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Mason Health unveils new COVID-19 treatment clinic

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exceptional health Mason Health unveils new COVID-19 treatment clinic next to testing site

In an effort to better serve and protect patients and community

members, Mason Health opened a new COVID-19 treatment and care clinic, known as Oakland Bay Primary Care, in January. The clinic is located at the former Oakland Bay Pediatrics site and shares the building with the indoor COVID-19 testing site, although the building has been remodeled so that no airflow exists between the two halves. Mason Health’s primary care providers rotate their schedules to diagnose and treat patients with COVID-19 symptoms at the new clinic. “We want to keep sick patients away from those who are not as sick to minimize exposure,” said Kelly North, Primary Care Clinic Manager. “It made sense to move these patients next to the COVID test site. It removes barriers for patients who need to be tested and creates a better patient experience and flow for our staff.” If a patient believes they have symptoms of COVID-19, they should call the Mason Health Respiratory Illness Triage Line at 360-427-3615. If a patient calls to make an appointment with their primary care provider and mentions that they have COVID symptoms, the scheduler will route them to the triage line.

Volunteer Dick Mineo speaks from his car to Andrea Lopez, MA-C, and Dr. Allen Millard, MD, in personal protective equipment at the COVID-19 treatment and testing site.

“It’s a benefit to our patients that if they are being seen for COVID symptoms and they need to be tested, they can get it all done at the same time,” said Michele Tierney, Director of Clinic Operations. “We tried to make the COVID clinic as robust as possible.”

The triage line nurse will determine whether they need to be scheduled at the COVID treatment clinic. Patients are required to call the triage line for a screening to determine if they will need an appointment.

Mason Health’s COVID-19 testing site transitioned from a drive-thru tent site to indoors at the Oakland Bay clinic site last fall, out of respect for staff members performing tests outdoors in inclement weather.

The triage line is staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, but a call after hours or on weekends will still be answered by contracted services, and an appointment at the COVID treatment clinic will still be scheduled if necessary.

Patients cannot schedule testing for COVID-19 without first calling the Mason Health Respiratory Illness Triage Line at 360-427-3615.

If you have a medical emergency, please visit the Emergency Department, which is open 24/7. Once a patient arrives at the COVID treatment clinic, they should park in a designated parking spot marked for the COVID clinic and call 360427-3631 to check in for their appointment. Patients remain in their vehicle until guided to their exam room by Mason Health staff. Mason Health offers a variety of services at the COVID treatment clinic, so that patients do not have to travel to Mason General Hospital or Mason Clinic. Providers at the Oakland Bay clinic location are able to offer X-rays, lab draws, blood cultures, EKG tests, throat swabs for strep or RSV, urine analysis and blood sugar checks. Interpreter services are also available, and providers can treat children as well. Most importantly, providers can assess whether the patient has COVID-19 and can send them right next door to receive a COVID test if necessary.

March 2021, Vol. 37, No. 1 On the cover: From left, Mason Health Primary Care Clinic Manager Kelly North, Chief Operating Officer Mark Batty, Assistant Chief of Staff Dr. Darren Cuevas, DO, and Director of Clinic Operations Michele Tierney stand in front of the COVID treatment and testing site in Shelton. Composite cover photo and inside photos by Cooper Studios. Individuals were photographed separately and with COVID-19 safety precautions. 2 SCOPE

If the nurse determines that they need to be tested, they will be directed to the test site and should park in a designated parking spot marked for COVID testing and call 360-427-4428 to check in. At the test site, a Mason Health staff member will guide them to their indoor test. Only one (1) patient is tested for COVID-19 indoors at a time. Everyone must remain in their car until otherwise directed. Mason Health’s most up-to-date information on COVID treatment and testing is available at www.masongeneral.com/about/covid-19.

exceptional health COVID-19 vaccine services available at MGH Anticoagulation Clinic Around the corner from the COVID-19 treatment and test facility

Want to learn more about being a pharmacist or PharmD?

Mason Health pharmacists are leading the charge on administering the COVID vaccine, with Senior Director of Ancillary Services Nicole Eddins, PharmD, at the helm. A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a professional doctorate degree needed to become a pharmacist. After obtaining a PharmD degree and passing the proper licensure examinations, you can practice pharmacy in the US. To learn more about Pharmacy Services, visit www.masongeneral.com/services/ pharmacy-services or call 360-427-9541.

is Mason Health’s new COVID-19 vaccine clinic, at the MGH Anticoagulation Clinic.

Mason Health’s pharmacists administer the vaccine in accordance with the latest state guidelines determining who is eligible for the vaccine. Check our website regularly to see whether you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As of this magazine’s print deadline, all appointments for the vaccine clinic are full. Mason Health is supporting Mason County’s mass vaccination events and community outreach vaccine events. Check our website for the most current updates about scheduling your vaccine.

COVID-19 information and message lines are available through Mason County: (360) 427-9670, Extension 599, and Mason Health: (360) 427-2395.

If you have an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, you can download and fill out a COVID-19 vaccine consent form from Mason Health’s website ahead of time to bring to your vaccine appointment. Once you arrive for their vaccine, you should follow signs to park in a designated spot for vaccines and call 360-432-3263 to check in.

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WASHINGTON’S COVID-19 VACCINE PHASES Phase 1 Estimated Start Dates (Tiers A and B) WINTER

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• High-risk healthcare workers in health care settings • High-risk ﬁrst responders • Long-term care facility residents • All other workers at risk in health care settings

Find out if it’s your turn at FindYourPhaseWA.org

SPRING / SUMMER

TIER 1 • All people 65 years or older • All people 50 years or older in multigenerational households (home where individuals from 2 or more generations reside such as an elder and a grandchild)

TIER 2

• High-risk critical workers 50 years or older who work in certain congregate settings: Agriculture; food processing; grocery stores; K-12 (educators & staﬀ); childcare; corrections; prisons, jails or detention centers; public transit; ﬁre; law enforcement

SUMMER / FALL

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• People 16 years or older with 2 or more co-morbidities or underlying conditions

• High-risk critical workers under 50 years who work in certain congregate settings (as noted in B2)

FUTURE PHASES • Information on who is eligible for Phases 2, 3 & 4 coming soon.

• People, staﬀ, and volunteers in congregate living settings: Correctional facilities; group homes for people with disabilities; people experiencing homelessness that live in or access services in congregate settings

FOCUS ON EQUITY: This approach prioritizes population groups that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 due to external social factors and systemic inequities. *Please note that as of March 2, 2021, educators and daycare providers are eligible to receive the vaccination under Phase 1B,1. The timelines represented here are estimates and subject to change.

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exceptional health Skip the Wait! Reserve Walk-In Visits Online

In an effort to minimize COVID-19 exposure for patients, Mason Health launched a new, easy way for patients to reserve their place in line at the Walk-In Clinic, located inside of Mason Clinic.

To check wait times at the Walk-In Clinic and reserve a place in line for non-emergent medical condition, visit Mason Health’s website for more details.

at 1701 N. 13th Street and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Go to www.masongeneral.com to conveniently make your reservation on Mason Health’s home page or Walk-In Clinic page.

Patients who arrive without an appointment will still be able to see a provider at the Walk-In Clinic, however, the new online reservation system allows patients to skip waiting rooms and long lines.

If you believe you have a serious or life-threatening illness or injury that requires immediate attention, please visit the 24-hour Emergency Department at Mason General Hospital.

Mason Health’s aim is to keep patients as safe as possible and reduce the amount of time patients are indoors in a space with other sick patients. A visit to the Walk-In Clinic is ideal if you are concerned about non-emergent illnesses or symptoms, such as an earache, rash or a minor cut or burn. The Walk-In Clinic is located inside of Mason Clinic

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rology specialist D. Mark Brown, MD, practices at the Southwestern Washington Urology Clinic in Olympia. He is affiliated with numerous hospitals in the area, including Providence Centralia Hospital, Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Capital Medical Center, Summit Pacific Medical Center and Mason General Hospital. He has been affiliated with MGH since October. He has more than 37 years of experience in the medical field, having Dr. D. Mark Brown, MD graduated medical school with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1983. “Thank you so much for the privilege to be able to operate at your extremely well-run hospital. Jen Fitchitt, Director of Medical Staff Services, was instrumental in getting me credentialed and Susan Powell, RN, in Clinical Informatics, was amazing helping me learn and get connected with Cerner. Lori Genson, Surgery Department Manager, has been a miracle in running the Operating Room (OR) in her usual stellar way, the OR crew is superb and the turnover in the OR is excellent. Anesthesia has been excellent, the Ambulatory Staff is very efficient and helpful, and such a joy to work with and the PostAnesthesia Care Unit staff is the best. The equipment in the OR is the best I have ever had the pleasure to use in my 33 years of practice. The Medical/Surgical Unit nurses have been so excellent in all that they have to do each day and they are so easy to work with that it makes it a literal dream come true to work at MGH. The food in the cafeteria is also superb and everyone is so helpful and pleasant.” 4 SCOPE

~ NOTICE OF ~ CLINIC MOVES

Ankle & Foot and Family Health Services M

ason Clinic is open and our 60,000-squarefoot medical office building houses Primary Care, Orthopedics, Walk-In, Laboratory, Pediatrics, Eye Care, General Surgery and now Podiatry. Our former clinic site MGH Family Health, Ankle & Foot Clinic is now closed, but those providers now see patients at Mason Clinic. These providers include Dr. Matt Woods, DPM, in Podiatry services, and Primary Care providers Dr. Carlos Rubio-Reyes, MD, and Jennifer Kummerfeldt, ARNP. Follow our clinic moves updates on social media and the Mason Health website at www.masongeneral.com or call Mason Clinic at 360-426-2653.

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Phase 2 — Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery One Visitor Allowed – All Patients

(Limited Exceptions for Emergency Department Patients) Visiting Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am to 6 pm, Please use MGH Main Entrance Sat-Sun 10 am to 1 pm, Enter through Emergency Dept. Cafeteria Open – Only Authorized Visitors Permitted

Policy an practice dod not changees regardless o vaccination f status.

To protect your health, the following safety measures are in place: • Masking required in all facilities, with limited patient exceptions. All visitors must wear a mask. • Maintain 6 feet of distance from other patients. • All visitors and staff are screened for illness. • Everyone must frequently perform hand hygiene.

• A COVID-19 Testing Site and Respiratory Illness Triage Call Line are available. Call 360-427-3615. • Alternate care sites are in place for high-risk patients. • Plexiglass barriers are in place to protect patients and staff.

Thank you for choosing Mason Health for your care!

Date: 3/3/2021

Learn more on our COVID-19 webpage at www.masongeneral.com

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empowered people Mason Health announces new team leaders

ason Health welcomed two highly qualified individuals to the District last fall: Clinic Manager Christine Dawson, who started Dec. 7, and Director of Supply Chain Candice Zolmierski, who began on Nov. 9 in the Materials Department. As the District welcomes these two new leaders, their predecessors, Clinic Manager Rosa Gonzalez Gonzalez and Director of Materials Management Merry Antrim, retired. Mason Health is grateful to the years of service that Gonzalez Gonzalez and Antrim gave to the organization, managing the District’s specialty clinics and the ins-and-outs of the Materials Department, respectively. Both Antrim and Gonzalez Gonzalez are still involved at Mason Health through volunteering and supporting staff during transitions.

clinic near the University of Washington campus and later returning to women’s health. Christine and Doug want to retire eventually in the Alderbrook community near Doug’s family. When Dawson learned about Mason Clinic, she felt it was meant to be.

Zolmierski is from Colorado, and

spent the last 20 years in California. She began her professional career in supply chain when she started working for a real estate developer who struggled finding affordable raw materials.

awson oversees the Pediatrics, Eye Care, General Surgery and Podiatry service lines at Mason Clinic, as well as the Women’s Health service line at Mountain View Women’s Health Clinic.

She fell into processing and moved into contract sourcing, wearing many hats, as she worked on finding affordable materials and vendor contracts for her small real estate team.

Dawson is originally from the Mojave Desert area in California. She started her career in health care in 1998 in the Human Resources department at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, before moving into the Patient Accounts and Billing department.

When the real estate market took a downturn in 2008, a friend recommended that she enter supply chain in the health care field because it was more dependable.

Christine Dawson, Clinic Manager

Since her husband, Douglas Dawson, worked in federal law enforcement, Christine moved and worked at health care systems throughout the country.

“When I interviewed here, I loved it,” she said. “The mission here is simple. This organization is focused on patients and relationships and customer service.” Her experience includes managing a Providence women’s health clinic in Snohomish, a neurosurgery and neurology clinic for what became a CHI Franciscan clinic in Littleton, Colorado, and working for Multicare and CHI Franciscan again after she and her husband moved to Gig Harbor in 2013. Her most recent experience at CHI Franciscan involved opening an urgent care clinic, managing a transitional care clinic, overseeing a primary care

Candice Zolmierski, Director of Supply Chain

Zolmierski started in health care as a business systems analyst for Kaiser, working on the data that supports pricing and contract negotiations with supply vendors and then moved into a more corporate role.

“I am very much all about the patient, and I love working with nurses and clinic teams to learn what will make their lives easier and what will have the best patient outcomes,” she said. Prior to joining Mason Health, she spent several hectic years as the Supply Chain Manager for Stanford Health Care, where the pace was relentless. “First, I fell in love with the area in the Pacific Northwest. Then, I fell in love with the people here. The Senior Leadership at Mason Health sold me. They were very genuine and cared about their patients.” Zolmierski is passionate about the patient. She wants to ensure that everything the patient touches, from the linens to medical materials, is not only a cost-effective purchase for the District, but ultimately something that benefits patient outcomes.

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More parents choose MGH Birth Center for personal, loving care

On Oct. 14, 2020, Michael Bray and Jamie Ellertsen welcomed the newest addition to their blended Shelton family – a baby boy named Carter.

Capital Medical Center in Olympia and her third child, a daughter, was born at Mason General Hospital. Carter is her second child born at the MGH Birth Center.

When Dr. Martens joined Mason Health, she followed him as a patient, choosing to deliver her next two children, including Maverick, at Mason General Hospital.

“There is nothing like Mason General Hospital,” she said. “The MGH Birth Center has a way of making people feel human. All the nurses are down-to-earth. The doctors are professional, but make you feel comfortable enough to ask questions. They joke with you, but they never make fun of you.”

“Dr. Martens is worth the drive,” she said. “He’s very thorough and straightforward, but not pushy about anything. I trust him. After my first experience at Mason General Hospital, it was a no-brainer to come back.”

Other families agree – over the past several years, more parents are choosing Mason General Hospital to deliver.

Record-Breaking Year Michael Bray and Jamie Ellertsen welcomed their son Carter Bray, on Oct. 14, 2020. Courtesy Photo.

They could not have been happier with their decision to deliver at Mason General Hospital’s Birth Center. “It was the most positive experience I’ve ever had,” said Bray, whose children from a previous marriage were born at another hospital system and at home. “From the obstetricians, Dr. Andrea Martin and Dr. Carey Martens, to the RNs, to the anesthesiologist, down to the people cleaning the rooms – everyone was so positive. Everyone was on the same page.” Mason General Hospital’s Birth Center continues to attract families from all around Western Washington, as new parents gravitate toward the Birth Center’s personal, “concierge-level” care and support during labor, delivery and post-partum.

In 2020, the Birth Center broke its previous record of 339 births with 344 babies delivered in one year.

“At other hospitals, you have people in and out,” she said. “It’s nice to have consistency and see the same faces.”

The first baby to cross the threshold was Maverick Willis, born at 3:54 p.m. on Dec. 28. He was the 340th baby born in 2020, and his parents traveled 55 minutes from Montesano, Washington, to deliver at the Birth Center.

That one-on-one care during labor, delivery and after birth is the main reason many parents choose Mason General Hospital, said Birth Center Manager Kris Gaa, RN. “It’s really amazing for people to have the same nurse labor with them and also get to care for them post-partum,” Gaa said. “It’s all-in-one here. We have more time and opportunity to bond with our patients here than at other hospitals.” Maverick Willis was born at 3:54 p.m. on Dec. 28. He was the 340th baby born in 2020. Courtesy Photo.

Mom Annmarie Willis delivered her first child at Grays Harbor Community Hospital as a patient of Dr. Martens when he had a private practice in Aberdeen.

Moms-to-be receive one-on-one care, and the Birth Center staff work hard to provide a calming atmosphere of family-supported birth, with options for pain control, whether medicated or not.

Ellertsen’s first two children were born at

Five of the Birth Center nurses, including Gaa, are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who can support women in their breastfeeding journeys after delivery. These certified lactation specialists can help answer any questions and address any concerns about breastfeeding when the mothers are in the hospital and when they return back home. Parents can call the Birth Center with questions and schedule outpatient lactation consultations. “They go above and beyond to let you know you have support when you go home, not only with breastfeeding, but everything,” Willis said.

Between the two of them, Bray and Ellertsen have six children from previous marriages, and consequently have had six different birth experiences prior to Carter’s arrival. Bray’s eldest daughter was born at Providence St. Peter in Olympia, and his two other daughters were home births.

For Maverick’s birth, Willis had her first scheduled induction because her previous labors were very quick. She was nervous about it, but nurses made her feel at ease. She was able to give birth without pain medication, as she preferred, and she had the same nurse all day.

Annmarie and Geoff Willis pose with new baby Maverick on Dec. 29, 2020, in front of Mason Health’s new photo backdrop at the Birth Center. The Willis’ traveled from Montesano, Washington, to deliver at the Birth Center at MGH. Photo by Jaime McClanahan, RN.

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The nurses and providers at MGH “see you as more than a patient,” concurred Ellertsen. “My first child I had at 17, and I was treated as if I didn’t know anything because I was so young,” Ellertsen recalled.

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delivering mothers and their guests (“That bistro downstairs is like a hidden gem,” Ellertsen said).

Ellertsen chose Mason General Hospital for her third child because at the time she was working for Mason Health’s housekeeping department, Environmental Services. Later, she was a recipient of Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Auxiliary Scholarship for employees who want to pursue schooling in medicine. She is now a drug and alcohol counselor at Washington Corrections Center, where she met Bray, who also works there. “I have seen the nurses at MGH treat every mom and baby the same,” she said. “A lot of other hospitals don’t look at who you are. At MGH, it’s more like a family.” The Foundation recently supported the Birth Center and its fundraising goal for 2020, raising more than $37,000 for necessary items such as storage units and a fetal heartbeat telemetry unit. This fundraising was made possible through the inaugural Bikers for Babies motorcycle ride in September, sponsorships from the cancelled Golf Tournament, a donation from the MGHF Auxiliary, an allocation from the Foundation’s Endowment Fund and many other donors who came forward. The Birth Center at Mason General Hospital is seamlessly integrated with MGH Mountain View Women’s Health Clinic, where Dr. Martens and Dr. Martin practice, and with Mason Clinic Pediatrics. All of the providers that Bray and Ellertsen interacted with at the Birth Center were exceptional, they said. “Dr. Rose Ann Rayos in Pediatrics is in a league of her own,” Bray said. “I’d seen her for years for my daughters, but the night

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They stayed an extra night simply because the MGH team was so helpful, and they received a personalized card with signatures from everyone on staff. Carter, like all babies born at the Birth Center, also received a homemade blanket, donated by local volunteers. Dr. Rose Ann Rayos, MD, checks baby Carter after his delivery in October. Dr. Rayos practices at Mason Clinic Pediatrics and is on call for newborn checks at the MGH Birth Center. Courtesy Photo.

“Before Mason General Hospital, I had never experienced anything positive with a birth at a hospital,” Bray said. “I didn’t agree to go to MGH at first, but I trusted Jamie’s experience and I am so glad I did. It’s been the best experience.”

my son was born, she was a super human. I have never seen that level of dedication from anyone. You can’t put that on a scale and measure it.”

Check out our pregnancy and breastfeeding resources!

Dr. Martens treated Ellertsen with respect, even when they disagreed, she said. “I had membrane sweeps with my previous children, and I assumed that was a routine option,” Ellertsen recalled of an appointment with Dr. Martens. “Dr. Martens brought me into the conversation and didn’t talk around me, like they do at other places. He told me he didn’t like doing that procedure unless it was an emergency. I appreciated his honesty and professionalism.”

At Mason Health, we want you to have the healthiest and happiest pregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum experience possible.

The Birth Center page on the Mason Health website is full of helpful resources to help you plan these experiences, including useful information on breastfeeding.

A membrane sweep is a drug-free way of inducing labor, when an obstetrician manually separates the sac surrounding your baby from the cervix to trigger labor.

Online resources available for download include a prenatal guide and Welcome to the Birth Center packet, a birth planning document and links to help navigate pregnancy during a pandemic.

During delivery, Carter had a decreased heartrate for part of the time, but Ellertsen trusted Dr. Andrea Martin’s confidence and experience to deliver her baby.

We also have resources in Spanish and a breastfeeding video in the Mam language for our Guatemalan patients.

Carter was born at around 7 p.m., and the couple enjoyed a complimentary steak dinner from the MGH Bistro, available to all

Visit us at https://www.masongeneral.com/ services/birth-center.

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ue to the spread of COVID-19, the Birth Center only allows 1 visitor per Birth Center patient at this time. Mason Health regrets that we cannot allow additional visitors and labor support people at this time. Visitor policy does not change regardless of vaccination status.

SAVE THE DATE FOR SEPT. 18, 2021! Look for details at www.masongeneral.com.

To protect our patients, including moms and newborns, there is an alternate entrance and parking site for the Birth Center. Ring the doorbell or call 360-4279558 for access. The Birth Center can be reached at 360-427-9558 for any questions about COVID-19 restrictions.

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life begins at mason health Meet Our Birth Center Providers!

Mason Health’s providers at MGH

Mountain View Women’s Health Clinic provide seamless service to patients receiving care at the clinic and at the Birth Center at Mason General Hospital. Dr. Carey Martens, DO, joined the medical staff at Mountain View Women’s Health and Mason General Hospital in 2018.

He earned his medical degree at the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California, in 2003, and completed a residency at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Medical Center in Pontiac, Michigan, in 2007. Dr. Carey Martens, DO

Prior to coming to Mason Health, he had a private practice in Aberdeen, Washington, that focused on bringing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures and evidence-based obstetrics and gynecology to a rural area. Dr. Martens is passionate about staying ahead of the curve in medical trends and providing compassionate, close-to-home care that allows patients to stay local for the best care possible. He maintains close relationships with the University of Washington and the Franciscan Health system to better serve his patients. He has a special interest in offering minimally invasive gynecologic procedures to treat incontinence, heavy cycles and pelvic pain. He also enjoys teaching medical students, residents and nurse midwives. Dr. Andrea Martin, MD, joined the medical staff at Mountain View Women’s Health and Mason General Hospital in 2016. She was raised in Michigan and earned her medical degree at the American University Dr. Andrea Martin, MD

of the Caribbean School of Medicine on St. Maarten Island, in 2012. She completed her internship and residency at West Virginia University Medicine in 2016. Dr. Martin is pleased to care for women of all ages and encourages her patients to pursue a high quality of life. She provides education to her patients and enjoys discussing adolescent reproductive health, family planning, achieving a happy and healthy pregnancy, and pelvic floor support. Her special interests also include preventive care, contraception management and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. To book an appointment with Dr. Martens or Dr. Martin, call MGH Mountain View Women’s Health at 360-426-0955.

Coming Soon – Dr. Danielle Blood!

Dr. Danielle Blood, MD, will join the Women’s Health service line at Mason Health, starting July 12.

Raised in Vancouver, Washington, Dr. Blood obtained Dr. Danielle Blood, MD her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada in 2017. In June, she will complete her residency at the University of Buffalo’s Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Prior to returning to school for her medical degree, Dr. Blood worked as a registered nurse in Oregon. She is interested in family planning, managing opioid dependence in pregnancy and helping patients improve their quality of life while managing pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor disorders. She is happy to return home to the Pacific Northwest to work at Mason Health. Off hours, she loves to spend time with her husband and four children backpacking, camping, running, reading, watching movies and traveling. Learn more about Dr. Blood in the summer issue of SCOPE!

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Low rates of C-section indicate high-quality, safe care More mothers are choosing to give

birth at Mason General Hospital, in the care of providers Dr. Andrea Martin, MD, and Dr. Carey Martens, DO, because they know they will receive compassionate and individualized care. Over the past few years, rates of Cesarean section surgeries at the Birth Center has continued to drop, as recommended by national standards. This is a positive indicator of the quality of care that patients receive at Mason Health. In 2020, Mason Health’s rate of firsttime C-sections was 12 percent. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that hospitals nationwide reduce C-section rates to 24.7 percent overall because surgery can raise health risks for the mother. “We are ahead of the curve. What this has shown us is, it’s not always better to go to a bigger hospital,” said Dr. Martens. “Sometimes the level of care at a smaller hospital is exactly what a patient wants.” C-section births are often medically necessary to save the life of an infant and/or mother. The procedure is major surgery and raises the risk of complications, including infection. Patients face longer recovery times, higher costs and an increased chance of needing a C-section in a later pregnancy. Risks rise with each C-section. Still, mothers should not feel guilty or ashamed if they do need a C-section, said Dr. Martin. “Cesareans save lives,” she said. “They are one of the most valuable tools we have. We talk about all options with patients and do not force their hands. Because we care, we are having optimal outcomes.”

Special Insert Cover: From left, Dulce Casal, RN, Tammy Page, RN, Betty Pharris, RN, Dr. Carey Martens, DO, Dr. Andrea Martin, MD, Tina Dlouhy, RN, Blanca Rivas Perez, RN, and Birth Center Manager Kris Gaa, RN. Composite Photo by Cooper Studios. All individuals were photographed separately and with COVID-19 precautions.

united community Mason Health, YMCA and Shelton School District partner to offer child care and learning support

Back in December 2020, Mason Health partnered with the South Sound YMCA and Shelton School District to offer Mason Health employees and community members child care and learning support opportunities for their school-age children.

The program, now located at Mt. View Elementary School, is staffed by YMCA employees. The program features creative and social outlets, breakfast and lunch, and supervision of remote learning. Mason Health subsidized the program for its employees, covering the full cost as of January 2021. “After many months of online school, I was excited to hear about the YMCA, Shelton School District and Mason Health coming together,” said Office Assistant Jessica Olivas. “My daughter was finally able to get out of the house, socialize and get the help she needs.” Angela Ball, RN, enrolled her 5-year-old son in the program.

f you have had a recent visit to Mason General Hospital or Mason Clinic, you may have noticed our new temperature screening kiosks at select entrances. These kiosks have been put in place to monitor temperatures as employees enter our facilities. At some point this year, Mason Health plans to introduce these kiosks to patients. Simply walk up to a thermal scanner kiosk, stop and wait for your face to be scanned. The kiosk will check your temperature and will also detect whether you are wearing a face mask. If your temperature is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, you will be asked to wait for further instructions from a Mason Health staff member.

“I was so happy he has an opportunity to play with other kids, as well as learn new things,” Ball said in December. “I started him off just two days a week, but he is having so much fun, we will probably increase it. I am just so thankful that there is an opportunity like this for us.”

Our Patients Are Talking About Us!

Olivas said that after the first day, she knew it was the right choice for her daughter, Violet.

Patient Kudos - Birth Center

“The staff had awesome Angela Ball, RN, and her son, Kelby, are personalities and could jump in enjoying the new child care and remote whenever Violet needed help,” she learning services provided by the YMCA. said. “It allowed her to get out of Photo courtesy of Angela Ball. the house. By implementing a change of scenery, I noticed a positive change in her. It has made an impact in our day-to-day struggles with COVID-19 restrictions.”

Mason Health Office Assistant Jessica Olivas, right, poses with her daughter, Violet, this past October. Olivas enrolled Violet in the YMCA’s childcare and remote learning program in December, which Mason Health subsidized for its employees. Photo courtesy of Jessica Olivas.

Mason Health screening staff virtually

“I would like to say that I absolutely had the best care from Dr. Andrea Martin and all the nurses. Thank you so much for caring for me and my needs. In this pandemic they made me feel comfortable and at ease during my surgery and recovery.”

Three ways to pay your bills at Mason Health

Mason Health is committed to supporting its employees during the pandemic by pursuing community partnerships such as this.

1. Online bill pay service

As of press time in February for this magazine, the program has been extended through the end of April.

2. Call

Stay up-to-date on community offerings on our website and by following us on social media.

3. By mail

Make an online payment at www.MasonGeneral.com. Click on the “Pay Your Bill” link at the top of the web page. (360) 427-3601 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mason Health Business Office POB 94782 Seattle, WA 98124-7082 SCOPE

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Our Mission

MGH Foundation furthers the mission of Public Hospital District No. 1 of Mason County by providing financial support to Mason Health.

MGH Foundation contributors memorialized

Mason General Hospital Foundation would like to

Invest in today, because tomorrow will be here before you know it.

MGH Foundation’s

Forever Fund by Jennifer Capps, Chief Development and Communication Officer

One of the easiest ways to provide an enduring gift of

support to Mason General Hospital Foundation is through your Will. By including the Foundation and the Forever Fund in your estate plans, you can designate some of your assets to the Foundation after your lifetime. At that time, the asset(s) you specify can be allocated to us, and your estate may be able to take a charitable deduction for the amount of your bequest, possibly reducing income and estate taxes payable.

How to Name Mason General Hospital Foundation in your Will If you choose to include Mason General Hospital Foundation in your Will or other estate plan, we should be named as: Mason General Hospital Foundation Post Office Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584 Our tax identification number is 91-1529293 Mason General Hospital Foundation would be pleased to work with you and/or your financial or tax advisor to establish the planned gift(s) most appropriate for you to achieve your financial planning goals.

Please make a gift to MGHF Use the enclosed envelope to make your tax-deductible donation to help support MGHF. To make a secure donation online go to www.MasonGeneral.com 8 SCOPE

acknowledge former contributors. Listed below are supporters the Foundation would like to recognize for their past support of our mission and work in the community. Please join us in acknowledging their support of the Foundation during their lifetimes. Maxine Baillie Hazel B. Bartley D.E. Brackenbrough Marian Eveleth Lorna Hink

Robert Jacobson Ruth Lyso Gloria L. Martin Alicia Obi David Roberts

R. Schilling Linda Strickland Renée Thompson Beth Williams

Honor and memorial contributions made to MGHF

Mason General Hospital Foundation has generously received donations in honor and/or memory of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation beginning Sept. 4, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2020. Patricia I. Gregg In Memory of Charles Gregg, Sr.

Edith Borgny-Jaques In Memory of Dr. Norman Jaques

*Correction: In the October 2020 issue of SCOPE, Bellaine West’s gift should have been in memory of Joyce Jaros. We regret the error. Please be advised that every effort has been made to ensure the integrity of this listing. If we have inadvertently omitted any names, please accept our apologies and most sincere thanks for your generosity and continued support of Mason General Hospital Foundation.

Save the Date!

Run the Ridge, sponsored by the MGHF Centennial Guild, is scheduled for June 5, 2021, at Ridge Motorsports Park. The Guild reserves the right to cancel the fundraiser in the event of COVID-19 impacts Visit www.masongeneral.com for more details.

A lasting legacy – MGHF Board Member Joan Hayes retires

For more than 20 years, Joan

Hayes has been an integral and steady force on the Mason General Hospital Foundation Board.

Joan Hayes

A former accountant for Hiawatha Corporation, Hayes first became familiar with the Foundation because Hiawatha is a major supporter of Fantasy Forest, MGHF’s signature holiday fundraising event.

Hayes began to attend Fantasy Forest events, which at the time were held in the basement of Mason General Hospital, and eventually a friend suggested she join the board. After about a year or so, Hayes stepped into the role of treasurer of the board, an office she has held since her retirement from the board at the end of 2020. Hayes is now focusing her volunteer leadership as a trusted member of MGHF’s Endowment Committee, serving with her longtime colleague and committee chair Beth Gregg.

“It was such an honor to be asked to join the board and to raise money for equipment for the Hospital,” Hayes said. “When I first started, we met in a meeting room at the Hospital, and it was full of business people, retired people and community members. I’ve made some really good friends.”

camp leader. She has been active in 4H projects for the Mason County Fair. Hayes has lived in Mason County her entire life, and her mother was a nurse in the community for 25 years. She enjoys camping with her family, caring for her horses, baking “like a fool” and spending time with her children, grandchildren and 2-year-old great-granddaughter. She especially loves to bake sourdough bread and cookies at least twice a week, which she delivers to her family members, to the delight of her grandchildren and her great-nephews and nieces. “Now that I have more free time, we’ll be camping in different places and sight-seeing where we can,” Hayes said. “When it is possible and safe, we will see my son and his girls more often. My grandchildren are it for me.” If you are interested in learning more about the Mason General Hospital Foundation’s comittees and philanthropic endeavors, email foundation@masongeneral.com.

Centennial Guild spruces up MGH Wellness Garden

The MGHF Centennial Guild, a chapter of MGHF, held

a clean-up party at the Wellness Garden at Mason General Hospital on Nov. 11, 2020. Guild members pruned, raked and weeded the garden, which the Centennial Guild established in 2003. Members also planted 160 daffodils, which should bloom beautifully in the spring. Early this summer they intend to plant some dahlias.

Hayes has been involved in many MGHF committees, including Membership Nominating, the former Community Relations committee, Endowment, Finance and especially the Treasures committee, which oversaw the Foundation’s former thrift shop on Railroad Avenue. While Hayes maintained her full-time job at Hiawatha until 2014, she also spent years coming into Treasures Thrift Store after work twice a month, completing the payroll for the employees, balancing the account and creating quarterly reports. Aside from her work for the Foundation, Hayes has been involved with 4H for years, first as a child and then as a

Pictured, from left to right: Patty Rhoades, Kim McElliott, Pam Mould, Sheryal Balding and Connie Davidson. Not pictured: Diane Graham, Donna Nault and Linda Shrum. Photo courtesy of Linda Shrum.

If you do not wish to receive future fundraising requests to support the Foundation, please email us at foundation@masongeneral.com. As an alternative, you may call our local number (360) 427-3623 or the toll-free number (855) 880-3201 ext. 28084 and leave a message identifying yourself, stating you no longer want to receive fundraising requests. We will honor your request not to receive any Mason General Hospital fundraising communications from us after the date we receive your decision.

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empowered people News Briefs/Classes/Workshops Scott Hilburn announces retirement from Board of Hospital Commissioners

Scott Hilburn

Scott Hilburn, longtime commissioner for Public Hospital District No. 1 of Mason County, the governing body of Mason Health, has announced his retirement. Commissioner Hilburn has served our community for more than 20 years as Mayor of Shelton and as a Hospital District commissioner for two separate service tenures, first in the 1980s and again starting in 2007.

“I am thrilled for Scott, and his wife, Karen Hilburn, as they embark upon their next journey together,” said Mason Health CEO and Public Hospital District No. 1 Superintendent Eric Moll. “I am grateful for the dedication and investment of time and support that Scott has made to our organization and community. I want to underscore that his outstanding achievements for our District have been invaluable. It is under his governance, and that of the entire Board of Hospital Commissioners, that Mason Health has risen to the highest levels of excellence and mission fulfillment.” “It is after many of restless nights and discussions with our CEO, Eric Moll, that I have decided to resign my position as a Commissioner on the Board of Public Hospital District No. 1 of Mason County,” Commissioner Hilburn said. “I have been part of the Hospital’s team now for 20 years. Quite frankly, this will be a big transition for me personally. The timing of this change couldn’t be better. Our staff has moved our small county hospital to one being recognized as a leader in health care in the lower Puget Sound.”

Mason health partners with Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Mason Health has welcomed several providers from Olympia Orthopaedic Associates to deliver Orthopedic Services to our patients.

Working in conjunction with Mason Health’s Charles Anderegg, PA-C, the following OOA providers now offer orthopedic services at Mason Clinic or Mason General Hospital: Bradley Christ, MD: With extensive training in sports medicine, Dr. Christ diagnoses and treats a variety of sports-related and traumatic injuries and conditions of the ankle, hip, knee and shoulder. Bradley Christ, MD

Ryan Halpin, MD: Dr. Halpin is boardcertified in neurological surgery and has advanced training in complex spinal deformity and minimally invasive spine surgery. Ryan Halpin, MD

The District will move forward with the appointment of retired police chief Darrin Moody as Commissioner Hilburn’s replacement.

Darrin Moody

“I am honored to be selected to serve as one of Mason Health’s trustees,” Moody said. “I am excited to join the District’s leadership team. I am looking forward to learning about Mason Health and serving the community from a different perspective.”

Richard Lamour, MD: Dr. Lamour is dual fellowship-trained and boardcertified specializing in minimally invasive surgery of the knee, foot and ankle, and sports medicine. Richard Lamour, MD

Andrew Manista, MD: Dr. Manista is a fellowship-trained and board-certified surgeon who specializes in complex surgery of the spine using the most advanced evidence-based methods and techniques.

Learn more about Commissioner Moody at www.masongeneral.com.

Classes & Workshops Announcement: Cancer Wellness Workshop:

Mason Health, in partnership with Harmony Hill Retreat Center, is hosting virtual cancer support groups. For more information, call 360-432-7706 or email patientnavigator@masongeneral.com Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month Location: ZOOM or conference call Register: https://harmonyhill.z2systems.com/np/clients/harmonyhill/ eventRegistration.jsp?event=728& Cost: Free

Diabetes Wellness Groups:

Mason Health’s Diabetes Wellness support groups and Diabetes Prevention classes are still on hold, as of press time. For help managing your diabetes or to inquire about current information, call the Diabetes Wellness Center at 360-427-7332. All other Mason Health classes, workshops and support groups are on hold due to COVID-19. For questions, email foundation@masongeneral.com. 10 S C O P E

Andrew Manista, MD

Darrin Trask, MD: Dr. Trask is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who has extensive training and experience in the treatment and diagnosis of conditions of the knee and hip. Darrin Trask, MD

Dr. Lamour sees patients at Mason Clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Dr. Christ, Dr. Halpin, Dr. Manista and Dr. Trask perform surgical procedures at Mason General Hospital. Read the full biographies of each of these providers at www.masongeneral.com.

hola Mason Health presenta nueva clínica de tratamiento contra el COVID-19 junto a sitio de pruebas

En un esfuerzo por servir y proteger mejor a los pacientes y

miembros de la comunidad, Mason Health abrió en enero un nuevo tratamiento y clínica de cuidados contra el COVID-19, conocido como Cuidados Primarios de Oakland Bay. La clínica está localizada en la antigua área de pediatría de Oakland Bay y comparte el edificio con el sitio interno de pruebas del COVID-19, aunque se ha remodelado el edificio de modo que no exista la circulación de aire entre las dos mitades. Los proveedores de cuidados primarios de Mason Health rotan sus horarios para diagnosticar y tratar a pacientes con síntomas de COVID-19 en la nueva clínica. “Queremos mantener a los pacientes enfermos alejados de aquellos que no estén tan enfermos para minimizar la exposición,” dijo Kelly North, Administradora Clínica de Cuidados Primarios. “Tuvo sentido trasladar estos pacientes junto al sitio de pruebas del COVID. Eliminar las barreras para los pacientes que necesitan hacerse pruebas y crea una mejor experiencia para los pacientes y flujo para nuestro personal.” Si un paciente cree que tiene síntomas del COVID-19, deben llamar a la línea de selección de enfermedades respiratorias de Mason Health al 360-427-3615. Si un paciente llama para hacer una cita con su proveedor de cuidados primarios y menciona que tiene síntomas de COVID, el programador de citas lo direccionará también a la línea de la enfermera de selección. La enfermera determinará si necesitan ser programados para la clínica de tratamiento contra el COVID. Se exige que los pacientes hagan una cita directamente en la clínica de tratamiento contra el COVID; primero deben ser admitidos a través de la línea de la enfermera de selección. La línea de selección atiende de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m., de lunes a viernes, pero se responderán llamadas después del horario laboral o en fines de semana por servicios contratados y, si es necesario, se continuará con la programación de una cita en la clínica de tratamiento contra el COVID. Si tiene una emergencia médica, visite el Departamento de Emergencias, que está abierto las 24 horas y los 7 días de la semana. Una vez que llegue un paciente a la clínica de tratamiento contra el COVID, debe estacionar en un área de estacionamiento designada para la clínica del COVID y llamar al 360-427-3631 para verificar su cita. Los pacientes deben permanecer en su vehículo hasta que sean guiados a su sala de exámenes por el personal de Mason Health. Mason Health ofrece una variedad de servicios en la clínica de tratamiento contra el COVID, de modo que los pacientes no tengan que trasladarse al Mason General Hospital o a la Mason Clinic. Los proveedores pueden ofrecer servicios de rayos X, extracciones de laboratorio, pruebas de electrocardiograma, hisopado faríngeo para estreptococos o RSV (virus sincitial respiratorio por sus siglas en inglés), análisis de orina y verificaciones de azúcar en la sangre. También hay disponibles servicios de intérprete y los proveedores también pueden tratar a menores. Y aún más importante, los proveedores pueden evaluar si el paciente tiene COVID-19 y, si es necesario, enviarlos inmediatamente a lado para someterse a una prueba de COVID.

Voluntario, Dick Mineo hablando desde su automóvil a un miembro del personal en PPE en el sitio de prueba.

“Es un beneficio para nuestros pacientes que, si están siendo examinados por síntomas de COVID y necesitan someterse a una prueba, puedan realizarse todo al mismo tiempo,” dijo Michele Tierney, Directora de Operaciones Clínicas. “Intentamos que la clínica contra el COVID sea lo más sólida posible.” El área de pruebas de COVID-19 de Mason Health pasó el otoño pasado de ser una carpa de autoservicio al exterior a un área interior en la clínica de Oakland Bay, en consideración a los miembros del personal que realizaban pruebas al exterior en un clima inclemente. No puede programarse a los pacientes para una prueba del COVID-19 sin antes llamar a la línea de enfermera de selección de Mason Health al 360-427-3615. Si la enfermera determina que deben someterse a una prueba, se los guiará al área de pruebas y deben estacionarse en un lugar de estacionamiento designado para pruebas de COVID y llamar al 360-427-4428 para registrarse. En el área de pruebas, un miembro del personal de Mason Health los guiará a su prueba en interiores. Solo se somete a pruebas del COVID-19 en interiores a un (1) paciente a la vez. Todos deben permanecer en su vehículo hasta que se les disponga lo contrario. La información más actualizada de Mason Health sobre tratamientos y pruebas del COVID está disponible en www. masongeneral.com/about/covid-19.

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Mason Health launches Pulse!

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Mason Health has launched a new email newsletter, Pulse. This newsletter focuses on the latest news from the District, including COVID-19 updates, vaccine information and fundraising opportunities for Mason General Hospital Foundation. If you would like to be added to our e-newsletter mailing list or if you would like a copy of our inaugural issue, email foundation@masongeneral.com.

SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE!

Mason Health’s YouTube channel features videos about our new providers, safe care COVID-19 guidelines and resources for the Spanish-speaking and Guatemalan population. Find us https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrJJOA 4atv-bPwYkI19fWFQ.

Go to www.masongeneral.com and click on FIND A PROVIDER in the top menu. Enter a Provider’s Name or Specialty for a list of providers and their contact information.

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