JULY 2015 ISSUE

ENHANCING OUR LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES p 2

WHOSE IDEA WAS IT ANYWAY? p 3

NEW MEDICAL CENTER — SPRING & SUMMER EMPLOYEE TOURS p 4-5

SMBSC DONATES TO RCH&C • NEW CHAPEL COMBINES HEALING & ART p 6

RC HOSPITAL FOUNDATION $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS • SAVE THE DATE p 7

ARE YOU IGNORING THE SIGNS? • RCH&C UPCOMING EVENTS p 8

NATHAN G. BLAD, CEORC Hospital & Clinics

As a member of this community I am as invested in its health as you are. RC Hospital & Clinics plays an important role – not just inhelping you get well – but in helping you stay healthy. Asyour community hospital, all of our 163 talented and committed employees and 20 active medical staff providerscome to work each day with one goal in mind – providing youthe best possible health care. We value the trust that youplace in us to care for you, and the most important people inyour life. We understand that you want access to top notchmedical care as close to home as possible. This is why ourteam has made significant investments in technology, increased staffing, training, and infrastructure so that we arealways ready, when you need us.

Speaking of ready, the construction of our new communitymedical center is on schedule to open by September 28th.Through your generous donations, we are able to significantlyexpand the size and scope of medical services we offer. Assuch, we would be honored if you would join us for the ribboncutting ceremony and subsequent tours of the new facility onthe afternoon of September 21st. Please help RCH&C celebrate a new era in Renville County healthcare.

Always remember that we are here for you, and it is ourgoal to be your healthcare provider of choice for RenvilleCounty. If for some reason we do not meet your expectations, please contact me by email at bladn@rchospital.com or by phone at 320.523.3575.

Your CommunityHospital

ON THE COVERSOUTHERN MINNESOTA BEET SUGAR COOPERATIVE DONATION

Pictured (l to r): Kathy Brunner, Pamela Dettmann, RCH&C CEO Nathan Blad, Dr. Kathryn K. Kelly, Capital Campaign Chairperson, SMBSC CEO

Kelvin Thompsen, Carol Maurice and Randy Kramer. See article on page 6.

M.E. RAUENHORST FAMILY CHAPELArtist Sheila Jacobs puts finishing touches on the new M.E. Rauenhorst

Family Chapel stained glass window. See article on page 6.

RC HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPSRCH&C CEO Nathan Blad presents BOLD Senior Ashley Schmitz

one of three scholarships awarded to area Seniors that are planning careersin the health care field. Ashley will be attending NDSU and studying Nursing.Each scholarship is for $2,000 per year, renewable for up to three more years

for a total of $8,000. See article on page 7.

RC HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn Stahl, Chair, Dr. Paul Buhr, Bob Ehlers, Dr. Dean Lindquist,

LaMont Jacobson, Bob Mehlhouse and Dolores Nelson

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Enhancing Our Local EmergencyServices

RC Hospital & Clinics is proud to announce the addition of Avera eEmergencyservices in Renville County. RC Hospital provides emergency services to over 1,000patients in the county each year. Open 24/7, the ER is equipped to handle any patient that comes through the door. However, in the most critical cases, the oldadage, “two heads are better than one,” can often be true. The new eEmergencyservice will provide that extra support to RCH&C clinicians when needed.

At the push of a button, local physicians and emergency room staff have immediate, virtual access to a team of physicians and nurses who specialize inemergency medicine.

Through HD video conferencing, our clinicianswill be able to receive support for complex emergency cases, such as heart attack, stroke, respiratory distress or traumatic injury. The eEmergency team can virtually double the number of clinicians in the room for those all hands on deckscenarios.

“With really critical cases, we need to do a lot ofthings at the same time, while also stepping back to assess the big picture of what’sgoing on with the patient,” said Al Johnson, PA-C. “eEmergency can provide support by making transfer arrangements or completing paperwork so we can stayat the patient’s side. Avera’s experienced emergency Board Certified Physicians canalso help us think through the case and talk through what the next steps could be.”

The eEmergency service is used for things like multi-victim car accidents, quickbaby deliveries, snake bites, and hypothermia – cases that most emergency roomssee only once every few years. In these kinds of cases, the eEmergency team canhelp arrange for a transfer, order a helicopter, and contact the receiving hospital if needed. This can save precious time in cases where every minute counts.

“eEmergency gives us the ability to extend and enhance the level of health carein our community,” said Nathan Blad, CEO, RC Hospital & Clinics. “It gives us access to the same type of specialists available in Olivia, enabling us to deliver better care, right here in our county, and keep patients here whenever possible.”

eEmergency is a win-win for everyone involved. eEmergency supports patientcare in several ways:l Immediate availability of physician-led emergency care, 24 hours a dayl Streamlined access to specialistsl Activation of emergency transport teams as early as possible l Support when the local facility experiences multiple emergency cases at oncel Fewer unnecessary transfers

Pictured (l to r): Jen Macik, RN, DON; Cassie Segal, Clinical Analyst; Dana Woelfel, MBA,RT(R); Brittany Lampher, RN; Becky Vande Kieft, BSN, CEN, CFRN; and Becky Hexum,RN, EMT-P, CEN; along with the Avera eEmergency HD video conferencing.

“Avera eEmergency providesus with better access to

care, and better outcomesfor our patients.”Jen Macik, RN, DON

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Emergency Room 24/7Primary CareSurgical Services

Anesthesia Services 24/7General & Specialty SurgerySame-Day Surgery

Wound Care ClinicPain Management ClinicWomens Health CareObstetric & Maternity

Epidural/Intrathecal Pain Management For Labor

Lactation ConsultingAnesthesia Services 24/7Birthing Options

Monitored BedsCoronary Care UnitDiagnostic Services

Bone DensityC.T. ScanningCardiac Stress TestingEchocardiogramElectrodiagnostic -

EMG, EKGFluoroscopyLaboratoryMammographyMRINuclear MedicinePulmonary ScreeningRespiratorySleep StudiesUltrasound

RC Hospital & Clinics ServicesSupport Services

TelehealthSwing BedsAnticoagulation ClinicNutritional CounselingIndustrial Health ServicesCaregivers Support GroupDiabetic ClinicOut-patient Medications

Rehabilitation ServicesCardiac RehabilitationOccupational TherapyPhysical TherapyRespiratory TherapySpeech Therapy

Audiology ServicesHearing Testing/

Newborn ScreeningOutpatient Specialty

DentalCardiologyNephrologyOphthalmologyOrthopaedicsOtolaryngologyPathologyPodiatryUrology

Outreach ServicesHospiceCommunity EducationHealth FairsPerinatal EducationRC Hospital FoundationWeight Loss Program

At a recent group tour of the new Medical Center, the question was asked, “Who had the ideato build the new hospital?” After tracing the projectback to its inception, it was discovered that this person was Renville County Commissioner, John Stahl.

“When I was a young child, both my sister and Ihad separate serious accidents and were driven byour parents to Dr. James Cosgriff, Sr’s office. Fromthere we were taken in the family car to Willmar, ”stated Stahl. “So the need for responsive medicaltreatment has always been a priority to me. In anyemergency situation, the first 60 minutes is considered the ‘Golden Hour’ for recovery success.”

“Having been a patient at our Outreach Clinic recently, I saw first hand how inefficient the work flow is in our present building. RCH&C has an excellent staff that has performed in less than ideal conditions.”

“The feasibility study determined the cost of new construction was just 15% morethan remodeling our present land-locked dated facility,” said Stahl. “So, thanks toforward thinking RC Hospital Board Members, staff, Renville County Commissioners,providers, and residents, we will now have a state-of-the-art facility. The new RC Hospital Medical Center will be an asset to people of Renville County for generations to come.”

The RC Hospital Board of Directors and honored guests at the Groundbreaking Ceremony, April 2014. Pictured (l to r): Megan Lahr, Outreach Dir. for US Senator Amy Klobuchar; MN Senator Collin Peterson; RC Hospital Board Members; Dr. Dean Lindquist; Robert Mehlhouse;Dolores Nelson; LaMont Jacobson; John Stahl; Bob Ehlers; and Dr. Paul Buhr. Caring To Share A Great

Patient Experience!“When I arrived at the Clinic with my

symptoms, my Provider was very thorough.Within a very short time she had test results,and in such a compassionate way explainedthat it appeared as if my cancer had returned.As per my request, she contacted St. CloudHospital Cancer Center.

When I arrived at the Cancer Center I was already registered and taken directly to aroom. Words cannot experess my gratitude for my Providers professional observation.” Nancy Greenwell Berry

Whose Idea Was It Anyway?

On tour at the new Medical Center. Pictured (l to r): Retired Fire Chief John Stahl; Olivia City Administrator Dan Coughlin; Olivia Fire Chief Tim Seehusen; and McGough Construction Superintendent Steve Pinar.

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New Medical CenterSpring & Summer Employee Tours

“I think it was totally awesome! in my third Renville County Hosp

“As a new employee of the hospital, but a lifelong resident of RenvilleCounty, it was amazing to see what the hospital looks like. It will be anincredible addition to the city and county. Can’t wait to see the projectfinished!” Kris, Receptionist

“As an individual, as a department, as an organization, we are fortunate to have this newfacility to work in and deliver outstanding patientcare with new tools, improved workflow, and sufficient space. Collectively, this group has donea phenomenal job planning, researching, and re-designing many elements. Go Team RCH&C!” Dana, Radiology Director

“Now that spaces are more defined, the amount ofspace in the new facility seems much larger thanthe paper plans. And to hear that the gardens willbe complete before we move in will be fantasticand the building will have a more ‘finished’ feel.” Sue, Business Office Director

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RCH&C Providers

Consulting SpecialistsAudiologyCynthia Bjur, Au.Rebecca Thiesse, Au.D.

CardiologyDr. John BernhardsonDr. M. Nicholas BurkeDr. Jacob DutcherDr. Bernard EricksonDr. Robert HauserDr. Terrence LongeDr. Michael MooneyDr. Richard NelsonDr. Jamie PelzelDr. Wade SchmidtDr. Daniel TiedeDr. Jay TraverseDr. Jon MahowaldDr. Howard Zimring

CardiologyTelehealth CardiologyDr. Matthew ChuDr. David HurrellDr. John LesserDr. Michael MiedemaDr. Marc NewellDr. Craig Strauss

General SurgeryDr. Jared Slater

NephrologistDr. Bryan RolphNeurologyTelehealth StrokeDr. Sheetal PatelDr. Sandra HansonDr. Jesse Corry

OrthopedicsDr. Robert Barnett, Jr.Dr. Peter Sanders

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)Dr. Martin Janning

PathologyDr. Lee CaffertyDr. Kent DonelanDr. Patricia HoeftDr. Steven Vanderwerf

PodiatryDr. Steven Saccoman

RadiologySuburban Radiologic

Consultants, LTD

UrologyDr. Neil Skemp

Medical StaffDr. Jared Slater, Board

Certified GeneralSurgeon, Chief of Staff

Dr. Mark AhlquistDr. Paul BuhrDr. Azra DurakovicDr. Muhamed DurakovicDr. J. Rob KempDr. Donald KjomeDr. Jeffrey KrogstadDr. Joseph Montanaro

OB/GYN

Associate StaffLisa Babler, PA-CAlan Johnson, MPAS, PA-CAmanda Kittelson, PA-CCatherine Phillips, PA-CJanet Scharmer, NP-C

CCRN, CFRNMichele Whaylen, PA-C

MPAS, NCMS

AnesthesiaAndrew Johnson, APRN, CRNA

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“It was so exciting to seehow far it has come. Thisfacility will be a quiet, comforting, and healing environment. I feel honoredto be a part of such a caringand wonderful facility.”

Naomi, RN, OB Nursing

“It looks great! A lot of workand thought has gone intothis and I can’t wait to seethe finished product with allthe details! It’s going to bebeautiful!”

Brittany, PTA, Physical Therapy

RC Hospital 611 East Fairview • Olivia, MN 56277 320.523.1261 • 800.916.1836 100 Healthy Way • Olivia, MN 56277

Olivia Clinic 600 East Park • Olivia, MN 56277 320.523.1460

Hector Clinic 131 Birch Avenue • Hector, MN 55342 320.848.6294

Renville Clinic 420 North Main Street • Renville, MN 56284 320.329.8395

New Address Sept. 28th

! Really excited to work spital!”

Candy, RN, Nursing

By investing in RC Hospital & Clinics, Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative (SMBSC) is committedto directly impacting the quality of care for our communitymembers, shareholders, and employees. SMBSC had theprivilege to see the progress made on the new RC Hospital& Clinics during a tour this spring.

With a mix of private support from businesses includingSMBSC, RC Hospital & Clinics will enjoy several new patient-friendly improvements, which will keep our friends,family members, and employees closer to home. SMBSCCEO, Kelvin Thompsen, presented RC Hospital CapitalCampaign Chair, Dr. Kathryn K. Kelly, with a financial contribution for two separate projects.

The first project, a garden at the southeast end of thenew state-of-the-art facility, will benefit the entire circle oflife. Patients from the Hospice room as well as patients inthe Obstetrics Suites will be able to enjoy beautiful flowersand plants, creating a peaceful ambiance welcoming newlife while honoring the lives of those who are passing.

The second project is for new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment. This MRI equipment will allowphysicians to diagnose and monitor treatments for a varietyof medical conditions. This includes abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord; tumors, cysts, and other deviations in variousparts of the body including joints, liver, andother organs. This additional service will createa broad spectrum of services to enhance ourcommunities’ health.

According to Thompsen, “SMBSC is proudto be a partner in providing quality healthcare inour backyard. The efficiencies and work flowcreated in this new facility will afford a patientexperience that eases patient tension while reducing wait times, which will benefit everyonein our surrounding area.”

Southern Minnesota Beet SugarCooperative Donates to RCH&CArticle courtesy of SMBSC

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When a Capital Campaign board memberapproached Olivia resident Mary Ellen Rauenhorst, she knew exactly where shewanted her donation to the new facility to be used. Mary Ellen felt a strong desire to provide a quiet place where patients, and family members could go, and spend timein prayer, and reflection. “Everyone needs aquiet place at sometime, even more in a medical facility. Just a small place to maybepray, rest, and get your thoughts together.Quiet time is hard to find. I hope it serves its purpose,” she stated. The new M.E. Rauenhorst Family Chapel will provide such a place.

Local artist Sheila Jacobs was commissioned to create a serene stainedglass window for the chapel. The chapel offers comfortable seating for families and patients in a quiet setting that combines both healingand art for those in need.

M.E. RauenhorstFamily ChapelCombines Healing & Art

Donor Mary Ellen Rauenhorst andSheila Jacobs standing in the futureM.E. Rauenhorst Family Chapel .

Left to right: Michele Hagen, RN; Andrew Johnson, APRN, CRNA; General Surgeon Dr. Jared Slater; CEO of SMBSC Kelvin Thompsen;and Carol Maurice, SMBSC HR Director.

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RC Hospital Foundation $2,000 Scholarships

2015 RC Hospital Foundation BoardFront row (l to r): Patricia Buschette; Suzanne Fleegel;Robert Mehlhouse; Roger Heller; and Maureen Style. Back row: Pastor Matt Hausken; Duane Remer; Quentin Rath; and Elizabeth Randa. Missing: Nathan Blad; Jill Bruns; and Krista Schneider.

RC Hospital Foundation and the Redwood Area Group of Thriventteamed up for another successfulThompson Memorial Golf Classic on June 3rd at the Olivia Golf Clubdespite the rain. A big thank you toall of the golfers, and volunteers including Our Hole Sponsors: Redwood Area Group Thrivent Financial AgStar ASB Design, Inc. Big Stone Therapies, Inc. Dr. Peter Sanders Lakeland Broadcasting Marco M.E. Rauenhorst Nathan Blad United FCS

Another SuccessfulTournament!

Cornerstone Gift Level $250,000

Heritage Gift Level $100,000 – $249,999

Legacy Gift Level $50,000 – $99,999

Visionary Gift Level $25,000 – $49,999

Builder Gift Level $10,000 – $24,999

Planner Gift Level $5,000 – $9,999

All gifts will be recognized.

New Medical Center Gift Plans

The intent of this scholarship is to encourage students to pursue careers inhealth care, with the hope that they will return to live, and work in Renville County. Therefore, recipients of the scholarship are required to attend an initial orientation session with the RC Hospital & Clinics staff, and annual sessions as part of the scholarship renewal process. Internships, and other opportunities atthe RC Hospital & Clinics may also be available to recipients as part of this award.

2015 scholarship winners include BOLD Senior Ashley Schmitz, RCW SeniorDavid Marr, and BLHS Senior Ashley Tintes. For more information, contact Sara Maher, RC Hospital Foundation Executive Director, at 320.523.3526 or email mahers@rchospital.com.

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OB SUITE TOURSTours are offered the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm.Contact Naomi Freyholtz, OB Director, at 320.523.3469 or emailfreyholtzn@rchospital.com.

PRENATAL EDUCATIONTopics include labor and delivery, pre-term labor, relaxation techniques, newborn care, postpartum care, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and many other helpful tips. Classes are offered for free. Sessions are offered monthly at RC Hospital, in Olivia. To register, contact Naomi Freyholtz, OB Director, at 320.523.3469or email freyholtzn@rchospital.com, or Dr. Joseph Montanaro, OB-GYN at 800.916.1836.

National Health ObservancesJuly l Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

l Cord Blood Awareness Monthl International Group B Strep Awareness Monthl July 28 - World Hepatitis Day

August l Children’s Eye Health and Safety Monthl National Breastfeeding Monthl National Immunization Awareness Monthl Psoriasis Awareness Monthl August 9-15 - National Health Center Week

RCH&C UPCOMING EVENTS

Caring To Share A Great Patient Experience!“Delores saw a Provider in January for her physical.

The Provider noted a venous ulcer on her right leg andsuggested she see Dr. Slater. Within three weeks Deloreswas having the VNUS Closure® procedure. The entire staffhave been very caring and it truly is nice to have all thespecialized services close to home.” Judith Dirks