September - Stone County Hospital

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HOSPITAL & CLINIC
1434 E. Central Avenue
Wiggins, MS 39577
601.928.6600
STONE COUNTY HOSPITAL MAKING THE
Issue # 50 | September
2015
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Local
Postal Customer
ACTIVITIES AROUND STONE COUNTY HOSPITAL
AND OUR CLINICS
Employee Anniversaries
Thank you for your years of service
John McCann: 9 years of service
Job Opportunities
Join our work family!
David Lee: 6 years
Alvin Peoples: 3 years
» RNs/LPNs – Full Time / PRN Positions
Sharon Eubanks: 5 years
Jamie Genin: 2 years
» Paramedics – All Shifts
Charlene Sweeney: 4 years
Suzanne Pierce: 1 year
» Vasculor Ultrasound Tech – PRN
Corlis Fairley: 4 years
Patrick Quave: 1 year
Amos Alexander: 3 years
Thelma Wallace: 1 year
Jessie Nelson: 3 years
» Medical Lab Technician – PRN
» Medical Technologist – PRN
» Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
FEATURED This Issue:
To learn more, visit www.schospital.net for online
tips or see an SCH employee at the hospital reception
desk for a step by step instruction sheet. Have
To become a part of our team, please download the
online application and submit it, along with a resume, to
SCHJobs@schospital.net. For a full list of qualifications,
please visit our website www.schospital.net. Qualified
applicants will be contacted for further screenings and
interviewsas needed. Stone County Hospital is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
additional questions? Call 601.928.6600.
DYNAMIC DUO in the ER:
Heather Hager & Trey Alderman
GET ACTIVE THIS FALL:
TIPS TO HELP FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY
BY GRACE FORD, FNP-BC
HEALTHY AGING MONTH:
TREATMENTS TO ENSURE HEALTHY
BONES BY DR. KEVIN O’HEA
For more details, call
601.928.6727.
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To download a digital copy of our newsletter, visit www.schospital.net and click on our "Latest News" section.
www.schospital.net
Contents
Get Active This Fall:
Fight Childhood Obesity
with Joan Strayham, CEO
SCH in the Community
This Month’s Featured Providers:
Heather Hager & Trey Alderman
Emergency Department
Swing Bed Services:
Putting You on the Path to Recovery
September Calendar
Community Events and Holidays
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Healthy Aging Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Month
07 Labor Day
13 National Grandparents Day
18 National POW/MIA Recognition Day
early five years ago, I traveled up Highway
49 numerous times to visit my ninety-nineyear-old grandmother while she was a patient at
Stone County Hospital. Today, as I enter the lobby
of our hospital each day, I think of her. Each time
I walk the halls, I recall how confident I felt about
the care she received during her lengthy stay. My
“Papoo” was a remarkable women, and for my
family, nothing but the best was good enough for
her. We felt she was safe, she was kept comfortable,
and was treated with dignity and respect. As the
hospital Administrator, I want every patient and
family that comes to Stone County Hospital to feel
the same way I did.
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One of the best ways for us to gain knowledge
of your experience at Stone County Hospital is
through our Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients
are randomly selected to receive a survey either by
telephone, email or in the mail. We hope that you
will take the time to complete your survey when
it arrives.
Why do I care about how you perceive your
recent visit? I have been a Registered Nurse for 35
years. Both of my parents were in the healthcare
field. It is truly in my heart to know that each
and every patient receives quality care. It is my
expectation that your care was given with utmost
professionalism and respect. Our healthcare team
wants you to feel absolutely confident in the care
we provide every day.
My promise to you: If you take the time to
complete and submit our survey, I will personally
review the results of the surveys with our team.
These valued responses will provide us the
opportunity to improve our policies, practices,
and procedures. Our goal is to ensure that we are
providing the best possible health care experience
for our patient and families.
"We want you to have confidence
in Stone County Hospital as your
health care provider.”
Announcements
Get ready for family fun at our annual Fall Festival and Health Fair! This
year’s event will feature costume contests for adults and children, a petting
zoo, haunted house, carnival games, face painting, pumpkin decorating,
trick or treat, Crockpot chili cookoff and cake walk. In addition, there will
be free health screenings and refreshments.
Volunteer Your Time at SCH!
Call 601.928.6727 or 601.928.6655 to learn more!
Quality Care ... Right Here at Home.
Sign up for our 5K Zombie Run/Walk at 8:00 A.M.!
Call 601.928.6727 for more details.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors... Quality Care Right Here at Home
September 01
GET ACTIVE THIS FALL:
“We don’t have to travel out of town for our healthcare.
We can get everything we need done at SCH and its clinic.”
RUBY GORDON WRITES:
“I am so pleased with the service my daughter and I receive from the
hospital and clinic. I moved to the area nine years ago and have used Dr.
O’Hea ever since he started working at Stone County Hospital and Clinic. We
also love Dr. Roy. He is a great asset to the clinic. They treat me like family, take
the time to listen to my needs and suggest what is in my best interest. They
are all we need for our healthcare. We can get everything done at SCH and its
clinic. We don’t have to travel out of town. I am so thankful for the wonderful
services they offer to the community.”
Tips to Help Fight Childhood Obesity
with Grace Ford, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
September is National Childhood Obesity Month created to
provide helpful tips to combat the rise in obesity rates affecting
our youth at an alarming rate.
hildhood obesity rates have increased fourfold among those aged 6 to 11. This epidemic
puts nearly one third of America’s children at early risk for Type 2 diabetes, high blood
pressure, heart disease and even stroke – conditions usually associated with adulthood.
There are opportunities every day to change these trends. A wellness visit with one of our
friendly family practice providers, like Nurse Practitioner Grace Ford from our Poplarville
Clinic, can be a valuable first step. Grace can assess your child’s overall health, including
evaluating their weight using tools like a Body Mass Index (BMI) to see where they rank versus
normal conditions.
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OTHER TIPS INCLUDE: Commit as a family to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity
Kevin O’Hea, MD
David Roy, DO, Dermatology
“The employees were so kind and showed that they really
did care.”
every day such as an evening walk or game, get your kids involved in planning and cooking
healthy meals, reduce your child’s time in front of the TV and smart phone devices, incorporate
more fruits and vegetables into their diet and make sure they are getting adequate sleep
every night.
To learn more and make an appointment with Grace, please call 601.795.9320. To reach a provider at
our Wiggins Clinic, please call 601.928.6700.
JOHNNIE DAVIS WRITES:
“Recently, I had to have lab work done at the hospital. I was very impressed.
The employees were so kind and showed that they really did care. They were
very knowledgeable and competent. They even escorted me to my vehicle and
that was very much appreciated.”
FREE CHILDHOOD FITNESS SEMINAR
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Stone County Family Medical Clinic
WE’RE LISTENING!
Tell us about your experience
at SCH and our clinics:
Join Family Nurse Practitioner Becky Harris and pediatric fitness
trainer Chris Fairley for a free seminar. During this event, parents and
children will learn ways to get to a healthy weight through nutrition,
behavioral modification and exercise. Chris will demonstrate exercises
that are easy to incorporate into a child’s daily routine and offer helpful
tips for maintaining a healthy weight. Chris is certified through the
International Sports Science Association (ISSA) and has been training
people of all ages throughout his life.
In Writing: Stone County Hospital,
ATTN: CEO, 1434 E. Central Avenue,
Wiggins, MS 39577
Online: www.facebook.com/
stonecountyhospital or
www.schospital.net
By Phone: 601.928.6600
September 02
Andy Bennett, Director of Radiology
Ramsey Byrd, Ultrasound Technician
To learn more and RSVP, please call 601.928.6700.
Incorporating more fruits and vegetables is
one easy way to lose weight.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors... Quality Care Right Here at Home
September 03
School Supply Drive /
Employee Contest Winner
Kelly Ferrill
SCH wants to thank those who graciously donated to our first annual
school supply drive in conjunction with the Bank of Wiggins and MGCCC.
We were able to provide much needed supplies to area schools. We also
want to congratulate Kelly Ferrill who brought in the most supplies in
our employee contest.
Kelly Ferrill, Wiggins Clinic staff member, winner of employee donation
contest and won tickets to a Shuckers baseball game.
Teacher Appreciation Day
august 3, 2015
SCH joined Pinnacle Home Health and Mississippi Home Care in
saluting area teachers during a breakfast at MGGCC’s Perkinston campus.
The event was attended by over 400 teachers and staff members.
Dawn Boggess, Business Director, Becky Harris, FNP-C, and Kalie
Taylor, SCH PR/Marketing Manager at event.
Diabetes Education Class
August 13, 2015
Family Nurse Practitioner Becky Harris and guest speaker Jesse
Bonvillian, Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator, held a
free Diabetes Education Class at SCH’s Wiggins Clinic.
Becky Harris, FNP-C, with seminar attendee Lewis Brown.
Top: Nakyla Bolton at Stone Elementary after her eye screening with Dr. Gregory Loose; Left: Dr. Jarvis Johnson with Grayson Huff at
Perkinston Elementary; Right: Dr. Gregory Loose with Kira Ferrelll at Stone Elementary.
Free Kindergarten Vision Screenings:
Perkinston & Stone Elementary
August 4
Parents often mistake vision screenings for a full eye exam. Screenings are short
assessments used to alert parents to possible vision problems and the need for a full
eye exam. Screenings only check vision accuracy at a distance. A comprehensive
exam evaluates near and far vision, eye alignment, focus, shape and depth
perception, and possible diseases or disorders. Your child can have 20/20 distance
vision and still have near vision problems and other issues.
25% of children require some sort of vision correction, but 67% of them do not get
the help they need. To make an appointment for your child, please call The Vision
Center at 601-928-3914.
September 04
HAVE YOU VISITED US
LATELY?
Here are a few ‘behind the scenes’
photos of your community
hospital in action.
Dr. Renita Parker, going into surgery; Alyssa Stuart, Dr. O’Hea’s nurse, speaking with
a clinic patient; Megan Fairley, from our Cardiopulmonary department, reviewing a
patient’s chart.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors... Quality Care Right Here at Home
September 05
This Month's
FEATURED PROVIDERS
FAMILY OF PROVIDERS
When an emergency happens, the SCH Emergency Department is ready to jump into action to
stabilize and treat the situation. Learn more about two outstanding members of our team below.
Joshua "Trey" Alderman III,
Heather Hager,
MSN, ACNP-BC, NP-C, CEN, NREMT-P
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANCP-BC, ENP-BC, CEN, CCRN
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Joshua Alderman, or Trey as his friends and
family call him, joined the SCH Emergency
Department in April of 2014.
A native of Belzoni, MS, Heather specializes in
emergency care, critical care, critical burn and
surgical care.
Trey is a native of Mobile, Alabama. He has
dedicated his professional career to the medical
field. He has over 18 years experience in EMS/
pre-hospital settings. He also has 14 years of
emergency nursing experience, including two
years as an advanced practice nurse.
Heather received her Master of Science in
Nursing from Delta State University. She also
has a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the
University of Alabama.
Trey has both his Bachelor and Masters of
Science in Nursing from the University of South
Alabama. He is also certified as both a family
and acute care nurse practitioner and has
completed the Emergency Nurse Practitioner
comprehensive training program.
She is certified in the following areas by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC):
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
(FNP-BC), Board Certified Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner (ANCP-BC) and Board Certified
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP-BC). Hager
is also a Critical Care Nurse from the American
Association of Critical Care Nurses, and she
holds a Certified Emergency Nurse designation
from the Emergency Nurses Association.
Heather and her husband, Karl, have two sons
– Kelton, who is 12, and Grayson, who is 8.
September 06
Kevin O’Hea, MD
Family Practice
Rebecca Harris, FNP-C
Family Practice
Raghotham Patlola, MD
Cardiology
FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, MSN
Stepheny Sumrall
Grace Ford, FNP-BC
Family Practice
Brian Hamilton, MD
General Surgery
Vivek Barclay, MD
Interventional Pain
Management
Cardiology
David Roy, DO
Dermatology
Chance Keys, AGACNP-BC,
FNP-C, Family Practice
Jeffrey Bert Sloan, MD
Emergency Medicine
James Cade, MD
Emergency Medicine
Joshua "Trey" Alderman,
MSN, ACNP-BC, NP-C,
CEN, NREMT-P
Emergency Medicine
Heather Hager, DNP, APRN,
FNP-BC, ANCP-BC,
ENP-BC, CEN, CCRN
Emergency Medicine
Rebecca Courtney, DMD
Dentistry
William Neely, DMD
Dentistry
Gregory Loose, OD
Optometry
Arthur Matthews, MD
Urology
Renita Parker, DPM
Podiatry
Obaid Siddiqui, MD
Pediatric Services
Neighbors Serving Neighbors... Quality Care Right Here at Home
September 07
SCH SERVICES
HEALTHY AGING MONTH:
QUALITY CARE, RIGHT HERE AT HOME.
Treatments to Ensure Healthy Bones
with Kevin O’Hea, MD
If you are 50 or older, chances are that a doctor, like Dr.
Kevin O’Hea, has spoken to you about the importance
of good bone health. Maintaining the strength of your
bones helps prevent fractures from falls, one of the most
common reasons seniors visit the emergency room or are
in the hospital.
ost seniors know to begin increasing their calcium and Vitamin D intake, but many do not
realize that your doctor should advise you on how much of these supplements to take and
monitor any side effects that your existing medications may be having on your bone health.
Dr. O’Hea recommends bone density testing, commonly known as Dexascan, every two years
for seniors. The scan is fast, accurate, pain-free and has very low radiation. SCH offers these
tests and, in most cases, results are ready the same day. In addition, SCH also offers Reclast drug
treatments to treat osteoporosis. It is a once a year injection that takes only 15 minutes and frees
patients from the need for weekly or monthly drugs.
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To learn more about these and other treatments, please call 601.928.6600.
Swing Bed Services:
Putting You on the Path to Recovery
The friendly staff at Stone County Hospital wants to take care of
your loved ones with our Swing Bed and rehabilitation services.
This program “swings” or transitions you from hospital care to
home care following an acute health event, surgery or accident.
Our team helps you recover your mobility and get back to your
normal activities. We have therapists who work with you to
manage any pain effectively and educate you on how to use any
equipment. Choose to recuperate close to home. To learn more, ​
call 601.928.6600.
September 08
FOR SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS, VISIT
ONE OF OUR WALK-IN CLINICS:
STONE COUNTY
FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC
Next door to Stone County Hospital
P: 601.928.6700 | F: 601.928.6731
Open Monday-Friday:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
POPLARVILLE
FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC
1222 South Main Street, Poplarville, MS
P: 601.795.9320 | F: 601.795.9876
Open Monday-Friday:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors... Quality Care Right Here at Home
September 09