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VOLUME 10, NUMBER 39
ONE DOLLAR
As customers pinch, hospitality
trade sells harder, cuts deeper
Hospitals: A
temporary job
charted the 19-
By MOLLY D. RATH
head. They'r trimming staffs, improving
year career path
The freeze in big conventions coming to
customer service, cutting down on inven-
for Dr. Con-
town- coupled with travelers' recession-
tory and they're all marketing much hard-
5202 529 2791
stance U. Battle,
wisened spending ways - has had an
er, more intelligently."
Telephone #
unwelcome effect on Washington's entire
Restaurants are luring visitors with 20
chief executive
$3.7 billion-a-year hospitality trade.
percent discounts and piling plates with
of The Hospital
larger portions; linen launderers are offer-
for Sick Chil-
THIRD IN AN
ing hotels fixed-rate, per-room prices; and
dren in D.C.
The $700 that the average convention-
cast, the National Restaurant Association
02/25/92 18:09
Fax Transmittal Memo 7672
White House Speech Wrtes
OCCASIONAL SERIES
cab companies are starting to stay closer to
where the fares are.
Businesses everywhere are hurting.
In a recent foodservice industry fore-
Finance: The sale of Perpel
jewel- its profitable mortg
eer once spent when in Washington, the
predicted an anemic recovery for the Cap-
my- is likely to occur befo:
bread and butter of hundreds of local busi-
ital region's eateries, food purveyors and
March, according to the Res
To Carol Aarhus
456-6218
nesses, is declining, forcing restaurateurs,
tabletop suppliers. According to the NRA,
Trust Corp., the agency spa
commercial launderers and limousine ser-
Washington restaurant sales will be $928
the spinoff.
vices to rightsize and readjust to a climate
million in 1992, up 2 percent from 1991
of changing customer demand: more ser-
Menu price inflation this year is expected
Advertising & Marketing: ?
vice for less money.
to be 3.8 percent compared to last year's
Blockbuster Video franchisee
Post-it brand
Company
Location
Comments
"It's called bottom-line shopping," said
3.4 percent, the lowest it's been since
to go it alone, leaving local ac
Fax
one restaurant supplier. "Cash flow is
1965. Projections for Maryland and Vir-
Needham Washington out an
down and businesses are reducing over-
See HARD-HIT, page 25
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JRNAL
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 1992
Global bank
group seeks
huge block
of space
PAGE 12
etual's crown
International Finance Corp., IMF
agage compa-
boom in wake of world shifts
are the end of
By MELANIE WELLS
esolution
The World Bank, bolstered and embold-
earheading
ened by business in Eastern Europe, is
PAGE 5
bursting at its downtown D.C. seams and is
scrambling for upwards of 500,000 square
The largest
feet of new space for divisions like the
e has decided
International Finance Corp., the Business
ul shop DDB
Journal has learned.
n account
"The World Bank and the IMF will be
PAGE 16
the biggest developers in Washington in
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A career of care: Dr. Constance U. Battle, chief executive of The Hospital for Sick Children.
Page 12.
ADVERTISING & MARKETING
MANUFACTURING
Rappahannock County
735 acres
The Washington area's biggest Block-
Fairchild Corp. reported losing $7.7 mil-
buster Video franchisee has broken away
lion for the quarter ended in December and
from corporate's regional advertising group,
cut 550 jobs in its aerospace-fastener sec-
DDB Needham Washington, and hired its
for in an effort to hold down costs.
own in-house marketing guru.
Page 6
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Mobil Corp.'s flat performance for 1991
is likely to continue this year because of
stagnant oil prices and slow growth in the
world economy, analysts say.
MEADOVBROOK
FINANCE
Page 10
Picturesque farming estate located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Residence
overlooks a 10 acre lake and is reminkscent of hunes in the Siviss Alpa, Formal berwood
gardena, all weather tennis court, 60 x 28" concrete nool guest house. manager house
John Morton III, the former president
tenant houses, barns and 9 ponds 11/4 hours from Washington, D.C.
18:10
and chief executive officer of the now
TRANSPORTATION
$2,350,000
defunct Perpetual Savings Bank, says he
X
will return to the Washington area one day,
The Virginia Toll Road Corp., a private
FRANK HARDY INC REALTORS
but probably not before he retires from the
venture which plans to build a vital trans-
FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS
banking profession.
portation route linking Fairfax and Loudoun
Page 4
counties, is negotiating to sell a stake in the
02/25/92
project to Paris-hased Transroute Corp.
02/25/92
18:11
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HOSP SICK CHILDR
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PAGE 12 WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL
Week of February 24, 1992
JOURNAL PROFILE
Heating the handicapped: Dr. Con-
stance U. Battle, head of The Hospital
for Sick Children. with Kimmi, an 18-
month-old patient
a
Constance Urciolo Battle
work and abilities, even though 1 had my
position and vantage point"
self-doubts; you encouraged me to be
That Battle is a woman in her position
strong and believe in myself."
puts her in an even smaller group. Accord-
Battle herself has had role models, like
Work with disabled children
ing to the American College of Healthcare
the classmate, 20 years her senior, who
Executives, last year 17 percent of the
encouraged Battle not to give up her career
chief exccutives of U.S. hospitals not affil-
when Ursula was. born. And the former
inted with a religious order were women.
head of George Washington University
influenced her career path
Battle has been a leader of women in
Medical Center, who gave her gentle
medicine, locally and nationally. She ded-
encouragement and a great recommenda-
icates several mornings a week to tutor a
tion. And Parrott, who pointed her toward
female medical student through a mentor
By LOUISA SHEPARD ESCOBAR
Battle has special insight into the strug-
The Hospital for Sick Children.
program set up by the American Women's
onstance Urclolo Battle's resume
gles of the handicapped: Her eldest child,
"I saw the great opportunity here. It was
C
Medical Association.
runs 16 pages, but it was a tein-
Ursula. is severely disabled by cerebral
in dire straights, it was in a mess, but it had
Not only the students look to her as a
purary job that didn't even make
palsy, born breach 24 years ago when Bat-
such potential," she said.
mentor. Dr. Lillian Gonzalez-Pardo, a
the list that set the direction of her
the was in the middle of her residency at the
Battle turned the ailing hospital around,
pediatric neurologist at the University of
career.
University of Rochester.
bringing in a medical staff that is commit-
Kansus, asked Battle to speak as a role
Battle said she never seriously consid-
ted to transitional care, and boosting the
In the late 1960s when her then-husband
model at her induction as association pres-
decided to finish his residency at the Uni-
ered pulling back her career, even though
hospital's ragged reputation.
ident last year.
her mother said she should. "The only
"She's certainly a very efficient admin-
versity of Illinois in Chicago. Battle took a
In her letter Gonzalez-Pardo wrote:
job at the dental school's center for cranial
thought I had in my head was what would
istrator. She's very skillful, and has a great
"You are a prime role model in your pro-
facial anomalies. She ended up mediating
help Ursula. I felt I could become more
sense of direction," said Dr. Roselyn Epps,
fessional work, the compassion you have
meetings of 30 or more doctors to decide
knowledgeable," Battle said, showing a
member and former director of the non-
for the patients and families you deal with,
treatment for children with malformed
family picture of herself with Ursula and
profit hospital's board. "She is a very hard
as well as your personal strength in caring
faces.
her two sons, 20-year-old Bill and 16-year-
working person who is able to face chal-
for your own daughter who has a major dis-
"It turned out to be fantastic. 1 learned
old Chris,
lenges and move forward."
ability, but I know brings joy to you and
The hospital is only one of a couple
how to coordinate a big team of subspe-
Battle, 51, is one of those women who
your family.
cialists to orchestrate the care of a child
has managed to do it all, Divorced in 1979,
dozen of its kind in the country, rehabili-
"You had trust and confidence in my
whose condition is incredibly complex,"
she has raised her three children in her
tating children who have gone through sig-
Potomac home. One of the many seminars
nificant trauma- - a premature birth, or an
said Battle. "I had a taste of sitting nt the
she conducts is titled: "The Professional
auto accident - and preparing them and
core, sitting at the hub, and making it hap-
pen."
Woman as Mother."
DOSSIER
their parents for life,
That led her ultimately to become chief
How did she manage? "I always say, and
"We don't make heroic cures here, and
I'm not being silly, just barely.'
we hardly ever diagnose things heroleally
executive officer and medical director of
Battle said she doesn't know if she
Constance Urciolo Battle, M.D.
here, but we do enable a child to become
The Hospital for Sick Children, where for
missed out on anything, but she does
The Hospital for Sick Children
more functional, to reach his potential
19 years shc has been orchestrating care of
severely disabled children in transition
always feel under pressure. "It's kind of a
here," Battle said. "We do help a family
style of mine," she said. "I always liked it,
Title: Chief Executive Officer and Medical
adjust to him and take care of him and
from the hospital trauma unit to their par-
being under fire."
Director
ready itself for him."
ents' homes.
Her position puts her in that line. The
Under construction outside Battle's
Dr. Robert Parrott. former director of
fact that Bartle is both a physician and a
Age: 51
window is an 80-bed wing expected to
Children's Hospital, National Medical
hospital administrator is unusual, outside
Spouse: Divorced
admit patients by January. Six years in the
Center, encouraged Battle to take over
large teaching hospitals. For example, she
works, it will be for the sickest children,
leadership of the struggling hospital when
Residence: Potomac
is the only physician on the board of the
and will have an array of now equipment
she came to him for advice in 1973. She
D.C. Hospital Association, and is chair-
Noteable Quote: "There is a real lension
and services. including a small apartment
had just returned to D.C. after a two-year
woman-clect.
fellowship in health administration at Uni-
between administrators and physicians,
for families to live for several days, to learn
"There is a real tension between admin-
often vying for power, often distrusting one
to care for their disabled children. The
versity of Chicago's business school.
istrators and physicians, often vying for
another's group. If you act as & CEO and as
existing building, constructed in 1926 and
"I was struck then by her intelligence,
power, often distrusting one another's
a physician, that confounds the whole sce-
modeled after a French chateau, will be
and her hard work. but particularly her
group. If you act as a CEO and 85 a physi-
nario. I happen to be quite comfortable with
used for administrative offices. and 50
dedication to children with disabilities,"
clan, that confounds the whole scenario,"
the fact that It puts me in à unique position
beds for children needing longer-term
sald Parrott, now director emeritus of Chil-
Baule said. "I happen to be quite comfort-
rehabilitation.
dren's.
and vantage point"
able with the fact that it puts me in a unique
See HER OWN DISABLED. page 25
004
is risky. Underwriter Thomas James Asso-
cal-disk storage systems which can hold
"It's been a niche market until now,"
Though the firm is a
ciates of Rochester has consented to
thousands of times more data than electro-
said Egil Juliussen, editor of the Comput-
charges of market manipulation by the
magnetic systems in common use today
er Almanac "It's still just at. the early
start-up: it has added
SEC.
can store backlogs of inventory orders,
stages before it takes off."
together the financial
Thomas James and its employees were
financial records or law briefs.
Optical disk technology has existed for
forced to disgorge $1.5 million in 1990 for
Sales of optical disk drives have grown
a decade, but the software pieces are still
statements of its four
making misrepresentations and omissions
35 percent in the last year, said Jim Porter,
coming together, he said.
potential acquirees to
in four initial public offerings
president of Disk/Trend Inc. in Mountain
So Network Imaging is in the right field
The size and reputation of underwriters
View, Calif. Large information compilers,
ifit can pull it all together. Though the firm
show earnings of $88,000
are taken into account by potential
such as the federal government and Amer-
is a start-up, it has added together the
on revenue of $8 million
investors.
ican Express, are using the systems, he
financial statements of its four potential
No one at Network Imaging could be
said.
acquirees to show earnings of $88,000 on
for 1991.
reached for comment.
"The major computer makers are offer-
revenue of $8 million for 1991.
The companies it plans to buy are:
Symmetrical Technologies of
For the whole boatload, Network Imag-
HOSP SICK CHILDR
Knoxville, Tenn., which makes optical
ing is paying $870,000 and 285,000 of its
Her own disabled child fueled Dr. Battle's
storage systems. Each optical disk holds
shares. With these troops it plans to go
650 megabytes of information - about
after computer sales in the financial, fed-
100,000 printed pages - and systems are
eral government and legal markets.
passion for the welfare of sick children
built to hold scores of disks.
The officers and shareholders of the
PE Systems of Alexandria, a govern-
company aren't selling any shares in the
son of my age. I just found it all fascinat-
ment contractor. The firm provides engi-
offering. But three officers will receive
HER OWN DISABLED continued from page 12
ing."
neering and encryption services to military
$75,000 each that they are owed in back
"This is my fourth baby," Battle said of
and intelligence agencies.
pay.
the expansion.
Battle grew up in D.C., her father a pro-
Fundraising is on target, with $15 mil-
fessor with a double doctorate in linguis-
lion borrowed and $3 million donated SO
tics and philology. She attended George
far, almost reaching the $19 million need-
Washington University School of
ed, she said.
Medicine, graduating in 1967, went to
SMALL COMPANIES
Battle led the charge to convince the city
Rochester for her internship and residency
202 529 2791
to approve the expansion, armed with stud-
and then to Chicago where she was the
ies of D.C.'s children, and the hospital's
only physician and only female awarded a
The following price quotations are for common stocks of Washington-area companies not general-
long waiting list.
fellowship from the U.S. Department of
ly available from automatic quotation services or other major publications. The list, supplied by
Even though most of their care is paid by
Health, Education and Welfare at the Uni-
Wachiel & Co. Inc. Brokers and Underwriters, represents approximate dealer prices on Wednesday,
Feb. 19, at 4:00 p.m.
Medicaid, the hospital is financially
versity of Chicago Business School.
healthy, partly because it is not drained by
Battle teaches at George Washington,
BID ASKED
BID ASKED
Anadac Inc.
6-1/4
Howard and Children's, and leads semi-
6-1/2
Industrial Training Corp.
7
8
a trauma center. Battle said the hospital has
Bowles Fluidics Inc.
.05
a 2 percent to 3 percent positive operating
nars at her hospital. She also writes papers,
.15
Information Analysis Inc.
3-1/2
4-1/2
margin.
dozens of them. One landed her on nation-
Bresler & Reiner
9
12
Integral Systems
8-1/4
9
18:12
al television Prime Time Live, 48
Century Bancshares
2-1/4
4
Interference Control
1/32
1/16
Although she never dreamed of being an
DASI Inc.
administrator, Battle knew she wanted to
Hours, 20/20 about caring for disabled
1-1/4 1-t/2
Luskins Inc.
1/4
5/8
Data Measurement
1-3/8
1-5/8
be a doctor when she was five years old and
infants kept alive by high-technology
Medical Advisory
7/32
3/8
medicine.
Essex Corp.
3 3-1/2
her parents brought her back a doctor's bag
Noxso Corp.
12-1/4
12-5/8
Exolech Inc.
3/16
1/2
Ross Industries
3/8
and nurse's cape from a trip to New York
"We have the power to save babies," she
wa
02/25/92
F&E Res Sys Tech
2-5/8
2-3/4
City.
said. "We have to keep trying, but we have
Security Storage
115
170
Hadron Inc.
3/8
7/16
SSE Telecom
5-3/8
"] was intrigued by what doctors did,"
to do it in a concerted way, and if it doesn't
5-3/4
Hallmark Bank & Trust
6
she said. "I remember when 1 turned six
9
Sutron Corp.
7/16
work for some, we have to take care of
3/4
System Tech Assoc.
.10
.25
and I reached the average weight for a per-
them throughout their lives."
THE HOSPITAL
FOR SICK CHILDREN
August 29, 1991
We thought you would enjoy receiving our community newsletter,
Small Talk, in which our Groundbreaking Celebration was featured
prominently. The Celebration was a truly historic moment for
everyone at the Hospital.
We hope that when you read the stories and see the pictures you
remember our important goals. Without your support, and the
support of many others in the Washington area, we would not be able
to deliver the special care needed by so many children.
Our building project will be the key to the future for severely ill
children. We are determined to keep delivering individualized,
family-centered care designed to help each child reach the best
level of development. We want to know how well each child can be.
Thank you once again for your interest in the Hospital for Sick
Children.
Sincerely,
Any J.
Sally J. Smith
Director
Development and Community Relations
HIMA Jed Director S. noz
Public Relations
1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
202.832.4400
Sharing in the United Black Fund
FACT- CHECK COPY
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(Hinchliffe/Blymire)
June 7, 1991 11:30 p.m.
CHILDREN Draft Three
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN 10am
Thursday, June 13, 1991
1:30 pm
Dr.Constance Ack- Sullivan
Battle
ofthe Board
Washington, D.C.
Montgomery Mr Stephen
Ch.
I think Barbara's a little jealous. She heard that 62 years
CEO
Dir ago the First Lady laid the cornerstone for the main building; so
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she was hoping to do this job today. But I told her I wanted to
.
You see, Barbara's talked with me about her work here. She
speaks with a grandmother's special love for those most in need.
I've met some of you kids at my house, when you've X come for
have beento
Christmas parties. tours But I wanted to see this place for myself. re-work
And you know something -- even listening to Barbara's stories
didn't prepare me. I expected to feel sadness, but I felt
something more -- real hope.
As parents, we desperately want to protect our kids. We
want to spare them pain or fear. That's why our hearts go out to
families whose kids lie in the incubators and cribs and
wheelchairs behind those walls. It's hard to face a world in
which your children suffer. You ride an emotional rollercoaster.
You struggle to make it from sunrise to sunset.
You must draw
upon the tools of courage, faith, and love to withstand the
bitterness, the self-pity, the pain -- and the haunting knowledge
that other children are leading carefree and happy lives.
[[Barbara and I know. We've been there. ]]
These marvelous kids have won their first great battle --
the battle for life. Now they're fighting the battle for
recovery. And my money's on them.
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This is the place where they start. It may be hard for some
of us to walk into this hospital. But you can't help but get
drawn into the drama that unfolds within its walls. You see
notes at the end of the cribs -- "she smiles when tummy is
rubbed" -- or "he reaches for panda when it's moved away." As
get signs
you look through the thicket of ventilators, catheters, wires,
cords and monitors, you catch glimpses of stuffed animals, photos
benfused before
of parents, little cards or drawings. Some tiny bodies bear the
marks of what brought them here -- society's ailments -- abuse,
accidents, drugs.
But the staff's love and care cast a special light upon
everything. I was reminded of a Bible verse that describes
apostles who did their work because it was right -- and its
rightness brought them joy. It says: "We were gentle among you
-- like a nurse taking care of her children." "
Gentle among us -- like the nurse in a rocking chair,
cradling an infant swathed in tubes. Or the one who dressed a
comatose girl in a new dress. The little girl, in her twilight
world, may never pose for anyone, but she radiated a very special
(NolandGump)
beauty. Gentle like the senior citizen volunteer sitting next to
OKV
a window, feeding the blind toddler on his lap. The caregivers
Jed
have created within a maze of machines and respirators a human
world -- a community of hugs and kisses. A world where people
talk not of how sick the kids are -- but of how well they can be.
WTimes
A world where a nurse, explaining why she does what she does,
Metro
says without pausing to think it over: "They feel our love."
can like mags. do.
them,
3
You know, we toss around the word "miracle" a lot. But this
hospital reminds us of its true meaning. A real miracle is
ababy
names. can't use
saving one child. It's watching Jeb take the first unassisted
breath of his two year life. It's seeing Lucy, paralyzed from
get
earno her high school dioloma
real
the neck down in a car crash, learning to draw with her mouth.
astet - can computer
stories
It's saying goodbye to Pattie, who entered here 20 months ago,
(gen)
premature and weighing 24 ounces -- and who left here beaming,
will leave here next mo.
victor
with mom and dad.
14mos. old been there
We care for these kids because every single life is
a primie
precious. We feel for them because we feel deeply the right of
all to realize their full potential as human beings -- and
to afam.
going home of
because we want them to live with dignity and with pride.
Schildron
cheat
That's the legacy of the Hospital for Sick Children -- a
parents.
legacy that must spread. I was amazed to hear that this is one
Jed
of only about a dozen similar hospitals in the entire nation. We
20?
need more places like this -- transitional care facilities for
kids who no longer require a hospital's acute care but who aren't handful"
"a
well enough to go home yet. We need communities like this, where
parents can apply the salve of love -- and can learn how to care
for their kids in the years ahead.
The staff here is developing a program that shows how to set
up this kind of hospital. I hope health-care professionals
across this country will enroll and develop more hospitals like
hospital about
this one. Remarkably, facilities like this charge half of what
traditional hospitals charge. And they work: They stabilize
Jed
children and give them the best possible chance to live -- and
4
recover. We will need more such centers, since the technologies
that save lives also create more long-term care challenges.
Barbara's told me you always have a waiting list. She's
also told me you never turn away children whose families can't
pay. I look at your plans for expansion, and think of how many
more lives you'll be able to touch. The Hospital for Sick
Children is a hidden treasure. And it brings out the hidden
treasure in kids who otherwise might have been forever forgotten.
No one who walks through your doors can leave without
feeling a kind of sacred awe. You bring alive the prayer of St.
Francis: "Where there is despair, let me SOW hope. Where there
is darkness
light. And where there is sadness
joy.
"
Thank you for the life-transforming love you show. I will
never forget this place -- or any of you. May God bless you --
your inspiring work -- and the very special kids inside.
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Volunteer Director
Karen King
8324400
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Jed@ 202-223
home 6479
(703)
Beind 979 3111 beeper
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Organization
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NEWS FROM
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1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE . Washington, DC 20017 202.832.4400
For more information, contact:
Jed Nitzberg, (202) 526-8937
June 13, 1991
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON POST AMONG TOP DONORS BACKING HOSPITAL GROWTH
In response to the Washington metropolitan area's growing need
for specialized pediatric medical services, The Washington Post has
emerged as a significant donor to the Hospital for Sick Children's
building and renovation project.
"When one thinks of news in Washington, the first organization
which comes to mind is The Washington Post,' said Sally Smith, the
Hospital for Sick Children's Director of Development and Community
Relations. "And when we were looking for supporters, one of our
first actions was to turn to The Post. Its leadership recognized
our need, and responded. They helped make the job of providing
care to children a little easier."
The Post has, over the years, donated nearly $200,000 towards
the Hospital's medical and therapeutic programs for severely ill
and disabled children. Of that, $50,000 has been targeted for the
construction of the new 80-bed wing, an underground garage,
education and conference center, therapy suites, parent training
center and needed renovations.
As part of the Groundbreaking Celebration marking the start
of the project, representatives from the newspaper were
acknowledged at a special luncheon honoring leading donors to the
Hospital's Capital Campaign. (See "Major Donors Honored at Start
of Project").
The newspaper's involvement with the Hospital for Sick
Children has had a personal as well as corporate flavor. When she
was a young woman, Kay Graham was an active volunteer on behalf of
the Hospital. She participated in a variety of fund raising efforts
with others similarly concerned about the health and welfare of
Washington's children.
That personal concern, combined with The Post's interest in
local issues due to its prominence in the Washington business
community, has transformed the connection from one individual to
the current, significant corporate support. But the personal touch
has not been lost: Vincent Reed, Ph.D., The Post's Vice President
of Communications is currently a member of the Hospital's Board of
Directors.
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June 4, 1991
Suggested Themes and Messages
About The Hospital for Sick Children
I) The Hospital is a special place for President and Mrs. Bush
a) Mrs. Bush has visited at least twice
b) She has also starred in our presentation video and PSA
c) They have also referred dignitaries such as Queen Noor to
us as a visitor
d) The Hospital's patients have visited the White House for
the annual Christmas tour and Easter activities
II) The Hospital holds a unique position in local healthcare
a) It is the only pediatric transitional care hospital in the
Washington metropolitan area
b) It treats children who are well enough to leave the acute
care hospitals but not well enough to go home
c) This frees up beds at the acute care facilities
d) The Hospital for Sick Children delivers services at 1/3 to
1/2 the cost of acute care facilities
e) We provide comprehensive services designed to bring each
child and family to the best possible level of
development and preparation before the discharge to home
III) This expansion and renovation is meeting a growing need for
transitional care services
a) The Hospital has been at capacity since 1986
b) There is currently a waiting list for admission
c) There are more children being saved by medical technology
d) But the children being saved have more ongoing problems
which need to be treated over time but not necessarily
in an acute care setting
IV) The Hospital is a successful response to a critical medical
need
a) It is efficient and cost-effective
b) With all of the societal and health problems which exist,
HSC has become a wonderful answer for some of these
problems by being in the right place at the right time
with its brand of care
b) The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations recently awarded us a special commendation
for achieving 96 out of 100 points on our most recent
review
c) We have had visitors from all over the country and even
places such as the Soviet Union and Canada who want to
learn about what we do
d) We are also involved in projects such as a federal grant
to produce a video and text about our developmental
intervention program for national distribution
V) The staff faces tough cases each day but they persevere with
an attitude of hope and determination
a) There are many moments of joy when children who come to us
with many severe, life-threatening conditions are able
to go home to families who have been trained to take care
of them
VI) There are also plenty of volunteers and donors who make the
Hospital's work possible day after day, month after month
a) That support comes in many ways work with the children,
helping in the offices, making donations large and small
b) As the Hospital grows, that help is going to be even more
crucial
VII) The Hospital is a hidden treasure in the DC metro area, and
is one of only a handful of such facilities across the
country.
VIII) The Hospital also brings out the hidden treasures in each of
our children.
HOSPITAL SPECIAL:
all needs -- medical, intellecyual, emotional, social and
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psychological
desperately ill children chance to live to fullest
potential through therapy and care (dont' use whole phrase)
unsettle your heart
hard to look at a world where innocents suffer such sorrow
never discharge or turn down because of inability to pay
kisses, hugs, cuddling
notes on bottom of crib
not just how sick they are -- how WELL they can be
offers tenderness, friendship, best medical care possible
never so busy with intricacies of medical cre couldnt'
give time, attention, affection
transitional care facility for children from 2 weeks to 21
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years who are no longer acutely ill, but are not yet well enough
to go home
-successfully fills a niche in pediatric care
very few in country (one of barely dozen) -- only one of
kind
in area, for area's most severely ill and disabled
has received intensive care, still too sick to go home
critical need for respiratory-dependent and
developmentally-disabled infant care -- overly taxes acute care
hospitals -- a niche in specialty care
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free us beds at acute care facilities
see in their eyes lessons of society -- the innocent
victims of drugs, abuse, etc.
health care facility taht addresses the "whole child"
HC
(60% of patients stay from one year to 18 months)
It
type of care important for family too -- because teaches
how
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to care for child -- family involvement importnat here --
developing a curriculum on how to implement this type of
HC
program elsewhere
call to create more facilities like this one --
cost-effective (1/2 the cost)
HC
and medically-effective
a role model -- can cut health care costs
frees up beds at acute=care facilities
is responding to the need
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waiting list; more and more being saved by technology --
means more ongoing problems
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
organizations, special commendation for 96 out of 100 oints
volunteers
stabilize the condition and give the child the best
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possible chance at a normal life
is a home -- trying to release to lives of hope, but in
meantime playrooms and outdoor playgrounds
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visitors' book -- purpose -- "Love"
"you will feel up for any challenge you may face after reading
about these inspiring medical professionals and courageous young
chidren."
defy the odds
such joy
smallest steps mean the world --
-- (anecdotes: Washington Business Journal excerpt)
RENOVATIONS
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ambitious expansion project -- increase total number of
beds by 50
--to renovate and expand;
four units
"gurgles happily when tummy is gently rubbed" -- or "reaches
for panda when moved by attending nurse. "
stufed animals; photo of parents; world of ventilators,
catheters, tubes, heart motors, emergency life support equipment
(change order around, subtract and/or add)
-rocking chair with bottle
parents "an emotional rollercoaster" -- family=centered care
success story wtih scars
--is a hidden treasure; brings out hidden treasures in our
children
miracles
first breath without respirator; five-year-old
first word paralyzed teenager h.s. diploma -- health care
workers are miracle workers -- daily miracles as well, like the
constant patience and love that take months to be rewarded
the love shown; positive feelings;
"They feel our love" -- coma child who, in her twilight world,
will never know wearing dress
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this is reality after the drama of the life=saving treatments
when we talk of the future, we often talk in large, sweeping
generalizatidns. HCS brings us back to reality. Saving one
child is a miracle.
European P-P. HS=hg
IF health
HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
L=lem
--Speech: Thursday, June 13, 1991, 10 a.m.
N=mune
--DC Commissioner of Social Services; DC Commissioner of
Public Health; Secretary Sullivan?; FLOTUS; children from
hospital in front two or three rows
-backhoe breaking down a wall
like breaking down
barriers to care for sick children
TO DO:
get 1st Four Freedoms speech
Sinead
will GB go inside beforehand?
HISTORY:
62yman
1929 wing, Mrs. Herbert Hoover laid the cornerstron
1968 modern wing; 1984 new respiratory care unit
parents need quiet, private place
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$19 million expansion and renovation project
ongoing education program (caring for sick chilcren)
next: parent training program partment situation, get used to
caring for their child
FLOTUS visited at least twice -- Queen Noor -- patients to WH
for évents like Christmas party for the handicapped -- Egg Roll?;
Marillan Quayle
CHILDREN:
children are a gift from the Lord
1 Thessalonians 2:7: "But we were gentle among you, like
nurse taking care of her children." (in reference to apostles
who preach for the sheer joy, seek no special pleasure or
privilege, no special glory.)
"These are our children/Don't let them slip away
Show
them
a
future free of sadness" (Take 6)
courageous little spirits battling to hang onto life
premature -- would have died ten years ago; and intensive
2
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,rehabilitation and developmental programs to receo er from life-
threatening a ccidents or diseases
are survivors -- won bht ebattle for surival, now fighting
battle for recovery
lives transformed by small victories
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have extraordinary needs
but
many spent large part of small lives here
children are our future
life demands courage and determination
the attention and afrirmation given these fragile little
lives shows show every single human life precious, at every
stage, every moment, every condition -- must revere, and must
make every life full potential as a human being
KK
--vulmerable
- life Enrold int ind
June 3, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE QUEEN OF SICK CHILDREN
FROM:
THE DEPUTY QUEEN OF SICK CHILDREN TDQOSC
SUBJECT:
HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
Hi! I spoke to Jed Nitzberg, a communications guy for
Constance Battle, this morning and here's what he had to say. The
groundbreaking ceremony is on the 13th at 10 a.m. It will take
place at a park across the street from the Hospital, since
construction has already been started.
The Hospital is already in existence; it has a number of
wings. The 1929 wing, of which they are tearing down a section to
build this new wing; a 1968 section; and now this new wing.
Something interesting about the 1929 wing -- Mrs. Herbert Hoover
laid the cornerstone.
The new wing will house 80 beds, all new therapy areas,
nursery areas, and most importantly, quiet areas. The hospital
decided that parents needed a quiet, private place to confer with
physicians, or even their children. The wing should be complete
in 1995. This groundbreaking marks the start of a $19 million
expansion and renovation project.
After they've finished doing this expansion project, they have
plans to renovate the remainder of the 1929 wing. They will build
a conference area where they will continue their employee education
programs. They have an on-going education program, dealing with
such issues as how to work a new monitor to caring extensively for
sick children.
Also after this expansion project, they plan to develop a
parent training program apartment situation where they will have
parents and their sick children living in an apartment situation
to get them used to caring for their child without round-the-clock
professional care. Again, this is not the wing we're talking about
at the speech, I just thought it would be nice for you to know, and
maybe make a reference to somewhere in the speech.
POTUS and FLOTUS have had prior involvement with this
hospital. FLOTUS has visited at least two times. She appeared in
their video and 60-second PSA. The Bushes have sent visiting
dignitaries to visit, like Queen Noor. Some of the patients have
come to the WH for events, like the Christmas party for the
handicapped, and I think the Easter Egg Roll.
- continued -
I spoke with my minister about biblical quotes, and he
suggested the following:
From Psalms 127:3
"Lo, sons are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a
reward. "
This is nice, because we could say something like, "Psalms 127 says
that children are a gift from the Lord. We must leave a Godly
heritage to our children -- we must leave the world a better place
than we found it. This hospital is ensuring that these children
are given a chance at life -- a chance at making their world a
better place to live. "
From 1 Thessalonians 2:7
"But we were gentle among you, like a nurse taking care of her
children."
This is in reference to those apostles who preach for the sheer joy
of preaching the word of God, that they seek no special pleasure
or privilege, no special glory. They talk about the fact that they
could have used the fact that they were apostles of Christ to their
advantage, but they did not, as they
"
were gentle among you
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From All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
"Be aware of wonder, remember the little seeds in the styrofoam
cup, the roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really
knows how or why, but we are all like that and it is still true,
no matter how old you are when you go out unto the world it is best
to hold hands and stick together. "
From "Where will the Children Play?" by the musical group Take 6
"We look in the mirror every morning
Not realizing there's a warning
These are our children
Don't let them slip away
We've got to uplift them
Give them guidance
Show them a future free of sadness"
Sinead
From State of the Union, 1990
"To the children out there tonight, with you rests our hope, all
that America will mean in the years ahead. Fix your vision on a
new century -- your century, on dreams you cannot see, on the
destiny that is yours and yours alone.
June 3, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR BETH-O-RAMA
FROM:
CAROL-O-RAMA CORAME
SUBJECT:
FOLLOW-UP ON THE HOSPITAL-O-RAMA
There's a package being hand-delivered this afternoon that
will go into detail on all of this, but I thought I'd familiarize
you with the scoop. The walk-through for this is on the 7th, I
think, but we should go tomorrow.
There will be some local dignitaries present: DC Commissioner
of Social Services, DC commissioner of Public Health, etc. This
event is supposed to tie-in somehow to the immunization event that
precedes it in the Rose Garden. The President will probably be
accompanied by Secretary Sullivan, although they're not quite sure
yet.
Dr. Battle will welcome everyone to the event, there will be
an invocation, and then POTUS speaks. After his remarks, he will
signal the groundbreaking to begin. They plan for him to sound an
air horn, and the backhoe will start digging. Maybe this might
work into a neat piece -- the backhoe, or whatever large piece of
equipment will be doing the damage, will be breaking down a wall.
Maybe you could work in one of your Bethisms about breaking down
walls means breaking down barriers to caring for sick children,
etc. You're better at this than I am, so I'll shut up now.
Mrs. Quayle has been to this hospital, as well -- I forgot
that in the last memo. Also, FLOTUS will be accompanying POTUS.
There will be children from the hospital in the front two or three
rows. They don't have an exact number, it depends on the kids'
health. The new wing has no name, because they haven't found a
major donor yet.
This hospital is so neat because it specializes in
transitional care. Very few hospitals in the country do this, and
this is the only one of its kind in the area. A clinical liaison
nurse handles admissions and discharges. Patients only get in by
referral, there is no emergency room or anything like that. Here's
an example of the kind of patient: A premature infant born at a
local hospital who has received intensive neonatal care, but who
is still too sick to go home. He would spend some time in this
transition care before going home.
- continued -
This type of care is important for the family because it
teaches them how to care for their child. Family involvement is
important here, although some patients are wards of the state. The
Hospital has been at capacity for years, and have a waiting list
to get in. The hospital is working on developing a curriculum on
how to implement this type of program elsewhere. THey're still in
the research phase, but it's a good idea.
I think this speech should be a call to creating more
facilities like this one. It is cost-effective (1/3 to 1/2 the
cost of regular hospital care), and is medically-effective. It's
important to stress that this Hospital should be a role model for
others to follow. This type of care can cut health care costs, I
would imagine, because parents can learn how to take care of their
children instead of taking them to the emergency room anytime
anything small happens.
I asked him to be thinking about anecdotes. He said he sent
some over in the package, and that if we wanted different ones, we
should call. I did want to ask him one more thing -- about
volunteer services at the Hospital. I bet POTUS would like to know
about that. I'll ask him tomorrow, or whenever we can get up
there.
I think this is going to be a great speech. I still haven't
found out if we're announcing any policy -- I heard from Kathy
Jeavons that it is supposed to tie in with the immunization event.
P.S. Run the word "Quayle" through SpellCheck. My favorite
alternative is letter L.
Volunteer programs?
to age 21
also has a parents
108 yrs. old
founded as a freshair home
I siblings groups. support
then convolesence. - TB during TB breakoutete.
aug length of stay 4mos. - yr - 18 mos.
Her. Hoover, Is. did ribbon cutting in '56
for 29 building new area
less than 20 transitional care like this
Nat'l Asso of Childrens Hospitals
swimming & holsebackniding
therapeatic programs
Vol- 20 of them
Noland Gump - "t just want to help
at least 3 hrs. /week
also getting day care
staying a long time"
"planning on
started
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June 20 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
the deficit through proposals requiring a
Milliken, president of Milliken Industries;
balanced budget and a line-item veto. If the
Mike Krzyzewski, coach of the Duke Uni-
Congress can't make these cuts, give the
versity basketball team; and author Thomas
President what 43 Governors have, and let
Wolfe. Following his remarks, the President
him have a shot at it.
returned to Washington, DC.
And finally, there's the issue of fighting
crime. And last May I outlined our Violent
Crime Act. And at its heart is the belief that
for anyone killing a law enforcement offi-
cer, no legal penalty is too tough. Liberals
Remarks at the Ribbon-Cutting
oppose the death penalty. And where does
Ceremony for the Children's Inn at the
Jesse stand? Where I do: We want to elimi-
National Institutes of Health in
nate loopholes that allow these, the worst
Bethesda, Maryland
criminals, to escape just punishment. And
June 21, 1990
what's more, we want to expand its cover-
age to include major drug traffickers. Not
What a beautiful day! Thank you, Dr. Sul-
sometime, not someplace but right now all
livan. And I love the music, too. I love to
across America.
sing. We heard you when we were just get-
I'm told that Jesse's favorite movie is
ting ready to come out here. Thank you
"Patton." And in closing, let me recite the
very much. I guess I needn't tell this group,
words of Patton telling his troops that in
infiltrated by so many doctors and friends
coming months they would often wonder
from NIH, of my high regard for our Secre-
whether they'd retreat under fire. "Don't
tary of HHS, Dr. Sullivan. I'm just delighted
worry about it," he advised them. "I can
he's with me and very proud to be intro-
assure you, you will all do your duty." For
duced by him. I really want to single out
18 years Jesse Helms has done his duty,
those who have worked so hard, recogniz-
acting as a United States Senator to protect
ing that I might, by omission, risk offend-
what Mayberry's own Aunt Bee, of the be-
ing. But Bar and I've had this warm wel-
loved "Andy Griffith Show," called "home
come here, and then we've been reading
and people's feelings, and how they grew
up on the hard work that's gone into it.
up." He continues to lead with the civility
Certainly, I want to single out Debbie Din-
and conscience that is a metaphor for North
gell for her commitment, Dr. Pizzo, Dr.
Carolina and with a spirit that would make
Raub, Dr. Vagelos, Alan Kay, Carmala Wal-
even General Patton proud.
gren, Chris Downey, Kathy Russell, and-
Two years ago, after an operation, Jesse-
again, excuse me, I'll stop there-but every-
typical of him-disobeyed the doctor's
body else as well.
order by leaving his sickbed early to hit the
It's good to see so many friends and be-
campaign trail for me and Dan Quayle. And
lievers from the Hill over here-from Cap-
I'll never forget how he literally stood up to
itol Hill, those who are giving this project a
support me. And tonight, I came down here
lot of heartfelt support-Congressmen Din-
to pledge him my support. You know where
gell and Downey and Walgren and Morella
Jesse stands: for a safe, strong, and moral
and Lowery. Welcome to all. And a special
America. And I need him in the United
greeting to the kids, the parents, and the
States Senate, so let's keep him there-for
friends who have come down from NIH this
your sake, for North Carolina's sake, and for
morning.
America's sake.
I have been so impressed by what I've
And thank you for this occasion. And let's
learned about the unique concept of Chil-
reelect Jesse Helms. And God bless the
dren's Inn. Barbara and I have talked about
United States of America. Thank you.
it, and she's told me of this wonderful con-
cept. It's an extraordinarily sensitive idea to
Note: The President spoke at 7:25 p.m. in
provide this place of refuge and renewal so
Liberty Hall at the Merchandise Mart. In
that sick children and their families can live
his remarks, he referred to Jack Hawk,
together during treatment. I am very
chairman of the State Republican Party;
moved to be here today to see how joyously
Jack Laughery, president of Hardees; Roger
your vision of caring has been realized. This
988
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / June 21
is a story of how dreams come true, and if
you have volunteered to help, and I would
you believe with all your heart and work
encourage the others to listen to her mes-
with all your might, dreams do come true.
sage.
Yours is also an inspiring message of brav-
We can't forget those who simply care,
ery, sacrifice, and hope that can bring to-
like the eighth graders at Baker Intermedi-
gether individuals, political parties, profes-
ate School in Damascus, Maryland, who
sionals, volunteers, private businesses, and
made a squadron of 35 toy airplanes for the
then the Government itself. The Children's
Inn.
Inn, this extraordinary home for those who
But above all, it will be the families them-
need it most, is a remarkable lesson in unity
of purpose and caring. As brilliant Points of
selves who will be providing the love. As
Light in the hard, dark world of battling
your Children's Inn slogan says: "There is a
illness, you've given this rare and loving
closeness that can only come from the
gift, and you've shown your belief in the
family."
shining role which family support plays in
Let me give you an example of the im-
the treatment of a sick child.
portance of the family bond in bringing
Carmala and Debbie and Chris and all of
new hope to a sick child. Today 10-year-old
the congressional spouses, your vision and
Breanne Schwantes can swim up to 54 laps
compassion and caring touch us all very
a day, plays hard with her sisters and cous-
deeply. Dr. Pizzo, your professional com-
ins, and is so concerned about the penguins
mitment to this dream has lasted a decade;
in Antarctica that she even wrote a letter to
the remarkable legacy that you've helped
me about them. But she could have spent
to create will last for generations. And, Dr.
these last 10 years in a world bounded by
Vagelos, you and Merck & Co. have em-
her hospital room walls, like others with her
bodied in a most exemplary way the ideal
illness, for Breanne has osteogenesis imper-
of corporate responsibility, utilizing the
fecta, brittle bone disease. But what is more
unique talents and gifts that your company
important is that she also has her loving
has to give. And then to NIH: Your gener-
parents, Terry and Theresa, and sister, Eliz-
ous gift of land and medical expertise has
abeth.
and will change the lives of many of the
When Breanne's condition was diagnosed,
children and so many, many others. Your
Theresa gave up her Ph.D. work, saying
leadership and gifts, both spiritual and phys-
nothing else mattered except devoting her-
ical have made this dream an astonishing
self to the health of her daughter and the
reality.
health of her family. And she says: "We
The lesson of the Inn will show us all that
decided that our gift to Breanne would be
the most important part of life is a very
that she have a life that was full and joyous
simple one: taking time to hold a hand,
and that all of our lives would be truly
share a laugh, wipe away a tear. Many
lived." And now, whether at home in Wis-
people will be doing exactly that to comfort
consin or in the Schwantes' second home
the 36 families who will live at this Inn:
here at NIH, those who know Breanne say
people like resident manager Kate Higgins
it is her family's depth of support that has
and her staff; people like the volunteer
given this child her life.
fundraisers and more than 4,000 donors
There is nothing that hurts more than a
who have raised over $7 million for con-
child afraid of the darkness whose cries go
struction and who will continue to raise
unheard, a lonely child whose tiny spirit is
$500,000 a year for operating expenses;
wrapped up in a brave fight too big for its
people like those at the Clinical Center and
years. And that is what this splendid cause,
the entire campus of NIH, who have been
your splendid cause, so eloquently recog-
involved in caring for decades, in planning
nizes.
for years, and in construction since last
As I thought about why I was so deeply
August. I think it's wonderful that over
touched by the sensitivity of your concept, I
3,000 of you came to tour this place earlier
remembered Barbara's words a couple of
this week. And Debbie said that-knowing
weeks ago at Wellesley. To me they sum up
her, I'm sure there were a few arms twist-
the spirit of this place: that the family is the
ed-but nevertheless, she said that most of
key to everything. She told the graduates
989
June 21 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
there, you may remember, "You will never
Proclamation 6149-National Sheriffs'
regret not having passed one more test, not
Week, 1990
winning one more verdict, or not closing
June 21, 1990
one more deal. You will regret, however,
time not spent with a husband, a friend, a
By the President of the United States
child, or a parent."
of America
We share the belief that the family is the
A Proclamation
bright center of love and life itself. Quite
simply: Family comes first.
This year, the National Sheriffs' Associa-
Those of you who are parents of these
tion marks half a century of service to law
enforcement officials and to the American
special, gravely ill children share some-
thing. You learn to carve out your daily
public. Incorporated on September 26,
lives with the tools of courage, faith, and
1940, in the State of Ohio, the Association
love.
was established to form and perpetuate an
efficient organization of the sheriffs of the
Dr. Vagelos and Dr. Pizzo and the
United States and to raise the level of pro-
Friends of the Children's Inn are people of
fessionalism in the office of the sheriff,
exceptional goodness, and we are very, very
among sheriffs' deputies, and among other
grateful to them. And I also want to thank
law enforcement personnel.
the nurses, the nurses who hold these kids
The National Sheriffs' Association edu-
in their arms and take care of them, and all
cates the public on law enforcement issues
the other fine people here at NIH who help
and maintains training programs for its
and care. And to the families of these kids—
members. It also represents the interests of
you live with a special grace. You who
sheriffs and other law enforcement officials
spend precious time with these kids, these
before the executive and legislative
intensely ill children, have learned the true
branches of the Federal Government, as
meaning of the prayer of St. Francis:
well as at the State and local levels of gov-
ernment.
"Where there is despair, let me sow
hope; where there is darkness, light;
Today the organization represents more
and where there is sadness, joy."
than 26,000 city and county law enforce-
ment officials nationwide, including more
You've had the extraordinary opportunity
than 1,700 sheriffs. It is a leader in the Na-
to bring joy and strength to each other, and
tion's law enforcement community.
that is the greatest strength of all.
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of
Thank you, and God bless this wonderful
the National Sheriffs' Association and in
work right here at this very special Inn.
honor of all those individuals who serve
And now off to cut the ribbon.
their fellow Americans as sheriffs, the Con-
gress, by S.J. Res. 264, has designated the
Note: The President spoke at 10:14 a.m. out-
week of June 24 through June 30, 1990, as
"National Sheriffs' Week" and has author-
side of the Children's Inn. In his remarks,
ized and requested the President to issue a
he referred to Secretary of Health and
proclamation in observance of this event.
Human Services Louis W. Sullivan; Philip
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
Pizzo, Chief of Pediatrics at the National
dent of the United States of America, do
Cancer Institute; William F. Raub, Deputy
hereby proclaim the week of June 24
Director of the National Institutes of
through June 30, 1990, as National Sheriffs'
Health; P. Roy Vagelos, chairman and chief
Week. I call upon the people of the United
executive officer of Merck & Co., Inc.; Car-
States to honor all sheriffs during the week
mala Walgren, Debbie Dingell, Chris
for their courageous and dedicated efforts
Downey, Alan Kay, Kathy Russell, and
to preserve the rule of law and ensure do-
Katie Lowery, president, vice president, sec-
mestic tranquility.
retary, and members of the board of direc-
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
tors of Friends of the Children's Inn, re-
my hand this twenty-first day of June, in
spectively.
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
990
-VS Luben this
Anali community 1
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economy to withstand a downturn in government spending. The further good news
is that defense spending cuts will not
Lastly, please take a few min-
utes to read Susan Stocker's story on
the Hospital for Sick Children, a
unique and valuable institution that is
too often overshadowed by the better-
known Children's National Medical
Center. You will feel up for any chal-
lenge that you may face after reading
about these inspiring medical profes-
sionals and courageous young chil-
dren.
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he Hospital for Sick Child-
D.C.'s Other
T
ren, an 80-bed pediatric care
facility in Northeast D.C.,
despite vast advances in its
patient care throughout its
106-year history, still struggles with a
Children's Hospital
persistent identity problem. Many
Washington area residents don't even
know it exists and others are still un-
clear about what exactly it does.
"To this day, when I ask people to
Despite its 106-Year History,
donate, they say 'I already gave,' "
says Dr. Constance U. Battle, chief ex-
Washington's Hospital for Sick Children
ecutive and medical director of the hos-
pital since 1973. "What they mean, of
course, is that they gave to Children's
Struggles to Find an Image
[National Medical Center]. The confu-
sion is still there and it's unfortunate."
One of barely a dozen pediatric spe-
By SUSAN J. STOCKER
cialty hospitals in the country, the Hos-
8/ WBJ MAGAZINE
Picking up a crayon with her mouth,
FEATURE
her head shakes from the effort, but she
delivers the biggest smile her therapist
has seen yet.
Feeling the impact of the city's rise in
Tiny preemie Jamie, born at 26 weeks
low-birth weight babies (averaging
to a young, drug-addicted mother,
about 1,300 a year), area acute care
weighed just less than two pounds at
hospitals are being squeezed financially
birth. Weaned off a respirator after
due to expensive, long-term infant care.
spending four months at a nearby acute
"There's a real critical need for respi-
care hospital, Jamie wasn't gaining
ratory-dependent and developmentally
weight and was again ventilator-depen-
disabled infant care here," says How-
dent. She would not develop normally
ard Jessamy, president of the D.C.
as other healthy babies do and would
Hospital Association. "It overly taxes
have to play catch-up for much of her
acute care hospitals both staffwise and
infant life.
moneywise. It's a niche in specialty care
One day the staff can gather around
that's not met very well by other seg-
to give a child a discharge party com-
ments of the community."
plete with balloons, punch and cake;
The Hospital for Sick Children sees
the next, another can be lost to a mal-
that niche as one of the only true
formed heart that could no longer hang
growth areas of clinical hospital care
onto life.
today. Its 80 beds are usually full and as
The hospital manages to do a little
many as 17 new cases can be awaiting
better than break even by successfully
admission during any one week. About
filling a niche in pediatric care, even
60 percent of the patients admitted will
though it relies on Medicaid for more
have to stay from one year to 18
than 80 percent of its income, competes
months
for staff with the likes of Children's
Those statistics — and a beefed-up
National Medical Center and must deal
effort at image-building - have led the
with the city's serious socio-medical
hospital on an ambitious expansion
problems that have, in some cases,
project that will increase the total num-
caused its patients' illnesses.
ber of beds by 50. Despite local neigh-
"We're able to operate in the black
borhood opposition, it expects to start
through using all of our wits to recap-
demolishing an existing building con-
ture our daily costs," says David C.
structed in 1929 to make way for a new,
Corro, administrator.
$13-million addition. Construction is
Patient revenue and donations for the
planned to begin in June.
year ending Dec. 31, 1989, were ex-
The project will be financed through
pected to total $12.5 million. Operating
planned District bond sales and an ag-
expenses will take about $12 million of
gressive fundraising campaign. The
that. Yet daily costs per patient range
work also includes renovation of the
from $350 to $475 roughly half the
hospital's second existing gabled brick
cost of care in an acute care setting -
building off South Dakota Avenue
primarily because physician fees are in-
N.E.
cluded in the daily rates and the hospi-
"Technology in itself has put us in a
tal contracts lab and X-ray services to
catch-22 situation," says chief execu-
outside providers. It also doesn't have
tive Battle. "Advances in medical tech-
to support costly operating rooms or
nology have increased the baby's
emergency rooms like acute care facili-
chances of surviving conditions that
pital for Sick Children acts as a transi-
ties do.
would have meant death even 10 years
tional care facility for children from
The hospital, however, does support
ago. But with that comes the need for
two weeks to 21 years who are no longer
salaries and benefits comparable to
more money to provide that new level
acutely ill, but are not yet well enough
those of its primary competitor for staff
of care."
to go home.
- Children's National Medical Center.
Under Battle's 16-year leadership, the
It's a facility that's home to happy
"We try to track Children's salaries
hospital has evolved from a struggling
and sad stories alike. A year ago, two-
very closely," said Carolyn Harris, who
institution providing basic convalescent
and-a-half-year-old Johnny could not
manages the hospital's 92 direct care-
care to a health care facility that ad-
eat. He was fed through surgically im-
givers (RNs, LPNs and patient care as-
dresses the "whole child" - both phys-
planted intravenous lines that corrected
sistants) as director of nursing. "So sal-
ical and mental care management is-
his congenital malabsorption - inabil-
ary is hardly an issue here."
sues.
ity to digest food. Now, Johnny sits up
Generally, degreed nurses with
In fact, through its long history, the
in his own highchair and is starting to
roughly eight years of experience will
hospital has changed its name four
eat. like any child his age would.
earn about $16 an hour to start at either
times as its patient care focus shifted
Lucy, a wide-eyed 11-year-old, is in
hospital. The major recruitment differ-
along with its mission.
the midst of her physical therapy ses-
ence between the two pediatric facili-
Originally a country home for child-
sion. Paralyzed from the neck down as
ties: Children's is a large, teaching hos-
ren in 1883, it became The Children's
a result of a serious car accident, she
pital with substantial research dollars
Convalescent Home in 1951; The Child-
must learn how to live all over again -
and educational opportunities; The
ren's Convalescent Hospital in 1956;
without the use of her hands and feet.
Hospital for Sick Children is not.
continued on next page
MARCH/APRIL 1990 /
Soon to be demolished to make way for a new
$13-million addition, the old wing of the hospital
dates back to the 1920s.
a child defy the odds by living beyond
its life expectancy or see a child take its
first steps at age three or four fills you
with such a joy."
And even small steps can mean cru-
cial improvements for the patients at
the hospital.
"Other hospitals work to fix the pa-
tient and that may be the extent of it,"
Battle says. "We pick up from there -
we look to stabilize the condition and
give the child the best possible chance at
a normal life.
But there are plenty of other obsta-
cles to that as well. About 10 of the hos-
pital's patients are wards of the District
and increases in the numbers of co-
caine-addicted and AIDS babies has
added to the hospital's burden.
continued from previous page
father, holding her as a newborn.
"Children here lately linger longer as
and The Hospital for Sick Children in
Against the walls stand the reminders
a result of their unstable social back-
1968.
of the real reasons these kids are here -
grounds," says nursing director Harris.
"We try to optimize the full potential
ventilators, catheters, tubes, heart mon-
"It's become part of their regular bag-
of every child," Battle says. "Bringing
itors and emergency life support equip-
gage."
the hospital to a high level of medical
ment
One child some time ago was in what
competence and bringing in the devel-
Unit C also handles congenital condi-
doctors call a vigil coma, in which the
opmental approach are the most impor-
tions, but of a less acute nature than
patient's eyes may be open, but whether
tant things we've accomplished here."
those of Unit B. Unit D cares for child-
he sees or hears what is going on is un-
And the fruits of the work are evident
ren with serious congenital defects, de-
known. The family was not overly in-
throughout the four units of the hospi-
generative conditions, brain damage
volved with the child; visits were scarce,
tal.
and accident or abuse victims.
but they wouldn't allow the child to be
In Unit A, the ambulatory unit, the
In 1989, the hospital had 84 dis-
placed on no-code status where no ex-
older children interact freely since most
charges. Of those, 35 went home, three
traordinary emergency efforts are em-
are more mobile than other patients.
transferred to another facility, eight
ployed to save its life.
Most children in Unit A are members of
died and the remainder went back to
"We had to resuscitate that child sev-
what the hospital calls The Breakfast
an acute care hospital, perhaps to re-
eral times," recalls nurse Moore. "And
Club, where children eat together to
turn later.
to see a child come back with even less
learn table manners and social behav-
"The rewards aren't the same here as
each time is, well, it's just really
ior, and go on field trips and tutoring
they are in a regular hospital," says
tough."
sessions outside of the hospital.
Barbara Moore, assistant director of
During the long-term stays and ups
Respiratory care Unit B, dedicated by
nursing clinical services and an eight-
and downs of a child's development,
former Surgeon General C. Everett
year veteran active duty nurse. "To see
parents are often forced to ride an emo-
Koop in 1984, is the most populated
tional rollercoaster.
hospital unit - 20 children are treated
"Sometimes they even try not to get
here along with a customized develop-
too attached to someone they might not
mental care plan for each child that is
have for too long," she says. "It almost
neatly tacked to the baby's crib.
frightens them.'
"Gurgles happily when tummy is
And the attempt at distancing the
gently rubbed, notes one baby's de-
personal relationship between the
scriptive page at the foot of his crib.
health care provider from the patient in
"Reaches for panda when moved by at-
a special pediatric setting like the Hos-
tending nurse," reads another.
pital for Sick Children is, most find,
Each crib holds a myriad of toys and
just that - an attempt.
stuffed animals, each selected especially
"After a while, you learn to try to
for the child's current level of develop-
pull yourself back and not get too in-
ment. In one doll-sized bassinet, for ex-
volved with a child, but it's hard to let
ample, where a premature baby girl lies
that happen," Moore says.
sleeping, several black and white
"In your heart, you get involved de-
stuffed toys sit close by to help the in-
spite what you think you should or
fant distinguish the contrasts of light
shouldn't do."
and dark. Taped to the top left corner
Constance U. Battle, chief executive, has been
Susan J. Stocker is a Washington Business
of the crib is a photo of the baby's
leading the hospital for 16 years.
Journal reporter.
10 WBJ MAGAZINE
roching
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1989
TECHNOLOGY
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL R25
PAYING TH PRICE
PRISONERS OF TECHNOLOGY
Modern science has rescued these children,
but for what kind of life?
By CATHY TROST
HE TECHNOLOGY
T
that gives life to pre-
mature and sick babies
sometimes becomes
their captor.
At the Hospital for
Sick Children in Washington
D.C., a seven-year-old girl lies
HORACIO CARDO
motionless in bed, her legs
cradling a stuffed rabbit. She
wears a pretty green dress;
yellow ribbons are tied care-
fully in her hair. On the wall
are posters of a tropical island
serted by parents who are un-
machines and medicines that
touched or pushed," it says.
and a white kitten.
willing or unable to cope. Fos-
keep her alive. Breathing
Another boy has a rare in-
The child was born with a
ter homes and other facilities
tubes run from the ventilator
testinal disorder that requires
degenerative neuromuscular
are in short supply already; in
into her neck and a feeding
pumping nutrients through
disease that has left her more
some cases, state or local reg-
tube cuts into her stomach
the heart and bypassing the
helpless than a newborn.
ulations even make it impossi-
above the tiny bear cartoons
stomach. Almost two years
At birth, "it was assumed
ble to place a child with a
on her diapers. She gets nine
old. he sits in a high chair,
she would die and she didn't,"
breathing or feeding tube in a
different types of medications
isolated in a special room,
says a doctor. "She survived
group home. And few couples
daily to treat her kidney and
playing with a Mickey Mouse
only because of technology."
are willing to adopt and care
respiratory problems, includ-
pop-up toy. At night, the doc-
Tubes fastened to a ventilator
for a child who may always
ing steroids that puff out her
tors say, he plays with his
pump force oxygen into her
be at the mercy of a machine.
tiny cheeks, and drugs to
tubes and punches the but-
lungs and keep her trachea
And so they stay on. And
keep her calm.
tons on his feeding pump.
moist; a winking blue panel
on. "I walk through the halls
The daily schedule posted
They hope he will improve
records her heart and respira-
every day and see the lives
over her crib reads like Army
and go home to his parents.
tory rate. Another tube feeds
these children lead long after
maneuvers: "0001-aerosol
But the future is less bright
her.
the drama and glamour of
[medicine spray], cpt [chest
for a girl nearby, born with
treatment decisions have been
pats to loosen secretions], SX
the same disorder, whose fam-
The child has been in hos-
made," Constance Battle, the
[suctioning], meds, vital
ily is unstable and probably
pitals since birth-in this one
medical director at the Hospi-
signs." Doctors say she used
incapable of caring for her.
since 1984. "She is fully tech-
tal for Sick Children, wrote
to be so agitated by noises
The hospital has had
nology-dependent," says Olga
two years ago in a medical
that if they stood by her bed
many successes, rehabilitating
Byll, a hospital official. "She
journal. "I watch the children
talking, her heart rate would
and sending children home to
may react to a specific staff
whose families have gone on,
zoom and she would have a
families and lives of hope, and
member or recognize a per-
who have become emotionally
bronchial spasm. Work-shift
Dr. Battle makes a point that
son's voice, but we're not sure
distanced and moved on (with
changes would leave her so
technology performs miracles,
what she recognizes and
guilt and self-recrimination) to.
rattled it would take hours to
too. The medical staff tries
doesn't recognize." What can
new chapters in their lives.
get her to breathe normally
hard to make the hospital a
she do? "Nothing," says Ms.
"And I witness and think
again.
home. There are playrooms
Byll.
of the long lonely Saturday
Though there's no evi-
and outdoor playgrounds, a
And probably never will.
afternoons when many of the
dence in her case, such be-
developmental program to
For the young girl is one of
nurses and therapists are gone
havior can indicate maternal
help the children move for-
an increasing number of chil-
and the children are slowly
drug abuse. To soothe her,
ward and learn new skills,
dren who are "prisoners of
passing the time, minute by
lights are dimmed, soft music
trips to fast food restaurants
technology"-patients who
minute. It is at those mo-
turned on, and screens placed
and amusement parks, and
would have died at birth
ments that I berate the tech-
around her bed to muffle
weekly family-style dinners.
without life-salvaging technol-
nology that has allowed us to
noise. Her parents visit, and
Doctors give the children bar-
ogy but who can't stay alive
create a new agony, an exis-
doctors hope she may be able
rettes and new clothes, and
without its continuing assis-
tence somewhere between life
to go home someday.
volunteers come in to cut and
tance.
and death."
Next to her bed is a two-
perm their hair.
Many are children who
In this nether world one
year-old boy whom nurses are
"There's not a child some-
were born too soon and too
day, a three-year-old-boy, who
carrying back from group
one hasn't fallen in love
small, or with grave diseases,
at birth weighed barely half a
therapy. They carry him, his
pound, leans on a special de-
with," says Margaretia Jack-
or both. Modern science has
portable oxygen unit and his
rescued these children; now
vice to prop himself up. He is
stomach tube. A splint helps
son, a senior attending physi-
society has to decide whether
a case study of the ravages of
straighten his legs, and he
cian. "But [the staff] still goes
that's a blessing or a curse.
extreme prematurity. He has
cries out, pushing his glasses
home after eight hours and
takes vacations. It's not the
The luckiest children even-
upper respiratory problems
down. around his nose and
tually go home with their
and feeding tubes, and 80 lit-
twisting angrily in his bed. A
same thing as having a
mother."
tle muscular tone that he
breathing and feeding tubes,
nurse rubs his head sympa-
needs help to stand. Emotion-
nighttime breathing alarms,
thetically, saying he's proba-
And the children keep
ally, he is & 10-month-old,
suction machines and other
bly angry because he doesn't
coming. The 80-patient hospi-
smiling and blowing bubbles
want to come back to bed.
tal has plans to add 50 beds.
medical paraphernalia. But
at the nurses who nuzzle him
Over his crib is posted a sign
Says Ms. Byll: "The projec-
many are too damaged to
ever go home. Others are de-
as they pass by.
telling nurses about his devel-
tion is the numbers will just
In the infant room, a 14-
opmental progress and needs.
keep increasing."
month-old girl born prema-
"Give him toys that rock or
turely lies surrounded by the
make music when they are
Ms. TROST IS A STAFF REPORTER
IN THE WALL STREET JOURNALS
WASHINGTON BUREAU.
THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
BUILDING PROJECT FACT SHEET
Purpose:
To renovate and expand our current facility in
response to the growing number of children in the
greater Washington area who require the
specialized care only HSC provides.
Result:
The new facility will increase our capacity by
more than 60% -- from 80 beds to 130 beds.
Specialized
Respiratory Therapy
Therapy
Physical Therapy
Treatment
Speech and Hearing Therapy
Rooms in our
Occupational Therapy
New Facility:
Recreational Therapy
The new, expanded and more modern facility will
enable better coordination between therapies and
improved patient services.
New and
Family Training Apartment where parents prepare
Expanded
for their child's return to home. Here, under
Services
medical supervision, parents will have an
opportunity to practice caring for their child,
which will give them greater confidence when they
take their child home.
Laboratory and X-ray facilities to allow faster
testing and results to take place on-site rather
than using outside services.
A Conference and Training Center to provide
educational and training seminars to our staff and
the area's medical community, as well as ongoing
health related programs of interest to the general
community.
Two 25-bed Units to provide for children who need
longer term rehabilitation. HSC is the only
facility in the D.C. area providing this very
specialized medical care to children.
80 beds for children requiring specialized
rehabilitative transitional care.
Project Timetable:
Groundbreaking
June 13, 1991
New wing construction
Sept. 1991-Dec. 1992
Move into new wing
January - March, 1993
Renovations
Jan. - June, 1993
Financing:
Total cost of the project is estimated to be $19
million. The majority of financing will be
obtained through the sale of bonds.
The Capital Campaign has a goal of $2.5 million.
The current total raised for the project is $1.3
million.
Campaign Committee Co-Chairmen: Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell P. Rales
(3/91)
2
You may not have heard of the Hospital for Sick Children
before. Because the miracles that happen here are not the kind
that get written up in the newspapers.
Our miracles are the kind that no one ever hears about except
for the nurses, therapists, and doctors who are actually present
when they happen:
A premature baby takes its first breath without the help
of a respirator.
A five-year-old boy who has never uttered a word in his
life finally manages to squeak out his first "Hello."
A teenager who is unable to move from the neck down earns
her high school diploma.
The Hospital for Sick children is the Washington area's only
pediatric specialty hospital. We treat kids with chronic illnesses
and multiple disabilities whose conditions are no longer medically
acute
but who are not yet ready to go home.
Timmy is three and one-half years old. He came to the
Hospital for Sick Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) and has progressed to the point
where he could be discharged to his grandmother. Deeply concerned
about the responsibility she will be assuming, Timmy's grandmother
is working through her fears with one of our social workers and
looking forward to the day when the boy can come to live with her.
Susan is a twelve year old with cerebral palsy and
malnutrition. She came to our hospital from Children's Hospital in
order to receive extensive physical, occupational, speech and
feeding therapy. Although Susan will soon be ready to be
discharged, she will not be able to receive the care she needs at
home. Our social workers are now looking for a foster home or for
other options for Susan's placement.
In reading about these children, you can see that the Hospital
for Sick Children treats patients requiring a wide variety of care
and therapies.
Among the 80 young patients who are here today, for example,
there are kids with chronic lung disease, cerebral palsy, leukemia
-- and victims of child abuse. There are children who have been
severely brain damaged in car accidents and kids who were born with
such congenital diseases as cleft palate or cardiac defects. And,
of course, we have many, many premature babies. (Tragically the
Washington area has twice the national average in premature
births.)
THE HOSPITAL
FOR SICK CHILDREN
As the surgeon steps out of the operating room, he
removes his mask, wipes the sweat off his brow, and walks
over to the worried parents. "It's going to be a long and
difficult recovery," he says. "But your child is going to
live. =
The parents hug each other and collapse into joyful
tears. The music swells. The credits roll. On the
screen it says
"The End. "
Dear Friend,
Although it may sound like something you'd expect to see in
the movies, scenes like the one above happen in real life almost
every day.
At acute-care facilities like Children's Hospital, Georgetown,
and GW, the miracles of modern technology routinely save young
lives that would have been lost just a few years ago.
So there's nothing exaggerated about the scene I just
described to you. Nothing, that is, except for one little point:
You see, in the movies that's where the story ends. But in
real life, it's only where the story begins.
In real life, there's another scene, a scene that involves
real-life people at a real-life place -- a place called the
Hospital for Sick Children.
An ambulance pulls up to the front door. Inside is a tiny
premature baby, dwarfed by the medical equipment that surrounds
her. There are tubes coming out of her nose, tubes coming out of
her throat and wires are attached to her tiny arms and legs.
She is being transferred from the Washington Hospital Center
where she was born nine weeks premature. The doctors there accom-
plished a miracle in keeping her alive. But now her condition is
stable. And with the proper medical care she will probably live.
But what kind of life she'll live depends on what happens
here, at the Hospital for Sick Children. And in a way, it also
depends on you.
628-6661
1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
202-832-4400
Sharing in the United Black Fund
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Will you help our children achieve this special goal?
Earlier, I mentioned that at the Hospital for Sick Children we
believe in a team approach. But while I talked about the
respiratory therapist, the feeding therapist, and all the others,
there was one critical member of our team I failed to mention:
You.
Your contribution to the Hospital for Sick Children of $25,
$50, or $100 is what enables these kids to stay on the road to
recovery. We never turn down or discharge any patient because of
inability to pay But in order to maintain that policy, we must
ask for help from generous people like you.
A little money goes a long way at a hospital like this. In
fact, it costs only slightly more than half as much to care for a
chronically ill child here than it would in an acute-care facility.
That means your contribution is not eaten up by thick layers
of medical bureaucracy and overhead. Instead, it goes directly to
the children who need it.
A gift of twenty dollars, for example, will buy a special
mirror for an infant's crib. The Batacas -- a soft bat that's used
as a tool -- can be purchased for $37.95. A contribution of $100
will buy a wheeled walker to help a disabled child learn to walk.
And if you can give as much as $1,000, you'll know that your gift
is buying one of the extra-large cribs that we need for our pre-
schoolers.
But whatever amount you give, what I'm really offering you is
the chance to take part in one of our miracles
Not the kind of miracle you see in the movies
but the kind
of miracle where the love and dedication of many caring people --
including yourself -- make it a life worth living.
You can be a miracle worker for a child. Please send a gift
today.
Constance Sincerely, u. Buttle M.D.
Constance U. Battle, MD
Chief Executive Officer
and Medical Director
P.S. I wish I could introduce you personally to some of our brave
little patients and the many special people who work here.
Instead, I've enclosed some photographs to give you an idea of
our special needs and of what life is like here at our
hospital.
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The one thing all of our kids have in common is that they are
survivors They came to the Hospital for Sick Children from an
acute-care facility where they bravely won the battle for survival
Now they are here to fight the battle for recovery.
Fortunately, it's one they don't have to fight alone.
In acute-care facilities, as in the movies, the emphasis is on
the heroic efforts of a single individual -- the surgeon, for
example. But at the Hospital for Sick Children, we emphasize the
coordinated efforts of a team of health-care professionals.
One child may have as many as nine different therapists
assigned to him -- ranging from a respiratory therapist who
gradually weans him off his respirator
to a feeding therapist
who helps teach him how to eat without the help of a feeding pump
to a recreational therapist who adds a measure of joy to his
life.
Treating patients like ours is a long, difficult, and often
frustrating process. We have learned to measure progress not in
days or weeks, but in months and even years. Yet progress does
occur.
And when it does, it's thrilling. Sometimes when I'm walking
down the hall, I hear squeals of laughter and applause break out in
one of the rooms
and I know that a patient has had a break-
through. A seven year old's first steps, perhaps, or first words.
These halls are filled with the sounds of love.
Despite all of the high-tech medical machinery we have here,
we never lose sight of the fact that these are children and that
they need kisses
and hugs
and cuddling. Such affection and
nurturing are important parts of their recovery. Without it, long-
term hospitalization at their age would be devastating.
Yet even though we develop lasting relationships with our
patients, all of our efforts are geared toward sending them home.
Discharge planning begins on the day of admission. And our social
workers carefully prepare parents in both an emotional and a
practical sense for the day when their child will come home.
The glorious "Goodbye Parties" we have here are an exquisite
mixture of sadness
and joy
and deep professional and
personal satisfaction.
We know we have met our goal not when a child has a complete
medical recovery because in many cases that's impossible -- but
when we have a child on the road to achieving his fullest potential
as a human being. And which of us could ask more out of life than
that?
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BUILDING FOR THEIR FUTURE
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FOR SICK CHILDREN
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espite the successes of today's medicines and
surgery, many children cannot be quickly healed. For
them, getting well takes time, patience and determination.
For them, the Hospital for Sick Children is a place of
loving care and hope.
home.
Our patients come for many reasons: premature
birth, congenital defects, illnesses and accidents.
They need specialized medical care and therapy to
acquire or re-acquire the skills they should have at
their age.
Approximately half our patients are prematurely
THE LONG ROAD HOME
born infants, almost all of whom, if born ten years
ago, would have died soon after birth. Despite medi-
cal breakthroughs, the infants who come to us arrive
with serious problems. Many are dependent on ven-
tilators, because their lungs are not yet ready to
function on their own. They must be slowly weaned
off the ventilators and helped to breathe on their
own. They must be carefully monitored for infec-
The Hospital for Sick Children is
tions which for them could be fatal.
a transitional care hospital, the
Another group of children are here because they
bridge between an acute care
hospital and a child's home.
need intensive rehabilitation and developmental pro
grams to recover from life threatening accidents or
disease. Their needs vary widely. Their ages range
up to 21 years.
Finally, we have some young patients who have lit-
tle or no hope of full recovery. Modern medicine has
no miracle drugs or technology to cure them. But
he Washington area benefits from many hospi-
the Hospital for Sick Children is here, day in and day
tals that handle emergencies and routine care for pa-
out, offering tenderness, friendship and the best
tients with acute illnesses. Of all the hospitals in our
medical care possible to help them develop to their
region, however, only the Hospital for Sick Children
best ability.
specializes in care, therapy and rehabilitation for
Of all the hospitals in the Washington metro-
children who need longer hospitalization before
politan area, no other provides the kind of care
they can go home.
children receive at the Hospital for Sick Children.
We are not an acute care hospital. We do no sur-
Our children are survivors. They need medically
gery. We have no emergency room. The Hospital
competent care and more. They need people stand-
for Sick Children is a transitional care hospital, the
ing by them, helping them down the difficult road
bridge between an acute care hospital and a child's
that will take them home.
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Through more than a hundred
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BEHIND A SPECIALIZED MODERN HOSPITAL,
STANDS A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE AND LOVING CARE.
With generous community
support, the Hospital for Sick
Children has evolved, providing
new kinds of care to new groups
of patients.
ven before the turn of the century, children in
the Washington area had the benefit of specialized
care from the Hospital for Sick Children. Through
more than a hundred years of service, we have been
known for our deep devotion to children.
If a child who received our care many decades ago
were to return, he would not recognize today's Hos-
pital for Sick Children. The rheumatic fever patients
who once filled SO many beds are gone. So are the
iron lungs for polio victims. But if that child, now an
elderly gentleman, walked around he would recog-
nize the same spirit of loving care amid the modern
medical technology.
Over the course of our century of patient care,
medical science has been transformed. With gen-
erous community support, the Hospital for Sick
to become a leader in rehabilitation for children.
Children, also, has evolved, providing new kinds of
But we have never been SO busy with the intri-
care to new groups of patients. We have expanded
cacies of medical care and therapy that we could not
our services in occupational and physical therapy,
give our patients the time, the attention, the affec-
speech-language pathology and recreation therapy
tion that every child needs.
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THE CHALLENGE OF LONG-TERM
PEDIATRIC CARE
Each week of a young child's life is unique and
critical to development. Confinement and illness of-
ten cause young patients to lag behind other children
of their age: in growth, in motor skills, in speech, in
all areas of development. While we provide medical
care, we also provide intensive therapy to help our
patients regain skills they have lost, or to acquire
skills they never had the chance to learn.
Each child is different. Each child has a potential
to fulfill. We help each of our patients to reach that
potential.
We are concerned not just with how sick our chil-
Each child is different. Each child
dren are, but with how well they can be.
has a potential to fulfill. We help
each of our patients to reach that
Our children see their lives transformed by small
potential.
victories. When a multiply handicapped child learns
to eat unaided, that small victory will change every
day of her life and the lives of those who care for her.
For a child who will never walk, learning to operate a
motorized wheelchair carries with it an immeasur-
able gain in his dignity. Our therapists help children
achieve these victories.
Even before a child is admitted to the Hospital for
Sick Children, our interdisciplinary team of pediatri-
cians, physical therapists, occupational therapists,
speech-language pathologists and other specialists
draw up an individualized treatment plan for each
child. The goal of the plan is to send the child home,
and our eyes are steadfast on that goal.
Our children have extraordinary needs. But there
are ordinary needs that must be met as well. Play,
friendship, celebration, privacy, adventure
the
Hospital for Sick Children strives to meet these
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ordinary needs, and that's one of the things that
makes us extraordinary.
Most children who spend weeks or months in a
hospital miss important social experiences and the
rich influences of family life. Through family visits,
field trips and special events, the Hospital makes a
strong and continual effort to bring home life and
the outside world inside the Hospital.
The Hospital for Sick Children is a leader in the
highly specialized field of transitional pediatric care.
Our leadership is built on more than our expertise
with medical technology. Our greatest achievements
are our innovations to make our Hospital meet the
needs of both our patients and their families. The
measure of our success is not what happens within
Progress demands flexibility
the walls of the Hospital but what happens when our
from people, institutions and
children go home.
facilities.
We are intensely proud of our accomplishments
at the Hospital for Sick Children. But progress de-
mands flexibility from people, institutions and facili-
ties. There are times in the life of an institution
when dedicated and innovative people come up
abruptly against the limitations of the physical facili-
ties in which they work.
Medical care has changed dramatically since our
Hospital was built. The limitations of our present
building make it more difficult to accommodate es-
sential equipment and provide recreational space
and social experiences for our children.
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REVIEW OF RELATED SKILLS
Studies have shown that the
Washington area will need 200
long-term pediatric beds by the
year 2000
Unless we take
action now, our waiting list will
grow very long.
A TIME FOR CHANGE
80 beds, and no other hospital in this region is li-
censed to provide this special care for children.
Ar
three times in the last 60 years, the Hospital
We also face the need to adapt our facilities to the
for Sick Children has made major changes in our fa-
demands of today's medical and therapeutic care.
cilities, responding to changes in medical science
The newer wing of our present building was de-
and in community needs. In 1929, we moved to our
signed more than 25 years ago. New equipment,
present site to accommodate more children. In 1968,
never contemplated in that design, now crowds our
we constructed a modern hospital wing to meet the
patients' living space. Our occupational and physical
needs of more medically complex patients. In 1984,
therapists find that small and fragmented therapy
we opened our new respiratory care unit to accom-
spaces hinder them in working together on coordi-
modate the growing numbers of ventilator-depend-
nated therapy; and there is insufficient space for play
ent infants.
therapy, which experts agree is essential to children's
Today the mounting pressures of medical technol-
normal development.
ogy and health crises demand another major change.
In addition, our older children need more normal
Unless we make that change, many children in our
living space - social space where they can relax,
community will not receive the care they need.
read, watch television, and eat meals with their
The Hospital for Sick Children has been operating
friends and family. For children who have spent a
at capacity since 1987. For some time, we have had a
large part of their short lives in a hospital, these
waiting list. Unless we take action now, that waiting
everyday experiences are precious and make im-
list will grow very long. Studies by regional health
portant contributions to their development.
care authorities have shown that the Washington
We are ready to change. To meet the growing
area will need 200 long-term pediatric beds by the
need, the Hospital for Sick Children has sought and
year 2000. Today, the Hospital for Sick Children has
received permission from local planning authorities
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Children are the future. We all
wish to see them enjoy the best
that life can offer. You can ease
their struggle, you can give their
lives more promise.
to expand to 130 beds.
STEPPING FORWARD
At the same time, we will modernize our present
TO MEET THE NEED
treatment facilities, allowing us to give more effi-
cient care, and adding the kind of space that our
children need.
efore designing our new building, the Board
Without this bold action, we would be trying to
and staff of the Hospital for Sick Children traveled to
give 1990s care in a 1920s building. But with strong
pediatric hospitals all across the country. We con-
support from the Washington community, we will
sulted with hundreds of pediatric care professionals,
build the facilities that will take us into the next
assessing advantages and shortcomings of each insti-
century.
tution's physical plant. We have taken the best ideas
The Hospital for Sick Children is ready to take a
from each of these hospitals and designed a new
giant step forward: offering our sophisticated medi-
building to provide more efficient and effective
cal care to more children, providing them with bet-
service to our patients.
ter living and playing space while they are here, and
In our plans, the 1929 wing now used for adminis-
improving the quality of the therapy we give them.
tration will be replaced with a new 80-bed pediatric
Step with us for a moment into the future of pedi-
wing carefully designed for today's medical care, to-
atric care at the Hospital for Sick Children.
day's habilitative and rehabilitative techniques. It will
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provide ample space for all the services we now pro-
In addition, our new facility will provide confer-
vide and for the staff who provide them.
ence space where we can fulfill our educational re-
The plans include an apartment where parents
sponsibility as the Washington area's center for pedi-
can spend two or three days with their child in a nat-
atric transitional care. We will use this space not
ural home-like setting before the family returns to
only to train our own staff, but also to train parents
their own home. They can take on the new chal-
and others who work with handicapped children in
lenge of caring for their child with the confidence
the schools, recreation departments, social service
gained from first-hand experience and professional
agencies, and other hospitals.
guidance.
The fulfillment of these ambitious plans will help
When this wing is operating, the 1968 wing will
us achieve our ultimate goal: sending children home.
be remodeled into a 50-bed facility, serving children
who need less intense medical supervision. Its envi-
ronment will be less medical, less institutional, and
will provide still more natural experiences. Yet it will
be a place dedicated to the intense therapeutic work
that these children have before them.
Our children are survivors. They
need medically competent care
and more. They need people
standing by them, helping
them
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AN INVITATION
D
riven by the commitment of our Board to meet
lion in grants and contributions. The balance of the
the needs of children, the Hospital for Sick Children
cost of the new facility will be financed.
has launched a capital fund raising campaign.
The Hospital for Sick Children is seeking pledges
We invite individuals, foundations, and corpora-
for the capital campaign which can be paid imme-
tions to join in this campaign to make a tremendous
diately or spaced over a period of three years.
difference in the lives of children.
The new facility provides many opportunities for
For more than 100 years, the Hospital for Sick
permanent recognition of major gifts, as well as op-
Children has been the beneficiary of generous sup-
portunities for commemorative gifts. We will be
port from Washington's leading citizens. They have
happy to discuss these opportunities in detail.
felt the special satisfaction of helping the unfortu-
Children are the future. We all wish to see them
nate and courageous children who come to us for
enjoy the best that life can offer.
care.
From our patients, life demands courage and de
Today, to build a facility for our sophisticated care,
termination. We stand by them as they take the diffi-
the Hospital for Sick Children is calling on leaders
cult steps that will carry them home. You can take a
who recognize our unique place in pediatric care and
step with them. You can ease their struggle, you can
who share our commitment to caring for some of
give their lives more promise.
the area's most vulnerable children.
We invite your generous support for the capital
To fulfill our ambitious goal, the Hospital will need
campaign of the Hospital for Sick Children. You will
at least $13 million for construction and equipment.
be helping this unique hospital extend a proud cen-
0930895000
We are committed to raising a minimum of $1.5 mil-
tury-old tradition as we build for their future.
Design: LLOYD GREENBERG, STUDIO GROUP
Photography: RHODA BAER, DAVID HATHCOX, GREG PEASE, JEFFREY WILKES
Writer: PAUL BENNETT
THE HOSPITAL
FOR SICK CHILDREN
1731 BUNKER HILL ROAD, NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
202 832-4400
mom and son
HEADS UP
came a long way to
SUMMER
telethon
HEAD INJURIES
ummer vacations are times of
adventure for children. With
cut a bike rider's serious head injury
b
renda and Dennis Prince's appear-
ance on the early June Children's
Miracle Network Telethon was a triumph. It was far removed from
shown that wearing a helmet can
her past drug use, and three-year-old Dennis' struggling start in life.
S
The story of strength and recovery captivated the Telethon's hosts
another year of school behind
risk by 85 percent. The helmet
and, undoubtedly, the many local viewers.
them, and the next one barely
should be approved by the Ameri-
Those viewers responded to the Princes' story, and the many other stories told
a thought, the days are filled
can National Standards Institute
over the weekend, by donating more than $1.5 million. That was an all-time
with sports and exploring
(ANSI) or the Snell Memorial
high for the event.
or just simply
Foundation. An ANSI or
The annual Children's Miracle Network Telethon is a national broadcast seen
relaxing. But good
Snell sticker means the
on 190 stations, organized by the Osmond Foundation of Utah. Locally, the
safety habits shouldn't
helmet's construction
Hospital for Sick Children and Children's National Medical Center produce the
take a vacation just
meets certain
22-hour fund raiser with WDCA-TV Channel 20. In addition, scores of volun-
because children do.
industry standards
teers work throughout the year to raise money
One summer
for impact resistance
crucial to the hospitals' work.
danger is head injury. A
and strap strength.
Dennis was born with the odds against him. He
serious head injury has the
And with helmets
was failing to thrive, primarily because he lacked
potential to change a life.
coming in the brightest
the natural reflexes for sucking and swallowing
Head trauma can be as
colors and patterns,
properly. That meant he could not orally receive
simple as cuts and small bumps, to
wearing one can be fashionable
the nutrients he needed for survival. Only the
severe injury to the brain itself. A
and sensible!
slender lifeline of a feeding tube kept his small
serious injury can produce behavior
Appropriate helmets should also
body functioning.
changes such as irritability, aggres-
be used for sports
He also had neurological problems which
sion or withdrawal, loss of use in
such as baseball
interfered with his natural social, emotional and
limbs or paralysis, eye problems,
and lacrosse
intellectual development.
coordination problems and,
where rock-hard
Brenda came close to losing Dennis before he
building project off to at start! much to hope and anticipation, W
ith
the first
signs the Hospital's building and renovation
program are being seen. Partial demolition of the 1929 wing is
finished. Excavations and construction of the new 80-bed patient wing and
the education/conference center are ready to begin.
This work has also created changes for visitors to the Hospital: the main
entrance to the Hospital has been closed and an alternate one established.
Signs direct visitors to the new entrance. The main driveway has also been
closed (except for emergency vehicles) and traffic has been diverted to the
smaller side parking lot.
Inside work has also occupied the Hospital staff and construction crews.
Shifting personnel around to fit into limited office space has been the most
taxing problem, especially in the 1929 wing. While space will be tight
during construction of the new nursing units and ancillary service areas,
employees are remaining flexible and optimistic.
KEY DONORS
RECOGNIZED FOR SUPPORT
W
hen the challenge to build a new Hospital for future generations
of children was put to the community, it took conviction and
commitment to step forward first. These leading donors made
the first significant investments needed to get the momentum of
the Capital Campaign under way.
The following individuals and organizations were acknowledged
durino the groundhreakino celebration
GO!!!
RECOGNIZED FOR THE
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION
TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN,
GROUP OF LEADING DONOR
SET
WERE HONORED AT A SPECIA
LUNCHEON AFTER THE GROUND
BREAKING CEREMONY. SEEI
HERE ARE DR. CONSTANCI
BATTLE, THE HOSPITAL'S
CEO AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR,
READY...
AND NATHAN WEINBERG AND
BERNARD SIEGEL OF THE THE
HARRY AND JEANETTE
WEINBERG FOUNDATION.
13,1991
IDNE
AN ARTIST'S RENDERING
OF THE NEW HOSPITAL
FOR SICK CHILDREN.
WHEN COMPLETED IN
1993, THE HOSPITAL
ith the grandeur of a Presidential
WILL HAVE A TOTAL OF
130 BEDS, NEW TREAT-
visit and the festive atmosphere of
MENT AREAS, AN
balloons, a band, clowns, and nearly
UNDERGROUND GARAGE,
A CONFERENCE CENTER,
500 dignitaries, healthcare profes-
A PARENT TRAINING
APARTMENT, AND
sionals, Hospital employees, patients,
OTHER CRUCIALLY
neighbors and donors, the Hospital
NEEDED FACILITIES.
for Sick Children broke ground on
June 13 for its $19 million expansion and renovation project.
"You know, when you're dealing in medicine, whether you're a doctor or not, we toss around the word
'miracle' a lot. But this hospital reminds [me] of its true meaning," said President George Bush, the special
guest of the day. Accompanying the President were First Lady Barbara Bush, Secretary of Health and
Human Services Louis Sullivan, M.D., and U.S.
Surgeon General Antonia Novello, M.D.
"We've dreamed about this for a long time,
and now it's becoming a reality," said
Constance U. Battle, M.D., Chief
Executive Officer/Medical Director of
the Hospital. "The Washington area is
about to see the growth of a special
SPITAL FOR SICK CHILDR
healthcare resource."
The expansion and renovation will
bring the Hospital's total number of
beds up to 130. It will also add needed
facilities such as new therapy suites,
private family consultation rooms, a lab,
an x-ray room, a parent training
Summer
1991
THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
THERAPIST
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SPECIAL PHOTO FEATURE:
THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
INNOVATIONS
CELEBRATES ITS GROWTH!
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BUILDING PROJECT OFF
EVENT
TO A GREAT START!
NEW PROGRAM
started by the Hospital for Sick
KEY DONORS RECOGNIZED
FOR SUPPORT
Children's rehabilitation thera-
pists is giving them some new
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VALUNTEERS
perspectives on their work.
modeled on the idea of foreign exchange
HEADS UP ON
SUMMER HEAD INJURIES
programs in high schools and colleges,"
explained David Greenberg, the Hospital's
MOM AND SON CAME
A LONG WAY TO TELETHON
Chief of Clinical Operations. "Just as ex-
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change students learn about another
was an
country's culture, our therapists are learn-
evening of food, music and well-
ing about other hospitals' treatment systems."
deserved thanks for the Hospital's
Members of the Hospital for Sick Children's Physical, Occupa-
special helpers - its volunteers.
tional, Speech and Hearing, and Recreation Therapy departments are
Over 80 people who donate their
involved in the program. Individuals make contact with therapists at
other facilities in the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas
time, energy and skills to the Hospital
and arrange for tours, meetings and observations of patient care.
gathered to be recognized for their selfless
According to Greenberg, the program is an opportunity for the
work. After being entertained by a string trio from the
Hospital's therapists to pick up tips on new or improved patient care
Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts, the volunteers
methods, while enhancing facility-to-facility communication. In addi-
were addressed by Hospital officials.
tion, therapists from other hospitals are invited to visit the Hospital
and see how the Hospital for Sick Children's innovative, developmen-
Constance U. Battle, M.D., CEO/Medical Director, praised
tally-oriented therapies are provided.
their work and told them how they helped the Hospital staff. She
"It was a really great experience," said Mary Beth Mulliken, one of
also reminded them of the role they play in the Hospital's
the Hospital's occupational therapists, who recently visited the
mission of helping children develop to their fullest potential.
Kennedy Institute in Baltimore. "I learned about important accredita-
The volunteers at the event play many parts at the Hospital.
tion procedures, as well as some new equipment we should purchase.
There were members of the June Fair Committee,
I really think it will help our overall patient care."
organizers of the Children's Miracle Network
Telethon, Patient Service Volunteers, mem-
SMALL tALk
bers of the Speakers Bureau, and civic and
business group members who have
WiNS AWArd
found their own spe-
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small talk has received an award in the
Hospital's young patients.
newsletter category of the Eighth Annual
All of the volunteers share a
Healthcare Advertising Awards Competition
sponsored by the publication Healthcare Market-
devotion to the severely
ing Report.
ill and disabled pa-
With over 3,300 entries in the entire contest from
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tients.
the United States and 10 foreign countries, Small Talk
The ceremonies closed with
was among the seven award winners in its category.
The publication received one of five merit awards.
presentations of plaques and small
gifts to those present.
all
unacigiound
parking
galage.
The Hospital for Sick Children is the
Washington metropolitan area's only
pediatric transitional care facility. The
THE CONSTRUCTION SITE
TOURED BY THE HOSPITAL'S DONORS WILL SOON BE TRANSFORMED INTO
demand for the Hospital's services has
A SOPHISTICATED, MODERN FACILITY READY TO HELP MORE CHILDREN.
grown with the increase in premature
and low birthweight babies, as well as
other children suffering severe illnesses and injuries who are being saved by advancing
technology.
It was also a day of recognition for the contributions of the donors who have helped
finance the project, the employees who help the Hospital's fragile young patients, and
the many members of the community who support the Hospital's efforts.
President Bush praised the results of those efforts. "The Hospital for Sick Children
is a hidden treasure. And it brings out the hidden treasure in kids who otherwise
"I was amazed to hear that this is one of only a handful of similar hospitals in this
WISHINGTON
OF
might have been forever forgotten," he said.
THE
Bush also called for the creation of other facilities like the Hospital for Sick Children.
country I hope health care professionals across this country will learn from it and go on to
develop more facilities like this one. They're cost-effective. They work." After his remarks,
UNITED
Bush gave autographs and talked with the Hospital patients who came out for the celebration.
THE
Also appearing at the Groundbreaking were a representative of Mayor Sharon Pratt
Dixon who presented a proclama-
OF
tion for "Hospital for Sick
Children Day", D.C. Senator
SEAL
STATE
Florence Pendleton, and
Advisory Neighborhood
Commissioner Joanne
Boxley.
RECOGNIZING THEIR
WORK AND COMMIT-
MENT TO THE
HOSPITAL, DR.
CONSTANCE BATTLE
PRESENTS A SPECIAL
GIFT TO CAPITAL
CAMPAIGN Co-
CHAIRMEN MITCHELL
AND LYN RALES.
PRESIDENT BUSH TAKES TIME
TO TALK WITH ONE OF THE
HOSPITAL'S PATIENTS.
$500,000 AND ABOVE
Ms. DIANA K. PRYOR CASHEN
THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG
MISS ANNE C. EAGLES
FOUNDATION
ROSELYN P. EPPS, M.D.
THE JAMES M. JOHNSTON TRUST
$100,000 - $499,999
THE KIPLINGER FOUNDATION, INC.
HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AND
Anonymous
MR. JOHN DANIEL KISER
PATIENTS CAME OUT TO ENJOY THE FUN AND FESTIVITIES.
THE ARCANA FOUNDATION
THE EMPLOYEES HAVE PLAYED A SPECIAL ROLE IN PLANNING, AND BY
THE MARY AND DANIEL LOUGHRAN
CONTRIBUTING MORE THAN $42,000 TOWARD THE PROJECT.
THE WALTER BROWNLEY
FOUNDATION
TRUST
MR. KEVIN G.
THE ESTATE OF
MCANANEY
MARY McConville
MR. AND MRS. STEPHEN
MR. & MRS.
MONTGOMERY
MITCHELL P. RALES
& JACOB B. SHAPIRO
YOU
MISS RUTH U. PAUL
THE MAURICE C.
MR. MICHAEL G. RYAN
Ms. JULIA WALSH
FOUNDATION
"Our early gains
$50,000 -
give us great
$99,999
confidence that this
THE BENDER FOUNDATION
will be a successful Campaign,"
THE EATON FOUNDATION
said Stephen Montgomery,
HSC BOARD OF Development
Chairman of the Hospital's Board
THE ESTATE OF WILHELMINA L. S. RILEY
of Directors. "We have a commit-
THE WASHINGTON POST
ted Campaign Committee of
community leaders, an unques-
$25,000 - $49,999
tionable need and an institution
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & Co.
that has an unparalleled ability to
A. H. BAKER Co.
meet that need. Over the next
C & P TELEPHONE
year, we will be reaching out to
MAKING THE CELEBRATION EVEN
THE ESTATE OF NANCY LEITER CLAGETT
MORE SPECIAL WAS THE PRESENCE OF PRESIDENT AND MRS.
the entire community to give
BUSH, SEEN HERE GREETING DR. BATTLE. IN HIS REMARKS, THE PRESIDENT PRAISED THE WORK
THE CLARK-WINCHCOLE FOUNDATION
everyone an opportunity to
OF THE HOSPITAL, CALLING IT "A HIDDEN TREASURE". THE PRESIDENT ALSO STRESSED THE NEED
THE GEORGE PRESTON MARSHALL
FOR SUPPORTING THE HOSPITAL AND CREATING MORE FACILITIES LIKE IT.
participate in this exciting
FOUNDATION
project."
THE EUGENE & AGNES E. MEYER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
FOUNDATION
AND ADVOCATES TURNED OUT
ROSPITAL
THE WALTER G. Ross FOUNDATION
TO WISH THE HOSPITAL WELL
SICE
condate
AT THE START OF ITS PROJECT.
SEEN HERE ARE (FROM LEFT):
$10,000 - $24,999
DR. DANIEL EIN, PRESIDENT
OF THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF
MR. GREGORY T. ABELL
D.C.; ROBERT SWEENEY,
ALEX. BROWN & SONS FOUNDATION
PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S
CONSTANCE U. BATTLE, M.D.
HOSPITALS AND RELATED
INSTITUTIONS; DR. CONSTANCE
BATTLE, CEO/MEDICAL
DIRECTOR OF THE HOSPITAL FOR
SICK CHILDREN; DR. CARLESSIA
HUSSEIN, DEPUTY COMMIS-
SIONER, D.C. COMMISSION ON
PUBLIC HEALTH; AND STEPHEN
MONTGOMERY, CHAIRMAN OF
THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
circumstances, deam.
mgn speeus.
third month of pregnancy. Cocaine and PCP were
Other symptoms of
and roller skaters should
also part of Brenda's life during the pregnancy.
head injuries can
also have head protec-
But she rejected the relationship between her
include listlessness,
tion.
drug use and the problems Dennis was born with.
vomiting, confu-
Swimming and
"I had a problem trying to accept that drugs caused
sion and loss of
diving in unfamiliar
his problems," she said. Drugs, thankfully, are one
consciousness.
waters requires caution. Diving
burden lifted from her life: Brenda has been drug-
A major cause of
should only take place in familiar
free for about one year.
head injuries are falls. Precautions
waters where there are no underwa-
Flexibility on the part of the Hospital staff went a long way to Brenda and
are as simple as making sure shoes
ter obstructions. Never dive in
Dennis' success. For example, the Social Services staff was willing to rotate
are clean and dry, removing
shallow water.
personnel until Brenda found someone with whom she connected. There was
obstructions from floors, closing
Everyone getting into the family
also training as to how to care for Dennis and his special needs. "The training
doors and drawers and keeping
car should be in a seatbelt, a proven
went great. The staff supported me 100 percent," said Brenda.
clothes from dragging on the
safety precaution. Infants and
Right now Brenda is looking forward to all of the good times she and Dennis
ground. Please see the Winter 1991
children should also be placed in a
can have together. "I want to do more with him. I always wanted a child to
issue of Small Talk for more informa-
secure car seat.
share things with. I want to show him a lot of things in the world."
tion on preventing falls.
If your child suffers a head
Other precautions can reduce the
injury, please seek medical help
chance of serious injury from
immedi-
S
M
common summertime activities.
ately.
A
STEPHEN MONTGOMERY
Studies have
talk
Chairman, HSC Board of Directors
CONSTANCE U. BATTLE, M.D.
CEO/Medical Director
SALLY J. SMITH, CFRE
Director, Development and Community Relations
VOL.1
ISSUE 4
SUMMER 1991
JED S. NITZBERG
THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
Director, Public Relations, Editor
1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-4400
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HROUGHOUT HER CAREER IN MEDICINE
and 16 years at the helm of the Hospital
Hundreds of donors help the Hospi-
for Sick Children, Constance U. Battle,
tal during the year. They provide
the financial support that enables
M.D., has seen technologies and tech-
the Hospital to maintain and
niques develop which once were only dreamed
improve its
about. She has also seen problems created by
equipment
NAMES
these advances. With finan-
care professionals] not only to give their
and
children the best possible care but to also
services.
cial shortfalls plaguing the
be honest about the potential outcomes. I
hospital industry and new
have tried to create an environment at the
health risks lurking, Dr.
Hospital for Sick Children where parents
Among the
are an important part of their child's
WE'D LIKE YOU TO
Battle has just one ongoing
overall care. They should know what's
regular
desire: ensuring that the Hospital for Sick
happening every step of the way," said Dr.
donors to the
Children keeps pace with the changing
Battle. She refers to this as family
KNOW
Hospital is a
medical needs of children.
centered care.'
small segment
am now seeing children survive who,
had they been born ten years ago,
of special
wouldn't have had a chance, said Dr.
donors - the
Battle, the Hospital's Chief Executive
foundations.
Officer/Medical Director. "The limits are
Three local
at every turn,
abundant
foundations gained recognition by
being tested changes
exciting."
becoming the first major donors to
time when
the Hospital's current building
ment for
DURING
infants was
campaign.
wait. If the
CEO'S
infant was
The EATON FOUNDATION, named after
developed
TENURE
Richard Eaton (now-deceased founder of the United
enough to
Broadcasting Company), became aware of the Hospital
stay alive,
through foundation president, Gerald Hroblak. Hroblak,
lived. Today,
who is also Chief Executive Officer of United Broadcasting
ventilators, monitors, medicines and other
Changing technology and patient needs
(which owns WDJY-FM in the District), has been a long-
advanced technology let infants survive
over the years have also meant a changing
time supporter of the Hospital's June Fair. Not only did
and thrive who are born weighing less
Hospital staff. Today's care givers at the
the foundation give a verv generous donation of $40.000
Hospital a team providing balanced
HOSPITAL
FACING
MORE
PATIENTS,
SIMPLE STEPS
TO
Less space
REMEMBER
FOR YOUR
RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE
CHILD'S CARE
community has always been part of the mission
of the Hospital for Sick Children. The community
is now facing new, complex needs which the Hos-
pital is preparing to handle. And these needs are
our child's health is a precious commodity.
not expected to diminish soon.
Since 1986, admissions to
Hospital for Sick Children has proven to
y
The Hospital for Sick Children has some tips
be a crucial resource in caring for many
the Hospital have increased
to help you care for your child :
of these children who are too sick to go
by 39 percent. Currently, the
home yet ready to leave the acute care
Hospital is filled to capacity,
setting.
"The problem we face is that we're
and there is usually a waiting
FUND
RAISING
JUNE FAIR COMMITTEE
GROUPS
The Board also raises money from the Washing-
REACHES ALL TIME HIGH
WITH SUNNY SKIES ABOVE AND SUNNY SMILES ALL
ton Thrift Shop, which is run in cooperation
around, the Hospital for Sick Children's June Fair
MAKE
with several other children's health organiza-
completed its 18th year of successful fund raising.
tions in the city.
On June 22, the annual bazaar brought in more
"These gifts to the Hospital make all of our
members feel closer to the children and staff. We
than $31,000 - the highest total in the Fair's
history.
look forward to reviewing the Hospital's needs
"I was ecstatic. It was the biggest and best
for the upcoming years and continuing our
turnout we ever had," said Lily Williams, the
IMPACT
tradition of giving," said Ms. Fisk.
Fair's 1990 chairperson. "There was a beautiful
The blood gasanalyzer examines patient blood
spirit from everyone working at the June Fair."
samples to determine the concentrations of oxy-
AT
For the last 18 years, the Fair has brought
gen and carbon dioxide, especially crucial when
together a variety of social clubs, civic and reli-
HOSPITAL
weaning a patient from a ventilator to track the
gious groups, and local businesses. By donating
effectiveness of the child's own respiratory sys-
100 percent of their day's earnings
tem. Most importantly, having the tests done
in-house rather than at a dis-
to the June Fair fund, the groups
have managed over the years to
tant lab cuts down on spoiled
raise more than $160,000.
specimens while increasing
A special feature of this year's
the speed and accuracy of
the results.
Fair was an appearance by Marilyn
Quayle, wife of the Vice President
The new bus, built entirely
of the United States. Mrs. Quayle
THE HOSPITAL
to the Hospital's specifica-
declared the official opening of the
FOR SICKCHILDRI
tions, can accommodate up
Washington.
D.C.
Fair and then visited with the vari-
to six wheelchair-bound pa-
ous participants. She also spent time
tients and 18 regular passen-
with some of the Hospital's patients.
gers. The bus has a wheel-
chair lift with manual back-
"Mrs. Quayle's interaction was
fantastic. You could see her deep
up system, double air condi-
concern for these special children,"
tioning and heating units,
said Ms. Williams. Ms. Williams also expressed her deep
store: a much needed blood gas analyzer
and special inflatable shock
appreciation for the hard work of long-time Honorary
and patient bus for the Hospital.
absorbers for a safer,
Chairperson Tom Mack, President of Tourmobile Inc., and
"Every member of the board contrib-
smoother ride.
to Constance U. Battle, M.D., Hospital CEO/Medical Direc-
uted their time and financial resources
Sally Smith, Director of
tor, for devoting her entire day to the Fair.
to raise this money," said Linda Fisk, the
Development and Commu-
1989 - 1990 chairperson of the group.
nity Relations, works closely
BOARD OF DEVELOPMENT HELPS
PURCHASE NEEDED EQUIPMENT
"These items were of the highest priority for the Hospital."
with the Board of Development. "Over the years the Board's
WITH OVER $75.000 IN HAND FROM SEVERAI FUND RAISING
The Board of Development raised the monev for the
fund raising activities have been essential to us. Without its
Fall
1990
THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
S
M
A
HAVE YOU HEARD
THE NEWS?
Hospital
INSIDE
expertise
tapped
2
talk
by media
W
hen it comes to treating
FUND RAISING GROUPS MAKE BIG
children with special needs,
IMPACT AT HOSPITAL
the Hospital for Sick Children wasn't
Two groups of devoted volunteers have
born yesterday. The expertise built up
recently made significant contributions to
over the last 107 years has made the
the Hospital.
Hospital a valuable information source.
The Hospital has been especially help-
SMOOTH SAILING FOR
ful to the news media, both locally and
YOUNG PATIENT
nationally. Reporters have learned that
One child's happy story.
the Hospital for Sick Children has
important stories to tell and that they
VOLUNTEERS FILL SPECIAL ROLES
can depend on the Hospital to provide
Many people are giving their time and
information quickly and accurately
become very aggressive in getting our
messages out. We've also become more
accessible to the press. We know we
3
can help them a lot," said Stephen
Montgomery, Chairman of
HOSPITAL FACING MORE PATIENTS,
the Hospital's Board
LESS SPACE
of Directors.
The Hospital is responding to increased
"For years
demand with growth.
ELCOME TO THE FIRST ISSUE OF SMALL TALK. THIS
we focused
our attention
newsletter is our way of telling everyone about the excit-
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER FOR
internally,
YOUR CHILD'S CARE
ing things happening at the Hospital for Sick Children. It
always develop-
A few tips to help you and your child.
ing services to
is your chance to see some of the important work being
offer top
done by the Hospital for the Washington area's most
severely ill and disabled children.
4
In these pages you will read about our children as they work
quality pediatric health
through the long, difficult recovery process. Staff members will share their
care. Now we want to share
own thoughts about the ups and downs of watching children reach
NAMES WE'D LIKE YOU TO KNOW
that expertise." The
Hospital's expertise and
Some early supporters of the
the smallest of goals as they make the transition from Hospital
accessibility have paid off.
Hospital's expansion.
to home. There will also be news about Hospital
During the last year, the
Hospital has been in the news
CHANGES ABUNDANT DURING
events and issues, as well as important
CEO'S TENURE
numerous times, including ABC's
The Hospital's leader looks
health and safety information.
"Prime TIME LIVE," "20/20," CBS "48
back over the old
Hours," Channel 32's "Evening
Small Talk will also let you know
and the new.
Exchange," and The Wall Street Journal.
how you can get involved with the
Health care industry journals, such as
Hospitals magazine, have also sought
Hospital for Sick Children and its
out the Hospital for Sick Children's
unique role in the spectrum of
unique perspective on a variety of
issues.
health services. Maybe volunteering to
Advertising is another avenue of
work with the children will spark your interest. Your donation of money or
recognition that has become available to
the hospital. Donations the Hospital
equipment will make a crucial difference in the life of one of our children.
received from organizations and
And now, please begin your journey into the world
foundations in the past allowed
(continued on page 2)
of the Hospital for Sick Children with Small Talk.
shopping. The results were better than anything found in a
Antiques Show and its 2nd Annual Flower and Garden Show.
Smith.
Volunteers Fill
Special Roles
FOR
ave you ever considered
for help. Administrative volunteers help
YOUNG PATIENT
H
becoming a volunteer but
with small projects or special events.
couldn't find just the right
They also pick up new skills when they
place to do it? There are some cute little
join the Speakers Bureau. The Bureau
faces at the Hospital for Sick Children
teaches volunteers the pain-free tricks to
ne of the best ways to see the
ultimately could have been fatal.
that may change your mind. One look
public speaking and then sends them
importance and effectiveness of
In an attempt to correct the problems,
and you are hooked.
out to various community groups to
the work of the Hospital for
surgeons at a Washington, D.C., hospital
Unsure of what you can do? There is
spread the Hospital's messages.
Sick Children is to meet our patients. In
performed several operations on
something just right for every volunteer.
There are a few simple rules about
each issue of Small Talk, we'll present
Samantha's digestive system. After that
Maybe it's being a Patient Support
becoming a Hospital for Sick Children
one of our children's cases.
hospital stay, she came to the Hospital
Volunteer, helping staff members
volunteer. All volunteers must be at
While we are proud of our children's
for Sick Children.
provide our well-known warmth,
least 16 years old and in good health.
progress, we must also honor their right
When she was admitted to the
companionship, and nurturing which
In order to build a warm, productive
to privacy. Therefore, all patient names
Hospital for Sick Children, Samantha
make each child's stay in the Hospital
relationship with our patients we also
have been changed to preserve
was a frail baby. She was placed on
less traumatic. After training, volunteers
ask that Patient Support Volunteers
confidentiality.
our Total Parenteral Nutrition
act as escorts on field trips, help children
serve a minimum of three hours a week.
system. In TPN, a tube is surgi-
with homework, or give the extra hugs
For more information about volun-
Samantha was born too small and
cally implanted, allowing nutrients
and cuddles our smallest patients need.
teering at the Hospital for
too soon, delivered at about seven
to be pumped directly into the
Becoming a non-patient care volun-
Sick Children, please contact Karen
months gestation. Being born
bloodstream while bypassing
teer means being our version of the
King, Volunteer Coordinator,
two months premature was a
digestive system problems.
calvary: always ready to respond to a call
at 832-4400, ext. 260.
signal to Samantha's family
Despite an occasional
and doctors that her life would
setback, Samantha bounced
not be easy.
back splendidly.
MEDIA continued from page 1
Samantha was found to
Today, three-year-old
magazine advertisements to be created
"We're going to put our name in
have "short gut syndrome" (a
Samantha is walking, singing,
and placed. The Hospital has now
every reputable newsroom in the
reduced amount of intestines),
going on field trips with other
taken to the airwaves with its message
Washington area," said Montgomery.
which ultimately led to intestinal
Hospital patients, and doing everything
by running ads on WKYS-FM, WGAY-
"While not every contact will produce
failure (all food absorption and muscle
else a normal toddler should. Quite
FM, WWRC-AM, WGMS-AM/FM,
a story, we want editors and reporters
activity stopped). She was failing to
simply, according to one of her nurses,
and WMAL-AM.
to know that we are available to give
thrive, and her intestinal problems
Samantha is "doing just fine.
With the momentum started, the
them all the help we can."
Hospital plans to keep moving ahead.
tall
list of 12-15 patients. According to health
these complex cases were ever imagined,
Cleaning baby's teeth and gums can be done
care researchers, the number of
said Constance U. Battle, CEO/Medical
gently with a soft
patients who need the type of care
Director.
baby wash-
offered by the Hospital for Sick
In response, the Hospital obtained a
cloth. When
Children is expected to increase. A
Certificate of Need (CON) from the
recent study determined that the
District government. The CON gives
your child has
Washington, D.C., region will
permission for the addition of 50 beds
gone beyond the
need at least 200 beds by the
and major renovations to the facility.
teething stage, a
year 2000.
These changes and expansions have been
small, soft tooth-
The increases are due to many
welcomed by the medical community as
brush can be used.
factors; for example, more
well as the Hospital's neighbors.
premature and low birthweight
Dr. Battle is confident that the entire
babies than ever before are being
Washington metropolitan area will show
saved, and there are more pregnant
its support for the Hospital. This is the
Young babies should not
women without proper
only facility of its type serving the
sleep with a pillow. It
prenatal care giving
Washington metropolitan area. I'm
might obstruct their
birth to extremely
sure people will realize it's in their
breathing.
sick, fragile babies.
best interest to have a sophisti-
There is also a need
cated facility with a full range
for low cost alternatives
of medical and rehabilitation
to pediatric acute care
services. Nobody knows when
Have your children's feet mea-
facilities for children recover-
they may need our services,"
sured regularly, making sure
ing from injuries and illnesses. The
said Dr. Battle.
there is adequate room in the
shoe's length and width for
STEPHEN MONTGOMERY
S
M
A
Chairman
proper fit and allowance for growth.
talk
Board of Directors
If possible, buy your children's
CONSTANCE U. BATTLE, M.D.
shoes at a children's shoe store where
Chief Executive Officer/
Medical Director
the personnel are experienced in fitting
small feet.
SALLY J. SMITH
Director, Development and
VOL. 1, ISSUE 1, FALL 1990
Community Relations
Make sure your hands are clean before
JED S. NITZBERG
THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
Director, Public Relations
disinfecting and dressing your child's
Editor
1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE
cuts and scrapes.
Washington, DC 20017
WICKHAM & ASSOCIATES, INC.
(202) 832-4400
Design
For more information about your child's specific medical needs,
please consult a physician. (Tips taken from Child Health, edited by
Small Talk is a publication of the Development and Community Relations Department of the Hospital for
Barry and Pamela Zuckerman. Hearst Books: New York, 1986)
Sick Children. No portion of this newsletter may be reproduced without the permission of the Director of
Development and Community Relations.
09905000 Sharing in the United Black Fund
SMALL
talk
FALL 1990
donation as well.
of progress. As more premature and low
trained to handle the complex cases we
birthweight infants are saved, the need for
see and new treatments we use. Even our
While many voices call for action on children's health
longer, ongoing care becomes more
non-patient care employees do their best
issues, often little action is taken. THE GEORGE
crucial. Often these children are
to find new ways to make the Hospital
PRESTON MARSHALL FOUNDATION demon-
born with
even better," said Dr. Battle.
strated its commitment to children's health with a $40,000
complex
The Hospital and its staff are now
gift to the campaign. The foundation, named for the
physical
equipped to handle current and upcom-
former owner of the Washington Redskins, has not simply
problems
ing health crises. Substance
written a check to the Hospital: foundation personnel
abuse has created a new type of
have made it a habit to check in regularly for news of any
patient with new family prob-
Hospital changes.
lems. "We are adapting. Of
course, it's not easy and never has
Just as the Hospital is committed to meeting changing
been. But these children also
health care needs, so is the EUGENE AND
deserve a chance, even though
AGNES E. MEYER FOUNDATION. The founda-
they've started off with strikes against
tion has made an initial grant of $40,000 for beds dedi-
them," said Dr. Battle. What troubles
cated to children with HIV- or AIDS-related conditions.
Dr. Battle most is that the long-term
As one of the most well-known local foundations, the
effects of some drugs on infants, such as
Meyer Foundation and the Hospital have a natural
crack cocaine, are not known.
partnership in the fight for better children's health.
But there are bright spots on the
horizon. When it comes to discussing the
future of the Hospital, Dr. Battle sees only
These foundations are some of the hundreds of local donors
which could
good things. "We're ready to take our
who are steadfast and special supporters of the Hospital for
be fatal. Consequently,
next important steps - major expansion
Sick Children. As the building and Annual Fund campaigns
their families are in a fragile state,
and renovation. It's something we have to
progress through the year, many more people will be making
unsure whether the child will live or die,
do if we are to keep meeting the health
a difference in the lives of our patients.
sometimes angry or depressed that their
care needs of the Washington area's
baby is the less than perfect child they
children. Some children will always
expected.
need special hospital care. We'll be
"These families depend on us [health
there to give it."
THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
1731 BUNKER HILL ROAD, NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017