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HealthScope is designed to support our Healthier Community Initiative by providing up-to-date health tips and wellness information to benefit our community’s health. Through this publication, the Floyd Memorial Foundation hopes to encourage healthier active lifestyles for the residents of Southern Indiana. As a non-profit organization, Floyd Memorial relies on your support of our Foundation to provide health screenings, educational programs and hospital improvements. To learn how to help, visit FloydFoundation.org or call (812) 949-5519.
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Visit FloydMemorial.com/ Volunteer or call (812) 948-6734 for information about our rewarding volunteer programs.
Mammography A better defense against breast cancer Our Program Includes: • 3D mammography • 3D biopsy capability • Breast ultrasound
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• Breast biopsy *3D mammogram not available at the Corydon location.
To schedule your 3D mammogram, call (812) 949-5570, or for more information, visit: FloydMemorial.com/Mammo
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New groundbreaking 3D mammography is now available at Floyd Memorial Women’s Imaging Center. 3D technology offers another powerful tool in the early detection of breast cancer. Doctors, using three dimensional digital imaging, can detect more invasive cancers and find potential cancers that might otherwise have been missed. The total cost is $60 because we strive to help every woman achieve health — Health Happens Here.
Fighting Breast Cancer New York Style
Floyd Memorial News and Announcements The Foundation is Grateful for Support of the 29th Annual Floyd Memorial Golf Classic It is with sincere gratitude we thank so many area businesses and individuals for supporting the Floyd Memorial Foundation Golf Classic, an annual event raising vital dollars for the Foundation’s Grants Giving program. Over $220,000 will be directed to Floyd Memorial Hospital and external healthcare-related agencies throughout Southern Indiana for essential medical resources, equipment and technology. For more information about the Floyd Memorial Foundation, please visit FloydFoundation.org. We also offer our apology for the misspelling of Waters, Tyler, Hofmann & Scott, LLC, on promotional materials at the event.
Valet Parking Service Now Permanent Floyd Memorial established temporary, free valet parking in February of 2015 for our Wound, Pain and Spine Center patients because of the parking changes related to the construction of the new CVS on the corner of State Street and Green Valley Road. The service was so well received, Floyd Memorial has decided to continue offering free valet parking on a permanent basis. The valet parking service is located at both the Hospital’s main entrance and the Wound Center entrance. Valet service is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm at the main entrance, and from 8 am to 4 pm at the Wound Center entrance.
Floyd Memorial Medical Group Welcomes Mark Adams, Sr., MD
Floyd Memorial Medical Group Welcomes Joseph Spires, DPM
Board certified family medicine physician and obstetrician Mark Adams, Sr., MD, graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2010, and then went on to complete his family medicine residency at Spartanburg Regional Hospital in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Adams is experienced in all aspects of women’s health. Dr. Adams joins the expert physicians at Harrison Family Medicine, including board certified family physicians, George Estill, MD, Candace Embry, MD, Andrew Morton, MD, Maria de la Cruz, MD, Nicole Dickinson, MD, and board certified family practice/obstetrics physician John Reinoehl, MD. This team of providers has been serving the community for more than 25 years. They practice traditional family medicine for infants through the elderly, provide OB services and offer same day appointments for immediate healthcare needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Adams, call (812) 738-4155.
Floyd Memorial would like to welcome podiatric medicine physician Joseph Spires, DPM, to Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Orthopedics. Dr. Spires completed medical school, magna cum laude, at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago. He then completed his podiatric surgical residency at Norton Healthcare in Louisville with an emphasis on foot/ ankle trauma and reconstruction. During his residency, he participated in a variety of volunteering opportunities, including aiding the Louisville Ironman and Kentucky Derby medical tents. Dr. Spires is ACLS certified and is an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and American Podiatric Medical Association. He believes in not only treating foot and ankle related issues, but treating the patient as a whole and listening to all their questions and concerns. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Spires, please call (812) 944-2663.
Call Floyd Memorial’s Physician Referral Line at 1-800-4-SOURCE (1-800-476-8723) or visit us online at FloydMemorial.com.
New Physicians Laura E. Barkley, MD
Hans Mouser, MD
olf Game Back in His Future G Thanks to Spine Surgery
Radiology Associates 1214 Spring Street, #2 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 283-5950
Radiology Associates 1214 Spring Street, #2 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 283-5950
D iabetes 101
John Eifler, MD
Rebecca Rivera, PA
First Urology 101 Hospital Blvd. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 282-3899
Floyd Memorial Medical Group – State Street 1425 State Street, #210 New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 981-6511
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F loyd Memorial’s Impact on the Community
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Each year, the Floyd Memorial Foundation, the Floyd Memorial Medical Staff and the Floyd Memorial Auxiliary come together to award $45,000 in educational scholarships for current employees to further their medical and allied health education. The scholarship committee interviewed 17 applicants this year and nine were chosen to receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2015/2016 school year. At minimum, employees must have been employed for 12 months; accepted into an accredited nursing or allied health program; maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA and have no work disciplinary actions within the past 12 months. As an additional scholarship opportunity this year, the committee chose 17 dependent recipients to receive $500 scholarships for the 2015/2016 school year. Monies for the dependent scholarships were from previous years’ remaining scholarship funds.
WHAS Crusade for Children Provides Generous Grant The WHAS Crusade for Children recently granted $35,000 to the Floyd Memorial Foundation in order for Floyd Memorial to purchase essential pediatric medical supplies. The grant funding will allow the Hospital to purchase an Avalon cordless maternal and fetal heart monitor, a Philips HeartStart MRx defibrillator/monitor and a Natus NatalCare incubator for newborn thermal regulation. The generous support of the WHAS Crusade for Children allows the Floyd Memorial Birthing Center to remain on the cutting edge of infant healthcare, and continue to provide a vital service to the children of our community. Floyd Memorial greatly appreciates WHAS Crusade for Children’s continued partnership. For information on how you can help the Floyd Memorial Foundation, call (812) 949-5519 or visit FloydFoundation.org.
3D Mammography with Biopsy Capability Looking for a Physician?
On the cover... Breast Cancer Survivor, Dianne Stewart
Floyd Memorial Announces Scholarship Award Recipients
Diagnostic Radiology
Urology
Diagnostic Radiology
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The Floyd Memorial Foundation awarded the Floyd Memorial Women’s Imaging Center a grant for $101,000 to purchase the Affirm Breast Biopsy System® to compliment the Hologic® Tomosynthesis 3D mammography unit that was purchased in June 2015. This is the first 3D mammography unit with the Affirm Biopsy System in metro Louisville with this capability. The advantages of having both components available for our patients and the medical oncology community include:
• Easy targeting of lesions, including those visible only in 3D images • Shorter biopsy procedure time • Reduced radiation dose with fewer exposures required • More comfortable positioning for the patient
The Foundation is excited to be a part of advanced technology that will positively impact patients’ health, and aid in early breast cancer detection. To schedule your 2D or 3D mammogram, call (812) 949-5570.
Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana Hosting Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive
Be the match. Save a life. Thousands of patients with blood cancers, such as leukemia or lymphoma, depend on the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry to find a match to save their lives. The Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana will host a bone marrow registry drive to sign up community members interested in joining the registry on Thursday, October 22 from 3 to 7 pm. If you are between 18 and 44 years of age, meet health guidelines and are willing to donate bone marrow if a genetic match is found, you are encouraged to participate. Joining the registry is quick and painless - it only takes a simple cheek swab to potentially save a life. No appointment is necessary. For more information on the Be the Match Registry or to register online, visit Join.BeTheMatch.org/Indiana.
GUARDIAN ANGELS Congratulations to Floyd Memorial’s recent Guardian Angel recipients: The Guardian Angel program offers patients and visitors a way to say thank you to a special associate, physician or volunteer who has made a positive difference in their hospital experience by making a donation in their honor to the Floyd Memorial Foundation. For more information, call (812) 949-5803.
Ashley Triplett, NA/Unit Secretary CCU Teresa Martin, RN CVCU
Ajmal Bangash, MD Neurology
Kayla Williams Human Resources and Development Angie Glotzbach Marketing/PR
Kathy Botkins Mary Cris Fink Jim Moore, PTA Tom Russell, DPT Rehab Services
Jill Hentrup, PT Physical Medicine
Mecca Schmitz, RN Women’s Services 3
CANCER CENTER OF INDIANA
Georgetown resident, Dianne Stewart, has a no nonsense approach to life. Originally from New York, Dianne and her family were living in Mississippi when Hurricane Katrina hit. The disaster sparked their decision to move to Southern Indiana. This was just the first life-changing chapter for Dianne.
Naveed Chowhan, MD Board Certified Medical Oncologist/Hematologist and Internal Medicine Physician Medical Director Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana
BREAST CANCER Just Another Chapter for Dianne Stewart About four years ago, Dianne was performing her daily routine of showering and shaving under her arms. She dropped the razor and felt a sharp pain in her armpit. Dianne thought she had cut herself, but instead, noticed a very small lump. Although she had yearly mammograms, Dianne knew she needed to figure out why the lump had developed. Her OB/GYN suggested she have a breast ultrasound. That’s when she found out she had breast cancer. Dianne explained, “I was really surprised to find out I had breast cancer. Having a small chest, I didn’t think I could even get breast cancer, or if I did, I would see it.” She went to see Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana’s medical director and board certified medical oncologist/ hematologist, Naveed Chowhan, MD. Dianne said, “Dr. Chowhan gave me my options. He took his time and explained everything.” Dr. Chowhan elaborated, “Each patient who is diagnosed with breast cancer is different, and their treatment plan is unique to them. By targeting specific proteins on an individual’s cancer cells, treatments are designed that are less toxic to the patient and more toxic to the cancer cells by overcoming the resistance that cancer cells often develop. Huge progress has been made in the fight against cancer over the last few years using these very specialized techniques. Dianne’s breast cancer was in the early stage, but the mass was big enough that surgery alone would not take care of it. She underwent chemotherapy, and then I placed her on hormone therapy. We also discussed a mastectomy.” Dianne decided to have a mastectomy on her left breast. Board certified plastic surgeon Michelle Palazzo, MD, did a
full left breast reconstruction and an augmentation on the right breast. During the procedure, nearby lymph nodes were removed and came back with negative margins – it did not spread. Dianne explained, “Dr. Palazzo asked me what size I wanted to be; I told her, surprise me (but not too big)! She gave me a perfect size for my body frame and shape, and now I wear tight shirts and show the world. I’m not embarrassed or ashamed of what I went through.” Dianne is a true survivor, and in a no nonsense style, added, “We search the web when we’re diagnosed with something like this, and all you see are negative stories, and it really raises your expectations of how bad the treatments are going to be. Sure, I got a little sick with chemo and lost my hair, but you do what you have to and move on. I’m not one to whine and worry. It’s just another chapter in my life. God helps those who help themselves.” “Dr. Chowhan is amazing, and his nurses and staff at the Cancer Center of Indiana are angels sent from above. They were all wonderful to me and the best I could ever hope for,” said Dianne. Dianne will continue to see Dr. Chowhan every six months until she reaches the five year mark. After that, she will have yearly follow up visits. Dr. Chowhan noted, “Floyd Memorial now has the latest 3D mammography technology. Breast cancers like Dianne’s may now be found even earlier. It’s another important tool in the early detection of breast cancer.” For more information on the Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana, visit FloydMemorial.com/Cancer or call (812) 945-4000.
“Dr. Chowhan is amazing, and his nurses and staff at the Cancer Center of Indiana are angels sent from above. They were all wonderful to me and the best I could ever hope for.” 4
3D Mammography Now Available at Floyd Memorial Women should have yearly screening mammograms after age 40. In order to help detect cancer early, the Floyd Memorial Women’s Imaging Center now offers 3D mammography at a total cost of $60. It is fully covered by Medicare. The 3D mammography unit is also equipped with biopsy capabilities, the only one of its kind currently in the Louisville metro area, thanks to a grant from the Floyd Memorial Foundation. For more information on 3D mammography, visit FloydMemorial.com/Mammo or call (812) 949-7799. Schedule your 2D or 3D mammogram today at the Floyd Memorial Women’s Imaging Center by calling (812) 949-5570, or 2D mammogram at Floyd Memorial Diagnostic Imaging-Corydon at (812) 734-3920.
Know Your Risk The Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana’s High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic helps women determine their breast cancer risk, and take proactive steps to manage and prevent it. Call (812) 945-4000 to schedule a consultation today.
THURSDAY
OCT 22 6 - 8 pm
Free Breast Health Seminar Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana
Our panel of breast cancer experts will discuss the latest advancements in treatment and prevention. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. A light meal will be served at 5:30 pm; with the presentation beginning at 6 pm. Registration is required by calling 1-800-4-SOURCE (1-800-476-8723).
Free Pink Ribbon Pilates Classes Classes are offered at the Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy – Charlestown Road location free of charge to breast cancer patients and survivors thanks to a generous grant from the Floyd Memorial Foundation. Class times are Wednesdays at 4:30 and 5:30 pm. Attendance is limited, so please call (812) 945-3440 to reserve your spot in advance. 5
SPINE CENTER
JOSLIN DIABETES CENTER
Golf Game Back in His Future Thanks to Spine Surgery
Diabetes 101
Gary Austin has been an athletic guy from early on. He was a pitcher for Indiana State University and went on to become the football coach and athletic director at New Albany High School, along with teaching biology and driver’s education. After retiring in 1998, he was able to pursue his love of golf. Living right off a golf course gave him easy access to the game. Michael J. Doyle, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon Floyd Memorial Spine Center
Tyler Helm, PT, DPT
Gary’s MRI showed a very clear narrowing of the spinal canal and pinching of the spinal cord.
Developing Problems In late 2014, over the course of about five months, Gary had subtly developed weakness in his arms and legs, numbness in both arms and hands and balance problems that became increasingly worse. He tried epidural shots and other conservative treatments that were not working. “I had to stop playing golf, and living right off a golf course, it isn’t easy to sit and watch,” said Gary. After asking his primary care doctor and many friends and medical professionals for a surgeon they recommended, the name he kept hearing was board certified neurosurgeon and spine surgeon at the Floyd Memorial Spine Center, Michael J. Doyle, MD. Dr. Doyle ordered an MRI of Gary’s cervical spine and immediately discovered the problem. He explained, “As soon as I saw his MRI, I was concerned, especially knowing Gary had balance issues. The MRI showed a large disc herniation. Gary had previous back surgeries, so his situation was fairly complex. He had a big fragment of disc that had worked its way into his spinal 6
canal, causing cervical myelopathy, or pressure on the spinal cord. He was at risk for spinal cord damage, even paralysis, if we didn’t get this taken care of. It can cause all kinds of symptoms from the neck down.” He added, “Cervical myelopathy is sometimes underdiagnosed because as people age, their balance is off, their gait is uneven, they stumble and they attribute it to age, when it could possibly be a medical issue that can be fixed. Some patients don’t even have neck pain or arm symptoms. It’s something we try to keep an eye out for.” Fixing the Problems “During his anterior cervical discectomy surgery, we were able to enter through the front of his neck, and fortunately, tease the fragment out of his spinal canal without having to remove too much bone,” said Dr. Doyle. “We were able to take some of the bone spurs from his spine to use as bone graft for a spinal fusion, then applied a thin metal plate to stabilize the vertebrae.” “Gary had made pretty good progress since the surgery, with much of the arm
Doctor of Physical Therapy Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy Highlander Point
weakness and pain alleviated after surgery. I felt physical therapy could help him regain strength and mobility, as well as help his balance issues,” he said. Physical Therapy After surgery, Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy - Highlander Point’s, Tyler Helm, PT, DPT, worked on increasing Gary’s strength, stability and endurance. He explained, “I focused mainly on the lower extremities because they take longer to heal. Gary was great to work with because he is very motivated and picked up on therapy so quickly.” After six months of therapy, Gary is able to start putting and chipping golf balls. Dr. Doyle expects a near full recovery within one year. “Dr. Doyle and his team at Floyd Memorial were so great to me. I can’t thank them enough for helping me get back into my life and onto the course,” said Gary. For more information on the Floyd Memorial Spine Center, call (812) 949-5933 or visit FloydMemorial.com/Spine.
Diabetes is a disease of metabolism, which is the process by which our bodies use digested food for energy. The hormone, insulin, allows the body to absorb glucose, a form of sugar, and use it for energy. People with diabetes have high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels due to inadequate insulin production, unresponsiveness of the body’s cells to insulin or both. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. With type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. This type of diabetes is typically diagnosed in children and young adults, but can happen at any age, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. With type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not make or use insulin well. Type 2 diabetes is associated with excess weight, physical inactivity, family history of diabetes, previous history of gestational diabetes (in women who are pregnant) and certain ethnicities. According to Vasdev Lohano, MD, medical director at the Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Floyd Memorial, there are several risk factors to consider when screening for diabetes, including age, family history, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low HDL, obesity, sedentary
lifestyle and African American and Hispanic ethnicities. Dr. Lohano also labels the following as signs and symptoms of diabetes: fatigue, increased thirst, increased need to urinate, weight loss and recurrent infection, like yeast infections. “If someone is experiencing these symptoms to an abnormal degree or is experiencing them in pairs, I suggest talking to a doctor and checking the fasting blood sugar or the hemoglobin A1c level,” said Dr. Lohano. “It is important to be aware of your body and act quickly when you notice something has changed. Studies have shown that if you have pre-diabetes, you can work on changing your lifestyle, and if you lose seven percent of your body weight, you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by about 60 percent.” The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Floyd Memorial offers a comprehensive management program for all types of diabetes. Along with board certified endocrinologists, there are also certified diabetes educators and registered dietitians on staff to help you manage your diabetes with a number of classes and support groups. “Unique to the Center, we can also take care of other metabolic and endocrine disorders, specifically the full spectrum of thyroid
Once a patient decides to seek help for diabetes, the Center offers a comprehensive course on diabetes, along with an initial assessment, which is a one-on-one appointment tailored to determine the patient’s education needs. Then the patient chooses to attend one of three class formats that are available:
The course covers the proper way to check blood sugar, dosage of insulin and ensuring the patient is up-to-date with the standards of care published by the American Diabetes Association. Other topics include high vs. low blood sugar monitoring, meal planning, stress management, healthy coping skills, “sick day” rules, acute complications and prevention and chronic complications and prevention, such as eye or kidney disease and nerve damage. Beth Ackerman, RD, CDE, program coordinator for the Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Floyd Memorial said, “We try to emphasize the importance of staying plugged in with whatever avenue the patients choose to take. We focus on providing our patients with a support plan that includes appropriate encouragement and resources.” There is also a refresher class, which is a two-part series for people who have been to a comprehensive course before, but it has been several years. The first, two-hour class focuses on reviewing medication and monitoring signs and symptoms of acute
• All-day from 8 am - 4 pm • Three consecutive Tuesday classes from 5:30 - 8 pm • Two, four-hour classes from 8 am - 12 pm or 12 - 4 pm
For more information, visit FloydMemorial.com/Joslin or call (812) 949-5700.
Introducing Dr. Vasdev Lohano as the new Medical Director for the Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Floyd Memorial diseases, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, as well as osteoporosis, obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome,” stated Dr. Lohano. The Center brings innovative, cuttingedge clinical and educational programs focused on diabetes to the local community. The committed team of board certified endocrinologists, diabetes educators and medical professionals are devoted to helping individuals with diabetes to achieve and maintain good health while preventing the devastating effects of the disease.
and chronic complications. The second, two-hour class reviews the meal plan, which for many people is the most challenging part of the program. “Most people are excited they came to a class and feel they leave having learned a lot. Some of it is confidence, knowing what path to take and how to do things correctly. The other part is the relationships people build, and the feeling that they aren’t alone,” said Beth. In addition, the Center offers a monthly Balancing Life with Diabetes Support Group, a Pre-Diabetes class and a Gestational Diabetes class.
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FLOYD MEMORIAL’S IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY Each year, Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services invests millions of dollars in the health and wellness of our community. The hospital offers community members the security and peace of mind that a comprehensive healthcare system is easily accessible and always available to care for everyone, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Floyd Memorial is a major contributor to the economic growth, development and health of our community, ensuring a healthy today and a promising tomorrow. Healthier Community Initiative (HCI) The Healthier Community Initiative and all its activities are wholly funded and made possible by the generous support of the Floyd Memorial Foundation.
1. 112 people participated in local skin cancer screenings provided by area dermatologists. 2. 54 people participated in the annual Peripheral Arterial Disease screening. 3. 478 people participated in the monthly Heart & Stroke Screenings. 4. Organized blood drives with over 71 units of blood donated. 5. Provided occult blood screening kits to the community. 6. Flu vaccines provided for at-risk population. 7. Held monthly screenings at the Floyd County YMCA. 8. The Floyd Memorial Foundation funded three community health coalitions: Physical Activity, Nutrition and Tobacco Prevention & Cessation. 9. The Physical Activity Coalition sponsored the 2nd annual Family Fitness Day at the waterfront, provided monthly Fitness Fun Facts, developed a Wound Center research study and produced 10-minute physical activity videos that are located on Wellnesscsi.com/give-me-10. 10. The Nutrition Coalition gave away 1,000 tomato plants through eight different organizations, developed healthy cooking videos that are located on Wellnesscsi.com/5-a-day and provided monthly fun facts and healthy food samples in Floyd Memorial’s cafeteria. 11. The Tobacco Coalition worked with Floyd Memorial to refer hospital inpatients to the Quit Line, if requested. We are the first hospital in Indiana to coordinate a bi-directional communication system between a hospital Electronic Medical Record and the state Quit Line. 12. The Tobacco Coalition continued to sponsor Student Health 101, an online health and wellness magazine for all IUS students, hosted Red Ribbon Week activities and provided Cooper-Clayton smoking cessation programs to the community. 13. 209 lung cancer screenings were performed. 14. Sponsored seven mini-grants ($1,000 each) to local organizations for projects related to physical activity, nutrition and tobacco prevention and cessation. 15. Reached 433 people through community seminars. 16. Hosted 16 community support groups. 17. Provided free screenings to over 3,000 people. 18. Collaboration of enrollment events for the Marketplace Exchange.
Local Jobs 2167 – Associates (including physicians) working for Floyd Memorial $137,364,340.40 – Wages and benefits paid 422 – Physicians on medical staff 211 – Associates receiving tuition/certification reimbursement $312,002.11 – Dollars given to tuition/certification reimbursement 8
The Floyd Memorial Foundation Community Giving
The Floyd Memorial Foundation is a tax-exempt organization established solely to support the mission and needs of Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services and its affiliate organizations. The Foundation acts as a vital link between the hospital’s vision of excellence and its financial capacity to provide the best for the community it serves. Financial contributions from individuals, families, organizations and corporations help support advanced and effective resources in order to promote quality health and healing through sophisticated technology, community health screenings, medical and nursing scholarships, as well as support for the Floyd County Family Health Center.
Grant Giving Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana – $2,000 Funds to help support the Cancer Survivors Reunion on June 6, 2014. Approximately 200-250 cancer survivors attended with family members.
Floyd Memorial Named a Winner of the Healthy Communities Achievement Award On March 6, 2014, Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services was one of two winning healthcare facilities from across the nation recognized by the Healthy Communities Institute (HCI), a leading provider of technologies and services for community health analysis, population risk profiling and evidence-based health improvement programs, at their annual Healthy Communities Achievement Awards. Floyd Memorial was chosen for demonstrating how data can be effective in driving strategic vision, identifying at-risk populations, prioritizing local health needs, building effective partnerships and strategically targeting resources where they can have greatest impact within the community. Floyd Memorial’s primary community benefit focus is in Floyd County, a community of over 75,000. Over the past two years, Floyd Memorial has dramatically shifted their approach to community health improvement. In the past, programs focused mainly on screenings and informational booths at local health fairs. Now, fueling the hospital’s strategic direction, they have completed a community health needs assessment, available at FloydMemorial.com, identified priority areas,
launched targeted action plans, engaged community coalitions and funded a grant-giving program aligned with focus areas. For example, Floyd County ranks 83 out of 92 counties in Indiana for tobacco use, and by diving into the data, they identified related at-risk populations for intensifying their health improvement efforts. Floyd Memorial also saw, in many cases, that resources were being applied to populations with relatively good health indicators. With their new approach and a mini-grant funding program, Floyd Memorial was able to launch three community-based coalitions specifically chartered to make a measurable impact: Physical Activity, Improving Nutrition and Tobacco Prevention & Cessation. Floyd Memorial is currently working on their 2016-2019 community health needs assessment.
Marketplace Exchange and HIP 2.0 Help Available In the fall of 2014, Floyd Memorial Marketplace and HIP 2.0 navigators began assisting the community with their enrollment needs of these two insurance programs. Enrollment sessions are held every other month, by appointment, and are free to the public. For more information about this navigation session or to register for an appointment time, call 1-800-4-SOURCE.
Home Healthcare – $4,528.08 Pill organizers to distribute to home health patients to help reduce medication errors and prevent readmission to the hospital. Family Health Center – $25,000 Support operating expenses and staff so FHC can continue to serve uninsured, low income residents of Floyd County. Women’s Services – $8,304 Purchased 18 over-bed tables and 18 night stands for patient rooms. Food & Nutrition – $9,010 Purchased grab-n-go vending machine with healthy food options provided by the cafeteria (sandwiches, salads, etc.). Respiratory – $8,716.25 Purchased two Vapotherm Hi-Flow Oxygenation systems. Vapotherm provides high flows to relieve the work of breathing, and control accurate FiO2 to maintain oxygenation on patients that present to the hospital in respiratory distress. Medical Care Management – $1,054.80 Purchased 10 new Evenflo Embrace car seats. Families at high risk for social and economic adversity who cannot afford a car seat will be provided a safe and reliable car seat for their newborn. Joslin Diabetes Center – $1,000 Purchased approximately 300 diabetes cookbooks in order for the Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Floyd Memorial to provide diabetes friendly recipes, developed by Joslin educators, to patients finishing Diabetes Self-Management Education so they may prepare diabetes appropriate foods. Physical Medicine - $2,500 Funds continued to support the Pink Ribbon Program for Breast Cancer Survivors. Specifically, funds support a certified Pilates instructor who offers free Pilates programs twice a week for breast cancer survivors to increase and strengthen self-esteem and quality of life. Nurse’s Day – $5,379.78 This celebration is an opportunity to honor nurses who provide care to patients in our community. Healthier Community Initiative - $85,425 Scholarships - $30,000
Floyd Memorial Auxiliary and Volunteer Services • Adult Volunteers: 29,922.07 hours, serving 31 departments/areas • Junior Volunteers: 645.45 hours • $611,350.40 dollar equivalent of volunteer hours donated to Floyd Memorial which equates to 14 FTE’s • Made 1,081 pillows for cardiovascular and other surgery patients • Provided $2,950.80 for bus tokens and cab vouchers to qualifying patients in need of transportation home • $15,000 in committed scholarship funds • $1,737.76 for stuffed animals, coloring books and crayons for pediatric patients • $5,000 towards the Floyd Memorial annual Golf Classic
Uncompensated and charity care is care which Floyd Memorial provides without reimbursement to those unable to pay for the cost of their services.
Services Rendered 502 – Patient beds (236 hospital, 266 long term care) 14,350 – Inpatient discharges 475,339 – Outpatient visits 11,437 – Surgical procedures 27,162 – Home Health visits 45,548 – Emergency Center visits 1,067 – Births 24,021 – Urgent Care visits
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services is a public not-for-profit healthcare system, meaning that we re-invest all earnings into healthcare technology, improvements, education and care in our community. Capital Investments include all investments in renovation and technology at Floyd Memorial Hospital and its outlying facilities. 9
FALL 2015 All events are free and meet in Floyd Memorial’s Paris Health Education Center unless otherwise stated.
To register
Call 1-800-4-SOURCE (1-800-476-8723), or visit FloydMemorial.com/Events, unless another number is listed. Screenings
Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinic
Saturdays, through October 24 8 - 10 am Floyd Memorial Urgent Care Center – Highlander Point Evaluation and treatment of sports injuries by a sports medicine physician. No appointment necessary. Must be signed in by 9 am. Most major insurance plans accepted.
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Calendar of Events
Free Stroke Screenings and Prevention
Monday, October 26, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 17, 9 - 11 am Floyd County YMCA Learn signs and symptoms of stroke, find out your risk and ways to prevent stroke. Registration required.
Stroke & Aneurysm Vascular Screenings
By appointment at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Floyd Memorial Cardiovascular Center – Jeffersonville and Floyd Memorial Diagnostic Imaging – Corydon Non-invasive screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease and Carotid Artery Disease. Cost is $49 for all three. To make an appointment at the hospital or in Jeffersonville, call 1-800-4-SOURCE, or call (812) 734-3920 for Corydon appointments.
Free Heart and Stroke Screenings Thursday, November 5 by appointment Full lipid cholesterol panel, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood sugar A1C and body mass index. Registration required.
HIP 2.0 Enrollment Assistance
Wednesday, October 28, 7 - 10 am, Wednesday, December 2, 3:30 - 7 pm Financial representatives from Floyd Memorial will be available to answer questions or help with HIP 2.0 (Healthy Indiana Plan) enrollment. For those interested in HIP 2.0 (or Market Place Exchange open enrollment in December), the following documentation will be needed: • Picture ID or valid driver’s license • Social Security card • Birth certificate • Income verification (such as paystubs) for the last 30 days of anyone who wants to apply Registration is required.
Free Peripheral Artery Disease Screenings
Saturday, November 7, 8 - 10:30 am Floyd Memorial’s Heart and Vascular Center Includes a comparison of blood pressure levels of the arms and legs to determine the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI), as well as a written questionnaire and physician consultation. Registration required.
Cardiac CT Calcium Scoring Screenings
By appointment Floyd Memorial Hospital A CT scan of the heart to detect calcium deposits found in plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. The level of calcium can signal the presence of arthrosclerosis, a disease of the vessel wall, also called coronary artery disease (CAD). This test is one of the most sensitive approaches to detecting the disease before symptoms occur. The cost is $90. Call (812) 9495570 to schedule your screening.
Free Osteoporosis Screenings The pDXA screening is a scan of the bone density of the heel. To schedule an appointment, call (812) 949-5570.
Free Body Mass Index Screenings
By appointment at the Floyd Memorial Weight Management and Bariatrics Center Free screenings of weight and body fat percentage. To make an appointment, call (812) 949-7151.
Free Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Screenings
Weekdays by appointment All Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy Locations Treatment recommendations and/or follow up care. Call (812) 948-7416 to schedule an appointment.
$89 Lung Cancer Screenings
If you are a current or former smoker (quit in the last 15 years) age 55 to 74, have a 30-pack-year smoking history, a first degree family history of lung cancer and are age 50 or older, or have been exposed to asbestos and been a smoker, this screening could save your life. Referral not required. Cost is only $89 (due at time of screening), which includes a same-day review of your results with our lung patient navigator. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our breath analysis clinical trial at the time of your screening and receive a $25 Visa gift card. To schedule a screening, call (812) 981-6208.
80% by 2018 Colon Cancer Screenings
Weekdays by appointment Pick up a free at-home screening kit at the Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana or call (812) 981-7291. Go to FloydMemorial.com/Colon for information on our Open Access Colonoscopy program.
Birthing Center Free Sibling Class
Saturday, November 7, February 6 10:30 am - 12:30 pm For soon-to-be new brothers and sisters, ages 3 to 8, and their parents. Children will be shown how to hold and diaper a baby, and tour the Birthing Center. Registration required.
Prepared Childbirth Class
Saturdays, October 17 – 24 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (2-week series) Mondays, November 9 – 30 6:30 - 8:30 pm (4-week series) Wednesdays, January 6 – 27 6:30 - 8:30 pm (4-week series) Cost - $30 per couple. Learn the physical preparation and education needed for a successful delivery, relaxation techniques and tips for pregnancy fitness including physical therapy. Take during the middle of pregnancy. Registration required.
Quinoa with Ginger Carrots – Serves 8 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium onion, finely diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 large carrots, cubed 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 2 cups quinoa 4 cups water Sea salt (optional)
Using a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onion, garlic, carrots and ginger root in olive oil until the onions begin to brown; about three minutes. Stir in quinoa and water; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow to stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Add salt to taste if desired. – Sallie Niehoff, RDN, CDN Clinical Dietician
Thursday, November 12, February 25 6:30 - 9 pm Helpful hints for a successful breastfeeding experience, practical guidelines, common misconceptions and barriers. Registration required.
Babysavers Class
Thursday, November 19, 7 - 9 pm Teaches new parents infant CPR. Cost is $10 per couple. Registration required.
Free Prenatal Classes
Thursday, January 21 – February 18 7 - 9 pm, (5-week series) Take at the beginning or middle of pregnancy. Physical and emotional changes, stages of fetal development, nutrition, anesthesia choices, basic infant care, postpartum health and baby’s first year. Registration required.
Weight Management and Bariatrics Center HMR Orientation – Medically Supervised Weight Loss
Floyd Memorial Weight Management and Bariatrics Center Lose 10 to 200 pounds with HMR. Free informational sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call (812) 949-7151 to schedule.
Joslin Diabetes Center The Floyd Memorial Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate offers ongoing education classes so patients can keep their condition in check. Call (812) 949-5700 to register.
Balance and Control Need a side dish that’s quick & flavorful to round out your holiday meal? Try this tasty, gluten-free recipe that is sure to be a hit with your family and guests.
Free Breastfeeding Class
For individuals looking to get their diabetes under control, new to diabetes or new to insulin. Covered by most insurance plans.
Diabetes Refresher Course
Helps patients set goals for ongoing healthy management of their diabetes. Covered by most insurance plans.
Pre-Diabetes Class
Designed to help determine what changes are needed to avoid developing type-2 diabetes and set goals for living healthier. Cost is $25.
Current Medication Therapies in Diabetes
Wednesday, November 11, 7 - 8 pm Floyd Memorial’s Paris Health Education Center Registration required.
Surgical Weight Loss Seminar
Wednesday, October 21, November 18, December 16, 6 - 7 pm Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana – lower level Learn about gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgery and the support services offered by the Floyd Memorial Weight Management and Bariatrics Center. Registration required.
Support Groups Alzheimer’s Support Group
Third Thursday of each month, 2 - 3:30 pm and 6 - 7:30 pm Contact: Sadie Powell, (812) 948-1311
Moving Forward – Amputee Support Group
Third Monday of each month, 6:30 – 8 pm Meets at Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Conference Room Contact: Brittany Bley, (502) 724-4490 or Belinda Jacobi, (812) 620-3694
Balancing Life with Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday, October 20, 10 am Topics: Fitness Activity Tuesday, November 17, 10 am Topic: Diabetes Apps Tuesday, January 19, 10 am Topic: Healthy Fats Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate, 2019 State Street, New Albany To register, call 1-800-4-SOURCE.
Bariatric Support Group
First Monday of each month, 6 pm Contact: Amy Brown, (812) 981-7296
Brain Injury Support Group
Third Thursday of each month, 7 pm Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Contact: Beverly Setree, (502) 819-2542
Breast Cancer Support Group
Second Thursday of every other month (August, October, December), 7 pm Contact: Pat Kassee, (812) 948-1215
Free Breast Health Seminar
Thursday, October 22, 6 – 8 pm Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana – lower level Our panel of breast cancer experts will discuss the latest advancements in treatment and prevention. Registration is required.
Cancer Patient/Caregiver Support Group
First & third Thursday of each month, 6:45 - 8 pm Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana Contact: Evelyn Hunter, (812) 542-4996
Gluten Free Support Group Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm Contact: Jennie Olmstead, (812) 945-4500
La Leche League of Southern Indiana Third Monday of each month, 6:30 - 8 pm Contact: Lisa, (812) 987-3635 or LLLSouthernIndiana.com
Laryngectomee Support Group
Third Wednesday of each month, 3 - 4 pm Contact: Susan Mathews, (812) 948-6725
Parkinson’s Support Group
First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm Contact: Donna Mattox, (812) 256-5424
Stroke Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month, 1 pm Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Contact: Tori Vinson, OTR, (812) 941-6154
Together for Breast Cancer Survival Men’s Caregiver Support Group
First Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana Second Monday of each month, 6 pm Gilda’s Club of Louisville Contact: Doug Drake, (502) 649-6911 or CoSurvivors.org
Health Education Harvest Homecoming Kid’s Tent Saturday, October 10, 12 - 3 pm Measure your child’s height and weight. Receive educational materials and health-related giveaways.
Kidney Disease Treatment Options Classes
Tuesday, October 13, November 10 and December 8, 10 am - 12 pm Call (502) 265-8641 to register.
Stroke Clinic
Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital offers a free stroke clinic for stroke survivors. Therapists, case managers, nurses and physicians will review their ongoing recovery and make recommendations. Contact: (812) 941-6120 or (812) 941-6154.
Free Foot and Ankle Pain Seminar
Monday, October 26, 6 - 7 pm Joseph Spires, DPM, will discuss the latest treatments for foot and ankle pain caused by arthritis, deformity or other foot and ankle conditions. Registration required.
Cooking Demonstrations
Wednesday October 21, 6 - 7 pm Cranberries Wednesday, November 18, 6 - 7 pm Sweet potatoes Wednesday, December 9, 6 - 7 pm Broccoli Watch a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare themed fruit/vegetables each month. A sampling will follow. Seating is limited and registration is required. Brought to you by the Floyd County Nutrition Coalition.
Be the Match® Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive
Thursday, October 22, 3 - 7 pm Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana If you are between the ages of 18 and 44, meet health guidelines and are willing to donate bone marrow if a genetic match is found, you are encouraged to sign up for the registry. Joining is quick and painless – it only takes a cheek swab to potentially save a life. No appointment necessary. Go to Join.BeTheMatch.org/Indiana for more information.
Free Joint Pain Seminar
Thursday, November 5, 6 - 7 pm Learn about treatments that may offer relief of your knee or hip pain. Registration required.
Indiana Blood Center Blood Drive Tuesday, December 8, 12 - 5 pm Register to donate at Donorpoint.org
Church Leader Visitation Training Call Chaplain Rob Schettler is offering Floyd Memorial Hospital Visitation Training for Church Leaders. Topics covered will include: • Floyd Memorial Hospital protocols and procedures • Preparing our hearts before we visit • Approaches in visitation ministry • Do & Don’ts of a hospital visit • Our commission to care For a training day and time, please call (812) 949-5711.
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