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August 2009
Board of Trustees Spotlight
Dr. Michael Landi
The Kenmore Mercy Foundation is very blessed to have a strong Board of Trustees that volunteer their time to help the organization reach its goals. Many of you know Michael Landi, MD, FACS, CEO of Brain and Spine Medical Services, PLLC, Chief of Neurological Surgery at
Originally from
He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at University at
Dr. Landi’s strong clinical and research interests in minimally invasive surgical techniques have resulted in numerous
He has been a key leadership figure and long time financial supporter of Kenmore Mercy Foundation and has involved the Brain and
If you ever have the pleasure of meeting Dr. Landi at hospital functions, please take a moment to introduce yourself and say thank you!
Golf Tournament Still at Par
Despite tough economic times and a cold rainy day, The Bob A. Saldanha Memorial Golf and Wine Event to benefit
Held at Legends on the Niagara in
Event co-chairs Richard (Dick) Penfold, and Anne Saldanha, MD, wife of the late Robert “Bob” A. Saldanha, along with the event committee are pleasantly surprised with the results. “We are thrilled and very touched that our wonderful community can continue to give to such levels to support
The tournament was sponsored by HSBC and other sponsors including the Penfold family, Petri Baking Products, Inc., the Habib Family and the Saldanha Family. Save the date for next year's event to be held on June 17!
Vital Check Machine Funded Through Mini Grants Program
In May, the Kenmore Mercy Foundation funded the purchase of a new Vital Check Machine to be used in an isolation room on 3 East.
The Vital Check Machine takes a patient’s vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature along with oxygen saturation on a regular basis.
Kathy Vitthuhn, Director of Patient Care Services explained, “This equipment will increase the ability of the patient care staff to have continued access for monitoring patients. It is our intention to keep this Vital Check Machine in an isolation room.”
Kathy added, “This new equipment will allow our staff to continue providing the excellent care we strive for on a daily basis.”
The Vital Check Machine was awarded through the Mini Grants Program sponsored by the Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees.
Four Associates Attend National Conference
In June, Julie Metcalfe, Karen Burl, Amy Hurr, and Kristin Davidson (pictured right) from Coding attended the New York Health Information Association’s annual conference which was held at the Adam’s
NYHIMA is a non-profit organization whose membership consists of Health Information Management professionals employed in hospitals and other health care settings throughout
Attendance at the conference was funded through the Foundation’s Staff Education Program. The Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees has set aside $25,000 in 2009 to help provide our associates with the tools needed to better assist their patients’ needs.
Your Contributions Make a Difference!
Funding for the Mini-Grants Program and the Staff Education Program is made possible due to Annual Fund Drive contributions from
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Since 1980, the Kenmore Mercy Foundation has provided key financial support to Kenmore Mercy Hospital through an extensive development program that encourages public and private philanthropic support.
For further information about the Foundation call (716) 447-6204 or email kenmoremercyfoundation.org
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