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quality Rehabilitation Services and Orthopedics work together to care for the community Joint pain, broken bones, arthritis – these

conditions make life a challenge – but you don’t have to go it alone. MGH&FC has Rehabilitation Services and Orthopedics that work together to get you moving again.

Rehabilitation Services

“Open House”

Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation Services (RS) treats patients of all ages for a wide variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions, neurological diseases, vertigo, sports injuries, pediatric developmental delays, speech and language problems and swallowing issues. They also provide treatment for post Labor and Industry (L&I) injury, post motor vehicle accidents, and teach balance and fall prevention. By offering so many services, RS has grown and expanded over the past year. “We have grown in patient visit volumes and have increased our staff to meet those needs,” said Cheryl Woods, physical therapist, and director of Rehabilitation Services at MGH&FC. “Our department has had to expand to accommodate the patients. The improvements include new flooring in our current location, and additional space across the hall for rehabilitation treatments,” said Cheryl. “In addition, we are now fully-staffed with regular employees; no more agency/ temporary staff.” Included in the staff are seven physical therapists, Mary Jones, John Takagi, Vanessa Creed, Larry Messenger, Keith Schmidt, Jeff Frisse and Erika Feitz; occupational therapists, Marjorie Steed and

Come see the newly expanded treatment room. Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 4 - 7 p.m. Refreshments Everyone is invited! Marjie Steed, occupational therapist, sees a patient in Rehabilitation Services’ new clinic area. There are a total of four patient treatment areas in this newly expanded area for Occupational, Physical and Speech therapy needs.

Joyce Vipond; physical therapist assistant, Kaci Marsh; occupational therapist assistant, Nicole Jaramillo; and speech language pathologist, Julie Balazs. Support staff includes Cindy Morrow, Veronica McKay, Vincent Morini and Tyler Dunnington.

Orthopedic Services Many people suffer for years with joint pain and immobility, never realizing that they have options – or that a solution is very close by. Orthopedic Services is a teamoriented, full-service orthopedic clinic offering excellent care. Orthopedics has two highly skilled orthopedic surgeons and a physician

The main Rehabilitation Services treatment room sports new flooring.

assistant (see page 3) who offer a range of services that include treatment for osteoarthritis, fractures and common joint problems. In addition to general orthopedic care, they specialize in joint reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, and hand surgery. Stephen Ou, D.O., is a boardcertified orthopedic surgeon Stephen Ou, D.O. specializing in general Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery orthopedics, fracture care, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement of the shoulder, hip and knee for arthritis. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. With a Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Dr. Ou also has a special interest in sports injuries. Michael Henry, M.D., is a board-eligible orthopedic Continued on page 13…

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Michael Henry, M.D. Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgery

Providers are here to help you stay well There are more than 100 medical providers

on staff at MGH&FC in more than 20 specialties. Here are few new providers you may want to know more about. Andrea Martin, M.D., recently joined the staff at MGH Mountain View Women’s Health. She graduated with a medical degree from the American Andrea Martin, M.D. University of the Caribbean Board Eligible OB/GYN in 2012 and served her internship and residency at West Virginia University, where she received her M.D. status in 2016. Dr. Martin was raised in Michigan, but has studied and trained in the US, the Caribbean, and England. She enjoys providing education to her patients in the areas of preventive care, contraceptive management, and prenatal pelvic support. Helping women achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy is one of her special interests. Specializing in internal medicine is In Kyu Yoo, M.D. Dr. Yoo earned his medical degree from Kyungpook National University of Medicine, In Kyu Yoo, M.D. South Korea in 2007, and Board Certified Internal Medicine completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Maryland. He practiced internal medicine in a variety of clinical settings, including three years in a designated underserved area, and is board On the cover: Thank you to the many sponsors of Fantasy Forest 2016 – A Benefit for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. This year’s event at the beautiful Alderbrook Resort & Spa on Hood Canal proved to be a wonderful success! Some of the 2016 Designer Trees included (l-r) “The Big Catch”, Barbara Ingraham & the Ingraham Family; “Our Doors Are Open To You”, Barbara Davis & Little Creek’s Santa’s Helpers; and “Seashore Christmas”, Samantha Litaker, MGH&FC. For a complete showing of all the trees at this year’s event turn to page 8. – Cover and inside photos by Cooper Studios, Shelton.

certified in internal medicine. Dr. Yoo joins the staff at MGH Olympic Physicians. Christine Anderegg, PA-C, graduated from the Physician Assistant Studies program at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1988, and is Christine board-certified with the Anderegg, PA-C Board Certified National Commission on Physician Assistant Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She completed a medical course at the U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences, and worked as a licensed practical nurse in the US Army Reserves. While in the Reserves she earned a diploma in Practical Nursing from the Alvernia School of Practical Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA. Christine has over 30 years of training and experience in a variety of health care settings including family practice, pediatrics, urgent care, orthopedics, and urology. She joins Lucinda Boudreau, PA-C, and the staff at MGH Walk-In Clinic. Charles Anderegg, PA-C, is serving MGH&FC at Shelton Family Medicine and Orthopedics. He earned a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Charles Anderegg, Studies from the University PA-C Board Certified of Medicine and Dentistry, Physician Assistant Piscataway, NJ in 2003. He is a trained orthopedic surgical technician with 30 years of experience in hospital and medical office settings, and a Fellow of

the American Academy and Washington Association of Physician Assistants. His medical training and experience began with service in the U.S. Army at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, where he was head orthopedic surgical technician. Further training gained him PA-C status in orthopedic surgery assistance, as well as preand post-op visits. Dianna Kaiser, ARNP, has joined the staff at MGH Family Health, Ankle and Foot Clinic. She received her Master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner Dianna Kaiser, from the University of ARNP Texas Health Science Board Certified Family Medicine Center at San Antonio, and is board-certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ACC) in Family Medicine. Dianna specializes in family and adult medicine, with an emphasis on diabetes and disease management, and a focus on prevention. For more information about these and other providers, please visit www.MasonGeneral. com and click on FIND A PROVIDER in the top menu bar.

Kindness shows … “I am alive and happy, thanks to the ICU staff. You went out of your way to be my friend, and that made me happy every day.” – to the ICU staff

When gratitude is difficult... Studies have consistently found that expressing gratitude to others around you is a good

strategy for improving mental and physical health and getting improved social interaction. A boss who thanks his employees for their effort will get better results from them. But, on the other side, what is the best reaction to a boss who continually berates his or her workers? A 2011 study at the University of Southern California focused on individuals with high power but low emotional security – the kind of boss who lashes out at anyone who questions his or her authority. Results showed that when others responded to tirades with gratitude – a warm “thank you” rather than a shouted, angry retort – the bad behavior tended to change. Try it. [SOURCE: Arthur C. Brooks, “Choose to be grateful. It will make you happier,” New York Times, November 21, 2105] SCOPE 3

quality MGH&FC receives two prestigious awards from State Hospital Association MGH&FC recently received the Washington

State Hospital Association’s (WSHA) 2016 Best Care Award and Community Health Leadership Award – recognizing MGH&FC’s efforts to achieve high quality care and demonstrate community health leadership. WSHA seeks to recognize health care organizations that are performing well on a broad variety of measures aimed at providing the best care possible for each and every patient.

Best Care Award – quality measures This award recognizes sustained improvements in infections, falls, early elective deliveries, sepsis and pressure ulcers. MGH&FC is one of only two health care organizations in Washington State to score 100 percent on these quality measures. “When it comes to our hospitals’ achievements in patient safety, Washington State has so much to be proud of,” said WSHA Patient Safety Senior Vice President Carol Wagner. “We’re working on the biggest challenges of health care delivery and our hospitals and health systems are consistently pushing for higher achievements on more measures. We’re glad to be able to give them the recognition they deserve.” “Our caring and dedicated staff made this outstanding success and honor possible,” said Eileen Branscome, R.N., M.B.A., MGH&FC chief operations officer. “This demonstrates our staff’s commitment to putting patients first.”

Community Health Leadership Award – healthy children WSHA honored MGH&FC with the 2016 Community Health Leadership Award, which is given annually to health care organizations that are serving their community’s broader health needs in innovative and lasting ways. Nearly a quarter of the children in Mason County live in poverty, and a community health needs assessment identified mental 4 S C O P E

HOPE Garden. This summer 23 teenage students from CHOICE and Shelton High schools participated in HOPE Garden’s regular summer program. Since its start in 2010 – when MGH&FC donated hospital grounds for an educational community garden – the Hands-On Personal Empowerment (HOPE) Garden project has helped local students flourish as they gain personal growth through gardening. Sponsored by MGH&FC and Mason Matters, the garden concept first took root when the Mason County Community Health Task Force decided to target obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease through preventive measures such as better nutrition and more physical activity. This effort has been proven to be fruitful.

health and obesity as population health metrics to target for improvement. Under its Healthy Children initiative, MGH&FC launched three programs to make a difference. The programs increase access to free physical recreation by making extensive repairs to the community pool and expanding its hours of operation (Shelton Community Pool); help high school students develop life skills around nutrition by working with them to cultivate a community garden (HOPE Garden - see photo caption above for details); and improve education and career opportunities by establishing a Health Science Academy at Shelton High School. This Healthy Children initiative reaches 11,700 children under age 18 in Mason County and has served as a catalyst inspiring others in the community to work together in affecting positive change.

“We are extremely proud of how Washington State hospitals are serving the needs of their communities. This award seeks to recognize organizations that are not just serving patients, but are investing in solutions that improve the health of their entire community,” said Scott Bond, WSHA president and CEO. “This partnership has allowed us to become more active in improving overall population health and providing better access to health care for all members of our community,” said Eric Moll, CEO at MGH&FC. “This is especially critical and challenging in a rural environment. The award also acknowledges MGH&FC’s dedication to serving as the ‘connective tissue’ between our hospital district and community.”

Immunization Clinic a success! In an effort to keep the children of Mason County well, MGH Oakland Bay Pediatrics, (OBP), along with support staff from multiple Clinics, hosted its first Immunization Clinic for children in conjunction with the Shelton School District. Forty-four children, ages 5 and up, received needed immunizations. Based on the success of this collaboration, Barbara Schmidt, OBP office manager, hopes the Immunization Clinics become an annual event. “There are several benefits to this partnership with the Shelton School District, and an important one is the benefit to parents. Many parents can’t take time off from work to get kids in on a weekday prior to school starting. The Clinic gives them an opportunity to have their children immunized on a Saturday,” said Schmidt. Schmidt explained that MGH&FC is developing a strong alliance with the schools in support of helping kids get the necessary vaccines to help them start school on time. “We both have the same goal, and that is to get kids the vaccinations they need for their and the community’s protection, and now that we have one event under our belt, we will use its advantage to facilitate the next Immunization Clinic, which will probably be held in the spring,” she said, adding her gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of this event. For parents who missed the Saturday Clinic, appointments for their children’s vaccinations and other health concerns are always available during regularly scheduled hours at Oakland Bay Pediatrics. For more information please contact Barbara Schmidt at (360) 426-3102.

Scott Hilburn appointed to AHA governance committee

Scott Hilburn Hospital Board Chair, PHD No.1

Scott Hilburn, chair of the Hospital Board for Public Hospital District No. 1, was recently appointed to the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) committee on governance. Scott will participate in the development of policies to represent, guide and assist the nation’s hospitals. Additionally, the committee is the primary vehicle for leading effective trustee involvement in grassroots advocacy, providing input into AHA policy development and enhancing communication with trustees in the AHA. The term of service is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019.

Eric Moll, CEO, MGH&FC, stated, “I am not surprised that the AHA selected a member of our Board to serve at the national level. Our team here at MGH&FC is recognized by our State Hospital Association as continuing to raise the bar on patient safety and patient quality initiatives.”

Now Available Access your medical records online

From Anywhere, 24/7 with ease and convenience. MyMasonHealth.org

Visit MyMasonHealth.org for more information. For enrollment questions or general patient portal questions, please email patientportal@masongeneral.com. For technical questions, please call (877) 621-8014 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday (except holidays).

Remember to get your flu shot this winter! For more information on who should be immunized go to www.MasonGeneral.com

Vaccinate moms with Tdap; it’s safe The Advisory Committee on

Immunization Practices recommends that expectant mothers be vaccinated against whooping cough with Tdap between the 27th and 36th week of pregnancy – even if they have been previously immunized. This is to protect the child during the first two months of life. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association [2014] found no increased risk of hypertension or adverse birth outcomes in mothers receiving the vaccine.

[SOURCE: Anne Harding, “Pertussis vaccine appears safe in pregnancy for mom, baby,” Reuters Health, November 14, 2014]

Can we make holidays happier? One study found that subjects reported Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve and Christmas to be the happiest days of the year, even though the latter is not celebrated by everyone. The days and weeks surrounding these three holidays, however, are only average in reports of happiness. Apparently, the stress of lastminute shopping and chores is a factor bringing down the happiness score.

These results suggest that one way to make your holidays happier is to focus on the things that bring happiness (sharing meals, playing games and having fun with friends and family) while spending less time on shopping and other chores. [SOURCE: Matt Killingsworth, “We are happier on the holidays,” New York Times, December 23, 2012] SCOPE 5

community A glimpse back over more than 30 years of Scope Shedding light on how MGH&FC is equipped to care for people right here in our home town has been the goal of Scope, MGH&FC’s newsmagazine, since its launch more than 30 years ago. Starting as a four-page, black and white newsletter in January of 1981, Scope has grown into a full-color, award-winning magazine. Scope’s purpose has always been to offer information to the community about the range of services available at MGH&FC. Barbara Hinck, MGH’s first Community Information Coordinator, collaborated with the Hospital’s commissioners, administration, medical staff and all department personnel to create Scope. Once “Cultivating MGH decided to create a newsletter, relationships at MGH Hinck needed to find a fitting name for the publication.

and the surrounding community was what Hinck loved most…”

“I love to ‘name’ things, because I think there is great power in the words we choose. I played around with lots of possibilities and finally came up with Scope. I liked it immediately, because it had many meanings – including various medical devices like a stethoscope – but more powerfully for the Webster meaning: ‘opportunity for unhampered thought, range of operations,’” Hinck cited. “I thought, wow, unhampered thought – that invites creativity, and creativity provides fertile soil for growth in an organization.” The publication was a hit right from the start, Hinck recalled. “We received lots of calls and letters about Scope from readers, most of which involved suggestions for more health program offerings and hints for days and times that would work for various people. We started adding programs immediately, and with each publication of the newsletter we would list the new programs and provide reviews of them from some of the people who had used them to change their lifestyles – diet, exercise, sleep patterns, etc.,” Hinck said. She remembered Scope’s Health Information Topic Programs being very popular. Cultivating relationships at MGH and the surrounding community was what Hinck loved most during her years producing Scope. “It’s all about the people! Working with people, discovering their special skills and talents, listening carefully to their ideas, implementing their ideas, and acknowledging their contributions,” Hinck said. “Mason General was a greenhouse for nurturing the best in people and creating win-win situations that impacted the bottom line – and that was good for everyone. The talent was there, it just needed a little nurturing.” A few years later Hinck passed her torch on to Leah Clarke, who worked as the administrative assistant at MGH at the time. Just as Hinck had done before her, Clarke enjoyed informing the community about the many services and changes that were occurring at MGH. “Scope was very different, initially. We weren’t preparing it on a computer. I had an electric typewriter and later a very rudimentary 6 S C O P E

Barbara Hinck, Scope’s founder, with copies of MGH&FC’s earliest editions, along with a few of its most recent issues.

word processor. I compiled information from the Administrative Team (administrator, assistant administrator, director of nursing and financial director), the Hospital Commissioners, and department heads and took it to the printer,” Clarke recalled. After a three-year hiatus, Scope returned to print in 1988 with McCarty & Associates, “a marketing firm”, as editor. The goal was to strategically showcase “Caring in our own hometown”, with a variety of topics in each issue, including human interest, Hospital District events, wellness stories, Clinic news and introducing new health care providers. In 2007, “…Scope is a professional a survey reported Scope had a readership of publication that keeps the 85 percent! Scope has community and surrounding undergone re-designs from time to time area informed about health to reflect MGH&FC’s care providers, services, strategic direction and programs, and more. I am very goals and has been under the direction of proud to have had a part…” Jennifer Capps, chief – Leah Clarke development and communication officer, and the District’s Marketing Committee since 2009. In August of 2011, Scope launched its current full-color, 16-page news magazine format. Scope and McCarty & Associates were Bronze Winners in the elite Aster Awards for 2012 and 2013, which gives national recognition to the most talented health care marketing professionals for excellence in advertising, marketing and communications. In 2014, focus groups indicated Scope’s readership had risen to 95 Continued on page 13…

caring Appointment policy supports patient care for all Sometimes life gets in the way of a scheduled appointment with

Kindness shows … “You all exhibited a degree of professionalism that was above the norm. An important part of that professionalism was courtesy; but it went well beyond that. Friendliness and personal attention/ good humor and teamwork were above exceptional.” – to Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics staff

your physician, but the staff at MGH&FC also knows that arriving on time is important to properly address your health care needs.

If you must change or cancel an appointment, please contact your physician’s office no less than 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. There are always other patients waiting for appointments, and this allows MGH&FC to fill the vacant spot left by your cancellation. Because of the high volume of patients waiting to be seen, MGH&FC adheres to a No-Show and Cancellation Policy, which includes a reminder that patients missing appointments without providing 24 hours’ notice, or those who have too many cancellations, may find it more difficult to schedule future appointments. A scheduled appointment is considered a no-show when the appointment is not cancelled or rescheduled within the 24-hour notification period, or when a patient arrives more than ten minutes after their scheduled appointment time. Restrictions on future care may include a 6-month waiting period for new patients; and established patients with three or more no-shows over a 12-month period may be re-classified as “work-in” patients who are not allowed to schedule appointments in advance. These restrictions can easily be avoided by following the 24-hour notification policy. When you do, you are helping MGH&FC provide timely and thorough care to all patients. A full explanation of the No Show & Cancellation policy can be found online at www.MasonGeneral.com, under the PATIENTS tab in the top menu. A listing of MGH&FC Clinic phone numbers is provided here for your convenience: MGH Eye Clinic (360) 426-0717

MGH Oakland Bay Pediatrics (360) 426-3102

MGH Family Health, Ankle and Foot Clinic (360) 426-3862

MGH Olympic Physicians (360) 426-2500

MGH Hoodsport Family Clinic (360) 432-7781 MGH Mountain View Women’s Health (360) 426-0955

MGH Shelton Family Medicine and Orthopedics (360) 426-2653 MGH Surgery Clinic (360) 426-4142 MGH Walk-In Clinic (360) 432-3298

Language and Cultural Services MGH&FC is committed to ensuring access to its interpreter services, programs and activities which are available at no cost to all patients, family members and visitors. We provide professional, medically-certified interpreters at no charge to non-English speaking (limited English proficient), deaf or hard of hearing, blind, or other sensoryimpaired individuals. Patients, family members, visitors and MGH&FC staff can request interpreters 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. More detailed information is available under SERVICES on our website at www.MasonGeneral.com.

Open Enrollment began Nov. 1

Research & compare plans for yourself and your family. At MGH&FC, we want you to be well-covered. So before registering for a health plan, please contact Susana Lopez, project supervisor at MGH&FC (360) 432-7766, or email slopez@masongeneral.com. For more information go to: www.MasonGeneral.com and click on Healthplanfinder.

Please join us! MGH&FC presents Washington Healthplanfinder enrollment workshops on two Saturdays in January.

FREE and open to anyone in the community who needs health care coverage. Saturday, January 21 or 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ellinor Meeting Room at MGH. Washington Healthplanfinder A part of the Affordable Care Act SCOPE 7

giving Thank you to our Sponsors, Donors and Tree Designers for another great success! Sponsors

Little Creek Casino Resort Title Co-Sponsor

Heritage Bank

Gala & Live Auction Co-Sponsor

Ingraham Family, LLC, dba Christmas Village

Programs & Advertising Sponsor

Dynamic Collectors, Inc.

Barrels & Brews “A Toast to all Our Community Supporters” Sponsor

Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center

Designer Decorated Trees Sponsor

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories

Travel Voucher & Event Poster Sponsor

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Business Luncheon & Confectioners Auction Partner

Supporters

Melanie Bakala, State Farm Agent Peninsula Federal Credit Union

South Sound Radiology

Business Luncheon & Confectioners Auction Co-Sponsor

Sierra Pacific Industries Holland America Cruise Sponsor 2016 Flame Award Co-Sponsor

Our Community Credit Union Open House & Tree Viewing Sponsor

Shelton Health & Rehabilitation

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Father Daughter Night Out Supporter

Bob and Melanie Appel

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Celebration of Life Tree Co-Sponsor

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foundation Give thanks and give the gift of healthcare this holiday season Dear Community Members, Your support is needed now, more than ever before. Special events such as Mason General Hospital Foundation’s (MGHF) annual Fantasy Forest event raises funds for much-needed medical equipment at Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. This important event also builds community support through participants and volunteers who are champions for quality health care in Shelton and all of Mason County. With our community’s involvement the Foundation has purchased items such as: Ellex Tango SLT Eye Surgery Yag Laser Toshiba Prime High Resolution CT Scanner Philips Panorama Open MRI Unit InTouch ICU Patient Beds Colonoscope MRI Compatible IV Pumps Digital Mammography Equipment Neoprobe Infant Warmer CMAX Surgical Table EKG and Ultrasound Machines Lifepak Defibrillator Birthing Beds We encourage you to give thanks this holiday season by making a financial contribution to Mason General Hospital Foundation. To make a gift to the Foundation, please send a check to MGHF, P.O. Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584-5001. The Foundation accepts multi-year pledges, Visa and MasterCard gifts, matching gifts from a company, and planned estate gifts, as well as securities and mutual funds. You can make a gift online at www.MasonGeneral.com. You may also call Jennifer Capps, Chief Development Officer at (360) 427-3622 or send an email to jcapps@masongeneral.com. Learn more about our annual Fantasy Forest event by visiting us on the web at www.MasonGeneral.com. P.S. It is not too late to make your year-end contribution to MGH Foundation! Contact us today and please look for a donation envelope in this issue of SCOPE newsletter. 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 Foundation fundraising communications from us after the date we receive your decision.

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MGH Foundation contributors memorialized Mason General Hospital Foundation would like to acknowledge

former contributors. Listed below are supporters, now deceased, 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 Jeannine C. Allen

Theresa Harkins

Harold A. Parks

Ruby Berg

Lois K. Kent

Ethel Sugawara

Ken Chamberlin

Mary W. Laws

Gus Twiddy

Marie Cuzick

Kathleen H. McLean

Rick Wake

Nancy Eddy

William Morris

Richard V. Wickett

Elizabeth Frew

Joanne R. Nutt

Betty Wood

Patty Hamstreet

Rose Ann Olsen

Honorary and Memorial contributions made to MGH Foundation Mason General Hospital Foundation has received generous

donations in honor and/or memory of the individuals listed below. Donors and honored or memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation between July 26 and October 27, 2016. Virginia & Ron Howe In Memory of: Joanne Nutt

Richard & Mary Reller In Memory of: Warren Carr

Edith B. Jaques In Memory of: Norman Jaques

James & Marti Whiting In Memory of: Donna Morris

Vilia Holman In Memory of: Donna Morris

Memorial contributions were made to the MGHF Auxiliary Scholarship Fund in memory of Joanne Nutt by the following donors: Dale Parr Dale & Rose Nye Sandra Haas Coral M. Sublett Maureen Wise

Derrow or Kathryn Sheets

Karen Friday

Marilyn Caldwell

Elizabeth Shoeman

Darrel Andrews Ronald & Linda Porter

Delores Crosson Diane Deason

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.

Fund-An-Item for 2016 Fantasy Forest A Benefit for MGH&FC Grand Gala & Live Auction helped provide optimal support for pediatric and adult resuscitation MGH Foundation and the 2016

Fantasy Forest Steering Committee reached out to supporters during MGH&FC’s annual Fantasy Forest Grand Gala & Live Auction in November. This year the funds raised in the Fund-An-Item program went towards the purchase of new Zoll R Series ACLS Defibrillators for eight locations within MGH&FC, including Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Emergency, ICU, Surgery, and the Treadmill Room.

If you would like to make a 100% tax-deductible donation to help with the Fund-An-Item purchases Zoll R Series ACLS Defibrillator for MGH&FC, please contact Jennifer Capps, chief development and communication officer, Mason General Hospital Foundation at (360) 427-3622, or mail in your donation Funds needed from the Fund-An-Item portion of the Grand Gala (see enclosed envelope) to MGHF, P.O. Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584. You & Live Auction program for the purchase of this equipment totaled can also make a gift online at www.MasonGeneral.com with your Visa $41,583 (or the cost of two defibrillators for MGH&FC). Other net or MasterCard. You have until midnight December 31, 2016 to receive a income raised in Fantasy Forest 2016 will be used to purchase 100% tax deduction for 2016. additional defibrillators for MGH&FC.

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.

New website. New look. New provider searches. And much, much more! Now at www.MasonGeneral.com S C O P E 11

news briefs / classes / support groups 2017 Cancer Wellness Workshops MGH&FC and Harmony Hill Retreat Center continue

Backpack Drive to help foster children another success!

to offer a series of Cancer Wellness Workshops until August 2017. Classes meet every second Wednesday of the month from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the Pershing Meeting Room at MGH.

Featuring various topics and speakers, the Cancer Wellness program is free and open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis, those in survivorship, their companions, and caregivers. Hosted by MGH&FC Patient Navigator Karry Trout, BA, RT (R)(M), CN-BI, and facilitated by Harmony Hill faculty members, Denise Carrico, J. Fields, and Melissa Layer, the workshops aim to help individuals feel a sense of control in their lives. By building confidence and emotional strength, you’ll learn how to respond to stress and develop new skills for healing. Classes include supportive group discussions, journaling, gentle movement and creative arts to promote selfcare and positive change. Early registration for the Cancer Wellness Program is advised, as space is limited. To register or for more information, call Karry at (360) 432-7706, or email: ktrout@masongeneral.com.

Workshop schedule January 11: Feeding the Body, Nourishing the Soul – Discover informative, healthy and creative ways to step forward into the New Year. February 8: Life Review – Review the peaks and valleys of life with an emphasis on a healing future. March 8: The Healing Art of Poem-Making – Come play with words and prepare to be surprised at the voice of your inner poet. April 12: Tools for the Journey/Care for the Caregiver – Consider ways to nurture yourself to feel more strength and wholeness (for both patient and caregiver). May 10: The Healing Art of Collage – Use the playful process of collage-making to give visual expression to the healing wisdom within us. June 14: Taming Stress and Emotional Distress – Identify your personal stressors and explore new ways to access resilience. July 12: Gentle Movement – Learn mindful movement and breath awareness practices to increase energy and calm and decrease tension and anxiety. August 9: Closing Circle Celebration – Review what we have learned and share gratitude. 12 S C O P E

Staff members at MGH&FC once again rose to the occasion to help local foster children with back-to-school back packs and school supplies. This drive was done to assist the local branch of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Division of Children and Family Services, to help sixteen local foster children. Receiving the generous gifts from MGH&FC were (front, left), Xylora Brownlee, DSHS representative; (back row) Tom DiDonna, MGH&FC director of education; Jennifer Capps, MGH&FC chief development and communication officer; Annette Clevenger, Angie Johnson, Cheryl Santo, Aura Gadwa and Traci Burg, DSHS representatives.

“Living Well With Diabetes” class in February A two-day class in diabetes self-management. When: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Pershing Meeting Room at MGH. Registration: Pre-requisite: diabetes education and advance registration is required by calling (360) 426-1611, ext. 28941 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 28941). Note: There is a fee for this class, however, diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans.

First Aid/CPR/AED course in January, February & March Class size is limited to 16 persons, and an early, non-refundable registration fee of

$35 (exact cash or check) is required to cover the cost of books and materials. The classes are open to the entire community and a Spanish interpreter can be made available upon request. Comfortable clothing is recommended. When: Thursday evening classes on January 12, February 9 or March 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: MGH&FC Learning Center, next to McDonald’s on Olympic Highway North. Registration: Advance registration is required at least 10 days prior by calling the Learning Center at (360) 427-3609.

Heart failure risks rise after major holidays

The number of Americans hospitalized for complications of heart failure rises in the

period immediately after major holidays, according to a Cleveland Clinic study. The holidays included Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Independence Day, New Year’s Day and Super Bowl Sunday. The authors attributed the rise to eating high-salt foods, lack of exercise and the stress of long-distance travel. An individual with heart failure is advised to limit sodium to 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams a day. One hot dog has about 1,000 milligrams. If you have heart failure, a weight gain of more than two to three pounds a day is probably due to fluid retention. [SOURCE: Linda Thrasybule, “Hospitalizations for heart failure spike after major holidays,” Reuters Health, June 20, 2016]

Rehab/Ortho Services continued from page 2... surgeon who practices general orthopedics. He performs minimally-invasive, total knee and hip surgery, and shoulder replacement for arthritis or injury. Dr. Henry has special interests in trauma and fracture care, and in total hip, knee and shoulder replacement. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Henry also has a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Orthopedic services commonly performs procedures that include: Ligament reconstruction of the knee including anterior ACL reconstruction Cartilage preservation surgery Meniscus repair and meniscectomies (removal of damaged knee cartilage) Total hip, knee and shoulder replacement Partial knee replacement Rotator cuff repair and instability treatment Arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder Adult and child fracture care Soft tissue injury

Mindfulness promotes happiness

Mindfulness is a type of meditation that focuses on a moment-by-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings and what is happening around you. Research demonstrated that individuals who took a basic eight-week mindfulness training program had improved physical and emotional well being. Practicing mindfulness is also associated with greater happiness and improved immunity. [SOURCE: “What is happiness?” Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life, University of California, Berkeley]

Scope continued from page 6... percent. Currently, McCarty & Associates continues to produce Scope four times a year, with issues in March, June, September and December. Its present circulation reaches 25,500 homes and businesses, which equates to a readership of at least 50,000 people. “I feel very fortunate that our community has quality physicians and medical care, locally,” said Clarke. “Today Scope is a professional publication that keeps the community and surrounding area informed about health care providers, services, programs, and more at Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. I am very proud to have had a part in starting a publication that contributes to the health and care of our community.”

To reach Rehabilitation Services call (360) 427-9545. Orthopedic services can be reached by calling (360) 426-2653.

Yesteryear Car Club donates teddy bears to Emergency Department

The Yesteryear Car Club of Shelton has been collecting and then donating “Teddy Bears” for many years to give to children who come to MGH&FC’s Emergency Department. This year the drive was in July and the Car Club donated more than 300 teddy bears. The generosity of the Car Club over the years has helped to calm the fears of many children who come to the Emergency Department because of an illness or injury. MGH&FC staff members who were present for the drop-off included Lauri Bolton, vice president of Human Resources; Thalia Coleman, R.N., MSP; Dean Gushee, M.D., chief medical information officer; Steve Anderson, R.N., house supervisor, MSP; Scott Hilburn, Hospital commissioner; and Yesteryear Car Club representatives John Gilmore and Cliff Carter. S C O P E 13

hola Los Servicios de Rehabilitación y los Ortopédicos colaboran juntos para cuidarle a la comunidad Dolor de coyuntura, huesos rotos, artritis – estas condiciones hacen de la vida un reto – pero no se tiene que pasarlo por sí solo. MGH&FC brindan los Servicios de Rehabilitación y Ortopédicos que colaboran juntos para que usted se ponga en movimiento de nuevo.

Servicios de Rehabilitación Los Servicios de Rehabilitación (SR) tratan a los pacientes de todas las edades para una gran variedad de diagnósticos, incluso las condiciones musculo-esqueléticas ortopédicas, enfermedades neurológicas, el vértigo, las lesiones deportivas, retrasos en el desarrollo pediátrico, problemas de habla y de lenguaje, y dificultades en tragar. También proporcionan tratamiento para lesiones pos Labor e Industria (L&I), pos accidentes de vehículos motorizados, y enseñan el balance y la prevención de caídas. Por ofrecer tantos servicios, el SR ha crecido y engrandecido durante el último año. “Hemos crecido en el volumen de pacientes y hemos aumentado nuestro personal para cubrir estas necesidades,” dijo Cheryl Woods, fisioterapeuta y directora de los Servicios de Rehabilitación en el MGH&FC. “Nuestro departamento ha tenido que ampliar para dar cabida a los pacientes. Las mejorías incluyen nueva solería en nuestra localización actual, y espacio adicional en la sala de enfrente para tratamientos de rehabilitación,” dijo Cheryl. “Además, ahora contamos con personal suficiente con empleados fijos; ya no más personal de agencia/temporal.” Incluidos en el personal son siete fisioterapeutas - Mary Jones, John Takagi, Vanessa Creed, Larry Messenger, Keith Schmidt, Jeff Frisse y Erika Feitz; terapeutas ocupacionales - Marjorie Steed y Joyce Vipond; asistente de fisioterapeuta - Kaci Marsh; asistente de las terapeutas ocupacionales - Nicole Jaramillo; y patóloga del habla-lenguaje - Julie Balazs. Personal de apoyo incluye Cindy Morrow, Veronica McKay, Vincent Morini y Tyler Dunnington.

Servicios Ortopédicos Muchas personas padecen dolor de coyuntura e inmovilidad durante años, sin darse cuenta de que tienen opciones – ni que hay una solución muy cerca. Los Servicios Ortopédicos del MGH son una 14 S C O P E

Los Servicios de Rehabilitación CASA ABIERTA Vengan a ver la sala de tratamiento recién expandida Lunes, 19 de diciembre, 2016 4 a 7 p.m. Refescos ¡Todos están invitados! clínica orientada al equipo, de servicios completos que ofrece cuidado excelente. Los Ortopédicos son dos cirujanos altamente calificados que brindan una gama amplia de servicios que incluyen tratamiento para la osteoartritis, las fracturas y problemas comunes de coyunturas. Además del cuidado ortopédico general, se especializan en la reconstrucción de coyunturas, reemplazo de articulaciones, lesiones deportivas y cirugía de manos. Stephen Ou, D.O., es un cirujano ortopédico certificado por el consejo, atención de fracturas, cirugía artroscópica y artroplastia del hombro, la cadera y la Stephen Ou, D.O.* rodilla para la artritis. El es Board Certified, un miembro activo de la Orthopedic Surgery Academia Estadounidense de Cirujanos Ortopédicos, la Sociedad Ortopédica Estadounidense para la Medicina Deportiva, y la Arthroscopy Association of North America. Con una Residencia en la Medicina Deportiva del Centro de Ciencias de Salud de la Universidad de Arizona, Dr. Ou también tiene un interés especial en las lesiones deportivas. Michael Henry, M.D., es un cirujano ortopédico y candidato a certificación que practica la ortopedia general. Realiza la cirugía mínimamente invasiva del reemplazo total Michael Henry, M.D. de la rodilla y la cadera, y Board Eligible, artroplastia del hombro para Orthopedic Surgery la artritis o una lesión. Dr. Henry tiene intereses especiales en la atención al trauma y la fractura, y en la artroplastia total

de la cadera, rodilla y del hombro. Miembro del Colegio Real de Médicos y Cirujanos de Canadá, Dr. Henry también tiene una especialización clínica posdoctoral en el Trauma Ortopédico de la Enfermería Real de Edimburgo, Escocia.

Los Servicios Ortopédicos frecuentemente realizan los procedimientos que incluyen: Reconstrucción del Ligamento de la rodilla,

incluso la reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior (ACL) Cirugía para preservar al cartílago Reparación de menisco y las meniscectomías (extracción del cartílago dañado de la rodilla) Artroplastia total de la cadera, la rodilla y del hombro Artroplastia parcial de la rodilla Reparación del manguito de los rotadores y Tratamiento para la Inestabilidad Artroscopia de la rodilla y del hombro Atención a las fracturas de adultos y niños Lesión de tejido blando

Servicios de idioma y cultura MGH&FC están comprometidos a garantizar el acceso a sus servicios de interpretación, programas y actividades, los cuales están disponibles a ningún costo a todos los pacientes, familiares y visitantes. Ofrecemos intérpretes médicos certificados y profesionales a ningún cargo a los que no hablan inglés (aquellos con dominio limitado del inglés), los sordos y los que tienen dificultades para escuchar, ciegos o los pacientes que tengan deficiencias sensoriales. Los pacientes, los familiares, visitantes y personal del MGH&FC pueden pedir interpretes las 24 horas al día, los 7 días por semana. Para obtener información más detallada favor de visitar a nuestra página del internet www.MasonGeneral.com. MGH&FC cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina basándose en la raza, el color, el origen nacional, la edad, la discapacidad o el sexo.

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Las hormonas ayudan a proteger a las coyunturas Ambos el estrógeno y la testosterona desempeñan un papel en proteger al cartílago y prevenir a la osteoartritis. Algunos creen que esto es una razón por el cual las mujeres suelen desarrollar problemas con las coyunturas durante los 50 y los hombres durante los 70. Un estudio concluía que la terapia de reemplazamiento de estrógeno durante cinco años resultó en un aumento de 7.7 por ciento del volumen del cartílago. Otro estudio encontró que los sujetos con concentraciones más altas de estradiol y o androstenediona tenían una incidencia más baja de los reemplazos de las rodillas. [RECURSO: Bert R. Mandelbaum, M.D., DHL (hon), “Tratamientos Biológicos para la OA: una perspectiva de la medicina deportiva,” Medscape Orthopedics, 15 de julio, 2015]

Los riesgos del fallo cardiaco suben después de las fiestas importantes El número de los estadounidenses hospitalizados para las complicaciones de la insuficiencia cardiaca

suben inmediatamente después de las fiestas importantes, según un estudio de la Cleveland Clinic. Las fiestas incluyen el Día de Acción de Gracias, el Día de Navidad Christmas, el Día de Independencia, el Día de Año Nuevo y el domingo del Súper Tazón. Los autores atribuyeron la subida al comer los alimentos elevados en sal, falta del ejercicio y el estrés de viajar larga distancia. A un individuo con insuficiencia cardiaca se le avisa que el límite de sodio a 1,500 a 2,000 miligramos por día. Un hot dog contiene alrededor de 1,000 miligramos. Si usted tiene insuficiencia cardiaca, una subida de peso de más de dos o tres libras por día se debe probablemente a la retención de líquidos. [RECURSO: Linda Thrasybule, “Las hospitalizaciones para la insuficiencia cardiaca alcanzan su máximo después de las fiestas importantes,” Reuters Health, 20 de junio, 2016]

Abierta la inscripción comenzo el 1 de noviembre.

Como investigar y comparar los planes para usted y su familia. En MGH&FC, queremos que usted tenga suficiente cobertura. Así que antes de registrase para un plan de salud, favor de comunicarse con Susana Lopez, Supervisora del Proyecto, al (360) 432-7766.

La inscripción está abierta hasta el 31 de enero del 2016 Para más información visite a: www.MasonGeneral.com y haga clic en Healthplanfinder.

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GRATIS y abiertos para cualquier persona en la comunidad quién necesite cobertura en atención de salud. El sábado, 21 o 28 de enero, desde las 8 a.m. hasta la 1 p.m. en la Sala de Reunión Ellinor en el MGH.

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Mission Statement We put patients first. We provide quality medical care to assist the individuals of our community to restore and preserve their health. We conserve patient and community resources through a sustainable, financially viable, coordinated system of health care delivery. Published by: Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. Published four times per year. Editor: McCarty & Associates, Inc. “a marketing firm” Business Office: Office hours: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. • Free translations services • Located at Gateway Center, 2505 Olympic Hwy N., Suite 460, (360) 427-9547 Mason General Hospital: Located at: 901 Mtn. View Drive, PO Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584-5001 • (360) 426-1611, from Allyn (360) 275-8614, Toll free (855) 880-3201, TTY/TDD (360) 427-9593 • Serving the medical needs of Mason County since 1968 • Accredited by The Joint Commission • Free Translation Services Provided. Se habla español • Equal Opportunity CMYK Provider • MGH&FC complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Visiting hours: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., daily • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) visiting hours: special hours on a patient-by-patient basis, call for Unit hours • The Birth Center Quiet Hours: 1 - 3 p.m. daily. Please, no visitors at this time. • Laboratory: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon. No appointment necessary. • Main (South) Entrance open Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Weekends and holidays, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Emergency Department (North) Entrance and ED lobby open 24/7. Administration: Eric Moll, chief executive officer; John Clayton, D.O., chief of staff; Scott Hilburn, commissioner/chair; Nancy Trucksess and Don Wilson, commissioners.

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