inspiring hope through
PHILANTHROPY
February 2015
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CHRYSANTHEMUM PINS RECEIVED WITH PRIDE
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February 11th marked the day in Martin Health history where 56 of the very first scholarship recipients from
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the newly created Mum Ball Nursing Education Fund were honored and presented with their
congratulatory pins. Executives and Mum Ball committee members were among those gathered to
congratulate the scholarship recipients and wish them well on their journey to expanding their knowledge
and pursuing their advanced degrees. President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Robitaille opened the pinning
ceremony with a few words of encouragement. “We are inspired by you for accepting the challenge to further your careers.
As an organization, we strongly believe in facilitating and promoting from within. Not only will this amazing opportunity
benefit you on a personal level, but Martin Health System will continue to raise the standard on providing quality patient
care and with patients being our main focus and priority, ultimately and more importantly, patients will benefit.” Last
November, the Chrysanthemum Ball raised over $800,000 towards the cause, which will allow approximately 100
scholarships. Our next round of applications are being accepted by Martin Health associates now.
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Allola McGraw, a Mum Ball committee member of nine
years stated, “The committee was ecstatic to support the
idea of having a nursing education fund. We realize how
expensive schooling is and we are happy to help advance
their careers and supporting our community. We
absolutely love the enthusiasm of the nurses.”
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ER Nurse, Reagan Schultz, passionately summarized the
availability of having this opportunity as being a relief. “It
really is an indescribable feeling. It did not fully sink in
until after registering for classes that I did not have to pay.
We get so consumed and overwhelmed with family and
work life, that even thinking about going back to school
because of financial reasons is hopeless. I’m proud to say
we are taken care of by Martin.”
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Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Libby Flippo
stated, “At the end of the day, by facilitating the
expansion of knowledge within our nursing staff, we will
be providing improved care for our patients at the bedside
subsequently positively impacting our community.”
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Congratulations to the 56 recipients listed below:
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*Lora Galloway
*Pamela Ashenfelter
Wanda Richardson
Alexandra Gonch
Paula Barakos
*Susan Rivers
*Patti Grossnickle
Erik Bartkowiak
Melissa Ryan
*Peter Gwiazda
*Melissa Bennett
*Kristin Ryan
Andrea Hollander
*Dawn Blair
Natalya Samples
*Lori Honeyman
Mary Bolin
Candy Schuck
Megan Howells
Christine Brennan
*Raegan Schultz
*Margarita Johnston
*Amy Brickson
Teresa Sewell
*Rise Jones
Daniel Brien
Andrew Siters
Kathleen Kapalko
Colandara Burrows
Kimberly Smith
Rhonda Keith
Bernadette Butler
Janine Stevens
*Karen Leshe
*Tanya Carbonell
Nikea Stovall
Vicki Lingner
Leah Catullo
*Holly Swann
*Sylvia McKeand
Jamie Cotterman
Dina Taglieri
*Vicki Moran
Dani Crowley
Sandra Vadas
Elizabeth Nabbs Amy Van Den Akker
*Dianna Dashner
Whitney Parker
Alexander Diggins
Melanie Welsh
Laura Raymond
Annette Foster
Luis Yanez
Micah Reynolds
Aaron Frisbie
ALWAYS STRIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
“WIP” IT UP!
2015 ANNUAL HEALTH SUMMIT
The Women in Philanthropy will be holding their 6th
Annual Health Summit “The ExtraOrdinary Woman” on
Saturday, March 7 from 8:30am to noon at
Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart. It will be a morning
dedicated to understanding why women desire to
strive for perfection and the intriguing
psychological, physiological & cultural influences that
impact the motivations and emotions of women. This
year’s speaker, Barbara McFarland, Ed.D. psychologist,
Barbara McFarland, Ed.D. author and motivational speaker, is back by popular
psychologist, author and demand! She has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show,
motivational speaker
NPR and PBS. The event is FREE to all, but space is
limited to 200 people. Register online at www.MartinHealth.org/WIP or call
772-223-2812 to reserve your seat.
For more information contact Jennifer Durrant at (772)223-2810 or
[email protected]
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY WELCOMES YOU!
“Sometimes, the most ordinary things could be made extraordinary
simply by doing them with the right people.” - Nicholas Sparks
Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is a group of committed, goal-oriented
women that was founded six years ago by Patricia Gage, PhD. Charging full
steam ahead, they have raised nearly $250,000 and have funded programs
at Martin Health including the following: Women’s Health Program,
Obesity and Diabetic Wellness Program for Children, Osteoporosis
Prevention and Treatment and Breast Cancer Survivor Weight Loss
Challenge. They are determined to successfully assist in improving health
care within our community while fostering and inspiring others to do the
same. Their mission is to use the values and life experiences of diverse
women across generations to promote and collectively create healthier and
more sustainable lives and communities. WIP inspires and cultivates a
woman’s philanthropic spirit. Members of WIP receive invitations to
exclusive luncheons, the WIP Annual Health Summit and all group social
events. They are recognized in Martin Health System’s annual report, the
Martin Health Foundation donor wall and website. Presently 53 members
strong, WIP is recruiting to become bigger and better than ever. To learn
more about becoming a member of Women in Philanthropy, contact
Jennifer Durrant at (772)223-2810 or [email protected]
EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT
Edmund “Ed” Collins
Vice President and
Chief Information Officer
Coming from West Virginia
seven years ago, Mr. Collins
joined Martin Health
System as vice president and chief
information officer. The development and
implementation of an advanced clinical
information system (Epic), while including
input from over 375 cross disciplinary
constituents in just seven months, is his
proudest accomplishment. He received a
BS degree in Business Administration from
Fairmont State University and an MBA from
the University of Colorado.
Community Involvement: Mr. Collins served
as director for the Stuart/Martin County
Chamber of Commerce from
2009-2011 and is currently on the board of
Martin County’s Economic Development
Council. He is also an advisory board
member to the Stuart Middle School
Information Technology Program and an
editorial advisor to Executive Insight
magazine.
Personal Life: Married to Danielle with two
daughters, Cassie and Katie. Although golf,
sporting clays, scuba, and fishing are among
his many interests, home brewing is his most
recent hobby.
Congratulations to Our
Newest Stars!
Dr. Joseph S. Gage
Dr. Howard M. Robbins
For their efforts in creating a
culture of philanthropy
RECENT GIFTS
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$50,000
COMING SOON...Event Successes, Barstow-Reed Society Dinner, Neighborhood Nights