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WINTER 2011 HEALTH matters A Publication of News You Can Use from Bothwell Regional Health Center Sedalia Man Insists on Therapy at Bothwell There aren’t many parts of Richard Woods Sr.’s legs that haven’t been touched by a surgeon. Woods, of Sedalia, had reconstructive surgery on both of his legs to correct a deformity about 20 years ago. About eight years ago, he had both knees replaced, and in December, his left knee was replaced again. After the knee replacement surgeries, Woods counted on Bothwell’s Therapy Department to get him moving again. “If it weren’t for the Therapy Department at Bothwell, I don’t know where I’d be,” he said. Woods suffers from fibromyalgia and arthritis, which can contribute to painful recovery from surgeries. He was in excruciating pain when he arrived for his Therapy Improves Wound Care Scar tissue has made a wound on the back of Tracey Moore’s leg slow to heal. Her therapist at Bothwell’s Therapy Department has used a patient-centered approach and tried different techniques to best heal the Knob Noster woman’s wound. Bothwell Physical Therapist Alice Felden makes sure Richard Woods Sr. uses the correct form while he practices steps. Woods sought therapy services at Bothwell after he had knee replacement surgery in December. first therapy session at Bothwell about eight years ago. The pain sent him into a panic attack, but the therapist “did a splendid job” of calming him down. “Every one of the staff went above and beyond what any other therapist would If it weren’t for the have done,” Therapy Department at Woods said. I was in Bothwell, I don’t know “When my worst pain, where I’d be. they made sure I understood Richard Woods, Sr., patient they weren’t going to hurt me.” “ ” Continued on pg. 2 If you would like to receive this newsletter and other information via e-mail from Bothwell Regional Health Center, please send your name, street address, and e-mail address to [email protected]. “I’m very impressed that he is always looking for something new that will work on me,” Moore said. Wound care is just one of several services provided by Bothwell’s Therapy Department. Other services include treatment of: • Lymphedema: Swelling of typically the arm or leg caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system • Difficulty Swallowing (dysphagia): Can result from head or neck cancer, Parkinson’s or other diseases, or the aging process • Balance: Bothwell’s program can improve balance and reduce a patient’s risk of injury due to a fall • Sports Injuries: Prevention of injury and rehabilitation For more information about Bothwell’s many therapy programs, call (660) 827-9576 or visit our website at www.brhc.org/brhc_ services_therapy_rehab.html. Looking for a new place to eat? The Bothwell Café offers a variety of hot entrees, build your own deli sandwiches, as well as breakfast and soup & salad bars. Easy to access from our Southwest Entrance, the Café is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Check out the menu at brhc.org. Exceptional Care, close to home. Bothwell Expands Quality Cancer Care with New Linear Accelerator When John Carleton was diagnosed with throat cancer, his doctor recommended both radiation and chemotherapy. For Carleton, that meant radiation treatments five times a week for seven straight weeks, but it didn’t mean 35 long trips to the Columbia, MO, hospital where Carleton’s surgery was done. the treatment to the tumor, destroying cancer cells without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. “When I asked my doctor about receiving the treatment at Bothwell, he said they referred patients to Bothwell before, and they do a very good job,” said the former Warsaw school teacher and principal. The new linear accelerator maximizes both the accuracy of the radiation delivery and The new linear accelerator being installed at Bothwell maximizes both clearance the accuracy of the radiation delivery and clearance around the patient. It around the also enables the physician to view 3D images of soft tissue at the time of patient. It also treatment. enables the physician to view 3D images of soft tissue at the time of treatment. When I asked my doctor Imaging can be repeated about receiving the as needed throughout the treatment at Bothwell, course of treatment. This better accommodates any he said they referred uncertainties in the cancer’s patients to Bothwell dimensions or location and before, and they do a takes into account any patient movement, all of which very good job. minimizes the side effects of radiation. John Carleton, patient The radiation therapy that patients like Carleton receive will now be even better with the new Elekta linear accelerator and Phillips CT scanner being installed in the new Canon Center for Cancer & Cardiovascular Care. Although the center isn’t expected to open until Fall 2011, the linear accelerator and CT scanner will be ready for use in February. The new equipment will enable Bothwell’s Cancer Center to better target and treat cancer. After a patient’s initial diagnosis of cancer, a CT scan is used to plan the radiation treatment. Used in conjunction with Bothwell’s new linear accelerator, scans from the CT will help physicians better target and localize “ ” Therapy at Bothwell Continued from pg. 1 Bothwell’s physical therapists use strengthening and range-of-motion exercises, along with education and hands-on joint mobilization, to improve mobility for walking and climbing stairs. staff. Some of the therapists who last saw Woods nearly eight years ago welcomed him by name when he returned to therapy following his latest knee replacement. All patients receive an individual therapy plan designed to help them return to normal activities and achieve the highest possible level of functioning. Because of the results and the patientcentered approach at Bothwell, Woods refused the in-home treatments with another therapist recommended by his Columbia doctor. He asked for Bothwell. Woods is pleased with the results he gets from therapy at Bothwell. He’s also been impressed with the professional 2 “I’m blessed to be able to go somewhere where you can trust the people and trust they are going to tell you the truth,” Woods said. “They are splendid.You just can’t beat them.” Bothwell physical therapists provide treatment to help with the after-effects of a stroke or neurological injury, joint replacements, orthopedic injuries, workplace injuries and balance and falls. For more information on these services, call the Therapy Department at (660) 827-9576. Exceptional Care, close to home. NeuroDiagnostics Helps to Pinpoint Diagnosis As a house manager for Abilities LLC Teresa Frazier, a technician in Bothwell’s receptive of us,” said Robertson. “But in Warrensburg, Stacy Robertson is the NeuroDiagnostic Department, and Teresa and Christina were fabulous. daily caregiver Christina Watring, They were receptive, they were kind, for several who works and they took good care of us.” people, including They were exceptional. in Bothwell’s Robertson was particularly touched by a 22-year-old Radiology They went above Frazier sharing a cookie with the young woman with Department, woman, which calmed her and helped and beyond. physical and assisted the young her through the procedures. mental disabilities. woman with the Stacy Robertson, procedures. “They were exceptional,” Robertson house manager, Abilities LLC Robertson said. “They went above and beyond.” recently assisted “People haven’t the young woman always been with selecting a Sedalia doctor, who ordered an EEG and NeuroDiagnostic Tests a scan to determine the cause of the Bothwell Regional Health Center offers a wide range of neurological diagnostic young woman’s seizures. services to detect and treat nervous system disorders. An EEG, or electroencephalogram, In addition to EEGs, Bothwell’s neurodiagnostic services include EKGs, EMGs and is a test that measures and records nerve conduction studies. the electrical activity of the brain. The test helps physicians detect certain • EKG, or electrocardiogram: Checks for problems with the electrical conditions, such as seizures, based on activity of your heart. the changes in the normal pattern of • EMG, or electromyogram: Measures the electrical impulses of muscles. the brain’s electrical activity. “ ” The unfamiliar surroundings of the medical procedures made the young woman very nervous, but Robertson credits the personal touch of the staff at Bothwell with helping make the procedures go smoothly for the young woman. • Nerve conduction studies: Measure the movement of an impulse through your nerve after the nerve is stimulated. Patients can also be tested for auditory brain wave responses to sounds and for visual responses to test patterns. For more information on our neurodiagnostic services, call (660) 827-9574. Foundation Offers New Giving Programs to Honor Loved Ones, Staff Jack and Betty Blackwell are regular contributors to Bothwell Regional Health Center. In 2010, they contributed almost 500 hours of volunteer service to the health center through its Auxiliary. In addition to donating their time, they also contribute financially to the BRHC Foundation. said. “We are thankful for health care in our community, and this is a way to show our appreciation and to build for the future.” Memorials are a nice way to remember people who have passed away, said Mrs. Blackwell, a charter member of the Foundation’s board. To continue supporting Bothwell’s efforts to build for the future, the Foundation recently kicked off three new giving programs. The Grateful Patient Program gives patients and their families the opportunity to thank individual Bothwell employees for the great care they received. “It is a very personal choice for us,” she Along with honoring a caregiver, the Foundation also offers opportunities to pay tribute to a patient’s loved one through the Cardiovascular Tribute Program and the Cancer Tribute Program. These gifts are a great way to recognize someone important in a way that gives back to the community. Donation envelopes for the Foundation’s Cardiovascular Tribute Program and for the Cancer Tribute Program are available in Bothwell’s Cardiac Rehab, Cardiac Cath Lab and Cancer Center. For more information, contact the Foundation at (660) 826-6263. A Publication of News You Can Use from Bothwell Regional Health Center 3 Couple’s Fifth Child Gets Special Birthplace The birth of each of Jennifer and James Pittman’s children was momentous, but the delivery of their fifth child had a special touch. Classes Added in Warsaw Bothwell offers free childbirth education classes to prepare expectant parents for the best possible birth experience. These classes help parents learn about what to expect from labor & delivery, caring for a newborn, breastfeeding and infant safety. Isaiah Pittman, weighing in at 9.4 pounds, arrived on Dec. 15. He was among the first deliveries in Bothwell’s new labor-deliveryrecovery (LDR) room. “I really liked it,” Jennifer Pittman said of the new LDR room. “I thought it was very nice, very spacious. It was the nicest room I’ve delivered in.” Pittman said the room’s appearance, accessibility of items needed by the staff and modern lighting made for a smooth delivery and exceptional experience. The room is one of two new LDR rooms being added as part of renovations to the Women’s Health Unit. The $1.1 million project also includes a remodel of the two existing LDR rooms, operating room, lobby and all the patient rooms in Women’s Health. Most of the work is completed, with the entire project expected to be finished by spring. Bothwell’s facilities staff has done most of the work. Doubling the number of LDR rooms for expectant mothers “helps assure everyone gets the type of childbirth experience they want,” said Women’s Health Director Lana Kelly. 4 Childbirth Education Classes Revamped Jennifer and James Pittman recently delivered their fifth child, Isaiah, in one of the new labordelivery-recovery (LDR) rooms at Bothwell. The spacious, new labordelivery-recovery rooms feature the latest technology in a comfortable, homey environment. The unit was last refurbished about 15 years ago when the walls were repainted. In addition to providing more room, the remodel made the entire unit more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. The latest technology has been installed along with the updated look. “I just think it’s going to improve the quality of patient care,” Kelly said. “It really adds to I really liked it. the exceptional care we already I thought it was very offer through nice, very spacious. our physicians, It was the nicest room midwives and nursing staff.” I’ve delivered in. “ Jennifer Pittman, patient ” The Women’s Health Unit provides care for Bothwell’s childbirth classes have a new look in 2011 and will be offered at an additional location – Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake. Beginning in March, parents can take the labor & delivery and breastfeeding classes in Warsaw. Classes will be offered at Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake, 1765 Commercial St., on a bimonthly basis. All childbirth education presentations have been reformatted and present material in an engaging and easyto-understand manner. Participants receive a guidebook full of useful information on labor and delivery, post-partum care, caring for a newborn and breastfeeding. Classes are available in four modules — Labor and the Birthday Party, Taking Care of Your Newborn, Infant Safety & CPR, and Breastfeeding or Thinking About It. The classes are taught by specially trained nurses. Pre-registration is required as class sizes are limited. More information and a complete class schedule are available at www.brhc.org. To enroll for classes, please complete the form online, e-mail [email protected] or call (660) 827-9138. Continued on pg. 7 Exceptional Care, close to home. Have a Heart. Take Care of Yours. by Sarah Nail I’m seeing red this month, and you should too. February is American Heart Month and a time when the American Heart Association (AHA) hosts many “Go Red for Women” events. The goal of the “Go Red” movement is to bring attention to heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women older than 20. The statistics regarding heart disease among women are staggering. One in three American women die of cardiovascular disease, and 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. It’s never too early to protect your heart. Even though I consider myself a relatively young woman (about to celebrate my, ahem, 30th birthday), I’m concerned about heart disease. Why? Heart disease can strike even relatively young people, sometimes with little warning. Instead of incessantly worrying about it, I did lots of research on the American Heart Association’s web site, www.heart.org. Education and controlling risk factors are keys to a healthy heart. What can you and I do to keep our tickers in tip-top shape? Here are a few suggestions from AHA: • Get Active: Exercising about 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease. Aerobic exercises such as walking, biking, swimming and jogging benefit your heart. • Control Cholesterol: Your cholesterol levels should be checked regularly, at least once every five years starting at age 20. High cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. • Eat Better: Diets rich with vegetables, fruits, whole-grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy products are best for your heart. Unrefined wholegrain foods and fish are also recommended. Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. • Manage Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is often called “the silent killer,” because it can have no symptoms. Check your blood pressure regularly and discuss high blood pressure with your physician. • Lose Weight: Overweight and obese adults can reduce their risk for heart disease by losing weight, and keeping it off. • Reduce Blood Sugar: The AHA considers diabetes one of six major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. If you have diabetes, have regular check-ups with your health-care provider to properly manage the disease. • Stop Smoking: Kicking the habit can improve your tolerance for physical activity and decrease your chances for blood clots. Smoking is the most preventable cause of premature death in the U.S. Call (660) 827-9138 for information about Bothwell’s smoking cessation classes. • Contribute to the Cause: Donate to Bothwell Foundation’s Camye Callis Gaspard Memorial Heart Fund to provide resources for cardiovascular treatment in our area, or the AHA to fund research. One way to contribute to AHA is by participating in the “Go Red for Women” event on Feb. 19 in Sedalia. Call Fig Leaf at (660) 826-3131 for more information about the local Go Red event. • Know The Signs: Learn about the signs of a heart attack or stroke. Recognizing the signs can save your life by getting the help you need. HEART ATTACK SIGNS 1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. 2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. 3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. 4. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. 5. Chest pain or discomfort. Women are somewhat more likely than men to experience other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. Call 911 if you have any of these signs. Don’t wait more than five minutes before calling for help. Continued on pg. 6 Our columnist: Sarah Nail is Community Outreach Coordinator at Bothwell Regional Health Center. A Publication of News You Can Use from Bothwell Regional Health Center 5 Lub Dub: Run for a Good Cause Have a Heart Continued from pg. 5 STROKE SIGNS 1. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body 2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding 3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes 4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination 5. Sudden severe headache with no known cause Get out your running shoes and start conditioning. The Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation will host the 4th annual “Lub Dub Run” on Saturday, April 30. The Lub Dub is designed to raise awareness and funds for the Camye Callis Gaspard Heart Fund. The run offers 5K and 10K courses starting and ending at the hospital. Both runners and walkers are welcome. The run begins at 8 a.m. Registration is $20 before April 19, or $25 April 19 through race day. Online registration will be available soon at www.brhc.org and at www.active.com. For more information, call (660) 826-6263. Check the time so you’ll know when symptoms first appear. Take immediate action. AHA research has shown that if given within three hours of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting drug can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke. Construction Progress Construction is progressing well at the new Canon Center for Cancer & Cardiovascular Care. The majority of construction work has moved inside at the new cancer and cardiovascular addition to the hospital and the medical office building near the Bothwell Diagnostic Center in west Sedalia. The Canon Center addition is expected to be complete late this summer, but remodeling work in the existing space will continue into January 2012. The medical office building - to be called the Bothwell Healing Arts Center - will also be complete this summer. 6 Exceptional Care, close to home. New Faces at Bothwell Special Birthplace Continued from pg. 4 John Warder of Sedalia has joined the Bothwell Regional Health Center Board of Trustees following appointment by Mayor Elaine Horn and the City Council. After living and working in Minnesota for many years, Warder and his wife Bea returned to Sedalia in 2009. Warder was involved in multiple community service efforts in Minneapolis, and we’re pleased to have him join our team. low- and high-risk women throughout pregnancy as well as women requiring gynecologic and post-surgical care. Patients will continue to have private rooms in a family-oriented atmosphere. Pittman recommends Bothwell to others and compared her delivery to previous experiences and those of friends. “Bothwell seems friendlier; the nurses seem to care more,” she said. “I would much prefer it over any of the other hospitals. I delivered three of my children in our hometown hospital and I prefer Bothwell to it.” “ Bothwell seems friendlier; the nurses seem to care more. Jennifer Pittman, patient ” John Warder Dr. Kip Newell has joined Bothwell Regional Health Center as an anesthesiologist. He received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, and did residency work in anesthesiology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago and St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Dr. Kip Newell Changes Planned for the Emergency Department When you have a medical emergency, you want expert care quickly. To ensure the patients who visit our Emergency Department receive the best possible care in a timely and respectful manner, Bothwell Regional Health Center has entered into an agreement with the Schumacher Group for management of our Emergency Department. Future plans include increasing daily provider coverage in the department by eight hours and including mid-level providers, such as nurse practitioners. This move will supply additional structure and leadership that will allow the E.D. to continue to provide our patients with quality and compassionate health care. The team of physicians serving Bothwell will be led by Dr. Scott Dudley, who is returning here to serve as Medical Director. The Emergency Department physicians will contract with the Schumacher Group. Our E.D. nurses and other staff will remain as Bothwell employees. A Publication of News You Can Use from Bothwell Regional Health Center 7 HEALTH matters Physical Therapy A Sedalia man is pleased with the results he gets from therapy at Bothwell. Learn more on page 1. PRESORTED STANDARD MAIL US Postage Paid Permit 217 65301 601 E. Fourteenth Street Sedalia, MO 65301 Unless otherwise noted, all events are held in the Bothwell Education Center, southeast corner of 14th and Ingram. Calendar of Events FEB MAR 12 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party..... 9 a.m. 7 15 *CBE:Taking Care of Your Newborn ... 7 p.m. Diabetes Support Group ...................4:30 p.m. 8 High Hopes Cancer Support .................. 5 p.m. Bothwell Cancer Center 17 *CBE: Infant Safety and CPR .................. 7 p.m. 22 *CBE: Breast Feeding .................................7 p.m. 9 MAR 1 3 4 5 7 10 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m. *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m. 15 Sedalia Stroke Survivors .........................11 a.m. Bothwell Board Room (ground floor) **Safe Sitter (registration required $35).....8 a.m. Freedom from Smoking............................ 6 p.m. 17 multiple sessions (registration required $45) 22 *CBE: Breast Feeding ................................. 7 p.m. Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake,Warsaw *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ... 6:30 p.m. Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake,Warsaw Grief Support Group...............................10 a.m. Grief Support Group.................................6 p.m. ***ACS Look Good, Feel Better ........... 5 p.m. Bothwell Cancer Center *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ... 6:30 p.m. Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake,Warsaw Diabetes Support Group ...................4:30 p.m. High Hopes Cancer Support ..................5 p.m. Bothwell Cancer Center *CBE:Taking Care of Your Newborn ...7 p.m. *CBE: Infant Safety and CPR....................7 p.m. *CBE: Breast Feeding ....................................7 p.m. Call (660) 827-9138 for more information about calendar listings. *Childbirth Education: Call (660) 827-9138 to register. **For children ages 11 to 13. Call (660) 827-9138 to register. ***Registration required by calling (573) 635-4839 or 1-800-635-9194. 8 APR 1 5 7 12 19 21 25 26 Sedalia Stroke Survivors ......................... 11 a.m. Bothwell Board Room (ground floor) *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ....6:30 p.m. *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ....6:30 p.m. Grief Support Group................................10 a.m. Grief Support Group..................................6 p.m. *CBE:Taking Care of Your Newborn ....7 p.m. Diabetes Support Group ....................4:30 p.m. High Hopes Cancer Support .............5:00 p.m. Bothwell Cancer Center *CBE: Infant Safety and CPR.....................7 p.m. AWAKE Sleep Support Group .........5:30 p.m. *CBE: Breast Feeding .................................7 p.m. The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. 601 E. Fourteenth Street • (660) 826-8833 • www.brhc.org © 2011 Bothwell Regional Health Center
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