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TampaPediatric Specialty CareOrthopaedicsSurfside NewsA monthly e-newsletter for employees at Shriners Hospitals for Children - TampaJanuary - March 2012Inside this issue:Welcome NewAdministratorNo Limits Sportsa Success!WelcomeFarewellTech Tip20 QuestionsEnergy Saving TipsDr, CronenThird Million DollarPlaque PresentationZachary WoodkeFez FactHappy BirthdayHappy AnniversaryShriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa Patient Ambassador - Zoe Spanos
Welcome New Administrator,David Ferrellhriners Hospitals for Children is pleased to announce the selection ofSDavid Ferrell as the regional administrator of Shriners Hospitals for Children— Tampa. He is the regional administrator for Shriners Hospitals for Children inHouston and Galveston, Texas, and will maintain those responsibilities.Before joining Shriners Hospitals for Children, Ferrell was an acting areaadministrator and consultant for University Hospital and UC Physicians, Inc.in Cincinnati. His previous experience includes both CEO and COO positionsin hospitals and health systems, including Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati,Covenant Health System, Waterloo, Iowa; Mercy Health System, Cincinnati; St.Joseph’s Medical Center, Reading, Pa.; and Brown County General Hospital,Georgetown, Ohio.Following graduate school, Ferrell entered the hospital administration field inCincinnati as corporate planner for Bethesda, Inc. Several years later, he wasrecruited to develop and direct the marketing and physician relations programfor The Christ Hospital, also in Cincinnati. Prior work experience includes afive year tour of duty as a commissioned officer with the United States Air Forcewith assignments in Florida, Alaska and Germany.Ferrell earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketingfrom Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a master’s degree in hospital andhealth services administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He is aFellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and has been activethroughout his career in numerous civic, fraternal, professional and charitableorganizations, including holding board positions with Wellmark/Blue Cross Planof Iowa; the Economic Development Association of Butler County, Ohio; TheMercy-Health South Ambulatory Surgery Center; Hospice of Cincinnati; theOhio Hospital Association; the Greater Cincinnati Health Council; United Wayof Brown County, Ohio; and the John Paul II School for Handicapped Children.No Limits Sports a SuccessFitness is for everyone. That was themessage at this year’s No LimitsSports Clinic.On Feb. 12, children and young adultswith physical disabilities were given theopportunity to showcase their athleticabilities and discover new talents.The event was put on by ShrinersHospitals for Children - Tampa andParalympic Sport Tampa Bay, and wasParticipants enjoyed trying out the newhosted at the All Peoples Life Center,archery activitity at this year’s Nolocated in Hillsborough County.Limits event.Throughout the day, each athleterotated to four different activities. Fifty participants sampled a variety of sportsincluding: archery (new for 2011!), adaptive golf (new for 2011!), basketball,tennis, boccia, power wheelchair soccer, field events, table tennis, hand cyclingand dance.Anjali Forbes-Pratt, a 26-year-old paralympic track star who recently returnedfrom the world championships in New Zealand, the precursor to the 2012Paralympic Games in London.A “can do” attitude permeated throughout the building, as each athlete wasmotivated and encouraged to give it their all. Participants, parents, volunteers,and staff all agreed that the expert leaders proved to be role models of puretalent, energy, and enthusiasm. These participants surely hold the talent of thefuture in their hands, hearts, and spirits.2SURFSIDE NEWSWe l c o m eAlicia Argiz-LyonsCaitlin HamlinSean PetersLiz SmartDevelopment OfficerOutreach CoordinatorPlaster TechnicianSCU RNFarewellJeremy DenierioJessica KeepSelena SnyderRadiology TechnologistOccupational TherapistFront Desk ReceptionistTech TipClean Up Copied TextFrom The InternetEver copy text from theInternet or an e-mail intoMS Word? Did something come along with thetext that you weren’t necessarily expecting orhoped wouldn’t? You’ve got the information inWord, you’re creating a document (not a webpage), you have all these hyperlinks causingdifferent font colors and underlining where it’snot wanted or needed. Now what?Well, we could go through and right-click oneach and every hyperlink and choose RemoveHyperlink from the menu, right? No - that’s notfor me either. Anything else?The first suggestion is to use Window’sNotepad program as an intermediary betweenthe original text and Word. After copyingthe text paste it into a blank Notepad file.(Automatically Notepad will strip all theformatting when the text is pasted.). To finishup, copy the text from Notepad and paste itinto Word.The next two suggestions go straight fromthe source to Word. In both scenarios youwould copy the text and paste it into Word.With the text selected in Word give one ofthese two a try: Ctrl Spacebar will strip allformatting from the text. or Ctrl Shift F9will remove all the hyperlinks from the textleaving the other formatting alone.No matter how you look at it - thesetechniques are worth a try because any of themwould have to be a better plan that removinghyperlinks one at a time!If you have any questions, contact theInformation Management Department at x7900.
20 Questions WithJean-René Rinvil . . .Energy Saving Tips1. Full Name? Jean-René Rinvil Caulk and weatherstrip around windows and doors to stop air leaks. Seal gaps in floors and walls around pipes and electrical wiring. Change air filters monthly. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents. Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads. Fix any leaky faucets – one drop per second can add up to 165 gallons a month. Tune-up your heating and cooling system annually to keep it running as efficientlyas possible. Have your ductwork inspected and repair any leaks. Add insulation to your attic, crawl space and any accessible exterior walls. Wrap your water heater with insulation or install an insulating blanket. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when replacing large or small appliances. Use power strips for home electronics and turn off power strips when equipment isnot in use. Replace worn-out seals on your refrigerator and freezer. Perform a do-it-yourself home energy audit. Online and paper versions are available. Reduce hot water use by taking shorter showers and using cold water for the rinsecycle in your washer. Turn off lights, televisions and other appliances when not in use. Clean refrigerator coils regularly to keep compressor running efficiently. Set the refrigerator temperature at 36 to 39 F and freezer at 0 to 5 F. Use the microwave when possible – it cooks faster and doesn’t create as much heat asa stove burner. Air-dry dishes instead of using the dishwasher’s heat drying option. Run your dishwasher and clothes washer only when full. Match the size of your pot or pan to the size of the burner. Make sure your dryer’s outside vent is clear and clean the lint filter after every load. Keep all windows and doors located near your thermostat closed tightly. Keep heat sources such as lamps and appliances away from your thermostat. Consider replacing your older model refrigerator, especially if it’s over 10 years old,with an ENERGY STAR refrigerator. Install foam gaskets behind electric-outlet and switch-plate covers. Dry one load of clothes immediately after another to minimize heat loss. Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator before cooking. Use the oven light to check on progress when cooking or baking. Keep your outside air unit clean and clear of debris or weeds. Use low-watt bulbs where lighting is not critical. Place floor lamps and hanging lamps in corners. The reflection off the walls will giveyou more light. Turn off outdoor lighting during the day. Try timer switches or photoelectric controlsif the finger method is a bother. Keep your freezer full. The fuller the freezer, the less cold air you lose when openingthe door. Use the self-cleaning cycle of your oven right after you finish baking. That will give ita head start in heating up. Hang on to appliance manuals so you can refer to them for care information andpossible energy-saving tips.Start your year off right with these energy saving tips:2. If you could have a super powerwhat would it be? I would want tohave wings and fly to cure people whoare sick and stop famine and end allwars.3. What makes you laugh? Keepinga positive outlook on life makes melaugh.Jean-René Rinvil,4. Favorite type of music? Kompa,Media Specialistwhich is Haitian Music, Soft Rock,Contemporary Christian music, Techno & House,Merengue; actually I enjoy good music.5. Do you have any pets? Yes, Minou he is a Haitian Cat.6. Favorite Holiday? Easter7. What is your favorite color? Beige8. Favorite pass time? Dancing9. Ever been on a cruise? Where did you go? Yes, St.Martin, US virgin Islands, Belize, Turks & Caicos andCancun10. If you had an option to choose a place anywhere in theworld where you could live for a year, where would it be?Botswana11. What was your first car? Toyota Pick-up 1973. I lovethat little car!12. What do you like most about your job? It’s differenteveryday and seeing the joy on a child’s face after he/shewatched a video I made.13. If you had a time machine, would you go back to thepast or jump forward to the future? Why? Yes I would goback. I enjoyed my childhood growing up in Haiti and Iwas surrounded with family.14. Favorite cologne? Polo Black15. What word describes you best? Optimism16. Favorite online store? Amazon17. How long have you been at Shriners? One Year Yay18. If you can change one thing in the world, what wouldit be? Devalued currencies and no more bills.19. In five years, I hope to. . .? be nominated for an Oscar20. A question that you want to be asked in next month’sSurfside News? What is your favorite summer activity?* Employees highlighted are chosen randomly each monthby our Human Resources Department to participate in the20 Questions survey.Dr. Geoffrey CronenChief of Staff, Dennis P. Grogan M.D.of Shriners Hospitals for Children -Tampaannounced that Dr. Geoffrey Cronen has beennamed the Director of Spine Surgery at ShrinersHospitals for Children - Tampa. Doctor Cronenis board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery andfellowship trained in Spinal Surgery.Dr. Cronen serves as a Clinical AssistantProfessor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University ofSouth Florida. He enjoys treating patients with spinal deformitiesand educating future surgeons who want to learn more about treatingthis special population of children. Since 2007, Dr. Cronen has beendedicated to helping children with spinal deformities at ShrinersHospitals for Children - Tampa.“During my fellowship, I worked at the Shriners Hospital in St.Louis, MO as a part of my training. I had such a great experience there.Shriners Hospitals do wonderful things for children and families. Theyare (one of) the largest charitable trusts in the world and any childcan go there regardless of ability to pay. The foremost authorities intheir specialties are training people at Shriners Hospitals across thecountry.”- Dr. Geoffrey CronenSURFSIDE NEWS3
Third Million Dollar Plaque AwardOn Friday, February 24, 2012 the Daughters of the Nile Foundation had theirthird one million dollar plaque placed on the philanthropic wall at Shriners Hospitalsfor Children - Tampa. This women’s philanthropic group works tirelessly for themission of Shriners Hospitals for Children .Two young patient ambassadors presented white roses to the leadership of theDaughters of the Nile. Over 120 ladies from all over the country were in attendance tocelebrate this milestone.Supreme Queen Laura Richardson celebrated her homecoming to the Tampa Bayarea after serving and traveling across North America as the leader of the Daughters ofthe Nile.Patient Ambassadors Jacob and Jessica presentedwhite roses to the Daughters of the Nile.In the 2011 National Junior Disability Championships(NJDC) Zachary won 11 gold medals, a silver medaland set three national records in swimming, track andfield events.Fez FactSince the Shriners opened their burnhospitals in the 1960s, a burned child’schance of survival has more thandoubled.4Zachary WoodkeFor athletes of all levels, the many hours of practice and hard work pays off incompeting and giving your best performance whether or not you reach the ultimateprize of winning the gold. For 13-year-old Zachary Woodke of Brandon, FL who hashemiplegic cerebral palsy and the challenge of a weaker right arm and leg, the longhours of training for multiple Paralympic sporting events has resulted in him beingrecognized nationally as a top ranked athlete among his peers with similar disabilities.After suffering a stroke at age two, a therapist in the Tampa area referred Zachary’sfamily to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa. Children with Cerebral Palsyshould be followed for their orthopedic needs as they grow to make sure that theydo not develop problems such as scoliosis, hip dislocation or muscle contractures.Zachary’s muscles in his right arm and leg are not only weaker but could get tighterover time as Cerebral Palsy is a disorder of movement and the ability to controlmuscles depending on which part of the brain is affected. Zachary has received expertcare at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa from the medical staff, therapistsand orthotists to optimize his function at each stage of development. One importanttreatment Zachary needed was Botox injection therapy to specific muscles of his rightarm and leg so he could perform his therapy and activities with less effort. Beforeand after each injection he was carefully evaluated by physical and occupationaltherapists, including
Dr. Cronen serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of South Florida. He enjoys treating patients with spinal deformities and educating future surgeons who want to learn more about treating this special population of children. Since 2007, Dr. Cronen has been
