Springfield Hospital
21st Annual Springfield Hospital Golf Challenge a great success
SPRINGFIELD, VT (September 16, 2021) – Springfield Hospital hosted its 21st Annual Golf Challenge on September 14th at the Fox Run Golf Club in Ludlow, Vermont. Proceeds from this year’s fundraising event go to the annual giving campaign to support the Defibrillator Equipment Fund.
Ninety tournament participants enjoyed a variety of competitions on the course in addition to 18 holes of scramble golf tournament play. A 2021 Cadillac was up for grabs for a hole-in-one on hole 8, thanks to Springfield Buick GMC Cadillac; and ten thousand dollars was available on hole 17 for a hole-in-one, thanks to Ludlow Insurance Agency. We did not give either of these big prizes away this year, but we could not have asked for a nicer day to play golf in the splendid beauty of Vermont.
Winners in the A and B Flights were as follows:
A Flight
1st Low Gross – Dan Patria, Mary Patria, Jeff Matulonis, Cole Lewis
2nd Low Gross – Dr. Rick Marasa, Christina Graves, Chris Garvey, Brian Perkins
1st Low Net – Eric Warren, Stu Currie, Bob O’Brien, Dan Frost
2nd Low Net – David Muller, Tim Mello, Greg White, Nathan Roth
B Flight
1st Low Gross – Chad Illingworth, David Byrne, Gary Parzych, Ryan Gadapee
2nd Low Gross – Jamie Spence, Karl Wentworth, Mike Matulonis, Brett Jasinski
1st Low Net – Gus Gutierrez, Jim Lapine, Kelly Blanchard, Shawn Aubin
2nd Low Net – Mike Pinney, Collin Pinney, Gary Stearns, Walter Oaks
The straightest drive was won by Dan Frost and longest putt went to Dave Nichols.
Over forty sponsors and raffle prize donors made this year’s tournament a fundraising success. The tournament sponsors this year at the $1000 level were: Connecticut Valley Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Ellen Lander/Renaissance Benefit Advisors, Kinney Drugs Foundation, NFP, QHR Health, SunSoil and The Richards Group.
“Many thanks go to our sponsors and participants for their generous support; and to the staff and volunteers that organized this event. We also extend our thanks and appreciation to Fox Run Golf Club for preparing a course that the golfers certainly enjoyed. It was great to see so many golfers across the staging area as they prepared to play their round of golf, and I am grateful to all who made this event a fundraising success”, commented Robert Adcock, CEO of Springfield Hospital.
To see a list of all of the sponsors, go to http://www.springfieldhospitalgiving.org/golf.
Springfield Hospital Updated Visitor Policy Effective August 11th
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Vermont, effective Wednesday, August 11th,Springfield Hospital is changing its visitation policy.
Until further notice, anyone under the age of 12 will not be permitted to visit Springfield Hospital. Depending on the department involved, patients are allowed one or two healthy adult support people to accompany them to their appointment, if necessary. Please check with your appointment desk staff regarding allowable visitors.
Nursing staff reserves the right to manage visitation traffic for the safety of patients and staff. Masks are required at all times for all visitors to Springfield Hospital.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The 21st Annual Springfield Hospital Golf Challenge set for September 14
SPRINGFIELD, VT (July 26, 2021) – It is that time of the year again, when Springfield Hospital hosts its annual Golf Challenge. The tournament takes place at the Fox Run Golf Club in Ludlow, Vermont on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Besides the amenities of this beautiful golf course, golfers in this premier tournament receive a box lunch at sign in, participation in course contests, player gift, and buffet and awards ceremony at the end of play.
A and B flights ensure that golfers compete at their own level and increase the number of winning teams. Winners will receive gift certificates to Fox Run’s Pro Shop.
There are hole-in-one prizes on all par 3 holes, including a new vehicle or $10,000 cash. Participants can compete for the longest putt and straightest drive.
A four-player scramble, the Springfield Hospital Challenge has a 12:30 pm shotgun start with registration starting at 10:30am. We will be following the current State of VT, VT Golf Association and CDC guidelines at the time of the event. Players can enter as a team or as individuals. The entry fee for this fundraiser is $150 per person or $600 for a team of four.
For sponsors, the event offers an opportunity to raise funds for the important services of Springfield Hospital, while also providing valuable exposure. Sponsorship packages range in size and value. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will be used to support the Springfield Hospital’s Annual Giving Heart to Heart Campaign.
To enter or sponsor this year’s Springfield Hospital Challenge, go to www.SpringfieldHospitalGiving.org/golf or contact Sandy Peplau at 802-885-7686 or speplau@springfieldmed.org.
Victoria Otis receives 16th Annual Eileen Austin Neal RN Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
SPRINGFIELD, VT (July 16, 2021) – The 16th annual Eileen Austin Neal RN Memorial Scholarship for Nursing of $1,000 was awarded to Victoria Otis of Springfield, VT to attend the University of Southern Maine. Tori, as she is called by her friends and family, attended Springfield High School and stated in her application that “I want to be a nurse because I want to be able to help people on their worst days and be able to be there for them on their best days.”
Eileen Austin Neal was a registered nurse at Springfield Hospital for 64 years, retiring in 2005. She was the first recipient of the Hospital’s George F. Leland Community Health Award in 2003. In 2004, the Hospital established the Eileen Austin Neal Spirit of Nursing Award, given to a staff nurse, in recognition of her many years of dedicated service.
Upon her death in February 2006, at the request of Eileen’s family, Springfield Hospital established the nursing scholarship fund in her name with gifts received in her memory from Eileen’s family as well as from community members.
“For sixteen years, the family and friends of Eileen have been very generous in supporting this scholarship and are proud to keep the memory of Eileen alive in this way. Supporting the education of our young people is essential and Springfield Hospital is honored to be a part of awarding this scholarship,” says Sandy Peplau, Marketing and Development.
SMCS mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, Delores Barbeau, MD
Springfield, VT (July 10, 2021) – With the passing yesterday of Delores Barbeau, MD, Springfield Medical Care Systems lost an amazing woman who made a deep and lasting impact on our community and on countless lives near and far. She has left us all with an example of how to take life by the horns and live it to the fullest and with kindness. She lived with passion and compassion. She fought for what she thought was right but actively listened to everyone. She amplified the voices of those whose voices have been lost, suppressed or ignored. She reminded us all of our responsibility to each other.
Her stories were incredible: delivering babies in rural communities with no medical supplies; dancing with delivering mothers in the hospital; carrying a preemie baby, destined to die, in her white coat pocket as she rounded in the hospital, feeding him with a dropper for days until he was strong enough to be returned to his mother and 9 siblings and enduring the heartbreaks and terrors of living in a war-torn country. Where there was a need she found a way to meet it. With Gloria Dawson she founded Neighborhood Connections to fill service gaps for the South-Central Vermonters, including health and wellness classes, health screenings, arranging rides, fuel or firewood assistance, signing up for COVID vaccinations and much more, they connect individuals and families with the resources they need.
In her practice of medicine Delores was a natural teacher. If you never heard her safe sex talk you’ve missed out! She cared about quality and was an advocate for the annual review and a true physical exam (done properly). Most importantly she cared about her patients, their loved ones, her colleagues and all those with whom she worked or consulted. She welcomed all patients. She challenged and inspired them but most of all she listened to their stories, their needs and goals and she met them where they were at, gave them a safe space to return to and supported them as best she could. Despite working long hours at multiple jobs Delores also found time for fun both at work and outside of work. She made time for spiritual reflection and nurturing relationships and even for playing a game or two on the computer. She embodied the mission of a community health center and through her work at Mountain Valley and Springfield Health Center she gave us all a great example of how to be better healthcare professionals and better human beings.
As she inspired us in how she lived she can also inspire us in how she died. Despite her pain and stage four cancer she found ways to continue to do the things most important to her and outlived all predictions. This week she realized it was her time to go. She accepted it, welcomed people to come say good-bye and celebrated her life and her relationships. Surrounded by her loved ones in the place where she had cared for so many, she died yesterday afternoon. A big thank you to her Springfield Health Center, Family Medicine and Mountain Valley Health Center families and the staff of Springfield Hospital who cared for and supported her though this journey.
There will be many celebrations of Delores’ life. As part of the implementation of HRSA funding to increase access to care, SMCS is establishing a mobile medical unit. Having such a service has been a dream Delores, famous for her “parking-lot consults” and home visits, talked about for 20 years. When we launch the service later in 2022 (the unit takes months to assemble) it will be dedicated to Delores. Although we are sad she will not be driving it (which she would have loved to do), we are grateful that we were able to share with her that it will be named in her honor. She was thrilled!
For many in our organization and the greater community this is a great personal loss of a dear friend. May we all be able to give each other the compassion, grace and support that Delores modeled for us all.
Serious HIGH FIVES to the Emergency Department
“Thank you Springfield Hospital Emergency Department staff. Your careful attention to my heart throughout my visit was extremely appreciated. My nurse, Jenny, connected with my mind, made me feel safe, and talked to me as a friend. I’m giving serious high fives to Springfield Hospital’s ED for exceptional care to a scared and alone woman’s heart.” – Mona Frye, Springfield, VT
Dr. Muller listened like a friend, and advised me like a pro.
“Six years ago, David L. Muller, MD, performed a knee replacement for me and I could not have asked for better care. In fact, it was so excellent that when I recently needed a hip replacement, there was absolutely no question that I wanted the Connecticut Valley Orthopaedics team to care for me. Dr. Muller listened like a friend, and advised me like a true professional. Prompt scheduling and surgery allowed me to start rehabilitation quickly. No doubt, I’ll be hiking and conquering the mountaintops very soon!”
— Stuart Stocker, Chester, VT
Easing My Mind Was Essential for My Care. They Succeeded.
“I’ve needed several surgical procedures over recent months and I appreciate and highly recommend the staff at Springfield Hospital. Their professional skill and care put me at ease right from the start. I experienced that same level of care throughout the entire process. From registration, to urology, radiology and surgery… all were fantastic. I am so glad we have this level of professionalism available at our local hometown hospital.”
— Randy Markwell, Reading, VT
Dr. Ciocchi is More Than My Doctor. He Became a Personal Friend.
“I’m very proactive about my health and when I saw signs that concerned me, I took immediate action and sought testing. It became clear that I needed surgery, and I appreciate the time that Dr. Ciocchi spent explaining the process in detail. I was also greatly comforted by his unexpected weekend visit to check on me while I was in the hospital. Through developing our friendship, we also discovered a mutual connection to P-51s and fighter pilots. Amazing.”
— Richard Roberts, Springfield, VT
What You Should Know About Hip Arthritis
(June 2021) – The first step when making a decision about hip replacement is to meet with your orthopaedic specialist to see if you are a candidate for total hip replacement surgery. Your provider will take your medical history, perform a physical examination and x-ray your hip. Even if the pain is significant, and the x-rays show advanced arthritis of the joint, the first line of treatment is nearly always non-operative. This includes weight loss if appropriate, an exercise regimen, medication, and injections. If the symptoms persist despite these measures, and with corroborating x-rays, then you may want to consider surgery.
The decision to move forward with surgery is not always straight forward and usually involves a thoughtful conversation involving you, your loved ones and, ultimately, your surgeon. The final decision rests with you based on how the pain and disability from arthritis is influencing your qualify of life and daily activities.
Those who decide to proceed with surgery commonly report their symptoms keep them from participating in activities that are important to them like walking, taking stairs, working, sleeping, putting on socks and shoes, or sitting for long periods of time. Surgery is the next option when non-operative treatments have failed.
One option to consider when undergoing hip replacement is computer assisted surgery (CAS). Today, approximately 7% of all joint replacement surgeries are completed with the aid of computer navigation technology. Similar to the GPS in your car, these devices guide surgeons to precisely position the components of a hip or knee replacement. These tools can help surgeons decide what thickness of bone to remove and how to improve limb alignment. CAS enables the surgeon to customize each joint replacement operation down to the degree and millimeter. The computer can make calculations to give your surgeon immediate feedback for a well-balanced and properly aligned joint — and necessary for a long-lasting hip replacement.
Connecticut Valley Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine has been performing CAS hip replacements since 2005.To learn more about CAS hip arthroplasty, combined with minimally invasive surgical techniques and the use of state-of -the-art metal alloy and cross-linked polyethylene components, please call 802-885-6373.
Photo: (Connecticut Valley Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine team – L to R).
Timothy Mello,PA-C; Robert Cantu, MD, MS; David L. Muller, MD; Katherine Silta, PA-C
