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Medical Milestones Summer 2016
Memorial: More than Medicine a regional community health system
Governance Lake Charles Memorial has served the citizens for Southwest Louisiana for more than 60 years, opening on October 23, 1952. Today, Memorial has grown into the largest and only full service health system in the area, offering a medical staff of almost every specialty. Memorial is a true community health system, run by a board of local volunteers. It belongs to the people of Southwest Louisiana and serves everyone regardless of age, race or financial status. The changing healthcare environment has been a catalyst for hospitals to redefine their roles in the community. Maintaining a close relationship with the patients, while incorporating mandates necessary to keep the entities physically and fiscally healthy is imperative to keeping the doors open and to advance medical treatment. To understand why community hospitals are the backbone of local healthcare and local economies, it’s important to understand what makes a hospital a community hospital. A true regional community hospital is governed locally by people who live and are invested in the community’s future and not governed by for-profit, corporate offices. What does this mean? It means that Lake Charles Memorial Health System is responsible to the numerous communities and citizens it serves. “Community hospitals are not driven to generate a profit for corporate shareholders. You, the community, are our “shareholders”, and all excess revenues after expenses goes back into providing excellent services, modern technology, up-to-date facilities, and salaries for the best care givers“ says Lake Charles Memorial Health System’s Board Chairman, Louis Todd, President of Todd & Associates, LLC. “The oversight and direction of our community hospital is led by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers who live and work in our community, and who understand the importance of a strong, vibrant, not-for-profit hospital in our community.“
Louis Todd Board Chairman Lake Charles Memorial Health System
As such, Memorial relies on the support of the community, not through taxpayer funding, but support in two ways… using hospital services, as well as philanthropic support. Some providers of healthcare carve out niches which are the most profitable. Memorial services are not based on how much money is generated from that service line, but the need for medical services in the community. In addition, it serves all segments of our population…the insured, the underinsured, and the uninsured.
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Anchor Institution 4 The True Roll of a Community Hospital Care 6 Improving Facilities and Expanding Services Beyond the Medicine 8 Memorial’s Economic Impact Cutting Edge 10 Orthopaedic Procedures Overtime GI Excellence 12 GI Center Receives National Recognition New Arrival 14 New Doctor Joins the Memorial Medical Group Coming Events 16 Education Classes and Support Groups Philanthropy 18 The many roles of The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial
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Anchor Institution Memorial is the heartbeat of Lake Charles – the place where
more than triple the statewide average and garnering a large
children are born, parents are treated and emergencies are
percentage of patronage in Southwest Louisiana. Emergency
addressed. But, it’s more than medicine. It is also an economic
room visits increased 42% since 2012 as a result of the takeover
driver, job generator and an anchor institution for the local
of W.O. Moss Hospital in mid-2013, the expansion of hospital
community, as well as a healthcare hub for Southwest Louisiana.
specialists and services, and economic growth in Southwest
Not only is the availability of quality healthcare a convenience
Louisiana.
and a necessity for residents, it is important to attracting quality
Calcasieu Parish is currently in the midst of an economic boom
employers and good-paying jobs to the region and to the
that is expected to increase the population by 25-30% over the
healthcare industry itself.
next decade, and Memorial continues to expand and improve its
True community hospitals are very much an economic engine and
operations to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region.
tend to be among the largest employers in the community. At the
Since 2006, your community hospital will have renovated and
end of 2015, Memorial employed just under 2,700 people making
upgraded healthcare services and technology closing in on $166
it the largest non-government employer in the parish.
million by the end of 2017.
“We take our contribution as an economic catalyst in our region very seriously,” says Larry Graham, Lake Charles Memorial
SWLA Inpatient Market Share - 2014
Health System President and Chief Executive Officer, “playing
Bea
centers in larger cities do not.”
Charles Memorial Health System in 2015 assessed the impact of
gar ure
Jennings 8.1%
A study commissioned by the Board of Directors of the Lake
Other 2.9% 1% . d7
a unique role that usually tertiary care or academic medical
Lake Area 11.5%
Memorial’s operations and facilities on the economy and quality of life in Southwest Louisiana.
WCCH 10.7%
Based on a review of 2014 data, Memorial significantly expanded services and facilities in recent years. Outpatient visits increased 84% since 2007; inpatient admissions increased 16% since 2011,
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CHRISTUS 19.2%
Memorial 40.5%
2014 - 2016 Major Projects •
Renovation of current ICU and completion of a new ICU totaling 34 beds
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Construction of 2-story Nelson Road building including Urgent Care Center
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Renovation of 8-bed inpatient Dialysis Unit
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Expansion of Outpatient Surgery
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Expansion of ER doubling capacity to 36 beds including 8-bed mental health triage, trauma and CT areas.
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Construction of a new, stand-alone 42-bed psychiatric hospital
2015 Memorial Quick Facts 339 licensed beds 2,686 employees 1,833 births 62,909 emergency department visits 258,473 outpatient visits 266,567 physician visits 12,095 inpatient admissions
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Care
Anesthesia Cardiology Cardiac Surgery
In addition to its role as a major employer, and perhaps
Critical Care
most importantly, community hospitals also provide integral
Ear, Nose & Throat
healthcare services to the region. Memorial’s presence, more
Facial Plastics
often than not, prevents community members from leaving town for healthcare. Access to healthcare is not a function
Family Medicine
of price alone, but how far one must travel and how long one
General & Trauma Surgery
must wait are also considerations.
Infectious Disease
“As a regional community health system, we bring a wide
Internal Medicine
variety of medical services and specialties to patients, so
Nephrology
they don’t have to drive far away for care,” Graham says. “To
Neurology
meet that goal, the number of physicians employed by the
Neurosurgery
Memorial Medical Group has more than quadrupled since 2007. Some 90+ primary care and specialists, of 300+ staff
OB/GYN
physicians, are employed by the health system at various
Oncology
campuses and clinics.”
Orthopedics Pain Medicine Physiatry
As a regional community health system, we bring a wide variety of medical services and specialties to patients, so they don’t have to drive far away for care.
Pulmonology Rheumatology Sports Medicine Urology 6
The $14.4 million expansion of ER will double the capacity to 36 beds including 8-bed mental health triage, trauma and CT areas.
Physicians Employed by Memorial
81
91
63 50 21 2007
2011
2009
2013
2015
As a regional nucleus of specialty care, Memorial provides the largest array of services in Southwest Louisiana. In 2014, the hospital began expanding its critical care services to double the size of its intensive care unit and emergency department, and build a trauma services team as an essential step in working towards a Level III designation. In 2015, Memorial began the groundwork for a new mental health hospital and implemented cutting-edge treatment strategies like Memorial Emergency Department’s Telestroke Program, which connects stroke patients with stroke specialists when they are not available in the community. Bringing much-needed medical care like this into the region allows patients to stay close to home for treatment when possible.
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Memorial: Beyond the Medicine As an anchor institution, Memorial contributes to the economic
Memorial’s support of the local economy through equipment
stability of Southwest Louisiana and Calcasieu Parish in
and supplies purchased, as well as construction projects from
particular. In 2014, health system revenue was slightly more
2011 through 2014, had a significant fiscal impact on our region.
than $238 million and just 4.6% of that came from self-pay
Spending rose steadily during this period as Memorial expanded
patients. Physician services are almost entirely covered by
its services and increased patient volume, with spending in
third-party payments while home health care and long-term
2014 being 36.2% higher than spending in 2011. For purposes of this study, assuming a 10% cost increase over the next 5 years,
acute care have the highest percent of self-payment with 7.6%
Memorial spending for construction and equipment will average
and 10.9% respectively. The rest was paid by “outside” sources
over $20 million per year.
such as insurance companies or corporate health plans (47.8%), Medicare (35%), and Medicaid (11.7%) and the State under the
The average annual direct jobs and spending forecast for
cooperative endeavor agreement. In 2014, Memorial also wrote-
Memorial over the next five years has a ripple or “multiplier”
off $3,231,059 in bad debt and $5,177,317 for charity services
effect. The ripple effect has two components: indirect effects
rendered to low-income patients for which no payment was
that occur when the Memorial purchases materials, supplies,
received.
equipment and services from local businesses and induced effects that occur when employees spend their pay checks in
A study commissioned by Memorial’s Board of Directors noted
the local economy.
the health system had 2,591 employees in 2014 and a payroll of $152.7 million including wages and benefits with average
Based on the multipliers used by the American Hospital
compensation and benefits per employee of $58,918. Most of this
Association study for hospitals in Louisiana, the result indicates
money was spent in the local economy for housing, groceries,
that Memorial accounts for approximately 7,789 or 8.3% of the
clothing, furniture, automobiles, etc., generating profit for local
jobs in Calcasieu Parish with an economic impact expected to
business and creating jobs at those businesses.
be just under $1 billion a year over the next 4 years.
This “outside” money has a multiplier or “ripple” effect as it circulates in the local economy. According to a recent study by the American Hospital Association, “with these ripple effects included, each hospital job supports about two more jobs and every dollar spent by a hospital supports roughly $2.30 of additional business activity.” 8
Memorial accounts for approximately 7,789 or 8.3% of the jobs in Calcasieu Parish with an economic impact expected to be just under $1 billion a year over the next 4 years.
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At the Cutting Edge of Orthopedic Surgery FOR
35 YEARS AND COUNTING
3D imaging, virtual reality and augmented reality – these are the new buzz words that will be influencing medicine and healthcare in years to come. No, Scotty won’t be beaming you up any time soon - these are simply some of the latest advancements in the world of orthopedic surgery that have been utilized and studied by Memorial Medical Group orthopedic surgeon
Dr. Nathan Cohen
Nathan Cohen, MD. For over three decades, Dr. Cohen has been at the forefront of
When considering what makes Dr. Cohen such a uniquely
bringing cutting edge techniques in orthopedic surgery to his own
knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon, one need only look at his
practice as well as advising others in new leading, cutting-edge
background. He earned a degree in biomedical engineering from
technology. His interest in the technological breakthroughs in his
Imperial College, University of London, England, one of the world’s
field, his calm demeanor and friendly bedside manner, and his
most prestigious universities (England’s MIT), before returning
excellent track record for surgical success and patient satisfaction
to Canada to attend medical school at the University of Western
have made him a sought-after orthopedic specialist in Lake Charles
Ontario. His engineering background gives him a unique perspective
for the last 34 years and counting. And he has no intention of slowing
on the architecture of joint systems, the problem solving of their
down in the near future.
mechanics and how the parts of the body and replacement parts work together.
“On a daily basis, I am asked if I am retiring soon,” Dr. Cohen says. “However, I still have the energy and enthusiasm to continue with an
“My time in England offered a phenomenal experience. It was
active joint replacement practice, which I very much enjoy.”
basically a think tank of doctors and engineers working together to solve medical problems,” he says.
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That background also gives Dr. Cohen a deep interest and
They also enjoy a much more pain-free recovery because of new drugs
understanding of many of the newest tools that will be available to
on the market to treat post-surgical pain. One such drug, Exparel®,
assist not only in hip and knee replacement surgeries, but in medicine
is a non-opioid, non-narcotic pain medication that is injected by the
in general. Think of being able to put on virtual reality goggles and
surgeon during the procedure. It is time released, so it controls the
walk into a patient’s knee, heart, brain and more for diagnosis and
pain from surgery for several days afterward without having to rely
treatment.”
on the usual amount of narcotic pain medications.
The latest knee surgery techniques begin with a three-dimensional
Dr. Cohen is excited about how far orthopedic surgery has come
image of the joint. This imaging allows for the patient’s unique
and what the future will bring for patients and his commitment to
knee to be measured and studied in-depth before surgery even
staying ahead of orthopedic advancements.
occurs. In the case of knee replacement surgery, the patient’s knee
new Oculus virtual reality goggles, which use 3D imaging views from
measurement scans are used to design guides to remove and replace
MRI or CT scans, and allow physicians to have a 360 degree view of
arthritic surfaces extremely accurately. Those parts will fit perfectly
the joint, from within the joint.
He has been testing
within the body, because they were made from that patient’s unique measurements.
This provides a different point of view for the physician, and can even assist with diagnosing certain conditions of the knee or other joints.
The surgery itself is also a much more streamlined process, allowing
The medical applications of this technology are still in developmental
perfect positioning of the replacement parts. These benefits of
stages, but Dr. Cohen is optimistic about their practical applications
mechanical precision allow for longer-lasting replacements, shorter
in the future.
recovery times, less pain and happier outcomes. “Advances continue in orthopedics with newer materials and designs, In the future, with augmented reality goggles (where one can see their
which make people almost bionic,” Dr. Cohen says. “With virtual and
surrounding environment with overlapping computer 3D images),
augmented reality, you enter an entirely new world. When you don
procedures will be even faster and more exacting – almost Star Trek-
the goggles, all of a sudden you are actually inside the human body.
like.
It’s a brave new frontier at the forefront of cutting edge technology.”
Surgery recovery has also come a long way in the last three decades.
Technological advancements and modern medicine often go hand-
When Dr. Cohen began his orthopedics practice, joint replacement
in-hand, and Dr. Cohen is an experienced orthopedic surgeon and
surgery required over a week of hospital stay followed by months
biomedical engineer who not only understands that, but embraces it.
of recovery time. Now, thanks to the new minimally-invasive surgical
If you are interested in more information on the latest in hip and knee
techniques and medications, patients may often go home the same
replacement surgery, please visit www.lcmmg.com/nathancohen.
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New Equipment Brings Earlier Digestive Disease Detection and Treatment Lake Charles Memorial GI Center now uses the new the Olympus EVIS EXERA III video endoscopy system. Endoscopy systems, through the collaborative use of a video processor, light source, endoscope and monitor, enable physicians to peer inside the human body to diagnose, detect and treat gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and other conditions. The advanced imaging in the EVIS EXERA III system will
Olympus EVIS EXERA III
help Memorial Medical Group gastroenterologists detect GI diseases, such as colorectal cancer (CRC), at an earlier stage when treatments are most successful.
The EVIS EXERA III system boasts enhanced image quality, added brightness and several key technologies such as HDTV for superior clarity; next-generation Narrow Band Imaging for enhanced observation of mucosal tissue; and dual-focus capabilities that allow physicians to switch the depth of field from normal focus to near focus for more detailed observation of suspected lesions.
“The clarity on the new Olympus EVIS EXERA III system is exceptional, helping me to more clearly detect abnormalities, even at their earliest stages,” says Dr. Frank Marrero, Memorial Medical Group gastroenterologist.
Early detection can improve treatment outcomes, reduce overall healthcare costs and improve the quality of life for patients. To aid in early detection, the American Cancer Society recommends that beginning at age 50, both men and women at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should be screened for CRC and polyps. Those with personal or family risk factors should be tested even earlier. The new 190 series colonoscopes in the EVIS EXERA III system should improve comfort for patients as well. Technologies such as Passive Bending (for following contours in the colon), High Force Transmission (for improved sensitivity to a physician’s movements), Variable Stiffness (to meet the unique anatomical needs of the patient), and ScopeGuide (for visualizing the scope’s position inside the patient’s body) all deliver better control to the physician and help to improve comfort for the patient.
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“The improved handling on the new Olympus EVIS EXERA III
Excellence & Experts
scopes is particularly helpful in situations that require advanced endoscopic technique. It also makes the entire experience much easier on my patients,” says Dr. Khaled Nour, Memorial Medical Group gastroenterologist. “Operational advances also greatly simplify room set up and endoscope reprocessing.”
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Additionally, the EVIS EXERA III endoscopy system is designed around system integration and workflow management to ease set up and reprocessing, manage patient data, communicate with hospital
Endoscopy (ASGE) has recognized Lake Charles Memorial’s GI Center team for its clinical excellence, one of only seven honorees in Louisiana to receive this distinction.
networks and provide seamless IT integration to help optimize the flow of activity in the endoscopy suite and the hospital overall.
The
ASGE
recognition
means
that
Gastroenterologists Dr. Frank Marrero, Dr. “With the acquisition of the Olympus EVIS EXERA III system at our
Khaled Nour and Dr. Sarpreet Basra, supported
GI center, our goals are to improve the efficiency of our operation,
by Memorial’s expert clinical staff and the
enhance our diagnostic capabilities, and foremost, deliver world-class care to our patients. With this advanced technology, we may be able to provide our patients with more accurate diagnoses, shorten their procedure times and improve their overall procedural experience,” says Sarpreet Basra, Memorial Medical Group gastroenterologist.
latest high-definition digital technology, have achieved the highest standards of commitment to safety and quality by meeting the program’s rigorous evidence-based tracking of physician clinical performance, patient outcomes, training, credentialing and infection control rates. Quality measures include key components critical to
For more information about the new system, please call 337.494.4785
high quality gastrointestinal endoscopic patient
or visit www.lcmh.com/gi.
care including adenoma detection rates, cecal intubation rate, adequacy of bowel preparation, patient satisfaction surveys, and adverse event tracking. Data is extracted and analyzed for continued performance improvement and better outcomes. Our
Dr. Frank Marrero
Dr. Khaled Nour Dr. Sarpreet Basra
fellowship-trained,
board
certified
gastroenterologists are experts in diseases of the digestive tract with extensive training usually found only in top academic medical centers.
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Memorial Medical Group New Arrival Cardiologist Dr. Clay Hammett Memorial Medical Group welcomes Clay Hammett, MD a fellowship-trained cardiologist to its staff. He joins fellow cardiologists, Dr. Christopher Thompson, Dr. John Winterton, Dr. Kevin Young, Dr. J. King White and cardiovascular/ thoracic surgeon Dr. Stephen Laga at Heart & Vascular Center located on the 2nd floor of 1717 Oak Park Boulevard. A native of Ferriday, Louisiana, Dr. Hammett is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. His medical training includes internships in medical sciences, physical medicine, and rehabilitation from University of Arkansas in Little Rock. He completed his internal medicine residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hammett completed his cardiology fellowship at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He has conducted extensive research in his field of expertise. Following his fellowship, Dr. Hammett practiced internal medicine and cardiology for several years in central Louisiana. He has lived in Carencro, Louisiana and practiced for 14 years at Opelousas General Hospital with Cardiovascular Institute of the South. Dr. Hammett’s expertise includes cardiovascular disease, heart disease, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, implantable defibrillators and pacemakers. Dr. Hammett is board certified in cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular computed tomography, and nuclear cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He is a founding physician/scientist member of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, and a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hammett, call the Heart and Vascular Center at 337.494.3278 or visit www.lcmmg.com/ clayhammett.
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Dr. Clay Hammett
More Doctors ~ More Specialties Expert Care Starts Here Anesthesiology Lemuel Newton, MD Cardiology Clay Hammett, MD Christopher Thompson, MD J. King White, MD John Winterton, MD Kevin Young, MD Charles Woodard, MD Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery Stephen F. Laga, MD Ear, Nose & Throat Samuel E. Sprehe, MD Hope Bueller, MD Family Medicine Rodney Acuna, MD Stewart Greathouse, MD Ashley Greenman, MD Carolyn Hutchinson, MD Percival Kane, MD Ameer Khan, MD George Kohatsu, MD Micah LeLeux, MD Mark Samii, MD Michael Seep, MD Family Medicine/LSU Family Medicine Residency Program Bryan G. Barootes, MD Caroline Courville, MD Brian Gamborg, MD Alan LeBato, MD Bradley Loewer, MD Danette Null, MD Tuananh Pham, MD E. J. Soileau, MD
General Surgery William Moss, MD Thomas Strong, MD Richard Shimer, MD Trauma/General Surgery Maria Escano, MD Infectious Disease Carlos Choucino, MD Internal Medicine Louise M. Becnel, MD Craig V. Broussard, MD Brian D. Clements, MD Jarmon C. Comeaux, MD W. Gerry Hebert, MD Edward V. Hebert, MD Susan B. Ieyoub, MD Mir Akbar Khan, MD Mark D. Lafuria, MD Jason K. Langhofer, DO Ron M. Lewis, Jr., MD Cristian Romero, MD Lynn Speight, MD Interventional Pain Medicine Seth Billiodeaux, MD Moss Memorial Primary Care Harpal Benipal, MD Tariq Khan, MD Albert Lie, MD Muhammad Nazim, MD Mohammed Sarwar, MD Muhammad Shaikh, MD
Nephrology William Gabbard, MD Neurology Murali Bogavalli, MD, MPH Neurosurgery Robert Abramson, MD Gregory Rubino, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology Brad Forsyth, MD Linda Huynh, MD Gisele McKinney, MD Matthew Scroggs, MD Joseph Semien, Jr., MD Oncology Michael Bergeron, MD Michael Broussard, MD Leroy Fredericks, MD Orthopaedics Thomas Axelrad, MD, PhD Brett Cascio, MD Nathan Cohen, MD Robert Duarte, MD Paul Fenn, MD Lawrence Weber, MD, PhD Pulmonology & Critical Care Robert Craig Broussard, MD Clifford Courville, MD Gary Kohler, MD Ben Thompson, III, MD Rheumatology Gurjot Basra, MD Urology Stacy McBroom, DO John Upshaw, MD
Gastroenterology Sarpreet Basra, MD Frank Marrero, MD Khaled Nour, MD 15
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Support Groups LIFE, HOPE, COURAGE
SARCOIDOSIS SUPPORT GROUP
Cancer Support Group For those cancer patients who are newly diagnosed,
A group for people in our area dealing with this incurable disease, to come together to share their
undergoing treatment, or who have completed
stories, health tips and support. For more information,
treatment. For more information call Ashley Rene,
call Sabrina Sonnier at (337) 842-5939.
LMSW, (337) 494-4644. Second Wednesday of each month
Third Tuesday of each month Shearman Conference Room
Radiation Oncology Conference Room
6pm - 7pm
11:45 am - 1pm DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
LA LECHE LEAGUE A breastfeeding group, La Leche League offers a series
Don’t underestimate the importance of education
of meetings consisting of four classes that are helpful
and peer support when living with diabetes. Located
for pregnant moms and moms who are already nursing.
at Memorial’s Diabetes Education Office, 2804 2nd Avenue. For more information, call Memorial’s Diabetes Education at (337) 494-6425.
Meetings are free and open to mothers and babies. First Thursday of each month Memorial for Women Education Room 2
First Tuesday of each month Diabetes Education Office • 10am – 11am
10am – 11:30am
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER Looking good can often be an important step toward feeling good - especially for women who are fighting the cancer battle. With that in mind, Memorial and the American Cancer Society are offering women struggling with cancer - the diagnosis, treatment and concerns about their appearance - a chance to Look Good...Feel Better. For more information, call (337) 433-5817. Held every quarter. Advance registration required. Shearman Conference Room • Noon - 2:00pm
Prenatal and Family Education Classes Registration is required for all classes. For more information or to register, call 480-7243. All classes are held in the education rooms at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, 1900 W. Gauthier Road. Tours are available after all prenatal classes and at 1:30pm on the first Thursday of each month. PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS 4-WEEK SERIES This class is highly recommended for its hands-on, and often fun, approach to dealing with labor, delivery and recovery. Birth preparation is discussed regarding natural delivery, birth with an epidural and cesarean birth. Bring your pillows, your questions and don’t forget to breathe. Recommended during the last three months of pregnancy. 2016 July 5, 12, 19, 26 • September 7, 14, 21, 28 6pm – 8pm • $40/Couple 16
ONE DAY PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS
BABY CARE CLASS
Learn comfort, relaxation, positioning, breathing, and massage techniques for increasing the comfort level and
The Baby Care Class reviews newborn characteristics, general baby care, early parenting issues and community
enhancing the birth experience during this condensed
resources. Recommended during the last 3 months of
version of the Prepared Childbirth Series. Recommended
pregnancy.
for the last 3 months of pregnancy. 2016
2016 June 6 • August 1 • September 19
June 25 • July 30 • August 20
October 17 • November 28
October 15 • November 12 9am – 4pm • $40/Couple
6pm – 8pm • $10/Couple
INFANT AND CHILD CPR CLASS FOR FAMILY AND BREASTFEEDING CLASS Learn positioning, latch-on, early feedings and the importance of assessing baby’s intake during the
FRIENDS Learn and practice rescue for choking and CPR for infants. This is NOT a certifying or credentialing course, but is
Breastfeeding Class. Recommended during the last 3 months of pregnancy.
recommended for expectant parents, new parents and support persons.
2016 June 9
2016 June 2 • July 28 • September 15 • November 17
July 7 • August 18 • September 22 October 13 • November 10 • December 8
6pm – 8:15pm • $10/Person
6pm – 8:30pm • $10/Couple
SIBLING CLASS This class is recommended during the last three months of
SAFE SITTER The best sitter is a safe sitter! The Safe Sitter® Class is
pregnancy. Preparing siblings for the arrival of a new baby can be as confusing as it is joyous. This class focuses on the unity of the family. Older siblings ages 2-10 are asked to attend with one or both parents. The children will have hands-on practice with dolls to learn how to interact with a new baby. Parents will receive informative guidelines and everyone will tour the mother/baby unit. 2016 June 27 • August 22 • October 24 • December 5 6pm – 7pm • $10/Family
designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. Sitters learn safety tips, how to recognize a medical emergency, what the appropriate action should be during an emergency, such as when a child or infant is choking, and how to have fun with children. 2016 June 22 • July 6 8:30am - 4pm • $40/Sitter
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Philanthropy THE FOUNDATION AT LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM supports and enhances the hospital’s mission of compassionate care, community service and cutting-edge technology through leadership, resource development and financial stewardship - a mission made possible through generous donations from the community and employees of the hospital.
THE CANCER CARE FUND helps meet the increasing costs of maintaining a state-of-the-art cancer program by purchasing new technology, upgrading the physical attributes of the cancer center, and improving the comfort of patients undergoing treatment.
The FOUNDATION FOR FAIRPLAY (F3) fund assists schools in preventing sports injuries through the acquisition of quality athletic equipment for male and female athletes, training room upgrades and safe physical fitness surroundings.
NAMED GIFT OPPORTUNITIES pair donors with underwriting opportunities designed to recognize or remember family members, caregivers and/or companies. Each opportunity carries the donors desired inscription whether it be a unit, patient room, specialty area, etc. These are listed on the Foundation web site noted below.
The ART FOR THE SOUL fund brings credence to the belief that if music heals the mind and body, then art heals the soul. Over 650 works of art by local artists are featured throughout our hospitals and available for underwriting by donors.
Art for the Soul
The I GAVE A DAY fund allows health system employees to donate some of their paid time off hours or monetary amounts to go towards hospital improvements, such as our new cafeteria, a reading room and library, and a new physical rehabilitation area.
These are just a few of the many ways The Foundation supports the health systems patient experience and makes a difference in the lives of our patients and our community. The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital was reestablished in February 2009 as a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit entity. All gifts to The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Health System are tax-deductible as prescribed by law. For more information, contact Leif Pedersen, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, at 337-494-3226 or lpedersen@lcmh.com.
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Letters Dear Me
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Memorial Medical Milestones Kathy DeRouen Senior Vice President of Marketing Matt Felder Communications Manager This is a publication from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. The information in this newsletter is intended to inform patients and potential patients about subjects pertinent to their care not as medical education. Š 2016 Printed in U.S.A.
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