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Philanthropy
Report
2021
A/Prof Andrew Metz,
Centre Director, Jreissati Family
Pancreatic Centre at Epworth
IN THIS ISSUE
Jreissati Family Expanding 2,000 patients
Pancreatic Centre the cancer treated in La Trobe
at Epworth launches ophthalmology Financial Cardiac
service Catheterisation Unit
When I commenced at Epworth Eastern almost 4 years
I receive many messages of thanks ago, I was excited to be joining the Epworth family, and
on stepping into the Executive General Manager role in
from patients for the care and 2020 fully valued and appreciated my privilege in leading
treatments they have been able our amazing team to continue to care for our community –
across what was an unprecedented year.
to receive, directly because of your
2020 was a year that gave us the opportunity to
kindness in giving. demonstrate our ‘can do’ attitude in a rapidly evolving global
pandemic, while never forgetting to care for each other and
our community. I am so proud of the Eastern team.
The generous support of so many of our donors over the EPWORTH
past year can not be underestimated. It not only enabled
the purchase of key equipment outlined below, but served EASTERN
to remind our people that they were not alone, and that their UPDATE
Welcome dear friends! There are many more such stories to celebrate in this work is highly valued by the community they serve.
newsletter, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. This ongoing commitment from our donors enabled us to:
In the 1920s when Epworth was in need of more beds and I’m excited for the rest of this year: we are doing great It is truly an exciting time at
equipment to meet demand from the sick in Melbourne, things for our patients, and lots of exciting events are back • Purchase equipment for our critical care areas, Epworth Eastern. The Epworth
our generous hospital community donated everything from up and running for our community. In fact, all of our donor including special respirators to keep our staff safe Eastern team are energized
money to flowers, chickens and even a parcel of fish to events are back, and I hope you can be part of them! when they care for people with severe COVID-19;
help fund the expansion. In the ‘60s, Epworth saw the
about our year ahead, and we
need for a neurological and neurosurgery unit. Who did we Once again, I want to thank you for all you do to help • Ensure we have specially designed equipment to look forward to caring for our
turn to to make bring this goal to fruition? Our donors, who the patients and staff at Epworth Hospital. I’ve been with support our delivery of care to patients, including community in our expanded home.
once again gave generously and in great numbers to make Epworth now for almost 10 years, and I can honestly say specialised lifting equipment and slings;
this possible. that your support is making a bigger difference than ever. • New scalp cooling caps to ensure we give our patients
And that’s really saying something! undergoing cancer treatment the best opportunity to
And late last year, when we reached out to the Epworth
minimise their hair loss;
family for help purchasing two “sentinel node navigator I receive many messages of thanks from patients for
probes” to diagnose and treat breast cancer, you the care and treatments they have been able to receive, • Funding the purchase of equipment to conduct key This ground-breaking 14-story tower will expand the care
responded with your customary generosity and enthusiasm: directly because of your kindness in giving, and I want to neurological assessments on site for our most unwell we provide to patients in Melbourne’s east. The purpose-
1,102 people donated their own money to help us buy the pass those thanks on to you. Philanthropy truly is a force patients, enabling their timely access to care, and built facilities will allow us to increase our capacity by adding
probes, many writing personal notes of encouragement for for good at Epworth. three new patient wards to provide exceptional care for
• The purchase of a specialised scope for our
our team that they sent in with their cheques. By January patients requiring care across a range of specialties including
endoscopy suite to expand the range of procedures
we were able to purchase and install this new technology, oncology, hematology, orthopaedics and cardiology.
our doctors can offer to our community.
and surgeons at both Richmond and Freemasons can
now provide patients with the best diagnosis equipment We will be expanding our theatre complex, and in a Victorian
available. This is but a small snapshot of the many items that were first, we will introduce a brand-new hybrid theatre designed
purchased through philanthropic support, including new for complex surgeries, as well as cutting-edge robotic
As I was curating records of generosity and innovation Scott Bulger equipment for our food services team to support them to technology for minimally invasive procedures. I’m so
to share in our book Built on Giving* last year, stories Executive Director, Epworth Medical Foundation continue to nourish our patients while they are in our care. proud that we will have this at Eastern, helping us deliver
like these came up time and again. Epworth identified exceptional, life-saving care to patients every day.
a need, or an opportunity to provide even better care to Equally appreciated have been the treats provided under
our patients, and the Epworth family stepped up and gave * We’ve had wonderful feedback on our book Built the Epworth Kindness Movement, from free coffees (never It is truly an exciting time at Epworth Eastern. The Epworth
generously so that need could be met and the opportunity on Giving, which celebrates the 100-year history of underestimate the value of a free coffee for a frontline Eastern team are energized about our year ahead, and we look
grasped. philanthropy at Epworth HealthCare. The book has been worker!), sweet treats and our many opportunities to share forward to caring for our community in our expanded home.
so popular we’ve had to go to a second print run. Simply our joy in creating and consuming food.
It’s a pattern of kindness and generosity that is woven call the EMF Office on 03 9426 6132 if you’d like a copy.
Please know how grateful each and every one of our team Thank you
y for your continued support.
into the fabric of our community, and one that gives me
enormous hope for the future of our hospital. at Epworth Eastern are for your support.
We soon will reach another significant milestone with the
opening of the new Epworth Eastern East Wing Tower.
As we embark on this new chapter, we are excited about
the continued opportunity to partner with and to serve Kerry May
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our community. Executive General Manager, Epworth Eastern
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Expanding Welcoming the arrival
the cancer of new equipment
ophthalmology
service
Epworth Medical Foundation Directors
Cathi Biddick AM and George Stamas It was wonderful to meet with staff at Epworth
and see their genuine excitment and gratitude
welcomed the arrival of new equipment
for the philanthropic community who made the
to Epworth Richmond on behalf of donors. purchase of this equipment possible.
State-of-the-art equipment including the Endoscopic
Epworth has a vision to provide patients at
Ultrasound, SPY-PHI and Observation Machines were
Epworth with the best possible treatment
funded via recent appeals.
and care, and ensuring that our surgeons
and nurses have the best equipment in hand
“It’s a privilege to see first-hand the new equipment
is critical to this.
funded by donors to the Epworth Medical Foundation,”
says Mr George Stamas. George Stamas, Epworth Medical Foundation Director
Dr Andrew Narita using the Cryomatic Console to treat a surface eye cancer.
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New microscope 2,000 cardiac patients treated
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vision for surgeons Catheterisation Unit
Epworth donors have enabled the Epworth cardiologists have treated 2,000
purchase of a new Zeiss microscope, patients since the opening of the new, We have also provided critically urgent care
ensuring Epworth is one of the first world-class La Trobe Financial Cardiac to patients with evolving heart attacks who
hospitals in Australia to have this Catheterisation Unit in October 2020. have come into Epworth via the Emergency
state-of-the-art microscope in theatre Department,
Dr Amanda Richards performing surgery on a patient’s voice
to treat patients. box using the Zeiss microscope. “The equipment in the new unit is an absolute dream,” Providing immediate care to unblock a patient’s
says Epworth Cardiologist A/Prof Ron Dick. coronary artery and decrease the size of the
This highly advanced microscope will heart attack is ultimately life-saving, reducing
provide Epworth surgeons with greater Amongst the 2,000 cases, Epworth cardiologists the impact on the heart and supporting a
I am able to get a super high-definition picture. I have performed: quicker recovery.
magnified vision to perform Ear, Nose
can move the microscope around with great ease,
and Throat, Urology and Plastics surgery. • 1,200 coronary angiography cases including stenting We can provide this level of care because we
zooming the picture in and out to give myself the
perfect angle to see the voice box. and TAVI have first-class equipment.
For Dr Amanda Richards, Ear Nose and Throat I can magnify the vocal folds to a point where I am • 388 arrythmia surgeries including pacemakers and Thank you La Trobe Financial.
Otolaryngologist, the Zeiss microscope is particularly able to make tiny movements that in fact look huge cardiac ablations to treat heart arrythmias
I have no doubt that this world-class facility
important when treating a patient’s voice box. on the screen. In reality, they are the smallest of • 380 vascular procedures including the placement of will enable greater treatment and outcomes for
movements. stents to create better blood supply to a patient’s
“The voice box itself is a tiny organ,” says Dr Richards. cardiac patients at Epworth. .
There’s no doubt that this is the most finessed legs and other organs.
“Often, the growth I need to remove from a patient’s voice A/Prof Dick Epworth Cardiologist
microscope I have access to – I absolutely love it.
box is only one or two millimetres in size, and despite this,
it can cause the patient significant problems”. I’m really grateful to our donors that have enabled
the purchase of this new microscope. Your
Dr Richards reflects that one of the key things about generosity means the world to us and our patients.
this microscope is that it has brilliant optics and is easy (7YVM9VU+PJRWLYMVYTPUN[OLÄYZ[WYVJLK\YLPU[OL3H;YVIL-PUHUJPHS*HYKPHJ*H[OL[LYPZH[PVU
Thank you from our staff to you
Thanks to the generosity
of donors, I received a
I wanted to take the
scholarship to undertake
time to thank the
training in administering
donors for our new
immunisations, including
scoliosis and foot
qualifying to administer
and ankle trays.
the COVID-19 vaccination
Over the past few
and other important
years, demand for
vaccinations as needed.
spine, foot and ankle
surgery has grown. These Beto Popocatepetl,
extra trays enable us to care for more patients ICU Liaison Nurse,
I would like to thank you for your ongoing, each day, enabling them to start their recovery Epworth Freemasons
We are truly grateful
generous support. Here at the EJ Whitten journey quicker.
for our new neonatal
Foundation Prostate Cancer Research Centre, Kirsty Halley, Orthopaedic Nurse Unit Manager,
cots that have been
we are firmly committed Epworth Richmond
provided to us here
to providing the best care
in maternity. The
through research and The generous
new cots not only
innovation for men with donation of four new
look lovely in our
prostate cancer and their recliners to our Day
maternity patients’
partners, loved ones and We really appreciate your generosity enabling Surgery department
room, their design allows mothers
families. Thank you for the funding of a Scalp Cooling machine. has complimented our
to place them ergonomically to their preferred
building a stronger research Scalp
p cooling
g assists our patients to retain expanding service.
height, making it more comfortable for them.
community. We could not their hair during This will enhance the
Thank you once again.
achieve this without your chemotherapy experience for our
Hayley Carter, Maternity Nurse Unit Manager, ongoing support. treatment – it is very patients by allowing
Epworth Geelong much in demand. greater efficiency and comfort in the
Thili Chengodu, Research Manager,
EJ Whitten Foundation Prostate Cancer service we provide.
Margaret Underwood,
Research Centre Nurse Unit Manager Bri Parotta, Nurse Unit Manager –
Day Oncology, DOSA/Pre Admissions, Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong
Thank you for your generous gift of six cardiac
telemetry units to Epworth Geelong’s Coronary
Care Unit. We are thrilled to have your support. Thank you for helping
Through your donation we have expanded us purchase an EUS
our service to meet our growing demand. You scope. This is the absolute Thank you for the heart-
truly make a difference and we are extremely fastest, most accurate warming donation that
I cannot thank you helped us refurbish the
grateful. and least invasive enough. Without your Day Procedure Unit.
Neisha Hall-Sullivan, way of diagnosing support we would
Cardiac Nurse Unit gastrointestinal not have been able This generosity has
Manager, Epworth diseases, including pancreatic to purchase new improved our patient’s
Geelong cancer, making sure our patients receive the observation machines experience while they’re
immediate treatment and care they need. that make such a undergoing surgical
Harley Ambrose, Nurse Unit Manager difference to so many procedures.
Endoscopy patients. Ayumi Nakamura, Nurse Unit Manager:
Epworth Eastern Rhiannon Carey, Nurse Unit Manager, Victoria Parade Theatres, Epworth Freemasons
Epworth Richmond
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A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be
overwhelming for a patient and their family,
Jreissati Family Jo-Anne Crowther, Pancreatic Nurse
Coordinator, with patient John.
and in an Australian first, Epworth has
appointed Jo-Anne Crowther, a dedicated
Pancreatic Research Pancreatic Nurse Coordinator to coordinate
a patient’s care in collaboration with a
Centre at Epworth patient’s treatment team.
I see myself as the go-to person for the patient. I will
meet them at their initial consultation, gauge their
needs and enable them to really understand what
they’re going through and what their treatment plan is.
With thanks to the generosity of the
It is important that the patient and their loved ones
Jreissati Family, The Jreissati Family are aware what is happening and what may be ahead
Pancreatic Research Centre at Epworth for them. It is equally important that they feel supported
has launched, seeking to revolutionise emotionally. I am in the unique position where I have
the treatment and care of patients with the opportunity to spend time getting to know the
pancreatic cancer. Meet Jo-Anne Crowther patient and providing that support.
PANCREATIC NURSE COORDINATOR I’m available to answer any questions, whether that be
Colleen and Elias Jreissati about their medications or treatment, or understanding
where to park at the hospital. Anything that will help
ease their minds and take away some of the worry.
The Jreissati family understands the Led by Centre Director A/Prof Andrew the opportunity for better outcomes.
fear and uncertainty that follows a Metz, the Jreissati Family Pancreatic “One of the centre’s primary missions
pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Knowing Centre is the first of its kind in Victoria. is to find a way to diagnose patients in
the impact it’s had on their family, “The outcomes for patients diagnosed the early stages of pancreatic cancer,”
the Jreissati’s wanted to change the with pancreatic cancer have barely shares A/Prof Metz’
Epworth Centre for
patient and family experience for improved in 40 years.” Immunotherapies and
others. “Early diagnosis will increase the
“Pancreatic cancer is going to be number of patients with operable
Snowdome Laboratories
“Pancreatic cancer, once it grabs the second biggest cancer killer in tumours. This will help achieve the
you, it has a mission. And the mission Australia within 10 years. We are centre’s ultimate goal — to increase The Epworth Centre for Immunotherapies
is to grow the fastest way possible committed to changing that”. the survival rate for patients diagnosed and Snowdome Laboratories is now open,
undetected,” says Elias Jreissati. with this disease.” and it is 100% funded by philanthropy.
The centre is dedicated to the
“We need to be able to detect it earlier research and treatment of pancreatic As Elias Jreissati reflects, “if the Epworth Medical Foundation, in partnership with
and we need to be able to deal with it cancer, but it is much more than Jreissati Family Pancreatic Centre at Snowdome Foundation, have joined together to establish
very quickly once detected.” a centre of excellence in treating a Epworth saves just one life, then it will a new research centre that will ultimately expand the
disease. It is a centre committed to be worth it.” availability of CAR-T Cell Therapy to Australian patients.
finding answers that will allow patients
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will enable Epworth to treat more blood cancer patients Centre for Immunotherapies and Snowdome
with cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapies and ultimately save 3HIVYH[VYPLZ
more lives,” says Professor Miles Prince, Centre Director.
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One of the centre’s “This is one of the most important and exciting projects Epworth Freemasons Nurse Unit Manager.
primary missions IF YOU WOULD LIKE I have been involved in”.
is to find a way to MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
diagnose patients in “My team and I are deeply grateful for the support
THE JREISSATI FAMILY
the early stages of we receive from Epworth and Snowdome Foundations.
PANCREATIC CENTRE, VISIT
pancreatic cancer, Without the support, commitment and belief of their
supporters this facility and service would not have
A/Prof Andrew Metz, epworth.org.au/who-we-are/jreissati- been possible.”
Centre Director, Jreissati
Family Pancreatic Centre
pancreatic-centre
at Epworth.
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Nicolas Topia is just one of
How one act of New equipment funded by thousands of patients who have
benefited from the generosity and
kindness makes a Pat Polland’s bequest helps kindness shown by Pat Polland via
the Polland Family Endowment
lifetime of difference a patient walk again Fund. If you would like to learn
more about how you can establish
an endowment during your
lifetime, or as a gift in your Will,
James Patrick ‘Pat’ Polland was a caring, Nicolas Topia is learning to walk again This includes: contact Vanessa Dannock today
generous man, known in his community after being seriously injured in a • Pilates reformer on 03 9426 6572,
as someone who was always willing to hit-run collision on New Year’s Day. • Dumbbell weights 0408 122 599 or email
help others. • Upper body ergometer vanessa.dannock@epworth.org.au
Having spent the morning cooking • Treadmill
Pat Polland breakfast for his family, he decided • Ergonomic bike
Born in the small rural community of Moyston near to go for a ride on his motorcycle. • Step up boxes
Ararat in 1926, he did very well at the local school
despite a severe, long-lasting illness at the age of 10. There is perhaps no greater reflection of Pat’s genuine care After more than a dozen operations, Mr Topia said gym sessions have
While recovering he took up photography. He won many for others and desire to make a difference in the community a decision was made to amputate his been with several other amputees,
photography competitions and his photos were published than his decision to leave the majority of his estate to lower leg. who understand what he is going
in the Weekly Times. Epworth via his Will. As he did in life, he wanted to make a through.
difference in the lives of others, and via his Will, The Polland The grandfather of nine has undergone
As a grazier Pat ran a farm raising sheep, cattle and grain. Family Endowment Fund was created, making this one of rehabilitation at Epworth Hawthorn, “There’s a few amputees in here so
He was an active member of the CFA, receiving multiple the most special and lasting gifts he would ever make. working with a physiotherapist, we all talk,” Mr Topia said.
awards in recognition of his years of service. occupational therapist and
Every day, patients at Epworth benefit from Pat Polland’s rehabilitation doctor, to improve his “It’s pretty good as you can help one
Pat was a very generous man, whether that be lending kindness. And because an endowment is quite literally movement before he is fitted with another. I am just new to this, so it’s
machinery to his neighbours, or fitting out a fire-fighting unit ‘the gift that keeps on giving’ Epworth patients will a prosthetic leg. His rehabilitation good to talk to someone else who has
at his own expensive. He wanted to ensure that the people continue to know of Pat’s support for generations to come. includes a gym session in the morning been through it.” Despite his injury,
he cared about were taken care of. and working with a physiotherapist Mr Topia remains positive about his
in the afternoon. future, looking forward to being able Nicolas Topia during rehabilitation at Epworth.
to spend time again with his three
Thanks to the Polland Family daughters and nine grandchildren.
Endowment Fund, Epworth purchased
rehabilitation equipment to help “I just want to move forward and be
enhance a patient’s recovery. a happy person, like I am. I am always
a happy person.”
Epworth has officially launched Built on Giving:
The history and future of philanthropy at Epworth
The Lockwood Society Annual Lunch
Built on Giving tells the 100-year story of Epworth
HealthCare, through the lens of philanthropy, and the When you leave a bequest to Date: Friday 27 August 2021
generous donors – like you – who helped to bring it to life. Epworth Medical Foundation you are Time: 12.00pm - 2.30pm
automatically invited to become a Location: Epworth Richmond
Filled with wonderful stories from donors of the past to member of The Lockwood Society. Auditorium, 89 Bridge Road,
today, the book showcases the critical role our generous All members of The Lockwood Society Richmond
donor community has played, enabling our dedicated will be welcomed to an exclusive lunch
doctors and staff to provide the best possible care. with A/Prof Nerina Harley, Director
Epworth Freemasons and Epworth
Geelong Intensive Care Units. FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL VANESSA DANNOCK ON:
TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE COPY OF BUILT ON GIVING,
We also welcome any donors who
CONTACT KATHLEEN LAMBRICK TODAY:
are considering leaving a bequest to P: 03 9426 6572 or 0408 122 599
P: 03 9426 8170 Epworth and wish to learn more about E: vanessa.dannock@epworth.org.au
E: kathleen.lambrick@epworth.org.au the difference their support can make.
A/Prof Nerina Harley
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Urgent equipment needed at Epworth
Every week I walk around Epworth and speak with our
talented surgeons and nurses who are on the frontline
delivering care to patients. I often ask them to share a list
Every week I walk around
needEpworth
to treat and
andspeak
of equipment they care for our patients. Portable Ultrasound 2 x Vein Finder
with our talented surgeons and nurses who are
This is some of what they shared with me The portable ultrasound Epworth’s Day Oncology
on the frontline delivering care to patients.
machine is a handheld Unit requires a new vein
I often ask them to share a list of equipment
device that allows surgeons finder to help administer
they need to treat and care for our patients. to obtain diagnostic images chemotherapy in a way
This is some of what they shared with me at the bedside. that is comfortable for
the patient.
Scott Bulger,
Executive Director
Epworth Medical Foundation
$15,100 each $4,275
BK Ultrasound System 6 x Headsets Nerve Monitor 3 x Electric Wheelchairs
Used for pancreatic,
for complex Nerve monitoring systems New wheelchairs are required
liver, bladder and prostate cardiac cases enable surgeons to identify, by our rehabilitation team to
cancer tumour removals, New headsets will support confirm, and monitor motor safely transport patients to and
this real-time intraoperative our cardiologists to nerve function to help reduce from physical therapy.
ultrasound system allows communicate directly with the risk of nerve damage during
the surgeon to make critical the technical specialists in procedures including ENT and
decisions. the control centre, assisting general surgeries involving
them in their treatment of the removal and treatment of
the patient. tumours and lesions.
$164,670 each $2,925 $66,644 each $7,509
Vascular Ultrasound Lucas 3 Chest Greenlight Laser Double Balloon
The use of ultrasound to
Compression System Cystoscopy Enteroscope &
guide catheter placement The Lucas 3 Chest A new laser is required
Processor
reduces the number of Compression System is a for surgeons treating A new enteroscope and
access attempts and may mechanical chest compression enlarged prostates. processor is needed to
reduce other complications device that delivers continuous The surgeon looks through perform minimally invasive
as well. chest compressions to deliver the cystoscope and medical procedures that
high-quality, urgent care to delivers a high-powered allow doctors to review
patients facing sudden cardiac laser that vaporises the the small intestine or
arrest. prostate tissue. small bowel.
$38,100 $27,952 $14,104 $78,900
2 x ECG Machines 2 x Computer on Wheels Anaesthetic
A new ECG machine is New computers on wheels
Infusion Pump
If you would like to help purchase any of
needed to detect heart will ensure Epworth staff A new pump will help
abnormalities by measuring have easy access to anaesthetists predict safe these items, complete the coupon attached
the electrical activity important patient data levels of anaesthesia for and place in the reply paid envelope enclosed
generated by the heart at the bedside, including a patient which results in
as it contracts. imaging, pathology results or contact Kathleen Lambrick
faster recovery.
and blood pressure.
P: 03 9426 8170
E: kathleen.lambrick@epworth.org.au
each $11,084 each $3,511 $9,805
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CONTACT DETAILS If you would like to know more about the activities of Epworth Medical Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact us, as we are always happy to help. Epworth Medical Foundation Ph: 03 9426 6132 89 Bridge Road Fax: 03 9426 8334 Richmond Vic 3121 Email: emfinfo@epworth.org.au ABN: 59 135 483 055 Web: www.epworth.org.au/giving
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