JOURNEYS FALL 2016
01 FROM OUR PRESIDENT
See firsthand what’s involved in a colorectal cancer screening
02 PATIENT EXPERIENCE Nutrition therapy helps young patients solve eating challenges
Hear Dr. Griffin and his patient as the screening takes place
04 NICU DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC Baby steps: Bryan’s Developmental Clinic puts children on right path
The colonoscopy — everyone dreads this screening for colorectal cancer. But is there really so much to fear? Find out for yourself as you take a journey through the screening with Bryan patient Ruth Van Gerpen, APRNCNS, and her doctor, gastroenterologist Mark Griffin, MD.
06 NICU HEALING GARDEN Sunshine, flowers and fresh air 08 50 YEARS OF HEART SURGERY 11 PATIENT EXPERIENCE After heeding heart attack symptoms, Polly returns to the dance floor 12 BRYAN HEART Welcome, Dr. Shelstad
n Hear about
14 PATIENT FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL 16 NEW AT BRYAN Surgery center answers need for outpatient care options
n See the actual
18 BRYAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Dr. Lloyd sees bright future for Bryan students 20 BRYAN REHABILITATION SERVICES 22 MEDICAL STAFF SPOTLIGHT 25 MEDICAL STAFF UPDATE New faces at Bryan 28 CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER Community enjoys togetherness here 29 BRYAN STERLING CONNECTION
the prep.
procedure and how potential polyps can be discovered. n Learn about the increasing impor tance of this screening. n Find out when you should get this exam based on your age or family history.
VIDEO
30 ACHIEVEMENTS
This simple screening could save your life. Go to: bryanhealth.org/colonoscopy to watch this video.
T H A N K Y O U , B R YA N F O U N D AT I O N 2 0 1 6 E V E N T PA R T N E R S The Kim Foundation Union Bank & Trust Air Methods Bank of America Merrill Lynch Campbell’s Nurseries & Garden Centers Capitol City Electric Davis Design
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Nebraska HDR, Inc. Inpatient Physician Associates KLKN-TV Mapes Industries, Inc. Midwest Medical Transport Nelnet, Inc.
Premier Connections Runza National Sampson Construction Select Specialty Hospital Shanahan Mechanical & Electrical Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center Swanson Russell US Bank
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Statesman William Jennings Bryan, one of the original benefactors of Bryan Health, said:
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Kimberly Russel President & CEO, Bryan Health
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” Journeys tells our story of how Bryan chooses to achieve. This free publication is mailed quarterly to the communities we serve.
ON THE COVER Darci McMurray, RD, weighs 4-year-old Natalie Perez. See Page 2 to learn about Bryan’s Feeding and Nutrition Program.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT Your contributions help us care for those who come to Bryan at every stage of life. To find out how you can participate, call 402-481-8605, or write to us at: Bryan Foundation, 1600 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506. You can learn how to help and make a gift online at bryanhealth.org/bryan-foundation.
John Woodrich President & COO, Bryan Medical Center Edward Mlinek Jr., MD Chief of Staff, Bryan Medical Staff Bob Ravenscroft Vice President of Advancement & CDO Edgar Bumanis Director of Public Relations Kevin Rummel, MD Medical Editor Paul Hadley Editor