October 28, 2016 edition
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The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
SCKMC Expands Therapy Program The SCKMC physical therapy department recently added a new member to their team of therapists. Amanda Buttress has a Master of Physical Therapy degree and more than a decade of therapy experience. “I have, in the eleven years I have done this, been in rural health nine and a half to ten of those years. I just feel that rural healthcare is where I am supposed to be. I like the variety. I’m excited to be here, and I feel like there is a lot of room for growth within the therapy department,” Buttress said. Buttress’s experience includes specialized services such as aquatic and pediatric therapies. “The outpatient clinic I have been at for the las three years had a therapeutic pool within the facility, so we did aquatics with the majority of our patients. Typically our back patients we would start out in the pool. I have also worked with some spinal cord injury patients in the pool, as well as general orthopedic joint pain,” Buttress said. However, Pattie Brown, Physical Therapist and Department Manager for SCKMC’s therapy department, is most excited about Buttress’s interest in pediatric care. “I’m glad she’s here. (Pediatric Therapy) opens up a whole new age group that we can work with again, everything from birth up to starting school. It just helps with that child’s developmental delays and motor skills, total body development, language, and cognitive processing in terms of gaining their strength and overriding the basic reflexes that are sometimes inhibiting what we can normally do. Little ones sometimes aren’t able to do that, and that is where a person like Amanda can step in and start getting those reflexes to subside and develop normal motor patterns again so they can be functional,” Brown said. Buttress, who has three children of her own, enjoys helping patients and working with families for an improved quality of life. “Being able to see a patient progress, or get better, knowing where they started and seeing them get relief of pain or gaining mobility and independence back, and knowing that I had a part in that is my favorite part of physical therapy,” Buttress said. SCKMC physical therapy services require a physician’s order for a physical therapy evaluation.
Sternberger Retires After 41 Years A retirement reception was held for Roger Sternberger on Oct. 13th celebrating a career that began with the hospital in 1975. Roger spent the majority of his career as the pharmacy manager and was essential in the design and development of the current department as well as the pharmacy’s electronic inventory system. Congratulations Roger!
Fair Food Facts Arkalalah is here! That means parades, rides, and of course food booths. With so many tempting foods available it can be challenging to make good food choices. To offset some of the calories, try splitting food with a friend, stay hydrated by drinking water instead of sweetened beverages, and watch your intake of fried foods. If you are still tempted, keep in mind some nutritional info on your favorite fair foods. Food Calories Blooming Onion 1565 Bratwurst 420 Caramel Apple 243 Cinnamon Rolls 309 Corn Dog 210 Corn Cob w/ butter 148 Cotton Candy 220 Foot Long Hot Dog 560 Funnel Cake 356 Gyro w/ Meat 510 Kettle Corn – 6 cups 210 Pancake 175 Snow Cone 270 Turkey Drumstick 363
Carb (g) 186 25 54 42 25 33 56 39 49 42 24 22 68 0
Fat (g) Fiber (g) 84 25 27 1 4 4 14 2 10 2 2 2 0 0 35 2 16 1 29 2 12 3 7 0 0 0 19 0
The Pharm Forum with Homer Mah, D.Ph. Flu season is here and many people will ask which thermometer is best to check for fever. Digital thermometers can be used orally, rectally, and under the arm. Rectal temps provide the most accurate results. Ear thermometers provide quick results, however it must be positioned correctly in the ear canal. Forehead thermometers are easy to use but pricey and prone to user error. Pacifier thermometers can be used if no other options are feasible, but it must be kept in the mouth for up to six minutes.
“When it comes to my health, I want someone specially trained to care for women.”
Dr. Perry Lin, OB/GYN • Obstetrics • Gynecology • Infertility • Women’s Health • High Risk Pregnancy • Laparoscopic Surgery Dr. Lin is now accepting new patients through SCKMC’s specialty clinic. Call 441-5711 to schedule your appointment today.
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