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Primary care providers: your advocate for life-long health

Your guide to a healthy summer

Winona Health caregivers honored as Guardian Angels

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On occasion Ive used this column to share mythoughts on the importance of having highquality primary care in our community. Recently I

was again grateful for Winona Healths providers and

processes.

My parents were in Winona for my fathers scheduled

surgery at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, when my

mothera retired registered nurseasked me to take

her to our Emergency Department. Within minutes of

her arrival, the physician diagnosed my mothers heart

attack, thus activating our heart attack protocols. Less

than 90 minutes later, she was in the catheterization

lab at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse. (We have similar heart attack protocols in

place with Mayo Clinic.)

Personally and professionally, I am so proud and appreciative of the doctors, nurses

and other professionals in our Emergency Department. The efciency with which

they diagnosed my mothers condition...had helicopter transportation arranged

notied the catheterization team ...was amazing. And my mother is recuperating

nicely. Meanwhile, my fathers medical needs also were bridged by local providers

as his surgery was delayed. My parents are pleased and grateful for the healthcare

they received in Winona. As a visitor to any other community, would you receive

this level of care and service?

Winona Healths purpose is to meet this communitys primary healthcare

needsand our community includes not only full-time area residents, but also

our snowbirds, college students and visitors. We know addressing your healthcare

needs may involve referring you to tertiary health systems when a higher level care

is needed. But these referrals, and the ongoing care required after the tertiary care is

delivered, can be done by our expert, compassionate Winona Health caregivers.

Ive been a proud member of the Winona Health team for almost six years now

and Ive often wished that everyone (my parents included) could have the caliber of

providers and healthcare we have in Winona. It was evident to me, yet again, that

the Winona Health team is committed to providing exceptional healthcare to our

family, friends and neighbors.

Rachelle H. Schultz

President/CEO

The importance of primary care

Healthy Connections is published by

Winona Health to provide you with

nformation about health, wellness

and the many healthcare resources

available to you, close to home.Sending youHealthy Connections

s just one example of how were

working to fulfill our mission of

mproving the health and well-being

of our family, friends and neighbors.

We welcome your questions,

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Winona Health and this publication.

Please visit winonahealth.organd

click on Contact Us or call Winona

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Rchll H. SchltzPresident/CEO

n this issue...

2 The importance of primary care

3 Healthy Kids Club: Step into

Summer

4 Enjoy a healthy summer!

6 Children benefit from outdoor

activities

8 Your advocate for life-long

health: your primary care provider

10 Primary care for women:

obstetrics/gynecology

11 Winona Health primary care

providers

12 Winona Health provider directory

13 Foundation & Auxiliary news

15 Winona Health news & notes

16 Upcoming classes & events

On the cover: Scott Birdsall, MD, visits

with Linda Williams and her youngest

daughter at the Winona Center for

Womens Health.

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Healthy Connections Summer 2008 3

Kids age 6-11 and their families are invited toparticipate in Step into Summer, a casual andnon-competitive walk with fun along the way. Walkerswill start at the bike path near Winona Healths Lake

Winona Manor, walk to the Jaycee Pavilion for a healthy

snack, then walk back to the Winona Health campus.

Total walking distance is almost two miles. Please park

in Winona Healths northwest parking lot between the

hospital and Lake Winona Manor.

All walkers who register for the event and nish will

receive tickets to use for inatables (yes, the Ironman is

back!) located on the Winona Health campus. Project Get

Outdoors, the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife

and Fish Refuge, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service

also will be on-site to provide fun, hands-on outdoor

activities where kids can practice shing, sit in a canoe

and tent, and use binoculars.

Registration is required for this free event and children

must be accompanied by an adult. To register, please

visit winonahealth.org/HKCor call 507.457.4161.

Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome, but please leave

your bikes, skateboards, rollerblades and pets at home.

Listen to Winona Radio for event cancellation in case ofthreatening weather.

Visit ourHealthy Kids Club website and see why oneHealthy Kids Club participant said, I love this website. Thanks

for inspiring me so much! Youll nd fun and helpful information and ideas to stay healthyor to improve your

health! TheHealthy Kids Club website: winonahealth.org/HKC.

Step into Summer

Join us for Healthy Kids ClubStep into Summer!Saturday, May 31 Walk begins at 9 a.m. Celebration activities continue until noon

Help keep our communitys families healthy!

As part of HKCs Step into Summer, donations of canned fruits, peanut

butter and juices are encouraged for Winona Volunteer Services Food Shelf.

THe IRonmanA popular eature at the Healthy Kids Club kick

o event in October 2007, the Ironman inatable will be on theWinona Health campus or walk participants to enjoy during

Healthy Kids Club Step into Summer, Saturday, May 31.


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Summer provides a welcomeopportunity to enjoy the beautyof our area with family and friends.

Whether were working in theyard, relaxing or participating in

recreational activities, there are

common summer-time situations

that may cause anything from minor

discomfort to severe, life-changing

events.

Rebecca Lamberty, RN, CEN,

Winona Health director of Emergency

Services, noted that Emergency

Department and Urgent Care

physicians see an increase in people

seeking treatment for bee stings,

poison ivy exposure, dehydration and sunburn during the

summer. More outdoor activities also increase the chance

for injury, so physicians advise making sure tetanus shots

are current.

Lamberty reminds people who enjoy time on the lakes

and rivers to learn about water safety. Things happen

so quickly, she said. If people are prepared by learning

about boating and water safety, theyre more likely to

know how to react to an unexpected situation.

Along with wishing you a safe, healthy summer, Winona

Health experts offer the following tips to improve your

health and well-being:

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Winona Healths Certied Athletic Trainers and the

National Athletic Trainers Association remind you to take

precautions against heat-related illnesses during physical

activity. Heat illnesses include: exercise-associated

muscle cramps, heat syncope (sudden dizziness and

sometimes fainting), exercise (heat) exhaustion and heat

stroke. Added Judi Tekautz, ATC, Preventive measures

can signicantly decrease ones risk of heat illness during

athletic participation.

To prevent heat illness:

Educate yourself about the prevention, recognition and

treatment of heat illnesses.

Maintain adequate uid intake.

Get proper rest in a cool environment; eat a well-

balanced diet; and maintain proper hydration prior

to exercising.

Follow guidelines for exercising in hot, humid

weather; continuously monitor environmental

conditions and use planned rest breaks.

Children are at a higher risk for heat illnesses due to

decreased ability to sweat, higher skin temperature,

decreased ability to acclimate and smaller body size.

Extra care should be taken when they are participating in

activities during warm weather. Frequent rest periods and

uid intake every 15 to 30 minutes is mandatedeven if

children are not thirsty.

As we age, our ability to adapt to the stress of exercise

in hot weather also decreases, Tekautz noted. Older

athletes should consult with their physician regarding any


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increase risk of exercise, particularly in hot weather. But

as a general rule, regular uid intake is critical.

For more information, visit winonahealth.org/sports or

speak with a certied athletic trainer at Winona Health

Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists 507.474.6600.

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Dermatologist Frank A. Bures, MD, Winona Clinic, offers

the following tips for summer skin care:

Protect skin from overexposure to the sun. The sun

protection factor (SPF) numbers listed on sunscreen

are guides to their effectiveness. An SPF of 45

implies you could be in the sun 45 times longer than

if you werent using the product before you burn, Dr.

Bures said.

Avoid poison ivy resin/rash. You cannot spread the

rash from poison ivy by transferring it to your other

parts or other people, Dr. Bures stated. However,

the resin can be spread by contact with the plants or

from resin stuck on objects such as tools, clothes, or

dog hair. So wash with soap and water or clean with

rubbing alcohol to get rid of the resin.

Treat bug bites and bee stings. Almost all bug bites

look the same: they appear as a red itchy bump with a

hole on top, Dr. Bures explained. Ice is a good anti-

itch approach, as is applying wet meat tenderizer. If

you or your child is allergic to bee stings, be sure to

carry an up-to-date epinephrine pen.

Protect against tick bites. The most effective repellant

for ticks is Deet. Twenty percent is high enough to

work, according to Dr. Bures. Be sure to read product

directions and warnings.

Dr. Bures encourages everyone to enjoy the summer

and remember: Swatting those mosquitoes is burning

calories! To make an appointment in the Dermatology

Department, call: 507.457.7670.

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Summer often provides increased family time. According

to Angela Gullickson, LICSW, Winona Health Psychiatric

& Counseling Services, Parents and children joint

activities are an important factor in healthy development

through adolescence. It increases communication andcreates family rituals. Time spent together contributes to

the well-being of each family member.

Gullickson noted that family time seems to be

disappearing in our society. This reduction in family

time has a signicant effect on our children, as low

attachment to parents and nature is associated with

substance abuse, depression and other health issues.

We live in a beautiful environment, and spending timehere can only enhance our well-being. Gullicksons

recommendation for a great summer? Let the bluffs

and the mighty Mississippi be an agent for change for

your family. Get outside, start communicating and take

advantage of the surroundings. Your kids will thank you!

For more information about Winona Health Psychiatric

& Counseling Services, visit winonahealth.orgor call

507.454.2606.

For healthy summer snacking ideas from dietitian Heidi Ferris, RD, CDE, visit winonahealth.org/EatSmart.


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School is out the sun is shining and the treesare greenIt must be summertime in the Winonaarea. This beautiful region offers many opportunities for

children to have a healthy and active summer.

Diane Montgomery, PT, Cert. MDT, and Jamie Thoreson,

OTR/L, are therapists for Winona Healths Rehab

Services. They encourage children and parents to take

advantage of these warm months to enjoy the health

benets of outdoor activities.

We live in such a beautiful area, Montgomery said.

There are so many activities for children to experience

and receive wonderful benets from. Thoreson added,

Activity helps organize the brain. Children need to move

in order to learn.

Montgomery and Thoreson often work together in

Rehab Services pediatric area. (See next page for more

information.) Both agree that some of the most basic toys

and activities have the greatest benets for children. They

encourage children and families to enjoy the following

activities in these warm-weather months:

Swimminghelps all children with general body

strengthening, range-of-motion and balance. The

buoyancy of the water allows for low-impact motion,

easing the ability to move and relieving joint pain.

Even the sensation of the water is benecial to

children. Swimming is a great all-around activity,

Montgomery said. The feeling of the water on the

skin has great sensory benets for children.

Walking or runningon varying surfacesgrass,

sand, playground mulchhelps with strength, muscle

balance and sensation in a childs legs.

Playgrounds/jungle gymsoffer a wide variety of

activities benecial to children, including climbing,

balancing, sliding and swinging. Multi-dimensional

activities like these help childrens organizational

skills for both motor and brain function.

Bicycling and inline skatingalso help with

general strengthening, balance and coordination.

It is important to remember to wear the proper

protective gear when participating in these activities,

Montgomery advised. Staying safe goes hand in hand

with being healthy.

Playing catch is great for hand/eye coordination and

involves the whole body. Just by throwing a softball

or football, children engage their upper body, core and

lower body muscles.

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Horseback ridinghas many therapeutic benets

both sensory and strengthening. When riding a

horse, balance and trunk control are engaged and

the motion of the horse forces

the riders hips to move in a

walking motion, Thoreson

noted. Therapeutic horseback-

riding programs have shown

many benets for children

with physical and or emotional

disabilities.

The summer months also offer many team sport

opportunities.Playing in groups or on a team has great

social and developmental benets, Thoreson said.

Not only are kids being active, but they also are sharing,

problem solving and developing skills.

Every child is unique and their

interests in certain activities will

vary, but Montgomery suggests

that just getting children outside

will provide an opportunity forthem to develop a wide-range

of movement and skills that

will benet their health. A

balanced lifestyle that includes

a variety of physical activities is best, Montgomery said.

You dont need fancy equipment for an activity to be

benecial.


Winona Health Rehabilitation Services, located at Sarnia Square,is expanding its pediatric therapy, thanks to a donation from theWinona Health Auxiliary.

Corrie Searles, director of Rehabilitation Services, is very grateful for the

donation that will purchase new pediatric rehab equipment. There is a

need to provide these services to the community, and this new equipment

allows us to strengthen our pediatric offerings, she noted. The new

equipment includes: an inatable pool lled with play balls; mats; bean bag

chairs; a tunnel; climbing ladder; gross-motor activity kit; and a variety of

swings suspended from the ceiling.

The additional equipment will allow staff to incorporate more sensory

integration therapy into its childrens services. Sensory integration

therapy helps children who are affected emotionally and/or physically by

environmental sensitivitiestouch, movement, sights or soundsthat

affect their learning, motor development or behavior. It helps children

focus on their activities despite the presence of stimulation and helps

parents and teachers modify childrens environment to help them cope.

Winona Healths Rehab staff is certied to care for pediatric patients.

We are seeing a lot more children, Searles said, and we can incorporate

activities that promote their rehabilitation, while allowing them to do

something fun.

Patients seeking rehabilitative care must be referred to Winona Healths

Rehab Services by their primary care provider. For more information call

507.457.4329 or visit winonahealth.org.

Winona Health Rehab Services also

offers the following pediatric therapies:

Physical therapy focuses on

gross motor skills from crawling

to running; balance and core

strengthening; post-injury or post-

surgery mobility.

Occupational therapy works on

hand/eye coordination for activities

such as eating, writing, dressing and

other daily tasks requiring a variety

of ne motor and social skills.

Speech therapy works with basic

oral-motor skills, communication,

problem-solving and attentiondisorders, as well as swallowing/

sucking reexes.

Massage therapy helps with overall

muscle relaxation and sensation.

Infant massage can help soothe colic

symptoms.

Meeting chidrens rehabilitation needs

Activity helps organize the

brain. Children need to move inorder to learn.

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Your advocate for life-long health:your primary care provider

Primary care providers are

physicians, nurse practitioners

and physician assistants who provide

rst contact and ongoing care for

a persons healthcare needs. Most

often, family practice, internal

medicine and pediatric providers are

considered primary care providers,

with obstetricians/gynecologists also

serving womens primary care needs.

To maximize lifelong health and

wellness, its important to develop

a relationship with a healthcare

providerthough some say its better

to create a partnership with them.

When youre comfortable with a

healthcare provider who knows your

health history and whats normal foryou, youre more likely to talk with

him or her about any concernand

he or she will make recommendations based on what

they already know about your health and whats normal

for you, said Donna Kamann, NP, a nurse practitioner

in Winona Clinics Family Medicine Department. In

addition, your primary care provider serves as your

advocate in referring you to other healthcare services.

You do have options when it comes to selecting a primarycare provider. Consider your personal needs and nd

someone you feel comfortable with. For the options

available to you in the greater Winona, Rushford or

Lewiston areas, see the directory on page 12. To learn

more about any of these healthcare providers, visit

winonahealth.organd click on Find a Provider.

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Pediatricians are skilled in assessing the physical,

emotional and social health of infants, children,

adolescents and young adults. They focus on prevention,

detection and management of health issues that affect

children in various developmental stages.

Through regular well-child physicals, we provide

information to promote healthy lifestyles, explained

Joan Krueger, MD, a pediatrician at Winona Clinic.

Its also an opportunity for parents to ask questions and

for us to check for potential physical, behavioral and

developmental issues. And, as with all health issues, early

detection, evaluation and intervention leads to the best

possible outcomes.

eSTabLISHIng a ReLaTIonSHIpPrimary care providers establish important

relationships with their patients and are knowledgeable o the patients medical history.Above, Lisa Nutter, FNP-C, visits with one o her young patients at Lewiston Clinic.

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Dr. Krueger noted that some parents skip well-child

visits unless immunizations are required, but if the only

time children go to the doctor is when they need shots,

they may develop a fear of going to the doctor. Instead,

routine, well-child check-ups help children develop a

positive relationship with healthcare providers and learn

about the importance of healthy habits.

She added, We can help parents by reinforcing the

messages they convey to their children about the

importance of being active and eating healthy food. We

also provide parents with information about protecting

their childs health and safety, along with tips and ideas to

help them deal with common issues that most parents face

in raising healthy children.

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According to Donna Kamann, NP, nurse practitioner in

Winona Clinics Family Practice Department, family

practitioners provide general medical careeverything

from preventing to treating disease and illness in people

of all ages.

Kamann emphasized, One of the main benets of routine

physicals with a healthcare provider who knows youis that he or she can take your health history and your

familys health history into account when determining

which screenings should be done and when. The most

important thing to remember is that early detection means

early intervention or even prevention.

Having routine physicals, rather than

waiting until a problem develops, is

the best plan for better health.

Added Linda Runstron, NP, RushfordClinic, If you ask enough questions

regarding lifestyle and family life,

you can help people realize their

own risk areas. Then you are able to

help them focus on setting goals and

making changes in those areas.

Its so important for all adults to

incorporate healthy lifestyle choices

in their busy routines, added

Kamann. And its important to pass

on those healthy lifestyle habits to

children. As primary care providers,

our goal is to help people maintain

optimal health throughout their life.

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As with all health issues, early detection,

evaluation and intervention

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Internal medicine physicians provide general care for

adults. They are trained in many procedures in several

disciplines and serve as experts in complex medical

diseases. Internists may receive referrals from family

practice, surgery and other elds.

From a physicians standpoint, it is much easier to keep

a healthy person well than to take a sick person and

make them well, said Richard Ferris, MD, an internist

at Winona Clinic. The aim of primary care and internal

medicine is to maintain health which, Dr. Ferris noted,

involves a combination of the following factors:

exercise

a good diet

weight loss if necessary

sleep

moderate to no alcohol use

no smoking

controlling blood pressure

controlling cholesterol routine screening tests for cancers such as colon,

prostate and breast

being aware of and paying attention to family health

history for risk factors

As a primary care physician, my goal is to help my

patients prevent disease before it occurs, Dr. Ferris

concluded.


Although family practice physicians can providewell-women exams, some women chooseto see a healthcare provider in the Winona Center

for Womens Health for their gynecologic andprimary care. The center includes two obstetricians/

gynecologistsScott Birdsall, MD, and Troy Shelton,

MD; two nurse midwivesSuzanne Cooley, CNM,

and LeAnn Van den Bosch, CNM; and three nurse

practitionersHolly Fratzke, CNP, Ann F. Olson,

CNP, and Tara Suffrins, CNP.

These experts focus on care for women from teenagers

to seniors. Dr. Birdsall encourages women to consider

seeing a nurse practitioner for their annual well-

women exams: Tara, Holly and Ann are personable,

well-trained and experienced. They not only conduct

well-women exams, but also treat minor gynecologic

problemsor promptly refer more complex issues to

one of the physician specialists, he said.

When starting a family, Dr. Birdsall recommends

choosing a healthcare provider who is knowledgeable,

compassionate and attentive to your needs. When

women have their baby here in Winona, they have

about a 90 percent chance that the person whos been

with them through their prenatal visits will be with

them for their delivery, he added.

Dr. Birdsall also recommended that females between

the age of 9 and 26 get immunized against cervical

cancer. Gardasil protects against the most common

human papilloma viruses (HPV), two of which cause

genital warts and two of which cause cancer. Heexplained that although Gardasil wont completely

prevent this cancer, it can decrease a womans risk by

70 to 80 percent.

If youd like more information about the Gardasil

vaccine, call the Center for Womens Health at

507.457.7674.

Primary care for women:

obstetrics/gynecology

As a primary care physician, my goal is to

help my patients prevent

disease before it occurs.

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Winona Health primary care providers

Traci J. Morken, NP John Mulrooney, MD

Christina Nitti Valezquez, NP

Dennis Nolan, MD

Lisa J. Nutter, FNP-C

Ann Marie Olsen, CNP

Richard Ferris, MD

Holly Fratzke, CNP

Sheila Hadaway, DO

Donna J. Kamann, CNP

Joan Krueger, MD

Mary Michener, MDE. Allen Beguin, MD

Scott Birdsall, MD

David Christenson, MD

M. Suzanne Cooley, CNM

Andrew Edin, MD Arnold Fenske, MD

Troy Shelton, MD

Charles Shepard, MD

Joy Stevens, PA-C

Tara Sufrins, CNP LeAnn Van den Bosch, CNM

Robert Wilahrt, MD

Ann F. Olson, CNP

Abdul Oseini, MD Daniel Parker, MD

Bryan Reed, DO

Linda Runstrom, NP

Carmen Scudiero, MDPeDIATrIC/ADOLeSCenT MeDICIne

FAMILy PrACTICe

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Commuit Mmoial Hospital: 454.3650

855 Mankato Ave. Winona

Pakviw Phamac: 454.4925


Wioa Halth Phsicia Cliics

Allergy & Asthma Clinic: 474.7830

420 E. Sarnia Winona

Eye Care Center: 474.4760


Lewiston Clinic: 507.523.2127100 Harrison St. Lewiston

Psychiatric & Counseling Services: 454.2606


Rushord Clinic: 507.864.7726

901 Home St. Rushord

Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists: 474.6600


Urgent Care Clinic: 474.7830

420 E. Sarnia Winona

Winona Clinic: 507.454.3680859 Mankato Ave. Winona

Wioa Sio Svics

Watkins Manor: 494.7400

Home Care: 457.4468

Hospice: 457.4468

Lake Winona Manor, Adith Miller

& Roger Metz Manors: 457.4366

Allergy & Asthma: 474.7830Terry Donnal, MD

Anesthesiology: 457.7670Satya S. Gorty, MD

Ruth L. Moes, MD

Dermatology: 457.7670Frank A. Bures, MD

Emergency Medicine:

(if an emergency, call 911)Carlos Morales, MD

Christopher Schubert, MD

Scott Turner, MD

Brett Whyte, MD

Joel Stevens, PA-C

Family Practice: 457.7648E. Allen Beguin, MD

David A. Christenson, MD

Mary A. Michener, MD

Robert P. Wilahrt, MD

Donna J. Kamann, CNP

Christina M. Nitti Velasquez, CNP

Lisa J. Nutter, FNP-C

Linda Runstrom, NP

Joy Stevens, PA-C

General Surgery: 457.7670Matthew J. Broghammer, DO

J. David Rowekamp, MD

Jerry Smith, DO

Internal Medicine: 457.7622Andrew E. Edin, MD

Arnold W. Fenske, MD

Richard C. Ferris, MD

John G. Mulrooney, MD

Dennis G. Nolan, MD

Abdul M. Oseini, MD

Daniel Parker, MD

Bryan Reed, DO

Carmen Scudiero, MDCharles A. Shepard, MD

Traci J. Morken, CNP

Ann Marie Olsen, CNP

Ophthalmology/

Optometry: 474.4760Laurel Quinn, MD

Douglas M. Orlich, OD

Scott M. Pastryk, OD

Oral/Maxillofacial

Surgery: 457.7700Gary W. Hayes, DDS

Orthopaedic Surgery/

Sports Medicine: 474.6600Tim Gabrielsen, MD

Richard Romeyn, MD

Aaron Schilling, PA-C

Pathology: 457.4361Carl J. Szczesniak, MD

Pediatric/

Adolescent Medicine:

457.7607Sheila A. Hadaway, DO

Joan M. Krueger, MD

Podiatry: 457.7700Laurie S. Broghammer, DPM

Psychiatry/Counseling:

454.2606Kevin V. Quinn, MD

Cullen R. Schwemer, MD

Angela Gullickson, LICSW

Radiology/Imaging:

457.4320

James Erwin, MDLaurel Littrell, MD

Urgent Care: 474.7830Terry Donnal, MD

Amy Christianson, NP

Howard Gorder, PA-C

Susan Smith, FNP

Womens Health

Obstetrics/Gynecology:

457.7701Scott B. Birdsall, MD

Troy J. Shelton, MDM. Suzanne Cooley, CNM

Holly J. Fratzke, CNP

Ann F. Olson, CNP

Tara Sufrins, CNP

LeAnn Van den Bosch, CNM

To see a complete list of Winona Health services, visit: winonahealth.org/services

Winona Healthprovider directory


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FounDaTIon & auxILIaRy newS

Patients appreciate Guardian Angels

The Winona HealthFoundations GuardianAngel program is one way torecognize a Winona Health

staff member who made a

difference in your carewhether a physician, nurse,

housekeeper or nutrition staff member. When you make

a gift to the Foundation in honor of your Guardian

Angel(s), theyll receive a letter notifying them of your

gift and a custom-crafted pin to wear on their badge.

Here are some recently recognized Winona Health

Guardian Angels honorees:

Matthew J. Broghammer, DO, General Surgery

Bev Engel, Housekeeping

Betty Crawford, LPN, Internal Medicine

Richard Ferris, MD, Internal Medicine

Pam Flanagan, LPN, Surgery Department

Kathleen Squires, RN, Lake Winona Manor

Bridget Spencer, LPN, Lake Winona Manor

Rebecca McDonald, LPN, Lake Winona Manor

Craig T. Vessey, Surgical Assistatnt

Darleen Loretz (retired)

For more information or to make a donation in honor

of your Guardian Angel, visit the Winona Health

Foundation online at winonahealth.org/foundation or

call 507.474.3328.

A ltt hooig Guadia Agls

Dear Friends:

I am writing to say thank you and to make a donation in

support of your mission. During the past year we have

had a few visits to the Emergency Room at Community

Memorial Hospital to receive care for our children.

Each time, our children received excellent care from

the doctors, nurses and staff. As parents, we felt well

supported and knew that our children were receiving

high-quality care from professionals who truly cared

about them and about us.

More recently, I have received ongoing care from Dr.

Matthew Broghammer and the Surgery Department

at Winona Clinic. I have just completed my post-

operative visits, and I cannot imagine a better healthcare

experience. Dr. Broghammer exemplies the very best in

our healthcare system. He always took the time to listen

to my concerns, to answer all my questions, and to fully

explain the care and treatment I would be receiving. I

never felt rushed during my appointments. I know clearly

that he wanted the best outcome for me, and that he

would do his best as a physician and surgeon to help

this come about. He was encouraging, supportive, and

respectful of me and my needs throughout the process.

This was also true of Craig [Vessey] and Pam [Flanagan]

and of all the doctors, nurses, and staff that I interacted

with at the Clinic and the Hospital.

I am deeply grateful to Winona Health for its great careof me and of my family over the past year.

Todd Graff, Winona

Guardan Angel

Cogatulatios to Dis Thd ad

Hom ad Commuit OptiosDennis Theede and Home and Community Options, Inc.

(HCO), received the Ben & Adith Miller Community

Service Tribute for 2007. Theede and HCO were

recognized for their fantastic philosophy of life,

according to Hugh Miller, whose parents originally

established the Tribute award. Hugh and Vera Miller and

RTP Company donated $25,000 to the Ben & Adith Miller

Patient Care Fund in Theedes and HCOs name.


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Center for Womens Health and Family Birth Center staff:

I just wanted to thank you for everything youve done

for me throughout my pregnancyand especially the

delivery. Im sure its just another day at the ofce for

you, but its not every day we get to bring a little miracle

into the world. And I cant put into words how lucky I feel

to have found a doctor and nurses as compassionate and

skilled as you. Thank you again!

Beth and Todd Comero

Bufalo City, Wisconsin

Winona Health Foundation:

I have been very pleased with the services Ive received

at Winona Health in the Emergency Department, Urgent

Care Clinic and Rushford Clinic. Several of my neighbors

are now using your services and are very pleased. You

take time with people; keep up the good work!

Winona Health Foundation donor

Houston, MN

Winona Health Winona Area Hospice:

Thank you to Sheila Skeels and the entire Hospice staff

of working, caring angels! We received your card full of

kind words and that means a lot. My mom is smiling down

at all of you. What a blessing the hospice services are to

Winona. Thank you so much!

Patty Mueller

Winona, MN

Winona Health:

I just want to let you know how very much I appreciate

the free valet parking service you are providing.

Without this service it would be much more difcult for

me, and Im sure for many other patients, to keep our

appointments for clinic and hospital care. The young

man who meets me each time I drive up is so polite and

friendlywhat a pleasure to be greeted by a happy smile.

Thank you so much for this needed help.

Lucille Thern Messman

Winona, MN

Mary E. Funk, FNP-BC, joined

the Winona Health medical staff

in March. She is board certied as

a family nurse practitioner by the

American Nurses Credentialing

Center and sees residents at

Lake Winona Manor, St. Anne

of Winona and Sauer Memorial

Home. Mary received her Masters of Science degree in

Nursing at Spalding University in Louisville, KY.

Pediatrician Craig H. Anderson, MD, will join the

Winona Health medical staff in July, seeing patients at

Winona Clinic. Dr. Anderson received his Bachelor of

Arts and his Medical Degree from the University of

Minnesota in Minneapolis. He completed his pediatric

residency at Oregon Health & Science University in

Portland, Oregon. Dr. Anderson and his family will move

to the area from Cambridge, MN.

Winonas use of healthcare technology was the topic

of a news segment that aired nationally on thePBS

NewsHour, Monday, March 24. Local physicians,

nurses, administrators and patients were interviewed

about how and why Winona healthcare providers have

collaborated to use technology to streamline processes,

improve quality and safety and to improve the health

and well-being of the community. View the story at

winonahealth.org/pbs.

Hospice Minnesota presented its Public Awareness

Award to the Winona Daily News for its series: A

Year to Live. This series shared the story of the Ron

and Norene Oppriecht family during Norenes end-of-

life journey. The award was established to recognize

signicant accomplishments in advancing the knowledge

of hospice care. The Oppriecht family and Hospice staff

including Sheila Skeels, LSW, also were recognized

during the award presentation.

wInona HeaLTH newS & noTeS

Mary E. Funk, FNP-BC


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evenTS, CLaSSeS & SuppoRT gRoupS

For a complete calendar of events by

date and for more information about

our services and programs, please visit

our website: winonahealth.org. We

welcome your questions and comments.

Alzhims Suppot Goup2nd Wednesday of the month, 6-7 p.m.

CMH, Parkview Conference Room

507.457.4560

Basic Li Suppot (BLS/CPr) o

Halthca Povids

August 27, 4-9 p.m.

CMH, 3rd oor B.A. Miller Auditorium

Childbith educatio Class

6-week classes

Wednesdays, June 4July 9

Tuesdays, July 8August 12

Mondays, August 4September 8

Wednesdays, September 3October 8

Thursdays, October 2November 6

6:30-8:30 p.m.


Registration required: 507.457.4338

Childbith educatio Wkd Class

Friday, May 16, 6-8 p.m. and

Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.



Halthca CPr

rcticatio Classs

May 20, 5-8 p.m.

June 4, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

June 19, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

July 1, 5-8 p.m.

July 17, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

August 5, 7:30-10:30 a.m.August 6, 5-8 p.m.

August 21, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

August 26, 5-8 p.m.

September 18, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

September 23, 5-8 p.m.

October 16, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

October 22, 5-8 p.m.



Cost for class: $30

Halthca DictivsInformational sessions:

May 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

July 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

September 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Working sessions:

May 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

July 28, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

September 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m.


507.474.3328

Halth Kids ClubStep into Summer

Family Fun WalkSaturday, May 31

9:00 a.m.noon

Winona Bike Path

Lake Winona

See page 3

MOM Suppot Goup

(Moths Ow Milk)

Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Womens Health Library

3rd oor of Winona Clinic

507.453.3700

Postat Cac Suppot GoupFirst Monday of the month, 7-8 p.m.


507.457.4491

B & Adith Mill Gol Classic

Featuring Golf Pro Gerry James!

August 11

Cedar Valley Golf Course

Winona, MN

507.474.3328

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46th Aual Bithda Ball

Passport to Adventure

September 13

Signatures Restaurant and

Visions Event Center

Winona, MN

507.457.4394

www.BirthdayBall.orgSee page 14

For more information about Foundation

& Auxiliary events call 507.474.3328.

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