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September 30, 2016 edition
The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
SCKMC ER Begins Call Program Medical providers at SCKMC have recently launched a new program designed to bridge the gap between emergency room and follow up patient care. Providers with Integrity Healthcare Professionals, the group partnered with the medical center to provide emergency room coverage, began the “Integrity Call Back Care Program” on September 19th. “Each provider will be collecting information on several patients per shift we have identified as areas in which patient care should be effectively extended beyond the ED arena: appropriate and timely follow-up, improvement in condition, pain control, prescription issues, developing complaints, response to treatment, satisfaction with ED experience, and feedback on what we can improve,” explained Dr. Joseph O'Donnell, Director of Quality & Co-Founder Integrity Healthcare Professionals. Dr. O’Donnell believes the current healthcare environment has created a nationwide disconnect between patients and medical providers. “The face of our now electronic and regimented delivery of healthcare has sadly resulted in a much depersonalized patient experience. By intent, Integrity has assembled a proud group of dedicated Emergency Medicine Specialists poised to reconnect with our patients by whatever means. We are certain this sincere and transparent gesture will carry immeasurable impact throughout our community,” said Dr. O’Donnell. Virgil Watson, SCKMC’s Chief Executive Officer, agrees that the call back program will improve the patient’s overall experience. He has already received feedback from patients who have been part of the program. “The patient had received a call from the ED and appreciated that very much. Just to see how she was doing, to see how the care was, and if there was anything else she might need to help her recover from her situation. She thought the care in the ED was excellent,” Watson said. Not all patients cared for through SCKMC’s ER will receive a call. The program is designed to allow the providers to choose those patients whose visit would suggest a follow up is required. “We quite frankly and simply would like to impress upon each patient how much we care. Through this process, they should feel as if we are just family calling to "check in" and make sure everything is "Ok". We feel Call Back Care creates a foothold for which we clear the path towards effective healing in our patients. This is why we practice....this is the good stuff,” Dr. O’Donnell said.
Healthy Living: Oct. is 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 2016 alone, an estimated 246,660 women will be diagnosed and an estimated 40,450 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.
Community Wide Baby Shower Oct. 8th Have heard the buzz about the Community Wide Baby Shower? Hosted by the Breastfeeding Advocates of Cowley County, the free event will be held at Cowley College's Brown Center on Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. - Noon. The “baby shower” features educational displays, presentations and fun door prizes appropriate for expecting and existing families of young children. And don't miss out on the special "Mom and Baby" group photo that will be taken at 11 a.m.! Buzz by the South Central Kansas Medical Center booth to register for a great door prize and learn about all the services we offer for expecting and new parents.
The Pharm Forum with Homer Mah, D.Ph. One out of three people who are 50 years or older have dry eyes. Dry eyes may feel like you have sand in your eyes or your vision may be blurred. Some causes of dry eyes may include the medicine you take, current medical problems you may have, or people who have had LASIK. Somethings which may help dry eyes include avoid long sessions of reading or computer work, windy environments, rubbing your eyes, and use a humidifier. Artificial tears or lubricants are available OTC. Drops are the easiest to use while ointments help the most but can temporarily blur your vision.
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Dr. Willie Posey II Family Health - Pediatrics - Non-Invasive Cardiology Dr. Posey has over 20 years of rural healthcare experience caring for patients of all ages. Now accepting new patients, Dr. Posey is practicing full-time through the SCKMC Specialty Clinic and Winfield Medical Arts. Call (620) 441-5711 to schedule your appointment today.
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Specialty Clinic Tyson Blatchford, MD Willie Posey II, MD General Surgery Internal Medicine / Cardiology Perry Lin, MD OB / GYN
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