What's Happening – November 2008
Lindahl joins the Patient Resource Department
Carol Lindahl, BSN, joined the Patient Resource Department at Mason General Hospital in September. Carol, who is a registered nurse, recently worked for Providence SoundHomeCare as a First Steps Nurse, and has experience working with the community and accessing resources for a variety of patient needs. Carol will be doing social work/discharge planning at MGH. She is a Washington State University graduate and has worked in pediatric care at Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, CA; Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma; and as a school nurse.
“I am so glad to be at Mason General,” said Carol. “I enjoy the opportunity to assist patients in all stages of life to access resources in the community.”
State Reviews MGH “Exceptional”
Last summer MGH went through three days of intense review by the Washington State Department of Health, and according to Bob Appel, CEO of MGH, “This was probably the most thorough review that we have gone through in my 16 years at the hospital. It is gratifying to see this acknowledgment (by the State) for the hard work that everyone contributes here. Overall, they were very complimentary, calling the hospital exceptional. They said that they will take several of the things that we are doing here as models for other hospitals they survey (to use).”
Nwosa joins Medical Staff
Nkem Nwosa (N-woah-sa),M.D., board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, has joined the medical staff at Mason General Hospital and is working with Mountain View Women's Health Center to provide obstetric and gynecological care. She received her medical degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York in 1999 and then did her internship and residency at Danbury Hospital, Connecticut, finishing in 2003. Dr. Nwosa is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
She is accepting new patients at the clinic at 2300 Kati Court, Suite A, Shelton, and she may be reached at (360) 426-0955. She enjoys working closely with her patients and caring for women of all ages.
Allyn Diabetes Monthly Support Group Meetings
Thanks to Mason General Hospital and its “Diabetes Wellness Center” Allyn now has monthly support meetings. The next meeting for the new group will be Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Port of Allyn Building in the downstairs meeting room. The topic for November will be: “Managing the Ups and Downs of Blood Sugars” with Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E. as speaker. There will also be time for questions and answers. Anyone with diabetes may attend.
The Allyn Diabetes Support Group, affiliated with the American Diabetes Association, meets every third Thursday of the month from September to June. It is free and open to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends, and family.
For more information call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Department.
New Hospital Video – starring staff and local people – is now available!
Classes
Continuing Education classes offered for Mason General Hospital employees, medical staff, and the community during the month of November:
• Orientation for New Employees
• Strong Perifax for Obstetrical Staff
• Mock Adult Code Blue Skills for Clinical Staff
• Rapid Response Training
• Online Hospital-Wide Yearly Safety Program
• Basic Life Support for Staff
• Online Cognitive Competency Development and Evaluation
• Computerized Documentation Training – Optilink
• Pediatric Evaluation, Assessment, Recommendation, and Stabilization Certification Course
• Licensed Practical Nursing Skills Competency
• Basic Life Support for Diagnostic Imaging
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Certified Nursing Skills Competency
For more information, contact Tom DiDonna, R.N., MGH education director, at (360) 427-3609 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614).
 Mason General Hospital Foundation 2008 Memorial Ornament
13th Annual Fantasy Forest – “Where the Treetops Glisten”
Each year, during Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Fantasy Forest event, there is a special memorial tree dedicated to people who passed away during that current year whom had been loyal supporters of the Foundation, Mason General Hospital, and the Hospital’s mission to provide quality healthcare in Mason County. This year’s memorial tree is dedicated in the memory of Mrs. Lillian Peste, Ed Stock and Mark Trucksess, M.D.
To purchase a memorial ornament, please complete the order form and mail it to: MGHF, PO Box l668, Shelton, WA 98584, or fax it into the office at (360) 427-4448, or take the completed form to the Foundation office located in Gateway Center behind McDonalds on Olympic Highway. The deadline for accepting orders is Tuesday, November 18, 2008. The cost per ornament is $30.
As of Tuesday, December 8, after Fantasy Forest, the ornaments may be picked up at the Development Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation at (360) 427-3623. You can also learn more about the artist, Brian Rubino, who specifically created this ornament for Fantasy Forest 2008, by visiting the MGHF website. |
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Special Kudos
Congratulations to MGH “Employee of the Month” for November - Michelle Rada, accounting services.
Treasures Thrift Store recognized “Volunteer of the Month” for October - Lois Hunter. Congratulations!
13th Annual Fantasy Forest “Where the Treetops Glisten”
November 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2008
Click here to download a complete list of activities at this year's Fantasy Forest!
Win A 7-Foot Designer Holiday Tree
Raffle tickets are now on sale to win an elegant, seven-foot holiday tree from a selection of three designer trees at MGH Foundation’s 13th Annual Fantasy Forest “Where the Treetops Glisten” event on November 18 - 22, 2008 at The Pavilion at Sentry Park in Shelton.
The tickets are $5 each and all proceeds benefit the Mason General Hospital Foundation. The drawing will be held following the “Swing Fever” event on Friday, November 21 at 10 p.m. in The Pavilion.
The winner need not be present to win; however, the winner must select their tree by Saturday, November 22, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. For tickets, additional information, or to volunteer for Fantasy Forest, please call the Development office at (360) 427-3623.
INFLUENZA 2008 - 2009
Influenza Facts:
It is easy to catch!
It can lead to pneumonia or other serious problems!
It can be prevented!
WHO SHOULD RECEIVE THE VACCINE?
- Annual vaccine to all children 6 months to
4 years (59 months)
- Annual vaccine to all children 5 through 18 years
- People with chronic (ongoing) or long-term health problems
- Women who are pregnant during Influenza season
- People 50 and older
- People living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities
- Household contacts/ caregivers of persons at high risk (children, elderly, chronically ill).
Karen Hilburn Fund Donates $5,000 to Oakland
Bay Pediatric Clinic for Cancer Prevention
The Karen Hilburn Breast and Cervical Cancer Fund, an affiliate of Mason General Hospital Foundation, recently donated $5,000 to Oakland Bay Pediatrics, Shelton, to help pay the costs associated with the “Gardasil” vaccine that helps prevent certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Gardasil is designed to prevent infection with HPV that currently causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women world-wide, and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the majority of developing countries.
“This is a wonderful and much needed grant to help cover the costs of administering the three-step vaccination to female patients,” said Terry Megiveron, director of clinic operations for Public Hospital District No. 1 – the governing body that manages Oakland Bay Pediatrics.
The three injections are given over a six month period to women from 9 to 26 years of age. To inquire about the Gardasil vaccine, call Oakland Bay Pediatrics at (360) 426-3102.
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