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Understanding Lymphedema
Signs, symptoms and treatments Page 4
Outpatient lab services at Madison Health Page 3
Colonoscopies save lives through early detection Page 6
Esther Weisman, lymphedema patient and Courtney Stone, Physical Therapy Assistant and Certified Lymphedema Therapist
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A Message from the President
Dear friends,
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would like to thank the community for your continued support in 2015. The support, along with the involvement of employees, physicians and volunteers, is helping us to make great strides.
Madison Health Operating Board Mitchell Spahn, MD, Chairman Tom Blincoe Melissa Canney Ed Goodyear, Treasurer George Lohstroh
Sean McKibben Bernard Oppong, DO, Chief of Staff Steven Richardson, MD Mike Ronau
Madison Health Community Board Mitchell Spahn, MD, Chairman Keely Carabin Chad Eisler Travis Fling
Ed Goodyear George Lohstroh Jim Slagle Jim Sollars Angie Wilderman
Madison Health Foundation Board Mike Boerger, President Marvin Bernhardt Darla Bires Mike Browning, CFO, Treasurer Diane Campbell Tom Cox Randy Crisp, Secretary Jean Godden Sue Hackett Teresa Harsh Linda Houser
Ginger Kronk Mike Lynch Mike Quilter Karen Peters Steve Pronai Nancy Snyder Mitchell Spahn, MD Sheri Spahn Bonnie Stump, Vice President Dana Engle, CEO Kelly Snyder, Executive Director
Madison Health provides service to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, diagnosis, age, or ability to pay. We hope you enjoy HealthLink, and we welcome your comments. Despite our sincere efforts, errors sometimes do occur. If your name was inadvertently omitted or misspelled, please accept our apology and contact us so we can correct our records. Call the marketing department at (740) 845-7055 or e-mail jakers@madison-health.com. Kelly Snyder, VP, Development Cindy Stout, VP, Marketing & Physician Relations Julie Akers, Marketing Cover photography provided by Karie Randall, Limelight Photography This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.
In this issue, you will also read about several of our service lines that are key areas of focus this year. Pages 4 and 5 highlight our expanded rehabilitation services program, including additional team members certified in lymphedema therapy. On pages 6 and 7, you will also read about outpatient surgery services at Madison Health, including one patient’s testimony to the quality of care she received while undergoing a colonoscopy. I assure you that 2016 will continue to be a positive year for Madison Health. Quality, patient satisfaction and growth will be our priorities as we continue to work as an organization to be the community’s first choice when it comes to healthcare. I am privileged to serve you and thank you for supporting our organization in its service.
Dana E. Engle, CEO
Happy work. Happy employees. Happy patients.
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adison Health is proud to announce that we have been chosen as a Top Workplace winner for 2016 by Columbus CEO magazine.
The award is based upon employee surveys and each winner is measured on key areas including leadership, career opportunities, workplace flexibility, and compensation and benefits. “This award highlights the investment Madison Health employees have placed in the success of our organization,” said Yusef Abdul-Zahir, Recruitment Coordinator at Madison Health. “Our employees own our successes, especially when talking to friends, family and community members. The word of mouth references are priceless and are further supported with the Top Workplace recognition.” To learn more about employment opportunities at Madison Health, please call 740.845.7581 or visit madison-health.com.
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This year is well underway and we are continuing to experience growth in many areas. This growth is a reflection of Madison Health serving you better and allowing individuals and families to stay close to home for their healthcare needs. For example, our newest satellite location, Madison Health Mount Sterling, opened in late March to bring patient-centered services such as laboratory, physical therapy and primary care to southern Madison County.
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adison Health is proud to offer fast, easy and reliable outpatient lab services at our clinics in West Jefferson and Mount Sterling, as well as the Keny Boulevard and Park Avenue Medical Building locations in London.
“Our aim in opening the labs is to not only bring these services closer to our community members and reduce their need to travel, but to also reduce the time our patients and their families have to wait for results,” said Cyndi Roberts, Director of Laboratory Services. “It is also driven by the fact that a medical issue doesn’t just impact the patient; it impacts their family members as well. If we can provide the information to them and their physicians sooner, that can equate to better care for our patients.” Madison Health Diagnostic Center in West Jefferson opened in late 2015 and Madison Health Mount Sterling opened in March of this year. The fully-accredited laboratories and staff of medical professionals have the clinical expertise to process specimens for everything from routine to specialized testing, with next-day results available.
When a medical emergency is at hand, Madison Health’s STAT service can make lab results available in about an hour for samples collected on-site at our main facility or Park Avenue location. The expansion of outpatient laboratory services has resulted in an increase of patients, as well as a decrease in wait time because of a more efficient registration process. “Last year, we saw more than 11,000 patients in the lab. So far this year, we have seen a 47 percent increase over last year,” said Roberts. “We are also seeing a decrease in waiting times, with the average patient in and out of the lab in 12 minutes or less. That’s time saved by everyone, but especially our patients and their family members who often accompany them on lab visits.” Each outpatient laboratory offers convenient hours to accommodate busy schedules and close parking is available for all patients. The inpatient laboratory in the hospital is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. For more information about Laboratory Services at Madison Health, please call 740.845.7240 or visit madison-health.com.
Outpatient lab locations Park Avenue Medical Building 55 Park Ave., London Open Monday through Friday, 6:30am – 5:30pm
Madison Health Keny Boulevard 415 Independence Blvd., London Open Monday through Friday, 6:30am – 5pm (closed noon – 1pm)
Madison Health Diagnostic Center 101 E. Main St., West Jefferson Open Monday through Friday, 6:30am – 5pm (closed noon – 1pm)
Madison Health Mount Sterling 164 E. Main St., Mount Sterling Open Monday through Friday, 6:30am – 5pm (closed noon – 1pm)
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Understanding
Lymphedema Signs, symptoms and treatments
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fter undergoing a bilateral mastectomy and axillary lymph node removal as part of her treatment for breast cancer in 2014, Esther Weisman knew she was at a higher risk of developing a condition called lymphedema.
Commonly seen in patients with cancer who have had malignant lymph nodes removed to prevent the further spread of their disease, lymphedema is characterized as an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid under the skin and is usually seen in the limbs. It can also occur in other areas of the body like the abdomen, head, neck, face and genitals. While still an inpatient at Madison Health, Weisman was referred by her surgeon, Dr. Donald Hura, to the organization’s Rehabilitation Services team where she met physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist Myah Walker to learn more about the condition – which she had not yet developed.
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“As part of our proactive, patient-centered approach, I met with Esther and educated her about lymphedema and told her what signs and symptoms to watch for when she went home,” said Walker, who is also the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Madison Health. After surgery such as Weisman’s, some patients may experience a delayed onset of swelling. Depending on how the body’s lymphatic system reacts to overcome the removal of nodes, symptoms can present years later. “Lymphedema can be classified as either primary or secondary,” explained Walker. “Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital or genetic abnormalities. Secondary lymphedema occurs due to injury or removal of the lymph nodes during any surgery. It’s incidence in the U.S. occurs most commonly with cancer treatment, but can also result from trauma, radiation and infection.”
“My lymphedema treatments and the exercises I learned allowed me to more easily live my daily life and I am thankful to receive treatment close to home.” Esther Weisman
on the sleeves,” she said. “My lymphedema treatments and the exercises I learned allowed me to more easily live my daily life and I am thankful to receive treatment close to home.” Regular checkups with a physician are recommended for patients who are at higher risk of lymphedema. “Patients who are predisposed to lymphedema need to take some precautions like keeping their skin clean, being careful not to scratch or cut their skin, avoiding temperature extremes such as frostbite or sunburns,” said Stone. Esther Weisman
Lymphedema should not be confused with edema, which causes an accumulation of excess fluids in the tissues due to conditions that upset the fluid balance in the body like congestive heart failure, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), immobility and pregnancy. Although CVI – an advanced stage of venous disease that causes blood to pool in the legs and feet – has been shown to respond to some of the same modalities used in lymphedema treatment. The following is a list of symptoms of lymphedema: n Swelling in the arms or legs that lasts longer than
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A n affected area that feels tight, full or heavy
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Aching or discomfort in the area
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Jewelry or clothing that feels tight, but not due
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Changes in the skin like thickening or wounds that
are difficult to heal “It’s important to receive treatment to reduce swelling and prevent the condition from worsening,” said Courtney Stone, physical therapy assistant and certified lymphedema therapist at Madison Health. “Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is often recommended for lymphedema as well as patients with CVI and may include manual lymph drainage massage, compression bandaging and/or garments, exercise and skin care.” “Since there is no cure for lymphedema learning how to manage it can greatly improve a person’s quality of life,” said Walker. Weisman agrees. When she started to notice swelling in her hands, she made an appointment with her oncologist at the Madison Health Cancer Center, Dr. Shabana Dewani. As a member of Weisman’s multidisciplinary team, Dr. Dewani ordered outpatient treatment for her lymphedema. “Courtney and Myah helped me manage the swelling and taught me the correct way to control it – including how to properly put
Left untreated, lymphedema can lead to serious skin infections. One such type of infection, known as cellulitis, is caused by bacteria that gets under the skin as the result of a cut or tear. While some of the risks of lymphedema are out of a person’s control, other factors can be managed. “It’s important to get regular exercise and use the affected body part to help promote drainage,” said Stone. Weisman is now back to enjoying life again and is grateful to the team who helped her get there. “My healthcare team at Madison Health – from my Cancer Center nurses and physician to my physical therapists – has been very compassionate and shown care to my family and me,” she said. “They were always available to listen.” To learn more about lymphedema or CVI, or to schedule an appointment with one of Madison Health’s certified lymphedema therapists, call 740.845.7275.
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save lives through early detection
hen London resident Juanita Stedding began to experience pain in her abdomen that wouldn’t subside, she was referred to general surgeon, Dr. Mark Coate, for a colonoscopy.
offer the option of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) which checks for microscopic traces of blood in the stool. This test has to be done yearly and if blood is found, I will send the patient for a colonoscopy.”
Although it’s recommended that people have a colonoscopy screening starting at age 50, Stedding had avoided one because of all of the unpleasant stories she had heard.
Most people who have had a colonoscopy will attest that the preparation is usually the worst part.
“I heard how uncomfortable having a colonoscopy can be, which contributed to my anxiety about having the procedure,” said Stedding. Dr. Michelle Khoury of Madison Health Primary Care is all too familiar with patients like Stedding. As a family practitioner, she is the one making the referrals for patients to have colonoscopies. Colonoscopies use a thin, flexible tube to look at the inner lining of the large intestine for areas of inflammation, bleeding, ulcers, tumors, and polyps (pre-cancerous growths). “I start screening my patients for colon cancer at age 50, unless they have a family history in a first degree relative and then we screen sooner,” she said. “For those without risk factors, we
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According to Steve Smith, Director of Surgery at Madison Health, “The procedure itself starts the day before with a clear liquid diet and later in the evening some form of medication to help clear the bowels of any stool so there is good visualization of the colon.” Colonoscopies are performed in the endoscopy suite at Madison Health. Patients are given anesthesia through an IV which puts them in a twilight sleep state (conscious sedation) that allows them to respond to commands and questions. “On the day of the colonoscopy, patients can expect to be here for about 2 hours from start to finish,” said Smith. “The actual procedure only takes about 15 minutes to complete.” “Colonoscopies are the gold standard screening tool for colon cancer because, unlike other tests, tissue samples can be taken and tested and polyps can be removed,” said Dr. Khoury.
“There was no hesitation about where I would have my operation. Madison Health has become my home away from home in a good way.” Juanita Stedding
“If a colonoscopy comes back clean a patient won’t need another one for 10 years. If polyps or anything concerning is found, I recommend another screening in 3 to 5 years.” Stedding, who came to find out it was a hernia causing her pain, will undergo surgery to repair it in the near future and will once again choose Madison Health. “There was no hesitation about where I would have my operation,” said Stedding. “Madison Health has become my home away from home in a good way.” Her positive experience with Madison Health has convinced her daughter, who suffers from Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (a liver disease) and has to undergo regular colonoscopies, to stay close to home instead of driving to Columbus for care. “I would recommend having an outpatient procedure to surgery at Madison Health to anyone,” she continued. “It’s not common to find their level of care and expertise. Each person I encountered was extraordinary. They worked together in sequence and always had a smile on their face.” Stedding also appreciated the little touches shown to her while she was a patient at Madison Health. “In recovery I received a thank you card signed by each of my care team members and a flower,” she said. “To this day, I look at that card at home and think of the wonderful experience I had.” “All of our outpatient surgery patients receive a thank you card and flower as our way of thanking them for choosing ‘us’ as their provider of choice,” explained Smith. For family practitioners, like Dr. Khoury, having good relationships with the specialists in the community translates into good care for her patients. “We are a rural community and we want to keep our patients close to home for their care,” she said. “It’s important that we all work together to decide the best course of care for our patients.” Colonoscopies are covered by most insurance plans as a diagnostics screening for patients over 50. Some insurance companies require a referral from a physician.
Juanita Stedding
Regardless of your age, you should make an appointment with your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following: a change in bowel habits (diarrhea or constipation), blood in the stool or rectal bleeding, persistent abdominal pain, fatigue or weakness, or unexplained weight loss. “Colon cancer is preventable with early detection and treatment,” said Dr. Khoury. For more information about Surgery Services at Madison Health, call 740.845.7209 or visit madison-health.com.
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Dr. & Mrs. William T. Bacon* © William* & Lois Robison © KEYS TONE ($10,000+)
Dr. & Mrs. Kamel Abraham Jack & Julie Alcott Jerry Alcott Dr. Gregg & Christina Alexander Mary Andrix Bob & Pat Arbogast Dr. & Mrs. Brawley Arikawa Neil Babb Dr. & Mrs. A.J. Beisler Marvin Bernhardt Carolyn Heath-Blauser Dan & Patti Blazer Michael & Pamela Boerger Michael S. & Jennifer Browning ♥ Roberta Byerly Floyd & Freda Campbell* Pat & Diane Campbell Christopher & Keely Carabin Don & Donna Carpenter © Georgiana Chaney* Ted Chaney Dr. Vinay & Gina Chitkara Kevin & Robin Connolly ♥ Mark & Jennie Cowan Gloria Crisp* Randy & Diane Crisp
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NEW KEYSTONE SOCIETY MEMBERS RECOGNIZED IN 2015
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Bob & Sue Hackett Stanley D. Hanson Steve & Amy Pope-Harman Marvin & Jodi Homan Alan Homewood Dave & Carma Hume Jim & Jan Hunt Dr. & Mrs. Don Hura Dr. Jeffrey & Cindy Kearfott Gene Keel Roger Keye* Dr. Saleem & Farhana Khan Fred & Flo Kolb Rod & Ginger Kronk ♥ Scott & Jane Kutzley
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Dr. Robert & Jeanie Lewis Marcella Loveless © * Dee Maggied © ♥ Dr. & Mrs. Martin Markus* Dr. Duane & Linda Mast Dr. Robert & Anne McConnell Lewis Overturf © * Larry & Karen Peters © Gerald & Rita Petric Jennifer A. Piccione ♥ Dr. Jennifer & Rob Powell Mike & Donna Quilter Al & Mary Renner* Dr. Steven & Mary Richardson Cliff* & Barbara Cranston Rife ♥ Charles & Linda Rinehart Dr. Jornel & Geetha Rivera Ron Roach & Denise Worthington William & Nancy Robinson Dr. Ralph & Karen* Rohner Aden & Becky Rozell ♥ Beth Sells Tim & Judy Sheehy Dr. & Mrs. Tom Skeels Steve Smith ♥ Dan & Kelly Snyder ♥ Dr. Mitchell & Sheri Spahn Ernie & Libby Sparks Tom & Cindy Stout ♥ Charles & Bonnie Stump Dave & LaDonna Thomas Chris & Desi Whitacre Al & Angie Wilderman Helen Williams Tim Wilson & Kevin Lohr Bill & Betty Young
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Legacy Circle
The Legacy Circle honors those thoughtful individuals and families who include a gift to the Madison Health Foundation in their wills and estate plans.
Dr. William T. Bacon* Mary L. Bandy* Patricia G. Baynes Peg Beathard Regina Campbell Gladys Campbell* Joe C. Deardurff* Richard E. Dible Marie Ervin* Helen Hager* Theodore Hankins Don J. Hay
Keith Heinlein V. Edward Hildinger* Shirla Hux* Wavealine Kelso Roger Keye* Greg King The Lukens Fund M. Dee Maggied George L. McMurray* Helen G. Meade Jack & Martha B. Minter* Peter A. Misslin
Mary C. Norris* Michael C. Quilter Anne Savage* Winifred Sheldon Estate* Nora Smith* Hilda Strother* Alice Louise Wood Trust* Della Selsor Trust* Elizabeth Reese Trust* Harold S. Welsh* *Deceased
Save the date Bob Powers Classic Golf Outing December 1 Lights of Love/Holiday Open House December 10 Heartfelt Holidays August 10 & 11
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Seeking applicants to ensure a healthier tomorrow The Madison Health Auxiliary is seeking scholarship applicants to help ensure that well-trained healthcare professionals are prepared to serve the community. Any resident of Madison County, or employee of Madison Health, who is seeking a professional healthcare career and is currently enrolled for training at an accredited school may apply. Each applicant:
applications is December 1, 2016 and the scholarships will be awarded on March 1, 2017. Applications can be obtained by visiting www.madisonhealth.com or can be picked up at the hospital’s front desk. For more information, please call the Madison Health Foundation Office at 740-845-7050.
• Must be enrolled no less than one semester/quarter at an accredited institution. • Must submit most recent semester/quarter grades. • Must include a 1 page essay describing area of study and what factors led the applicant to select this program or focus. • Must include no less than one letter of reference from a current teacher/professor or someone in their field of study. Each scholarship is $1,000 and the number of scholarships awarded will be based on funds available. The deadline for
Joan Denes, Auxiliary member; Brandon Kalb; Kala Crawford; Anthony Piccione; Ashley Wilhoit; Kirsten Townsend; Kelsey McNeal; and Valda Hunter, Auxiliary member. The Madison Health Auxiliary awarded each student with a scholarship to help pursue a career in healthcare during a presentation ceremony in 2015.
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Individuals who made gifts to the Madison Health Foundation are listed below with the names of the people they have chosen to remember or honor. IN HONOR OF: Breast Cancer Awareness London Elementary School London High School Girls Soccer Nissen Chemitec America Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Staples Distribution Center Bridget Lane, Erin Morris, Ellen Simpson and Kelly Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Randall Crisp 10 n Madison Health |
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July 1 through December 31, 2015 Tanner Dillon Dr. & Mrs. Mitch Spahn Mona Flax Mr. & Mrs. Stan Kavy Mrs. Mary McNary Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Parsons Mr. & Mrs. Brainard Platt Ms. Suzanne Rose Betty Forthofer Mr. Guy Forthofer Dr. Martha Geib Mr. & Mrs. Jason Robertson Harold Hopper Mr. & Mrs. Roger Shryock Connie Sue Parsons Mr. & Mrs. Donald K. Carter Nancy Tingley Ms. Barbara Geesling Janet Wilson Ms. Barbara Geesling
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Madison Health Board Chair, Dr. Mitchell Spahn
Amy Pope-Harman in the holiday spirit
Rodger I. Baker, Carol Blackburn and Melissa and Jim Canney
Stephanie Spring and Kevin Flax
Dan and Patti Blazer, event co-chairs
JoAnn and David Dhume
T.J. and Connie Dwyer
Bill and Mary Cox
Brynne Mayne and Nicholas Adkins
Madison Health supporters enjoying the event Presenting sponsor and caterer, Bluebird Retirement Community
Barbara and Elizabeth Lynch
A “heartfelt� thanks to all the generous sponsors, auction donors, volunteers and guests who helped make the 2015 Heartfelt Holidays gala one to remember. The event raised more than $50,000 to provide care for local patients who could otherwise not afford hospital services. Held annually in December, the event is organized by a team of volunteers led by co-chairs Dan and Patti Blazer. Dan and Patti have been active with the Madison Health Foundation and Heartfelt Holidays since 2009.
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Dr. Gary Erdy to the Mount Sterling community Madison Health is proud to welcome Gary Erdy, MD, a primary care practitioner, to its family of physicians and further meet the healthcare needs of the Mount Sterling and surrounding communities. “Throughout my career and even within the changing climate of medicine, my passion for Family Medicine has only become stronger as I see an even greater need for caring and compassionate family physicians,� he said. Dr. Erdy brings more than 30 years of experience to Madison Health, having served as both an emergency room and primary care physician. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University. He completed both his family practice internship and residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center and is experienced in using the Epic system. He also has more than 15 years of clinical research experience, serving as Principal Investigator for many studies. Dr. Erdy cares for patients at Madison Health Mount Sterling, located at the Mount Sterling Community Center. To make an appointment, please call 740.956.1360.