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Giving Matters-Winter 2016
Giving Matters-Winter 2016
Winter 2016
Driving to work the next morning, Nellie his expertise in using the technology that, St. Jude believes that everyone,
received a call telling her to head straight to at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, he regardless of income, deserves the
the St. Jude emergency department instead. heads the only worldwide center for training best medical care possible. Our core
The blood test showed an abnormally low other surgeons to use the da Vinci robotic values dignity, service, excellence and
platelet count. An X-ray revealed a shadow equipment for thoracic procedures. justice guide every action in serving
on her lungs, and a biopsy confirmed her Nellie was surprised and overjoyed that she as many patients as possible, regardless
worst fear lung cancer. felt well so quickly. Less than a week after of their ability to pay.
I was nervous and scared, she recalls. her procedure, she did a 3-mile walk. St. Jude Medical Center invests nearly
I didnt know what to expect. A few months later, she and her husband, $50 million annually in its community
Carlos, enjoyed 5-mile daily hikes at high through a wide range of programs,
Although the cancer was caught at an altitudes during a weeklong vacation in including medication subsidies, Healthy
early stage, her surgeon, Daniel Oh, MD Sedona, Arizona. I might not be as fast as Communities initiatives, Senior Services
surgical director of the St. Jude Center I used to be, but I can do it, she says. and St. Jude Neighborhood Health
for Thoracic and Esophageal Diseases
I feel very blessed that a surgeon of Dr. Centers, which provided more than
explained why the lower lobe of her lung
Ohs caliber and experience was close by 16,000 medical and 7,300 dental visits
needed to be removed. Nellie worried she
to care for me and to have had access to to uninsured/underinsured individuals
might not be able to be as active as she was
robotic surgery locally, she says. last year.
before the surgery.
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Being a Magnet Hospital
To us it means our staff is the very best. To patients it means the very best care.
Were proud to announce St. Jude Medical the healthcare industry and offers tangible evidence of our staffs
Center has been named a Magnet hospital, commitment to providing the very best care.
a prestigious national honor earned by only Independent research shows that hospitals receiving Magnet
8 percent of U.S. hospitals. This award is the recognition consistently outperform other facilities, including
highest accolade in nursing excellence that creating better patient outcomes, shorter lengths of hospital
any hospital can receive. stay, lower mortality rates, and higher recruitment and retention
This coveted honor recognizes healthcare organizations that of well-qualified staff. At Magnet hospitals, staff also spends
deliver an extraordinary level of patient care, demonstrate more time at the patients bedside and patients report greater
excellence in nursing practice, exceed national standards and satisfaction with their care.
benchmarks, and display innovation and leadership in Magnet recognition joins a list of other national honors recently
improving outcomes. earned by St. Jude Medical Center, including being named
Magnet designation highlights the culture of excellence that is a an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center a designation
cornerstone of how we serve our patients and this community, awarded to only a handful of hospitals in the state as well as
explained Lee Penrose, President and CEO, St. Jude Medical the highest national rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Center. It is one of the most difficult credentials to achieve in for the hospitals outstanding heart surgery outcomes.
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Donors in the Spotlight
Donors are our superstars! St. Jude Medical Center relies on the
visionary support of our Partners, Presidents Circle members,
Presidents Cabinet donors and Presidents Benefactors. Their
dedicated giving year after year sustains the medical center and
ensures our capacity to provide compassionate, leading-edge care
that creates a healthier community for us all.
Donors giving at these levels are the lifeblood of St. Jude Medical
Center, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued
generosity, says Susan B. Smith, vice president of philanthropy
for the St. Jude Memorial Foundation. They are a vital part of
the St. Jude family.
Through a variety of exclusive, informative events each year,
St. Jude recognizes and celebrates these donors, shares an inside Ted and Joy Jones come together for Dr. Daniel Ohs (pictured left) presentation on
look at the newest medical advances, educates on health topics St. Judes Robotic Surgery Programs at the annual Presidents Dinner.
that are useful to them and their families, and updates supporters
on the tangible difference their philanthropy is making at the the St. Jude Memorial Foundation. I want to personally invite
medical center. existing donors to move up to the next level of giving so they can
make an even larger impact.
These special gatherings allow us to express our appreciation
to our faithful donors, and keep them informed of the latest To learn more about how your donations can make a difference
developments at St. Jude, adds Smith. and how we show our gratitude call (714) 992-3033.
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Health and a Home
Neighbors Helping Neighbors perfectly sums up the spirit of
this annual fundraiser, to be held March 17, and the programs it
supports our Care for the Poor efforts. Sometimes, however,
these neighbors have no home of their own.
George (not his real name) first came to St. Jude because he
injured himself at a gym. In his early 70s, he had not been
exercising, but instead had gone there because he had nowhere
else to shower. Homeless and without a family, he was invisible
to society and was on his way to becoming a statistic
that is, until paramedics rushed him to St. Jude, where he met
Community Care Navigator Carrie DeLaurie.
The Community Care Navigator Initiative connects our homeless
patients young, old, veterans and others of all walks of life
to life-improving resources. While the aim is to help them avoid
medical crisis that would send them to the emergency room,
the effect is to help rebuild lives. Whenever possible, DeLauries The process took about five months, but thanks to St. Judes
efforts include finding appropriate housing. Care for the Poor program and DeLauries tenacity, George can
now call a cozy one-bedroom apartment in Anaheim home. He
If you can find me something of my own for about $300 a
receives monthly case management and regular check-ins and
month, I will go, George told her. That amount might not
only pays about $167 per month in rent significantly less than
seem like a lot, but for people like George it can mean the
he imagined.
difference between safety and stability and being at the mercy
of the elements. For more information about the Neighbors Helping Neighbors
event on March 17 at the Summit House or to support the Care for
DeLaurie began by assessing Georges background to find
the Poor program, please contact Katie Flores at 714-992-3033 or
the best fit for his needs. George had a history of medical and
Katie.Flores@stjoe.org.
psychological problems, and had previously lacked access to
social service resources. With those challenges in mind, she
began a housing hunt that would change his life.
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Legacy of Giving
For decades, John and Anita McElligott were an integral part of the
St. Jude family, giving generously of their time, energy and finances to the
medical center. Both were actively engaged on St. Jude Memorial Foundation
committees, while Anita volunteered as a Guild member for 35 years and
John served as a foundation board member. Although both have since passed
away, their commitment and compassion live on, thanks to a charitable gift
annuity they made to St. Jude.
The McElligotts gift annuity helped support the completion of the
Southwest Tower, expanding and enhancing St. Jude for the benefit of future
generations. It also guaranteed the couple a secure fixed income in their
later years.
In addition to remembering John and Anita in our hearts, their names
as well as their childrens are proudly featured on a plaque placed outside
a Critical Care patient room in the tower. It is also fitting that the couples
planned gift led to their membership in the Sister Jane Frances Society, John and Anita McElligott
named for St. Judes first president, who was also a close friend of the
McElligotts. St. Jude thanks John and Anita for their generous commitment
to advance healthcare services in our community.
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PO Box 4138
Non-Profit Org.
Fullerton, CA 92834-4138
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Fullerton, CA
Featured Inside:
da Vinci Xi Robot
Care for the Poor and
Community Benefits
Legacy of Giving:
Anita and John McElligott
National Doctors Day
For more information about these events, please contact Katie Flores at (714) 446-5853 or Katie.Flores@stjoe.org.