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March 2016 PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MAYO CLINIC CARE NETWORK Colonoscopies Enhance Early Detection of Cancer It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour – but a colonoscopy, an examination of the large bowel and the distal part of the small bowel, can save your life. Time well spent, really, when you think about it. Colorectal Cancer Screening Methods For colorectal cancer to be detected when it’s most curable, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends the following screening methods for people between the ages of 50 and 75 with no other risk factors. Colleen Holen meets with Stephen Makoni, MD, FACP, an oncologist with the Trinity CancerCare Center. She noted that she was very pleased with the staff and care at the CancerCare Center, as well as Trinity Hospital, during her medical stay in December 2015 following her surgery to remove part of her large intestine following a cancer diagnosis. Colorectal cancer – it’s the third most common cancer in both men and women – is preventable. (An estimated 93,090 cases of colon cancer and 39,610 cases of rectal cancer were expected to be diagnosed in 2015; there was also an estimated 49,700 deaths from colorectal cancer expected.) The best way to detect and prevent colon cancer is through a colonoscopy, a test which views the colon. The sooner growths are found and removed, the better. In the course of just a few weeks, the life of Colleen Holen, of Bottineau, changed – for the worse and then for the better. It began when she received a test result that hinted at the worst. December 3 at St. Andrew’s Hospital, in Bottineau (where Dr. Justino does a satellite clinic). The result of the colonoscopy proved that Holen indeed had a tumor. Justino sent Holen to the Trinity CancerCare Center where she met with oncologist Stephen Makoni, MD, FACP, who informed Holen that she had cancer. When she received her diagnosis, Holen thought about her family: her four daughters, 12 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. “That’s why I wanted to beat this,” she said. Fortunately, the PET scan showed that the cancer was most likely contained in one area and had not spread. While signs of colon cancer may not present early on – which is why testing is important – cancer can show some signs once it develops. Those signs may include: Surgery was the only option because it was the only way to remove the tumor in her large intestine. On December 10, Holen consulted with Gillian Lavik, MD, a general surgeon with Trinity Health, to learn how surgical intervention would work for her. • A change in bowel movements, such as diarrhea or constipation, for more than a few days Six days later, Holen underwent laparoscopic surgery and one-third of her large intestine was removed. • An urge to have a bowel movement that stays with you even after a bowel movement After a short, two-day hospital stay, Holen returned home to Bottineau. • Blood in the stool • Stomach pain, cramps or nausea • Feeling weak and tired If any of these signs present, it is important to see a doctor. While there was a history of polyps in her family’s, she had not had a colonoscopy despite having reached the recommended age for colonoscopies, “I was scared. I was chicken,” she said. The presence of blood in her stool – one of the signs – prompted Holen to schedule a colonoscopy with Edmundo Justino, MD, a gastroenterologist with Trinity Health, for “I came home and I felt very, very well,” Holen said. “Dr. Justino, Dr. Makoni, and Dr. Lavik are marvelous physicians. I was very pleased with the staff and care at Trinity Hospital and the Trinity CancerCare Center.” Plus, she added, she leaned on her husband, Morris “Jr.” Holen, who was “her nurse at home. He took very good care of me.” Now, Holen is “just back to normal.” She is cancer-free and an advocate for colonoscopies. “They’re very easy,” she said. “I’ve talked to many people about going in to get their colonoscopies.” Dakota College of Bottineau Nursing Program 3 Sigmoidoscopy – A sigmoidoscope, a thin tube with a light on the end, uses a tiny video camera to transmit images of the rectum and lower colon (called the sigmoid colon) to help detect polyps or cancer. Physicians can insert special instruments into the scope to biopsy and remove polyps. Typically, if polyps are found, the patient will require a colonoscopy for a more thorough analysis of the entire colon. The procedure, recommended every five years for individuals between 50 and 75, doesn’t typically require sedation. Patients need to give themselves an enema before the procedure to cleanse the lower colon. Colonoscopy – A colonoscope, a tube that is longer than a sigmoidoscope, allows physicians to view the entire colon. The night before a colonoscopy, patients must take laxative agents to completely cleanse the colon. The patient is usually sedated during the procedure. If polyps are found, they may be removed by pasing a wire loop through the colonoscope to cut the polyp from the wall of the colon using an electric current. Testing is recommended every 10 years. More frequent screening may be required if the patient has a history of developing polyps. People who have a family history of premalignant lesions (or adenomatous polyps) or colorectal cancer before the age of 60 or who have a family or personal history of inflammatory bowel disease require more frequent screening. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk. Source: The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute continued on page 8 APEX Builds Program – Welcomes Blackburn Trinity Health Foundation 2 High-sensitivity fecal occult blood test – This test checks the stool for blood, which may be a sign of polyps or cancer. Patients can provide stool samples at home, after they receive a kit from their healthcare provider. Those with a positive test will be referred for a colonoscopy. The USPSTF recommends these tests be done annually, starting at age 50. 4 Trinity Health Welcomes Two More Physicians 6 Against All Odds 5 Community Events 7 2 • MARCH 2016 TRINITY HEALTH HEALTHTALK Dakota College of Bottineau Offers Nursing Degrees through Program at Trinity The distance learning site for a long-established nursing program at Trinity Hospital – St. Joseph’s is under new direction. The distance site had been established at Trinity Health – St. Joseph’s for some time – since 2003 – under the direction of Williston State College. In May 2015, WSC decided to stop offering the program there. Trinity Health approached DCB about resuming the program under a new partnership. “Our conclusion was that this program helps to meet a need for nurses in Minot and the region,” said Dawn Romfo, RN, BSN, MSN, Nursing Coordinator for Dakota Nursing Program. The program in Minot offers an 11-month Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree and a two-year Registered Nurse degree. The only thing that has changed, other than program leadership, are the clinical instructors; Katie Tofteland, BSN, RN, instructs the LPN class and Clifford Klimpel, BSN, RN, instructs the RN class. Currently, there are six students in the LPN program and nine in the RN program. However, by next year, Romfo said, the site plans on adding sixteen more students. “We continue to Katie Tofteland, BSN, RN, Clinical Instructor for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) class instructor, and grow the nursing Clifford Klimpel, BSN, RN, Registered Nurse (RN) class instructor, stand with Dawn Romfo, MSN, RN, program and help Nurse Coordinator, for the Dakota College at Bottineau’s LPN/RN Distance Learning Site at Trinity Hospital-St. Joseph’s, with students from the RN class. The students pictured are, from left: Erika Fazardo, assist Trinity and Danielle Mikula, Angie Stratton, Brittny Riemer, Rachel Berdahl, Jessica Pigeon, Amy Korslien, Ana Loza, surrounding and Hope Buchweitz. communities with the developing nursing certificate and an Nursing Application, which are offered at quality nurses,” Romfo Trinity Hospital and which is found at associate degree in said. Trinity Homes. dakotanursing.org or on nursing. According to The program benefits the Dakota College of Romfo, students who The Dakota Nursing from the generosity of Bottineau website,” wish to pursue a Program is a nursing Trinity Health. Students Romfo said. Bachelor degree in education consortium receive instruction Nursing (BSN) with that includes four For more information, through IVN classrooms, Minot State University community colleges in contact Dawn Romfo, which are located on the can continue their North Dakota: Williston Nurse Coordinator, or Skywalk between Health education there, with State College; Dakota Ashley Pedie, Center-Medical Arts and their credits from the College at Bottineau; Administrative Assistant, Trinity Hospital-St. Dakota Nursing Program Lake Region State at 701-228-5449, or visit Joseph’s; labs, which are carrying over. College, Devils Lake; dakotanursing.org or performed at the and Bismarck State dakotacollege.edu. Students must enroll at learning site office, College. Dakota College at located on the Bottineau to be accepted These colleges fourth floor at Trinity to the college. “Then, collaborate to provide Hospital – St. Joseph’s; and clinical rotation, education for a practical they fill out the Dakota Employees Honored for Years of Service 40 Years: Penelope Adam, Nursing Service Office, Trinity Homes; Jillane Boser, Clinical Informatics; Kay Huageberg, Laboratory; Karen Holte, Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety; Valarie Kemper, Diagnostic Radiology; Judy Myers, Materials Management; Jan Panasuk, Surgical Associates; Peggy Serr; Nursing Service Office; and Paul Simonson, Vice President. Surgery; Deborah Hoverson, Nursing Service Office; Kathy Kallestad, Transcription; Toni Kremer, Corporate Finance; Rodney Lund, Housekeeping, Trinity Homes; Laura Miller, Family Medicine; Patty Mosser, Trauma; Joan Narum, OB/GYN; Lona Nelson, Rehab Nursing, Kenmare; Jane Olson, OB/GYN; Barbara Rimatzi, Behavioral Health Unit; Bruno Rimatzi, Rehab Occupational Therapy; Cindy Saari, Trinity Regional Eyecare-Minot; Sonja Struksnes-Weber, Laboratory; Carol Walth, Materials Management; Sue Wilson, Nursing Service Office; Lois Zahn, Activities, Trinity Homes. 35 years: Jill Aarseth, Pulmonology; Lori Armstrong, Nutrition Services; Joanne Behrens, nursing, Trinity Homes; Curtis Dahly, Bio-Electronics; Cheryl Eshenko, Pharmacy; Nita Feist, Pediatric Nursing; Darlene Fournier, Nursing Service Office, Trinity Homes; Marian Gullickson, Trinity Homes Executive; Kathleen Hansen, Oral Facial Surgery; Betty Heintz, Intensive Care Unit; Rochelle Hickel, Transcription; Eugene Iverson, Bio-Electronics; Carol Knorr, Pharmacy; Lori Lagge, Work Injury Management; Vickie Lervik, Health Information Management; Karen Liepke, Trinity Community Clinic-Western Dakota; Caron May, Neurology; Sherry Melby, Laboratory; Debbie Meschke, Same Day Surgery; Kathryn Neubauer, Nutrition Services, Trinity Homes; Cindy Nordquist, Executive Office; Walter Snyder, Behavioral Health Unit; and Sharon Van Winkle, Surgery. 25 Years: Caroline Anderson, Physical Therapy-Velva; Tammi Benno, Kidney Dialysis; Janel Feehan, Radiology Administration; Veda Gamble, Information Technology; Carol Graves, Kidney Dialysis; Joan Hawbaker, Rehab Nursing; Marlene Johnson, Trinity Regional Eyecare-Western Dakota; Melanie Keeling, Radiation Therapy; Kimberly Keller, Anesthesiology; Kathy Kroke, Rehab Nursing; Gloria Mantz, Admitting; Dawn Mehl, Nutrition Services; Julie Mosser, Plant Operations; Sharlo Myklebust, Trinity Regional Eyecare-Devils Lake; Sandra Odegard,Trinity Community ClinicWestern Dakota; Michelina Putnam, Health Information Management; Penny Saville, Post Anesthesia Recovery; Pamela Schestler, Behavorial Health Unit; Karen Sedevie, Revenue Integrity; Janet Smith, nursing, Trinity Homes; and Patricia Wood, Same Day Surgery. 30 Years: Brenda Black, Simulation Truck; Tammi Fugere, Trinity Regional Eyecare-Minot; Sharon Gifford, Neurology; Kamie Gotvaslee, Radiology Administration; Craig Gust, Facilities Management; Cynthia Havig, Same Day 20 Years: Norma Anderson, Central Business Office; Emily Atherton, Housekeeping; Kathleen Beeter, Business Office; Amy Bergrude, Intensive Care Unit; Angela Bischof, Nursing Service Office; Tammy Brown, Intensive Care Unit; On February 16, 121 Trinity Health employees were honored for their varied years of 20-plus years of service. The employees honored included: 45 Years: Perla Hall, Laboratory. HealthTalk Sandra Christenson, CSR-General; Hiroko Coke, Housekeeping; Pennie Edwards, Diagnostic Radiology; Cynthia Ell, Materials Management; Linda Engelhard, Trinity Regional Eyecare-Minot; Judith Erickson, Trinity Regional Eyecare-Minot; Catherine Gamas, Pre-Admission Testing; Kory Goodman, Nursing Service Office; Melinda Hall, CAPH; Lisa Hamilton, nursing, Trinity Homes; Dorothy Hoff, Internal Medicine; Mary Hurly, MD, Family Medicine; Kenneth Knapp Jr., Materials Management; Sharleen Knuth, Facilities Management; Peggy Kostenko, NICU/Transitional; Frances Kraft, nursing, Trinity Homes; Karmen Kyllo, Pharmacy; Kenneth Lewis, Information Technology; Kathleen Lovejoy, Psychiatry; Vicki Michels,PhD, Psychology; Carol Mohagen, Oncology; Lance Mohl, Pharmacy; Ranelle O’Keeffe, Radiation Therapy; Christine Olson, Dermatology; Elaine Polsfut, Corporate Finance; Randall Schwan, Vice President; Thomas Seabolt Jr., Behavioral Health Unit; Carlene Solar, Plant Operations; Carissa Sorenson, Convenient Care; Carolyn Steen, Podiatry; Judy Steeves, nursing, Trinity Homes; Janet Thiele, Cath Lab; Joette Turner, Trinity Community Clinic-Velva; Nicole Underdahl, CRNA: Lynette Vondal, Emergency Trauma Center; Suzanne Watne, Trinity Regional Eyecare-Minot; Kevin Wenzel, Bio-Electronics; Renda Wilson, Health Center-Medical Arts Operations; Denise Zahn, CRNA. Marketing Department Trinity Hospital – St. Joseph’s 407 3rd Street SE Minot, ND 58701 Toll free in ND: 1-800-247-1316 Visit our website: www.trinityhealth.org Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/TrinityHealth.ND HEALTHTALK TRINITY HEALTH 3 • MARCH 2016 \Ç exvÉzÇ|à|ÉÇ tÇw g{tÇ~áAAA Trinity Health Foundation is proud to list the names of individuals, organizations, and businesses whose gifts were received from November 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. These contributions illustrate a generous and caring community, striving to bring the highest quality care to those we serve. We want to thank these contributors for their generous support of Trinity Health’s mission, “to excel at meeting the needs of the whole person through the provision of quality healthcare and health related services.” For more information on honoring the memory of a loved one through philanthropic giving, contact Trinity Health Foundation at 857-5432. ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH UNIT Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church In memory of Curtis Herman Geraldine Herman In memory of Denny Farhart Roger & Colleen Holm In memory of Jocelyn Thomas L. Jean Berland Lynn & Kevin Klein In memory of Doroles Haaland David Haaland BREAST CANCER Johnson Eyecare & Eyewear Tim & Laura Mihalick In memory of Dr. Ratilal Jethwa Hjalmer & Karen Carlson Richard Whorley CANCER EXERCISE REHAB Chad & Kasey Haugen Gratech Company, LLC Hanson's Excavating, Inc. Market Place Foods Market Place Foods Arrowhead Market Place Foods Broadway Market Place Foods Dakota Square Market Place Foods North Hill Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Richard & Diane Olthoff In memory of Larry Sundbakken Joanne Roblewsky CANCERCARE CENTER Alfred & Betty Frey American State Bank Angus Campbell Anonymous Contributions Arlan & Lisa Krebsbach Bethlehem E.L.C.A. Women Blair Hindman Borghild & Jerome Beeler Bruce & Cynthia Carlson Burckhard Orthodontics, PLLC Caribou Coffee Carol Schumann Clarence Cogdill Connie & Ed Sundby Connie Hagen Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Curves Dairy Queen Orange Julius Daryl & Muriel Andersen Dr. Friday & Ifeoma Osuala Dr. Mark & Judy Whitman Erin Heninger Greg & Cindy Wiest Ham's Well Service, Inc. Herman & Betty Roloff James Sundley Janice & Joseph Juma Jim Grote Jim Hill Middle School Student Council Kathy Williams Liz & Michael Bakk Lois & Leonard Neubauer Lucille Nathan Marilyn Kletzien Matt Watne May Parish Mildred & Ada Arneson Morelli's Distributing, Inc. North Hill Grill & Chill DQ Rhonda Zimny Richard & Diane Olthoff Roald & Marilyn Mattson Robert Durkin Ross Bethlehem Lutheran Church WELCA Scheels All Sports Spicy Pie Stephen & Donna McIntyre Steven Bye Timothy & Debra Love In memory of Duane Kinnoin Connie Kinnoin In memory of Ellen Johnson Rita Semchenko In memory of Evelyn Boser Lila & Chet Reich In memory of Gayla Bell Rosita Schoenberg In memory of Glen Lee Vicki Lee In memory of Marlin Palmer Lynn & Judy Stevens Mary & Lyle Lavachek In memory of Matthew Gonzalez Michael & Pamela Uran In memory of Michael Aisenbrey Beth Aisenbrey In memory of Rogene Christianson George & Marilyn Larson In memory of Russ Farden Lynn & Judy Stevens In memory of Sherman Welstad Greg Anderson Lynn & Judy Stevens COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Geraldeen Evanenko Renee Grinolds Thomas Family Funeral Home In memory of Harry Renke Paulette Renke In memory of Camdyn Traeger Amber Sluke Daniel & Nedra Sluke Justin, Courtney & Ayden Traeger In memory of Janice Peterson Hjalmer & Karen Carlson In memory of Kim Hansen Chuck & Marilyn Hansen In memory of Jeanne Rensch The Family of Jeanne Rensch EMERGENCY/TRAUMA CENTER In memory of Dr. Ratilal Jethwa Carmen & Edgar Wheeling In memory of Gloria Schmidt Hjalmer & Karen Carlson In memory of John Haaland Hjalmer & Karen Carlson In memory Judy Nehring Jon Nehring In memory of Larry Sundbakken Paul & Paula Simonson In memory of Linda Edwardson Grace Leslie In memory of Lynne Rumney Susan Messersmith In memory of Natalie Hankel Leann & Stephen Hayton In memory of Owen Jay Stevens Mariea & Leonard Nelson In memory of Ray Bibow Kim & Rob Petershack In memory of Richard Johnson Donn & Grace Brown In memory of Robert Roise Lowell Skabo In memory of S.E. Peterson Roger & Colleen Holm In memory of Tony Mulvey Agnes Brandt CANCERCARE CENTER PATIENT EDUCATION ROOM Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Inc. CANCERCARE COTTAGES Lloyd & Sharon Hovland Shawn & Joe Smothers Trinity Lansford Women of the ELCA ENDOWMENT FOR EXCELLENCE In memory of Alan Campbell A. G. Leonard In memory of Dr. Ratilal Jethwa Amy & Robert Vovilla Ann & James Wilson Arleen Becker Armend & RaNae Lynner Bert & Anna Marie Shomento Brian & Heidi Stevens David & Nancy Peck Dr. Alexandre Kindy & Dr. Evelyne Kindy Dr. Erdal Diri Dr. Valentine Chikwendu James & Joyce Henricks Jerry & Donna Lyon Jerry Andresen Lanae Labonte Margaret & Melvin Schmidt Margaret & Wayne Schempp Nancy Bjork Peggy & Ronald Undlin Sharon & Richard Torgerson Sonja Mickelson Susan Jaicks Tamara Doerr Thomas & Jacqueline Slagle William & Rebecca Deutsch In memory of Phyllis Campbell A. G. Leonard GENEROSITY CARD Joel & Sheilla Anderson In memory of Bernard Benson Helen Niess In memory of Blaine Wiltse The Nerem Family In memory of Carol Limke LeRoy Limke In memory of Charles Schultz Fred & Theresa Gruenberg In memory of Cletus Burbach LeRoy & Yvonne Bursau In memory of Dale Forsberg Dr. Jeffrey & Janelle Verhey In memory of Darlene Hendershot Albert & Helen Klein Blaine & Kathy DesLauriers Eileen Skowronek Gary & Alice Selberg Hugh & Jane Mayer Jane & Craig Nelson Lorraine Thomas Lucetta Heisler Margaret Lafontaine Patsy Hendershot Tami McNally Valerie Priess Wayne & Lola Larcombe In memory of Doroles Haaland Anonymous Contributions Beulah Saunders Dr. Geoffrey & Dorothea Rath Hjalmer & Karen Carlson In memory of Dorothy Miller Verna Bower In memory of Dr. Ratilal Jethwa Brad & Camille Oothoudt Dr. Susan Gokey In memory of Duaine Fugere Diane Fugere In memory of Elizabeth Heinrich Marie Woodall In memory of Ellen Johnson Lorraine Thomas In memory of Eugene Hall Dr. Jeffrey & Janelle Verhey In memory of Fred Lien Terry & Sherlyn West In memory of Geneva Linington Janeen & Robert Scheeler In memory of Harry Renke Paulette Renke In memory of Jarid Hedstrand Renae & Dean Lenertz In memory of Larry Sundbakken Dr. Jeffrey & Janelle Verhey In memory of Darlene Floberg Patrick & Theresa Stieg In memory of Betty Spaulding Cathy Lawson Joseph & Sharon Crider In memory of Dr. Ratilal Jethwa Dr. Jeffrey & Janelle Verhey In memory of Carla Lee Nancy & Bruce Andersen In memory of Elaine Nygaard Marilee Nelson In memory of Myron Arndt Donette Arndt In memory of Charles Schultz Douglas & Dawn Freeman Shelley & Wayne Semrau In memory of Kevin Johnson Edith & Greg Johnson HEART PROGRAM In memory of Jack Decker Hjalmer & Karen Carlson In memory of Charlotte Larson Ladora Gregory In memory of Aldilda Pfeiffer Agnes Brandt In memory of Kenneth Zander Lois Zander In memory of Andrew Reed Roger & Colleen Holm In memory of Lowell Christianson George & Marilyn Larson In memory of Alan Colbenson Patricia & Maynard Anderson In memory of Gail Curle Albert & Helen Klein GUEST HOUSE Gladys Helping Hand Club John & Phyllis Haskins Lynn Lund Tammy Miller Trinity Lansford Women of the ELCA In memory of Cletus Burbach Dr. Jeffrey & Janelle Verhey In memory of Barry Johnson Marilee Nelson Clifford & Terri Nelson Living Word Lutheran Church Richard Peterson St. John's Lutheran Church Western Steel & Plumbing Zion Lutheran Women of the Church HOSPICE Anonymous Contributions In memory of Leo Schmaltz Bruce & Nola Grover In memory of Milo Gladback Patricia Townley In memory of Omar Smith Rhonda Smith Robert & Julie Olson In memory of Pete Westgard Hjalmer & Karen Carlson In memory of Ray Klein Phyllis Abrahamson continued on page 4 4 • MARCH 2016 TRINITY HEALTH HEALTHTALK Trinity Health Welcomes Two More Physicians Trinity Health announces the addition of two new physicians in the specialties of Urology and Emergency Medicine. Diane C. Bigham, DO, is a board certified urologist who provides general Urology services, with special interests in urinary incontinence and pelvic health. A graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Bigham completed her General Surgery residency at Doctors Hospital, Massillon, OH, and her Urology residency at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, where she served as chief resident her final year. She practiced 11 years in association with urology centers in Michigan, including Urologic Consultants, P.C., where she co-directed the Continence and Pelvic Health Center. care to people with emergent illnesses and injuries. Dr. Walsh earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, and completed his family practice residency at the University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency Program in Casper, WY, in 2000. Since then the Wyoming native has served rural emergency departments in his home state and in New Mexico, where he Diane C. Bigham, DO Thomas Walsh, MD managed a variety of cases, including Urology Emergency Medicine motor vehicle crashes, industrial accidents and unique events such as Thomas Walsh, MD, is the newest member bear maulings. Prior to earning his degree he served in the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry of our Emergency/Trauma team. A Division at Fort Stewart, GA. physician board certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Walsh provides immediate Visit our website at www.trinityhealth.org \Ç exvÉzÇ|à|ÉÇ tÇw g{tÇ~áAAA In memory of Robert Roise Anonymous Contributions Ardis & Ron Neshem Connie Hagen Donald & Joan Hagen Eleanor Pietsch Faye & Dennis Asmundson Henrietta Kraft Julie & Rodney Deaver June & Joe Bowersox Nancy Zaletel Richard & Sandra Trondson Rosella Tollefson Thelma DeBilt Yvonne Schreiner In memory of Roy Pfeifer Helen Niess In memory of Valentine Schell Delilah & Victor Scherr Helen Niess NICU Alison Sherven Barbara Nolden Judith Cuadra Our Lady of Grace 5th Grade CCD Class Rhiannon Burns United Methodist Women of Des Lacs PASTORAL CARE Joel & Sheilla Anderson Judith Cuadra In memory of Ctormy Taylor Tammy Taylor Snode In memory of Robert Roise Judith Deaver PEDIATRIC UNIT Allie's Friends Foundation North Plains Elementary School PULMONARY CARE/REHAB In memory of Darlene Hendershot Dennis & Janice Torno Loren & Jan Ness Lottie Jean Griffin SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER ROOM In memory of Dr. Ratilal Jethwa Trinity Health ETC Department SWINGEN ENDOWMENT Krebsbach Realty Co., Inc. Myrna Anderson In memory of Magnus Lysne Steven & Kari Lysne THSN ALUMNI ENDOWMENT Debra Haman Dr. Jeffrey & Janelle Verhey In Memory of Carol Amundson Lillian Dagner In memory of Doroles Haaland Anonymous Contributions Betty Lewis Cory & Kari Mahle Ernie Selland Karen Krebsbach Lorrie & Bruce Middaugh Margaret Hellebust Peter & Elsie Madsen Sharon Rollman Timothy & Debra Love Verla Hodgson Verna Bower In memory of Elaine Nygaard Verla Hodgson In memory of Veline Fairburn Lillian Dagner TRINITY HOMES Edgewood Minot Senior Living LLC In memory of Terry Johnson Dr. Rose Morgan TRINITY HOMES ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT Flower Box, Inc. TRINITY HOMES PARK PROJECT In memory of Betty Friddle The Family of Betty Friddle In memory of Loren Quandt The Family of Loren Quandt In memory of Oliver Larson The Family of Oliver Larson In memory of Terry Johnson The Family of Terry Johnson TRINITY TURKEY DRIVE Albert & Helen Klein Alison Frye Amanda Baier Amy Hofmann Andrea Anhorn Andrea Boschert Angela Roehm Anonymous Contributions Antoinette Amodio Ardis & Dallas Johnson Arlene & Gary Walhaug Arnola Savelkoul Bonnie Langley Brenda & Ray Lakoduk Brett Fried Bruce & Cynthia Carlson Bruce Andersen Bruce Mettin Camie Puzey Carol & Don Mohagen Carol & Rodney Walth Carol & Steve Friddle Casey Welsh Cecelia Brown Chelsie Haaland Cherri Larson Cheryl Vetters Cindy & Dennis Nordquist Cody & Gabrielle McManigal Courtney & Nicholas Champagne Crystal Brandvold Cynthia & Wayne Ystaas Danielle Alsadon Darren & Amy Armstrong Dave & Mindee Kohlman Deborah & Lawrence O'Connell Dee Purseglove Deidre Richards Denice Wanner Dennis Empey Diana Cruz Donovan Womack Dr. Alexandre & Dr. Evelyne Kindy Dr. David & Denise Billings Dr. David & Jane Uthus Dr. Jeffrey & Janelle Verhey Dr. Jeffrey Sather Dr. John Fishpaw & Dr. Kimberly Krohn Dr. Kevin & Marie Franks Dr. Rob Thomas Dr. Robert Heninger Dr. Scott Knutson Dr. Thomas Carver continued from page 3 Dr. Valentine Chikwendu Dr. William Madland Ed Downs Elaine & Shannon Polsfut Gail & Dennis Reiten Garnell & David Gowan Glenda Movchan Greg Stack Hannah Seltvedt Harvey & Diane Wittmayer Heather Sys Henry Lemar Jackie Schneider James C. Falcon Jamie Miller Jan Laudenschlager Janice Hanson Janis Allen Jarah Gilstad Jenene & Mike Kittleson Jeri Mardikian Jerrica Maxson Jerry & Kerry Hansen Jesse Jones Jill & Jerry Aarseth Jillane & Arlen Boser Jim Grote Jo Ann Voeller Joan Narum Judy Gullickson Julie Passaglia Karen & Robert Holte Kasie Sander Katharyn Burgardt Kathleen White Kathy & Raymond Beeter Kendra Williams Keri Weick Kim Lakoduk Kraig & Beth Brandt Kyle Odermann Lance & Lisa Mohl Laureen & Robert Klein Leslie Varty Linda Adam Lindsay & Jon Ries Lisa Kuntz Lois & Jim Rick Lori & Barry Dockter Lori Zavalney Mahli Blowers Margaret Crawford Marisa Albertson Marjorie & Glen Monson Mark & Bonita Leier Mark & Dorothy Priess Marla Rose Marlene & Todd Fjeldahl Mary Andrus Mary Bangham Melissa Fritel Michael & Pamela Uran Michelle Hoiby Molly Gonzales Nadia Smetana Nancy Scofield Patty Mosser Patty Robertson Paul & Paula Simonson Peggy Eisenzimmer Pete Wagner Pooi Seong Koong & Dr. Philip Karuman Priscilla May Randy & Lynn Schwan RaNelle O'Keefe Regina & James Duchsherer Renda Wilson Rhonda Walter Robyn Gust Rochelle Hickel Rodney Wilson Sandra & Randy Foell Sandra Horob Sandra Odegard Sandra Storey Sandy & Jake Boschee Sarah Warren Shane & Tara Jordan Shari Mock Shawn & Joe Smothers Shelley & Wayne Semrau Susan Ritter Tammy Prellwitz Taylor Wilson Thomas & Dana Warsocki Toni Mocko Tonya Kellenberger Tracy & Jay Hight Trent & Janet Chastain Tricia Jolliffe Trinity Health 5th Floor Acute Employees Trinity Health Radiology Department Vickie Frey Virginia Somerville Wanda Sprenger Wayne Jansen Wendy & Joseph Hariper VELVA COMMUNITY CLINIC SRT Communications, Inc. HEALTHTALK TRINITY HEALTH 5 • MARCH 2016 APEX Builds Program – Welcomes Blackburn Human performance specialist Jason Blackburn, BS, has come full circle. After interning with Trinity Health two decades ago and making a name for himself as a successful personal trainer, he’s back at Trinity Health doing what he does best – helping young athletes achieve their full potential. Russell Gust MS, CSCS, ACSM-CET, manager of Trinity’s array of Exercise Physiology programs, recently announced that Blackburn had joined Trinity as an APEX trainer. APEX, which stands for Athletic Performance Extreme, is a comprehensive training program that uses proven performance improvement methods to give athletes a competitive edge with goals specific to his or her sport. “Russ and I got into this business at the same time,” Blackburn said. “I’ve always been on my own, but there are advantages to being part of a team. Here I have a greater opportunity to work on injury prevention, for example, and the resources help my athletes.” A Minot State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Fitness, Blackburn’s résumé includes a remarkable mix of entrepreneurial and school-based ventures. Early in his career he launched a mobile sports acceleration program that traveled from school to school. He then worked five years as a strength and conditioning coach at Minot High School before becoming a partner in ASK Fitness and Performance in Minot for the next 10 years. Throughout his career he has worked with some of the area’s finest athletes, several of which have penned glowing testimonials to his training skills: Hockey player Quinn Fuchs of the North Iowa Bulls called Blackburn Jason Blackburn, BS, a recent addition to Trinity Health’s Exercise Physiology team, is an APEX trainer. APEX, which stands for Athletic Performance Extreme, is a comprehensive training program that uses performance improvement methods to give athletes a competitive edge with goals specific to his or her sport. “intense” and a meticulous trainer: “Day in and day out, he expects your best, whether you’re doing your warm up or your actual training. He does not let you take any shortcuts and prides himself on making you the best athlete you can possibly be.” Football standout Braydon Lund, a Minot High senior who has signed an intent to play for NDSU, agrees: “Jason is the type of trainer who always expects the best from you and never lets you give up. He saw potential in me and helped get me to where I’m at.” Blackburn said he’s currently working with around 20 athletes, some of whom show striking potential. “I have a pair of 10-year-old swimmers who are amazing; they’re the fastest kids in the state,” he said. “Seeing athletes succeed – that’s what fills my cup up.” While his overriding goal is to squeeze every bit of excellence he can out of an athlete, Jason has worked with young people long enough to know when it’s time to pull back. Kids aren’t just athletes, after all, they’re people. “When you’ve been doing this as long as I have, you develop great relationships,” he said. “I see kids that I’ve trained 10 years ago, and now they’re great human beings. The traits that enable them to excel as athletes help them mature and develop as people. It’s a rewarding experience to see that happen.” APEX is conducted through Trinity’s partnership with the Minot Family YMCA. “Athletes have access to the best trainers, program and facility – a great combination when you’re looking for results,” Gust said. For more information about APEX, call 857-5626 or check out www.apexnd.org. One can enroll in the program at any time. Trinity Health’s Speaker’s Bureau Call our Community Education Department at 857-5099 to check for available dates and topics. “Building Hope” Golf Announces Date Fore! The 19th annual Building Hope Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 20. Building Hope is an 18-hole women’s golf scramble held at the Souris River Golf Course, in Minot. Since the beginning of the fundraiser, over $200,000 has been raised to benefit the Trinity CancerCare Center and its patients. Different levels of sponsorships are available: GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIPS SPECIALTY SPONSORSHIPS Green & Tee Sponsor - $1,200 • Registration fees and game pass for 4 players (one team) including cart fees • A sign located on a green • Company name on Foundation website • Company name in post-event ads in area newspapers and Vim & Vigor, the Trinity Health magazine • Place an item of your choice into the golfer goodie bags (i.e. pens, sticky notes, sunscreen, etc.) • Sponsorship acknowledged from the podium at awards ceremony Hat/Visor Sponsor - $3,000 • Green & Tee Sponsorship • Name/Logo on hats/visor given to golfers Fairway Sponsor - $750 • A sign located on the fairway (150 yard marker) • Company name in post-event ads in area newspapers and Vim & Vigor, the Trinity Health magazine • Place an item of your choice into the golfer goodie bags (i.e. pens, sticky notes, sunscreen, etc.) Birdie Sponsor - $500 • Business name on a tee box sign • Place an item of your choice into the golfer goodie bags (i.e. pens, sticky notes, sunscreen, etc.) The deadline for Golf Tournament Sponsorships is June 6, 2016. Water Bottle Sponsor - $2,500 • Green & Tee Sponsorship • Name/Logo on water bottle given to golfers Range Ball Sponsor - $1,900 • Green & Tee Sponsorship • Sleeve of balls given to golfers with sponsor logo Bag Tag Sponsor - $1,500 • Green & Tee Sponsorship • Name/Logo on tag given to golfers Golf Tee Sponsor - $1,500 • Green & Tee Sponsor • Name on golf tees given to golfers The deadline for Specialty Sponsorships is May 1, 2016. Sign up your team today! How does your support make a difference in a patient’s life? • Over 50 cancer patients received travel and lodging assistance; • Forty-four cancer patients regained their strength and endurance through Trinity’s Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation Program at the YMCA, in 2015. • Over 60 patients and their caretakers were able to stay at Trinity’s CancerCare Cottage while receiving treatment. • We offer yoga and about 30 patients have taken part. • Ten patients have done art therapy. For information about the sponsorships or to sign up, please call the Trinity Health Foundation office at (701) 857-5432. 6 • MARCH 2016 TRINITY HEALTH HEALTHTALK Community Events On February 4, Dr. Bethany Jensen, Broadway Family Denistry (second from the right), presented $350 to the Trinity CancerCare Center. Fundraising efforts came from donations raised last October. For each contribution from patients or staff at Broadway Family Dentistry over one dollar, a pink jelly bracelet was given to the donor in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Efforts like this are very much appreciated and will be used to help any and all patients, said Shane Jordan, director of the Trinity CancerCare Center. Jensen is pictured with, from left: Cody McManigal, Trinity Health Foundation assistant; Jordan; and Shawn Smothers, interim director of the Trinity Health Foundation. Kayla Cole, a clinical dietitian with Trinity Health, led a grocery store tour – focusing on heart health – at the original MarketPlace Foods, on February 9. Susan Burkhart, RN, MSN, CDE, BC-ADM, with Trinity Center for Diabetes Education, spoke to residents at The View on February 9 about “Living With Diabetes.” The Trinity CancerCare Center received about 20 blankets donated by the Central Campus FBLA on February 11. With Carol Mohagen, a social worker with the CancerCare Center, is Hannah Heisler, Vice-President, and Rebecca Kubler, a member with the Central Campus FBLA. Pat Halverson conducted blood glucose and cholesterol screenings at Trinity Health's booth at the Ag Expo, held at the North Dakota State Fair Center January 27-29, 2016. Heidi Zaderaka, a respiratory therapist with Trinity Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation, speaks with a member of the public during Trinity’s Heart Health Fair, held at the Dakota Square mall on February 6. The Trinity Health Auxiliary Healthy Hearts Club presented a $10,000 check to Trinity’s Cardiac Rehab program on Saturday at Heart’s Desire. The money was raised through the February 13 event and a golf tournament this past fall. Heart’s Desire was sponsored by Ryan GMC/Buick/Cadillac and the Holiday Inn. Pictured are Brenda Beyer, president of the Trinity Health Auxiliary, Jeff Redekopp, manager of Trinity Health Cardiac Rehab, and Sherry Maragos, coordinator of the Trinity Health Auxiliary Healthy Hearts Club. Patients from Trinity's Cardiac Rehab attended en masse to the Rehab's Open House, held February 17, during Cardiac Rehabilitation Week (February 13-20). Join us on facebook.com/TrinityHealth.ND Want to make a difference? Become a volunteer. As a Trinity Health volunteer, you are a vital link in the chain of service and caring. Not only will you have a positive impact on our patients and/or residents, you will be part of a dedicated team that is known for delivering the best healthcare available. For more information, call our Volunteer Services office at Trinity Hospital at 857-5221 or 857-5959 at Trinity Homes. HEALTHTALK TRINITY HEALTH 7 • MARCH 2016 Against All Odds, Provider Perseveres After several attempts to have a foot issue treated, Carla Pease found salvation at Trinity Health. “I walked so poorly, because of my spasticity from CP,” Pease says, referencing the cerebral palsy she has had since the age of three. “I almost whittled away part of my heel. My because while another physician could do it, Albers’ plan was ideal. Obviously he did, Pease said in agreement, as she sat across from him in his office in late October. In fact, Albers did three surgeries at once. He straightened Pease’s heel, inserting a few applied, and was turned down. She applied to a different program; she was turned down again. In all, eight nursing programs turned her down, because of her cerebral palsy. Discouraged from the many rejections, Pease decided to pursue a career as a medical assistant, as it would be With Williams’ letters of recommendation, Pease was able to get into the Dakota Nursing Program through the Fort Berthold Community College, New Town. “I kept telling him I’m going to be a nurse practitioner and work at Trinity,” Pease says. From there, Pease also attended Williston State College, through Trinity Health. (There were also online programs, such as through the University of Cincinnati, that contributed to her education.) She struggled with poor depth perception and left-sided weakness, due to her CP, but Pease found different ways to do things necessary for her training. Instead of throwing in the Aaron Albers, DPM, a podiatrist with Trinity Health, looks at the foot of Carla Pease, AGPCNP-BC, a nurse practitioner with Trinity’s Convenient Care Clinic. In 2014, Albers performed a surgery on Pease proverbial towel, that helped her gain mobility. Pease used it to wipe away the sweat screws to make it more instead and persevered as close as she could ankle was turning in and stable; corrected Pease’s towards her aspirations pushing everything in.” spastic Achille’s tendon; be to being a nurse. of becoming a nurse However, nobody and removed a bone In August 2014, Pease, practitioner. wanted her to do spur (“That still feels who works as a nurse clinicals in their As part of her nurse marvelous, by the way,” practitioner at Trinity program. practitioner practicum, Pease added.) Health’s Convenient she returned to Trinity “Who wants a girl with Care Clinic, went under Pease notes that doing CP?” she asks. “Nobody.” Community Clinicthe knife to help correct the surgeries at one Garrison, as well as the foot issues associated time would help lessen But that wasn’t true. now-closed Trinity with her cerebral palsy. complications. Community ClinicShe found Trinity The operation was, what “If you can have one Parshall. Community Clinic – Pease calls, “the big one.” surgery with a chance of Garrison to be a “It was kind of crazy to It was so big that twelve welcoming place for her do practicum and ten complications, rather orthopedic surgeons to complete her medical years later, the NP than three, somebody is “from Minneapolis to assistant practicum going to pick the one.” program at the same Denver” said no to. while she applied for a clinic,” Pease said about This wasn’t the first nursing program. The severity of the issue, time that Trinity came to Through the practicum, the Garrison clinic. coupled with Pease’s “Time flies when you’re Pease’s rescue. she gained clinical cerebral palsy and having fun.” experience which Complex Regional Pain When Pease was three included learning how to Pease noted how her Syndrome – which years old, she was experience at these two give injections, how to creates hypersensitivity diagnosed with cerebral clinics make up “a huge document patients to any pain – was palsy. This required part of my knowledge.” medical records, and enough to deter some, quarterly stays at the how to obtain vital signs. She notes that Jill but not all. Shriner’s Hospital in Trulson, PA-C, who now Minneapolis, Minnesota; It was also through this Aaron Albers, DPM, a works at Trinity practicum that she met podiatrist at Trinity, took it was there that Pease Community Clinic-New became inspired by the “this cool podiatrist” by on the task. Town (but had worked work of the nurses there. the name of Tyson “I knew the procedure at the Parshall clinic), is She decided then and Williams. we needed to do,” Albers “fabulous. She took me there that she would “He wrote me letters of says. He spoke to his when nobody else become a nurse. recommendation. He did colleague, Tyson would.” Once Pease was of age, everything in his power Williams, DPM, who “She is literally the she began to look into to get me into nursing recommended that greatest NP on the nursing programs. She school,” Pease says. Albers do the surgery planet,” Pease glowed. “If I take care of my patients half as well as she has, I will have accomplished my dream.” While training in the program, Pease began to experience trouble with her foot. It began to swell up and it eventually turned black and purple “and was in horrible shape,” she says. Despite that, orthopedic specialists that Pease consulted suggested that it “was normal” but Pease knew something was wrong. “Dr. Williams figured out a joint in my good foot ruptured,” Pease said after her consult with Dr. Williams. The only thing was that Pease didn’t have insurance. “I had zero dollars,” she says. But Dr. Williams found a saving grace – the TriniCare program, which helped with her financial situation. “They covered my surgery, 100 percent,” Pease said. “Not only did they do that, but Dr. Williams cut on the top of my foot – instead of the bottom – so I could continue with my training.” After Pease completed her training in 2013, she insisted that she would come to Trinity to work, although she says Dr. Williams believed she would end up somewhere else. Now, fifteen years after meeting Dr. Williams, “I get to park next to the guy that gave me my start in training!” Pease says. Perseverance paid off, and continues to blossom, for many people facing difficulty. Pease hopes her experience helps others to keep pushing and fighting for change and better health. To submit a letter to Dear Doc, write to: [email protected]. Dear Doc will appear in Health Talk. Dear Doc, My child has a bad cold and now her eyes are dripping gooey stuff. Does she need eye drops? Worried Mom Dear Doc, When should I brush my baby’s teeth? When do I use toothpaste? Smiling Dad Dear WM, Often the cold virus can also cause some eye drainage. This does not need antibiotic eye drops. A goopy, very red eye without respiratory symptoms is more likely to respond to antibiotic eye drops and should be evaluated by the doctor. Doc Dear SD, A baby’s teeth can be cleaned with a non-flouride tooth cleanser and a cloth or soft nubby brush as soon as baby has teeth! And giving baby a clean moist cloth to chew on also helps with teething discomfort. After age 1 year, children’s FLOURIDE containing toothpaste is needed—but only a rice grain’s amount on the brush.Baby should go to the dentist by age 3 or 4, sooner if there are concerns. Doc 8 • MARCH 2016 TRINITY HEALTH Colonoscopies HEALTHTALK continued from page 1 Most people should start regular screening at age 50; from that point, a colonoscopy is recommended every ten years after. Colon cancer is much more common after people turn 50 years old. Colonoscopies are also recommended for those under the age of 50, but there are some guidelines for that. Those include: • If you have a close relative who got colon cancer at a young age • If you have two or more close relatives who got colon cancer – or growths in the colon – at any age • If you have certain health conditions or a family history of them If you are a candidate for a colonoscopy, or have Colleen Holen, of Bottineau, signs her name on the name wall at the Trinity CancerCare Center. In December, Holen learned through a colonoscopy that she had a tumor in her colon. questions about colorectal screenings, contact your Surgical intervention helped remove the tumor and she is now cancer-free. primary care physician, or make an appointment to see a gastroenterologist. Trinity Health’s Gastroenterology department includes Dr. Justino, Rukshana Cader, MD, and Bonnie Ler, FNP-C; they are located at Health Center-Medical Arts, and can be reached at 857-7389. More information on the department can be found at trinityhealth.org/gastroenterology. What’s New in Colon Cancer Testing? Camera pill Currently available at Trinity Health is a pill with a tiny camera inside that can take pictures of the colon after the patient swallows it. For now it’s only available as a follow-up procedure for people who have not been able to complete a colonoscopy, not as its own screening test. The images for video capsule endoscopy are sent to a small recording device which the patient wears. They then take this device back to the doctor for uploading to the computer. If suspicious areas are seen, another procedure may be recommended. Stool DNA test A new type of non-invasive test to check for colon cancer is available now, and may appeal to people who want to be screened, but don’t want to undergo the usual preparation required for a colonoscopy and some other screening tests. It’s called a Stool DNA test because it looks for certain gene changes that are sometimes found in colon cancer cells. The FDA approved a Stool DNA test called Cologuard in August 2014. The patient uses a kit at home to collect a stool sample and mail it to a lab. The test checks for DNA changes that could be a sign of cancer or pre-cancerous growths called polyps. It also checks for blood in the stool, which can be a sign of cancer. No special diet or bowel preparation (no laxatives or enemas) are required for a stool DNA test. However, if the Cologuard test does show a possible cancer or pre-cancer, the patient would then need a colonoscopy to confirm it, and possibly to remove any polyps. And not everybody can have this type of colon screening test. It’s only for people with an average risk for colon cancer: no personal history of pre-cancerous polyps, colon cancer, or some other colon problems. Cologuard is available through Trinity Health—ask your doctor for more information. C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R For the latest updates, check online at www.trinityhealth.org March 2016 Mobile Mammogram Schedule March 1 ..................Trinity Community Clinic – Mohall, 756-6841 March 2 ..........Northland Community Health Center – Turtle Lake 448-9225 Trinity Community Clinic – Velva, 338-2066 March 8 ....................Premier HealthCare – Devils Lake, 662-8662 March 15 ............................St. Luke’s Hospital – Crosby, 965-6349 March 16 ......................................................Tioga Clinic, 664-3368 March 29 ............McKenzie County Medical Center – Watford City 842-3771 March 30 ....Mountrail County Medical Center – Stanley, 628-2505 Trinity Community Clinic – New Town, 627-2990 Keys To Diabetes Success The Keys to Diabetes Success will host a meeting on March 1, at 7 p.m., at Health Center-Riverside, 1900 8th Avenue SE, Minot. The topic will be “The Old and New of Sugar Substitutes.” Space is limited! Please reserve your spot today! Call 857-5268 Spice Up Your Cooking Join a Trinity Health Registered Dietitian on Tuesday, March 8, from 2-3 p.m., for a cooking class, “Cooking with Spices.” The class will take place at the Trinity Health Community Conference Room, located at Town & Country Shopping Center, 1015 S. Broadway, Minot. There will be a $10 fee to help cover. Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 857-5268. To keep up-to-date on upcoming Trinity events, and more, visit our blog, #Healthfeed, at www.trinityhealth.org/news. Prepared Childbirth Classes Learn about exercise and breathing techniques, labor/delivery, newborn care, newborn feedings, etc. Enrollment is limited. April 5-26, May 17-June 7 and July 19-August 9 (Tuesdays) 7-9 p.m., in the Prepared Childbirth Classroom, Trinity Health Center – Riverside Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE. March 18-April 6 and May 11-June 1 (Wednesdays) 7-9 p.m. in the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Minot Air Force Base. Please call (701) 723-3950 to register. March 12, March 26, April 9, and April 30 (Saturdays) 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Prepared Childbirth Classroom, Health Center – Riverside Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE. Breastfeeding Basics March 17, April 21, May 19, June 9, and July 14 Offered by Laureen Klein, RN, BSN. Meets from 7-8 p.m., Health Center – Riverside Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE. These classes are offered free of charge as part of Trinity’s community benefit mission, but registration is typically required. For more information, or to register for classes, call (701) 857-3607. Family Birth Center Tours Expectant mothers are invited to attend a formal group tour/education/Q&A session at Trinity Hospital’s Family Birth Center. This opportunity allows every expectant mother to hear and see valuable information in a relaxed environment. We will also provide information on self-care, infant safety and what to expect during your delivery. See www.trinityhealth.org/familybirth_SVS or call (701) 857-5380 for a detailed schedule.