Spring / Summer 2015
Community Memorial Foundation
Board of Directors 2015-16
Jean Clary Bagley, Chairman
Marvin Thomas, Vice-Chairman
Judy Cleaton, Secretary
William Solari, Treasurer
Shirley Gibson, DNP
Cathy Hardee
Lauren Moore
Lee Nicholson
Jeff Parrish
Sheri Sparkman
Cindy Thomas
Contributions may be sent to:
CMH Foundation
T.R.E.E. Benefit Motorcycle Ride, October 10, 2015 60+ mile fun-run
through Lake Country. Sponsored by the VCU-CMH T.R.E.E. Committee to
benefit projects and activities at VCU-CMH. Registration 9 a.m. Rides begins
10 a.m.
Winterfest 2016, February 27, 2016 Sponsorship opportunities now available
for this very popular event. Now accepting pre-reservations. Tickets will go on
sale in December.
Annual CMHF Golf Tournament: May 2, 2016 Lake Gaston Golf Club in
Gasburg, Va. Interested in participating in this great event? Reserve your
space now.
For more information on these events, and to save your place, call
Shannon Lambert at (434) 774-2575.
Your Donation Benefits The
Entire Community.
You’ll feel good about your gift
knowing that:
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100% of your gift goes to its
intended purpose: the Foundation’s
expenses are completely underwritten by
operating expenses of VCU Community
Memorial Hospital.
Every Gift Matters
Every gift is special and matters,
regardless of the amount. You can be
assured that your support will impact
and touch the lives of your friends,
neighbors and family. Because the CMH
Foundation uses 100% of your donation
for its intended purpose, you will
have the added comfort of knowing that your support has helped to strengthen
healthcare for your community and that it will all come back to you.
The CMH Foundation is a non-profit corporation as provided under section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible in
accordance with state and federal regulations. S
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Community Memorial Hospital
Foundation is a fully qualified charity
under IRS Section 501(c)(3). All
donations are tax deductible within
Federal guidelines.
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Funds are carefully managed and
allocated by our Foundation Board of
Directors, a group of highly respected
business and community leaders.
The Quest
The Quest newsletter is published monthly and is
designed to keep our community friends
up-to-date on the happenings of Community
Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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property, please notify the CMH Foundation prior to
transfer so we can provide you with information that you
may need for processing the gift.
Our Mission
To build continuing support for VCU Community Memorial Hospital
through philanthropy, stewardship and community education.
Community Memorial Hospital Foundation • (434) 774-2575
email: cmhfoundation@cmh-sh.org
ith a special donation from
donors Sylvia and William (Bill)
Solari of Lake Gaston, VCU-CMH’s
oncology program recently added
advanced technology, which will
greatly enhance radiation therapy for
patients undergoing cancer treatment
at the Solari Radiation Therapy Center
in South Hill. It is expected to be
fully operational mid-late July after all
safety testing and quality verifications
are completed.
The technology called RapidArc
is a new approach to delivering
image-guided, intensity-modulated
radiation therapy (IG-IMRT). It
shapes and modulates a highly focused
treatment beam precisely targeting
the tumor sparing surrounding
healthy tissue, and significantly
shortens the treatment time from that
Pictured left to right, Donors Bill and Sylvia Solari, Dr. Paul Goetowski, Director of Radiation
of conventional radiation therapy.
Oncology and Melodee Wolfe, Director of Medical Physics at the Solari Radiation Therapy Center.
Patients are more comfortable during
their treatments because they do not
have to hold still for long periods of time and
they spend less time in their treatments each day,
allowing them to return to their daily routine.
Making a Difference in Cancer Care
RapidArc radiation therapy is especially effective
for the treatment of head and neck tumors, lung
and prostate cancer, as well as treatment for a
range of other cancerous tumors.
Dr. Paul Goetowski, director of radiation
oncology at VCU-CMH Cancer and Specialty
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Since opening in July 2013, The Solari Radiation Therapy
Center has provided patients access to radiation therapy
for comprehensive cancer care, far exceeding the volume
that was anticipated for the first few years. Over the past 10
months of this fiscal year (July 2014-April 2015) the Center
has provided over 300 treatments each month, showing the
great need for this service in our area. Patients no longer
have to drive long distances each day for weeks of radiation
therapy greatly improving their quality of life.
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Donors Making A Difference..........One Gift At A Time
Sharing Their Gifts of Art
On July 1, we will celebrate our first anniversary as VCU Community Memorial Hospital. Our
affiliation with VCU Health System began a new era in healthcare for this region. The past year has been
an exciting and busy one as we plan for our new hospital and expand our physician practices.
A Special Thank You to Our Local Artists
In the next few months, we will be unveiling images of our new hospital to the community. We have
selected the contractor and are finalizing design plans. Groundbreaking is anticipated for October
2015 and construction is expected to be completed in a little over two years. The new VCU-CMH
will be a full service 70 bed acute care hospital including an obstetrical and delivery unit and a cardiac
catheterization laboratory.
W. Scott Burnette,
CEO
We are so appreciative of the following local artists, who have graciously
shared their talents by allowing their original artwork to be currently
displayed in the Hendrick Cancer & Rehab Center/Solari Radiation
Therapy Center.
No final decision has been reached regarding the future use of the current CMH facility. A preliminary
study has been completed and the results are being thoroughly analyzed. I will keep you informed as we
make progress with all of this.
Katie Atkins
Eldrige Bagley
Maggie Chalifoux
Loralee & Pat Coe
Robert Harris
Physician recruitment to provide the services needed by the citizens of this region has been a top priority
for CMH and VCUHS over the past year. Multiple new physician practices are planned. Contracts for
two additional general surgeons, a cardiologist and an obstetrician /gynecologist were signed in March.
In addition, an ENT (ear/nose/throat physician), pediatrician and pulmonologist have been successfully
recruited. Recruitment efforts continue for an additional cardiologist, family practitioners and hospitalists.
With the opening of these practices and projected growth in hospital volume, the hiring of at least 42 fulltime employees is planned.
Quality care continues to be a top priority for us and I am pleased to report that we continue to receive
numerous state and national recognition awards for quality patient care and customer service; a testament
to the commitment and skills of our staff, physicians and volunteers.
The past year, our oncology program received full accreditation with three commendations as an
Accredited Cancer Center from the American College of Surgeons. We understand that it is unusual for
a program to receive commendations during the first year of accreditation. Our recent Joint Commission
review went extremely well and we have been encouraged to submit multiple policies/procedures for
consideration for National Best Practice Standards. VCU-CMH was ranked No. 2 in Virginia for quality
measures by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services and tied for No. 1 in the state Anthem Blue
Cross and Blue Shield’s Q-HIP quality measures. In addition, our hospital is the only hospital in the
region to receive an “A” rating by an organization that represents Fortune 500 companies nationally and
the Virginia Business Coalition on Health.
In March, we were pleased to welcome Todd Howell to our VCU-CMH administrative team as
Vice-President of Professional Services. Todd is an experienced senior executive who has extensive
experience in rural healthcare making him a natural fit for our hospital and community. Please welcome
him to our community when you see him.
In closing, I want to thank all of you for your continued support of CMH. Your generous support has
kept our hospital strong and well positioned for the future. This is truly an exciting time for this region.
Best wishes for a wonderful summer.
W. Scott Burnette, CEO S
To the women and men of the CMH Auxiliary—
Thank you for your support of VCU-CMH
Each June, our CMH Auxiliary holds its annual luncheon to recognize the outstanding
accomplishments that its members have achieved over the past year –all in support
of CMH. Last year, these dedicated volunteers donated over 26,809 hours of service
to patients and hospital. In addition to the thousands of hours of service, they also
conducted numerous fundraising projects throughout the year to raise funds to support
CMH. At their luncheon on June 2nd, outgoing President Dorinda Paxton (right)
presented a check to CEO Scott Burnette, in the amount of $50,000, completing a
pledge of $250,000 that they made in support of the 2011-2012 Capital Campaign.
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Karolyn Hawthorne
Carole E. Littman
William Ward Moseley
Jocye Tudor
the late Earl Watkins
Ways to Support CMH
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Care remarked, “This new gift from the Solaris puts us at the level of therapy of that in Richmond or Raleigh. It will
dramatically shorten many patients’ treatment times, which also allows us to schedule more patients each day, all
which will benefit our patients. In addition, it will give us the tools to offer many new specialized treatments that we
previously had to send patients up to Richmond to receive.”
In 2011, Sylvia and Bill Solari generously donated $1 Million to support the construction of a radiation therapy center
at VCU-CMH. Named in their honor, The Solari Radiation Therapy Center opened in the summer of 2013 and is the
only radiation treatment facility in Southern Virginia. With both medical and radiation oncology services, patients
have access to advanced cancer care locally.
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When Sylvia and Bill learned of the need for the RapidArc technology, they decided to make an additional gift so that
VCU-CMH could have it available for patients in this
area. They remarked, “Technology that enhances the
“Technology that enhances the linear
linear accelerator making possible faster treatment
accelerator making possible faster
times and allowing more complicated cancers to
treatment times and allowing more
be treated locally was easy decision for us. By
contributing the additional funds for this upgrade, we
complicated cancers to be treated
hope to change and even save more lives. What better
locally was easy decision for us. By
investment could we make?”
“At VCU-CMH, we are committed to providing the
highest quality healthcare to our patients. Thanks to
the generosity of Sylvia and Bill Solari, patients now
have access to this advanced radiation therapy right
here in their community. We are so very grateful for
the Solari’s generous support.” said Scott Burnette,
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contributing the additional funds for
this upgrade, we hope to change and
even save more lives. What better
investment could we make?”
Sylvia and Bill Solari
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Thank You to Our Outgoing Directors
CMH Foundation Welcomes New Directors
The CMH Foundation Board is a special group of volunteers: community, corporate and civic
leaders who provide leadership and oversight of fundraising activities for CMH. They serve as
ambassadors for the hospital, helping to educate the community about the need for ongoing
charitable support for CMH.
Sheri Sparkman-Mecklenburg County
Our CMH Foundation is so appreciative of the service of three outgoing members of its Board
of Directors: Jack Roberts, who served as Chairman; and Directors Mary Alice Park, and Chad
Barbour.
Sheri is a South Hill native whose family has been very involved and supportive of
CMH over the years. Sheri and her husband Mike are major supporters of CMH and
are members of the CMHF Cornerstone Society. Sheri served on the 2011/2012 Capital
Campaign Cabinet as Public Relations Coordinator. She is Secretary/Treasurer of
Superior Investments, Inc., a development and property management firm and serves as
a director on the Citizens Community Bank Board. Over the years, Sheri has devoted
countless hours on a variety of community organizations.
“ CMH was originally started by individuals from our area and has been a cornerstone for our community ever since,” states Sheri. “The community has been an
integral part of CMH from the beginning and the Foundation is the link between the two
that helps our hospital and area grow and prosper. With the connection now with VCU
and the hospital being built, what an exciting time to serve on the Foundation Board!”
Jack Roberts
These Directors served on the Board from 2009-2015, and each made valuable contributions to
CMH as members of the Foundation Board.
Chad Barbour was
presented a gift of appreciation by
Scott Burnette, VCU Community
Memorial Hospital CEO, for his
service and support of CMH.
Left to Right:
Mary Alice Park
Not pictured: Jack Roberts and Mary Alice
Park.
Cindy Thomas-Mecklenburg County
Chad Barbour
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Limited Edition Prints Donated to
CMH
First Citizens Bank Makes Donation
to VCU-CMH
Carol & Wilson (Butch) Reid of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
recently donated two limited edition prints to VCUCommunity Memorial Hospital; one is housed in the
Hundley Center and the other is in the main hospital
hallway near the radiology and mammography suite.
Mrs. Reid’s mother is a resident in the Hundley Center
and the Reids wanted to share the art for the enjoyment
of residents, staff and visitors. We greatly
appreciate this gift.
Cindy Thomas, First Citizens Area Executive/Southside
Area presents a donation to Scott Burnette, CEO,
in support of VCU-CMH’s recent construction and
renovation project. Signage outside the VCU-CMH
Mammography Suite in the recently renovated radiology
area recognizes First Citizens generous support.
Left to right: Faye Matthews, Vice President of the CMH Foundation
receives prints from Ms. Carol Reid.
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Cindy is the Area Executive for First Citizens Bank/ Southside Virginia Area. Cindy
grew up in Greensville County but has lived in Brunswick and Mecklenburg County for
a number of years. Cindy and her husband Ronnie are major supporters of CMH and are
members of the CMHF Cornerstone Society. Each year, Cindy volunteers for the CMHF
annual golf tournament and other various fundraising events and represents First Citizens
Bank at hospital and community events. Cindy served for a number of years on the
Virginia Tobacco Commission and is very knowledgeable and supportive of the Southside
area.
“The CMH Foundation is the liaison between VCU-CMH and the community and is
vital to helping keep VCU-CMH on a ‘personal and local’ level with the Southside Area,”
explains Cindy. “By being such, it can be a voice for the community and CMH moves
forward in growing and meeting local healthcare needs now and in the future.”
Jeff Parrish –Lunenburg County
Jeff and his family live in the Dundas community of Lunenburg County. After
completing his education and working in the Greensboro, NC area for a few years,
Jeff returned home and assumed the helm of his family’s business, Parrish Trucking
Company, Inc. He is the VP of Operations for Parrish Trucking and together with his
wife, children and parents operates WJ Farm and Parrish Pumpkin Patch. The Parrish
Family and Parrish Trucking are major supporters of VCU-CMH. Jeff is a member of
the Dundas Ruritan Club and an Elder in Perseverance Christian Church in Dundas.
“I am proud of the evolution of VCU/Community Memorial Hospital and the strides
made at CMH over the years,” remarks Jeff. “My family and I are committed to its
success. The Foundation plays a vital role in the hospital’s present and future ability
to serve the many thousands of patients each year that depend on CMH for health care
services. I am excited about joining the Foundation Board to help build continuing
support for VCU-CMH.” S
Left to right: Tammy Jones-Manning, First Citizens Senior VP/ Business
Banker; Linsey Carroll, First Citizens Assistant VP/Financial Sales
Manager; Cindy Thoma, First Citizens Area Executive/Southside Area; Scott
Burnette, VCU-CMH Chief Executive Officer; Debora Saunders, VCU-CMH
Mammography Supervisor.
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2015 Golf Classic a Huge Success, Raising over $33,000!
CMH Foundation held the 21st Annual Golf Classic on May 4, 2015. Thanks to the wonderful support of our community
sponsors, this great event raised a record-breaking net total of over $33,000.
Ken Libby, VP of Finance at VCU-CMH and Chairman of the Golf Classic remarked, “The proceeds from this year’s
Tournament will help create a fund to assist patients requiring Medical Fitness as part of the continuation of their medical care
who do not have the resources to continue.”
“Finances are a barrier for some people who desire to use the Medical Fitness Center. The average age of our member is 69
years old and most of these folks are on fixed income. The scientific literature strongly supports that exercise is one of the best
medicines available to help improve and maintain good health. Getting more people to regularly exercise truly impacts the
health of a community,”commented Donna Jarrell, Director of Rehab Services at VCU-CMH.
The Lead/Premium Diamond Sponsor for the
event was VCU Medical Center and the
Platinum Sponsor was JLL/ Jones Lang LaSalle.
Gold Sponsors were The Dominion Foundation,
and Siemens. Our Corporate Sponsors were:
All Star Recruiting; Amerigas; Boyd Honda of
South Hill, VA; CenturyLink, Iron Mountain,
Networking Technologies & Support, & USA
Radiology
Notes
Lauren Zaller Moore
Senior Development Officer, VCU Medical Center
I am thrilled to be a part of the progress that VCUCMH is making toward the groundbreaking of a
new hospital facility in South Hill! On June 2nd, Mr.
Burnette held a town hall and shared images with
the hospital family and indicated that the plans are
moving forward rapidly. The VCU Health System as
an enterprise is sharing in VCU CMH’s growth and
collectively we have a lot to be proud of. I am hearing
lots of excitement from your neck of the woods!
At VCU, plans for renovations to the Mother and
Infant Unit are well underway and we look forward to
having this unit look as stunning as the new Labor and
Delivery unit completed just 2 years ago.
2015 CMHF Golf Tournament Prize Winners
Thank You!
Have you been to Richmond recently to see Broad
Street? Not only is the city making great strides
in roadway construction to prepare for the Worlds
Cycling Championships, but our own Children’s
Pavilion is making tremendous headway with plans
to open in less than a year. We can’t tell who is more
excited, the Children’s Hospital of Richmond team
or our valet professionals who look
forward to having an additional
600 parking spaces! The Virginia
Treatment Center for Children
will also open in 2016 and we will
continue the multi-phase, multi-year
renovations of our operating suites.
These improvements have regional
benefit that is certainly shared with you all in the VCU
CMH family.
In closing, I want to touch on the news regarding VCU
and Bon Secours stepping away from the independent
free-standing hospital conversation. This decision was
made after very long and thoughtful consideration and
research by VCU and Bon Secours leadership. Institutional
investments continue to abound for pediatrics as do the
investments by the Children’s Hospital Foundation. The
partnership between the health systems in Richmond will
continue when it benefits the children and families of the
communities we serve and we look forward to continuing
to serve one of our most vulnerable patient populations.
CMH Foundation and hospital news...
CMH Foundation Special Events...
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As we head into lake season filled with iced tea and porch
rocking, I want to say thank you. The Southside Virginia
community has welcomed VCU into the community and as
we continue to grow in our partnership together, we know
that our original mantra is more fitting than ever,
Together We’re Better. S
Dinner Courtesy of
Wilson Brothers Barbecue
VCU-CMH Welcomes New Executive Team Member
Lunch courtesy of
The Point at Lake Gaston
First Flight Winner, 1st Place
Brian’s Steak House
First Flight Winner, 2nd Place
G & E Tire
First Flight Winner,3rd Place
Boyd Honda of South Hill
Breakfast & Desert Courtesy
of
Brian’s Steak House
Refreshments courtesy of
Chase City Chamber of
Commerce
Clarksville Lake Country
Chamber of Commerce
Coca Cola
Food Lion
South Hill Chamber of
Commerce
Second Flight Winner, 1st Place
Crothall
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Second Flight Winner, 2nd Place
Comfort Systems USA
Second Flight Winner, 3rd Place
VCU Health System-Team 1
The 2016 CMH Foundation Golf Classic has been scheduled for May 2, 2016. Those interested in reserving a space for this great
event should contact Shannon Lambert in the Foundation office at (434) 774-2575, or email Shannon.Lambert@cmh-sh.org
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VCU-CMH welcomed a new member to their Executive Team on March 16. Todd
Howell, FACHE joined the hospital as VP of Professional Services, stepping into the role
following the departure of Ed Brandenburg in February.
Howell is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). For
twenty-four years, he has served hospitals and health systems, most recently as Interim
Executive at Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, N.C. He previously held
leadership positions at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, N.C. and
Essentia Health in Graceville, Mn. Howell received his BA Degree in Pastoral Ministries
from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida and his Masters Degree in Healthcare
Administration from Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska. “I am excited to be a part of an organization that is so very focused on quality,” explains Howell. “I believe the future
of healthcare IS quality and VCU-CMH, with all of its quality initiatives and recent affiliation with the VCU Health
System, is well positioned for the future.”
Howell and his family (wife Shelly, and their six children) are currently in the process of relocating to the area. They
feel the lifestyle of Southside Virginia is a good fit for their family values and look forward to being a part of the
community. Howell enjoys running, activities in his church and being involved with his children’s activities. S
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