The Mahoning Valley Historical Society 
Sister Susan Schorsten 
Chief Administrator 
St. Elizabeth Hospital 
1044 Belmont Avenue 
Youngstown, OH 44504 
Dear Sister Susan: 
The Arms Museum 
648 Wick Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44502 
Telephone (216) 743-2589 
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March 10, 1987 
Thank you so very much for talking to me last Friday about the past and the 
future of St. Elizabeth's. May I also extend my thanks to Mrs. Hernan for 
participating in the interview and for presenting the MVHS with her book Circle 
of Caring. 
Again, thank you very much. 
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Sincerely, 
Hildegard Schnuttgen 
Trustee 
ENTERING ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL TO INTERVIEW ITS CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR, SISTER 
SUSAN SCHORSTEN, IS CERTAINLY A GREATER PLEASURE THAN VISITING IL L FRIENDS 
OR--HEAVEN FORB ID--GOI NG THERE AS A PATIENT. SINCE THE HOSP IT AL Rf£E NTL Y 
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CELEBRATED ITS 75TH -ANNIVERSARY I WANTED TO LEARN ABOUT THE -HOS~lIAJi':S:; . 
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HISTORY. THE SISTERS OF THE ORDER OF THE HOLY HUMILITY CAME FROM FRAN CE ' 
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IN 1911, AND THE HOSPITAL ORIGINALLY WAS ESTABLISHED BECAUSE THE MAN Y-EJ HNIC ' 
CATHOLICS IN THE AREA WERE OVERWHELMED BY THE ANGLO-SAXON "SUPREMACY" AND 
WANTED THEIR OWN HOSPITAL. OF COURSE, ALTHOUGH STILL CATHOLIC IN ITS PHILOSOPHY 
THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE EITHER IN PATIENT CARE OR IN STAFFING. 
MARYBETH BURKE HERNAN, WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE INTERVIEW PRESENTED AN 
AUTOGRAPHED COpy OF HER BOOK A CIRCLE OF CARING TO THE MAHONING VALLEY 
HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THIS BOOK RELATES THE HISTORY OF THE HOSPITAL, AND 
ALSO HAS SOME FINE PICTURES e.g. A PHOTO OF THE STAMBAUGH MANSION--NOW 
THE SCHOOL OF NURSING--THAT STILL SHOWS THE OLD PORTICO WHICH HAS BEEN 
REMOVED. HOWEVER, SISTER SUSAN TOLD ME OF PLANS TO HAVE IT REBUILT ACCORDING 
TO ORIGINAL PLANS. ILLUSTRIOUS YOUNGSTOWNERS ARE HONORED IN THE BOOK, 
e.g. CHARLES B BUTLER, CHARLES B. CUSHWA, JUDGE FORD, SIDNEY S. MOYER, 
RABBI SIDNEY BERKOWITZ AND OF COURSE, THE BISHOPS BECAUSE OF THEIR CONTRIBU 
TION TO THE HOSPITAL. SINCE THE BOOK GIVES THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF THE HOSPITAL, 
I ASKED SISTER SUSAN ABOUT HER "VISIONS" FOR THE FUTUR~. THERE WILL BE, 
STARTING IN LATE SPRING, A HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
STUDENTS, AND LATER FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ONCE A YEAR, THE STUDENTS 
WILL SPEND A DAY THERE TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING NUTRITION, 
DENTAL CARE, SEX EDUCATION, SAFETY, DRUGS, HUMAN GROWTH, ETC. THIS PROGRAM 
WILL~ TAKE -PLACE IN COOPERATION WITH ALL CITY, COUNTY, AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 
IN MAHONINGAND TRUMBULL COUNTIES. 
ALSO, THERE IS A GERIATRIC PROGRAM IN PLACE THAT WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE 
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NEAR FUTURE. JUNE 19, 1987 IS "SALUTE TO OLDER AMERICANS" DAY AT ST. 
ELIZABETH'S. PRELIMINARY NEGOTIATIONS ARE TAKING PLACE WI.TH THE PARKVIEW 
COUNSELING CENTER TO OBTAIN THE BUILDING FOR THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT. 
SISTER SUSAN SEVERAL TIMES MENTIONED OUR OWN DR. MELNICK AND HIS BOOK THE 
HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN YOUNGSTOWN. SHE HOPES THAT SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE 
ST. ELIZABETH'S WILL HAVE A MUSEUM OF YOUNGSTOWN'S MEDICAL HISTORY. 
DEAR COLLEAGUES, IS THERE ANOTHER HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN THE MAKING WITHOUT 
OUR PARTICIPATION? 
Educational 
Health Fair 
Friday, July 25 - 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing 
Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center 
ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 
1044 Belmont Avenue. Youngstown, OH 44501 
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Free parking is available in the School 
of Nursing lot on Caroline Street. Security 
patrolmen will be on duty. For those 
needing assistance, volunteers will be on 
hand to escort guests from the parking 
lot to the building. Entrances to the School 
of Nursing are barrier-free. 
Printed in U.S.A. 
For more information 
Call the Geriatric Services Department 
at St. Elizabeth's for more information 
on "A Salute to Older Americans" or 
to register in advance at 746-7211, 
extension 2453. 
ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 
1044 Belmont Avenue. Youngstown, OH 44501 
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The fastest-growing segment of the U.S. 
population, adults aged 60 and over, account 
for nearly 14 percent of those living in the 
Mahoning Valley. As older adults live longer 
and more independently than ever, they 
face new challenges and have special health 
and emotional concerns that must be 
addressed. Because we're concerned about our 
aging population's needs, St. Elizabeth 
Hospital Medical Center has put together an 
informative, entertaining program for 
seniors and their families. We'll have exhibits, 
discussions and materials on special 
services at St. Elizabeth's for older adults, 
plus mini-lectures on vital topics. The day's 
schedule includes activities listed below: 
Activities and topics for every need 
CLASSROOMS 106 AND 107 
Exhibits - Booths on Wellness Pro 
grams, CareLink TM, Lifeline ®, Medicare 
information, physical therapy, podiatry, 
pharmacy, Adult Day Care Center 
and many more. 
CLASSROOM 5 
Nutritious Snacks - Available to all 
participants throughout the day. 
CLASSROOM 6 
Mini-Lectures by St. Elizabeth's Staff 
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Primary Care 
Response to an Aging America 
Dr. William Gillanders 
Director, Family Health Center 
10:45 - 11:15 a.m. -
Panel Discussion: St. Elizabeth's 
Services for Older Adults 
Topics: Lifeline, CareLink, Adult Day 
Care Center, Geriatric Assessment Unit 
Participants: Nancy Siefert, RN, 
administrative director, Emergency 
Care Department; Marlene Blackford, 
RN, coordinator of Geriatric Services; 
Theresa DeCapua, RN, coordinator 
of Adult Day Care Center in Boardman; 
Nancy Doutt, RN, head nurse, Geriatric 
Assessment Unit. 
11:30 - 12:00 Noon - Medications 
and the Older Person 
Paul McEvey, R.Ph., Staff Pharmacist 
Paul will discuss importance of com 
plying with medication orders, problems 
with "mixing" medications and other 
topics dealing with prescription and non 
prescription drugs. (Bring along your 
current medications, or a list of them, 
for answers to your questions.) 
12:15 - 12:45 p.m. - Benefits of 
Physical Activity 
Randy Hodak, LPT, Physical Therapist 
Physical activity is still possible at any 
age. Randy will discuss "safe" exercise 
and precautions. 
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Living Alone 
vs. Loneliness 
Anita Seiler, MSW 
Medical Social Worker 
How to deal with feelings of loneliness; 
community activities which can help main 
tain your sense of worth and dignity. 
1:45 - 2:15 p.m. - You and Your 
Doctor: A Partnership 
Dr. Charles Wilkins 
Director of Geriatric Medicine 
How to get the most out of your relation 
ship with your doctor. 
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. -
Panel Discussion: St. Elizabeth's 
Services for Older Adults 
(Repeat of morning session) 
3:15 - 3:45 p.m. - Myths and 
Realities of Aging 
Cynthia Wright 
Coordinator of Wellness Programs 
Cindy will dispel some myths about 
getting older and talk about things to 
look forward to in aging. 
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Digestive Changes 
as We Age 
Carol Vaupel, RD, Registered Dietitian 
(Clinical Nutrition Department) 
What do changes in digestion mean? 
Carol will address this question and dis 
cuss how to prepare favorite foods 
and some new ones - for easier digestion. 
4:45 - 5:15 p.m. - Spiritual 
' Well-Being for the Elderly 
Reverend Gerald DeLucia, Chaplain 
Reverend DeLucia will discuss ways 
we can put our religious faith to 
work for daily strength and support 
in times of need. 
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Adjusting to Role 
Changes in Aging 
Marlene Blackford, RN 
Coordinator of Geriatric Services 
How to deal with and adapt to 
major changes in your life - death 
of a spouse, retirement, moving in 
with a child, going to a nursing home 
and more. 
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center 
1044 Belmont Avenue - P.O. Box 1790 
Youngstown, Ohio 44501·1790 
A MAJOR TEACHING HOSPITAL ASSOCIATED WITH 
The Northeastern Ohio~niversities College of Medicine 
Non-Profit Org. 
U. S. Postage 
PAID 
Permit No. 60 
Youngstown. Ohio 
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SCOTTISH 
GERIATRIC 
SYMPOSIUM 
Thursday, September 25, 1986 
ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 
DIVISION OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE 
- presents a Symposium -
SOLVING COMMON GERIATRIC PROBLEMS 
A Scottish Perspective 
Thursday, September 25, 1986 
Avalon Inn, Warren, Ohio 
8:15 A.M. - 8:45 A.M. 
8:45 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. 
9:00 A.M . - 9:30 A.M . 
9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. 
10:00 AM. - 10:30 A.M. 
10:30 A.M. - 11 :00 A.M. 
11 :00 A.M. - 11 :30 A.M. 
11:30 A.M.- 1 :00 P.M . 
1 :00 P.M . - 1 :30 P.M . 
1 :30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. 
2:00 P.M . - 2:30 P.M . 
2:30 P.M. - 3: 15 P.M. 
3:15 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 
4:00 P.M . - 4:30 P.M. 
- -PROGRAM --
REGISTRATION 
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
SISTER SUSAN SCHORSTEN , H.M. 
CHARLES E. WILKINS, M .D. 
Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine 
ROBIN D. KENNEDY, M .B., Ch.B ., M .R.C.P. 
Program Moderator 
PRIORITIES OF ESTABLISHING GERIATRIC CARE PR.oGRAMS 
IN THE U. S.: THE SC.oTTISH PERSPECTIVE 
JAMES WILLIAMSON, M.B., Ch.B. 
FALLS AND IMMOBILITY IN THE ELDERLY 
BRENDAN J. MARTIN, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P. 
BREAK 
AUT.oN.oMY: RESPECTING THE .oLDER PERS.oN'S RIGHT 
T.o MAKE DECISI.oNS 
MARLENE BLACKFORD, BSN , R.N ., C. 
ASSESSMENT F.oR PLACEMENT IN THE NURSING H.oME 
.oR L.oNG TERM CARE 
COLIN T. CURRIE, M.B., Ch.B., M .R.C .P. 
LUNCH 
ACUTE AND SUBACUTE C.oNFUSI.oNAL STATES 
PAUL V. KNIGHT, M .B., Ch.B., M .R.C.P. 
BARRIERS TO REC.oVERY FROM STR.oKE 
lAIN LENNOX, M.B., Ch .B., M .R.C.P. 
BREAK 
C.oNCURRENT W.oRKSH.oP SESSI.oNS 
(Select one of the following:) 
A. Problems of the Elderly .orthopedic Patient 
COLIN T. CURRIE, M .B., Ch.B ., M.R.C.P. 
B. Working with the Family of an Institutionalized Patient 
JAMES WILLIAMSON, M.B., Ch.B. 
C. Use and Abuse of Diuretic Therapy 
BRENDAN J. MARTIN, M .B., Ch .B., M.R .C.P. 
C.oNCURRENT W.oRKSH.oP SESSI.oNS 
(Select one of the following:) 
D. Care of the Dying 
lAIN LENNOX, M.B., Ch.B., M.R .C.P. 
E. Total Discharge Planning with Home Assessment 
PAUL V. KNIGHT, M.B., Ch.B ., M .R.C.P. 
F. Dealing with Acute Urinary Incontinence 
COLIN T. CURRIE, M .B., Ch.B ., M .R.C.P. 
QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION AND PROGRAM EVALUATION 
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ST. ELIZABETH 
H.oSPITAL 
MEDICAL CENTER 
Youngstown, .ohio 
REGISTRA TI.oN F.oRM 
SCOTTISH GERIATRIC SYMPOSIUM 
Thursday, September 25, 1986 
Avalon Inn· • Warren, Ohio 
Name __________________________________________________________________ __ 
Address ______________________________________________________________ __ 
City __________________ _ 
State - _______ Zip _____ _ 
Registration Fee: 
$50 for Physicians 
$40 for Residents 
$30 for Nurses and Allied 
Health Professionals 
Concurrent Sessions 
(Select 2): 
OA DB DC OD 
Make check payable to: 
GERIATRIC MEDICINE EDUCATIONAL FUND 
Mail check with this form to: 
Division of Geriatric Medicine 
Department of Internal Medicine 
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center 
P.O. Box' 1790, Youngstown, Ohio 44501 
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PROGRAM FOCUS 
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center has 
made a major commitment to enhancing the 
care of the elderly of the Mahoning Valley. 
Part of this commitment has involved an 
educational focus of sponsoring workshops 
and symposia. For the third consecutive year, 
St. Elizabeth's is hosting a symposium with 
Scottish physicians who are at the forefront 
of Geriatric Medicine. They will address a 
broad range of geriatric topics. 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION 
Location: Avalon Inn 
Warren, Ohio 
Date: Thursday, September 25, 1986 
Cost: $50 for Physicians 
$40 for Residents 
$30 for Nurses and Allied 
Health Professionals 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT: 
TERRI LYNNE BAER 
Division of Geriatric Medicine 
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center 
Youngstown, Ohio 44501-1790 
(216) 746-7211 , Ext. 4255 
ACCREDITA TlON 
Registered nurses will receive ONA 6 con 
tact hours. St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical 
Center is approved as a provider of Continu 
ing ~ducation by the Ohio Nurses Associa 
tion which is accredited by the Eastern Re 
gional Committee of ANA. St. Elizabeth Hos 
pital Medical Center's number is OH-052 . 
As an organization accredited for continuing 
education, the MSAHEN certifies that this 
program meets the criteria for 5 credit hours 
in Category I of the Physician's Recognition 
Award of the American Medical Association. 
PROGRAM FACULTY 
MARLENE BLACKFORD, B.S.N ., R.N., C. 
Coordinator, Geriatric Services 
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center 
COLIN T. CURRIE, M .B., Ch .B., M .R.C.P. 
Senior Lecturer and Consultant 
University Department of Geriatric 
Medicine 
Edinburg, Scotland 
ROBIN D. KENNEDY, M .B., Ch .B. , M .R.C.P. 
Professor of Me(Hcine 
Albert Einstein College of Medicine 
Director, In-Patient Geriatric Services 
Montefiore Medical Center, 
Bronx, New York' 
PAUL V. KNIGHT, M.B., Ch.B ., M.R.C.~ 
Lecturer i 
University Department of Geriatri/c 
Medicine 
Glasgow, Scotland 
lAIN LENNOX, M.B., Ch.B., M .R.C.P. 
Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine 
The Victoria Infirmary 
Glasgow, Scotland 
BRENDAN J. MARTIN, M.B., Ch .B., M.R .C.P. 
Consultant, Department of Geriatric 
Medicine 
Glasgow Royal Infirmary 
Glasgow, Scotland 
JAMES WILLIAMSON, M .B., Ch.B . 
Director of Geriatrics 
Shaughnessy Hospital 
Vancouver, British Columbia 
PLANNING COMMITTEE 
Marcia Augustyn-Lindsay, BSN , R.N . 
Terri Lynne Baer 
Marlene Blackford, BSN, R.N ., C. 
Virginia M. Caputo, MSN, R.N . 
W . Robert Kennedy, Ph . D. 
Charles E. Wilkins, M.D.