New cancer treatment at DCMH
Delaware County Memorial Hospital now has the capability to perform radioembolization, a minimally invasive procedure that combines embolization and radiation therapy to treat liver cancer. The outpatient procedure is most commonly referred to as Y90, after the radioactive isotope yttrium-90.
The procedure involves an approach to patient care that includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, oncologic surgery, radiology and interventional radiology. It is also available at Crozer-Chester Medical Center as one of several full-service interventional oncology and multidisciplinary hepatobiliary programs.
In addition to liver cancer, the Y90 treatment is particularly helpful in treating other metastatic cancers that go to the liver, such as colorectal or breast cancer.
“I have performed this procedure a couple hundred times, but I wanted to offer it in the community that I’m from,” said Dr. Michael McGarry, who brought the procedure to DCMH. “This is a great treatment modality to be able to offer at a well-known and respected community hospital.”
Dr. Kurt Muetterties, who along with Dr. Lance Becker, and Dr. Chad Brecher, has been performing Y90 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center for a few years, describes the Y90 as a valuable and important option for patients. “It has given all of us another option to present to patients in order to approach their cancer,” he said.
Potential patients should talk to their medical team to determine if Y90 is an appropriate treatment for their form of cancer.
For information about interventional radiology and cancer services at CrozerKeystone, visit crozerkeystone.org
Crozer HR group names president
SPRINGFIELD >> The Delaware County Human Resource Association, an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management, announces the election of Lisa Verzella as their new board president.
In her role as president of the local Delaware County Human Resource Association, Verzella is committed to demonstrating positive influence and drive to make this local Delaware County Chapter an Association where local businesses and Human Resource professionals can connect to help navigate the Human Resource changes and challenges today’s business’s are faced with.
Because of DCHRA’s unique vantage point, and her role at Monarch Staffing, Verzella has a keen eye for what’s on the mind of HR professionals across the county. Lisa began her career with Monarch Staffing in April 2008. She is a seasoned professional with a real understanding of client and candidate needs and is an ASA Certified Professional.
Realtor earns sales honor
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William Finigan, CRS, SRES, has achieved Chairman’s Club Gold team status from Long and Foster Real Estate in Media. The award is for outstanding sales success in 2016. Finigan has been helping people buy and sell homes for over 38 years. He ran his father’s company in Aston until 2009. Since then, he has continued his career at Long and Foster.
“Having a large firm behind me has given me all the tools to achieve my clients goals,” said Finigan. Finigan is proud of his two industry designations — CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist).
New finance firm in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD >> Triple Leo Consulting, founded by industry veteran Mike Quinn, announces the launch of its full-service hedge fund administration and operational consulting business, located at 491 Baltimore Pike, #420.
Triple Leo offers full-service fund administration and operational consulting services to alternative investment managers, primarily in the hedge funds and fund of funds space. The firm also provides services for separately managed accounts and family offices.
Prior to launching Triple Leo, Quinn was the Managing Director at Crederian Fund Services for almost nine years where he was responsible for the day to day operations of the firm, business development and client relationships. Previously, Quinn was a Senior Manager at PFPC, Inc. where he oversaw a department that provided accounting and administration services to major clients, such as UBS and Bear Stearns. Quinn currently serves as an adjunct professor at Drexel University, where he created and teaches a graduate level course on Hedge Fund Operations. For information, visit www.tripleleo.com
‘Nova names Boyer to head women’s institute
RADNOR >> Villanova University Provost Patrick G. Maggitti, Ph.D., announces the appointment of Teresa (Terri) M. Boyer, Ed.D., ’95 as the founding director of the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women’s Leadership and an associate professor of Education and Counseling, effective July 31. An leader in economic and social equity for women, Boyer currently serves as executive director of the Center for Women and Work and as an assistant research professor at Rutgers University. This key appointment is the result of an extensive national search involving Villanova faculty, administrators, students and alumni.
In her new role, Dr. Boyer will take the helm of the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women’s Leadership, which was created in 2017 to foster women’s advancement through education, advocacy, community-building and the collaborative creation of new knowledge. As the McNulty Institute’s founding director, she will work to establish it as a premier, nationally recognized organization with groundbreaking scholarship and innovative programs that advance women as leaders.
Since 2008, Boyer has led the Center for Women and Work at Rutgers, successfully developing its strategic vision and areas of expertise, which include women’s education and career development, women’s leadership and advancement, working families, and women and STEM.
Pathway to Excellence for Pentec Health
CONCORD >> Pentec Health, a leader in in-home Specialty Infusion services, announces it has achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of interprofessional work environments where nurses can flourish and feel empowered. Pentec Health is the first Home Health agency to achieve this prestigious ANCC designation, and will accept the award on Thursday, April 27, at the Pathways To Excellence Celebration during the annual ANCC conference in Dallas, Texas.
“At Pentec Health, we strive to have a culture that enables all of our employees to excel,” said Joe Cosgrove, chairman, president and CEO. “The fact that our nursing program has achieved this prestigious designation is more evidence that their efforts are not only supported, but vital to the fabric of our culture at Pentec Health.”
The Pathway to Excellence program recognizes health care organizations and long term care institutions for positive practice environments in which nurses excel. The ANCC requires organizations to meet 12 practice standards essential to an ideal nursing practice environment. This distinct honor recognizes the Pentec Nursing commitment to patient/ nurse satisfaction and safety. Karen McHenry, Senior Vice President, Nursing Services of Pentec Health said, “Pathway to Excellence designation validates that the nurses who practice professional nursing at Pentec Health thrive in an environment that provides the ingredients for excellence in what they do. Their voice is not only heard, but it also matters. Our patients benefit from their passion and satisfaction, resulting in outstanding, progressive, evidenced based patient care.”
For information, visit www.pentechealth.com