MGH`s cancer care among the best in the US
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MGH`s cancer care among the best in the US
HEALTHY LIVING FOR OUR HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY WWW.MGH.NET WINTER 2014 • $2.95 Food for Thought 53 delicious ways to make mealtime happy and healthy PLUS Sanjay Gupta on why food really is the best medicine HONORING 25 TO 40 YEARS OF SERVICE MGH’s cancer care among the best in the U.S. NURSES NOMINATE THEIR PEERS FOR EXCELLENCE You could win a $50 gift card! See inside for details FdVVWI1462_00_Cover.indd 1 9/8/14 2:37 PM who we are, and where we are. 15 Kem Road HM rth No MG 9 wo od M edical Oncology a N. W edical Center bash 18W Road Drook Medical Center Gas City Medical Center 22E 330 Building 22E Pence-Davis Medical Center ut So h Ma rion Bella Avenue Medical Park O bs y log o c tetrics & Gyne N. Baldwin / Bypass M GH 13S ns o i t Work Solu Upland Health & Diagnostics 26E Fairmount Medical Associates Ne e d a PRAC T IT IONE R? www.mgh.net FdVVWI1462_C2.indd 2 WE WILL GET YOU IN. 660- 4(6444) 9/8/14 2:39 PM Contents WINTER 2014 THE BIG STORY IN EVERY ISSUE 2 3 4 6 7 8 40 41 44 Pregnancy, the suburbs and turning 50 are three common diet saboteurs. Here’s how to cope. PAGE 14 46 50 52 FEATURES 9 10 America’s War on Weight A brief timeline. The Ultimate Medicine Emmy-winning neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta says the food we put in our mouths could save our lives. 14 Food for Thought Diet doesn’t have to be a four-letter word. We’ve got delicious strategies for battling chronic conditions, lifestyle hurdles and childhood obesity. 22 28 digestive. Gut Check A crash course in all things Vitamin Intervention The five supplements you (probably) shouldn’t be taking. 33 MGH Nursing Award Winners Staff members are recognized by their peers for extraordinary leadership, empowerment, knowledge and professionalism. 54 56 Opening Thoughts Lifetime of Learning Life in General Volunteer Services Donations Employee Excellence Community Connections This Just In The Truth About: Mammograms Healthy Buys: Gifts for the Heart Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? At a Glance: Under the Weather In the Market: Broccoli Health by the Numbers: The Rise of Falls 36 Lasting Impressions Each May, MGH honors its long-serving employees. See who reached milestones of 25 to 40 years. Which has less sodium, chips or cottage cheese? PAGE 42 38 A Model for Quality Led by Paul L. Usher, president/CEO, MGH is among the top facilities in the U.S. for providing outstanding cancer care. COVER PHOTO BY GETTY/ANGELA WEISS/STRINGER WINTE R 2014 FdVVWI1462_01_TOC.indd 1 1 9/8/14 2:37 PM Opening Thoughts Contribute to Our Community vim & vigor Marion General Hospital President/CEO Paul L. Usher, FACHE, CPA, FHFMA Chairman, Board of Directors Jerome Holderead President, Medical Staff Kristine A. Hess, MD Administrative Director/Medical Staff Services and Community Outreach Ann Vermilion, MBA, FACHE We must support our community if we want it to support us in the future. Each and every one of us has the opportunity to be an asset for our community. It may be as a donor of monies or a giver of time to volunteer for numerous worthwhile organizations, projects and events. Our contribution might be keeping our own properties looking nice and possibly taking care of an additional vacant property. Our contribution might be treating others like we want to be treated. Never underestimate the power of a kind word or act on another person. I have seen some miraculous things occur with just a few kind words or a very small act of kindness. Making our community a place where we are known for how we treat one another would make it a place where people would want to live. Treating others with kindness also helps us personally. For example, learn to be patient, tolerant and forgiving of others. In other words, learn to love others and treat others as you want to be treated. We all have much to be thankful for, and we can create more to be thankful for by practicing patience, tolerance and forgiveness. Many MGH patients say that they would rather be a patient at MGH than at other hospitals because of the compassionate care given freely at MGH. If we can do this at MGH, we can make this feeling exist in other areas of our community with a little effort and commitment. Our employees, medical staff, volunteers and contract staff continue to invest in MGH and our Healthcare Community by providing compassionate care to you when you need our help. Each and every one of us is truly blessed by those who provide services at MGH. As we approach Christmas, it is a time for us to count our many blessings. MGH is truly blessed with many caring and compassionate physicians, practitioners, nurses, clinicians, support staff, volunteers and contract staff available to serve you when you need us. Make your commitment today to support our community. Paul L. Usher, FACHE, CPA, FHFMA President/CEO Marion General Hospital 2 Editor Terri Couse Contributing Photographers Eric Marshall, Carl and Allison Saathoff PRODUCTION Editorial Editor-in-Chief: Amy Saunders Editors: Erin Feeney, Matt Morgan, Ellen Olson, Tom Weede Copy Editor: C.J. 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W IN TER 2014 FdVVWI1462_02_Thoughts.indd 2 9/8/14 2:37 PM Lifetime of Learning MGH Staff Earn Professional Certification background photo by thinkstock Three Marion General Hospital employees have proved their dedication to providing our Healthcare Community with the highest level of quality healthcare. They have chosen to further their education and advance their knowledge within their chosen professions. This dedication is demonstrated by their commitment to study for and pass a professional examination to become certified. In healthcare, professional certification helps ensure excellence. MGH staff members pursue this with enthusiasm. Amber Banks, BSN, RN, critical care department, has received her critical care registered nurse certification from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Banks enjoys Zumba fitness, reading, cooking, shopping and traveling. She currently resides in Marion with her husband, Anthony; son, Isaiah; and daughter, Destin. “I like working close to home in the town where I grew up,” she says. “I work with some pretty fabulous people.” Banks has worked at MGH for nine years. Patricia Peterson, MSN, RN, telemetry department, is now a board-certified nurse executive as awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Peterson earned her master’s degree in nursing administration at Indiana University. She resides in Converse with her husband, Bruce. They have three children: two sons, Seth and Brent, and one daughter, Amber. The 17-year MGH employee says, “MGH is a great place to work, because they support the professional development of their employees, and I get to work with a talented staff that cares deeply for the people of this community.” Leah Hunt, RN, critical care department, has received her critical care registered nurse certification from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Hunt and her husband, Kyle, reside in Bluffton, along with their two dogs, Louie and Winnie. An Excelsior College graduate, Hunt has been employed at MGH for four years. She enjoys gardening and cross-stitching. WINTE R 2014 FdVVWI1462_03_Learning.indd 3 3 9/8/14 2:37 PM Life in General Award Winners for Excellence in Advertising Honored for excellence in advertising, Marion General Hospital and ad agency partner Designs Group LLC of Marion received one Bronze and two Gold awards in the 2014 Aster Awards competition. The Aster Awards, one of the largest national competitions of its kind, is hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today magazine and Creative Images Inc. This elite program recognizes outstanding healthcare professionals for excellence in their advertising/marketing efforts. The Gold awards were received for the Giving Back and Breast Cancer Awareness advertising campaigns, ranking in the top 5 percent out of approximately 3,000 entries from across North and South America. The Bronze award, for the MGH ER Cares poster and display, ranks in the top 12 percent. “It’s an extreme compliment for our team and partnering ad agency to be recognized by our industry and peers for a national award,” says Ann Vermilion, administrative director, medical staff services and community outreach, MGH. “Winning these awards validates we produce advertising of national quality on a local level.” One of MGH’s two Gold award winning ad campaigns 4 Elijah Bilbee, protective services, patrols the hospital campus. New Bicycle Benefits Security Patrols Marion General Hospital recently purchased a bicycle, along with its necessary safety equipment, for additional security on the MGH campus. Two security officers have been certified through the Marion Police Department. Officers Elijah Bilbee and Joe Turner earned bike patrol certification during a three-day course taught by instructor Alex Kenworthy, a corporal at the Marion Police Department. Patients, visitors and staff can expect to see the officers riding the bicycle around MGH, keeping tabs on the hospital grounds and surrounding areas. Bike patrol serves as a visible deterrent to campus crime and an approachable source of assistance and information on the healthcare campus. It allows officers to be more interactive with the community. Randy Deffenbaugh, manager, protective services, appreciates the administration investing in the bike program. “They felt it would make the campus safer for visitors and patients,” he says. W IN TER 2014 FdVVWI1462_04-5_General.indd 4 9/8/14 2:37 PM EXPERIENCED LEADER NAMED DIRECTOR OF NURSING Cindy Futrell, MSN/MBA, RN, has accepted the position of director of nursing at Marion General Hospital. An MGH employee since 1981, Futrell brings a wealth of experience working as a registered nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit, ambulatory surgery and preadmission testing. She held the position of administrative director of surgical services since 2008. Futrell, a lifelong resident of Marion, received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Cindy Futrell, MSN/MBA, RN MGH ACHIEVES HIGH HONOR FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS Marion General Hospital has achieved a Stage 6 Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model score from HIMSS Analytics. This distinction, HIMSS Analytics’ second highest, honors MGH’s accomplishments to implement technology solutions that have the ability to improve patient safety and quality of care. “We know that it takes executive commitment, support and a great team of healthcare professionals to achieve this pinnacle level,” says Steve Lieber, president and CEO, HIMSS Analytics. “We also believe that Stage 6 hospitals are well positioned to be successful with achieving the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act goals, measurements and funding through 2014 and beyond.” Information technology will continue to play a large role in the delivery of healthcare in the future. Currently, only 728 U.S. hospitals (13 percent), including MGH, carry a Stage 6 designation. MGH is a great example of how a vision can become reality in the world of healthcare information technology. WINTE R 2014 FdVVWI1462_04-5_General.indd 5 5 9/8/14 2:38 PM VOLUNTEER SERVICES HUMBLE SERVANTS GIVE MGH celebrates four people who give their time to the hospital More than 250 adult volunteers donate 25,000-plus hours a year at Marion General Hospital and help the hospital offer a wide variety of services to patients. Volunteers are retirees, former patients, homemakers, husband-and-wife teams, professionals and students. These caring individuals assist MGH in providing the highest quality of healthcare to our Healthcare Community. ■ Join Our Team Call Sheila Stewart at 765-660-6410 to learn about the many volunteer opportunities available at MGH. VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH 6 JULY: JOE HAYNES Joe Haynes chose to volunteer at MGH “to give back to the people who helped me.” He can be found at the information desk or in the volunteer office, or “wherever they need me.” Haynes also assists with the Meals-on-Wheels program. Haynes is married to wife Melinda and has a daughter, Hayley. Besides volunteering and helping others, his interests include cooking, going to the movies and being involved with his daughter’s activities. SEPTEMBER: MALINDA WYATT While working as health information director at another hospital, Malinda Wyatt had a site visit to MGH. The team she met with was informative, knowledgeable and professional. After she retired and moved back to the Marion area, she knew MGH would be a great place to spend her time. Wyatt has volunteered at MGH for about a year. She can be found meeting and greeting people at the front information desk, ensuring “they are made to feel welcome.” Wyatt has three children, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. AUGUST: BARBARA COUCH Barbara Couch has friends who work at MGH who suggested she might enjoy volunteering at the hospital. She can be found at the information desk. A Fairmount native, Couch was an insurance agent before retirement. She has a daughter, Heather; a son, Curt; and three grandchildren. Outside MGH, Couch enjoys watching her grandchildren play sports. Her interests include playing euchre and bridge, spending time with friends, and traveling. OCTOBER: LINDA MARK After retiring as a bus aide for Marion Community Schools, Linda Mark wanted to “meet new people and help others.” She volunteers in the hospital gift shop. She is married to her husband, James, and has a daughter, Brendi; a son-in-law, Chris; a grandson, Christian; and two dogs, Honey and Coco. When not at MGH, the Jonesboro native enjoys camping and vacationing with family. W IN TER 2014 FdVVWI1462_06_Volunteer.indd 6 9/8/14 2:38 PM DONATIONS MGH MEMORIAL GARDEN Honoring former MGH employees, physicians and volunteers The Marion General Hospital Memorial Garden, in the courtyard west of the cafeteria, was built in memory of former Plant Engineering Supervisor Fred Gause and made possible by a generous donation and support Memorial garden supporters attend a ceremony every year during National Hospital Week. from the MGH Auxiliary. The garden honors MGH employees, physicians and volunteers who have passed away, by displaying their names and departments on engraved bricks set around the base of a tranquil fountain. ■ GIVE Purchase a Memorial Brick Bricks to honor MGH employees, physicians and volunteers who have passed away can be purchased for a minimum donation of $25. Call Volunteer Services at 765-660-6410 for more information. MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT FUND In 1994, the Marion General Hospital Endowment Fund was started to accept donations to support the hospital’s mission and vision for our Healthcare Community. Donations to the fund are sincerely appreciated. Call 765-662-0065 or mail to: The Marion General Hospital Endowment Fund Community Foundation of Grant County, Indiana Inc. 505 W. Third St. Marion, IN 46952 WINTE R 2014 FdVVWI1462_07_Donations.indd 7 7 9/8/14 2:38 PM EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE Purpose Worthwhile work Making a difference FEATURED HEADLIGHTER WHO’S LIGHTING THE HALLS OF MGH? Marion General Hospital honors its employees who embrace the spirit of service excellence through its Headlighter program. Here are MGH’s most recent employees who earned the distinction. Headlighters • Eric Emery, emergency department Gerstorff, nutrition services • Mitch Johnson, respiratory care • Megan Sizemore, nutrition services • Vivian Wampler, patient accounting ■ • Sarah 8 ERIC EMERY, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, ACTED FAST Eric was hired as a student nurse in the emergency department and transitioned into a registered nurse position upon graduating from nursing school. He has always been eager to learn and looks for every opportunity to increase his nursing knowledge. On a busy day in the ER, Eric was providing nursing care for a male patient who had come in complaining of chest pain. The patient’s initial electrocardiogram (EKG) appeared normal. A few hours into the visit, Eric noticed a change in the patient’s cardiac rhythm. Eric alerted the ER physician and quickly had another EKG done, which showed the patient was having a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Eric’s attention to this patient’s rhythm change and his critical-thinking skills got the patient the care required for a positive result. This is a great example of service excellence. W IN TER 2014 FdVVWI1462_08_Excellence.indd 8 9/8/14 2:38 PM MGH Nursing Award Winners photo by thinkstock F lorence Nightingale was a celebrated English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Nightingale’s birthday. Among the highlights of the celebration at Marion General Hospital is the nomination, voting and selection of the MGH Excellence in Nursing, Excellence in Nursing Leadership, Physician Friend of Nursing and Friend of Nursing award winners. These awards give nurses the opportunity to recognize peers and other staff members who support them in providing excellent care to their patients. A wonderfully talented nursing workforce has always been a source of pride for Marion General Hospital. Nurses work hand in hand with others on the care team to provide high-quality, safe, compassionate, extraordinary care. Each candidate for the nursing awards must exemplify characteristics of the Magnet nursing recognition program tenets: transformational leadership; structural empowerment; new knowledge, innovation and improvement; and professional practice. WINTE R 2014 FdVVWI1462_33-5_Nursing.indd 33 33 9/8/14 2:38 PM Nursing Excellence 34 Excellence in Nursing Leadership Debbie Rigsbee, RN, Critical Care Department Judi Ruley, RN, CHF/ Anticoagulation Clinic What her colleagues said: 3 Debbie is a relief unit shift manager who assists and supports her peers as well as the management team to hardwire all of the Studer principles. She completes nurse leader rounds and discharge callbacks 100 percent of the time. 3 Debbie provides an invaluable service to nurses throughout the hospital. She chairs the mock code committee and helps to ensure that nursing staff in all areas are prepared and comfortable in the code blue process. She is a preceptor to new nurses coming into critical care and provides critical nursing skills as well as helping them adapt to their new role. 3 Debbie provides excellent care to our patients and their families. She takes time to explain tests, treatments and medications, or to just simply sit and listen. She looks for positive solutions to improve our practice environment and supports initiatives to enhance the care we provide. 3 Debbie has been employed at MGH for 35 years. She is committed to lifelong learning and professional development, recently becoming a certified critical care nurse. She is one of the first to volunteer for innovative practices. 3 Debbie is very involved in leading the department in community service and is also active in her church. A role model for exemplary professional practice, she represents a positive image in all she does for MGH. She is passionate in the care she provides and ensures the highest-quality patient-centered care. What her colleagues said: 3 Judi has more than 30 years of service and dedication to patients, their families, fellow staff members, and physicians. She currently is a member of the Magnet recognition team, the CHF readmission team and the quality improvement alliance. 3 Judi goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service, caring for her patients as if they were her own family. Many will stop by just to say hello and check in on her. She has a caring nature that is recognized by her patients and fellow co-workers. 3 Previous experience working in the coronary care unit gave Judi invaluable knowledge in regard to the treatment of cardiac patients, specifically those diagnosed with CHF (congestive heart failure). This knowledge has gained her respect and trust from both patients and the physicians who refer their patients to the clinic. 3 Judi’s strong values, her need to put others before herself, ability to help patients feel valued, contributions to community service, and making a difference in the lives of her patients are why she was nominated for this award. Physician Friend of Nursing Jeremy Wilson, DO What his colleagues said: 3 Dr. Wilson is a great teacher to all staff in the OR. He thoroughly explains to his patients and their families about the procedure being performed. He ensures that his patients come first, and the staff is always well informed on the patient’s condition. 3 Dr. Wilson is always on time for the start of surgery, never making patients wait. He is very good at updating patients’ family members about patient status. He values the patient’s time by sticking to a strict office schedule. 3 Dr. Wilson is compassionate toward his patients and their families. He also lets his staff know that he is very appreciative of their time, efforts and assistance. On several occasions, Dr. Wilson came in after hours to do surgery on patients when he wasn’t on call because the patients had requested him. 3 Dr. Wilson volunteers his time at free clinics, performs sports physicals, and supports the Run for Freedom event and golf charities. He is truly an asset to our community and MGH. During a “fiesta” themed celebration, Bernie Wallace, chief nursing officer, MGH, talks to employees about accomplishments in the last year and opportunities for the upcoming year. W IN TER 2014 FdVVWI1462_33-5_Nursing.indd 34 9/8/14 2:38 PM Friend of Nursing Elaine Rhetts, BSW, LSW What her colleagues said: 3 Nurses depend on Elaine’s services to help with discharge planning needs of the patient. They trust her decisions in handling their patients’ home care needs. She is efficient and follows through to ensure all needs for home care are met. 3 Elaine is honest in her assessment of needs for the patient and strives to place them in appropriate settings at discharge. She is devoted to the people she serves and is always looking out for their best interest. 3 Elaine is compassionate and caring to the nurses and the patients she serves. She is never too busy to stop and help others. Nurses depend on her knowledge to help guide the patient and their family members. She is very creative in looking for possible solutions to meet the needs of the patient. 3 Elaine volunteers her time at Bridges to Health. She attends Lakeview Wesleyan Church, where she is an active member in serving others. She supports community events with her time and talent. She is truly a friend to nurses and anyone she meets with a need. n Marion General Hospital is proud of the 2014 award winners, because they not only represent the Magnet model, but they also set a standard for every employee at MGH. These individuals are strong advocates for quality and best practices for MGH’s patients and the Healthcare Community. CALL Discover More About What Magnet Means MGH is among just 6 percent of U.S. hospitals to achieve Magnet designation for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. To learn more about what Magnet designation means to MGH, and what it means to you, call 765-660-6301. WINTE R 2014 FdVVWI1462_33-5_Nursing.indd 35 35 9/8/14 2:38 PM Long-serving employees are celebrated at MGH’s annual event BY TERRI COUSE Lasting Impressions E very year in May, National Hospital and Healthcare Week is celebrated at Marion General Hospital. The most formal event to take place is the employee recognition dinner. That’s when employees celebrating five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service come together at the Roseburg Event Center. MGH is proud to show its appreciation for the healthcare and exemplary customer service that this group has provided. Dedicated and compassionate, professional and knowledgeable, these employees exemplify the strength of the 1,200 who care for our Healthcare Community each day. MGH appreciates all of its long-term employees, their loyalty and the many years of knowledge and expertise they bring to the hospital. They are key to providing caring service, whether they serve patients and families directly or serve and support co-workers who do. We must never lose sight of the reason we’re here—to serve our patients. ■ 36 40 YEARS Front row, from left: Julie Fowler, Kathleen Breedlove, Kathleen Fillenworth, Debbie Lake and Barbara Schroder. Back row: Paul L. Usher, president/CEO. Not pictured: Midge Sanger. W IN TER 2014 FdVVWI1462_36-7_Service.indd 36 9/8/14 2:43 PM 35 YEARS 30 YEARS Front row, from left: Joy McFarren, Polly Worl, Debbie Rigsbee, Viola Campbell and Cindy Johnson. Back row, from left: Joe Beck, Pamela Day, Paul L. Usher, president/CEO, Susan Smoker and Sheryl Hendrickson. Not pictured: Tootie Pugh. Front row, from left: Deann O’Banion and Sondra Wood. Back row: Paul L. Usher, president/CEO. Not pictured: Kelly Goken and Vicki Shepherd. 25 YEARS WEBSITE Want to Work at MGH? Visit www.mgh.net and click the “Job Opportunities” tab to search for jobs at MGH. Front row, from left: Penny Sluder, Jessica Moses, Kim Chaney, Cindy Canida-Woodward and Joan Moss. Back row, from left: Bryan Griffith, Bryan Lovelady, Paul L. Usher, Vickie Stevens and Kimberly Himelick. Note: Usher is an honoree in this group. WINTE R 2014 FdVVWI1462_36-7_Service.indd 37 37 9/8/14 2:43 PM A Model for Quality National award recognizes MGH for providing outstanding care to cancer patients By Terri Couse Marion General Hospital recently was presented with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. MGH is one of a select group of 74 healthcare facilities in the U.S. (top 14 percent), and seven in the state, with accredited cancer programs to receive this national honor for surveys performed last year. The award acknowledges excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. 38 34 standards and commendation in each of the seven commendation standards. The Outstanding Achievement Award raises awareness of the importance of providing quality cancer care. In addition, it is intended to: 3 Motivate cancer programs to work toward improving their level of care. photo by thinkstock MGH’s cancer program was evaluated on 34 standards in five areas—cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, cancer conferences, clinical services and quality improvement—as well as seven commendation standards. Award recipients must have received a compliance rating for each of the 3 Facilitate dialogue among award recipients and other cancer facilities for the purpose of sharing best practices. 3 Encourage award recipients to serve as resources to other cancer programs. 3 Educate cancer patients on available quality-care options. “Being an accredited cancer program by the Commission on Cancer and being the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award for 2013 is a reflection of the dedication and expertise of our entire cancer center team, who work tirelessly every day to provide comprehensive, high-quality and compassionate cancer care to our patients,” says Marilyn Pearcy, RN, OCN, MSM, administrative director, medical oncology. “We are proud of this honor, which serves as recognition that you don’t have to travel outside our community for high-quality cancer services. We provide them close to home.” n W IN TER 2014 FdVVWI1462_38-9_Cancer.indd 38 9/8/14 2:52 PM Your First Choice in Cancer Treatment Progressive Cancer Care is a full-service cancer center that provides high-quality radiation and medical oncology services in Northeast and North Central Indiana. The state-of-the-art cancer care center provides convenient, compassionate care and advanced technology with the most precise treatment available. CALL Cancer program staff members celebrate MGH’s achievement. Front row, from left: Shelly Jones, Lorrie Walker, Rathi Mahendran, MD, and Marilyn Pearcy. Back row, from left: Deann O’Banion, Edmond Bendaly, MD, and Paul L. Usher, president/CEO. Learn More About MGH’s Cancer Program For more information about treatment and services at Marion General Hospital’s cancer program, call 765-660-7800. Edmond Bendaly, MD, talks to hospital employees about the significance of the Outstanding Achievement Award. Paul L. Usher, president/CEO, speaks to hospital employees about the significance of being a nationally recognized cancer center. Commission on Cancer: Raising the Bar photo by thinkstock Established in 1922 by the American College of Surgeons, the Commission on Cancer (COC) is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving results and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and monitoring of comprehensive quality care. The COC provides information on the resources, services and cancer treatment experience for each COC-accredited cancer program. The COC’s accreditation program encourages hospitals, treatment centers and other facilities to improve their quality of patient care through cancer-related programs. Rathi Mahendran, MD, left, speaks to employees about winning the Outstanding Achievement Award during a celebration of the cancer program. WINTE R 2014 FdVVWI1462_38-9_Cancer.indd 39 39 9/8/14 2:38 PM Community Connections website For More Information To register or learn more about our programs, please call the numbers listed or visit our website at www.mgh.net. Events & Activities Continuous education programs/support groups Classes Diabetes Classes are offered monthly. Physician referral is required. For more information, call diabetes education at 765-660-6690. Classes provided in conjunction with Family Service Society Inc. Classes are held at various times throughout each month. Please call 765-660-7893 or visit www.mgh.net for more information. Support Groups (All support groups are free) New Mom Group A safe place to find support from other new and expectant mothers. Infant weight checks, feeding and nutrition, safety issues and postpartum depression Reflections Cancer support group. Call 765-660-6555. Bariatric Support Group Support group for individuals who have had bariatric surgery or are interested in bariatric surgery, as well as those who are participating or wish to participate in medically supervised weight loss. Call 765-660-7133 for more information. Dates: Meets the third Thursday of each month (does not meet in December) Time: 6:30–8 p.m. Location: MGH 330 Building, Conference Rooms 1–2, 330 N. Wabash Ave. Community Service Car Seat Safety Free service for parents and caregivers for inspection, fitting and instructions on proper installation of a child car seat. (Both child and car seat must be at inspection.) Call 765-660-6860 for appointment. Date/Time: By appointment only Location: MGH Parking Garage, 441 N. Wabash Ave. n PHOTO by thinkstock 40 Prenatal Education are just a few of the topics covered. Refreshments available. Call 765-660-6860. Dates: Meets every Tuesday Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: MGH Fifth Floor, 441 N. Wabash Ave. W IN TER 2014 FdVVWI1462_40_Connections.indd 40 9/8/14 2:38 PM RADIOLOGY at South Marion Medical Park . 1406 W. Bella Drive, Marion, IN 46953 . 765-660-6222 . 800-200-1111 MARION ST To Marion, IN: from Chicago from Ft. Wayne from Indianapolis from Cincinnati from Louisville 3.4 hours 1 hour 1.5 hours 3 hours 3.5 hours LOW-DOSE molecular breast imaging & MAMMOGRAPHY STATE LAW requires clinicians to inform women whether they have dense breast tissue based on mammogram results. FIRST & ONLY ONE in Indiana to provide low-dose molecular breast imaging (MBI) & mammography. CLEARER picture that detects 3x as many cancers in women with dense breast tissue than traditional mammography. www.mgh.net FdVVWI1462_C3.indd 3 Make an appointment today. Results can be sent anywhere in the U.S. 765-660-6222 . 800-200-1111 9/8/14 2:39 PM Marion General Hospital 441 N. Wabash Avenue Marion, IN 46952 Non-Profit Org. 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