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UHC Gastroenterologist
Provides Diagnosis and Treatment
for Stomach and Intestinal Issues
Steps You Can Take Now to Relieve Common Digestive Disorders
Many of us are all too familiar with the aches
of heartburn, indigestion and nausea. While
mild, occasional discomfort in the stomach
and intestines is considered normal, some
gastrointestinal disorders need medical attention.
UHC’s Board Certified Gastroenterologist Dr.
Paul S. Pickholtz provides full-service endoscopy
services and gastrointestinal treatments for adult
men and women.
Gastroenterology addresses the treatment of
disorders such as liver disease, colon screening
for cancer, pancreatic disease, biliary diseases,
inflammatory bowel diseases, peptic ulcer
disease, esophageal disorders such as reflux, and
small intestinal disorders.
A few of the most commonly gastrointestinal
disorders diagnosed in North Central West
Virginia are: acid reflux disease, Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS), ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s
Disease and pancreatitis. While these ailments
share many similar symptoms, there are a few
key differences you can look
for to determine which
illness could be
affecting your body.
Acid Reflux Disease
At the lower end of the esophagus at the
entrance to your stomach is a valve called the
lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Normally, the
LES closes as soon as food passes through it. If
the LES does not close all the way or if it opens
too often, acid produced by your stomach can
move up into your esophagus. This can cause
symptoms such as a burning chest pain called
heartburn. If acid reflux symptoms happen more
than twice a week, you have acid reflux disease,
also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD).
One of the most effective ways to treat acid reflux
disease is to avoid the foods and beverages that
trigger symptoms. Here are other steps you can
take:
• Eat smaller meals more frequently.
• Quit smoking.
• Do not eat at least two to three hours before
lying down.
• Do not wear tight clothes or tight belts.
• If you are overweight or obese, take steps to
lose weight with exercise and diet changes.
• If symptoms persist please seek medical attention.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Also known as spastic colon, irritable colon, or
nervous stomach, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a
particularly common gastrointestinal issue. The
symptoms of IBS include cramps and abdominal
pain, bloating, gas, and a change in bowel habits.
Frequently, suffers of IBS alternate between
constipation and diarrhea.
While stress is the single biggest trigger
mechanism, IBS can be brought on by
medications and certain foods. Here are
steps you can take:
• Exercise moderately and regularly.
• Monitor the medications that you take.
Aspirin, ibuprofen and vitamin C tablets
can irritate your gastrointestinal mucosa.
• Modify your intake of dairy products.
• Choose whole grain breads and
cereals, fruit and vegetables that are a
good source of fiber.
• It is best to avoid laxatives and overthe-counter high-fiber supplements as
they can cause bloating and increased
irritability.
• If symptoms persist please seek medical attention.
Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease
Ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease are
inflammatory bowel diseases, which involves
chronic inflammation of random areas of the colon
and/or small intestine, causing severe diarrhea,
acute abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite and
fatigue.
Crohn’s disease can be difficult to detect. It is
diagnosed through a medical history and physical
exam, imaging tests to look at the intestines, and
laboratory tests.
One of the most effective ways to treat Crohn’s is
to quit smoking. Here are other steps you should
take:
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Limit alcohol consumption.
Eat large quantities of fruits and vegetables.
Get plenty of fiber in your diet.
Consume a diet low in fat.
Reduce your sugar intake.
Get regular exercise.
If symptoms persist please seek medical attention.
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas
becomes inflamed. There are two forms of
pancreatitis: acute and chronic.
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation that
occurs over a short period of time. In the majority
of cases, acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones
or heavy alcohol use.
Chronic pancreatitis occurs most commonly after
repeated episodes of acute pancreatitis.
One of the most effective ways to treat chronic
pancreatitis is to eat a low fat diet. Here are other
steps you should take:
• Consume healthy carbohydrates.
• Limit the amount of dairy intake.
• If symptoms persist please seek medical attention
Dr. Pickholtz is board
certified in both
internal medicine and
the subspecialty of
gastroenterology and
holds a membership in
the American Society
for Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy and is a Fellow
of the American College of
Physicians, ASIM, F.A.C.P.
Dr. Paul S. Pickholtz,
UHC Gastroenterologist
Dr. Pickholtz is now seeing patients at his Bridgeport office located in the Physician’s Office Building (POB),
Suite 304 on UHC’s new campus. For appointments call (681) 342-3690.
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New Physicians
Gurjeet Kaleka, M.D.
specializing in vascular/
endovascular surgery
has joined the United
Hospital Center medical
staff.
Dr. Kaleka joins the
practice of John
Adeniyi, M.D. FACS, also a vascular/
endovascular surgeon and wound care
specialist. Together they will provide
vascular services to more than 200,000
individuals in the UHC service area.
This advanced area of surgery, which
requires additional specialized training,
focuses on disorders of the circulatory
and vascular system.
Dr. Kaleka is board certified by the
American Board of Surgery. He is a
graduate of the University of Wisconsin,
Milwaukee, and received his medical
degree from Memorial University of
Newfoundland, Canada.
He received his training in general
surgery at the Jewish Hospital,
Cincinnati, Kaiser Permanente in Los
Angeles, and at East Carolina University,
Greenville, N.C. He has also completed
two fellowships in advanced surgical
techniques, one in minimal laparoscopic
surgery and most recently a fellowship
in Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Case
Western Reserve University, University
Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio.
Kristen Nicole Moore,
M.D. is an internal
medicine/pediatrics
specialist joining UHC’s
medical staff at the
Premier Medical office
located at 710 Genesis
Boulevard, Bridgeport,
W.Va.
A native of Bridgeport, Dr. Moore
earned her medical degree from West
Virginia University, and completed
her residency in Internal Medicine/
Pediatrics, at West Virginia University.
There she coordinated a project
dedicated to improving NICU rotation
for residents to improve patient care
and educational experience.
Having served as a preceptor for
second year medical students’
Physical Diagnosis course, Dr.
Moore’s responsibilities included the
observation of patient encounters
and helping them develop differential
diagnoses.
Corinne M. Layne
Stuart, D.O. specializes
in pain management
and is joining
Ahmed Mahmoud,
M.D. at UHC’s
Pain Management
practice located in the
Physician’s Office Building (POB) next
to the new UHC.
She provides pain management services
to the UHC service area of more than
200,000 individuals in North Central
West Virginia.
Dr. Stuart’s medical education was
received at the West Virginia School
of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg,
W.Va. She completed her Pain
Management Fellowship graduate
training at the Institute for Pain
Medicine at The West Penn Allegheny
Health System in Pittsburgh, Penn.
She completed her residency in physical
and rehabilitation training at the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Pittsburgh, Penn., where she also served
as academic chief resident.
CLASSES &
RESOURCES
UHC offers a variety of classes
and resources to help
you manage and
learn more about
topics relevant
to your daily
life and
health.
Visit us online
for a complete
list today.
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UHC Earns “Top Performer on Key
Quality Measures” Recognition
from The Joint Commission
United Hospital Center was
named one of the nation’s
top performers on key quality
measures by The Joint
Commission, the leading
accreditor of health care
organizations in America. UHC
was recognized by The Joint
Commission based on data
reported regarding evidencebased clinical processes that are
shown to improve care for certain
conditions, including heart attack,
heart failure, pneumonia, surgical
care and children’s asthma.
reported to The Joint Commission
during the previous calendar year.
For example, this first recognition
program is based on data that were
reported for 2010.
“UHC is recognized for meeting
95 percent performance for every
accountability measure for which
there were 24 in 2010,” said Dr.
Mark Povroznik, chief quality
officer. “I am pleased to report,
that UHC’s dedicated medical staff, nursing staff and various
support staff…did not just meet the goal, we EXCEEDED the
goal in every category,” stated Dr. Mark Povroznik.
“I am pleased to report, that
UHC’s dedicated medical staff,
nursing staff and various support
staff…did not just meet the goal,
we EXCEEDED the goal in
every category,” stated Dr. Mark
Povroznik.
UHC is one of only 405 U.S. hospitals and critical access
hospitals earning the distinction of top performer on key
quality measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in
accountability measure performance. Inclusion on the list
is based on an aggregation of accountability measure data
To be recognized as a top performer
on key quality measures an
organization must meet two 95
percent performance thresholds.
First they must achieve a composite
performance of 95 percent or
above after the results of all the
accountability measures for which
they report data to The Joint
Commission were factored into a
single score, including measures
that had less than 30 eligible cases
or patients. Second, they must meet
or exceed a 95 percent performance
target for every single accountability
measure for which they report data,
excluding any measures with less than 30 eligible cases or
patients.
“Today, the public expects transparency in the reporting of
performance at the hospitals where they receive care, and
The Joint Commission is shining a light on the top performing
hospitals such as UHC that have achieved excellence on
a number of vital measures of quality of care,” says Mark
R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., president, The Joint
Commission.
“We understand that what matters most to patients at UHC—
safe, effective care. That’s why UHC has made a commitment
to accreditation and to positive patient outcomes through
evidence-based care processes. UHC is proud to be named to
the list of The Joint Commission’s Top Performers on Key Quality
Measures,” said Bruce Carter, CEO and president at UHC.
In addition to being included in The Joint Commission’s
“Improving America’s Hospitals” annual report, UHC will be
recognized on The Joint Commission’s Quality Check website
www.qualitycheck.org.
Camp Catch Your Breath
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Celebrates 21 Year
United Hospital Center and the American Lung Association of West Virginia--together with their
sponsors and supporters--made “Camp Catch Your Breath” possible for the 21st year. CCYB is a weeklong, overnight, co-ed summer camp for children, ages 8-13, with asthma. The camp provides a fun and
educational experience for children who might not otherwise get to go to camp because of their medical
condition. Camp is held at the beautiful and historic Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp near Weston, WV.
Platinum
Seminars in Pathology
American Lung Association
Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
Gold
Medbrook Children’s Charity
Walmart
Waste Management of WV
Silver
Alison & Patrick D. Deem
East Pointe Auto Spa
Sharon Gillespie
Huntington Bank
Kyle Johnson Insurance Agency
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Madden
Pediatric Associates
Pratt & Whitney Engine Service
Sacred Heart Children’s Center
Tetrick & Bartlett, PLLC
Supporters
David Bailey
Carol & Bruce Carter
Centerbranch Assembly of God
Doug Coffman
Kay Cottrill
Family Life Fellowship
Harry Green Chevrolet
David Hinkle
Kathy & Hank Lawrence
Michel, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Brock Oliverio
Dr. P. S. Payne
Premier
Rivesville Community Pharmacy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Tolley
Shawn & Walter Williams
Katharyn Wetzel
Contributors
Alasky’s Inc.
Juanita Alfred
Thomas Aman, Jr.
BB&T
Basile & Associates
Jeffrey & Brenda Bolyard
Bowie, Inc.
Central WV Transit Authority
Melanie Chancey
Matt & Lisa Chisler
James Christie, Attorney at Law
Vicki Cianfrocca
Compton Lanes
Brenda Conch
CONSOL Energy
Construction Employers Association
Brian Cottrill
Tom Gorrell
Suzanne Hornor
James Israel
Jack’s Furniture Center
Jackson’s Mill Baptist Church
Dr. & Mrs. M. V. Kalaycioglu
Cathy Libert
Mister Vend (Ed & Sara Aman)
C. David Morrison
W. Delma Parris
Radiological Physician Associates
Vincent Memorial United Methodist Women
Kathy Wagner
Rev. Robert H. Wilson
Young, Morgan & Cann, PLLC
This issue of House Call is your
quarterly home visit from United
Hospital Center.
2011 Camp Catch Your Breath participants hold a check representing the $15,000
donation from platinum sponsor, Doctor Datta and Seminar in Pathology.
West Virginia Asthma Coalition, managed by American
Lung Association in West Virginia, recently awarded
several key members in the state with recognition for
their asthma efforts. Sonny Hoskinson of United Hospital
Center was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for
his leadership at the statewide asthma camp, Camp Catch
Your Breath. Hoskinson has been the camp director for 17
years, teaching children proper asthma management and
engaging them in asthma-friendly activities. “ Pictured left
is Chantal Centofanti-Fields, Vice President of Mission for
the American Lung Association; Sonny Hoskinson, UHC
Pharmacist and Camp Director; and Lindsay Elkins, BA, MS,
Program Specialist with the American Lung Association
in West Virginia and West Virginia Asthma Coalition
Manager.
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