National Award for Outstanding Organ Donation
Rates from the Gift of Life’s Donor program

Community Medical Center is among 20 area hospitals who received a National Award for Outstanding Organ Donation rates from the Gift of Life’s Donor program. CMC was presented with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Medal of Honor and received special recognition for achieving a 75% rate for three consecutive years. Community Medical Center was honored for its exemplary support of families and ensuring that they have the opportunity to consider donation as an important end of life decision. Standing (Left-Right) Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Karen Nocerine, Hospital Services Coordinator for the Gift of Life Donor Program, Richard Hasz, Vice President, Clinical Services for the Gift of Life Donor Program, Jeff Jacobson, CMC Board Chair, Renee Blakiewicz, RN, ICU Nurse Manager, Linda McAndrew, RN, MSN, CRNP, CCRN, Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Marie Tuminiski, CCRN, RN, EP Lab Coordinator, and John Nilsson, CMC Interim President & CEO.

CMC 28th Annual NICU Reunion &
22nd Ronald McDonald House Celebration

Community Medical Center’s NICU Graduates, 2 years old twins, enjoyed themselves at the 2008 28th Annual CMC NICU & 22nd Annual Ronald McDonald House Reunion Celebration on June 7th at Nay Aug Park.: Left: Destina and Davida Kotsur-Brannigan.

CMC 28th Annual NICU Reunion &
22nd Ronald McDonald House Celebration

Community Medical Center’s NICU Graduate a 6 months old, enjoyed the 2008 28th Annual CMC NICU & 22nd Annual Ronald McDonald House Reunion Celebration he was born 4lbs, 2 oz. Left: Dylan Parry, Leslie Parry and Ronald McDonald.

CMC 28th Annual NICU Reunion &
22nd Ronald McDonald House Celebration

Community Medical Center and Ronald McDonald House employees and participants helped to make the 28th Annual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the 22nd Annual Ronald McDonald House Reunion Celebration a hugh success at Nay Aug Park.: Standing, from left: Richard T. Bradshaw, Ronald McDonald House Executive Director, Marsha Dudek, RN, Lori Tucker, RN, BSN, Donna Serrenti, RN, Shannon Sledzinski, RN, BSN, Karen Weis, OTR/L, Doreen Crawford, RN, J. Delfor Salazar, MD, Director of the NICU, Eul K. Kim, MD, Luis Vera, MD, Michael Nicholas, Ronald McDonald House Executive Assistant, Janet Brown, Ronald McDonald House Board Member, John Nilsson, CMC Interim President & CEO, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Joseph Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems and CIO.

CMC 28th Annual NICU Reunion &
22nd Ronald McDonald House Celebration

Community Medical Center’s NICU Graduates, 2 ½ years old triplets, enjoyed themselves at the 2008 28th Annual CMC NICU & 22nd Annual Ronald McDonald House Reunion Celebration on June 7th at Nay Aug Park.: Front, from left: J. Delfor Salazar, MD, Joey Lewis, Jena Lewis, Jade Lewis, NICU Graduates. Back, from left: Luis Vera, MD and Eul K. Kim, MD.

The Wachovia Foundation supports the NEPA Trauma Center

The Wachovia Foundation of Wachovia Bank, N.A. was recently recognized and thanked for their gift of $2,500.00 in support of the Minutes to a Miracle campaign for the NEPA Trauma Center, based at Community Medical Center. Standing; Left: Khaleel A. Shaikh, M.D., Director of Trauma Services, Letha W. Reinheimer, Campaign Chair, Dr. P. Jason Granet M.D., attending Trauma Surgeon, and Mr. Joseph Bonsick, Area President, Wachovia Bank.

CMC executive becomes national fellow honor

Kimberly J. Weaver, FACHE, Director, Operations & Strategy, at Community Medical Center in Scranton, has become a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the national professional society for healthcare leaders.

The group only has 7,500 fellows nationwide. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must pass an exam, meet academic and experiential requirements, earn continuing education credits and demonstrate community involvement.

“Becoming a fellow was important to me because ACHE is the premier professional organization in my field, and I am proud to be recognized by them for achieving this level of development in my career,” Weaver said.

ACHE fellows are up for recertification every three years.

CMC’s Asthma Ski Day receives funding
from the Scranton Civic Ballet Company

Scranton Civic Ballet Company presented Community Medical Center with a generous gift in support of the CMC’s Annual Asthma Ski Day 2009. A Dance 4 a Cause was held where 55 dancers participated to raise the funds. The cause was chosen to benefit children with Asthma. In attendance, Standing Left: Mrs. Jeanne Pasternak, Scranton Civic Ballet Board Member, Miss Helen Gaus, Scranton Civic Ballet Artistic Director and Sharyn Wozniak, Coordinator of Asthma Ski Day and CMC Community Health Education Department Coordinator. Front Left: Caitlyn Dittmeier, Company Dancer and Mikaela Rowe, Company Dancer.

CMC Supports the Troops serving in Iraq & Afghanistan

Community Medical Center’s Employee Recognition Committee coordinated a collection from employees and local companies to celebrate Hospital Week by giving back to our Troupes. Many CMC employees have family members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Local Boy Scout Troop 73 from Throop, PA volunteered their time to make it a true Community event. Left Photo: L-R, Mary Jackson, CMC Manager of Clinical Effectiveness, Jean Bantell, CMC Clinical Informatics Coordinator and Employee Recognition Committee Member, Tanner Snyder, Deborah Sandy, CMC Pediatrics Unit Secretary and mother of a son serving in Iraq, Joseph S. Pochis, Troop 73 Scout Master, Shawn Donaghy, Scout, George Battle, Scout, Chris Pochis, Scout and Joseph Fisne, CMC Vice President, CIO and local Boy Scout leader.

People on the Move

Deborah Clark, BSN, CEN, MS, SANE, Forensic Nurse and Nurse Manager of Community Medical Center’s Emergency Department has been chosen by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) as a "key contact” in the EN411 Program. Debbie will work with our Federal Congressman and his staff both locally and in Washington, D.C. to convey ENA's legislative and regulatory priorities that affect federal legislation important to emergency nursing.

The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is the only professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing and emergency care through advocacy, expertise, innovation and leadership.

CMC’s Laboratory was Awarded Accreditation
from the Joint Commission

“Achieving accreditation demonstrates CMC’s Laboratory is committed to providing high quality and safe services.” CMC earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.

CMC’s Vascular Laboratory is the first
“Signature Lab” in Lackawanna County

CMC’s Laboratory recently received a certificate that designates 100% membership participation in the Society of Vascular Ultrasound (SUV). This membership is inclusive of all the technologists and the Medical Director of the Lab. The “Signature certificate” indicates their high level of commitment to the vascular ultrasound profession and to the field of non-invasive vascular technology utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. Administration, department directors, managers and staff gathered recently to recognize the CMC vascular team’s achievement. Seated, left: Susan Ritzco, RVT and Eileen E. Vance, LPN, RVT, Manager and Technical Director of Vascular Laboratory Standing, left: Karen Roscioli, VT, Mary Ellen Cole, VT, Joseph Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems & CIO, Edward Batzel, M.D., F.A.C.S., Medical Director of the Department of Vascular Surgery, Co-Medical Director, Hyperbaric Oxygen Unit and Medical Director of the Wound Care Center and Vascular Laboratory, Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services, Jason Lewis, RVT and Destyne Baum, VT

CMC Departments Honored

Community Medical Center department managers and staff gathered recently to accept departmental awards for recent patient satisfaction survey results given by CMC Administration. Seated, from left: Ann Theil, LPN, Newsteps, Joan Ewins, BSRT(R)(CT)(MR), MRI, Anne Coolbaugh, RN D4 Neuro/Trauma and Matt Adamsky, ED Technician, Emergency Dept. Standing (L to R): John Nilsson, CMC Interim President & CEO, Sharon Myers, Director of Patient Relations and Volunteer Services (Patient Satisfaction Committee Member), Debbie Lewis, RN, MSN, Nursing Manager of D5 Newsteps, Jim Brush, Newsteps Coordinator, Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services, Margaret Kester, Neuro Nurse Educator, Trauma Rehab, MaryAnn Morgan, RN, Nursing Manager for D4 Neuro/Trauma, Debbie Clark, RN, Emergency Department Manager, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Terri Lacey, RN, Director of Nursing.

CMC Vascular Laboratory participated
in National DVT Awareness Month

Community Medical Center Vascular Laboratory Department manager and staff gathered recently to “Sock it to DVT” during March, National DVT Awareness Month. CMC helped in the mission of the Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis which is to reduce the immediate and long-term dangers of DVT and pulmonary embolism, which together comprise one of the nation’s leading causes of death. CMC’s Vascular Team designed and personalized socks to showcase what DVT means to them. Standing, left: Susan Ritzco, RVT, Mary Ellen Cole VT, Destyne Baum, VT, Eileen E. Vance, LPN, RVT, Manager and Technical Director of Vascular Laboratory, Johanna Diaz, VT, Karen Roscioli, VT and Jason Lewis RVT.

CMC physicians celebrate the opening of the
new 3-D cardiac catheterization lab

Community Medical Center physicians gathered on January 31st for the opening of CMC’s cardiac/peripheral angiography state of the art 3-D imaging system in the new cardiac catheterization lab. In Attendance, Standing left: Stephen J. Voyce, MD, CMC Cardiologist, Joseph Wrobleski, DO, Vascular Surgeon and Charles Stivala, DO, Cardiovascular Surgeon.

CMC opens new 3-D cardiac catheterization lab

Community Medical Center physicians, board members and a representative of Penn Security Bank & Trust Company gathered on January 31st for the opening of CMC’s new cardiac/peripheral angiography state of the art 3-D imaging system in the cardiac catheterization lab. This catheterization laboratory was made possible by the late Kathryn E. Grambs who established a substantial perpetual trust administered by Penn Security Bank & Trust Company for the benefit of Community Medical Center. In Attendance, Standing left: Stafford M. Smith, MD, CMC Cardiologist, David L. Lohin, DO, CMC Cardiologist, Jeff Jacobson, CMC Board Chair, William E. Aubrey III, CMC Board Member, William J. Calpin, Jr., Penn Security Bank Senior Vice President of Trust Services, Kevin H. Olsen, MD, Medical Director of the Catheterization Laboratory, Madhava S. Rao, MD, CMC Cardiologist, Joseph Wrobleski, DO, Vascular Surgeon and Saadeddine A. Hijazi, MD, Surgeon.

CMC opens new 3-D cardiac catheterization lab

Community Medical Center’s cardiac catheterization team gathered on January 31st to celebrate the opening of their new cardiac/peripheral angiography imaging system. Kneeling from L to R: Matt Merrifield, RT student from College Misericordia and Joe Guido, RT 2nd Row: Linda Kubelus, RT, Suzanne Bellenzeni, RN, Jim Lopatka, RT, Dr. Kevin Olsen, Medical Director of the Catheterization Laboratory, Karen Hemlock, RN, Linda Theil, Scheduling Coordinator, Lori May, RN, Catheterization Laboratory Department Manager and Erin Anderson, RN Back Row: John Perry, RT, Holly Zinskie, RT, Tom Ware, RN and Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services.

CMC opens new 3-D cardiac catheterization lab

Officials of Community Medical Center and Penn Security Bank & Trust Company gathered on January 31st for the ribbon cutting ceremony of CMC’s cardiac/peripheral angiography imaging system in their cardiac catheterization lab. Participating left: Jim Lopatka R.T., Coordinator of Peripheral Vascular, Joe Guido R.T., Information Systems Coordinator, Lori May, RN, Catheterization Laboratory Department Manager, William E. Aubrey, III, CMC Board Member, Kevin H. Olsen, MD, Medical Director of the Catheterization Laboratory, John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO, Madhava S. Rao, MD, CMC Cardiologist, Jeff Jacobson, CMC Board Chair, William J. Calpin, Jr., Penn Security Bank Senior Vice President of Trust Services and Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services.

CMC Celebrated the 25th Annual Asthma Ski Day

Community Medical Center participants enjoyed themselves at the 2008 25th Anniversary Asthma Ski Day event on January 28th at Sno Mountain. This day encourages asthmatic children to participate in sports activities: Participants Back Row, from left: Sal Corma, Brittany Kriner, and Front Row, from left: Dominick Corma and Antonia Corma.

CMC Celebrated the 25th Annual Asthma Ski Day

Community Medical Center employees and participants helped to make the 2008 25th Anniversary Asthma Ski Day on January 28th a hugh success at Sno Mountain.: Standing, from left: Joseph Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems and CIO, Sharyn Wozniak, Coordinator of Asthma Ski Day and CMC Community Education Dept. Coordinator, Dr. Melvyn Wolk, founder of Asthma Ski Day, Marilyn Wolk, Joe Giacometti, Manager of Respiratory Care CMC, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Dr. Jakub LeKach, Allergist and medical advisor for Asthma Ski Day.

CMC opens 3-D catheterization cardiac lab

Officials of Community Medical Center and Penn Security Bank & Trust Company gathered on January 31st for the ribbon cutting ceremony of CMC’s cardiac/peripheral angiography imaging system in their cardiac catheterization lab. The new laboratory is the Region’s first catheterization laboratory 3-dimensional leading edge capabilities. This catheterization laboratory was made possible by the late Kathryn E. Grambs who established a substantial perpetual trust administered by Penn Security Bank & Trust Company for the benefit of Community Medical Center. In Attendance, Standing left: Lori May, RN, Catheterization Laboratory Coordinator, Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services, Kevin H. Olsen, MD, Medical Director of the Catheterization Laboratory, Joseph Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems and CIO, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Jeff Jacobson, CMC Board Chair, William E. Aubrey, III, CMC Board Member, William J. Calpin, Jr., Penn Security Bank Senior Vice President of Trust Services, Thomas Kelly, CMC Interim Chief Finance Officer and John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO.

CMC’s Green Ridge Physical Therapy Services
had an Open House

Community Medical Center officials gathered on January 10th for the Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Green Ridge Physical Therapy Services. Green Ridge Physical Therapy offers complete comprehensive rehabilitation services. In attendance, Standing (left to right): Maryann Ellinge, Rehab Technician, Amy Hassaj, P.T., Theresa Walters, P.T., Supervisor, Kathy Chessick, R.P.T., Director of Rehabilitation Services, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Joseph Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems and CIO, and John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO.

CMC’s NewSteps Joint Replacement Center Honored

Community Medical Center’s NewSteps Joint Replacement Center staff gathered recently to accept Highest Unit Score, Star Performers Award and Scoring above the 99 percentile for recent patient satisfaction survey results presented by CMC administration. Standing, left: Joe Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems & CIO, Terri Lacey, RN, Director of Nursing, Sherri Bouselli, LPN, Ann Thiel, LPN, Joann Houlistan, RN, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Harry W. Schmaltz, MD, CMC Medical Director of Rehabilitation, John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO.

CMC Departments Honored

Community Medical Center department managers and staff gathered recently to accept departmental awards for recent patient satisfaction survey results given by CMC Administration. Seated, from left: Jane Kerrigan, RN, Ambulatory Surgery Unit, Mary Mackin, P.T., Physical Therapy Department, Rosemarie Shilinski, RTRM, Mammography Department, Mary Fabritius, BSW, Social Services, Terri Lacey, RN, Director of Nursing Standing (L to R): Sharon Myers, Director of Patient Relations and Volunteer Services (Patient Satisfaction Committee Member), Maureen Maloney, RN, Director of Surgical Services, Kathy Chessick, R.P.T., Director of Rehabilitation, Russell Zapko, COTA/L, Debra Curely, OTR/L, Supervisor Occupational Therapy, Edward Brozoski, Transporter, Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Suzanne Bass, Director of Social Services, Joe Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems & CIO and John Nilsson, CMC Interim President & CEO.

CMC Employees Donated Gifts to Seniors

Community Medical Center Employee’s and the Employee Recognition Planning Committee participated in the “Be a Santa to a Senior” Program sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. Standing, from left: Neil DeAngelo, Assistant Director of Nutrition Services, Sharon Stamm, Sr. HR Project Analyst, Kimberly Weaver, Director Operations & Strategy, Eleanor Axford, Representative for Home Instead Senior Care, Thomas Kelly, CMC Interim Chief Financial Officer, Maggie Gillott-Fountain, Senior Financial Analyst, Jean Bantell, Clinical Informatics Coordinator, Jacqueline Walsh, Wound Care Coordinator, and Joseph Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems & CIO.

CMC Employees Donated Gifts to Children

Community Medical Center Employee’s and the Employee Recognition Planning Committee participated in the Angel Tree Program sponsored by Voluntary Action Center. Standing, from left: Deb Peterson, Voluntary Action Center, Executive Director and Karen Harper, Voluntary Action Center, Prevention Services Director, Jean Bantell, CMC Clinical Informatics Coordinator, Sharon Stamm, CMC Sr. HR Project Analyst, Neil DeAngelo, CMC Assistant Director of Nutrition Services, Barbara Bossi, RN, CMC Vice President of Patient Care Services, Kneeling, from left: Cathy Virecci-Fana, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Supervisor; Gabrielle McLaughlin, Big Brothers Big Sisters Caseworker, Jane Gaul, CMC Director of Marketing and Public Relations.

CMC Director, Podiatric Medical Education
honored by Temple University

Guido LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Director, Podiatric Medical Education at Community Medical Center was recently honored by Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Gallery of Success Alumni for 2006 for his outstanding achievement in his profession. The award presentation was presented by Mr. Dave Bart from TUSPM at the 2007 Podiatry Residency Program graduation event.

CMC Podiatric Medical Education Program

The clinical faculty members of the Podiatric Medical Education Program from the specialty areas of podiatry, internal medicine, orthopaedics and vascular disease and the 2007 graduates are: sitting – Serena Letendre, DPM, Eric Gessner, DPM and Gabriela Mendez, DPM. Standing first role from left to right – Elmo Baldassari, DPM, Saad Hijazi, M.D., Director, Department of Surgery, Ed Batzel, M.D., Section Chief, Vascular Surgery, Tim Siebecker, DPM, Wasique Mirza, M.D., Guido LaPorta, DPM. 2nd role – Gene Chiavacci, M.D., Section Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, and John Bushta, DPM.

CMC 2007 graduates of the Podiatry
Medicine and Surgery (PM & S-36) Program

Dr. Guido LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Director, Podiatric Medical Education Program at Community Medical Center congratulates the 2007 graduates of the Podiatry Medicine and Surgery (PM & S-36) Program. Eric Gessner, DPM, Serena Letendre, DPM, Gabriela Mendez, DPM.

Resources for Health Care Decision Making

Resources for Health Care Decision Making will be presented and sponsored by Visiting Nurse Association Hospice & Home Health Association of Lackawanna County, Community Medical Center, Moses Taylor Hospital, Mercy Home Health & Hospice, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and The American Cancer Society. The planning committee recently met to finalize details of the upcoming seminar to be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 8:30 AM to 3 PM at the University of Scranton, 5th floor Brennan Hall. Keynote Speaker will be Bill Burke retiree from RCA/Thompson Consumer Electronics and personal advocate of Hospice and "End of Life" issues based on his own experience 20 years ago. Present at time of photo, seated L to R: Mary Lynn Morgan, Gayle Padfield & Nancy Menapace, VNA Hospice, Regina Allen, NRCI and Katelyn McManamon, Moses Taylor Hospital. Standing L-to-R: Laureen Morgan, Chris Jacoby, Mercy Hospital, Mary Scialla, Jane Gaul, Carol Armstrong and Sharyn Wozniak, Community Medical Center.

CMC & the American Heart Association's
"Get With The Guidelines"

Standing (left) Stephen J. Voyce, MD, Cardiologist and GWTG Physicians Champion, Norma Nocilla, BS, LPN, CPHQ, Director of Quality and Clinical Outcomes, Madhava S. Rao, MD, CMC Chief of Cardiology, Kathleen E. Bird, Senior Director, American Heart Association, Vernon Jennings, LPN, GWTG Coordinator and David L. Lohin, DO, Cardiologist.

27th Annual NICU Reunion & 21st Annual
Ronald McDonald House Celebration

Community Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton recently held its 27th Annual Celebration at Nay Aug Park. For the past 27 years CMC has invited NICU graduates and their families to attend a free reunion picnic. Managers and staff gathered at the picnic for a photo. Standing, left: Joe Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems CIO, Kathy Wills, NICU Secretary, Paulette Nish, RNC, MSN, CMC Director of Women’s and Children’s Services, Karen Caputo, R.N., Nurse Manager, Dr. Eul Kim, Neonatologist, Lori Tucker, R.N., Dr. J. Delfor Salazar, Director of the NICU, Barbara Bossi, R.N., Vice President of Patient Care Services and Ann Duffy, R.N.

CMC Departments Honored

Community Medical Center department managers and staff gathered recently to accept departmental awards for recent patient satisfaction survey results given by CMC Administration. Seated, from left: Jim Brush, program coordinator, NewSteps Joint Care, Nancy Hiller, RN, Gastroenterology Lab, Nina Barbieri, RN, Pre-Admission Testing, Standing (L to R): John Nilsson, CMC Interim Pres. & CEO, Joanne Johnson, RN, Cardiac Step-Down, Doris Keating, RN & nurse manager, Cardiac Surgery, Bernadine McVeigh, RN, Cardiac Step-Down, Yvonne Mazzoni, Technician, Cardiac Step-Down, Rosanne Wallace, RN, Gastroenterology Lab, Jeanne Forconi, LPN, Trauma Dept., Loretta DeBoer, CRNP, Pre-Admission Testing and Barbara Bossi, RN & Vice President, Patient Care Services.

CMC Employee & Family Health Fair

CMC’s Health Fair Planning Committee and Administration gathered at the Annual Employee and Family Health Fair on Thursday, June 28. Where CMC offered free health screenings and information. Some local health organizations participated. Seated, from left: Joe Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems CIO, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Sharyn Wozniak, RN, BS, Community Health Education, Carol Armstrong, RNC, BS, CNRN, Clinical Educator Standing, from left: Thomas Kelly, CMC Interim Chief Finance Officer, Beverly Free, RNC, BSN, CMC Occupational Health Nurse, Nancy Evarts, RN, CMC Claim/Safety Nurse, Marsha Foy, MA, RD, CDE, CMC Diabetes Education, John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO, Sharon Chapman, RN, BSN, CDE, CMC Diabetes Education.

CMC Blood Drive

Community Medical Center held a blood drive for the American Red Cross on May 14. The theme was “Take Me Out To The Blood Drive,” with the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees as the co-sponsors. The blood drive was a huge success resulting in the collection of 47 productive units of blood. In attendance, Standing Left: John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO, Justin Pope, Yankees Player 23, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Larry Gifford, Red Cross Blood Services Coordinator, Debbie Marasco, CMC Blood Bank Lead Tech, and Ben Kozlowski, Yankees Player 52.

CMC Departments Honored

Community Medical Center Administration recently gave out departmental awards for patient satisfaction survey results. Department Managers and Administration are standing while Department Staff employees are seated Left. Trauma, Frederick K. Toy, M.D. & Anne Coolbaugh, RN, Obstetrics, Paulette Nish, RN, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services, Mary Ellen Campbell, RN, NewSteps, Debbie Lewis, RN, MSN, Nursing Manager of D5 and D6, Judy Berta, RN, NewSteps, Terri Lacey, RN, Director of Nursing, Behavioral Health, Jeanie Pavlovich, MS, Behavioral Health Manager, Licensed Professional Counselor, Julie Rutledge, RN, Joseph Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems CIO, Telephone Operators, John Robbins, Director of MIS, Diane Barscheski, Lead Telecommunicator Communications, Mammography, Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services, Rosemarie Shilinski, RTRM, John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO, Maureen McLaughlin RN, ICCU, Noelle M. Snyder, Public Relations Specialist, Vascular Laboratory, Eileen Vance, LPN, RVT, Johanna Diaz, VT, Vascular Tech and Barbara Bossi, Vice President of Patient Care Services

CMC Vascular Lab Participates in
National DVT Awareness Month

Community Medical Center Vascular Laboratory Department manager and staff gathered recently to “Sock it to DVT” during March, National DVT Awareness Month. CMC helped in the mission of the Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis which is to reduce the immediate and long-term dangers of DVT and pulmonary embolism, which together comprise one of the nation’s leading causes of death. CMC’s Vascular Team designed and personalized socks to showcase what DVT means to them. Standing, left: Ryder White, VT, EMT, Jason Lewis RVT, Susan Ritzco, RVT, Destyne Baum, Lackawanna College Vascular Student, Eileen E. Vance, LPN, RVT, Manager and Technical Director of Vascular Laboratory, Karen Roscioli, VT and Mary Ellen Cole, VT.

CMC Diabetes Education Program Merits ADA Recognition

The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to the Center for Diabetes Management at Community Medical Center. ADA believes that CMC’s program offers high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment. The Association’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. CMC Administration and staff gathered to recognizes this achievement. Standing: (left) John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO, Marsha Foy, MA, RD, CDE, CMC Diabetes Program Coordinator and Dietitian, Sharon Chapman, RN, BSN, CDE, CMC Diabetes Education and Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services.

CMC Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOt), One Year Anniversary

Community Medical Center officials gathered recently for the One Year Anniversary Party of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Unit. In Attendance, Standing left: Kathy Chessick R.P.T., Director of Rehabilitation Services, Joseph Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems CIO, Dr. Louis Kareha, Supervising HBO Physician, Dr. Edward Batzel, Co-Medical Director of the unit, Dr. Guido LaPorta, Co-Medical Director of the Unit, Noreen Brzozowski, MSN, RN Program Director Hyperbaric Oxygen Unit, and John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO.

CMC: An Accredited Vascular Laboratory

Community Medical Center’s Vascular Laboratory attained recognition for its commitment to providing a high level of patient care and quality testing for the diagnosis of vascular disease. The facility achieved accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL). CMC is the only Accredited Vascular Laboratory in the area for Abdominal Aortic Screening. CMC Administration and staff gathered to recognizes CMC vascular team’s achievement. Seated :(left) Karen Roscioli, VT, Eileen E. Vance, LPN, RVT, Manager and Technical Director of Vascular Laboratory and Mary Ellen Cole, VT Standing:(left) Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Susan Ritzco, RVT, Edward Batzel, M.D., F.A.C.S., Director of the Department of Vascular Surgery, Co-Medical Director, Hyperbaric Oxygen Unit and Medical Director of the Wound Care Center and Vascular Laboratory, Bob Bonczek, Administrative Director of Ancillary Services and Jason Lewis, RVT, Not available for photo: Johanna Diaz, VT and Ryder White, VT.

CMC Departments Honored

Community Medical Center department managers and staff gathered recently to accept departmental awards for recent patient satisfaction survey results given by CMC Administration. Seated, from left: Jason Lewis, RVT, Vascular Laboratory, Angela Lynn, PT, Kara Gale, PT and Karen Ceccacci, Orsos Info. Services (Patient Satisfaction Committee Member) Standing (L to R):, Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Eileen E. Vance, LPN, RVT Manager and Technical Director of Vascular Laboratory, Janice Beck, R.P.T., John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO, Kathy Chessick, R.P.T., Director of Rehabilitation, Joe Fisne, Vice President of Information Systems CIO, and Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services.

CMC Occupational Therapy Department Honored

Community Medical Center Occupational Therapy Department managers and staff gathered recently to accept award for recent patient satisfaction survey results presented by CMC administration. Seated:(L to R) Judy Glinsky COTA/L, Heidi Buck, COTA/L, Suzanne Stevens, OTR/L, Jayne Bass, MS, OTR/L Standing, left: Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Debra Curley, MS, OTR/L, Russell Zapko, COTA/L, John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO, Kathy Chessick, R.P.T., Director of Rehabilitation, and Karen Ceccacci, Orsos Info. Services, (Patient Satisfaction Committee Member).

CMC Celebrates PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week,
February 5-11th

Community Medical Center's administration and staff recently gathered to celebrate PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week. Seated: Jennifer McDonald, RN and Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services Sanding, from left: Rita MacNeal, RN, John Nilsson, CMC Interim President and CEO, Roberta Wywiorski, RN, CPAN, Margee Balzani, RN, Elaine Donahue, RN, Anne Phillips, RN, MaryKay Torre, RN Frank Miller, RN, Nurse Manager, Marie Lynch, Transporter.

CMC held 24th Annual Asthma Ski Day

Community Medical Center employees and participants who helped make the 2007 Asthma Ski Day event on January 28th a success at SNO Mountain gathered for a photo. Seated, (L to R):Carol Armstrong, Staff Development Coordinator CMC, Marilyn Wolk, and Sharyn Wozniak, Coordinator of Asthma Ski Day, CMC Health Education Dept. Standing (L to R): Bob Bonczek, Director of Ancillary Services CMC, Joe Giacometti, Manager of Respiratory Care CMC, Dr. Melvyn Wolk, founder of Asthma Ski Day, Dr. Jakub Lekach, Allergist and medical advisor for Asthma Ski Day.