Newport Hospital
Healthbeat A PUBLICATION FOR THE NEWPORT COUNT Y COMMUNIT Y
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SPRING 2024
Message from the President of Newport Hospital As spring returns to the island, I am delighted to share the exciting news that Newport Hospital has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s “Best in State Hospitals” and has earned an impressive Hospital Safety Grade of “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a distinguished national healthcare rating organization. It also seems the right season to announce that Newport Hospital will soon unveil its own therapeutic outdoor space, offering patients a serene spot to embrace the healing power of nature. The outdoor area will provide patients with an inviting place to relax, enjoy nature, and participate in active therapy. Stay tuned for more information about the design in the next newsletter. April brings another milestone as we introduce a unique rehabilitation tool – a fully equipped apartment designed to aid patients in our rehabilitation program in their transition back to daily life and activities. This innovative approach to regaining functionality ensures a smoother journey home and facilitates a
faster recovery for patients at our Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center. The apartment will provide a safe space for patients and their loved ones to practice life skills, such as getting in and out of bed, getting dressed, managing a modified diet, and administering insulin. Practicing these tasks under the guidance of Newport Hospital’s expert staff, helps patients gain confidence before heading home. Inside this edition of Healthbeat, you can meet new healthcare providers in various specialties, explore insights from one of our sports medicine surgeons, Dr. Michael Staebler, on minimizing pickleball injuries, and learn about hernias from Dr. James Valente, our medical director and chair of surgery. As the spring sun warms our spirits, follow Dr. Staebler’s advice for a safe and enjoyable season, especially if you plan to celebrate with a game of pickleball! In health and partnership,
Crista F. Durand, MBA, FACHE President, Newport Hospital
Inside this issue: Welcome New Providers in Newport County Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Avoid Them Hernias in Women: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention The Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center Recognized for Exceptional Care and Advanced Technology Newport Women’s Health Introduces New Colposcope Tool for Cervical Cancer Screening And more!