For the Life of You - Stoughton Hospital

For the
Life of You
Fall 2014
Stoughton Hospital Expands General Surgery Team
The name Michael Sloan is familiar to many
Stoughton residents but now the name comes with
a M.D. after it. Dr. Michael Sloan is a 1992 graduate
of Stoughton High School. While in high school
he excelled academically and participated in sports
as well as the Norwegian dancers. He is happy
to be back in Stoughton part time, expanding his
Madison practice into Stoughton. His ties to the
community have remained strong over the years
with his parents still living in Stoughton and having
married his Stoughton High School sweetheart.
Michael Sloan, M.D.
Dr. Sloan already sees many Stoughton residents;
General Surgeon
they drive to Madison to see him. He is happy to
come to Stoughton Hospital and see his patients “at home.” He adds,
“This is a great opportunity for UW Health to provide specialty care in the
community rather than having people coming to us.”
Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease
Gallbladder problems can cause painful attacks, often
after a high-fat meal.
Common symptoms include:
• Severe pain or aching in the upper abdomen
Pain may come or go or be consistent
• A dull ache beneath the ribs or breastbone
• Pain in the back or right shoulder blade
• Nausea, upset stomach, heartburn or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please
contact your physician.
The UW Health General Surgery Team
Dr. Sloan is joining fellow UW Health general surgeons Dr. David
Melnick and Dr. Emily Winslow at the Stoughton Hospital Specialty Clinic.
Their goal is to bring the quality care and service they provide at UW and
Meriter Hospitals with them to Stoughton Hospital.
The expansion of the UW Health general surgery team allows more
patients to stay at Stoughton Hospital to receive their surgical care. Many
times general surgery acts as an extension of the emergency room. A
person with appendicitis isn’t going to wait until they can get in to see
their doctor in clinic; they will seek treatment in the ER. The general
surgeon is the behind the scenes physician, many times waiting for that
emergent situation. Coming back to Stoughton, Dr. Sloan says his goal is
to treat those patients in Stoughton rather than “putting them through the
inconvenience of an ambulance ride and transferring them to Madison.”
With office hours at the Stoughton Hospital Specialty Clinic, the general
surgery team is able to see patients with a variety of concerns including:
• Gallbladder
• Small and large bowel
• Appendix
• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Thyroid and pararthyroid disease
• Hernias
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Dr. Sloan notes the two most common general surgery operations in the
U.S. are for hernias and gallbladder disease. Both procedures are performed
at Stoughton Hospital.
Stoughton Hospital General Surgeons
Dean Stoughton Clinic
(608) 877-2777
David Rainiero, MD
Accepted Insurance Includes: Dean Health
Plan products, various commercial health
insurances, Medicare Part B, Wisconsin Medicaid,
and others
Stoughton Hospital Specialty Clinic
(608) 873-2266
David Melnick, MD
Michael Sloan, MD
Emily Winslow, MD
Accepted Insurances: Unity, Physicians Plus, GHC,
Medicare and Medical Assistance and others
Cardiac Rehab Program
Certified by Industry Leader
Stoughton Hospital is proud to announce the certification
of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American
Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(AACVPR). Stoughton Hospital was recognized for its
commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing
standards of care.
Cardiovascular rehabilitation
programs are designed to help
people with cardiovascular
problems including heart
attack, coronary artery bypass
grafting surgery, stable angina,
angioplasty, valve surgery,
heart transplant and stenting
procedures. Participating in a
cardiovascular rehabilitation program helps patients recover
faster and improves their quality of life. The program includes
exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and
their families.
Stoughton Hospital’s cardiovascular rehabilitation program
participated in an application process that requires extensive
documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program
Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process
designed to review individual programs for adherence to
standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR
and other professional societies.
Teresa Feidt, Vice President of Patient Services, notes this
was an important opportunity for Stoughton Hospital. “It’s our
priority to provide the very best care to our patients. We felt
achieving this certification would demonstrate that commitment
to our patients, families and community. I am very proud of our
cardiovascular rehabilitation staff and their dedication.”
Cardiac Rehab &
Heart Failure
Cardiac rehabilitation programs have long been shown
to provide substantial benefit to those with a variety of
heart related conditions, including history of a heart attack,
a coronary stent, bypass graft surgery, valve repair or
replacement, heart transplant, or those with chronic heart pain
(angina). Each Cardiac Rehab program is tailored to meet
an individual’s needs and goals. Components include EKG
monitored exercise, ongoing education and support related to
managing risk factors for heart disease (i.e., nutrition, exercise,
stress/depression, diabetes, tobacco use, weight management),
and communication to your physician about program findings
and progress.
Medicare has recently approved the expansion of Cardiac
Rehabilitation services to Heart Failure patients who meet
certain criteria.
If you have been diagnosed with Heart Failure, please
contact the Cardiac Rehab Department at Stoughton Hospital
at (608) 873-2314 to see if you meet the criteria for Cardiac
Rehab services under the new Medicare guidelines. Our staff
is happy to assist with any questions you may have and to help
you enroll in the program.
Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehab Team proudly displaying the AACVPR program certificate
AACVPR-certified programs are recognized as leaders in the
field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation because
they offer the most advanced practices available. AACVPR
Program Certification is valid for three years.
For more information about Stoughton Hospital’s
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program please call 873-2314 or
go to stoughtonhospital.com.
• 20-30% reduction in all-cause mortality rates
• Reduced symptoms (such as angina ‘heart pain’,
shortness of breath, or feeling tired)
• Improved health related quality of life
• Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety
• Increased knowledge of heart disease, and improved
adherence to treatment plan (following guidelines
related to diet, exercise, weight management and
taking medications)
• Increased ability to maintain independence and
return to previous activities at home and work
• Reduced hospitalizations and improved
communication among health care team
Resource: AACVPR.org: Cardiac Rehabilitation fast facts
10th Annual Swinging for
Health Sponsors & Donors
Thank you to our friends who
sponsored the “10th Annual Swinging
for Health” golf fundraiser to help
purchase new defibrillators. This year
over 54 businesses and individuals
sponsored the event or donated a silent
auction or raffle prize.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Quarles and Brady
BUSINESS SPONSORS
Eternity Homecare, Inc.
Home Health United, Inc.
Reilly, Penner & Benton LLP
Skaalen Retirement Community
Stoughton Hospital Association
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
The Suby Group
HOLE SPONSORS
Agrace Hospicecare Inc.
Aon Risk Solutions
Associated Collectors, Inc.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union
Coldwell Banker Success
Cress Funeral Home
Culver’s of Stoughton
Eide Bailly LLP
Heitzinger & Associates
Kahler Slater
Key Financial Services, LLC
Mad City Moving Services
Madison Radiologists SC
McFarland State Bank
Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation
Dr. Dave and Ann Nelson
On Track Communications, Inc.
RHD Plumbing, Inc.
Radio Shack of Stoughton
Ryan Brothers Ambulance
Doug and Linda Stolen
Summit Credit Union
UW Health
CART SPONSORS
Culver’s of Stoughton
Roger and Nancy Odalen
Willy Street Co-op
SILENT AUCTION DONORS
Delta Dental of WI
Green Bay Packers
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc
Brad Schroeder, Tricor Insurance
Stoughton Country Club
Peter Sveum, Coldwell Banker
RAFFLE DONORS
Added Hope
Dean Health Plan
Delta Dental of WI
Hanson Electronics
Madison Environmental Resourcing
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Brewers
Physicians Plus Insurance
Potosi Brewing Company
Rejuvenation Spa
Brad Schroeder, Tricor Insurance
Stoughton Hospital Foundation
Wisconsin Badgers
Stoughton Hospital Foundation ….
A Circle of Friends
Hi, I’m Mary Link, new Foundation Director for Stoughton
Hospital. I am a life-long member of the Stoughton
community and all of the members of the Foundation Board
are residents of the Stoughton Hospital Service area including
Edgerton, Evansville, McFarland, Oregon and Stoughton. We
are privileged to serve our friends and neighbors residing in
these communities that are so close to our hearts.
Stoughton Hospital Foundation, established in 1974, raises
friends and funds to benefit Stoughton Hospital and to support
its services and projects. Although the Foundation is often
hidden (in fact often times most forget it exists); we work
behind the scenes to provide meaningful giving opportunities
Mary Link
Foundation Director
for people seeking to give back to their community. Thanks
to hundreds of generous friends, the Stoughton Hospital
Foundation has supported numerous programs, helped to purchase medical equipment,
assisted with the renovation of existing facilities and the acquisition of new opportunities
and partnerships most recently in the Oregon Urgent Care and Physical Therapy Clinic
and Stoughton Wellness and Athletic Center.
We rely on donations from friends like you, who share our commitment to trusted
care close to home. This shared commitment has allowed us to enhance Stoughton
Hospital’s continually growing range of medical services. Please consider joining our
Circle of Friends by making a gift to support your community hospital. Your gift makes a
difference.
I hope you will stop by and say hello at either an upcoming event or at my office
located within the Stoughton Hospital. Or call me at (608) 873-2328 to learn more about
upcoming projects and giving options. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Visit stoughtonhospital.com
NEW Health Talk Podcasts with Local Health Care Experts
Would you be interested in learning
about a variety of health topics from local
experts? Now you can with Stoughton
Hospital’s launch of Health Talk. Twice
a month new podcasts will be posted on
stoughtonhospital.com with interviews
of local health care experts. Stoughton
Hospital has physicians on staff from
Dean, Meriter and UW Health as well
as independent physicians so you’ll have
access to a large variety of physician
specialists, just like at Stoughton Hospital.
Go to stoughtonhospital.com each
month for new podcasts or like us on
Facebook to learn about new podcasts.
Now on Health Talk
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing with
Dr. John Rogerson, Orthopaedic Surgeon
(independent)
Concussions & Kids with Dr. Christopher
Harkin, Family Practice at Meriter
Stoughton Clinic
Depression & Suicide Prevention with
Dr. Kenneth Robbins, Stoughton Hospital
Psychiatrist
Prostate Issues with Dr. Adam Tierney,
Urologist at Dean Stoughton Clinic
Welcome New Physicians
William Ehrhardt, M.D.
Stoughton Dean Clinic
Gastroenterology
(608) 877-2777
Emily Winslow, M.D.
UW Health
General Surgeon
Stoughton General Surgery Clinic
(608) 873-2266
Accepted Insurances: Dean Health
Plan products, various commercial
health insurances, Medicare Part B,
Wisconsin Medicaid, and others.
William Ehrhardt, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Emily Winslow, M.D.
General Surgeon
Governing Board Member
Earns Trustee Award
Left to right: Mark Rostowfske, Secretary/Treasurer; Troy Wieser, ViceChair; Ken Wahlin, Chair; Terry Brenny, President/CEO; and Jenny Boese,
Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Long-time hospital advocate and governing board member,
Ken Wahlin, was recently honored by the Wisconsin Hospital
Association. Ken was awarded the 2014 WHA Trustee Award
for his outstanding commitment to Stoughton Hospital and
the community.
“Ken Wahlin has been and continues to be an important
advocate, leader and visionary for Stoughton Hospital.
His dedication to the community and to the hospital
meeting community needs is clear in his decision making
and leadership,” states Terry Brenny, President & CEO of
Stoughton Hospital. “I have nothing but respect for Ken and
it has been a pleasure working with him.”
Employee Shares Experience
Stoughton Hospital employee,
Daniel Arndt, shares his experience
going from a dishwasher to chef.
He talks about how working at
Stoughton Hospital has impacted his
life and taken him on a life-changing
journey.
To see his story, please go to
stoughtonhospital.com and click on
the careers tab.
Chef Daniel Arndt
Accepted Insurances: Unity,
Physicians Plus, GHC, Medicare and
Medical Assistance
Love Light Celebration
The Love Light campaign is an annual
fundraiser sponsored by the Partners of
Stoughton Hospital. The Love Light trees
are symbolically decorated with lights that
represent the donations received.
Love Light Celebration
Thursday, December 4th
at 4:30 p.m.
Stoughton Hospital Lobby
Special program, music and
refreshments
2014 Love Light Celebration
Enclosed is my gift of $ _____________________
(Please make checks payable to Partners of Stoughton Hospital)
In memory of: ___________________________________
In honor of: _____________________________________
In tribute of military service of: ______________________
Donor Name: ___________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City, State & Zip: _________________________________
Send Acknowledgment to:
Name: _________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City, State & Zip: _________________________________
Please send this form and your contribution to:
Partners of Stoughton Hospital - Love Light
900 Ridge Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
Thank you for your support!
Calendar of Events
Health Education & Wellness
Classes at Stoughton Hospital
Healthy Heart Classes
Our healthy heart classes are held on
Wednesdays, are FREE and open to
the public. To register, please call our
Cardiac Rehab Department at
873-2314. Please check in at the
hospital main lobby information desk
prior to all heart healthy classes.
Unless otherwise noted, all health
education and wellness classes are
held in the Bryant Health Education
Center. To register, please contact
Sonja at 873-2356 or pr3@stohosp.com.
Please register early, space is limited.
Spirituality in Health
Join Anne Adametz, Licensed
Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine
Practitioner, to discuss the role of
Spirituality in Health. Learn basic
techniques to listen to the wisdom of your
body. Understand how spiritual health
translates into our physical well being.
These techniques work with any spiritual
discipline.
Thur, Nov 6th from 6:15 to 7:45p.m. $15
To register, go to
adametzorganichealthcare.com, call Anne
at (608) 577-YOGA (9642) or e-mail at
anneadametz@gmail.com.
What is Estate Planning?
Do you have an estate plan? What will
happen if you become incapacitated or
die? Estate planning attorney Daniel J.
Krause will discuss the basics of estate
planning in plain easy-to-understand
language. He will discuss the two major
areas of estate planning: planning for our
possible incapacity and planning for our
death. He will discuss why we do it, what
will happen if we do not do it, and the
tools we use when we plan (wills, trusts,
powers of attorney).
Thur, Nov 20th at 5:30 p.m. FREE
Managing Anxiety
Just in time for the holiday season, join
Dr. Daniel Staddler, Family Practice
Physician, to learn how to manage and
decrease aspects of anxiety in your life.
Wed, Dec. 3rd at 6 p.m. FREE
Community Education Ideas?
We welcome your feedback and
suggestions. Please contact Susan,
Community Education Coordinator
at (608) 877-3485 or via e-mail at
scorcoran@stohosp.com.
StrongWomen Exercise Program
The StrongWomen Program is a national
community-based exercise program
targeted to midlife and older women. The
eight week class helps women maintain
muscle mass, strength, and function as
they age.
Tues & Thur evenings from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Beginning Jan 6th through Feb 26th
Program cost is $35 and is non-refundable.
Please register by Tue, Dec 30th.
Freedom through Forgiveness
Not being able to forgive can lead to
pain in many areas of our lives-relational,
emotional, physical, spiritual and more.
We know we should forgive, we want
to forgive, but how? Join instructor
Tim Markle, who earned his Masters in
Counseling from John Carroll University
and Masters in Christian Studies from
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School,
to learn methods of working toward
forgiveness and learning to live a forgiving
life.
Wed evenings at 6 p.m. FREE
Beginning Jan 7th through Feb 4th
5 weeks
Classes for Kids
To register for classes for kids, please
call Trish at (608) 277-8810.
Caring for Kids - Babysitting
Boys and girls ages eleven and up learn
babysitting skills. Please bring a sack
lunch.
Sat, Oct 25th from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $40
Home on Your Own
For children ages nine and older who may
be home for a few hours without an adult.
Sat, Dec 13th from 9 to 11 a.m. $25
Diabetes Management
Diabetes 101: Learn how diet, exercise and
medication can work together to control
your diabetes.
Nov 26th or Feb 4th at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Exercise Guidelines How does exercise benefit my heart and
prevent chronic disease?
Nov 5th or Jan 14th at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Heart Healthy Nutrition Focus on the Mediterranean Diet
Nov 12th or Jan 21st at 9:15 a.m.
Reducing Your Risk Factors
Why do I have heart disease? How can
I prevent another heart attack, stent or
surgery?
Nov 19th or Jan 28th at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Super Foods, Whole Foods, Organic
Foods & You
Do you ever wonder what the difference
is? This course will give you the facts
and help you make wise food choices.
Natural foods and whole foods will also
be discussed.
Dec 10th or Feb 18th at 9:15 a.m.
Understanding Cholesterol
Learn the goals for cholesterol numbers,
and how lifestyle changes and medication
can help you reach them.
Dec 17th or Feb 25th at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Understanding Heart Disease
How does heart disease happen? How
can it be treated?
Oct 29th or Jan 7th at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
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Emergency & Urgent Care Services
Stoughton Hospital
Emergency 24-7
Urgent Care Daily 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Oregon Urgent Care Clinic
Monday to Friday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday noon to 10:00 p.m.
Calendar of Events
Please Join Stoughton Hospital at these Community Events
Stoughton Wellness Expo
OVER 30 businesses and organizations
with health information
Sat, Oct 18th
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stoughton High School
(enter off Devonshire)
FREE Health Screenings
Fasting Blood Glucose (blood sugar)
Fasting Cholesterol
Blood Pressure
Bone Density
Diabetes foot screenings
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Oxygen Saturation
FREE Health Talks
9:30 Maintaining Brain Health
10:30 Living to 100 & Beyond
11:30 Medication Safety
FUN Activities
FREE Refreshments
FREE 30 Minute Mini Yoga Classes
FREE Chair Massages
Sponsored by Dean & St. Mary’s,
Meriter Stoughton, UW Health &
Stoughton Hospital.
Rock County Senior Fair
Fri, Oct 24th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express
3100 Wellington Place, Janesville
Walk-in Flu Vaccination Clinic
Fri, Oct 31st from 8:00 a.m. to Noon
$29 Flu shot, $33 Flu mist & $40 high dose
(cash, check, MasterCard or Visa
accepted)
Free with Medicare B, Medicaid, Dean
and Physician’s Plus insurance cards.
Stoughton Hospital Lobby
Heroin
The Reality in Stoughton
Wed, Nov 12th at 6:30 p.m.
Stoughton Hospital
Bryant Health Education Center
Stoughton Hospital Annual Meeting
Mon, Nov 24th at 7:30 p.m.
Stoughton Hospital Bryant Health
Education Center
Support Groups
Diabetes Support Group
(608) 628-6500
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Stoughton Hospital Board Room
Hope Chest
Breast Cancer Support
For individual support please call
Karleen at (608) 873-6041 or
Judy at (608) 770-7829
Blood Drives
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Stoughton Hospital
Bryant Health Education Center
Held 3rd Friday of each month
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-RedCross to make an
appointment.