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Earns Third Magnet Designation John C. Lincoln North Mountain is Arizona’s first hospital to earn Magnet status a third time from the American Nurses Association – the nation’s foremost authority on patient care quality. Magnet is based on documented exemplary practice and patient care outcomes. It is considered the nation’s gold standard for nursing quality. Only 6 percent of America’s 6,000-plus hospitals have ever earned Magnet. Less than 3 percent have been redesignated, and less than 1 percent has been named Magnet more than twice. “Earning Magnet is more difficult every time,” said Maggi Griffin, RN, MS, North Mountain’s CEO and chief nursing officer, “and it should be! This prestigious honor is based on measurable outcomes that demonstrate quality patient care, excellent leadership, nurse satisfaction, patient satisfaction and professional research.” The hospital was further honored with two Exemplar Awards, recognition that it outperformed the benchmark for all other Magnet hospitals in “Nurse Satisfaction” and in “Service to the Community.” For more information, please visit JCL.com/ thirdmagnet.
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Headache starts slide toward blindness; shunt restores eyesight
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magine you’re a young, healthy high school teacher with great students, and working on a master’s degree in a field you’ve always dreamed of making your career. Life is great. Then one day you develop a weird headache, and it doesn’t go away. A few weeks later, your vision is fading, and you don’t know what’s causing it. Scary stuff? Oh, yes. Jessica Brubaker, 31, can tell you all about it. The childhood development instructor at Boulder Creek High in Anthem, and graduate student at Grand Canyon University, was with her students when, out of nowhere, the headache hit. “At first it was like a sinus headache, but in the back of my head,” she said. “I’m not the kind to call in sick, so I scheduled a massage. That didn’t help, so I went to my doctor. He gave me a muscle relaxer.”
In just a week, Jessica Brubaker went from noticing a slight vision problem to barely being able to see her fingers in front of her face. Neurosurgeon Mohamed Abdulhamid, MD, installed a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid.
When the headache didn’t subside, the doctor prescribed two different antibiotics. The first made her sick, the second didn’t work, and after that, “everything went downhill in a hurry,” Jessica said. She went to her nearby hospital emergency department (ED). They gave her a “headache cocktail” and sent her back to her doctor. He told her to keep taking the antibiotic. continued on Page 2
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Desperate, she went to the John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital Emergency Department, where a neurologist started tests to find out what was really causing the headache.
‘Crazy High’ Level Doctors performed a lumbar puncture, tapping into her lower spine to drain cerebrospinal fluid. Normal fluid pressure levels range from 10 to 20 cm of water, she said. Hers was at 51, “crazy high,” she said. The hospital neurologist diagnosed idiopathic intracranial hypertension and referred her to neurosurgeon Mohamed Abdulhamid, MD. Elevated intracranial pressure can cause papilledema, optic disc swelling that can lead to vision disturbances and potential blindness. Dr. Abdulhamid recognized that Jessica required immediate action. “Her swollen optic nerves were becoming dysfunctional. In a week she went from noticing a slight vision problem to barely being able to see her fingers in front of her face,” Dr. Abdulhamid said.
“She certainly couldn’t drive or go to work,” he continued. “She was literally going blind in front of my eyes. If nothing was done, she could have become permanently blind.” Luckily, Jessica said, “he didn’t tell me that, at least not right away. He only told me we needed to take care of my problem as quickly as possible, but he didn’t scare me. I really appreciated that.” Dr. Abdulhamid ordered an urgent lumbar puncture to relieve pressure in Jessica’s brain and on her swollen optic nerves. “This was my fourth lumbar puncture,” Jessica said. “I feel like a real trooper for enduring them!” Dr. Abdulhamid scheduled surgery to install a permanent shunt. Shunts divert cerebrospinal fluid into another region of the body, such as the abdominal cavity, where it can be absorbed. One-way valves in the shunt maintain normal fluid pressure. “I installed the shunt,” Dr. Abdulhamid said, “and my surgical colleague, Brad
Doxey, MD, laparoscopically inserted the far end of the shunt tube into her belly. His laparoscopic skills are amazing. They allowed for a faster recovery, reduced postoperative pain and discharge from the hospital the day after surgery.” Jessica started regaining her eyesight soon after the shunt was installed, and has progressively improved ever since. “It’s not back to where it was before the problem started,” she said, “but it’s much better than it was right before they placed the shunt. “By now,” she added, “I can read. It takes effort because it seems as if bits of my visual field are missing. I can spend a lot of time looking for the cursor on my computer screen. But I’ll take it! I’m not blind. There are a lot of things you don’t want to lose, but for me, eyesight is at the top of the list. I feel awesome.” For more information, please visit JCL.com/neurosciences.
“She was literally going blind in front of my eyes. If nothing was done, she could have become permanently blind.”
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension This is a mixed group of conditions, explained neurosurgeon Mohamed Abdulhamid, MD. The condition is characterized by intracranial (within the skull) pressure greater than 20 cm of water, without evidence of a brain mass, infection, enlarged ventricles (brain cavities) or hydrocephalus (abnormal accumulation of fluid in the central ventricles). Although its causes are not fully understood, several theories attempt to explain it including: > A mechanical theory suggests increased abdominal and central venous pressure could decrease cerebrospinal fluid resorption (re-absorption) and increase intracranial pressure. > Jessica Brubaker’s eyesight started improving soon after neurosurgeon Mohamed Abdulhamid, MD, operated to install a shunt.
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A hormonal theory suggests fat cells convert the male hormone androstenedione to the female hormone estrone, causing hypertension and raising pressure inside the skull.
Elevated intracranial pressure can cause headache, nausea, vomiting and papilledema, as well as optic disc swelling that can lead to vision disturbances and potential blindness.
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n the event of medical emergency, it may be hard to know where exactly to go for care. Do you head to the closest emergency department (ED), or is it something that can be seen at an immediate care office? The answer is not always simple, but knowing the difference between emergency and immediate care and where to seek treatment could save your life. “The emergency department is designed to provide fast, lifesaving care in the event of a medical emergency,” said Heather Hamilton, MD, medical director at John C. Lincoln’s Sonoran Health and Emergency Center. “A medical emergency is a condition that could cause death or permanent injury if not treated quickly. As a patient, it’s sometimes difficult to tell if your condition is a true emergency. When in doubt, it’s best to choose the closest emergency department.”
Medical emergencies include: > Broken bones or dislocated joints.
> Chest pain associated with dizziness, nausea, sweating, shortness of breath or pain radiating to the neck, jaw or arm. > Confusion or loss of consciousness. > Fever with stiff neck. > Intestinal bleeding. > Loss of vision.
> Poisoning or suspected drug overdose. > Seizure.
> Serious burns or cuts.
> Severe abdominal pain.
> Severe allergic reaction.
> Severe heart palpitations.
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> Severe infections.
> Stroke symptoms, including dizziness, weakness on one side, speech difficulties or sudden onset of paralysis. > Traumatic injury to the head, neck or abdomen.
> Venomous snake bites or insect stings.
“However, John C. Lincoln has several immediate care locations to treat urgent, but not life-threatening, medical issues,” said Hamilton.
> Minor breaks or sprains. > Neck injury.
> Persistent shortness of breath or wheezing. > Rashes.
> Sinus infections.
> Uncontrollable bleeding. > Urinary tract infections. > Vomiting and diarrhea.
“We understand that medical care is not generally something that is scheduled,” Symptoms that can be treated at said Jerry Fioramonti, MD, John C. immediate care include: Lincoln Immediate Care medical director. > Allergies. “Offering personalized care by a family practitioner in > Back pain/strain. your neighborhood at a > Bites and rashes from convenient time is a insects and pets. benefit for patients.” > Cold and flu. At John C. Lincoln Immediate Care locations, > Sore throat. patients can expect > Cough/bronchitis. same-day care with a > Cuts and minor burns. board-certified physician, walk-in appointments, > Earaches and fevers. short wait times, extended > Headache. primary care hours and Jerry Fioramonti, MD > Loss of balance or fainting. reliable cost-effective alternatives to the emergency room.
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For more information, please visit JCL.com/immediatecare.
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A Heart for Flying W ith hundreds of lives in their hands, peak performance is essential for airline pilots. That’s why the Federal Aviation Administration says pilots without excellent health cannot fly, not even with conditions deemed fine for others. Southwest Airlines Captain Steve Courtoy’s heart is a perfect example. His symptoms felt like heartburn and pressure. Tests showed his right coronary artery (RCA) had a chronic total occlusion. This usually requires surgery to bypass the blockage. But in Steve’s case, tiny arteries developed to reroute blood to the RCA past the total occlusion. This natural bypass was good, but not enough to prevent symptoms. For many people, symptoms would be managed with medication. FAA medical standards are stratospherically more stringent, reassuring for the public, challenging for pilots. When Steve’s problem developed, the FAA required the pilot to remain grounded for six months, then pass a nuclear treadmill stress test and undergo a
post-event cardiac catherization. Test results are presented to the Federal Air Surgeon’s Cardiology Panel. If the cardiology panel decides the pilot meets its standards, it grants a waiver and the pilot can resume flying. The FAA denied Steve’s waiver because his RCA was still blocked. It didn’t matter that his heart had made its own bypass. “The FAA said I was ‘a threat to aviation safety,’ and I could not re-apply for a medical waiver unless a significant change to my health status occurred,” Steve said. For a former military fighter jock and current airline captain, this was really bad news.
Surgery Alternative “I didn’t want open heart surgery, so I looked for other options,” he said. Steve identified the few cardiologists around the country who could solve his problem without “cracking his chest.” Although he was in Tennessee, he called them all. “Dr. Raniolo called me back within 10 minutes.”
CrossBoss and StingRay Kethes Waram, MD, trained on CrossBoss during his interventional cardiology fellowship, is among the few Arizona specialists who can perform the procedure. If CrossBoss cannot get through the occlusion, the device may slide between layers of the blood vessel and guide a wire around the blockage. If that occurs, StingRay can redirect the wire back into the blood vessel beyond the blockage.
Phoenix cardiologist John S. Raniolo, DO, a senior aviation medical examiner, is a member of the Federal Air Surgeon’s Cardiology Panel that reviews pilot heart health and makes recommendations regarding their medical certification. Better than most of his cardiology colleagues, he understands what it takes to be qualified to fly. Dr. Raniolo and his colleagues at Southwest Cardiology (no relation to Southwest Airlines) recently worked with John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital to acquire Boston Scientific’s CrossBoss and StingRay interventional coronary artery technology. CrossBoss is a blunt device that travels via catheter to a chronic total occlusion. It can dissect and deliver a wire through a blockage such as the one in Steve’s RCA, said Dr. Raniolo’s colleague, Kethes Waram, MD. The wire guides a stent into position to hold the artery open. Inside the Deer Valley Hospital Cath Lab, Dr. Waram cleared the blockage and restored blood flow, leading to flight-worthy results on post-procedural heart tests, symptomatic relief and probable extended life span. “Through the power of prayer, Dr. Waram’s knowledge and steady hands, this procedure resulted in zero complications and zero blockage,” Steve said. “We are very grateful to all involved – and thankful for the opportunity to return to fly.” For more information, please visit JCL.com/heart. < Kethes Waram, MD, (left), performed a CrossBoss procedure on pilot Steve Courtoy, avoiding open heart surgery. Cardiologist John S. Raniolo, DO, (right) worked with John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital to acquire the CrossBoss technology.
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Surgical Success “We had a great outcome. We got exactly what we hoped for.” – David Kaplan, MD
Tom Bowling visits the da Vinci operating room suite where urologist David Kaplan, MD, performed his prostate surgery.
Factors to Consider Urologist David Kaplan, MD, considers these factors when discussing prostate cancer treatment options with a patient:
Targeting Prostate Cancer
> The patient’s prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level.
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> The stage of the cancer. > If the cancer has metastasized (spread), in which case surgery is no longer an option. > The patient’s other medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and kidney problems that would affect the treatment choice. > How the patient would tolerate a treatment, based on age, medical conditions and lifestyle. JCL.com
Successful surgery gives IT specialist ‘a life after cancer’ etermined to conquer his prostate cancer, Anthem resident Tom Bowling explored all his options on the Internet and sought advice from family, friends and colleagues who had the disease. Tom and his urologist David Kaplan, MD, discussed his options, including a wait-and-see alternative. Tom didn’t even consider it. “I had cancer,” the IT specialist said. “I wanted it out of me. We decided to do the surgery at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital, which had one of the latest da Vinci Surgical Systems” — robotic surgery. “We had a great outcome,” Dr. Kaplan said. “We got exactly what we hoped for.” He was able to save both of Tom’s nerves, enabling a post-surgery sex life. Also, incontinence was not an issue beyond two months post-surgery. “I got a life after cancer,” Tom said. “With the other options, my life as I knew it would be over. My doctor informed me of everything I was going to experience. While he exuded confidence in his skill, he did not hide anything from me.” Tom raved about the care he received at Deer Valley Hospital. “I’ve been a visitor in a lot of hospitals,” he said. “I’ve never seen anybody treat patients like
they treated me there! Everyone had the same attributes; they were professional, friendly and pleasant. I felt like a person rather than a client.” Frightened by the thought of general anesthesia — “I’m a big old baby,” he readily admits — he found comfort in his anesthesiologist’s jokes. Nauseous the night after surgery, he was repeatedly reassured by his nurse that she was calling a doctor about medication. “She had me fixed up in short order. A bedside nurse at night can inspire fear, annoyance or confidence,” Tom said. “Mine took care of me like I was her own father. When I looked at her, I could actually see empathy and kindness in her eyes.” As he walked the hallway the next morning, he said “everyone on the floor looked after me.” Every staff member he passed asked if he needed anything. When he said he was a little cold, a nurse quickly brought him an extra gown. “I tell everyone how good the care was at Deer Valley, from the start at Admitting to the OR to care on the floor,” Tom said. The best part? “Now I’m cancer-free!” Tom said. For more information, please visit JCL.com/robotic-surgery. March/April 2014
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Smile Power
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Arnold Morof, DDS, pictured with Children’s Dental Clinic Director Ju Lawrence, DMD, volunteers to help teens and young adults with wisdom teeth issues.
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hey help give kids a terrific smile, and that’s reward enough for volunteer dentists, dental specialists and hygienists at the Children’s Dental Clinic at Desert Mission, John C. Lincoln Health Network’s community service arm. For example, for the last six months, Arnold Morof, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, has volunteered to remove wisdom teeth for underserved teens and young adults up to age 21. “Once or twice a month, he spends an entire day at the Children’s Dental Clinic,” said the clinic’s director, Ju Lawrence, DMD. “Our patients so appreciate what he’s doing. And Chad Foster, DDS, an orthodontist, provides such orthodontic services as expanders and other appliances.” For more information, please visit JCL.com/desertmission.
Dental professionals who volunteer at the Children’s Dental Clinic include: Jeffrey Alexander, DDS Jacqueline Allen, DDS Ana Altonaga, DMD Julie Anfinson, DMD Susan Augustine, DDS Manpreet Badyal, DDS Christopher Barney, DMD Douglas Beischel, DDS Charlya Bishop, RDH Paul Brenchley, DDS Anita Chu, DDS Joseph Cohen, DDS Debra Dencek, RDH Gregory Edmonds, DDS Steven Elcock, DMD Cathy Farley, front office Chad Foster, DDS
Marvin Goldenstein, DDS Michael Golding, DDS Kenneth Gometz, DDS Marcus Gottlieb, DDS Michael Hull, DDS Skip Harris, DDS Luis Iniguez, DDS William Kaus, DDS Ken Kimble, DDS Mozhgan Kimble, DDS Gregory Lagermeier, DDS Gary K. Lines, DMD Robert Ludwig, DDS Todd Mabry, DDS Kathi Mansell, DMD Theresa McAnly, RDH Rick Meyers, DDS Arnold Morof, DDS America Nazar, DMD Mimi Nguyen, DMD John Pappas, DDS
Bharat Patel, DDS Seena Patel, DDS Eileen Perris, RDH Mark Pogue, DDS Brian Powley, DDS Robert Price, DDS Michael Quinn, DDS C. Terry Ramsey, DDS Carol Saul, RDH Kristin Smeal, RDH Cameron Skaugrud, DDS Randy Smith, DMD Karen Teeters, DDS Douglas Thomas, DDS Michael Thompson, DDS Valley Endodontics Group Beth Vanderschaaf, DDS Lawrence Warren, DDS Antonietta Waybright, DDS Allyson Williams, RDH Bradley Willcox, DMD Chen Yuan, DMD
Leave a Legacy Save the Date
Join the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation for an Evening in the Vineyard. The 45th Annual Gold Ball will be held at 6 p.m. March 22, 2014, at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale. Proceeds from the Gold Ball benefit health care and community programs at John C. Lincoln Health Network. For more information or for tickets and sponsorship, visit JCL.com/ball or call 602-331-7860.
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hrough the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation, you can leave a legacy that will benefit a community in need and provide tax advantages to you and your loved ones. The Foundation advances the mission of the John C. Lincoln Health Network through philanthropic giving and developing relationships and financial resources to support the Network’s health care programs, projects and community services. Donors can designate their gifts to support what’s most important to them, from volunteers and food boxes to new construction and medical technology. Some plans allow you to make a gift and receive an income through charitable
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gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. Through a qualified retirement plan asset, you can name the Foundation as the beneficiary on your account and avoid income and estate taxes at your death. Donors who make a planned gift of any kind will be recognized as members of the Lincoln Legacy Society. If you’re interested in any of the Foundation’s Planned Giving options, Foundation staff members will be pleased to work with you and your advisors to develop a planned gift that best suits your particular needs. For more information, please visit JCL.com/foundation or contact Scott Showers at 602-331-7868 or scott.showers@JCL.com. JCL.com
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March & April > Screenings/Seminars
Hearing Screenings John C. Lincoln audiologist Kristin Wells, AuD, will conduct free hearing tests for adults from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11, 12 and 13 and April 15, 16 and 17 at the Tatum Health Center, 18404 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 101, Phoenix. Call for a required appointment at 602-494-6237. Special offers on hearing aids also will be available.
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The John C. Lincoln Breast Health and Research Center, 19646 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix, hosts several free programs and support groups to meet the needs of those affected by breast cancer. For more information about any of the groups, call 623-780-HOPE (4673), email BHRC@JCL.com or visit JCL.com/breasthealth.
Yoga for Recovery
6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. (Note: Held at John C. Lincoln Medical Office Building 1, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Room 400, on
the campus of John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital). Experience the physical as well as emotional benefits of yoga. No RSVP required.
Breast Cancer Learn and Support Group 6 to 8 p.m. on
the second and fourth Thursday of every month. Discuss aspects of living with cancer, treatments, side effect management and survivorship. Open to family and friends. No RSVP required.
Circle of Help Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group 6 to 8 p.m. on the fourth
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 11. A nonmedical, brandneutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them
Cooking for Wellness
6 to 8 p.m. March 18. A registered dietitian covers breast cancerrelated nutrition topics during a cooking demonstration. Open to family and friends. RSVP: 623-780-HOPE (4673) or email BHRC@JCL.com.
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Thursday of every month for those living with advanced or recurrent breast cancer. Co-sponsored by Bosom Buddies of Arizona. No RSVP required.
Look Good ... Feel Better!
manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society. RSVP: 623-434-2784 or email BHRC@JCL.com.
John C. Lincoln Health Network offers a variety of classes, events and support groups to the community each month.
Caregivers Support Group
10:30 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesday of every month, Cowden Center, 9202 N. Second St., Phoenix, on the campus of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. Free. No registration necessary. 602-870-6374.
Better Breathers 1:30 to 3 p.m.
on the fourth Thursday of every month at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital, 250 N. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix. Call the Respiratory Care Department at 602-870-6060, ext. 5793, for meeting locations and more information. Free for people living with lung disease and their caregivers.
Please visit JCL.com/events for more information on upcoming events.
Free Community Stroke Screenings
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. In conjunction with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, John C. Lincoln Hospitals will hold free public screening and community education events.
Strokes are the No. 3 killer in the United States, and the No. 1 cause of adult disability. Are you at risk? Attend a stroke screening for such risk factors as plaque buildup in the carotid artery, your heart rate and cholesterol (non-fasting) levels. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also learn steps to take to prevent strokes and improve your health. Physicians and health care providers will be on site for counseling as well.
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> North Mountain: 8 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 8, at Cowden Center, 9202 N. Second St., Phoenix, on the campus of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital.
> Deer Valley: 8 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 22, at John C. Lincoln Medical Office Building 1, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Room 400, Phoenix, on the campus of John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital.
Registration is required. Please make your appointment by calling 480-882-4636. Learn more at JCL.com/events.
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