SCOPE Magazine December 2013

DECEMBER 2013 VOL. 29, NO. 6 MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL & FAMILY OF CLINICS

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Get Moving!

Yoga helps to keep Donna Raines pain-free and in shape.

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Recap of Fantasy Forest 2013’s “The Club”

quality Time is important when it comes to stroke symptoms Willi Schmidt woke up as usual one morning last April, but within a few minutes of sitting up, he realized something was terribly wrong.

“I got up in the morning, and a few minutes later, realized I wasn’t feeling well and sat back down. I told my wife, Lou, ‘I think I’m having a stroke’,” remembered Willi.

As a retired nurse, Lou knew just what to do. She helped her husband dress and drove him to Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics’ Emergency entrance.

On the way to the hospital, Willi’s speech became impaired, his vision was affected, and he started to show signs of paralysis. Fortunately, when the couple arrived at MGH’s Emergency Department, Lou found assistance even before she entered the hospital.

“As I was leaving the car, I ran into Terri Gushee, R. N. , whom I used to work with at MGH. She helped me get Willi in immediately for a CT scan, and later an MRI,” Lou Schmidt said. These tests confirmed Willi’s stroke, and showed his symptoms were caused by a small blood clot on his brain stem.

On the cover:

MGH Foundation hosted its 2013 Fantasy Forest – “The Club” in November. Pictured on the cover are three of this year’s trees “Elves on Parade” Tree Designers & Decorators: Verna Liles, Robin Thurber & Amanda Thurber; “An Evening with Mickey….at The Club!!! Tree Designers & Decorators: Vicki Gonzales, Ginnie Smith & Katie Shrum; and “A Holiday Surprise” Tree Designers & Decorators: Lynch Creek Floral Staff.

Cover photo by Cooper Studios, Shelton.

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Willi and Lou Schmidt look forward to more time being active, thanks to the stroke program at MGH.

As part of the stroke care at MGH, Willi and his attending physician and nurse joined in a Telestroke conference with a neurologist at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. The system uses advanced Telestroke video technology to connect physicians at MGH with specially-trained neurologists at St. Peter. Through a secure two-way Telestroke video system, neurologists at St. Peter can be “in the room at MGH” with the patient, family members, and physicians, helping to determine the best possible treatment. The neurologist “teleconferenced” with the team and Willi to confirm the diagnosis and set up a treatment plan.

After just 24 hours at MGH, Willi was transferred to Providence St. Peter Hospital and admitted into their stroke rehabilitation program, where he spent 11 days recovering. The couple credits MGH employees with being fast, attentive, and compassionate.

“The nurses at MGH were great, and Dr. (Mark) Schlauderaff was, too. What impressed me most was how fast they got Willi into rehabilitation,” Lou added.

The Schmidts are an energetic couple in their mid 70’s who spent four years sailing around the world, built their own log home in Totten Shores, and who actively pursue their favorite hobbies.

Lou is a Master Gardener and Willi is a ski racer who medaled in his age division at the World Ski Racing Championships.

The couple continue to sail and enjoy camping in their trailer.

The Schmidts attribute Willi’s recovery to the quick response of emergency staff at Mason General, the Telestroke Program, and his immediate follow-up care. Willi moves a bit more slowly these days, but he continues to dream of the future, including a plan to attend the ski racing world championships in Austria later this year, if his health allows. “I don’t want to give up… not yet,” said Willi.

TIA (mini stroke) Clinic now at MGH In a matter of moments, a person’s life can be forever changed by a clot traveling through their bloodstream. That’s why Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics (MGH&FC) now offers a local TIA Clinic at the Hospital, where patients who have suffered a TIA can receive follow-up care with a neurologist via telestroke video.

TIA is the abbreviation for ‘transient ischemic attack’, also referred to as a mini stroke. TIA’s are caused by a clot which temporarily blocks blood flow to the brain and then dissolves.

Many people who suffer a full stroke experience one or more TIA’s prior to their stroke.

Local TIA patients from MGH’s emergency room, upon discharge, will be contacted by a nurse to schedule a teleconference appointment at MGH’s TIA Clinic. A TIA nurse will be present during the teleconference, where the neurologist from Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia will attend via the Telestroke video unit. At this time the neurologist

will ask questions and determine if other tests will be needed, such as an MRI or EKG, as well as discuss any risk factors.

The symptoms of TIA’s are the same as for a full stroke; however, their duration is much shorter and they cause no permanent brain damage. If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek emergency care immediately, even if the symptoms disappear: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or trouble understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination Sudden, severe headache with no known cause For more information, contact MGH&FC’s TIA Clinic nurse at (360) 426-1611, ext. 28470, or by fax at (360) 432-7718.

Hospital recognized for achievements in improving patient safety MGH&FC was recognized for outstanding efforts to reduce patient harm and improve patient safety by the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) of Seattle.

MGH&FC earned the 2013 Washington State Hospital Association “Safe Care in Action” award for its efforts to decrease patient harm in 10 key areas through their participation in the “Partnership for Patients” national initiative – a nationwide collaborative effort to reduce the number of hospital-acquired conditions by 40 percent and hospital readmissions by 20 percent by the end of 2013.

“Our hospital staff, administration, and hospital commissioners take patient safety seriously,” said Eric Moll, CEO of MGH&FC, after receiving the award.

“We are pleased to have our efforts recognized by our peers. This work helps us establish best practices in our

Hospital and Clinics so that they become second nature, which is great news for patients.”

The initiative focuses on reducing patient harm in 10 key areas: 1. Adverse drug events 2. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections 3. Central line-associated bloodstream infections 4. Injuries from falls and immobility 5. Obstetrical adverse events 6. Pressure ulcers 7. Surgical site infections 8. Venous thromboembolism 9. Ventilator-associated pneumonia 10. Preventable readmissions The “Safe Care in Action” award was presented to hospitals that achieved a 40 percent reduction in harm or were in the top 10th percentile for six or more

measures or for 80 percent of eligible measures. MGH&FC is one of 16 WSHA hospitals to receive this award.

Low vitamin D linked to infections Vitamin D deficiency has become highly prevalent among children worldwide, even in tropical regions where it would not be expected. Since this vitamin influences innate immunity, scientists suspect that vitamin D-deficient children are at increased risk of infections.

In one recent large prospective study, vitamin D deficiency was associated with an increased incidence of vomiting, diarrhea, ear ache and ear discharge with fever.

[SOURCE: Kathryn A. Thornton, DMD, MPH, et al, “Vitamin D deficiency associated with increased incidence of gastrointestinal and ear infections in school-age children,” Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal, 2013;32(5):585-593] SCOPE 3

quality Olympic Physicians receives patientcentered medical home certification Part of the team from Olympic Physicians: (Back row) Catherine McHugh, ARNP; Lisa Dell, PA-C; Rebecca Hendryx, M.D.; Rachel Reeg, M.D.; and Pam Schlauderaff, RN, MSM. (Front Row) Doug Lindahl, D.O.; Mark Schlauderaff, M.D.; and Allen Millard, M.D. Not pictured: Katie Privette Hackney, PA-C.

After several years, thousands of hours of training and application work, and a complete collaborative effort by the entire staff, Olympic Physicians, P.L.L.C., was recently recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the improvement of their care delivery model as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

To achieve this certification a clinic is given a set of standards that describe clear and specific criteria. They receive information about organizing care around patients, working in teams, and coordinating and tracking care over time.

“The PCMH is a healthcare setting that facilitates partnerships between individual patients and their personal physicians, and when appropriate, the patient’s family,” said Pam Schlauderaff, R.N., MSM, office manager. “Care is facilitated by registries, information technology, health information exchange, and other means to assure 4 S C O P E

that patients get the indicated care when and where they need and want it, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.” Since its founding in 1990, NCQA has been a central figure in driving improvements in the healthcare arena by helping elevate healthcare quality to the top of the national agenda.

“Our providers meet regularly to standardize the wellness screenings recommended for patients, such as at what ages patients need colon cancer screenings, pap smears, mammograms, etc.,” added Mrs. Schlauderaff. “All of our staff understand the importance of checklists, and encourage patients to stay on top of their wellness. PCMH works on population management rather than reactive medicine. The focus is on trying to help patients take responsibility for their healthcare and wellness by working on prevention and maintaining wellness, rather than treating the diseases. Improving access to primary care is also a main goal.”

The major areas of concern Olympic Physicians focused on included: expanding office hours to provide better patient access, adding additional providers to minimize backlog, encouraging patients to have a primary care provider assigned within the clinic to be responsible for the majority of their care, encouraging patient participation in the decision-making process of their care, using electronic medical records to link other local providers and allow communication between Olympic Physicians and other facilities and providers, tracking referrals to specialists to assist patients in obtaining the care they need, and staff training for additional roles (i.e. medical assistants can now do diabetic foot exams and order needed treatments to expedite care).

“The NCQA recognition is a testament to the passion that Dr. Mark Schlauderaff, Pam Schlauderaff, and the staff at Olympic Physicians have for quality improvement and for challenging themselves to improve their care delivery model,” said Eric Moll, CEO, Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. “Their outstanding efforts show innovation and willingness to change, rather than relying on the comforts of past practices. These efforts take courage and real leadership.”

get moving Donna Raines finds pain-free exercise in Yoga As a physically fit woman who

loves exercise, Donna Raines was worried when her favorite exercise, walking, became so painful she had to stop. Her physician diagnosed her with a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects the connective tissues of the joints. The result was chronic tendinitis – which made all forms of exercise difficult.

Donna Raines proudly shows off the flexibility and strength she found through practicing Yoga. Raines is a breast cancer survivor and suffers from a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis.

“I didn’t want to take drugs, so I asked my doctor to let me try to manage my pain naturally. That’s when I became committed to Yoga. It’s a miracle,” said Raines.

Now Raines spends 30 to 40 minutes

each morning repeating movements that loosen tight joints and relieve pain so she can enjoy playing the piano and walking her dog. In addition to her morning Yoga routine, Raines takes classes three to four times a week.

“I started with one class a week at a studio in Olympia three years ago. I’ve always loved exercise, but when I started doing Yoga, I stopped hurting myself. I love Yoga, and it’s become a lifestyle,” she said, adding that whenever anything starts hurting, she now knows exactly what to do to make it stop.

“Yoga instructors help you get into poses correctly and safely, and teach you which movements will relieve your pain. It doesn’t continued on page 11…

Pediatric Physical Therapy room remodel Thanks to a generous donation of nearly $20,000 from the MGH Foundation’s Endowment Committee, the Physical Therapy Department at MGH&FC now has a room dedicated to serving children in need of physical and occupational therapy.

The idea to remodel a storage room into a pediatric physical therapy room came from Cheryl Woods, director of rehabilitation at MGH&FC, who said that over the last few years, she has seen an increase in the pediatric case load.

New paint and flooring were major components of the remodeling. The flooring was carefully selected for easy maintenance and durability. It resembles wood, but is made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and treated with polyurethane to maintain hygiene. Woods explained that the flooring was chosen with shock and sound absorption also in mind, important with active children. New equipment was purchased as well, including standardized testing kits, positioning equipment, floor mats, and toys, which are an integral part of pediatric therapy.

“It’s important to incorporate play,” said Woods. “Pediatric therapy is fun. I get to come to work and play”.

Another major part of the remodel was the installation of a special therapy swing that includes a variety of different therapy platforms. “Swings are a great tool to give kids sensory information through vestibular stimulation,” continued on page 11…

The Pediatric Physical Therapy team at MGH&FC shows off a new therapy swing that was installed as part of the pediatric unit’s recent remodel. Enjoying the swing are (seated) Cheryl Woods, director of rehabilitation; and Akira Davis-Cole, speech pathologist. Standing are Alisha Brannam, occupational therapist, and Marilee Fijalka-Carr, pediatric physical therapist.

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giving Give the gift of healthcare this holiday season

Please

use the enclosed envelope to make your tax-free donation to help support MGH&FC. To make a secured donation online go to www.MasonGeneral.com.

Ways to give to healthcare through MGH Foundation Mason General Hospital Foundation is very grateful for the support it receives from the community in gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Our volunteers and contributors make it possible for the Foundation to fulfill its mission to provide financial support to Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. There are a variety of ways that you can make a gift to the Foundation:

Dear community members, Your support is needed now, more than ever before.

Special events such as Mason General Hospital Foundation’s (MGHF) annual Fantasy Forest event raise funds for much-needed medical equipment for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics (MGH&FC). This important event also builds community support through participants and volunteers who are champions for quality healthcare in Shelton and all of Mason County. With our community’s involvement the Foundation has purchased items such as: YAG Eye Surgery Laser Open MRI Unit CMAX Surgical Table MRI Compatible IV Pumps EKG & Ultrasound Machines Digital Mammography Equipment Lifepak Defibrillator Neoprobe Birthing Beds Infant Warmer We encourage you to give thanks this holiday season by making a financial contribution to Mason General Hospital Foundation.

To make a gift to MGHF, please send a check to Mason General Hospital Foundation, PO Box 1668, Shelton WA 98584-5001. The Foundation accepts multi-year pledges, Visa and MasterCard gifts, matching gifts from a company, and planned estate gifts, as well as securities and mutual funds. You can also make a gift online at www.MasonGeneral.com. Or, you may call Jennifer Capps, chief development officer, at (360) 427-3622; or send an email to jcapps@masongeneral.com.

You can learn more about our annual Fantasy Forest event by visiting us on the web at www.MasonGeneral.com.

–Jennifer Capps, chief development and communication officer P.S. It is not too late to make your year-end contribution to MGH Foundation! Contact us today and please look for a donation envelope in this issue of SCOPE newsletter.

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Online contributions Please visit MGH&FC’s website at www.MasonGeneral.com.

Look for the Foundation’s logo on the left side of the page and a header that says “Support the Foundation for MGH&FC” and click on the yellow “Donate” button below the logo to make a secure, online contribution through Paypal.

Pledges & monthly billing The Foundation can accept a pledged commitment and can send you pledge reminders if you choose to spread your gift over a six- or twelve-month billing period. Please contact Jennifer Capps, chief development and communication officer, at (360) 427-3622 to discuss making a pledge to the Foundation.

Credit card The Foundation accepts credit cards (Visa and Master Card). For more details call the Foundation at (360) 427-3623.

Securities, mutual funds, bequests, and planned estate gifts Gifts of securities, mutual funds, bequests and gifts from an estate are accepted by the Foundation. Please contact the Foundation at (360) 427-3622 to make a gift or notify the Foundation of this type of contribution.

Matching gifts Your company’s matching gift may be added to your contribution. Some companies may match contributions made by retirees and may even match a spouse’s gift. Please be sure to include the matching gift form along with your donation. Matching gift forms may be obtained from your company’s Human Resources Department; you may also contact the Foundation with questions.

We appreciate your continued support of the Foundation.

We are looking forward to a successful, fun and productive 2013, and thank you again to all of our supporters for your involvement in support of MGH&FC!

Fund-An-Item – Fantasy Forest 2013 DeMayo Knee Positioner

This year, as in many years past, MGH Foundation successfully raised funds during its annual Fantasy Forest event, which is held the week before Thanksgiving. The dollars raised during the Fund-An-Item portion of the Saturday evening Gala & Live Auction program will support the purchase of the De Mayo

Knee Positioner and the Stryker RemB micro electric power equipment system for MGH&FC’s Surgery Department.

The DeMayo Knee Positioner will be used on all total knee replacements done at MGH. This new equipment allows the surgeon to have consistent, stable, and perfect positioning of the knee during surgery. For the surgeon it is easy to use and just like having another pair of hands in the operating room.

control. The RemB is used by podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and hand surgeons.

The micro power system can be used to fix fractures of the hand, wrist, foot, or ankle. It may also be used to treat some very painful foot problems such as bunions. The goal for the purchase of these two pieces of equipment during the “Fund-An-Item” portion of the Gala & Live Auction program was $38,000.

The Stryker RemB micro power system helps with removing and reshaping bone. This versatile micro electric system is composed of lightweight, specialized hand-pieces, allowing surgeons to work effectively with greater precision and

Stryker RemB

To help purchase medical equipment

for MGH&FC, please contact Jennifer Capps, chief development officer for MGHF, at (360) 427-3622; or mail your tax-deductible donation to MGHF, P.O. Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584. You can also make a gift online at www.MasonGeneral.com, where Visa or MasterCard are also accepted.

MGHF aspires to fund new CT scanner with proceeds from Fantasy Forest

CT Scanner

Mason General Hospital Foundation will help to support a

portion of the funds needed to purchase a new 64-Slice CT Scanner for the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The acquisition of a new CT Scanner enhances the Hospital’s imaging capability, giving our patients superior quality, low dose scanning. The addition of this new, state-of-the-art scanning capability also augments MGH&FC’s MRI/CT service lines to meet the needs of our patients. The power, speed, and high image detail of this new CT Scanner opens the door to offering new imaging services to our patients and community members.

Chronic or severe wound?

We are proud to be a tobacco-free facility. Please – no smoking or chewing tobacco on our campus. Thank you!

Need Ostomy or Continence special care? Don’t suffer any longer. Stay close to home when your physician refers you to MGH&FC Wound Care Services. Call (360) 432-3285.

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giving 2013 Fantasy Forest Sponsors

2013 Fantasy Forest Chairs

Site Decorations

Event Chairs

MGHF Board Members & Volunteers

Program & Advertising

Kathy Howe & Judy Nicholson

Gala & Live Auction Co-Sponsor

Adele DuPont, Peggy Cleveland, & Joan Hayes

Christmas Village

Hiawatha Corporation

Fashion Show

Fred Finn/Finninsula Foundation

Wine Tasting – “A Toast to all Our Community Supporters” Dynamic Collectors, Inc.

Gift Shop

Heritage Bank

Senior Tea

Alpine Way Continuing Care Community

Champagne Concert Co-sponsor

Our Community Credit Union

Candy Cane Carnival Co-sponsor South Sound Radiology

Father-Daughter Dance Co-sponsor EI Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc.

Celebration of Life Sponsors

Gastroenterology Associates Mary Anne Munson, MGHF Board Member John L. Scott Foundation

Travel Voucher & Event Poster Co-sponsor Bakala State Farm

Volunteer Village Co-sponsor

Taylor Shellfish Farms

Raffle Sponsors

Skookum Rotary - Oysterfest Dollars at Work Peninsula Credit Union Hood Canal Communication Mary Anne Munson - MGHF Board Member

Forest Star Sponsors

Bob & Melanie Appel Steven H. Bowens, DDS, PS Adele DuPont Eric & Paula Moll Providence St. Peter Hospital Robert W. Johnson, PLLC Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center Wittenberg, CPA, PS 8 S C O P E

Sneak Peek

Fashion Show

Ginger Brooks & Marian Greenberg

Judy Nicholson

Distribution

Event & Tree Photography Cooper Studios Photography

Marketing

McCarty & Associates “a marketing firm”, MGH Foundation Office & Little Creek Casino Resort

Catering & Linens

“An Evening with Mickey… at The Club”!!!

Tree Designer & Decorators: Vicki Gonzales, Ginnie Smith & Katie Shrum

“Co Ho Ho!” Very Large Designer Decorated Wreath

Tree Designer & Decorator: Julie Johnson & Jeri Donahue

“Elves on Parade”

Tree Designer & Decorators: Verna Liles, Robin Thurber & Amanda Thurber

Little Creek Casino Resort

“Sugar Plums”

Senior Tea

Tree & Large Wreath Designers

“A Holiday Surprise”

Father-Daughter Dance

“Bits & Bytes” A High Tech Christmas

“Old Fashion Christmas”

Wine Tasting

Darryl Cleveland & Melanie Bakala Alpine Way Continuing Care Community Tanya Frazier

Business Luncheon & Confections Auction Joan Hayes

Champagne Concert Featuring Anna’s Bay Choir

Jubilee Whitman & MGHF Board

Candy Cane Carnival

Future Generations Guild

Gala

Sherwood Guild Chapter Members

Gala Silent Auction Jessica Gonzales

Gala Live & Silent Auction In-Kind Donations MGHF Board Members & Volunteers

Publicity

Mason County Journal, SheltonMason County Chamber, Coffee News, The Shopper, & Roxy 94.5

Tree Designer Chair Jennifer Fitchitt

Celebration of Life Tree Sallie Faughender & Mary Anne Munson

Tree Designer: MGH Information Technology Department.

Decorators: Sara Perrott & Justin Stromberg

“Gifts from the Forest”

Tree Designers & Decorators: Laura Baltadonis, Kim Buckingham, Patti Case, Jackie Garlinghouse, Diana Goldy, Erica Marbet, Dee Wilson & Patti Woods – Green Diamond

“A Birdie in a Par Tree”

Tree Designer & Decorator: Julie Johnson, Shawn Anstey & Jeri Donahue

“The Fountain of Youth”

Tree Designer & Decorators: Karry Trout & Jody Olsen

Tree Designer: Sweet Shack Bakery.

Decorator: Brenann Burton Tree Designers & Decorators: Lynch Creek Floral Staff Tree Designer & Decorator: Martha Hayes & Ruth Dally

“Fly Me to the Moon”

Tree Designer & Decorator: Rebecca Jonas

“It’s Easy Being Green”

Tree Designer: Kathy Geist. Decorators: Kathy Geist & Christina Kramer

“Seahawks Christmas”

Designer & Decorator: Tina Conklin

“A Lorax Christmas Carol”

Tree Designer: Jennifer Fitchitt.

Decorators: Jessica Gibbs & Jennifer Fitchitt

“Victorian Christmas”

Tree Designer & Decorator: Terina McCord & Terry King – Treasures Thrift Stores

“Tanzanian Dreams” Very Large Designer Decorated Wreath

Designer & Decorator: Sammantha Litaker

*Washington Healthplanfinder *A part of the Affordable Healthcare Plan

Gift shop

Stacey Scoles & Marta Buran

Banking & Cashiering

Stacey Scoles & Marta Buran

Raffletickets Adele DuPont

Volunteer Village

Sallie Faughender & Mary Anne Munson

Event Tickets Meghan Lucas

Greenery

Hiawatha Corporation

Live Auction & Emcee

Jeff Kingsbury with Stokes Auction Group & Karry Trout

How to research and compare plans for you and your family.

At MGH&FC we want you to be well-covered. So before registering for a health plan, please contact Lee Ayers, project supervisor at MGH&FC, (360) 432-7766, or email him at layers@masongeneral.com .

For more information go to: http://www.masongeneral.com/wa_health_plan_finder.html or http://www.masongeneral.com/wahealthplanfinder/ MGH_Affordable-Coverage-2014_092713.pdf

Thank You STAFF for helping to “brighten” Fantasy Forest!

MGH Foundation thanks the following staff/departments for creating designer decorated trees/ wreaths for this year’s Fantasy Forest “Wine Tasting” event and “Grand Gala” live auctions.

Carol hristmas A Lorax C tchitt and Fi er if - Jenn edical nzales, M Jessica Go Staffing

would like to acknowledge former contributors. Listed below are supporters, now deceased, 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.

Pearl Boardman Bryon McClanahan Marilyn Chapman Irene Moore Susan Hampton Merv Settle Charles C. Harrison Doris Whitmarsh

Bits & By te sChristmas A High Tech - Sara Perr ott & MGH Info rm Technology ation

Old Fashion Christmas Martha Hayes and Ruth Dally

Fountain of Youth - Karry Trout and Jody Olsen, Diagnostic Imaging

Dreams Tanzanian mantha m Sa h at re W Litaker

Penguin Tr ee Clinical Info - MGH&FC rmatics

Life Is Good at the Beach - MGH&FC Patient Resources

ds You ery ife Han rg When L - MGH&FC Su s Le m o n

Share th e Family Joy - MGH She Medicin lton e

An Evening at Club 21Materials Management &FC cess - MGH Disney Prin ation rm fo Health In ent Managem

Winter Wonderland with Snowman - MGH&FC ICU

Memorial/Honorary contributions made to MGH Foundation Mason General Hospital Foundation

received generous donations in memory and in honor of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation between September 2 and November 4, 2013.

Feliz Navid ad Center at M - The Birth GH&FC

Seahawks Christmas Tina Conklin

MGHF contributors memorialized Mason General Hospital Foundation

Dog Days and (not pictur ed - MGH&FC ) Cats Meow MSP

Not pictured- An Evening in Paris - Adele DuPont, MGHF President; Little Creek Casino Resort Tree - Whitney Jones, MGHF Board Member; Twelve Days of Christmas Tower of Treats - Angela Lewis, Director of Clinical Informatics; Victorian Christmas - Terina McCord and Terry King, Treasures Thrift Stores & MGH Foundation; Gift Basket - MGH&FC Administration.

Norma Gray In Memory of: Maxine Peterson Ed & Maxine Johnston In Memory of: Betty Tozier William Nasmyth In Honor of: Nurse Allison Jean Springer In Memory of: Dr. Norman Jaques Bellaine West In Memory of: Bryon “Barney” McClanahan Merv Settle Betty Tozier Crystal West In Memory of: Baby Jeremy Kramer 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.

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caring Mountain View Women’s Health redecorates

Mtn. View Women’s Health recently redecorated its waiting room, patient rooms, and work areas.

Above: Misti Webb, office manager, shows off the newly painted and accessorized waiting room.

Above right: Board-Certified Obstetrician/ Gynecologist Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D., spends time on a patient’s electronic medical chart in the work area.

Right: Sometimes a mother-to-be needs to undergo a Fetal Non Stress Test, and this is the room – complete with TV monitor and videos - where she can sit comfortably for the test. “Patients are finding the decor fun and refreshing,” added Ms. Webb.

Coffee: drink in moderation?

Why do you have to “go” so often?

Heavy coffee drinking was associated with a 21 percent increased risk of death by any cause among males. And the association was particularly strong among men and women younger than age 55. Cup size was defined as eight ounces, not the 20 ounces typically served at coffee shops.

You may identify with the people in TV ads shown hurrying to get to the bathroom in time. It’s known officially as urinary frequency or urinary urgency, and it’s common, particularly among persons age 50 and over.

Unless the frequent bathroom urges are truly interfering with your life or associated with other urinary problems, they need not cause a great deal of concern. It may be that you’re drinking more water than usual or eating more foods, such as fruits and vegetables, that contain water. If you are taking a diuretic medication, you should be urinating frequently. Coffee and some foods also have a diuretic effect. A male with an enlarged prostate may have a partial blockage of the urinary tract that makes it hard to completely empty the bladder and results in frequent urination.

However, this is a benign, not a cancerous, condition.

[SOURCE: Michael O’Riordan, “Heavy coffee consumption linked with increased risk of all-cause death,” Heartwire, August 15, 2013]

[SOURCE: Sally Wadyka, “What your urine is telling you about your health,” MSN Health & Fitness]

Some recent studies have suggested that coffee has health benefits rather than risks as once believed. Heavy coffee drinking, though, 28 cups or more a week, is not so healthy, according to a new study [Mayo Clinic Proceedings, August 13, 2013].

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Not if – but when a disaster hits... are you prepared?

Provided by Mason County Emergency Management Division

A new survey finds that most Americans

are unprepared for major disasters, and that they maintain a false sense of security with regard to what will happen if a major disaster or a terrorist attack took place.

The poll, conducted by the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, indicated that more than half of the families surveyed had no emergency plan in place for a major hurricane or earthquake.

Even those with plans in place were lacking essential items like a flashlight, two days of food and water, key phone numbers, and extra batteries.

In addition, contrary to reality, almost one-third of respondents believed that in a major disaster calling 911 would bring help within an hour, while 30 percent said they believed help would come within several hours. 19 percent believed that it could take more than a day.

In actuality, major disasters quickly overwhelm emergency responders and residents are often left to fend for themselves for several days before help can arrive. Dr. Irwin Redlener, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, said the survey revealed that “People’s faith in emergency response is unrealistic”. HSNW Sept. 12, 2011.

Earthquakes are more common in Washington than most residents are aware, and as we have seen over the

Power outages, flooding, and road closures are common during winter months in Mason County.

last few years in Japan and around the Pacific Rim, a catastrophic earthquake and potential tsunami is a real and present danger for Western Washington.

Over the last six years Mason County has been impacted by five presidential disaster declarations for winter stormtype events, and so now is the time to ask yourself this simple question: “Am I prepared to be on my own following a major disaster for seven days or longer?”

Why seven days or longer? Because of the rural nature of Mason County, it takes some time for response activities to get to all parts of the County. While the PUDs have an excellent record of restoring power following a storm

event, we simply have a large number of residents who reside in areas off the beaten path, and it can take time to restore power to everyone. Even in more urban areas, a major event simply overwhelms the available resources and it can take much longer that expected to have power restored.

So ask yourself another simple question: “What do I need in order to survive without assistance for seven days or longer?”

Being ready can be a major undertaking, but by taking it in small steps, it’s not so overwhelming.

For more information call the Mason County Division of Emergency Management at (360) 427-9670, ext. 811.

Yoga continued from page 5... really matter what hurts, when you leave class, you feel better,” she said.

Practicing Yoga has helped Raines sleep better and also reduces the lymphedema she experiences under her right arm, an after-effect of breast cancer surgery.

“When I started at the Yoga studio in Shelton two years ago, I couldn’t even cross my legs in Sukhasana, or do a Reverse Table. Now I’m so much stronger than I was before,” she said.

Raines believes the key to anyone’s success with a fitness routine is finding a form of exercise they love, and for her, that’s Yoga. “The more I do it, the more I love it,” she said, and with her new-found flexibility, Raines can Sukhasana to her heart’s content.

Physical therapy continued from page 5... said Occupational Therapist Alisha Brannam. Vestibular stimulation sends specific messages to nerves in the ear, and then to the brain, which are important for balance.

“There are a lot of different ways to work with kids on the swing depending on their needs. I’ve been very pleased with the response we’ve seen in kids and I am very excited to have this therapy technique. It really adds to our repertoire to provide the best possible treatment,” said Brannam.

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hola Bajos Niveles de la Vitamina D se Vinculan con Infecciones La deficiencia de la Vitamina D se ha vuelto muy prevalente entre los niños de todo el mundo, aun en las regiones tropicales en donde so se esperaría. Pues esta vitamina influye la inmunidad innata, los científicos sospechan que los niños con una deficiencia de la vitamina D tienen más riesgos para tener infecciones.

En un gran estudio prospectivo reciente, la deficiencia de la vitamina D se asociaba con un aumento de incidencias de vómitos, diarrea, dolores del oído, las secreciones del oído y con la fiebre.

[SOURCE: Kathryn A. Thornton, DMD, MPH, et al, “Vitamin D deficiency associated with increased incidence of gastrointestinal and ear infections in school-age children,” Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal, 2013;32(5):585-593]

¿Debería Conseguir Otro Cepillo Dental?

Ta iene sentido que una persona que padece de una infección de la garganta, tal como la por el estreptococo debe conseguir un nuevo cepillo dental después de que se haya mejorado de la infección. Un estudio conducido en la Universidad de Texas, Galveston Medical Center encontró lo contrario.

Los investigadores observaron a 14 niños con la infección de la garganta por el estreptococo cepillarse los dientes durante un minuto, y luego poner a sus cepillos en un ambiente estéril para examinar el crecimiento de las bacterias. Lo que encontraron: las bacterias comunes de la boca crecieron así como se esperaría, pero la bacteria estreptocócico se encontró solo en un cepillo, en aquel de un niño que no tenía la infección por el estreptococo, pero quien aparentemente aun llevaba la bacteria.

[SOURCE: Alexandra Sifferlin, “Strep throat? Don’t toss the toothbrush,” TIME Heartland Health & Family, July 8, 2013]

¿Por qué Tiene que Ir al Bañó Tan Frecuentemente?

Tal vez usted se puede identificar con las personas en los comerciales de la televisión que se ven apurándose para llegar al baño a tiempo. Se conoce oficialmente como la frecuencia urinaria o la urgencia urinaria, y es común, sobre todo entre las personas de la edad de 50 y mayor.

Amenos que las necesidades frecuentes de ir al baño de veras están interfiriendo con su vida o se asocian con otros problemas urinarios, usted no se debería de preocuparse de ellas. Puede ser que está tomando más agua que lo normal, o que está comiendo mas comidas, como las frutas y las verduras, que contienen agua.

Si usted está tomando un medicamento diurético, usted debe de estar orinando frecuentemente. El café y algunas comidas también tienen un efecto diurético. Un varón con una próstata engrandecida podría tener una obstrucción parcial del tracto urinario que le dificulta vaciar la vejiga completamente y que resulta en la micción frecuente. Sin embargo, este es una condición benigna, no cancerosa.

[SOURCE: Sally Wadyka, “What your urine is telling you about your health,” MSN Health & Fitness]

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Prueba los Medicamentos para el Dolor Primero Cuando un niño tiene una infección del oído, los padres están ansiosos para conseguir una receta para antibióticos para terminar el sufrimiento.

Deben darse cuenta, sin embardo, que un antibiótico tarde desde 24 a 48 horas antes de mostrar cualquier efecto en los síntomas del niño.

La ayuda más inmediata se puede y se debe de obtener por los medicamentos para aliviar el dolor y bajar la fiebre, tales como el ibuprofeno y el acetaminofén.

[SOURCE: Serena Gordon, “Kids’ ear infections: new guidelines for treatment,” WebMD New from HealthDay, February 25, 2013]

Cuide su Salud Durante las Fiestas Si usted tiene un problema de salud o simplemente no quiere subir de peso durante las fiestas, he aquí algunos consejos para protegerse.

Céntrese en la occasion social en lugar de la comida. Visite con las personas a quien no has visto desde hace tiempo en vez de llegar primero en la fila del buffet.

No saltes ninguna comida para “ahorrar” las calorías; esto solo le hará comer demasiado.

Cuando se va a una fiesta, se podría considerar comerse una merienda saludable antes para refrenar su hambre.

Revise la mesa del buffet antes de llenar su plato. Concentre en sus comidas preferidas y salte las demás.

Tenga cuidado para no tomar demasiado; le bajaría sus inhibiciones y le causará a comer demasiado.

Si esta a dieta, se realista. No va a bajar de peso durante las fiestas; solo procure no subir de peso.

Aparte un tiempo para su programa de ejercicio regular.

[SOURCE: National Diabetes Program, “Helpful hints for healthy holiday eating,” Sutter Health, “Tips for healthy holiday eating,” American Diabetes Association, “Enjoying Thanksgiving.”]

news briefs Employee Focus Live, learn and work at MGH&FC Lori Hatfield, an office assistant at Mason General Hospital Ankle & Foot, loves her job.

“I love my job because of the patients and the people I work with.” Lori’s job/personal situation is very unique. She was totally blind when she went to work for MGH Ankle & Foot. “I worked at the VA (Veterans Administration) Hospital as a pharmacy tech until I went blind,” she explained. Lori has had diabetes all of her life, and as a result of it she became a patient at MGH Ankle & Foot. “I always found them so caring and welcoming.”

When her career counselor asked Lori where she wanted to work, she said, “At the Ankle & Foot clinic – so I can continue working in the medical field – with a wonderful staff”.

Employees of the Month Congratulations to MGH&FC “Employee of the Month” for November – Doug Darling, maintenance; and December – Laurie Clayton, Culinary and Nutrition Services.

Gift Shop is open MGHF’s new Auxiliary Gift Shop at MGH is open for your gift-giving needs – or if you just want to spoil yourself!

New location, new merchandise, new everything! Also for sale is Carolyn Maddux’s book, Care: A Hospital for Mason County.

medical clinic that provides medical treatment for women of all ages with gynecological and obstetrical needs, and is staffed by three board-certified gynecologist/obstetricians – Lystra B. Wilson-Celestine, M.D.; Nkem Nwosa, M.D.; and Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D. To schedule an appointment call (360) 426-0955.

MGHF part of CFC Mason General Hospital Foundation (MGHF) has joined several other community-based organizations to be a part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).

Being a member of the CFC allows federal employees to utilize payroll deduction for their philanthropic “contributions.” For MGHF, this means that all federal employees who would like to donate to the Foundation via payroll deduction can now do so. To set this up, a federal employee needs to contact their payroll office and provide MGHF’s CFC # 27211.

We are excited to announce that our NEW & improved Electronic Medical Record

My Mason is coming in early January 2014* connecting Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics.

“Connected” means better patient care. * Thank you for being patient with our staff as they make the conversion in January.

This is an exciting time for MGH&FC, as we all work together to implement our new system.

Your patience during this time is appreciated.

Classes/Support Groups “First Aid/CPR/AED” course in January The First Aid/CPR/AED course size is limited to 16 per class, and an early, non-refundable registration fee $35 (exact cash or check) is required to cover the cost of books and materials. It is open to the entire community and a Spanish interpreter can be made available upon request. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

When: Thursday evening, January 23, 2014 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: MGH&FC Learning Center, next to McDonald’s on Olympic Hwy North.

Registration: Advanced registration is required by January 13, by calling the Learning Center at (360) 427-3609.

Women’s Clinic open late one evening a week

“Living Well with Diabetes” class in February

MGH Mountain View Women’s Health (MVWH), is open late on Wednesday evenings until 7 p.m. Daytime office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. MVWH is a full-service

A two-day class in diabetes self-management.

When: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 18 & 19, 2014 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Pershing/Ellinor Meeting Rooms at MGH Registration: Advanced registration is required by calling Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 426-1611, ext. 28941 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 28941).

Note: Diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans.

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Our Mission: We take every possible action to protect and promote the health of the people in Mason County while extending respect and compassion as we serve each individual.

Published by: Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. Published six times per year. Editor: McCarty & Associates, Inc. “a marketing firm”.

Business Office: Office hours: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Spanish Translator Available. Located at Gateway Center, 2505 Olympic Hwy N., Suite 460, (360) 427-9547 Mason General Hospital: Visiting hours: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., daily. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) visiting hours: special hours on a patient-by-patient basis, call for Unit hours. Located at: 901 Mtn. View Drive, PO Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584-5001, (360) 426-1611, from Allyn (360) 275-8614. Serving the medical needs of Mason County since 1968. Accredited by The Joint Commission. Translation CMYK Services Provided. Se habla español. Equal Opportunity Provider. Healthcare’s Most Wired Hospital, for six consecutive years!

Administration: Eric Moll, chief executive officer; Dean Gushee, M.D., chief of staff; Scott Hilburn, commissioner/president; Don Wilson and Nancy Trucksess, commissioners.

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Below is a list of memorial contributions made January through June, 2013.

In memory of Agnes Hamilton Bob and Suzi Youatts Anita Hall Jane Gruver Susan & Tom Hammon Elizabeth & Andrew Bracken Elizabeth Mehling David & Jennifer Larson Hamilton Girls In memory of Betty Noll Jane Gruver In memory of Marie Grinnell Jane Gruver Dennie & Avis Ross Ron and Marylin Schmit Donald and Pearl Jacobson Lloyd & Ann Anderson Barbara Torrach Joy Hurlbert Gwen Swanson Veronica & Wayne Russell

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James A. Wright, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

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William D. Neal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

John Clayton, D.O.