Women & Children’s Center to feature Lil’ Olympics Dr. Wankum Named

May 2013
Vol. 17/ Num. 5
Women & Children’s Center
to feature Lil’ Olympics
JCMG Pediatrics and Women’s Clinic of JCMG will showcase their new building at the
Women and Children’s Center Grand Opening being held Saturday, June 8.
The fun, family event will kick-off at 9 a.m. with a medley of songs provided by a
children’s choir. A few speakers will share some brief remarks and a ribbon cutting by the
Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce will take place. Building tours and Lil’ Olympics
games will immediately follow.
That’s right, in the true spirit of the games there will be competitive activities for
children ages 1-2, 3-4, and 5-8. Registration begins at 9:15 and games start at 9:30. Toddlers
will have shape sorter and clothespin drop activities. Pre-K children
will have the opportunity to participate in a hula hoop contest,
bean bag toss, bucket toss and outfit changing race. An obstacle
course, clothespin race, tricycle race, and foot race will be available
for older children. There will also be games for adults.
Parents can try their skills at diaper changing, egg relay
racing and pinning the paci on the baby. Winners in
each age group will be awarded medals.
Even if you don’t participate in the games you still have
2 Students Receive
an opportunity to win some great prizes. Free t-shirts will
Scholarships from
be given to the first 200 adults and children will receive a
JCMG
complimentary activity book. There will also be numerous
door prizes.
2 Free Orthopaedic
More specific details about the event and patient stories
will be detailed in a spcial tab to be published in the
Event
Sunday, June 2 edition of the News Tribune.
2 Wellness Corner
3 Care Options for
Great Toe Joint
Arthritis
4 A Look at the
Month Ahead
Dr. Wankum Named
Vice President
Robert Wankum,
M.D., JCMG
Ophthalmology, has
been elected
Honorary Vice
President by the
Missouri State
Medical Association
(MSMA) House of
Delegates. The honor is bestowed upon
a MSMA member that has been actively
involved with the organization. The
recognition offers the MSMA an
opportunity to acknowledge an outstanding
member for going above and beyond.
Dr. Wankum has been a member of the
MSMA for 35 years and served on their
Council for 10 years.
Dr. Wankum received his medical
degree from the University of MissouriColumbia School of Medicine. He
completed his residency at the University
of Missouri-Columbia/University and
Children’s Hospital. Additionally, he has
served as president of the JCMG Building
Corporation and has been instrumental in
numerous building projects.
Free Orthopaedic Event
St. Mary’s Health Center is offering a
free orthopaedic event.
The Dessert with Docs event will be
held Wednesday, May 22, from 5:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m. in the Hawthorn Bank
Community Room, 3600 Amazonas in
Jefferson City.
Presentations will be given by
Dr. John Lucio, anesthesiologist, on pain
management solutions; Dr. Jonathan
Craighead, JCMG Orthopaedics, on joint
replacement surgery; and Dr. Joyce Wilson,
JCMG Orthopaedics, on hand problems
and treatment. In addition, St. Mary’s
physical therapists will be on-site to provide
hands-on, individualized assessments of
orthopaedic issues.
This event is free and open to the
public, but space is limited. Reserve your
space by visiting LetHealingBegin.com/
RSVP or calling the St. Mary’s reservation
line at (573) 761-7103.
Fun Fitness Facts
by Dana Staggs, JCMG Radiology
1. You would need to drink a quart of
milk every day for 3-4 months to equal the
amount of blood that your heart pumps in
one hour.
2. If you had every muscle in your body
work together at the same time, you could
lift about 50,000 pounds.
Students Receive Scholarships from JCMG
Kiekhaefer
Winkelman
Welschmeyer
Ousley
Aldrich
Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG) awarded five $1,000 scholarships to students
pursuing careers in the medical field.
Paul Kiekhaefer, son of Drs. Mark and Nina Kiekhaefer, Jefferson City, is a senior at
Jefferson City High School. He will major in Pre-Medicine at Baylor University with the
goal of becoming a physician.
Emily Winkelman, daughter of Larry and Wendy Winkelman, Holts Summit, is a senior
at Helias Catholic High School. She will major in Nursing at Missouri State University.
Jenna Welschmeyer, daughter of Daryl and Melody Welschmeyer, Henley, is a senior at
Cole County R-V High School in Eugene. She will major in Pre-Pharmacy at the University
of Missouri-Columbia.
Kimberly Ousley, daughter of Keith and Rhonda Ousley of Jefferson City, is a senior at
Calvary Lutheran High School. She will major in Nursing at Missouri Valley College and
plans to become a pediatric nurse.
Emily Aldrich is completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Lincoln
University. She is also a nurse at the University of Missouri Hospital. Her goal is to obtain
her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree while continuing her work as a nurse.
JCMG is committed to advancing the health of the patients and communities it serves.
The scholarships are given to encourage excellent students entering in the medical field.
3. Dancing is a terrific and fun form of exercise that can improve cardiovascular fitness
just like any other more formal type of exercise.
4. Between birth and old age, you will walk about 70,000 miles. Walking is one of the
best activities you can do to keep your heart-lung complex in good working condition.
5. Being fit builds relationships. Studies show that good habits are contagious. People
who exercise report having better relationships with their partners, kids, and co-workers.
Plus, getting in shape is more fun together. So grab a workout buddy and GET MOVING!
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What’s Happening!
To advance the health of the patients and communities we serve through
a culture of compassionate care, cost-effective health care management,
and comprehensive community health care services, which are easily
accessible, and of the highest quality.
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Care for Great Toe Joint Arthritis
by Jody P. McAleer, DPM, JCMG Podiatry, 556-7724
Degenerative arthritis of the first, great toe joint, can be a very
painful and incapacitating condition. Arthritis of this joint can lead to
limitation of walking and running. Patients affected by this condition
typically complain of stiffness, joint locking and pain. Patients may have
to alter the pattern in which they walk to compensate for the discomfort
and lack of joint flexibility they experience. This change can lead to
knee, hip and back pain due to the formation of an unnatural stride.
Several options are available to help manage this condition.
Symptomatic relief can be provided through the administration of oral anti-inflammatory
medications as well as through the use of injectable forms. These medications can provide
temporary relief of pain and discomfort. They can help to reduce inflammation and
swelling and can be administered on an as needed basis. Custom insoles (foot orthotics) can
also be fabricated with special modifications to further reduce motion at the painful joint in
an attempt to reduce pain.
In cases of severe joint arthritis surgical options are often necessary. Several procedures
are available to help reduce pain and improve motion. In some patients the arthritis presents
as bone spurs, which surround and limit proper joint function. The spurs can be removed in
order restore the normal anatomy and improve joint motion.
Joint replacement is available for those that have great toe arthritis and live a less
demanding lifestyle. Post-procedure, individuals can engage in light sporting activities such
as golf, cycling and swimming. Patients are advised to avoid high impact activities affecting
the lower extremity. The surgical procedure involves the removal of the joint surface(s) and
introduction of implants, which match the contour and anatomy of healthy joints. These
implants are typically constructed from various metals and composite polymer compounds.
Once replaced, the joint functions in a similar fashion to a healthy joint and should exhibit
improved motion and a reduction in pain.
Fusion of the great toe joint is also an option for patients that are not candidates for
joint replacement. This process involves careful preparation of the arthritic joint surfaces
to remove any remaining cartilage. The two bones of the joint are then positioned to allow
for adequate clearance of the toe when walking and running. The bones are maintained in
one solid unit while they heal. Stability during the healing process is achieved with internal
fixation devices such as screws, a combination of a plate and screws, or pins. This type of
procedure is a good option for younger and middle-aged individuals and for athletes. The
fusion procedure can handle the force and impact associated with sports and running.
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Notable News &
Calendar of Events
• Congratulations to those
recognized with a thank you
through the Signature Care
customer service program since
the last GroupTalk: Tom Allman,
Regina Bowman and Joan
Schaefer.
• Congratulations to the winners of
the quarterly, 50-mile challenge
prize drawing: Rachel Patterson,
WC, winner of a $50 Darden
Restaurant gift card, Tonya
Turnbaugh, RAD, winner of a
$50 Dillard’s gift card and Mary
Ulm, WTC, winner of a $50 JC
Penney gift card.
• Spring Wellness Screenings for
new employees will take place
in June. Times and registration
details are available on the
Intranet.
• Congratulations to Marla
Schaefer, Family Medicine
employee of the month for April.
• JCMG’s Relay for Life team will
host root beer floats for $1 in the
Employee Training Room on May
23 from 1 to 2 p.m. They also have
jean day opportunities for June.
See the Intranet or Karen Carr in
Internal Medicine for details.
• JCMG Laser & Vein Center will
celebrate their 6th Annual
Sunsational Celebration Open
House on Thursday, May 30 from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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401(k) Plan Website
by Sean Duggan, Moneta Group
1. Lyla, daughter of Jalin Bolinger, FHC, was the winner of the JCMG March of Dimes
cutest baby contest held on Facebook. She received a gift certificate for a photo
session with Lisa’s Photos.
2.New employees (front L to R): Nancy Silva, LAB; Francy Runge, LAB; Brittney
Williams, FM; Jeane Miller, MC; Deborah Clarkson, HSKP; (back L to R) Katherine
Luebbert, CBO; Lorrie Longan, EC; Lisa Wilk, CBO; Lyndsey Williams, ENT; Mark
Shingleton, HSKP; Stephen Hagenhoff, HSKP.
3.JCMG employees gathered for a photo to show off the 2013 March of Dimes t-shirts.
4.The second annual Dribbling Strong for a Cure raised $500 for the Relay for Life
Team. The fun event paired staff against physicians in a friendly game of b-ball.
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issue is May 24. Send comments, suggestions and
article information to the editor, Emily Mantle,
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May Meeting Schedule
New Employee Orientation May 14 & 15 Planning for Retirement
May 15
Policy & Procedure
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Fitness & Wellness CommitteeMay 16
FM Physicians May 16 FM Staff May 21 Department Meeting May 23 Education Committee
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Guess Who?
Each month GroupTalk will highlight a JCMG employee. Clip off the form or send your
entry on a 3” x 5” card to Community Relations, by May 24. If more than one correct entry
is received, a drawing will be held. April’s mystery employee was Lana Haslag, WC and the
winner was CarolBackes, WC. They each received a JCMG salad kit.
Guess Who Clues
This mystery employee has worked in
the healthcare industry since she was
15 years old. She has been married for
26 years and has two daughters, ages 18
and 13. The majority of her spare time
is spent raising, showing, and selling
American Saddlebred horses. Even
vacations revolve around horse events.
She jokes that with nearly 30 horses it
doesn’t leave much time for anything
else. This Guess Who has worked at
JCMG for nearly two years.
Name of mystery employee:
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Entrant’s name & title:
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Entrant’s department:
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Entrant’s telephone number:
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