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– FEATURES – I’ve been fortunate to spend more than one third of my life working in healthcare. The From the President’s Pen...................2 years have contained many challenges and Coming Events ................................3 certainly some difficulties. At the same time they’ve been rewarding and Customer Comments.........................3 exhilarating. I’m grateful that I’m able to be a part of an industry that touches the lives of every single American in Tasting Pleasures.............................3 some way or another. Meet the Medical Staff .....................4 I’ve noticed over the years that healthcare never stays the same. It’s always in the process of changing and redefining itself. Within Scheurer Pumpin’ for Life Winner ....................4 Healthcare Network we constantly observe these evolving changes as we address strategic and operational questions. Spotlight on the Staff ......................5 We often ask ourselves how much we should invest in our facility to ensure Vision Center New Location...............5 the outstanding quality of our services will continue into an uncertain future. How to manage cost efficiencies along with the ability to grow and How to Reach Us .............................6 change are questions we constantly strive to answer. Billing Bits.....................................6 Many healthcare futurists believe our current business model for the delivery of healthcare will soon become obsolete. In our current model we Healthy Bites..................................7 spend much of our time helping people address their illnesses and diseases. In other words, we strive every day to help sick people get better. In the Giving Tree.....................................8 opinion of the prognosticators, the future model will focus more on “value based” services with a strong emphasis on health and wellness. I’m Elkton Clinic Moves..........................8 confident all of us would agree that working harder to improve and maintain optimum health is a noble goal. Yet, that future model will Cardiac Rehab .................................9 represent a revolutionary change from the familiar model we currently BluePrints ....................................10 nurture and promote. Scheurer Family Pharmacy - Elkton ...10 You can be assured that while healthcare changes and transitions are inevitable, we will always direct our efforts at keeping our services Senior Living ................................11 pertinent and relevant to the needs of our community friends and neighbors. You have been gracious in allowing us to serve your various Medical Minute..............................12 medical needs over the years. We promise to do our best in serving them in the future despite the changes and challenges that lie ahead. Chili Cook-Off ...............................12 Mad Heel Dash ..............................12 On the Cover President & CEO Pictured on the cover is Long Term Care Nurse Michelle Richmond with her mother, Ivernia Schwartz, who is a Cardiac Rehabilitation patient. For more, please see page 9. pg 2 Scheurer Healthcare Network
DECEMBER appreciated but not required. Everyone 5222 to RSVP. Reservations appreciated but not “I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in welcome to attend. required. Everyone welcome to attend. the Birch Room on December 4th at 1:00 pm. The group will be having their annual Christmas FEBRUARY APRIL party. Everyone welcome at this free meeting. “I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in “I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in American Heart Association CPR: Held on the Pine Room on February 5th at 1:00 pm. the Pine Room on April 2nd at 1:00 pm. December 6th in the Wilson Education Center. Everyone welcome at this free meeting. Everyone welcome at this free meeting. Choose from Healthcare Provider CPR ($40) at Caregiver Connection: This free support group Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary Meeting: Held at 1:00 pm or Heartsaver CPR ($30) at 6:00 pm. is held at Country Gardens on February 14th at the Scheurer Professional Center on April 8th at Please call to register. Pre-payment required. 12:00 noon. Please call Marie at (989) 453- 1:00 pm. New members are always welcome. Caregiver Connection: This free support group 5222 to RSVP. Reservations appreciated but not Caregiver Connection: This free support group is held at Country Gardens on December 13th required. Everyone welcome to attend. is held at Country Gardens on April 11th at at 12:00 noon. The group will be having their 12:00 noon. Please call Marie at (989) 453- annual Christmas party. Lunch will be served. MARCH 5222 to RSVP. Reservations appreciated but not Please call Marie at (989) 453-5222 to RSVP. “I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in required. Everyone welcome to attend. Reservations appreciated but not required. the Pine Room on March 5th at 1:00 pm. Health Fair: Held at the Scheurer Professional Everyone welcome to attend. Everyone welcome at this free meeting. Center on April 30th from 6:00 am until 6:00 Children’s Wellness Adventure: This free pm. Stop by (no appointment necessary) and JANUARY event is held March 9th from 9:00 am – 12:00 take advantage of free health screenings. “I Can Cope” Cancer Support Group: Held in pm at Bad Axe Junior High School. Join us for a the Pine Room on January 8th at 1:00 pm. morning of fun-filled activities focusing on For more information on any of the events Everyone welcome at this free meeting. children’s health, safety, school readiness and listed here or to RSVP for a program, Caregiver Connection: This free support group well-being. Everyone welcome. please call (989) 453-4478. is held at Country Gardens on January 10th at Caregiver Connection: This free support group 12:00 noon. Lunch will be served. Please call is held at Country Gardens on March 14th at Marie at (989) 453-5222 to RSVP. Reservations 12:00 noon. Please call Marie at (989) 453- Customer Comments “Absolutely wonderful service. Quick and kind.” – Emergency Department Patient “I find all of the staff to be above average, friendly & skilled. The environment is exceptional.” – Respiratory Care Patient “I have never had a bad experience at Scheurer Smiles abound at Tasting Pleasures, an annual fundraising Hospital!” event sponsored by the Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary. Guests – Laboratory Patient enjoy samplings of local restaurants’ finest dishes, musical entertainment and lively conversation. The Auxiliary fundraises throughout the year to support a variety of projects at the Hospital. Scheurer Healthcare Network pg 3
If you’ve had a pre-employment physical within Scheurer Family Medical Center, it may have been completed by Jerry Hall, Physician Assistant (PA). Celebrating 15 years with Scheurer Hospital, Jerry handles many of the physicals for area employers, maintains a patient caseload within the clinic and provides assistance to Dr. Girgis in his urology clinic located at the Scheurer Professional Center. Jerry grew up in the Detroit area and completed his undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University and his PA certification from Mercy College in Detroit. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, commonly referred to as mid-level providers, have served an important role within healthcare organizations, especially in rural locations. Jerry and his wife, Ethel, reside in Millington and celebrated their 21st anniversary this past July. “Ethel is my best friend. We enjoy traveling Jerry Hall, PA-C and his wife Ethel throughout Michigan and spending time together and with our family.” The couple has five grown children, 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jerry shared his interests are broad and he enjoys many things in his spare time. “Hobbies are my hobby,” confessed Jerry. “I am an avid birdwatcher, a Harry Potter fan, and I read and collect books on prayer, miracles and angels. I play the guitar, a little, and try to stay healthy by biking, running and watching what I eat. We’re active in our church, The Millington Church of God.” Jerry expressed appreciation for the patients he cares for along with the people he works with. “A person spends a lot of time at work and you want it to be a place you enjoy coming to each day,” noted Jerry. And the Pumpin’ for Life Winner is… Christ the King Lutheran School in Sebewaing! Pumpin’ for Life is a four-week cardiac education program taught to local sixth grade classes. Each student is given a pedometer to track their activity throughout the program. The four weeks culminate with a 20 question test. Test scores are then combined with miles walked to give each classroom a score. The winning classroom receives an all-expenses paid trip to Zehnder’s Splash Village Waterpark and lunch at The Exit Restaurant in Birch Run. The 15 students from Great job! Christ the King averaged an amazing 156.6 miles and a wonderful score of 95% on the test. This gives them a total score of 251.50. This is the highest score ever recorded for Pumpin’ for Life. Great job!! pg 4 Scheurer Healthcare Network
Diane Milton joined the Scheurer Hospital team on August 5, 2002. She is a familiar face in our Rehabilitation Department as the Physical Therapy Aide or at the reception desk. In addition to greeting patients, Diane takes phone calls, handles patient scheduling, monitors the pool, changes linens, stocks laundry and wound care supplies and provides assistance to the Physical Therapists. She does whatever she can to help the department run smoothly. She enjoys the hands-on experience assisting the Physical Therapists with wound care therapy. “I like to meet patients and get to know them. It’s great to see their progress as they heal and get stronger. We all want the best for them,” said Diane. Physical Therapist Jennifer Iseler adds, “Diane is very reliable, respectful and treats patients as her own family. She does her best for our patients in all situations. I can always count on her to assist me with challenging cases. Her loyalty and service to our department are invaluable!” Diane has mutual respect and admiration for her co-workers. She added, “We believe we have the best rehab department in Huron County and I have all the confidence in them.They’re a great group to work with!” Diane Milton Diane was born in the Thumb and is a Laker graduate. She and her husband Dave have two sons. Eric is in his fourth year at Saginaw Valley State University going into teaching. Ryan is in his first year at Central Michigan University in the broadcasting program. Their family is rounded out with a cat named Kitty and dog named Keira. Even with her busy family, Diane still finds time to be active in her church, play the flute and she loves to travel. Her dream vacations on her bucket list include Alaska, Hawaii and a Carribean cruise. Thank you, Diane for being a shining employee. Scheurer Healthcare Network is proud to have you on our team! Scheurer Family Vision Center New Location We've moved down the road. Visit us at our new location in the former Community Book Store at 7484 W. Michigan Ave., Pigeon. Scheurer Healthcare Network pg 5
HOW TO REACH US Billing Bits Scheurer Hospital (989) 453-3223 “I went to my doctor for my yearly lab work and physical. AMBULANCE SERVICE – CALL 911 Why did I get a bill for it? My insurance covers preventative services!” Scheurer Family Medical Center Phone: (989) 453-2141 Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever had to call the Billing Redi-Care Clinic (RCC): Department and ask why you got a bill for something that you (989) 453-3223 thought your insurance should cover at 100%? A lot of insurance Scheurer Professional Center policies offer benefits for wellness and screening but don’t give you Phone: (989) 453-3798 all the details on how you can receive them. Elkton Family Medicine Phone: (989) 375-2214 Please realize that “100% coverage” only applies to your claim if you are receiving exactly what the insurance is describing in your Caseville Family Medicine policy for that benefit. Phone: (989) 856-3449 Sebewaing Family Medicine To find out what you are entitled to, call your insurance company Phone: (989) 883-9656 (before you have your lab work, test, mammogram, procedure, etc. done) and ask what your benefits for screening are. Tell your New Scheurer Family Vision Center Location! Phone: (989) 453-2025 insurance company exactly what your doctor has ordered for you and also give them all of the diagnoses that your doctor has put on your Sandy Shores Fitness & Physical order. Your order may contain both screening and diagnostic tests Therapy Center with screening and diagnostic diagnoses on it depending on what Phone: (989) 856-3004 you saw your doctor for and it is important to know which test Sebewaing Health Center corresponds with which diagnosis. Phone: (989) 883-2617 • Some insurance policies hold you to a deductible/coinsurance Scheurer Hospital for these kinds of services. Rehabilitation Services • Some insurance policies require you to have only a screening Phone: (989) 453-5217 diagnosis on your claim. Scheurer Family Pharmacy – • Some require only certain types of lab work or tests to be Caseville done in order to be covered at 100%. Phone: (989) 856-2900 • Some insurance policies have a $250/$500 maximum for preventative services. Scheurer Family Pharmacy – Elkton Phone: (989) 375-2121 It is also reasonable to know that if you are having a screening Scheurer Family Pharmacy – Pigeon procedure (such as a colonoscopy) and your doctor finds something Phone: (989) 453-2535 during that procedure that he/she needs to treat at that time, your Scheurer Family Pharmacy – claim then turns from a screening to a diagnostic and the benefit for Sebewaing that usually will not be covered at 100%. Diagnostic claims are paid Phone: (989) 883-3850 with your deductible and coinsurance applied to them. Country Bay Village – A Senior Independent Living Community Getting educated about your health insurance policy and what Phone: (989) 453-2188 coverage you have for screening and wellness benefits will save you a lot of misunderstandings when you receive your statement Country Gardens – in the mail. We at Scheurer Hospital are always ready to help you Assisted Living Community with any questions you may have. Call the Billing Department Phone: (989) 453-7474 at 1-800-690-9972. Long Term Care Phone: (989) 453-5220 Billing/Finance Phone: (989) 453-7301 Toll Free: (800) 690-9972 pg 6 Scheurer Healthcare Network
Mandarin Orange Salad Submitted by the Nutritional Services Staff at Scheurer Hospital Ingredients 1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds 2 Tablespoons White Sugar 1 Head of Torn Romaine Lettuce 1/2 Cup Chopped Celery 6 Thinly Sliced Green Onions 2 Cans (11 oz) Mandarin Oranges (drained) Sweet-Sour Dressing 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon White Sugar 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Chopped Parsley 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes. Prepare Sweet-Sour Dressing by combining all ingredients in a tightly covered container and shake well until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until serving. Toss almonds, dressing and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Notes: Make sure you tear the lettuce to prevent browning around edges. Do not mix together ahead of time, will become soggy. Texas “Hillbilly” Caviar Submitted by Dianne Diebel, CDM-CFPP, CNA, EMT Nutritional Services/Information Technology Ingredients 1/2 Cup Canola Oil 3/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Cup Sugar 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper 1 Tablespoon Water Bring above ingredients to a boil in sauce pan, pour over ingredients below. Place the following in a bowl: 1 can White Corn, drained and rinsed 1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed 1 can Chick Peas, drained and rinsed 1/2 small Red Onion, finely diced 1 Cup diced Peppers, (I use 1/4 of each yellow, green, red, orange pepper for color) Let marinate overnight in refrigerator Serve with tortilla chips Scheurer Healthcare Network pg 7
Giving Tree - Twas the Night Before Christmas Twas the night before Christmas and all thro’ the house, businesses that are willing to find a “Santa” for each Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; card. The businesses display the cards on a tree that The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, make it easy for all us “Elves” to help out. In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there… So, how can you help? There are so many ways! The I don’t know about you, but I love this familiar story. cards will be available on Saturday, November 24, I couldn’t wait to hear it as a child. When I became a 2012, at Thumb National Bank, Bay Port State Bank, parent, I read it to my kids every year until they were and Scheurer Hospital. Stop in at one these three able to read it to me. The excitement, the thrill, the Pigeon locations and pick a card (or more!) from the dreaming of what Santa would leave them was almost tree. You then get to go shopping for this child and too much for them to settle down for bed. purchase an item or items from their list. Finally, you return the card, along with your purchase, to Thumb For many families in our area this story doesn’t always National Bank by December 12, 2012. If you don’t bring happy memories or come with a happy ending. have time to shop but you still want to be part of this This is where the Giving Tree comes in. Students in the great cause – no problem, monetary donations are Laker School system that meet the income based always welcome! All monies are used to purchase gifts needs criteria are placed on a list. All children in that for these children. It’s as easy as that! However, be family, from birth through 12th grade, are included on warned, the warm, fuzzy feeling you get from helping the list. Organizers assign a number to each family so out lasts for a long time! that the family’s identity remains confidential. A card for each child on the list is created specifically for Through the generosity of individuals and groups in that child. It will include their size for clothing and our community, these families will be able to enjoy shoes, and what they need in that area, along with their Night Before Christmas knowing the true items of necessity that parents feel are needed. It will meaning of Christmas exists in our Community. also include a “wish list” created by the child. These Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night. cards are then divided between the three local Elkton Clinic on the Move The former Elkton Family Medicine Clinic found a new location as Scheurer Hospital donated it to the Pigeon Historical Society. pg 8 Scheurer Healthcare Network
Recently in Cardiac Rehabilitation there was a unique occurrence. Four mothers of four employees Women a here at Scheurer Hospital were attending cardiac nd Heart • 435,00 Disease 0 Americ Statistic rehabilitation at the same time. This unusual an w o m s annually en have h circumstance prompted us to be reminded of the eart atta • 42% of cks significance of women and heart disease. Cardiac these wo compared m en die w Rehab is a very important and underutilized tool to 24% o ithin one • 267,00 f men in year, for women with heart disease, especially since 0 women the same • Since 1 die each condition heart disease is the number one cause of death 984, mor year from heart dis e women heart att among women. Each of these mothers was referred ease tha die each acks • Women n men y ea r f rom to Cardiac Rehab by their physician, after they had comprise a recent cardiac event. These events can include • Women 6 2.2% of are much all heart coronary artery bypass, valve replacement/repair, cardiac r le ss likely failure de ehabilita to partic aths stent placement or a heart attack. • Women t io n program ip at e in ’s hearts s changes re s pond bet Women are unique from men when it comes to than men ter to he • Researc ’s hearts althy life h has sho style heart disease. Everyone’s symptoms and recovery w n heart dis that wom plan can be different and this case is even ease risk en can lo adopting b y as much wer their more so for women. A cardiac rehab program a healthy as 82% b lifestyle y helps individuals to increase their quality of Source: S life after a cardiac event through exercise. tatistics Statistics compiled ; Nationa fro Programs are uniquely designed for each Heart Ass l Heart L m the National Ce u ng and B n individual and the progression is based on ociation; HANES II lood Insti ter on Health I and the tu te; Ameri World He can what each patient can handle. art Fede ration Education is also offered while in Cardiac Rehab. The emphasis of the education program is on a healthy lifestyle and ways that individuals can adapt into a heart healthy lifestyle. It focuses on the heart disease risk factors; risk factors are anything that would pre-dispose a person to a certain disease. The risk factors for heart disease are divided into two categories, which are controllable and uncontrollable. The risk factors that can’t be controlled are: age, gender, race, previous heart attack or stroke and family history of heart disease. Risk factors that can be controlled are: high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet and diabetes. While in Cardiac Rehab these women Pictured from left to right, Ivernia Schwartz and Long Term Care Nurse Michelle and all patients receive explanation, Richmond, Inez Buchholz and Diagnostic Imaging Staff Technologist Kim Delpiere, Physical Therapy Assistant Lori Wisenbaugh and Janet Dufty and education and support for their Clinic Coordinator Jeff Snider and Mary Snider. risk factors. Scheurer Healthcare Network pg 9
As of the end of October, construction has been nurses to stay closer to the patients. Nurses, completed for Phase 1 of the Acute Care renovations. physicians and pharmacists can complete their The Acute Care Department is now able to occupy the documentation right next to the patient at the new addition and updated space and the staff are in bedside or right outside of their room. Medications, the transition of moving equipment into the new unit clean linens and heart monitors are also located in and setting everything up. This new area has 17 beds the alcoves so the nurses do not have far to go to (9 private beds and 4 semi-private beds). retrieve or view these items. The pediatric room now has an observation window The new renovations also include an upgraded right next to the new nurses’ station for close wireless call system. When a patient activates their monitoring of our smallest patients. The pediatric call light, their nurse will be notified by a hand-held room also has a glider rocker for new parents to telephone that the nurse carries with them. This snuggle in close with their little ones. allows the nurse to answer the patient’s concerns much more quickly and efficiently. Each new patient room has a gorgeous tile bathroom and most rooms have a private shower. There are Stay tuned for further updates as Phase 2 and Phase 3 nursing alcoves throughout the unit to allow the of the Acute Care renovations continue to progress. Scheurer Family Pharmacy - Elkton We are excited to announce the opening of a fourth training and education to patients and family Scheurer Family Pharmacy! The new pharmacy is members, over-the-counter medicines and vitamins, located in the Elkton Family Medicine building in first-aid and diabetic equipment and supplies and downtown Elkton. Although the pharmacy is located Durable Medical Equipment (such as crutches and in the clinic building, it is open to ALL patients and walkers) the Elkton pharmacy has all of your customers, regardless of who their family physician is. needs covered. Scheurer Family Pharmacy – Elkton has a large array of products and services to offer customers. From Hours: 00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday 9: pm; os ed fo r lu nch from 12:30 to 1:00 Cl ed s and Holidays: Clos Saturdays, Sunday 2121 Phone: (989) 375- ilroad Street, Elkton Location: 4970 Ra ilding Family Medicine bu Inside the Elkton ts and customers Angela Ankney, Pharm.D., Janelle Wiederhold, CPhT and Open to all patien Alisha Rosen, Pharm.D. are standing by to fill your prescriptions and answer your questions. pg 10 Scheurer Healthcare Network
Worried about winter? Stay in a fully- furnished apartment Your senior years are meant to be golden and at CBV or CB until the snow within Scheurer Healthcare Network’s senior living clears! services, we take this expression seriously. Consider enjoying your senior years stress-free of home maintenance, available transportation services, convenient access to healthcare and personal assistance to meet your needs. Cindy Wagner, daughter of Vince and Joyce Smith, discovered the fun involved in making a festive-looking hat during the Cheeseburger Festival held in Caseville. Dwight Gascho, President & CEO of Scheurer Healthcare Network, delighted residents and staff of Country Gardens with rides in his 1930 Ford Model A. Jane Pobanz and her mother, Millie Rosenthal, reminisce during the car show held by the Ohio Indiana Chapter of the Veterans Motor Car Club of America. Ruby Damm, pictured with her daughter Pam Sturm, take time to pose for the camera as they celebrate Ruby’s Country Bay Village residents and staff take advantage of visiting 85th birthday. one of the many beautiful sites in the Thumb area. COUNTRY BAY VILLAGE COUNTRY GARDENS LONG TERM CARE A Senior Independent Living Community An Assisted Living Community 170 North Caseville Road, Pigeon 161 Country Bay Drive, Pigeon 203 North Caseville Road, Pigeon (989) 453-5220 (989) 453-2188 (989) 453-7474 Scheurer Healthcare Network pg 11
Medical Minute – What is Eczema? Eczema is a skin condition that makes your skin avoid dry air, minimize stress and worry, avoid harsh itchy and flaky. Another term for eczema is atopic soaps or cleaning products, avoid perfumes and often dermatitis, a recurring skin condition that is not easy wool or synthetic fabrics (like polyester) will cause to treat. Symptoms of eczema are intense itching, eczema "flare ups." The most important treatment for redness, small bumps or skin that flakes off or forms eczema is hydration. Take daily but short baths. The scales. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) also recommends topical steroids (for example, 1% Most people with eczema have their first symptoms hydrocortisone cream) which can be helpful to treat before they turn five. Eczema looks different in the inflammation and itching caused by eczema. people based on age. In babies, eczema tends to However, topical steroids should not be used more affect the front of the arms and legs, cheeks or scalp. than twice a day. Long-term use can cause thinning In older children and adults, eczema often affects the of the skin, depigmentation and acne-like symptoms. back of the neck, elbow creases and backs of knees. Oral steroids can sometimes be used; however, only at Adults can also get it on their face, wrists, hands and the discretion of the physician. forearms. In severe eczema cases, characterized by yellow How To Treat Eczema crusts or pus developing in affected areas, staph While there is no test for eczema, physicians can infection may be present. In such a case, a doctor determine you have eczema by looking at your skin will likely treat you with antibiotics. The AOCD and asking a few questions. Unfortunately there is no recommends that topical antibiotics like Neosporin "magic bullet" for treating eczema. Treatment should not be used as it may worsen the depends on the patient's condition. The first step for skin's condition. effective treatment is to identify the cause. It is always important not to self diagnosis There are many things you can do to reduce conditions. Consult a physician for a proper symptoms: avoid being too hot or sweating too much, treatment plan. Chili Cook-Off Mad Heel Dash Kent Shetler measures participant Greg Foy’s heel before Thumb National Bank’s Mad Heel Dash fundraiser for breast cancer. Dr. Scott Reiter and Dr. Ross Ramsey prepare to serve their “Pepperoni Soup” during the Chili/Soup Cook-Off fundraiser for the Laker Junior Class. The soup won Judge’s Choice. pg 12 Scheurer Healthcare Network
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