Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham Announces Co-Chairs for Annual Gala
Needham residents to co-chair November 5 event
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital is pleased to announce Needham residents Michael and Kimberly Lombard and Krista and Steve Vanourny will co-chair BID-Needham’s 12th Annual Gala on Friday, November 5, from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue in Newton.
“Krista and I are honored to be co-chairs with the Lombards for this important occasion,” remarked hospital trustee Steve Vanourny. “We wholeheartedly support the mission of BID-Needham and are happy to support the hospital’s commitment to growth in our community.”
Mr. Vanourny is a member of BID-Needham’s Board of Trustees. He also serves on the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee and was instrumental in helping hospital executives construct BID-Needham’s new strategic plan. Mr. Vanourny is a Partner with Partners Capital Investment Group. Krista Vanourny is a Health Coach and Owner of The Nurtured Mom in Needham. Her interest in health care dates back to her days as a television producer in the Medical Unit of ABC News. Krista has also served on the board of Parent Talk in Needham.
Michael Lombard is a member of the BID-Needham Board of Trustees and also serves on the hospital’s Capital Campaign Committee which was responsible for raising funds for the hospital’s South Wing Expansion. Mr. Lombard is a Vice President at CWCapital LLC in Needham. Kimberly Lombard is a Certified Pilates Trainer at Teammates Fitness in Wellesley, and is an active volunteer in the community, particularly within the St. Joseph’s Parish and Schools.
“This is a wonderful event and we’re happy to be a part of it again,” said Michael Lombard who with his wife Kim served as chairs of last year’s successful Gala. “It was a great time and the perfect way for people to learn more about all of the services the hospital has to offer the community. We are looking forward to another wonderful turnout this year and welcome everyone to join us.”
This year’s Gala will mark the close of the hospital’s five year campaign to support the hospital’s new 40,000 square foot expansion which now includes a new emergency department and new inpatient wing.
The Gala includes a silent auction, dinner, dancing, plus an entertaining live auction with auctioneer Paul Zekos.
To reserve your tickets for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham’s 12th Annual Gala please call 617-667-7348 or log on to our gala web site at: http://www.gratefulnation.org/site/PageNavigator/BIDNeedhamGala
BID-Needham Adds Advanced Digital Mammography System
A powerful new tool for early detection of breast cancer
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID-Needham) is advancing its fight against breast cancer with a new digital mammography system. This powerful tool provides physicians with the largest field of view currently available and more precise mammograms, particularly for women with dense breasts.
“The advantages of this new digital system include clear, easy-to-read images that are ready to read within 10 seconds and can be sent electronically to a consulting physician virtually instantaneously,” said Breast Care Center radiologist Julie Armada, MD. ”This new advanced system, the Senographe Digital Mammography system from GE Healthcare, is the same equipment found throughout the Beth Israel Deaconess network allowing direct and immediate comparison to digital mammograms done anywhere within the network.”
In addition to advanced digital mammography, BID-Needham provides comprehensive breast imaging including breast ultrasound and breast MRI evaluations. BID-Needham is affiliated with the Breast Care Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston which provides patients with referrals as needed. Appointments can be conveniently scheduled in Needham six days a week, including Saturdays and some evenings.
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
For an appointment please call (781) 453-3044.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID-Needham) is a licensed acute care community hospital affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston. BID-Needham has served residents in Needham, Dedham, Dover, Westwood, Medfield and other surrounding communities for nearly a century. In 2002, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Deaconess-Glover Hospital formalized their long-standing, collaborative relationship with a direct affiliation. The two hospitals’ emergency departments have been clinically integrated since 2000. The direct affiliation has facilitated the integration of staff and resources in other clinical areas such as hospital medicine (hospitalists), cardiology, radiology, general surgery, oncology and pathology.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham provides inpatient care and outpatient services in the following areas:
- 24-hour emergency services
- cardiology
- endocrinology, including diabetes management with the Joslin Diabetes Center
- gastroenterology
- general surgery
- orthopaedics
- plastic, hand and reconstructive surgery
- thoracic surgery
- vascular surgery
- urology
- ophthalmology
- gynecology
- podiatry
- dermatology
- hematology/oncology
- gerontology
- nutrition counseling
- occupational health
- primary care
Diagnostic facilities include a 24-hour histopathology laboratory and blood banking services, as well as, diagnostic imaging, including: bone densitometry, CT scanning, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, plain film radiology, ultrasonic cardiography, and ultrasound.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham also offers community service programs, including: preventive health screenings and educational lectures, CPR and first-aid training, Lifeline, smoking cessation, and stress management and relaxation courses.
