December 2008
Where caring counts. Feel the difference.
Fantasy Forest Supports Digital Mammography– You Can Now Help
Every year attendees at the Fantasy Forest Gala and Auction on Saturday night donate funds to purchase new medical equipment for Mason General Hospital. This year, the price tag for the new equipment – digital mammography – is $470,000. You too can help fund the purchase of this equipment with a tax-deductible contribution.
Mason General Hospital Foundation is reaching
out to supporters to complete the funding of a new, state-of-the-art digital mammography for Mason General Hospital. Funding of this equipment is critical to continuing Mason General Hospital’s ability to provide quality healthcare and superb support for radiology and diagnostic service areas. The digital mammography equipment, which will be used in MGH’s Diagnostic Imaging Department, offers the highest level of patient diagnostic service as it relates to early cancer detection and treatment. Digital mammography can significantly reduce the overall radiation dose to breast tissue, in part because images may be manipulated on-screen in continued on page 5…
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Vol. 24 No. 6
Beyond Healthcare
The Economic Contribution of Hospitals In 2006, America’s hospitals treated 118 million people in their emergency departments,
provided care for 600 million outpatients, performed 27 million surgeries, and delivered 4 million babies. Every year, hospitals provide vital healthcare services like these to millions of people in thousands of communities. However, the importance of hospitals to their communities extends far beyond healthcare. Hospital care is the largest component of the health sector, which itself is a growing segment of the U.S. economy. In 2006, this sector represented about 16 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – a measure of economic output – or approximately $2.1 trillion. Hospitals accounted for $648 billion of that total. The health sector is an economic mainstay providing stability and growth, even during times of recession. In 2006, community hospitals employed more than 5 million people and spent about $286 billion on goods and services in addition to employee wages. Nationally, each hospital job supports almost two additional jobs, and every dollar spent by a hospital supports more than $2 of additional business activity. With these “ripple effects” included, hospitals support nearly $1.9 trillion of economic activity. A strong healthcare network, in which hospitals play a key role, also adds to the attractiveness of a community as a place to settle, locate a business, or retire. Source: Avalere Health and America Hospital Association, April 2008
Healthcare & Hospitals are Major Contributors to the Economy... National Health Expenditures as a Percentage of Gross Domestic Product & Breakdown of National Expenditures on Health, 2006 U.S. GDP 2006
$2.1 TRILLION 32% Other
84% Other Sectors
16% Healthcare Expenditures
6% Nursing Home Care 10% Prescription Drugs 21% Physician Services 31% Hospital Care
Small Meals May Lower Cholesterol Animal studies and a number of small studies with human subjects have found that persons eating more frequently have lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol than persons following the traditional three-meal-a-day routine. A study conducted at Cambridge University found that subjects eating six meals a day had an average total cholesterol five percent lower than those eating three meals a day. In one study involving two thousand subjects, even persons taking in more calories per day saw a lowering of their cholesterol when they ate more frequently. {SOURCE: Silvia M.O. Titan, et al, “Frequency of eating and concentrations of serum cholesterol in the Norfolk population of the European prospective investigation into cancer (EPIC-Norfolk); cross sectional study, British Medical Journal, December 1, 2001; Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute, “Small meals and cholesterol.”}
Are You Satisfied with Your Hospital Care?
Carolyn Olsen 2008 Flame Award Recipient
We aim to please. An important part of Mason General Hospital’s Quality Improvement process is finding out how you feel about all aspects of care and service you or your family receive at any Mason General facility. How happy (or unhappy) you are with the services we provide can depend on many factors. Each person may evaluate their experience differently. Some of the things that influence your opinion of what we do are:
How did our employees anticipate your needs and meet them? Were you treated as a “valued customer” in every way? Did you receive quality and sensitive care? Did our facilities impress you with their cleanliness? Were your friends and family treated with sensitivity and respect? Were you given information about your care at all levels of your experience? Did hospital food meet or exceed your expectations? Were personal efforts made to make your stay comfortable and restful? Was your personal information treated respectfully? Did your visit make you want to recommend us to your friends and family? During your experience, we want to make it easy to voice your concerns and comments. We encourage hospital staff and leaders to ASK you and your family how we are doing. Over the last few years we have used a printed mail survey to ask for your impressions and advice on how to improve our service and quality. These have provided much valuable information and have helped us improve in many areas. Starting in 2009, we are beginning a new process so that we can better understand what we can do to improve. We have asked an experienced, local, professional organization to contact select patients by telephone for a brief interview so that we can hear your comments, firsthand. They will provide important data to help us make changes in our care and service. A short time after your visit to Mason General, you may receive a call asking how we did. If it is convenient, we encourage you to give us your honest and valuable opinion. At any time, please feel free to contact me personally to express your thoughts, concerns, compliments, and suggestions for improvement of your hospital. To better health, Direct Line: (360) 432-7715 Fax: (360) 427-3433 Tim Sperry E-mail: TSperry@MasonGeneral.com Director Quality Improvement, MGH ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗
901 Mountain View Drive, Shelton, WA 98584
Ambulatory Surgery Patients
Emergency Department Patients
“I especially appreciated Dr. Ogle taking time after the procedure to meet with me and discuss my grandson’s recovery and the procedure. Everyone was very helpful.”
“My son was terrified to go to the emergency room. Your staff went way above and beyond to put as much ‘fun’ into his visit as possible. He’s not afraid anymore. Thanks so much for a job better than well done.”
“Dr. Vanni Manthiram was very good! Not only is she a great surgeon, but she has a wonderful bedside manner!”
Expecting a visit from the Stork?
Website: www.MasonGeneral.com
Kudos — Comments from Our Patients
“Mason General met all my expectations. The staff was very professional. Shelton should be proud to have such a facility.”
Long-time hospital supporter and successful local businesswoman, Carolyn Olsen (pictured here with her family) received MGH Foundation’s most prestigious volunteer award – “The 2008 Flame Award” – during the Foundation’s 13th Annual Fantasy Forest Gala and Auction in November. Carolyn is the wife of the late Rod Olsen, also a local businessman. Carolyn was recognized for her endless contributions – time, talent and treasures – to MGH and the Foundation. She and Rod were also tireless community volunteers over the past 39 years for many other Mason County organizations.
“Nurses were very helpful, not only to us as parents but also to our son, who got hurt during football.” “This hospital saved my life in 1981. If it wasn’t for the quick staff in the emergency room, I would not be here today. Thank you.”
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The Birth Center @ MGH can make it happen! Jonathan A. Gold, M.D. Board Certified, OB/GYN Lystra Wilson-Celestine, M.D. Board Eligible, OB/GYN
(360) 426-1611
Nkem Nwosa, M.D. Board Certified, OB/GYN
The Birth Center @
Alert
for Medicare Patients • Medicare
does not cover “self administered” medications in the hospital outpatient/emergency room/observation setting. Medicare classifies “self adminis• tered” as those medications that the patient can administer themselves. What drugs are included in the “self • administered” classification? Not a complete listing: • Insulin injections (unless patient is in a diabetic coma) • Lovenox/Enoxaparin injections • Other injections as designated by Medicare • All oral medications • Some topical medications • Suppositories If you receive any of these types of medications during your treatment at MGH, you will be billed directly for them, as Medicare will not cover them and most secondary insurances will not cover them. If you have questions about a particular medication, please contact Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE. In need of payment assistance with your hospital bill? Please call the patient accounts office at MGH at (360) 4279547, or ask admitting for our charity care guidelines.
Geronda Brown, Julie Lamphiear, Jennifer Miller, and Terry Megiveron with the IT award.
Hospital Receives Technology Award — Again
Inland Northwest Health Services (INHS) recently announced the “2008 INHS Health
Information Technology Awards,” and Mason General Hospital was a recipient. Selections were based upon strategies and actions using health IT and health information exchange to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare by engaging consumers, transforming care delivery, and improving the health of communities. Mason General Hospital Clinics were awarded the “INHS Health Information Technology Award 2008 – Physician Group” for taking the initiative in implementing a charge interface between their electronic medical record application and their practice management/billing system. “This charge interface has greatly improved efficiency for both the clinics and the business office,” said Terry Megiveron, chief of provider services for MGH clinics. “Less time is spent processing paperwork, allowing for speedy processing of patient charges.” Megiveron pointed out that that the implementation of this interface went smoothly due to the hard work and dedication of the business office and clinic employees, headed up by Julie Lamphiear, Geronda Brown, and Jennifer Miller.
Do You Take Medications on a Daily Basis?
More information at MGH Want to know about the Arts Commission at MGH? www.MasonGeneral.com/arts.htm MRI now available at MGH: www.MasonGeneral.com/mri.html For a directory of local physicians: www.MasonGeneral.com/temp.html
Write them down. Cards are available at MGH.
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he type of medications you take (this includes all overthe-counter ones, too) and the dosages are important to your medical team at Mason General Hospital. Please remember to bring a list of these medications and dosages whenever you come to the hospital for care. We may not have access to your records at the local pharmacies or your doctor’s office. Because of this, it is very important to have these medications written on a card placed in your wallet. Please remember to update the information every time your medications change.
¿Esta Satisfecho? Una parte importante del proceso del Mejoramiento de la Calidad del Hospital
General de Mason es saber como se siente usted sobre los aspectos del cuidado y del servicio que usted o su familia ha recibido en alguna de las clínicas o en el hospital de General de Mason. Que tan contento (no contento) esta con los servicios que se le han dado depende de muchos factores. Cada persona puede evaluar sus experiencias de distintas maneras. Algunas de las cosas que influencian su opinión sobre lo que hacemos son:
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¿Sus necesidades fueron satisfechas por nuestros empleados? ¿Lo trataron como un cliente valioso en cada momento? ¿Recibió un cuidado sensible y de calidad? ¿Le impresiono la limpieza de nuestras instalaciones? ¿Su familia y amigos fueron tratados con respeto y sensibilidad? ¿Recibió información sobre su cuidado en cada parte de su experiencia? ¿La comida del hospital estuvo a la altura de sus expectativas? ¿Se realizaron esfuerzos personales para que usted estuviera cómodo/a y descansara durante su estancia? ¿Su información personal fue utilizada con respecto? ¿Su visita aquí le hará recomendarnos con su familia o amigos?e provided much valuable information and have helped us improve in many areas. Durante su experiencia queremos facilitar el atender sus preocupaciones y recibir sus buenas opiniones. Les pedimos a los empleados del hospital que te pregunten a ti y a tu familia como estamos haciendo nuestro trabajo. En los últimos años hemos utilizado una encuesta por escrito que se recibe por correo para poder obtener tus impresiones y experiencias y para mejorar nuestra calidad y nuestros servicios. Estas encuestas han proveído información valiosa que nos ha ayudado ha mejorar en muchas áreas.
Empezando el 2009 comenzaremos un nuevo proceso para poder entender lo que necesitamos mejorar. Hemos pedido a una organización profesional local experimentada que se ponga en contacto con algunos pacientes por vía telefónica para una breve entrevista y obtener sus comentarios. Ellos nos darán la información necesaria para poder hacer los cambios y mejoras en nuestro servicio. Después de su visita al Hospital puede ser que reciba una llamada preguntándole sobre como fue nuestro servicio. Si le es conveniente le pedimos que nos de su mas honesta opinión. Además le pedimos que en cualquier momento se ponga en contacto conmigo para darnos su opinión y nos exprese sus pensamientos, preocupaciones, sugerencias o buenas opiniones para la mejora de SU HOSPITAL. Por una mejor salud! Tim Sperry, Director Quality Improvement Mason General Hospital, 901 Mountain View Drive, Shelton, WA 98584 Línea directa: (360) 432-7715 Interprete (360)427-3679 Email:Tsperry@masongeneral.com Pagina de internet: www.masongeneral.com
Comentarios de Nuestros Pacientes
Comentarios de Pacientes del Cirugía “Estoy agradecida en especial con el Dr. Ogle que se tomo el tiempo de hablar conmigo después de la cirugía de mi nieto para hablar sobre su recuperación y su procedimiento. Todos me ayudaron mucho.” “El hospital lleno mis expectativas. Los empleados fueron muy profesionales. Shelton debe de estar orgulloso de tener ese hospital.” “Dr. Vanni Manthiram fue muy buena! No solamente ella es una gran cirujana pero además ella tiene un modo maravilloso”
Comentarios de Pacientes del Departamento de Emergencia “Mi hijo tenia mucho miedo de ir a la sala de emergencias. Los empleados hicieron todo lo posible para hcer la visita lo mas divertida posible. El ahora ya no tiene miedo. Gracias por haber hecho un excelente trabajo.” “Las enfermeras nos ayudaron mucho, no solo a nosotros como padres sino también a nuestro hijo que se lastimo mientras jugaba futbol.” “Cada enfermera que examino a mi hijo fue muy buena con el y muy amable conmigo y mi esposo”. “El hospital General de Mason es muy buen hospital. Este hospital salvo mi vida en 1981. Si no hubiera sido por la rapidez de los empleados de la sala de emergencias. No estaría aquí yo. Gracias.” “En general todo el cuidado fue excelente. Estamos muy impresionados con MGH.”
Comentarios de Pacientes de Cuidados Intensivos “Las enfermeras fueron muy buenas. Nunca tuve que oprimir el botón para llamarlas.” “Recibí el mejor cuidado de mi vida.”
Utilizando el Micro-ondas de una forma sana
¿Un colchón firme para problemas de espalda?
A pesar de los rumores, hay que aclarar que si se puede utilizar la envoltura de plástico en las comidas que se calientan en el horno de micro-ondas. Los productos que tiene escrito en la etiqueta que se pueden utilizar en el micro-ondas han sido aprobados por la FDA y se deben de utilizar según lo describe en la etiqueta. La envoltura debe de ponerse de manera que permita que salga el vapor y no debe de tocar la comida. En la mayoría de las etiquetas se recomienda que se deje un espacio de 1 pulgada entre el plástico y la comida. Los productos que no tienen en su etiqueta escrito que se pueden poner en el micro-ondas, incluyendo cajas de restaurantes y empaques de mantequilla, no deben de ser usados para el micro-ondas. Los empaques para comidas que se calientan en el micro-ondas deben de ser utilizado solo una vez.
Si esta durmiendo en un colchón firme porque piensa que le va a ayaudar con su dolor de espalda quizás lo deba reconsiderar. Un estudio publicado en la revista Spine demostró que pacientes con dolores en la espalda baja que duermen en un colchón firme reportaron un aumento en el dolor de espalda y menos horas de dormir mientras que los pacientes que habían usan un colchón mas suave que se amolda al cuerpo o cama de agua tenían menos dolor de espalda y dormían mas. Los autores tienen una teoría de que quizás los que durmieron en colchones firmes se hayan movido mas durante la noche debido a que había mas presión en algunas partes del cuerpo.
{SOURCE: Michelle Meadows, “Plastics and the microwave,” FDA Consumer, November-December, 2002}
[Wellness Facts, University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, August 2008]
Digital Mammography Continued from page 1…
such a way that additional exposures aren’t necessary. These advantages are primarily experienced by women under 50, women with dense breast tissue, and pre-menopausal women. However, an additional benefit for all mammography patients is that the electronic storing of image data makes it almost immediately available to consulting physicians, essentially eliminating the problem of images on film becoming misplaced or lost in the mail. Thank you, in advance, for your support of Mason General Hospital and Mason General Hospital Foundation. To make your year-end, tax-deductible contribution, please call Jennifer Capps, chief development officer, MGH Foundation, at (360) 427-3623; or you may also send an e-mail to jcapps@MasonGeneral.com. Year-end gifts of appreciated stock, pledges, multi-year commitments, and major credit card payments are accepted. Contributions may also be made in honor or in memory of loved ones this holiday season. Please be sure to return your contribution in the remittance envelope in this issue of SCOPE.
Fund Donates $5,000 to Oakland Bay Pediatrics for Cancer Prevention
Aiming for Good Health? Pick Oakland Bay Pediatrics for your team: Saad Al Alou, M.D. Board Certified Meltem Karatepe, M.D. Board Eligible Therese Pizanti ARNP
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Flu shots Physicals: school & sports Well-baby checkups Immunizations (including HPV & Rotavirus) Free prenatal consultations Now offering “Electronic” medical records
Call (360) 426-3102 for an appointment. Accepting new patients — birth thru 18 years of age. Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 247 Professional Way Shelton, WA 98584
Terry Megiveron and Karen Hilburn.
The Karen Hilburn Breast and Cervical Cancer Fund, an
affiliate of the Mason General Hospital Foundation, recently donated $5,000 to Oakland Bay Pediatrics, Shelton, to help pay the costs associated with the “Gardasil” vaccine, that helps prevent certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Gardasil is designed to prevent infection with HPV, which currently causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women world-wide, and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the majority of developing countries. “This is a wonderful and much needed grant to help cover the costs of administering the three-step vaccination to female patients,” said Terry Megiveron, director of clinic operations for Public Hospital District No. 1 – the governing body that manages Oakland Bay Pediatrics. The three injections are given over a six-month period to women from 9 to 26 years of age. The Karen Hilburn Breast and Cervical Fund provides monies to help women in Mason County who are underinsured or uninsured for screening and treatment of breast and cervical cancer. This is the first time the Fund has approached cancer prevention. “We hope to do more ‘preventive’ type of funding,” said Karen Hilburn, founder of the Fund. “I would love to see, some day, a vaccination for breast cancer – like we now have for 70% of cervical cancers.”
Looking for a holiday gift idea for an elderly loved one who lives alone? Try Lifeline® – an emergency response system at the touch of a button. Only $32 a month (with a $35 installation fee). Call MGH Patient Resources at (360) 427-9544 for further information and installation details.
Eye Exams Allow Early Detection The best way to limit the vision loss that can occur with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is to detect the problem early through regular eye examinations. Doctors recommend an eye exam every two to four years for persons age 40 and over, and every one to two years for persons over age 65. If you’re a smoker or have a family history of AMD, more frequent examinations are advised. {SOURCE: “Age-related macular degeneration,” MayoClinic.com, August 14, 2006}
T hey can’t wait to have you back. So, have your surgery close to home.
Thyroid, colon, hernia, and cancer surgeries… laparoscopic procedures… men’s and women’s breast issues… At Mountain View Surgical Services, General Surgeon Vanni Manthiram, M.D. wants to put your mind at ease. Choose Mtn. View, and the comfort and convenience of surgery at MGH. Call (360) 426-4142 to make an appointment.
Vanni C. Manthiram, M.D. Board Certified General Surgery
American College of Surgeons The American Society of Breast Surgeons Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
(360) 426-4142
1710 N. 13th Loop Rd., Shelton, WA 98584 www.MasonGeneral.com
An Open Letter: To the patients of the North Mason Medical Clinic:
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ffective at the end of the business day of Tuesday, December 23, 2008, the North Mason Medical Clinic, Belfair, will no longer see patients. The North Mason Medical Clinic is proud to have served you and the communities of North Mason County for the past 25 years, and would like to thank you for the opportunity of allowing us to provide quality care to you and your families. We are pleased to be working collaboratively with Public Hospital District No. 2 and Harrison Medical Center to continue quality care in North Mason County. We wish Harrison Medical Center great success with their new Primary and Urgent Care Clinic, which is scheduled to open in early spring of 2009 in Belfair. In order to make the transition as smooth as possible, we are providing you with a list of nearby medical clinics that are currently accepting new patients. Since the North Mason Medical Clinic will close on December 23, you will need to transfer your care to another Primary Care Physician as soon as possible. We are happy to serve your needs for medical treatment until the closure on December 23, with the same quality care you have experienced in the past. For those patients with Managed Care Insurance Plans, and those who require assignment to a new Primary Care Physician, please contact your insurance carrier, and your insurance plan representative will be able to instruct you on making this change. We suggest you start this process immediately – to insure you have medical insurance coverage with your new healthcare provider. The time remaining is limited, so please contact our office with any medical needs you have. We will continue to operate our laboratory up until the closure, for those who have orders for testing.
Nearby clinics currently accepting new patients: ◗ Harrison Medical Center – South Kitsap 450 S. Kitsap Blvd., Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 895-6250 (Opt. 3) ◗ Shelton Family Medicine 939 Mountain View Dr., Ste. 100, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-2653 ◗ Olympic Physicians 237 Professional Way, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-2500 ◗ Christopher Penoyar, DO 1812 North 13th Loop Rd., Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-3862 In addition, you may have your current North Mason Medical Clinic medical records sent to your new physician at no charge, by obtaining a medical records release. Please stop by the North Mason Medical Clinic to complete the form, and don’t forget to bring the name and address of your new healthcare provider. We are happy to assist you in this transition, so please do not hesitate to give us a call at (360) 275-4084. Sincerely, Terry L. Megiveron, chief of provider services, North Mason Medical Clinic - PHD No.1 of Mason County
Do a Physician Search at
www.MasonGeneral.com
Fantasy Forest 2008:
“Where the Treetops Glisten” Fantasy Forest 2008 Sponsors
The Hiawatha Corporation — Title Sponsor
Sponsors
Finninsula Foundation/Fred Finn — Fashion Show Christmas Village — Fantasy Laugh Factory Dynamic Collectors — Tournament of Champions Kamin Excavation — Father-Daughter Night Out Sage Book Store — Deck the Halls Gib and Sharon (Peste) Johnston, in honor of our parents, Fred and Lillian Peste — Swing Fever South Sound Radiologists Inc., P.S. — Candy Cane Carnival Alpine Way Retirement Apts, Inc — Senior Tea John L. Scott Real Estate — Memorial Tree CellNetix Pathology, PLLC — Entertainment Heritage Bank — Gift Shops Saturn of Olympia — $2,000 Travel Voucher
Designer Decorated Trees 40 et 8 — Hometown Heroes John L. Scott Real Estate, Shelton — Home for the Holidays ProBuild/Lumbermen’s — Tool Time Christmas Lynch Creek Floral — Visions of Sugar Plums Fergusen Flowers — A Sparkle in the Forest Sandi Brown — Greetings from Christmas Past Our Community Credit Union — Champagne Wishes Merridee Anderson, Vickie Gonzales, Joleene Crist — I’m Dreaming Lady Heaton — Fabulous Red Anna’s Bay — The Anna’s Bay Singing Christmas Tree Forest Animals — Au Naturelle Shelton Health & Rehabilitation — Walking in a “Pink” Wonderland Two Noble Guys — Casino Night Delights Lynn Harvey and Tammy Neese — An Adirondak Christmas Blooms by the Park — Candy Canes and Lollipops Olympic Station Deli — Simple Pleasures ��������
News Briefs …Congratulations to MGH “Employee of the Month” for November – Michelle Rada, accounting services; and December – Arlene Hutchins, ICU. …Treasures Thrift Store recognized “Volunteer of the Month” for September - Jo Walters, and October - Lois Hunter. Congratulations! …New OB/GYN at Mason General Hospital - Nkem Nwosa (N-woah-sa), M.D., board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, recently joined the medical staff at Mason Nkem Nwosa, M.D. General Hospital and is working at Mountain View Women’s Health Center. She joins Drs. Lystra B. Wilson-Celestine, M.D. and Jonathan A. Gold, M.D. at Mountain View Women’s Health Center, 2300 Kati Court, Suite A, Shelton, and may be reached at (360) 4260955. Dr. Nwosa received her medical degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York in 1999 and then did her internship and residency at Danbury Hospital, Connecticut, finishing in 2003. Dr. Nwosa is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and enjoys working closely with her patients and caring for women of all ages.
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…Allyn now has a Diabetes Support Group meeting monthly – thanks to Mason General Hospital and its “Diabetes Wellness Center.” Anyone with diabetes may attend. The Diabetes Support Group, affiliated with the American Diabetes Association, is free and open to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends, and family. For more information, call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E. at (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Center. Call for meeting time, date, and location.
Employee Focus: Live, Learn, Work at MGH Linda Deyette, L.P.N. Linda Deyette, L.P.N. has worked at MGH for the past 26 years and stays because, “I just love it here. The people are the greatest to work Linda Deyette, L.P.N. with – patients, staff and doctors.” Linda is a licensed practical nurse in the medical/surgical/pediatrics department and does one-on-one patient care. “I like how we can do patient care without a lot of interruptions,” she added.
MGH Foundation Contributors Memorialized this Holiday Season
Memorial Contributions Made to MGH Foundation
The Mason General Hospital Foundation would like to 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.
Mason General Hospital Foundation has generously received donations in memory of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation beginning in late August 2008 and ending November 11, 2008.
Bob Adamek* Eileen Anderson* Allen Bacon* Billie Baisch* Jim Bariekman* Virginia Barrington* Phil Bayley* Kathryn Ellison* Daniel Ellzey* William E. Estes* Pauline Ferrier* Judy Fishburn* Sue Goos* Stanley Givennett * Minnie M. Gizinski*
Gloria Healy* B. Franklin Heuston* Rudolph Homan* Edwin Johnson* Patricia Kieburtz* June Kudia* Gerald Larimer* Janice Leslie* Gene Lindberg* William McComb* John McCumsey* Art Merriman* Lisa Moss* Charles H. Neth* Lillian Peste* Charleen Sapp*
Norman Schreck* Evelyn Springer* John Springer* Richard Squires* Dane Stanton* Ruth Redburn* Jane E. Rowan* Lillian Sheldon* Ed Stock* Mark Trucksess* Mary Van Blaricom* Carolyn Vogel* Howard E. Wilder* Ann Wolden* (* deceased)
Bob Adamek Roger & Linda Hoff Jim Bariekman Doni Topel Gene Lindberg Arlene Bac Larry Durkin Raymond Orr Cathie Rhodes Betty McClanahan Jeff McHargue Bob Towhey John McCumsey Bernice Christensen Jean Springer
Our Mission: We take every possible action to protect and promote the health of the people in Mason County while extending respect and compassion as we serve each individual. Published by: Public Hospital District No. 1 for Mason General Hospital, Oakland Bay Pediatrics, North Mason Medical Clinic, Mason County Eye Clinic, and Mountain View Surgical Services. Published six times per year. Editor: McCarty & Associates, Inc. “a marketing firm”. Business Office: Office hours: 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Spanish Translator Available. Located at Gateway Center, 2505 Olympic Hwy N., Suite 460, (360) 427-9547 Mason General Hospital: Visiting hours: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., daily. Intensive Care Unit (I.C.U.) visiting hours: special hours on a patient-by-patient basis, call for Unit hours. Located at: 901 Mtn. View Drive, Building 1, PO Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584-5001, (360) 426-1611, from Belfair (360) 275-8614. Serving the medical needs of the county since 1968.
Stanley Givennett Agnes Neth Lillian Sheldon Don & Bonnie Wilson Ed Stock Roger & Linda Hastings Mark & Bobbie Jo Mager Gary & Donna Wolden Mark Trucksess William & Lynn Busacca Ann Wolden Roger & Linda Hoff
Please know that we have made every effort 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.
Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. TTY/TTD: (360) 427-9593. Translation Services Provided. Se habla español. Equal Opportunity Provider. Oakland Bay Pediatrics: 247 Professional Way, Shelton, WA 98584, (360) 426-3102 Mason County Eye Clinic: 2300 Kati Court, Suite C, Shelton, WA 98584, (360) 426-8717 Mountain View Surgical Services: 1710 N. 13th Loop Rd., Shelton, WA 98584, (360) 426-4142 Administration: Bob Appel, chief executive officer; Eric Moll, chief administrative officer; Dean Gushee, M.D., chief of staff; Don Wilson, commissioner/ president; Scott Hilburn and Nancy Trucksess, commissioners.
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