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Jukon Wong credits a good Samaritan and Seton Medical Center Williamson with saving his life last September

Highlights Physician Profile p. 2

How to Save a Life p. 3

Wild About Seton p. 5

Community Support pp. 6‑7 www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org 1

New Technology Takes

Incredible Voyage If you remember the movie, The Incredible Voyage, where a team of scientists and their spaceship are reduced to microscopic size for a journey through a human body, you get the idea of the view through Seton Williamson’s new Super Dimension bronchoscope. This amazing technology—the first of its kind in the Austin area—gives Seton doctors a 3-dimensional, noninvasive view of the outer portions of the lungs. At a time when 75 percent of cancer diagnoses are attributable to lung cancer, according to pulmonologist and Seton ICU Medical Director, Dr. Said Soubra, that can be life-saving. Watching the moving image on an LCD monitor, Dr. Soubra steers the scope through hair-width pathways of a patient’s lung. “We overlay the image from the lung CT scan within a magnetic field around the patient,” Dr Soubra explains. “We can take a tiny biopsy from a suspicious spot that showed up on the CT scan, without the risks that come with surgery.” This new tool not only assists with diagnosis, but it marks the exact location so future treatments can be more precise. In the past, the best approach for a small spot on an otherwise normal lung CT scan was to watch and wait, as it may be a minor infection. “Earlier diagnosis means much better survival rates,” Dr. Soubra says. “When we can get up to a two-year jump on treating cancer in its early stages, it is significant.” Mary and Troy Rodriguez generously sponsored the Super Dimension through a gift to Seton Williamson Foundation. In gratitude for the many patients and families that will benefit, Dr. Soubra says, “Having a community of donors willing to invest in the latest skills and technology is vital to saving lives.” 2 www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org

Physician Profile: Dr. Said Soubra

• Why would an esteemed faculty member at Houston’s Baylor College of Medicine drop everything to practice in Williamson County? “It was a chance to help create a new and innovative ICU at Seton Medical Center Williamson,” says Dr. Said Soubra (Si-eéd Soó-brah). Working in the heart of Houston’s renownedTexas Medical Center, Dr. Soubra took part in important medical research and innovation. He was medical director of the ICU at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, supervising clinical research and trials, and was a valued member of the Baylor lung transplant team. Dr. Soubra is now Seton Williamson’s medical director of Intensive Care Services. He has also opened Williamson Pulmonary and Sleep Associates, located in the Seton Medical Office Building. Dr. Soubra’s three children, ages 10, 8 and 3, have settled into Round Rock schools, while his wife, Lima, is enjoying the amenities of Avery Ranch. How did Seton lure Dr. Soubra to Williamson County? “Open spaces, beautiful scenery, less traffic and good schools,” Dr. Soubra says. Sounds like the same reasons many of us came here.

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Reuniting at the Seton Women’s Development Board Gala are, from left to right: Chad Henrichs, Dr. Said Soubra, Jukon Wong, John Malvarose, and Dr. Brian Aldred.

Like most 40-year-olds, Jukon Wong wasn’t thinking about his heart as he jogged near his house last September. Likewise, as John Malvarose was running nearby, he was mulling over the small events of the day. But as he followed his usual path through the quiet suburban neighborhood, Malvarose saw something he’d never forget. “I happened to glance out of my peripheral vision,” he says, “and saw a man running on the sidewalk, then stop and fall straight backward, hitting his head.” It was Wong.

from his defibrillator. In fact, he’s feeling so good that he’s training to run in a 5 K and in January, he fulfilled his dream of becoming a U.S. citizen.

He believes that through all this, he’s been given a gift. “Whenever I hesitate to do something, like jumping onto the dance floor with a woman, all my friends have to say is, ‘Hey man, life is short,’ and I do it. It means something completely different now.” Today, he’s very grateful to be alive and grateful to the heroes that helped him, from doctors Brian Aldred and Thinking quickly, Malvarose called 911 as he crossed the Said Soubra at Seton to EMS Technician Chad Henrichs, all street. When he realized Wong wasn’t breathing, he started the way to Malvarose, the good Samaritan who first helped CPR, which he had learned 20 years earlier. It wasn’t until him. the ambulance came five minutes later that he discovered that Wong had been felled by a full cardiac arrest. When this At the Seton Medical Center Williamson gala, Jukon had an happens outside a hospital, it often means death. emotional reunion with the doctors and EMS technician, as well as with Malvarose. “The only other time I had seen him Judging by Wong’s grim condition when the ambulance left, was when I was doing CPR,” says Malvarose. Malvarose assumed the worst.

“To see him standing and EMS continued trying to resuscitate Wong as they transported him to Seton Medical Center Williamson. On arrival, walking and healthy was emergency physician Dr. Brian Aldred immediately ordered induced hypothermia, lowering Wong’s body temperature amazing and overwhelming.” to 89 degrees. Seton’s Arctic Sun equipment provides body – John Malvarose cooling technology to limit brain swelling, which decreases odds of brain damage or death. After 24 hours, Wong’s body was slowly warmed back to its normal temperature, and he So, what’s next for Wong? “I have a responsibility to the people had surgery to implant a defibrillator.Ten days later, he walked who saved me to lead a good life from now on,” he says. How to do that? He says he’ll start by learning CPR, the skill that out of the hospital. saved his life on that warm September evening, just in case he Today,Wong claims that the only reminder of this life-changing ever gets a chance to return the favor. experience is the “lump on the top left corner of my chest,” www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org 3

Seton Medical Center Williamson

Milestones

Since opening in February 2008, Seton Medical Center Williamson has accomplished many things. As of June 2009, these are the milestones you have helped us reach:

Emergency Department • 100% of respondents to an independent survey said they would return or refer a friend to SMCW’s Emergency Department • Patients treated in the Emergency Department: more than 16,000

Surgical Services • Open heart or valve procedures: nearly 100 • Outpatient surgeries: more than 800 • Inpatient surgeries: more than 1,000

Women’s Center • Babies delivered at the Women’s Center: more than 300

Volunteers •

Volunteers donated 28,000 hours from June 2008 through March 2009. Calculating the national average in monetary value of $19.51 per volunteer hour, this translates to $546,000 in service given to Seton Williamson and our community.

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About Seton Seton Women’s Development Board Gala Committee Chairs, from left: Judith Manriquez, Kyra Quenan, Lucretia Crenwelge, Holly Coe, Betty Lord,Victoria Lippman, Mary Rodriguez, Jenni Ratliff, Gala Co-chair, Nancy Crouse, Marsha Farney, Gala Co-chair, Kristi Stephens, Linda Schmitt, Carole Burke and Amy Gantt.

The Seton Women’s Development Board held their annual Gala, “Wild About Seton,” at Cimarron Hills Country Club. This year’s Gala marked the first anniversary of Seton Medical Center Williamson. The evening included a live auction, dinner and dance. The event netted nearly $300,000, which was given to Seton Medical Center Williamson to help in its mission to provide the best of complex medical care to all in Williamson County. The Foundation would like to thank the Development Board for their hard work and commitment to the Seton Williamson Foundation throughout the year.

2 1 1: Joyce Fritz, a Seton Women’s Development Board member, Mark Fritz, and Stephanie and Ken Morgan arrive at “Wild About Seton.” 2: Gala Co-chairs Marsha Farney and Jenni Ratliff enjoy the results of their hard work and dedication. 3: Lee and Cindy Jarrard, Melissa Dietz, a Seton Women’s Development Board member, Mark Dietz, Shari and John Ramming, Amanda McIntosh, a Seton Women’s Development Board member, and Lee McIntosh take part in the Gala festivities.

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Community Spotlight: Trisun Healthcare When the Seton Women’s Development Board approached Trisun Healthcare for support for its inaugural Gala in 2008, Trisun didn’t hesitate. “Trisun Healthcare is a faithbased organization that wholeheartedly agrees with the Seton mission,” says Mary Beth Thompson, vice president of marketing. And, for both 2008 and 2009, Trisun has been a major sponsor contributing to the success of the gala.

This Austin-based company manages 30 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities and four assisted living facilities in Texas. Its newest facility, Park Valley Inn, is located in Round Rock and is one of four Trisun facilities in Williamson County. Each facility works closely with nearby hospitals, helping elderly clients maintain optimal health through access to health care and rehabilitation services. Trisun takes its role as a good corporate citizen seriously and is confident in its investment in Seton Williamson Foundation.

“We work closely with Seton Williamson and are impressed with the level of care that our clients receive. The professionalism of the staff is remarkable. They are very good at what they do, ” says Thompson. Trisun’s professionals work closely with hospital social workers and healthcare professionals to coordinate discharge planning and access to Medicare benefits and rehabilitation therapies—all important steps for clients to live their lives to the fullest. She is proud of Trisun’s commitment to excellence and says decisions are made according to what is best for their residents. “Trisun’s support of Seton’s healthcare ministry is a significant vote of confidence in the importance of healthcare in Williamson County,” says Nancy Crouse, president of the SetonWomen’s Development Board. “Their generosity enables Seton Williamson to deliver the highest quality of services to patients and families. We are thankful for their support.”

Four Minutes for Philanthropy

By Charley Scarborough, vice president and executive director of the Seton Williamson Foundation Sounds funny that they call it a “blind procedure,” but if you have ever been on the “business end” of an IV needle stick, you can appreciate what I’m talking about. Thinking about trying to poke a vein by feeling and sort of seeing that narrow ridge under the skin conjures up a vision of your nurse approaching with a blindfold on. Even the best nurses and doctors can miss. For those with particularly difficult veins to locate – infants and the elderly – this can be unnerving, painful and just plain scary. My own mother dreads getting blood drawn and usually comes home from these visits with tender, bruised arms.

get the right insertion on the first try, helping reduce pain, anxiety, treatment delays and infection risks. Generous donors Marsha and Bryan Farney, through the efforts of our Seton Women’s Development Board, helped us purchase one recently. Turns out, this family’s 3-year-old grandson has experienced many medical challenges lately and has had to personally suffer through many such sticks. The little fellow, Braden, has even resorted to reminding himself out loud, “Be brave, Braden, be brave,” while waiting. Braden and his family recently moved from the area and won’t get to benefit from this VeinViewer. Even more generous then, is the gift from these friends, knowing it will be a godsend for grandbabies and grandparents from all over our community. I think, when Sister Nancy Sullivan blesses it, we should dedicate it, “Braden’s Vein Viewer.”

One of our physicians, Dr. Malik Merchant, recently explained how much a new device, the VeinViewer, could help our patients and staff. The portable Vein Viewer shines an infrared light on the surface of a patient’s skin, highlighting Charley’s blog “Four Minutes for Philanthropy” can be found on the the vascular system beneath. “Seeing” the vein helps the nurse Foundation’s website at www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org. 6 www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org

Suort• We have enjoyed spending time with our supporters this spring and summer. We were delighted to join them for lunches with Seton leadership and the dedication of patient rooms sponsored by our generous donors.Thank you for making Seton Medical Center Williamson the outstanding hospital that it is.

1 1: Clark Thurmond, Don Martin, trustee, Charley Scarborough, Bill and P.D. Chapman, Linda Scarbrough and Sister Nancy Sullivan at a Seton Leadership Lunch

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2: Frank Krenek, Jr., trustee, Nancy Krenek, Ann Krenek and Frank Krenek, Sr. at a room dedication 3: John Yearwood, Priscilla Yearwood, a Seton Women’s Development Board member, Robert Berryman and Pat Berryman, a Seton Women’s Development Board member, and Bethany Leffingwell at a Seton Leadership Lunch

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4: Charles Avery, trustee, Beth Avery, Luke Fritz, Mark Fritz, GeNelle and Gene Beck and Will Cleveland at a Seton Leadership Lunch 5: Mike Martin, Abbe Boring, Rhonda and Bill Farney, Marsha Farney, a Seton Women’s Development Board member, and Suzy Rusk, a Seton Women’s Development Board member, at a Seton Leadership Lunch

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Mission of the Seton Family of Hospitals Our mission inspires us to care for and improve the health of those we serve with a special concern for the sick and the poor. We are called to be a sign of God’s unconditional love for all and believe that all persons by their creation are endowed with dignity. Seton continues the Catholic tradition of service established by our founders: Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton.

GoodHealth Commons is located at Seton Medical Center Williamson

and is a unique integrated health and wellness center for the Central Texas community. We combine both Eastern and Western health practices under one roof. Visit us online at www.goodhealthcommons.com or call us at 512-324-4803. YogaYoga

Seton Diabetes Education

• Hatha Yoga - Fundamentals • Hatha Yoga – All Levels • Hatha Yoga – For Strength and Vitality

• Gestational Diabetes Class • Diabetes Type II Class

Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin • Acupuncture • Qigong and Meditation

Seton Cove • Book Discussions, Classes, and Lunches • Individual Spiritual Direction

Seton Nutrition Services • Good Food Cooking Series • Nutritional Counseling

GoodHealth Commons Free Monthly Seminars • July 28, 6 p.m.: Family and Children’s Wellbeing • August 25, 6 p.m.: Women’s Health

All classes and services (unless noted otherwise) are held at GoodHealth Commons, located at Seton Medical Center Williamson’s Medical Plaza 1, Suite 203, two miles east of I-35 and University Boulevard in Round Rock, exit 256.

Board of Trustees Jim Schwertner, Chairman Charles Avery, III David Hays Jimmy Jacobs Frank Krenek Don Martin Judy McLeod Steve Peña Laura Robinson Troy Rodriguez David Singleton Ex-Officio Members Gene Attal Charles Barnett Amy Gantt Mark Hazelwood Dr. William Reitmeyer Charley Scarborough Sr. Nancy Sullivan Seton Medical Center Williamson Seton Family of Hospitals (512) 324-4000 www.seton.net/williamson

201 Seton Parkway Round Rock, TX 78665 (512) 324-4090 Phone (512) 324-4657 Fax www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org

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