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Personal care eases path to parenthoo
Incentive for changBeating the Metabolic Syndrom
Explore Assisted Living option
After active duty: Easing the transitio
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Welcome toHealthy ConnectionsFrom the President/CEO
Access to high quality healthcare for all
is on everyones mind with new optionsemerging all around us. Our mission, Winona
Health is devoted to improving the health and
well-being of our family, friends and neighbors,
guides us as work to meet your healthcare needs.
In October 2005, Winona Health opened
a weekend Urgent Care Clinic in response
to the many requests from our community
for this service. This clinic has proven to be
a needed and valuable optionand yet the
requests continue. Thus, in response, WH will
expand Urgent Care service and relocate it to
accommodate this change. Our goal is to open the Urgent Care Clinic in its
new location at 420 Sarnia Street (the former Winona Clinic building) in mid-
September. It will be open seven days a week with day and evening hours.
We also will move our Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (physical,
occupational and speech therapy) to the same location. With enhanced
space, parking and access, we will be better able to meet the growing
demands for these services as well. Some of the key services provided by
these talented therapists include treatment for lymphedema, work injury
management, rehabilitation, sports medicine and therapeutic massage.
Other services that will be located in the newly remodeled building
include the Winona Health Allergy & Asthma Clinic with Dr. Terry
Donnal and Periodontal Specialists, a private practice operated by
Anthony Michelich, DDS.
We are excited to expand these healthcare services in response to
community requests, and we are pleased to work with Schwab Company
on remodeling this space.
I look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions on how we can
further meet your healthcare needs.
Enjoy a safe and healthy summer!
Rachelle H. Schultz
President/CEO
Rachelle H. Schultz
In this issue...2 From the President/CEO3 Urgent Care Clinic to increase
hours this fall
4 Beating the Metabolic Syndrome
6 Explore Assisted Living options
7 After active duty: easing the
transition
8 Along the path to parenthood
10 KidsHealth: Summer safety
12 News and notes
14 Foundation & Auxiliary news
15 Winona Health directory
16 Events
On the cover: On the cover: Samantha,
Jake and Nora Wagner with Amparo
Tweety Oevering, RN, and Laurel Kruse,
RN, from Community Memorial Hospitals
Family Birth Center.
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Sarniapropertyundergoingremodeling:UrgentCareexpandinghours
atnewlocationThis fall, Winona Health will move its Urgent Care Clinicto 420 E. Sarnia and expand service from weekends-onlyto seven-days-per-week. The building, which is the former
Winona Clinic building, will be called Winona Health
Sarnia Square.
Were looking forward to offering urgent care on a daily
basis. Our weekend Urgent Care Clinic was well received,
and weve had frequent requests for this service during the
week, said Rachelle Schultz, Winona Health president/CEO.
A part-time medical director, physician assistants and nurse
practitioners will staff the Urgent Care Clinic.
Other services moving to Sarnia Square include the
Winona Health Allergy & Asthma Clinic, Occupational
Health and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. The Cardiac
Rehabilitation program, however, will remain on the hospital
campus. In addition, some Winona Health support services,
including the Accounting Department and Business Office,
will move into the remodeled facility.
Winona Health also will lease space in the remodeledbuilding to Dr. Anthony Michelich of Periodontal Specialists.
Dr. Michelich has been providing periodontal services in the
community for more than 20 years.
Until Urgent Care opens in its new location, it will
maintain weekend hours in the Parkview Office Building
at 825 Mankato Avenue. Hours are Saturdays noon until
8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.For more information about Winona Health and its
affiliates and services, visit winonahealth.org, or call
507.454.3650.
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When should you use Urgent Care?
Urgent care is quick and convenient, and no appoint-
ment is necessary. Urgent care services are appropriate
for injuries and conditions for which youd normally
contact your primary care physician, including:
Earaches
Sore throats
Possible sinus infections
Bites and skin rashes
Minor injuries
If your situation is an emergency, the Emergency
Department at Community Memorial Hospital is
always open.
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Are you one of the approximately 22 percent of adults inthe United States who have specific symptoms that putyou at increased risk for serious health problems?
A growing number of people
are developing significant
health problemsand at
earlier ages. We have never
seen type 2 diabetes in chil-
dren until recently said
Charles Shepard, MD, Winona
Healths medical director and
an internal medicine physician
with Winona Clinic.
The growing trend of people
developing a combination
of symptoms that negatively
impact their health has gar-
nered enough attention to
earn a name: The Metabolic
Syndrome. Health risks
include: Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Liver disease
Osteoarthritis
Sleep Apnea and respiratory
problems
Some cancers
The Metabolic Syndrome isdiagnosed when an individual
exhibits three or more of
the following symptoms (see
page 5 for information about
monitoring these symptoms):
Elevated blood pressure
(135/85 or higher)
Elevated fasting blood sugar (greater than 110)
Abnormal blood fats: elevated triglycerides
Abnormal blood fats: low HDL cholesterol/high LDL
cholesterol
Abdominal obesity (waist measurement greater than
40 for men and 35 for women)
Resistance to insulin
Statistics show that the number of people developing
these findings is increasing at an alarming rate,said Dr. Shepard. And while genetics do play a role,
lifestyle choices are the major determinant. Dr.
Shepard encourages people to understand the health
implications of these risk factors and to take preventive
actionin other words, to control the factors that we as
individuals can control.
Following a healthy diet and exercising to maintain a
healthy weight is a simple concept, but the growing
trend toward obesity (see chart) proves that it isnt
easy. We have to begin by aiming for improvement,
not perfection. Start making your health a priority,
encourages Dr. Shepard. We do have control over what
we put into our bodies and how we use our bodiesand
that has a major impact on our health. Set goals of being
physically active for at least 30 minutes, five times per
week and eating foods low in sugar and fats. Losing even
five to 10 pounds will improve many aspects of your health.
And while genetics
do play a role,
lifestyle choices are the
major determinant.
Charles Shepard, MD
Medical Director
Incentiveforchange:BeatingtheMetabolicSyndrome
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Several factors are monitored that can be indicators of the
Metabolic Syndrome. Some of the indicators to watch and
work to control include:
Triglycerides:After we eat, our bodies use calories as fuel for
the activities we do. Calories that are not used are turned into
triglycerides and are stored in fat cells until theyre used.
Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that we
naturally have in our bodies. It protects nerves and produces
cell tissue and certain hormones. However, too much
cholesterol can be a problem as it may cling to the artery
walls and impede blood flow. Cholesterol travels through our
blood in two ways: low density lipoproteins (LDL) deliver
cholesterol to the body and are potentially harmful, and high
density lipoproteins (HDL) remove cholesterol from the
bloodstream.
Insulin resistance is when your body does not use insulin
properly. Insulin allows sugar (glucose) to enter body cells to
be used for energy and helps muscles, fat and liver cells store
sugar to be released as needed. If your body does not respond
properly to insulin, your blood sugar level rises.
High blood pressure (hypertension): Blood pressure is a
reading that indicates the force of blood moving through
your arteries. Measured as systolic (as the heart beats) over
diastolic (as the heart rests between beats), a pressure of 120over 80 is considered normal. In adults, a reading equal to or
greater than 135 over 85 is considered elevated, and 140 over
90 is considered high.
Fasting blood sugar is the amount of sugar in your blood after
fasting for at least eight hours. A glucose reading greater than
110 milligrams of glucose per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood is
considered elevated.
Understanding the indicators
Its not too late to improve your health:Four things to dostarting now
1. Change your eating habits: Limit fats and sugars, and
increase fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods.
Reducing your intake by as little as 100 to 200 calories per
day can make a difference over time, if done consistently.
2. Be more active: Lack of exercise is a major risk factor.
Regular exercise raises HDL cholesterol and, in some
people, lowers LDL cholesterol. Exercise also can lowerblood pressure, reduce insulin resistance and improve
heart function.
3. Assess your risk for Coronary Artery Disease. Talk with
your primary care physician and, if necessary, get
treatment to lower artery-clogging LDL cholesterol.
4. If you use tobacco, do whatever it takes to quit.
The Trend Toward obesiTy
According to the U.S. Governments Centers for Disease
Control, the tendency for people of all ages to be
overweight is increasing.
Triglycerides
Normal: below 150 milligramsper deciliter (mg/dL)
Borderline high: 150-199
High: 200-500
Very high: above 500
Total cholesterol
200 or less is best
200-239 is borderline high
240 or more is high
LDL (low density) cholesterol
130 or less is best
130-159 borderline high
160 or more is high
HDL (high density) cholesterol
60 or higher is best
40 or less is too low
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Adults 20-74 Children 2-5 Children 6-11
Survey from 1976-1980 Survey from 2003-2004
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Change isnt always easy, especially when someone ismoving from a long-time home to a senior servicesfacilty. But Bunny Bennick, Winona Senior Services
community liaison nurse, can help make the transition a
smooth one.
How do you know when its time for you or a loved one to
consider alternatives to living at home? When you notice
that its becoming harder to do day-to-day upkeepor even
before you begin noticing the signs, said Bennick.
In Bennicks experience, many people say they want to stayin their home no matter what, but thats not always realistic.
She advises, Make time to talk to parents or family members
when there isnt a lot going on. Try not to wait until the need
is imminent. Ask if theyve thought about what theyd like
to do when it becomes too difficult, or they no longer want
to take care of their home. Let them know that you want to
clearly understand whats impotant to them, and be honest
with them about how much you are able to help.
One of my goals is to provide a smooth transition for
people who are at varying degrees of readiness to make achange in their living arrangements, said Bennick. I enjoy
giving tours of our facilities and educating families about
various aspects of each option.
Winona Health offers senior living for all stages of life:
Watkins Manor, at 175 E. Wabasha in Winona, is
designed for independent seniors and for those who
need some assistance with daily living.
Lake Winona Manor, adjacent to Community Memorial
Hospital, serves those who need skilled nursingeither
short-term rehabilitative care or long-term care.
Adith Miller and Roger Metz Manors, on Winona Healths
main campus, offer a home-like setting for those needing
memory care.
We can help families determine the best fit for each
persons needs and wishes, said Bennick. Im happy to
serve as a resource for navigating the issues related to senior
living options. Bennick encourages families to maintain a
positive attitude about change. She notes, Learning about
their options may help people look forward to a new chapter
in their lives.
For more information about Winona Healths senior living
options, contact Bunny Bennick at 507.494.7493.
Navigatingoptionsforseniorliving:Helpisavailable
Tips for finding a good fitWhen considering your living arrangements,
Bunny Bennick, Winona Senior Services community
liaison nurse, encourages you to tour all the facilities
in your community.
And during your tour, she recommends that you:
Ask if they have room for couples to be together.
Find out what type of recreation is provided.
Ask if there are social workers available to help
support
residents
and families
if needed.
Find out
whether
licensed staff
members are
available.
Ask to speak
to some of
the people
living there.
Bunn Bennick, RN, Winona Senior
Serices communit liaison nurse,
helps make the transition into an
assisted liing home more comfortable.
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Later this summer, approximately 2,700 NationalGuardsman are expected to return to Minnesota. About80 of them will be welcomed home to Winona.
The return of a family member from military service is a
happy and exciting time. What some may not realize is that
it also can be an emotionally challenging timenot only for
the returning veteran, but also for his or her family, said
Kathryn Amundson, PhD, a counselor with Winona Healths
Psychiatric & Counseling Services.
Mark Bronson, LICSW, noted,
An average of 15 family
members are affected by each
person returning. The family
system is bound to be different
than it was before deployment.
Everyone has to adjust to how
their roles have changed.
Amundson and Bronson
received special training to help
meet the needs of veterans andtheir families transitioning to
life after military service. Patience, they agreed, was one of
the keys to finding a new normal for family life.
Dr. Amundson explained, Its a simplification, but having
life disrupted by military service is analogous to paddling a
canoe: You can ride along smoothly until someone gets out
of the canoe. The other people in the canoe adjust and learn
to paddle without the person who left. Then everyone has to
readjust when that person gets back in. There will be stages
of adjustment, and its best if everyone is patient as those
stages occur.
According to John J. Morris, a chaplain with the Minnesota
Army National Guard, veterans typically go through six
stages upon returning to civilian life:
1. Honeymoon 4. Engagement
2. Disillusionment 5. Acceptance
3. Alienation 6. New normal
Amundson and Bronson share these tips for family members
and friends of returning veterans:
1. Welcome them home.2. Affirm what they did.
3. Support them with patience. Let them adjust at their
own pace.
4. Encourage them to reengage in activities, but take your
cues from them as to their readiness for extra activities.
5. Give them opportunities to succeed/be realistic in your
expectations.
For information about Winona Health Psychiatric
& Counseling Services, call 507.454.2606, or visit
winonahealth.org.
Recommended reading: Armstrong, K, Best, S,
& Domenici, P. (2006) Courage After Fire: Coping
Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and
Afghanistan and Their Families.
Recommended website: www.JoiningForcesOnline.org
Cominghome:Patiencekeytoeasingveteransreturn
Mark Bronson, LICSW
What some may not realize is
that it also can be an emotionally
challenging
timenot only
for the returning
veteran, but also
for his or her
family.
Kathrn Amundson, PhD
Counselor
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Samantha and Jake Wagner know firsthand that the
path from young married couple to family of three isntalways a smooth one.
Jake, from Owatonna, Minnesota, and Samantha, from the
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area met as students at Winona
State University, and decided to make Winona their home.
When a friend of Samanthas had her baby in Community
Memorial Hospitals Family Birth Center, Samantha visited
her and was impressed with the facility and staff. So when
she and Jake learned they were
expecting, Samantha made plans
to see the midwives at the Winona
Clinic and have her baby at CMH.
The midwives [LeAnn van den
Bosch, CNM and Suzanne Cooley,
CNM] were wonderful. I was having
such an easy pregnancy and there
was no indication of a problem. So
it was a shock when an ultrasound
revealed that our baby had a
problem and wouldnt live. In August 2005, five months into
her pregnancy, their baby, Leo, was stillborn.
Maybe because we had this experience we can really see
and appreciate how good something is, said Samantha.
LeAnn and the nurses in the Family Birth Center were
so wonderful and caring.
When the Wagners learned on January 2, 2006, that they
were expecting again, they were excited and a little anxious.
As Samanthas due date approached,
she and Jake began Childbirth
Education Classes, and they were
pleased to see Amparo (Tweety)Oevering, RN, was the teacher.
Tweety was with us through
our labor with Leo, and it was
comforting to know that she knew
all we had been through.
Two weeks into the six-week
childbirth class and a month before
Personal care eases path to parenthood
FROM THE COvER
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her due date, Samantha went into labor. I thought that I was
just having Braxton Hicks contractions, but since they were
regular and getting stronger, I went in to get checked, and I
was surprised to learn that I definitely was in labor.
After quickly being admitted into the Family Birth Center,
everything went smoothly. One of the first people I saw was
Tweetyshe smiled and said, I told you Id be here and she
had told me that! It was a great experience, said Samantha.
The nurses are wonderful. The labor and delivery rooms are
spacious and beautiful, and the whirlpool felt so good, and
it was nice having it right there in the room. Nora June, 5
pounds, 6 ounces and 19 inches, was born August 14, 2006.
Before the Wagners went home to begin life as a family, they
enjoyed a Celebration Dinner presented by Winona Healths
Food & Nutrition staff.
Reflecting on her journey to parenthood and on her
experience at the Family Birth Center, Samantha said, I love
that everyone gets to know youthe care feels so personal. I
wouldnt consider going anywhere else.
Resources for new parentsChildbirth Education ClassExpectant parents learn about emotional and physical
changes that occur during pregnancy and birth. Theyllalso learn about labor and delivery and the many
choices for pain management.
Breastfeeding ClassThis is an opportunity to learn about breastfeeding and
the many ways it benefits mothers and babies.
MOM (Mothers Own Milk)Breastfeeding Support GroupAlthough breastfeeding is natural, its not always easy.
Family Birth Center nurses and childbirth educators,
Robyn Hinz and Annie Halverson, answer questions andoffer solutions. This is also an opportunity to weigh your
baby and to meet other moms and babies to share tips
and ideas.
Labor & Delier MassageLabor and delivery massage is one more option
available to enhance your birth experience and make
your birthing process more comfortable.
Infant MassageMassage releases tension, increases relaxation, aids in
digestion and elimination, improves sleep and helpscalm colicky babies. Donna McBride, a certified massage
therapist with advanced certification in pregnancy,
labor and postpartum massage and a certified infant
massage instructor, can teach you how to use infant
massage to benefit your baby. For more information,
call 507.457.4329.
FREE new parent e-newsletter!Enroll at winonahealth.org/kidshealth. Click on the
Parenting link and then on New Parent News. This
e-newsletter provides information about each stage of
pregnancy and for parents of children up to age two.
Parents of older children
will find many articles of
interest, including fun
and kid-friendly recipes
at winonahealth.org/
kidshealth.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, each year more than 200,000 preschooland elementary children receive emergency department
care for injuries that occur on playground equipment. Faulty
equipment, improper surfaces, and careless behavior are just
a few of the reasons why kids are injured on playgrounds.
No matter how careful parents and caregivers are, there is
the potential for children to hurt themselves during normal
play, said Chris Schubert, MD, an Emergency Department
physician at Community Memorial Hospital. But proper
precautions help prevent many injuries.
Was to keep kids safe at the plaground:
Supervisechildren.
Kids should always have adult supervision when theyre at
the playground. Young children (and sometimes older ones)
cant always gauge distances properly and arent capable
of foreseeing dangerous situations by themselves. Older
kids often love to test their limits on the playground, so its
important for an adult to be there to keep them in check.
Checktheplaygroundsurface.
A proper playground surface is one of the most important
factors in reducing injuries and the severity of injuries
that occur when kids fall from equipment. The surfaceunder the playground equipment should be soft enough and
thick enough to soften the impact of a childs fall. Surfaces
should be loosely filled with materials like wood chips,
mulch, sand, pea gravel, or shredded rubber.
Keep in mind that even proper surfacing cant prevent all
injuries. Also, the greater the height of the equipment, the
more likely a child is to be injured if he or she falls from it.
Examineplaygrounddesignandspacing.
Playground equipment should be designed for two different
age groups: 2- to 5-year-olds (preschool children) and 5- to12-year-olds (school-age children). In the safest playgrounds
play areas for younger children are separated from those
meant for older children and signs clearly designate each
area to prevent confusion.
Younger kids should not play on equipment designed for
older kids because the equipment sizes and proportions
wont be right for small children, which can lead to injury.
Likewise, older kids should not play on equipment designed
for younger children. Smaller equipment and spaces can
cause problems for bigger kids.
Tips for preventing playground injuries
KIDSHEALTH FEATURE
Play it safe:
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Wearing a bike helmet maylead to ice cream
The Winona Area Ambulance Service (WAAS), Winonapolice Department and the Winona Island Caf are
teaming up to encourage kids to wear their bike
helmets while riding. If the ambulance staff or a police
officer spots a child wearing a bike helmet, they may
reward them with a certificate for a free ice cream cone
redeemable at the Winona Island Caf at 2 Johnson
Street, near the levy in Winona.
Winona Area Ambulance staff and police officers always
will be in uniform and with a properly identified vehicle
when they are handing out certificates.
For more information on keeping your children safe
this summer, visit Winona Health online at
winonahealth.org/kidshealth.
Find more health information atwinonahealth.org/kidshealth!
for kids:Everyday Illnesses & Injuries
Dealing with Feelings
Health Problems of Grown-Ups
Kids Health Problems
Staying Healthy
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Safe playground equipment and adult supervision are
extremely important, but its only half of the equation:
Kids must know how to be safe and act responsibly at the
playground. Here are some general rules to teach your child:
Never push or roughhouse while on jungle gyms, slides,
and other equipment.
Use equipment properlyslide feet first, dont climb
outside guardrails, etc.
Check to make sure that there are no other children in the
way before sliding, climbing, or jumping off equipment.
Leave bikes and bags away from the equipment and the
area where children are playing so that no one trips over
them and falls.
Playground equipment should never be used if it is wet
because it could be slippery.
Dont wear clothes with drawstrings or other strings.
(Drawstrings, purses, and necklaces could get caught on
equipment and accidentally strangle a child.)
Help make playgrounds safe by checking equipment for
potential problems and teaching your children playground
rules, said Dr. Schubert. Kids who know playground rulesare less likely to get hurt.
Play is an important part of your childs physical, social,
intellectual, and emotional development. If you keep these
safety tips in mind, youre on your way to making sure your
childs play is as safe as possible.
2007 The Nemours Foundation/Kidshealth. Used under license. Edited
version. For more information, visitwinonahealth.org/kidshealth.
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To the staff in the Family Birth Center and Intensive Care
Unit.Now I know what angels from heaven look like.
Thank you very, very much.
The Bruce Hilke Famil
Altura, MN
Thank you for the great fun [Winona Health Celebrates
Women] and for the centerpiece I won along with the basket
of goodies. You all did a terrific job. I had a good time, and
Im looking forward to coming again next year!
Darlene Tudahl
Rushford, MN
Thank you for the womens day event [Winona Health
Celebrates Women]. It was an excellently coordinated event
with a lovely breakfast and delightful keynote speaker [Katy
Smith]. The sessions I attended were very interesting and the
booths were nice looking and informational. Im glad I came.
Mar Stettler
Fountain Cit, WI
Thank you for exceptional care before, during and after my
surgery. Your staff s professional and compassionate demean-
or made the experience virtually painless. While you all put
me totally at ease, I never expected the whole ordeal to be as
easy as it was. God has blessed each of you with special gifts
that you use well. I felt blessed to be in your care. Thanks for
making one of lifes interruptions an easy pill to swallow.
Karen Trickett
Winona, MN
Respiratory Care program recognized for quality
Community Memorial Hospital has earned Quality
Respiratory Recognition (QRCR) under the AmericanAssociation for Respiratory Cares national program to help
patients and families make informed decisions about the
quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals.
About 500 hospitalsapproximately 10%of hospitals in the
U.S. have applied for and received this award. Hospitals that
meet the QRCR requirements provide a level of respiratory
care consistent with national standards and guidelines
Community comments
Winona Health receives
Quality Achievement AwardWinona Health took another step toward excellence,
receiving an Achievement-level award from the Minnesota
Council for Quality. Organizations recognized at this level
have established sound, effective approaches to the
awards criteria for leadership, strategic planning, customer
focus, information systems, workforce management and
work process.
What weve learned about this process, said Rachelle
Schultz, Winona Health president/CEO, is that its hard
work, its rewarding, it engages all staff members, and it is
making a difference at Winona Health.
The Minnesota Quality Award is given to organizations
that successfully complete a full assessment using either
a narrative-based or survey-based approach. Four award
levels (Commitment, Advancement, Achievement and
Excellence) are intended to recognize organizations at the
appropriate stage of their quality journey.
Attendees at Winona Health Celebrates Women enjoed
kenote speaker Kat Smith, educational sessions, health
screenings and informational booths.
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Staff newsBrettWhyte,MD, has been named
Community Memorial Hospitals
Emergency Department medical
director.Dr. Whyte has been withWinona Health since 1999. He
received his medical degree from
the University of Wisconsin Medical
School in Madison and is board
certified in Emergency Medicine and in Family Medicine.
Dr. Whyte also is the medical director for Winona Area
Ambulance Service.
BillDanieljoined the staff at
Winona Health as hospice chaplain
and bereavement coordinator.
In this new position, Bill servesfamilies using hospice services
and conducts memorial services.
He received his Master of Arts
degree in Chaplaincy/Pastoral
Care/Christian Counseling from the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. For more
information about Hospice Services, call 507.457.4468.
As Winona Healths chief quality& safety officer, Kathleen Lanik is
responsible for quality, safety, risk
and information management
initiatives throughout Winona Health.
There are four principles that
guide our actions: safety, courtesy, performance and
effectiveness. Safety is first, noted Lanik. We focus on
identification and prevention of potential risk to our
patients and residents. Our goal is to provide peace of
mind by providing personalized, compassionate care.
Among the factors contributing to safety and quality at
Winona Health:
Implementation of a community-wide Electronic
Medical Record (EMR)
Use of evidence-based clinical practices
Fact-based decision making
Compliance with state and federal surveys
Voluntary participation in state and federalsafety initiatives
Service Excellence and Performance Excellence
programs
Compliance with state and federal surveys
Continuous improvement efforts using the
Baldrige criteria
Satisfaction survey results reflect that patients feel safe at
Winona Health, with scores putting the organization in the
top quartile of its peers. The same is true for our quality
outcome scores, said Lanik. Were consistently rated in thetop quartile by our patients and residents.
Lanik began her career with Winona Health in 1975 as
a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, on the medical floor
and in the Emergency Department before continuing her
education in Health Information Management. She is a
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) and also
holds credentials in healthcare quality.
Quality & safety top priorities at Winona Health
Kathleen Lanik
SatyaSrinivasGorty,MD,will join the medical staff
at Community Memorial Hospital in July. Dr. Gorty, an
anesthesiologist, completed his residency at the Medical
College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He received his
medical education at Northeastern Ohio Universities
College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH and Ross University
School of medicine, Dominica, West Indies. He earned his
Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron in Ohio.
ScottTurner,MD, will join the
Community Memorial Hospital
Emergency Department in July.
He received his medical degree
from the University or Minnesota
medical School in Minneapolis and
has been practicing medicine in
Winona for almost 30 years.
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The Ben & Adith Miller Classic,
Monday, August 13, will feature
celebrity golfer Kevin Compare,
instruction coordinator of PGA
America and trick shot artist.
Kevins antics are entertaining,and his knowledge of the game
is amazing, said Nancy Brown,
Winona Health Foundation
executive director.
The Main Event begins at 11
a.m. and includes lunch, 18 holes,
refreshments on the course and
an evening banquet. The Green Monster Challenge is a 9-hole, four-person
scramble that begins with a light lunch at 12:30. The Youth Tournament, is a 9-
hole, four-person scramble beginning at 7 a.m. Young golfers can register as a
team or individually and ask to be assigned to a foursome. The Green Monster
Challenge and the Youth Tournament are presented by Merchants Bank.
Proceeds from The Ben & Adith Miller Classic help make a difference in the
lives of families through the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund. The Fund
has helped more than 1,100 individuals and families with healthcare expenses.
For more information or to register, visit winonahealth.org, or call the
Winona Health Foundation at 507.457.4342.
A stained glass window, a gift from Dennis and Vicki (Simpson)
Decker, was installed in Winona Healths Outpatient Registration
area this spring. The donation was made in memory of their parents
Gilbert and Margaret Decker and Edward and Fern Simpson.
We hope this beautiful window will add a soothing and tranquil
focal point for patients and families who may feel apprehensive
waiting for a test or procedure, said Vicki Decker. We thought this
would be a nice way to pay tribute to our parents and to enhance
what is already a beautiful facility. We hope its something the
community will enjoy.Designed by Winona artist Ed Glubka, the window was crafted by
Dennis Deckers brother, Gil, at Decker Studios.
For more information about the Winona Health Foundation,
including information about grants and scholarships, call
507.457.4342 or visit winonahealth.org.
Dennis and vicki Decker donated this stained glass
window for Winona Healths Outpatient Registration
area in honor of their parents.
FOUNDATION & AUxILIARy NEWS
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Mark your calendars for the 45th annual
Winona Health Auxiliary Birthday Ball-
Countdown to Midnight: A New Years Eve
Galain September. The event will be held
on Saturday, September 8, 2007
The annual charity ball will be held at Saint
Marys University Toner Center. Highlights
include Steve Millar and Diamondhead,
a band from the Twin Cities, and a raffle
which includes a diamond and sapphire
necklace.
Proceeds from the Auxiliarys Birthday Ball
help fund scholarships for those seeking a
career in healthcare and purchase patientlift sytems that support Winona Healths
mission: to improve the health and well-
being of our family, friends and neighbors.
The formal dinner dance is open to the
public. For more information visit
www.birthdayball.orgor call 507.457.4394.
Donation to honor parents was given with patients in mind
Ben & Adith Miller Golf Classic
Kein Compare will perform at the Ben
& Adith Miller Classic, August 1.
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TelephonedirectoryWINONA HEALTH AFFILIATES
Winona Health ........................................................... 454.3650
Toll Free.........................................................800.944.3960
Community Memorial Hospital.............................. 454.3650
Lake Winona Manor (nursing home)...................... 457.4366
Watkins Manor (assisted living) .............................. 494.7400
Adith Miller/Roger Metz Manors (memory care) ... 454.0179Winona Area Hospice Services ............................... 457.4468
Home Care .................................................................. 457.4468
Parkview Pharmacy ................................................... 454.4925
Winona Health Foundation ..................................... 474.3328
Physician Clinics
Allergy & Asthma Clinic .................................. 474.7830
Eye Care Center .................................................. 474.4760
Occupational Health Clinic ............................. 474.7830
Psychiatric & Counseling Services ................. 454.2606
Rushford Clinic ................................................... 864.7726
Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists ................... 474.6600
Urgent Care Clinic ............................................. 474.7830
DEPARTMENTS
Administration ........................................................... 494.7371
Business Office/Billing Information....................... 457.4369
Community Relations ............................................... 474.3328
Department of Behavioral Medicine (Inpatient) . 457.4362
Dialysis ......................................................................... 457.4391
Family Birth Center ................................................... 457.4345
Gift Shop ...................................................................... 457.4450
Health Information Management........................... 457.4483
Human Resources ...................................................... 457.4490
Laboratory ................................................................... 457.4323
Nutrition & Diabetes Education ............................. 457.4329
Pastoral Care ............................................................... 457.4382
Radiology/ Imaging Services (Bone Densitometry,
CT, Digital X-ray, Echocardiography, MRI,
Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound & Womens
Imaging/Mammography) ................................... 457.4320Rehabilitation Services (Cardiopulmonary
Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Occupational
Therapy, Physical Therapy, SpeechLanguage
Pathology)............................................................. 457.4329
Respiratory Care......................................................... 457.4326
Sleep Lab ...................................................................... 453.3789
Surgery ......................................................................... 457.4440
Telecare ........................................................................ 457.4466
Volunteer Services ..................................................... 457.4394
Winonas Health Online Helpline ....................888.287.1024
All phone numbers on this page use area code 507
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October 4, 6:308:30 p.m.
December 6, 6:308:30 p.m.
CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom
$10 per participant/couple
Registration required: 507.457.4338
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July 10August 14 (Tuesdays)
August 1September 5 (Wednesdays)
September 11October 16 (Tuesdays)
October 1November 5 (Mondays)
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8 a.m.3 p.m.
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CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom
$60 per person/couple
Registration required: 507.457.4149
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June 21, 7:3010:30 a.m.
June 26, 58 p.m.
July 19, 7:3010:30 a.m.
August 16, 7:3010:30 a.m.
August 28, 7:3010:30 a.m.
September 12, 58 p.m.
September 20, 7:3010:30 a.m.October 18, 7:3010:30 a.m.
October 23, 7:3010:30 a.m.
November 1, 58 p.m.
November 15, 7:3010:30 a.m.
November 30, 7:3010:30 a.m.
December 5, 7:3010:30 a.m.
December 20, 7:3010:30 a.m.CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium
$30. Registration required: 507.457.4491
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Informational sessions:
July 16, 9:3010:30 a.m.September 17, 6:307:30 p.m.
Working sessions:
July 23, 9:3010:30 a.m.
September 24, 6:307:30 p.m.
CMH, Parkview Conference Room
507.474.3328
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Womens Health Library, 3rd floor,
Outpatient Clinic on the Winona Health
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507.453.3700
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