Page 16 - Boca ViewPointe - June '22

Page 16, Viewpointe June 2022
The Boca Pointe Pap Chapter Went To The Movies

By Rayna Becker Because COVID is still lingering we chose to sell only several tables to present our fabulous tribute cards for sale. We
75 tickets and were seated in a private theater that holds 114. also sold raffles and awarded six (6) wonderful raffle prize gifts.
We were completely Everyone had plenty of room to spread out. Thanks to Denise Siegel and Linda Povlow for wrapping all the
sold out for this Following the movie we headed for Walt’s American prize gifts.
fundraising event! It was Grille, where we had open seating in their beautiful, renovated Congratulations to Claire Taylor and Rayna Becker who
the Downton Abbey restaurant. All attendees had previously selected their choice co-chaired this wonderful day. Be sure to check out our SAVE
2nd Edition Movie: A for lunch and those who were unable to attend the movie but THE DATES calendar in this issue for more exciting, upcoming
New Era, and it was wanted to meet us for lunch were already in the restaurant when events.
fun and delightful. All the skies opened and it poured, and the rest of our group arrived. See you soon… 
the regulars from the Our Boca Pointe Pap Chapter event took up all the seating,
original PBS series were so it was a private event. Jackie Silberglied was set up with
in the movie plus a few
new faces. Co-Chairs Rayna and Claire Footloose And Cancer Free

The Pap Corps By Rayna Becker Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami. This

Footloose event raised $150,000 dollars.
Every guest was given a black shopping bag filled with
Finally, on May 1, 2022, after 2 ½ years delay (thank
Is Back! you COVID) we were able to enjoy the Opal Grand Hotel, L’Oréal products, cosmetics, Sylvester, and Pap products
and more. Thank you Sally Berenzweig.
lunch and watch the couples from various chapters, under
the outstanding guidance of Kay Renz, dance to various It was a great day, topped off by Dr. Stephen Neimer’s
By Rayna Becker dance themes. This was our Footloose and Cancer Free inspiring address, in person, to the almost 400 guests
event. Two of our Boca Pointe Chapter members were attending. It was also an opportunity for the attendees to
The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research ended competing: Sheila Calendrillo and her partner David say hello to members who had been following COVID
our fiscal year with the June 2021-May 2022 check to Magris and Terry Hazel and her partner Larry Reinfeld. protocols and otherwise stayed home.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer center for $3,500,000! Unfortunately for Sheila, her partner was ill, so she danced So after the long delay, congratulations to Pap Executive
Outstanding especially since we were still in the throes with Delray Ballroom owner Kris Whitney and was not Board members, Beverly Berkowitz, Nancy Levinsohn and
of COVID-19 and its variants. When the amount of our eligible to actually compete. During the lengthy COVID Paula Karp for keeping our interests peaked through the
gift was mentioned, the attendees stood and applauded. delay, Kay was able to encourage the dancers to stick with long COVID years. They also negotiated with the hotel and
The last president’s meeting of the season was held it and not give up. Kudos to Kay. were successful in changing the event date several times
on May 12th at Boca West CC. Mayor Robert Weinroth On the other hand, Terry Hazel and her partner, Larry, with no penalty to The Pap Corps.
presented The Pap Corps with a Proclamation for the did a terrific tango dance routine and came in 2nd place. The Boca Pointe Chapter of The Pap Corps had 3 tables
outstanding fundraising efforts to find a cure for all kinds They were fabulous! of members and guests, also enjoying the event, and rooting
of Cancer. Unfortunately Dr. Stephen Neimer, Director of All the money raised will go to cancer research at for our dancers. 
Sylvester, was unable to attend so accepting our check was
Jane Sylvester Malfitano. Jane’s father Harcourt Sylvester
created the Sylvester Foundation. She accepted our check Delray Medical Center Recognized
in the most gracious manner.
Susan Dinter and Sally Berenzweig recognized and
chapter boards, for their volunteer work. They also asked As A Blue Distinction Center
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thanked those chapter officers stepping down from their
the incoming officers to stand and be recognized.
Dianna Vertuccio, Board member, explained the new Orthopedic Surgeons. In 2014, there were 370,770 total
Levels of Giving and asked the members in each of the hip replacements and 680,150 total knee replacements.
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categories to stand and be recognized. Those members Facilities designated as Blue Distinction Centers
who contributed $1,500-$9,999 received a crystal for Knee and Hip Replacement demonstrate expertise in
paperweight and a certificate. total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, resulting
Beverly Berkowitz thanked her committee for the in fewer patient complications and readmissions.
terrific job they did for the Footloose and Cancer Free Designated facilities include hospitals (with and without
event. She said that event brought in $150,000 net dollars. an onsite Intensive Care Unit) and Ambulatory Surgery
Susan Dinter ended the meeting by thanking everyone Centers (ASC). All designated facilities must maintain
for their efforts in helping us raise the $3.5MM Donation When selecting a hospital for orthopedic care, national accreditation and ASCs are also required to
for the fiscal year. She bid everyone a safe and healthy designations and accolades confirming quality care have an advanced orthopedic certification.
summer. The President’s Meetings will start again in play an important role for patients in the decision The Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has
October 2022.  making process. At Delray Medical Center, Blue helped patients find quality care in the areas of bariatric
Cross and Shield Association (BCBSA) has recognized surgery, cancer care, cardiac care, cellular immunotherapy,
the hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine fertility care, gene therapy, knee and hip replacements,
Surgery, and a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip maternity care, spine surgery, substance use treatment,
BOCA POINTE Replacement, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty and recovery and transplants. Research for many of these
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CHAPTER Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally programs shows that, compared to other providers, those
designated health care facilities that show a commitment designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate high-
THE PAP CORPS to delivering high-quality care, patient safety, and better quality and improved outcomes for patients.
CHAMPIONS FOR health outcomes, based on objective measures developed Delray Medical Center is proud to be recognized by
with input from the medical community and leading BCBSA for meeting the robust selection criteria for knee
CANCER RESEARCH accreditation and quality organizations. and hip replacements as well as spine surgery set by
Spinal surgeries are one of the most frequent types of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. For more
All events and dates listed are subject to elective surgeries in the U.S. According to the Agency information about Delray Medical Center’s orthopedic
the status of COVID-19: for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), there were services, or to speak with our orthopedic navigator, go
more than 463,000 spinal fusion operations conducted in to www.delraymedicalctr.com or call (561) 637-5197.
â NEW - Afternoon Tea. Date and the U.S. in 2014, a procedure commonly
venue to be Announced. done in the lumbar region of the lower
back to treat back pain. Hospital costs
â Educational Brunch and FASHION for a fusion procedure average $28,900 ,
1
SHOW date TBD according to AHRQ.
Facilities designated as Blue
®
â Re-Opening of our Tag Sale Store- Distinction Centers for Spine Surgery
December 2022-January 2023 demonstrate expertise in cervical and
lumbar fusion, cervical laminectomy,
â 2023 CARD PARTY-January 27 and lumbar laminectomy/discectomy
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procedures, resulting in fewer patient
â NEW-Book and LOCAL Authors-date complications and readmissions
TBD compared to other hospitals. All
designated facilities must maintain
â Have you purchased your calendar national accreditation.
Knee and hip replacement procedures
dates yet? Every month a date will be remain some of the most commonly
drawn, and a gift card given to performed, elective surgical procedures
the winner. At the end of the year the in the U.S., according to a 2018 study
December winner will receive a cash released by the American Academy of
prize! Contact Nancy Goldstein at 561-
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