Bulletins - 2008 - 06/18/2008
This
Week's Bulletin Was Written
By Mary Dawe
President Mike Whitehurst called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 a.m. at the beautiful new home of "The Chapman Collection," which Melissa Chapman graciously provided as the venue for today's club meeting. Before the meeting began, digitized photos of flags collected by our members from Rotary clubs from all over the world were displayed on the screen courtesy of Tom Sayer. Breakfast was provided by Beach City Market, which is located on the first floor of Horton Plaza. The invocation was given by Pete McGuire, substituting for Jeff Hogue. Mike led the salute to the flag, and Mary Engels led the group in "Take me out to the Ball Game."
Jonathan Stone provided an update on Jeff Hogue's progress and reported Jeff has been moved out of the intensive care unit and it is hoped that he will be going home late this week. Jonathan passed around a sign-up sheet for providing meals at Jeff's home during the next six weeks. Frank De Francesco won one raffle prize. Steve Seligmann won the other, which was a Regency period table from "The Chapman Collection" donated by Melissa Chapman. Jonathan auctioned off golf balls from the US Open, provided by Pat Cowett. Jonathan urged members to get in their $100 checks to the club for Shelter Boxes. Club members have donated $1000 to provide one Shelter Box, and the club is well on the way to a second $1000 Shelter Box.
Pete introduced numerous guests.
Members are reminded that there is no breakfast meeting next week, Wednesday, June 25.
The Demotion Mike/Promotion Mel Celebration will be held at the San Diego Yacht Club on Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. Members no extra charge, guests $45.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED
A Paul Harris Fellow was awarded to Kate Greene, Gary Greene's five-month-old granddaughter. Also in attendance with Gary and Karen Greene were Kate's parents, Ryan and Brooke. A Paul Harris Fellow was awarded to Sandy Erbetta, widow of our beloved Ron Erbetta. Jonathan received his Paul Harris Fellow with a ruby.
PUERTO DE ESPERANZA-DOOR OF HOPE
Steve Waterman introduced Dr. Kathleen Moser, the tuberculosis control officer of San Diego County, who gave an update on progress made on a $17,000 Rotary grant for controlling drug resistant tuberculosis through a partnership with clinics based in Tijuana and Mexicali, Baja California. Dr. Moser explained that the aim of the project, in addition to treating specific cases of tuberculosis, is to create the capacity for treating the disease in Baja California. Patients in the program are becoming cured, they are adhering to their drug regimens, the providers are gaining knowledge for treatment and the program has become a model.
Nancy Vaughn introduced Mary Henrikson, CEO Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women, and Dr. Afshin Bahador, MD Mary Henrikson explained that Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women was established in 1992 as a gift to the women of San Diego. Obstetrics: The hospital has 700 deliveries each month, 8500 each year. It is one of the biggest obstetric programs in the U.S, has one of the few perinatal special care units in the U.S., and is a member of the Council of Women and Infants Specialty Hospitals. Neonatal: The hospital has 61 neonatal beds, specializes in micro premies and has some of the best records of outcomes in the U.S. Gynecology: There are 3500 medical/surgical cases each year, two thirds of them are out patients.
Dr. Afshin Bahador stated his area of specialty is gynecological oncology, particularly minimally invasive surgery. The mission of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women is to be a center of excellence that offers the most innovative care. Factors include excellent patient care, up to date treatments, well trained physicians and staff, excellent organization and leadership, public education and research that is presented world wide. Conditions that can be treated in less invasive surgeries include fibroids, benign ovarian tumors, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, pelvic floor disorders, precancerous and cancerous conditions and infertility. Procedures include endoscopic surgeries, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries, and advanced robotic surgery. The benefits of less invasive procedures include reduced blood loss, fewer complications, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery and less scarring. da Vinci Surgery allows the surgeon to experience depth perception while performing surgery. The instrument tips of the robot move like the human wrist, allowing for increased dexterity and greater precision. Benefits include much smaller incision, less pain and discomfort, shorter hospital stay and recovery time, shorter surgery time, less blood loss and complications and shorter length of hospital stay. The hospital's goal is to be the first comprehensive advanced surgical center in San Diego to have a da Vinci system dedicated to gynecological surgery.
Mike closed the meeting promptly at 8:30. Thanks to all for a great year!
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