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SEPTEMBER 2015 VOL. 31, NO. 3 MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL & FAMILY OF CLINICS

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Team effort keeps Mistelle Huskey out of hospital

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Freedom From Falls event for Seniors in October Page 6

Fantasy Forest events planned

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Un Evento de Salud para Mujeres gratis

quality Care Coordination helps to keep Mistelle out of the hospital After struggling with Type One Diabetes

for more than 30 years, Shelton resident Mistelle Huskey, with the help of the Care Coordination Team at Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics (MGH&FC), has a new tool to help manage her diabetes. At the tender age of only nine years old, Huskey experienced a near-fatal diabetic coma. “The physician who saw me during my coma was diabetic and had a son who had experienced a diabetic coma, so he recognized it for what it was. He said that if I made it through the night, I had a 50/50 chance of survival,” Huskey remembers. Not only did she live, she grew up, got married, and gave birth to two children. But the road to survival hasn’t been easy. Her appetite is almost non-existent and she has developed other diabetes-related conditions including heart disease and failing kidneys. In addition, constant trips to the hospital to control her blood sugar and related complications meant that she could be away from her husband and children for as many as twelve days at a time and have as many as 14 hospital admissions in one year. “I have struggled with diabetes for many years, spending precious time away from my husband and two children,” Huskey added. “The Care Coordination Team really worked together to facilitate the use of a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system. Prior to having the CGM, I was checking my blood sugars 7 to 12 times a day and still not able to keep them within a normal range. My highs were too high and my lows were too low. I now wear the CGM all the time which has an alarm to alert me when I am heading into the danger zones.” According to Terri Gushee, B.S.N., R.N., director of Care Coordination Services at MGH&FC, a referral was made to her department – Care Coordination Services (CCS) — on behalf

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of Huskey to help coordinate gaps in her care.

“I believe the Hospital rose to the Mason General vision – they put the patient first...”

Care Coordination Services is not a new service line at MGH&FC. The name is new but the resources have always been in place. Care Coordination Services includes Diabetes Wellness Educators, Clinic and Hospital Care Coordinators, Dietitians and Discharge Planners. CCS connects patients with services based on their individual needs such as continued need for rehabilitation services, home health, obtaining needed medical equipment and assisting with referrals to community services such as Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Community Options Program Entry System (COPES). “Our goal is to put patients at the center of their care. To make this possible we have many talented Care Coordinators that can tap into the many services the Hospital and Clinics offer at bedside such as Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Wound Care. We bring the services to the patient. CCS is a patient– and family– centered team designed to assess and meet the needs of patients, while helping them navigate effectively and efficiently through the health care system,” Gushee explained. Gushee added that MGH&FC staff members, Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E, program director of MGH&FC’s Diabetes Education, and Cindy Mortensen, B.A., program director of Discharge Planning, worked with Huskey to bridge the gaps in her care and to help her obtain the CGM. Sue still has an

ongoing relationship with her.

Huskey commented, “I bring my monitor in to Sue to have my data downloaded and for diabetes education. The monitor measures my blood sugars every five minutes and shows the trend of my blood sugars. My appetite isn’t what it should be, so I have met with the dietitians to gain insight into what foods trigger changes in blood sugars. Since I have had the monitor I have not been admitted into the hospital for a year. Just being able to be at home with my family and give them spontaneous hugs is so important.”

“Part of Cindy’s job is to look at patients with re-admissions,” said Barwick. “Mistelle was one of those patients. Together, Cindy and I developed a plan to make the goal of lowering hospital admissions for her a reality. We facilitated securing the use of the 24-hour CGM system. This was a new process for Mistelle, but because of her extreme high and low blood sugar counts, we thought it would be very beneficial for her. It measures her blood sugars every five minutes and shows the trend of her blood sugars. We also set alarms that are triggered by falling or rising blood sugars, so she can take action before her sugars Continued on page 12... On the cover: Since the age of nine, when she went into a near-fatal diabetic coma, Shelton resident Mistelle Huskey has battled a rare form of Type One Diabetes, where blood sugars fluctuate rapidly from high to low, sending her to the emergency room three or four times a month. Now, 30 years later, thanks to an outstanding team at MG&FC, Mistelle has not been admitted to the hospital since August 2014. She now has a more active life and enjoys spending the extra time volunteering in her church’s library. Cover photo by Cooper Studios, Shelton

“I’ve been proud to work with

Sue Barwick and the leadership of Mason General Hospital in the shared care of Mistelle. Mistelle was being repeatedly hospitalized for her medical condition, and the tool that would keep her out of the hospital was not available through Medicare. Mason General’s team rose to the challenge, and facilitated a funding source to supply this tool, changing both the life of the patient, her caregivers and physicians at the Hospital who were laboring to meet her inpatient needs. Through this leadership at Mason General, Mistelle has gone from spending almost a quarter of her life in the Hospital to celebrating one year without hospitalization at Mason General. I believe the Hospital rose to the Mason General Vision - they put the patient first, provided quality medical care to preserve her health, and conserved the resources of both the patient and the Hospital community.” — Michael Shannon, M.D., endocrinologist, Providence Medical Group, Olympia Endocrinology

New pre-diabetic program in MGH&FC’s Diabetes Wellness Dept. MGH&FC’s Department of Diabetes Wellness is working to try and reduce cases of Type II Diabetes in Mason County. As part of this effort, a new, year-long program for pre-diabetic patients is being offered beginning Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Pershing Room at MGH. Pre-registration is required by calling (360) 427-7332 by Wednesday, September 9. The program runs for a full year, meeting weekly for the first four months, and then monthly. It focuses on diabetes prevention and supporting pre-diabetic patients to be active daily, to eat a healthy diet, and to lose weight. In Mason County it is estimated there are about 16,500 people with pre-diabetes. Approximately 10,000 are 20 years or older, and 6,500 are 65 years or older. MGH&FC’s program is a proven one that can lower the risk of progression to diabetes by 58 percent in the early years after completion, and by 34 percent ten years after completion. The cost is only $50 for patients and they will receive annual monitoring of their A1C or glucose levels. For a referral to the program, pre-diabetic patients should contact their primary care physician.

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Seniors get in shape for “Freedom From Falls” in October Are you a Senior at risk for losing your independence due to a fall? Mason General Hospital, in partnership with the Mason County Senior Activities Center, will host its third ‘Freedom From Falls’ event – to promote awareness and prevention of falls. It will take place on Tuesday, October 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pavilion at 190 Sentry Drive in Shelton. Falls are the biggest factor that threaten the independence of senior citizens – and most of them are preventable. MGH&FC health professionals and guest speakers will present topics that cover falls prevention awareness, medication management, nutritional guidance, and brain fitness. There will also be free blood pressure checks and eye glasses adjustments. MGH’s Physical Therapy department will provide free testing to participants to measure their risk of falling with the Get Up & Go test, Functional Reach, and Tug Test. The Center will also demonstrate fun ways of staying fit with activities such as Tai Chi, gentle Yoga, line dancing and Zumba – and a special performance from the Center’s Spicy Ladies Can-Can group. At noon, attendees are invited to stay for the Senior Nutrition Lunch, provided by Senior Services for South Sound. A donation of $3 to $6 is suggested (but not required) for the lunch. The event is free open to the community, and advance registration is requested by Thursday, October 22, 2015. For more information and to register, call the Center at (360) 426-7374, or email info@mcsac.net.

Getting rid of your sugar belly Don’t call it a beer belly. That bulging abdomen is more likely a result of eating too much sugar. Americans eat on average 22 to 28 teaspoons of added sugar a day. To get a slimmer waistline and to lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer, nutritionists recommend no more than 6.5 teaspoons (100 calories) for women and 9.5 teaspoons (150 calories) for men. [SOURCE: Bonnie Liebman, “Sugar belly: how much is too much sugar?” Nutrition Action Health Letter, Center for Science in the Public Interest, April, 2012] SCOPE 3

quality MGH&FC receives ‘Most Wired’ hospital award for eighth year It is beginning to be a habit.

For the eighth consecutive year, Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics has received the prestigious, “Most Wired” hospital award, this year competing with more than 2,000 hospitals surveyed across the nation in information systems capability. The Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) Most Wired Survey identified MGH&FC as one of the top hospitals in the country that were given this designation. The Most Wired Survey is conducted annually and publishes its findings and the names of the nation’s Most Wired hospitals and health systems in H&HN magazine, a publication of the Journal of the American Hospital Association. MGH&FC first received the “Most Wired”-

Rural Hospital award in 2008 and 2009, and then in 2010 it was reclassified to be included in not just rural, but all hospitals, nationwide. Every year since then – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and now 2015 – MGH&FC 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.

hospitals have better drug formulary checks and drug interaction alerts than hospitals in general, and are better prepared for security breaches, employing more tools to protect patient data. They monitor their IT performance more closely and monitor their health system’s overall performance more thoroughly, as well as engaging more patients online in social media sites.

The Most Wired hospital award is based on four categories: infrastructure, business and administrative management, clinical quality and safety, and clinical integration It also focuses on how hospitals use information technologies for quality of care, customer service, public health and safety, business processes, and workforce issues. Most Wired

“Maintaining a leadership position in health care technology is not easy. We are fortunate to have a culture of resiliency and adaptability to change, allowing us to leverage technology to evolve our workflows. This award in technology is really an acknowledgement to our exceptional people,” said Eric Moll, MGH&FC’s CEO.

Mason General Hospital

A safe place for babies A mother who would otherwise abandon her newborn infant

When there’s a

We deliver.

baby on the way...

The Birth Center at MGH provides a calming atmosphere

of family-supported birth and your own, personalized Birth Plan. With your choice of pain control in labor – from epidural to natural birth, and high-tech assistance when needed – The Birth Center CMYK gives you the very best in care, with all the comforts of home. Call The Birth Center at MGH, (360) 426-1611 to learn more, or visit us online at www.MasonGeneral.com.

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is encouraged to leave the baby in a safe place to increase the likelihood of the baby’s survival. That safe place in Mason County is Mason General Hospital, or a staffed, local fire station. “This is an occasional need in our area,” said Marcia Rohlik, BSN, MSN, director of Women’s and Children’s Services at MGH. “No questions are asked. No judgement is passed. We are here to help mother and baby stay safe and be healthy.” Immunity from specific criminal liability is given to a parent who transfers a newborn to any MGH employee at the Hospital or personnel at a fire station. The parent must be given the opportunity to provide family medical history anonymously. Within 24 hours the baby is turned over to Child Protective Services. In addition, Hospital or fire station staff and volunteers are immune from criminal or civil liability for accepting a newborn.

MGH Olympic Physicians

Leaders in patient-centered care Olympic Physicians is known regionally as a clinic that places a strong emphasis on preventive care and maintaining health through annual wellness exams and testing. Newborn through senior care includes immunizations, treatment for minor injuries, family planning, and diagnosis and treatment of common, acute and chronic health issues, and coordinating care between specialty physicians. Olympic Physicians also offers guidance for weight loss, depression, and managing diabetes and other chronic conditions. Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a leader in quality improvement that uses the electronic medical record (EMR), Olympic Physicians is also partnered with the Washington State Department of Health and Qualis Health in a program that helps diabetic patients improve their health and quality of life. Olympic Physicians’ offices, located at 237 and 221 Professional Way, Shelton.

Patient-first care is a hallmark of MGH Olympic Physicians, who put patients at the center of a physician-led team of health professionals delivering coordinated health care services. Prevention, education, and continuity of care through a closer patient/provider relationship define their award-winning patient-centered system of comprehensive care.

MGH&FC was recently notified by the American College of Radiology (ACR) that its CT and staff passed the ACR’s high standard of accreditation in quality and safety. ACR accreditation is the “gold” standard, industry wide.

Olympic Physicians is a full-service family health clinic that joined Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics in 2013. Led by Mark L. Schlauderaff, M.D., board certified in internal medicine, and Pam Schlauderaff, MSM, the Olympic Physicians team includes Rebecca Hendryx, M.D.; Allen Millard, III, M.D.; Rachel Reeg, M.D.; Lisa Dell, PAC; KC Graham, PA-C; Katie Hackney, PA-C; and Jennifer Nelson, ARNP.

Mark L. Schlauderaff, M.D Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Rebecca Hendryx, M.D Board Certified, Family Medicine

Allen Millard, III, M.D Board Certified, Family Medicine

Rachel Reeg, M.D Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Innovator in Medicine –

Diabetes collaboration, electronic medical records, rural health care, cardiovascular health, fall prevention, and patient-centered care. Olympic Physicians

Leader in Health Care – Olympic Physicians Medical Director, Clinic Champion for Olympic Physicians QI Team, MGH&FC Chief of Quality, longtime MGH&FC Chief of ICU, Washington State ‘Outstanding Rural Practitioner of the Year’.

Lisa Dell, PA-C

KC Graham, PA-C

Katie Hackney, PA-C

Jennifer Nelson, ARNP

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A Benefit for MGH&FC

Fantasy Forest ’15 As the chair of Fantasy Forest 2015, a Benefit for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics, I am honored to invite you to join Mason General Hospital Foundation for a wonderful Christmas celebration on beautiful Hood Canal. This year we will return to the elegant and world-renowned Alderbrook Resort & Spa nestled among the spectacular snow covered Olympic Mountains, pristine evergreen trees and glistening waters of picturesque Hood Canal. Mason General Hospital Foundation’s annual fundraiser, “Fantasy Forest” is our community’s signature holiday event with the purpose of supporting our mission to enhance the quality of health care for the residents of Mason County. As a result of our community’s involvement, we raised more than $211,000, ensuring that high quality health care remains here in our hometown. Listed below is a preview of the signature events showcased as part of Fantasy Forest 2015, A Benefit for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. This year we are offering special prizes throughout the week and during the Gala, Dinner & Live Auction! Please be sure to bring your “Save the Date” postcards and Gala, Dinner & Live Auction invitations with you to the events to enter into the drawings and for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes! As the holiday season draws near we are looking forward to celebrating Christmas on the Canal with you. Remember ticket sales began on August 1, 2015. To order tickets, please call the Foundation office at (360) 427-3623 or go online to www.masongeneral.com and click on Fantasy Forest.. Tanya Frazier – Event Chair, Fantasy Forest 2015, MGHF Board Member

Wednesday, November 18 Sneak Peek & Holiday Shopping Experience Each year brings with it new hope, new ideas, and renewed anticipation for the holidays. It is with great anticipation that Mason General Hospital Foundation has chosen the beautiful Alderbrook Resort & Spa to showcase the 2015 MGHF Fantasy Forest events. Be one of the first to see this year’s forest of fantasy trees, shop at the MGHF Boutique & Gift Shop, and enjoy an intimate shopping experience at our kick-off Sneak Peek event! Come and see what local and regional vendors are casting as the latest in fashion, gift ideas and more. Admission by donation at the door. Doors open at 4 p.m. Event concludes at 8 p.m. Suggested donation at the door - $5 per person.

Thursday, November 19

Don’t miss this popular event! Remember, tickets sell out fast so don’t delay. Ticket price includes gourmet lunch, viewing of decorated trees and an opportunity to shop in the MGHF specialty holiday Gift Shop. Doors open at 10 a.m. Silent Auction 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Seating at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served at 12 p.m. with Fashion Show to follow. Event concludes at 2:30 p.m. $55 per person. $550 for table of 10. Reservations Required. Event elements to include: Tree Auction, Silent Auction and Fund-AnItem. Returning Emcee: MGHF Board member, Jeff McHargue.

Father – Daughter Dance This year, be sure to invite your little princess to accompany you on a magical evening of dancing the night away among the shimmering lights of the Alderbrook Resort & Spa, making this year’s Fantasy Forest an unforgettable experience. Alderbrook Resort & Spa is also offering special Resort overnight stay rates.

Fashion Show & Luncheon

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal service begins at 6:30 p.m. Event ends at 10 p.m.

Fantasy Forest just wouldn’t be complete without the annual Fashion Show! Pam Hanson of Cameo Boutique will dazzle you with her unique style and incredible selection of fashions. What better backdrop than the grounds of the amazing Alderbrook Resort & Spa.

Event elements to include: Guest speaker, Eric Moll, MGH&FC CEO; Silent Auction, Fund-An-Item, and Special Raffle. Portrait packages offered by Cooper Studios.

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Ticket price per person $50, open seating. Reservations required.

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Dressed to impress, Alderbrook Resort & Spa – a destination resort – always sparkles for the MGH&FC Fantasy Forest event. Take advantage of their Fantasy Forest Week Guest Room & Cottage Special Event Rates: $99 -$149, plus tax (use block code: Fantasy Forest). Based on availability. For reservations call (360) 898-2145. Please reserve by October 21, 2015.

Friday, November 20 Business Lunch & Confections Auction The holidays are just beginning, so treat yourself to an afternoon escape at Alderbrook Resort & Spa. Relax in the afternoon on beautiful Hood Canal, or better yet, bring the entire office. This year’s Fantasy Forest will certainly get you into the holiday spirit, with over-the-top sweets to bid on, as well as a few beautifully decorated designer trees. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Auction 12 – 1 p.m. Event ends at 1:30 p.m. Checkout starts at 1 p.m. Ticket price $50 per person. Table of 10 for $500. Reservations Required. Event elements to include: Dessert Auction, Tree Auction, and Fund-An-Item.

Wine Tasting – A Toast to All of Our Community Supporters This year’s wine tasting promises to be the best one yet! What could be more romantic than enjoying your favorite wine and hors d’oeuvres with your favorite date and being surrounded by the enchanting décor of the Alderbrook Resort & Spa during the holiday season. This is a time when MGHF will celebrate and recognize all of our community supporters for their involvement and support of our mission! Why not spend the night and enjoy breakfast on the beautiful Hood Canal? Alderbrook Resort & Spa is offering special Resort overnight stay rates. Doors open at 5 p.m., event starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Live Auction starts at 8 p.m. Ticket price $60 per person. Tickets purchased at the door subject to a $15 surcharge per person. Reservations required. Soft seating only. Must be 21 or older to attend. We reserve the right to request Photo ID at the door. Event elements to include: Tree Auction, Fund-An-Item and much more!

Saturday, November 21 Candy Cane Carnival Santa Claus is coming to Alderbrook Resort & Spa and he hopes that you and your family will stop by so he can get a head start on his Christmas list! This is a favorite of our youngest supporters so don’t forget to get your tickets early as space is limited. Doors open at 9 a.m. Event starts at 9:30 a.m. Event ends by 11:30 a.m. $10 per person. Reservations required. Soft seating only. Event is free for children ages 3 years old and younger. Event elements to include: Special Envelope Appeal for Fund-An-Item. Portrait packages offered by Cooper Studios.

Grand Gala & Auction Nineteen years and look how far we have come! Consider making this year’s Fantasy Forest event a must on your “To Do” list. What better way to kick off 2015’s season of giving than by attending an enchanting evening on the Hood Canal at the Alderbrook Resort & Spa. This is an opportunity to catch up with old friends, show your support for MGH&FC and make a difference this year that touches the entire community. No Host Bar. Black Tie Optional. Doors Open at 5 p.m. Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Gala Dinner & Auction Program begins at 6:30 p.m. Gala Tickets are $175 per person. Table of 10 for $1,750. Premiere tickets are $200 per person. Premiere table of 10 for $2,000. Premiere table includes a large oval table for 10 guests with guaranteed front row placement. Premiere seating is limited. Portrait packages offered by Cooper Studios. After November 2, 2015, single ticket purchases to the Gala & Live Auction must be purchased by calling the Foundation office at (360) 427-3623.

Deadline for all ticket sales is Monday, November 9, 2015

Be sure to bring your Gala invitation for entry into a special prize drawing!

Important seating notes: If you have a seating preference please contact Tracey Fredrick at the Foundation Office, (360) 427-3623. When purchasing your tickets online, please be sure to make a note to seller when checking out through Paypal regarding separate seating assignments. Please direct all calls regarding ticket sales to Tracey Fredrick. Tickets are transferrable with 72-hour notice. Tickets are non-refundable. SCOPE 7

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. Marie Anderson James L. Apperson Georgia Bolling Doris Block Angelina Brooks Philip Brown Nancy Burgess Earl Campbell Sally Campbell Sheryl Campbell Patricia Connolly Helen Corey Robert Crawford Mary Elaine Dickinson Joan Eaton Evelyn M. Enslow

Jay Farrer, M.D. Bonita Goss Randall J. Greggs Rita Hardy James Hill Myron K. Hoffman Bob Holstine Fred Humphrey Carl Johnson Delphine Kamin Idadell P. Kuhr Caroline LaCroix Kermit Livermore Maxine I. McElroy William S. McGee Lyle McKnight Beverly Minotti

Joseph Moody Nancy Moore Lucy Newman Dave Nichols Kirk Osborne Judith Pasalich Jeanne Peterson Phyllis Pierce Molly Richards Roy D. Schroeder George W. Smith Gordon R. Smith Ray Smith Gerald M. Watters Marvin Webster Art Wolden Susan J. Zorn

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 in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation between April 8 and July 13, 2015. Leland J. Rhodes In Memory of: Pat Connolly

William Paul Steensen In Memory of: Bob Towhey

Lenore C. Hanson In Memory of: Joan Hanson

Nancy J. Wright In Memory of: Dorothy “Dort” Willour

Leland J. & Catherine L. Rhodes In Memory of: Pat Connolly

Avis Ross In Memory of: Dorothy “Dort” Willour

Roger L. & Linda M. Hoff In Memory of: Maxine Bloomfield Barb Boysen Lyle McKnight

SHS Class of 1965 In Memory of: Audrey Evans Whitehead Rodney Michaelis Jim Rodgers

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.

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foundation MGHF Annual “Quality Care Open” Golf Tournament – golfing ‘fore’ equipment

Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Annual Quality Care Open Golf Tournament held at the Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club in June was another terrific success! This year’s tournament hosted a full-field of attendees, with 200 golfers and volunteers. Funds raised this year will support the purchase of medical equipment for Oakland Bay Pediatrics, Olympic Physicians, and the Hospital’s Emergency Department. Pictured here is long-time Chairman and Founder of the event (fourth from left) Jack Stark, and his team – Dan Hartley, Bob Owens, John Bunting, Stark, and Paul Johansson.

Open,

comfortable, local, convenient

Kevin Roscoe, M.D., chief of Radiology and Michael Gray, director of Radiology.

The most advanced MRI technology. The new, high field ‘panorama open’ MRI scanner combines the comfort of open space with the highest quality images available. No more feeling of claustrophobia with the near 360-degree opening… this MRI has the capability of taking patients weighing up to 550 pounds. And your fast, accurate results can be immediately sent to your physician, electronically. The most advanced MRI technology is now available locally, and you can experience it in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Mason General Hospital – where patient-centered care is leading the way.

Please…

use the enclosed envelope to make your tax-deductible donation to help support MGH&FC. To make a secured donation online go to www.MasonGeneral.com.

Fund’s First Annual ‘Tour de Mason Lake’

Riders, along with Karen Hilburn (front and left-of-center), prepare for the Karen Hilburn Breast & Cervical Cancer Fund’s (KHB&CCF) first annual ‘Tour de Mason Lake’ bicycle ride in Shelton this past June. The course was a scenic 20, 32 or 44-mile circuit around Mason Lake with medium and rolling hills. More than $1,200 was raised for KHB&CCF, a chapter of Mason General Hospital Foundation. All proceeds went to KHB&CCF to help uninsured or underinsured women who live in Mason County with expenses for the diagnoses and treatment of breast and cervical cancers. Event sponsors included: Anytime Fitness, Black Star, Heritage Bank, Life Fitness, McCarty & Associates “a marketing firm”, and Olympic Mountain Ice Cream. Tour de Mason Lake is proposed to be held every second Saturday in June.

Margery Jones Trust gives to cancer fund

New course records set at Goldsborough Creek Run

The Karen Hilburn Breast

& Cervical Cancer Fund (KHB&CCF), a chapter of Mason General Hospital Foundation, was presented – for the fifth year in a row – with a check for $30,000 from the Charitable Trust of Margery Jones, a former Shelton resident and cancer survivor. Miss Jones left her estate to be donated to charitable non-profits. This is the fifth consecutive year the KHB&CCF has been a major recipient. Over the last four years Miss Jones’ estate has donated a total of $120,000. “To-date our Fund has helped more than 180 ladies over the past 12 years. Margery Jones’ donation has helped to make this all possible,” said Founder Karen Hilburn. KHB&CCF helps Mason County women that are underinsured or uninsured with their diagnoses and treatment of breast and cervical cancer. Pictured here with Hilburn is Miss Jones’ niece, (right) Betty Temple, who has made the donation every year in her aunt’s memory.

Andrew Prentice

Two new course records were set in the 7-mile run at the annual Centennial Guild Goldsborough Creek Run, a part of Forest Festival, held in May. There were a record 238 participants, across the board in age, abilities, and interests. Some walked, some ran and walked, and some ran the entire course. More than $5,000 was raised to benefit MGH&FC. Centennial Guild is a chapter of MGH Foundation. Title sponsor was Regence BlueShield.

In the male division, Andrew Prentice of Olympia, set a new record of 38:51 for the 7-mile, beating his previous record set in 2008 of 39.22. Sarah Johnson of Shelton, set a new record in the 7-mile female division, with a time of 41:06, beating the previous record of 45:08 set in 2008 by Caroline White of Tacoma. The course record for the 2-mile run is currently held by Jacob Smith of Wenatchee in the male division, with a course record of 9:41 set in 2010. The female course record for the 2-mile run is 10:46, set in 2012 by local resident, Sarah Johnson. Overall winners for the 2-mile run were 11-year old Aiden Gregg of Shelton, with a time of 13:22 for the female division. For the male division, the winner was 19-year old Darius Burke of Shelton, with a time of 10:50. The Goldsborough Creek Run & Walk is held annually on the Saturday of Forest Festival weekend. Sarah Johnson SCOPE 9

foundation *

MGH Auxiliary: Almost 50 years giving scholarships

presents

the 12th Annual

For almost 50 years, the Mason General Hospital Auxiliary, a chapter

in partnership with

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Evening includes

Dinner presented by Chef Josh Delgado, Wine & Beer, Live, Silent & Dessert Auctions

of the MGH Foundation, has offered Health Care Scholarships to graduating seniors from county high schools. At first, the scholarships were for nursing careers only. Later on, however, the scholarships were expanded to include technicians and therapists. Also, eligibility was extended to other students and currently-employed personnel of MGH&FC. The Scholarship Fund consists of profits from the MGH Gift Shop (which is maintained and staffed by Auxiliary members) and from Memorials made to the Auxiliary. The amount of each Scholarship Award is determined annually by the Fund’s total, and the number of selected recipients. This year’s recipients each received $2,000 for the 2015-16 academic year. Receiving scholarships are (l-r) Delaney Atkinson, Shelton High School, and Olympic College; Rachel DeMiero, Shelton High School; Irvin Garcia, Shelton High School; Marissa Hubble, MGH&FC employee; Miranda Sowle, Mary M. Knight High School; Bethaney Spear, Pensacola Christian College (2nd award); and Cynthia Thurston, MGH&FC employee.

When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4 p.m.

Where: The Grand Ballroom at Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Admission: $50 per person Please call (360) 427-3623 for tickets. *A chapter of Mason General Hospital Foundation

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT WOMEN OF MASON COUNTY WHO NEED HELP PAYING FOR THEIR DIAGNOSES AND TREATMENT OF BREAST OR CERVICAL CANCERS.

How to 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, at (360) 432-7766, or email at slopez@masongeneral.com. For more information go to: www.masongeneral.com & click on Healthplanfinder. Washington Healthplanfinder A part of the Affordable Care Act

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community Support for local pool benefits health and education Last spring MGH&FC teamed with the Shelton School District because of the High School pool’s importance to the health of our community. Since then, SPLASH of Mason County (Support & Preserve Lifelong Aquatic Safety & Health), a nonprofit organization, has been working with MGH&FC and the School District in keeping this important facility in our community. To this end, SPLASH has been working to raise money to aid in the cost of capital repairs needed at the Shelton High School pool. According to the Centers for Disease Control, swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States and is enjoyed by people of all ages, providing a variety of health benefits. Swimming, as an aerobic exercise, increases heart function, muscle strength, and endurance, and is one of the lowest impact sports on joints. Swimming and water recreation is one of the top activities in Mason County. Living in Mason County with many lakes and miles of shoreline allows many people easy access to the water. In addition to being a lot of fun, swimming and other water sports provide many health and wellness benefits. For these reasons, the pool at Shelton High School plays an important role in terms of health as well as providing water education and safety for our community. Students in the Shelton School District have the option of taking swimming PE classes and lifeguarding classes as well as participating on swim teams. All third graders in the District participate in water safety classes, an important educational activity in our water-rich county. In addition to District-sponsored programs, there are also swim lessons, water aerobics, open swim, pool rentals and club swim team programs offered to the whole community. The pool is a much used facility and your continued support of our fundraising efforts are still needed. The Fund drive is ongoing. To participate, donations can be made to MGH Foundation either by mailing a check payable to MGH Foundation, and marked for the “Pool”; or through online donations found on the Hospital’s website (www. MasonGeneral.com). Donations can also be mailed to SPLASH, PO Box 1982, Shelton, WA 98584. All funds collected by either the MGH Foundation or SPLASH go directly to capital repairs at the pool. With your help, we can keep our pool facility open and in good condition for our kids and community.

Mason County Community Preparedness Fair in September Do you know how to protect your family when an emergency or disaster (earth quake, flood, snow storm, etc.) occurs? With September being National Preparedness Month, the Mason County Division of Emergency Management (MCDEM) and the County Public Health & Human Services Department are co-hosting a Community Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shelton Walmart parking lot. Everyone is invited. Information will be available that can help you prepare yourself, your family, co-workers, and neighbors to get through any emergency or disaster that might occur in our area. Prizes will be awarded to visitors who turn-in a completed “Fair Passport” book. There will be equipment displays, fire safety demonstrations and food & drinks served. For information contact the MCDEM at (360) 427-7535 or e-mail: MCDEM@co.mason.wa.us.

Active and pain free...

Because life is for living. Let the experts at Shelton Orthopedics help you enjoy it with the rest of us this summer. Whether it’s an injury or osteoarthritis… a full range of treatments is available, from pain management, to physical therapies, to surgical solutions. Orthopedic Surgeons Stephen Ou, D.O., and Michael Henry, M.D., specialize in fracture care, joint repair, reconstruction, and surgical replacement, and they team with providers in other specialties at Mason General Hospital to keep your entire course of treatment close to home. Get back your life. Call Shelton Orthopedics to make an appointment at (360) 427-0663.

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community HOPE Garden celebrates expansion

MGH&FC’s “Popeye Gang” sails through Relay for Life

Jayne Rossman, HOPE Garden Project director, gives

The American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life was held in June at

MGH&FC CEO Eric Moll a cheer to cut the ribbon to celebrate the HOPE Garden Expansion Ribbon Cutting & Open House held in August. The additional ¼-acre garden is adjacent to the current HOPE Garden across from MGH&FC on Mountain View Drive. HOPE Garden works with CHOICE High School students to cultivate a community garden while teaching employment skills, nutrition, cooking, and other life skills. “HOPE staff provides a supportive environment for students who often don’t have that support elsewhere in their lives,” said Jayne at the ceremony. “The students have been working very hard for the past six months to transform a very rocky piece of land – allocated from Mason General Hospital – into a bountiful, beautiful, fruit and vegetable garden.” HOPE is supported by MGH&FC, Mason Matters, St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, Green Diamond Resource Company, Skookum Rotary, Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, and the Federal SNAP-Ed program.

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Pictured here are team members (sitting in front): Margaret Hults, MSP; Michelle Hults, and Megan Hults, Culinary & Nutrition Services. Back row (left to right): Paula Moll; Cindy Mortensen; Merry Antrim; Barbara Lazowicki, Environmental Services; Dawn Clark, OPS (retired); Monica Bates; Patti Sisson, Hoodsport Family Clinic; and Frankie Zehrung, ED (retired). Not pictured: JR Clark; Sarah Fulkerson, Dietary; Terry Falk; Eric Moll, CEO; Marcia Rohlik, MGH Birth Center; Kathy Mix, MGH Birth Center; Tahni O’Conner, MGH Ankle & Foot; Brenda Routson, Central Registration; and Sharon Strong, Care Coordination Services.

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become critical and she winds up in the hospital.” Barwick added that when someone has diabetes for as many years as Huskey has, they may not have the early warning symptoms like they did at first and super high or low blood sugar levels put them at extreme risk. Preventing these extremes will lessen complications. “Prior to using CGM, I was being admitted to the hospital two to three times a month. I had tried for several years to get CGM, but was always told by my insurance company that it wasn’t medically necessary. Now, with CGM, I’ve only been admitted to the hospital once, and that was for an infection in my toe, not for diabetes,” said Huskey. Life is still a rough road for Huskey, but she’s making the best of every day. 12 S C O P E

the Shelton High School track. MGH&FC has participated in the event since 2002, and this year’s team, co-captained by Cindy Mortensen, Discharge Planning; Merry Antrim, Materials; and Monica Bates, Materials, raised more than $4,000 for cancer prevention, research, treatment, and a cure. The theme for this year was “Dropping the Anchor on Cancer” and MGH&FC participated by dressing as the “Popeye Gang”.

“Her numbers aren’t perfect, but by all of us working together, compared to where she was, she’s come a long way. She’s able to take care of her highs and lows at home, before becoming critical. Now she has a presence in her family and home life that she didn’t have before because she was in the hospital so often. This is extremely important for them all; that’s the difference CGM has made,” said Barwick. To learn more about MGH&FC Care Coordination Services, please contact Terri Gushee at TGushee@MasonGeneral.com or call (360) 426-6473.

Pregnant women need screening About 15 percent of pregnant women have hypothyroidism, and proper levels of thyroid hormone are necessary for normal development of the child and good health of the mother. One study found that only 23 percent of pregnant women were tested for hypothyroidism. Women who are already taking medication for hypothyroidism need higher doses, particularly in the first and second trimesters. One study recommended a 30 percent increase on confirmation of pregnancy and later adjustments in line with blood levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). [SOURCE: Philip R. Orlander, M.D., “Hypothyroidism treatment and management,” Medscape Reference, updated February 20, 2015]

A woman’s health is

classes & support groups “Living Well With Diabetes” class in September A two-day class in diabetes self-management. When: Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15 & 16 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 Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 426-1611, ext. 28940 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 28940). 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 October

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It’s personal. Mountain View Women’s Health understands the female condition, and provides medical care exclusively for women. Board-certified Obstetrician/ Gynecologists Mercedes Goebel, M.D.; Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D.; and Physician Assistant Carly Jacobs, PA-C, provide excellent care to women of all ages and stages of life – from puberty through motherhood, menopause, and beyond. Mountain View Women’s Health offers everything from exercise & nutrition advice, to prenatal care, gynecological treatments, and surgery – uniquely for women, in a very personalized way. To make an appointment at Mountain View Women’s Health call (360) 426-0955. (360) 426-0955 2300 Kati Court, Suite A, Shelton, WA 98584 www.MasonGeneral.com

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).

The First Aid/CPR/AED 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. It is open to the entire community and a Spanish interpreter can be made available upon request. Comfortable clothing is recommended. When: Thursday, October 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: MGH&FC Learning Center, next to the Shelton McDonald’s on Olympic Highway North. Registration: Advance registration is required by October 1, by calling the Learning Center at (360) 427-3609. Note: First Aid/CPR/AED classes are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month from September to June.

Cancer Support Group meeting this fall Mason General Hospital and Harmony Hill cosponsor a Cancer Support Group for anyone who has been affected by a cancer diagnosis, including caregivers. Sessions will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month, and will be facilitated by Ronnie Hacken, MA, LMFT, a cancer retreat facilitator at Harmony Hill. The next Support Group meetings are scheduled for September 21, October 19, and November 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pershing Room at MGH. Please enter through the Main (south) Entrance. For more information, call Karry Trout, Patient Navigator, at (360) 432-7706. S C O P E 13

hola Proteger a los niños con asma En el brote de las enfermedades respiratorias severas que ocurrió en agosto y septiembre del 2014, los niños con asma fueron entre aquellos que padecían de la dolencia lo más grave. El enterovirus D68 que causó este brote parece ser muy duro en los pulmones de un niño. Si su hijo con asma desarrolla unos síntomas respiratorios durante este verano u otoño, tenga a una estrategia ya preparada. Ayude a su hijo seguir a su plan de acción de asma. Hable con el pediatra de su hijo con tiempo para hacer un plan para los síntomas que podrían requerir cuidado médico urgente. Asegúrese de que su hijo tome sus drogas recetadas, sobre todo los medicamentos de largo plazo. Asegúrese de que el guardián o los maestros de su hijo sepan del asma y que sepan cómo evitar los desencadenantes. [RECURSO: Academia Americana de la Pediatría, “Enterovirus: what parents need to know (Enterovirus: lo que los padres necesitan saber),” HealthyChildren.org, su última actualización del 15 de octubre, 2014]

estudio encontró que a solo 23 por ciento de las mujeres embarazadas les hicieron pruebas por el hipotiroidismo.

y calor. La inflamación en los dedos causa hinchazón y una apariencia como salchichas.

Las mujeres que ya toman medicamento por el hipotiroidismo necesitan una dosis más alta, sobre todo durante los primero y segundo trimestres. Un estudio recomendó a un aumento de 30 por ciento desde la confirmación del embarazo y luego unos cambios según los niveles de la hormona estimulante de la tiroides (TSH).

Este tipo de artritis también puede causar la inflamación de los tendones en los pies, causando un dolor parecido al aquel de la tendinitis de Aquiles o la fascitis plantar. De vez en cuando, la artritis psoriásica involucra a varias articulaciones en ambos lados del cuerpo en una manera simétrica, parecida al patrón de la artritis reumatoide. Y la artritis también puede afectar a las coyunturas de la columna vertebral (espondilitis), causando rigidez de la espalda y dolor.

[RECURSO: Philip R. Orlander, M.D., “Hypothyroidism treatment and management (El tratamiento y control del hipotiroidismo),” Referencia Medscape, actualizado el 20 de febrero, 2015]

Artritis psoriásica: Formas variables La artritis psoriásica normalmente ataca a solo unas pocas coyunturas al principio, causando rigidez, dolor, rojez, inflamación,

Una forma poco común, la artritis mutilans, afecta a las articulaciones pequeñas de los dedos y los dedos del pie cerca de la uña, causando destrucción severa y deformidad. [RECURSO: “Psoriatic arthrititis (Artritis psoriásica),” WebMD Referencia Médica, reseñado por David Zelman, M.D., 21 de septiembre, 2014; William C. Shiel, M.D., FACP, FACR, y Catherine Burt Driver, M.D., “Psoriatic arthrititis (Artritis psoriásica),” MedicineNet, reseñado medicamente por un doctor, 18 de diciembre, 2014]

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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, Patient Accounts Office, al (360) 432-7766.

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Psoriatic arthritis: varied forms Psoriatic arthritis typically attacks only a few joints at first, causing stiffness, pain, redness, swelling and warmth. Inflammation in the fingers causes swelling and a sausagelike appearance.