Butler Health System | Health Link | Spring 2019

Crystal Ball raises over $145,000 Butler Health System Foundation’s annual Crystal Ball was held on Saturday, March 9th, at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township. Larry Richert, host of KDKA’s “Morning News,” served as the mas- ter of ceremonies. A crowd of more than 400 guests enjoyed food and festivities, inspired by a night in the city, at the “Black, White and City Lights” gala. This year’s proceeds will be directed toward the Pa- thology Laboratory at Butler Health System to support the purchase of a new robotic biopsy staining work- station. This new technology will enhance the ability to diagnose cancer by taking a historically manual process and incorporating robotics. This will improve specimen turnaround time and overall information, leading to a more accurate cancer diagnosis. Thanks to our sponsors Lead sponsors and business partners for the event included: International Quality Consultants, Inc.; SEI; BB&T; UPMC Health Plan; Butler Eagle; Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield; MSA Safety Incorporated; NexTier Bank; Fox Rothschild LLP; and the Hampson family. Many other sponsors contributed to the event’s suc- cess. “The event would not be possible without the continued support of our sponsors and the hard work and dedication of our committee and volunteers,” says Kris Bowser, BHS Foundation Events Manager. Dr. Kathy Selvaggi receives the Women of Legacy Award The Women of Legacy Award honors those who have notably contributed to the health and well-being of our community through excellence in patient care, overcoming personal illness or cri- sis, or improving some aspect of our community’s health. This award was made possible through a donation from William A. DiCuccio, MD, in memory of his mother, Catherine Mae DiCuccio. The Women of Legacy Award was presented to Kathy Selvaggi, MD. After 12 years as Oncology Medical Director of the Richard G. Laube Cancer Center in Kittanning, PA, Dr. Selvaggi pursued her interest in palliative care. She applied for and was accepted into the palliative care fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) in Boston. After completion of her fellowship, she returned to Pittsburgh to develop the Division of Palliative Care for the West Penn/Allegheny Health System, where she served as Chief of the Division. Dr. Selvaggi was recruited back to Boston in Au- gust of 2010 to direct the Intensive Palliative Care Unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/DFCI. In 2013, Dr. Selvaggi, an Assistant Professor of Medi- cine at Harvard Medical School, was promoted to Clinical Director for the Division of Adult Palliative Care at DFCI, overseeing the daily workings of the unit, three palliative care consult clinics and an ambulatory outpatient palliative care clinic. Dr. Selvaggi, who is board certified in internal medicine and palliative care, is currently the Director of the Palliative Care Program for Butler Health System and has built an amazing program. She helps patients with terminal illnesses manage their symptoms so they can improve their quality of life. She and her dedicated team spend time with patients and families and help them make difficult, life- impacting decisions. Dr. Selvaggi and her team have worked to implement many great programs for patients and their families, which include an Aging Symposium, Navigating the New Me and an annual memorial service for those families who have lost loved ones throughout the year. The families have com- mented on how much this memorial service has meant to them in helping them deal with their loss. She also spends her time speaking at both a local and national level, at venues including churches, synagogues, local radio and national conferences. Dr. Selvaggi has lived in Sarver for the past 26 years, with some of that time spent commuting to Boston. She and her husband, Dr. Don Vigliotti, have been married for almost 34 years. They have two children and one granddaughter. Dr. Selvaggi’s compassion and dedication to her patients are unmatched. Butler Health System would like to thank her for all of her accomplish- ments in developing a high-quality palliative care program for the patients of this community. Celebrating with Dr. Kathy Selvaggi, 2019 Women of Legacy Award recipient (center), at the 2019 BHS Foundation’s Crystal Ball are (from left) Jason Sciarro, BHS COO; Ken DeFurio, BHS President and CEO; Selvaggi’s daughter, Alyssa Vigliotti, and husband, Dr. Donald Vigliotti; Dr. William DiCuccio and Marge DiCuccio; and Tina Baptiste and Ryan Baptiste. Crystal Ball Committee members, from left: Louann Ros- selini, Kim Astbury, Audray Muscatello Yost, Kris Bowser, Jocelyn Shetter, Alicia Palmiero and Kim Patterson. ButlerHealthSystem.org | 3