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ontact us South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation, Inc., 301 N. Alexander St. Plant City, FL 33563 n (813) 757-8478 n SFBHFoundation.org

n Thisssue

n New da Vinci Xi Robot

n Orthopedic Program Update

n Foundation Events

n New Website Launch!

n Donor Listing and Tributes

n Dart Foundation Supports SFBH

n Don’t Be Lost – New Wayfinding Technology

n Donations at Work

Although it might sound like something out of “Star Wars,” robots are revolutionizing the way physicians perform gynecologic, urologic, prostate and general surgery, making it possible for patients to experience a shorter

hospital stay and faster recovery time.

At South Florida Baptist Hospital, surgeons have been using the high tech da Vinci robot to help perform minimally invasive procedures for more than a decade.

Now, the hospital has acquired the most advanced next generation robotic technology—the da Vinci Xi robot, which significantly expands our capability, says C.R. Hall, MD, a SFBH surgeon and the medical director of the hospital’s Robotic Surgery Program.

Susan Musser, RN, and director of Surgical Services, explains, “The upgrade in technology provides surgeons with more functionality and makes it possible for us to add another level of complexity to the type of robotic surgeries we

do here at SFBH. Surgeons are able to perform minimally invasive surgery for many conditions that previously would have required more traditional open surgery.”

Robotic surgery has already become the standard of care for prostate, urinary and gynecologic cancer, and the technology is now changing the way general surgery is performed. Conditions ranging from colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and hernia repair to colon resection and anti-reflux surgery are benefitting from the use of robotics.

Even some bariatric surgery is being performed with robotic assistance.

According to Dr. Hall, robotic technology

advances minimally invasive surgery to the next level. It requires smaller incisions than traditional surgery, so there is less tissue dissection and less

ew da Vinci Xi Robot Takes SFBH Surgery Program to the Next Level

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trauma to the body, as well as decreased blood loss. Patients have reduced swelling, which allows them to return to their daily activities faster and with less pain.

“As the medical director of the SFBH Robotic Surgery Program, I have performed more than 500 general surgery procedures using this technology,” says Dr. Hall. “Only three other general surgeons in the Tampa Bay area have accomplished that goal.”

The robots aren’t actually performing surgery, of course. The surgeon sits at a computer workstation in the operating room and manipulates the da Vinci system’s

robotic arms to perform the surgery. The robotic arms serve as an extension of the surgeon’s hands. Among the da Vinci Xi’s new features are four movable arms that can rotate in any direction, giving surgeons more flexibility and a greater range of motion.

One of the biggest benefits of the da Vinci Xi is the access it gives general surgeons to the entire abdomen. “We can treat multiple quadrants of the body, which allows us to do procedures we couldn’t do before,” says Dr. Hall.

The da Vinci Xi also offers sharper, 3-D high definition images of the inside of the body, up to 10 times greater than the human eye. “The camera optics are unparalleled,” says Dr. Hall. “It becomes much easier to identify vascular structures and avoid injury to adjacent tissue. The combination of outstanding visibility and greater access create a very precise surgery.”

The da Vinci Xi’s design, which integrates the operating table with the robotic technology, is more efficient and practical, making the procedure

more streamlined and easier overall for the surgeon and the staff. Dr. Hall points out that for patients, this means surgery can be completed faster, shortening the time patients are under general anesthesia.

“Technology has changed our lives in unprecedented ways over the last decade, and we are committed to investing in the latest advances that improve the lives of our patients,” says Karen Kerr, SFBH president. “The da Vinci Xi robot is an important new contribution to our expanding robotic surgery program, which greatly benefits our Plant City community.”

Mako Robotics: A “Game Changer” for Knee Replacement Surgery Robotic technology is also making an impact on orthopedic surgery and dramatically altering the future of joint replacement at South Florida Baptist Hospital. “It’s the next evolution in orthopedic surgery,” says Scott Goldsmith, MD, a SFBH orthopedic surgeon.

Since 2015, SFBH surgeons have been using the Mako robot for partial knee and full hip replacements. Now that the FDA has approved the use of the Mako robot for total knee

replacements, South Florida Baptist Hospital has been offering this new option to the greater Plant City community.

“This is the future and it is very exciting that South Florida Baptist Hospital has acquired this new technology,” says Dr. Goldsmith. “It is definitely a game changer for total knee. It improves our ability to create a well-balanced knee every single time for improved long-term clinical outcomes.”

Dr. Goldsmith points out that while traditional joint replacement will continue to offer patients consistently good results, the robotic-assisted Mako technology

takes it to the next stage. “This is not a different procedure, just robotic-assisted,” says Dr. Goldsmith. “Using the robot addresses some of the concerns we had. It allows us to make extremely tiny

adjustments that wouldn’t be possible with the human hand. That makes it possible for us to correct slight imbalances or rotations that could affect the outcome.”

One of the most significant advantages of the new system is the ability to “personalize the

surgical experience for each patient,” says Susan Musser, RN, director of Surgical Services. The Mako robotic software allows the surgeons to “pre-plan” the procedure for a more custom-tailored, individual approach based on the patient’s specific diagnosis and anatomy. Using a CT scan, a 3-D model of the patient’s knee is created preoperatively to help the surgeon map and plan the surgery. That

information is correlated with the Mako robotic system software, giving surgeons a detailed guide to follow during the procedure.

“The more information we have, the better the accuracy,” says Dr. Goldsmith. “We are able to confirm the anatomy and get feedback in realtime on where to operate. We can now balance the ligaments of the knee first using the robotic system and adjust anything prior to making the cut, rather than modifying anything after the cut has already been made.”

Susan adds that using the Mako robot also ensures a precise fit and placement of the new joint implant, which improves patient outcomes and satisfaction. “Patients are going

home the day after surgery and they are recovering quickly with less pain and greater mobility,” says Dr. Goldsmith. “The Mako robotic system is a very precise, state-of-the-art technology. We are happy to offer it to our community.”

Stryker – MAKO – machine

Platinum Beaches Painting Contracting, Inc. Dean and Nancy Nourie Trust

Silver Connexient LLC Fred's Management Company, LLC

Bronze AmeriCare Ambulance BayCare Health System IBM Watson Health Jarrett-Scott Ford MDVIP – Dr. Steve W. Smith Northeast Firestopping Solutions Pepin Distributing Company

Foresome and Hole Sign Advantage Restoration & Contracting Alarm & Communication Systems, Inc. Bartow Regional Medical Center Oncore, Inc. Energy Vision Hillsboro Bank Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company T. Clayton Jenkins Construction Land of Dixie Maintenance McEnany Roofing Plant City Rotary Club (Noon) Publix Super Markets Radiology & Imaging Specialists Simmons Engraving & Monogramming Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc. Sunny Florida Dairy Tola Produce

Golf Ball Sponsor Jarrett-Scott Ford

Hole Sign All Phase Electric and Maintenance, Inc Atos Bank of Tampa – Nick Thurston City Properties, Inc. Engineering Professionals, Inc. Futura Mobility Hillsborough Title, Inc Holiday Inn Express JJ Taylor Distributing, Tampa Jamey Moody for Circuit Judge Dub and Pec McGinnes Performance Health Plant City Black Heritage Plant City Photo Archives Poppell Insurance, Inc. Railroad Credit Union Raulerson, Castillo & Co., CPAs Southside Stores, LLC Steven L. Sparkman, PA Stine Family Partnership Strong Tower Insurance, Inc. Don Walden Walden Lake Car Wash & Service Center

Donation Dr. S.C. Huang

Children’s Classic Golf Tournament 2018 — Fun was had by all!

April 20 marked the date for the 2018 Children’s Classic Golf Tournament at River Hills Golf Club in Valrico. A field of 136 golfers played to support South Florida Baptist Hospital, the Greater Plant City Chamber of

Commerce and the Plant City Kiwanis Club. This charity golf tournament benefits children and youth initiatives and programs within the Plant City community.

A total of $32,500 was raised. We thank our sponsors for their generosity and dedication to our community.

Our winners this year are:

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2018 Sponsors: 1st Place Land of Dixie Maintenance Jayson Terry, Dale Ling, Brent Butler, Justin Hall

2nd Place BayCare Health System Bill Ulbricht, Jeff Wietholter, (not pictured) Steve Butler, Drew Fink

3rd Place Advantage Restoration Eric Yarrows, Clay Joyner, Jason Jones, Wesley Joyner

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Enjoying the evening with friends: Pec McGinnis, Ron and Cindy Churchhill, and Bettye Jean Manee

Cowboy Boot Centerpieces made by the committee were a new addition to the event.

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Lifelong friends supporting the hospital: Jordan Arterburn, Mary Hart Fengler, Jack Peacock and Sherrie Mueller

The Diamonds & Denim 2017 Planning Committee raised $118,000.

Tickets Are Now Available for Diamonds & Denim 2018

The Diamonds & Denim 2018 Gala is right around the corner. September 27 is the day for the 22nd annual event. The gala raises over $100,000 annually for South Florida Baptist Hospital and is enjoyed by hundreds of guests every year. This

year’s event will feature a fabulous array of wonderful food, music by DJ Wayne Jackson, a silent auction with over 100 items, a live auction that's always extemely entertaining, as well as a diamond ring drawing valued at $2,350, donated by Brown’s Jewelers of Plant City. To see the ring and find out more, go to SFBHFoundation.org or follow us on the SFBH Facebook page to get all the exciting updates!

You really don’t want to miss it! Sponsorship and tickets are now available. Visit SFBHFoundation.org to order online or call (813) 757-8478.

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Mark your calendars for the Lights of Love 2018 — December 6

Lights of Love is our annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and celebration of

the season. It’s a night to celebrate family, friends and community. A special appearance by Santa Claus is always fun for the kids!

High School Interact Club volunteers support the event.

Over 650 guests enjoy the festivities!

Greeting the guests were Heather Coats, SFBH Community Health Coordinator; Amy Glover, Surgical Tech for Women’s Center; Sylvia Knox, Foundation Board President and Kim McElveen, Diamonds & Denim Chair

Girl time: Marsha Passmore, committee co-chair; Anita Surrency, Amy Trinkle and Jean Ann Davenport, committee member

Enjoying the fabulous dinner: Raymond Hodge, Mallory and Bridgette Hodge

Reagan, Erin and Carmen Brownlee stand in the Photos with Santa line with Shannon Scott, Nick, Connor and Leigh Scott for their annual holiday picture.

Mrs. Claus, Santa and Rudolph share some time with the crowd.

The First Baptist Church of Plant City’s Children’s Choir performing Christmas music for over 400 participants.

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Browse a photo gallery of popular Foundation events like Diamonds & Denim.

Watch video testimonials from donors in the Plant City community. See the list of fund-raising events that are held annually. Learn more about ways to give and make a secure donation online.

Welcome to the new and improved SFBH Foundation website, SFBHFoundation.org. After months of making sure it would meet the needs of donors and friends, the new site launched in April. If you haven’t seen it yet, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to use. Not only is there a fresh design and appearance, but the site is well organized, making it simple to navigate.

“We are very excited, the new website is interactive, inviting and family friendly,” says Jana Butler, executive director of the SFBH Foundation. “We wanted it to be useful and a great place to come for information about everything we do, from fund-raising events to giving opportunities.”

Our website is secure and can be accessed from a computer, tablet or cell phone. You can

donate or register for one of our events using your credit card. Our next event is Diamonds & Denim 2018 … reservations are just a click away.

Under the tab “Ways to Give,” it’s possible to donate in memory of someone, to

purchase a commemorative paver for a special person, or find out how to take advantage of naming opportunities, sponsorship packages and year-end giving. There’s also a comprehensive section about planned giving. The Foundation is currently working with PlannedGiving.com to provide accurate information regarding the tax benefits of planned giving.

“It’s so satisfying to see the site come to life after working on it over several months,” says Lisa Gullinese, Foundation

coordinator. “Now we want to spread the word and let everyone know about it. It’s a fantastic tool for both the Foundation and the community.”

The photo gallery is sure to be one of the most popular sections, says Lisa. “We really wanted

the photo gallery to have a hometown feel with photos that not only show our popular events, but also our Plant City community. There’s even a brief history of the hospital and historic photos dating back to 1953.”

Jana points out that although the Foundation’s previous website was effective, there were limitations. Now, the Foundation is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the site. “That means we can keep it continually updated with upcoming event information,” says Jana. “As we go forward, our donors will soon see information regarding Lights of Love.” So, we recommend visiting the site often.

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Jennifer and Mark AckettHazel and James AdcockAdvantage Restoration, Inc.Alarm & Communication Systems, Inc.Joseph L. AldermanAll Phase Electric and Maintenance, Inc.Danita AllenGloriela AlvarezAmericare Ambulance Service, Inc.Kenneth and Paula AndersenFelani ArichetaRichard AustinJackie Ayes-MartinNorman and JoLynn AzoonBartolo and Maria BaezStephen and Tracy BaileyLori BakerKyle BarrBartow Regional Medical CenterBayCare Health SystemBeaches Painting Contracting, Inc.Liliana BeaudryYvonne and Larry BentonCharles and Julie BirgeVonda BlevinsPat BoothDavid (DJ) and Kristie BrewingtonElizabeth BrockLatosha BrownLen and Patricia Elek BrownMark and LouAnn BrownJustin and Michelle BrownLinda BuddK. E. and Nancy BurkeRhonda BurnsBart and Jana ButlerJudith ButlerPaul ButlerDr. and Mrs. Stephen Butler

Charles and Jennifer CainSimone CallahanCandace CarlisleLynda CartyM. Lynn Chase, MDCity Properties Company Inc.Susann ClendeningHillie and Raymond CliburnHeather CoatsTeresa CollettiJoseph and Jennifer ColvinJudy G. ConnellConnexient LLCLitizia ConnorDon and Renee CorzineDale and Toni CritesMelanie CrouseCarl and Bea CrowellTerry and Peggy CrumAnn CrumptonJuan CruzBobbie C. CurtisRonald DanielDart FoundationDavid and Jean Ann DavenportSue and Coleman DavisRobert DeshieldsSamuel DixAmy DixonDonald and Martha DixonJon and Gail DixonSusan L. DoanCharles and Leslie DoepkeMalcolm and Marianne DonaldsonDeborah DoughertyDrs. RajendranAshley DuncanAshlea DunnBethany DykemaBrooke and Matthew EdgemonTerrance Edwards

Rodrick and Sharon ElliottRebecca EllisMary EmeryThomas and Orfelinda EngelEngineering Professionals, Inc.George and Sharon EshlemanLuis and Ana Maria EspinosaFarm Credit of Central FloridaJay and Tanya FarrKimberly FaulkJoann FiallosSabrina FigueroaCorlene FindleyFlorida Potato & OnionFlorida Strawberry Growers AssociationRussell and Shirley FrederickJames FreemanKaley FryDr. Matthew FucarinoBrenda J. FutchRonald and Vonda GaineyMayra GarciaJack and Ingrid GaylordJennifer GaylordKevin L. GaylordRodger GeathersMearle L. and Jean L. GentryPatrick and Nancy GillLaTrice D. GimbletLeslie GivensAmy and Stuart GloverJean GoldenRosa GonzalezCarin GowCrystalamor GrahamMacy GrayMichelle and Kenny GrimmerMichael and Lisa GullineseArthur and Betty Gutowski

The South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation is grateful for the generosity of the following donors for gifts and pledges received February 14, 2018, to July 20, 2018.

hanks to Our Donors

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Gregg and Cindy GutowskiHector and Nancy GuzmanRichard HartwigerMichael and Nancy HeckermanTiffany HendersonMonica HetzlerHillsboro BankHillsborough Title, Inc.Mary Sue HodgesHoliday Inn Express and Suites Plant CitySandra HooksTina HowardCarol HowellIBM Watson HealthJarrett - Scott FordDr. Juli G. JeffreyJoffrey's Coffee & Tea CompanyCarolyn JohnsonEvelyn JohnsonFran JohnsonHeather JohnsonMoses and Twana JordanWesley JoynerJames KelleyDonald KenningtonKaren and Wade KerrDaniel and Lola KilcreaseMelissa KinkeadFlorence KleinBrian J. Korte, MDJohn and Ann KoruthuLand of Dixie Maintenance, LLCEdward and Lisa LarkinStephen LarkinSerena LearGale Levin-EpsteinDale and Sheila LewisHarold and Mary Ann LewisBrenda C. LintonDrs. Richard and Julie LockwoodSamuel and Tara LomanGeorge and Sylvia LondonJonathan Lopez

Rick and Peggy LoveMichael LowerreHoward and Shirley LoydTodd and Rebecca LynchMichael MageeBeth and Bob MalinBettye Jean ManeeMichael and Peggy ManeeKim MarlattRachel MarshallTchanavia MarshallJudy D. MartinMichael MatesichDwayne, Kimber and Kaitlyn MathewsMichael MattiaJoanne MayersCindy McCannMichael McCannHeike McConnellCarla McDermottScott and Kim McElveenMcEnany Roofing, Inc.Dub and Pec McGinnesJack and Carolyn McMullenRoy McQueenVera MerrittLeslie MessickLouise MillerAnne H. MitchellPearl MobleyJamey MoodyCarlos and Deborah MorettaBill and Diane MorrowAlice MoultonJeffrey and Susan MusserMyers & Wright, PAWoodrow and Rosella NailMatthew and Mercy NinanLindsey NorthNortheast Firestopping SolutionsDean and Nancy NourieColin and Karen NoyceJim and Kelly O'Callaghan

Oncore, Inc.Martha PagnilloMarie PaigeHenry and Betty PardoCharles and Stefnee ParksBilly and Marsha PassmoreUdaygiri and Sonal PatelKaty and Alan PearceSheila PeckPerformance HealthHugo Pestana, ARNP-CNikki PettigrovePlant City Black Heritage Celebration, Inc.Plant City Daybreak Rotary ClubPlant City Family YMCAPlant City Photo ArchivesPlant City Rotary Club (Noon)Alicia PlavlianicJulie PollockPoppell Insurance, Inc.Susan PorterBarbara PottsTim and Susie PrescottKatherine PriceOlga PureRadiology and Imaging SpecialistsRailroad Credit UnionBilly and Melanie RaineyJune RamseyRuby Jean RedmanDavid and Joan ReedSandra Sapp RichieWilliam and Heather RiddleSigne RiesenPamela D. RinerGeorge and Natalie RiveraCarletta RiyahiJeff and Carol RobinsonBruce and Margaret RodwellRoney Auto Sales, Inc.Rachel RoseDan Ross

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Janice Ross-FergusonIvy and Robert RussJacqueline SacripantiAlberto and Judith Gray SalazarSalon 607, Inc.Joshua SalterGaya SalyerChristopher ScanlanDaniel SchmidtSedita Kilton & Co., CPAsSFBH Medical StaffLeaford and Yvonne ShakesLaurie ShawDavid and Teresa ShelbyDr. Brooke M. Shepard and Mr. Jason ShepardClinton ShouppeJulie and Rick SimpsonJeremy and Darlene SmithJo Anne SmithDr. Steve W. SmithHarry and Janice SotoMichael and Terri SouleSouthside Stores, LLCStahl Herndon & Associates, Inc.Dr. E. Newton SteelyJeanie SteppJodi L. StevensMargaret E. StevensRick and Terri StradtmanStrong Tower Insurance, Inc.Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc.Sunny Florida Dairy Inc.Sunshine Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Creasy SwainPaul Evan SwitalskiT. Clayton Jenkins Construction, Inc.Alyssa C. Ta, MDDorie J. TadlockBeth TancredoTancredo Law Firm, PAPriscilla TatumEarl W. TaylorJeanette TindlePaul and Beverly TindleAlberto TolaAida TorresTheresa A. TorresFred and Pamela TrebourCarol TroutBryan and Uldene TurnerLee TurnerWilliam and Ann UlbrichtKrista UlrichUnion Contractors AssociationSean UsticDr. Mark and Anita VaalerRandy and Laurette ValdezCharles VarnumPatricia Varnum

Verner Foundation, Inc.Jason VickersDon E. Walden Jr.Walden Lake Car WashAlisha WallaceChristie WardVictoria and Mark WatersMichael and Rebecca WeaverWeedpatch GroupWanda WeissJoseph and Denise WestBobby Joe and Patricia WheelerAlbert and Norma WhitakerMonica WhiteKen WileyCarroll and Emily Anne WilliamsonMary and Arthur WoodPaul and Shelly WoodsDr. Hope Wooten and Mr. Kenneth L. WootenStephanie WrightMark and Lori YarbroughJune Zubiller

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In Memory of SFBH Chemo and Infusion Patients 2017SFBH Chemo Staff

In Honor of Ivan AckermanAlbert and Norma Whitaker

In Honor of Mark BakerColeman and Sue Davis

In Honor of James BartlettMargaret Stevens

In Honor of Rob BaskinHazel and James AdcockJudy G. ConnellSusan DoanFlorence KleinHarold and Mary Ann LewisBrenda LintonBruce and Margaret RodwellAlbert and Norma Whitaker

In Memory of Charles BellDon Walden

In Honor of Christopher BerchelmannSusann ClendeningAnn CrumptonGeorge and Sharon EshlemanCorlene FindleyRonald and Vonda GaineyNancy and Michael HeckermanFran JohnsonDale and Sheila LewisBettye Jean Manee

In Memory of Alfred "Al" BerryJudy G. ConnellLouise McClelland

In Memory of Harold BrewerJudy Martin

In Honor of Stephen ButlerFlorence KleinDale and Sheila Lewis

In Memory of Wanda CalhounPat Booth

In Honor of Tracy ConnellMargaret Stevens

In Memory of John CooneyNancy and Dean Nourie

In Honor of Shannon CovitzMargaret Stevens

In Honor of Darren DePalmaMargaret Stevens

In Honor of Francis DeRitoMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Honor of George DermarkerMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Memory of James Edward DukeRuby Jean Redman

In Honor of Family Care PharmacyMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Honor of Max FonsingCarl and Bea Crowell

In Memory of George FriedmanBettye Jean Manee

In Honor of Matthew FucarinoMargaret Stevens

In Memory of Millard and Louise FutchBrenda Futch

In Honor of Tamas GasparMargaret Stevens

In Memory of Margaret GibbsJudy G. ConnellMargaret Sikes

In Honor of Patrick GillMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Honor of Michael Paul GimnessK. E. and Nancy Burke

In Memory of Linda GoffLinda Budd

In Memory of Donald GoodwineBettye Goodwine

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In Honor of Gregg W. GutowskiTerry and Peggy CrumJean GoldenArthur and Betty GutowskiJudy MartinHenry and Betty PardoJeanette TindleBryan and Uldene TurnerRandy and Laurette Valdez

In Memory of Mohammad K. HakeemNorman GensolinS.C. and Hsiu yun Huang

In Honor of C. R. HallColeman and Sue Davis

In Memory of Sylvia HaywoodArin GreenwoodEd and Brenda RidlMichael and Rosa Stoute

In Memory of Betty JohnsonJana and Bart ButlerJudy MartinDub and Pec McGinnesJune RamseyMargaret StevensBeth Tancredo

In Memory of James "Sonny" JonesLinda BuddOla Jean HardeeSylvia Knox

In Honor of Marifel JuarbeMargaret Stevens

In Honor of Cindy KellyDavid (DJ) and Kristie BrewingtonDonald and Martha Dixon

In Honor of Ghazanfar KhadimTerry and Peggy CrumJudy Martin

In Honor of Brian KorteRoney Auto Sales, Inc.

In Honor of Teofil B. Kulyk, MDFran JohnsonBrenda LintonDon WaldenAlbert and Norma Whitaker

In Memory of Michael LaytonAnn Potter

In Honor of Carlos LecheMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Memory of Nancy Huang Ho LeeS.C. and Hsiu yun Huang

In Honor of Richard LockwoodMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Honor of Dorian MadridMargaret Stevens

In Honor of Yawer NenseyK. E. and Nancy BurkeMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Honor of Stephen ParsonsMargaret Stevens

In Honor of Raj PatelMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Honor of Hugo PestanaMargaret Stevens

In Honor of P. RajendranBruce and Margaret RodwellAlbert and Norma Whitaker

In Honor of Joseph RichterPamela RinerJo Anne Smith

In Honor of Michael SalvatoDavid (DJ) and Kristie BrewingtonRuby Jean Redman

In Honor of A. John SarankoArthur and Betty GutowskiHarold and Mary Ann Lewis

In Honor of A. John SarankoAnne MitchellBill and Diane MorrowPatricia VarnumDon Walden

In Honor of Brooke ShepardMargaret Stevens

In Honor of Margaret SikesSara Beth and Lloyd FreirsonBettye Jean ManeeRobert and Ann Trinkle

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In Honor of Steve SmithLen and Patricia Elek BrownRaymond and Hillie CliburnBobbie CurtisBrenda FutchEvelyn JohnsonPriscilla TatumCarroll and Emily Anne Williamson

In Honor of E. Newton SteelyMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Honor of Lisa TannerAlbert and Norma Whitaker

In Memory of Yvonne VarnumCharles Varnum

In Honor of Mark WestonCorlene Findley

In Honor of Moethu WinMearle L. and Jean L. Gentry

In Honor of Hope WootenMargaret Stevens

ow and Why Donors Give Online

There are three main reasons donors give online: Convenience, speed and the ability to react quickly to an urgent need. One in 10 people who give to a charity

do so online.

Convenience The online website is available 24/7, so you can log in and donate any time. You don’t have to remember to put it in the mail or fill out a form. Credit cards are accepted to make it even more convenient.

Speed The entire process takes less than 10 minutes and the Foundation receives the notice of your gift the next day. So, if you want to notify us of your gift right away, this is an easy way to do it.

React quickly to an urgent need Often donations are for a memorial and expediting the gift is important. You may honor a loved one quickly by donating online. Or you may need to make a last-minute reservation for an event – this way you can meet any deadline.

South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation website has a new look and many more online options. See page 6 for all the details. As always, there is a secure online donation system located on SFBHFoundation.org. After your donation, your notification, receipt and letters of notification, if requested, will be sent the very next business day!

This is just another way to support your local community hospital.

One in ten people who give to a charity do so online.

Most people think of radar as a method of detecting airplanes, ships or even weather

formations. But it’s also improving the lives of women with early stage breast cancer. Thanks to a generous $59,250 grant from the Dart Foundation, South Florida Baptist Hospital recently acquired the Savi Scout, a high-tech system that uses an advanced radar technology to pinpoint the location of tumors so tiny they can’t be detected by touch.

“Having the Savi Scout places South Florida Baptist Hospital at the forefront of breast cancer surgery,” says Stephen Butler, MD, SFBH surgeon. “There are many large medical centers around the country that don’t yet have this new technology.”

The Scout is an alternative to needle localization for both surgical biopsy and lumpectomy,

also called breast-conserving surgery. During needle localization, a small wire is threaded through a needle and inserted into the site of abnormal breast tissue. The wire remains inside the breast, but also extends outside the body. It serves as a marker to guide the surgeon to the right place during surgery.

Although the technique is effective, there are disadvantages, particularly from the patient’s

point of view. The wire is visible, which can feel awkward, and it can be uncomfortable. In addition, there is the potential for the wire to shift or dislodge. To minimize the chance of that happening, the needle localization has to take place early on the morning of the surgery.

That not only makes for a long day, but as Vikki O’Neal, former interim manager of radiology, points out, it can be extremely stressful for patients. “It’s already

frightening to think you may have breast cancer, but to wait for surgery while you have a wire protruding from the body can be traumatic,” says Ms. O’Neal.

The Savi Scout transforms the process. A tiny wireless device, called a reflector, is placed inside the breast at the tumor site up to a month before the surgery. The reflector is about the size of a grain of sand, so it can’t be felt or seen. “It is much more convenient for patients and causes less anxiety, says Sandra Moran, radiology imaging manager. “Patients can shower and resume their daily activities without worrying about the device.”

Susan Musser, RN, director of Surgical Services, agrees. “We are very appreciative of the Dart Foundation for making this technology available to the women in our community. The Savi Scout provides needleless localization breast biopsy, which improves patient comfort and is less painful, as well as less traumatic to the tissue.”

According to Ms. Moran, the Savi Scout is a more precise localization technique than conventional wire placement. The Savi Scout uses micro-impulse radar, which sends out short electromagnetic waves to detect the reflector’s location with greater accuracy. “It allows us to be very

positive about the area we’re removing and confident that there is an adequate margin of healthy tissue,” says Dr. Butler.

Susann Moody, a representative of the Dart Foundation, says the Dart Foundation is excited about this

opportunity to give back and improve the quality of life for people in the Plant City community. “Learning what a tremendous positive impact the new device will have on women’s lives and how it will lessen their discomfort during a difficult time makes our grant even more meaningful, says Ms. Moody.

The Dart Foundation is a private family foundation established by Dart Container Corporation founder William A. Dart and his wife Claire T. Dart. The Foundation supports projects that enhance education, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math, and those that improve the quality of life in specific communities.

“As a not-for-profit community hospital, we depend on the help of donors to provide the margin of excellence for our patients,” says Karen Kerr, SFBH president. “We are very grateful to the Dart Foundation for their very generous gift that will help families in our community.”

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art Foundation Grant Improves the Lives of Women with Breast Cancer

SFBH Acquires New State-of-the-Art Savi Scout for Breast Surgery

Susann Moody, Dart Foundation Representative, presents a check to SFBH President Karen Kerr to purchase the Savi Scout imaging device. Also in attendance from L to R is Jana Butler, Foundation Executive Director; Sandra Moran, Imaging Manager; Beth Tancredo, Director of Operations, Moody, Kerr, Susan Musser, Director of Surgery; Stephen Butler, MD, South Florida Baptist Hospital Medical Director and General Surgeon.

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ew Free App Gives SFBH Visitors Step-by-Step Directions

oundation-Sponsored Scholarships Help Nurses Get Ahead

Navigating hospital corridors to find the right department, clinic or patient unit just got much easier. In June, South Florida Baptist Hospital went digital

with a new wayfinding app called BayCare Compass. Using a smart phone or tablet, BayCare Compass takes patients and visitors where they need to go, turn by turn. The project is being rolled out at all BayCare hospitals and is part of an ongoing

effort to continually improve the level of patient satisfaction and service. “BayCare Compass is one more way for us to make the hospital experience more positive,” says Beth Tancredo, director of Operations. “Directions are now as easy as looking at information in the palm of your hand.”

The first step is to go to the Apple App store or Google Play and download the free BayCare Compass app. Then, once it’s installed on your device, it’s very simple to use.

The goal is to eliminate any stress or uncertainty in not knowing which direction to take in unfamiliar buildings and corridors.

What can you expect to find on the app? Look for real-time guidance on your location, detailed maps of hospital floors, and a directory of departments and

clinics. Want to find the cafeteria or your way back to a loved one’s room? The app will help. There are also driving and parking directions and points of interest around the hospital for those who are unfamiliar with the community.

Mayra Garcia’s scheduled graduation date to receive her master’s degree in nursing is March 2020. Her goal is to become a family nurse practitioner. A nurse

in the SFBH Women’s Center, Ms. Garcia completed a two-year associate’s degree at Hillsborough Community College, and then went on to pursue a unique three-year associate to master’s degree program through South University, at the Tampa campus. Receiving a scholarship this past May during Nurses’ Week was very rewarding, she explained. “It will definitely help take the burden off me financially,” says Ms. Garcia. “With my school schedule it is difficult to work overtime, so the extra money from the scholarship will help with added expenses.”

June Ramsey, RN, director of Patient Care Services, is very supportive of the Foundation’s nursing scholarship program. “College is expensive and without financial

assistance many students would have trouble paying for their degree or may not be able to even go to school,” says June. “In some cases, students have to work multiple jobs to pay for their housing, books and tuition, which can detract from the time they need to focus on their studies.”

With the nationwide shortage of nurses, June points out that helping students pursue a nursing degree is not only good for the community, but also for the

hospital. “Any reward we can provide will make a world of difference.”

Mayra Garcia, RN, is congratulated by Karen Kerr, SFBH President, Ingrid Gaylord, RN, Women’s Center Manager and June Ramsey, RN, Director of Patient Services.

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ow Philanthropy Makes a Difference

Philanthropic gifts to the SFBH Foundation not only help purchase vital medical

equipment, but can also make a difference in patients’ hospital experience. Team members can take satisfaction in knowing their contributions during the annual team member fundraising campaign have a direct impact on patients’ comfort and satisfaction.

The Patient Experience Grant program launched last year, invites team members to

submit an idea to the Foundation that will make patients’ day-to-day hospital experience a little brighter. The best suggestions receive a grant for up to $5,000 to implement the idea. This year’s winners are from Radiology and the Women’s Center.

The Woman’s Center staff purchased an additional blanket warmer for moms and babies.

“We have a blanket warmer in the Woman’s Center operating room, but we wanted one closer to labor and delivery to make it more convenient for our moms in labor and newborn babies,” says Karen Halverson, RN, a charge nurse in the Women’s Center. “It’s easy for moms to get cold, especially after an epidural, or for their patient gown to get damp or wet after the baby’s birth. To offer them a warm new gown is a nice touch. We can also place a warm blanket underneath a newborn to make the baby more comfortable.”

The gurney used to transport patients coming for an MRI was outdated. Patients were

complaining about being uncomfortable, says Frances Pollard, an MRI imaging technologist. The new one purchased with funding from the patient experience grant is making everyone happy. “The new gurney is a more advanced, high-quality stretcher with a thicker pad, a wider bed and rounded side rails,” says Frances. “The rolling mechanism is smoother, making it easier for the staff to maneuver the gurney, and there are cushioned guards around the stretcher so if it is accidentally bumped, there is less impact to the patient.”

“It’s often the smaller items that can mean a lot for patients,” says Jana Butler, executive director of the SFBH Foundation. “We appreciate the great ideas that come from team members and look forward to continuing the program.” Applications for the next Patient Experience Grant Program will be accepted in October.

Team Members Donations Improve Patient Comfort

Left to right is Jamie Lane, Frances Pollard, Krista Ulrich and Nathan Waters. The MRI team shows off the newest addition to their department.

Karen Halverson, RN, applied and received the grant for this special blanket warmer.

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