SCOPE Magazine August 2021

AUGUST 2021

Left to right: Composite of Benjamin May, DO; Chuck Anderegg, PA-C; Bradley Christ, MD; Trevor Kwan, DO; Ross Vogelgesang, MD; Amie Mower, DO; Henry In, DO

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united community Providers feel at home at Mason Clinic The District expands service offerings and welcomes cadre of new providers

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ver the past year, Mason Health has remained committed to offering patients the best possible care in alignment with our mission of United Community, Empowered People, Exceptional Health. In addition to the District’s efforts to provide exceptional health care amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, the opening of Mason Clinic has given patients a more seamless, integrated health care experience.

Amie Mower, DO

“Mason Clinic has offered my patients larger exam rooms and more convenient access to the Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging,” said Amie Mower, DO. “My patients have also commented on how beautiful the new building is. I am very grateful for the investment Mason Health made in continuing to provide the best care to our patients by opening Mason Clinic.”

Providers have also shared that they love the proximity of their workspaces to the patient rooms and the enhanced collaboration they now have with one another.

“The process of checking in, having the patient be seen, rescheduled for a next visit and having access to the lab is very fluid,” said Jenny Johnston, ARNP. “The building is set Jenny Johnston, ARNP up in a way that allows for collaboration and teamwork amongst fellow staff.”

Mason Health also prioritizes the integration of behavioral health providers into primary care.

Behavioral Health provider Amber Carlson, LICSW, has been at Mason Clinic since the clinic’s grand opening in February 2020.

“Transitioning to Mason Clinic has been amazing,” Carlson said. “My office space is larger and much more comfortable for my Amber Carlson, LICSW patients. I love having the local Mason County areas highlighted throughout the building. It reminds me of why I am so lucky to live in Mason County.” In June of this year, Amber Carlson accepted the role of the Director of Behavioral Health Services at Mason Health.

August 2021, Vol. 37, No.2 On the cover: Left to right: Composite of Benjamin May, DO; Chuck Anderegg, PA-C; Bradley Christ, MD; Trevor Kwan, DO; Ross Vogelgesang, MD; Amie Mower, DO; Henry In, DO stand in front of Mason Clinic. Composite cover photo and inside photos by Cooper Studios. Individuals were photographed separately and with COVID-19 safety precautions.

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Mason Clinic

Services at Mason Clinic include Eye Care, General Surgery, Laboratory, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Podiatry, Walk-In and Orthopedic Services (enhanced by Mason Health’s partnership with Olympia Orthopaedic Associates – see sidebar).

To make an appointment at Mason Clinic, call 360-426-2653.

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ontinuing Mason Health’s Vision of Providing the Best PatientCentered Care in the Pacific Northwest, this summer, Mason Health welcomed two new specialty providers to our health care teams.

Danielle Blood, MD, joins Mason Health’s Women’s Health service line, and Robert Cavaliere, DPM, will offer Podiatry services at Mason Clinic. They both started in July.

Dr. Blood joins Mason Health as more families choose Mason General Hospital’s Birth Center to deliver their children, with a record number of 344 babies born in 2020. Dr. Blood Danielle Blood, MD will practice obstetrics and gynecology at Mt. View Women’s Health, with hospital privileges at Mason General Hospital. She joins Andrea Martin, MD, and Carey Martens, DO, as well as Carley Jacobs, PA-C, in providing Women’s Health’s Services to the community.

Dr. Blood brings with her a 20-year career in medicine, first in the nursing field. She grew up in Vancouver, Wash., and from an early age knew that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. In high school, she participated in a program that allowed her to take community college courses, so she obtained an associate degree in nursing shortly after high school.

“It’s hard to know you want to be a doctor when you’re 19,” she said. “Once I became a nurse, it was always my intent to go back to medical school when I felt more mature. That was put on pause. I had four children. I did go back to school and in the long run, this path benefitted me.”

united community Robert “Rob” Cavaliere, DPM, joins his residency colleague Matt Woods, DPM, in the Podiatry service line at Mason Clinic.

Dr. Blood attained her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2009. She worked in the Valley Hospital system in Arizona and also as a registered nurse for Providence Medical Center in Portland, Ore., in the cardiac unit. Most recently, she worked for the Legacy Oregon Burn Center.

“I’ve worked in ER and burn units, but I didn’t want that forever,” she said. “I never worked in Labor & Delivery, but I have always had an interest in women’s health, especially after my own experiences. In women’s health, you can really follow a woman from beginning to end.”

Dr. Blood’s husband, Kevin, worked in banking, but after the market crashed in 2009, the family pivoted and focused on Dr. Blood’s career.

She took pre-requisite courses and then in 2013 started medical school.

“It took a long time,” she said. “I was a working mom. It wasn’t easy. It’s not the easy way to do it, but you can do it.”

Dr. Blood attended St. George’s University – School of Medicine in Grenada, which was quite an adventure for her family.

“We sold everything we owned in Vancouver and every kid got a duffle bag,” she said. “We lived in the Caribbean for two years. It was nervewracking at first.”

Her children went from wearing swimsuits every day at the beach to living the city life when they moved to Brooklyn, New York City, for Dr. Blood’s clinical rotations in medical school.

“This whole experience has been amazing for my kids,” she said.

“They’re always up for an adventure. That’s the gift I’ve given them.”

“I’m not a big city girl,” she said. “I love the Northwest and my family is here, including a close cousin in Olympia.

I wanted to live in a community that I feel like I am benefitting and giving it something that it needs. I want to live in a community and be a part of it.”

Dr. Cavaliere grew up in Long Island, New York, and started off as a math major at Farmingdale State College in New York.

Robert Cavaliere, DPM

Math, however, was not his passion. His father had always encouraged him to work with his hands, whether that be repairing things around the house, raking leaves or doing other yardwork.

“I knew I didn’t want to crunch numbers behind a desk all day,” he said.

“It wasn’t something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have an uncle, Raymond Cavaliere, who was a podiatrist, so I shadowed him at his practice in Manhattan. The stars aligned.”

In 2014, Dr. Cavaliere began podiatry school at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. After four years, he began his three-year residency at Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, where he met fellow resident Dr. Woods. Dr. Woods finished his residency in 2019 and joined Mason Health’s team later that summer.

In residency, Dr. Cavaliere saw a high surgical volume in a diverse array of cases, from toenail procedures to total ankle arthroscopy. He was also expected to review 10 to 12 articles weekly, attend X-Ray conferences monthly and give lectures to 10 to 100 people each month.

Many of his cases revolved around trauma, such as ankle fractures, but many came from long-standing deformities, such as a clubfoot that doesn’t present issues until 30 years after birth.

“Many of our patients came to us with pain,” Dr. Cavaliere reflected. “It doesn’t really matter what the case is, whether large or small, as long as the patient comes out without pain, it’s rewarding. We focused on reconstructive surgery and deformity corrections.”

Dr. Cavaliere has authored several papers, as well as a chapter in a textbook on regenerative medicine for plantar fasciitis. When it came time to look for work after residency, he and his wife, Rachel, knew they wanted to move to Washington. Reaching out to Dr. Woods, Dr. Cavaliere had no idea that there would be an open position at Mason Health.

The family then moved to Buffalo, New York, where Dr. Blood completed her residency in OB/GYN. Now, she’s excited to put down roots back in Washington.

“I got really lucky,” he said. “We’re very excited. For a month during my fourth year at Temple, I had an externship at a Franciscan hospital in Federal Way, Washington, for two months.”

As an “older” doctor with experience having four children, Dr. Blood said she hopes patients will find her relatable.

Dr. Cavaliere’s best friend from childhood also works as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, so he was even more excited about moving to the area.

“I have had the epidural birth, I have had the birth without medication,” she said. “I’ve been where the mom is in the bed. I know what it’s like. It also is a benefit that I was a nurse for so long.”

Mason Health appealed to Dr. Blood because of how closely the clinics work within the system and Mason General Hospital.

“I really like the model that Mason Health employs, with Mason Clinic being right there with a lot of varied specialties,” she said. “Everyone I met has been very warm and inviting. Dr. Martin and Dr. Martens have a lot of great experience, so I know they’ll be great resources.”

The Cavalieres married last year in September of 2020 in the Colorado mountains, after three attempts to get married in 2020 fell through due

“Washington reminds us of Colorado; it’s outdoorsy and there are lots of recreational activities. The atmosphere at Mason Health was great from the second I walked into the door.”

When she’s not working or studying, Dr. Blood is an avid reader and loves to do anything outdoors with her family, such as kayaking and hiking. She has three sons (17, 14 and 11) and one daughter (9).

to COVID-19 and wildfire complications. They enjoy kayaking and hiking with their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Charlie.

To book an appointment with Dr. Danielle Blood, call Mt. View Women’s Health Clinic at 360-426-0955.

To book an appointment with Dr. Robert Cavaliere, call Mason Clinic at 360-426-2653.

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exceptional health Full range of orthopedic services offered at Mason Health

Whether you are suffering from a sports-related injury or are

planning for a major surgery of the hip or spine, Mason Health, through its partnership with Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, has you covered.

Mason Health’s Charles Anderegg, PA-C, sees patients at Mason Clinic Orthopedics.

His medical training and experience began in 1986 with his service in the U.S. Army at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, where he worked as the head orthopedic surgical technician.

Terri Grosshans, PA-C Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Terri Grosshans, PA-C, sees patients at Mason Clinic twice a month on the first Wednesday of the month 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and third Wednesday of the month 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. She holds a Master of Clinical Health Services from the University of Washington MEDEX program and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Kaplan University.

She has extensive experience in orthopedics in surgical and non-surgical settings. She works directly with Ryan Halpin, MD, providing follow-up care to his patients after they have surgery.

Anderegg earned his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at what was then the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2003.

Chuck Anderegg, PA-C

With more than three decades of experience in orthopedics, Anderegg, who has been with Mason Health since December 2015, is serving our patients by assisting in surgery and offering preoperative and post-operative follow-up care. His special interests include continuity of care, prevention and education surrounding orthopedics.

When not working, Grosshans enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and spending time with her husband, family, friends and her English Bulldog, Zoey.

The following providers perform surgery at Mason General Hospital and do not have clinic hours at Mason Clinic: Bradley Christ, MD, Ryan Halpin, MD, Andrew Manista, MD, and Darrin Trask, MD.

Joining Anderegg at Mason Clinic are Terri Grosshans, PA-C, and Richard Lamour, MD. Richard Lamour, MD, sees patients at Mason Clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month. Dr. Lamour is a dual fellowshiptrained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries of the knee, foot and ankle. He also Richard Lamour, MD develops individualized treatment plans to Olympia Orthopaedic accommodate each patient’s needs, with the Associates goal of helping patients achieve their very best outcome so they can resume regular activities.

“I have had the privileged opportunity to offer care in the professional, collegiate, and high school arenas, for teams including the Miami Marlins, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, University of Miami Athletics, and Auburn University Athletics, among others,” Lamour said. Dr. Lamour obtained his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Miami.

“My years of medical training have provided me a deep understanding of the wide range of foot and ankle injuries and conditions and their treatments,” he said. “I take pride in seeing my patients return to the activities they love at the level of function they strive for.”

Bradley Christ, MD Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Bradley Christ, MD, is a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon who specializes in treating injuries of the ankle, hip, knee and shoulder, as well as joint replacement. He also has a background in bioengineering and graduated with his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UC San Francisco – Fresno.

“For each of my patients, I will ensure that all conservative treatment methods are exhausted before recommending surgery,” he said. “I love getting to know my patients and enjoy working with them to help get them back to an active lifestyle.”

Ryan Halpin, MD, is an Olympia native and a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in treatment of the back, neck, spine and neurological injuries and conditions.

Ryan Halpin, MD Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

He obtained his medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago where he also completed a neurological surgery residency. His fellowship was in spinal deformity and minimally invasive surgery.

“I frequently perform brain tumor resection and gamma knife radiosurgery, and correct spinal deformities, such as scoliosis,” he said. “Whenever possible, I use minimally invasive spine surgery and outpatient, or same-day, spine surgery to minimize pain and reduce recovery time.”

Go to www.masongeneral.com and click on FIND A PROVIDER in the top menu. Enter a Provider’s Name or Specialty for a list of providers and their contact information.

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exceptional health Andrew Manista, MD, has a background in musical performance and completed his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Andrew Manista, MD Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

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Dr. Manista specializes in complex surgery of the spine.

“I chose to pursue medicine and the orthopedic spine specialty because I had several inspirational teachers and wanted ample opportunity to help others,” he said. “My goal is to solve problems that cause patients pain in order to make a big difference in their lives.”

Darrin Trask, MD, specializes in hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted total joint replacement and minimally invasive posterior hip replacement.

Darrin Trask, MD Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

He is a Washington native who was born in Olympia, raised in Aberdeen, and educated at both Washington State University (for his undergraduate bioengineering degree) and the University of Washington (for his medical degree). He cheers for the Seattle Seahawks and WSU Cougars.

“Using the latest advances in joint replacement and orthopaedic knee and hip care, I will work with you to reduce or eliminate pain and restore function,” he said. “Utilizing the best possible treatment method for you, my priority is getting you back to doing what you love.”

To book an appointment at Mason Clinic Orthopedics, call 360-426-2653. A referral may be required for a surgical procedure with any of our orthopedic surgeons or providers.

MGH Olympic Physicians

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ason Clinic is open and our 60,000-square-foot medical office building houses Primary Care, Orthopedics, WalkIn, Laboratory, Pediatrics, Eye Care, General Surgery, and Podiatry.

Our former clinic site MGH Olympic Physicians is now closed, but those providers now see patients at Mason Clinic. These providers include Erin Martinache, LICSW in Behavioral Health, Mark L. Schlauderaff, MD and Jimmy Wesson, MD in Internal Medicine, and Primary Care providers KC Graham, PA-C, Katie Hackney, PA-C, Rebecca K. Hendryx, MD, and Jennifer A. Nelson, ARNP. Follow our clinic moves updates on social media and the Mason Health website at www.masongeneral.com or call Mason Clinic at 360-426-2653.

KC Graham, PA-C

Katie Hackney, PA-C

All Services Under One Roof

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL: • Birth Center • Diagnostic Imaging • Emergency Services • Intensive Care Unit

• Inpatient Services • Laboratory • Rehabilitation Services • Surgery

MASON CLINIC:

• Behavioral Health • Eye Care • Primary Care • Orthopedics • Women’s Health • Pediatrics

• General Surgery • Walk-In • Podiatry • Laboratory • Diagnostic Imaging • Olympic Physicians

Rebecca K. Hendryx, MD

Erin Martinache, LICSW Jennifer A. Nelson, ARNP

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giving

Our Mission

MGH Foundation furthers the mission of Public Hospital District No. 1 of Mason County by providing financial support to Mason Health.

MGH Foundation contributors memorialized

Mason General Hospital Foundation would like to acknowledge former contributors. Listed below are supporters the Foundation would like to recognize for their past support of our mission and work in the community. Please join us in acknowledging their support of the Foundation during their lifetimes.

Invest in today, because tomorrow will be here before you know it.

MGH Foundation’s

Forever Fund

by Jennifer Capps, Chief Development and Communication Officer

One of the easiest ways to provide an enduring gift of support to

Mason General Hospital Foundation is through your Will. By including the Foundation and the Forever Fund in your estate plans, you can designate some of your assets to the Foundation after your lifetime. At that time, the asset(s) you specify can be allocated to us, and your estate may be able to take a charitable deduction for the amount of your bequest, possibly reducing income and estate taxes payable.

How to Name Mason General Hospital Foundation in your Will If you choose to include Mason General Hospital Foundation in your Will or other estate plan, we should be named as: Mason General Hospital Foundation Post Office Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584 Our tax identification number is 91-1529293 Mason General Hospital Foundation would be pleased to work with you and/or your financial or tax advisor to establish the planned gift(s) most appropriate for you to achieve your financial planning goals.

Bikers for Babies September 18, 2021

Motorcycle riders from all around the area will join the Bikers for Babies fundraiser for Mason General Hospital Foundation, presented with Indian Motorcycle of Bremerton, Indian Motorcycle Riders Group #2047 and Brothers Powersports!

Register online at www.masongeneral.com or register in-person at Brothers Powersports in Bremerton. For questions, call MGHF: 360-427-3623 or Brothers Powersports: 360-479-6943.

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Joan Hedstrom John Hill Mildred Homan Lois Hunter Larry Johnson Elizabeth M. Kiefer Allan Leroy Kimbel Shirley Landis Ruby Lewellen Verna Liles Mary Jane McDonald Williams McFadzen George K. Miller Janet Moesan

Barbara Agee Betsey Ann Allen Carmen Anderson Barbara Bordeaux Peggy Cleveland Daryl Cleveland Glen Drumm Laura Ferrom Teresa Jean Fisher Rebackah Ford Fortner Ken Fredson Billy Gene Grahame Earlene Hanson

Helen Myers Doris Myers Sandra Oliver Lois Omdahl Robert G Owens Linda Reid Trudy Diane Semanko Judith Wall Dan C. Ward Betty Jean Way Eunice Williamson Harley Wivell Orella Wooldridge Louis Zoren

Honor and memorial contributions made to MGHF Mason General Hospital Foundation has generously received

donations in honor and/or memory of the individuals listed below.

Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation beginning January 1, 2021, through June 24, 2021.

Daniel W. Rodgers In Honor of Mark Mager Phyllis Lyman In Memory of Susan Duncan Suzanne Brehmeyer

Bellaine West In Memory of John Tupper Jerry Mallory Laurie Bassett Maxine Johnston In Memory of Christine Goodpaster

Please be advised that every effort has been made to ensure the integrity of this listing. If we have inadvertently omitted any names, please accept our apologies and most sincere thanks for your generosity and continued support of Mason General Hospital Foundation.

Please make a gift to MGHF Use the enclosed envelope to make your tax-deductible donation to help support MGHF. To make a secure donation online go to www.MasonGeneral.com If you do not wish to receive future fundraising requests to support the Foundation, please email us at foundation@masongeneral.com. As an alternative, you may call our local number (360) 427-3623 or the toll-free number (855) 880-3201 ext. 28084 and leave a message identifying yourself, stating you no longer want to receive fundraising requests. We will honor your request not to receive any Mason General Hospital fundraising communications from us after the date we receive your decision.

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At Mason Health we care deeply about the health and safety of our community. COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on our community’s health and economy. Mason Health is committed to providing the COVID-19 vaccines which are safe and effective.

As of May 12, 2021, all Washington residents ages 12 and above became eligible to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. Free vaccines are available and Walk-Ins are accepted. You may also make an appointment with your primary care provider at Mason Clinic. Mason Health has also had several off-site “pop-up” events at the schools, the Senior Center, local businesses,

churches, and underserved areas to ensure we are providing the vaccine conveniently and equitably. To date, Mason Health has administered over 26,000 COVID-19 doses.

As of July 12, 2021, Mason Health COVID Clinic, Testing, and Triage Call Line are closed. MGH Anticoagulation and COVID Vaccine Clinic days and hours of operation are reduced. COVID testing is located at the MGH Anticoagulation/ Vaccine Clinic for pre-surgical patients only. Visit our website to learn the most recent information on COVID Vaccine Clinic hours of operation at https://www.masongeneral.com/about/covid-19.

*Service lines now in Mason Clinic include Primary Care, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Laboratory, Walk-In services, Eye Clinic, Family Health, Podiatry, General Surgery, and Olympic Physicians.

MAP NOTE: The #6 Location (Anticoagulation and COVID Vaccination Clinic) is closed between 12 noon and 1 p.m.)

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IT’S SAFE TO GET CARE AT MASON HEALTH Phase 3 — Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery

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June 2, ct to Subje ue to change d-19.

COVID

One Visitor Allowed – All Patients

Visiting Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am to 6 pm, Please use MGH Main Entrance Sat-Sun 10 am to 1 pm, Enter through Emergency Dept.

Cafeteria Open – Only Authorized Visitors Permitted

Policy an practice dod not changees regardless o vaccination f status.

To protect your health, the following safety measures are in place: • Masking required in all facilities, with limited patient exceptions.

All visitors must wear a mask.

• Maintain 6 feet of distance from other patients.

• All visitors and staff are screened for illness.

• Everyone must frequently perform hand hygiene.

• For COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Information, please go to our website or contact your provider.

• Alternate care sites are in place for high-risk patients.

• Plexiglass barriers are in place to protect patients and staff.

Effective Date 6/2/21

Thank you for choosing Mason Health for your care!

Learn more on our COVID-19 webpage at www.masongeneral.com www.MasonGeneral.com • 901 Mountain View Drive, Shelton, WA 98584 • (360) 426-1611, from Allyn (360) 275-8614, Toll free (855) 880-3201, TTY/TDD (360) 427-9593. Equal Opportunity Provider • Free Translation Services Provided/Se habla español • Mason Health does not discriminate on the basis of patient’s age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, culture, physical or mental disability, financial status or condition (including the terminally ill or dying), limited English, visual, hearing or learning impaired.

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empowered people News Briefs/Classes/Workshops

Mason Health launches Domain Northwest – The First of Its Kind for Cerner and the Health Care Sector M

ason Health’s new Cerner Community Works domain, Domain Northwest, launched in June, paving the way for an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system that staff can more easily tailor to their needs and the needs of patients.

This domain is owned and governed

by Mason Health, in collaboration with other health care organizations who will join the domain. It is the first of its kind for Cerner and represents a move to localize control of EMRs. “With the new solution provided by Cerner, Mason Health will share the Domain Northwest with 11 other ‘like-minded’ hospitals, of the same size and infrastructure,” said Chief Medical Officer Dean Gushee, MD. “This gives us an advantage of managing health care information more efficiently.”

Domain Northwest will be managed by local IT specialists but will also have access to national and international IT support systems.

“The less providers have to worry about the electronic medical record, the more time they can devote to providing a better service and care to our Mason Health patients,” Gushee said.

The upgrade to the electronic medical record system started on Monday, June 28, 2021. Please note, Mason Health’s clinics and services are operating, however, you may experience delays and longer wait times. You will be asked to provide information that has been collected in the past as we are converting to the new system. The provision of service may take a bit longer as we launch the system upgrade. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience with our staff members during the transition period. We appreciate your support!

Classes & Workshops Announcement:

Cancer Wellness Workshop:

Mason Health, in partnership with Harmony Hill Retreat Center, is hosting virtual cancer support groups. For more information, call 360-432-7706 or email patientnavigator@masongeneral.com Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month Location: ZOOM or conference call Register: https://harmonyhill.z2systems.com/np/clients/ harmonyhill/eventRegistration.jsp?event=728& Cost: Free

Diabetes Wellness Groups:

Mason Health’s Diabetes Wellness support groups and Diabetes Prevention classes are still on hold, as of press time. For help managing your diabetes or to inquire about current information, call the Diabetes Wellness Center at 360-427-7332.

All other Mason Health classes, workshops and support groups are on hold due to COVID-19. For questions, email foundation@ masongeneral.com.

COVID-19 MASKING NOTICE:

All patients/visitors must wear a mask when entering a Mason Health facility.

If you do not have a mask, you may request one at the registration desk.

Visitor hours and restrictions are subject to change. Please regularly visit our website or social media for updates.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

Follow up-to-date guidelines at www.masongeneral.com/about/covid-19

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Mason Health da la bienvenida a dos nuevos proveedores de especialidades

Continuando con la Visión de Mason Health de ofrecer el mejor

cuidado orientado a pacientes en el Noroeste del Pacífico, este verano, Mason Health dio la bienvenida a dos nuevos proveedores de especialidades a nuestros equipos de cuidados de salud.

Danielle Blood, Doctora Especialista, se une a la línea de servicios de salud para la mujer de Mason Health, mientras que Robert Cavaliere, Doctor en Medicina Podiátrica, ofrecerá servicios de podiatría en Mason Clinic. Ambos comenzaron en julio.

La Dra. Blood llega a Mason Health en un momento en el cual más familias optan por tener a sus hijos en el Centro de Parto de Mason General Hospital, con un número record de 344 bebés nacidos en 2020. La Dra. Blood ejercerá la obstetricia y ginecología en Mt. View Women’s Health, con privilegios hospitalarios en Mason General Hospital. Se Danielle Blood, MD une a Andrea Martin, Doctora Especialista, y a Carey Martens, Doctor en Osteopatía, así como también a Carley Jobs, Auxiliar Médico quien presta servicios de salud para la mujer en la comunidad.

La Dra. Blood aporta con una carrera de 20 años en medicina, inicialmente en el campo de la enfermería. Creció en Vancouver, Washington, y desde una temprana edad supo que quería seguir la carrera de medicina. En la secundaria, ella participó en un programa que le permitía tomar cursos de institutos superiores, de modo que obtuvo un título universitario en enfermería muy poco después de la secundaria.

“Es difícil saber que quieres ser doctor cuando tienes 19 años”, dijo ella. “Una vez que me convertí en enfermera, siempre fue mi intención volver a la escuela de medicina una vez que fuese más madura. Esto quedó en pausa. Tuve cuatro hijos. Regresé a la escuela y en el largo plazo, tomar este camino me benefició.”

La Dra. Blood obtuvo su licenciatura en enfermería de la Universidad de Phoenix en 2009. Trabajó en el sistema del Valley Hospital en Arizona y fue además enfermera certificada para el Providence Medical Center en Portland, Oregon, en la unidad de cardiología. Recientemente, trabajó para el Legacy Oregon Burn Center.

“He trabajado en la sala de emergencias y unidades de quemaduras, pero no quise eso de manera permanente,” dijo ella. “Nunca trabajé en parto y nacimientos, pero siempre tuve un interés en la salud de la mujer, especialmente después de mis propias experiencias. En la salud de la mujer, uno realmente puede seguir a una mujer de principio a fin.”

“Vendimos todo lo que teníamos en Vancouver y cada uno de mis hijos tenía un bolso de mano,” dijo. “Vivimos en el Caribe por dos años. Nos ponía los nervios de punta al principio.”

Sus hijos pasaron de pasar todo el día con traje de baño en la playa a vivir la vida de la ciudad cuando se mudaron a Brooklyn, New York City, para la rotación clínica de la Dra. Blood en la escuela de medicina.

“Toda esa experiencia ha sido increíble para mis hijos,” afirmó ella.

“Siempre están listos para una aventura. Es el regalo que les he dado.”

Posteriormente la familia se mudó a Buffalo, New York, en donde la Dra. Blood culminó su residencia en obstetricia y ginecología. Ahora está muy emocionada de echar raíces en Washington nuevamente.

“No soy una chica citadina,” dijo ella. “Me encanta el Noroeste y mi familia está aquí, incluyendo un primo cercano en Olympia. Quería vivir en una comunidad en la cual sintiera que estaba beneficiando y dando algo que se necesita. Quiero vivir en una comunidad y ser parte de la misma.”

Siendo una doctora “de más edad” con experiencia y con cuatro hijos, la Dra. Blood espera que sus pacientes la encuentren divertida.

“He tenido un parto con epidural, y he tenido un parto sin medicación,” dijo ella. “He estado ahí donde las madres guardan reposo. Sé lo que es. También es un beneficio que haya sido enfermera durante tanto tiempo.”

Mason Health apeló a la Dra. Blood debido a lo cerca que trabajan las clínicas dentro del sistema y Mason General Hospital.

“Realmente me gusta el modelo que utiliza Mason Health, teniendo a la mano a Mason Clinic con tantas especialidades variadas,” afirmó. “Todos a quienes conocí han sido muy cálidos y acogedores. La Dra. Martin y el Dr. Martens tienen una vasta experiencia por lo que sé que serán grandes recursos.”

Cuando no está trabajando o estudiando, la Dra. Blood es una ávida lectora y le encanta hacer cualquier actividad en exteriores con su familia, como por ejemplo andar en canoa o practicar senderismo.

Tiene tres hijos (de 17, 14 y 11 años) y una hija (9 años).

Para hacer una cita con la Dra. Danielle Blood, llame a Mt. View Women’s Health Clinic al 360-426-0955.

Robert “Rob” Cavaliere, Doctor en Medicina Podiátrica, se une a su colega de residencia Matt Woods, Doctor en Medicina Podiátrica a la línea de servicios de podiatría en Mason Clinic.

El esposo de la Dra. Blood, Kevin, trabajó en banca, pero después de que el mercado colapsó en 2009, la familia dio un giro y se enfocó en la carrera de la Dra. Blood. Tomó cursos requeridos previamente y luego en 2013 comenzó en la escuela de medicina. “Me tomó bastante tiempo”, afirmó ella. “Era una madre que trabajaba. No fue fácil. No es la manera más fácil de hacerlo, pero es posible hacerlo.”

La Dra. Blood asistió a St. George University, Facultad de Medicina en Grenada, lo cual fue una verdadera aventura para su familia.

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Robert Cavaliere, DPM

El Dr. Cavaliere creció en Long Island, New York y comenzó con especialización en matemáticas en Farmingdale State College en New York.

comunidad unida Sin embargo, las matemáticas no eran su pasión. Su padre siempre lo alentó a trabajar con las manos, ya sea reparando cosas en la casa, rastrillando hojas o haciendo trabajo de jardinería.

“Sabía que no quería trabajar con números detrás de un escritorio todo el día”, afirma él. “No era algo que pudiera verme haciendo por el resto de mis días. Tengo un tío, Raymond Cavaliere, que es podiatra, por lo que seguí su práctica en Manhattan. Los planetas parecían alinearse.”

hola gusta andar en canoa y el senderismo con su perro Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Charlie.

Para hacer una cita con el Dr. Robert Cavaliere llame a Mason Clinic al 360-426-2653.

En 2014, el Dr. Cavaliere comenzó la escuela de podiatría en Temple University, Facultad de Medicina Podiátrica en Philadelphia. Después de cuatro años, comenzó su residencia de tres años en el Centro Médico Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke en Denver, Colorado, en donde conoció a su compañero residente el Dr. Woods. Woods terminó su residencia en 2019 y se unió al equipo de Mason Health en ese verano.

En la residencia, el Dr. Cavaliere observó un alto volumen quirúrgico en una amplia gama de casos, desde procedimientos en la uña del pie hasta una artroscopia del tobillo. Se esperaba además que revisara de 10 a 12 artículos semanalmente, asistiera a conferencias mensuales de rayos X y diera lecturas a grupos de 10 hasta 100 personas cada mes.

Muchos de sus casos se generaron en torno a traumas, como por ejemplo fracturas del tobillo, pero muchos vinieron por deformidades de hace mucho tiempo, como por ejemplo un pie zambo que no presenta problemas hasta 30 años después del nacimiento.

“Muchos de nuestros pacientes acudieron a nosotros por dolores,” reflexionó el Dr. Cavaliere. “Realmente no importa de qué caso se trate, ya sea simple o complejo, siempre y cuando el paciente salga sin dolor, es realmente una gratificación. Nos enfocamos en cirugía reconstructiva y correcciones de deformidades.”

El Dr. Cavaliere ha sido autor de varios documentos, así como también de un capítulo en un texto sobre medicina regenerativa para fascitis plantar. Cuando llegó el momento de buscar trabajo después de la residencia, el Dr. Cavaliere y su esposa Rachel, sabían que querían mudarse a Washington. Al ponerse en contacto con el Dr. Woods, el Dr. Cavaliere no tenía idea de que habría un puesto disponible en Mason Health.

“Realmente tuve suerte,” dijo. “Estamos muy entusiasmados. Durante mi cuarto año en Temple, tuve una pasantía externa por un mes en un hospital franciscano en Federal Way, Washington, por dos meses.”

“Washington nos recuerda a Colorado; tiene un estilo al aire libre y hay muchas actividades de recreación. La atmósfera en Mason Health era muy buena desde el instante en el cual ingresé.”

Los Cavalier se casaron en septiembre de 2020 en las montañas de Colorado, luego de que frustraran tres intentos de casarse en 2020 debido al COVID-19 y complicaciones por incendios forestales. Les

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