Free Prostate Screening Offered at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital
8-25-2010
Prostate Cancer is one of the leading killers of men and each year more than 150,000 men find out they have prostate cancer. Cancer of the prostate can go undetected for years because there may be no symptoms. The only way to detect prostate cancer in its earliest and most curable stage is by getting a prostate cancer screening which consists of a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test, and a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE).
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Sibling Class Offered at Hospital
8-25-2010
On Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys will conduct a Sibling Class for children, ages 3 to 10, whose mother is expecting the arrival of a new baby. The class will be held in the conference room #1 on the first floor.
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Super Sitter Training Course Offered at Hospital
8-25-2010
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital is pleased to once again offer our Super Sitters babysitting training course. Super Sitters is a complete babysitting program developed by Dr. Lee Salk and Jay Litvin. The purpose of the program is to prepare sitters for the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of the children they are caring for.
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JTD New Foundation Member
8-23-2010
The JTD Hospital Foundation recently elected Courtney Burton to the Board of Directors. The Foundation is the fund raising arm of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital and is an affiliate of the Grand Lake Health System.
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Hospital Hosts Supper Hour
8-18-2010
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital will present its Senior Supper Hour program on Thursday, August 26 at U.S.W. Local 200 Union Hall.
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JTD Hospital Foundation Nets over $43,000 from Golf Classic
8-18-2010
The 18th annual JTD Hospital Foundation held recently at Arrowhead Golf Club in Minster, Ohio raised over $43,000 in net profit to benefit Grand Lake Hospice and JTD Hospital Foundation. Since the inception of the golf outing over $317,000 in net profit has been raised to support programs, services and equipment for the Hospital.
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Bowling Named Wilson’s Family Birth Center Director
8-17-2010
Carmen Bowling, RN, MSN, was recently named director of the Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Bowling comes to Wilson Memorial from The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus where she served as the nurse manager for the Head and Neck Cancer Clinic as well as the Voice and Swallow Disorders Clinic.
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Back to school with the right gear
8-13-2010
The school year is right around the corner and most likely one of the top items on the back to school list is a backpack.
“Backpacks are designed to distribute the weight of the load among some of the body's strongest muscles,” says James T. Lehner, MD, a pediatric orthopedic specialist at The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. “However backpacks that are too heavy or are worn incorrectly can cause injure muscles and joints. This can lead to severe back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems.”
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Bed Bugs Invading Homes
8-13-2010
As the old saying goes, “Good night, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite” many people thought they would never have to worry about bed bugs. Unfortunately, this year, a number of homes in the Miami Valley, Ohio and across the country have been invaded by bedbugs, according to the Montgomery County Public Health department. Many of these families are looking for ways to get rid of the bugs and prevent them from ever coming in to their homes. Despite a common myth, bed bugs are not a sign of poor hygiene. Here are a few tips from the experts at Dayton Children’s.
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Kristi Weddelman Named Wilson Memorial Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer at Sidney High School
8-12-2010
When Kristi Weddelman was in high school in Napoleon, Ohio, she had the opportunity to work as an aid to the certified athletic trainers on staff at the school and through that experience she knew this was the career she wanted to pursue. Today, with an undergraduate degree from Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio, and a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, Kristi is living her dream as the Certified Athletic Trainer for Sidney High School.
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Local OB/GYN Performs Robotic Surgery
8-2-2010
Welcome to the future of surgery, “da Vinci”. Dr. Larry Holland, a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist with Women First Wellness Center located in Piqua, Ohio, now performs minimally invasive gynecologic procedures using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System.
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5th Annual DQ® Miracle Treat Day August 5
7-30-2010
On Thursday, August 5, Dairy Queen® will host the 5th annual “Miracle Treat Day,” when $1 or more from every Blizzard® sold on that day will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals.
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Dayton Children’s - One of a Kind, with More Kinds to Offer
7-29-2010
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton has added behavioral sleep medicine and a new Airway Management Clinic to their full range of primary and specialty health care services for infants, children and teens.
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Wilson Memorial's Alma Long Recognized at 2010 OHA Recognition Dinner
7-6-2010
Alma Long, PCT, was recently recognized as the 2010 Wilson Memorial Hospital nominee for the Ohio Hospital Association’s (OHA) Albert E. Dykes Healthcare Worker of the Year Award. Nominations were submitted from over seventy-five hospitals around the state. All candidates were recognized at the Ohio Hospital Association’s Annual Recognition Dinner on June 15 in Columbus at the Hilton Hotel at Easton.
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Sibling Class Offered at JTDMH
7-2-2010
On Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys will conduct a Sibling Class for children, ages 3 to 10, whose mother is expecting the arrival of a new baby. The class will be held in the conference room #1 on the first floor.
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Wilson Physician Achieves Board Recertification
7-2-2010
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Recertification Examination by Remon Obeid, M.D., internal medicine specialist. Dr. Obeid sees and treats patients out of his two medical offices. His Sidney office is located on the Wilson Memorial Hospital campus at 915 West Michigan Street, in the Yager Medical Building, Suite 302. He recently opened an office in Piqua at 312 N. Wayne Street, Suite A.
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Diabetic Suport Group Offered at JTDMH
7-1-2010
The Diabetic Support Group will meet on Monday evening, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1-3 at the Hospital. The morning class will be held on Tuesday, July 13 at 10:00 am.
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Join the Women’s Walk for Wellness held at Celina Lake Festival
6-30-2010
Grand Lake Health System and Alvetro Orthodontics join together to sponsor the 2010 Women’s Walk for Wellness event on Saturday, July 24 at 8:15 a.m.
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Heckler to Serve as Director of Wilson's Sports Medicine Program
6-21-2010
Wilson Memorial Hospital has expanded their healthcare service line to include sports medicine and athletic training services. By the start of the 2010 fall high school sports season, Wilson Memorial will be the official sports medicine provider for the following four Shelby County schools: Sidney High School, Lehman Catholic High School, Fort Loramie High School and Anna High School. Wilson Memorial will provide full time athletic training coverage for each of the school’s athletic programs and access to the hospital’s comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services.
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Hot Cars and Children Do Not Mix
5-18-2010
As summer approaches, bringing with it warmer temperatures, Safe Kids Greater Dayton and Dayton Children’s is working to increase awareness and urge caregivers to never leave children alone in a vehicle. Unfortunately, though it is only May, the first heat stroke fatalities have already occurred. With the goal of having no more children die from heat stroke when they are “forgotten” in cars, safety experts and child advocates remind parents and caregivers to always check for sleeping children before leaving a vehicle.
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JTDMH Parkinson Support Group Offered
5-14-2010
The Parkinson Support Group of Auglaize County will be meeting on Monday, May 17th at 2:00 pm in conference room #1 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. This group meets monthly and everyone is invited to attend.
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Stroke Support Group Offered at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital
5-14-2010
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital and Auglaize County Council on Aging offers a Stroke/Brain Injury Support Group. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 18, at 10:00 am. The Auglaize County Council on Aging is able to provide transportation to the class for those who live in Auglaize County.
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Junior League and Dayton Children’s Team up for Bicycle Safety
5-3-2010
It’s that time of year again—summer’s here and kids are looking forward to spending more time outside with friends. During the summer months, children often use bikes as their mode of transportation; to and from friends’ houses, the pool, and the park. It is important to educate children on bike safety, especially the importance of wearing a helmet. Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes and is the most important determinant of bicycle related death and permanent disability. In 2008, 261 children were treated in The Regional Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center at Dayton Children’s for injuries from bike crashes.
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oint Township District Memorial Hospital to Observe National Osteoporosis Awareness Month in May
5-3-2010
The Women’s Imaging Center at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital is celebrating National Osteoporosis Awareness during the month of May. As part of this celebration, Joint Township Hospital is offering a discounted rate on all bone density tests, otherwise known as a DEXA scan. Along with this offer will be discounting pricing of the radiologist interpretation of the DEXA scan.
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Dayton Children's To Honor Outstanding Nurses
4-29-2010
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton will honor several outstanding nurses for their contributions during the annual Nurse’s Day celebration from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 5, in the auditorium at Dayton Children’s.
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Hospital Awarded Community Grant from OHA
4-19-2010
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of Grand Lake Health System is one of five Ohio hospitals awarded a community grant from the Ohio Hospital Association Foundation for Healthy Communities. Grand Lake Health System will receive $23,222 for a Grand Health Family Challenge. This program will be initiated January 1, 2011 and run through June 30, 2011.
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Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group
4-19-2010
The Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group will meet Wednesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. at UVMC Cancer Care Center in the lower level of the Upper Valley Medical Center. The hospital is located at 3130 N. County Road 25A, Troy.
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UVMC Lab Observes National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
4-16-2010
Every day, members of the Upper Valley Medical Center lab are called on to perform an array of functions from collecting a blood specimen to counting cells to examining tissue to plating microorganisms, and cross matching blood products for transfusion.
The department will be observing National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 18 through 24 with several activities.
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Hospital Hosts Senior Supper Hour
4-15-2010
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital will present its Senior Supper Hour program on Thursday, April 29 at U.S.W. Local 200 Union Hall.
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Sibling Class Offered at Hospital
4-15-2010
On Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys will conduct a Sibling Class for
children, ages 3 to 10, whose mother is expecting the arrival of a new baby. The class will be held in the conference room #1 on the first floor.
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Stroke Support Group Offered at JTDMH
4-15-2010
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital and Auglaize County Council on Aging offers a Stroke/Brain Injury Support Group. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 20, at 10:00 am. The Auglaize County Council on Aging is able to provide transportation to the class for those who live in Auglaize County.
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Wilson To Host Diabetes Support Group on the 5 C’s of Weight Loss
4-12-2010
Wilson Memorial Hospital will be offering a diabetes support group program on Tuesday, April 27. The featured speaker will be Michael Ballas, MD, family medicine specialist, Wilson Care, Inc. The program will be held in the lower level conference room of the Wilson Medical Building from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Specialized Cardiac Care Practice Opens in Sidney
4-2-2010
Kettering Health Network and Wilson Memorial Hospital are pleased to announce the opening of the Sidney Cardiology on April 5, 2010. The new location is at 1079 Fairington Drive in Sidney. The practice specializes in the management of cardiovascular disease.
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Vorhees Named Acute Care Manager at Wilson Memorial
4-1-2010
Jennifer Vorhees, RN, BSN, recently joined Wilson Memorial’s management team as the new acute care manager. Vorhees oversees all operations of the acute care unit including the coordination of patient care services on the floor and working with medical staff to properly execute patient care plans. She also supervises and evaluates staff and works closely with patients and their family to provide assistance when needed.
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Ohio’s Booster Seat Law will soon be in full effect
3-29-2010
Ohio's new law goes into full effect on April 7, 2010. Ohio’s new booster seat law requires federally approved booster seats for children ages 4 to 8-years-old and who are less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height.
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Emmett Broxson, M.D., Maria Nanagas, M.D., Joseph Ross, M.D., selected for first ever Distinguished Service Award
3-19-2010
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce that Emmett Broxson, MD, Maria Nanagas, MD, and Joseph Ross, MD, have been awarded the first ever Distinguished Service awards. Dr. Broxson, Dr. Nanagas and Dr. Ross were presented the award before their peers on Friday, March 12 at the Dayton Art Institute.
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Grand Lakes Healthy Hearts Support Group Offered at Hospital
3-12-2010
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital will be offering a Grand Lake Healthy Hearts support group on Tuesday, April 6th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in conference room 1 at the Hospital.
Join the cardiac nurses to discuss understanding your cardiac diagnosis and cardiac medication review.
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CMHP Announces Transition Plan for Emergency, Acute Rehab Services in Springfield
3-9-2010
As part of an ongoing plan to prepare for the opening of the new Springfield Regional Medical Center, all emergency room resources and expertise will come together on SRMC’s High Street campus, and the ER on the Fountain Blvd. campus will close, effective March 29, 2010.
“Over the past several months, we have been doing a lot of work related to our new hospital project away from the actual construction site,” explained Mark S. Wiener, President and CEO, Community Mercy Health Partners. “Thanks to the diligent and cooperative work of departmental leaders, staff, physicians and community partners, we have moved one step
closer toward the model that we will take into the new hospital.”
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Support Group Addresses Pulmonary Disease
3-8-2010
Springfield Regional Medical Center is hosting a support group for individuals living with pulmonary disease or experiencing pulmonary problems. The group’s first meeting is March 18, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Classrooms A,B,C in the Education Center at Springfield Regional Medical Center – High St., 2615 E. High St., Springfield.
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JTDMH Auxiliary Raises Funds for Surgery and Wound Care Centers
3-1-2010
For over fifty years, the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has been supporting the Hospital through volunteer and fundraising efforts. Even before the Hospital opened in 1953, they were fundraising to support the new Hospital. With 102 current members, it remains active and dedicated to supporting patient care with their contributions.
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Diabetic Support Class Offered
2-25-2010
The Diabetic Support Group will meet on Monday evening, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1-3 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. The morning class will be held on Tuesday, March 9 at 10:00 am.
The program for March is titled “Carb Counting”, with Krissy Mullenhour. Counting carbs can help improve blood glucose results and promote weight loss. We will practice counting carbs form food labels and review basic portion sizes. In addition, we will discuss the different types of cards (good carbs versus bad carbs).
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CardioPulmonary Wellness Program to Move to New Location
2-24-2010
The Outpatient CardioPulmonary Wellness program, currently located at Springfield Regional Medical Center – Fountain Blvd., will move to 247 S. Burnett Road, Springfield (across the street from Springfield Regional Medical Center – High St.) on February 25 and 26. The program will begin treating patients at the new location on March 1.
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Terry Wiegel awarded Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Elwood Chaney Outstanding Clinician Award
2-22-2010
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce that Terry Wiegel, director of rehabilitative services at Dayton Children’s, has been awarded the 2010 Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (OSLHA) Elwood Chaney Outstanding Clinician Award.
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For the Love of Hospice Event
2-19-2010
On Thursday, April 22, Grand Lake Hospice will hold its inaugural gala “For the Love of Hospice” at Romer’s in Celina. The evening’s theme, “April in Paris,” begins with a Welcome Champagne Reception and a silent and live auction following. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.
This event promises to be both exciting and inspiring with live entertainment and Keynote Speaker Cea Cohen Elliott, who believes “Laughter is her Prescription for Life.”
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UVMC Foundation Taking Scholarship Applications
2-3-2010
Applications are available for the annual UVMC Foundation Scholarship program. A variety of scholarships are available. The requirements for each scholarship are outlined in the official scholarship form.
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Coming Soon - A Road To Fitness Event
1-28-2010
Mark your calendar for the second Road to Fitness event of 2010, scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2010. The St. Marys Area Chamber Hike Valentines 5 K Walk/Run will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and is a free event!
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Colon Cancer Support Group to Meet Feb. 11
1-25-2010
A Colon Cancer Support Group will meet Feb. 11 at the UVMC Farmhouse on the grounds of the Upper Valley Medical Center.
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United For Healthcare Announces Women’s Health Event
1-25-2010
Grand Lake Health System and Mercer Health will sponsor “Nurturing Today’s Woman” during a Ladies’ Day Out on Saturday, February 20. The doors will open at 8:00 AM with blood tests being offered. This free event will include a number of guest speakers, a free breakfast, and door prizes.
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Sibling Class Offered at Hospital
1/6/2010
On Saturday, January 16, 2009 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Joint
Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys will conduct a Sibling
Class for children, ages 3 to 10, whose mother is expecting the arrival of
a new baby. The class will be held in the conference room #1 on the first
floor.
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Grand Lake Health System offers H1N1 Vaccines free to the public
1/5/2010
The Grand Lake Health System will be offering the H1N1 vaccine free of charge to the public. To be able to receive this vaccine individuals will need to pre-register at https://h1n1vaccine.odh.ohio.gov website. You will need to print the registration form and bring it with you to the clinic.
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Resolve to Quit Smoking – REACH Out for Help
12-9-2009
With the start of a new year comes a new round of resolutions. Surveys suggest quitting smoking consistently ranks in the top 10 resolutions people make each year. Have you thought about kicking the habit? Community Mercy REACH can help.
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Start the New Year off Right, Take Care of Yourself at the Grand Lake Health Fair
12-8-2009
The Grand Lake Health System presents “Start the New Year off Right Take Care of Yourself” Grand Lake Health Fair on Saturday, January 9
at the Celina YMCA, 7590 St. Rt. 703, Celina.
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Healing Memories Candlelight Memorial Services to be Held
12-1-2009
When asked to describe the meaning of the word grief, we may struggle to find words that capture the depth of what grief means to us. Especially at Christmas, describing the depth of emotion we experience after a loved one has died, it is nearly impossible to put sorrow and pain into words and a context that we can comprehend.
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Growth and Development Linked to Injury Risk
11-30-2009
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and Kohl’s Department Stores, as a part of the Kohl’s “A Minute for Kids” Campaign, encourage parents to take a moment and learn more about ways to protect their children from accidental injury. A crucial part of protecting your child from injury is understanding more about their growth and development.
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Dayton Children’s partners with Wright State University men’s basketball
11-24-2009
To support Dayton Children’s and take advantage of our special rate, you can purchase tickets directly from the Dayton Children’s development office at 641-3405 or go the Spot Shop, the gift shop located inside the hospital at Dayton Children’s. These tickets are only $10 each and a portion of the ticket proceeds goes to Dayton Children’s.
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Hospital Hosts Senior Supper Hour
11-19-2009
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital will present its Senior Supper Hour program on Thursday, December 3 at U.S.W. Local 200 Union Hall.
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Stroke & Parkinson’s Support Group Offered At Joint Township District Memorial Hospital
11-12-2009
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital and Auglaize County Council on Aging offers a Parkinson’s and Stroke/Brain Injury Support Group. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, at 1:00. The Auglaize County Council on Aging is able to provide transportation to the class for those who live in Auglaize County.
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Grand Lake Home Health Celebrates National Home Health Month
11-9-2009
More than 11 million Americans receive home delivered health care from home health providers. In their honor, Grand Lake Home Health joins the National Association For Home Care & Hospice in celebrating November as National Home Health Month under the theme, “Love in Action.”
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Sibling Class Offered at Hospital
10-26-2009
On Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys will conduct a Sibling Class for children, ages 3 to 10, whose mother is expecting the arrival of a new baby. The class will be held in the conference room #1 on the first floor.
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Grand Lake Healthy Heart Support Group Offered at Hospital
10-23-2009
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital will be offering a Grand Lake Healthy Hearts support group on Tuesday, November 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in conference room 1 at the Hospital.
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It’s Time to Talk to Your Teen about Safe Driving
10-16-2009
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, young drivers, ages 15- to 20-years old, are especially vulnerable to death and injury on our roadways – traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers.
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School Buses are Eight Times Safer than Passenger Vehicles
10-16-2009
While carpooling is a common practice in many communities, a school bus is the safest way for children to get to school. Fatal crashes involving school bus occupants are extremely rare events, even though school buses serve children daily in nearly every community.
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Kinesio Taping – Not Just for Athletes
10-7-2009
Perhaps you remember seeing the USA Women’s Olympic Beach Volleyball players having their shoulders taped with bright blue and black tape. That tape is Kinesio Tape, and it is one of the newest and most effective options available through Springfield Regional Outpatient Rehabilitation services. And you don’t have to be an athlete to experience its benefits.
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Community Mercy Health Partners to Host Free Health Fair
9-17-2009
Free health screenings and educational information will be provided at the Community Mercy Health Partners Health and Wellness Fair at the Education Center at Springfield Regional Medical Center, 2615 E. High St., Springfield, on Friday, October 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Education Center entrance is located along Burnett Road between the main hospital and the Springfield Regional School of Nursing. Parking will be conveniently located outside the Education Center entrance.
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Springfield Regional Medical Center Announces the Opening of the Springfield Regional Outpatient Center
9/17/2009
Effective September 21, 2009, the Mercy Surgery Center, located at 2610 N. Limestone St. in Springfield, will operate under its new name of the Springfield Regional Outpatient Center. The Springfield Regional Endoscopy Center, previously located at Springfield Regional Medical Center – Fountain Blvd., will simultaneously relocate to this new facility and become the primary service specialty.
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Protect yourself and your children against the flu
9/16/2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year in the United States more than 200,000 people, on average, are hospitalized from flu complications. Twenty thousand of those hospitalized are children younger than 5 years old. In southwest Ohio peak flu season is November through April.
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Wilson To Host Diabetes Support Group on Latest Insulin Therapies
9-14-2009
Wilson Memorial Hospital will be offering a diabetes support group program on Tuesday, September 22. Prashanth Kumar, MD, endocrinologist, Wilson Care, Inc., will be the featured speaker. He will present information and updates on current insulin therapies, in particular Symlin and Byetta. Dr. Kumar will also be available to answer questions.
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News briefs from Dayton Children’s
9-12-2009
There's a lot happening at Dayton Children's includinga Medical director named for gastroenterology, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training program recognized, Laboratory receives accreditation and more!
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Mercy Memorial Hospital and the Champaign Health District to Offer Free Mammograms
9-10-2009
Mercy Memorial Hospital, the Champaign Health District and the local Breast Cancer Endowment Fund have teamed up to offer free mammograms throughout National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 1 – 31, at Mercy Memorial Hospital, 904 Scioto St., Urbana. The free exams are by appointment only.
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Charity Poker Run To Benefit Wilson Hospice
6-29-2009
The fifth annual 47 Bar and Grill Charity Poker Run will take place Saturday, July 18, 2009. Bikers will start at the 47 Bar and Grill and travel to several different locations. Proceeds will benefit Wilson Memorial’s Hospice Care program.
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Safety Experts Remind Parents: No Children under 16 on ATVs
6-23-2009
While ATVs are part of daily life for many across the United States, whether for recreation or an occupation, Safe Kids Greater Dayton recommends that children younger than age 16 should never ride on, or operate, ATVs of any size - including youth-sized ATVs.
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Celebrate Safety This Fourth of July
6-19-2009
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration across the country, and here locally - fireworks are a crowd favorite each year. Whether at a professional show or in the backyard, fireworks can be fun to watch – but they can also be very dangerous.
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CMHP Hospitals Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
6-10-2009
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield and Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana have earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ and full accreditation by The Joint
Commission. Community Mercy Health Partners’ hospice and home medical equipment programs also received full accreditation.
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Chairs Named for New Springfield Regional Medical Center Capital Campaign
6-9-2009
William H. Ray, Jr., and his wife, Jeanne Lampe, of Springfield have been named the co-chairs of the capital campaign supporting the construction of the new Springfield Regional Medical Center.
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Huber Heights family to meet with representatives in Washington D.C. on national Family Advocacy Day
6-8-2009
As Congress decides what provisions will be included in legislation that could impact the health care of all Americans , the Ellington family of Huber Heights will travel to Washington, D.C. on June 17 and June 18, along with dozens of other children and families, to meet with lawmakers to ensure health reform legislation works for children too.
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Children’s Miracle Network telethon raises more than $1.9 million for Dayton Children's
6-1-2009
The Children’s Miracle Network telethon raised $1,923,254 for The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton last weekend through the Children’s Miracle Network.
The telethon aired locally on WHIO-TV, Channel 7 and was hosted by on-air personalities Cheryl McHenry, Mike Hartsock and K99.1FM’s Nancy Wilson.
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New ambassadors for Dayton Children’s to be introduced during annual Children’s Miracle Network telethon
5-22-2009
New ambassadors for The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton will be introduced during the 27th annual broadcast of the Children’s Miracle Network telethon on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31.
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Dayton Children’s jumps feet first in to the social networking world
5-8-2009
Many organizations are asking themselves how they can successfully incorporate social networking as part of their overall marketing plan.
Dayton Children’s asked the same questions – how can we use social media to connect with employees, potential donors, existing donors, patients and families, the local community and beyond?
The answer? To use Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and 937moms.com to reach out, build relationships, provide expert advice and have two-way communication.
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Wilson Memorial Featured in LIVE Webcast
5-6-2009
Wilson Memorial Hospital was featured in a live Webcast on Tuesday, May 5. The program aired nationally and focused on technology advances in glycemic (blood sugar) control for hospitalized patients. Wilson Memorial was asked to take part in the Webcast since they were the first hospital of its size throughout the nation to implement EndoTool Glucose Manangement System hospital-wide.
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New Human Resource Director Joins Wilson Memorial Hospital
5-5-2009
Wilson Memorial Hospital recently selected John Eve to join the senior management team as the new director of human resources. He will oversee all aspects of the department as well as the Auxiliary, the Volunteens and the Ministerial Association that serves the hospital.
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The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton to honor outstanding nurses
5-1-2009
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton will honor several outstanding nurses for their contributions during the annual Nurse’s Day celebration from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 6, in the auditorium at Dayton Children’s.
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National Safe Kids Week Kicks-Off with a First-Time Safety Report Linking Research on Unintentional Injury and a Child’s Development
4-28-2009
A study of child development and unintentional injury released today by Safe Kids USA is the first to link age-appropriate safety tips to an extensive analysis of research on children’s cognitive, behavioral and physical development. The result, revealed locally by Safe Kids Greater Dayton creates a blueprint of necessary safety recommendations for parents and caregivers to follow as children age.
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UVMC Emergency Physician Allen Roseberry, DO, Named Physician of the Year By Emergency Physicians Group
4-21-2009
Allen Roseberry, DO, emergency physician with Upper Valley Medical Center, has been honored as Premier Health Care Services’ Physician of the Year.
The physician group, Premier Health Care Services, staffs the Emergency Departments of regional hospitals, including Upper Valley Medical Center. Dr. Roseberry was recognized out of Premier’s nearly 300 full-time physician staff members.
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UVMC Initiates Expense Reductions
4-14-2009
Upper Valley Medical Center this week announced implementation of a significant phase of a cost reduction program begun earlier this year. In action that impacted staff and programs across the health system and within the hospital, UVMC eliminated positions, reduced hours and modified compensation policies along with other budget reductions.
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Spring Sports Safety
4-6-2009
Each year nationwide, more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and younger are treated for sports injuries. Roughly half of these injuries are sustained in solo activities including biking, skating, and skateboarding. In addition, approximately 1 out of 4 participants in youth soccer, football, or baseball has been injured at least once.
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Water safety tips from Dayton Children’s and Safe Kids Greater Dayton
4-6-2009
It’s a warm summer day and you’re at the beach with your kids. Your cell phone rings and you answer it, shifting your focus from your kids to the conversation. Good idea? Not at all, and it could even be deadly. Children can get into trouble in a matter of seconds when around water, so The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and Safe Kids Greater Dayton recommends that parents actively supervise – with their eyes on their kids at all times -- when they are in or near the water.
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Nurse Practitioner Joins PrimeCare Physicians of West Central Ohio, Inc.
4-1-2009
Valerie Moeder Mumaw, CRNP, MSN, BSN, has recently joined PrimeCare Physicians of West Central Ohio, Inc., as a certified nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of Kenneth Bosslet, D.O., and Stephen Justice, M.D., Mumaw performs supportive healthcare services to patients.
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Protect your children against home hazards
3-10-2009
It is natural for children to explore their surroundings but exploring under the kitchen sink or the medicine cabinet where hazardous chemicals and adult medicines are kept can be dangerous.
During National Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21), The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and Safe Kids Greater Dayton remind parents to make sure they store hazardous materials – such as cleaning products or medication – out of their children’s reach.
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Safe on Saturday teaches children about safety
3-9-2009
Safe Kids Greater Dayton, led by The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, is hosting the 16th annual Safe on Saturday on Saturday, March 21, in partnership with the Parents Advancing Choice in Education (PACE) School and Community EXPO. The event will be held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Sinclair Community College, Building 12.
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Dayton Children’s Specialty Care Center and Child Advocacy Center of Warren County to celebrate first year anniversary
3-6-2009
Dayton Children’s Specialty Care Center and Child Advocacy Center of Warren County is celebrating its first year anniversary.
On Wednesday, March 11 the Child Advocacy Center of Warren County will host a celebration at the Warren County administration building, room 128 A, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
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Watch what you heat - Scald burn prevention and awareness
2-25-2009
In 2007, the Regional Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center at Dayton Children’s admitted 142 children with burn related injuries; 43 percent of these children were treated for scalds from hot water or food.
Scald burns are most common type of burn-related injuries among young children, compared to contact burns, caused by direct contact with fire, which is more prevalent among older children.
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Speedway SuperAmerica gives $150,000 to The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton
2-24-2009
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC presented a check for more than $150,000 to The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton yesterday as a result of their 2008 fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network, an international non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals.
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Wilson Memorial Offers Online Phone Directory and Automated Assistance For Callers
2-18-2009
Wilson Memorial Hospital has expanded its telecommunication and Web site services by offering several ways to access phone numbers and departments at the hospital. The Wilson Web site www.wilsonhospital.com has a new phone directory section that provides most hospital departments’ phone numbers as well as all billing department numbers.
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Web Pages Highlight New Hospital Construction
2-13-2009
Community Mercy Health Partners has launched a series of web pages designed to highlight information about the construction of the new Springfield Regional Medical Center.
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Funds Awarded to Expand Diabetes Care and Education
2-10-2009
Community Mercy Health Partners (CMHP) has secured nearly
$25,000 to expand care services and education for area diabetes patients.
The Catholic Healthcare Partners Foundation awarded the grant to CMHP. The
Community Mercy Foundation applied for the funding on behalf of CMHP’s
staffed diabetes educator.
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Community Mercy Hospice Seeks Volunteers
1-13-2009
Community Mercy Hospice is seeking individuals who have a desire to make the world a better place to live for Clark and Champaign county residents.
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Dayton Children’s offers five tips to stay active even in the winter
1-12-2009
Winter has arrived along with freezing temperatures, snowy weather, short days and long nights. However, the key to a healthy lifestyle is not to hibernate but to make sure an active lifestyle lasts all winter long.
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Wilson Partners with Cargill to Help Employees ‘Kick the Habit’
1-12-2009
Wilson Memorial Hospital recently hosted a group from Cargill’s Sidney plant to hear Paul Thorpe, M.D., pathologist, present information about the harmful effects smoking has on the body. Dr. Thorpe’s presentation was a hands-on experience where employees had the opportunity to observe and feel both healthy and diseased organs to better understand the damaging effects smoking and tobacco use has on the some of the major internal organs.
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CMHP Laboratories Receive Accreditation from College of American Pathologists
1-7-2009
The Springfield Regional Medical Center and Mercy Memorial Hospital clinical laboratories have been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of on-site inspections, which were held in October 2008. The Springfield Regional Medical Center and Mercy Memorial Hospital clinical laboratories are two of the more than 6,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.
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Dayton Children’s educates families on the importance of booster seats
1-7-2009
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton congratulates members of the General Assembly for passage of substitute House Bill 320, championed by Representative Shannon Jones (R-Springboro) that requires federally approved booster seats for children ages 4 through 7 and who are under 4 feet, 9 inches in height. Gov. Ted Strickland signed the bill on January 6, 2009, making Ohio the 44th state to enact a booster seat law.
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Improvement in imaging technology important for local kids
1-6-2009
The pediatric radiologists at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton are excited. About what you ask? Dayton Children’s main campus recently purchased a new 64-slice CT scanner – that’s good news for medical imaging patients.
Dayton Children’s now offers CT scanning at its main campus at One Children’s Plaza in Dayton and the new Outpatient Care Center - Springboro, located just off Route 741 at 3333 West Tech Road.
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Area Walmart and Sam’s Club associates will make a special holiday visit to Dayton Children’s Medical Center.
12-5-2008
Associates from local Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs will bring smiles to the children at Dayton Children’s Medical Center on Tuesday, December 9. The store and club associates donate gift bags each year for the hospital staff and patients. They also donate gift bags for staff at the Children’s Home Care of Dayton.
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Dayton Children’s to open new Outpatient Testing Center – Vandalia on December 15
12-2-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce the opening of its Outpatient Testing Center – Vandalia on December 15. A ribbon cutting will be held at the new center at 11:00 am on Friday, December 12.
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K99.1FM Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton
11-17-2008
K99.1FM’s Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton will be broadcast live from 5:00 am on Monday, November 24, to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26, in Dayton Children’s lobby.
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Dr. Susan Williams named Fellow, presents bone density research
11-14-2008
Susan Williams, MD, MS, RD, CNSP, CCD, of Greene Memorial Hospital’s Center for Nutrition and Metabolic Medicine in Xenia, will now carry another set of letters behind her name. Dr. Williams was recently elected a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, so FACN will now accompany her name as well.
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Greene Memorial Hospital Welcomes New EMS Coordinator
11-11-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital welcomes Mark Erby to John C. Hoctel Emergency Trauma Center team. Mark’s first day was Oct. 16 as GMH’s new EMS Coordinator.
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Blind Cat Brings Joy to GMH Behavioral Health Patients
11-10-2008
A blind cat can work wonders.
Just ask said Dawn Cooksey, interim director of Greene Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit. Dawn, who is also Lucky’s owner, brought him onto the unit for the first time Thursday, November 6.
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Dr. Michael McKee Named New CMHP Board Chair
11-10-2008
Community Mercy Health Partners has announced Michael McKee, M.D., as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. McKee previously served as the board’s Vice Chair and assumes the leadership role following the resignation of Peter Hackett, who served as Chair since 2006.
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GMH honors Dr. Patil for 35 years of service
11-10-2008
Somashekhar Patil, M.D., was honored at a recent medical staff meeting of Greene Memorial Hospital for 35 years of loyal service to the patients, community, and staff of GMH.
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Dayton Children’s Outpatient Care Center - Springboro to open on Friday, November 7
11-1-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is set to open its new Outpatient Care Center – Springboro on Friday, November 7.
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Grief and Holidays Support Group Offered
10-31-2008
Wilson Hospice Care will offer three different sessions addressing the challenges the holiday season brings for those who are dealing with grief issues. In light of the stresses in the world, these programs may prove to be quite helpful to people under unusually high amounts of tension.
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Greene Memorial Hospital expands services at new Beavercreek medical facility
10-30-2008
A new medical center will offer western Greene County residents convenient access to Greene Memorial Hospital and Wright State Physicians Family Medicine services.
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Should you send your kids to school or keep them home when they’re feeling ill
10-28-2008
It’s a problem all parents face throughout the flu season. The little one bursts into their parents’ room in the morning complaining about how they’re not feeling well and can’t go to school.
How can parents be sure they’re making the right decision by keeping their child home from school or sending them to school?
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Springfield Regional Helps To Provide “Wheels for the World”
10-27-2008
Springfield Regional Medical Center is reaching out to provide mobility and independence to individuals living with disabilities throughout the world.
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Dayton Children’s 2007-2008 annual report available for viewing
10/23/2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce the availability of its 2007-2008 annual report.
The report can be seen online at www.childrensdayton.org/annualreport.
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Wilson CEO Celebrates 35 Years of Service
10-23-2008
Thomas J. Boecker, president and CEO, recently celebrated thirty-five years of service with Wilson Memorial Hospital. Following the monthly board meeting on Wednesday evening, hospital board members gathered to recognize Boecker for his milestone in service.
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Wound Care Center Unveils Hyperbaric Medicine - First of Its Kind in Springfield
10/23/2008
The Springfield Regional Wound Care Center is now treating patients with 100% oxygen inside its two new hyperbaric oxygen chambers. The treatment quickly delivers high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream, assists in the healing process of the wounds and is effective in fighting certain types of infections.
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GMH health screening set for October 30 in Fairborn
10-22-2008
Health Focus, the community wellness program of Greene Memorial Hospital, will conduct cholesterol, blood sugar, Dermascan, lung function and blood pressure health screenings from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Fairborn Middle School, 200 Lincoln Drive, Fairborn.
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Dayton Children’s announces community location changes to help meet the region’s needs
10-21-2008
Dayton Children’s is pleased to announce changes to community locations to better meet the needs of the region’s children and families.
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Wilson To Offer “Get Back to Life” Program
10-21-2008
On Saturday, November 15, Wilson Memorial Hospital will present “Get Back to Life,” an educational program for those dealing with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, obesity, heart disease, cancer, pulmonary disease, multiple sclerosis and other conditions.
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Dayton Children’s is first hospital in the area to use Zingo
10-15-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce its innovative approach to reduce or relieve a child’s pain during common medical procedures.
Dayton Children’s is the first hospital in the area to offer a new, fast-acting topical, local analgesia called Zingo™ to reduce the pain associated with IV insertions and blood draws in children 3 to 18 years of age. The medical center also uses a patch called Synera, which numbs the skin.
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Greene Behavioral Health’s Mental Health Conference deemed a success
10/9/2008
Greene Behavioral Health, an adult inpatient mental health unit at Greene Memorial Hospital, hosted “Mission Possible – Managing Mood and Psychotic Disorders” on Friday, October 3 at the Herman N. Menapace Center for Health Education.
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Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Medical Staff at Wilson Memorial Hospital
10/8/2008
Kevin J. Paley, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon, has joined the medical staff of Wilson Memorial Hospital. He will begin seeing patients on Fridays beginning November 7 at his office in the Wilson Medical Building, first floor, suite 103, on the Wilson campus. Dr. Paley is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for New Springfield Regional Medical Center
10/6/2008
Representatives from Community Mercy Health Partners, the City of Springfield and other state and local organizations will break ground for the new Springfield Regional Medical Center during a special ceremony on Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m. at the future hospital site at North and Plum Streets. The community-at-large is welcome to attend the event.
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Wilson Hospice To Host Light Up A Life Program
10/6/2008
Wilson Hospice Care’s annual community memorial service, “Light Up A Life,” will be held on Sunday, October 19, at the Cameo Theater located in the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County in downtown Sidney.
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Safe Kids Greater Dayton and FedEx team up to educate children about pedestrian safety
10/5/2008
Child safety advocates at Safe Kids Greater Dayton are hoping that pedestrian safety activities held on International Walk To School Day (Wednesday, October 8) will help to make kids safer pedestrians.
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WILSON MEMORIAL INTRODUCES DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY
10/1/2008
Women who undergo routine mammograms at Wilson Memorial Hospital now have the latest diagnostic technology available to them, digital mammography.
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Dayton Children’s Children’s Miracle Network program manager given Children’s Miracle Network’s highest honor
9-30-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce that Debbie Butner, Children’s Miracle Network manager, has been given the Stephanie Melemis Award, the Children’s Miracle Network’s highest honor.
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Founder of ConKerr Cancer program, Cindy Kerr, to deliver pillowcases for cancer patients at Dayton Children’s
9-25-2008
In just three years, ConKerr Cancer’s thousands of volunteers have provided over 42,000 pillowcases to sick children in hospitals across North America and in South Africa in memory of her son, Ryan. Ryan was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer in 2002 and passed away in 2008.
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Dayton Bombers captain to visit Dayton Children’s
9-24-2008
Captain Greg Labenski from the Dayton Bombers will be visiting Dayton Children’s from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on September 25. Labenski is a two-time captain for the Bombers. He recorded his 150th regular season ECHL point in February. He was selected to the IHL All-Star Team in 2006. Labenski will meet and greet patients, families and employees in Dayton Children’s cafeteria. Photos will be available upon request.
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Local Physical Therapists Return to GMH
9-24-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital welcomes Tim Haney, PT, and Paul Turner, PT, as they join the experienced staff at Greene Therapy Services on October 1, 2008.
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OCRA to donate $16,000 to Dayton Children’s child life program
9-24-2008
Representatives from the Ohio Collision Repair Association (OCRA) will be making a donation of $16,000 to Dayton Children’s child life program on September 25. The OCRA has been supportive of Dayton Children’s since 1992 through contributions from their headlight safety campaign. The check presentation will be held in the activity room on three west, one of the inpatient floors at Dayton Children’s. Photos will be available upon request.
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Dayton Children’s and Kohl’s Department Stores encouraged kids at Pathway School of Discovery to “Get Active”
9-22-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and Kohl’s Department stores encouraged kids to “Get Active” and kick off their 2008 Kohl’s ‘A Minute for Kids’ Campaign at Pathway School of Discovery on Monday, September 22.
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Backyard fire injuries on the rise
9-18-2008
s Miami Valley families clean up their yards from fallen debris and manage without electricity – the prevalence of backyard fires is on the rise. This increase of backyard fires has already caused an increase of burn injuries to children.
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Record numbers at GMH following windstorm
9-17-2008
In light of the damage caused throughout the region by Sunday’s windstorm, Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia opened its doors to area residents in need of medical treatment or electricity to operate medical equipment.
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Dayton Children’s and Kohl’s Department Stores to encourage kids at Pathway School of Discovery to “Get Active”
9-14-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and Kohl’s Department stores will be encouraging kids to “Get Active” and kicking off their 2008 Kohl’s ‘A Minute for Kids’ Campaign at Pathway School of Discovery on Monday, September 22.
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Wilson Welcomes New OB/GYN
9-12-2008
Jodi D. McCartney, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist, joined the Wilson Care OB/GYN practice with Drs. Elizabeth Brandewie and Valerie Schulte.
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News Briefs from Dayton Children's
9-10-2008
News briefs from Dayton Children's including a new outpatient facility and the Little Exchange.
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Mercy Memorial Hospital is weighing in on the issue of school backpacks and child health.
9-9-2008
On September 24, Mercy Memorial Hospital and its occupational therapy department will host a school backpack “weigh-in” to encourage area students to “Lighten Up.” The free event begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Champaign Family YMCA, 191 Community Dr., Urbana.
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UVMC Cancer Program Awarded Commendation by Commission on Cancer
9-8-2008
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) has granted three-year approval with commendation to the Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) Cancer Care Center.
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Dayton Children’s to open new Outpatient Care Center - Springboro in November
9-3-2008
Getting specialized care for children in the Springboro area will get a little easier when The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton opens its Outpatient Care Center – Springboro on November 7 – but not at the expense of the environment.
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UVMC CEO Announces Leadership Change for 2009
9-3-2008
David J. Meckstroth, chief executive officer (CEO) of Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC), has announced his intent to step down from that position effective Jan. 2, 2009, to pursue consulting and teaching.
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Community Mercy Hospice Provides Grief Support for Children
8-28-2008
Community Mercy Hospice, along with Grace Evangelical
Lutheran Church, is offering evenings of bereavement care groups for children 3 to 18 years of age. The sessions are held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on the third Monday of each month beginning Monday, September 15, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1801 St. Paris Pike, Springfield.
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Giffen Appointed Wilson’s Executive Director for Wilson Care, Inc.
8-26-2008
Gary Giffen is the new executive director for Wilson Memorial Hospital’s physician practice management group, Wilson Care, Inc. Giffen joined the Wilson management team in July. He is responsible for all activities associated with Wilson Care, Inc. including day-to-day operations for 18 physician practices, as well as helping with the implementation of new technology, such as the new electronic medical records (EMR) system being phased in for physicians and their patients.
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Wilson to Offer Free “Legs for Life” Vascular Screenings
8-25-2008
Wilson Memorial Hospital will offer free vascular screenings on Wednesday, September 17 and Friday, September 19 from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at the Interventional Lab at the hospital. By offering this screening Wilson joins more than 400 healthcare facilities across the country in Legs for Life® – National Screening for Vascular Disease program.
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Dayton Children’s and Kohl’s department stores partner to offer pediatric health and safety information to parents and families
8-21-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and Kohl’s Department Stores have partnered to offer the latest pediatric health, safety and prevention information to parents and families in the region.
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George Miller resigns as Regional President and CEO of CMHP; Mark Wiener named successor
8-15-2008
George Miller Jr. today announced his resignation as President and CEO of Community Mercy Health Partners, effective immediately. Mark Wiener, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is succeeding Miller as the Regional CEO and President of the organization.
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Local Senior Olympian thanks GMH therapist for help in recovery
8-14-2008
Shirley Mullins of Yellow Springs recently won two Olympic medals, a feat she wasn’t sure she’d be able to complete just a couple of weeks ago.
Mullins, 73, fell at her home earlier this summer, spraining her right thumb. After the injury didn’t heal on its own, she saw a doctor who recommended she see Lori Stemmer, an occupational therapist at Greene Therapy Service at Greene Memorial Hospital and Beavercreek HealthPark.
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News Briefs from Dayton Children's
8-11-2008
Dayton Children's shares its news briefs, including the reception of numerous awards and a new chairman of professional staff.
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Wilson Hospice Receives Perfect Score From State
8-11-2008
Wilson Hospice received a perfect score from surveyors from The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) who recently visited Wilson Memorial Hospital’s Hospice Care division to perform a required survey for proper state licensure and Medicare/Medicaid certification. After the two-day review, ODH found Wilson Hospice to be in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including the Medicare/Medicaid conditions of participation.
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Dayton Children’s wants parents and teens to be knowledgeable about MRSA
8-7-2008
Do you have a teen that participates in contact sports or group activities?
Then your teen may be at risk of contracting the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, commonly known as MRSA. This infection is resistant to the antibiotics that are typically used to treat other staph infections.
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News briefs from Dayton Children’s
8-6-2008
Dayton Children's shares its news briefs, including articles about a new transporter vehicle, Miracle Treat Day and the Little Exchange.
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Local Bikers Raise $5,720 For Wilson Hospice
8-5-2008
A group of 310 motorcyclists recently participated in the annual poker run raising $5,720 to benefit Wilson Hospice Care. Since the event’s inception in 2005, $12,872 has been raised for Wilson’s hospice program.
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Pediatric orthopedics – a different ball game
8-5-2008
Grant Harlan, a 12-year-old boy from Kettering, had just finished a race at an indoor track meet when he felt a pain in his knee.
His parents took him to see an orthopedist who specialized in seeing athletes.
“In our mind, we felt it was the best place to go,” Grant’s mother, Lisa, says.
Grant got bad news. It would get worse.
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The gift of life
7-29-2008
Sara Brackman was a happy 6-year-old that was about to start first grade in August of 2000.
One of her favorite things to do was ride her bike in her Coldwater neighborhood; so one day after lunch, she and a couple of friends went out for a bike ride.
What happened next changed the lives of Sara’s friends, family and five strangers who never had the chance to meet the happy girl.
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Wellness Series Fairborn Senior Center
7-29-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital and the Fairborn Senior Center are teaming up to present “The Wellness Series.” This series of health related discussions will consist of a two-part presentation and luncheon every other month.
The session for August in the series will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on August 8, 2008 at the Fairborn Senior Center, 325 N. Third Street, Fairborn.
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GMH offers diabetes footwear program at support group meeting Aug. 5
7-24-2008
Steve Friday, D.P.M., will present a discussion on diabetes and specialty footwear at the Aug. 5 Diabetes Support Group meeting, sponsored by Greene Memorial Hospital.
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More than one in five live in homes that are a high risk for lead exposure
7-18-2008
Jennifer Corn of Springfield was told her home was safe from lead, so she assumed that her children would be safe from lead poisoning.
She was wrong.
All four of her children had problems with lead poisoning, but her youngest son, Danny Estep, 7, developed the worst case of lead poisoning of them all.
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WMH Nurses get hands-on patient experience using mechanical simulators
7-15-2008
It can breathe, blink, bleed and even talk. Meet “METI Man”, a mechanical patient simulator, the latest in robotic technology that allows new nurses at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney to get a new kind of hands-on experience to enhance their clinical competence and confidence, thanks to a new partnership with the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio.
On Friday, July 18, five new nurses in orientation at Wilson honed their patient care skills using the METI Human Patient Simulator provided by Wright State University’s College of Nursing and Health and used by the institute, which will help the nurses shorten the time it takes to become experienced, veteran nurses.
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2008 Regional Pediatric Health Assessment provides insight to the region’s pediatric health
7-9-2008
Parents report that children in the Dayton area are basically healthy. That’s the good news that comes from The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton’s 2008 Regional Pediatric Health Assessment.
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Dale Danielson named new program director of rehab services at GMH
7-8-2008
Dale Danielson has been named the new program director of Greene Therapy Services at Greene Memorial Hospital and Beavercreek HealthPark.
Dale replaces Lori Stemmer, who recently returned to practicing occupational therapy at the outpatient facility at the HealthPark. His first day was June 9.
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GMH Cancer Center awarded Outstanding Achievement Award
7-8-2008
The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer has awarded the Ruth G. McMillan Cancer Center the Outstanding Achievement Award and a three-year approval with commendation.
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Community Mercy Health Partners Launches Breast Specialist Program
7-7-2008
Community Mercy Health Partners (CMHP) is proud to announce the launch of a program designed to help area residents obtain appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up cancer care services.
CMHP’s breast health specialist program, which has been funded by the Turner Foundation, is designed to facilitate access to appropriate cancer care services within the healthcare system. This is the first breast health specialist program implemented in the Clark and Champaign County area.
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GMH nurse honored at Ohio Hospital Association Recognition Dinner
7-7-2008
Connie Ferguson, a registered nurse on Greene Memorial Hospital’s medical/surgical unit, was honored at the Ohio Hospital Association Dinner on June 9 in Columbus.
Ferguson was GMH’s nomination for the Ohio Hospital Association Health Care Worker of the Year and one of the many health care employees from around the state honored at the dinner.
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Greene Memorial Hospital Volunteers Honored at Annual Luncheon
6-26-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital’s many volunteers were recognized recently at the 35th Annual Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Luncheon at Faith Community United Methodist Church.
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Mercy Memorial Hospital Expands Medical Services With Help From Local Philanthropists
6-25-2008
Mercy Memorial Hospital expands its level of care for area patients by adding and upgrading medical equipment throughout the facility.
The hospital’s continued commitment to offer high quality care has been enhanced by a $195,236 gift from the Mercy Memorial Hospital Association
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Seeing is believing with innovative VeinViewer machine at Dayton Children’s
6-25-2008
Jodi Mullen, RN, MS, CN, and Karen Rittenhouse, RN, MS, at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, say seeing is believing with the innovative VeinViewer at Dayton Children’s.
Mullen and Rittenhouse have almost 40 years of combined pediatric nursing experience, and something that has never changed is the difficulty of finding a patient’s vein for a procedure.
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Springfield Regional Recognized for High-Quality Patient Care, Operational Efficiency
6-25-2008
For the second year in a row, Springfield Regional
Medical Center has been recognized by the Premier healthcare alliance as a winner of the Premier Award for Quality (AFQ). Springfield Regional Medical Center is one of 27 winners out of more than 3,800 eligible hospitals nationwide.
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Mercy Memorial Hospital Honored by Premier Healthcare Alliance for Achieving Superior Supply Expense Performance
6-19-2008
For the second year in a row, Mercy Memorial Hospital has been named a winner of the annual Supply Chain Excellence Award, presented by the Premier healthcare alliance.
Mercy Memorial Hospital is one of 18 out of 2,000 Premier members to receive the award in 2008, which honors Premier member hospitals for achieving superior supply expense performance.
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CMHP Receives Grant Promoting Work Site Wellness
6-18-2008
Community Mercy Health Partners (CMHP) furthers its mission of improving the health of our communities by teaming with Benjamin Steel Company, Inc., to promote health and wellness in the workplace.
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News briefs from Dayton Children’s
6-16-2008
A compilation of recent events at Dayton Children's.
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Do your children use a bunk bed? Make sure it is safe with these tips from Dayton Children’s
6-13-2008
Does your child want to be on top on the world, or at least, on top of a bunk bed?
Though the top bunk can be exciting for a child, parents need to be aware of the dangers of sleeping on the top bunk.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, every year thousands of children ages 15 and younger are injured in accidents involving bunk beds.
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Children’s Miracle Network telethon raises more than $1.9 million for Dayton Children’s
6-2-2008
The Children’s Miracle Network telethon raised more than $1.9 million for The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton last weekend through the Children’s Miracle Network.
The telethon aired locally on WHIO-TV, Channel 7 and was hosted by on-air personalities Cheryl McHenry, Ted Ryan and Mike Hartsock.
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Greene Memorial Hospital and Fairborn Senior CenterPresent Third Wellness Series Presentation on June 13
5-30-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital and the Fairborn Senior Center are teaming up to present “The Wellness Series.” This series of health-related discussions consists of a two-part presentation and luncheon every other month.
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New ambassadors for Dayton Children’s to be introduced during annual Children’s Miracle Network telethon
5-28-2008
New ambassadors for The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton will be introduced during the 26th annual broadcast of the Children’s Miracle Network telethon on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1.
Ambassadors represent Dayton Children’s at various events and programs throughout the year.
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Greene Therapy Services offers pediatric summer speech program
5-22-2008
School may be out for summer, but Greene Therapy Services (GTS) is continuing to offer Speech Therapy services for children over the break.
Speech and Language Pathologists Sarah Panning and Kris DeBruin provide speech therapy to children with developmental, articulation, language skill, stuttering, attention and comprehension concerns. Many children receive therapy during the school year at their perspective schools but do not continue over the summer. Thanks to Greene Therapy Services at Greene Memorial Hospital, your child can continue therapy sessions during the summer months.
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CMHP President/CEO to Discuss Service Consolidation, New Hospital Project
5-21-2008
Community Mercy Health Partners will host a one-hour
public discussion for area residents, providing updates about CMHP
including the on-going planned service consolidation at Springfield
Regional Medical Center and status of the downtown hospital project.
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Men’s Health Program to Educate About Prostate Problems
5-21-2008
In recognition of National Men’s Health Month, Community Mercy Health Partners is hosting a free public seminar to educate area men about prostate enlargement and the symptoms associated with this common condition.
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TWIGs donate $1,500 to Dayton Children’s Family Resource Center
5-21-2008
TWIGs (Terrific Women in Giving), the auxiliary of The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, recently donated $1,500 to the hospital’s Family Resource Center.
The Family Resource Center, a free family library, will use the money to purchase PlayStation 2 games that will be loaned to hospitalized children and their families.
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Mathile Family Foundation awards $60,000 grant to Dayton Children’s
5-20-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton was the recipient of a $60,000 gift from the Mathile Family Foundation. This generous gift will allow the Family Resource Center to expand services to the community.
“We are pleased to make this gift to Dayton Children’s and support the hospital’s efforts to improve the quality of care for children in the Miami Valley region,” says Greg Edwards, executive director, Mathile Family Foundation.
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Free car seat and vehicle maintenance inspections offered on Thursday, May 22
5-19-2008
Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death in children 14 and younger. This Memorial Day, make sure your child is riding safe!
Each year, The Regional Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center at The Children's Medical Center of Dayton treats more than 500 children for motor vehicle-related injuries.
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GMH completes emergency response training
5-19-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital Emergency Trauma Center, decontamination and maintenance staff pose for a photo during a hospital chemical emergency response training on May 1.
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GMH participates in full-scale emergency response exercise
5-15-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital Emergency Trauma Center and maintenance staff pose for a photo during a regional chemical emergency response exercise on May 1.
The exercise involved maintenance crews assembling a wash station and emergency staff simulating assisting victims detoxify themselves. The scenario tested procedures for treatment and transportation of victims of chemical exposure to hospitals, on-scene sheltering of evacuees, public information and on-scene operations.
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Gold Wings donate stuffed animals to GMH Emergency Trauma Center
5-15-2008
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter N-2 of Sabina donated three large bags of new stuffed animals to Greene Memorial Hospital’s John C. Hoctel Emergency Trauma Center on May 3.
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Doug McDaniel Honored For Service at Greene County Fire and EMS Chiefs Luncheon
5-14-2008
Doug McDaniel, a 16-year member of the New Jasper Township Fire and EMS Department, was named the 2008 recipient of the Tony Glaze Memorial Award at the Greene County EMS and Fire Chiefs Luncheon on Wednesday, May 14, at Greene Memorial Hospital.
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Greenville EMS department to receive Star of Life award
5-13-2008
The Greenville EMS department has been selected as one of the 10 Star of Life recipients in Ohio.
Greenville EMS personnel were nominated by The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton for their handling of the near drowning of Lainey Miller in May 2007.
Police received a call of a 2-year-old child who was found unconscious and not breathing in a backyard swimming pool. Greenville EMS were dispatched to the scene and immediately began CPR. They sent Miller to Dayton Children’s, where she recovered from her injuries.
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GMH hires new VP of Development
5-12-2008
Moving from higher education to health care poses some welcome challenges for David Bartlett.
Bartlett recently joined Greene Memorial Hospital as vice president of development for Greene Health Partners and executive director of Greene Foundation. Greene Health Partners comprises Greene Memorial Hospital, Greene Foundation, Greene Oaks and Women’s Recovery Center. Bartlett’s first day was April 21.
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State Sen. Steve Austria tours GMH laboratory Friday
5-9-2008
State Sen. Steve Austria, R-Beavercreek, toured Greene Memorial Hospital’s laboratory Friday afternoon to learn more about clinical lab operations and the Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act.
The act, H.R. 1237, would revamp and modernize the current cytology proficiency testing program for reading Pap smears. The act would establish a new oversight model that requires annual continuing medical education requirements to keep pace with advances in science and technology, promote best practices and enhance locator and interpretive skills.
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Wilson Welcomes New Nephrologists
5-8-2008
Wilson Memorial Hospital welcomes Naveed U. Haq, MD, FASN, and Sayed A. Ali, MD, MPH, nephrologists, to its medical staff. Drs. Haq and Ali began seeing patients at their new Sidney office to serve Shelby County residents. The office is located in Wilson’s Yager Building, suite 204, and office visits are scheduled on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month.
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The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton to honor outstanding nurses
5-5-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton will honor several outstanding nurses for their contributions during the annual Nurse’s Day celebration from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, in the auditorium at Dayton Children’s.
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Rite Aid family fun event to benefit Dayton Children’s
5-2-2008
Rite Aid employees and volunteers are hosting a family fun event to benefit The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton on Sunday, May 4, at the Airway Shopping Center, 146 Woodman Drive in Dayton from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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Greene Behavioral Health offers Mental Health Fair on May 14
5-1-2008
Greene Behavioral Health, an adult inpatient mental health unit at Greene Memorial Hospital, is hosting the Mental Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14 in the Private Dining Room of the GMH cafeteria.
The program’s staff is embracing the motto, “It takes a heart to heal a mind,” by hosting the health fair to increase awareness and to recognize May as nationwide Mental Health Month.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
4-30-2008
Over one million children are abused each year in the US. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually assaulted before the age of 18. In 2007, there were 4,357 child abuse investigations in Montgomery County and 452 of those were investigations of sexual abuse.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, encourage individuals and communities to support children and families and remember that it’s important to stay informed, educated and vigilant about this difficult issue all year long.
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CMHP and City of Springfield to Secure 100% of Phase I Site Preparation Area
4-29-2008
The City of Springfield and Community Mercy Health Partners are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached for acquiring all the properties needed for Phase I site preparation so that construction of the new downtown hospital can begin in the fourth quarter of 2008.
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Greene Memorial Hospital to offer free skin cancer screenings
4-29-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital, in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology and other area medical facilities, is offering free skin cancer screenings and DermaScan facial skin damage viewings in May.
The screenings are organized in recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Dayton area dermatologists are offering the screenings to promote early detection and prevention of skin cancers.
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Auntie Anne’s to donate one day’s worth of sales to Dayton Children’s
4-22-2008
To celebrate National Pretzel Day, Auntie Anne’s in the Dayton Mall will donate 100 percent of its sales on Saturday, April 26, to The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton through their sponsorship in the Children’s Miracle Network.
Anne Beiler, the real “Auntie Anne,” founded her company to fund local efforts to help families and children in need, says Michael Hatcher, co-owner of the Dayton Mall store.
Hatcher and his co-owner, Rick Taylor, are following her example by donating to Dayton Children’s.
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Wilson Memorial Hospital Institutes EndoTool® Glucose Management System
4-22-2008
Wilson Memorial Hospital partnered with MD Scientific, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, to make the EndoTool® Glucose Management System its primary source for controlling in-patient blood glucose levels. Wilson is the first hospital in the nation to utilize the software system throughout all units of the hospital.
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Wilson To Host Program on Diabetes and Your Eyes
4-21-2008
Wilson Memorial Hospital will be offering a diabetes support group program on Tuesday, April 29 that focuses on the topic of diabetes and your eyes. The program will be held in the lower level of the Wilson Medical Office Building from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The featured speaker will be Dr. John Wilding, D.O, board certified ophthalmologist, Ohio Vision, LLC.
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Central Middle School students donate books, blankets to Greene Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Trauma Center
4-18-2008
Operation Book Drop and Project Linus students from Central Middle School donated 12 blankets and dozens of books to Greene Memorial Hospital’s John C. Hoctel Emergency Trauma Center on Thursday, April 17, 2008.
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Greene Memorial Hospital Honors Laboratory Staff During National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
4-18-2008
More than 10 billion medical laboratory tests are performed in the United States each year to confirm diagnoses, rule out suspected conditions or monitor treatment. Greene Memorial Hospital is celebrating the contributions of its laboratory professionals during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 20 through April 26, 2008. This year’s theme, “Delivering Today’s Results for a Healthier Tomorrow,” focuses on the test results that help return patients to good health.
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Greene County Health Fair draws 600 people
4-10-2008
The third annual Greene County Health Fair on Wednesday drew about 600 health-conscious people and included about 40 provider and vendor booths at the Greene County Fairgrounds Assembly Hall.
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CMHP Names Administrator of Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana
4-8-2008
Community Mercy Health Partners (CMHP) has named Jeanne Bowman, RN, BSN, as the new Administrator of Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana and a member of CMHP’s Senior Leadership Team. Since August 2007, Bowman had served as Interim Administrator for the hospital.
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Nutrition and exercise program held weekly at Dayton Children’s
4-8-2008
The Body Shop, a nutrition and exercise program for children ages 8- to 18-years-old, will start a new session on Tuesday, April 22, at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton.
The Body Shop teaches children how to live a healthy lifestyle, not just how to lose weight. The program focuses on nutrition, physical activity and parent/child support to learn how to deal with emotional eating, boredom, bullying, self-esteem and emotions.
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Dayton Children’s partners with Orthopaedic Center for Spinal and Pediatric Care to offer a new daily pediatric fracture clinic
4-3-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and the Orthopaedic Center for Spinal and Pediatric Care are pleased to announce a new daily pediatric fracture clinic, dedicated solely to treating children in need of urgent care from both simple to severe fractures.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
4-1-2008
Over one million children are abused each year in the US. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually assaulted before the age of 18. In 2008, there were 981child abuse investigations in Montgomery County and 397of those were investigations of sexual abuse.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, encourage individuals and communities to support children and families and remember that it’s important to stay informed, educated and vigilant about this difficult issue all year long
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Dayton Children’s offers cutting-edge technology that prevents or reduces the severity of neurological injury in newborns
3-31-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce our ability to provide the Olympic Cool-Cap System, a cutting edge technology that is used to prevent or reduce the severity of neurological injury in infants.
This treatment option is offered by only 28 hospitals in the country and Dayton Children’s is the only hospital in the region that can provide this treatment.
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Spring cleaning the safe way
3-31-2008
The snow is melting, the trees are budding...spring is finally here! The seasonal change is a sign of warmer weather, but also signals one of the biggest chores of the year – spring cleaning.
How you clean is just as important as cleaning itself when it comes to safety.
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Safe on Saturday teaches children about safety
3-27-2008
Safe Kids Greater Dayton, coordinated by The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, is hosting the 16th annual Safe on Saturday on Saturday, April 5, in partnership with the Parents Advocating Choice in Education (PACE) School EXPO. The event will be held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Sinclair Community College, Building 12
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GMH physician first to offer pain medication that mimics effects of sea snail venom
3-25-2008
A Greene Memorial Hospital physician is the first in the area to offer Prialt, an advanced pain therapy medication developed to mimic the venom of a sea snail.
Amol Soin, M.D., M.B.A., owner and chairman of the Ohio Pain Clinic in Beavercreek and Centerville, began offering the treatment on March 20 to treat a woman with chronic headaches. According to Prialt’s manufacturer, Élan Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Soin is the first physician to offer an extensive Prialt program in the Dayton area.
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Greene County Health Fair to Offer Numerous Free Health Tests
3-24-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital and IHS Pharmacy are teaming up to bring Greene County residents an enormous health fair filled with free health tests and screenings.
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Pancoast Appointed President, Premier Health Partners
3-12-2008
The board of trustees of Premier Health Partners has named James R. Pancoast president of the organization.
Pancoast, a 28-year veteran of Premier and its affiliates, is currently president and CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital and will continue in that role until a successor is chosen.
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The Junior League of Dayton brings national “Kids in the Kitchen” event to Miami Valley families
3-10-2008
The Junior League of Dayton, in conjunction with the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) and The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, is pleased to announce its Kids in the Kitchen initiative. Kids in the Kitchen is an AJLI initiative in four countries that is designed to help communities address the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity and poor nutrition.
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Dayton Children’s ambassador to represent Ohio in national program
3-4-2008
Devon Eley, a child ambassador from The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, has been selected to represent Ohio at the nation’s capital for the Children’s Miracle Network Champions Across America program from March 12 to March 19. Eley, who lives in Arcanum, will visit Washington D.C. with child ambassadors from every state to share their stories of remarkable medical experience, representing the more than 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals throughout the United States.
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Adoption Academy for prospective adoptive parents offered at Dayton Children’s
2-29-2008
Dayton Children’s has once again teamed up with The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy at Capital University Law School (NCALP) to offer “Adoption Academy: Taking the Mystery Out of the Adoption Process.” This program is designed to bring information together in a comprehensive and sensitive manner to help prospective parents make informed adoption choices.
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Dayton Children’s announces grand opening of $3.4 million renovated general pediatric inpatient unit
2-29-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce the re-opening of three west, the hospital’s general pediatric inpatient unit that recently underwent a $3.4 million renovation project. A private grand opening celebration will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 7, in the unit to commemorate the opening.
Three west is a 21,165 square foot unit that provides family-centered care in a child-friendly, healing environment, designed to blend the latest technology with a soothing, aquatic theme that aims to minimize patient and family anxiety.
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Premier Health Partners and Upper Valley Medical Center Finalize Affiliation
2-28-2008
Premier Health Partners and Upper Valley Medical Center have finalized a joint operating agreement proposed in November.
The approval by both organizations came at the conclusion of a due diligence process.
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Safe on Saturday teaches children about safety
2-26-2008
Safe Kids Greater Dayton, coordinated by The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, is hosting the 16th annual Safe on Saturday on Saturday, March 8, in partnership with the Parents Advocating Choice in Education (PACE) School EXPO. The event will be held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Sinclair Community College, Building 12.
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Cincy Reds mascots to visit Dayton Children's
2-25-2008
Cincinnati Reds mascots Mr. Redlegs & Gapper will visit patients and families at Dayton Children’s on Saturday March 1st, 2008
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Room service is just what the patient ordered at Dayton Children’s…with a little help from the doctor
2-25-2008
Stuck in a room and without access to transportation, hot, made-to-order food is delivered by a room service host within minutes. But it’s not a tired businessman in a hotel making the call – it’s a patient admitted at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton.
The pediatric hospital in Dayton recently launched a food service on demand program for patients, with a menu of over 150 hot and cold items available from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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Judith Krull selected as Dayton Children’s 2007 Elsie T. Mead Lifetime Achievement Award winner
2-15-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is pleased to announce that Judith Krull has been named the 2007 Elsie T. Mead Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
The Elsie T. Mead Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a current or former Dayton Children’s employee who has made an outstanding contribution to Dayton Children’s and the community. Former employees are eligible for up to five years after their departure from Dayton Children’s. Award winners must have been employed by Dayton Children’s or one of its subsidiaries, made a major lifelong contribution to Dayton Children’s mission, be active in the community, contribute a significant innovative idea to Dayton Children’s and be recognized as a positive mentor and role model.
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Stay out of the cold with indoor family fun tips from Dayton Children’s
2-12-2008
Extremely cold weather can keep even the most adventurous kids inside, but being in the house doesn’t have to mean a long and boring day for a child. When cold weather has your family cooped up, Karen Muller, child life manager at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton recommends these fun activities to do with your children
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Ronald McDonald House Charities donates $10,000 to Dayton Children’s
2-11-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton was the recipient of a $10,100 gift from Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Miami Valley Region that will furnish a special area for children inside Dayton Children’s new Family Resource Center (FRC). The new FRC is expected to be built within the next two years.
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University of Dayton students dance to make a difference
2-6-2008
Students at the University of Dayton are dancing to make a difference in the lives of local children during the 9th annual Dance Marathon on Saturday, February 9, held at the RecPlex Center on UD’s campus starting at noon and continuing until midnight.
Dance Marathon is a 12-hour event to raise money for The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, a local Children’s Miracle Network hospital. It features theme dance hours, live music, contests, food and fun. Patient families from Dayton Children’s will also attend throughout the day to share their experiences at the hospital.
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Heart Attack Patient Credits GMH with Saving Her Life
2-5-2008
On June 14, 2007 Rozella Brammer almost died. She got up, ate breakfast and noticed some indigestion. It turns out that Brammer was having a heart attack. She now credits God and the staff at Greene Memorial Hospital for saving her life that day.
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Volunteers needed at Dayton Children’s
2-5-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is in need of committed volunteers to work in a number of areas throughout the hospital:
Family Resource Center. The Family Resource Center at Dayton Children’s is a free information library for patients, parents, families, child care centers, health care professionals and the general public. The center needs volunteers to help provide informational support to the people it serves. The Family Resource Center serves approximately 500 families every month – approximately 6,000 families a year. Volunteers in the Family Resource Center are self-motivated and enjoy helping people who need information. These volunteers are also good listeners, have strong computer skills and are comfortable searching the internet. This is the ideal opportunity for retired librarians, school nurses, social workers or others who enjoy a challenge.
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Wellness Series Begins Friday at Fairborn Senior Center
2-4-2008
Greene Memorial Hospital and the Fairborn Senior Center are teaming up to present “The Wellness Series.” This series of health related discussions will consist of a two-part presentation and luncheon every other month.
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“Boost the one you love” this Valentine’s Day with booster seat safety tips from Dayton Children’s
1-31-2008
According to the Safe Kids of Greater Dayton, the use of a booster seat lowers the risk of injury to children by 59 percent compared to the use of an adult safety belt. What many parents don’t know is that once a child outgrows a car seat, the next step for safety isn’t an adult seat belt—it’s a booster seat.
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Ohio Pain Clinic Opens Feb. 4 at Beavercreek HealthPark
1-31-2008
Pain. It’s one of the most common terms heard in a physician’s office, but for those patients suffering from chronic pain finding relief is often difficult.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), chronic pain differs from normal, everyday pain because it persists for days, weeks, months or even years. Common types of chronic pain include back pain, headaches, arthritis, cancer pain, and neuropathic pain, which results from injury to nerves.
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Volunteers needed at the Family Resource Center at Dayton Children’s
1-30-2008
The Family Resource Center at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is a free information library for patients, parents, families, child care centers, health care professionals and the general public. The center, located on the second floor at Dayton Children’s, needs committed volunteers to help provide informational support to the people it serves. The Family Resource Center serves approximately 500 families every month – approximately 6,000 families a year.
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Gault Named VP of Operations
1-25-2008
Larry Gault has been named the Vice President of Operations for Greene Health Partners. Gault has been employed with Greene Memorial Hospital since 1986. Since that time, he has held key leadership positions including Director of Behavioral Services, Director of the Beavercreek HealthPark, and most recently as Director of Ambulatory Services.
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Wilson’s Kantessa Stewart Earns Credential As Certified Hand Therapist
1-22-2008
People value the use of their hands; therefore, any loss of function through injury or disease can devastate lives. The certified hand therapist (CHT) credential offers assurance to the public that the therapist treating them has achieved the highest recognition of competency in the profession of upper quarter therapy. Kantessa Stewart, CHT, of Wilson Memorial Hospital’s occupational therapy department, has earned the distinguished CHT designation after completing all required examinations and clinical studies.
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Neurologist Joins GMH Medical Staff
1-18-2008
Bryan Bjornstad, M.D. is happy to be back in Ohio. Dr. Bjornstad and his wife Amy grew up in Ohio. They recently moved back to be closer to family as he starts a new neurology practice.
Dr. Bjornstad will be opening his practice February 1st at Greene Memorial Hospital’s Beavercreek Health Park. The office is located at 3359 Kemp Road in Beavercreek. He is Board Certified in Neurology and is also board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology (the study of the functions of the nervous system). In addition, Dr. Bjornstad is Board Eligible in Sleep Medicine. He will be focusing much of his practice on sleep disorders and epilepsy.
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TWIGs donate $231,500 to Dayton Children’s to provide monitors for patient rooms
1-18-2008
TWIGs (Terrific Women in Giving), the auxiliary of The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, presented Madonna Alread, chair of Dayton Children’s Board of Trustees, with a check for $231,500 at their annual meeting. The donation will be applied to the TWIGs total pledge of $500,000 to provide monitors for each patient room at Dayton Children’s and to an endowment to provide training and certification for continued nursing excellence.
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Dayton Children’s Specialty Care Center – Warren County to open on Monday, February 4
1-17-2008
Dayton Children’s Specialty Care Center – Warren County is set to open on Monday, February 4, on the Premier Health Campus, near the new Atrium Medical Center in Franklin, near Middletown.
The new facility will offer pediatric care and services for the children, families and physicians of Butler and Warren counties in a convenient, close-to-home location.
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Caring At Christmas Donates $30,000 to Wilson Hospice
1-16-2008
Instead of mailing Christmas cards to friends and relatives, many area residents chose to donate the money they would have spent on cards and postage to Caring at Christmas, an annual campaign to raise money for charity. 2007 marked the 15th year of the Caring at Christmas campaign for Wilson Hospice Care. The 2007 campaign raised $30,155. This is the most money the Caring at Christmas program has ever collected since its inception in 1993. To date, the Caring at Christmas program has donated nearly $300,000 to Wilson Hospice Care.
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The Children’s Miracle House…a house built from the heart
1-16-2008
The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton is excited to announce that American Homecraft is building the second Children’s Miracle House at Washington Trace in Washington |