CommunityHeartBeat - Thayer County Health

CommunityHeartBeat
JULY 2015
FOUNDATION FOR
THAYER COUNTY
HEALTH SERVICES
HOLDS 28TH ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
www.ThayerCountyHealth.com
FOUNDATION GOLF
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
RELAY FOR LIFE
LUMINARIAS
MEET OUR
IMMUNIZATION TEAM
from the CEO
Michael Burcham, Sr.,
MBA, RRT
Office: 402.768.4614
Email:
[email protected]
Thanks to a gift of $6.9 million from Glenn
Korff’s estate to the Foundation for Thayer County Health Services, a new Rehab and Wellness
Center will be built off the north side of the hospital. Construction on the Rehab and Wellness
Center will begin in August 2015 and will lead
into a hospital renovation project.
For the past year, the hospital board and administration have been working on a hospital renovation plan. This project is necessary to update
areas of the hospital original to when it was built
in 1968. The kitchen/cafeteria no longer meets
state requirements and must be updated. The
project will also update various mechanical and
electrical systems, some of which are original to
the hospital. The cost for these two key components of the project total almost $5 million.
When looking at a renovation project, it was
important for us to also look at other areas of
the hospital to see if patient care could be improved. This led to identifying a need to separate
the emergency room, specialty clinic and Labor
& Delivery. Currently they are collocated within
a shared space in the hospital and separating
them would:
• Give the Specialty Clinic more space to ac-
Our SERVICES
PATIENT SERVICES
Acute Care
Behavioral Health
Cardiology Clinic
Cardiac Rehab
Cataract Surgery
Childbirth Classes
Diabetes Education
Dietary Counseling
Ear-Nose-Throat
Foot Clinic
Good Beginnings
Home Health
Immunization Clinic
Labor and Delivery
Laboratory
Newborn Care
OB-GYN
Observation Care
Obstetrics
Occupational Therapy
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic
Physical Therapy
Podiatry
Pulmonary Rehab
Speech Therapy
Surgery
Swing Bed
Urology Clinic
Vascular Clinic
Wellness Program
Wound Clinic
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prove your overall health. Having quality healthcare services in Thayer County not only benefits
patients, but it has a huge impact on the local
economy. A modern hospital is one of the key
factors people consider when deciding where to
live and raise a family. The new rehab and wellness center will be a great opportunity for county
residents to improve or maintain their quality of
life through education and fitness.
TCHS is grateful to Glenn Korff and is excited
about this project. If you would like to learn more
about the project, we invite you to attend the next
public presentation on July 6th at 7:00 pm in the
hospital main lobby, 120 Park Avenue in Hebron.
Hosting the meeting at the hospital will give you
an opportunity to tour the facility and see firsthand the need for the project.
This presentation and others being planned
throughout Thayer County are a great opportunity to learn about this project and the future
of healthcare in Thayer County. It will also be a
chance for you to ask questions regarding the
project. The hospital board and I look forward to
meeting with you and answering your questions.
~ Mike Burcham
TCHS TEAM GEARS UP
FOR RELAY FOR LIFE
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ince 2002, TCHS has been
a part of Thayer County’s
Relay For Life. This year’s
event will be held on Friday, July
24 at the Thayer Central High
School track in Hebron.
TCHS will be sponsoring the
Survivor Meal and have waters
for the evening. This year employees are using their Denim
Day funds to sponsor inflatables.
In addition, employees have
formed a team called the TCHS
HOPEfuls. The group will
offer Luminaria for $10 in
order to raise funds. Luminaria are decorated paper
bags that are illuminated
in memory or honor of a friend
or loved one affected by cancer.
TCHS members will have a
booth during the Freedom Fun
Run on Saturday, July 4 for those
wanting to dedicate a luminaria.
To dedicate a luminaria,
donate, or find out more
information, please contact
team member Amber Lubben at
402-768-4629 or Thayer County
Relay For Life contact Virginia
Brase at 402-364-2240.
get to know our DEPARTMENTS
Immunization
Department
DIAGNOSTIC
Bone Densitometry
CT Scan
Doppler
Echo
Mammography
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pet Scan
Pulmonary Function Test
Sleep Study
Stress Testing
Ultra Sound
commodate two or more visiting physicians
• Space to add a chemotherapy room and a
second operating room.
• Allow the emergency room to be closer to the
nurse’s station. This would improve patient
care and staff efficiency.
• Provide private birthing suites for new Mom’s
and their families.
The total cost for the hospital renovation and
expansion project is $14.8 million. With the gift
from Mr. Korff’s estate, the remaining project
cost is $7.9 million - with the majority of that cost
being items that have to be updated. The remaining components of the project will improve
and add more services for our patients. It is also
important to remember that although TCHS is
a county facility; this project will not require any
new tax dollars to be imposed on the residents
of Thayer County. The remaining project costs will
be paid for by the Foundation’s capital campaign
and through local bank financing.
TCHS is committed to providing our patients
with quality, local healthcare. This project continues that commitment and begins a new chapter
in prevention. For anyone wanting to get or stay
healthy, this project will provide the tools to im-
left to right:
Haley Wiedel
Rhea Kniep
Thayer County Health Services I www.ThayerCountyHealth.com
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his issue features Thayer
County Health Services’ Immunization Department.
The Immunization clinic is staffed
by Haley Wiedel, LPN Clinic Immunization Coordinator and Rhea Kniep,
RN. Between the two they have 38
years experience in nursing and 23
years with immunizations.
Adult and childhood immunization clinics are now scheduled
through Thayer County Health Services’ Clinic/Doctor’s Office.
Childhood immunizations are
held the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of
every month during doctor’s office
hours. Insurance vaccine and VFC
(Vaccine for Children) are provided
during these clinics. Please con-
tact your insurance company for
your immunization coverage. Also,
please see our website at www.
ThayerCountyHealth.com for a recommended childhood immunization workup schedule.
Adult Zostavax and Pneumococcal clinics will be held on an
as-needed basis. If you have questions regarding the Shingles or
Pneumonia vaccine, please contact
your physician or the immunization
office.
If you have any questions regarding Immunizations please contact:
Haley Wiedel, LPN
402-768-7203 ext 214 or
Rhea Kniep, RN
402-768-6041 ext 273
FOUNDATION HOLDS 28TH ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFIT
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ach year, the Foundation for
Thayer County Health Services holds their Golf Tournament Benefit. This year the
proceeds from the event will go toward the future renovation project
for the Specialty Clinic. The project
will allow TCHS to improve the current care provided, and in the future, be able to offer new specialized services.
On Friday, June 5, twenty-four
teams braved the soggy course at
the Hebron Country Club to compete in the tournament. Despite
the rain the night before, the day
was sunny and dry.
For lunch players were treated to
a hamburger meal served by members of the TCHS Hospital Guild.
After the first 9 holes, teams
are grouped into three different
flights: Championship Flight, 1st
Flight, and 2nd Flight. The winner
in each flight at the end of the day
were; Championship Flight - Chris
Frye’s Team, 1st Flight - TMK/IPSCO team, and 2nd Flight - Russ
Priefert’s Team. Each member of
the team received a photo trophy.
Throughout the day there were
flag prizes and other games. The
results are as follows:
Hole 1 - Longest Drive in the
Fairway for a man or woman: Nikki
Drohman
sponsored by the Decorating
Center and Blue Valley Bowl
Hole 2 - Closest to the Pin on the
2nd Shot: Kurt Childs
sponsored by John & Rita Luongo
Hole 3 - Closest to the Target on
the Drive: Deanna Gunn
sponsored by Aurora Cooperative
Hole 4 - Closest to the Pin on
Drive: Thad Mumm
sponsored by Ron & Michelle
Dubbert and Mark & Kris Miesner
Hole 5 - Men’s Longest Drive in
the Fairway: Perry Gunn
sponsored by Hebron Rotary Club
Hole 6 - Longest Putt: Loren
Wiedel
sponsored by MetalQuest Unlimited
Hole 7 - Closest to the Pin from off
the Green: Lyle Burd
sponsored by Dan Werner
Hole 8 - Ladies Longest Drive in
the Fairway: Myra Robinson
sponsored by Dick Walsh Insurance
Agency
Hole 9 - Closest to the Pin on the
T-Shot: Brett Peters
sponsored by Eakes Office Plus
Chipping Contest: Zach Messman
sponsored by American Family
Insurance - Gary Peters
Split the Pot Poker: Jerry Brase
The Foundation would like to
thank this year’s golfers the many
volunteers, and donors. They are
truly humbled by the generosity received from individuals, businesses and organizations in the local
communities. This year’s tournament raised $21,091.85.
Chris Frye’s Team: Greg Richardson, Berry Childs, Kurt Childs and
Chris Frye.
TMK/IPSCO Team: Quenton Pulliam, Shelly Pulliam, Jenni Mumford
and Gunner Mumford.
Russ Priefert’s Team. Jerry Fink, Russ Priefert, LeRoy Hulse and
Doug Fintel.
Thank you to our 2015 Golf Tournament Donors
Platinum: Ken & Stephanie Korff • Gary & Jo Kubicek • Carmen & Tom McKenny • Lois & Tim Norder
Gold: Mike & Cindy Burcham • Kelly & Kay Elting • Loren & Audrey Else • Joe & Georgia Keim • Gerhard Onnen • Berwyn & Betty Petersen
Smith Hayes Financial Services • Dr. Scott & Becky Vonderfecht • Silver: Aurora Coop • Neil & Monica Bohling • Tobe & Robyn Duensing
Carla Frye, PharmD • Hastings Orthopaedics • Randall & Becky Hergott Edna Johnson • Norder Supply, Inc. • Ramon Mieth • Loren Wiedel
Michael Monfore, CRNA • Matthew Montgomery, CRNA • Prairie Health Ventures • Allen & Joyce Schardt • Lloyd & Marion VanCleef
Bronze: Dennis & Barbara Ahlman • Leslie and Joetta Brandt • Bryon State Bank • Jerry & Jill Catlett • Citizen State Bank
Eugene & Betty Dudgeon • Max & Ruby Eggers • Ken & Jeannette Else • Robert & Kathryn Fisher • Hebron Rotary Club • Hebron Dental Care
Ron & Melissa Kuhlmann • James Laverenta • John & Rita Luongo • Ralph & Judy McLaughlin • William & Becky Mize • MetalQuest Unlimited
Price Funeral Home • River Run Ranch • Eleanor Rizek • Harlan & Helen Schardt • Reuben Schleifer • Terry & Laura Tuma
Dick Walsh Ins. Agency • Pearl: Doug & Debra Carr • James & Jane Cassa • Maxine Currey • Steve Delay • Diode Communications
Eakes Office Plus • Louisa Fintel • Lorene Jagels • Ron & Lucinda Lange • Lillian Lentfer • Julia Pohlmann • Leona Sell
TCHS Employee Fund • Dan Werner • Crystal: Blue Valley Bowl • Brian & Heidi Isernhagen • Alice Kirchhoff • Jack & Nancy McLaughlin
Lyle McLaughlin • Mark & Kris Miesner • Annette Ohlrich • Myron & Fairy Peters • Daniel Poppe • Phyllis Schmitt • Marjorie Vinkenberg
Ron & Marsha Welch • Prizes and Gifts In-Kind: American Family Insurance • Nebraska Hospital Association • Reinke Manufacturing Co.
Thayer County Health Services • Eakes Office Plus • Casey’s General Store • Pepsi Bottling Co. • TCHS Hospital Guild
Thank you to our 2015 Golf Tournament Teams
Average Joes • Blue Valley Lutheran Homes • Jerry Brase’s Team • Bruning State Bank • Burcham Team #1 • Burcham Team #2
Caudy Trucking • Central Market • Chris Frye’s Team • Cornerstone Bank - Davenport • The Decorating Center • Farm Bureau Financial Services
Home Agency/Ruskin • Hubbell Lions Club • Montgomery Team • Memorial Funeral Home • Norder Supply, Inc. #1 • Norder Supply, Inc. #2
Pioneer Hi-Bred • Reinke Team #1 • Reinke Team #2 • Russ Priefert’s Team • Thayer County Bank • TMK-IPSCO/Steve Benson
Guild FOR TCHS
If you would like more information on how to become a member
of the Hospital Guild or to give a gift
of support, contact Judy McLaughlih at 402-768-6724.
Things and Stuff Shop Hours:
Wed. - Fri. 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - noon
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Community HeartBeat I July 2015
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HEBRON, NE 68370
CEO:
MIKE BURCHAM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
CHRIS ROTH, PRESIDENT
NANCY HOFTS, VICE PRESIDENT
LOREN WIEDEL, TREASURER
KAREN ELSE, SECRETARY
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Hebron, NE 68370
402.768.6041
fax: 402.768.4669
www.ThayerCountyHealth.com
TCHS RECEIVES $6.9 MILLION GIFT
TO FUND REHAB & WELLNESS CENTER
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n June, thanks to a generous gift from the
Glenn Korff estate, the Thayer County Health
Services Board of Directors approved a renovation and expansion project that will include a new
rehabilitation and wellness center on the north side
of the hospital.
The new wellness center will feature a walking
track, aerobics room, exercise equipment, weight
room, and walking pool. The rehabilitation portion
highlights include an enlarged physical therapy/occupational therapy gym, additional therapy equipment and an aqua therapy pool.
Prior to the gift from the Korff estate, TCHS
had been working on plans to update the original
(1968) kitchen/cafeteria and mechanical systems,
as they no longer meet state codes and requirements. Because of the creation of the rehab and
wellness center, the
cafeteria will be able
to be moved to the
southwest side of
the building where
the
rehabilitation
department is currently located.
Moving the cafeteria here accomplishes
several Sample view of the dining area in the new Cafeteria
things. First, it will make the cafeteria more accessible and separate the general public from where
our patients are receiving care. Second, there will
be a vast improvement in parking because rehab
Events subject to change. Please see our website at
patients will be using the north parking lot where
www.ThayerCountyHealth.com
the new Rehab and Wellness Center will be located.
for the most up-to-date information.
TCHS will be holding public presentations throughout the county SAT., JULY 4: Independence Day
TCHS FREEDOM FUN RUN
for anyone wanting to learn more 8 am - Hebron Firehall
about the project and ask quesMON., JULY 6: PUBLIC RENOVATION PRESENTATION
tions. The next presentation will 7 pm - Hospital Lobby
be Monday, July 6 at 7pm in the
TUES., JULY 14: FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING
hospital lobby at 120 Park AveWED., JULY 29: TCHS BOARD MEETING
nue, Hebron, NE 68370.
TCHS GUILD MEETING
(Read more on the project in the
July is Fireworks Safety Month and UV Safety Month
Sample view of the Cafeteria from the southwest corner
CEO Remarks in this issue)