SCOPE Magazine June 2015

JUNE 2015 VOL. 31, NO. 2 MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL & FAMILY OF CLINICS

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Meet our Surgeons

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quality Outstanding local surgeons provide Surgery of any kind isn’t something anyone looks forward to, however, surgery is often necessary to save your life, improve your quality of life or get you well. Our community is fortunate to have nine board-certified or boardeligible surgeons on staff at MGH&FC. Conveniently located on MFG&FC campus, these outstanding surgeons and their staff are here to care for you or your family in the Hospital’s newly-built, stateof the-art Surgery Department.

MGH Ankle & Foot MGH Ankle & Foot is the area’s only ankle and foot clinic that offers diagnoses and treatment of foot and ankle issues and diabetic foot care. John V. Rice D.P.M., and James A. Wright, D.P.M., are board-certified podiatric surgeons who provide excellent treatment that includes diabetes-related ankle and foot care and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. John Rice enjoys having his practice in this area and the opportunity to serve the people of this community.

He takes an interest John V. Rice, in patients of all D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S ages, and believes Board Certified that early treatment Podiatric Surgery will help prevent further complications, especially with diabetic patients. He treats a wide spectrum of foot and ankle problems, and as a podiatric surgeon, he is skilled in reconstruction of the ankle and foot, with a special interest in trauma. Dr. Rice is part of MGH&FC’s “Living Well with Diabetes” team of experts, and serves on the faculty as a Diabetes Educator. He completed his residency and internship at Waldo Residency Program, Fifth Avenue Medical Center, Seattle, Washington; after receiving his medical degree from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric 2 S C O P E

Medicine, Chicago, Illinois in 1987. He is board-certified in podiatric surgery and reconstructive ankle and foot surgery.

Dr. James Wright also specializes in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and trauma. He grew up in Olympia, Washington, James A. Wright, attended Olympia D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. High School, and Board Certified completed his Podiatric Surgery undergraduate studies at the University of Puget Sound in western Washington. Following college, he graduated with honors from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, where he received his medical degree in 1998.

He completed his residency program with Legacy Health Systems and Kaiser Permanente Hospitals in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Wright is part of MGH&FC’s “Living Well with Diabetes” team of experts, and serves on the faculty as a Diabetes Educator. He is board-certified in podiatric surgery and reconstructive ankle and foot surgery.

MGH Eye Clinic For many people, the extent of eye care is wearing corrective lenses. That changes with the advancement of age, and often surgery becomes necessary to save or improve eyesight. MGH Eye Clinic is the area’s only ophthalmic clinic with a fulltime, board-certified ophthalmologist on staff. The Clinic uses high tech, stateof-the-art equipment for the diagnoses and treatment of eye diseases including, but not limited to, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. As well as providing surgery for diseases of the eye, eyelid repair, and internal eye issues, MGH Eye Clinic also offers routine eye exams and lens prescriptions.

Dr. Monica Vuong is a full-time, board-certified ophthalmologist who cares for patients of all ages. Specializing in surgery and Monica B. Vuong, M.D. diseases of the Board Certified eye, she brings American Board of experience in the Ophthalmology management of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. She also performs cataract surgery and laser procedures.

Dr. Vuong grew up in the Seattle area and received her medical degree from the University of Washington, Seattle.

She did her internship at the University of Massachusetts, and her residency at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MGH Mountain View Women’s Health Like a woman’s best friend, Mountain View Women’s Health is always there to help… now with extended women’s services and coordinated care. It is staffed with two board-certified obstetrician/ gynecologists whose caring and compassionate team of professionals provide treatment for women of all ages with gynecological and obstetrical needs.

Their services range from general and high risk prenatal care, family planning and fertility services to well-woman care and gynecological treatment including surgery – from adolescence through menopause. And with the recent addition of urogynecological testing, help for women with bladder issues is now available locally. Mountain View Women’s Health is affiliated with The Birth Center at Mason General Hospital and Oakland Bay Pediatrics, for a seamless continuity of care.

excellent care that is close to home Dr. Alford Vassall, Jr. is board-certified, and has been an obstetrician/ gynecologist at Mountain View Women’s Health Alford N. Vassall, since July of 2009.

Jr., M.D. He has a special Board Certified interest in caring Obstetrics and for pregnant Gynecology women and being around babies, and really enjoys sharing in the entire birth and delivery process.

He appreciates working at Mountain View Women’s Health for the quality of its staff, out-patient services, and follow-up care. Dr. Vassall graduated from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1978; did his internship at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York; and his residency at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Buffalo, New York in 1985.

Dr. Mercedes Goebel recently joined the clinical team at MGH Mountain View Women’s Health and the medical staff at Mercedes Goebel, M.D. Mason General Board Certified Hospital. She is Obstetrics and board-certified Gynecology in obstetrics and gynecology and highly qualified in all aspects of gynecological care and surgery, as well as contraceptive management and obstetrics. Dr. Goebel obtained her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, New York in 2001; and completed her internship and residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ Jackson Health System in Jackson, Florida.

With a special interest in adolescent female care, Dr. Goebel welcomes patients of all ages who may have a gender preference for their personal health issues.

MGH Shelton Orthopedics MGH Shelton Orthopedics provides a full range of quality orthopedic services in general, community-level care. In addition to general orthopedic medicine, the team of experts offer unique, specialized services such as hand surgery, sports medicine, and adult joint reconstruction/replacement. They also provide treatment for osteoarthritis, fractures, and sports injuries. Commonly performed procedures include ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, meniscus repair, hip, knee and shoulder reconstruction and replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture care.

Coordinating with staff in Mason General Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, and Rehabilitation Services departments, Shelton Orthopedics provides a continuity of care that is close to home.

Dr. Stephen Ou joined the medical staff at MGH Shelton Orthopedics and Mason General Hospital in 2011.

He is a boardStephen Ou, D.O. eligible orthopedic Board Eligible surgeon Orthopedic Surgery specializing in general community orthopedics, fracture care, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement of the shoulder, hip and knee for arthritis. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. With a Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Dr. Ou also has a special interest in sports injuries.

Dr. Michael Henry joined MGH Shelton Orthopedics in 2014. He graduated in 2002 from the University of British Michael Henry, M.D. Columbia, where Board Eligible he also completed Orthopedic Surgery his Residency in Orthopedics in 2007. Dr. Henry has a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and is ABOS Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. He also worked with the Canadian NATO forces in Afghanistan in 2008. Dr. Henry has a special interest in trauma and fracture care, as well as total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement.

Along with general orthopedics, he performs patient-specific partial and total knee replacements, as well as minimally invasive total hip surgery and shoulder replacement for arthritis and injury.

MGH Surgery Clinic MGH Surgery Clinic is located across from Mason General Hospital for close-to-home convenience. The staff at the Surgery Clinic are true medical professionals, treating patients like family and offering total reassurance in a caring atmosphere. Surgery can never be taken lightly, but Continued on page 12...

On the cover: MGH&FC is fortunate to have nine highly regarded, trained and experienced surgeons on staff that can take care of you and your family from head to toe. Pictured here are (back, l-r) Mercedes Goebel, M.D., ob/gyn; Stephen Ou, D.O., orthopedic surgeon; Monica Vuong, M.D., ophthalmologist. (Front, l-r) Michael Henry, M.D., orthopedic surgeon; Alford Vassall, Jr., M.D., ob/gyn; and William Neal, M.D., general surgeon.

Not pictured: John Clayton, D.O., general surgeon; John Rice, D.P.M, podiatric surgeon; and James Wright, D.P.M., podiatric surgeon.

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College of Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Henry also has a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Commonly performed procedures include:

Orthopedic Surgeons Michael Henry, M.D., and Stephen Ou, D.O.

Many people suffer for years with joint pain and immobility, never realizing that they have options – or that a solution is very close by. MGH Shelton Orthopedics is a team-oriented, full-service orthopedic clinic offering excellent care on a general community level. Coordinating with department staff at Mason General Hospital in the Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, and Rehabilitation Services departments, your complete care is conveniently located close to home.

Ligament reconstruction of the knee including anterior ACL reconstruction Cartilage preservation surgery Meniscus repairs and meniscectomies (removal of damaged knee cartilage) Total hip, knee and shoulder replacement Partial knee replacement Rotator cuff repair and instability treatment Arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder Adult and child fracture care Soft tissue injury Dr. Ou and Dr. Henry advocate bone and joint health for the whole community, and believe everyone deserves to be active and pain-free. With treatment options ranging from pain medications to physical therapy, orthotics, and surgery – there is no reason to take it sitting down. Life is for living, so let the experts at Shelton Orthopedics find the right solution for you!

Shelton Orthopedics has two highly skilled orthopedic surgeons who offer a range of services that include treatment for osteoarthritis, fractures and common joint problems. In addition to general orthopedic care, they specialize in joint reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, and hand surgery.

Shelton Orthopedics is located right next to Mason General Hospital at 939 Mountain View Drive, Suite 130, in Shelton. To make an appointment with Dr. Ou or Dr. Henry, call Shelton Orthopedics at (360) 427-0663.

Dr. Stephen Ou is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon specializing in general community orthopedics, fracture care, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement of the shoulder, hip and knee for arthritis. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. With a Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Dr. Ou also has a special interest in sports injuries.

Early treatment important for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Dr. Michael Henry is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon who practices general orthopedics. He performs minimally invasive total knee and hip surgery, and shoulder replacement for arthritis or injury. He has special interests in trauma and fracture care, and in total hip, knee and shoulder replacement. A Fellow of the Royal 4 S C O P E

Early detection and treatment can delay or prevent the most

disabling effects of rheumatoid arthritis. One study found that patients who waited 12 weeks or longer before seeing a rheumatologist had a joint destruction rate 1.3 times higher than that of patients having a rheumatologist assessment earlier.

Early symptoms of the disease may include fatigue, weakness, and a low-grade fever as well as joint pain and inflammation. A young person, who associates arthritis with advanced age, is unlikely to seek early help from a doctor specialized in providing arthritis care.

[SOURCE: Amy Solomon, “Rheumatoid arthritis often overlooked by doctors,” Everyday Health, last updated April 30, 2012]

District’s community health needs

by Eric Moll, CEO

I am excited about the direction of

Eric Moll, CEO, MGH&FC

Obesity Rate in Mason County compared to Washington State

Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. Our transformation to an ACO (Accountable Care Organization) is positively influencing how we deliver high quality and personal health care to our patients; we are continuing to build stronger linkages through our team of health care providers and our Care Coordination Services program.

Health care transformation further necessitates a greater emphasis on population health. Success in this new paradigm requires that hospitals and clinics are even more integrated within their communities. Not only must we continue to improve Care Coordination throughout the complex care delivery system, but we as health care providers must work to improve the environment of the community.

Fortunately, Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics has a long legacy of doing good work in our community. We are a founding member of Mason Matters, which has generated over $2.5 million in grants and funding for critical community projects (e.g., Bridge to Prosperity, Pioneer Community Food Bank, Domestic Violence, and Dental Coalition). Additionally, we have stepped up our support for Hope Garden, which is a wonderful program teaching youth about gardening and nutrition. Most recently, we have formed a partnership with Shelton School District to help cover the maintenance and operation costs of the Shelton High School pool. This is an exciting adventure as it will allow our community

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to continue to have access to indoor swimming and swimming lessons, and also maintain a winning high school swim team.

We must continue to build upon this important community work.

Mason County ranked 33rd healthiest county out of 39 counties in Washington State in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s County Health Rankings and the Community Commons’ Health Indicator Report 2015.

Both adults and school age children in Mason County have higher rates of obesity than the statewide average, as shown in Figure 1.

Complications of obesity include diabetes, heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease and cancer.

Only 55% of Mason County adults reported getting 30 minutes of physical activity most days, compared to 62% of Washington adults overall. Regular exercise protects against heart disease, diabetes, depression and cancer. As reported in the Continued on page 16...

MGH&FC’s Walk-in Clinic now available When you need prompt medical attention for non-life-threatening medical conditions, MGH&FC’s Walk-In Clinic has a team of qualified health care providers who offer convenient, quality medical care. Current and new patients are welcome! Six days a week the Clinic is staffed by our qualified health care team of providers, located next door to Shelton Family Medicine at 939 Mountain View Drive. Patients may drop in Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Clinic is closed on Sundays. For questions related to this new service, you can contact the Walk-In Clinic at (360) 432-3298.

In order to be seen by one of our providers as soon Continued on page 16...

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foundation MGH Foundation contributors memorialized Mason General Hospital Foundation 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 acknow­ ledging their support of the Foundation during their lifetimes.

William S. McGee

Philip Brown

Joe Schaeffer

Nancy Burgess

Art Wolden

Lucy Newman

Joseph Moody

Janet K. Anderson

Ted C. Bailey

James Hill

John Harvey Buckwalter, former MGHF Board member, Auxiliary Guild member, and MGHF Volunteer

Richard Anderson

Roy D. Schroeder Ray Smith Joan Eaton Carl Johnson Marvin Webster Maxine I. McElroy, wife of former MGHF Board member, General James C. McElroy, Jr.

Elvin O. Olsen

Jeanne Peterson Lyle McKnight Gordon Smith

Chuck Olson Emmett Smith

in partnership with Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Evening includes

William P. Steensen In Memory of:­ Bob Towhey Leland J. & Catherine L. Rhodes In Memory of:­ Pat Connolly

Bruce Munro In Memory of:­ Jerry Munro 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.

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the 12th Annual

Bonita Goss

Mason General Hospital Foundation has received generous donations in memory of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation between January 1 and April 22, 2015.

Marcia L. Booth In Memory of:­ Dorothy Jean Shrum

presents

Phyllis Pearce

Memorial contributions made to MGH Foundation

Roger & Linda Hoff In Memory of:­ Patty Brown and Maxine Bloomfield

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Dinner presented by Chef Josh Delgado, Wine & Beer, Live, Silent & Dessert Auctions

When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4 p.m.

Where: The Grand Ballroom at Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Admission: $50 per person, Reservations required by Monday, October 19.

Please call (360) 427-3623 for tickets and reservations. *A chapter of Mason General Hospital Foundation

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT WOMEN OF MASON COUNTY WHO NEED HELP PAYING FOR THEIR DIAGNOSES AND TREATMENT OF BREAST OR CERVICAL CANCERS.

Please…

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

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Save the date…

November 18 – 21, 2015

Fantasy Forest

at the beautiful Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union, WA.

2015

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Sneak Peek & Holiday Shopping Experience

❄ Fashion Show & Luncheon ❄ Father-Daughter Dance ❄ Business Luncheon & Confections Auction ❄ Wine Tasting ❄ Candy Cane Carnival ❄ Grand Gala & Live Auction For ticket and event information call (360) 427-3623.

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Save the date for the 21st Annual

“Quality Care Open” Golf Tournament All proceeds benefit MGH&FC.

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Thank you to our Event Sponsors Co-Presenting Sponsor

Tournament Patron Sponsor

Manke Lumber Company

Coverys

Co-Presenting Sponsor

2nd Place Handicap Prize Sponsor

Puerto de Angeles #5 and #4 Men’s Prize Sponsor

Squaxin Island Tribe Women’s Prize Sponsor

Christmas Village Manufactured Home Community Prize Sponsor

Dynamic Collectors, Inc. Golf Course Sponsor

Inland Northwest Consolidated Services 3rd Place Handicap Prize Sponsor

Healthcare Management Administrators

4th Place Handicap Prize Sponsor

McKinstry

Hospitality Cart Sponsor

Curvature

Cerner

Hole-in-One Prize Sponsors

Golf Cart Sponsor

Falcon Financial, Inc.

Gillis Auto Center Arnold Smith Insurance Mason General Hospital Foundation

Awards Dinner Program Sponsor

Hole Sponsors – Level A

OAC Services, Inc. Tee Pack Sponsor

Mr. Jack Charneski Banner Sponsor

Taylor Shellfish Farms Million Dollar Shot Sponsor

Hiawatha Corporation

1st Place Non-Handicap Prize Sponsor

Electrocom

Maple Glen Senior Living Edward Jones – Karen Schade Robert W. Johnson, PLLC Peninsula Credit Union Our Community Credit Union Olympic Mountain Millwork Sponsors as of May 15, 2015

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Hole Sponsors – Level B

Edward Jones – Eric Thompson Les Schwab, Shelton Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center McCarty & Assoc. “a marketing firm” Wittenberg CPA, P.S. Snyder & Huff, Attorneys at Law Community Financial Center Green Diamond Resource Company Mason County Title Company D.R. Gardner CPA, P.S. Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories Hood Canal Communications Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply Hackney Family Dentistry Berkshire Hathaway Home Services NR Smith & Associates Shelton Chiropractic Center First American Title Heritage Bank

classes & support groups “Living Well With Diabetes” class in September A two-day class in diabetes self-management.

When: Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15 & 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Pershing Meeting Room at Mason General Hospital Registration: Pre-requisite: diabetes education and advance registration is required by calling Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 426-1611, ext. 28940 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 28940).

Note: There is a fee for this class, however, diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans.

First Aid/CPR/AED course in September The First Aid/CPR/AED course size is limited to 16 per class, and an early, non-refundable registration fee of $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.

Hill for anyone who has been affected by a cancer diagnosis, including caregivers.

Sessions will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month, and will be facilitated by Ronnie Hacken, MA, LMFT, a cancer retreat facilitator at Harmony Hill. The next Support Group meetings are scheduled for June 15, July 20, and August 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pershing Room at MGH. Please enter through the Main (south) Entrance. For more information call Karry Trout, Patient Navigator, at (360) 432-7706.

MGH&FC Auxiliary – Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 12 pm in the Ellinor Room at MGH. Contact Connie at (360) 426-4070.

MGH&FC Cancer Support Group – Open to anyone affected by cancer, including caregivers. Meets every 3rd Monday of the month, 6 to 7:30 pm in the Pershing Room at MGH. Contact Karry at (360) 432-7706.

MGH&FC Shelton Diabetes Support Group – Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month (except July & August) from 1 to 2 pm in the Washington Room at MGH. Contact Sue at (360) 427-7332.

When: Thursday, September 10 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous – Meets every Friday at 6 pm. Call (360) 754-4433 for more information.

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

Registration: Advance registration is required by September 1, by calling the Learning Center at (360) 427-3609.

Overeaters Anonymous – Meets every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at MGH, and every Saturday from 10 to 11 am at Saint David’s Church, 324 W. Cedar Street in Shelton. Call Lori at (360) 970-8249 for more information.

Support Groups

Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group for Men and Significant Others – Meets the last Monday of every month from 7 to 8:30 pm at MGH, and every 2nd Tuesday

Cancer Support Group sponsored by Mason General Hospital and Harmony

of the month at Olympic Bakery, Spencer Lake in Shelton from 10 to 11:30 am (except on Holiday weekends). Contact Bill at (360) 426-2486 for further information.

Additional Local Area Support Groups AARP Driver Safety – Classes meet at different times and locations in Mason County. Visit www.aarpdriversafety.org for current classes.

Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are held throughout the Mason County area. For a current list of locations and times call Patient Resources at (360) 427-9544, or (360) 352-7344, or visit www.district8aa.org Alzheimer’s Support Group (Shelton) – Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month 10:30 - 11:30 am at Alpine Way Continuing Care Community, 900 W. Alpine Way. Contact Kathy at (360) 426-2600.

Bereavement Support Group (Providence Sound Home Care) – Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 to 3 pm at the Shelton Firehouse building, 122 W Franklin St. Contact Barb at (360) 493-4667.

Cancer Support Group – Meets every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10 to 10:50 am at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St, Shelton. For more information contact Faith Lutheran Church at (360) 426-8611.

MGH&FC Allyn Diabetes Support Group – Meets the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 to 2 pm in the Port of Allyn Building’s downstairs meeting room. Contact Sue at (360) 427-7332.

Domestic Violence Support Group – Contact Turning Pointe for a prescreening appointment at (360) 432-1212 or (877) 923-1212.

Grief and Loss – Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Alpine Way Continuing Care Community, 900 W. Alpine Way, Shelton from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Contact Kathy at (360) 426-2600.

Visit MyMasonHealth.org for more information. For enrollment questions or general patient portal questions, please email patientportal@masongeneral.com. For technical questions, please call (877) 621-8014 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday (except holidays).

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) – All mothers and children from birth to age 5 are welcome (child care provided). Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church, Continued on page 11...

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community Mental Health Services now available locally Local mental health services are now available for patients being seen at all primary care clinics of Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics – MGH Family Health, MGH Olympic Physicians, MGH Hoodsport Family Clinic, MGH Oakland Bay Pediatrics, and MGH Shelton Family Medicine.

Standing in front of “SPD Hospital Office” are Sabrina Nelson, R.N., BSN, director of MGH Emergency Department and Trauma Services; Darrin Moody, chief of Shelton Police Department; Justin Doherty, SPD officer; Les Watson, SPD lieutenant; Matt Dickinson, SPD officer; Steve Anderson, R.N., house supervisor, MGH&FC; and Andrew Bales, director of Environmental Services, MGH&FC.

MGH Emergency Department forms community partnership with local police Across the nation, patient and staff safety in hospital ER waiting rooms is a growing concern. MGH recently decided to be proactive in protecting patients and staff before any major issues occur by adding a local police presence on-campus.

Beginning last April, law enforcement officers from the Shelton Police Department (SPD) began having a visual presence in MGH’s ER waiting room. “They now have a convenient and accessible work station in the Emergency Department 24/7,” said Sabrina Nelson, director of Emergency and Trauma Services at MGH. “They have a desk and office equipment compatible for routine police business while monitoring Emergency Department areas. They are also accessible throughout the Hospital.”

Other safety features MGH has on campus include campus security cameras throughout the facility and near exit doors.

“We want to provide an environment where both physicians and patients feel safe – no matter how chaotic ER waiting room conditions become. We believe our community partnership with Shelton Police will help make that happen,” Nelson added. “SPD Chief Darrin Moody has been great to work with and we are fortunate to have the expertise of his team partnering with us.”

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This new service, provided by HealthLinkNow, is available for non-emergency situations through a remote consultation service called TelePsychiatry. It includes both adult and pediatric patients that are referred by their local primary care providers.

For the past year, MGH Olympic Physicians has been a part of a pilot program to test the value of this service in our community. “The patients are already benefiting from it,” said Erin Martinache, LICSW, Behavioral Health Resources. “They feel comfortable with the service, and overall, it is Continued on page 16...

Mindfulness meditation: It works Mindfulness meditation has its roots in Eastern religions such as Buddhism, but, as a secular practice, many Americans are finding benefits for both the mind and the body.

The basic goal is to focus on what you are sensing at the moment, your thoughts and your sensations, without judging them in any way. Although it may be difficult, you should try to avoid re-hashing the past or anticipating the future.

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, developed at the University of Massachusetts, has been found effective in reducing stress, relieving pain and removing negative thoughts.

[SOURCE: “What is mindfulness?” GreaterGood, University of California, Berkeley]

Special Needs Registry helps emergency responders assist those in need In their commitment to “Whole Community Planning”, Mason

management process through Whole Community Planning,

County’s Division of Emergency Management (MCDEM) has developed a program for individuals with special needs who require assistance in the event of an emergency or disaster. In Whole Community Planning everyone matters, regardless of their age, health or personal limitations. As part of the MCDEM’s emergency planning, a Special Needs Population Registry was created to coordinate the health department, local police, fire department and other emergency responders in providing assistance and ensuring safety to those who need it. The aim is to provide the most efficient assistance possible to the most vulnerable members of our community, including the elderly, infirm and disabled.

Any member of the community with a condition that would require special assistance in an urgent situation should sign up with the Special Needs Registry and provide information about their health and medical condition. The registration form can be completed and filed online at www.co.mason.wa.us/forms/dem/emergency_ needs_registration.pdf; or by calling MCDEM’s Tammi Wright at 360-427-9670, ext. 800.

Designed as a planning tool, the Special Needs Registry is a database of information used to identify the segment of the population who have certain functional and access needs and who require assistance in emergency situations. The sharing of information regarding their location, disability, and medical condition allows for a more coordinated response in an emergency, and better disaster preparedness. MCDEM is dedicated to developing and improving all phases of the emergency

Support groups

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428 W Cota St., Shelton from 9:30 to 11:30 am, Sept - May only. Call (360) 426-8461 for further information.

Reach to Recovery – Call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345 for a referral.

Teen MOPS meet the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at First Baptist Church (dinner and childcare provided), Sept. - May only.

Shelton Neuropathy Support Group – Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 am at the Shelton Library. Contact Mary Ann at (360) 480-9480.

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Call (360) 493-6021 or the 24-hour hotline at (360) 866-0403.

Teen Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group – Call Margaret at (360) 426-6925 to sign up, or the Shelton High School Counselor’s office at (360) 426-4471.

(Free and confidential.)

Parenting and Baby Sitting Classes – Call the American Red Cross at 1-800 RED-CROSS (1-800 733-2767) or visit www.redcross.org/wa/tacoma Parkinson’s Support Group – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Alpine Way Continuing Care Community, 900 W. Alpine Way, Shelton from 12:30 to 3 pm. Call Kathy (360) 426-2600.

TOPS 1402 – Meets every Monday at 9 am at Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E Harstine Island Road N., Shelton. Contact Sandy at (360) 426-0967.

Weight Watchers – Meets every Tuesday at the Pavilion Senior Center. Weigh-in at 11:45 am for Meeting at 12:15. Contact Pat at (360) 229-9439.

The Patient Resources Dept. at Mason General Hospital has information on many more support and self-help groups in the Mason & Thurston County areas. Call (360) 427-9544 with inquiries.

The Crisis Clinic also has a comprehensive listing of services available.

Call (360) 586-2800.

Please note: Meeting dates and times may change. Please contact Support Group to verify date/time/place.

Updated April 15, 2015.

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community Measles: Vaccination is the only protection Measles is a serious and highly contagious respiratory disease that is transmitted

through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus can live for up to two hours after being released into the air or on surfaces, and can result in severe complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis, and can even be fatal.

Unvaccinated children under the age of five are the most vulnerable. Also at high risk are pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

Measles can be prevented with the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine.

There is no proof that autism results from vaccinations, and doctors agree that the MMR vaccine is a child’s only protection against the measles virus. Two doses of the vaccine are prescribed: the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 to 6 years.

The early symptoms of measles are flu-like, characterized by fever, runny nose, red, watery eyes, cough and fatigue. Two or three days later small white spots appear in the mouth, and a red, raised rash begins to spread over the face, moving down to the neck, arms and chest. Measles is contagious one to two days before the onset of symptoms – making it undetectable. It has an average incubation period of ten days, with the rash appearing at the 14-day mark, and beginning to fade a few days later.

Washington State typically has five or fewer cases per year, but that number has grown with new, confirmed cases in Clallam, Grays Harbor and surrounding counties.

Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics urges all parents to make sure their children are protected. The message is clear – every child needs to be vaccinated against measles for the protection of all.

Diverticulitis linked to vitamin D deficiency

If you have been diagnosed with diverticular disease, you may be able to head off future problems by taking a vitamin D supplement. One study published in 2013 found that patients with low levels of vitamin D were more likely than other subjects to have complications of diverticulitis. Scientists know that Vitamin D has a role in managing inflammation in the lining of the intestines.

Other studies have noted that symptoms of diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease are more likely to occur during winter months when direct exposure to sunlight is low.

[SOURCE: David A. Johnson, M.D., “Debunking myths about diverticular disease,” Medscape Gastroenterology, April 7, 2014]

Does caffeine affect blood pressure?

A cup of caffeinated coffee can temporarily increase your blood pressure, but experts don’t know if the caffeine has a long-term effect. With or without caffeine, coffee has some health benefits and no major risks.

The effect of caffeine varies with the individual. You may want to check your blood pressure about 30 minutes after drinking a caffeinated beverage. If your BP is still up 5 to 10 points, you may be sensitive to the effects.

[SOURCE: Mayo Clinic Staff, “High blood pressure (hypertension),” MayoClinic.com, July 19, 2012] 12 S C O P E

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knowing you will be close to home and family and in the best of hands is very comforting.

Some of the surgeries and procedures performed under the excellent care of Mason General Hospital’s Surgery Department include gastrointestinal tract, colon, hernia, thyroid, breast, and cancer surgeries, colonoscopies, and advanced laparoscopic procedures.

Dr. John Clayton is board-certified in general surgery, and received his medical degree from Kansas City University School of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas John E. Clayton, D.O. City, Missouri in 2006.

Board Certified He completed his General Surgery internship and general surgery residency at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, Michigan. His specialty is in general surgeries of the breast, hernia, gallbladder, thyroid, and stomach, as well as routine colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.

Dr. Clayton values the preventive aspect in all of these procedures – especially the ones involving breast health, believing that early detection of breast cancer provides the best chance of successfully curing it.

Dr. William Neal is board-certified in general surgery, and obtained his medical degree from the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center in Portland.

William D. Neal, M.D., He completed F.A.C.S., his residency and Board Certified internship at the General Surgery University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, and the Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Neal is a highly regarded general surgeon who performs surgeries of the gastrointestinal tract, breast, gallbladder, thyroid, colon, and hernia, and specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures.

“Safety First” when enjoying Mason County waterways!

No matter where you go in Mason County, you’re bound to see water.

With 45 lakes and 709 miles of shoreline, 87 percent of Mason County is water; so it’s no wonder that water sports, including swimming, are among the County’s most popular summertime activities.

Fear of accidents shouldn’t keep anyone from enjoying Mason County’s bounty of water, but it’s important to remember that safety should always be a first priority.

From 2009 to 2013, ten accidental drowning deaths occurred in Mason County, and according to the Washington State Child Death Review, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentionalinjury death for children in Washington state. Nationally, over 4,000 accidental drownings occur each year, but many could have been prevented by practicing basic safety measures such as these: Learning basic swimming and water survival skills Never swimming alone Making sure children are fully supervised by adults Wearing Coast Guard-certified life vests when boating, and when playing in or around water Never swimming or boating when using alcohol or drugs Swimming in areas watched by lifeguards Knowing your limits and not allowing yourself to become chilled or fatigued Ensuring pools are fenced on all sides and have a locked gate Not diving or jumping into shallow water.

To learn more about drowning risk factors and prevention strategies, visit www.cdc. gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/watersafety/index.html.

Local realtor and Shelton resident, Jeanne Blanton – who has had a fear of the water all her life – can now swim the full length of a pool. Her smile tells a story of victory.

It’s never too late to learn basic swimming skills. At age 47, local realtor and Shelton resident, Jeanne Blanton made the decision to learn to swim because she wanted to overcome her greatest fear: water.

“Before may first lesson, I told myself for a week, ‘I can do this, I can do this’.

I had to fight the fear, but I did it. I also promised myself that whatever the instructor asked of me, I would say ‘yes’. And I did. Now I have a healthy respect for the water. I know bad things can happen, but I also know that if I don’t panic I can save myself – and that has given me freedom. All my life I felt left out because I couldn’t enjoy water activities with my friends – the fear was too strong. Now I feel like I can do anything,” Blanton said.

For swimming lessons, check out the following Olympia pools for rates and schedules:

Olympia YMCA - 510 Franklin St. SE (360) 352-3400 or online at www.southsoundymca.org.

Discover Aquatics Swim School 110 Delphi Rd. NW - (360) 867-9283 or online at www.discoveraquatics.com.

Tumwater Valley Athletic Club - 4833 Tumwater Valley Dr. SE - (360) 352-3400 or online at www.valleyac.com.

Briggs YMCA - 1530 Yelm Hwy. (360) 753-6576 or online at www.ymca.net/.

Note: For information on Shelton High School Pool scheduling and lessons call (360) 426-4240.

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hola Seguridad en el agua puede salvar vidas esté usando alcohol u otras drogas.

Nada en áreas con salvavidas.

Sepa sus límites y no se permita que se escalofríe ni que se fatigue.

Las piscinas deben de estar valladas completamente y tener una verja cerrada.

No echarse clavado ni salte en el agua poca profunda.

Para aprender más acerca de los factores de riesgo de hondos y sobre las estrategias para prevenirlos, visite a:l www.cdc.gov/ homeandrecreationalsafety/water-safety/ index.html.

¡Primero la Seguridad Cuando Disfrute de las Vías Acuáticas en el Condado de Mason! No importa por donde se vaya en el Condado de Mason, usted es destinado a ver al agua.

Con 45 lagos y 709 millas de costa, 87 por ciento del Condado de Mason es agua, así que no es sorprendente que los deportes acuáticos, incluso la natación, sean entre las actividades más populares del verano en el condado.

Temor a los accidentes no debería de prevenir a nadie que no disfrute a la abundancia de agua que hay en el Condado de Mason, pero es importante acordarse de que la seguridad siempre debe de ser la prioridad primera.

Desde el 2009 hasta el 2013, diez ahogos accidentales ocurrieron en el Condado de a or ble Ah oni sp Di

Mason, y según el Washington State Child Death Review, el ahogo es la caúsa segundo más común de herida muerte accidental para los niños en el estado de Washington.

Para las clases de natación, investigue las siguientes piscinas en Olympia para averiguar los precios y los horarios:

Por la nación, más de 4,000 ahogos accidentales ocurren cada año, pero muchos podrían haber sido prevenidos por practicar las medidas básicas de la seguridad, tales como estas:

Discover Aquatics Swim School 110 Delphi Rd. NW - (360) 867-9283 o por internet en www.discoveraquatics.com.

Aprenda las habilidades básicas de la natación y de cómo sobrevivir en el agua.

Nunca nade solo.

Asegúrese de que los niños sean supervisados por adultos.

Asegúrese de que sus niños estén completamente vigilados cuando estén cerca de los barcos y cuando estén jugando en o alrededor del agua.

Nunca nade ni pasee en barco cuando

Briggs YMCA - 1530 Yelm Hwy. (360) 753-6576 o por internet en www.ymca.net/.

Olympia YMCA - 510 Franklin St. SE (360) 352-3400 o por internet en www.southsoundymca.org.

Tumwater Valley Athletic Club - 4833 Tumwater Valley Dr. SE - (360) 352-3400 o por internet en www.valleyac.com.

Nota: Para obtener información sobre horarios y clases de llamar (360) 426-4240 piscina Shelton High School secundaria.

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Para más información visite a MyMasonHealth.org. Para hacer preguntas acerca de la inscripción o para hacer preguntas generales con respecto al portal de pacientes, favor de enviar un correo electrónico al patientportal@masongeneral.com. Para hacer preguntas técnicas favor de llamar al (877) 621-8014 entre las 8 de la mañana y las 8 de la noche, Hora Estándar del Este, lunes - viernes (excepto las fiestas).

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Sarampión: La vacunación es la única protección El sarampión es una enfermedad seria y muy contagiosa que se transmite por el aire cuando una persona infectada respira, tose o estornuda. El virus puede vivir hasta dos horas después de que se emite en el aire o en las superficies, y puede resultar en complicaciones severas, incluso la pulmonía y la encefalitis, y también puede ser fatal. Los niños no vacunados menores de la edad de cinco son los más vulnerables. También los de alto riesgo son las mujeres embarazadas y cualquier persona con un sistema inmunológico debilitado.

El sarampión se puede prevenir con la vacuna MMR (sarampión, paperas y rubeola – SPR en español). No hay

pruebas de que el autismo resulte de las vacunaciones, y los doctores están de acuerdo de que la vacuna SPR es la única protección contra el virus sarampión para un niño. Dos dosis de la vacuna se recetan: la primera dosis a los 12 a 15 meses de edad, y la segunda a los 4 a 6 años.

Los síntomas tempranos del sarampión son parecidos a la gripe, caracterizados por calentura, goteo nasal, ojos rojos y llorosos, tos y fatiga. Dos o tres días después unas manchas pequeñas y blancas aparecen en la boca y un sarpullido rojo y elevado comienza a extenderse sobre la cara, bajando por el cuello, los brazos y pecho.

El sarampión es contagioso uno o dos días antes del inicio de los síntomas

– haciéndolo indetectable. Tiene un periodo de incubación del promedio de diez días, con el sarpullido apareciendo al día 14, y comenzando a disiparse a unos días después.

El Estado de Washington típicamente tiene cinco casos o menos por año, pero este número ha aumentado con unos nuevos y confirmados casos en los condados de Clallam, Grays Harbor y los de su alrededor. El Hospital General de Mason & su Familia de Clínicas les urge a todos los padres que se aseguren de que sus niños estén protegidos. El mensaje es claro – cada niño necesita estar vacunado en contra del sarampión para la protección de todos nosotros.

La meditación de la concientización: funciona La meditación de la concientización se arraiga en las religiones orientales, tales como el budismo, pero como una práctica secular, muchos estadounidenses están encontrando beneficios para ambos el cuerpo y la mente.

La meta básica es enfocarse en lo que se siente en aquel momento, sus pensamientos y sus sensaciones, sin juzgarlos de ninguna manera. Aunque puede ser difícil, se debe de evitar repasar al pasado ni anticipar al futuro.

El Programa de la Reducción del Estrés Basado en la Concientización, desarrollado en la Universidad de Massachusetts, se ha encontrado eficaz para reducir el estrés, aliviar el dolor y para quitar los pensamientos negativos.

[SOURCE: “What is mindfulness?” GreaterGood, University of California, Berkeley]

¿Tiene protuberantes en los dedos?

La osteoartritis muchas veces afecta a las manos y a los dedos igual que a las articulaciones más grandes que soporten peso, tales como las caderas y las rodillas. Una indicación temprana involucra a las deformidades protuberantes y huesudos en los puntos de los dedos, conocidos como los nódulos de Heberden. La artritis ocurre debida al desgastarse del cartílago que forra las coyunturas, pero la protuberancia resulta de los depósitos de calcio o los espolones óseos que desarrollan cuando un hueso frota contra hueso.

Como investigar y comparar los planes para usted y su familia.

En MGH&FC, queremos que usted tenga suficiente cobertura. Así que antes de registrase para un plan de salud, favor de comunicarse con Susana Lopez, Patient Accounts Office, al (360) 427-3635.

El tratamiento es necesario solo si los síntomas son inquietantes o persistentes. El tratamiento consiste principalmente en medicamentos para el dolor sin receta o medicamentos antiinflamatorios (los orales o tópicos) más la pérdida de peso. Para las personas obesas, los estudios han encontrado que la pérdida de peso ayuda aun cuando la artritis afecta solo a las manos. Los suplementos como la condroitina, glucosamina y las pastillas de aceites de pescado a veces se recomiendan. .

Para más información visite a: www. masongeneral.com y haga clic en Healthplanfinder.

[SOURCE: William C. Shiel, Jr., M.D., FACP, FACR, “Early, mild osteoarthritis of the hands: what to do if it affects you!” MedicineNet.com, medically reviewed by a doctor, December 1, 2014]

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County Health Rankings, there are only 7 recreational facilities per 100,000 population in Mason County compared to 11 in the State as a whole. Additionally, only 14% of Mason County residents live within one half mile of a park, compared to 49% of Washington State residents.

In 2007, only 22% of Mason County adults consumed the recommended five or more fruits and vegetables daily. In 2010, 77% of Mason County 10th grade students consumed less than five or more fruits and vegetables daily. In 2010, 32% of Mason County 10th grade students were overweight or obese according to the Mason County Healthy Youth Survey.

The point is not to dwell on a dire situation, but acknowledge the opportunity for leadership and reinforce the commitment by your Public Hospital District to play an active role in developing community solutions for a better and healthier Mason County.

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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 CMYK 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, Toll free (855) 880-3201, TTY/TDD (360) 427-9593. Serving the medical needs of Mason County since 1968. Accredited by The Joint Commission. Translation Services Provided. Se habla español. Equal Opportunity Provider.

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as possible and in the most appropriate care setting, please follow these guidelines:

Non-Emergent Medical Conditions When you have a non-emergent medical condition, please start by contacting your primary care provider’s office for an appointment.

When your regular doctor or health care provider is not available, MGH&FC’s Walk-In Clinic will provide care to patients with a non lifethreatening illness or minor injury. Types of services provided may include treating non-emergent common illnesses such as: colds, flu, ear aches, sore throats, migraines, fever and rashes. The Walk-in Clinic will also treat minor injuries, such as: sprains, strains, minor cuts and other minor injuries.

Emergent or Life-Threatening Problems If you believe you have a serious or life-threatening illness or injury that requires immediate attention, please go directly to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

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“TelePsychiatry has increased the access to mental health services that are greatly needed in our community,” said Terry Megiveron, chief of Provider Services. “The service is proving to be a good option for non-crisis mental health needs, and can include arranging consultations with a psychiatrist and managing medications.”

TelePsychiatry gives access to some of the area’s most vulnerable patients, and enhances the patient experience by providing local services in a clinic that is familiar and comfortable to them. “It also allows a level of care coordination between primary care providers and mental health providers that has not existed in the past,” added Megiveron.

For more information about this program, call your local primary care provider’s office. This service is covered by most insurance plans.

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How to research & compare plans for yourself 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, at (360) 432-7766, or email him at layers@masongeneral.com.

For more information go to: www.masongeneral.com & click on Healthplanfinder.

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