Mercy January E-Newsletter

HEALING what’s inside

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weight loss services

Mercy expansions

trauma programs community education Mercy MyChart

newsletter issue 2

Robbi Duffy, RN, Mercy partner

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to Mercy Health system’s e-newsletter. This publication will be delivered to your inbox to keep you up-to-date on health and wellness information, as well as the new and exciting things taking place throughout Mercy Health system.

welcome to the new Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center A new name. A new level of care.

You deserve the very best in health care. That is why we have transformed Mercy Hospital into Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, a state-of-the-art facility redesigned with you in mind. From spacious private patient rooms and spa-like birthing center, to advanced cardiac catheterization suites, operating rooms and beautiful new medical offices, you will be cared for in a comfortable, healing environment.

But our changes go far beyond bricks and mortar. as wisconsin’s only Level ii trauma center south of La Crosse, our expert team of board certified trauma physicians and specialists are on hand 24/7 to provide life-saving care should you or a loved one experience a traumatic injury.

And with the region’s most experienced board certified physicians, you can receive exceptional care in neurosurgery, cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopaedics and much more, close to home.

Click here to take a virtual tour.

Injury prevention programs offered by A significant part of trauma care is prevention. Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center is involved in a number of community injury prevention activities including Mercy’s ThinkFirst Program, a national safety program directed at school-aged children.

Mercy’s ThinkFirst program Each year, 500,000 people in the U.S. sustain a brain or spinal cord injury. In fact, injury is the leading cause of death among children and teens. The most frequent causes of these injuries are motor vehicle crashes, violence, falls, sports and recreation. ThinkFirst is a national, award-winning, evidence-based program aimed at helping young people learn to reduce their risk for injury.

ThinkFirst educates young people about their personal vulnerability and the importance of making safe choices. Implemented in 2008, Mercy’s ThinkFirst Program is geared towards educational outreach for school-aged children in Janesville and the surrounding area. Mercy health educators visit schools and teach kids about the importance of thinking first to stay safe before participating in an activity. Kids are taught brain and spinal cord safety, vehicle and pedestrian safety, bike safety, weapons and problem solving, playground, recreation, and sports and water safety.

In the future, Mercy will take the ThinkFirst program to high schools.

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Distracted Driver Pledge I pledge to drive safe, without distractions This year’s trauma awareness theme focuses on safe driving. Our new Mercy Regional Trauma Center team wants YOU to take the “Distracted Driver Pledge.”

By taking the pledge, you promise to drive free of distractions, always.

We encourage you to print this pledge, discuss with all the drivers in your family and sign as a promise that you will drive without distractions.

-----------------------------------------------By reviewing and checking the boxes at right, I promise to drive without distractions.

I will not drive while … ❐ Text messaging ❐ Talking on my cell phone

If I do these activities while driving, it can lead to running red lights, hitting another car, running off the road, or hitting a pedestrian, animal or someone in a crosswalk.

I choose to LIVE, to drive safely and responsibly because I care for my family, passengers, others on the road and myself.

Signed: ___________________________________

ut our Level II Trauma Center click here.

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MercyhospitalandtraumaCenter.org or click here.

Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center A large-scale addition that will more than triple the size of this facility, taking it from 60,000-square-feet to 200,000-square feet.

Mercy’s E X P A N S I O N S Changes will include: More hospital beds–from six to 25 A new birthing center and obstetric services New advanced intensive care unit More surgical suites and procedure rooms Larger laboratory, radiology and rehabilitation departments Renovated emergency department Spacious cafeteria with outdoor courtyard New sleep lab A chapel and healing garden More community education rooms Additional parking

take a sneak peek at Mercy Walworth

sneak peek Mercy Clinic East Mercy Clinic east A 13,000-square-foot addition and complete remodeling to this Janesville facility is underway.

We are adding physical and occupational therapy services, and will include a unique SwimEx therapy pool that is beneficial for treating a wide range of conditions, from cardio-pulmonary disorders to arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Other changes will include: A completely remodeled facility, inside and out New services, including retinology A reconfigured urgent care area More exam rooms An expanded pharmacy .

Mercy healthy image weight Management Program

Don’t let your weight

control your life

Your resource for healthy weight management and weight-related health problems: • • • • • • • •

Consultation with a board certified family medicine physician who specializes in weight loss.

A nutrition assessment and follow-up visits with a registered dietitian certified in adult weight management. education geared toward your lifestyle (e.g., dining and cooking, holiday and travel habits). exercise assessment, prescription and two follow-up assessments from an exercise physiologist, plus two free personal training sessions.

The option to exercise at the Mercy Cardiac Fitness Center at the Mercy Health Mall (your first month is free).

Lifestyle counseling by a clinical psychologist to help you focus on permanent weight loss.

Documentation sent to your physician regarding your progress.

Follow-up care as needed.

Call (608) 884-9431 to set up your initial assessment or for any questions about the program.

Information Meeting Schedule: Mercy Health Mall, Janesville - First Friday of each month - 8:30-9:30 am Mercy edgerton Medical Center - Third Wednesday of each month - 5:30-6:30 pm Mercy Walworth - First Thursday of each month - 4:30-5:30 pm Mercy Walworth - Fourth Thursday of each month - 8:30-9:30 am

The Mercy Bariatric and Metabolic Wellness Center offers weight loss surgery solutions at five locations in Illinois and Wisconsin: Mercy Harvard Hospital Clinic, Mercy Woodstock Medical Center, Mercy Crystal Lake OB/GYN, Mercy Bariatric and Metabolic and Wellness Center in Vernon Hills and Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center.

Mercy’s two board certified general surgeons who specialize in bariatric surgery, Leslie McClellan, MD, FASMBS, and James Greenberg, MD, provide weight loss surgery options for patients who have not succeeded in losing weight with diet and exercise and who are categorized as morbidly obese.

If you are ready to take back your life, call (847)-549-6100 for our Illinois locations, or (262) 245-0535 for our Wisconsin location.

Click here to visit BariatricWellness.com.

House of Mercy Homeless Center

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House of Mercy is in need of the following items Personal Care Items: Deodorant Chapstick Diapers (size 4 and 5) Baby wipes Baby shampoo/soap Shampoo Conditioner Toilet paper Kleenex Hair brushes Vaseline Baby oil Nail files Finger nail clippers

Cleaning/Laundry Supplies Dish soap Powdered laundry detergent Air freshener (Oust/Lysol) Scouring pads Anti-microbial Febreeze Lysol wipes

Household Items: Cereal bowls Kitchen utensils Storage containers Alarm clocks Garbage bags (40-45 gallon) Stamps Saran/plastic wrap Tin foil Paper towels Knives (cutting) Food Items: Sugar Coffee creamer (dry) Coffee Salt and pepper Vegetable oil

Miscellaneous Scissors Sharpie fine point black markers Copy paper Scratch paper Post-its

Please drop off items at the House of Mercy between 8 am and 9 pm, any day of the week.

House of Mercy special needs Needed: Community members willing to volunteer 8-12 hours per month at the House of Mercy.

Qualifications: A willingness to help others by giving time.

Pay: A sense of satisfaction and usefulness.

Next step: Call Shirley at (608) 754-0045 for more information or to arrange an orientation and tour.

FACT: The House of Mercy is a 25-bed homeless center located in Janesville.

Since opening in 1996, the center has provided safe shelter to over 4,500 individuals.

Mercy Options Cooperative Childcare Institute (CCI)

Wish List

New and gently used items needed: • Art and craft supplies • Radios

About us

Our residential treatment center in Janesville serves children ages 6-17 who are not succeeding in school, at home or in the community.

Our services include case management, therapy, comprehensive evaluations, in-home skills education for parents and guardians, and respite care.

• Snow pants • Sports equipment Sleds Yoga mats • Toys

We appreciate your support!

For more information,

Barbies

call Mercy Options CCI

Board games

at (608) 757-3481.

Costume jewelry Dress-up clothing (bridesmaid dresses, etc.)

Remote control cars

What we are doing in the community‌

community education

To register for classes click here.

FREE blood pressure and glucose screenings No appointments necessary. First and third Wednesdays of each month 8:30-11:30 am Mercy Health Mall, Janesville Safe Sitter This two-day program teaches 11- to 13-year-olds the responsibilities of safely caring for young children. Attendance is required both days.

Cost: $45 January 15 & 16, 8 am-1 pm Henry Palmer Building, Mercy Campus, Janesville Free Body Mass Analysis Screening Offered by Ahmed Farrag, MD, board certified family medicine. Patients with pacemakers and defibrillators are not recommended for this screening. Body composition tells how much of your weight is made up of fat and how much is muscle. Times are limited and appointments are required. Please call (847) 381-3000 to make your appointment.

January 3-14, 9 am-4 pm Mercy Barrington Medical Center Free Bone Density Screening Offered by Ahmed Farrag, MD, board certified family medicine. if you have not had a bone density screening, take advantage of this quick and painless procedure involving an ultrasound of your heel. Times are limited and appointments are required. Please call (847) 381-3000 to make your appointment.

January 17-31 Mercy Barrington Medical Center

FREE Colon Cancer Screening Offered by Asad Rafiq, MD, gastroenterology, board certified internal medicine. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of deaths in men and women in the united states, but early detection saves lives. Take advantage of this simple, take-home screening kit. Times are limited and appointments are required. Please call (815) 477-1555 to schedule your appointment.

January 17-31, 9 am-4 pm Mercy Algonquin Medical Center Mercy Barrington Medical Center Mercy Crystal Lake Medical Center-West Mercy Harvard Hospital Clinic Mercy McHenry Medical Center Journey to Health Open House starting an exercise routine can be difficult, overwhelming and uncomfortable. You may feel so unfit and unhealthy that you are not sure if you can even do basic exercises. sound familiar?

We’re here to help. We can help you start a new exercise routine and feel confident and comfortable while doing it. Learn how at our FRee open house.

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Tour the facility and meet our friendly staff Try out the equipment enjoy refreshments Receive a coupon for 50% off your Journey to Health intake fee

Tuesday, January 18, 4:30 pm Mercy Cardiac Fitness Center Mercy Health Mall, 1010 N. Washington St. Call (608) 756-6100 to register.

Your health is important to you around the clock—not just during office hours.

That’s why Mercy Health System offers MyChart.

With this Internet connection to your doctor’s office, you can request appointments, request prescription refills, review your health history and more—online, any time!

Mercy Health System’s MyChart offers your free, personalized, secure, online access to portions of your medical records.

It enables you to securely use the Internet to help manage and receive information about your health.

With MyChart, you can use the Internet to:

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View your health summary from the MyChart electronic health record

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