Otsego Health & Life: Fall 2011

FALL 2011

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Welcoming New Faces to Otsego Memorial Hospital OtsegO MeMOrial HOspital Has yOur HealtHcare Needs cOvered OMH MedCare Walk-In Clinic Otsego Memorial Hospital would like to extend a warm welcome to david Kurn, Md, who joins ronald Weisberger, dO, Michael allet, pa-c, renee Mesack, pa-c, and alicia Williams, pa-c, at the OMH Medcare Walk-in clinic in gaylord.

OMH N’Orthopedics Otsego Memorial Hospital would like to extend a warm welcome to armin Harandi, Md, who joins louis Habryl, dO, FaOaO, robert Halter, dO, gilbert Noirot, Md, Kellie Mumford, pa-c, and shelly slinvinski, pa-c, at OMH N’Orthopedics.

David Kurn, MD david Kurn, Md, received his undergraduate education in biology at saginaw valley state university in saginaw, Michigan. He received his bachelor of science degree in 1994. dr. Kurn attended medical school at the university of sint eustatius in the Netherlands antilles. He was granted his diploma in 2006.

His family practice residency was held through the Medical college of georgia, in satilla, in 2010, and he completed his fellowship in emergency medicine in June 2011 at the st. ritas Medical center in premier. dr. Kurn is board certified in Family medicine and holds atls, acls, pals, and Bls certifications. He is a member of the georgia academy of Family physicians, and was a resident representative to the public Health committee in 2009. the OMH Medcare Walk-in clinic in gaylord offers services for urgent care needs as well as Occupational Medicine needs. Our providers are highly skilled and experienced in the evaluation and treatment of patients with minor illnesses and injuries.

No appointment is necessary, and patients are seen in the order of arrival. However, the physician or physician assistant may provide priority care based on the severity of the complaint or injury.

The OMH MedCare Walk-In Clinic is open seven days a week and most holidays to meet your needs. Their schedule is Monday through Friday, 7am to 7pm; Weekends and Holidays, 8am to 4pm, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

They are located at 1996 Walden Drive in Gaylord, and may be reached by calling (989) 731-4111.

Armin Harandi, MD armin Harandi, Md, joins Otsego Memorial Hospital from allegheny general Hospital in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, where he finished a clinical fellowship in orthopedics sports medicine. dr. Harandi received his medical education at shahid Beheshti university of Medical sciences in tehran, iran, from 1994 to 2000. He held an internship at this same school from 2000 to 2001, receiving his medical diploma in 2001, and completed his four year residency program in orthopedic surgery there in 2008. dr. Harandi held the position of researcher at akhtar Hospital Orthopaedics research center in tehran (2001-2004), and research fellow at the rothman institute at thomas Jefferson university in philadelphia, pennsylvania in 2009. He went on to complete a clinical Fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the university of virginia in charlottesville, virginia, in 2010. dr. Harandi is a member of the american Medical association, iranian Medical counsel, and iranian Orthopedic association.

He is board certified by the iranian Board of Orthopedic surgery, and is certified in advanced cardiovascular life support and Basic cardiovascular life support. dr. Harandi also maintains an aO advanced Fracture course certificate.

He has presented on a variety of topics including knee and shoulder anatomy and biomechanics, hip and thigh sport injuries, complication of total knee arthroplasty, and pre-op planning for total hip and total knee arthroplasty.

Dr. Harandi is accepting new patients!

OMH N’Orthopedics is open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, and is located at 2147 Professional Drive in Gaylord.

They may be contacted by calling (989) 732-1753.

dirk Bowman. Md, joined John Moffat, Md, Facs, Frcs (c), and troy sargent, Md, Facs, and OMH Medical group general surgery in august 2011. He is accepting new patients, and can be reached by calling (989) 731-7987.

BOWMaN OMH Medical Group General Surgery 829 N. Center Avenue, Suite 120 | Gaylord, MI 49735

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lori Burke, Md, and Jessica Kiley, Md, joined david Miner, Md, and OMH Medical group Obstetrics & gynecology in august 2011. they are both accepting new patients and can be reached at (989) 731-2105

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Kiley OMH Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology 829 N. Center Avenue, Suite 200 | Gaylord, MI 49735

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THE GOOD LIVING MAGAZINE FROM OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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OTSEGO STAFF CEO

THOMAS R. LEMON

PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARY SANDERS

MARKETING & FOUNDATION DIRECTOR CHRISTIE PERDUE

MARKETING COORDINATOR KIMBERLY RULEY

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C L I N I C A L U P D AT E Recover from injuries—fast

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The Graston Technique offers a quicker and easier recover y from soft-tissue injuries.

6 WAINSCOT STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF RITA GUARNA

ASSOCIATE EDITOR KRISTIN COLELLA

ART PATRICE HORVATH

BETTER CARE 5 food myths busted

Dieticians refute common misconceptions—and offer reliable tips for eating right.

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PREVENTION How fit is your brain? Take

our quiz to find out how well you’re keeping that gray matter in shape.

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FRIENDS OF OTSEGO Playing ‘fore’ good health

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The OMH Foundation’s annual golf outing raised thousands for new equipment and technology.

Otsego Health & Life is published by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with Otsego Memorial Hospital. This is Volume 3, Issue 3. © 2011 by Otsego Memorial Hospital. All rights reserved.

Material contained herein is intended for informational purposes only. If you have medical concerns, seek the guidance of a healthcare professional.

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clinical update

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injuries–fast The Graston Technique offers a quicker and easier comeback from soft-tissue injuries

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“Patients are achieving their therapy goals in less time with virtually no pain.”

From Achilles tendonitis to carpal tunnel syndrome, soft-tissue injuries are not only some of the most common injuries seen in a physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic, but also can be the most challenging and oftentimes painful ones. Luckily, there is new hope for patients. Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) recently became a certified provider of the Graston Technique, which uses specialized instruments to make significant improvements in a patient’s treatment and recovery.

The Graston Technique effectively breaks down scar tissue and reduces inflammation that causes pain and restricted mobility. Here’s how it works: Simply designed yet technologically advanced surgical steel instruments are used to comb over and “catch” fibrotic tissue, immediately identifying areas of restrictions. Once these are identified, the therapist utilizes the instruments to reduce restricted tissue, while stimulating specialized cells in the body to promote healing. Ultimately, clinicians work with patients to restore healthy functioning tissue and help patients get back to their maximum functional potential.

“I am thrilled with the outcomes of the Graston Technique; patients are achieving their therapy goals in less time with virtually no pain,” says Christopher Hope, Occupational Therapist at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

“When the Graston Technique has been added to a patient’s individual plan of care and combined with an appropriate home exercise program, our patients have seen an unprecedented level of success.”

Hope adds that patients are also very excited about the positive outcomes of conditions where soft-tissue dysfunction is present. Other examples of soft-tissue dysfunction include tennis elbow (a painful condition of the tendons in the elbows, typically caused by repetitive wrist and arm movements); knee, neck and foot pain; scar tissue; and shin splints.

Patients have demonstrated an increase of more than 40 percent in active range of motion of an involved limb as well as significant reduction in complaints of pain after the initial treatment with the Graston Technique.

The Graston Technique is used by a variety of clinicians, including physical and occupational therapists, chiropractors and athletic trainers.

In fact, although this technique is producing phenomenal results, successful outcomes cannot be fully achieved without participation in an overall therapy program. The technique is not a substitute for, but a complement to a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation and a clinician’s manual skills. ■

Chris Hope, OTR, of OMH Rehabilitation Services uses the Graston Technique on a patient to help stimulate restoration of healthy tissue and function of the arm.

for more information about the Graston Technique, or to find out if it is right for you, please contact OMH Rehab Services at 989-731-7939 or visit MyOMH.org.

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health watch

food myths busted Dieticians refute common misconceptions— and offer reliable tips for eating right Think you’re savvy about healthy eating? Well, some of what you “know” about food may be mere folklore. Diet experts assessed a number of widespread beliefs, and these five turned out to be bogus.

myth #1

Cooking vegetables lessens all their nutrients.

While it’s true that water-soluble vitamins like B and C diminish when cooked in water, fiber and minerals are not affected by cooking. “And fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K actually do better in heat,” says Stephanie DiBacco, assistant professor of nutrition at Russell Sage College in Albany, N.Y. So do the antioxidant properties of the nutrient lycopene, found in tomatoes.

“You can minimize nutrient loss by steaming or boiling for a short time in a covered pot with a small amount of water,” says Joan Salge Blake, clinical associate professor of nutrition at Boston University. “Or try microwaving, grilling or roasting your veggies to maintain more nutrient value.”

No matter how you cook them, vegetables are a key component of a sound diet. For optimal health, experts say we all should eat four to five servings a day of vegetables from a variety of choices.

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myth #2

Frozen veggies are less nutritious than fresh.

Foods begin to lose their nutritional value the minute they’re picked. “Nutrients are degraded by air, heat and time,” says Blake. Most “fresh” foods have actually lost much of their worth by the time they reach our plates.

The flash-freezing process, however, retains nutrients at the peak of their value, as well as antioxidants and other beneficial plant chemicals, explains nutrition specialist Christine Gerbstadt, M.D., of Sarasota, Florida.

“Eating local” is the best way to make sure the fruits and vegetables you’re consuming are truly fresh. “Most studies have looked at a 10- to 14-day lag time between harvesting and testing,” says DiBacco.

“If you’re eating local food sooner than that, you can be confident that it will have almost as much nutrition as flash-frozen.”

myth #3

myth #4

6 mini-meals are better than three big ones.

Foods like celery have “negative calories.”

“I was always a proponent of eating small meals, but the evidence just doesn’t show the practice to make a difference in maintaining a healthy weight,” DiBacco says. Rather, it’s the total number of calories—not how you spread them out—that counts.

Dr. Gerbstadt agrees: “If the calories are the same, meal frequency is really a matter of lifestyle choice,” she says.

What is important: not skipping breakfast.

“Studies show that women who miss breakfast do more impulse snacking,” says Blake. “When snacking is unplanned, you’re vulnerable to whatever food is around when you get hungry, such as donuts at a meeting. When you plan your meals, you can snack on things like fruits and nuts on your schedule.”

You may have heard that some foods are so low-cal that the energy it takes to chew and digest them more than makes up for the calories they contain.

But the truth is that nothing you eat can subtract calories. “It takes about 10 percent of the calories in any food for the body to digest, absorb and use its nutrients, a process often called ‘specific dynamic action’ or ‘thermic effect,’ ” explains Dr. Gerbstadt. “A food like celery has only a few calories per stalk to begin with, but no matter how vigorously you chew, those calories never reach zero or become a negative number.”

Nonetheless, crisp and fiber-rich foods are wise choices for a healthy diet. “They fill you up without a lot of calories,” says DiBacco.

Attention, Snackers Pick nuts instead of chips for between-meal munching. “They’re high in fiber and protein, with heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats,” says dietician Angela Langner of the Nutrition Center of Bergen County in Englewood, N.J.

myth #5

Bananas are fattening.

We’ve long known that bananas are a rich potassium source, but they also have a reputation for being high in sugar and therefore a threat to one’s waistline. That’s a bum rap, say our experts.

“Fruit’s not fattening,” says Blake. “It’s the added sugar in processed foods like soft drinks and baked goods that adds unnecessary calories.

A banana is a great source of Mother Nature’s finest nutrition.”

Dr. Gerbstadt agrees: “One banana is packed with nutrition and worth every calorie. Bananas are a terrific way for active people to replenish glycogen stores and get a quick energy boost.” ■ otsego health & Life

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prevention

how fit is your brain?

Take our quiz to find out how well you’re keeping that gray matter in shape “You know they say TV will rot your brain? That’s absurd. TV only softens the brain like a ripe banana.” So declared actor Alec Baldwin in a Super Bowl spot for web video hub Hulu. And it turns out he’s more or less right. “The brain is an organ of adaptation,” says Louis Cozolino, a professor of clinical psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles and author of the recent book The Healthy Aging Brain: Sustaining Attachment, Attaining Wisdom. “You constantly have to give it something to adapt to.” Adds Bhargava A. Trivedi, M.D., a stroke neurologist at Trinity Neuroscience Institute in Carbondale, Illinois: “I discourage people from spending hours in front of the television or computer.

It’s important to exercise your brain.” Neural

plasticity—the idea that your brain is continuously changing—is a relatively new concept. It explains why people get wiser with age, why personalities change and why seniors who stay active maintain their mental acuity longer. Research has shown that, contrary to a longtime belief, our brains do not lose a large number of neurons as we age. Instead, the synapses that connect these neurons often slow from disuse. By stimulating the synapses, we can help ourselves stay sharp. The quiz at right tests your memory, your ability to think on a higher plane and your social stimulation.

All are important for a fit, sharp mind. Take the quiz and tally your score to see how your brain fares.

train your brain!

Follow these 10 suggestions from Pepperdine University clinical psychologist Louis Cozolino and Trinity Neuroscience Institute stroke neurologist Bhargava A. Trivedi, M.D., to keep your mind sharp.

1. Whenever possible, play games, do puzzles, read, join a discussion group and interact with other people, advises Dr. Trivedi.

Each is an effective brain workout.

2. Challenge your “executive function”— the ability to coordinate the activities of the day, plan meals and remember schedules— by planning a meal that involves a recipe with many steps. “These are things that make us

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more human—our ability to think on a high plane, take in information from the outside world and put together a plan,” Dr. Trivedi says.

3. Fill the unused time in your day. Bring a book to read while you’re in the waiting room or in line. Sign up for an adult education class during nights you’re not busy.

4. Take a different route to work or the grocery store. This snaps you out of the “autopilot” of driving to familiar locations.

5. Play with children whenever you get the opportunity. Interacting with different age groups keeps you alert.

6. Get plenty of sleep. Sleep is more difficult as you get older, but also more necessary for higher brain functions.

7. Try to learn a foreign language or a musical instrument.

8. Find social activities that you enjoy.

Happiness through interpersonal relations is a major sign of brain health.

9. Exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. “You should aim to work out five times a week for about 30 minutes, and eat nuts, fish and fruits and vegetables at least three times a week,” says Dr. Trivedi. “Optimum control of blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol helps prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.”

10. Start early on these activities if family members have memory problems, Dr. Trivedi recommends, since memory problems are often hereditary.

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section 1:

cognitive

Before you begin, think of three words.

Remember them for later.

1 Name the next number in this pattern:

1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ___ Give yourself one point if you are correct (see the key below for answers when you’ve finished this

section). a. 18 b. 20 c. 21 d. 25

2 What did you have for breakfast yesterday?

If you can remember in less than 15 seconds, give yourself one point.

3 Did you have trouble executing all the steps

involved in the last recipe you followed?

If you did not, give yourself one point.

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ake 100 and subtract 7 from it in your head, T then subtract 7 from the difference.

Give yourself one point if you can continue this pattern five more times (see key below).

5 Are you able to balance your checkbook

section 2:

social/emotional

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How often do you feel lonely while in crowds? . almost never a b. sometimes c. frequently

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How often do you interact with new people? . regularly a b. sometimes c. rarely

12 How many good friends have you made in t he last three years? a. several b. one to two c. none

13 How often do you get enough sleep at night? . always a b. sometimes c. never

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You are happy with your day-to-day life: . most of the time a b. sometimes c. rarely

without difficulty? If yes, give yourself one point.

Scoring:

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Give yourself two points for every a, one point for every b and zero points for every c in section 2.

Add your total with our score from section 1 for your final tally.

Who is the current governor of Michigan?

If you can remember in less than 15 seconds, give yourself one point (see key below).

7 Do you ever forget your intended

destination while you’re driving? If you never do, give yourself one point.

8 What is 1 + 2 – 3 + 4 – 5 + 6?

Give yourself one point if you are correct (see key below). a. 1 b. 5 c. 7 d. 10

9 What were the three words you selected at the beginning of the quiz? Give yourself one point for each word you can remember.

Selected answers: 1. c; 4. the sequence is as follows: 93, 86, 79, 72, 65, 58, 51; 6. Rick Snyder; 8. b

17–21 points: A beautiful mind. Good job! You’ve kept your life chock-full of brain-stimulating activities, but a little extra exertion never hurts. Exercise both your cognitive and social sides by chatting with someone new, and then perhaps inviting him or her over for a game of chess or cards.

11–16 points: Second thoughts. Luckily you’re not staring blankly at the television all the time, but you could certainly stand more stimuli.

Cognitively, try tackling a crossword puzzle or a game of Scrabble. Socially, try volunteering with a group or joining a book club.

0–10 points: Brain freeze. Your mind could use a variety of different challenges. One idea: Signing up for an adult-education class in a subject that interests you will exercise both parts of your brain— cognitively through the instruction itself, and socially through interaction with your fellow students. otsego health & Life

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friends of otsego

playing ‘fore’ good health The OMH Foundation’s annual golf outing raised thousands for new equipment and technology

More than 190 golfers gathered at the Fazio Premier and Smith Signature courses at Treetops Resort in Gaylord on Thursday, June 9, for the Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) Foundation’s 14th Annual Golf Outing. The event, which is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, raised $49,000 this year. Proceeds will go toward purchasing vital equipment upgrades and new technology for the OMH Birthing Center and Surgical Services.

The Foundation is specifically looking to buy new fetal monitors, bassinets and infant warmers, and new spinal surgery equipment. Proceeds from this year’s event also funded a grant to allow the American Cancer Society’s Recovery Program to purchase a new van. The program transports cancer patients to local hospitals in need of radiation treatments.

Several area businesses showed their dedication to the OMH Foundation through various sponsorship opportunities. Charter Business was the Premier Event Sponsor, Health Plan of Michigan sponsored breakfast, and Mayfair Plastics, Wright & Filippis, and Jet Subsurface Pumps sponsored the two courses. Numerous other local businesses and organizations invested in player and golf cart sponsorships.

“We are very grateful for our new sponsors, as well as our returning local, regional and national players and businesses who attended this outing in support of OMH and local healthcare,” said Christie Perdue, OMH Foundation and Marketing Director.

Each year, players arrive early for breakfast, registration and a chance to warm up before the outing is called to commence with a shotgun start. Players also had a chance to purchase mulligans before playing, and prizes were awarded for first, second and third places, as well as men’s and women’s longest drive and longest putt.

“We are already looking forward to celebrating our golf outing with the community again next year, and we plan to offer some new and exciting additions,” said Perdue. For more information about the OMH Foundation or to make a donation, please call 989-731-2342 or visit myOMH.org. ■

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From lef t to right: John Moore , John Martenson, Dale Smith and David Brine y all make up “Te am Or ange .”

For lef t to right: Jason Green, A aron Goodrich, Jen Jenkins, and Tim Hell a represent Charter Business, the outing Premier E vent Sponsor.

Premier Event Sponsor: Charter Business Bre akfast Sponsor: He alth Pl an of Michigan Course Sponsors: Je t Subsurface Pumps, Mayfair Pl astics, and Wright & Filippis

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Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation Quarterly Gift Registry All names listed have generously supported the Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation in the second quarter of 2011 (4/1/2011 - 6/30/2011).

The OMH Foundation is grateful for their support and dedication to quality local healthcare.

Staff & Employee Circle of Friends Anonymous Sarah Authier Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd “Skip” Berry Esther Bessette Connie Bisson Dennis and Laurie Black Mr. and Mrs. Ken Blust Geri Boadway Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Bragg Faith Brinkman Donna Chandler Donna Clark Sheryl Cody Mrs. Twilla L. Coon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corby (Cindy) Mr. and Mrs. Brett Crandell Jessica Crane Nicole Cryderman Mr. and Mrs. R. Dale Mr. and Mrs. Jon Deming Mrs. Marguerite Duncan Amy Ellison Mrs. Julie Ellison Catherine Foust Cynthia Francis Vicki L. Garlitz Elizabeth Goodrich Justine Gorman Suzanne Griswold Howard and Chris Grosser Paul Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Todd Harding Suzanne Hardy Amelia Harmon Mr. Timothy Hella Steven Holman Ms. Rhonda Howard Ms. Sharon Jann Kelly Joles Greg and Dawn Jones Mrs. Kathleen Jones Kayla Jones Linda Kaufmann Beatriz F. Kelly Jeanie C. Kelsey John and Linda Kremkow Ms. Kathy Kucharek Kevin and Amanda LaBarge Tiffanie LaHaie Jill LaMotte Andrew Lanway Nichole Loshaw Ms. Pamela Lynch Mrs. Lisa Mackowiak Ashley Malport Cynthia Marcenaro Lisa Mason Mrs. Melissa Meadows Kathleen Mecomber Donna Meredith Linda T. Mesler Amy Monarch Charlene M. Morris Mr. Steven A. Moulding Kellie Mumford Ms. Danielle Mundt Sharon A. Oliverson Mr. and Mrs. Brian Olsen (Heather) Michael O’Neill Andrea and Mike Parke and Family Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Kathleen Pawlanta, FNP John and Mollie Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Piper Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Prebenda Jessica Price Tamyra Purgiel Joanne Reichert Bobbie Jo Repar Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Roberts Kelly Roberts-Zielinski Jay Ruddy Juanita Sarzynski Ms. Catherine Schalau Mac Scribner Ms. Mary R. Shelson Julie and Lucas Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spyhalski (Eileen) Darlene Stroyan Frank Stroyan Mr. Donald Suddon Diane Suttles

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Tamula Techel Brian and Tami Techel Lisa Thackeray Nicholas Thaxton Maryann Thurston Neil Tomes Mr. David B. Trimbath Kaarina M. Veihl Ms. Jennifer Vogel Julia Vultaggio Kevin Wahr Amy Wells Kathy Wilcox Beth Wilson Deborah Worm Mr. and Mrs. Dan Yale (Karen) Staff & Employee 1951 Society Recognizing all gifts made in honor of OMH’s 60th Anniversary.

Shirlee Andrews Anonymous Kathy Avenall Susan Bennett Brittany Beyers Kimberly Biddinger Amy Bilyea Melissa Blonde Patty Bonner Dennis E. and Maureen Borowiak Jason J. Brock Romeo and Carolyn Buclay Nancy Burke Lonny G. Burns Bonnie J. Byram Jackie Carson Maria Cassisi Katie Clark Mary Beth Cook Ruth Coons Bob and Gay Courtois Doris Day Tad and Kay De Luca Marcia Dennis Florence Dowker Maria A. Dubie Marlene Dzwik Linda D. Eastwood Gregory Ehle Angela Eisengruber Stephanie Fahler Dave and Diane Fisher Nancy M. Fogle Melissa Gapinski Dan and Wendy Glomski Lori A. Gonzalez Cindy Gordon, RN Marlene Hinchliffe Cindy and Tony Hull Beverly Johnson Bob and Skip Kasprzak David Kramp Nancy and Doug Kussrow Jerry and Della Lambert Tom and Jean Lemon Ann Mahan Christianne McClain Gloria J. McDonald Jeanne Melton Mike and Barb Miller Linda and Pete Morris Shelley Mousseau, RN, IBCLC Sarah Nowak Bob and Sandy Oltersdorf Nickie Owens Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Pardo Michael and Christie Perdue Sharon Pudvan Nancy Ragan Teresa M. Rathiel John and Marilyn Record M. Rempe Ronald and Kathy Respecki Betsy Rich-Czarnik Allison Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Brian Rosenburg Kimberly Ruley Donatella Saponare Julie G. Sevenski Brad, Laura and Ryan Sincock Jeff and Sarah Sloniker Gordon and Gayle Smith Jan Smith Kathryn Smith Amy Szymanski

Sharon Taylor Melanie Totten Natalie Udebrock Jack and Marlene Warren Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Watson Peg Wcisel Mike and Theresa Weber Theresa Wood Physician 1951 Society Recognizing all Physician gifts of $1,951 or more.

Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Robert Halter Dr. Peter and Mrs. Amy Handley Medina H. Shaltry, D.O. Dr. Ronald and Deborah Weisberger Hippocrates Society Recognizing gifts from physicians.

Dr. and Mrs. Collazo Janelle Hendrian, DO Changxin Li Dr. Robert and Mrs. Dawn Mee John and Mitch Moffat Kasey and Wendi Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Wisniewski My Champion Honorariums Honoring caregivers who have championed the healthcare experience of OMH patients.

In Honor of Dr. Becky Ashley Dr. John and Dalores Burau In Honor of Ruth Coons Dale J. and Marlene A. Smith In Honor of Nelda Curtis Anonymous In Honor of Environmental Services Department Anonymous In Honor of Dr. Wendy Frye Dr. John and Dalores Burau In Honor of Judy L. Jerome, G.N.P. Anonymous Al and Sandy Glasby In Honor of Della Lambert Judy and Craig Taggert In Honor of Dr. Changxin Li Gerald L. Campbell In Honor of Gary Libstorrff Frank and Carol Wilkinson In Honor of Dr. Gary Lingaur Mason and Jan Buckingham In Honor of Meri Jo Makarawicz Dale J. and Marlene A. Smith In Honor of Julie Marcotte Anonymous Dale J and Marlene A. Smith In Honor of Dr. Robert Mee Jack Deming In Honor of Dr. Christopher Milan Scott and Ann Doederlein In Honor of Dr. David Miner Dan and Kim Smith In Honor of Dr. John Moffat Jack Deming In Honor of the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Oncology Department Anonymous In Honor of Kathleen Pawlanta, F.N.P. Doris Pidd In Honor of Bobbi Jo Repar Dale J. and Marlene A. Smith

In Honor of Christi Sotor Rebecca M. Fischer In Honor of Dr. Steven Wisniewski Anonymous Gerald L. Campbell Bob and Adaleen Harden Dale J. and Marlene A. Smith Leonard and Joan Wojtkowiak Cornerstone Society This Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the OMH Foundation.

Mr. and Mrs. R. David Briney Scott and Michele Chesley Jim and Jan Cotant Gaylord Eye Care Center - Dr. Ronald Mead - Dr. Peter Opperman - Dr. Robert Slezak Mr. and Mrs. Keith H. Gornick Johnson Oil Company Scott and Janice Lampert Mr. and Mrs. William J. Muzyl Luke and Margo Noss Otsego County United Way Otsego Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Mary MacGregor Sanders Leo and Sylvia R. Schuster Tom and Joyce Sebold Charles and Sheila Simpson Dale J. and Marlene A. Smith Carolyn and Jon Study VanElslander Family Foundation/Art Van Furniture Marcus and Sharon Wegmeyer Good Samaritan Society This Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $500-$999 to the OMH Foundation.

Jean Appleton Johannesburg Schools K-8 Staff Ronald Parker Fred and Shirley Smith Circle of Friends This Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $50-$499 to the OMH Foundation.

Anonymous Sharon Bolinger Dr. John and Dalores Burau Barbara Comben and Family Karla Cooper Jack Deming Scott and Ann Doederlein Flowers By Evelyn Flowers By Josie Gaylord Clinical Massage Mr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Mowery Mrs. Marilyn Nemeth Pam Nemeth Doris Pidd Jim and Nancy Pike Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Richards Saturn Booksellers Rod and Amy Stephens Judy and Craig Taggart Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thomas (DiAnne) Robert and Shirley Thompson Frank and Carol Wilkinson Memorials Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation proudly lists the gifts made in memory of others. May they each be honored through the Hospital’s healing mission.

In Memory of Prosperidad A. Guno Dr. Nestor Guno Phyllis Roberts In Memory of Marguritea Thompson Jerry and Judy Dill In Memory of Richard Stowers Karl and Laverne Scheiterlein 2011 Golf Sponsors and Participants Premier Event Sponsor Charter Business Breakfast Sponsor Health Plan of Michigan Course Sponsors Jet Subsurface Pumps Mayfair Plastics, Inc. Wright & Filippis, Inc. Player Sponsor MHA Insurance Company Paxton Resources Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Corporate Sponsors 3M Healthcare Burdco, Inc. Christman Company Citizens Bank Eagle 101.5 Fifth Third Bank Gaylord Golf Mecca Great Lakes Energy Greater Michigan Biomet Orthopedics, Inc. Independent Bank Lange Vending, Inc. LeJeune Puetz Investment Counsel, L.L.C. Lewiston Lions Club Munson Healthcare Northern Michigan Chapter of A.P.I. Plante & Moran, PLLC Remer Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Save A Lot (Freeman Family Enterprises) Savin/Dunn’s Office Supply Smith Realty Group Sunrise Construction Treetops Resort VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. Additional Sponsors and Players Alpine Oven Bensinger, Cotant & Menkes, P.C. Black Bear Golf Club Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P. R. David Briney CBCS Chippewa Hotel Elk Ridge Golf Club Gaylord Country Club Gordon Food Service H & H Tube and Manufacturing Company Dave Hintz Jay’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Lakes of the North Lakeshore Energy mBank Marsh Ridge Resort John J. Martenson Michaywe Pines Golf Course Northern Imaging Associates, P.C. Northwestern Bank Otsego Club Pension Trend Priority Health Robert T. Westerman II, PLC Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Jeffrey A. Smetzer Daniel S. Smith The Loon Golf Resort Wilderness Valley Black Forest

In Memory of H. Don Baker Richard and Helen Corl In Memory of Michael Burke Peg Metzger In Memory of Michel Cameron Mr. and Mrs. R. David Briney

In Honor of Toni Rich Jack Deming

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