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May 17, 2013 edition
The Pulse
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It’s Hospital Week! National Hospital Week is the nation’s largest healthcare event. The annual celebration dates back to 1921 when it was suggested by a magazine editor who hoped a community wide festival would alleviate public fears about hospitals while promoting trust and goodwill among members of the public. The celebration, launched in Chicago, succeeded in promoting trust and goodwill among members of the public and eventually spread to become a national event. This year’s event is being held from May 12 – 18. SCKMC participated by scheduling a full slate of activities for staff in order to celebrate the efforts of the hospital team and the care they provide the community. Activities included an ice cream social, year-of-service luncheon, a Mario Kart video game tournament, donut day, a cookout, and staff being served breakfast by hospital administration. The events represent a small token of appreciation for a year’s worth of hard work by the medical staff. Photo: Staff compete in the Mario Kart tournament during hospital week.
SCKMC Celebrates Staff – Maxwell Honored for 30 Years of Service One of the main activities during hospital week is the years of service recognition luncheon held for the special individuals who have provided dedicated service in their field. Honorees are presented with achievement pins commemorating the number years they have been employed at the medical center. This year’s recipients included: 5 year pins – Dr. Tyson Blatchford, Kaycia Gelino, Tara Mora, Nathan Morton, Daniel Nemmers, Debra Pendland, Kayla Ranzau, Mandi Scott, Paty Shelton, Dan Shrope, Randy Simpson, Shari Spencer, Kathryn Tharp, Britney Tyler. 10 year pins – April Craig, Jeanette Haney, Shawna Hayes, Pam Jones, Heather Judd, Stacy McKimson, Dawn Montgomery, Deb Spore, Patty Webb. 15 year pin – Kim Clift, Shelly Hudson 30 year pin – Carol Maxwell "SCKMC is extremely fortunate to have a dedicated and supportive staff. These team members have reflected that commitment- for which the organization is deeply grateful," said CEO Steve Perkins. Photo: SCKMC Risk Manager, Jane Campbell (left), presents Carol Maxwell with her 30 year service pin.
Healthy Living: Hearing Loss in Infants Each year, more than 12,000 babies are born deaf or hard of hearing; most have two hearing parents. Hearing loss can affect a child's ability to develop communication, language, and social skills. The earlier children with hearing loss start getting services, the more likely they will reach their full potential. A hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear is not working in the usual way. This includes the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, and hearing (acoustic) nerve. Fortunately, 95% of infants born in the United States have their hearing screened, most before one month of age. Hearing screening is easy and babies are often asleep while being screened. It takes a very short time, usually only a few minutes. All babies should be screened for hearing loss no later than one month of age. It is best if they are screened before leaving the hospital after birth. If the baby does not pass the screening test, the baby may have hearing loss, and should have a full hearing test. If a baby does not pass a hearing screening, it's very important to get a full hearing test as soon as possible, but no later than three months of age. This test is also called an audiology evaluation. An audiologist, who is an expert trained to test hearing, will do the full hearing test. The audiologist will also ask questions about overall health and hearing loss in the family. It is important to remember that hearing loss can affect a child's ability to develop communication, language, and social skills. The earlier children with hearing loss start getting services, the more likely they are to reach their full potential. If your child did not pass the hearing screening, please talk with your family doctor about a full hearing test. Also, if you suspect your child has hearing loss, trust your instincts and speak with your child's doctor. Don't wait! For more information on this topic visit www.cdc.gov.
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National Hospital Week is May 12th thru 18th and we would like to thank all of our employees and health partners for making a real difference in the community. Through every era of modern history, the hospital has stood as a timeless symbol of extraordinary human commitment. It is a well that we draw from to meet the needs of our patients and community. Times change. Your dedication remains. We’re grateful for your professionalism, your experience and the gifts you bring to the daily delivery of care. We applaud your commitment in changing times. It is an essential element of our success. Health care is an entity that grows and adapts to the needs of our world. Tomorrow may be unlike today, but our people – strong, capable, and caring – will be a continuing source of confidence and pride. You’re there for our patients. You’re there for our hospital. And we’re a better place because of you. We are…
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