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Prostate Cancer

Breast Cancer

How common is prostate cancer?

For the general population, a man in his lifetime has about a 1 in 6 chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The older you are, the greater the risk for getting and being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Men with a father or brother who has had prostate cancer are at greater risk for developing it themselves.

How common is breast cancer?

All women are at risk for breast cancer; 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer at some time in their life. Not counting skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. Having close family relatives (a mother or sister) who have had breast cancer places a woman at greater risk.

A screening for prostate cancer looks for early-stage disease when treatment may be more effective. The main screening tools for prostate cancer are a physical examination of the prostate and the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. The physical examination and PSA test cannot tell if you have cancer; they can only suggest the need for further tests.

A breast screening can help find small changes in the breast before there are any other signs or symptoms. The main screening tools for breast cancer include a physical examination of the breast and a mammogram. The physical exam or mammogram cannot tell you if you have cancer; they can only suggest the need for further tests. Instructions on self-breast exams at home are also given.

Screening

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These FREE screenings will take place Fall 2009.

Please see our website www.goodhealthstartshere.com for date and time information.

Receive a $10 gift card* *The first 25 people to schedule and show up for their appointment will receive a $10 gift card to an area business at their appointment.

This event is sponsored by Otsego Memorial Hospital and the Otsego Memorial Hospital Medical Group.

Compassionate care for every age FROM PEDIATRICS TO GERIATRICS, SHE’S GOT YOU COVERED COLLEEN ESSARY, D.O. “My primary goal is to provide the highest level of medical care in a compassionate manner,” said Colleen Essary, D.O., who specializes in family medicine.

Dr. Essary joins Robert P. Mee, D.O., Kevin Smith, D.O., Kathleen Pawlanta, F.N.P., Julia Samalik, P.A.-C., and Alicia Alberts, P.A.-C. in the Family Medicine Department located in the OMH Professional Medical Building.

Dr. Essary attended Medical School at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri and completed her internship at South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana.

She is very excited about starting to see patients as a Family Medicine Physician in the Gaylord area.

She is Board Certified in Family Practice and provides a wide array of services including pediatric through geriatric outpatient care.

“I chose Family Medicine over other specialties because I enjoy seeing a wide range of patients,” said Dr. Essary. “I feel the greatest benefit I provide to my patients is that I am a good listener, provide compassionate care, and provide a comfortable setting for my patients.”

Dr. Essary previously worked for Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. “My husband and I have a vacation home in Gaylord,” said Dr. Essary, “so moving to Gaylord is essentially coming to an area we know well and enjoy.”

Please call (989) 731-7860 to schedule an appointment with a Family Practice physician.

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THE GOOD LIVING MAGAZINE from OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OTSEGO STAFF CEO THOMAS R . LEMON

president, board of directors MARY SANDERS

marketing director ESTHER BEERY

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foundation director

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CHRISTIE PERDUE

special events/database assistant SARA FREEMAN

WAINSCOT STAFF editor in chief

4 Profiles in caring A dedicated cancer fighter Returning to his native area, an oncologist combines clinical prowess with a special compassion.

RITA GUARNA

art director SARAH LECKIE

senior editor

5 Glorious food Ear no evil Ubiquitous but never drab, corn is a surprisingly nutritious summertime treat.

TIMOTHY KELLEY

managing editor JENNIFER CENICOLA

6 Prevention

Household safety, A–Z Take heed: Many potential accidents in your home can be prevented with a few wise precautions.

assistant editor KRISTIN COLELLA

editorial intern DIANE SZULECKI

8 In bloom Alluring asters It’s almost time for these multirayed flowers to burst into color once more.

art intern ALEXANDRIA PATE

10 Friends of Otsego

Golfers ‘FORE’ a good cause

Otsego Health & Life is published by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with Otsego Memorial Hospital. This is Volume 1, Issue 2. © 2009 by Otsego Memorial Hospital. All rights reserved.

Material contained herein is intended for informational purposes only. If you have medical concerns, seek the guidance of a healthcare professional.

The 12th Annual Otsego Memorial Foundation Golf Outing was a fun fundraising success.

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A DEDICATED cancer fighter HOMECOMING FOR A CLINICAL STAR WITH COMPASSION

IT’S CLEAR THE MINUTE YOU MEET Justin Klamerus, M.D., that he’s committed, head and heart, to the battle against cancer. The oncologist, who recently joined the family of medical providers at Otsego Memorial Hospital through a partnership with Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey, combines top clinical credentials with a profound understanding of cancer patients and their struggle.

“From my first rotation in residency, I’ve been captivated by the courage of the patients who are afflicted with cancer,” says Dr. Klamerus.

Oncology, the study and treatment of tumors, including cancerous ones, involves rigorous training. Dr. Klamerus completed his categorical internal medicine residency in 2006 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio; his chief residency at OSU Medical Center in 2007 and his postgraduate fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, Depart“I hope my ment of Medical Oncology, in Baltipatients feel more, Maryland, this year.

Dr. Klamerus grew up on they can tell Drummond Island and graduated from me anything,” DeTour High School in the Upper Peninsula. “Northern Michigan’s valsays cancer ues of personal integrity and hard work have been instilled in me by specialist many people I’ve known in this Dr. Klamerus. region,” says the doctor. “I left the area in 1995 with the hope of one day returning, and now that day has come.”

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Justin Klamerus, M.D., understands both the clinical and the emotional aspects of cancer treatment.

first-class cancer care in northern Michigan,” says Dr. Klamerus. “I am honored to be able to join them.”

Because the treatment of cancer is often longterm, the relationship formed between patient and physician is important for the comfort of the patient and success of treatment. “I think my personality shapes the kind of clinician I am in a very fundamental way,” says the returning Michigander. “I hope my patients feel they can tell me anything.”

Dr. Klamerus likes outdoor activities such as boating, skiing and golf, and is excited to have an opportunity to enjoy those things with his family throughout the year. He is also a fan of gourmet cooking, wine and politics, and enjoys spending time with family, friends and his two dogs. ■

Otsego Memorial Hospital’s Oncology and Infusion Therapy Center is located at 701 North Otsego Avenue in Gaylord and can be reached at 989-731-7760.

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Glorious Food

by Jennifer Math

Ear no evil A VERSATILE VEGGIE, CORN IS A SURPRISINGLY HEALTHY SUMMERTIME TREAT

about 5 minutes. To grill, peel off only the outer layers of husks and place over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. Then, for a flavor boost, mix some chipotle purée or lime zest with butter and spread it on! Whether the ears are served at a Labor Day celebration or just another Sunday gathering, your family—and your taste buds—will thank you. ■

Black bean, corn & shrimp quesadillas SERVES 2

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chicken stock

6 medium shrimp, shelled and cut into 1 ⁄4-inch dice

3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

RECIPE SOURCE: WWW.EPICUREAN.COM;IMAGES, TOP: DIETER HEINEMANN/ALAMY; BOTTOM: KATHRYN RUSSELL/STOCKFOOD

11⁄2 cups fresh or thawed corn kernels

NOTHING SAYS SUMMER QUITE LIKE THE sweet crunch of corn. But these enjoyable ears are much more than mere barbecue side dish—along with that trademark crunch comes a host of health benefits. As a whole-grain food, corn helps reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, and studies have shown it to have the highest antioxidant level of any grain or vegetable. Plus, with about 100 calories for a small ear, corn is far more figure-friendly than the potato salad or coleslaw beside it on the picnic table.

Of course, our love affair with corn goes well beyond the cob: From bread to flakes to chips to chowder, we’ve found a multitude of ways to consume these kernels. Indeed, the average American eats about 26 pounds of sweet corn each year, and the production of field corn is double that of any other crop in the U.S. First cultivated in Mexico some 7,000 years ago, corn was a mealtime staple for most natives by the time Columbus hit the New World. And while sweet-potato pie and cranberry sauce were likely absent from the first Thanksgiving in 1621, corn was undoubtedly on the menu.

When buying corn, don’t be swayed by the color, as the yellow and white varieties are equally scrumptious.

The beta-carotene that makes certain kernels yellow has no taste of its own and thus no influence on the ear’s flavor.

To prepare traditional corn on the cob, put the peeled ear in a pot of cold water; cover and bring the water to a boil. Cook until the kernels darken slightly—

6 flour tortillas, 8 inches in diameter

2 cups cooked black beans

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

3 plum tomatoes, diced

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• In a medium sauté pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté shrimp for 3 minutes or until pink on both sides.

• Add corn, beans and tomatoes. Stir in chicken stock, green onions and cumin. Stir and set aside.

• Arrange tortillas on a work surface. Divide cheese evenly over them. Add shrimp mixture and fold tortillas into a half-moon shape.

• Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese melts. Cut each in half and serve immediately.

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Prevention

by Debbie Bolla

Household safety, A–Z T

wenty-one million. That’s the number of yearly healthcare visits directly attributable to home injuries—many of them from sources you’d never suspect. From paper shredders to

jumper cables to lint, danger is lurking in many unexpected places, but thankfully, most injuries can be easily prevented. Read on for an alphabetical guide to keeping your abode injury-free.

A

LUMINUM COOKWARE—or stainless-steel cookware with an aluminum core—may melt when placed empty or nearly empty on high heat. The melted aluminum can then drip onto skin, resulting in burns.

B

LEACH mixed with cleaning products can create toxic fumes. Combining these substances produces chlorine-active compounds and releases chlorine gas, which can cause acute lung damage. Use the products separately and rinse between applications.

C D

HILD-RESISTANT LOCKS should be installed on any cabinet that contains medications, matches, lighters or cleaning supplies and is within reach of little ones.

RILLS can cause fire, electric shock and injury if used improperly. Wear safety goggles and avoid loose-fitting clothing (oversize sleeves can get caught around the drill). Don’t touch the bit after use since the piece may be hot and can cause severe burns.

E

F G

IVE-GALLON BUCKETS should be kept on countertops when full, to prevent any risk of drowning.

Young children, looking in or grabbing for suds, may end up headfirst underwater.

ASOLINE CONTAINERS should be filled to only 95 percent capacity in order to allow for heat expansion. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from sources of ignition. When filling up, never carry portable gasoline containers in the trunk of 6

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EDGE TRIMMERS powered by electricity can cause hearing damage and eye injury from flying debris. Always wear earplugs and protective eyeglasses when operating these devices.

CE PATCHES are likely to form on the ground outside your home if gutters and downspouts become clogged with leaves, branches and other debris. To prevent slips and falls, install guards on gutters to keep them clear and have salt on hand in case ice patches do develop.

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UMPER CABLES that spark near a car’s battery can cause the battery to explode. (Car batteries contain highly flammable hydrogen gas.)

Take care not to reverse the jumper connection or touch the cables’ ends together.

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EROSENE HEATERS can help supply warmth during a power outage, but can cause fires if used improperly. Accidents can result from using gasoline instead of kerosene in the heater, inadequately ventilating the space or spilling the kerosene indoors. Be sure to keep kerosene in a clearly marked container, use only in well-ventilated areas and refill the heater outdoors.

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INT BUILDUP in the dryer or exhaust duct can block the flow of air and cause excessive heat and, potentially, a fire. Be sure to clean the lint filter before and after each load. Replace plastic or foil duct material (which can trap lint) with a corrugated semirigid metal duct, which maximizes airflow.

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AGNETS, often found in children’s toys like building sets and jewelry, can cause intestinal perforations and blockages if they are ingested. Carefully inspect toys for missing pieces and throw away any loose magnets. Keep toys with magnetic

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BETH VAN TREES; SEAN MACD; HELIOS

LECTRICAL CORDS should be regularly inspected for damage. Never nail or tack the cords, and do not store them under heavy objects, as excessive pressure may lead to overheating and an electrical fire.

a car because escaping vapors can easily ignite.

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pieces away from children under 6 years old.

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ONSKID SURFACES can help prevent falls on wooden decks, basement floors and steps.

Create one by applying an acrylic paint with rubber particles.

VERLOADED ELECTRICAL SOCKETS are at high risk for overheating and producing an electrical fire. Use an extension cord only when needed and return to the “one plug per socket” rule of thumb after use.

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APER SHREDDERS have been known to trap the fingers of young children who don’t release the item they are shredding soon enough.

Unplug shredders when not in use and make kids aware of their potential danger.

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NANCHORED FURNITURE can fall and result in trauma and broken bones. Secure bookcases and entertainment centers to the wall and floor with brackets.

IDEOTAPE your home and valuables to create an inventory, which helps ensure fair compensation from your insurance company in the event of a burglary or fire.

Include name, date, time and location on the recording. Store the tape in a safe place such as a bank safety deposit box.

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INDOW-BLIND CORDS should be kept out of the reach of children, who may become strangled if caught in the cord. Further reduce the risk of injury by cutting looped cords and installing a safety tassel at the end of each pull cord.

Q

-RAY FLUORESCENCE TECHNOLOGY can detect lead and other harmful elements in household items such as toys, paint, soil and more. Lead professionals can quickly screen such items using an XRF analyzer, a gun-shaped instrument. To find out how to get your home tested, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD.

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ARD WORK causes more than 230,000 injuries per year, from back pain to hearing loss to death. Use common yard tools like lawn mowers and weed whackers with caution, and always wear safety glasses and earplugs when operating any electricpowered machinery.

UALITY OF THE AIR in your home can negatively impact your family’s ability to breathe freely—especially if someone in your family has a history of suffering from seasonal or year-round allergies or asthma. One solution: Invest in a highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, which removes 99.97 percent of airborne particles.

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inches from the house (moisture can attract the critters).

ADON is an invisible, odorless gas and the second leading cause of lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that one in 15 homes has elevated levels, and recent testing has revealed that granite countertops release radon after installation. Find out how to get your home tested at www.epa.gov/radon.

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PACE HEATERS can reach temperatures up to 140 degrees—hot enough for blankets, drapes and newspapers to catch fire without direct contact. Keep units 3 feet away from flammable objects and place only on hardwood floors.

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ERMITES cause $2 billion of damage each year.

Keep the pesky insects away by storing wood in an enclosed shed, cleaning rain gutters and keeping your air conditioner tank at least 4

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Z

INC OXIDE—a main ingredient in several over-thecounter topical creams including Desitin, Caladryl and some sunscreens—can cause fever, vomiting and diarrhea if ingested. If someone in your family swallows this substance, immediately call 911 and have them drink water or milk if they are alert and not yet vomiting. ■

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Alluring asters

DAISY LOOKALIKES, THESE BLOOMS BRIGHTEN AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

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THE ANCIENTS BELIEVED ASTERS WERE created from stardust. (Aster is the Greek word for star.)

Henry Thoreau waxed poetic when he exclaimed, “Asters and goldenrod reign in the fields and the life everlasting withers not.” Gertrude Jekyll, the grande dame of British gardening, paid her own homage to the bloom when she planted an entire border garden of nothing but asters.

So if you’re longing to revive your weary garden, consider the hardy, sun-loving aster. These coolweather bloomers, available in mood-lifting shades of rose, pink, purple, lavender and white, are the welcome legends of the fall.

The best thing about these multirayed flowers is that they return year after year, bigger and better than before. And they burst into color just as summer’s annuals fade away. They can even shake off the first nip of frost.

Asters are also quite diverse (there are more than 600 species) and range from dwarf varieties just 8 inches tall to statuesque beauties of 3 or 4 feet.

There’s even a climbing aster whose 12 feet of spindly limbs can be trained to cover a fence or trellis. The taller types make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers.

Even if you prefer to bring a bouquet home from the florist, asters are a terrific alternative to chrysanthemums (although asters and mums do complement each other in arrangements). If you trim them slightly and change the water every other day, they’ll last for weeks. ■

How does your garden grow?

When your summer garden’s perennials nod their weary heads and annuals succumb to fall’s first chilly morning, it’s time to plant

To fend off these creatures, you

asters. Following are just a few tips

might consider a product called

that will ensure blooms aplenty:

Milorganite. It’s an organic fertil-

SHOP NOW • Most nurseries will

izer with an odor that tends to

stock asters by late summer or

repel deer.

early fall. Look for plants with

DIVIDE AND CONQUER • Asters

strong stems and dark green

can be divided in the late fall after

leaves and those packed with

flowering. Remove up to two-

buds. Two popular varieties are

thirds of the roots of larger-

Purple Dome, which ranges from

growing plants to start new ones

11⁄2 to 2 feet in height and blooms

in other parts of your garden—or

with deep purple flowers, and

consider sharing the extras with a

Alert, which grows to 15 inches

neighbor. Keep in mind: Without

tall and bursts out with an abun-

division, a robust aster mound can

dance of crimson blooms.

become an unruly mess in less

PLANT IN FULL SUN • Asters

than a season.

should be situated 18 inches

PRUNE, PRUNE, PRUNE • Trim

apart in well-drained, fertile soil.

established asters throughout the

Don’t overwater them; they like it

growing season. Pruning should

on the dry side (of course, don’t

cease by mid-July to allow your

forget to water them in times of

plants the opportunity to develop

drought). If you remember to

flower buds.

Did you know?

remove faded flowers, you’ll be

MIX IT UP • Colorful asters look

rewarded

blooms

wonderful when they are paired

Native Americans used an infusion made from the

through October. But beware:

with late-blooming ornamental

smoked, dried root of asters as a treatment for intes-

Asters aren’t just popular with

grasses,

tinal ailments.

people; deer really like them too.

goldenrod or chrysanthemums.

with

new

Japanese

anemones,

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Friends of

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Golfers ‘FORE’ a good cause THE 12TH ANNUAL OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING WAS A FUN FUNDRAISING SUCCESS

ON JUNE 11, 184 GOLFERS JOINED THE Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation in teeing up “FORE! Good Health.” The 12th Annual OMH Foundation Golf Outing, held at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, was the year’s premier special fundraising event for OMH, raising dollars to bring innovative services to the area, secure new medical technology, enhance patient comfort and provide for essential building improvements.

The golfers enjoyed a four-man scramble, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start on either the Fazio Premier or the Rick Smith Signature course. After a timely round, the participants were invited to attend a fun-filled awards lunch banquet. First-, second- and third-place teams on each course took home trophies and local rounds of golf.

Awards were also given to the longest men’s and women’s drives and the longest putt on each course.

The OMH Foundation would like to extend a special “thank you” to our 26 sponsors, with special recognition to our Premier Event Sponsor, Wright & Filippis, and our Breakfast Sponsor, Health Plan of Michigan. It is the dedication of our sponsors, players and volunteers that enabled the OMH Foundation to raise a net total of $47,000 in support of quality local healthcare at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

All corporate sponsors and above were invited to attend an exclusive pre-outing reception held on the first hole of the Threetops Course at Treetops Resort. This event was a thank you to all of our generous sponsors, and included a “beat the pro” contest. Special thanks to Treetops Resort for underwriting this event.

For more information about the Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation, please call 989-731-2342.

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“FORE! Good Health” raised $47,000 to fund enhancements in medical technology and patient comfort at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The OMH Foundation is pleased to announce that the annual golf outing will return to Treetops Resort next year for the 13th Annual Golf Outing, scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2010. We look forward to another wonderful event next year. ■

Premier Event Sponsor Breakfast Sponsor

Event Host

Paxton Resources LLC Player Sponsors

Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation Quarterly Gift Registry

All names listed have generously supported the Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation in the second quarter of 2009 (4/1/2009-6/30/2009).

The OMH Foundation is grateful for their support and dedication to quality local healthcare.

Staff and Employee Circle of Friends Anonymous Ryan Allen Jackie Allsopp Shirlee Andrews Sarah Authier Mrs. Kathy Avenall Mr. and Mrs. R. Dale Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bartlett Julie Belt Susan Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd ”Skip” Berry Esther Bessette Brittany Beyers Amy Bilyea Karen Binder Connie Bisson Mr. and Mrs. Ken Blust Geri Boadway Patty Bonner Mr. and Mrs. Borowiak Mr. Dennis Borowiak and Mrs. Maureen Borowiak Faith Brinkman Romeo and Carolyn Buclay Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burke (Nancy) Nichole Butcher Bonnie J. Byram Donna Chandler Donna Clark Sheryl Cody Don and Mary Beth Cook Mrs. Twilla L. Coon Ruth A. Coons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corby (Cindy) Mr. and Mrs. Brett Crandell Jessica Crane Mr. and Mrs. Jon Deming Marcia Dennis Florence Dowker Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Dreffs Mrs. Marguerite Duncan Marlene Dzwik Linda D. Eastwood Mr. and Mrs. Tim Eckert Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Edwards Gregory Ehle Kerry and Patricia Elder Mrs. Julie Ellison Dave and Diane Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Fogle Catherine Foust Cynthia Francis Sara and Jimmy Freeman Missy and Mike Gapinski Ms. Vicki Garlitz Mr. and Mrs. Dan Glomski Ms. Lori Gonzalez Elizabeth Goodrich Cindy Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Danny Griffith (Cindy) Mrs. Suzanne Griswold Paul Hagan Vivian L. Hall Mrs. Kay Hanna-DeLuca Suzanne Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Harrelson Mr. Timothy Hella Marlene Hinchliffe Ms. Barbara A. Hoekstra Steven Holman Ms. Christine A. Hoogerhyde Mr. Christopher Hope, O.T.R. Ms. Rhonda Howard Ms. Sharon Jann Kelly Joles Greg and Dawn Jones Mrs. Kathleen Jones Bob and Skip Kasprzak Stephanie Fahler Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly, II Jeanie C. Kelsey Kelly Kerr

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Mary J. King and Gerald B. King Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kline David Kramp John and Linda Kremkow Mr. and Mrs. Tom Krzemien Doug and Nancy Kussrow Tiffanie LaHaie David and Catherine Lail Jerry and Della Lambert Jill LaMotte Andrew Lanway Courtney Lappan Tom and Jean Lemon Mrs. Lisa Mackowiak Mrs. Barbara Makowski Cynthia Marcenaro Ms. Monica McClure Amy McKeown Mrs. Melissa Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Michael Meines Mr. and Mrs. David Meredith Linda T. Mesler Nancy Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mohr Cheryl Moreno Linda and Pete Morris Mr. Steven A. Moulding Mr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Mowery Ms. Danielle Mundt Mrs. Pamela R. Nemeth Matt and Melissa Noa Sarah Nolan Mr. and Mrs. Brian Olsen (Heather) Sandra and Robert Oltersdorf Nicole Owens Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Pardo Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Kathleen Pawlanta, FNP Mrs. Anita Percy Michael and Christie Perdue John and Mollie Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Piper (Nancy) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Prebenda Jessica Price Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pudvan Tamyra Purgiel Kenneth and Nancy Ragan Marilyn Record Joanne Reichert Margaaret Rempe Bobbie Jo Repar Ron and Kathy Respecki Mr. and Mrs. Kirt Roach Allison Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Roberts Kelly Roberts-Zielinski Mr. and Mrs. Rosenburg Jay Ruddy Kimberly Taylor Ruley Juanita Sarzynski Ms. Catherine Schober Mr. and Mrs. Mac A. Scribner Rick Shaw Ms. Mary R. Shelson Julie and Lucas Shepherd Laura Sincock Mike and Trista Sitz Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith Mrs. Kalynn Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spyhalski (Eileen) Ms. Mary Steele Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Strauch (Barbara) Frank and Darlene Stroyan Mr. Donald Suddon Diane Suttles Cynthia A. Tallent Ms. Sharon Taylor Brian Techel and Tami Techel Corazon Thaxton Nicholas Thaxton Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thomas (DiAnne)

Circle of Friends This Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $50-$499 to the OMH Foundation.

Larry and Joyce Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Calamari China One Buffet Culvers Dynamic Physical Therapy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards Joyce Engel Family Video Fit Quest Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Geboski, Jr. Jet’s Pizza – Jimmy Jukebox Main Street Shoes Hippocrates Society Mrs. Marilyn Nemeth This society recognizes all gifts Oliver Chiropractic Clinic from physicians and those made in Otsego County Sportsplex their honor.

Dr. and Mrs. Steven E. Parker Anonymous Doug and Carol Schubert Mr. Richard and Dr. Becky Ashley Self Heal (Massage Therapy and Dr. and Mrs. Luis Collazo Body Work) John and Wendy Frye Tender Touch Massage Dr. and Mrs. Robert Halter The Mackinaw Trolley Company Dr. Peter and Amy Handley Mr. and Mrs. John T. Weber Changxin Li Dr. and Mrs. Robert and Dawn Mee 2004 Capital Campaign Kasey and Wendi Nelson All gifts made to support pledges Dr. Frederick D. Rau, M.D. to the 2004 Capital Campaign in Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Deborah 2009.

Weisberger Chesley Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Ms. Marcella Fahselt Wisniewski First Federal of Northern Michigan Denny and Sandy Freeman Honorariums Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Krieger, CPA In Honor of Dr. James A. Doull Bob and Adaleen Harden HONORARIUMS / MEMORIALS 2009 In Honor of Dr. Changxin Li Otsego Memorial Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Milt Boyd Foundation proudly lists the gifts made in honor or memory of In Honor of Dr. Robert Mee others.

Ms. Evelyn J. Ealy May they each be honored through the Hospital’s healing mission.

Cornerstone Society Therese Toutant Mr. David B. Trimbath Kaarina M. Veihl Stacy Vizina Ms. Jennifer Vogel Julia Vultaggio Kevin Wahr Jack and Marlene Warren Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Watson Amy Wells Lorien Werner Kathy Wilcox Mrs. Beth Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Yale (Karen) Tracey Zack Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Zaleski

This Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the OMH Foundation.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Catt Community Financial Jim and Jan Cotant Gaylord Eye Care Center -Dr. Ronald Mead -Dr. Peter Oppermann -Dr. Robert Slezak Keith H. Gornick Family Independent Bank Scott and Janice Lampert Helen Morrow Mr. and Mrs. William J. Muzyl Otsego County Community Foundation Otsego Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Passageways Travel Matt and Jennifer Rooyakker Mary MacGregor Sanders Karl and Laverne Scheiterlein Sheila and Charles Simpson Spicy Bob’s Italian Express Carolyn and Jon Study The Hees Family Foundation Treetops Resort Marcus and Sharon Wegmeyer Good Samaritan Society This Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $500-$999 to the OMH Foundation.

Melanie and Charlie Harrison Mr. Gregory Lenox Paul and Sheri Lochinski Ken and Juanita Nussbaum Leo and Sylvia R. Schuster Dave and Sue Taylor

Honorariums In Honor of Dr. John Thiel Bonnie J. Byram In Honor of Leonard and Nancy Adair’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Doug and Carol Schubert Memorials In Memory of Rudolph J. Krauss Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards In Memory of Judge Paul F. O’Connell Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Edwards In Memory of Dale Quay Mr. Roger Rasmussen In Memory of Robert Reynolds OMH Pharmacy Staff In Memory of James Smith Mr. Gregory Lenox

Golf Outing Sponsors Premier Event Sponsor Wright & Filippis

Event Host Treetops Resort 2009 Sponsors and Participants 3M Healthcare Alphorn Sport Shop Bensinger, Cotant & Menkes, P.C. Black Bear Golf Club Black Forest & Wilderness Valley Golf Resort Black Lake Golf Club Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Bosman’s Mercantile Burdco, Inc. Mr. R. David Briney Charter Business Citizens Bank Core Energy, LLC Dale J. Smith Realty Mr. K. Douglas Deck Eagle 101.5 WMJZ Elk Ridge Golf Club FinCor Solutions Fifth Third Bank Gaylord Country Club Ms. Mary Anne Gohl Golf USA Gordon Food Service Grand X-Ray Great Lakes Cardiology, P.C. Great Lakes Plastic Surgery Center, P.C. Health Plan of Michigan Independent Bank Island Airways Cindy and Chet Janssens Jay’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Joe D. Pentacost Trust Lakeshore Energy Lange Vending, Inc. LeJeune Puetz Investment Counsel, L.L.C. Lewiston Lions Club Mr. John J. Martenson mBank Holland V. McEachern M.E. Consulting Michaywe Pines Golf Course Michigan Spine and Pain Mountain Lake Golf Club Munson Medical Center Northern Imaging Associates, P.C. Northern Michigan Chapter of A.P.I. Northwestern Bank Otsego Club Park Place International Paxton Resources, LLC Plante & Moran, PLLC Relational Technology Solutions Remer Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Robert T. Westerman II, PLC Shred-it Mr. Dale J. Smith Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Spence Brothers Stryker Orthopaedics/Motion Resources Mrs. Carolyn S. Study Sunrise Construction Company, Inc. The Christman Company The Gaylord Golf Mecca The Loon Golf Club Three Rivers Corporation Treetops Resort Mrs. Mary Uhl Wellspring Partners Winthrop Resources Corporation Wright & Filippis

Breakfast Sponsor Health Plan of Michigan Player Sponsors Fifth Third Bank Paxton Resources, LLC Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Three Rivers Corporation Wellspring Partners

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John D. Moffat, MD, FACS, FRCS (C)

Troy Sargent, MD, FACS

Wendy Frye, MD, FACS

omh medical group surgical associates Board Certified Specialists Committed to EXCELLENCE Offering: General, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Surgical procedures for a variety of conditions and needs including: Gallbladder, Hiatal Hernia, Stomach & Intestinal Disorders, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Diverticulosis, Colon Cancer, Bile Duct Stone Removal, Abdominal Hernia, Breast Diseases, Breast Cancer Care, Thyroid Surgery, and Carpal Tunnel

(989) 731-7987 829 N. Center Avenue, Suite 120, Gaylord, MI 49735 Located inside the OMH Professional Medical Building

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