’s
October 2, 2015 edition
The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
Healthy Living: It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month A report from the American Cancer Society finds that about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. In 2015 alone, an estimated 231,840 women will be diagnosed and an estimated 40,290 will die with invasive breast cancer. At the medical center, specially trained technologists and doctors continue to work to diagnose and treat breast changes that may be cancer. Some of the services that provide an increased likelihood of early cancer detection include digital mammography and same day surgical biopsies. To increase awareness of this disease within the local community, SCKMC will give each woman receiving a mammogram screening during the month of October a certificate for a free mammogram screening to donate to someone in need. For more information about this offer, or to schedule an appointment contact the SCKMC radiology department at 441-5770.
Maxwell Retires After 32 Years Carol Maxwell retired from SCKMC Friday after 32 years of service. Her final two years were spent as the facility’s Ancillary Services Manager, however she was the Laboratory Team Leader for most of her career. Maxwell celebrated with a hospital wide reception which was attended by family, and friends, as well as past and current coworkers. “I started here when I was twenty. It’s been a good career. Everyday is not the same, there is always some new challenge, but the part I’m going to miss the most is the people,” Maxwell said. Maxwell, an avid piano player, received an engraved metronome as her retirement gift. It was presented by Maxwell’s Senior Administrator Jane Campbell. “It marks time, and that is something that I hope Carol has a lot to enjoy now. She never marked time with us. She made very good use of her time the entire time she was with us, so I hope she makes good use of this now,” Campbell said.
Harper & McMains Earn Certifications Staff at SCKMC have taken it upon themselves to keep up with the latest trends in healthcare management through continuing education. Holly Harper, CFO recently completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, and Patricia McMains, HIS Manager, completed a national certification program to become a Certified Coding Specialist. For Harper, her CPA designation is a tool that she believes will have benefit when it comes to the unique facets of healthcare finance. “Most of the material I learned going through college I use on a daily basis. What this license did was prepare me for more of the detailed items I work with,” Harper said. McMains decided to earn her certification to set the example for those within her department. “As hospital staff we really need to up our game to survive. (Certification) is not required by my job, because I’m not a coder, but I supervise coders and we are encouraging our coding staff to get this credential. It’s not something I would have pursued on my own, it just seemed like the right thing to do,” McMains said. Both ladies plan to continue with their education. McMains is considering additional credentialing in physician coding as well as clinical documentation. For Harper, she hopes to someday receive her doctorate. “Education is very important to me. I would recommend to anybody to continue to pursue what they enjoy,” Harper said.
Employee of the Month Congratulations Angela Kelly, RN with Med/Surg, for being named the SCKMC Exceptional Service Award winner for the month of October. Angela was nominated by both patients and hospital staff for her compassionate care and willingness to help other departments. She was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Director of Nursing John Jones, and will have a special parking spot reserved for her throughout October.
The Pharm Forum with Homer Mah, D.Ph. The FDA has approved two new medications for the treatment of diabetes in adults. The recently approved drugs are Tresiba and Ryzodeg 70/30. Tresiba is a long acting insulin and it is administered once daily at any time of the day. Ryzodeg 70/30 is a mixture of a long acting insulin with a rapid acting insulin and may be administered once or twice daily. Both of these drugs can cause hypoglycemia so blood glucose levels should be monitored. Common side effects include hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, and weight gain.
Experience a new type of
mammography.
The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. At the medical center, specially trained technologists and doctors work together to diagnose and treat breast changes that may be cancer. From mammography to same day surgical biopsies, we have the team to provide an increased likelihood of early detection. Now with digital mammography early detection is even easier. Experience a gentle exam in less time than usual, with exceptional quality for diagnostic accuracy. Call 441-5770 to schedule your appointment today.
Throughout October, pay the regular price or allow us to bill your insurance for a mammogram screening and you will receive a certificate for a free mammogram screening* to give to your sister, mother, friend, or to donate to someone in need. *RADIOLOGIST’S INTERPRETATION FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS OFFER.
Find out more about our services at www.sckmc.org