NewsbriefJuly 1, 2010

The opening of the new Center for Health, Education and Research represents the culmination of over ten years of effort on behalf of a number of individuals and the fulfillment of a dream. A dream where students from across the region could be trained in a new state-of-the-art facility for an expanded variety of careers in healthcare. Where students and residents would train side by side and care for patients in a modern family medicine facility. And where research on the causes of chronic diseases in Eastern Kentucky can be evaluated and innovative solutions proposed.

This new $30 million, 90,000 square foot facility is proof that success will follow where proper collaboration occurs. Located on the campus of St. Claire Regional Medical Center and constructed on land provided by St. Claire Regional, the facility is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and managed by Morehead State University. The new Center will be operated as a partnership of the three institutional entities. A first where a regional university, a land grant university and a private non-profit corporation have so cooperated.

The initial planning monies for the partnership were received through the efforts of Congressman Hal Rogers. These monies were followed by $1.5 million in state appropriations, to continue this planning process, and ultimately by $23 million in additional state appropriations for construction of the facility itself. An additional $1.5 million for the project was provided by the US Economic Development Administration in recognition of the significant financial impact that the Center will have on the local economy. We are very much indebted to our local legislators for their untiring efforts on our behalf to make this dream a reality. Of particular note are Representative Rocky Adkins, Representative John Will Stacy and Senator Walter Blevins.

THE CENTER FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CHER)RECEIVES MOREHEAD CHAMBER – COMMUNITY PARTNERS AWARD

The CHER building was completed this spring and the St. Claire Regional Family Medicine – Morehead location opened on May 17th.

Rodney Hitch, Rowan County EDC, Executive Director, Representative Rocky Adkins, Wayne Andrews, MSU President, Emery Wilson, Interim Dean, UK College of Medicine , Mark J. Neff, SCR President/CEO, and Representative John Will Stacy.

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July 1, 2010

ST. CLAIRE REGIONAL’S “MURDER ON MAUI”: A PICTURE STORY

Article By: Tom LewisPhotos by Mac Luckey and Tom Lewis

The St. Claire Foundation’s third-annual Mystery Dinner Theater, “Murder on Maui,” drew 140 amateur sleuths for an evening of fun, food and mayhem.

“It was our largest crowd and we raised nearly $11,000 to assist St. Claire Regional in establishing a state-of-the-art Women’s Imaging Center, complete with digital mammography and a stereotactic biopsy table,” said Tom Lewis, SCR Director of Development.

Guests were greeted by hula girls, who graciously draped Hawaiian leis around their necks and invited them to sample some of the island’s traditional – and not so traditional – foods. Guests interacted with the cast members throughout the evening, attempting to uncover clues leading to the identity of the murderer.

“It was just a fun evening for all involved,” said Susette Redwine, chair of the Foundation’s Signature Event Committee, which staged the event.

Checking out their programs for the evening were, from left, Betty Lewis-Snyder, Sister Jeanne Frances Cleves and Sister Joenita Schluetter.

Taking center stage for their bows were the cast members of “Murder on Maui,” who included, from left, Sue Luckey, Mac Luckey, Yvonne Baldwin, Shayla Menville, Steve Lewis, Julia O’Brien, Chuck Mraz, Brittainy Shaw, Jeff Lewis, Joe Sartor and Dee Halbleib. Missing from the photo but not from the cast was Al Baldwin.

Making the evening a family affair were, from left, Deveny Redwine, Bill Redwine, Brett Redwine, Susette Redwine, and with their backs to the camera, Mattie Redwine and Nancy Dalton.

All SCR Staff are invited to attend a SCR & MSU Staff

Open House Reception for the Center for Health, Education & Research

which includes our new SCR Family Medicine – Morehead facility.

Come enjoy refreshments and facility tours

WHEN:Friday, July 9th

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:Center for Health, Education and Research

Main Lobby

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July 1, 2010

The SCR Transport Team has expanded their services and is joining the SCR Volunteers and Patient Access staff at the information desk located at the entrance of the hospital.

The transport team assists family members and patients by providing wheelchair assistance to and from their vehicles and directing patients to the location of their tests and/or procedures within the hospital.

The transport staff has also adopted a new look for the department by wearing blue polo shirts labeled with Transport Team and khaki pants. We hope the consistent attire will help staff, patients and visitors better identified team members and make using the services easier.

The team is very pleased to offer additional services at the entrance of the hospital and throughout the facility and encourage all departments to utilize them.

Transport requests can be made by contacting ext 6427. If you have any questions about this service please contact Scott Miller, Transport Coordinator at 6427.

SCR TRANSPORT TEAM EXPANDS SERVICES

Thanks to the generosity of County Judge Executive Jim Nickel and the members of the Rowan County Fiscal Court, Morehead/Rowan County is now equipped with Code Red Emergency Communications Network which includes the Code Red Weather Alert System.

Residents of Rowan County must opt into the program to receive FREE weather alerts. By opting into the program residents will not only receive information from the county but any weather alert that may be in the area.

The Code Red Emergency Communications Network is in place, however the county is only in the process of implementing the Weather Alert system at this time. It is very important that residents go to the link provided below and complete the information. Make sure to list your land

line as phone number one for weather tracking purposes, if you don’t have a landline you will then list a cell phone.

Should you have problems please contact Ronnie Day at 606-776-4075

SIGN UP FOR FREE CODE RED WEATHER ALERTS

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Transport Team members Mike O’Conner, Scott Miller, Ryan Wilburn

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Upcoming EvEnts

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS Healthy Living Series EventDate: July 7

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: SCR Family Medical Supply

For more information please contact Amanda Ramey at 606.784.2414

CHER BUILDING OPEN HOUSEAll SCR Staff are invited to attendDate: July 9

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Center for Health, Education and

Research Main Lobby

Come enjoy refreshments and facility tours

AROUND THE CLOCK $5 JEWELRY SALEDate: July 18th at 9:00 p.m. thru July 20th at 2:00 p.m.

Location: SCR Cafe’ B and C

Cash, Checks, Credit Cards and Payroll Deduction payment options will be available

SCR WELCOMES NEW STAFF

Camp SMILE (Sharing Memories in a Loving Environment) is a collaborative effort by St. Claire Hospice & Palliative Care and the Morehead State University Department of Nursing. Camp SMILE is offered to children, 5-17 years old, who have been involved in Hospice services or who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Trained bereavement counselors will offer a variety of participatory activities to guide the children through

understanding feelings of grief and loss. There is no charge for the campers, who will receive lunch and afternoon swimming and fun activities each day, bereavement materials and a camp T-shirt. Hospice conducts Camp SMILE as a free community service and receives no reimbursement for it. We depend on cash and in-kind contributions. Thanks to corporate sponsor Life Care Center of Morehead.

WHO: Children ages 5-17 WHERE: Morehead State University, Laughlin Health Building WHEN: Tuesday, July 20 through Thursday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONTACT: Robin Franklin, Camp SMILE Coordinator, at (606) 783-6808 DEADLINE: July 10th

FREE LUNCH, AFTERNOON SWIMMING AND FUN ACTIVITIES

Campers will receive a camp tee shirt and a variety of bereavement materials.

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Rachael Davis Patient Financial Services

Joyce K. Dulin Environmental Services

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Terry Dye Laboratory

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Amy Horton Patient Access

Melissa Kidd Emergency Department

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Allison Lykins 4th Floor Nursing

Michelle Marshall Nursing Administration

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