8 PHOTO FEATURE: SHAMROCK BABIES
12 PHOTO FEATURE: HURLEY FOUNDATION VIP EVENT
16 DAISY AWARD: GABRIELLE GANTOS, RN, BSN
WELCOME NEW HIRES
Albert Mammah, General Duty Nurse
Andrew Bade, Public Safety Officer
Annalise Loving, Radiology Student
Annie Shelton, Radiology Clerical Assistant
Autumn Chandler, Surgical Technologist I
Cana Bock, Telemetry Technician
Cristina Baker, Medical Assistant-Certified
Christopher Payne, General Duty Nurse
Comfort Ebiware, General Duty Nurse
Dana Benion, Certified Sterile Processor
Danielle Duckworth, Radiology Student
David Beck, Porter-Pharmacy
Diamond Pate, Ambulatory Clinic Clerical Assistant
Edward Blackwell, Sterile Processor
Eriache Barnett, General Duty Nurse
Giana Sullivan, General Duty Nurse
Heather Hughes, General Duty Nurse
Idonnia Perkins, Registration Clerk
Jacob Drost, Host/Hostess
Janet Rideout, Public Safety Officer
Jason Newbold, Assistant Nurse Manager
Jimmy Elbert, Porter
Katherine Jones, Social Work Case Manager
Kayla Ganssley, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Kayla Goeringer, Child Life Specialist
Kayle Terryah, Nursing Assistant
Kiaira McGee, Registration Clerk
Kimberly Jacques, Sterile Processor
Kyle Flynn, General Duty Nurse
Kyra Dancy, General Duty Nurse
Lekesha Pantoja, Porter
LaQuonya Taylor, Medical Assistant-Certified
Lolita Ferrell, Diag Rad Technologist-Reg
Lydia Evans, Nurse Extern
Mary Holloway, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Mary Jenkins, General Duty Nurse
Marycatherine Gidcumb, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Morgan Gasso, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Paige Hendricks, Radiation Therapist-Reg
Pria Gonzalez, Interpreter
Rahmad Dent, Environmental Aide
Ryan Roberts, General Duty Nurse
Sarah Welch, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Shameika Thompson, Environmental Aide
Shatara Elbert, Medical Staff Data Specialist
Shayla Wright, Sterile Processor
Shelby Austin, General Duty Nurse
Shelby Huber, Medical Assistant
Sheri Back, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Susan Fletcher, Nurse Case Manager I
Taina Cintron, Sterile Processor
Tatiana Dudley, Sterile Processor
Zachery Miller, Emergency Room Technician
Zakiya Arnold, Environmental Aide
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
An important way to understand your role with maintaining compliance at Hurley is to be familiar with the Standard Practices pertaining to compliance. These standard practices are located in the 5100-5199 Corporate Compliance folder on the intranet. This month I am highlighting SP 5106 – Role of Federal and State Laws in Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse. I mention this one first, not for you to be able to recite law references, but more so this section:
· Act with honesty and integrity in all business activities.
· Follow all laws and regulations that apply to work activities, including requirements of the Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs. These requirements generally include maintaining complete and accurate medical records, applying appropriate charges and submitting only complete and accurate claims for services provided.
· Seek out supervisors, managers, directors or the Corporate Compliance Officer - or make an anonymous referral as described below - when you have a question about a possible false claim or other issues identified in the Hurley Medical Center Code of Conduct.
Please contact me at Sshue1@hurleymc.com if you have questions or other topics relating to the Compliance Program at Hurley you would like to be addressed.
Anonymous referrals can be made by calling 1.866.835.0555
This april, Hurley DEI is highlighting:
LIVE TO 100: SECRETS OF THE BLUE ZONES
Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
THE PETER ATTIA DRIVE PODCAST
The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 75 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
The Drive is hosted by Dr. Peter Attia, a Stanford/Johns Hopkins/ NIH-trained physician focusing on the applied science of longevity, the extension of human life and well-being.
“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.
April 2024
CULTURAL OBSERVANCES
CELEBRATING THIS MONTH:
Arab American Heritage Month
National Minority Health Month
Autism Awareness Month
Deaf History Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
April 2 ..............
March 5, 2024
ABC12 News
Hurley neurosurgery director explains levels of brain injury
Dr. Marc Moisi of Hurley Medical Center explains the various levels of brain injury from mild concussions to severely traumatic injuries.
March 4, 2024
Tri County Times myfenton.com
Linden students make blankets for young patients
Student council makes fleece blankets and handmade cards
Central Elementary Student Council members made fleece blankets for patients at Hurley Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, February 14th.
March 1, 2024
ABC12 News
Hurley Medical Center welcomes the first Leap Day baby
Hurley Medical Center celebrated this year’s first Leap Year baby. Rosemary Seefried was born Thursday at 2:17 a.m. to parents Vince and Casey Seefried.
March 1
Mid-Michigan NOW
Hurley Medical Center celebrates Leap Year babies
Hurley welcomed new Leap Year babies into the world today. Baby Rosemary was delivered at 2:17 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces.
March 1
WNEM TV5
Hurley celebrates first Leap Day baby
Hurley Medical Center in Flint celebrated Leap Day babies born on Feb. 29 this year.
March 1
MLive Michigan
Michigan hospital celebrates employee’s 11th birthday on Leap Day
Dayna Yue, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasonographer at Hurley, celebrated her 11th birthday at the hospital on Leap Day, Thursday, Feb. 29. | Photo credit Doug Pike
ABC12 News
Hurley neurosurgery director explains levels of brain injury
Dr. Marc Moisi of Hurley Medical Center explains the various levels of brain injury from mild concussions to severely traumatic injuries.
A GLIMPSE OF IN THE NEWS
shamrock babies
hernia repair & recovery
A Hurley Healthy Living Hernia Repair & Recovery event was held on Wednesday, March 20, at 5:00pm at Brick street of Grand Blanc. Drs. Kristoffer Wong, Patrick Beer, Adam Howell and Gul Sachwani-Daswani were there to speak about the minimally invasive options available to treat hernia and to answer questions from the audience. While some hernias do not cause symptoms, if you experience discomfort or pain, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. Left untreated, a hernia can lead to more serious, sometimes life-threatening, problems.
PRESENTED BY:
Gul Sachwani-Daswani DO, FACOS
Adam C Howell, DO
Kristoffer Wong, DO Patrick R Beer, DO
VERY IMPORTANT PARTY
TITLE SPONSOR
On behalf of the Hurley Foundation, thank you to everyone who supported and participated in the 2024 VIP Event. This year’s event was hosted at the Capitol Theatre. Great job Hurley Foundation and title sponsor ELGA Credit Union!
You might notice some new fresh faces as we welcome the crew from MCSI Cornerstone who are now assisting as Miracle Poppers. These folks come not only every Friday to pop big Miracle Pop bags for the Lobby Shop but are also appearing as official volunteers on Thursdays helping out as Miracle Poppers. They rotate amongst the crew so all can share in the popping experience. They all practice the entire week to ensure that they provide the best popcorn ever for the
I like to pop popcorn. It sounds like I am always at the movies.
Hurley Family. They pop between 20 and 25 big bags in a two-hour time frame that day. These folks are very excited to come and support Hurley Children’s Hospital!
"Thank you for this opportunity for our crew members. Everyone is so excited to come and are truly appreciative of the opportunity to help the kids at Hurley Children’s Hospital."
-Alexis Davis-Collins, MCSI Cornerstone
I love it. I feel like a chef. I am getting to be an experienced popper.
I really like it. I have popped popcorn but never in a big popper.
FUN FACTS
· Kim and Kelsay Mannor our loyal Miracle Poppers have popped since 2005, that is 18 years
· Another loyal Miracle Popper, Trina Isaac, has popped for 17 years
· Sovita has been supplying popcorn since 2018 –6 years. That is a lot of popcorn.
· Miracle Popcorn sales have “popped” up and up.
- Total Sales in 2020 were $8,190, increasing to $17,892 in 2023.
• That is double the amount in only 3 years!
GABRIELLE GANTOS, RN, BSN
Gabrielle Gantos, RN, BSN, is this month's recipient of the DAISY Award, which honors nurses for their exceptional compassion towards patients and families. Recognized for her unwavering dedication and professionalism, Gabrielle's commitment to patient care stood out to a family in a time of need. Described as a "rock star" for her ability to de-escalate situations and build trust with patients, Gabrielle's kindness and leadership were commended.
Gabrielle's journey into nursing began at Camp Quality, where she witnessed the importance of enhancing quality of life for children facing medical challenges. Inspired by this experience, she pursued a nursing degree from UofM-Flint. She found her way to pediatric care at Hurley Medical
for extraordinary nurses
Center, drawn to its supportive environment and reputation as a Level 1 Trauma Center and children's hospital.
In her daily routine, Gabrielle prioritizes providing the best care possible to her patients during her twelve-hour shifts. She values the relationships she builds with patients and colleagues alike, finding fulfillment in the camaraderie and support within the team at Hurley.
Surprised by her DAISY Award nomination, Gabrielle acknowledges the challenges and rewards of nursing and expresses gratitude for the recognition. She sees the DAISY Award as a meaningful gesture to honor nurses' dedication and feels honored to receive such recognition.
"Gabrielle was absolutely amazing to have if we could have kept her we would have. We had a very upsetting situation prior to her arrival and she was a “rock star” at coming in de-escalating the situation; gaining trust with our daughter. She was kind, patient and caring. She made my daughter feel heard, as well as myself, and was great at leading our team and experience through the night. She also made sure we had everything we needed."
Have you witnessed an extraordinary registered nurse in action? Nominate an exceptional RN for the DAISY Award. Nomination forms are available in the Cafeteria, 8W Nursing Office and on the Hurley intranet.
March is National Nutrition Month!
Many people find success tracking their food using free apps, spreadsheets or even pen and paper. People are much more likely to lose weight, keep it off, reduce sodium intake or reduce sugar or fat grams, if desired.
The first step in tracking your food is really just seeing what you are currently consuming on an average day. Then, once you know your starting point and have determined your goal, you can tweak what you consume (based on your own food preferences and goals) to fit your nutritional needs.
Tips on Tracking
• The more often you track, the more likely you are to reach your goals. Tracking keeps you informed about your intake over time. Tracking gets easier the more you do it. There is a learning curve, so be patient and over time, it will become a habit.
• Track something even if you do not remember it all. Tracking food creates muscle memory. The more you do it, the easier it gets. Being accountable to yourself can start by logging something at each meal.
• Get organized. Keep your tracker handy, or leave your app open or on your home screen. Do not create barriers, making tracking as easy as you possibly can.
• Log ahead of time to see if that food aligns with your goals. As you eat, you can edit your food items or portions as needed, but logging in advance can help you stay on track.
Benefits of Tracking your Food
• Increases mindfulness. Can you remember what you ate for dinner last night? People often forget everything eaten once time has passed. It is easy to forget portions, condiments, snacks and treats. Tracking helps you remain mindful of what you eat because you have to log it.
• Tracking provides you a better understanding of your current eating habits. You need to know how many calories you’re currently consuming and what ratio of macronutrients (fat, protein and carbohydrates) before you can tweak anything to make progress towards your goal.
• Your food logs will Inform you how nutrient dense your food is. Tracking your food helps you determine what foods are “worth it” for you to meet your goals/nutritional needs. It helps you realize what foods are inhibiting you from meeting your goals (and, therefore, help you reduce the amount of consumption.
• Helps you balance your total calories and macronutrients throughout the day. By logging each meal, you can see how balanced your meals are and this can help you make better choices in the future or ensure you continue to make balanced choices for sustained energy.
• Gives you options. You can feel empowered that you have control over incorporating a variety of your favorite foods, in moderation, into your diet.
• Allows you to plan ahead. Decide what you are going to get at the grocery store while at home or pre-read the menu and log those foods in advance.
Your Dedication. Our Appreciation.
physician connection
continuing medical education (cmE)
Continuing Education Requirements for Michigan Medical Doctors
Authority: Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL
The continuing education requirements apply to every physician renewing a Michigan medical license who has been licensed in the 3-year period immediately preceding the application for renewal. The requirements apply whether or not the physician is actively engaged in the practice of medicine. No one, including medical school faculty and resident physicians, is exempt from this requirement.
Each medical doctor is required to complete 150 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the Board of Medicine, of which a minimum 75 hours of the required 150 hours must be earned in courses or programs designated as Category 1 programs.
A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education must be earned in the area of Medical Ethics
A minimum of 3 hours of continuing education must be earned in the area of Pain and Symptom Management, and at least 1 of the 3 hours must include controlled substance prescribing.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Mandatory Training Standards
• LARA requires a one-time mandatory training in Opioids and Other Controlled Substances Awareness for prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances.
• LARA requires a one-time mandatory training in Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking.
• LARA requires a minimum of three hours, every 3-year renewal cycle, in Implicit Bias Training.
For more information or questions, please visit: michigan.gov/lara
continuing medical education (cmE)
New DEA Training Requirement via the MATE Act
The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, part of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, requires ALL new or renewing DEA-registered practitioners who prescribe schedule II, III, IV or V drugs to undergo a one-time, eight-hour training requirement incorporating education on the treatment and management of patients with opioid and other substance use disorders.
See Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) for further FAQs at: msms.org > NEWS
Hurley Online CME Courses
The following are free Hurley CME on Demand courses that have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™:
• Advances in OB Pain Management (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for pain and symptom management.)
• Hypertension Management in the Hospitalized Child
• Human Trafficking and the Role of the Healthcare Provider (This activity fulfills the LARA mandatory training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking.)
• Pediatric & Adolescent Obesity
• Pediatric Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Coming Soon:
• Urinary Tract Infections and Patient Communication
Please visit: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar
REGISTER
NOW ~
“Professional Liability Update for Healthcare Providers” (HMC Staff Only)
MAY 1, 2024 – Wednesday
Hyatt Place Flint/Grand Blanc
5481 Hill-23 Drive, Flint, MI 48507
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Register online: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar or snap the QR code above.
“SEPSIS: The Evidence and How to Make a Difference for your Patients” (HMC Staff Only)
MAY 16, 2024 – Thursday
(Hybrid – In Person & Virtual)
Hyatt Place Flint/Grand Blanc
5481 Hill-23 Drive, Flint, MI 48507
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Register online: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar or snap the QR code above.
Physician Support Line is a national, free and confidential support line service made up of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists, joined together in the determined hope to provide peer support for our physician colleagues and medical students. Physician Support Line was created with the mission of physicians supporting physicians as we navigate the many professional and personal intersections of our lives.
Physician Support Line promises to provide emotional support and a safe holding space for physicians and medical students.
continuing medical education (cmE)
Continuing Medical Education Section
YEARLY CME ATTENDANCE REPORT
If you attended a Hurley Medical Center CME activity in 2023, your Yearly CME Attendance Report has been sent to you. Please contact the CME Department at 810.262.9142 or email: ContactCME@hurleymc.com, if you have any questions or did not receive your report.
NOTE: You will need this report for your medial license renewal.
The CME Needs Assessment Survey Results are in!
Thank you to everyone who completed a survey. The following results will be the focus for continuing education topics in 2024:
HURLEY REGULARLY SCHEDULED SERIES (RSS)
continuing medical education (cmE)
New Providers
It is our pleasure to welcome the following providers to Hurley Medical Center. We thank you for collaborating with us to provide quality healthcare to our patients. We value your commitment and appreciate your service.
PEDIATRICS
Andrew Kim, MD
TeleNeurology
Pediatrix Medical Group
One Hurley Plaza
3A West
Flint, MI 48503
Office Phone: 810-262-9026
Office Fax: 810-262-9158
Muhammad Syed, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Hurley Medical Center – PICU
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503
Office Phone: 810-262-9328
Office Fax: 810-262-6410
SURGERY
Jessica Bentoski, DDS
Pediatric Dentistry
Jessica R. Bentoski, DDS,MS, PLLC
3650 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
County: Saginaw
Phone: (989) 790-2076
Fax: (989) 790-2051
Ikenna Okereke, MD
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Hurley West Flint Campus 1125 S. Linden Rd
Suite 300
Flint, MI 48532
Office Phone: 313-916-2698
Office Fax: 313-916-2687
Alexis Duffney
Aliscia Loudermilk
Alyssa Kusch
Amanda Dinsmore
Amy Cronkright
Amy Gage
Amy Burton
Amy Horton
Amy McDougal
Angel Neibler
Angela Horne
Ashley Coon
Ashton Yaklin
Atif Shamoun
Audra Childress
Audrina Roberts
Bernice Arrington
Bridgette Williams
Brooke Erickson
Bryanna Williams
Candice Houle
Carl Tedford
Carol Avery
Carolyn Shahid
Celina Herrera
Chelsea Millard
Cheri Cromwell
Cheryl Szecsodi
Christine Walker
Christopher Voydanoff
Corbin McKay
Cori Leonard
Corrie Jones
Courtney Webb
Crystal Hull
Dalette Miron
Dallas Sulzmann
Dana Abel
Daniel McEnrue
Daniel Uptegraff
Danielle Middleton
Danielle King
Danielle Leepart
Darilyn Townsend
Darnell Jones
David Smith
april
Deborah Wright
Diamond March
Elizabeth Lear
Erica Taylor
Erich Riehl
Eryn Nichols
Frank Gause
Gabrielle Gantos
Grace Walterhouse
Haley Camargo
Halley Taddonio
Hayley Rundell
Heather Minor
Irma Zamir
Isaac Young
Jason Clark
Jeffrey Myers
Jenipher Haver
Jenna Moonan
Jennifer Roschival
Jennifer Campbell
Jessica Allis
Jessica Clark
Jessica Green
Jessica Smith
Jessica Terry
Jill Jarvis
Joanne Baltosser
Jody Brady
Joelle Martin
Jolie Swyrtek
Joseph Bussa
Joseph Hosler
JoyNeisha Johnson
Julia Smith
Karen Smith
Karen Zelley
Karen Joy Cunningham
Katherine Widmark
Kathleen Schultz
Kathren Speidel
Kellie Clark
Kelly Herms
Kendra Pierson
Kendra Vanover
Kenneth Hickey
GENERAL NOTICES
Krista Powell
Krista Powell
Kristy Schilling
Kyle Gos
Kyleigh Moshier
LaKiayha Williams
LaSandra Fransioli
Lashonda Davis
Latasha Cook
Latori Knapp
Laura Krupa
Lauren Torok
Leah King
Leah Kish
Lenora Price
Lynne Taylor
Madilynn Dunsmore
Makenzie Brannon
Marcos Vargas Gomez
Mateisa Gibson
Matthew Conrad
Matthew Murray
Megan Hollins
Megan Thompson
Megan Voss
Melanie Statler
Melissa St Pierre
Melissa Skaggs
Melissa Brannon
Meredith Reed
Meron Worku
Michele Paulic
Michelle McLeod
Mindy Hamby
Morgan Edwards
Myesha McGruder
Natalie Curtiss
Nickie Hewitt
Nicolas Lecea
Nicolette Westbrook
Oladimeji Agbomabiwon
Paula Wagner
Peggy Agar
Philip Macheca
Qudsiyyah Meeks
Rachal Scott
Rachel Mathews
Rashawnda Littles
Rebecca Lawrence
Robert Vaden
Sadhana Chalasani
Sandra Zubke
Selina Relerford
Shalanda Taylor
ShandalayaRison
Shannon Ball
Shannon Bingham
Shannon Ferrington
Shelby Turner
Shelley Mozak
Shonda Perteet
Shyronda Green
Sibrina Hisaw
Sophorn Dy
Stacey Mihailoff
Staci Hoover
Steffany Hillis
Stephanie Stevens
Stephanie Vallie
Stephanie Winters
Tamara Griffin
Tari Pethick
Tarrell McDaniel
Tawana Dixon
Tayah Fantin
Teresa Turner
Tia Coles
Tiffany Meehling
Timothy Oberg
Todd Leonard
Toni Praksti
Tyler Carmichael
Valerie Miller
Valerie Canary
Vatina Topps-Reynolds
Wendy Koontz-Beatty
William Foster
Yashica Poole
Yashica Cooper
Yashkumar Patel