Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital HealthLines Summer 2013

Community Benefit Report SUMMER 2013

THE NEWSLETTER OF MARCUS DALY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Quality Care Close to Home

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Primary Care Providers Accepting New Patients

Daly Hospital Foundation Power of Health - Intensive Care Unit Capital Campaign

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hat an unbelievable experience I have had these past ten years.

Managing a hospital is one of the most complex and difficult jobs in the business world. During my nine years on the Board, we borrowed a significant amount of money (millions) to build a new emergency department, a state of the art rehabilitation center, replaced 40 year old boilers, a new laboratory, centralized the primary care doctors, installed a new CT scan and the list goes on. We also recruited new hospitalist doctors to provide quality physician care in the hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We accomplished all of this by borrowing money, and reinvesting our small profits back into the facility and improving services. We are a not for profit hospital and we receive no tax dollars. However, while additional improvements are vitally needed, the Board determined not to incur further debt, but rather to ask for community financial support through a first-ever (in 82 years) capital campaign.

Last October my wife, Judy, and I were asked to chair the Power of Health Initiative to raise 3.2 million dollars to build a much-needed intensive care unit (ICU). We have enjoyed the opportunity and have met many outstanding people. We were eating the delicious brunch at the recent fund raising event sponsored by Sapphire Lutheran Homes when a resident walked up with $15.00 in her hand and wanted to make a donation. She also wanted to set up a monthly direct withdrawal from her and her husband’s bank account to support the hospital. Actions like these make all our efforts worthwhile.

I am writing this on June 21st and we are doing quite well with donations and pledges. However, we have a long way to go to reach our goal by this fall so we can break ground.

Judy and I want to give you every opportunity to participate in this effort, as we desperately need a new larger ICU to adequately serve the needs of our patients. When you contemplate how you will participate, please ask yourself, "What type of ICU do I want for my care or the care of my loved ones?"

Your gifts are an investment and are important regardless of the amount.

Thank you,

Sonny & Judy LaSalle

Quality Care Close to Home A non-profit healthcare provider OUR MISSION:

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Our commitment to the Bitterroot Valley is quality, accessible, personalized healthcare.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Don Lodmell, PhD - chairman Barbara Ackerman Walker Ashcraft, MD Bill Bean Gary Bedey Susannah Benjamin Donna Cooney Frederick Ilgenfritz, MD Brian Kelleher, MD James Owings, CPA Randy Stewart, MD John M. Bartos - ceo HOW ARE WE DOING?

We need your feedback for continuous improvement and want to hear from you. We welcome a letter or email detailing your patient care experience.

Excellent, good, bad, indifferent, let us know how we are doing!

If you receive a patient satisfaction survey asking you about your hospital stay, we would greatly appreciate it if you would complete the survey and return it, in the self addressed envelope.

We constantly strive to offer the very best care and customer service and appreciate your feedback.

Thank You. Patient Satisfaction Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital 1200 Westwood Drive Hamilton, MT 59840 www.mdmh.org

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HealthLines

SUMMER 2013

On The Cover: Primary Care providers accepting new patients.

A primary care provider is a doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner who is interested in your overall well-being. They care for all ages, provide preventative care and treat common medical problems, as well as refer to specialists when needed. left to right: John Moreland, MD, April Weinberger, MD, Anne Weinberger, APN, Robert Smith, MD.

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FEATURE Community Benefit Report

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FEATURE Ambulance Report Card

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FOUNDATION New ICU Capital Campaign

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DIRECTORY Medical Clinics and Hospital Services

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NEWS Award Winning

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EDUCATION Class Calendar

For in-depth information about our services, medical staff, events, health information and more, visit: www.mdmh.org

Exercise Makes a Difference…

We are so glad that the Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Center offers the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program and other community classes. “The instructors Missy and Amanda are great,” shared the students. “They keep you motivated and make it fun.”

One student said, “I feel a whole lot better than when I started eight weeks ago. I am not achy and stiff, walking everywhere and have better posture. I feel more confident, have made friends and am accomplishing so much more in my daily life. Exercise does make a difference and so does this class!”

See page 15 for more information on the classes coming this fall.

Participants with Instructors Missy Frank, PTA (left) and Amanda Weinberger

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FEATURE

Community Benefit REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2012

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering quality, accessible, personalized healthcare to every patient, every day, and to reaching out beyond patient care into the community. This is a commitment to community benefit, working together to build a healthier community. The hospital offers many programs and services designed to meet specific identified community needs. above: Students give thumbs up for the Don’t Text and Drive program at 2012 Sports Physicals Program. below: Junior Mammo Man helps raise funds for mammograms.

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PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital’s Charity Care program (Patient Financial Assistance) offers financial assistance to patients who are uninsured or have a low income, and have difficulty paying their hospital and/or clinic bills. This year, guidelines have been changed to include people with incomes up to 200% of the national poverty level, allowing more people to qualify for assistance.

Patients who submit applications and are approved may be eligible for full or partial relief from charges.

Contact Patient Financial Services at 363-2211 for guidelines on how to apply for patient financial assistance.

COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is active in our community throughout the year by offering Community Building Activities and Financial Support. Area schools benefit from the Sports Physicals program and the School Nurse Grant program.

During Sports Physicals, students are provided affordable sports participation exams; 100% of the fee is donated back to the student’s school sports program. The School Nurse Grant program ensures that a nurse is available to students in need while at school. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital offers many educational programs throughout the year, including Sprinkle Pink, Diabetes Education Series, Babysitter Boot Camp, and the Women’s Health Symposium. The hospital also offers a free Cholesterol Screening to Ravalli County residents each year, dietary services, grief and bereavement support, and wellness activities.

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SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital’s commitment to meeting the service needs of the community in many cases requires the hospital to subsidize health services. The Emergency, Ambulance, Home Health and Hospice departments require ongoing financial support.

New services such as the Sleep Center and specialty clinics receive an infusion of capital until the service is self-sustaining. It is necessary for the hospital to have the capital resources to expand service offerings.

In addition to health services, the hospital subsidizes the “MASH” (Medical Advocacy Services for Healthcare) program. The MASH program assists uninsured and disadvantaged patients to get access to public benefits and programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, SSI/SSDI, Disability, Crime Victims, and Healthy Montana Kids, while providing the hospital with the necessary documentation to aid in the collection efforts, reducing bad debt, charity care burden and Accounts Receivable days. MASH provides a partnership in healthcare to the hospital and the patient. For more information call 1-800-880-MASH.

MEDICAL STAFF Medical professionals for Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital are recruited from all over the country. We strive to ensure that you have access to a staff that is committed to providing quality care to their patients.

Ongoing training and future healthcare providers are of the utmost importance as well. On any given day, you will find a future nurse, doctor, physical therapist, or social worker, to name a few, in the hospital as student interns. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital works with the University of Montana, Montana State University, Idaho State University and others to host and guide future healthcare professionals.

From an infant in the womb to the end of life, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is committed to caring for the people of our community. Community benefit is the commitment that makes a difference in the lives of patients and community members every day, 365 days a year.

MDMH donates a total of $13,000 to Hamilton and Stevensville School Districts for their Nursing programs.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT FINANCIALS Patient Financial Assistance 1

$504,810

Subsidized Health Services 2

$1,574,611

Community Health Improvement Services 3

$498,903

Community Building Activities and Financial Support 4

$229,227

Total Community Benefits

$2,807,551

FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 DEFINITIONS:

1. Financial assistance for the uninsured and others who cannot pay for their medical care.

2. Clinical services provided despite a financial loss to meet a community need.

3. Community and patient education, health screenings and wellness checks, student internships and social service assistance.

4. Gifts of cash and in-kind for programs that offer a health benefit for the community.

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is a critical access, not-for-profit Corporation that benefits from state and federal tax forgiveness.

However, that does not exempt Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital from paying taxes that occur in the normal course of business, like state and federal related payroll taxes and related property taxes on nonexempt real-estate.

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FEATURE

2012 COMMUNITY REPORT FY 2012 Patient Days

5,167

Number of Discharges

1,577

Outpatient Procedures

45,453

45,453

FY 2011: 35,308

Patients Seen for Outpatient Procedures With surgical and technological advancements, there is an increase in same day (outpatient) surgeries performed.

FINANCIAL REPORT Charges Invoiced

$85,046,158

DEDUCTIONS FROM REVENUE Charity care & bad debt

$8,290,991

Contractual reductions from government programs

$33,274,217

TOTAL DEDUCTIONS FROM REVENUE

$41,565,208

Other Operating Revenue

10,585

Patients Seen in the Emergency Department

PAYER MIX

SELF PAY 11%

MEDICARE

52%

28%

INSURANCE

$1,026,356

9% MEDICAID

OPERATING EXPENSES Employee wages and benefits

$28,383,034

Supplies, services, utilities and other expenses

$12,878,508

Depreciation and interest TOTAL EXPENSES

$4,677,381 $45,938,923

8,290,991

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Charity Care & Bad Debt MDMH's charity care program wrote off $902,000.

28,383,034

$ Net Operating Income

-$1,431,617

Non Operating Revenue

$1,194,344

MDMH NET GAIN/LOSS

-$237,273

FY 2011: $ 25,424,651

Employee Wages and Benefits MDMH increased wages and benefits due to the expansion of medical staff in emergency, hospitalist, primary care, orthopedic and sleep services. Additional staff was added to support the Electronic Medical Record and new sleep and orthopedic clinics.

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FEATURE

Ambulance Report Card

from left: Phil Wesseler, Brent Stepman, Sara Monroe, William Torres

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he EMS Department at Marcus Daly call volume grew to 3,163 runs. We have increased our Memorial Hospital provides ambulance ability to provide care by adding CPAP (Continuous coverage to the Bitterroot Valley. We offer Positive Airway Pressure) to our protocols. This treatambulance service for emergencies (calling 911) and ment modality enhances our ability to treat and assist inter-facility transfers as patients with certain breathwell as provide emergency ing difficulties. OperationEmergency Medical Service medical training, ally, our staff dynamically community presentations, redeploys to provide prompt, Ambulance Runs in 2012 and coverage for event appropriate, and efficient standbys. Our EMTs ambulance coverage to our 107 Darby and Paramedics continucounty. ously train and prepare to Our EMS Department 2,099 Hamilton provide quality, accessible, remains available to respond personalized healthcare to your emergency or to consistent with the 701 Stevensville provide a smooth transition mission of Marcus Daly during your inter-facility Memorial Hospital.

256 Victor transfer. Thank you for the The ambulance service opportunity to allow us to was purchased six years serve you! Have a wonderful 3,163 Total ago and the call volume and safe summer! was 2,158. In 2012, the HEALTHLINES | SUMMER 2013 | 7

FOUNDATION

A COMMUNITY BENEFIT

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT KNOWING IT IS HERE IF YOU NEED IT

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arlier in this issue of HealthLines there is information regarding the millions of dollars of economic benefit your Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital provides to our community in the form of assistance for those in

financial need, subsidized health services, community health improvement services and financial support, including a monthly payroll of over 2 million to 450 employees and millions more for supplies and services, purchased locally whenever possible.

However, to thousands of citizens and guests of Ravalli County, full or part time and of all ages, and especially those of us young-at-heart folks referred to as “seniors,” “community benefit” is the priceless security of knowing: • There is a state-of-the-art hospital close to home with facilities and services expected only in larger cities.

Patients know their illness or injury will be cared for by a family of competent, compassionate physicians, nurses and support staff.

• There is a well-trained ambulance service able to arrive in response to a call for help within not more than 20 life-saving minutes.

• After the patient has been stabilized at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, there are alliances with partner hospitals in Missoula to provide any further treatment required beyond the resources of Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.

“John and I anticipate needing the services of the Intensive Care Unit over the course of our lifetimes. We want to make sure that it’s there for us and those we care about.

Giving to the new ICU on a monthly basis is easy….it’s not a sacrifice when done monthly and adds up over time.”

Ruth and John Hazelton

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FOUNDATION

“Naomi and I have been fortunate not to have needed the level of care provided by an Intensive Care Unit. However, as a pastor, I have been in the present ICU at Marcus Daly to visit friends and parishioners. The care provided has always been excellent. However, the present ICU lacks space and privacy; sounds from patients in other beds can clearly be heard. Marcus Daly is a wonderful, convenient hospital. We feel secure knowing it is close by.

However, a new ICU is a must.”

Naomi and Wayne Wardwell

Give. Build. Grow.

Join John and Ruth, Wayne and Naomi, and many others who have given gifts to the Power of Health Capital Campaign and let’s make the new Intensive Care Unit a reality.

Donate Now! Make your gift of investment to: The Power of Health Initiative for a New Intensive Care Unit • Use the attached envelope • Call us at 375-4674 • Visit: www.dalyhospitalfoundation.org We can design a pledge payment schedule that best fits your needs. There are other “Planned Giving/Legacy Gift” options which may yield tax benefits, provide guaranteed income for life and, at the same time, benefit your Hospital.

406.375.4674 • www.DalyHospitalFoundation.org 1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton, MT 59840

Connecting People to the Power of Health

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YOUR PHYSICIANS

Department Chiefs

Luke Channer, MD

Larry Brouwer, MD

Mary Camden, MD

William Doyle, MD

Surgery Department Chief practicing at Hamilton General Surgery

Obstetrics/Gynecology Department Chief practicing at Hamilton Obstetrics & Gynecology

Primary Care Department Chief practicing at Ravalli Family Medicine and as a Hospitalist

Emergency Department Chief practicing in the Marcus Daly Emergency Department

Marcus Daly Department Chiefs are appointed by the President of the Medical Staff, based upon recommendations of that particular department.

Lance Pysher, MD

Medical Diagnostics Department Chief practicing in the Marcus Daly Radiology Department

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Each Department Chief is responsible for serving on the Medical Executive Committee. Their duties include formulating the Department’s yearly Quality Improvement Plan, tracking results, and the enforcement of Department Rules and Regulations.

MEDICAL CLINICS INTERNAL MEDICINE & FAMILY MEDICINE

BITTERROOT CLINIC Family Medicine & Internal Medicine Mandi Griffin, MD Lawrence Hammond, MD Lisa Milch, MD Gary Smith, MD Robert Smith, MD Susan Reynolds, FNP-C 1224 West Main Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.1100 Fax: 363.2148 CORVALLIS FAMILY MEDICINE Full Spectrum Family Medicine Yvonne Courchesne, MD April Weinberger, MD Nicolett Weston, FNP 1037 Main Street PO Box 1119 (Mail Here) Corvallis, MT 59828 Phone: 961.4661 Fax: 961.4260 FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER OF THE BITTERROOT Family Medicine H. Brett Heath, MD Randy Stewart, MD 330 North 10th Street, Suite A Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.3627 Fax: 363.3638 LIFE SPAN FAMILY MEDICINE SPECIALISTS Kirk Crews, MD 715 Main Street, Suite A Stevensville, MT 59870 Phone: 777.5522 Fax: 777.1175

PHYSICIANS CLINIC Family Medicine & Internal Medicine Walker Ashcraft, MD John Moreland, MD Anne Weinberger, MSN,ANP-BC 1200 Westwood Drive Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.5101 Fax: 363.7652

HOSPITAL SERVICES

RAVALLI FAMILY MEDICINE Lawrence Brouwer, MD Kathleen Harder-Brouwer, MD Allisun Jensen, PA-C 411 West Main Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.5104 Fax: 363.2894

SPECIALTIES BITTERROOT COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Robert Alexander, MD 715 Main Street, Suite B Stevensville, MT 59870 Phone: 777.4477 Fax: same BITTERROOT FOOT & ANKLE CLINIC Chad Dickemore, DPM 330 North 10th Street, Suite B Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.4214 BITTERROOT GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY Frederick Ilgenfritz, MD 1150 Westwood Drive, Suite C Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.4574 Fax: 363.4769 BITTERROOT NEUROLOGY Stuart Kieran, MD 1019 West Main Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 375.9310 BITTERROOT ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE Jeremiah Clinton, MD David Vandekieft, PA-C 1200 Westwood Drive Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 375.4868 Fax: 375.4655 BITTERROOT VALLEY EYE ASSOCIATES Mark Calderwood, MD 300 North 10th Street, Suite A Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.5434 Fax: 363.5210

DIRECTORY

SPECIALTIES (CONTINUED) HAMILTON GENERAL SURGERY Luke Channer, MD 1150 Westwood Drive, Suite D Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.0345 Fax: 375.4525 RAVALLI UROLOGY Matthew Munding, MD 1224 West Main Street Hamilton, MT 59840 (located inside Bitterroot Clinic) Phone: 375.4888 Fax: 375.4867 ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEUROSURGERY CENTER Richard Day, MD 1190 Westwood Drive Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 375.4714 SLEEP CENTER Rolf Holle, MD Alexis Wagner, APRN, BC 1200 Westwood Drive Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 375.4801

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY HAMILTON OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Mary Camden, MD J. David Laraway, MD 1200 Westwood Drive Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 375.4777 Fax: 375.4778

WALK-IN MEDICAL CARE CONVENIENT CARE CLINIC Carol Calderwood, MD Virginia Forbes, FNP Patrick Grimm, PA-C 1200 Westwood Drive Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: 363.0597 Fax: 375.4858 Monday - Friday: 11am-6pm Saturday: 10am-3pm No Appointment Necessary

HOME HEALTH SERVICES........... 363.6503

MARKETING SERVICES............... 375.4675

HOSPICE CENTER & SERVICES.... 363.6503

MEDICAL SOCIAL SERVICES.......375.4436

HUMAN RESOURCES..................375.4407

PHARMACY SERVICES............... 375.4403

IMAGING SERVICES.................... 375.4426

REHABILITATION SERVICES........ 375.4570

CLINICAL DECISION UNIT........... 375.4800

LABORATORY............................. 375.4428

SAME DAY SERVICES................. 375.4800

EDUCATION SERVICES................375.4654

LACTATION SERVICES................ 375.4680

SLEEP CENTER........................... 375.4801

EMERGENCY SERVICES..............375.4800

MAMMOGRAPHY....................... 375.4426

SURGERY CENTER......................375.4688

MARCUS DALY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.............363.2211 CARDIOLOGY/CARDIAC REHAB SERVICES....................375.4665

NEWS

Award Winning Healthcare

Jim Hansen, MD and Ben Watters, MD

Adrienne Bull, MA and Judith Nordman, RN

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arcus Daly Memorial Hospital is a full service health system offering a comprehensive list of medical services, excellent physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and staff to help you with all of your medical needs.

We have a proven track record of providing quality comprehensive healthcare. At Marcus Daly we believe that knowledge and commitment make a difference. The experienced teams of competent professionals deliver the care that you are expecting. Whether you need primary care services, emergency care, physical, occupational or speech rehabilitation services, surgical services or have other healthcare needs – you have come to the right place. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital offers quality care services close to home!

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is also proud to be your award-winning hospital. These awards have been achieved over

MDMH 2013 Awards Top 100 Critical Access Hospital Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Commitment to Quality Award Performance Improvement Network (PIN) Quality Heart Failure Care Award PIN Quality Pressure Ulcer Prevention Award PIN Quality Pneumonia Care Award HIMSS Analytics Stage 6 Award Hospice Honors Outstanding Award Home Health National Recognition

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Walker Ashcraft, MD

the past 12 months and are a testament to the excellence and dedication of physicians, employees, board members, administration and volunteers. Each Marcus Daly Team Member makes a commitment to Daly Excellence. Daly Excellence is the hospital’s corporate culture which encourages all employees to focus on patient-centered care and performing at their very best every day! Your hospital believes in transparency and strives to provide the level of quality health care you have come to expect.

HEALTHY LIVING

Enjoying the Summer Safely Sun Protection is Key!

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ver the past couple of decades, medical practitioners have become increasingly aware of the dangers of over-exposure to the sun, specifically ultraviolet radiation (UV ).

The harm caused by UV includes skin cancer, premature aging such as wrinkles and age spots, and damage to the eyes. Also, certain medical conditions, including lupus, can be worsened by sun exposure, and many medications increase sun sensitivity. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

With this knowledge have come innovations in ways to enjoy the outdoors while protecting oneself from potentially deadly exposure to UV. There are many sunscreen products on the market. The EPA recommends the use of no less than a 30+ Sun Protection Factor (SPF) sunscreen on most days.

Visit www2.epa.gov/sunwise to access valuable information about sun safety.

In addition to sunscreen, there are clothing products on the market that carry an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating. This is similar to the SPF rating on sunscreens. Most people don’t realize that regular summer clothing lets through a surprising amount of UV. A typical white cotton t-shirt has a UPF rating of 5 or less.

There is a product on the market called Rit SunGuard, which can wash in a UPF 30 to your regular clothing. It lasts up to 20 future washings and is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.

The acronym A.W.A.R.E. might save your life:

AVOID unprotected exposure during the peak UV hours between 10 AM and 4 PM. WEAR sun protective clothing including a shirt, a hat with a 3-inch brim and sunglasses. If possible, stay out of direct sunlight.

APPLY broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to all unprotected skin 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every 2 hours while in the sun.

ROUTINELY check for and report suspicious changes to a physician.

EXPRESS the need for sun protection to your family and community.

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NEWS

NEW FACILITIES This summer your hospital will remove the tarps, scaffolding, and heavy equipment to open both the new Bitterroot Physicians Clinic and the expanded radiology center, soon to be named Marcus Daly Imaging Services.

BITTERROOT PHYSICIANS CLINIC Opening this fall, the brand new Bitterroot Physicians Clinic will be the home to the medical and support staff from both the Bitterroot Clinic and Physicians Clinic. This clinic will be the hub for primary care in our community, conveniently located inside the hospital. The entrance to the new Bitterroot Physicians Clinic is located on the north east side of the hospital campus and just steps away from the Laboratory, Imaging, and Surgical services, as well as most of the specialty clinics. The clinic will open with a team of nine medical professionals, and will be accepting new patients, scheduling appointments and offering walk-in medical services when you need it.

from left: Carolyn Blair, Amy Aarrestad, and Linda Nuttall

MARCUS DALY IMAGING SERVICES Marcus Daly Radiology Services has a new name, Marcus Daly Imaging Services! The comfortable new registration area is open and in the near future the department expansion will be completed. With the expansion comes the Optima速 MR450w wide bore system located in a custom GEM Suite. With this new MRI patients can expect a more to comfortable exam with open, flexible coils that naturally follow the contours of the human body.

This department offers comprehensive imaging and radiological services. There is no reason to travel for imaging services; you have the most advanced Bone Density, CT, Mammography, MRI, Ultrasound and Xray technologies, sophisticated electronic medical record system, and a competent and caring medical team, all close to home!

from left: Dee Rogers, Kathy Miller, Scott McCormick, Jenna Cunningham, Ashley Cramer, Drew Hayward, and Patty McCormick

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EVENTS & CLASSES

Blood Drive

August 1st 12:30 to 5:30 pm Conference Room C

Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED

Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease and Exercise Programs

July 23 and 24, 2013 October 22 and 23, 2013 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm MDMH Conference Room B/C

Beginning Mid-August, 2013 Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Center

HeartSaver First Aid Course is designed to teach you how to manage illnesses and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes General Principles, Medical Emergencies, and Injury Emergencies. The modules are: Adult First Aid, Environmental Emergencies, Adult/Child CPR with Mask and Adult/Child AED Infant CPR with Mask. This class is for those who have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. Class cost is $45.

Sports Physicals August 1, 2013 August 7, 2013 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Center

Marcus Daly Medical staff, with support from the hospital, is offering sports physicals to all valley athletes in middle and high school. Students with chronic problems should be seen by their primary care provider. Sports physical forms are available from doctors' offices or coaches, or online at www.mdmh.org.

Parents must fill out & sign the sports physical form and accompany their child at the examination. The cost is $25 per student and 100% of the proceeds will be donated back to the student's school athletic program. Cash or check only; no refunds.

Indicates registration and payment in advance is required.

Please call Kelly Schrammeck at 375.4654 for more information.

More class info at www.mdmh.org

The Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease & Exercise programs are designed to help participants increase their physical activity, reduce pain, and feel great! Classes are conducted by certified instructors at the Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Center. Walk with Ease program meets twice per week for nine weeks, cost is $54. Arthritis Foundation Exercise program meets twice per week for eight weeks, cost is $56. For more information and/or to reserve your spot call, 375-4570.

Health Care Provider BLS Class September 9, 2013 November 11, 2013 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm MDMH Conference Room B/C

Basic Life Support class is designed for healthcare providers who respond to cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies. The class teaches skills needed for adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation, how to treat cardiac arrest with an automated external defibrillator (AED), the recognition and treatment of choking, and the safety factors in training and actual rescue. Cost $45.

Childbirth Classes October 7, 14, 21, and 28 Monday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 pm MDMH conference room C

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and its Medical Staff offer a 4-week Childbirth class on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm.

This class provides information based in part on the Lamaze method of prepared childbirth. It includes the entire childbirth process, emphasizing breathing and relaxation techniques, lactation information, pre and post-delivery expectations and a tour of the Marcus

Daly Memorial Hospital Delivery Suites. During this class the expecting parents have an opportunity to meet the medical staff and delivery team and learn what makes an optimum birth experience. Cost is $65.

Emergency Medical Technician October 2013

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course provides students with a didactic and practical knowledge necessary to become a licensed Montana Emergency Medical Technician. It provides the basic concepts of emergency care which are needed to function as an EMT. This class is appropriate for healthcare professionals and is a prerequisite for the Paramedic course. For more information on EMS Programs or to register call Marcus Daly EMS at 375.4883.

Paramedic Program Starting October 2013

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital EMS Paramedic Program is 1285 hours over 12 months. The Paramedic Program is consistent with the new national EMS Education Standards and prepares participants for a career in EMS and eligibility for Montana Paramedic Licensure. At the completion of the course, the student shall have the cognitive and psychomotor skills to competently perform all skills of the EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, plus advanced airway management, surgical cricothyrotomy, needle thoracostomy, electrocardiogram interpretation, cardiac defibrillation/cardioversion/external pacing, intravenous access, intraosseous infusion, and administration of a wide range of medications. For more information on EMS Programs or to register call Marcus Daly EMS at 375.4883.

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October 2013 Sprinkle Pink Events and Activities heighten the awareness of breast and other cancers, offer educational opportunities and raise money, while having fun! All proceeds generated from Sprinkle Pink are donated to the Aid for Mammography fund and matched by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. The Aid for Mammography fund helps local women in need get mammograms and other necessary procedures. Have fun Sprinkling Pink!

October 3-11 – Sprinkle Pink Merchant Window Contest Judging October 4 – Hamilton’s First Friday Gone Pink & Mammo Man Introductions October 11 – Deliciously Pink Dinner at the Bitterroot Brewery October 12 – Pink 5K & Family Fun Run at the Canyons Athletic Club October 18 – Mammo Man Grand Finale at the BlackSmith Brewery

More to come!

panel included. $40.00, register today at 375-4500, seating is limited.

COMMUNITY

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FREE CHOLESTEROL SCREENING

November 2nd

This is a great opportunity for Ravalli County residents 18 years of age and older to get a complete blood panel, learn more about local healthcare services, healthy habits, and more!

Held at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.MDMH.ORG Quality Care Close to Home

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