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Bariatric Surgery Changing Lives, Saving Lives
President’s Letter A woman is set free from the diabetes, high blood pressure, heart complications and weight gain endangering the length and quality of her life. A husband and wife rejoice in the safe arrival of miraculous quadruplet sons. A woman travels to jungle refugee camps to comfort children orphaned by war, her health protected from the perils of the region. At Methodist, this is just another day of saving and changing lives for the better. Methodist Physicians Clinic’s Bariatric Clinic is the only one in the region to offer four surgical options for weight loss, including the Duodenal Switch procedure that enabled Carolyn Lombard, of Red Oak, Iowa, to reclaim her health and future.
John M. Fraser
President and CEO Methodist Health System
At Methodist Women’s Hospital, the region’s only medical campus dedicated to women’s health, our high-risk obstetrics program and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) delivered a happy ending to a one-in-a-million pregnancy for Sabrina and Lucas Negus, proud parents of quadruplets Logan, Mason, Porter and Connor. The Methodist Physicians Clinic Travel Clinic is expertly preparing humanitarian relief workers like Robin Theroult, as well as hundreds of business and leisure travelers, for safe journeys around the globe. Their stories represent the healthier futures, new lives and renewed hope made possible each day — one more way we live the Meaning of Care. Sincerely,
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News Briefs KETV To Document Dr. Dumba’s Trip To South Sudan KETV’s Julie Cornell and Andrew Ozaki will document Methodist Physicians Clinic’s Joseph Dumba, MD, on his annual pilgrimage to South Sudan this spring. The pair will travel with Dr. Dumba to film a
KETV’s Julie Cornell and Andrew Ozaki with Joseph Dumba, MD.
documentary as winners of the University of Nebraska-Omaha Andy Award, which comes with a $5,000 grant to fund the trip. Dr. Dumba’s story began nearly two years ago with a campaign to raise more than $65,000 needed to ship to South Sudan a small hospital made from three 40-foot shipping containers. The “Clinics in a Can” began their 9,000-mile trip to the village of Kajo Keji on December 8, 2011. In all, more than $100,000 was raised by local organizers.
Despite having the mini hospital on location, those serving the citizens of the South Sudan region are still challenged by the lack of an X-ray, running water, electricity and medications.
Project, the anonymous donor promised to match all cash gifts, dollar for dollar (effectively doubling the value of gifts received), up to $20 million. The goal was surpassed on December 31, 2012.
CMS Selects Methodist Hospitals For New Initiative
Methodist Hospital has been a leading regional provider of surgical services for more than 40 years. On average, more than 70 surgical procedures are performed each day in Methodist’s operating rooms.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that more than 500 organizations, including Methodist Hospital in Omaha and Methodist Jennie Edmundson ut” fans support Hospital in Council Bluffs, will Creighton “Pink O ess. aren begin participating in the Bundled breast cancer aw Payments for Care Improvement initiative. The objective of the initiative is to improve the quality of health care delivery for Medicare beneficiaries, and reduce waste without compromising patient care. Methodist Hospital and Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital will participate in this initiative under two surgical procedures: total joint replacement and colectomy. The goal for both hospitals is to redesign how care is delivered, not just in the hospital, but across the continuum of care.
Methodist Physicians Surpass Goal; Trigger Challenge Grant More than 250 Methodist Health System physicians helped to make Methodist Hospital Foundation history with a commitment of more than $2.5 million – the first step in achieving a $40 million fundraising goal – to the Methodist Hospital Surgery Renovation Project. In April 2012, a potential donor answered Methodist Hospital Foundation’s call for financial contributions in the form of a challenge. If, and only if, Methodist physicians were willing to invest at least $2.5 million in the Surgery Renovation
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Methodist Teams With Bluejays On Second Pink Out Game Omaha’s CenturyLink Center was a sea of pink on February 2 as Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center and the Creighton Bluejays teamed up for the second year in a row to host a “Pink Out” game to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection. A sellout crowd of 18,111, most of whom were clad in pink T-shirts provided to the first 14,000 to enter the gates, saw the Bluejays defeat Bradley 75-58. Creighton Coach Greg McDermott, whose wife, Theresa, is a breast cancer survivor, thanked the corporate sponsors during his postgame press conference. He also thanked Methodist personally: “Thanks so much for your support! Once again, it was a great event that would not have been possible without your generous contribution!”
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SHARED PASSION FOR NURSING DRAWS MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUOS TO NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE
Sam Zuehlke and her mom, Teresa, share love, laughter and plans for a fulfilling future as nurses.
“My light bulb moment came after I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and couldn’t support myself,” explained Samantha “Sam” Zuehlke. 4
“I wanted to have a career and really connect with people. I realized I wanted to be a nurse.”
phone company, Teresa accepted an early retirement buyout to seek a second career.
This is the career path Sam’s mother, Teresa Zuehlke, once imagined for herself.
“When Mom suggested earning nursing degrees – together – I took her idea and ran with it, researching options and scheduling college visits,” Sam said.
“I always wanted nursing,” said Teresa. After nearly three decades with the
Both said they found everything they were looking for at Nebraska Methodist
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College – The Josie Harper Campus, where nearly 1,000 future health care professionals are pursuing degrees, more than half of whom are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The Zuehlkes entered the BSN program in 2011. In 2012, the BSN program welcomed a second mother-daughter duo: Julie and Stephanie Beutel.
Back To School “When professors see two Beutels on the roster and ask if we’re related, I’m proud to say yes,” Stephanie said. “Julie is my stepmom.” The two said they have been close from the start, and, as certified nursing assistants at the same Omaha hospital, both felt a growing passion for nursing. “When we decided to go for our BSNs,” Julie said, “we knew we’d go together.” They knew balancing work, studies and family would be challenging, especially for Julie, who is also mom to two school-aged children. “Going back to school together makes it easier,” Julie said. “We always have a study partner.”
“And the professors, advisors and staff are so helpful,” Stephanie explained. “I’m glad we’re here.”
A Great Decision When the Zuehlkes looked at nursing programs, a key difference for Teresa was the Methodist name. “My children were born at Methodist Hospital,” Teresa explained, “and all my care has come from Methodist providers.” “For me, it was a more analytical choice,” said Sam, who carefully compared graduation and job placement rates, class sizes, studentfaculty ratios, facilities, technology in nursing labs and robotic simulation rooms, clinical opportunities, resources and support. “This is where I want to be, and I feel great about my decision,” Sam said. “Here, you’re never lost in the shuffle. Everyone knows you and helps you learn.”
Developing The Whole Person Associate Professor Harsha Sharma, PhD, the Zuehlkes’ microbiology instructor, said, “Having Harsha Sharma, PhD a mother and daughter in my course has been amazing. What a wonderful opportunity to get to know Teresa and Sam as individuals, see them develop and apply their own deepening relationship to nursing.”
Stephanie and Julie Beutel participate in hands-on learning by caring for “Noel,” a life-size, birth-simulating, high-fidelity manikin in the Nursing Arts Center.
Adults of all ages and backgrounds make up the diverse student body at Nebraska Methodist College. While many enter believing they already know what it means to be a nurse, Dr. Sharma said, “Our students learn that nursing is much more than a degree or skill set. You must develop yourself as a whole person to take care of someone else.”
Study buddies Sam and Teresa Zuehlke in Nebraska Methodist College’s John Moritz Library.
Full Circle Chuckling over past fears of being unable to keep up, Teresa said, “I left my old comfort zone and found my niche. If I try to use age as a crutch, Sam threatens to hit me with a cane.” “My mom wears so many hats so well: mother, best friend and now classmate,” Sam explained. “I didn’t think we could grow closer or prouder of one another, but we have.” “It’s a dream come true to do this,” Teresa said, “and do it with my daughter.” “Our paths brought us here together,” Sam said. “Our lives have come full circle.”
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This is where I want to be, and I feel great about my decision. Here, you’re never lost in the shuffle. Everyone knows you and helps you learn.
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– Samantha “Sam” Zuehlke
To explore nursing and other health-related programs at Nebraska Methodist College, call (402) 354-7200 or visit www.methodistcollege.edu.
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BARIATRIC PATIENTS
Conquering
CHRONIC ILLNESSES
Carolyn Lombard (left) and Gregory Pegg (right) are two of many whose lives have been changed by bariatric surgery at the hands of Gary Anthone, MD (center).
Bariatric Surgery At Methodist Hospital For more information on bariatric surgery options, visit methodistbariatric.com.
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Saving lives. Two simple words with a very powerful meaning. Combine them and you are describing what transpires daily at the Methodist Physicians Clinic Bariatric Surgery Clinic. Staffed with three talented and experienced surgeons and a care team dedicated to the successful weight loss of every patient who walks through the door, this group of health providers is creating new hope and possibilities. Methodist Bariatric Surgeon Gary Anthone, MD, became interested in bariatric surgery during a two-year fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. In 1991, the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine Department of Surgery beckoned, and he took his surgical skills to the West Coast. “It was during this time when I realized there was another surgical option for those suffering with obesity,” Dr. Anthone said. “Many of the tried-and-true methods were associated with difficult side effects and not producing good results. I heard Dr. Doug
Hess speak about the Duodenal Switch. It made so much sense. I knew I wanted to learn more about it.” Dr. Anthone trained under Dr. Hess, calling it a “mini-fellowship,” before beginning to perform the surgery on his own. Establishing a sound reputation for his surgical excellence and his “care for life” philosophy, he became world renowned, as patients traveled from afar for his care. With strong ties to the Omaha area, Dr. Anthone, a graduate of Creighton University, had a desire to establish a bariatric program at Methodist. In doing so, he became the only surgeon in the region to offer patients yet another option for bariatric surgery. The same holds true today.
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I had hit the point where I was ready to move forward. I just needed the tools to do that. I was ready to get things corrected and to start living again.
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Gregory Pegg one year after bariatric procedure.
Ready For A Change Gregory Pegg had hit his maximum weight of 500 pounds. He was struggling with venous disease in his legs and sleep apnea. Getting around was difficult, and he was avoiding activities with friends because it was more trouble than it was worth. “I would get asked to go do things socially, but would turn down my friends,” Pegg said. “I had trouble walking great distances, and I wouldn’t go to Creighton basketball games because the seats don’t work well for larger people. Everything was just a labor for me.” He first considered bariatric surgery in 2009 but simply wasn’t in a good place mentally. The thought of surgery never left his mind, however, and in 2011 his interest was piqued once again. “I had hit the point where I was ready to move forward,” Pegg said. “I just needed the tools to do that. I was ready to get things corrected and to start living again.”
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Pegg’s road to surgery was not an easy one. His insurance company insisted he participate in a six-month supervised weight-loss program. It paid off as Pegg dropped 40 pounds. In a pre-surgery meeting with Dr. Anthone, he advised an additional 15-pound loss, and Pegg lost 20. With the additional weight loss completed, Dr. Anthone and Pegg concurred that the Duodenal Switch was the best surgical option and would generate the successful outcome for which Pegg was hopeful. The Duodenal Switch is deemed to be the surgery of choice for many because it often provides better overall weight loss for patients with higher body mass indexes, as well as a better resolution for patients with Type 2 diabetes. “The Duodenal Switch combines moderate food restriction with the malabsorption (the inability to absorb) of fats,” Dr. Anthone said. “Fats can’t be absorbed into the body
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unless they become water-soluble, which is accomplished by bile. This operation is based on the ability to keep bile from mixing with food.” When the procedure is performed on those suffering with diabetes, many leave the hospital no longer needing their diabetic medication. In fact, all four bariatric procedures are known to curb a patient’s diabetes, if not completely resolve the disease, at impressive rates. “We certainly like to help those who are showing early signs of diabetes,” Dr. Anthone said. “The sooner we can reverse it, the better chance of resolving it forever. We will always help those who may wait, but it does become harder to keep diabetes resolved at that point.”
Clinic Growth Not long after Dr. Anthone’s return to Omaha, Brad Winterstein, MD, joined the Methodist clinic. Dr. Winterstein added
to the surgical offerings with his expertise in minimally invasive or laparoscopic techniques such as the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy. “With any of our procedures, our patients will lose weight,” Dr. Winterstein said. “What we focus on is the lifestyle changes that will help them maintain that weight loss for life. It isn’t unusual for a patient to have buyer’s remorse after the surgery. But what we do here is help them through that
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I am feeling good. I’m no longer on any diabetes medication, I’m off my heart medications, my heart size has decreased and at my last cardiology appointment, I was given a clean bill of health. – Carolyn Lombard
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period and be successful. That’s why our lifelong care is so important.”
New Member In 2012, Daniel Cronk, MD, became the third member of the surgical team. It was the success and solid reputations of Drs. Anthone and Winterstein that drew the former medical director of one of the military’s busiest bariatric surgical programs at the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Ky., to the group. “My role is that of expanding our already excellent program and providing additional advanced laparoscopic procedures to our patients,” Dr. Cronk said. “For a bariatric program to have three surgeons offering the entire spectrum of four accepted bariatric procedures is truly unique. Bariatric surgery is all we do, which is a tremendous benefit for patients.” The Methodist Bariatric Clinic is the only surgical group in the region to offer four surgical options for weight loss: Duodenal Switch, Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
These four procedures, along with the nearly 200 surgeries a year performed by the Methodist bariatric team, allow the group to maintain its Center of Excellence status. Holding this important endorsement is crucial for the clinic and the patients it serves, as most insurance companies will only cover surgeries to be performed at a Center of Excellence site.
Improving Quality Of Life Diabetes is not uncommon among patients struggling with obesity. Patients also pursue the surgery for other health issues such as sleep apnea, heart failure, hypertension, arthritis and orthopedic conditions. While the surgery is a tool to help a patient rid the body of excess weight, it really is about improving the overall health of the individual. Carolyn Lombard, of Red Oak, Iowa, had undergone two open heart surgeries, battled severe diabetes, an enlarged heart
me the most was how he worked hand in hand with my cardiologist from the very start. Dr. Anthone would not proceed with the surgery until he had the okay from my cardiologist. That was just reassuring to me.” Her path to surgery went quickly. Following an initial visit in June and completion of the mandatory checklist, Lombard was scheduled for surgery in October 2010. Now, 2 ½ years later, Lombard is doing well. She has lost a total of 110 pounds and went from a size 26 to a size 14. “I am feeling good,” she said. “I’m no longer on any diabetes medication, I’m off my heart medications, my heart size has decreased and at my last cardiology appointment, I was given a clean bill of health. I’ve gone from heart appointments every three to six months to just once a year. Would I do the surgery again? In a heartbeat!” Pegg’s surgery took place in March 2012. While he had dreaded the six-month weight loss prior to his procedure, he knew it would prepare him for the lifestyle changes necessary following his operation. “I’m pretty much right on track with my weight loss,” he said.
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and high blood pressure. Her medical team, worried about her future, suggested she lose weight or else her life would be cut drastically short. At 47 years of age, Carolyn listened. “I met with Dr. Anthone, we discussed my options and decided on the Duodenal Switch,” Lombard said. “What impressed
Pegg now weighs 300 pounds and has a goal of losing 70 more pounds. “I have to tell you life after surgery has been amazing,” Pegg said. “I have a lot more energy, and my attitude is better. I think I’m a better person as a whole. If I hadn’t done this, I’m not sure I would have been around much longer.” New hope and a lifetime of possibilities.
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The Negus quads care team, from left: Rene Pederson, high-risk OB nurse; Stacy Crom, NICU nurse; Neonatologist David Minderman, MD; Perinatologist Todd Lovgren, MD; and Michala Gleason, NICU nurse.
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ONE-IN-ABIRTHS AT METHODIST WOMEN’S HOSPITAL You are one in a million. These are words of gratitude and compassion often bestowed upon one human being by another. For Sabrina and Lucas Negus, of Tilden, Neb., nothing could have been closer to the truth. On Tuesday, January 8, at Methodist Women’s Hospital, the Neguses welcomed quadruplets, all boys, into the world.
Truly Unique What made this delivery so unique – the quadruplets were actually three identical triplets and a fraternal sibling.
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“This type of pregnancy is literally one in a million,” said Methodist Women’s Hospital Perinatologist Todd Lovgren, MD. “There have been fewer than 100 births such as this ever reported in the United States.” The boys – Logan David, Mason James, Porter Jay and Connor John – all arrived between 9:28 and 9:31 a.m. Logan David was the smallest at 2 pounds, 6 ounces, and Connor John tipped the scales at 3 pounds, 8 ounces. “We are just so happy to have four healthy babies,” Sabrina said. “It was a scary and stressful pregnancy, and we certainly had our ups and downs. Hearing their screams was a very good sound.”
Making History The road to the history-making day was not an easy one. Sabrina spent 11 weeks in the Methodist Women’s Hospital HighRisk Obstetrics unit under the care of Dr. Lovgren and the perinatal team. “Our perinatal team is critical to the level of care we provide,” Dr. Lovgren said. “Without strong communication and teamwork among our six perinatologists, anesthesiologist, neonatologist and a dedicated nursing staff with extensive obstetrical experience and training, we would not be able to achieve such great outcomes like we were with Sabrina, Lucas and their four boys.”
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Sabrina’s need for bed rest occurred fairly early in her pregnancy due to issues with her cervix. “Sabrina’s pregnancy was first complicated by her cervical insufficiency, meaning her cervix had shortened, and we had to resolve that with a procedure to help keep the cervix closed,” Dr. Lovgren said. “A second complication was the issue of the triplets not sharing the placenta as they should. This resulted in weekly monitoring earlier than it is typically performed.” Dr. Lovgren noted as the pregnancy progressed that a greater difference in the babies’ sizes was occurring, and Sabrina now needed to be monitored twice a week. “We were doing ultrasounds to check heart rates daily and then did more intensive monitoring twice a week,” Dr. Lovgren said. “We had the resources to provide this type of intensive monitoring, which might not be possible at most hospitals.” To say it was a long 11 weeks for Sabrina would be an understatement. “The bed rest certainly wasn’t fun, but I didn’t have a choice,” she said. “Going home without any babies would have been a lot worse.”
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Prepping For Four Preparations for delivery began once Sabrina reached the 20th week of her pregnancy. “On a daily basis, we were making sure we had adequate medications available, and we opened our satellite NICU so there would be beds available on the same side of the nursery,” said Methodist Women’s Hospital Neonatologist David Minderman, MD. “Our core nurses made sure we were always adequately staffed. Once we knew there would
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We couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome. Everything truly went according to plan – the boys helped by being good babies.
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– David Minderman, MD
Minderman said each boy had his own care team. Each had his own respiratory therapist, bedside nurse, nurse practitioner and nurse. “The initial evaluation of the boys was the same as with any preterm delivery. It was just done four times over,” Dr. Minderman said. “We were observing their respiratory effort, heart rate and oxygen levels. If they were breathing on their own, we let them. If not, we gave them the exact help they needed. We couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome. Everything truly went according to plan – the boys helped by being good babies.” The boys are doing well, and are now home in Tilden after receiving tremendous care from the Methodist Women’s Hospital Level III NICU team. Mom and dad remained by their sides throughout their stay, but were anxious to get their boys home. “We live on the Elkhorn River, so I can’t wait for the day when they will be following their dad around like little duckies,” Sabrina said.
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be a set delivery date, staffing adjustments were made to ensure those babies got the same level of care as a singleton or set of twins.”
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Former Husker fullback Joel Makovicka and former Husker cheerleader Shari Kopf place Nebraska’s Big Red flag at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.
Travel Well
FIRST STOP: METHODIST TRAVEL CLINIC
“Deciding to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for a worthy cause? That was easy,” said former Husker Joel Makovicka, one of the most decorated fullbacks in the history of Nebraska football. “Knowing what to do about vaccinations and health issues for my first trip to Africa? That was harder. I had no idea where to begin.” A doctor’s recommendation led Makovicka to the Travel Clinic at Methodist Physicians
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Clinic – Regency for a consultation with the clinic’s medical director, Rudolf Kotula, MD, an infectious disease and travel medicine specialist. “Dr. Kotula covered everything I needed to know and do, and explained why each step was important,” Makovicka said. “He and his staff did an outstanding job of getting me ready for the trip.”
Climbing For A Cause – Safely Tackling challenges comes naturally to Makovicka. He climbed the mountain (his first) to raise awareness and funds for Nebraska children who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, a cause that hits close to home. In 2008, Makovicka’s 13-year-old nephew, Derek Ruth, suffered a life-threatening brain injury playing youth football.
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Dedicating the climb to his nephew, Makovicka trekked through Mount Kilimanjaro’s rain forest to the summit’s arctic zone for the 19,340-foot ascent of the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. Expert advice and care from the Methodist Travel Clinic made all the difference, Makovicka said. “I was given exactly what I needed to avoid altitude sickness and other problems that can prevent a successful climb.”
Argentina, Zimbabwe And Beyond While few will climb Mount Kilimanjaro, all travelers can face health risks based upon their itinerary, activities, age, medical history and health status. “Every trip and traveler is unique,” said Dr. Kotula, who created the Methodist Travel Clinic as a one-stop shop to minimize international travelers’ health risks. “That is why access to personalized, physicianadministered travel medicine is so important — before and after travel.” Dr. Kotula and his partners, Sasan Gholami, MD, and Jessica Jones, MD, have extensive experience in travel medicine. Since the clinic opened in 2009, they have helped more than 500 travelers make healthy journeys to 80 countries, whether traveling for business, pleasure or charitable work.
“He put me at ease with so much knowledge about how to protect my health in that part of the world,” Theroult explained, “and I came back just fine.”
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Preparation is key, Theroult said. “Do you want to take the chance of getting sick on the other side of the world?”
All You Need To Know Coming Back Just Fine Robin Theroult volunteered with a church group assisting international relief efforts in jungle refugee camps on Thailand’s border with Burma. “The tens of thousands of villagers who fled annihilation by the Burmese army are unwelcome in both countries, endangered by
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I was given exactly what I needed to avoid altitude sickness and other problems that can prevent a successful climb. – Joel Makovicka
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The same question brought Ronda HarveyShaheen to the Methodist Travel Clinic before a family holiday in South America. “Getting advance care and information from a professional was ideal,” HarveyShaheen explained. “This was so much more than shots. We talked about how to be prepared, hotels, clothing, traveler’s diarrhea, insect bites, water, food choices, emergency medical care … really everything. It is a one-stop location for all you need to know to have a safe and healthy trip.” For information and appointments, call (402) 354-1530 or visit www.bestcare.org/travel.
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malaria and land mines, desperate for food, medicine and shelter,” Theroult said. “My heart goes out to help those who have no one.” Worried about the side effects of medicines necessary to keep her safe from malaria, Theroult met with Dr. Kotula, who provided customized recommendations, including reports from sophisticated software linked to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Foundation
Methodist Hospital
The 1891 Society
Named for the year in which Methodist Hospital was established, the 1891 Society recognizes the current giving of loyal donors who support the programs and projects of Methodist Hospital Foundation. We thank the following friends who have made a gift between October 16, 2012, and January 31, 2013.
Founders:
Gifts & Pledges $100,000 & greater
Caring For Patients, Caring About Our Community To purchase cutting-edge technology. To handle the growing number of surgeries. To train and keep the best and brightest surgeons. To say thank you for a rewarding career in medicine … There are hundreds of Methodist physicians, and each has a personal reason for being a part of this historic achievement. It is appropriate at this time for all of us to join in thanking the many physicians – including our retired doctors – whose investments in Methodist Hospital’s surgery renovation and expansion project total more than $2.5 million. Through their leadership, we have secured millions of additional dollars in support, and the dollar value of every other donation to this essential project has been multiplied. An anonymous donor will match all cash gifts, dollar for dollar, up to $20 million. This $20 million matching grant represents half of the $40 million needed to fulfill our capital campaign and complete the renovation. We have not only reached the $2.5 million physician goal required to trigger the $20 million match, we have exceeded it. Doctors have contributed more than $2.9 million to date. Physicians have invested in this project because they understand it is critically important. Methodist Hospital performs more surgeries than any hospital in Nebraska. On average, 70 people have life-saving or life-changing operations at Methodist every day. Our physicians care about our patients and our community. Won’t you consider joining with them to invest in excellence?
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Anonymous Robert & Marilyn Cassling Robert B. Daugherty Charitable Foundation The Harper Family Foundation HDR Jack & Stephanie Koraleski The Mammel Foundation Methodist Medical Staff Methodist Volunteers In Partnership Drs. John & Kathleen Mitchell Parker Family Foundation
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Gifts and Pledges $10,000 to $49,999 Dr. Tyron Alli Anesthesia West, PC Chad Bauerly, MD Monte Christo, MD Mark D’Agostino, MD Tad Freeburg, MD Michael Grubb, MD Gregg Hirz, MD Stephen Hosman, MD Wes Hubka, MD Kent Hultquist, MD Kent Hutton, MD Paul Jacobsen, MD John Lindsey, III, MD Robert Moore, MD Thomas Ohrt, MD John Peterson, MD Kelli Peterson, MD Hap Pocras, MD Douglas Rennels, MD Chris Robertson, MD Josh Smith, MD J. Kenneth Tiojanco, MD Mark Wilson, MD Anonymous Dr. Khalid & Alexis Awad Ronald Bartlett Family Clifton B. & Anne Stuart Batchelder Foundation Corene H. Beck Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Brouillette
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Shane Kohl, MD Diana Nevins, MD Deborah Perry, MD Andrew Rasmussen, MD Gregory Smith, MD Alan Torell, MD Thomas Williams, MD Perinatal Associates, PC Robert Bonebrake, MD Neil Hamill, MD Michael Levine, MD Todd Lovgren, MD Andrew Robertson, MD Hemant Satpathy, MD Project Pink’d Radiologic Center, Inc. Lisa A. Bladt, MD Kevin M. Cawley, MD Paul S. Christy, MD Ryan A. Dvorak, MD Merlyn D. Gibson, MD David J. Hilger, MD Richard A. Kutilek, MD Van L. Marcus, MD Robert H. McIntire, MD Kevin L. Nelson, MD Nick L. Nelson, MD Temple S. Rucker, MD Linda A. Sing, MD Kristofer A. Vander Zwaag, MD Rebecca & James Reilly Scare Away Cancer Event Edwin C. Schafer, MD Charlotte R. Schultz Streck Laboratories Union Pacific The Urology Center Peter M. Gordon, MD Brett C. Hill, MD Brett R. Jepson, MD Harvey A. Konigsberg, MD Steven C. Koukol, MD R. Michael Kroeger, MD Patrick B. Leu, MD Stephen S. Lim, MD Gernon A. Longo, MD Jon J. Morton, MD Dr. Ronald & Linda Wax
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Gifts and Pledges $5,000 to $9,999 David & Nancy Abboud Anonymous Emilio A. Arispe, MD Wayne & Sue Atchley Fred & Marcia Backer Dr. & Mrs. Steven Bailey Baird Holm Dr. & Mrs. Craig Bassett Kathryn & Chad Bauerly Dick & Pat Bell Bo & Elizabeth Borisow Dr. Timothy & Michelle Burd Dr. Randal & Lori Cassling Jason J. Cisler, MD Susan & Bill Cutler Dr. & Mrs. Mark D’Agostino Lisa & Jim Davidson Michael M. Dehning, MD Dr. John & Pat Edney Dr. Mark & Nancy Franco
Jonathan & Kyoko Fuller Dr. & Mrs. A. Sasan Gholami Michael F. Giitter, MD Michele & Doug Grewcock Gary J. Gustafson, MD Dr. & Mrs. Neil Hamill RyAnne M. Hastings Nick & Amy Henderson Ann & David Hickey Jerry J. Hoban Dr. Kristen Hoffman & Gary Hoffman William Hoffman Michael & Kelli Jacobson Michael B. Jones, MD Dr. F. William & Beverly Karrer Mary E. Keitel Dr. Jack & Kathy Lewis John Lohrberg, MD & Amy L. Peck Sean McMahon & Tracy Madden-McMahon Don Matson Dr. & Mrs. Harry E. McFadden Mid-Continent Irrigation Laura Millemon, MD Dr. & Mrs. John P. O’Gara Dr. Charles & Karen Olson Mark D. Omar, MD, FACP G.W. Orr, MD Ralph V. & Paulette H. Palmer Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Passer Cynthia S. Peacock Dr. & Mrs. Robert G. Penn Ann & Harvey Pickel Dr. Mark & Lynne Pitner Dr. & Mrs. Scott Rose Dr. & Mrs. William Schlichtemeier Security National Bank of Omaha Thomas & Kathleen Seidel Drs. David & Rachel Stearnes Dr. & Mrs. James M. Steier Spencer & Joy Stevens Britt A. Thedinger, MD Alan & Nancy Thorson Brian Ward, MD Dr. Sam & Mary Watson
Friends:
Gifts and Pledges $1,000 to $4,999 Jason & Josie Abboud Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Ahrens Anderson Partners Anthony’s Steak House Dr. Deanna Armstrong & Dr. Thad Woods Dr. & Mrs. K. Don Arrasmith Judith & Robert Bachman Ray & Laura Beth Barr Stephen L. Bartak Sandra & Charles Beermann Bellevue East High School Colors of Cancer Dr. & Mrs. Daniel G. Bohi Gail & Neil Boston Jean & Don Brinkman Brookestone Meadows Mark & Jodie Brooks Sheryl S. Brown Mark & Irma Burmester Randy & Suzanne Burns Linda K. Burt Art & Jan Burtscher Byron McFarland CBSHOME Real Estate Charley’s Angels Photography
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Colleen Christensen, MD Jan Cole Dr. Paul & Kim Coleman John H. Conley Gary L. Cooper Michael C. Cox Jeff Creason David R. Crotzer & Rebecca J. McCrery Sue Davis Gordon Deas Georgina A. Draur, PhD Sue & Tom Eiserman Jerry & Kathy Ellwanger Carey Ertz, DO Frederick W. Feuerstein, MD Judith A. Fleissner Ruth L. Freed, PhD Steve & Brenda Goeser Todd & Heidi Grages Todd O. Green Richard C. & Pat Hahn Carolyn J. Harper Kris C. Hartman Brenda Helget Patricia & Roger Hertz Steve & Kris Hess John & Lynne Holdenried Jeffrey V. Morgan & Holly A. Huerter-Morgan Robert S. Huntsman Larry T. Hutchinson J.R. Barger & Sons Dennis & Susan Joslin Sara A. Juster Brady & Melissa Kerr Dr. & Mrs. Dan Kinney Joe & Maxine Kirshenbaum Ed & Diane Klima Nancy E. Koehler David & Michelle Koraleski Kelly & Sue Korth Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kruger The Landen Foundation Gary & Julie Leapley Stephen & Susan Long Dr. & Mrs. William Lydiatt Shirley A. Mackie Jerry & Mary Mahoney Linda & Mark Mann Mariucci Foundation Fred Massoomi Sharon & David McArdle J. Paul & Eleanor McIntosh MCL Construction Matthew M. McMahon, MD Mary E. McNulty MedAssets, Inc. Margaret M. Medeiros Mid-Plains Insulation, Inc. Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, PC Tyron A. Alli, MD Alexander B. Bernal, MD Douglas E. Brouillette, MD John J. Cannella III, MD Jason J. Cisler, MD Joshua T. Evans Sr., MD John J. Ferry, MD Kimberly S. Harmon, MD Michael B. Jones, MD William C. Livingston, DO John C. Mitchell II, MD
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Matthew M. McMahon, MD Thomas R. McGinn, MD Trevor J. Pearson, MD Edwin C. Schafer, MD Michael E. Schafer, MD Marc A. Scheer, DO Bradley J. Schroeder, MD Brian W. Ward, MD Steven D. Wilkening, MD Kay Monette Peter & Laurie Morris James & Jennie Mounce Annie Murphy Burton & Reighe Nagel Nebraska Business Aviation Association Nebraska Cancer Specialists Margaret Block, MD M. Salman Haroon, MD Ralph J. Hauke, MD Timothy K. Huyck, MD Robert M. Langdon, MD Kirsten M. Leu, MD John M. Longo, MD Patrick J. McKenna, MD Geetha Palaniappan, MD David A. Silverberg, MD Gamini S. Soori, MD Yungpo B. Su, MD Stefano R. Tarantolo, MD Peter M. Townley, MD William J. Neff, RP Dr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Nielsen Dr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Olson D.R. Owen, MD & Jeanie Owen Debra M. Parker Diane Persing Renee L. Pilypaitis Anton & Ellen Piskac Dr. & Mrs. Trent W. Quinlan Dr. & Mrs. Hans Rath Neal Ratzlaff, MD Dr. & Mrs. Chad A. Reade Reagan Elementary School Reproductive Health Specialists Julie A. Richards Susan & Ron Rohlfs James & Donna Rouch Marc A. Scheer, DO Charlotte P. Schenken Gerald & Patricia Schnecker Douglas Schneider Shane A. Schutt, MD Dr. & Mrs. Bill Shiffermiller Dr. & Mrs. Russell B. Smith Terri Sortino & Greg Kluck Milton N. Stastny, MD Paul & Beth Steier Nick & Carol Taylor L. B. “Red” & Jann Thomas Bob & Charlene Thome Jodie A. “Al” Thornton, Jr. Teri & Todd Tipton Bob & Sharon Wagner Eugene & Renie Waltke Dr. Scott & Jacque Wattenhofer William D. Weeks, MD Adam & Sarah Yale Steven H. Zuber, MD
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The Meaning of Care magazine is published by Methodist Health System Marketing & Public Relations. Free subscriptions are available by emailing your request to editor@nmhs.org.
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Stephen Zubrod Ed Rider Claudia Bohn Julie Cerney Chris Thompson Chris Rich Chris Thompson
Meeting the big needs of our smallest patients
Jamie, RN
Sometimes our smallest patients have very big needs. From a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit designed to help premature babies get stronger, to a neonatal team with levels of care among the best in the nation, we deliver what babies need during their most delicate times. And what parents need to feel most assured. Methodist Women’s Hospital. That’s the meaning of care. bestcare.org/NICU
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