2012 - 2013
Service & Physician Directory
INSIDE: Cardiovascular Services Rehab & Fitness Lab, Imaging, Cancer Services Physician Practice, Specialty Services, Pharmacy Emergency, Surgical, Ophthalmology, Hospitalist Svc. Physician Directory
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Welcome to
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Ed Bruun, President & CEO Sparrow Clinton Hospital
At Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns, a division of Lansingbased Sparrow, we measure success by our ability to blend innovative medical technologies, quality benchmarks and compassionate care, creating an exceptional environment care. The past year has brought many significant advances to our hospital. We earned recognition from Press Ganey Associates, a national leader in healthcare performance improvement, as a 2011 Best Place to Practice® Award winner. This award is given for high satisfaction scores on surveys completed by physicians who use the hospital. In addition, The National Rural Health Association named Sparrow Clinton Hospital one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in America. In November 2011, we welcomed General Surgeon David Brandon Minnick, DO, to our physician team. He joined General Surgeon Donald Porter, MD, on staff in SCH Surgical Services. In addition to general surgery, Dr. Minnick specializes in minimally invasive techniques for treatment of GERD, hernia repair, colon and rectal surgery, and upper GI endoscopy; as well as colonoscopy, and thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.
Last year, our physician practice, St. Johns Professional Associates, brought greater speed and accuracy to our patient services by launching the iSparrow Electronic Medical Record system. This year, Sparrow Clinton Hospital will implement the iSparrow Electronic Medical Record system for all patients. You can look forward to faster, more convenient healthcare services as well as better communication among all their healthcare providers. All these accomplishments recognize an extraordinary level of excellence and dedication by the many highly skilled professionals at Sparrow Clinton Hospital. Their commitment to quality distinguishes us among our healthcare peers. As science and technology advance, so must our ability to interact with our patients and their families with understanding, kindness, empathy and respect. The future of health care at Sparrow Clinton Hospital will feature a continued emphasis on service excellence and compassion. Providing health care is not a typical business or industry – it is a cause. Rest assured, we are committed to providing quality, compassionate care to every patient, every time — no exceptions, no excuses. Welcome to Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns.
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Dare to compare us to our peers! Sparrow Clinton Hospital routinely performs at or above the national average in Publicly Reported Core Measures. Core measures, established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), gauge a hospital’s performance in national standards of care for prevention or treatment of distinct conditions. These standards are founded on evidence-based research that has been shown to get the best results for patients. CMS reports the top 10 percent of the most successful hospitals across the country for each measure. You can compare quality of care among hospitals by looking at publicly reported hospital report cards. We encourage you to compare our results with those of other leading hospitals by visiting www.hospitalcompare.hhs.org.
2011 Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Scores
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Patients rated Sparrow Clinton Hospital at or above the 84th percentile rank for Overall Patient Satisfaction in outpatient emergency and ambulatory services.
2011 Press Ganey Physician Satisfaction Scores
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97
Physicians rated Sparrow Clinton Hospital at the 97th percentile or above for Excellence, including • Overall Facility Rating • Confidence in Nursing Staff • Patient Safety • Satisfaction with Facility • Quality of Care
2010 Press Ganey Associate Satisfaction Scores
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94
Our employees think Sparrow Clinton Hospital is a great place to work. They rated Sparrow Clinton Hospital at 94th percentile rank for Overall Associate Satisfaction.
One of nation’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) recognized Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns as one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in America. NRHA named the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, as determined by the Hospital Strength Index™, recognizing the top performance of hospitals that provide a safety net to communities across the
country. The Top 100 hospitals scored best in this first-ever comprehensive rating of CAHs. The Hospital Strength Index™ incorporates 56 different measures of performance to help identify those hospitals that are best prepared for success under the new healthcare reform system. The Index includes a unique set of measures, rating Market Strength, Value-based Strength and
Financial Strength as key pillars for benchmarking and setting new goals under health reform. This measurement system offers hospital executives, trustees and boards of directors an objective way to measure their relative performance among their peers with the most comprehensive tool on the market.
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Cardiopulmonary Services
Sleep Apnea Services
The Sparrow Clinton Hospital Cardiopulmonary Services Department provides appropriate and timely diagnostic testing and interventional services. Our cardiology and respiratory therapy diagnostic procedures include:
Snoring is the first indication of a more dangerous disorder called Sleep Apnea. This is a breathing disorder characterized by stoppages of breathing during sleep usually accompanied by loud, habitual snoring. Sleep Apnea also may be associated with such life threatening illnesses as high blood pressure, heart attack or stroke.
• Resting ECG • Cardiovascular Stress Testing (with or without Nuclear Imaging) • Digital Holter Monitoring • Echocardiograms • Vascular Studies (Carotid, Peripheral Arterial and Venous Duplex Imaging) • Sleep Studies • Pulmonary Function Studies (Spirometry, Flow Volume Loops,pre and post bronchodilator) • Pulse Oximetry • EEG •Trace Master Vue electronic archival system for EKG Interventional services include: • Aerosolized Medication Delivery • Chest Physiotherapy • Incentive Spirometry • Mechanical Ventilation • CPR Open 7 days, 24 hours
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Sparrow Clinton Hospital Sleep Center technicians evaluate, diagnose and initiate treatment for various sleep-related complaints. Sleep testing is scheduled during your regular sleep hours (night or day) in a comfortable environment. Ask your primary care physician for consultation and testing with a sleep specialist at our Sleep Center. Need more information about sleep disorders? Call us at 989.227.3315
TCI partners with Sparrow Clinton Hospital The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute has provided excellence in cardiac care to the midMichigan region for more than 40 years. TCI and Sparrow have worked together over the years to provide that same quality of care to the people of Clinton County through Sparrow Clinton Hospital. Advancements in echocardiography, stress testing, electrophysiology and vascular imaging are now conveniently provided at your local hospital. In addition, TCI physicians are available six days a week on the Sparrow Clinton Hospital campus to support local referring physicians as well as emergency services physicians. TCI is committed to providing clinical cardiac care to Sparrow Clinton Hospital patients with continuity and a high level of quality. Our Cardiologists are the same board-certified Cardiologists who practice at Sparrow – Matthew D. Wilcox, DO; Ronald A. Voice, MD, FACC; Edward T. Helble, DO, FACC; Chad A. Link, DO, FACC; and Todd G. Hickox, DO, FACC. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute Sparrow Clinton Hospital Professional Building 901 S. Oakland Street • St. Johns 989.227.3521
Sparrow Clinton Hospital nationally recognized for quality, improvements Sparrow Clinton Hospital was named a 2011 Best Place to Practice® Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, a national leader in healthcare performance improvement. The award is given for high satisfaction scores on surveys completed by physicians who use the hospital. Sparrow Clinton is among only six hospitals in the nation to receive the award. To achieve exemplary physician satisfaction scores, Sparrow Clinton Hospital administrators and board members have developed very positive relationships with medical staff by being accessible and initiating immediate action to address their issues or concerns. Improved physician relationships have had a direct impact on patient satisfaction scores and caregiver engagement scores. This combination of highly satisfied and engaged physicians, patients and caregivers has helped drive significant volume increases at Sparrow Clinton Hospital. In addition, the hospital has added updated technology such as digital mammography, a digital radiology system, electronic medical record, C-Arm Fluroscopic X-ray and a Picture Archiving & Communication System (PACS).
Free Heart Screenings Saving your life could come down to one simple exam. Sparrow Clinton Hospital’s cardiac team is committed to delivering advanced heart care. But they feel just as strongly that the best medicine for a healthy heart
is prevention and early detection. That’s why Sparrow Clinton Hospital and the Sparrow Heart Center have developed the Healthy Heart Exam, a cardiac disease risk analysis and check of your total and HDL cholesterol levels. This comprehensive and easy-to-take test is
offered free of cost.One in three Americans has heart disease. Are you one? Call 1.800.SPARROW today to schedule your free heart screening at Sparrow Clinton Hospital.
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Rehabilitation Center
Fitness Center
Sparrow Clinton Hospital provides a broad array of rehabilitation services at our rehabilitation site in the Southpoint Mall as well as inpatient rehabilitation services at the hospital. Our therapists treat adult, adolescent and pediatric patients at both the inpatient and outpatient sites.
The Sparrow Clinton Hospital Rehabilitation & Fitness Center in the Southpoint Mall, 1079 South US 27 in St. Johns, is a 9,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, ISO 9000 certified facility. Health club facilities feature flatscreen televisions and advanced training equipment. SCH Fitness services offer a variety of community programs, including:
Services include: • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech and Language Pathology • Sports Medicine Call 989.224.1575 Open Weekdays: 7am - 6pm
• Aerobics • Babysitter training • CPR • First aid • Group and individual exercise programs • Low impact exercise
• Personal training • Pilates • Sports Medicine • Step aerobics • Weights for Women • Yoga • Zumba
Call 989.224.1575. Open Weekdays: 6am - 8pm, Sat: 7am - Noon, Sun: Noon - 5pm (November - April)
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Clinton Family Fit Fest
Laboratory Services
Sparrow Clinton Hospital rallies dozens of community organizations and businesses each spring for the Clinton Family Fit Fest at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in St. Johns. The free fun-filled expo for Clinton County preschool and elementary-age children offers families an opportunity to have fun while pursuing healthier lifestyles. Attendees take home practical solutions for better nutrition and increased physical activity. Fit Fest attendees learn about nutrition through handson preparation of healthy foods designed to encourage better meal and snack choices. Booths, stages and activity areas provide children with chances to learn by doing fun activities focused on active play and physical activity as part of their daily routine. They also learn more about local, affordable physical activities and programs. A series of 15-minute classes allow children to try a variety of new challenges, such as dance, karate, jump rope and gymnastics. Outdoor activities also are introduced along with sports activities. Special features include a climbing wall and obstacle course.
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Laboratory Services, under the direction of Sparrow Laboratory Services, provides diagnostic testing for: • Microbiology • Virology • Hematology • Blood bank
• Serology, urinalysis • Coagulation • Surgical pathology • Autopsies
Sparrow Laboratory provides various blood products for patients in need of transfusions. Open Weekdays: 7am -8pm, Saturday: 7am - 1pm
Radiology Services Sparrow Clinton Hospital Radiology Services Department provides high quality radiographs and digital images as well as accurate and timely interpretation by Sparrow Radiologists to assist attending physicians in making a proper diagnoses and expedite treatment for a speedy patient recovery. Services are available at scheduled hours with every effort made to accommodate physician/patient needs. Radiology services include: • General radiology • 16-slice CT • Nuclear Medicine dualhead gamma camera • Bone Density
• Digital mammography • Ultrasound, vascular & general • MRI 1.5T magnet
Open 7 days, 24 hours
Sparrow Cancer Care in St. Johns Sparrow Clinton Hospital and the Sparrow Cancer Center offer cancer patients the option to receive chemotherapy and other oncology services in St. Johns.
Cancer specialist Vesna Kaluza, MD, joined the medical staff at Sparrow Clinton Hospital in 2007. The Sparrow Clinton Hospital Cancer Clinic is held each week with appointments by physician referral.
To learn more about cancer programs and services at Sparrow Clinton Hospital and the Sparrow Cancer Center, call 1.800.SPARROW.
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St. Johns Professional Associates
Pharmacy Services
Sparrow Clinton Hospital’s physician practice, St. Johns Professional Associates, provides primary care to the community and coordinates access to specialty services through consultant staff. The practice, located in the Medical Building attached to Sparrow Clinton Hospital at 901 South Oakland, serves patients of all ages – infants to geriatrics.
Sparrow Clinton Pharmacy offers both inpatient and retail pharmacy prescription services as well as overthe-counter drugs and sundries. Expert pharmacists and staff are available to answer questions. Prescription delivery on weekdays in the St. Johns city limits is free. The Pharmacy is located in the Sparrow Clinton Hospital Professional Building. Online prescription refill is available at www.sparrowclinton.org
Primary care physician services include: • Family practice • Internal medicine Call 989.224.2338 Open Mon, Thurs: 8am - 7pm (Memorial Day - Sept 17: 8am - 5pm) Tues, Wed, Fri: 8am - 5pm
Consulting physician specialists are available for: • General surgery • Hand surgery • Nephrology • Cardiology
• Orthopedics • OB/GYN • Podiatry • Urology
See directory for specialists’ phone numbers.
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Open Weekdays: 7:30am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 4pm, Sun: 8am - 2pm 989.224.8156 About Sparrow Clinton Hospital Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns, a division of Lansing-based Sparrow health system, is committed to providing quality, compassionate care to everyone, every time. The hospital enjoys a rich tradition of more than 80 years of experience in providing exceptional healthcare services to the people of Clinton County and its surrounding communities. Sparrow encompasses two Lansing campuses, along with hospitals in St. Johns, Ionia and Carson City. The health system features dozens of satellite care centers, the Sparrow Health Science Pavilion and the Michigan Athletic Club. Sparrow Hospital, a major teaching facility, is formally affiliated with Michigan State University’s three human health colleges.
Emergency Services
Hospitalist Services
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Emergency Services Department meets the emergent and urgent health needs of patients and their families. Our expert staff reviews each patient’s need for hospital or community healthcare resources through triage, assessment, diagnostic and therapy interventions and discharge education.
Sparrow Clinton Hospital provides physician care for inpatients. The service is staffed in collaboration with local on-call board-certified internal medicine physicians. Patients can be referred to Hospitalist services for inpatient care,and then be transferred back to the care
SCH Emergency Department Physicians are boardcertified in Emergency Medicine and have Advanced Life Support Training and Trauma course certification. Our Emergency Department Nurses are required to have Basic Cardiac Life Support and Cardiac Arrhythmia training. Open 7 days, 24 hours
New ophthalmology practice in St. Johns
Surgical Services Sparrow Clinton Hospital Surgical Services Department provides expert care and a safe environment for patients undergoing a variety of procedures such as: • Endoscopy • General surgery • Gynecologic surgery • Hand surgery • Opthalmology • Plastic surgery • Podiatric procedures • Orthopedic surgery • Urologic procedures • Oral Surgery
Sparrow Clinton Hospital now offers ophthalmology services. Brandy E. Cook, DO, a board certified Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in NeuroOphthalmology, leads the practice. She is the only ophthalmologist in Clinton County. Services include diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration and ocular emergencies/trauma as well as comprehensive eye examinations. Dr. Cook’s surgical practice includes cataract surgery, eyelid lift, glaucoma laser surgery, ectropion/entropion repair and ocular trauma. New patients are welcome. Sparrow Clinton Ophthalmology 1002 N. US 27 ● St. Johns 989.227.3460
Sparrow Clinton Hospital welcomes new surgeon Sparrow Clinton Hospital welcomes David Brandon Minnick, DO, to its physician team. Dr. Minnick, son of St. Johns family practice physician Dr. Paul David Minnick, joins General Surgeon Donald Porter, MD, on staff in SCH Surgical Services. A 1998 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in psychology, Dr. Brandon Minnick earned his medical doctorate from the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (2006). He
completed general surgery preliminary and osteopathic internships at Sparrow Hospital (2006-07), moving on to finish his general surgery residency at the MSU/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. In addition to general surgery, Dr. Minnick specializes in minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic) for treatment of GERD, stomach and incisional hernia repair, colon and rectal surgery, and upper GI endoscopy; as well as
colonoscopy, and thyroid and parathyroid surgery. In-office procedures include incision and drainage care, removal of skin tags and cysts, biopsy of soft tissue masses, wound care, and anorectal treatment. Drs. Porter and Minnick have offices in the Sparrow Clinton Hospital Professional Building at 901 S. Oakland Street in St. Johns. Dr. Minnick is accepting new patients. Please call 989.224.8971. Sparrow Clinton Hospital 9
Physician Directory
Area Physician Practices St. Johns Professional Associates 901 S. Oakland St., St. Johns 989.224.2338 • Gregory Holzhei, DO | Family Practice • Kay L. McLaughlin, DO | Internal Medicine • Paul David Minnick, DO | Family Practice • Beth Hanna, FNP • Donald Porter, MD | General Surgery • David Brandon Minnick, DO | General Surgery Internal Medicine 306 E. Elm St., Suite B., St. Johns 989.224.2100 • B. P. Rajesh, MD | Internal Medicine
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Sparrow Medical Group: DeWitt 13191 Schavey Rd., Suite 3 517.669.9109 • Peter Graham, MD | Family Practice • Anthony Holowko, DO | Family Practice • Michele Brannan, P.A.C | Family Practice • Beinaz Menagi, MD | Family Practice • Susan Caldwell, MD | Family Practice St. Johns Internal Medicine 110 W. Higham Street, St. Johns 989.224.0646 • Christopher T. Beal, DO | Internal Medicine • Alyce Metoyer, DO | Family Practice Clinton County Medical Center 1055 S. US.27, St. Johns 989.224.3000 • Lars Andersen, Jr., DO | Family Practice • Andrew Messenger, DO | Family Practice
Physician Specialties Allergy & Asthma • 517.324.7020 V. Cuneyt Kalfa, MD Cardiology • 517.483.7550 Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute Edward Helble, MD, FACC Todd Hickox, DO Chad A. Link, DO Ronald Voice, MD Matthew Wilcox, DO
Paul Goldshlack, DO 517.484.4095 Emergency • 989.227.3400 Sparrow Clinton Hospital Edward E. Craven, MD Philip Glover, MD Werner Hollstein, MD Monica Johnson, MD Family Practice Lars Andersen, Jr., DO 989.224.3000 Gregory Holzhei, DO 989.224.2338 Andrew Messenger, DO 989.224.3000 Paul David Minnick, DO 989.224.2338 General Surgery 989.224.8971 David Brandon Minnick, DO Donald Porter, MD Nathan Tomita, MD 989.723.3168 Hand Surgery • 517.332.4263 Abdamajid Katranji, MD William Huettner, MD Hematology/Oncology • 989.227.3359 Vesna Kaluza, MD Diane MacDonald, MD 989.224.0646 Hospitalist • 989.227.3400 Carolyn Whatley, MD Ragit Pahwa, MD
Internal Medicine Christopher T. Beal, DO 989.224.0646 Kay L. McLaughlin, DO 989.224.2338 B. P. Rajesh, MD 989.224.2100 Nephrology • 517.913.3860 Shazia Raza, MD Anurag Tikaria, MD Neurology • 517.394.9864 Narendra R. Patel, MD OB/GYN • 989.227.3435 Mid-Michigan Physicians OB/GYN Rhonda S. Maney, MD Amber L McLean, MD Sparrow Clinton Ophthalomology • 989.227.3460 Brandy Cook, DO Oral Surgery • 989.224.8911 St. Johns Oral Surgery William Schiro, DDS Orthopedics • 989.227.1371 Mid-Michigan Orthopedics Joseph Palazetti, MD Rhonda Whelan, MD Michael Schmidt, DO Pathology Edwin D. Marinas, MD Podiatry Ingrid Stines, DPM • 517.323.8333 Joseph Gonzales, DPM • 989.224.4880 Physiatrist Gary L. Branch, DO Radiology Services • 517.332.3300 Lansing Radiology Associates Urology • 517.349.3900 Capital Urological Associates Eric R. G. Stockall, MD
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805 S. Oakland St. • St. Johns, MI 48879