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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.
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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
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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
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