OCTOBER 2012 VOL. 28, NO. 5 MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL & FAMILY OF CLINICS
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Early cancer screenings do save lives We all have heard the message, “Early
cancer screenings save lives.” But how many of us heed the advice to schedule that yearly mammogram? A colonoscopy? Pap smear? Prostate check? Whatever the reason, it is proven that early screenings do save lives, and if the results are negative for cancer – we are given additional peace of mind. The bonus is – these screenings can all be performed at Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. Breast cancer screening “Many women avoid mammograms because they are afraid the procedure might hurt or be uncomfortable,” said Karry Trout, patient navigator for MGH & FC. These women, however, really have nothing to fear. “Almost every woman who comes in for her first mammogram says, ‘Was that it? It’s not that bad.’ They fear the unknown. Our technologists are all certified in mammography and can work with the patient to make sure the screening is as comfortable as possible.” In addition, MGH’s Diagnostic Imaging Department provides digital mammograms, which use lower dosages of radiation and take less time. “A digital mammogram is much more thorough,” added Trout. “We know right away if the picture is good, and the radiologist can enlarge any areas of concern to see finer details. Younger women, with denser breast tissue, are really at an advantage with digital mammograms.” More than 2,300 women come to MGH for breast cancer screenings each
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antigen levels in the year. Typically, the physicians and blood, or by a digital Hospital diagnoses between 32 and specialists who are rectal exam. In women, regular Pap screenings 35 breast cancers qualified to provide are a very effective way per year. “Half of these women all of these cancer to detect early indications of cervical cancer. MGH are diagnosed screenings. & FC has physicians from their regular and specialists who are mammogram qualified to provide all of these cancer screenings. The other 50 percent come screenings. in because they have symptoms or a history of breast cancer,” Trout said. Help is available for women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. For qualifying patients, the Washington Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program can cover the costs of cancer screenings and treatment; the Karen Hilburn Breast and Cervical Cancer Fund can assist in paying for other medical costs; and the Komen Patient Assistance Fund at Cancer Lifeline offers financial aid to help offset some of the living expenses during cancer treatment. MGH’s own General Surgeon John Clayton, D.O., performs breast cancer surgery. Colon, prostate, and cervical cancers too! Breast cancer isn’t the only cancer that can be easily detected in time for successful, early treatment. General surgeons John Clayton, D.O., and Eldie Cruz, M.D., also perform colonoscopies, which, among other procedures, can help detect colorectal cancer. Screening for prostate cancer is simply a matter of checking prostate-specific
On the cover are three cancer survivors who owe their success to early detection through screenings - Misti Webb, cervical cancer; Dawna Woodruff, breast cancer; and Rob Bennington, colon cancer. Photo by Cooper Studio. 2 S C O P E
How many germs on your cell phone? About 15 percent of cell phones had E. coli bacteria on them, according to one study. These are the bacteria that come from fecal material, and they can cause severe intestinal illness. The same study found that 16 percent of the bacteria on subjects’ hands were E. coli. [SOURCE: “Hand washing: why and how we really should wash our hands,” Wellescent.com, May 17, 2012]
Now available in
The Birth Center Secure WebNursery photos – no matter where Grandma lives, she can see the photos of your new baby – online! Breast feeding instruction and supplies Options in pain management – from natural birth to epidurals.
They are happy to share their stories... Local nurse’s colonoscopy catches cancer in time Having a colonoscopy in time gave Rob Bennington, a critical care registered nurse, the chance to stop colon cancer in its tracks. “I work in healthcare and knew that, at my age, I was supposed to go and get a colonoscopy. I had put it off for a long time because it sounded really unpleasant and I felt I was too busy, anyway. Then, I had a friend who was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. The cancer ended up taking his life. It was at that point that I decided I needed to quit procrastinating and get a colonoscopy,” Bennington recalled. Little did he know his friend’s death would save his life. As it happened, during the short procedure, local Gastroenterologist Harpreet Brar, M.D., detected colon cancer. “The colonoscopy itself was a breeze,” Bennington said. Dr. Brar notified him right away when he discovered
Early detection and monitoring aids in fight against prostate cancer At 67, William Prastka’s blood tests were steadily indicating a possibility of prostate cancer. Further tests, including six biopsies in August of 2005, showed the presence of prostate cancer. Reports rated its malignancy as “borderline serious.” “Treatment options started with surgical removal of the prostate, or alternate freezing and heating,” Prastka said. Later on, treatment included several kinds of radiation, hormone therapy, or just ‘watchful waiting’ to see if nasty symptoms would occur. I’ve since learned that the waiting game can be VERY risky,” Prastka added. He opted for surgery using “robotic laparoscopy” – a fairly successful procedure. “They say that choosing radiation first forecloses the possibility of surgical options later on. The reverse order is more commonly practiced,” Prastka said. In his case, the procedure was a success. He underwent surgery a few days after Thanksgiving in 2005 and returned home the very next day. continued on page 13…
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Preventative screenings for cervical cancer saves lives
Early detection helped beat breast cancer – twice In 1995, shortly after Dawna Woodruff’s mother and sister were diagnosed with breast cancer, they urged Dawna to begin her annual screening. Woodruff underwent her first mammogram at MGH. She was in her early 40s at the time. The mammogram and further testing led to a diagnosis of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) in her right breast. Her treatment consisted of a lumpectomy followed by six weeks of radiation treatment. “After that I received a clean bill of health – the cancer was gone,” Woodruff recalled. Woodruff remained cancer-free for 15 years, but in 2010 her annual mammogram again showed suspicious tissue in the same breast. Her follow-up lumpectomy showed the DCIS had returned. Since radiation could not be repeated, and chemotherapy continued on page 10…
Misti Webb knows, first-hand, the importance of preventative measures. She had already lost a sister and an aunt to cervical cancer before she, too, was diagnosed with the disease. Her mother was also diagnosed with cervical cancer, but both she and her mother caught the disease early enough to effectively treat it. Webb was diagnosed with cervical cancer in August 2010, after she experienced abdominal pain, along with heavy and painful menstrual cycles. Given the option of radiation or radiation and chemotherapy combined, she chose radiation alone. Her treatment lasted six weeks and proved to be very effective. “So far, I have not had any cancer cells come back,” she said. About a year after her treatment, Webb fully recovered, though she still has regular check-ups. “I would say life is great. I am a mother of three, an army wife, continued on page 10… SCOPE 3
get moving Himlie enjoys a healthier lifestyle after heart surgery, diabetes As with many people, getting into shape was something Jay
Himlie thought he ‘needed to think about doing’. “I knew I was overweight,” he said. In Himlie’s case, the decision happened virtually overnight. One morning in June of 2011 he woke up with chest pains, and the next day had to have two stents placed in his heart. Himlie learned he had a 90 percent blockage in one artery and a 70 percent blockage in another. “The doctor said it was time to start working on all those things he’d been ‘beating me up over’. I told him I had kind of figured that out,” Himlie recalled. Additionally, during his follow up exams, Himlie was diagnosed with Type II diabetes.
Starting over with exercise Once his cardiologist gave him permission to start exercising again – about six weeks after the stents were placed in his heart – Himlie began using his treadmill much more regularly and started lifting some light weights. He also started getting outside and working on clearing and landscaping his property. Himlie’s children have convinced him and his wife, Connie, to compete in a couple of five-kilometer races. “I walk the races, and I am not in contention to win,” Himlie said. “But you do push yourself a little harder around really serious competitors.” Himlie also enjoys photography, and has started exploring more of the outdoors to take pictures. He recently hiked eight miles of trails around Mt. St. Helens while photographing scenery.
And a healthy eating makeover Along with more exercise, Himlie started eating healthier as soon as he got home from the hospital. “The junk food and soda went away cold turkey. With the diabetes diagnosis a month later, I had to start seriously watching the sugar and carb content of foods, which turned out to be a blessing in helping with weight loss,” Himlie said. “I’ve found that a lot of foods I had never considered eating actually taste pretty good.” As a result, Himlie dropped 30 pounds during the first couple of months on his new workout and nutritional routine. By the end of the year, he had managed to lose a total of 90 pounds. Being in better shape is paying off beyond the scale, too. “I can work outside for most of the day instead of just an hour or two. People I haven’t seen for a while say they hardly recognize me,” Himlie said. 4 S C O P E
“A lot of it is just thinking from the perspective of ‘how to do something’ rather than how to avoid doing something.” – Jay Himlie
quality Meet John Clayton, D.O.,
who works to cure breast cancer M
oving to the Pacific Northwest last July to begin his practice as a general surgeon at Mason General Hospital Surgery Clinic was a welcome change for John Clayton, D.O. and his wife. After having spent the previous five years in Detroit, Michigan, where Dr. Clayton completed his surgical internship and residency at Garden City Hospital, the couple are really appreciating the milder winters and the pretty scenery this area has to offer. “We like being close to the water, lakes, and trees,” Clayton said.
community, and have organized play dates for their children with them.
A graduate of the University of Oklahoma and Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience, Dr. Clayton still considers Oklahoma “home.” Being a big fan of the Oklahoma Sooners, Dr. Clayton said he watches “nearly every sport.” He also likes playing golf. “I’m very excited that college football is starting up,” he added.
Dr. Clayton now specializes in performing breast cancer surgery, colonoscopies and upper endoscopies to investigate potential abdominal problems. He values the preventive aspect in all of these procedures – especially the ones involving breast cancer. As with many diseases, early detection of breast cancer provides a good chance of successfully curing it, thanks to more and more available treatment options.
He also loves spending time with his year-old son. “When I’m not at work, I’m basically at home with him,” Dr. Clayton said. He and his wife are glad to have met some other young families in this
Dr. Clayton and his wife enjoy traveling, too. In recent years, he has done a few medical mission trips to South Africa, Thailand, and Guatemala. In fact, it was while traveling on missions during high school that he met some medical missionaries who inspired him to choose a medical career so he could use his skills in overseas mission work.
Cancer surgeries and screening proceedures
“It’s true that the majority of women are not going to develop breast cancer,” he
John Clayton, D.O.
said. “Nevertheless, as with most other cancers, the chances of developing breast cancer depend on a variety of risk factors, including family history”. Dr. Clayton strongly encourages all women to know if breast cancer runs in their family and to examine their own breasts on a monthly basis. In particular, he said women should become familiar with their breast tissue, in order to recognize and report any suspicious changes to their healthcare providers. Early detection is crucial in catching the disease in time to successfully treat it. “Very frequently”, he said, “breast cancer is a disease that can be cured by surgery combined with post-operative treatments from an oncologist.” Though other treatments are often involved as well, Dr. Clayton really appreciates being able to aid people in recovering from cancer through surgery. “The mainstay with breast cancer treatment is still surgery, and so it’s nice to be able to provide that,” he said.
Healthy, FUN Halloween ideas This Halloween, consider encouraging your local ghosts and goblins to make FUN choices that are also healthy! Here are some ideas for treats that are healthier alternatives to candy: Small boxes of raisins or pretzel packages Sugar-free gum Small bags of popcorn Fake vampire teeth Small bottles of bubbles
Plastic bracelets/necklaces Bouncy balls Small paper masks Whistles or noise makers Small craft items (stamps, markers, crayons, etc.)
Plastic spiders, snakes, dinosaurs, etc. ANYTHING glow-in-thedark is always a hit! For more ideas go to www.MasonGeneral.com
Chronic or severe wound? Don’t suffer any longer. Stay close to home when your physician refers you to MGH & FC Wound Care Services. Call (360) 432-3285. SCOPE 5
quality
One of the new surgery suites shown during the Open House.
Open House for new Surgery Wing, Main Entrance/Registration held in August Before an audience of standing-room-
only, Washington State Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen gave the keynote address at the Open House, Dedication Ceremony of MGH & FC’s new Surgery Wing, Main Entrance and Registration area on August 1. The Campus Renewal Construction Project began in April 2011 with the total cost of the project set at $33 million. Lt. Gov. Owen’s address included humor, interesting Hospital facts, and a personal story of his daughters’ births at MGH. “My three daughters, Shanie, Dana, and Sherri, were born right here at Mason General in the 70’s.” A musical performance by Anna’s Bay Chorale, Union, opened the event which was followed with speeches by Scott Hilburn, Hospital commissioner; 6 S C O P E
Bob Appel, CEO; and Eric Moll, CAO. Tours of the new facility and refreshments concluded the afternoon.
Surgery Department, lab draw stations, and surgery support space. In addition, there were upgrades to the nurses’ The newly-constructed stations and inpatient 20,000 square-foot, staterooms in the Medical/ of-the-art Surgery Wing, Surgical/Pediatrics unit which comprised Phase I and The Birth Center. of the two-phase project, Washington State To facilitate a healthy now accommodates new Lieutenant Governor environment, a mileBrad Owen gives keynote technologies and replaces address. long walking path was the existing surgery suites. added to the campus grounds. Two weeks after the Open House, the first patient was cared for in the new addition. Areas also included in Phase I were Registration, Main Entrance, Outpatient Services, a Post Anesthesia Care unit, three operating rooms, two endoscopy rooms, a central sterilization area for the
“This project is a symbol of an accomplishment that positions us to continue to serve our community now, and in the future. The new surgical wing is necessary to provide access to basic healthcare needs, locally in our community, and has been instrumental in recruiting two new
Cafeteria service... Sara Kunkle, a member Anna’s Bay Chorale, and Matthew M. Blegen, director, performed along with the whole choir at MGH & FC’s Open House in August.
orthopedic surgeons and a general surgeon. We are very excited about this transformative phase in our Hospital and the community’s history,” said Bob Appel, CEO. With Phase I completed, Phase II began immediately, expanding the Diagnostic Imaging Department with the addition of an Open MRI unit, and the expansion and modernization of the Emergency Department and Cafeteria.
Hospital & Clinics receive
2012 Most Wired award For the fifth consecutive year, MGH
& FC has received the prestigious, “Most Wired” Hospital award, this year competing with 1,570 hospitals surveyed across the nation in information systems capability. The Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) Most Wired Survey identified MGH & FC as one of 215 hospitals in the country that were given this designation. MGH received the “Most Wired”- Rural Hospital award in 2008 and 2009, and in 2010 it was reclassified to be included in not just rural, but all hospitals, nationwide. Every year since – 2010, 2011, and now 2012 – it has received the Most Wired Hospital award for information technology (IT) that implements systems to ensure quality and improve efficiency in the delivery of patient care.
The Campus Renewal Construction Project at MGH includes a new dining room and remodel of the Cafeteria. During the construction and until late-November, the Cafeteria is now located off-campus at the United Methodist Church, 1900 King Street, Shelton, just a short walk from the south of the Hospital grounds. During the three-month remodel, the Cafeteria will offer a limited meal service at the Church, serving breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. “We are sorry for this temporary inconvenience,” said John Cruse, MGH & FC executive chef. For more information you can reach Cruse at (360) 427-9570, or by email at jcruse@MasonGeneral.com.
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MGH & FC are facilities and the entire campus is a tobacco-free zone. Please refrain from smoking or using chewing tobacco.
No matter
the need...
MGH Ankle & Foot (360) 427-0366 MGH Eye Clinic (360) 426-8717 MGH Mountain View Women’s Health (360) 426-0955 MGH Shelton Orthopedics (360) 427-0663 MGH Surgery Clinic (360) 426-4142
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We have a surgeon who is close to home. General surgery, gynecological, eye, shoulder, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle…
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giving MGH Foundation thanks you! for another successful Quality Care Open Golf Tournament
MGH
Foundation wants to thank its sponsors, volunteers, and community participants for supporting its Annual Quality Care Open Golf Tournament. This year the tournament generated more than $70,000 in cash contributions and in-kind donations. Funds raised will be used to support the purchase of medical equipment for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. The support the Foundation has received benefits our local community, and will be used to purchase equipment for MGH & FC’s Pharmacy, Anesthesia, and Emergency Departments.
Sponsors* Women’s Prize Sponsor Christmas Village Men’s Prize Sponsor Squaxin Island Tribe Banquet & Catering Services Food Services of America Prize Sponsor Dynamic Collectors, Inc. Golf Cart Sponsor OAC Services, Inc. Co-Presenting Sponsor Verizon Wireless Tent Sponsor Electro Communications Golf Course Sponsor IEI Security Banner Sponsor Taylor Shellfish Farms, Inc. Awards Dinner Sponsor Mt. St. Helens Evergreens/ The Eveland Family
Putting Contest Sponsor Hiawatha Corporation Advertising Sponsor Falcon Financial, Inc. Tournament Patron Sponsor Washington Casualty Company Tournament Patron Sponsor Inland Northwest Health Services 4th Place Non-Handicap Sponsor Jack Charneski Registration Brunch Sponsor Betty A. Paulsen - VALIC Hospitality Cart Sponsor Healthcare Management Administrators Entertainment Sponsor Manke Lumber Company
*Sponsors as of July 31, 2012.
Hole Sponsors Level A*
Hole Sponsors Level B*
Bill Schultz Insurance Direct Matters - Mary Houlihan Gastroenterology Associates Flakus Family MacEwen for State House Melanie Bakala-Agent with State Farm Insurance Omnicell Our Community Credit Union Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union Robert W. Johnson, PLLC
Brady Trucking Co., Inc. Capital Business Machines CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories DeMiero Enterprize D.R. Gardner, CPA, PS EFI Fidelis Communications Green Diamond Resource Co. Hackney Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Heritage Bank Hoffman Construction Hood Canal Communications Joe L. Snyder and Andrea L. Huff, Attorneys at Law Kitsap Office Furniture Lincoln Financial Group McCarty & Associates, Inc. “a marketing firm” Olympic Panel Products Shelton Chiropractic Center, Dr. Damon J. Ernst Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center Simpson Lumber Company South Sound Radiology Sterile Surgical Systems Veca Electric & Technologies Wittenberg CPA, PS
Event Underwriting Coffee Creek Espresso, LLC
Hole-in-One Sponsors Arnold Smith Insurance Gillis Auto Center
Volunteers Connie Adams Kristy Buck Ann Batstone Janis Byrd Bill Batstone Darryl Cleveland Savanna Beers Peggy Cleveland June Bigelow John Cruse Bob Brady Steve DeMiero Eileen Branscome Roy Dunn Karen Brandt DuPont *All sponsors as of JulyAdele 31, 2012. 8 S C O P E
Sallie Alice Johansson Faughender Paul Johansson Kayla Heard Rebecca Jonas Lora Hewins Drew MacEwen Karen Hilburn Colleen McEachin Jon Hornburg Heidi McCutcheon Tom Hornburg Jeff McHargue Kathy Howe Kelly Nettle
Bill Nielsen Penny Nielsen Ken Olsen Jack Stark Judy Stark Jaime Taylor Shaunna Webb Nancy Wright
Please use the enclosed envelope to make your tax-free donation to help support MGH & FC. To make a secured donation online go to www.MasonGeneral.com.
2012 Winning Teams
Gross Handicap Team 1st DeMiero Team: Steve DeMiero, Miles Silverthorn, Jeff Boone, Pete Skogstad, and Henry Fertitta Handicap Team 1st Bob Buhl Team: Bob Buhl, Rick Endicott, Colby Wright, Tim Fredson, and Thomas Beben 2nd Gillis Team: Jeff Gillis, Don Gillis, Don Tapley, Mike Stering, and Jeff Davidson 3rd Green Diamond Team: Barb Dunbar, Keith Simmons, Dave Backstrom, Mark Schmidt, and Charlie Travaglione 4th Christmas Village Team: Barbara Ingraham, Steve Ingraham, Scott Ingraham, Tim Ingraham, and Craig Frichtl Non-Handicap Team 1st Taylor Shellfish Team: Jeff Pearson, Dave DeAndre, Austin Docter, James Wright, and Justin Lanman 2nd Top Gun Team: Matthew Nicaise, Thomas Nicaise, Mike Apodaca, Ryan Marlatt, and Brian Kirkevold 3rd Simpson Team: Jerry Gregerson, Dave Henden, Stacie Boyd, Bob Hurst, and Dean Medcalf 4th El Sarape V Team: Carlos Hernandez, Alvaro Lopez, Jose Sanchez, Juan Rodriguez, and Abran Garcia Please see back cover for more details.
Sponsors for 2012 Fantasy Forest
As of 9/21/12
Gala Co-Sponsors: Hiawatha Corporation and Hoffman Construction Company Celebration of Life Tree Co-Sponsors: Gastroenterology Associates and John L Scott Foundation Fashion Show: Fred Finn/Finninsula Foundation Father Daughter Dance Co-Sponsor: Kristyn & Son Construction Gift Shop: Heritage Bank Candy Cane Carnival Co-Sponsor: South Sound Radiology Senior Tea: Alpine Way Continuing Care Community Raffle: Skookum Rotary Foundation-Oysterfest Dollars at Work and Hood Canal Communications Live Auction Cruise: Holland America Wine Tasting – “A Toast to Fantasy Forest and All of Our Community Supporters”: Dynamic Collectors, Inc. Forest Star: Bob and Melanie Appel, Robert W. Johnson, PLLC, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Steven H. Bowers, DDS, PS, and Shelton Health and Rehabilitation Center If you are interested in being a sponsor for Fantasy Forest please call (360) 427-3622.
MGH Foundation contributors memorialized Mason General Hospital Foundation would like to acknowledge former contributors. Listed below are contributors, now deceased, that 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.
Daniel W. Deuyour Lois Dresback Rodney J. Flakus Marge Hankins
Bob Hoit Nanci Hueske Robert Sotler
Memorial contributions made to MGH Foundation Mason General Hospital Foundation has received generous donations in memory of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed here reflect contributions made to the Foundation beginning June 27, 2012 ending August 29, 2012
Norman & Norma J. Gray In memory of: John Pill Harold & Joan Hanson In honor of: Mrs. Glenn Correa Lee Hanson George & Phyllis Lombardy In memory of: John Oliver SHS Class of 1965 In memory of: Denny Fuller William Paul & Christine Steensen In memory of: Kenneth Wolden 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 MGH Foundation. SCOPE 9
giving Karen Hilburn Breast & Cervical Cancer Fund* presents its 9th annual
Denim & Diamonds
Join the fun... and “Take control of your life!”
The evening includes
Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Wine Live and Silent Auctions and Live Music Partnering with
Alderbrook Resort Date: Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 4 p.m. Where: Alderbrook Resort (Grand Ballroom) 10 E Alderbrook Drive, Union, WA 98592 Admission: $50 per person Reservations Required: Please call (360) 427-3623 Your reply is requested by Monday, October 15, 2012 *A member of Mason General Hospital Foundation
Dawna Woodruff
continued from page 3… was not an effective option for this type of cancer, Woodruff opted to have a mastectomy. The cancer was removed and more than a year later Woodruff remains cancer-free. Detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages allows for more treatment options and provides the best chance of successfully curing it in time. By performing monthly self breast exams, recognizing any suspicious changes, and undergoing regular clinical breast exams and mammograms as recommended for women at certain ages.
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and have a job in which I can promote the importance of preventative screenings,” said Webb, who currently works as office manager at MGH’s Mountain View Women’s Health. 10 S C O P E
Funded by:
FREE
Women’s Health Event
Saturday, October 20, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. MGH Main Entrance (south side of building) FREE digital mammogram screenings to the first 50 women who qualify that are uninsured or underinsured Nutritional services Cardiac health – blood pressure screening and information on heart health for women Diabetes – testing and self-assessment Mini-massages Information on HPV vaccine used to prevent the types of genital human papillomaviruses (HPV’s) that cause most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts Healthy refreshments
For information: (360) 432-7706 or www.MasonGeneral.com
Women who smoke, have many children, use birth control pills for a long time, or have a weakened immune system are at a greater risk of developing cervical cancer, according to WebMD. com. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 12,170 women will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer this year. A Pap screening is an effective way to detect the possibility of developing cervical cancer. To prevent cervical cancer, women should undergo regular Pap screenings starting at age 21. For more information, visit cancer.org online.
hola GRATIS
El Hospital General de Mason presenta:
Evento De Salud Para Mujeres Sábado, Octubre 20, 2012 • De 8 am a 2 pm Entrada Principal del Hospital (al sur del edificio)
Pase un rato agradable… y “¡Tome control de su vida!” Mamografía digital GRATIS para las primeras 50 mujeres con derecho que no tengan seguro o las infraaseguradas Servicios de Nutrición Salud Cardiaca – prueba de la presión sanguínea e información sobre la salud del corazón para las mujeres Mini-masajes
Diabetes – pruebas y autoevaluación Información sobre VPH – una vacuna que previene los tipos de virus papiloma humano (VPH) que son los causantes de la mayoría de los canceres en el cérvix yde la verruga genitales Refrigerios saludables
FUNDADO POR
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Mason General Hospital 901 Mountain View Drive, Shelton, WA Información de evento: (360) 432-7706
www.MasonGeneral.com
Se proveerán servicios de Interpretación • Se habla español S C O P E 11
caring Employee focus
Live, learn and work at MGH & FC
Bobbie Paquette, a receptionist at Mountain View Women’s Health, began working for MGH 12 years ago at the North Mason Medical Clinic (NMMC) in Belfair. When NMMC closed she went to work at the Hospital, and within a year she became a receptionist at Mountain View Women’s Health. “I enjoy the people I come into contact with,” she said, in describing what she likes best about her job. “And the staff is more like family, which makes it nice to work here.” As a receptionist, Bobbie checks in patients and schedules appointments.
Employees of the Month Congratulations to MGH & FC “Employee of the Month” for September – Kelly Colby, clinical informatics; and October –Shanna Marsh, MGH Shelton Orthopedics.
Welcome new pediatrician
Rose Ann Rayos, M.D., joined the medical staff at Oakland Bay Pediatrics and Mason General Hospital in July 2012. She graduated with a medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Royal and Pontifical Catholic University of the Philippines in 2006, and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ. Dr. Rayos was a recipient of the Cygnet Pediatric Research Award during her residency for her paper entitled, “Oral Health Assessment of Children Ages One to Five Years at Monmouth Family Health Center Pediatric Clinic in Long Branch, New Jersey: A Prospective Study”. She has a particular interest in pediatric oral health,
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and plans to continue to educate both parents and children to prevent future oral diseases by promoting positive behavior. Some of her other interests include neonatal resuscitation, pediatric dermatology, and adolescent health. Dr. Rayos is now accepting new patients.
MVWH extends hours for evening appointments Mountain View Women’s Health (MVWH) has added evening hours to accommodate patients who need care after 5 p.m. Beginning in September, MVWH now remains open one evening a week until 7 p.m. The usual office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. The new hours rotate on Tuesdays one week and Thursdays the next, until 7 p.m. MVWH is a full-service medical facility that provides treatment for women of all ages with gynecological and obstetrical needs, including general and high-risk obstetrical care, well-woman care, family planning, peri-menopausal/ menopausal care, gynecological surgery, treatment for urinary incontinence, and UTIs. There are three board-certified gynecologist/obstetricians on staff – Lystra B. Wilson-Celestine, M.D.; Nkem Nwosa, M.D.; and Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D. To schedule an appointment call (360) 426-0955.
Classes/Support Groups CPR Free Community CPR class in Nov. MGH & FC is offering another FREE Adult, Child, and Infant Basic Life Support CPR class on Thursday, November 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. in MGH & FC’s Learning Center, located next to McDonald’s on Olympic Highway North. The class is open to the entire community, and participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing. A Spanish interpreter will be made
available on request. Class size is limited – and is on a first-come, first-served basis – so please pre-register by calling The Learning Center at (360) 427-3609. This is not a First Aid class. Diabetes “Living Well with Diatetes” class in Dec. A diagnosis of diabetes does not mean that it has to take over your life! Plan to attend MGH & FC’s next two-day class entitled “Living Well With Diabetes.” The two consecutive afternoon sessions will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 4 and 5th from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Skokomish/Washington Meeting Rooms at MGH. Due to limited space, advanced registration is required. Diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans. To preregister, call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 426-1611, ext. 3301 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301). “Sleep: Nuts & Bolts” October topic for Shelton and Allyn Diabetes Support Group Meetings. Sleep disorders such as apnea and snoring problems are of particular concern to those with diabetes, and this will be the subject of the October MGH Shelton and Allyn Diabetes Support Group meetings. The Shelton meeting is set for Thursday, April 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the new PUD Meeting Room at 2621 E John’s Prairie Road, Shelton; and the Allyn meeting is on Thursday October 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Port of Allyn building’s downstairs meeting room. The Shelton and Allyn Diabetes Support Groups, affiliated with the American Diabetes Association, meet one Thursday of every month from September to June. They are 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) 427-7332 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Center).
building
Destruction in the old ED makes way for an expanded Emergency Department.
Campus Renewal Project Phase II construction begins By Derek Rae, Construction Manager, Associate, OAC Services, Inc.
Phase II construction of the Campus Renewal Construction
Project has been under way for over a month now, since the opening of the new Surgery Wing and Main Entrance. The north entrance off Mountain View Drive is now closed for construction of a new Emergency Department entrance that will look very similar (but smaller) to the newly-opened south Main Entrance. Outside there will be a drop off area and drive-up canopy, as well as additional parking for Emergency Department (ED) patients only. The ED will remain open during construction of Phase II. One of the biggest transitions for patients is accessing the ED through
William Prastka
the ambulance entrance, that can be seen from 13th Street. Just outside the ED walls renovation of the north lobby is under way. Walls are being torn down, ceilings and floors are being removed, and new mechanical and electrical systems are being installed both for the new space and to keep existing building services functional. The ED expansion will include six new emergency rooms – four will be standard rooms, one will be an isolation room, and one will be an OB/GYN room. Inside the old Surgery Department all the operating rooms have been demolished to make way for the new MRI unit, conference rooms, and Gift Shop.
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“My wife and I danced the night away that New Year’s Eve, happily on the way to my new lease on life!” he recalled. Citing statistics from www.prostatewashington. org, Prastka said one in six men will develop prostate cancer, a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every three minutes, and that a ‘family history’ of the disease significantly increases the risks of developing it. Regular screening and early detection can help improve the chances of successfully curing prostate cancer. Common symptoms of seriously-advanced
prostate cancer include frequent and painful urination; difficulty urinating; lingering pain in back, hips, or pelvis; and blood in urine. Prastka is an advocate for Prostate Cancer Support Groups, and encourages men and their wives to seek information. “You shouldn’t go through this alone,” he said. “People are there to help you get through this.” For more information, including how to reach the local Prostate Cancer Support Group, go to www.MasonGeneral.com and look under Support Groups in the dropdown menu.
Rob Bennington continued from page 3… the colon cancer. Following the diagnosis, Dr. Cruz removed the cancer and the surrounding lymph nodes during surgery. The biopsies on everything around the cancer turned out fine – it was caught early enough. Colon cancer is usually symptomfree until the advanced stages. A colonoscopy is recommended for everyone over the age of 50. S C O P E 13
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Fantasy Forest 2012 Take a trip through the past and into the future of MGH & FC through a wonderland of fun & festivities for all!
The Pavilion at Sentry Park Nov. 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17 Thursday, Nov. 15
Be the first to view this year’s beautifully decorated trees, NEW and take advantage of the Foundation’s gift shop, which will be stuffed with special gift ideas. • 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • This event is free of charge.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A Sneak Peek
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Fashion Show & Luncheon Sponsor: Fred Finn/Finninsula Foundation Exciting fashion show by Christopher & Banks. • 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Reservations required • $40.00 per person
A Wine Tasting Event
“A Toast to Fantasy Forest and All of Our Community Supporters” Sponsor: Dynamic Collectors, Inc. Showcase of Washington wineries NEW with cheeses, fruits, and chocolate pairings. • 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Reservations required • $25 per person
Tickets
on sale until Nov. 9
Community Open House FRIday, Nov. 16
Senior Day Tea
Battle of the Bands
Sponsor: Alpine Way Continuing Care Community Entertainment, door prizes, cookies, tea, and coffee. • 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bands featuring cross-generation selections, appetizers, and no-host “cash only” bar. • 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. • Reservations required • $25 per person
Father – Daughter Night Out
Saturday, Nov. 17
Co-Sponsor: Kristyn & Son Construction Buffet dinner, dancing, and silent auction. • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. • Reservations required • $30 per person Friday, Nov. 16
Mason County Professionals Luncheon & Confections Auction
Alderbrook Resort & Spa brings NEW their culinary expertise to the table for this event! Share a stolen moment among our Holiday wonderland with co-workers, friends, and neighbors. Doors and gift shop open: 11:00 a.m. Plated lunch begins: 12:00 noon sharp. Event end: 1:30 p.m. • Executive Chef, Lucas Sautter & Staff • Doors open: 11:30 a.m. • Table reservations required • $25 per person
Reserve your tickets now. Call (360) 427-3623 or purchase online at: www.MasonGeneral.com/2012_fantasy_forest.html – where you will also find more information about Fantasy Forest 2012 events.
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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: Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. Published six times per year. Editor: McCarty & Associates, Inc. “a marketing firm”. Business Office: Office hours: 8 a.m. – 5:30 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 (ICU) visiting hours: special hours on a patient-by-patient basis, call for Unit hours. Located at: 901 Mountain View Drive, PO Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584-5001, (360) 4261611, from Allyn (360) 275-8614. Serving the medical needs of Mason County since 1968. Accredited by The Joint Commission. TTY/TDD: (360) 427-9593. Translation Services Provided. Se habla español. Equal Opportunity Provider. Administration: Bob Appel, chief executive officer; Eric Moll, chief administrative officer; Kevin Roscoe, M.D., chief of staff; CMYK Nancy Trucksess, commissioner/president; Scott Hilburn and Don Wilson, commissioners.
Candy Cane Carnival
Co-Sponsor: South Sound Radiology Children’s activities, Santa, and refreshments • 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. • Reservations required • $10.00 1 adult and 1 child • $4.00 each additional guest • Free for ages 2 & under
Gala & Auction
Co-Sponsors: Hiawatha Corporation and Hoffman Construction Company Gourmet dining, and live auctions of Designer Trees. • No-host “cash only” bar • Black-tie optional • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. • Reservations required • Sapphire tickets $120, Emerald Tickets $150 per person Fantasy Forest raises money to buy new, state-of-the-art medical equipment for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. Mark your calendars and get your tickets today before the train leaves the station! You don’t want to miss MGH Foundation’s biggest event of the year and the opportunity to support your local hospital!