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Monday, September 16, 2019
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and jeopardizes the health of ceive essential, quality healthphysicians and x-ray techni- care services locally. This inicians, according to Panzirer. tiative is just one of many that Cavalier County Memorial Walter Panzirer, a trustee for the strives to improve healthcare Hospital’s (CCMH) Department Helmsley Charitable Trust, said outcomes throughout the upof Radiology was awarded that the initiative represents per midwest.” Panzirer said critical access a grant for $282,213 for the the organization’s latest multihospitals in the seven-state site initiative to improve the purchase of two digital radiregion are hampered by outquality of healthcare available ography x-ray machines. The dated equipment. Over the last to rural residents in Montana, Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded CCMH and Clinics the grant funding as part of a $14.2 million initiative to upgrade xray technology at 50 rural hospitals in the upper midwest. “Moving our radiology department to all digital images will not only provide our radiologist with clearer images but increase the speed of the exam,” said Jeff Stanley, CCMH and Clinics CEO. “I am very grateful to the Helmsley Charitable Trust for approving this grant that will have a huge impact on patient care at CCMH and Clinics.” CCMH Radiology Department head Pat Bredeson applied for the grant to bring CCMH in line with the American College of Radiology (ACR) Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Radiology Department guidelines to have the digital demonstrates the new digital radiology x-ray machines. radiology (DR) equipment. From time of submission to learning they had been accept- North Dakota, South Dakota, four years, the Helmsley ChariMinnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and table Trust’s Rural Healthcare ed was about three months. Program has awarded more “The American College of Wyoming. “Our goal has always been to than $30 million in grants to Radiology has pushed DR for improve access to exceptional 82 hospitals in the upper midany facility because the radiamedical treatment for those west to purchase state-of-thetion dose is so low,” Bredeson who live in rural America,” said art computer tomography (CT) said. The Helmsley Charitable Panzirer. “To that end, rural scanners. “With one particular grant to Trust’s latest initiative address- hospitals need to remain viable a rural North Dakota hospital, and have the latest equipment es out-of-date x-ray technolthe trust is replacing an x-ray to ensure their patients can reogy that underserves patients
“Prepared, Not Scared” during National Preparedness Month Across the nation, September is known as National Preparedness Month. It began on Sunday, September 1 and is a month long effort to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.” “Planning is important in many ways,” Karen Kempert, director of Emergency Management for Cavalier County, said. “You can begin your plan by simply sitting down together and playing 'what if'. ” Kempert goes on to explain that the “what if” could be if the house was on fire and then develop a plan on where you and other members of your family would meet up in that scenario. Another example of “what if” is if there was a tornado- putting a plan in place for your family to be able to check in and how to reach each other. The “what if” game is one way to prepare not only yourself but children in the household. “Having a plan is important when these events occur, especially when it comes to letting others know you’re okay or finding out if others are,” Kempert stressed. “It’s important that the plan is in place and prac-
ticed so that even if you’re away from family, you all know how the plan will work. The more we practice a plan, the more it becomes almost like habit or muscle memory.” Preparing yourself and family for all types of emergencies is very important. Preparedness helps you to increase a personal sense of security and peace of mind and gives you the knowledge that you will be ready in case of an emergency. During the week of September 15 -21, the focus is on teaching youth to be prepare for disasters. Cavalier County, as a whole, is vulnerable to several natural disasters such as winter storms, summer storms, and blizzards, making it a good idea
to plan ahead and make a kit. “Ensure that you have adequate supplies in your home or away to keep warm, comfortable and healthy during events that happen,” Kempert said. A good emergency kit should include: • Food- A good amount to have on hand is a three day sup-
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ply of non-perishable items • Water- The recommendation to follow is one gallon per day per person • NOAA weather radio and battery powered, hand crank radio • First Aid Kit • Flashlight and batteries • Garbage bags, ties and a pail for personal sanitation • Can opener • Medicine • Cash • Infant supplies- if applicable • Pet Supplies- if applicable • Blankets and clothes • Matches • Plates, cups, utensils, paper towels • Games, books, etc. for yourself and children “Have a plan to stay warm whether at home or in your vehicle. Have an alternative power supply. Have medication on hand. Have pictures of important papers and credit cards along with insurance policies,” Kempert added. Storing the items in a way that will protect them from damage is very important. Checking and rotating supplies as necessary is also important to avoid items becoming stale or damaged. “Know the plan at your workplace, school and daycare cencont. on page 2
device that has been in service since 1967,” Panzirer said. “Technology has advanced so much, even over the last decade, that these grants allowing for the purchase of advanced x-ray devices will provide incredible benefits for medical workers and their patients for the foreseeable future.” The x-ray machines purchased with the grant funds, one portable and one stationary, provide many advantages to the radiology techs. The portable x-ray allows the techs to go to patients that cannot reach the radiology room. Both machines utilize digital radiology technology, making the entire x-ray process easier and safer for everyone. “With DR I see the image come up immediately. I don’t have to wait. Patients don’t have to wait. It’s less radiation. The image quality is better. A lot of advantages to the digital unit when we are so concerned about radiation exposure,” Bredeson stated. Digital radiology uses x-ray– sensitive plates that directly capture images during the patient examination, immediately transferring it to a computer system where it can be viewed by the radiology tech. The hospital will save money from lower film cost and reduced requirement for storage space. The images are instantly available for distribution to the clinical services without the time and physical effort needcont. on page 2
Hockey Boosters bring gaming to Sporty’s Bar and Grill When there isn’t much to do in a small town, finding ways to entertain yourself can be difficult. Sporty’s Bar and Grill is making efforts to become the meeting place for fun and good times as they expand, bringing in not only space to gather but space for gaming. Sporty’s already had the electronic and regular pull tabs in place but knew that other forms of entertainment could be added. The Langdon Hockey Boosters needed a way to raise money for the hockey program and the arena. The win-win situation brings gaming for Sporty’s customers with the hockey boosters getting the profits from the gaming. “When Sporty’s opened the new side, the opportunity was there for both Sporty’s and the hockey boosters. Johnsons
had requests from customers to get the gaming tables, so the hockey boosters made the decision to jump on board and brought in Blackjack and Pigwheel,” explained Runa Anderson, gaming site manager. T h e gaming is a way for the hockey boosters to bring in money to help with expenses. Because t h e Langd o n Blades are an indep e n d e n t team and not associated with a local school, funding the program requires hard work and dedication. The monetary needs for the Langdon Blades includes paying for the ice, insurance on the arena, utilities, upkeep, cooling and coachesjust to name a few. “It’s pretty much everything to make the hockey program cont. on page 2
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