program and more people should be made aware of It.

A. The Blood Donor Program can be found under “Service & Departments” under the Laboratory. In an effort to make the program easier to find on the website, we have also listed it as its own department. We have also promoted the program on social media, and will include it in the next issue of In Case You Missed It (ICYMI).

Lisa Higgins, RN, shared her concern via Mox which resulted in these improvements.

She is holding a new sign designating proper diabetic snacks.

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Anna Jaques was recognized in the “Silver” category for Best Hospitals in the 2017 Wicked Local Readers’ Choice awards published this summer. For more than 20 years, Wicked Local readers have been voting on their favorite places, services, and things to do in and around their communities.

The “Gold” award went to Beverly Hospital and the “Bronze” award to Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester.

Congratulations to all employees, medical staff and volunteers who make Anna Jaques a place people recognize as among the best in the area.

ANNA JAqUES NAMEd IN WIcKEd lOcAl REAdER’S cHOIcE AWARdS

PATIENT KUdOS“I’d like to submit a Shining Star to the entire Telemetry Department who recently took care of a senior citizen I care for. Every time I visited, my friend was clean, cared for, and the staff repeatedly checked in to see if she needed anything. Everyone from the nurses to housekeeping and dietary were so good to her. They treated her with respect and with dignity. One of the biggest issues I’ve seen when caring for an elderly person is that they are spoken to like children. Not once was this evident in any of the current staff. Instructions for her care and diet were followed to the letter. We could not have been more impressed nor could we have been more appreciative. All of the aides were very helpful in her personal care and this is the first time she has had a stay in any hospital where she had no breakdowns in her skin. She was washed and she was freshly powdered every day I came to see her. I care for her in her home and am exceptionally protective of her. I did not have a single moment’s concern on this stay.”

MARK’S MESSAGEOne of the hallmarks of Anna Jaques is our commitment to provide a superior patient experience and in order to do that, we need our hospital to be a safe environment. Hospital-wide, we have instated programs to improve safety measures and learn from experiences to continuously improve our performance in everything we do. One of these initiatives include the sharing of “safety stories.”

Safety stories can originate at Anna Jaques or may have happened at other hospitals, and may be near misses or involve actual events. Often, the “Swiss cheese” analogy best describes a scenario where even after multiple layers of protections are put into place, an error can occasionally still get through. “Orange juice in the coffee” is another phrase used to describe the tendency we all have in getting too comfortable with our routine and not always paying attention to details or asking questions. By sharing these stories at senior leadership and department meetings, we provide continuous opportunities to learn and

help to identify patterns or themes such as education needs or barriers to overcome.

As an example, on a rare occasion two patients with the same name are admitted to the hospital. It would be easy to inadvertently select the wrong patient with the same name. We have double-checks built into our system to ensure that there is no confusion between two patients with the same name. This is one of the reasons we ask patients repeatedly to provide their name and birth date during their stay - to help keep patients safe and allow our staff to deliver the best, most appropriate care. It is often said to keep safety and an awareness of your surroundings “in the back of your mind.” I challenge you all to keep safety at the forefront always. If you notice something that seems off, a situation in the parking lot or Cafeteria, or a patient that seems out of place – take action and call Security knowing that it could help avoid a potential dangerous situation for your hospital.

NewCo News... A monthly status update on the new health care system

➝ On September 14th, the AJH Corporators unanimously voted to move forward with the transaction.

➝ The deal is currently in the regulatory review phase, seeking state and federal approval to move forward with our plans. The entire regulatory review process - including review by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission – is expected to be completed in about a year.

➝ Two events will take place this fall: 1. Filing of a Determination of Need (DON) application with the MA Department of Public Health. The DON will spell out goals for the new system and demonstrate how the system will help improve the health of the communities we serve.

2. A meeting of the MA Health Policy Commission. At this meeting, we fully expect that the Commission will make a formal determination to conduct a “Cost and Market Impact Review” (CMIR) of our proposed new system, in order to assess the potential impact on health care costs, quality and access. The CMIR is a standard part of the review process, and we welcome the opportunity to make our case and highlight the many benefits our new system will create.

O’cONNOR’S VIEW: SUPPORT fOR AJH IN NEW HEAlTH SySTEMBy Delia O’Connor, Published in the Daily News, September 18, 2017

As the former president and CEO of Anna Jaques Hospital, a resident of Newburyport, and along with my husband, a patient of AJH-affiliated physicians and the hospital, I would like to express my full support for Anna Jaques becoming a founding member of the new health system with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Lahey Health, New England Baptist Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital.

When I came to Anna Jaques over 10 years ago, one of the things I heard repeatedly from area residents was how grateful they are to have a hospital locally, period.

If we want to have that resource (and more) for our patients and communities into the upcoming decades, we need a larger system blocking for us. Many, many improvements to what the hospital and medical staff can offer have been engineered in recent years by a loyal medical staff, board members, donors, employees and volunteers.

And when I say loyal, among other things, I recall the united fight we and the whole community put up against a pushy and overbearing outside union during the major capital campaign to update the hospital. Remember the yard signs everywhere — “We Support

Anna Jaques Hospital” — and we won.

This opportunity comes during a very tough health care period with near-universal understanding that the growing cost of care must be reduced. That means that some facilities will not survive.

Delia O’ConnorFormer President & CEO

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - MiltonBeth Israel Deaconess Hospital - NeedhamBeth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth

Lahey Health - Addison Gilbert HospitalLahey Health - Beverly HospitalLahey Health - Winchester Hospital


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Anna Jaques and its medical staff have worked hard to solidify a reputation for high-quality care and an excellent patient experience at relatively lower cost. AJH is therefore well suited to join this new system in eastern Massachusetts, which will emphasize coordinated access to great, complex care when it is needed, and excellent, service-oriented care in the community when that is the best choice.

The integrated system will carry the very desirable brand of the system’s members, including Harvard teaching hospital Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, with whom we and the medical staff have worked successfully for seven years as an affiliate.

And the new system is also designed to be more efficient than the current choices in the market, which addresses the demand for more affordable care. The community hospitals in this system have very good reputations, including our near neighbor, Beverly, and the teaching and specialty hospitals, Beth Israel Deaconess, Lahey Health, New England Baptist and Mount Auburn, are outstanding, nationally known institutions.

I was very proud for Anna Jaques that we were included, and this prospect redoubles my optimism about our future.

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This August, Wally Szuksta, RN, Director of Peri-Operative Services, embarked on his first medical mission to Guatemala. Wally and a 13-member team which included an orthopedic hand specialist, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, and an OB/GYN, worked directly with the hospital staff at the Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro Hospital. The team evaluated 141 patients and performed 104 surgeries.

Upon reflection of his trip, Wally shared that “wait time” took a new meaning as the patients who waited for hours to be evaluated were full of smiles and appreciation for the opportunity. Well done, Wally.

cARING fOR OTHERS, BEyONd AJH

Wally Szuksta, RN, Director of Peri-Operative Services, (left), during trip to Guatemala.

The Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation held the 27th Annual Fore Your Health Golf Tournament on August 14th at the Renaissance Golf Club and raised over $126,000. Proceeds of the tournament will support MAKO Robotic Arm technology at the hospital.

Under the leadership of Byron Matthews, Chairman of the Golf Committee, the annual tournament has generated over $2 million to support programs and services at Anna Jaques. Thank you to Byron and the committee for their hard work and dedication to this event: Kirsten Arnold, Steve DeGuglielmo, Rich Doolan, Luis Fernandez, Dr. Kevin Gasiorowski, Tom Howard, Rob Kotarba, John Matthews, Mac McKay and Donna Twombly.

Congratulations to St. John’s Prep’s Trent Han and Cole English, who won the 11th Annual Byron Bowl High School Challenge, sponsored by SPS New England Inc. Thank you also to Amesbury, Hamilton-Wenham, Ipswich, Masconomet, Newburyport, Pentucket and Triton High Schools for participating in this year’s event.

27TH ANNUAl fORE yOUR HEAlTH GOlf TOURNAMENT


A Snapshot of Summer @ AJH

Employees, medical staff, and patients gathered to view the Solar Eclipse on August 21st – some using homemade viewing vessels by Dr. Mark Amorosino.

AJH Birth Center hosted its Annual Breastfeeding

Picnic on August 26th. Current and former AJH

Lactation Consultants: Hannah Pawlendzio;

Elena Preston; Judy Fayre; and Tasha Gunnarsson.

Thank you to: CrossFit Full Potential; Fuel Training Studio; Guy Chase Martial Arts; Latitude Sports Club; Motivate;

Natural High Fitness Club; Riverside Yoga; Yoga Center of Newburyport; YWCA of Newburyport.

400+ people attended Free Morning Waterfront Workout Series sponsored by AJH.


Dr. Gail Fayre, Chief Medical Officer, won “Best Costume” for the second year in a row at Coastal Trial Coalition’s Slow Bike Race.

Emergency Department group races down Federal Street: Camie Chouinard, RN; Erin Russo, RN; Angela Scheidegger; Casey David; Steven King, RN; Kate Bartol, RN;

AJH and friends from Cataldo/Atlantic Ambulance Service

at the Newburyport Lion’s Club Bed Race.

More than fifty AJH employees ran on behalf of Team AJH in the Yankee Homecoming 10M & 5K including (some not pictured):Melanie Ayotte; Joe Bohenko;Dawn Byrk; Lynda Colby; Sarah Comora; Beth Desimio;Shelley DeSimone; Rose Fallon;Matthew Favazza; Bridget Flynn; Anna Hill; Brenda Hoover; Rhonda Keith; David Kelleher; Dr. Jane Kerr; Kristina Maguire;Alyssa Mahoney; Katie Mahoney; Karen Marena; Kaitlyn Marshall; Polly McDowell; Geraldine McGarry; Jennifer Meehan; Sarah Melville; Lindsey Mogren; Julie Morse; Sarah Moyles; Brenda Painchaud; Steven Parker; Maura Pinilla; Michelle Plaisance; Kathy Roche; Alicia Russell; Ginny Seely; Melissa Sharpe; Dr. Rob Slocum; Christine Smith; Casey Souliotis; Kelly Spurr; Maureen Sullivan; Amy Tashjian; Amy Trecartin; Brittany Vining; Rachel Whitman; Moray Wilson; Jillian Woundy.


INTROdUcING NEW PROVIdERS & lEAdERSHIP ROlES AT AJHAndrew J. Banos, Md Seacoast OrthopedicsAnna Jaques welcomed Andrew Banos, MD, to the medical staff on September 1st. Dr. Banos brings additional shoulder, hip and knee capabilities to the wide range of orthopedics services available with 18 surgeons now on staff at the hospital.

Dr. Banos has joined Seacoast Orthopedics in Newburyport, MA. He is a Harvard fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. Dr. Banos has expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques such as arthroscopy, joint preservation, cartilage repair, and ACL reconstruction. He also performs a full spectrum of arthroscopic and

open procedures including shoulder replacements as well as partial and total knee replacements.

He believes in comprehensive care of the whole patient and prefers to begin with non-operative treatment whenever possible. Dr. Banos has an interest in sports injuries and the care of athletes of all ages and types – from the “weekend warrior” to the professional athlete. He has worked with a number of area colleges and high schools as well as with the New England Revolution MLS soccer team.

Dr. Banos is now accepting new patients. For appointments or more information, visit www.seacoastorthopedics.com or call 978-462-7555.

Medical School: New York University School of Medicine

Internship & Residency: Loyola University Medical Center

Fellowship: Harvard Medical School / Brigham & Women’s Hospital

Kate de Kanter, fNP & lynne Henning, fNPcoastal Medical AssociatesDr. Lydia Jeffcoat and Dr. Robert Slocum of Coastal Medical Associates will proudly welcome two new nurse practitioners this fall, Kate de Kanter, FNP, and Lynne Henning, FNP-BC. Kate and Lynne join Coastal Medical Associates from Holistic Family Practice where they formerly worked with Dr. Slocum.

lynne Henning, MSN, fNP-BcLynne is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of experience in primary care and community health.

Lynne received a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Rochester, dual majoring in Biology and English. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors at the University of Rochester. She also worked as a registered nurse in Bone Marrow Transplant and Intensive Care Unit before continuing her studies at the University of Rochester, obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing.

Kate is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She also works in travel medicine and urgent care.

Kate received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Pre-Med from Holy Cross and then completed an M.B.A at Boston University. After starting a family, she returned to school to earn an Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Northern Essex Community College. She worked as a registered at AJH and then with the VNA until graduating with her Masters of Science in Nursing from Frontier University.

Kate lives in Newburyport with her husband and daughters.

Kate de Kanter, MSN, fNPc

Coastal Medical Associates, located at One Wallace Bashaw Jr. Way, Suite 2003, is welcoming new patients. Call 978-465-0635.


NEW PROVIdERS & lEAdERSHIP ROlES (continued)

Anna Jaques once again proudly sponsored the Amesbury Senior Center’s annual Senior Health Fair on September 22nd. Maureen Sullivan, RN, and Melissa Jones, RN, provided 50+ free blood pressure checks and healthy giveaways to attendees.

AMESBURy SENIOR HEAlTH fAIR

Kenneth McWha, Md The Office of dr. William G. Jackson, llcDr. William Jackson will welcome Board Certified Family Physician Dr. Kenneth McWha to his Salisbury practice on November 1st.

Dr. McWha enjoys caring for people of all ages. Having grown up in a close family, he understands the importance of the interaction of each member of a family. His unique training in Family Medicine allows Dr. McWha to appreciate the full scope of health care needs facing his patients including physical and emotional challenges.

Dr. McWha enjoys learning about each and every one of his patients and getting a true understanding of their own unique circumstances.

He treats all patients as if they were a part of his own family, and he strives to provide a caring environment where patients can relax and feel safe with someone who cares.

The Offices of Dr. William G. Jackson is located at 46 Toll Road in Salisbury. To schedule an appointment with Dr. McWha starting in November, contact 978-462-3009.

Medical School: United States Air Force at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Internship & Residency: Beverly Hospital

Fellowship: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

christine charland, RNPeri-Operative Services ManagerAnna Jaques welcomed Christine to the newly created role of Peri-Operative Services Manager of Surgical Services this September. Christine brings more than 10 years of operating room and nursing experience to the role. Christine, in collaboration with Wally Szuksta, Director of Peri-Operative Services, will focus on patient care quality as well as coordinate nursing care in all areas of Peri-Operative surgery.


BIRTH cENTER REcEIVES BlUE dISTINcTION+ AWARd fROM BlUE cROSS BlUE SHIEld

On September 18th, the Daily News of Newburyport featured an article on Christine Graham, a 36-year-old mother of two with a storied history with the Anna Jaques Birth Center. Christine was born at AJH at just two pounds and was the smallest baby to have been born here at the time. She has since gone on to deliver two sons at the hospital, as well. As published in the paper….

Dr. Steven Mollov, a veteran physician in obstetrics and gynecology at the hospital, said it came down to teamwork and providing excellent care.

“There is close coordination between women’s health care and the maternal fetal medicine department when the need arises,” Mollov added. “We are blessed to have our neonatal care center staffed by neonatologists and a specially trained nursing staff to handle most prematurity as well as other medical conditions facing our newborns, allowing them to stay in the community.”

“It is just another example of keeping medical care in the community while taking advantage of Boston resources when needed,” he said.

A SEcONd cHANcE: WOMAN GRATEfUl TO ANNA JAqUESAs published in the Daily News, September 18, by Dyke Hendrickson

Christine and her seven-week-old son who was recently born at AJH.

The Anna Jaques Birth Center was once again recognized through Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Specialty Care program as a Blue Distinction Center+ in Maternity Care. This recognition reflects the Birth Center’s demonstrated expertise and commitment to quality care for vaginal and cesarean section deliveries, better overall patient satisfaction, and a lower percentage of early elective deliveries. The Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has two

levels of recognition, Blue Distinction Center and Blue Distinction Center+ in the categories of: bariatric surgery; cardiac care; complex and rare cancers; knee and hip replacement; maternity care; spine surgery; and transplants. The Birth Center received the Blue Distinction Center+ level because of its more affordable care in addition to quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Congratulations to the entire Birth Center!


Calvin Coleman holds a cake made by Jennifer Hanson, Cat Scan Tech, in honor of Housekeeping Appreciation Week.

HOUSEKEEPING APPREcIATION WEEK

Deana West, Melissa Parkhurst, and Rebecca Bourne donned special shirts.

Anna Jaques recognized Housekeeping Appreciation Week from September 10th - 16th to thank our Housekeeping staff and the important role they play in providing patients with a warm and positive experience.

• AJH really does have the best housekeeping staff. It is no small feat to impress The Joint Commission. Thank you all for keeping our hospital safe and clean!

• The BEST! I have never set foot in a cleaner hospital - kudos to our hard working housekeeping team who are friendly and professional, they do an amazing job!

• They are the best. They always say hello and ask you how your day is going.

AJH WElcOMEd JOB SEEKERSAnna Jaques welcomed nearly 100 job seekers at a two-day Job Fair on August 1st and 3rd. Registered Nurses and other allied health professionals met with hiring managers to learn about current career opportunities from clinical to administrative. Of the attendees, 30% received on-site interviews by Managers and Directors that resulted in many strong potential employees.

On September 26th, Human Resources also hosted a one-day job fair specifically for Housekeepers, Patient Care Assistants, Diet Aides, Registration staff roles.

Job openings are still available and can be viewed online at www.ajh.org/careers. The Human Resources Department also welcomes applicants to stop in anytime Monday through Friday at 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport, to learn more about employment at Anna Jaques and apply.

EMS SKIllS NIGHT Anna Jaques and Cataldo Ambulance Service/Atlantic Ambulance Service organized the 12th Annual EMS Skills Night at the Newbury Fire Station on September 12th to nearly 100 emergency services personnel. Attendees reviewed and updated hands-on skills with providers for state-approved educational credits.

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BASIC LIFe SkILLS (BLS) InItIAL tRAInIngOctober 4th - 6:30-9:30pm - Higgins

BASIC DySRHytHMIA COuRSe October 6th & 10th - Contact Nursing Education at ext. 1324 for details & to register

BASIC LIFe SkILLS (BLS) ReCeRtIFICAtIOn OptIOnSOctober 11th or October 18th or October 25th - 7:00pm-9:30pm - Higgins

ADvAnCeD CARDIAC LIFe SkILLS (ACLS)October 20th - Holy Family Hospital

peDIAtRIC ADvAnCeD LIFe SuppORt (pALS) ReCeRtIFICAtIOnOctober 24th - 8:00am-2:00pm - 3rd Floor Conference Room

CRISIS pReventIOn InteRventIOn (CpI)October 30th - Initial: 9:00am-5:00pm; Refresher: 2:00pm-5:00pm - Higgins

HeARtSAveR® COuRSeOctober 30th - Initial: 9:00am-5:00pm; Refresher: 2:00pm-5:00pm - Higgins

BASIC LIFe SkILLS (BLS) ReCeRtIFICAtIOn OptIOnSNovember 14th or November 15th or November 29th - 7:00pm-9:30pm – Higgins

*Contact nursing education for more details at est. 1324

• EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• COMMUNITY EVENTSSLeep ApneA/CpAp SuppORt gROup HOSteD By neWBuRypORt SLeep DIAgnOStICSOctober 19th - 6:30-8:00pm -HigginsFree, open to public, RSVP to 978-463-1131

CeLeBRAtIng SuRvIvAL LunCHeOn WItH LISA RAFFeRty, pLAyWRIgHt, AutHOR, COMeDIAn, AnD SuRvIvORCo-Hosted by AJH, Institution for Savings and Newburyport Chamber of CommerceOctober 26th - 11:30am-1:30pm - Nicholson Hall - Visit www.ajh.org for details & to purchase tickets.

HALLOWeen At AJHOctober 31st - 4:30-7:00pm - AJH Front Lawn, 25 Highland Avenue

SPOTlIGHT ON BREAST cANcER AWARENESS dURING OcTOBERAnna Jaques and the Gerrish Breast Care Center (GBCC) will be celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a variety of community-centric activities. Highlights include:

✔ Pink UP the Port photo content amongst local businesses. The winning submission (as voted on by the GBCC) will be featured on the front page of the Daily News.✔ Look out for our annual Pink coffee sleeves in local coffee shops, bakeries and our own Cafeteria to spread the word about early detection.✔ AJH Employees and volunteers are encouraged to wear Pink on fridays in October. Pink-up your outfit with ties, accessories, pink blouses, and submit photos to [email protected].✔ AJH, Institution for Savings, and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to host the celebrating sUrvival lUncheon on October 26th with featured speaker Lisa Rafferty, playwright, author, comedian, and survivor. Look out for more details on each of these events and more throughout the month at www.ajh.org.

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