SystemHappenings May 2013
a publication for the Berger family
In this issue
Learn more about Tal Minuskin, MD & Susan Picciano, PNP, the Volunteer Luncheon, Day of Dance, Construction Updates and more ...
Logan Elm to host Westfall in Tackling Cancer 2013 UpcomingEVENTS
Braves, Mustangs set to play on Saturday, September 7th
May
National Physical Fitness Month National Women’s Health Month Nurse’s Day Celebration Breakfast Wednesday, May 8 Community Room 6:30 – 9:30 a.m. 50s FYM Saturday, May 11 A.W. Marion State Park 20505 Riegel Rd., Circleville 6:30 a.m. Hargus High Fives Sunday, May 12 A.W. Marion State Park 7317 Warner Huffer Rd., Circleville 9:00 a.m. National Hospital Week May 12 – 18 What’s Your Plan? Seminar Thursday, May 23 Pickaway Country Club 1399 Stoutsville Pike, Circleville 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
June
Like so many other communities across the country, the eyes of Pickaway County are on the high school football field during the fall season. As the Friday night lights turn on, families gather and towns join in cheering on their team. Unique to our community is an active, collective spirit that makes the Tackling Cancer Football Game such a success - with more than $100,000 raised in three years. Started in 2009 by athletic trainers at area high schools, the fundraising football game brings together local rivals for a common cause. While both teams scrap their school colors in favor of pink for the showdown, the event raises funds not only for cancer patients and research, but all types of cancer by way of the Berger Health Foundation and the Urban & Shelley Meyer Fund at The James. The 2013 event will be the fourth annual game and will feature the Logan Elm Braves playing host to the Westfall Mustangs on Saturday, September 7, 2013.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Butterfly Remembrance Ceremony Saturday, June 15 Mary Virginia Crites-Hannan Park 1230 Pontius Rd., Circleville 10:00 a.m.
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Upcoming Retirement Parties Judy Kitchen Commercial Claims Specialist 10 years of service Celebration, Thursday, May 30th 1:00 p.m. Patient Financial Services
Carol Douglas Clinical Dietitian 19 years of service Celebration, Friday, May 31st 2:00-3:30 p.m. Cafeteria Atrium
Berger welcomes Tal Minuskin, MD and Susan Picciano, PNP to Pediatrics team Join us in welcoming Tal Minuskin, M.D. to our community of caregivers. Dr. Minuskin recently joined Pickaway Health Services’ pediatrics practice at Berger Medical Center and began seeing patients on March 4th. Dr. Minuskin earned his medical degree at Technion Faculty of Medicine in Haifa, Israel and completed his residency in pediatrics at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New York, NY. Dr. Minuskin is accepting new patients to serve as their primary health careJoinprovider. us in welcoming Susan Picciano, PNP, to our community of recently joined the Pickaway Health Services’ caregivers. PiccianoSusan recently joined the Pickaway Health Services’ pediatrics practice. Susan pediatrics practice in Circleville and will also begin seeing patients in the pediatrics practice at Berger Medical Center in March. earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Ohio University and continued her mediSusan earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Ohio University continued her education at TheUniversity Ohio State University, cal and education atmedical The Ohio State where she received her Master of Science where she received her Master of Science in nursing. As a pediatric nurseteam, practitioner with our PHS team, Susannew is accepting new in nursing. As a pediatric nurse practitioner with the PHS Susan is accepting pediatric patients to serve as their primary health pediatric patient’s to serve as their primary health care provider. care provider at Berger Health System in Circleville and Northern Pickaway County.
Berger Welcomes Susan Picciano, PNP
Adkins and McKnight named Clinical and Non-Clinical Employees of the First Quarter Pickaway Health Services is proud to be affiliated with Berger Health System.
Nicole started with the health system in 2011. Nicole was nominated by Brenda Strittmatter, Chief Patient Services Officer, who said “Nicole is a dedicated Berger team member. She role models the Berger Way in every situation and is well liked by her peers and respected by physicians. She is highly deserving of employee of the quarter.” Nicole helped to formulate the Enhanced Berger Way document and participated in the Berger Way Grass Roots Campaign. Nicole also recently participated in a multidisciplinary team related to ED patient flow and was instrumental in developing four goals during the process which will improve patient experience and staff/physician satisfaction. Nicole also chairs the Med/Surg Patient Experience Team.
Pam started with the health system in 2011. Pam was nominated by her manager, Charles Barclay, who said “Pam provides the highest quality service possible and then some. No task for her is too small or too big and she is never too busy to help. From helping a guest with a tray, running the cash register, working the starter position on the tray line, checking the tray line to doing dishes and making salads, Pam is an all around person who is not afraid of any task. Pam shows an everyday dedication to Berger and the department and is always truly thinking about the best interest of the people we serve. I have never seen Pam have a “bad day”, always smiling and always has a positive attitude. I asked her one day, why so happy? Her response was, I have a great job working for an excellent employer and I truly enjoy the people I work with, what else can you ask for?”
Berger hosts Volunteer Luncheon to thank, honor more than 250 dedicated individuals Turn to Page Seven for more photos from the event Berger honored our volunteers on Thursday, April 25 at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at Emmett Chapel Church. The event was held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week – April 21-27. Berger acknowledged five specialized volunteer groups consisting of approximately 250 volunteers that donate nearly 20,000 hours annually to patients, staff and our community. Don McIlroy, mayor of Circleville, presented a proclamation to the volunteers honoring National Volunteer Week as an officially recognized event in the City of Circleville. Volunteers received yearly service awards for their individual accomplishments including Peg Scherer who has contributed 45 years of volunteer service as a Berger Hospital Gift Shop volunteer. Berger’s Leadership team members acted as servers throughout the luncheon as the Teays Valley Symphonic Choir provided entertainment. Berger volunteers consist of the following groups: Circle of Caring Volunteers provide assistance to the frail, elderly and disabled individuals in our community in an effort to help them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in their own homes. Typically, volunteers assist with transportation, yard work, handyman chores, light housekeeping, friendly visiting and phoning, respite care, and ramp building. Berger Gift Shop Volunteers staff and manage the Gift Shop at Berger Hospital. Proceeds from the Gift Shop are used to purchase patient care equipment at Berger Hospital. In addition, the Gift Shop offers scholarships to local students entering a healthcare field. Berger Hospital Volunteers donate over 12,000 hours annually at Berger Hospital. Their many volunteer activities include staffing the hospital information desk, transporting patients within the hospital, delivering flowers and newspapers to patients, and providing needed assistance to the various
departments within the hospital. Hospice of Pickaway County Volunteers are caring individuals who provide support and assistance to terminally ill patients while also addressing the needs and concerns of the patient’s family. Hospice of Pickaway County is the only not-for-profit hospice care in Circleville, providing care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Friends of Berger Volunteers are an active fundraising group with a primary
mission to raise funds to support continuing education for Berger Hospital employees. This group’s major fundraiser is the Annual Holiday Food Sale held at the hospital. If you or someone you know would like the opportunity to help others while giving back to the community, please consider volunteering. For more information, contact Kara Maddux, Director of Volunteers, at 740.420.8353 or by email at kara.maddux@ bergerhealth.com.
Berger’s Carroll organizing Trail Races at A.W. Marion State Park On Saturday, May 11, Rob is hosting the third annual 50s FYM with over 150 ultrarunning enthusiasts geared up to run circles around Hargus Lake. Then, on Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day – Rob is encouraging adults, children and families of all pace levels to come out and participate in Hargus High Fives, a 5k & 5 Mile Trail Run/Walk with a 1k Kid’s Fun Run. 50s FYM is a 25k, 50k and 50 Mile trail race. The event benefits A.W. Marion State Park in an effort to build bridges and perform additional trail maintenance. The most recent include the repairs of three of the bridges along the perimeter trail at Hargus using funds from 50s FYM. 50s FYM is nearly sold out for the third year in a row. Each year many families and friends come out to support their runners. Tents and chairs are set up at the start/finish area and there is a wonderful feeling of camaraderie and community support at the event. If you’re not running yourself, feel free to stop by and cheer on the runners! Carroll is truly grateful for Berger’s continued support of the event from the beginning. Thanks to Berger and all of the supporters, Rob and his crew have been able to provide a low cost, close-to-home event which has raised much needed funds to help maintain our beautiful trails at Hargus Lake.
Construction Update: Emergency Department, Registration, Bradley Cancer Center & More Thank you to all our Berger team members for your continued support and assistance throughout Berger’s ongoing renovation projects as we continue our commitment to providing the highest-quality health care services to our community. Here’s a quick update on the latest projects:
Emergency Department/Registration Three of four phases are now complete in the Emergency Department and Registration area. Phase Three, which covers the Emergency Department registration area, was completed on April 17th creating separate areas for outpatient and emergency registration. Phase Four began on April 22nd and focuses on the new lab draw area and EKG room. Phase Four will take approximately four weeks with the projected completion date of May 20th.
Bradley Cancer Center The estimated nine-week Bradley Cancer Center project began two weeks ago with the stripping of wall paper and the removal of the desk/wall cabinets in the Noecker Building. The Facilities Department is working closely with the Cancer Center and Maternity Department to phase in the new flooring and ceiling in an effort to create the least possible disruption to traffic flow in those areas.
Private Room Mock-Up The private room mock-up project began two weeks ago in Room 207 with the restroom and wall renovations. After completion, this room will serve as a demo to assess how private patient rooms on the Medical/Surgical Unit would look and function. The long lead time on the new head walls and fixture may extend this project out eight to 10 weeks.
Med/Surg. Unit Restroom Flooring The Facilities Department is in process of replacing restroom flooring in all patient rooms on the Medical/Surgical Unit. The project will begin as soon as the materials are delivered and the length of the project will depend the availability of patient rooms. The Facilities Department will be working with the Medical/Surgical Unit team to create the least possible disruption to patient experience.
2013 Volunteer Luncheon
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Mark Your Calendars! Monday, May 13th NURSE’S DAY BREAKFAST Wednesday, May 15th SPECIAL SURPRISE TREATS Friday, May 17th HOSPITAL COOKOUT Prizes and Drawings throughout the week
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