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Physical activity, appropriate nu-trition, and access to health care

services are the ingredients for bet-ter health and wellness in Franklin County—that is what a comprehen-sive community health assessment determined. To help our communi-ties achieve healthier lifestyles, Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC), in partnership with the Franklin County Department of Health, are building on our existing programs, services, and educational activities.

The five AHMC health centers—in Chateaugay, Fort Covington, Moira, St. Regis Falls, and, most recently Malone—offer primary care services such as routine physicals, treatment of illnesses and injuries, and man-agement of chronic conditions like diabetes.

To help our community members who do not have health insurance, AHMC partners with various or-ganizations, including the Franklin County Department of Social Ser-vices, Public Health, and Excellus, to provide accurate information and resources. This program assists individuals in applying for state-

sponsored health insurance includ-ing Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus. And, recently AHMC redesigned our financial as-sistance programs and we now have a professional dedicated to helping our patients with financial counsel-ing and assistance—more details about this are on page 9.

There are also many programs to help you and your family reach and maintain your optimal level of health. For example, the AHMC In Touch with Health community well-ness program offers a free 6-week chronic disease self-management course and we cultivate healthy life-styles through the “Eat Well Play Hard” initiative that encourages physi-cal activity and targets dietary practices with children over the age of two. And, we are plan-ning to be a “We Can!” site (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition)—stay tuned for details on this pro-gram.

If you haven’t had a chance to view our series on health and wellness on cable television, take a look at these videos on our website (www.alice-hyde.com). Proper food and bever-age choices for children, exercise for children, and newborn care are just some of the topics of these videos.

If you are interested in learning more about how Alice Hyde can help keep you and your family healthy, take a look at the 2009 Community Service Plan on our website, alicehyde.com.

Taking CARE of YOU

Healthy News& Tips to Use

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Philanthropy Listing

Pages 10 - 11

What’s Newat AHMCPage 7 -9

Calendarof EventsPage 12

The new Alice Hyde Health Center opened its doors on January 4, 2010.

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IIt is no secret that our health care system is facing very challenging times. Na-tional health reform appears stalled and more people are uninsured. The state and federal governments are calling for dramatic cuts in health care spending—which

has an impact on both our Medical Center and our community. The troubled economy makes it difficult to pay for increasing premiums and, at times, even copayments and deductibles. On top of this, there are growing shortages of health care professionals.

But, here at Alice Hyde, in spite of all of these major challenges, we are making changes to improve coordinated, high quality health care for our community and our patients. One new program designed to improve care for the patients in the Medical Center is the Hospitalist Program, which began on March 1st. Through this program, we have “hospitalists”—physicians and Nurse Practitioners—whose job is to provide all care to patients admitted to Alice Hyde. These Hospitalists will work closely with patients’ doctors to develop a care plan, both for the hospital stay and for care once a patient leaves the hospital.

Hospitalist programs are being introduced at hospitals across the country with more frequency due to the many benefits they provide to patients. Because members of the Hospitalist team are in the hospital, 24/7, they are able to respond quickly to any change in a patient’s condition. Another advantage for our patients will be a shortened wait time to be admitted—they will not need to wait for their provider to admit them to the hospital—the Hospitalist facilitates this so care and treatment can start immediately.

Patients are not the only ones who benefit from having a doctor available at all times while in the hos-pital. The Hospitalist program also gives doctors more time to focus on their patients during office visits rather than dividing their time between the hospital and their offices. Our Medical Staff is very supportive of the Hospitalist Program because it means they can spend more time with patients in the office.

To provide this 24/7 Hospitalist program, AHMC is contracting with the nationally renowned Apogee Physi-cians. This company employs highly skilled Hospitalists to care for our patients and work with our doc-tors—and they help to keep the hospitalists’ skills up-to-date through extensive education.

We are confident that this change will not only improve care, but increase patient and family satisfaction with our inpatient care.

If you would like more information or want to provide feedback about your care with the Hospitalists, please call our Administrative Office at 518-481-2202.

Thank you for your support!

John W. Johnson President/CEO

Improving Carein challanging times

“People in this area are so lucky to have such a great Medical Center. Treatment, not only for the patient, but for the family, is outstanding!”

“All my care in the Hospital has been excellent. No complaints what-so-ever!”

“As usual you took wonderful care of me. I would not change a thing!”

”The staff in the Emergency Room was so great!”

“Awesome treatment in ICU!”

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Jump into Spring!

Thinking Spring? Why not think about ways you can increase you and your family’s physical activity. Here’s some suggestions.

Outdoor activities have the same benefit as indoor activities, but also

provide a chance to enjoy the spring weather. You can hear the birds singing and smell the new flowers bloom. It is relaxing and will help increase the stress relief that exercise provides. Some other benefits you and your family could get from being physically active include:

• Improved energy level• Improved weight loss and weight

control• Decreased risk of heart disease, high

blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, and osteoporosis

• Decreased feelings of anxiety and depression

• Improved self-image

with MORE physical ACTIVITY

• Play kickball, basketball, or other sports with the kids.

• Walk, jog, or run around the block.

• Mow the grass.

• Ride a bike or rollerblade around the block.

• Plant a garden.

Outdoor Physical Activities to Enjoy in Spring

• Always have water on hand to drink to stay hydrated.

• Find a safe place to exercise – backyard, church yard, school playground or park, are possibilities.

• Check out the area to make sure the ground is safe and free from dangers such as limbs and rocks.

• Wear tennis shoes and safe, comfy clothes in layers. Remove earrings, rings, and necklaces.

• Avoid the hottest time of the day or try to exercise in the shade. Wear sun glasses and a hat.

Make Outdoor Activities Fun for Everyone

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Have you ever been watch-ing TV and eating popcorn

or chips and realize that you’ve eaten the whole bowl or bag—without even knowing it? How about nibbling at a party, standing at the buffet table, and not knowing how much you’ve really eaten?

These are examples of what an author and expert from Cornell University, Dr. Brian Wansink, calls ‘Mindless Eating.’ Dr. Wansink has written the book Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think and you may have seen him on TV or quoted in leading magazines and newspapers. Here he of-fers some tips for becoming a “mindful eater.”

For more info, visit mindlesseating.org

How to

MINDFUL EATING TIPS:

• SLOW DOWN. Savor your food, and enjoy your meal—don’t eat standing up at the kitchen counter.

• PORTION CONTROL. Use a smaller plate to serve your meals.

• REMOVE THE THREAT. Put meats and carbohy-drates on your plate in the kitchen—don’t put these dishes on the table, leave only vegetable dishes on the table while you eat.

• PAY ATTENTION. Read food labels carefully—don’t be seduced by “healthy” or “low fat” labels, read the nutritional label closely—paying close attention to serving size.

Become MINDFUL about EATING

EATING with the SEASONSEating with the seasons is the best way to consume delicious, healthy, and low cost food. Local produce is chosen for good flavor instead of long distance shipping quali-ties—therefore, less time and money is spent preserving the food. Buying locally will also support area farms and neighbors, help conserve farmland and local communi-ties, and result in fewer miles traveled—reducing air pollution and fossil fuel con-sumption, and fewer nutrients are lost between harvest and consumption.

LOCAL SPRINGTIME FOODS:• Maple Syrup• Dry Beans• Eggs• Spinach• Sorrel• Asparagus• Rhubarb• Green onions• Chives• Horseradish• Parsnips

LOCAL SUMMERTIME FOODS:• Lettuce & Greens• Peas• Tomatoes• Strawberries, Blueberries,

& Raspberries• Garlic• Carrots• New Potatoes• Fresh Herbs• Sweet Corn• Peppers• Eggplant• Onions

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Find healthy

seasonal recipes on page 5!

FINDLOCAL

FOODS!

DID YOU KNOW?

March is National

‘Nutrition Month’

for more info visit:

eatright.org

With spring and summer around the corner, it’s time to think about what fruits, veg-etables, and other local produce will be fresh and in season here in the North Country.

Web sites like adirondackharvest.com and adirondackfarmers-market.com are a great resource for finding local products, or ask your local Cooperative Exten-sion for this information.

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H ALTHYNEWS

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INSOMNIA - Insomnia is often a symptom of other problems. Typical patterns of insomnia include the in-ability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, waking up earlier than usual, and daytime fatigue. Most people with insomnia don’t fall asleep in in-appropriate situations, like driving. If this does occur, it may signal that a medical disorder (such as sleep apnea) is the cause of insomnia.

SLEEP APNEA - Excessive daytime sleepiness is the primary symptom. Some people will deny sleepiness but feel fatigued. Other symptoms are snoring, snorting, and gasping

sounds when you sleep -- often first noticed by a sleeping partner. Restless or unrefreshing sleep is also typical, as are headaches in the morning.

NARCOLEPSY - Excessive sleepiness during the day, alleviated by naps, is a symptom of narcolepsy. Dream-ing during naps and experiencing dream-like hallucinations as you fall asleep are also warning signs. Loss of muscle control that occurs with emotion, such as laughing or anger, and the inability to move as you’re going to sleep or waking up (called sleep paralysis) are also symptoms.

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME - The primary warning sign is the irresist-ible urge to move your legs shortly after you get into bed, in the middle of the night after awakening, or even when wide awake during the day. It usually feels better if you get up to walk around or rub your leg. “Creepy-crawly” or twitching feel-ing in your calves, feet, thighs, or arms are symptoms of restless leg syndrome -- the sensations of dis-comfort can be quite varied. Kicking or twitching leg movements during sleep, and sometimes while awake, may be warning signs.

DID YOU KNOW?May is

‘Better Sleep Month’

for more info visit:

bettersleep.org

Understanding the SymptomsSleep Problems

• Your sleep does not improve with self-help techniques, such as es-tablishing good sleep hygiene, cut-ting down on caffeine, exercising, and using relaxation techniques.

• You think your sleep problems may be related to an underlying condition, such as depression or

heart failure.

• You snore loudly or make snorting or gasping noises while you sleep -- or your partner observes these things while you’re asleep.

• You fall asleep doing normal ac-tivities, such as talking or driving.

• You regularly feel unrefreshed on awakening and are constantly fatigued. Sleep disorders are among the many possible causes for fatigue.

• You suspect your medication is causing your sleep problems.

Source: www.WebMD.com

The Alice Hyde Medical Center Sleep Disorders Laboratory, equipped with the latest diagnostic tools available in sleep medicine, assists healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from common sleep disor-ders. The Sleep Lab, is conveniently located at the Medical Center in Malone. For more information, contact the Sleep Disorders Laboratory at 518-481-2256 or visit www.alicehyde.com/Services/SleepLab.asp.

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sAlice Hyde Medical Center con-tinues its dedication to staying

at the forefront of the latest tech-nology for superior patient care with the purchase of the Philips In-telliVue patient monitoring system for all operating rooms.

The patient monitors are designed to match the pace and unique needs of anesthesia and peri-op-erative care. The system provides continuous monitoring of patient

vital signs and anesthesia gas levels, with easy to use and view color coded one-touch screen functions. In addition, the Anesthesiologist, at a seconds notice, can have an immediate response to a patient’s needs due to early-warning alarms known as ‘Smart Alerts’. The alerts are triggered by deviations in a patient’s vital signs based on their admitting or current diagnosis.

The monitors also have a “pig-gyback” function—a smaller de-tachable monitor travels with the patient after surgery to recovery or the Intensive Care Unit, giving health care providers access to timely and comprehensive patient information at the point-of-care.

State-of-the-artPATIENT MONITORING

System

‘the Anesthesiologist, at a seconds notice, can have an immediate response to a patient’s needs’

Dr. Bernard Gelbard, MD, PC, DABA, FACA, CESAR, board-certified Anesthesiologist, views a patient’s vital signs with innovative monitoring technology.

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what’s happening at Alice Hyde Medical Center?

Sign up for E-Alerts on our E-Community page under

the ‘Contact Us’ link.Total Joint ReplacementAHMC’s NEW

PROGRAMIn November 2009, the Medical Center launched a Total Joint Replacement

Program, a comprehensive pre and post-operative treatment plan for ortho-pedic patients. The treatment plan, beginning four to six weeks before surgery, is tailored to the needs of each individual patient.

The program begins with the scheduling of surgery, a facility tour, a pre and post-operative needs assessment, and a comprehensive “day of education”—a presentation to patients and their family members by orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, case coordina-tors, and discharge planners.

Once surgery is complete, the team works with patients to maximize comfort and begins the rehabilitation and recovery process. In an effort to help patients recover safely and in a timely manner, the Program has dedicated in-patient rehabilitation beds in the Alice Hyde Nursing Home.

To learn more about the program, please contact the Alice Hyde Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center at 518- 481-2790.

Alice Hyde Medical Center recently upgraded its Emergency Department (ED) with the installation of MEDHOST’s full-suite Emergency Department Information System (EDIS). MEDHOST is designed to help AHMC better serve

the community with decreased patient wait times and improved patient safety and care. Using touch screen technol-ogy, MEDHOST makes it easier for doctors and nurses to care for their patients, while allowing quick access to impor-tant medical information to save time in an environment where lost seconds can mean lost lives.

Designed by clinicians, MEDHOST is easy-to-use and was created to suit the unique needs of a medical center’s ED. MEDHOST allows doctors and nurses to create clear and accurate charts, order medication, and provide patient care all from the patient’s bedside or anywhere else in the ED. Patients no longer have to spend time waiting for prescriptions or for tests to be ordered, and because charts and test results are electronic, information is received into MEDHOST in real time. But MEDHOST goes beyond simplifying the charting process by helping prevent the possibility of human error with intuitive software that can alert clinicians to allergies or drug interactions. MEDHOST features a unique ToolKit application, so the system can be quickly custom-ized to fit new demands and clinical, financial, regulatory, or technical changes.

Emergency Department visits

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If you find yourself with an unexpected overnight

stay at the Medical Center or an unplanned visit to the Emergency Department or outpatient service, you and your family will meet Margie, Alice Hyde’s Patient Financial Advocate. “When people are sick, the last thing they need to be concerned about is ‘how am

I going to pay?” said Margie. “But they do worry—and I can help ease their minds.”

Margie helps patients and their families determine what their “out of pocket” costs will be for their hospi-tal care—that is, the copayments and deductibles that the patient will be responsible for paying. If the patient may have difficulty paying the full amounts, she works with them to set up payment arrangements. And, for those who cannot afford their care, Margie helps to de-termine if the patient is eligible for “charity care” that is available through the Medical Center—it is important

to note that the charity care policy is not hospital insur-ance. It is the payment of last resort, when patients have been denied Medicaid coverage and don’t have the money to pay for care, they are considered for the funds available through Alice Hyde.

“Patients and families seem to appreciate that we ad-dress their financial concerns and offer options that they may not be aware of,” said Margie. “Then, they can spend their time on what’s most important—get-ting better.”

If you are scheduled for health care services and are unsure of your insurance coverage or have questions about your health insurance, please contact your insur-ance company (generally your insurance card has a telephone number on the back you can call), or if you want assistance in applying for Medicaid or other state-run health programs, contact Margie at 518.481.2241.

Patients: meet Margie Decker

‘When people are sick, the last thing they need to be concerned about is ‘how am I going to pay?’

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‘09

donors

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ($5,000+)SeaComm Federal

Credit UnionAnonymous

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE($2,500 - 4,999)Jack & Inge Hinman Kinney Drugs

Foundation, Inc.

BENEFACTOR($1,000-2,499)Akwesasne Mohawk CasinoDr. Marco Berard &

Dr. Marie-Caroline PicheDr. Anjni BhagatDr. Morris BrowmanGerald Cahill, MDEmily E. Campbell*Casella Waste ServicesDan ClarkJames M. CoughlinDavid & Sue DeSantisDr. & Mrs. Leonardo* Dishman Mr. & Mrs. Rick EllisDr. Christian Lamarre &

Mrs. Brigitte FontaineD. Chris Frauenhofer*Dr. Bernard & Sylvie GelbardThomas & Karen GrueH & R BlockKevin J.* & Mary HartBryan J. HughesImmigrations & Customs

EnforcementThe Industrial PressJohn W.* & Sally JohnsonDean & Melissa JohnstonKing-Clark Company, Inc.Lashomb Insurance AgencyWilliam R. Latreille, Jr., MD, FACPCraig & Heather LaVignePhil LerouxDr. & Mrs. Robert L. MalatestaBrian* & Linda* McClariganMary Beth & Andy McKeeHon. Robert G. Main, Jr.Julio M. Ossorio, MDMordi Rehany, MDGerald & Mary RufaDr. Rajiv ShahTitus Mountain, Inc.

GUARDIAN($500 - 999)Adirondack Energy

Products, Inc.B & C Driveway SealingBeardsley Design AssociatesJoel P. Benware*Robert & Laura BessetteBoralex, New York LPGinger C. Carriero*Chez MadeleineCommunity Bank, NAJohn & Beverly ConnorsPhil & Sandra Dafler Carlos & Heidi* DishmanBryan & Cathy DuquetteEdward Duquette & Son, Inc.Jason & Tara Ellis

Francisco Fuentes, DDSPaul & Francoise GoodrowTimothy J. Harmon*Highline Technology, LLCJons Family RestaurantBen & Mary KellyKey BankDick LaVigneDragos Macelaru, MDTaina M. Marlow*Annette* & Brad MarshallNBT Bank of MaloneNew Vision Class of 2009Northern Adirondack RealtyBrenda L. Parker*Sid G. SpearDerek & Jennifer SpragueKurt E. Trautmann*

PARTNER ($250-499)Kathy L. Avery*Lloyd & Claire BaileyBill’s General Repair, Inc.The Cafaro FamilyJustine M. Chodat*Nader Elgharib, MDLawrence H. Elliott* Fuller Insurance Agency, Inc.Lora Lie M. Gokey*Joel W. Hanna*Jarold & Joan HutchisonCathlyn E. Lamitie*Cheryl A. LaPlant*Shannon F. Legacy*Brenda J. LePage*Robert & Donnamae McGibbonAnne E. McIlhenny*McKee & AssociatesMarcia McMahon*Penny M. McQuinn*Northern AmbulanceElizabeth D. Ooms*Ann V. Perry*Price ChopperBeverly QuenvilleJulia* & Nathan RaceDarlene M. Schrader*Kimberly Silver-Harmon*Denise* & Corey StarkMichele M. Stonehouse*Michael J. Towle*Doug YandoDorothy C. Zegarelli*

FRIEND ($100-249)Mayra Alba-Chartier*Larry & Deborah Athens William M. BadgerAngela M. Bashaw*Annette T. Beckett*Jim & Gail Bessette Janice E. Bilow*Donna M. Bishop*Donald A. BoadwayLloyd N. BoadwayJeremy J. Bombard*Barbara BonvilleJack & Peg BoyeaBernard J. Bruyere*John & Mary ByrnesRalph & Beulah CardinalJoe ChalifouxFrancesca M. Chesbrough* Matthew J. Chodat*James Cooley*

Diane M. Coryea*Robert & Anna CoxCheryl A. Crinklaw*Josy S. Delaney*Douglas E. Dennis*Michele T. Denny*Jay V. Dewell, MDMelinda S. Disotelle*Christine Dominic-Rovito*James Donnelly*Norman & Shirley DumasClaudia E. Dumitrescu, MD*Denise M. Duquette*Linda J. Durant*Michelle A. Durant*Brittany M. Duso*Althea C. Eames*Pamela J. Eames*Judith E. Elmer*Burton & Ann EmoryDorothee S. Fetter*Kimberly A. FinchDean A. Fountain*Tonny P. French*Stacy L. Gallagher*Hallie L. Garland*Robert & Sherry GasparCedric & Marion GibsonRuth A. Gonyea*Melinda S. Gratton*Danielle C. HalleyThomas H. Hamilton*Suzanne M. Hayes*Janet M. Hazel*Mrs. Paul J. HindsGordon & Rose Mary HiscockPatrick & Joanna HollandDeborah R. Holmes*Wendy C. Hooper*Robert F. Hosler, Jr.*Joyce A. Hurteau*Peggy JanesMarcella A. Jones*Paul KiznerEllen D. Koehler*Andree ̀LaBargeChristine M. LaDukeSherry A. LaFave*Deborah L. LaFlesh*Sylvain Lafond*Linda M. LaRock*Theresa A. Lasky*Cheryl LearnedLisa A. Leary*Toby R. Legault*Joseph LeoneRebecca K. Livernois*Roger A. Livernois*Susan L. Lockwood*Barbara MaguireDawn M. Mainville*Linda S. Maneely*Sharon T. Manning*Mark, Sharon & Derrick MansonAnne M. Marlowe*Julie A. Marshall*Charlie & Kay MatthewsAlison P. McCarthy*Pamela McDonald-Tilson*Bill & Karen McGeePeter R. McGivney*Jerome J. McNultyDrs. Aleksandr &

Yuliya MedvedSandra M. Mertz*Allison Miller

Ellen T. Miller*Jane M. Monica*Roxanne M. Morter*Amy E. O’Connor*Patricia A. O’Donnell*Paul N. Paquin*Karen M. Pellicore*Joe & Ann PerryLinda L. Phelix*Karen M. Phillips*Andrew & Denella PickettCarole J. Plante*George K. PondBetty Jo Reynolds*Tammy L. Reynolds*Nancy M. Richards*Tonya J. Robinson*Kimberly M. Rovito*Patricia J. Russell*Gerald & Helen RyanSanta Lucia’s CaféJohn D. Shea*Claire J. Simon*Margaret SlingerlandJoyce T. Smith Lynn G. SmithPeter C. Snell*Kathryn K. St.Mary*Michael J. Stone*Shelly R. Stone*Ed & Dotty StrongFrank & Elizabeth SuatoniSymquestFelix W. Tam*Gregory P. Toczko*Linda D. Trumble*Mary Kay TullochMr. & Mrs. Vincent TutinoJeanette L. Tuttle*Elizabeth A. Tyson*TwinState//Voice.Data.Video.Inc.Ursuline CommunityJustinee C. Vanier*Laura A. Walbridge*Todd & Barbara WeberAlerick WelshAnn M. White*Carol A. Wilson*Michael D. Zemany

SUPPORTER(Up to $99)Kelli E. Acosta*Bernadette M. Andrews*Cathryn M. Andrews Donna M. Andrews*Joseph ArmstrongZachary C. Arnold*Tammy M. Aubin*Paul D. Avery*Michelle L. Babbie*Isabel & Richard BabbittMegan N. Babcock*Elizabeth BakerMr. & Mrs. Richard BarberTonya M. Barnhart*BD EntertainmentMarsha L. Benware*Joanne M. Bergevin*Mr. & Mrs. William BesawDonald & Barbara BilowAlvin T. Black*Glenn F. BlackShirley A. Bombard*Norma M. BouisseyJanice L. Boyea*Kayleigh N. Brand*Donna A. Brockway*Joshua & Lydia* BrownLaura L. Burgess*Doug & Connie BurtonThomas E. BurtonMr. & Mrs. Kevin Cappiello

Patsy K. Card*Coreena CardinPreston CarpenterPatrick L. Carrigan*Bonnie M. CavanaghAllison M. Champagne*Betty V. ChaseDonna Chauvin* Carolyn ChildsRoy Ernest ChildsNancy Clark-Gregoire* Fr. Martin ClineJacqueline Clookey-Bouissey*Susan B. Collette*Malinda A. Collins*Joann M. Cook*Lori B. Cornell*Joshua A. Craig*Ada M. Currier*Patricia E. Davenport*Richard & Marianne DeBellisJoan H. DeLorme*Linda S. Demo*Sheree A. Denny*Mary L. Deragon*Michael J. Derouchie*Jay W. Disotelle*Andre ̀& Molly Stark DonikianMarcy A. Dow*Debora DucharmeJerry L. Dumas*Michelle M. Earle*Kristin Ellis-Wood*Lorraine EllsworthKimberly A. Faubert*Lori S. Fernandini*Elizabeth FessendenPete & Lucy FetterolfMegan K. Finch*Carolyn & David FischerKrista L. Flint*Gregory E. Freeman*Elaine M. Gale*Geez Louise Boutique & ExchangeGerald & Ruth GhostlawSandra D. GlendinningMarilyn C. Gokey*Brenda J. Gordon*Robert J. GriffinSusan D. Griffin*Ann E. Hall*Jon S. Halley*Michelle A. Harris*Linda HebertMark A. Helmer*Mr. & Mrs. Jerry HickeyDonald C. Hill*Holly L. Hiscock*Michael D. HollandGretchen L. HolzhauerLeigh A. Hooper*Crystal L. Jock*Gloria J. JohnsonJudith A. Johnson*Shelly D. Johnston*The Jungbluths Robert S. KyffDarline A. LaBarge*Barbara A. LaBombard*Donna M. LaBombard*William J. LaBrake*Gail S. LaFlesh*Kelli A. LaFlesh*Krista M. LaFlesh*Diana C. Lamica*Renee C. Lane*Karin L. LaPage*Mae C. LaPlante*Colleen A. Law*Jenna L. Law*Susan H. Leahy*James B. Legault*Rebecca L. LeighAimee K. LeRoy*

Lynne Livernois*Jennifer L. LockwoodNormand LoiselleTracie L. Lucey*Gayle I. Lunan*Sandra M. MacDonald*Irv & Pat MacLarenKaren & John Mahoney Amy J. Mainville*Melissa A. Maloney*Carl & Liz MarshallEvelyn M. MarshallM. Joann Martell*John W. Martin*Susan E. Mathieson*Robin L. Mayville* Sheila M. Mayville*John & Carla MelvilleDeborah B. Merrick*Michelle L. MontgomeryDonna L. Morris*Warren MountDennis & Mary MurphyDawn R. Norcross*Ann M. O’Neil*Ronald J. Perry*Kayla L. Phillips*Rebecca M. Preve*Gerald W. Proper*Jamie L. Psomos*Marcel & Joyce RacinePamela J. Rafter*Tina M. Raville*Courtney L. Reynolds*Derek J. Reynolds*Lorene M. Reynolds*Megan E. Reynolds*Gene RileyCynthia M. Rivers*Kandi L. Rivers*Mary L. Robideau*Marian RoscoeSharon Roscoe-Martin*Kay M. Roy*Christopher J. Saucier*Deborah E. Sauve*Beckie K. Scott*Tracy L. Scott*Alfie M. Senajon*Jane A. Sevey*Joy C. ShafferJulie A. Shantie*Dorothy Shea ReynoldsValerie A. Sherwin*Victor SilverDawn M. Smith*Leroy & Eileen SmithMary A. Smith*Tina M. Smith*Jeanette P. SnellNormajean Snyder*Kevin R. Spaulding*Tammy L. Spinner*Anna V. Stafford*Sherri L. Staib*Linda L. St.Denis*Charles & Janet SterlingMichelle A. St.Hilaire*Melissa M. St.Mary*Theodore T. Stone*Lisa A. Susice*Brigitte SwanShannon C. Tatro*Carol Trautmann*Terry & Marcella TrudeauKelly T. Trumble*Christina M. Tupia*Maria ValdezMelinda L. Weatherwax*Daniel & Cindy WestKayla M. Wheeler*Connie L. Whitman*Lacey L. Willett*Sylvia M. Willett*Kandy M. Wood*Sue E. Zemany

IN-KIND DONATIONSWholistic Care Center*AHMC Employee

2009 Donor Listtotal gifts & pledges from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009

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We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our donors for their tremendous commitment and generosity to Alice Hyde Medical Center.

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GOLF BENEFIT:$2,500 & UPWilson, Elser, Moskowitz,

Edelman & Dicker, LLP$1500-2,499Bond, Schoeneck &

King, PLLCMedExcel USA, Inc.Medical Liability

Mutual Insurance Co.TREO Solutions$1000-$1499Akwesasne Mohawk CasinoLiberty MutualManning & Napier

Advisors, Inc.Mohawk Hospital

Equipment, Inc.$500-$999Beardsley Design AssociatesBPA-HarbridgeCommonwealth

Financial GroupCommunity Bank, N.A.Drs. Anjni Bhagat &

Dr. Rajiv ShahHighline Technology, LLCKey BankMalone Cellular/AT&TMedHostPizzagalli Construction Co.Sid G. SpearSprague EnergyUnder $500Black River Vending

Services, Inc.SymquestUpstate Linac Services, LLCIn-Kind Donations Air Products & ChemicalPepsi

ART GALA & AUCTIONArtistsGail BessetteJackie BurnsBill BurnsMary CantlineNancy ChildJeanne DanforthAnnie DestitoJanice FarmerCindy GadwayJoan GosselinNancy HaleEllen E. HallJulia HolmesCharles Atwood KingKaren Lamitie-KingBarry LobdellLinda McClariganMary Agnes MurphyAngela NephewValerie NorwoodLouise PirottaBeverly QuenvilleCaron RaulstonAnne RayArnold Sauther

Linda SautherFelix TamMargaret TsudaJudith UtterJudith WintersContributors & SponsorsJames & Gail BessetteEdward Duquette & Son, Inc. Cindy GadwayH & R BlockThe Industrial PressAngela NephewNorthern Adirondack RealtyBeverly QuenvilleIn-Kind DonationsPatrick Barber

WINTERFEST SKI BENEFIT:Adirondack Energy

Products, Inc.Akwesasne Mohawk CasinoDr. Marco Berard &

Dr. Marie-Caroline PicheBill’s General Repair, Inc.Jay V. Dewell, MDFuller Insurance Agency, Inc.The Jug StoreJons Family RestaurantNorthern AmbulancePrice ChopperSeaComm Federal

Credit UnionTitus Mountain, Inc.Twinstate/Voice.Data.

Video, Inc.

BUSINESSES CAREPROGRAMA special thank you to the following local businesses for their generous support of AHMC through our Busi-nesses Care Program:

Adirondack EnergyAkwesasne Mohawk CasinoB & C Driveway SealingBD EntertainmentBeardsley Design AssociatesDr. Marco Berard &

Dr. Marie-Caroline PicheDr. Anjni Bhagat &

Dr. Rajiv ShahBill’s General Repair, Inc.Boralex, New York LPCasella Waste ServicesChez MadeleineCommunity Bank, NADr. Jay DewellEdward Duquette & Son, Inc.Fuller Insurance Agency, Inc.Highline TechnologyH & R BlockJons Family RestaurantThe Jug StoreKey BankKing-Clark Company, Inc.Malone Cellular/AT & TMcKee & Associates, Inc.

NBT Bank of MaloneNorthern Adirondack RealtyNorthern AmbulancePrice ChopperSanta Lucia’s Café SeaComm Federal

Credit UnionSid G. SpearSymquestThe Industrial PressTitus Mountain, Inc.TwinState//Voice.Data.

Video.Inc.

HONORING:Boyea & Ryan Families

Gerald & Helen RyanCarol Lyng

Marcia HennessyKyle Podlaski

Eugene D. BarberMr. & Mrs. Bob Pollard

May Moore-RichardsDr. & Mrs. P.E. Stamatiabes& family

John & Mary ByrnesMary Kay Tulloch

Carolyn L. Gervais

IN MEMORY OF:Clada Ashley

Women of the Moose #285Bessie & Ralph Benware

Jim N. BenwareThelma J. Benware Nursing

Scholarship FundNorman & Barbara Boyea Brass Thimble Quilt Group Daniel & Katie Clancy Ellis Pontiac Buick GMC, Inc. Friends & Family Robert & Melissa Gooley Serge Jean & Rosa Gomez Roy & Joan O’Halloran Kenneth & Joan Sather James & Cassandra Stone P.E. & I.G. Unger

John BonvilleTheresa Bashaw Barbara Bonville George & Elaine Lester

Boyea & Ryan FamiliesGerald & Helen Ryan

Ross BiondoGeorge & Janet Biondo Jennifer Biondo-Ma-zurowski Jill Biondo-Cassini

Arlean BrayMr. & Mrs. Robert Ashline Mr. & Mrs. William Delarm Friends & Family Richard & Jeannine Golden Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gravel Mr. & Mrs. Gerald LaPlante Mr. & Mrs. Dolphus Soulier Mrs. Donna Yurista

Maude BreenBob & Laura Bessette Gary & Candace Breen

Stephen & Carol Breen Terry Breen John & Coleen Carter Ronald & Melba Cook Howard & Jacqueline Coombs Walter & Marlene Dewey Friends & Family Dennis & Dilys Heinssen Charles & Maureen Layhee James & Wanda Layhee Kenneth & Katherine O’Neill Doug & Joan Pelkey Quentin Siddon & Barbara Porter Bruce & Sheila Reynolds Donna M. Romano Margaret Slingerland H. Adele Ungerer Kristine Q. Wezalis

Myron CaplanIrv Caplan

Shirley ChalifouxJoe Chalifoux

William A. Clermont Memo-rial Scholarship FundRalph & Beulah Cardinal Jack K. & Inge K. Hinman John & Sally Johnson Nancy Kehoe Brian & Linda McClarigan Barbara Maguire

Michael ConnorsJohn & Beverly Connors

Barbara Ann CoxRobert & Anna Cox

Joan CunninghamLloyd & Claire Bailey

Phil DennyBoralex New York LP

Jacob Dievendorf Charles & Jane Dievendorf

William J. DoreyIsabelle Dorey

Gary Elmer, Sr.Msgt. Steven R. Brown, Ret. & Carolyn Brown Friends & Family Rosemary & Gary Racine Staff of Holmes Rehabilita-tion Department Elizabeth Thompson Vellano Bros., Inc. Women of the Moose #285

Bill EvansKathy Evans

Blanche FerrisMerton Ferris

Matt GervaisAnonymous

Marion S. GonyeaDonald & Sheila Ashline Jon & Susan Ashline Mark & Joyce Ashline Gary & Jackie Butterfield Robert & Karen Gravel William & Bess Hanna Hughes, Stewart & Race, PC Janet Kilburn Christine M. LaDuke George & Rhonna Proechel John & Cynthia Soper

Marion S. & Brian Gonyea Mary McGrath

Marjorie R. GriffinGarth & Mary Ann Griffin

William Calvin HarveyBob & Laura Bessette

Chateaugay Teacher’s Association Earl & Connie Schell

Paul J. HindsMrs. Paul J. Hinds

James HoyLowell & Dorothy Hoy

Gladys HydeAndy Pickett

Family Members who have passedJanice M. Johnson

Julia KressJarold & Joan Hutchison

Jeffry LamitieMary K. Lamitie

Robert & Cressy LyngAnn & Joe Perry

Dr. Effat MacramallaRobert & Linda Bishop

Gloria MarshBruce & Frances Marsh

Kathy McGeeAnonymous Binghamton Material Handling, Inc.

Thomas & Carmelita LawsonCarol Wolfanger Women of the Moose #285

Jane D. MonheimerWilliam Monheimer

Susan MulhollandJudy Elmer Debby St.Mary Women of Joy - First Christian Church

Kate O’NeillRobert & Laura Bessette

Jane OtisA. David Thomas

Gladys QuinnDorothea McIntyre

Clemy K. ReynoldsDonald Reynolds

Marjorie L. ReynoldsCindy M. Reynolds

Andrew RichardsCo-workers of The Malone Telegram Donna M. HanusLeota M. RockhillJim & Barbara Black Bob & Pat Black John & Mary Byrnes Judy Elmer Philip & Nellie Foley Franklin Correctional Facility Employees Friends & Family James & Mary Lou Griffin George Guyette Jean W. Jackson Barry & Terry Moore Harold & Gail Parks Rita Richards Robert & Eleanor Rockhill Richard & Dorothy Weller Lloyd & Alice Wilkerson Ruth K. Worden

Stanley J. RushfordFrances Rushford

Richard G. Ryan Linda A. Ryan

Frances English WalfieldSelkirk

Christine M. LaDukeEllen Simpson

Donald J. SimpsonDr. & Mrs. P.E. Stamatiabes

& familyJohn & Mary Byrnes

Family Members who have passed

John & Barbara SullivanCecilia Trombley

AnonymousJoey Veaudry

Arlene StoneThelma Welcher

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Aiken Mr. & Mrs. Alan Ashline Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ashline Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ashline Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ashline Mr. & Mrs. William Delarm Dept. of Social Services Mr. & Mrs. Norman Dumont Mrs. Catherine Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Duso Friends & Family Gary & MaryKay Granata Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gravel Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Harold Lamondie Mr. & Mrs. Gerald LaPlante Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Malette Darrell & Millie Manley Mr. & Mrs. Carl Perry Mac & Beverly Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Dolphus Soulier Dick & Cathy Tavernier Jim & Ann Marie Womble Mrs. Donna Yurista

Doryce WhiteMr. & Mrs. John F. Taylor

Murry WillisBetty Barney

Captain Trevor YuristaRobert & Karen Gravel

Please NoteEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. If you notice any errors or omissions, please accept our most sincere apologies and contact the Office of Philanthropy at 518-481-2837 so we may correct our records. Thank you.

2009 FUNDRAISING EVENTS

We extend our sincere thanks to our Board of Directors for their participation in the 2009 Annual Giving Program:

Gerald Rufa, ChairDr. Anjni BhagatDr. Morris BrowmanDan ClarkJames CoughlinCarlos Dishman

Richard EllisPaul GoodrowDean JohnstonDr. Ben KellyCraig LaVigneDick LaVigne

Phil Leroux Mary Beth McKeeTerry TrudeauDoug Yando

Your investment helps AHMC purchase new

and essential medical equipment to enhance the quality of care we provide to the members of our community.

The following is just a partial list of some vitally needed equipment in the year ahead:

• Linear Accelerator $1,200,000

• Digital Mammography $566,000

• Chemistry Analyzer $400,000

• Ultrasound Unit $360,000

To Your Health | Spring/Summer 2010

AL-ANONDate: every SundayTime: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.Meeting Place: Main Floor Conference Room

ALCOHOLICS’ ANONYMOUSDate: every SundayTime: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Date: every FridayTime: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Meeting Place: Main Floor Conference Room

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPDate: first Wednesday of every monthTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Place: Third Age Adult Center, 24 Fourth Street, MaloneContact: 518-564-3370 or 518-564-3377

ARTHRITIS SELF-HELP 6-WEEK COURSEDate: call for dates/timesMeeting Place: Main Floor Conference RoomContact: Debbie Warren at 518-481-2247

BABYSITTER SAFETY COURSEDate: call for dates/times (offered in Spring & Fall)

Meeting Place: Main LobbyContact: Debbie Warren at 518-481-2247

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUPDate: second Wednesday of every monthTime: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Meeting Place: Main Floor Conference RoomContact: Debbie Warren at 518-481-2247

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPDate: second Tuesday of every monthTime: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Meeting Place: Main Floor Conference RoomContact: Debbie Merrick at 518-481-2244

CANCER PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES Support services are available by requestContact: Amy O’Connor at 518-481-2880

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION 6-WEEK COURSEDate: call for dates/times (offered regularly)Time: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.Meeting Place: Education ClassroomContact: Debbie Merrick at 518-481-2244

DIABETES EDUCATION 6-WEEK COURSEMANAGING YOUR DIABETESDate: call for dates & to pre-registerTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Meeting Place: Education RoomContact: Anne McIlhenny at 518-481-2280

EYE ON THE COMMUNITY RADIO PROGRAMDate: first Sunday & last Saturday of every monthTime: Saturday, 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. on WICY 1490 AM Radio; Sunday, 6:00 – 6:30 a.m. on Wild Country 96.5 FM Radio and 94.7 Hits FM Radio

HEART-TO-HEART SUPPORT GROUPCardiac support services are available by requestContact: Sandy Mertz at 518-481-2319

HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SERVICESDate: call for dates/timesMeeting Place: Throughout Franklin CountyContact: Tammy Crinklaw at 518-483-3200

KIDNEY DISEASE & DIALYSIS SUPPORT GROUPDate: second Thursday of every monthTime: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.Meeting Place: Main Floor Conference Room

LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS 6-WEEK COURSEDate: call for dates/timesContact: Debbie Warren at 518-481-2247

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSDate: every MondayTime: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meeting Place: Main Floor Conference Room

ORGAN DONOR/RECIPIENT SUPPORT GROUPDate: first Monday of every March, June, September, & DecemberTime: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.Meeting Place: Main Floor Conference RoomContact: Debbie Warren at 518-481-2247

SMALL SOULS SUPPORT SERVICESA bereavement support group for parents or family dealing with fetal or neo-natal death. Date: Group meets upon requestContact: Family Maternity Center at 518-481-2244

SMOKING CESSATION SUPPORT SERVICESContact: NYS Smokers’ Quitline at 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) www.nysmokefree.com

WEIGHT WATCHERSDate: every Tuesday nightTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Meeting Place: Cafeteria

Postal Patron

Non Profit OrgU.S. Postage

PAIDMalone, NY

12953Permit No. 35

P.O. Box 729133 Park StreetMalone, NY 12953

In Touch with Health

*All programs are located at AHMC unless stated otherwise.

community wellness programs

Learn more about AHMC’s In Touch with Health community wellness programs at www.alicehyde.com/Services/Wellness.asp