Message from the Administrator - Nemaha Valley Community Hospital
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Hospital NewS Connecting with our patients and our community March 2021 Message from the Administrator March is the month we celebrate the contributions of also recognized by their peers as some of the most our Medical Staff to our organization and personal talented in the region. lives. Nemaha Valley Community Hospital’s team of providers willingly give up their family time, get up in This past year has been rough for everyone. I am the middle of the night to respond to our health crises, proud to say that our Medical Staff never wavered in deliver our babies and hold our hand when we are their commitment to their patients, even when they in emotional and physical pain. These are Doctors, knew they could be putting their own health at risk. Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners, Physician As- I hope you will join us with a note of appreciation or sistants and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. a simple “thanks” the next time you see your health care provider. Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, Our community is blessed with a Medical Staff that our patients, and their families are blessed with a car- knows their patients. You are not a number. They rying compassionate team of medical professionals. know you, your kids, your parents and your in-laws. They understand the significance of family. They are Kiley Floyd, CEO
NVCH Medical Staff Angela Stueve, MD Chief of Staff Tony Bartkoski, DO Heather Myers, DO Jarod Snyder, MD Lori Lueger, APRN Erica Winkler, APRN Erica Bletscher, APRN NOT ALL HAPPY DOCTOR'S SUPERHEROES WEAR CAPES, Karen Hynek, APRN OURS WEAR DAY Sheri Wessel, PA WHITE COATS MARCH 30, 2021 Harry Stewart, CRNA Faster Healing with NVCH Wound Care Clinic Our bodies are designed to re- If left untreated, non-healing or cover from minor wounds and in- chronic wounds can result in a va- juries, but certain damages require riety of health risks, including loss more involved treatment to heal. At of limbs and life-threatening condi- Nemaha Valley Community Hospi- tions, making effective treatment tal, we want to make sure our pa- critical. tients have the special care they need with wounds that are slow to The Wound Care Clinic will be heal or resistant to conventional openinig Spring 2021 and will be treatment. held on Friday of each week. For additional information about the IT’S TIME Our Wound Care Clinic provides experienced clinical professionals Wound Care Clinic or to make an appointment please call our Out- TO HEAL. who focus on each patient’s indi- vidual needs and deliver evidence- patient Clinic at 785-336-0462. based care in a professional and compassionate manner. 2
NVCH Lab work available at the Colorectal HEALTH FAIR 2021 Health Fair for $20! Cancer Men can add Awareness Saturday, April 17th the PSA test Colorectal cancer is the third for $15. most commonly diagnosed 8AM-11AM cancer and the second leading Test panel cause of cancer death in men LAB DRAWS ONLY includes: and women combined in the United States. CBC, CMP, ADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW Lipid Panel, When discovered early, it is Nemaha County A1C, TSH highly treatable. Even if it Community Building spreads into nearby lymph 1500 Community Drive - Seneca, KS nodes, surgical treatment fol- lowed by chemotherapy is highly effective. DASH Eating Plan Risk Factors: • Age 50 or older About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have to 3 servings per day of fats • Smoke or use tobacco high blood pressure, a major risk and oils — avoiding trans fat • Overweight or obese factor for heart disease, stroke, and lowering saturated fat in- • Not physically active congestive heart failure and kid- take • Drink alcohol in excess ney disease. • Eat a lot of red meat • 3 to 5 servings per week of • Have a personal or family A diagnosis of high blood pres- nuts, seeds and legumes history of colorectal cancer sure is usually confirmed by a or benign (not cancerous) • Limited amounts of sweets doctor after a patient has had colorectal polyps and added sugars — 5 or more than one elevated read- • Have a personal or fam- fewer servings per week. ing, which for most people would ily history of inflammatory be 140 mmHg or higher over 90 The bottom line in lowering blood bowel disease mmHg or higher. pressure is to follow a heart healthy eating plan, maintain People with high blood pressure Prevention: a healthy weight and increase should consult a physician and • Be physically active physical activity. follow a heart healthy diet, such • Maintain a healthy weight as the Dietary Approaches to To learn more about how you can and waist size Stop Hypertension (DASH) eat- get started with the DASH diet • Don’t smoke ing plan. A balanced plan based please call Leah Heinen, RD, • Limit alcohol to no more on 1,600 to 2,600 calories per LD, CDCES at 785-336-6181 than one drink per day day would include: today! • Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains • 7 to 12 servings of fruits and • Eat less red meat and cut vegetables out processed meat • 6 to 11 servings of grains — • Get screened according to such as whole-wheat bread, guidelines pasta or pitas, oatmeal, brown rice Early detection is vital so con- tact your primary care phy- • 2 to 3 servings of fat-free or sician today to discuss your low-fat dairy products screening test options. • 6 or fewer servings per day of lean meat, poultry and fish 2 3
Mark Your Calendar NVHCF 25th Annual Charity Golf Classic Friday, June 18, 2021 Spring Creek Golf Course in Seneca, KS. This annual tournament is be- portantly, improving patient cen- ing held to benefit healthcare tered services. in Seneca and the surrounding Last year 144 golfers partici- communities. Nemaha Valley pated, raising nearly $20,000 for Health Care Foundation was es- the Foundation. This tournament Employee of tablished in 1990 to enhance the current and future health care continues to grow each year and is recognized as one of the fin- the Month needs of Nemaha Valley Com- munity Hospital and the commu- est golf events in this area. nities they serve. For additional information or Congratulations to Isabel questions about the NVHCF Heideman for being se- Through various fundraising ini- Charity Golf Classic please con- lected as the Employee of tiatives, the Foundation contrib- the Month for January! As tact Courtney Schmelzle at 785- utes to enhancing technology, the Medical Screener, Isa- 336-0426 or cschmelzle@nem- supporting the Hospital’s core bel’s welcoming smile is the vch.org. medical programs, and most im- first thing people see when walking into our facility. The Medical Screener position requires patience, diligence and a friendly and posi- tive demeanor, all of which come naturally for Isabel! She always goes above and beyond her Medical Screener duties in assisting patients and co-workers with various needs. Even if it requires scooping snow in LET'S CELEBRATE THE FULL-TIME RETIREMENT OF the parking lot so patients can get in and out of their car safely. We are grateful that Isa- James J. Lueger D.O. bel provides such a posi- tive first impression to our Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is hosting a patients and their families, CARD SHOWER in celebration of his 41 dedicated she is a tremendous asset years to his patients and their families. to NVCH! Help us fill his mailbox with words of gratitude and special memories! Join our healthcare family! NVCH might have the perfect position Please send cards to: NVCH c/o Mary Sack for you. Please visit the employ- 1600 Community Drive ~ Seneca, KS 66538 ment section of our website at www.nemvch.com to find out. A good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease. -William Osler 4
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