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Senior Living Healthy Recipes Meet the Medical Staff
– 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.

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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
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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!!

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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
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  plan can be different and this case is even                            ease risk                  en can lo
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                                                                                     lifestyle                 y
  helps individuals to increase their quality of
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  life after a cardiac event through exercise.               tatistics
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  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.

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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.

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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

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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.
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