Winona Health - Healthy Connections Summer 2007

Summer 2007

Personal care eases path to parenthood Incentive for change: Beating the Metabolic Syndrome Explore Assisted Living options After active duty: Easing the transition

Welcome to Healthy Connections From the President/CEO Healthy Connections is published by Winona Health to provide you with information about health, wellness and the many resources available to you, close to home. Sending you Healthy Connections is just one example of how we’re working to fulfill our mission of improving the health and well-being of our family, friends and neighbors. We welcome your questions, suggestions or comments about Winona Health and this publication. Please visit winonahealth.org and click on Contact Us or call Winona Health Marketing/ Public Relations at 507.474.3328. If you no longer wish to receive Healthy Connections, please call 507.474.3328 or send an e-mail, noting your address as it appears on the back of the publication, to [email protected].

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From the President/CEO Urgent Care Clinic to increase hours this fall Beating the Metabolic Syndrome Explore Assisted Living options After active duty: easing the transition Along the path to parenthood KidsHealth: Summer safety News and notes Foundation & Auxiliary news Winona Health directory Events

On the cover: On the cover: Samantha, Jake and Nora Wagner with Amparo “Tweety” Oevering, RN, and Laurel Kruse, RN, from Community Memorial Hospital’s Family Birth Center.



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ccess to high quality healthcare for all is on everyone’s mind with new options emerging all around us. Our mission, “Winona Health is devoted to improving the health and well-being of our family, friends and neighbors,” guides us as work to meet your healthcare needs. In October 2005, Winona Health opened a weekend Urgent Care Clinic in response to the many requests from our community for this service. This clinic has proven to be a needed and valuable option—and yet the Rachelle H. Schultz requests continue. Thus, in response, WH will expand Urgent Care service and relocate it to accommodate this change. Our goal is to open the Urgent Care Clinic in its new location at 420 Sarnia Street (the former Winona Clinic building) in midSeptember. It will be open seven days a week with day and evening hours. We also will move our Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (physical, occupational and speech therapy) to the same location. With enhanced space, parking and access, we will be better able to meet the growing demands for these services as well. Some of the key services provided by these talented therapists include treatment for lymphedema, work injury management, rehabilitation, sports medicine and therapeutic massage. Other services that will be located in the newly remodeled building include the Winona Health Allergy & Asthma Clinic with Dr. Terry Donnal and Periodontal Specialists, a private practice operated by Anthony Michelich, DDS. We are excited to expand these healthcare services in response to community requests, and we are pleased to work with Schwab Company on remodeling this space. I look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions on how we can further meet your healthcare needs. Enjoy a safe and healthy summer!

Rachelle H. Schultz President/CEO

Urgent Care expanding hours at new location When should you use Urgent Care? T Sarnia property undergoing remodeling:

his fall, Winona Health will move its Urgent Care Clinic to 420 E. Sarnia and expand service from weekends-only to seven-days-per-week. The building, which is the former Winona Clinic building, will be called Winona Health Sarnia Square.

Urgent care is quick and convenient, and no appointment is necessary. Urgent care services are appropriate for injuries and conditions for which you’d normally contact your primary care physician, including: • Earaches • Sore throats • Possible sinus infections • Bites and skin rashes • Minor injuries If your situation is an emergency, the Emergency Department at Community Memorial Hospital is always open.

“We’re looking forward to offering urgent care on a daily basis. Our weekend Urgent Care Clinic was well received, and we’ve had frequent requests for this service during the week,” said Rachelle Schultz, Winona Health president/CEO. A part-time medical director, physician assistants and nurse practitioners will staff the Urgent Care Clinic. Other services moving to Sarnia Square include the Winona Health Allergy & Asthma Clinic, Occupational Health and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. The Cardiac Rehabilitation program, however, will remain on the hospital campus. In addition, some Winona Health support services, including the Accounting Department and Business Office, will move into the remodeled facility. Winona Health also will lease space in the remodeled building to Dr. Anthony Michelich of Periodontal Specialists. Dr. Michelich has been providing periodontal services in the community for more than 20 years.

Until Urgent Care opens in its new location, it will maintain weekend hours in the Parkview Office Building at 825 Mankato Avenue. Hours are Saturdays noon until 8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. For more information about Winona Health and its affiliates and services, visit winonahealth.org, or call 507.454.3650.

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Beating the Metabolic Syndrome And while genetics A Incentive for change:

re you one of the approximately 22 percent of adults in the United States who have specific symptoms that put you at increased risk for serious health problems?

“A growing number of people are developing significant health problems—and at earlier ages. We have never seen type 2 diabetes in children until recently” said Charles Shepard, MD, Winona Health’s medical director and an internal medicine physician with Winona Clinic. The growing trend of people developing a combination of symptoms that negatively impact their health has garnered enough attention to earn a name: The Metabolic Syndrome. Health risks include: • Type 2 diabetes • Heart disease • Stroke • Gallbladder disease • Liver disease • Osteoarthritis • Sleep Apnea and respiratory problems • Some cancers The Metabolic Syndrome is diagnosed when an individual exhibits three or more of the following symptoms (see page 5 for information about monitoring these symptoms): • Elevated blood pressure (135/85 or higher)



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do play a role,

lifestyle choices are the major determinant. Charles Shepard, MD Medical Director

• Elevated fasting blood sugar (greater than 110) • Abnormal blood fats: elevated triglycerides • Abnormal blood fats: low HDL cholesterol/high LDL cholesterol • Abdominal obesity (waist measurement greater than 40” for men and 35” for women) • Resistance to insulin Statistics show that the number of people developing these findings is increasing at an alarming rate,” said Dr. Shepard. “And while genetics do play a role, lifestyle choices are the major determinant.” Dr. Shepard encourages people to understand the health implications of these risk factors and to take preventive action—in other words, to control the factors that we as individuals can control. Following a healthy diet and exercising to maintain a healthy weight is a simple concept, but the growing trend toward obesity (see chart) proves that it isn’t easy. We have to begin by aiming for improvement, not perfection. “Start making your health a priority,” encourages Dr. Shepard. “We do have control over what we put into our bodies and how we use our bodies—and that has a major impact on our health. Set goals of being physically active for at least 30 minutes, five times per week and eating foods low in sugar and fats. Losing even five to 10 pounds will improve many aspects of your health.”

Understanding the indicators Triglycerides: After we eat, our bodies use calories as fuel for the activities we do. Calories that are not used are turned into triglycerides and are stored in fat cells until they’re used. Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that we naturally have in our bodies. It protects nerves and produces cell tissue and certain hormones. However, too much cholesterol can be a problem as it may cling to the artery walls and impede blood flow. Cholesterol travels through our blood in two ways: low density lipoproteins (LDL) deliver cholesterol to the body and are potentially harmful, and high density lipoproteins (HDL) remove cholesterol from the bloodstream. Insulin resistance is when your body does not use insulin properly. Insulin allows sugar (glucose) to enter body cells to be used for energy and helps muscles, fat and liver cells store sugar to be released as needed. If your body does not respond properly to insulin, your blood sugar level rises.

It’s not too late to improve your health: Four things to do—starting now 1.

Change your eating habits: Limit fats and sugars, and increase fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods. Reducing your intake by as little as 100 to 200 calories per day can make a difference over time, if done consistently.

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Be more active: Lack of exercise is a major risk factor. Regular exercise raises HDL cholesterol and, in some people, lowers LDL cholesterol. Exercise also can lower blood pressure, reduce insulin resistance and improve heart function.

3. Assess your risk for Coronary Artery Disease. Talk with your primary care physician and, if necessary, get treatment to lower artery-clogging LDL cholesterol. 4. If you use tobacco, do whatever it takes to quit.

High blood pressure (hypertension): Blood pressure is a reading that indicates the force of blood moving through your arteries. Measured as systolic (as the heart beats) over diastolic (as the heart rests between beats), a pressure of 120 over 80 is considered normal. In adults, a reading equal to or greater than 135 over 85 is considered elevated, and 140 over 90 is considered high. Fasting blood sugar is the amount of sugar in your blood after fasting for at least eight hours. A glucose reading greater than 110 milligrams of glucose per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood is considered elevated. Triglycerides Normal: below 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) Borderline high: 150-199 High: 200-500 Very high: above 500

LDL (low density) cholesterol • 130 or less is best • 130-159 borderline high • 160 or more is high HDL (high density) cholesterol • 60 or higher is best • 40 or less is too low

Total cholesterol • 200 or less is best • 200-239 is borderline high • 240 or more is high

The trend toward obesity According to the U.S. Government’s Centers for Disease Control, the tendency for people of all ages to be overweight is increasing. 35 30 25

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Navigating options for senior living:

Help is available C hange isn’t always easy, especially when someone is moving from a long-time home to a senior services facilty. But Bunny Bennick, Winona Senior Services community liaison nurse, can help make the transition a smooth one.

How do you know when it’s time for you or a loved one to consider alternatives to living at home? “When you notice that it’s becoming harder to do day-to-day upkeep—or even before you begin noticing the signs,” said Bennick. In Bennick’s experience, many people say they want to stay in their home no matter what, but that’s not always realistic. She advises, “Make time to talk to parents or family members when there isn’t a lot going on. Try not to wait until the need is imminent. Ask if they’ve thought about what they’d like to do when it becomes too difficult, or they no longer want to take care of their home. Let them know that you want to clearly understand what’s impotant to them, and be honest with them about how much you are able to help. “One of my goals is to provide a smooth transition for people who are at varying degrees of readiness to make a change in their living arrangements,” said Bennick. “I enjoy giving tours of our facilities and educating families about various aspects of each option.” Winona Health offers senior living for all stages of life: • Watkins Manor, at 175 E. Wabasha in Winona, is designed for independent seniors and for those who need some assistance with daily living. • Lake Winona Manor, adjacent to Community Memorial Hospital, serves those who need skilled nursing—either short-term rehabilitative care or long-term care. • Adith Miller and Roger Metz Manors, on Winona Health’s main campus, offer a home-like setting for those needing memory care. “We can help families determine the best fit for each person’s needs and wishes,” said Bennick. “I’m happy to serve as a resource for navigating the issues related to senior



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Tips for finding a good fit When considering your living arrangements, Bunny Bennick, Winona Senior Services community liaison nurse, encourages you to tour all the facilities in your community. And during your tour, she recommends that you: • Ask if they have room for couples to be together. • Find out what type of recreation is provided. • Ask if there are social workers available to help support residents and families if needed. • Find out whether licensed staff members are available. • Ask to speak to some of the people living there.

Bunny Bennick, RN, Winona Senior Services community liaison nurse, helps make the transition into an assisted living home more comfortable. living options.” Bennick encourages families to maintain a positive attitude about change. She notes, “Learning about their options may help people look forward to a new chapter in their lives.” For more information about Winona Health’s senior living options, contact Bunny Bennick at 507.494.7493.

Coming home: Patience key to easing veteran’s return L What some may not realize is ater this summer, approximately 2,700 National Guardsman are expected to return to Minnesota. About 80 of them will be welcomed home to Winona. “The return of a family member from military service is a happy and exciting time. What some may not realize is that it also can be an emotionally challenging time—not only for the returning veteran, but also for his or her family,” said Kathryn Amundson, PhD, a counselor with Winona Health’s Psychiatric & Counseling Services. Mark Bronson, LICSW, noted, “An average of 15 family members are affected by each person returning. The family system is bound to be different than it was before deployment. Everyone has to adjust to how their roles have changed.” Amundson and Bronson received special training to help meet the needs of veterans and Mark Bronson, LICSW their families transitioning to life after military service. Patience, they agreed, was one of the keys to finding a “new normal” for family life. Dr. Amundson explained, “It’s a simplification, but having life disrupted by military service is analogous to paddling a canoe: You can ride along smoothly until someone gets out of the canoe. The other people in the canoe adjust and learn to paddle without the person who left. Then everyone has to readjust when that person gets back in. There will be stages of adjustment, and it’s best if everyone is patient as those stages occur.” According to John J. Morris, a chaplain with the Minnesota Army National Guard, veterans typically go through six stages upon returning to civilian life: 1. Honeymoon 4. Engagement 2. Disillusionment 5. Acceptance 3. Alienation 6. New normal

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that it also can be an emotionally challenging time—not only for the returning veteran, but also for his or her family.

Kathryn Amundson, PhD Counselor

Amundson and Bronson share these tips for family members and friends of returning veterans: 1. Welcome them home. 2. Affirm what they did. 3. Support them with patience. Let them adjust at their own pace. 4. Encourage them to reengage in activities, but take your cues from them as to their readiness for extra activities. 5. Give them opportunities to succeed/be realistic in your expectations. For information about Winona Health Psychiatric & Counseling Services, call 507.454.2606, or visit winonahealth.org. Recommended reading: Armstrong, K, Best, S, & Domenici, P. (2006) Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and Their Families. Recommended website: www.JoiningForcesOnline.org

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Personal care eases path to parenthood S amantha and Jake Wagner know firsthand that the path from young married couple to family of three isn’t always a smooth one. Jake, from Owatonna, Minnesota, and Samantha, from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area met as students at Winona State University, and decided to make Winona their home. When a friend of Samantha’s had her baby in Community Memorial Hospital’s Family Birth Center, Samantha visited her and was impressed with the facility and staff. So when she and Jake learned they were expecting, Samantha made plans to see the midwives at the Winona Clinic and have her baby at CMH. “The midwives [LeAnn van den Bosch, CNM and Suzanne Cooley, CNM] were wonderful. I was having such an easy pregnancy and there was no indication of a problem. So it was a shock when an ultrasound revealed that our baby had a



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problem and wouldn’t live.” In August 2005, five months into her pregnancy, their baby, Leo, was stillborn. “Maybe because we had this experience we can really see and appreciate how good something is,” said Samantha. “LeAnn and the nurses in the Family Birth Center were so wonderful and caring.” When the Wagners learned on January 2, 2006, that they were expecting again, they were excited and a little anxious. As Samantha’s due date approached, she and Jake began Childbirth Education Classes, and they were pleased to see Amparo (Tweety) Oevering, RN, was the teacher. “Tweety was with us through our labor with Leo, and it was comforting to know that she knew all we had been through.” Two weeks into the six-week childbirth class and a month before

her due date, Samantha went into labor. “I thought that I was just having Braxton Hicks contractions, but since they were regular and getting stronger, I went in to get checked, and I was surprised to learn that I definitely was in labor.” After quickly being admitted into the Family Birth Center, everything went smoothly. “One of the first people I saw was Tweety—she smiled and said, ‘I told you I’d be here’ and she had told me that! It was a great experience,” said Samantha. “The nurses are wonderful. The labor and delivery rooms are spacious and beautiful, and the whirlpool felt so good, and it was nice having it right there in the room.” Nora June, 5 pounds, 6 ounces and 19 inches, was born August 14, 2006. Before the Wagners went home to begin life as a family, they enjoyed a Celebration Dinner presented by Winona Health’s Food & Nutrition staff. Reflecting on her journey to parenthood and on her experience at the Family Birth Center, Samantha said, “I love that everyone gets to know you—the care feels so personal. I wouldn’t consider going anywhere else.”

Resources for new parents Childbirth Education Class Expectant parents learn about emotional and physical changes that occur during pregnancy and birth. They’ll also learn about labor and delivery and the many choices for pain management.

Breastfeeding Class This is an opportunity to learn about breastfeeding and the many ways it benefits mothers and babies.

MOM (Mother’s Own Milk) Breastfeeding Support Group Although breastfeeding is natural, it’s not always easy. Family Birth Center nurses and childbirth educators, Robyn Hinz and Annie Halverson, answer questions and offer solutions. This is also an opportunity to weigh your baby and to meet other moms and babies to share tips and ideas.

Labor & Delivery Massage Labor and delivery massage is one more option available to enhance your birth experience and make your birthing process more comfortable.

Infant Massage Massage releases tension, increases relaxation, aids in digestion and elimination, improves sleep and helps calm colicky babies. Donna McBride, a certified massage therapist with advanced certification in pregnancy, labor and postpartum massage and a certified infant massage instructor, can teach you how to use infant massage to benefit your baby. For more information, call 507.457.4329.

FREE new parent e-newsletter! Enroll at winonahealth.org/kidshealth. Click on the Parenting link and then on New Parent News. This e-newsletter provides information about each stage of pregnancy and for parents of children up to age two. Parents of older children will find many articles of interest, including fun and kid-friendly recipes at winonahealth.org/ kidshealth.

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KIDSHEALTH FEATURE

Play it safe:

Tips for preventing playground injuries

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ccording to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year more than 200,000 preschool and elementary children receive emergency department care for injuries that occur on playground equipment. Faulty equipment, improper surfaces, and careless behavior are just a few of the reasons why kids are injured on playgrounds.

factors in reducing injuries —and the severity of injuries— that occur when kids fall from equipment. The surface under the playground equipment should be soft enough and thick enough to soften the impact of a child’s fall. Surfaces should be loosely filled with materials like wood chips, mulch, sand, pea gravel, or shredded rubber.

“No matter how careful parents and caregivers are, there is the potential for children to hurt themselves during normal play,” said Chris Schubert, MD, an Emergency Department physician at Community Memorial Hospital. “But proper precautions help prevent many injuries.”

Keep in mind that even proper surfacing can’t prevent all injuries. Also, the greater the height of the equipment, the more likely a child is to be injured if he or she falls from it.

Ways to keep kids safe at the playground: Supervise children. Kids should always have adult supervision when they’re at the playground. Young children (and sometimes older ones) can’t always gauge distances properly and aren’t capable of foreseeing dangerous situations by themselves. Older kids often love to test their limits on the playground, so it’s important for an adult to be there to keep them in check. Check the playground surface. A proper playground surface is one of the most important

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Examine playground design and spacing. Playground equipment should be designed for two different age groups: 2- to 5-year-olds (preschool children) and 5- to 12-year-olds (school-age children). In the safest playgrounds, play areas for younger children are separated from those meant for older children and signs clearly designate each area to prevent confusion. Younger kids should not play on equipment designed for older kids because the equipment sizes and proportions won’t be right for small children, which can lead to injury. Likewise, older kids should not play on equipment designed for younger children. Smaller equipment and spaces can cause problems for bigger kids.

Wearing a bike helmet may lead to ice cream The Winona Area Ambulance Service (WAAS), Winona police Department and the Winona Island Café are teaming up to encourage kids to wear their bike helmets while riding. If the ambulance staff or a police officer spots a child wearing a bike helmet, they may reward them with a certificate for a free ice cream cone redeemable at the Winona Island Café at 2 Johnson Street, near the levy in Winona. Winona Area Ambulance staff and police officers always will be in uniform and with a properly identified vehicle when they are handing out certificates. Safe playground equipment and adult supervision are extremely important, but it’s only half of the equation: Kids must know how to be safe and act responsibly at the playground. Here are some general rules to teach your child: • Never push or roughhouse while on jungle gyms, slides, and other equipment. • Use equipment properly—slide feet first, don’t climb outside guardrails, etc. • Check to make sure that there are no other children in the way before sliding, climbing, or jumping off equipment. • Leave bikes and bags away from the equipment and the area where children are playing so that no one trips over them and falls. • Playground equipment should never be used if it is wet because it could be slippery. • Don’t wear clothes with drawstrings or other strings. (Drawstrings, purses, and necklaces could get caught on equipment and accidentally strangle a child.) “Help make playgrounds safe by checking equipment for potential problems and teaching your children playground rules,” said Dr. Schubert. “Kids who know playground rules are less likely to get hurt.” Play is an important part of your child’s physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development. If you keep these safety tips in mind, you’re on your way to making sure your child’s play is as safe as possible. ©2007 The Nemours Foundation/Kidshealth. Used under license. Edited version. For more information, visit winonahealth.org/kidshealth.

For more information on keeping your children safe this summer, visit Winona Health online at winonahealth.org/kidshealth.

Find more health information at winonahealth.org/kidshealth! for kids: • • • • • • • •

Everyday Illnesses & Injuries Dealing with Feelings Health Problems of Grown-Ups Kids’ Health Problems Staying Healthy My Body The Game Closet for parents: En Español • Hot Topics newsroom • Growth & Development • Nutrition & Fitness for teens: • Positive Parenting • Your Body • Pregnancy & Newborns • Your Mind • Doctors & Hospitals • Diseases & Conditions • Medical Problems • Sexual Health • En Español • Drugs & Alcohol • Food & Fitness • School & Jobs • En Español

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Community comments To the staff in the Family Birth Center and Intensive Care Unit….Now I know what angels from heaven look like. Thank you very, very much.

The Bruce Hilke Family Altura, MN

“Thank you for the great fun [Winona Health Celebrates Women] and for the centerpiece I won along with the basket of goodies. You all did a terrific job. I had a good time, and I’m looking forward to coming again next year!” Darlene Tudahl Rushford, MN

“Thank you for exceptional care before, during and after my surgery. Your staff ’s professional and compassionate demeanor made the experience virtually painless. While you all put me totally at ease, I never expected the whole ordeal to be as easy as it was. God has blessed each of you with special gifts that you use well. I felt blessed to be in your care. Thanks for making one of life’s interruptions an ‘easy pill to swallow.’” Karen Trickett Winona, MN

Respiratory Care program recognized for quality Community Memorial Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Recognition (QRCR) under the American Association for Respiratory Care’s national program to help patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals. About 500 hospitals—approximately 10%—of hospitals in the U.S. have applied for and received this award. Hospitals that meet the QRCR requirements provide a level of respiratory care consistent with national standards and guidelines

Winona Health receives Quality Achievement Award

Attendees at Winona Health Celebrates Women enjoyed keynote speaker Katy Smith, educational sessions, health screenings and informational booths.

“Thank you for the women’s day event [Winona Health Celebrates Women]. It was an excellently coordinated event with a lovely breakfast and delightful keynote speaker [Katy Smith]. The sessions I attended were very interesting and the booths were nice looking and informational. I’m glad I came.” Mary Stettler Fountain City, WI

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Winona Health took another step toward excellence, receiving an Achievement-level award from the Minnesota Council for Quality. Organizations recognized at this level have established sound, effective approaches to the award’s criteria for leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, information systems, workforce management and work process. “What we’ve learned about this process,” said Rachelle Schultz, Winona Health president/CEO, “is that it’s hard work, it’s rewarding, it engages all staff members, and it is making a difference at Winona Health.” The Minnesota Quality Award is given to organizations that successfully complete a full assessment using either a narrative-based or survey-based approach. Four award levels (Commitment, Advancement, Achievement and Excellence) are intended to recognize organizations at the appropriate stage of their quality journey.

Staff news Bill Daniel joined the staff at Winona Health as hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator. In this new position, Bill serves families using hospice services and conducts memorial services. He received his Master of Arts degree in Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information about Hospice Services, call 507.457.4468.

Brett Whyte, MD, has been named Community Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department medical director. Dr. Whyte has been with Winona Health since 1999. He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison and is board certified in Emergency Medicine and in Family Medicine. Dr. Whyte also is the medical director for Winona Area Ambulance Service.

Satya Srinivas Gorty, MD, will join the medical staff at Community Memorial Hospital in July. Dr. Gorty, an anesthesiologist, completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He received his medical education at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH and Ross University School of medicine, Dominica, West Indies. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron in Ohio.

Scott Turner, MD, will join the Community Memorial Hospital Emergency Department in July. He received his medical degree from the University or Minnesota medical School in Minneapolis and has been practicing medicine in Winona for almost 30 years.

Quality & safety top priorities at Winona Health As Winona Health’s chief quality & safety officer, Kathleen Lanik is responsible for quality, safety, risk and information management initiatives throughout Winona Health. Kathleen Lanik

“There are four principles that guide our actions: safety, courtesy, performance and effectiveness. Safety is first,” noted Lanik. “We focus on identification and prevention of potential risk to our patients and residents. Our goal is to provide peace of mind by providing personalized, compassionate care.” Among the factors contributing to safety and quality at Winona Health: • Implementation of a community-wide Electronic Medical Record (EMR) • Use of evidence-based clinical practices • Fact-based decision making • Compliance with state and federal surveys

• Voluntary participation in state and federal safety initiatives • Service Excellence and Performance Excellence programs • Compliance with state and federal surveys • Continuous improvement efforts using the Baldrige criteria Satisfaction survey results reflect that patients feel safe at Winona Health, with scores putting the organization in the top quartile of its peers. “The same is true for our quality outcome scores,” said Lanik. “We’re consistently rated in the top quartile by our patients and residents.” Lanik began her career with Winona Health in 1975 as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, on the medical floor and in the Emergency Department before continuing her education in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) and also holds credentials in healthcare quality.

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Foundation & Auxiliary News

Donation to honor parents was given with patients in mind A stained glass window, a gift from Dennis and Vicki (Simpson) Decker, was installed in Winona Health’s Outpatient Registration area this spring. The donation was made in memory of their parents Gilbert and Margaret Decker and Edward and Fern Simpson. “We hope this beautiful window will add a soothing and tranquil focal point for patients and families who may feel apprehensive waiting for a test or procedure,” said Vicki Decker. “We thought this would be a nice way to pay tribute to our parents and to enhance what is already a beautiful facility. We hope it’s something the community will enjoy.” Designed by Winona artist Ed Glubka, the window was crafted by Dennis Decker’s brother, Gil, at Decker Studios. For more information about the Winona Health Foundation, including information about grants and scholarships, call 507.457.4342 or visit winonahealth.org.

Dennis and Vicki Decker donated this stained glass window for Winona Health’s Outpatient Registration area in honor of their parents.

Ben & Adith Miller Golf Classic

The Ben & Adith Miller Classic, Monday, August 13, will feature celebrity golfer Kevin Compare, instruction coordinator of PGA America and trick shot artist. “Kevin’s antics are entertaining, and his knowledge of the game is amazing, “ said Nancy Brown, Winona Health Foundation executive director.

The Main Event begins at 11 a.m. and includes lunch, 18 holes, refreshments on the course and an evening banquet. The Green Monster Challenge is a 9-hole, four-person scramble that begins with a light lunch at 12:30. The Youth Tournament, is a 9hole, four-person scramble beginning at 7 a.m. Young golfers can register as a team or individually and ask to be assigned to a foursome. The Green Monster Challenge and the Youth Tournament are presented by Merchants Bank.

Kevin Compare will perform at the Ben & Adith Miller Classic, August 13.

Proceeds from The Ben & Adith Miller Classic help make a difference in the lives of families through the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund. The Fund has helped more than 1,100 individuals and families with healthcare expenses. For more information or to register, visit winonahealth.org, or call the Winona Health Foundation at 507.457.4342.

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Auxiliary Birthday Ball will have New Year’s theme Mark your calendars for the 45th annual Winona Health Auxiliary Birthday BallCountdown to Midnight: A New Year’s Eve Gala—in September. The event will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2007 The annual charity ball will be held at Saint Mary’s University Toner Center. Highlights include Steve Millar and Diamondhead, a band from the Twin Cities, and a raffle which includes a diamond and sapphire necklace. Proceeds from the Auxiliary’s Birthday Ball help fund scholarships for those seeking a career in healthcare and purchase patient lift sytems that support Winona Health’s mission: to improve the health and wellbeing of our family, friends and neighbors. The formal dinner dance is open to the public. For more information visit www.birthdayball.org or call 507.457.4394.

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Rushford Clinic.................................................... 864.7726



Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists.................... 474.6600



Urgent Care Clinic.............................................. 474.7830 • All phone numbers on this page use area code 507 • The Urgent Care Clinic is available on weekends for minor injuries or conditions a person would usually present to a primary care provider. Urgent Care is open Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (See news on page 3)

Business Office/Billing Information....................... 457.4369 Community Relations................................................ 474.3328 Department of Behavioral Medicine (Inpatient).. 457.4362 Dialysis.......................................................................... 457.4391 Family Birth Center.................................................... 457.4345 Gift Shop....................................................................... 457.4450 Health Information Management........................... 457.4483 Human Resources....................................................... 457.4490 Laboratory.................................................................... 457.4323 Nutrition & Diabetes Education.............................. 457.4329 Pastoral Care................................................................ 457.4382 Radiology/ Imaging Services (Bone Densitometry, CT, Digital X-ray, Echocardiography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound & Women’s Imaging/Mammography).................................... 457.4320 Rehabilitation Services (Cardiopulmonary

Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech–Language Pathology).............................................................. 457.4329

Respiratory Care......................................................... 457.4326 Sleep Lab....................................................................... 453.3789 Surgery.......................................................................... 457.4440 Telecare......................................................................... 457.4466 Volunteer Services...................................................... 457.4394 Winona’s Health Online Helpline.....................888.287.1024

• If you think your situation is an emergency, call 911 or go to Community Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department at 855 Mankato Avenue in Winona. Our Emergency Department is always open.

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Healthy Connections ~ Summer 2007

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EVENTS, CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPS

For a complete calendar of events by date and for more information about our services and programs, please visit our website: winonahealth.org. We welcome your questions and comments. Alzheimer’s Support Group Second Wednesday of every month, 6–7 p.m. CMH, Parkview Conference Room 507.457.4560 Breastfeeding Class August 2, 6:30–8:30 p.m. October 4, 6:30–8:30 p.m. December 6, 6:30–8:30 p.m. CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom $10 per participant/couple Registration required: 507.457.4338 Camp We-No-Wheeze July 20–22 Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Lanesboro, Minnesota $45 per camper Register by July 6: 507.494.7384 Childbirth Education Class 6-week course, 6:30–8:30 p.m. July 10–August 14 (Tuesdays) August 1–September 5 (Wednesdays) September 11–October 16 (Tuesdays) October 1–November 5 (Mondays) November 6–December 11 (Tuesdays) CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium Registration required: 507.457.4338 Childbirth Education Weekend Class Friday, 6–8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

855 Mankato Ave. Winona, MN 55987

September 14–15 December 7–8 CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium Registration required: 507.457.4338 Diabetes Prevention Series Four-session class held on Tuesdays October 1, 8, 15, 22 6:30–7:30 p.m. CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom $60 per person/couple Registration required: 507.457.4149 Healthcare CPR Recertification 3-hour course offered: June 21, 7:30–10:30 a.m. June 26, 5–8 p.m. July 19, 7:30–10:30 a.m. August 16, 7:30–10:30 a.m. August 28, 7:30–10:30 a.m. September 12, 5–8 p.m. September 20, 7:30–10:30 a.m. October 18, 7:30–10:30 a.m. October 23, 7:30–10:30 a.m. November 1, 5–8 p.m. November 15, 7:30–10:30 a.m. November 30, 7:30–10:30 a.m. December 5, 7:30–10:30 a.m. December 20, 7:30–10:30 a.m. CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium $30. Registration required: 507.457.4491 Healthcare Directives Informational sessions: July 16, 9:30–10:30 a.m. September 17, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Working sessions: July 23, 9:30–10:30 a.m. September 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m. CMH, Parkview Conference Room 507.474.3328

MOM Support Group (Mother’s Own Milk) Wednesdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Women’s Health Library, 3rd floor, Outpatient Clinic on the Winona Health campus, 859 Mankato Ave. 507.453.3700 Prostate Cancer Support Group First Monday of the month, 7–8 p.m. CMH, Parkview Conference Room 507.457.4491 Public First Aid August 23, 5–7:30 p.m. CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium Registration required, $25 507.457.4491 CMH=Community Memorial Hospital

Winona Health Auxiliary Events Winona Health Auxiliary Birthday Ball Saturday, September 8 Saint Mary’s University Toner Center www.birthdayball.com or call: 507.454.3328 Glady D. Miller Gift Shop Holiday Happiness November 7–10, B.A. Miller Auditorium The 3rd floor of CMH becomes a holiday shopping wonderland featuring gifts, holiday decorations, jewelry, baked goods, and more.

Winona Health Foundation Events Ben & Adith Miller Golf Classic Monday, August 13 Cedar Valley Golf Course For information or to register: 507.474.3328.

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