july 2016 - Lewis County General Hospital

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - JULY 2016
Congratulations
Lewis County General Hospital Makes
Safety and Access Changes To
Enhance Security
Effective July 20, 2016, LCGH's loading dock/
personnel door will be locked to prevent
unauthorized entry and provide enhanced safety for
all patients, residents, visitors, and staff.
"There are no changes to the capability to exit the
building from this location," stated Thomas
Ferguson, LCGH Director of Facilities Management.
According to Mr. Ferguson, this change is in
response to recent physical security vulnerability
assessment that identified unrestricted building
access from the loading dock area as a potential
security deficiency. The overhead door was
previously secured to allow operation by only
authorized employees.
Congratulations to Lacey Isom, Dina Hierholzer
(River Hospital), Melissa Parow, Karen Humphrey
(Carthage Area Hospital), Vonnie Brouty, Sheri
Underwood, Karen Farley, Erica Perry, Jessica
Kimbrell, and Andrea Moser (Lewis County
General Hospital). The group recently passed and
received their Critical Care Course led by Richard
Simpson, RN, Nurse Educator.
In preparation for this change, an exterior phone
has been installed, primarily for use by vendors,
to communicate their arrival and gain supervised
access. In addition, an electronic card scanner has
been installed in the loading dock area to provide
entry via the personnel door for authorized
employees with appropriate identification badges.
The Emergency Department entrance remains the
primary northern building access point for all visitors
and personnel to our facility and is available 24/7.
"There are no changes planned for our other
building entry/exit points at this time," Ferguson
stated. “With increasing security incidents across
the nation, it's a balance between having patients
and visitors feel welcome and being proactive to
keep patients, residents, visitors, and staff as
secure as possible."
“Lewis County General Hospital & Residential
Health Care Facility takes the safety of patients,
residents, visitors, and staff seriously,” said
Ferguson. “These changes increase the safety
throughout the facility. We ask the public’s
understanding and cooperation during
implementation of these security changes.”
Congratulations to Bridget Pellam, Parish
Baillargeon, and Sarah Keefer that recently
graduated from their LPN program. Parish was
also recognized for his leadership abilities by the
instructors.
Inside This Issue
Page 2:
Auxiliary Art Competition Winners | Did You Know? | Fair Booth
Page 3:
Breastfeeding Week Brunch Event for Breastfeeding Moms
Page 4:
Auxiliary Scholarship Winners
Page 5:
Pats on the Back | Birthdays | Enchanted Forest Tickets
Page 6:
Farmer’s Market | Narcan Training | Welcomes & Farewells
Page 7:
Foundation News
Page 8:
BOCES Alumni of Distinction Award | New Dermatology Services
LCGH Auxiliary Announces Senior
Art Competition Winners
Did you know?
Provided by Plant Operations
The winners of the LCGH Auxiliary Senior
Artwork Competition were unveiled June 1st at
the hospital in Lowville. In May, high school
seniors from Lewis County submitted their
artwork to be judged in the competition. Auxiliary
Treasurer and Art Event Chair Mary Lou Peters
and Co-chair Laurie Stoltzfus organized the
program which allows students interested in art
to showcase their talents in the community.
All employees (all contract services included)
of the facility, including clinics, Public Health
Nursing, doctors and their employees, will
park in the areas designed for such parking.
Employees are not authorized at any time to
park in areas designated for “visitors”.
1. Employees, volunteers, students, and
contract service employees of our facility,
public health and staff in physician offices
shall park in the following areas:

Day Shift: Employee Parking Lot 1 & North
Employee Parking lot 6

Evening Shift: West Parking Lot

Night Shift: North Employee Parking Lot 6
The LCGH Auxiliary Artwork Competition’s first
place winner was Isabelle Hanno of Lowville
Academy Central School. Isabelle's watercolor
piece “Frosted Cherries” was inspired by a cherry
tree that was frozen in the winter in Isabelle's
backyard. Isabelle is the daughter of Jennifer
and Robert Hanno and will be studying
psychology to be a counselor.
Lowville Academy Central School student
Sabrina Farr was the second place winner of this
year’s competition. Sabrina’s art teacher, Mr.
Kyle Zehr presented her piece "Faded." The still
life piece was done with graphite and colored
pencils. Sabrina is the daughter of Melissa Edick
and is planning to study child psychology.
Employee
Volunteers
Needed To
Staff Fair
Booth
The third place honorable mention was given to
Rebecca Sawler of Lowville Academy Central
School. Rebecca’s artwork a graphite/watercolor
wash was titled “Straight Illusions.” Rebecca is
the daughter of Kaera and David Sawler and is
studying graphic design/public relations.
Volunteers receive a lunch coupon.
Any employee that is interested in signing up
for a shift for the fair booth can email
([email protected]) or mox Christina Flint or stop
down in community relations office (located in
finance). The sign up sheet is on the door.
Availability is on a first come first serve basis.
I will let you know if the time you requested is
available.
In Photo left - First
Place Winner,
Isabelle Hanno,
Lowville Academy
and Honorable
Mention Rebecca
Sawler, Lowville
Academy.
For anyone that signs up we will be distributing
coupons for lunch/dinner at The Big Tent
(formerly Goober's tent) again this year.
Times available are as follows:
Wednesday, July 20
4:00PM– 6:00PM
6:00PM- 8:00PM
Friday, July 22
12:00PM- 2:00PM
Thursday, July 21
12:00PM- 2:00PM
2:00PM- 4:00PM
6:00PM- 8:00PM
Saturday, July 23
12:00PM- 2:00PM
Photo right- Second Place
Winner Sabrina Farr,
Lowville Academy
was not available for photo.
Her piece was entitled
“Straight Illusions.”
Thanks in advance for volunteering!
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Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary Awards $12,400 in Scholarships to 17 Lewis County Students
Seventeen Lewis County students have been awarded scholarships by the LCGH Auxiliary according to Deb
Strianese, Scholarship Committee Chairperson. The Molly Pitcher Lewis Memorial Fund was founded in 1957
in memory of Mrs. Harry Lewis. The fund provides annual scholarships to applicants who meet specified
criteria, with the intent of fostering their education and the hope that they would return to Lewis County to live
and work, thus giving back to their local community. The names of winners who are current high school
graduates were announced at graduation ceremonies in their respective school districts. Other winners were
notified by mail after graduation. The scholarship winners are:
Katelyn Bailey, daughter of Timothy and Bertha Munn, Glenfield, NY, and a 2004 graduate of South Lewis
Central School who will be attending the Licensed Professional Nursing program at BOCES, Glenfield.
Anna Bush, daughter of Matthew and Jill Bush, Croghan, and a graduate of Beaver River Central School who
is attending Utica College in the physical therapy program.
Abigail Cornell, daughter of Paul and Dawn Cornell, Beaver Falls, and a graduate of Beaver River Central
School who is attending Roberts Wesleyan College in the nursing program.
Samantha Hammock, daughter of Kimberly Smith, Lowville, and a 2016 graduate of Lowville Academy and
Central School who will be attending Roberts Wesleyan in the nursing program.
Chelsea Hoffman, daughter of Duane and Rachel Hoffman, Lowville, and a 2016 graduate of Lowville
Academy and Central School who will be attending Ithaca College in the physical therapy program.
Jeremy Kingsley, son of Jim and Mary Anne Kingsley, Lowville, who is currently attending Ithaca College and
will be continuing in the physical therapy program at Ithaca.
Leah Lapp, daughter of David and Cindy Lapp, Lowville, and a 2016 graduate of Beaver River Central School
who will be attending Eastern Mennonite Univ. in the pre-med. Program.
Caitlin Lashbrooks, daughter of Earl, Jr. and Christine Lashbrooks, Croghan, and a 2016 graduate of Beaver
River Central School who will be attending Siena College majoring in biology.
Catherine Lyndaker, daughter of Steven Lyndaker and Shereen Palmer, Lowville, who is currently attending
Hamilton College and will be continuing in the pre-med program.
Andrea Peters, daughter of Robert and Sharon Peters, Castorland, who is currently attending Nazareth College in the music therapy program.
Emma Roberts, daughter of Timothy and Brenda Roberts, Copenhagen, and a 2016 graduate of Copenhagen
Central School who will be attending Nazareth College in the Nursing Program.
Paige Seydler, daughter of Valerie Cole Seydler, Croghan and a graduate of Lowville Academy and Central
School who is attending Marist College in the pre-med program.
Carly Sullivan, daughter of Scott and Sandy Sullivan, Carthage, who is currently attending St. John Fisher College in the nursing program.
Derek Thomas, son of Ronald and Tina Thomas, Lowville, and a 2016 graduate of Lowville Academy and
Central School who will be attending Mohawk Valley Community College in the radiologic technology program.
Megan Weber, daughter of David and Lorna Weber, Lowville, and a 2016 graduate of Lowville Academy and
Central School who will be attending Keuka College in the occupational therapy program.
Brittany Widrick, daughter of Craig and Cathy Widrick, Lowville, who is currently attending LeMoyne College in
the nursing program.
Alexa Yousey, daughter of Loren and Darlene Yousey, Castorland, who is currently attending St. Elizabeth
School of Nursing.
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NEWS IN GENERAL
JUNE PATS ON THE BACK
In recognition of a job well done!
4th Floor NH Staff
All Admin Team Members
All Dietary Staff x2
All Housekeeping Staff
Amanda Pisarski
Amber Dennee x2
Carie Widrick x2
Carol Church
Carol Hotchkiss
Christina Flint
Curtis Bowers
Danielle Millard
Dr. Crawford
Dr. Rosner
Dr. Vora
Holly Farney
Hope Scouten
Karen Wolff
Kelly Garrison
Kerri Greene
Kevin Felshaw
Kimberly Smith
Marcy Teal
Margaret Buckingham
Melinda Hubal
Michael Pate
Michelle Hagenston
Mike Pate
Miranda LaComb
Patient Billing Team
Penny Farney
Penny Tucker
Sandra Sullivan
Sarah Coe
Teresa Allen
Tina Holland
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday from LCGH/RHCF!
8/01
8/02
8/03
8/04
8/05
8/06
8/07
8/08
8/09
8/11
8/12
8/13
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8/15
8/16
8/17
8/18
8/19
8/20
8/21
8/22
8/23
8/24
8/25
8/26
8/28
8/30
8/31
Adrian Pilliod
Chandler England, Shannon Spaulding
Taylor Haenlin
Madalynn Farney
Trisha Keefer, John Jones, Sue Salmon
Ashley Swan, Jessica Anderson,
Jamie Ferguson, Kathryn Jantzi, Sandra Lehman
Ann Chisamore
Emilee Mullin, Jeffrey Roggie
Christine Bacon, Renee Kohler
Michelle Kirch, Lisa Lee, Holly Farney,
Thomas Ferguson, Amy Gaylord
Mildred Mayer, Charlene Zapotoski,
Patricia Gagne
Kathy Millard, Jeremy Murphy
Shayna Farney
Alissa Fleming
Shandi Stanford, Paulina Quay, Heather Kent,
Jeffery Hellinger, Amber Little
Christie Hall, Leah Widrick, Johnna Kelley,
Dr. Shirley Tuttle-Malone, Leslie Streeter
Jill Mcbain, Jason Mahoney, Lisa Bain
Hope Graves, Wesley Brown, Brenda Bourgeois
Charity Glenn, Sheila Costa
Bettina Bates, Kendra Murphy, Kylie Lyndaker,
Robert Uttendorfsky
Ilvire Tanis, Heather Foster, Wendy Fenton,
Michelle Kelley, Rebecca Hanno
Jessica Edwards
Melinda Chartrand
Kimberly Smith, Robert Hawthorne, Sherry Beyer,
Denise Hirsch
Diana Kloster, Tammy Deneve, Hope Scouten
Rebecca Thompson
Pamela Kloster, Stanley Mathys, Debra Susice
Melinda Hubal
ENCHANTED FOREST TICKETS
ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Tickets are $26.00 each for ages 3 and over.
Cash only! You may purchase your tickets at the
Human Resources Office. The park opens June
15th this year and will be open until September 5th.
Regular ticket prices (at the gate) are $32.95 for
ages 12 and over and $29.95 for ages 3-11.
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LCGH FARMER’S MARKET
HELD EVERY THURSDAY
July Lobby Sales
22 - Loren Sholtz
The LCGH Farmer's Market is held every
Thursday at the Hospital at the Farmer’s
Market pavilion located in the parking lot that is
closest to the Number Three Road. It starts at
11:30am and goes until vendors supplies run
out or the weather prohibits. (Usually around
3:00pm)
August Lobby Sales
23 & 24 - Auxiliary Book Sale
LCGH Farewells & Welcomes
Welcome
Various vendors attend as their products
become available. If you have extra veggies
from your garden or lots of berries from your
fruit bushes, please call Tina Schell at
376-5087. “We are always looking for more
vendors to attend the market,” stated Tina
Schell, LCGH Farmer’s Market Chair and
Wellness Team Member. “We prefer healthy
food products and do not allow crafters. You
can attend every week or just once. The fee is
$1 a day.”
Julia Sullivan, CNA, PT
Michaela Sullivan, CNA, PT
Kaitlin Shannon, CNA, PT
Teresa Scriminger, LPN, PT
Chandler England, LPN, PT
Gabrielle Tabolt, CNA, PT
Amanda Pisarski, LPN, PT
Madison Martin, FSH, Cas
Lynzie Meyer, FSH, Cas
Sara Kloster Cleaner, Cas
Jeffrey Ward, Custoial Worker, Cas
Susan Brownell, RN, Cas
Shannon Shawcross, LPN, PT
Brooke Redmond, Cleaner, Cas
Karen Turner, LPN, PT
Angela Lunderman, Cleaner, Cas
Brianna Suiter, FSH, Cas
Liza Kampnich, CNA, PT
Hannah Halladay, Clerk, Cas
Melissa Ligammori-Dutton, Act Aide, Cas
Mary Boshane, Diet Tech, PT
Haley VanWeort, CNA, PT
Victoria Giesey, RN, FT
Jacob Hollis, RT, Cas
Linda Dening, RN, Cas
Gina Lyndaker, Cleaner, Cas
Sarah Fuller, RN, FT
Thank you to all who support the Farmer’s
Market and be sure to stop by and pick-up
your fresh fruits and vegetables. Adding them
to your diet is a great way to help improve
your health!
Farewell
Katie Peters, FSH
Marilyn Shivers, Cleaner
Mitsuko Ortlieb, CNA
Dr. Cynthia Fraser, Phys
Shamaa Vora, Clerk
Jennifer Leutung, LPN
Stacey Walsemann, Dietician
Eric Lehman, CNA
Earl Der, Head Nurse
Brandy Capron, RN
Heather Hancock, CNA
Tiffany Raspaldo, CNA
Patricia Gorczyca, CNA
Daniel Obrych, Diet Tech
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Assistant Nursing Home Administrator Receives
BOCES Alumni of Distinction Award
Lisa Bain, Lewis County General Hospital Residential Health Care Facility
Assistant Nursing Home Administrator recently received the BOCES
Alumni of Distinction Award.
In order to qualify, a candidate must have attended career and technical
classes at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and must have experienced career
success, have been a positive role model, have contributed to community
and society and have gone above and beyond what is ordinary.
Lisa Bain and Sue Matuszczak
Mrs. Bain is a 1990 graduate of South Lewis Central School and the
business administration program at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center. In 1995 she graduated from the
adult full-time practical nursing program at Howard G. Sackett Technical Center. She later studied at Mohawk
Community College and SUNY IT.
She also serves as the secretary and health and safety officer for the Adirondack AYSO program and is on the
BOCES advisory committee for the New Vision and practical nursing programs. She was nominated for the
award by Sue Matuszczak and honored at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center Awards Day held in June.
Lewis County Dermatology Offering New Services
To Benefit Patients
Lewis County Dermatology is pleased to announce that the practice is now offering
Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels.
Microdermabrasion is one of the easiest and most effective anti-aging treatments you
can get. Its benefits are many: Microderm softens fine lines and wrinkles, helps to
smooth coarsely textured skin, decreases the appearance of scarring, decreases the
appearance of pore size, and reduces superficial hyper-pigmentation, also known as
age spots.
Chemical Peels are one of the least invasive ways to improve the appearance of your
skin. With chemical peels you can improve: acne and acne scarring, fine lines and
wrinkles, age spots, freckles, scars and sun damaged skin. Microdermabrasion can be
used in conjunction with Chemical Peels to increase their effectiveness.
Britany Sage, CNA,
Licensed Esthetician
Britany Sage, CNA, will be providing the services. Britany joined LCGH in 2011 and joined the Dermatology
practice in 2014 and obtained her Esthetician's License in December 2015. Britany works with Dermatology
Physician Assistants Amy Werchinski, MPAS, RPA-C and Erin Bryant, RPA-C.
“Once I started in dermatology, I realized how important and interesting skin care was. There are so many
different products and techniques to improve our skin," Ms. Sage said. "When people think of esthetics,
they often think it is limited to facials and waxing, but many treatments go beyond the surface, like
microdermabrasion or chemical peels. These treatments are used to treat many things such as brown spots,
sun damage, and scarring," she said.
These new services are not covered by insurance. Payment is required at the time of service. In addition to
these new services, Lewis County Dermatology offers a full range of services/treatments for: acne, psoriasis,
allergic reactions, hives, actinic keratosis, wart removal, eczema, rosacea, hair loss, common skin infections,
skin cancer screenings, mole removal, and biopsies of suspicious lesions.
For more information or to make an appointment, call Lewis County Dermatology at 315-376-5861.
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