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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gavin Roberts, Chair Angela Thompson, Vice-Chair Vicki Stogsdill, Secretary Candance Castlen Brake Laura Chapman Robert Farmer Nick Hetman ®

ADMINISTRATION

Mark Marsh, President & CEO Jeff Thomas, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

A Message from Owensboro Health A

t Owensboro Health, we’re consistently striving to fulfill our mission of healing the sick and improving the health of the communities we serve. An essential part of that

is getting you back to the life you love as quickly as possible. We’re doing so by investing in innovative technology and expert healthcare providers. We’ve recently acquired Mako SmartRobotics™ technology, which gives our orthopedic surgeons more information about their patients’ physiology than they’ve ever had before. This helps them create a custom plan of action for joint replacement surgery—all before they ever make the first cut. The result means less pain and faster recovery for most patients. Another exciting development comes from our structural heart program, which now offers transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. This minimally invasive approach to heart valve repair is an alternative to open-heart surgery. TAVR procedures only require a one-centimeter incision in the leg, and most patients go home the next day. With a few days of rest to let the incision heal, patients are back to everyday life—typically with more energy and easier breathing. We know healing our communities requires more than traditional medicine. That’s why Owensboro Health Foundation organized a way for our team members and community to give to those affected by the December tornadoes. Owensboro Health

Francis DuFrayne, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer Mia Suter, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer Ward Begley, JD, LL.M, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Chris Love Jason Mills, MD Anthony McBride, MD Andrea Moore, MD Phil Riney Dave Roberts Michael Yeiser, MD

Gary Clark, Vice President of Analytics David Danhauer, MD, Vice President, Chief Medical Information Officer Ramona Hieneman, JD, Vice President, Associate General Counsel Ruby Jacildo, Vice President, Accounting/Controller Steve Johnson, Vice President, Government & Community Affairs

Philip Smith, Chief Business Development Officer

Lisa Jones, Vice President, Ancillary Services

Ed Heath, Chief Executive Officer of Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital

Michael Kelley, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs

Ashley Herrington, Chief Executive Officer of Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center

Russ Ranallo, Vice President, Finance James Tidwell III, MD, Vice President, Population Health

Kathleen Myer, Vice President, Mack Howell, Chief Operating Officer Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Owensboro Health of Owensboro Health Medical Group Muhlenberg Community Hospital Beth Steele, Chief Operating Officer of Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Joni Sims, Vice President, Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Tim Belec, Vice President, Chief Information Officer Cathy Stewart, Vice President, Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Bill Bryant, MD, Vice President, Officer, Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer Medical Center

also decided to match those contributions. It’s also why we’re excited for a new mobile medical unit in Muhlenberg County, which will help us reach those that can’t come to us. Owensboro Health will be here to help you recover when you need us. Read all about these initiatives and more in this issue of Elevate Magazine.

ELEVATE CREATIVE TEAM Department Lead: Brian Hamby, Director of Marketing Somer Wilhite, Manager of Marketing Editor: Jacqueline Russell Art Direction: Randa Pence

ON THE COVER

Layout and Design: Tanner+West

Still Stylin’: Rene Oborski continues her 50-year career as a hair stylist thanks to an advanced heart procedure.

Digital: Katie Roberts

Photography: Charles Mahlinger, Tanner+West

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Stronger Together

Support Groups

2022 MEETING TOPICS

EMPOWER PATIENTS WITH CANCER

April - Botanical Gardens Event (RSVP Required) May - Emotional Toll of a Cancer Diagnosis June- Let’s Talk Chemotherapy and Radiation July - Game Night (RSVP Required) August - Identifying Support

hen a patient hears their physician say “you have cancer,” everything changes—everyday routines, the roles of

family members and future plans. From the moments after a diagnosis through the treatment period, a strong support system is critically important to help patients cope and work toward a positive clinical outcome. But sometimes patients need more than family and friends as a support system—they need other people who are sharing the same experience. Owensboro Health Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center offers two professionally moderated topical support groups that are free and open to any individual diagnosed with cancer. Both groups meet monthly to focus on a topic relative to cancer care through guest speakers, activities and special events, but they’re each aimed at different audiences.

STRONGER TOGETHER The Stronger Together group is an inclusive meeting for participants with a variety of diagnoses, stages and ages. Typically, this support group is attended by early-staged cancer patients. Because each month’s content is focused on a different topic, individuals can participate month-to-month as they choose. The Stronger Together support group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Individuals who wish to attend virtually can log onto OH.Webex.com/join/cbrey to join.

WARRIORS: SUPPORTING EACH OTHER ONE DAY AT A TIME The Warriors program is specifically for patients with advanced or metastatic cancer. There are multiple Warrior groups, limited to six to eight individuals, allowing for an intimate atmosphere. These cancer support groups exist to empower individuals as they navigate through the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Research has shown that support groups improve the ability of patients to adjust and cope with their cancer diagnosis. Those interested in participating in the Warrior Support Group should contact the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center to find the group that’s best suited for them.

SUPPORT GROUPS ARE KNOWN TO: • • • • •

Improve the patient’s quality of life Build confidence Offer educational support Improve outcomes and treatment adherence Allow individuals to receive support from other survivors

These support groups are focused on the patient diagnosed with cancer, but if an individual needs emotional or physical support to attend, their caregivers are also welcome. Caregivers looking for a support group for themselves can contact the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center for information about resources in the area.

If you have questions about the support groups or resources available, contact Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center Outpatient Counselor Heather Gray at (270) 688-3675 or Heather.Gray@OwensboroHealth.org, or Oncology Nurse Navigator Colleen Brey at (270) 688-3691 or Colleen.Brey@OwensboroHealth.org.

October - Pumpkin Creations & Wood Painting (RSVP Required) November - Coping with Cancer During the Holiday Season December - Let’s Celebrate! (RSVP Required)

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I have been very pleased with the cancer support group meetings offered through the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center,” said one attendee. “The meetings have been very informative, beneficial and helpful for both myself and my wife through my cancer journey. The nurse navigator and counselor do a fantastic job of keeping the meetings fun and interesting.

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September - Capturing the Moment - 2-Hour Special (RSVP Required)

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Owensboro Health Offers Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery

or Rene Oborski, learning that she needed a heart procedure was a shock. She had always been a picture of health, and at 77 years old, she was still going strong as a hairdresser. Thanks to an innovative new procedure at Owensboro Health, Rene was able to get the cardiac care she needed without traditional openheart surgery. During a regular visit to her primary care provider, she learned that something had changed with the heart murmur she experienced since birth. “I’d had it all my life,” Rene said. “But they said they didn’t like the way it sounded.” She was surprised by this news because she felt fine, but an ultrasound showed that her aortic valve was severely blocked. Most patients with this diagnosis show symptoms like fatigue, trouble breathing, or dizziness when they exert themselves. Rene didn’t realize it, but she had a blockage so severe the risk of sudden cardiac death was high. Up to 50% of patients with this diagnosis may not live another two years. Luckily, Rene was in good hands. She was referred to interventional/structural cardiologist Ashish Rastogi, MD and the Owensboro Health heart services team. Dr. Rastogi performed a newly available treatment option, a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. “We took a catheter (a small tube that’s the size of a pen), and we put it into the right femoral artery in the groin area,” Dr. Rastogi explained. “And through that tube, we’re able to advance a wire up into the heart, following it using an x-ray.” The wire goes into the blocked valve. Then a new valve—which is flattened and attached to a

Rene Oborski poses for a photo at Style Bella Salon in Owensboro, where she continues her 50-year career as a stylist.

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balloon—is sent over the wire and placed inside the old valve. “I inflate the balloon, and it expands the new valve inside the of the old valve,” Dr. Rastogi said. “The old valve is filled with calcium and all this other material that’s causing the blockage, but that

old calcium holds the new valve in place.” Traditionally, a patient would have open-heart surgery to fix a blockage like this, and the surgeon would remove the old valve and suture in a new one. In a TAVR procedure, once the balloon is deployed, it’s a matter of seconds before a new valve is in and working, making it much faster than open-heart surgery. “We don’t need to stop the heart for the procedure,” Dr. Rastogi said. “We don’t need to put someone on a heart/lung bypass machine. The heart is still functioning while we’re doing this.” According to Dr. Rastogi, the recovery time for a TAVR procedure is much shorter than with open-heart surgery, with most patients going home the next day and avoiding activity to make sure the groin artery heals. That was the case for Rene, who was back to doing hair soon after her procedure. With 50 years of being a stylist under her belt, her clients count on her as part of their routine and she’s happy to be back at it. She credits Dr. Rastogi and his staff with her ability to carry on. “He knows what he’s doing and Owensboro is lucky to have him,” she said. “He couldn’t be any nicer. He called me before I was going to have (the procedure) and talked to my family—my daughter and son. That was everything.” Rene said she was nervous when they told her she needed the procedure, but the heart care team talked her through every step,

Public notice of nondiscrimination and accessibility Owensboro Health, Inc. complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Owensboro Health, Inc., does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Owensboro Health, Inc.: 1. Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as: » Qualified sign language interpreters » Written information in other formats, based on an individual’s needs 2. Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: » Qualified interpreters » Information written in other languages If you need these services, contact a staff member or supervisor. If you believe that Owensboro Health, Inc. has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with the Office of Risk Management: Office of Risk Management Owensboro Health 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd. Owensboro, KY 42303

Phone: 270-691-7887 TTY: 270-688-3719 Fax: 270-417-4809 email riskmanagement@owensborohealth.org

You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, a Patient Relations specialist is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201

Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.

Phone: 1-800-368-1019 TDD: 800-537-7697

leaving nothing to “guess at.” “You can’t ask for better,” Rene said. Her case is not uncommon. “Some patients don’t realize they feel bad,” Dr. Rastogi said. “They develop symptoms over the course of five years and don’t realize it, or they think ‘this is just how you feel when you turn 80.’ Then you fix the valve and they feel better or have more energy.” Dr. Rastogi also offers alternative mitral regurgitation and atrial fibrillation treatments, which work similarly to the TAVR procedure. For mitral regurgitation, he’s able to go in the same way and put a clip over the mitral valve to stop the leak. For a-fib, a condition where patients typically use blood thinners to prevent strokes, he can place a plug inside the heart in the area where clots develop, eventually eliminating the need for blood thinners.

English Translation/American Sign Language: Point to your language. An interpreter will be called. The interpreter is provided at no cost to you. Language Solutions: Over-the-Phone, Video Remote, and Onsite Interpreting/Bilingual and Interpreter Staff Testing and Training/Translation and Localization

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To learn more about heart care at Owensboro Health, visit OwensboroHealth.org/Heart.

Ashish Rastogi, MD Interventional Cardiology Structural Heart Disease Owensboro Health Medical Group Cardiology

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Exercise Is

Medicine

After Jackie McCarthy had open-heart surgery, she needed a way to get back to her regular level of activity. She found the support and knowledge she needed at the Owensboro Health Healthpark through the Exercise Is Medicine Program. 6

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n April 2020, Jackie McCarthy had surgery to fix a hole in her heart and repair a valve. As part of her recovery, she participated in five weeks of cardiac rehabilitation at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Once she returned to work, her schedule prevented her from attending the program so her care team referred her to the Exercise Is Medicine program at the Healthpark—an eightweek, supervised exercise program at the only certified medical fitness facility in the state. Exercise Is Medicine is a concept developed by the American College of Sports Medicine as a strategy for individuals with identified health risks to work with exercise professionals to improve their health, manage a condition or avoid disease by increasing their activity. Once referred, patients meet with a certified fitness coach to take a fitness assessment that determines their level of fitness, and they’ll discuss strategies to exercise safely and effectively to reach personal goals. The fitness coach will develop an exercise prescription and explain the exercises to the patient, and they’ll stay in touch over the next eight weeks to provide coaching, encouragement and support. Jackie’s fitness coach gave her a great first impression. “He did assessments and made a program for me,” she said. “He asked about other injuries I had in the past and the state of my body. That’s really where I learned what a personal trainer should be.” She was particularly concerned about her heart rate during exercise and wanted to make sure she wasn’t pushing herself too hard after surgery. Her fitness coach provided expert help. “He gave me a target heart rate area and explained to me that if I reach a certain area, I should back off a little bit and stay within the zone,” she said. “That made me feel very safe, as opposed to not knowing how hard I should go.” The variety of programs at the Healthpark were also important to her— especially after being injured in a car accident over the holidays. She tried to do her regular exercise but was too sore to complete it. “At that point, I brought my swimsuit,” Jackie said. “I’d never tried the pool, but I

got into the therapy pool and just to move in the water was such a different experience. I wasn’t nearly as sore and I think that helped with everything. I could still get my physical activity in and get my heart rate up, so I’m glad that was an option.” Her hard work has paid off. Within the first eight weeks of the program, she had a decrease in her body mass index and started to get her energy back. Jackie has continued her exercise program at the Healthpark and enrolled in membership. “After being in surgery for four and a half hours under anesthesia, and a 12week recovery, it’s hard to build stamina after that,” she said. Jackie’s gone from being “wiped out” after one minute on the elliptical, to being able to complete ten minutes. And she doesn’t plan on stopping. “I’ve been a three-times-a-week person for several months now,” she said. Jackie encourages everyone to be more active, calling it “an investment in yourself.” “It really is medicine,” she said. “My efforts to take care of my heart and take care of myself have saved me money because I’m not on a bunch of medications.” With a family history of Type 2 diabetes, Jackie said the key to her not reaching that level is to reframe her way of thinking and look at exercise as medicine, not work. “Exercise is not just for fancy people,” she added. Anyone who thinks they would benefit from Exercise is Medine and is ready to commit to a healthier lifestyle should talk to their physician and see if the program would be right for them. The cost is $50 for the eight-week program and is reimbursable upon successful completion. Benefits of the program include: • Improves mental and physical health • Exercise enhances the immune system and reduces the risk of disease • Lowers and helps manage stress levels • Weight loss • Relieves anxiety, tension • and depression • Decreases blood pressure • Stabilizes blood sugar To learn more more about the Exercise Is Medicine program, visit OwensboroHealth.org/EIM.

WALL OF HONOR MEMBERS

A Heart for Serving

The Community A

wall of portraits greets Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center’s patients and visitors as they enter the facility. But what you might not know at first glance is that each person represented has served the Twin Lakes community for at least 25 years. In the 1990s, when the Ralph G. Thomas Ambulatory Surgery Center and the Cave Bland Building were built, they were dedicated to Dr. Thomas, Dr. Charles Bland and Dr. Ray Cave, who each joined the medical staff in 1953, 1957 and 1960, respectively. It was then that medical staff developed a plan to recognize any physician who was an active staff member for 25 years on the Wall of Honor. “These physicians have provided a foundation for medical care in Grayson County and the Twin Lakes region for more than 70 years,” said Ashley Herrington, Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center CEO. “Their dedication to the people in this area embodies the meaning of commitment and loyalty to our communities. Each one of them represents a special bond with thousands of patients and families impacted in our region.” The most recent addition to the wall is Dr. Gay Fulkerson, who began practicing at Twin Lakes in 1996.

Dr. Fulkerson said when she left residency in 1996, 25 years seemed like a long time, but there are days now it does not seem long at all. “I have worked closely with many of the other physicians on the Wall of Honor and they served as great mentors for me,” she said. “I am grateful that we have been able to work together to improve the health of our community. This has required leaving our families and spending countless hours in the office and many sleepless nights on call for hospital patients.” Serving a community in this capacity is a high calling, Dr. Fulkerson said., and she’s proud to be among this distinguished group. Her greatest accomplishment is not just taking care of patients, but being able to grow her skill set when patients needed something different or another level of care. Her practice has adapted to include occupational medicine, wound care, addiction treatment and more. And 25 years at Twin Lakes isn’t enough for Dr. Fulkerson. She plans to “stay here and take care of patients,” she said. “I felt called here. I have been blessed to be a blessing to others.”

Ralph G. Thomas, MD Joined Medical Staff June 1953

Charles L. Bland, MD Joined Medical Staff October 1957

Ray A. Cave, MD Joined Medical Staff July 1960

Victor Duvall, MD Joined Medical Staff April 1970

Joseph Lee, MD Joined Medical Staff May 1976

Robert McClure, MD Joined Medical Staff July 1978

Larry T. McClure, MD Joined Medical Staff July 1978

Joseph Petrocelli, MD Joined Medical Staff March 1980

Kenneth Green, MD Joined Medical Staff July 1985

Gregory G. Skaggs, MD Joined Medical Staff August 1986

Craig A. Johnson, MD Joined Medical Staff July 1987

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n partnership with the Muhlenberg County Health Department, the facility has secured a

Troy Walker, director of emergency medical

services

Owensboro

Health

28-foot mobile medical trailer that can be used

Muhlenberg Community Hospital, is passionate

for an array of purposes. Thanks to a $126,360

about the flexibility this type of mobile unit

grant from the Kentucky Department for Public

brings to the work of his department.

Health, this custom-built unit can swiftly hit the

“We recognized how essential a mobile

road to bring needed services to communities

medical unit could be during the recent tornado

across Muhlenberg County, and possibly even

events,” said Troy. “The numerous ways a

further in the future. Currently, there are plans

trailer like this can be used means that it can

to use it for on-site first aid at community events

be staffed, stocked, and customized to work in

or disaster relief efforts, health screenings and

many situations.”

assessments in underserved neighborhoods,

The 200-square-foot unit was designed

COVID-19 testing and vaccination offerings

and fabricated by Brewco Marketing Group in

and more.

Central City and contains two patient screening

rooms, a registration area and a staff area – all with a negative air pressure system for clean air quality. “We had worked with Brewco on projects in the past and knew their capabilities,” said Troy. “We are always pleased to be able to support a hometown business.” The unit has already been put to good use, setting up as a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in different locations around Muhlenberg County. It’s also been used by the Muhlenberg County Health Department as a COVID-19 testing unit. Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital

looks

forward

utilizing

this

multipurpose trailer to fulfill our mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve. “In order to fulfill our mission, we have to be in the community, meeting people where they are,” said OHMCH CEO Ed Heath. “Having an advanced mobile unit will allow us to do more outreach and help those that might not be able to come to us.” S P R I N G 2 0 2 2 Owensboro Health

Advanced Joint Replacement Means

Faster Recovery

Painful knee and hip joints can limit your mobility and keep you from enjoying life, but new surgical technology at Owensboro Health can help you return to the life you love. Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is the first facility in the region to offer Mako SmartRobotics™, an advancement in joint replacement surgery that transforms how total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements are performed. This new technology allows surgeons to create a personalized joint replacement plan — with less cutting, reduced pain and smoother recovery for most patients. It all starts with a CT scan that creates a 3D image of the patient’s unique anatomy. This information that the surgeons have never had before allows them to create the patient’s surgical plan and assess and balance the joint. Using everything the CT scan allows surgeons to know about the patient, Mako’s AccuStop™ haptic technology and robotic arm guide them to cut what they’ve planned precisely for each patient. For some patients, that means preserving soft tissue; for others, that means saving healthy bone.

Over 30 million

Americans suffer from osteoarthritis.

790,000+

knee replacements are performed in the United States each year.

Up to 15%

Dr. Reid Wilson Owensboro Health

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Owensboro Health has an outstanding orthopedics program that has provided excellent care for many years. This technology builds on that foundation and allows us to do even more for our patients.

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of all people with knee arthritis may be eligible for partial knee replacement.

Mako robotic-arm assisted total joint replacement helps optimize the patient’s surgical experience.

Dr. Scott Farner Owensboro Health

Orthopedic Specialist

Offers total knee, partial knee

and total hip surgery

TOTAL AND PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from pain caused by arthritis or an injury to the knee, and you haven’t experienced adequate relief with conservative treatment options, Mako SmartRobotics™ might be right for you. Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure where a diseased or damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint called an implant. Made of metal alloys and high-grade plastics, the implant is designed to mimic a normal, healthy knee. Partial knee replacement (PKR) is a surgical procedure that relieves pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis. In a PKR procedure, only the damaged area of the knee joint is replaced, which may help minimize trauma to healthy bone and tissue.

TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT Mako SmartRobotics™ total hip replacement is for people with severe hip pain or stiffness resulting from non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis and avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis, and those who haven’t experienced adequate relief with conservative treatment options, like bracing, medication or joint-fluid supplements. If this sounds like you, ask your doctor about Mako SmartRobotics™.

“We are proud to offer this highly advanced Mako SmartRobotics™ technology in our area,” said Mark Marsh, President and CEO of Owensboro Health. “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.” In 2020 and 2021, over 1,200 joint replacement procedures, including more than 800 knee surgeries were performed at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Patients who are interested in learning more about the Mako SmartRobotics™ system at Owensboro Health should talk with their doctor or contact Owensboro Health Medical Group – Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Also, visit our web

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resource at OwensboroHealth.org/Mako.

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Dr. Anthony McBride Owensboro Health

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Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery gives us an additional tool to treat complex joint problems. It won’t be necessary for all joint replacements, but for those with significant deformities, it will be a great addition to the treatment program.

With Mako SmartRobotics™, I know more about my patients than ever before, and I’m able to cut less. Mako’s 3D CT allows me to create a personalized plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room. During surgery, I can validate that plan and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute that plan.

Dr. Mark McGinnis Owensboro Health

Orthopedic Specialist

Offers total knee, partial knee

Offers total and partial

and total hip surgery

knee surgery

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Advanced Joint Replacement Means Faster Recovery

Supporting Our Communities As They Recover

cross the Owensboro Health system, our hearts were saddened by the tragic devastation in our communities after the tornado outbreak on December 10. As we—like many across the country—wondered how we could help those impacted, Owensboro Health Foundation began coordinating a way for individuals to make a donation to the recovery— and have it matched by Owensboro Health. The contributions came flooding in as generous individuals donated to the Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund and the Muhlenberg County Long Term Disaster

Recovery Fund. They also poured in for the Owensboro Health HOPE Fund, a donationdriven program that allows Owensboro Health team members to help their co-workers during a crisis. Donations and matching gifts totaled nearly $180,000. On February 7, Owensboro Health announced a contribution of $40,000 to the Muhlenberg County Long Term Disaster Recovery Fund, at a press conference held at the Bremen Community Center. An additional $40,000 will be donated to the Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, and

more than $180,000 was given to the HOPE Fund to support the more than 20 Owensboro Health team members who experienced significant loss as a result of the tornados. This relief effort was made possible by Owensboro Health Foundation, which works to support the healthcare systems as well as agencies across our communities by funding numerous health and wellness initiatives. To learn more, or to make a contribution, visit OwensboroHealth.org/Foundation.