pulsetheAt the heart of your health.

Fall 2015

1621 Front Street, Henderson, NE(402) 723-4512 • (402) 723-4445

In this issue...

HHCSF Telethon

HHC named Best Place

to Work

News TimesYork

Best of YorkBest of YorkREADERS’ CHOICE

2015

Neurosurgeryat HHC

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1621 Front St., Henderson, NE 68371www.HendersonHealthCare.org

• Henderson Community Hospital• Rosewood Court Assisted Living• Prairie Garden Estates Independent Living• Henderson Care Center• Henderson Family Care• Sutton Family Practice

Specialty Clinics, Surgery and ServicesAppointments require referral by your physician. Call HHC clinic for schedules.

Dr. Christopher VanderneckDr. James Ohrt

Allison Bauer, PA-CAlyssa Mrsny, PA-C

Specialty ClinicsCardiology Dr. Friesen Nebraska Heart Institute Dr. Jain Nebraska Heart Institute Dr. Dionisopoulos Nebraska Heart Institute Dr. Nass Nebraska Heart Institute Dr. Johnson Bryan Heart Institute Dr. Baker Bryan Heart Institute Dr. Kummer Bryan Heart Institute Dr. Tessendorf Bryan Heart InstituteENT Dr. PflugNeurosurgery Dr. Bixenmann Nebraska Neurosurgery GroupOncology Dr. Copur G.I. Cancer Treatment Center Dr. Ramaekers G.I. Cancer Treatment CenterOrthopaedics Dr. Bigelow Lincoln Orthopaedic Chad Springer PA-C Lincoln Orthopaedic Dr. Bott NE Orthopaedic & Sports MedicinePulmonology Dr. Stritt Hastings Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic Dr. Mansur Palliative Care Services of Nebraska Surgery Dr. Growney York Surgical Associates Dr. Ye York Surgical AssociatesUrology Dr. Lepinski Urology, PC Melissa Fulton PA Urology, PC

Facility Services Bone Densitometry Cardiac RehabilitationChemotherapy Diabetes EducationDiabetes Prevention ClassDietary Consultations Inpatient CareINR Clinic Labor and DeliveryOBGYNPhysical Therapy Radiology Services CT Scans Digital Mammography Doppler Echocardiograms Mammography Mobile MRI Nerve Studies Nuclear Medicine Ultrasound Surgical ScopesSleep Studies

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Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Sutton Family Practice(402) 773-2130

Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Marilyn has been serving the patients at HHC for 35 years where she is in charge of the surgery department and runs several outpatient clinics such as cardiology, ENT (ear, nose & throat) and urology. Marilyn said, “I love working in surgery. Each case is always unique and interesting. But my favorite part of my job has always been helping the patients.” Over the three and a half decades Marilyn has been at HHC, she has been a charge nurse on every shift and used to work mainly evenings when her children were young. Marilyn received her degree from Bryan Memorial School of Nusing in Lincoln after attending Nebraska Wesleyan for the first year.

Marilyn lives with her husband of 35 years, Jay in Henderson, NE. They have 3 children, Carly (Grant) Hiebner, Christianne and Ashton. Carly is a physical therapist in Grand Island, Christianne is in pharmacy school at UNMC and Ashton is studying elementary education at Tabor College. Jay and Marilyn have one grandchild, Caden Thomas, 14 months old.

Marilyn is active in the Bethesda Mennonite Church where she is a pianist and helps with music for the grade schoolers and high school Powerhouse Group. She enjoys music, golf and reading, as well as eating a favorite local cuisine, verenike. Her favorite sports team is the Heartland Huskies (although she will be cheering for Tabor College’s Track & Field Team in the Spring!) Marilyn says she could not live without her faith and her family.

Thank you for your dedication, Marilyn! Our patients can count on Marilyn and the rest of the caring, knowledgable staff at Henderson Health Care for the best care for their families.

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“Serving the community of Sutton has always been important to us. This new state-of-the-art facility will allow us to do that better and more efficiently than ever before.”

- Cheryl Brown, CEO Henderson Health Care

After years of planning and months of construction, staff at the new Sutton Family Practice facility will begin seeing patients on November 9, 2015.

This 5,467 sq. ft. medical clinic will offer 6 exam rooms including a procedure room for sutures, casting, lesion removals, etc. The new laboratory will perform a broad spectrum of lab services

including chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis on site. Digital x-ray services will also be available which will make it possible to take an x-ray, view it within seconds, and electronically send the image directly to Radiologists for off site reading.

The new facility will be open to the public on November 8 for an open house and tours.

Sutton Family Practice Opening November 9

invites you to join us as we celebrate our

Grand OpeningSunday, November 8, 2015

2:00-4:00pm208 N. French Ave. • Sutton, NE

Refreshments • Tour • Meet the Staff

I’m so confused by what people are saying about vaccines! Should my family receive flu shots?The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Anyone can get the flu (even healthy people), and serious problems related to the flu can happen at any age.

While receiving the influenza vaccine may not be pleasant, especially for children, it is better than suffering with flu symptoms, missing work or school, or being hospitalized with influenza complications.

For more information, please visit with your healthcare provider.

Alyssa Mrsny, PA-C

Ask the DocEmail your questions to health@hhcsinc.org

Each year, the York News-Times asks readers to submit their votes for the “Best of York”. The ballots cover a gamut of categories including best places to eat, favorite people, best places to get things done, etc.

The staff at Henderson Health Care made their voices heard by submitting enough ballots to be named the York area’s best place to work.

Valerie Nunnenkamp, Marketing Director, announced this award to the staff by saying, “This is due 100% to you and the rest of the people in this building. Pay and benefits can make a job good, but the people make it great. Each and every one of you go above and beyond to do your part – and your part is crucial to the success of this business and the overall experience of our residents and patients. Your hard work and dedication is noticed every day. You make this the best place to work.”

News TimesYork

Best of YorkBest of YorkREADERS’ CHOICE

2015

HHC named York Area’s Best Place to Work

Saturday, November 14, 2015Sutton Community Center

200 South Saunders Ave., Sutton, NE5:30 - Doors Open • 6:00 - Buffet and Gaming

Blackjack Roulette Craps Bingo Texas Hold ‘Em

Purchase tickets at:• Sutton Family Practice

• Astra Bank in Sutton

• Henderson State Bank

• Cornerstone Bank (Sutton or Henderson)

• Henderson Health Care

Casino Night is being brought to you by Henderson Health Care. Proceeds will go to the Sutton Education Foundation.

Collect raffle tickets for chances to win great prizes!

No cash prizes will be awarded. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Tickets $30 Each ticket includes:• Casino games• Gourmet buffet• 1 drink ticket• 4 raffle tickets

Henderson Health Care Services will hold their annual telethon on November 2, 2015. This is our time to say thank you for all past contributions and to ask you for continued support. Our facility was built with and is maintained through your support. All donations are welcome, no matter the size. Each year we have a project. This year our project will be a new hood for Chemo Medication Preparation Area. Last year our project was the new digital mammogram machine which is in operation.

We will be calling on this evening. We know it is not possible to reach all of you. We do leave a message or attempt to call back. If you don’t have a land line, we may be unable to reach you. You are welcome to leave your donation at either Henderson State Bank or Cornerstone Bank in Henderson for the Henderson Health Care Foundation telethon.

Henderson Health Care has growing pains and this is a wonderful problem to have. We are in conversation about how to maximize our space as we add new services for our community.

Your support is appreciated!

HHC Foundation to hold telethon

Neurosurgery new at HHCDr. Bixenmann specializes in surgery of the spine, brain, and peripheral nerves at the Nebraska Neurosurgery Group, LLC

Dr. Bixenmann grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from Pius X High School in 2001. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree from Hillsdale College in 2005 graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Dr. Bixenmann received his Doctorate of Medicine, with High Distinction, in 2009 at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, NE. He completed a neurological surgery residency at the Mayfield Clinic and University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 2015.

Dr. Bixenmann is on staff at the various Lincoln hospitals and also provides neurosurgical consultation in the Lincoln office as well as multiple outreach clinics

across Southeast and Central Nebraska.

His operative interests include minimally invasive surgical treatment of all spine

problems, surgical and radiosurgery treatment

of brain tumors, surgical treatment of brain aneurysms and carotid stenosis, surgical treatment of nerve pain including carpal tunnel and trigeminal neuralgia, and management of traumatic brain injury and concussion.

Dr. Bixenmann has been involved in medical and scientific research throughout the course of his training receiving multiple research awards and publications in both national and international peer reviewed medical journals. His awards include the 2005 Marsden award for most outstanding senior research from Hillsdale College, 2007 University of Nebraska Medical Center department of Internal Medicine’s student research award and the 2014 Ellen and Stewart B. Dunsker, MD award for most outstanding clinical research. He has also been recognized by Cincinnati Magazine in their 2015 Top Doctors issue for his innovative research on the diagnosis and management of athletic concussions.

Benjamin J. Bixenmann, MD

While tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures, patients often report that it is also one of the most painful. To reduce the pain associated with tonsillectomies and speed healing, Dr. John Pflug, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist, is using ENTceps, a novel surgical technology that minimizes tissue damage – and his patients are reporting exceptional results.

Conventional devices used to perform tonsillectomies transmit electrical energy through the patient or tissue, which can damage surrounding tissue and cause excessive bleeding and intense post-operative pain. As a result, it can take weeks for a patient to fully recover and resume his or her normal life.

Unlike conventional devices, ENTceps employs an advanced, proprietary technology, called Thermal Fusion (also known as Tissue Welding), to remove the tonsils and simultaneously seal the tissue from which they were removed. Because the device uses only pure heat and pressure, it minimizes tissue damage, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Studies have shown that patients who have undergone ENTceps tonsillectomies experience less pain and bleeding compared with other surgical techniques.

For more information, contact Henderson Health Care or visit with your physician.

Tonsillectomy equipment offers less pain and faster healing

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SuttonFamily Practice

MONDAY9am-5pm Dr. Vanderneck9am-12pm Dr. Ohrt1pm-5pm Allison Bauer, PA

TUESDAY9am-12pm Dr. Vanderneck1pm-5pm Alyssa Mrsny, PA

WEDNESDAY9am-5pm Dr. Ohrt9am-12pm Alyssa Mrsny, PA1pm-5pm Allison Bauer, PA

THURSDAY9am-5pm Allison Bauer, PA9am-12pm Dr. Vanderneck1pm-5pm Dr. Ohrt

FRIDAY9am-5pm Dr. Vanderneck9am-5pm Alyssa Mrsny, PA

SATURDAY Providers Rotate

MONDAY9am-5pm Alyssa Mrsny, PA9am-12pm Allison Bauer, PA1pm-5pm Dr. Ohrt

TUESDAY9am-12pm Alyssa Mrsny, PA1pm-5pm Dr. Vanderneck

WEDNESDAY9am-12pm Allison Bauer, PA1pm-5pm Alyssa Mrsny, PA

THURSDAY9am-12pm Dr. Ohrt1pm-5pm Dr. Vanderneck

FRIDAY9am-5pm Allison Bauer, PA9am-5pm Dr. Ohrt

New provider schedulein effect now