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April 5, 2013 edition
The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Robert Morgan Honored as Employee of the Month Robert Morgan passed away on March 17, 2013. The following is from his obituary: "Robert is a loving, caring person to all. After surviving catastrophic burn injuries in a tractor accident in 2003, he made it his mission to give back. After spending 3 months at the burn center and three months at a rehabilitation center. During his out patient therapy he returned to college to become a nurse.” Robert was a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit and occasionally worked as House Supervisor. We received his exceptional service nomination the day after his passing. It is sums up his approach to all patient care: "I arrived at SCKMC in the evening; scared, hurting and dehydrated in diabetic ketoacidosis. Robert was kind, caring, helpful and professional. He put me at ease and was thoughtful. I believe he is an asset to the hospital." - Danice Sweet, March 2013 Robert, you will be missed.
Regnier Retires from Hospital Board Sid Regnier has wore many hats while serving on the SCKMC Board of Trustees. He has served a total of 14 years, during which his roles included Board Chairman, Board Secretary, Board Liaison to the Hospital Construction Committee, as well as member of several subcommittees. However his biggest impact on the facility may have been in 2010 when he assumed the duties of CEO prior to the arrival of current CEO Steve Perkins. Sid stated he has enjoyed his time on the Board. “I have really learned a lot , and have the utmost respect for the hospital staff.,” Regnier said. Regnier was honored during the March Board of Trustees meeting, his final meeting, with a cake and plaque recognizing his contributions. (Pictured) Board Chairman, Dr. Nick Rogers, presents Sid Regnier with a commemorative plaque. How can we improve this publication? Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
Free Health Seminar for Treatment of Acid Reflux Disease / GERD A new procedure for the treatment of chronic acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is now available from SCKMC. Dr. Tyson Blatchford is the first specialist in the area trained on the procedure named Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication or TIF. Only a handful of hospitals in the State are providing the incisionless surgery which uses an innovative device called EsophyX® . EsophyX is “surgery from within” performed transorally (through the mouth). The EsophyX TIF procedure reduces hiatal hernia and creates a valve between the stomach and esophagus to prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Because the procedure is incisionless, there is reduced pain, reduced recovery and no visible scar. The EsophyX TIF procedure is being considered the next step in the evolution of surgery. The transition from open surgery to laparoscopy has been regarded as the major advance in surgery in the last two decades. Laparoscopy reduced the skin incisions typical of “open” surgery to only three to five “port” holes. However, laparoscopy still involves the same internal incisions and organ dissection as open surgery. EsophyX is considered to be a further advancement, avoiding incisions and dissection altogether. One advantage of this reduced invasiveness is that the procedure allows for earlier intervention for the millions of Americans diagnosed with GERD, when compared to traditional treatment options. “Recent studies have shown that the procedure can reduce patients’ dependency on medications with 70% of patients remaining symptom free after two years and experiencing a dramatic improvement in their quality of life,” said Dr. Blatchford. “After this procedure, most patients can eat and drink foods they avoided for many years. Reflux no longer impacts their life like it previously did,” he added. Dr. Blatchford will be presenting an educational health seminar about GERD and the EsophyX procedure on Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the medical center. There is no charge to attend and the event is open to the public. However, seating is limited. Call 620-441-5796 to RSVP.
Dr. Tyson Blatchford offers a NEW choice in the treatment of heartburn.
EsophyX TIF is an Incisionless Procedure that addresses the underlying cause of reflux, getting you back to living your life quickly.
Eat the foods you want, when you want.
Sleep the way you desire.
Rapid recovery – back to work and life.
For more information on this service join us for a FREE health seminar on April 17th at SCKMC.
Space is limited. Call 620-441-5796 to RSVP today.
Find out more about our services at www.sckmc.org