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tips for a safe and
celebratory season
PLUS How Tom Hanks
manages diabetes, like millions
of other Americans this season
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Cancer.
We Have
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your family _ fighting your cancer battle alongside you. With Quadruple &
Hope.
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Contents
WINTER 2015
THE BIG
STORY
IN EVERY ISSUE
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Keep the
holidays merry
by staying in
good health.
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FEATURES
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What’s Your
Melting Point?
Ranking the biggest
holiday stressors.
Staying in
Control
Tom
Hanks is one
of millions of
Americans
managing
diabetes this
holiday season.
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Healthy Holidays
Watch out for
these hazards,
and you’ll be on your way to
what should be the happiest
time of year.
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A Gift to
Yourself
For gifts that
keep on giving, schedule
the screenings you need to
ensure long-term health.
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Celebrating
While Someone
Is Ill
Practical advice to help you
through the holiday season.
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MGH Nursing
Award Winners
Meet the four
staff members selected by
MGH’s nurses for providing
excellent care to patients.
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Decades of
Dedication
At its annual
recognition dinner,
MGH honors long-service
employees for their years
of valuable contributions
to the hospital.
Opening Thoughts
Life in General
Volunteer Services
Donations
Employee Excellence
This Just In
The Truth About Sleep
How To: Choose a Doctor
Quiz: Freak Out or
Chill Out?
At a Glance: A Worrywart’s
Guide to Cancer
In the Market: Sweet
Potatoes
Health by the Numbers:
Looking at Autism
Community Connections
How stress
and depression
affect your
ticker
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Keeping Our
Community
Healthy
MGH is conducting a
comprehensive health
needs assessment.
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Opening Thoughts
vim &
vigor
Marion General Hospital
Healthcare Is
Always Changing
One thing about healthcare is that it is always
changing. This is good for many reasons. We
continue to learn new ways to treat patients’
illnesses and new ways to improve preventive
treatment to avoid illnesses. There are new drugs to treat
disease and new surgical techniques that reduce recovery for patients. New technology is developed that helps
us keep people out of the hospital and improves quality
of life for people with certain health conditions.
Although many changes in healthcare are good, “change” is not always easy
or desired by patients. New and revised regulations many times require hospitals to make changes that do not seem positive to patients. Unfortunately, hospitals must make changes, some of which may not seem necessary to patients,
to comply with regulations and help ensure financial viability of the hospital and
its ability to provide local access to healthcare services in our community.
While MGH would like all our changes to be positive, that is just not possible.
There are so many factors that cause MGH to make changes, and many times
MGH does not have any control over them. Progress requires us all to change.
I assure you that MGH tries to make its progress positive for our patients to
the extent we can.
We appreciate your understanding and support of changes we must make
to help ensure local access to healthcare services in our community. We will do
whatever we can to help you adjust to the many changes we must make as we
move forward.
MGH is truly blessed with many caring and compassionate physicians, practitioners, nurses, clinicians and support staff available to serve you when you
need us.
As we enter this Christmas season, we need to remember to count
our blessings and not take anything for granted. May God be with us
all as we go forward to face the challenges of the future in our community, our nation and our world.
President/CEO
Paul L. Usher, FACHE, CPA, FHFMA
Chief Administrative Officer
Stephanie Hilton-Siebert
Chair, Board of Directors
Barbara A. Ihrke, PhD, RN
Chief, Medical Staff
Kristine A. Hess, MD
Administrative Director/Medical Staff Services
and Community Outreach
Ann Vermilion, MBA, FACHE
Editor
Terri Couse
PRODUCTION
Editorial
Editor-in-Chief: Amy Saunders
Editors: Erin Feeney, Meghan Krein, Matt Morgan
Copy Editor: C.J. Hutchinson
Design
Chief Art Director: Tami Rodgers
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Senior Production Manager: Laura Marlowe
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Circulation
Senior Director, Logistics: Tracey Lenz
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client services
Chief Client Officer: Beth Tomkiw
Client Strategy and Services Managers: Mark Kats,
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ADMINISTRATION
Chief Executive Officer: Jason Benedict
SVP, Business Development – Healthcare:
Gregg Radzely, 212-574-4380
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President/CEO
Marion General Hospital
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LIFE IN GENERAL
MGH WELCOMES
NEW PRACTITIONERS
Adam J. Patrick, MD,
earned his medical degree
from Indiana University
School of Medicine in
Indianapolis. His residency was completed at
St. Vincent Hospital in
Indianapolis. Dr. Patrick
earned his Master in Biology
from Purdue University in
Adam J.
West
Lafayette, Ind. He
Patrick, MD
also received a bachelor’s
degree in computer technology from Purdue
University and a bachelor’s degree in health information administration from Indiana University.
Dr. Patrick is certified by the American Board
of Internal Medicine.
He joins the talented staff and practitioners
at Family Medicine Center–South at 1406 W.
Bella Drive in Marion. Dr. Patrick can be reached
at 765-660-7720.
Lisa Wallace, NP-C,
earned her Master of
Science in Nursing (nurse
practitioner) and her
bachelor’s degree from
Ball State University
in Muncie, Ind. She is
board certified by the
American Academy of
Nurse Practitioners.
Lisa Wallace, NP-C
She brings 13 years
of experience in oncology, seven years in
hospice care and home infusion, nine years
as a professor of nursing in pharmacology and medical-surgical nursing, and five
years in internal medicine. In addition, she
teaches adjunct for nurse practitioners at
Indiana Wesleyan University.
She joins the talented physicians and staff at
Progressive Cancer Care at 831 N. Theatre Drive
in Marion.
STETHOSCOPE PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK
MGH STAFF EARN
PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATION
Melinda Gard, BSN, RNC-NIC, family birthing center, is now certified in
neonatal intensive care nursing from the National Certification Corp. A 12-year
MGH employee, Gard earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ball State
University in Muncie, Ind. She also brings eight years of experience in a level 3
NICU. Gard lives in Marion with her husband, Kurt; sons, Jackson and Dylan;
and daughter, Maggie. Her hobbies and interests include long walks with her
family, reading, cooking, canning, crafts and spending as much time as she can
with her children. “I enjoy the opportunity to be part of a team serving the needs
of my community,” she says.
Melinda Gard, BSN,
RNC-NIC
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Life in General
MGH Names New Chief
Administrative Officer
Stephanie HiltonSiebert has been
appointed chief administrative officer (CAO) at
Marion General Hospital.
Hilton-Siebert has been
in hospital administration
for 14 years, serving as
chief executive officer,
chief operating officer
and director of inpatient services.
She earned her Master
of Science in Nursing and
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing from Southern
Illinois University in
Edwardsville, Ill., in addition to a diploma degree
in nursing from Missouri
Baptist Medical Center
School of Nursing in St.
Louis. She has completed
post-master courses at
the University of Missouri/
Barnes-Jewish School of
Nursing for nurse practitioner certification.
She has held several
roles in her professional
career, including clinician,
college nursing educator
and administrator. She has
led organizations through
Department of Public
Health surveys, accreditation surveys and Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid
Services validation surveys. She has overseen
several multimillion-dollar
construction projects
over the past six years.
“I am so pleased to
have been awarded the
opportunity to join the
Marion General Hospital
team and to continue in
the field that has been
my passion, rural healthcare,” Hilton-Siebert
says. “Focusing on the
healthcare needs of the
community will remain a
priority by ensuring that
Grant County citizens
have access to quality
healthcare locally. After
only being on the job a
short time, I find myself
impressed with what has
been created here and
look forward to working
with the medical staff
and all of the employees
in an effort to secure a
long and viable future
for MGH.”
Stephanie
Hilton-Siebert
Award Winners for
Excellence in Advertising
Honored for excellence in advertising,
Marion General Hospital and ad agency
partner Designs Group LLC of Marion
received a Bronze Award in the 2015
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
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in their advertising/marketing efforts.
The Bronze Award was received
for the We Have Hope cancer care
advertising campaign, ranking in
the top 16 percent out of approximately 3,000 entries from across the
U.S. and several other countries.
Entries competed against those
from similar-size organizations
in each category. Judging criteria
included creativity, layout and design,
functionality, message effectiveness,
production quality and overall appeal.
“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 of
medical staff services and community outreach. “Winning this award
validates we produce advertising of
national quality on a local level.”
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Emmanuel Ndow, MGH chief information officer
Linda Simpkins, NP
MGH AMONG NATION’S ‘MOST WIRED’
FOR SECURITY AND PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
Marion General Hospital has been named
one of the 2015 Most Wired hospitals and
health systems in the nation for the sixth
time. As a testament to its investment in
information technology (IT), MGH has won
the national award in 2001, 2002, 2003,
2005 and 2009 and repeated the prestigious
designation in 2015. MGH is one of only 13
technologically advanced hospitals in Indiana
to receive the honor.
Health-data security and patient engagement are top priorities for the nation’s
hospitals, according to the results of the
17th annual HealthCare’s Most Wired
survey, released by the American Hospital
Association’s Health Forum and the College
of Healthcare Information Management
Executives (CHIME).
The 2015 Most Wired survey and benchmarking study, in partnership with CHIME
and sponsored by
VMware, is a leading
industry barometer
measuring IT use and
adoption among
hospitals nationwide.
The survey of more
than 741 participants,
representing more than 2,213 hospitals,
examined how organizations are leveraging
IT to improve performance for value-based
healthcare in the areas of infrastructure,
business and administrative management,
quality and safety, and clinical integration.
“We are honored to once again be
named as a Most Wired hospital,” says
Emmanuel Ndow, chief information officer
at MGH. “The recognition validates our
commitment to transform the health of
our community by providing high-quality
care outcomes through the strategic use
of technology.”
Adds Russell P. Branzell, CEO and
president of CHIME: “We commend and
congratulate this year’s Most Wired hospitals and their CIOs for improving care
delivery and outcomes in our nation’s
hospitals through their creative and revolutionary uses of technology. These Most
Wired organizations represent excellence
in IT leadership on the front lines of healthcare transformation.”
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Volunteer Services
Volunteers Are Our Lifeblood
A message from MGH Auxiliary president Dorinda Turner
As I begin my second year as president of the Auxiliary, I am pleased
to announce the following new members to our board: Jennie
Carmichael, Joe Haynes, Diana Nusbaumer, Maggie Osborn,
Loretta Sampson and Kelly Snyder.
Through our monthly fundraisers this past year, we have been
able to provide the hospital with over $50,000 in recliners, bassinets, folding walkers and step stools for the comfort of our customers. This will be our commitment and mission to the hospital
and community as we continue to have dedicated board members
Dorinda Turner
give of their time and effort volunteering at all of our fundraisers.
With the holidays fast approaching, be sure to check out our fundraisers, as I’m sure
you will find many great gift ideas.
Upcoming Fundraisers
GIVE
Join
Our Team
Call Sheila Stewart at
765-660-6410 to learn
about the many volunteer opportunities
available at MGH.
• Oct.
27: Masquerade Jewelry
5–6: Books R Fun
• Dec. 9–10: South Bend Chocolate
• Nov.
Humble
Servants
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.
Abishek Sehgal (left) and Bill Patuzzi assist customers at the main information desk.
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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
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.
Honored as of press time are:
• Gina Durben, physicians practice
management
• William C. Peden, volunteer
• George Macaluso, volunteer
• Jim Butler, volunteer
• Evelyn Frances Dilley, volunteer
• Dr. Keith Kucera
• Dr. Frank Smyrniotis
• Dr. Robert Cunningham
• Dr. Henry Alderfer
• Ruth Stradling, LPN, critical care unit
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 $50.
Call Volunteer Services at
765-660-6410 for more
information.
MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL
ENDOWMENT FUND
Memorial Garden supporters
attend a ceremony during
National Hospital Week in
May. This year, 129 people
were honored.
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
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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
• Joshua
Hurst, radiology
Moorman, RN, emergency department
• Andrea Schnitz, telemetry
• Lindsey
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LINDSEY MOORMAN,
RN, EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENT,
EXEMPLIFIES WHY
WE DO WHAT WE DO
EVERY DAY
Lindsey showed great care and
compassion for the family of
a recently deceased patient.
A man was in the emergency department receiving
care when his wife, who had been admitted to the hospital earlier, died. Lindsey contacted the son to inform
him of his father’s arrival to the ED and learned that
the son had been with his mother when she passed
away. Lindsey went above and beyond to arrange time
for the husband to be alone with his wife at her bedside.
She showed great compassion and patience for the
family. She was able to stay with the husband to ensure
his needs were taken care of. She provided discharge
instructions to the family and updated them on the
plan of care.
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MGH NURSING
Award Winners
Teresa
Sutton,
BSN, RN
Erica
Jefferies,
BSN, RN
Providing
excellent
care to
patients
Tussha
Mercer, PCA
James
MacKrell, MD
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.
One of 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 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:
transformational leadership; structural
empowerment; new knowledge, innovations and improvements; and exemplary
professional practice.
EXCELLENCE in Nursing
Erica Jefferies, BSN, RN, Telemetry
What her colleagues said:
• Erica exemplifies the meaning of
what it is to be a nurse. Her strong work
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Members of the Magnet champion team coordinate Nurses Day events at MGH. This year’s celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6–12) included
a Star Wars theme, “May the Fourth be with you.”
ethic is complemented by a positive attitude. Her
willingness to
incorporate teamwork on a daily
basis ensures the
success of the unit.
• Erica’s strong
Erica Jefferies,
morals and belief in
BSN, RN
good patient care
are proven on a daily basis. Peers look
to her for guidance, motivation and
resource. She is a valuable asset to the
telemetry department and to MGH.
• Erica’s knowledge of equipment helps
eliminate unnecessary waste of products, resulting in reduced costs. She is
mindful of the financial obligation the
company has, so in turn she assists in
proper usage and handling. She also has
a willingness to educate team members
when she sees improper usage.
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• Her
discipline in nursing practice
is noticeable in her work ethic, which
brings strength to the unit.
• In between being a full-time mother,
a nurse and a teacher, Erica has enrolled
in a nurse practitioner program to further her education. Our community needs
more nurses like Erica who are willing
to improve the lives of others and define
what it means to be a nurse.
EXCELLENCE
in Nursing
Leadership
Teresa Sutton,
BSN, RN,
Telemetry
What her colleagues said:
• Teresa exemTeresa Sutton,
plifi
es leadership
BSN, RN
with her ability to
enlist aid and support of others to ensure
proper operation of the telemetry unit.
She provides direction to those who
show a need or to those who ask for
guidance, and she motivates staff to
always give 100 percent while upholding
to MGH’s standard of care to patients.
• Teresa is a valuable resource and is
knowledgeable in her role as unit shift
manager. She keeps up to date with any
changes made throughout the hospital,
as well as MGH policies and procedures.
She communicates among staff and has
a customer-oriented personality.
• Teresa’s industrious personality
accompanied by her professionalism
proves she is an asset to the telemetry
unit. She has a keen sense of when
someone is in need of help and has a
willingness to lend a hand.
• Teresa is involved in mission work
for underdeveloped and underprivileged
countries. Her knowledge and expertise
is valuable for those who lack proper
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MGH is very proud of the 2015 award winners, because they not only
represent our Magnet model, but they also set a standard for every
employee at MGH. These individuals are strong advocates for quality
and best practice for our patients and our Healthcare Community.
care or resources to maintain adequate
health. It takes a special person to willingly reach out to others and make a difference in this world.
PHYSICIAN
FRIEND
of Nursing
James
MacKrell, MD
What his colleagues said:
• Dr. MacKrell
is always on time.
James
We know to be
MacKrell, MD
ready and waiting
for him. This is huge for patient and
staff satisfaction.
• He is very engaged in MGH’s commitment to accreditation. He does not
miss committee meetings.
• Dr. MacKrell is proficient at his
work. He makes procedures look easy
and can tell quickly if something is
not quite right. Patients feel they are
important and are receiving quality
care when their physician is on time.
• Dr. MacKrell is thorough and
timely at the bedside, but respectful.
With staff, he encourages us through
his occasional quizzes during procedures. He expects a high level of
critical thinking from staff, but once
you understand this expectation, you
fi nd that you become a better nurse/
staff member.
FRIEND OF
Nursing
Tussha
Mercer, PCA
What her colleagues said:
• Tussha plays a
critical role in
Tussha
patient care. She is
Mercer, PCA
able to manage time
to guarantee the completion of tasks.
From the time she clocks in to the time
she clocks out, she sees to it that patients
are cared for, their water is replenished,
their needs are met, their pain is under
control, and the cabinets are stocked.
• The nurses rely on Tussha’s observations and critical thinking to ensure proper
documentation of the patient’s behavior.
Her can-do, will-do attitude proves she is
a major contributor to the successful operation of the telemetry unit.
• As a practice alliance member,
Tussha is entrusted to improve the unit
by listening to co-workers’ feedback.
She is approachable and easy to talk to.
Tussha is well-liked by many, and patients
appreciate her.
• Tussha’s strength and compassion
for people, especially those who are ill,
are evident. She is a ray of sunshine and
brightens the lives of patients. I thank her
for showcasing a wonderful attitude and
working as hard as she does. She truly
makes a difference. ■
CALL
Discover More
About What
Magnet Means
MGH is among just 7 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.
MGH employees enjoy Nurses Day, filled with activities, food and fun.
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Decades of D
Long-service employees honored at recognition dinner
BY TERRI COUSE
Marion General Hospital
employees with multiple
years of service were honored during the annual Long Service
Recognition Dinner Program at the
Roseburg Event Center.
The event is held during MGH’s
weeklong celebration of National
Hospital and Healthcare Week.
The careers of employees with five
through 45 years of service (in fiveyear increments) were recognized.
MGH appreciates all of its longservice employees and their loyalty
and thanks them for their many contributions and years of devotion to
MGH. Without their dedication and
the knowledge and expertise they
bring to the organization, the level of
care MGH provides to the Healthcare
Community would not be possible. ■
Front row, from left: Patricia Townsend,
Dea Wright and Margaret McNair. Back row,
from left: Sally Varner, Paul L. Usher,
president/CEO, and Sheila Stewart.
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Linda Sutton
BACKGROUND PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK
40
years
45
years
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Dedication
35
years
5
Front row, from left: Mary Nelson,
Debbie McClain and Patty Harrison.
Back row, from left: Carolyn Smith,
Paul L. Usher, president/CEO, and
Jane Case. Not pictured: Melo-Dee
Collins, Lynn Knight, Vickie Lada and
Rebecca Lynch.
30
years
BACKGROUND PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK
25
years
Front row, from left: Jan Vian, Glenda Fuller, Tonya Blevins, Natelie
Correll-Lowe, April Stout and Nancy Bowen. Back row, from
left: Tracy Livingston, Elaine Rhetts, Suzi Cannon, Paul L. Usher,
president/CEO, Linda Foust, Shelly Backs and Phyllis Wynk. Not
pictured: Catherine Boggs, Sherryl Costelow, Amy Drook, Janet Fox,
Stacey Houser and Vickie Siler.
Janice Maynard and Paul
L. Usher, president/CEO.
WEBSITE
Interested
in a Career
at MGH?
Visit www.mgh.net
and click the “Job
Opportunities” tab
to search for jobs at
Marion General Hospital.
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Keeping Our Community
Healthy
MGH is leading a program to assess—
and address—Grant County’s wellness needs
By Kelley Hochstetler, MA, MT (ASCP), Community Education
Coordinator, and Pamela G. Leslie, MSN, RN
Everyone has a pattern
of behavior, function and
choice that contribute to
his or her state of health.
To plan, design and deliver effective
programs for health promotion and disease prevention, these patterns must be
assessed and evaluated by members of
the Healthcare Community.
Marion General Hospital is committed
to addressing population health concerns
to make our community a healthier place
to live. We are responsible for leading
the process and collaborating with other
community health organizations to
provide evidence-based care. As a notfor-profit hospital, we are mandated to
complete a comprehensive community
health needs assessment every three
years. As a result of the community
health profiles completed in 2010 and
2013, new programs have been developed
by several organizations in our county.
One of the new programs at MGH is
the CEASE Diabetes initiative. In earlier community health profiles, results
indicated that Grant County had a
higher average of individuals living
with diabetes compared with the rest
of the state and the nation. MGH is
committed to providing better care and
comprehensive support to people who
have diabetes. Goals include increased
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participation in
MGH’s Diabetes
Self-Management
Education Program,
increased numbers
of individuals who
have regular foot
examinations and
increased numbers of individuals
who have dilated
eye exams.
Indiana Wesleyan nursing students prepare to conduct the health
profile out in the community.
During fall 2015
and early winter
social work students are providing
2016, Indiana Wesleyan University
community members the opportunity
nursing students are partnering with
to voice their opinions and concerns
the Community Outreach Department
through focus groups in various townof MGH to conduct a third commuship locations. Dates and times are availnity health profile. The goal is to surable through the Chronicle-Tribune and
vey approximately 10 percent of Grant
County residents. Also, Indiana Wesleyan www.healthygrantcounty.net.  n
website
Help Us Provide Better
Health and Wellness Care
We welcome your opinions as part of the community health
profile. If you are willing to complete an electronic survey, go to
www.surveymonkey.com/r/gcchprofile.
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What the 2011 community health
profile showed us about our community
Social and Emotional Support
• Almost 20% of respondents
indicated that they “sometimes”
or “rarely/never” receive the
social and emotional support
that they need.
• There is a statistically significant relationship between
receiving social and emotional
support and possessing a sense
of life satisfaction.
• 86% of respondents were
“very satisfied” or “satisfied”
with their lives.
• The less support respondents
received, the more likely they
were to indicate that they were
dissatisfied with their lives.
Adult Diet and Exercise
• Almost 67% of participants
said they consume at least one
soft drink per week, and over
25% said they drink four or
more per week.
• Almost 75% of survey participants indicated that when
going out to eat, they “sometimes” or “never” scrutinize
the calories of menu items.
• Over 25% of participants had
no participation in physical
activities (outside of their
jobs) in the previous week.
Youth Physical Activity
• 25% of high school students
indicated they participated in
physical activity every day of
the week, while close to 20%
indicated zero days of at least
60 minutes of physical activity.
• Close to 33% of students watch
three hours of television or
• Approximately
more per day.
13% of
Grant County adults have
been told that they have
diabetes, with approximately
5% of those individuals taking insulin.
• Approximately 25% of students
spend at least three hours
playing video games or using
the computer (not related to
school work) during the average day.
• Students with higher grades
spent less time watching
television.
• Female middle school students
were more likely than male
students to watch less than
an hour of television or spend
time on the computer each day.
Diabetes
• Approximately 50% of Grant
County adults have been tested
for high blood sugar or diabetes in the three years leading
up to the survey.
Cigarette Use
• Approximately
71% of
respondents indicated that
they “did not smoke at all.”
• Smokers who “smoke every
day” were six times more
likely to have less than a high
school education than they
were to graduate from college.
• Respondents who smoked
every day were more likely
than individuals who did not
smoke at all to describe their
health as “fair” rather than
“good” or “excellent.”
Self-Described General Health: 2008/2011
Grant County residents felt their health was better in 2011 than 2008
45%
40%
38.8%
35%
30%
30.0%
31.3%
32.7%
2008
26.7%
25%
2011
20%
15%
10%
16.3%
12.2%
12.0%
5%
0%
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair or Other
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Community Connections
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
Events & Activities
Continuous education programs/support groups
Classes
Support Groups
Classes are offered monthly.
Physician referral is required. For
more information, call diabetes
education at 765-660-6690.
New Mom Group
Diabetes
Prenatal Education
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(All support groups are free)
A safe place to find support from
other new and expectant mothers.
Infant weight checks, feeding and
nutrition, safety issues and postpartum depression are just a few of the
topics covered. Refreshments available. Call 765-660-6866.
Dates: Meets every Tuesday
Time: 1:30–3 p.m.
Location: MGH Fourth Floor,
Lactation Office, 441 N. Wabash Ave.
CLASS
For More
Information
To register or learn more about
our programs, please call the numbers listed or visit our website at
www.mgh.net (click “Calendar/
Events/Groups”).
PHOTO by thinkstock
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.
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
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