Fall 2010 HeartbeatsMagazine

Merle Family gives $1.6 Million to Island p. 19 Psychiatry practice at Island p. 6 Mammogram Controversy p. 7 Commissioner Message If you’re not progressing you’re falling behind by Chip Bogosian MD President, Island Hospital Board of Commissioners

t Island Hospital we Acontinually ask ourselves: How do we get better? What can we do to improve not only patient care and the health of our community? We examine every aspect of our healthcare deliv- ery and facility, constantly finding ways to improve our services. An example was presented in the spring issue of Heartbeats (“Det Norske Veritas – DNV Healthcare” by Commissioner Paul Maughan) Portable unit (inset) housing the Positron Emission Tomography or PET which addressed the hospital’s newly selected scan unit is available at Island Hospital each Friday. accreditation organization. DNV was founded in 1864 to evaluate the technical condition of Norwegian merchant vessels. One of DNV’s past Advanced imaging capabilities at Island responsibilities was to examine 15,000 deepwater atients at Island Hospital now have or four procedures a week now, but this oil wells off the North American coast from 1980 Paccess to cutting-edge technology could eventually build to 50 or more a to 2006. There were 11 cases of deepwater crews that can detect minute changes in the week when the new Medical Arts Pavilion losing control of their wells and activating the body’s metabolism to better diagnose is completed in 2012. An area has already blowout preventer (that’s been mentioned fre- and treat disease. been designated for performing PET quently in the news about the Gulf of Mexico oil Positron Emission Tomography or PET scans and other imaging technologies in leak; successful activation of which may have scan is a type of nuclear medicine imag- the new Cancer Care Center.” he said. averted this recent disaster). In only six of those ing that tracks small amounts of injected There are advantages to superimpos- cases were the wells brought under control – a radioactive material or tracers. When ing or “fusing” CT images over PET scans failure rate of 45%. If a hospital had a failure rate detected in the body and analyzed by according to Dalseg. “The views pro- of 45%, the state would (and should!) close its specialized computers, these tracers can duced by this fusion allow the metabolic doors. provide detailed images of the structure information from the PET scan to be ana- I mention this to illustrate the dedication to and function of organs and tissue. lyzed in conjunction with the anatomical PET or PET/CT scans are used to detect excellence that we have at Island Hospital. DNV information of the CT scan” he said. “This cancer, to determine whether it has was the only hospital accrediting agency that had generates very precise information which spread within the body and to assess a process-improvement program built into its leads to a more accurate diagnosis and whether treatments or therapies have analysis and experience with a number of unrelat- pinpoint localization of disease.” been effective. They are valuable diag- ed fields. DNV’s vast experience in these other The procedure is performed on an nostic and treatment tools because they industries can be utilized to improve healthcare outpatient basis by first injecting a radio- can identify changes in the body at the delivery. active tracer into the blood stream. This is Our current focus is the 2010 hospital strategic cellular level. This allows physicians to no more painful than a blood draw. The planning retreat that includes Physicians, Nurses, detect diseases earlier than they have Technologist will then allow the material Administration and at-large community residents. been able to in the past. to accumulate in the areas of the body Their task is to look to the future in these rapidly “With other imaging techniques we being evaluated. Imaging takes place changing times and find an improved way to can only see the body’s anatomy,” says with the patient lying on a table while a deliver healthcare to our community. We have Rod Dalseg, Director of Diagnostic engaged Richard Keck, who has an extensive list Imaging at Island Hospital. “With a PET specialized camera detects the tracer and of accomplishments. He brings a long list of scan we can detect and assess metabo- delivers a detailed picture of both the accomplishments and was renowned for his lead- lism, including blood flow, oxygen use, structure and the function. The radioac- ership as Swedish Medical Center’s Vice President sugar utilization and more.” tive material decays very quickly and with for Business Development. He resides on Orcas PET scans are currently being per- the approval of their physician, patients Island, giving him a local as well as a global formed one day a week at the hospital, can resume normal activities directly after healthcare perspective. according to Dalseg. “We are doing three the procedure. I look forward to working with this select group as we work to meet the challenges faced by Island Hospital over the next decade. Heartbeats ❤2 FALL 2010 Our Mission: We will deliver quality, compassionate and personalized healthcare to the communities we serve. Island Hospital (Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2) is governed by a Board of Commissioners. By Vince Oliver, IH Chief Executive Officer Correspondence to commissioners can be sent to: Commissioners c/o Administration he final months of 2010 find Island Hospital three Heartbeats pages (4 - 6) dedicated to our 1211 24th St, Tcontinuing to make great strides to meet the Medical Staff. Most notably, Dr. Elina Durchman, Anacortes, WA 98221-2590 medical needs of our community. We are expanding, Psychiatry, enables us to develop our Behavioral Position 1 centralizing and improving services for our commu- Health Program at Island Hospital. Our community Jan Iversen nity. and region are not meeting the need for mental- Position 2 Within the next 90 days Island will be breaking health services and this is a great step toward that C.W. “Buzz” Ely MD ground for our Medical Arts Pavilion between 25th goal. Position 3 and 26th streets and just west of Commercial Ave. I sincerely hope the residents of our community Paul Maughan PhD This will allow us to expand our Cancer Care Center, take every preventive-health measure they have Position 4 bring Island Hospital Physical Therapy & available. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Laurie M. Gere Rehabilitation back to campus and add Kidney Month and all of us at Island Hospital and our Position 5 Dialysis and Wound Care services. On pages 12 and Cancer Care Center urge women to follow American A.J. “Chip” Bogosian MD 13 of this issue you can find a detailed site plan and Cancer Society guidelines for a baseline and regular- (President) other information about this exciting project. ly scheduled mammograms. This helps your physi- Heartbeats I deeply appreciate Mr. and Mrs. Elden “Bud” cian find any abnormality as early as possible, is published by the Community Relations/ Merle’s $1.6 million gift to Island Hospital. This enabling early-stage treatment – the best chance for Education Department. great contribution will be put to use in our new survival. Comments or suggestions to: Cancer Care Center as well as to endow vital If you have any comments, concerns or questions (360) 299-1310 programs here at Island. You can read more about about our services, staff or facilities please contact this gift on page 19. me directly at (360) 299-1300, extension 2411 or vol- Community Relations/ Education Director With the challenges we continue to face recruit- [email protected]. Dennis Richards ing Physicians, it’s exciting to see so many exception- Health Resources Coordinator al Physicians join us this year. I’m delighted to see Aubre Adams Community Education Coordinator Claire Zaugra Graphics/Design Teresa L. Pierzchala Writer LIFELINE®... Dee Oliver 24-hour support for medical emergencies, at the push of a button! Island FREE INSTALLATION • 1ST MONTH FREE! Hospital’s For units installed by December 31, 2010 Promise Your best healthcare experience begins at Island Hospital. Call us for more info: (360) 293-7563 We always place your emotional and medical needs first and foremost. Heartbeats ❤3 FALL 2010 PEOPLE AT ISLAND Linda R. Brown MD elected IH Chief of Staff inda R. Brown MD, Ophthalmology, a Surgeon with Island Eye LPhysicians & Surgeons, has been elected Island Hospital Chief of From the Chief of Staff Staff for 2010-12. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from By Linda R. Brown MD Colorado College and a Doctor of Medicine Degree with honors from the Chief of Staff University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She completed an Internal Island Hospital Medicine Internship at St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO and a Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Hospital, Denver. believe Island Hospital is well Dr. Brown has operated a private Comprehensive Ophthalmology Irespected for consistently delivering practice on the Island Hospital campus since 1990 and has twice served as Chief of Surgery. high-quality healthcare through its excep- She is a an Associate of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American tionally qualified providers. Administration Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Board of Ophthalmology, the Washington is highly competent and has made the hos- Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons and the American Society of Cataract & Refractive pital a role model in the region and source Surgeons. of pride for our community. I am pleased Dr. Brown also is past President of the Skagit-Island County Medical Society and a dele- and proud to begin my two-year term as gate to the Washington State Medical Association. She is currently the chair of a reference Chief of Staff and welcome the continuing committee for passing policy at the WSMA Annual convention this month. assistance and good will of my colleagues As IH Chief of Staff, Dr. Brown’s duties include monitoring and maintaining quality of care; working with Medical Staff, hospital employees and Administration to provide professional during this tenure. services and serving as a liaison between the Medical Staff and the community. One of the major and ongoing challeng- es Island Hospital faces is the recruitment and retention of physicians. To attract pri- mary care doctors and specialists, we must Dr. Anand Gersappe, MD, PhD, joins compete with larger institutions able to offer higher pay and more incentives. This community and region offer a range of the IH Sleep Wellness Center amenities, good schools and services and nand Gersappe low of the American Academy of Sleep an appealing quality of life. However, the AMD, PhD, is now Medicine. ability of spouses to find meaningful practicing Sleep Medicine Prior to joining the Island Hospital Sleep employment here and the increasing at the Island Hospital Wellness Center, Dr. Gersappe was a leader in mobility of younger doctors continue to be Sleep Wellness Center. Dr. Sleep Medicine in Western New York State for retention issues. Gersappe’s philosophy of several years. He was Medical Director of a We have lately recruited some very medical practice centers Sleep Center and also Assistant Professor of promising doctors in several practices and on compassionate care Neurology at the University of Buffalo. Dr. we hope they will have long and satisfying following Francis Peabody’s famous quote that Gersappe is passionate about research and “the secret of the care of the patient is in car- education, and has been an investigator for careers here. Completion of the new ing for the patient”. several clinical trials in insomnia, REM Medical Arts Pavilion with its expanded Having been a sleep apnea patient in the behavior disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. facilities and new specialty services can be past, Dr. Gersappe is able to draw on his own He has authored numerous articles in peer- expected to attract new physicians, and we personal experience while treating patients. reviewed scientific journals and presented at hope to pursue that potential. Dr. Gersappe obtained his Doctorate of national and international meetings. I am excited about the new Medical Medicine at Grant Medical College and his Committed to raising public awareness about Information Network System scheduled to Ph.D at the University of Missouri-Columbia. sleep disorders, Dr. Gersappe has presented be implemented in the next six months He completed his Neurology Residency at the frequently at public forums as well as appear- and its ability to enhance communication University of Buffalo followed by a Sleep ing on television. between local and regional hospitals and Medicine fellowship at Wake Forest University For more information or an appointment, healthcare providers. This system will net- Baptist Medical Center. He is Board Certified call the IH Sleep Wellness Center at (360) work with providers’ medical records to in Neurology and Sleep Medicine and is a fel- 299-8676. increase portability of patient data and improve care. I appreciate this opportunity to serve Heartbeats is Island Hospital as Chief of Staff and I look printed on forward to expanding the existing strong bonds between the hospital and our com- recycled paper. munity. Heartbeats ❤4 FALL 2010 PEOPLE AT ISLAND Benedict Garry MD joins AFM NW Urology nacortes Family Family Medicine at University of California Clinic adds AMedicine wel- San Francisco in Fresno, CA. comes Benedict Garry Dr. Garry also practiced at Salinas Valley MD, a Physician who is PrimeCare Medical Group in Salinas/ Bill Vanasupa DO new to Anacortes but not Monterey, CA and Kaiser Permanente r. Bill Pitapong to the Pacific Northwest. Medical Center in Fresno, CA. DVanasupa DO Prior to joining AFM, Dr. Dr. Garry holds certifications from the has joined the Garry was with Swedish American Board of Family Medicine, the Northwest Urology Medical Center in Issaquah, WA and Group American Academy of Family Physicians, the Clinic after completing Health Medical Center/Providence St. Peter Washington State Academy of Family nine years of service Hospital in Olympia, WA. Physicians and the Drug Enforcement with the U.S. Army Dr. Garry earned a Bachelor of Science in Administration. His professional interests Medical Corps. Biochemistry from the University of British include adult, child and geriatric medicine. A native of Detroit, MI, Dr. Vanasupa Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. and a Doctorate of As part of the AFM team, Dr. Garry looks received a BS degree in Biology from the Medicine from Georgetown University forward to improving the mind, body and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1996, Medical School in Washington, D.C. He spirit of his patients. and a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine served an internship in Internal Medicine at AFM is located at 2511 M Avenue, Suite B, from Kirksville College of Osteopathic the University of Southern California Medical Anacortes. For an appointment call at (360) Medicine, Kirksville, MO in 2001. He com- Center in Los Angeles, CA and a Residency in 299-4211. pleted a General Surgery Internship and a Residency in Urology at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. After completing his training in 2006, Dr. Vanasupa was assigned to William Fidalgo Medical Associates Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, where he was a Urology Staff welcomes Jody Cousins MD Physician and Chief of Urology Services. Following an honorable discharge from ody Cousins MD is now seeing Care, Obstetrics and the US Army he joined Northwest Urology patients at Fidalgo Medical Associates, Geriatrics. J Clinic in July 2010. expanding that practice’s expertise and Dr. Cousins is licensed Dr. Vanasupa is licensed by the states scope in Family Medicine. to practice medicine in of Washington and Hawaii and is certified Dr. Cousins received a Bachelor of Wyoming and by the American Board of Urology. He is a Science in Psychology from the University of Washington and is a member of the American Urologic Wyoming, Laramie, WY, and Doctorate of member of the American Association, the American Association of Medicine from the University of Washington Academy of Family Clinical Urologists and the American School of Medicine, Seattle. Physicians and the Wyoming Medical Osteopathic Association. Prior to joining Fidalgo Medical, Dr. Society. Her research interests include New to the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Cousins completed a year of Surgical Trauma and Palliative Care. Vanasupa looks forward to enjoying many Residency at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Fidalgo Medical Associates is located at years of hiking, mountain biking, kayak- OH and a Family Medicine Residency at the 1213 24th St., Suite #100, Anacortes. To ing, whale watching, and snow boarding. University of Wyoming. She enjoys Palliative schedule appointments call (360) 293-3101. The Northwest Urology Clinic is located on the Island Hospital campus at 1213 24th St., Suite 600, Anacortes; and can be Annual Penny Drive ~ October 13 contacted at (360) 293-2173. 9am until the pennies are all collected At entrances to the Hospital, including the Island Health Resource Center & Medical Office Building. A “fun-raiser” by the Island Hospital Auxiliary Please remember to reduce, reuse and recycle. Heartbeats ❤5 FALL 2010 PEOPLE AT ISLAND

Psychiatrist Elina Durchman MD opens IH practice Elina Durchman careers, including 15 years experience as a sexual abuse at Providence General Medical L.MD has estab- telecommunications software engineer Center in Everett, WA and with the Anger lished a comprehensive before embarking on her medical studies. Management and Domestic Violence Clinic Psychiatry practice at She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Island Hospital and has Computer Science from Middle Tennessee Dr. Durchman is a Diplomate of the begun seeing patients. State University in Murfreesboro, TN and a National Board of Medical Examiners, a She will be working with Doctor of Medicine Degree with the Indian member of the American Academy of Child families, other healthcare Health Pathway Certification at the and Adolescent Psychiatry, American providers and the community to help University of Washington, Seattle. Psychiatric Association, American Medical patients maximize function and improve Dr. Durchman served a Residency in their quality of life. General Psychiatry, a Fellowship in Child and Association and treasurer of the Washington In addition, Dr. Durchman’s arrival will Adolescent Psychiatry and a Fellowship in State Council on Child and Adolescent enable Island Hospital to develop a Leadership Education in Neurodevelop- Psychiatry. Behavioral Health Program as well as mental and Related Disabilities, all at UW. Dr. Durchman’s office, located on the enhance the Pain Management Program. In addition, Dr. Durchman has completed hospital campus at 1211 24th St., Anacortes, Dr. Durchman has had two separate volunteer work as an advocate for victims of can be contacted at (360) 299-4297. Skagit Regional Clinics welcomes new cardiologist r. Vidhu S. Paliwal MD, an Invasive Cardiologist, has joined the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY and Dthe Skagit Regional Clinics (formerly Skagit Valley Medical practiced as an Invasive Cardiologist at Center) and will see patients in Anacortes. Appalachian Heart Center, Hazard, KY. Dr. Paliwal earned a Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery degree and Dr. Paliwal, who is fluent in English and Hindi, served his Internship at King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India holds certifications from the Cardiology Board, the in 1993. He served a Residency and was awarded Board certification in Nuclear Cardiology Board, the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Doctorate of Medicine from the same institu- Internal Medicine and the Internal Medicine tion. After completing a Senior Residency in Cardiology at Escorts Medical Council of India. He is licensed to prac- Heart Institute and Research Center New Delhi, India and a Residency tice in the states of Washington, California and Kentucky. in Internal Medicine and an MD degree at SUNY Health Science Dr. Paliwal hopes to further refine and understand the art of Center in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Paliwal was awarded a Fellowship in Clinical Medicine at Skagit Regional Clinics and is committed to Cardiology at the University of Louisville, KY in 2004. bringing evidence-based comprehensive healthcare to his patients. Prior to joining Skagit Regional clinics, Dr. Paliwal was an Associate The Skagit Regional Clinics - Anacortes is located at 1220 22nd Professor at the East Kentucky Family Practice Residency program at Ave., Suite B. Call for appointments at (360) 293-0308.

DC trip for Skagit medical care Island and Skagit Valley Hospital (SVH) administrative officers recently visited Washington, DC to discuss federal pro- grams that may support Skagit County medical care. While there they met with office staff of U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and personally with Congressman Rick Larsen (second from right). Taking part were (from left) SVH Chief Financial Officer Tom Litaker, Island Hospital Chief Executive Officer Vince Oliver, SVH CEO Gregg Davidson and Island CFO Peter Swanson. Heartbeats ❤6 FALL 2010 Yearly Mammograms beginning at age 40 advised early a year ago a panel of independent including the American Cancer Society and the National Nexperts published new recommendations Comprehensive Cancer Network. urging women not to begin having regular mam- Again making the case for early detection, Gilbert noted that “can- mograms until age 50. The panel also advised that cer patients who have been diagnosed before symptoms appear have routine breast screenings be scheduled only every the best chance of being cured of their disease.” two years from ages 50-74. Self-exams, which have Although the majority of cancer patients are over the age of 50, long been advocated by healthcare professionals, women in their 20s, 30s and 40s have been diagnosed – many by were rated as “basically useless”. Karen Gilbert screening mammograms before lumps or other symptoms were appar- Then the fight began. Supporters of the new rec- ARNP ent. This reality was confirmed by Rod Dalseg, Director of Diagnostic ommendations maintained that in revising guide- Services at Island Hospital. “In the past month, two women between lines they were trying to avoid over screening, unnecessary biopsies, the ages of 30 to 40 have been diagnosed as the result of having screen- false alarms and needless anxiety. ing mammograms here.” But the panel’s recommendations were widely criticized by doctors, But according to Dalseg, the number of mammograms logged cancer care and prevention organizations, the Secretary of the U.S. monthly by the hospital has decreased in the past year. “Whether it’s Department of Health and Human Services and perhaps most telling, the impact of the new recommendations or the state of the national by breast-cancer survivors who were diagnosed at a young age. economy, fewer women are being screened at Island Hospital and at The new guidelines may have left many women across the country other healthcare facilities,” he said. confused, but today at Island Hospital the message is clear: Yearly “In the first seven months of 2010 we are well behind the number mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for of mammograms performed in 2008 and 2009, and this is a disturbing as long as a woman is in good health. trend. A majority of the medical community believe that early and reg- Karen Gilbert ARNP, of the Cancer Care Center at Island Hospital ular screening can lead to better outcomes. We hope women will con- is strongly in favor of early detection. She confirmed that the Center tinue to look on mammograms as an investment in a more secure and would continue to follow national guidelines of trusted organizations healthier future.” To schedule your mammogram, call (360) 299-1315. IH Lab honored for innovation sland Hospital has won an Innovation Award from Beckman Coulter, Inc. for Iimplementation of the DxH800 system to advance and improve hematology testing. IH is the first West Coast hospital, including California, to install this technolo- gy. Beckman Coulter is a worldwide manufacturer of automated biomedical-testing products and Regional Sales Manager Marsha Peterson was impressed with Island’s acquisition of the leading-edge equipment. “I’m thrilled to see the commitment by the IH Laboratory to make your hospital the best it can be,” she said. The new technology contributes to more streamlined lab workflow and increased efficiency according to Stacy Olea FACHE, Director of the Island Hospital Laboratory and Sleep Wellness Center. “The DxH800 enhances cell identification and allows the laboratory to quickly identify abnormal samples and to provide additional testing,” Director of the Island Hospital Laboratory she said. “Shorter turnaround times assist doctors and other medical professionals in Stacy Olea (left) and Medical Technologist deciding courses of treatment and lead to better patient care.” Shannon Peinado with award next to To schedule your mammogram call IH Diagnostic Imaging at (360) 299-1315. Beckman Coulter DxH800 system. Medicare Open Enrollment! This is your opportunity to make changes for 2011.

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Heartbeats ❤7 FALL 2010 Mapping a healthier diabetic lifestyle hronic conditions such as diabetes Care a major cause of death and disability, but helping patients live healthier lives can reduce the disease’s impact and risk factors. At Island Hospital, a self-management program that offers one-on-one counseling and group class- es for diabetes patients features an inter- active course geared to provide guidance in dealing with the disease and to help Participants in CPE Around the Sound learn about Emergency Care from IH participants set realistic health goals. Emergency Department Coordinator Soni Tobey RN. At the center of this new initiative is the Conversation Map, a customized pro- gram that allows participants to focus on Clinical Pastoral Education health information most relevant to their condition and relate it to their own expe- riences. The IH Conversation Map is facili- provided at Island Hospital tated by two experienced Nurses certi- ocal residents from varying back- course to help them provide spiritual assis- fied by the American Association of Lgrounds are taking part in Clinical tance. Included are Carol Rodin, who will Diabetes Educators. Carol Bear RN and Pastoral Education (called CPE Around the serve primarily at San Juan Rehabilitation & Janet Priggee RN can adapt the program Sound) at Island Hospital. The multi-denomi- Care Center; Eric Johnson, Anacortes Family to almost any age, learning style and lit- national training was taught by Rev. Nancy Center; Betty Ann McCoy, Gentry House; eracy level as well as modify it to a variety Chambers, former Director of Spiritual Care and Dale Ramerman, San Juan Rehabilitation of learning environments. at Harborview and the University of & Care Center. Anita McCoy RN, MN, CDE, Washington medical centers, and arranged Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) was Coordinator of the Diabetes Education and managed by Island Hospital Pastoral Care begun in 1925 as a form of theological educa- Program at Island Hospital called the Coordinator Rev. Chris Anderson. tion that takes place not exclusively in aca- Conversation Map a valuable education Participating in the course are four Island demic classrooms, but also in clinical settings and communications tool. “Engaging Hospital Volunteer Chaplains that included where ministry is being practiced. Students Diabetes patients on a personal level Diane Ramerman, Jon Prescott, Wendy Bents come from many faith traditions – Protestant, allows them to take charge in dealing Patterson and Sandy Tucker. In addition, four Roman Catholic, Judaism, Islam, Orthodox with their condition,” she said. “The ability members of the Christ Episcopal Church Christian, Native American religions and to devise a workable plan and meet per- (Anacortes) congregation are taking the Buddhism – have taken CPE. sonal goals goes a long way in helping people living with diabetes make healthy choices and live better, more satisfying Early Detection Is Your Best Protection lives.” Schedule your mammogram today. The American Cancer Society recommends that women age 40 and older should have an annual mammogram. Performing monthly breast self-examination and having regular clinical breast examinations is also an important part of your breast health! Appointments available within one week! 360-299-1315

1211 24th St., Anacortes www.islandhospital.org Diabetes Educators Carol Bear RN (left) and Janet Priggee RN use the Conversation Map to help diabetes patients manage their disease. Heartbeats ❤8 FALL 2010 Be proactive to fight flu this year sland Hospital urges everyone to Iremain vigilant when it comes to pre- venting flu this year. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. The Board of Commissioners and Administration are encouraging all Island Hospital healthcare workers to be immu- nized this year. The symptoms of flu include fever, IH Commissioner Laurie Gere cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, receives flu shot from Director of body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A Home Health and Employee Health significant number of people who have been Penny Snarrenberg RN. infected with flu also may suffer diarrhea • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue and vomiting. when you cough or sneeze to keep from Those considered at higher risk for seri- spreading flu viruses to others. Throw ous complications include people 65 and the tissue away after use. over, children under five, pregnant women, • wash your hands often with soap and and those with certain chronic medical con- water, especially after you cough or ditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, asth- sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are ma and kidney disease. also effective. Seasonal flu shots are now available. The • avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. IH Auxiliary following higher-risk populations hold pri- Germs spread this way. ority for early vaccination: • avoid close contact with sick people. • pregnant women The CDC recommends that that those Fall Events • households with children under six who are sick with flu-like symptoms stay Annual Penny Drive months old home for at least 24 hours after their fever is • healthcare workers gone, except to get medical care or for other October 13 • people aged 6 to 24 years necessities. While sick, limit contact with 9 a.m. until the pennies • people aged 25 to 64 with certain medi- others to keep from infecting them. are all collected! cal conditions The flu vaccine is here and readily avail- At entrances to the Hospital, including For all flu viruses, take everyday preven- able at Doctor’s offices, local pharmacies and tive actions: the Skagit County Health Department. For the Island Health Resource Center & • first and foremost, get vaccinated! more information visit www.flu.gov. Medical Office Building

NOW is the perfect Miniature Christmas time for laser hair Tree Sale November 19 removal treatments. 9 a.m. until the trees are sold Safely remove Get here early, our trees sell fast! Hospital Lobby unwanted hair ... for good! Holiday Bake Sale For a FREE consultation, Mid-December date please call us at to be determined 360.293.3101 The Auxiliary always All our aesthetic services provided by a Registered Nurse in a safe, private and comfortable setting. welcomes new members! 1213 24TH ST., #100, ANACORTES Fall and winter meetings are scheduled for the 1st Monday of each month. For more information call Heartbeats ❤9 FALL 2010 Laura Mayte at (360) 293-2939. Exercise Specialist joins Cardio Rehab Center olly Cassidy BS, ME has joined Island MHospital’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department as an Exercise Specialist. She works with outpatients who have had a heart attack or surgeries and procedures related to heart disease, helping them to return to active and productive lives. Molly earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM and a Masters in Education Degree from the University of Arizona, Tempe, AZ. In addition to working in the field of cardiopulmonary rehab she also has taught high-school mathematics. Molly enjoys helping patients Island Hospital Lactation Consultant Effie-Jo Lindstrom RN and working with her Island Hospital colleagues. She believes that at Breastfeeding Week displays. exercise is a necessity and that the human body – like all machines – must be run. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Island Hospital is an individu- Breastfeeding Week observed alized and comprehensive outpatient program that provides both exercise and education for patients. For appointments call (360) sland Hospital’s celebration of World Breastfeeding Week fea- 299-4242. Itured presentations on the health benefits of breastfeeding and the services of the Birth Center at Island Hospital and Island Prenatal Care Center. Also presenting were Wendy Dolstad, Skagit Community Action WIC (Women, Infants Children) program; Anna Hosick- Lalahan, Skagit La Leche League; and Effie-Jo Lindstrom RN, IH Certified Lactation Consultant. Pertinent information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Washington Department of Health was also available. “I have to express appreciation to Read-Me-A-Story, Watermark Books and Otter Cove BABY for contributions; and the Anacortes Noon and Sunrisers Kiwanis Clubs that contributed funds for breast- feeding supplies,” said Lindstrom. “My very special thanks go to Lyn Flagg, whose encouragement and generosity helped launch this event.” Studies cited by the CDC, American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization have shown breastfeeding to be a health benefit for mother and baby. For mothers it has been shown to: • lower risk for breast and ovarian cancers. • cost less than purchasing baby formula and food. • lessen risk for type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and postpartum depression. For the child, breastfeeding benefits include: • lower incidence of ear, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Caps for Island newborns • lower risk for hereditary dermatitis, asthma, obesity, type 1 and 2 Every baby born at Island Hospital is given a pink or diabetes, childhood leukemia and lymphoma cancers. blue cap along with a discount certificate for Gifts & • 50% reduction risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) More at Island Hospital. The welcoming presents are • perfect food for babies. given by IH Gifts & More Volunteers, represented here • higher intelligence quotient (IQ) by Joan Hallenbeck (right). Receiving the caps are Birth In addition, breastfeeding saves billions of dollars worldwide in healthcare and food purchases. Center staffers (from left) CNA Myrna Salcedo, Jaimee For more information, please contact the Island Prenatal Care Dvorak RN and Bette Finn RN. Center at (360) 293-6973.

Heartbeats ❤10 FALL 2010 ISLAND HOSPITAL PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION

Island Hospital Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation (IHPTR) is a comprehensive center helping our patients manage pain, restore function and prevent further injury. IHPTR comprises Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy services delivered by specially skilled professionals whose focus is improving their patients’ quality of life. Located in The Cannery Building, adjacent to Cap Sante Marina, the waterfront-view clinic offers a relaxing environ- ment to help patients achieve their optimal mobility goals. For more information or a tour of the facility, call (360) 299-1328. Our Services

Speech-Language Experienced Therapist IHPTR offers therapeutic treatment and education in three disciplines: Physical Therapy, Occupational Pathologist joins Virgeen Stilwill joins IHPTR Therapy and Speech Therapy. Neurological With more than 28 years of clinical expe- Rehabilitation is treated across all three disciplines. IHPTR team rience, Virgeen Stilwill PT, DPT has joined Our current services are listed here; for more Island Hospital Physical Therapy & information, please call Alisha Kleindel BA, Rehabilitation. She received a Bachelor of 360.299.1328 MS, CCC-SLP, works Science Degree from the University of with a range of patients Washington, Seattle in 1982 and recently Neurological Rehabilitation experiencing commu- Vestibular - balance completed a Doctor of Physical Therapy Stroke – CVA, TIA nication, swallowing, Degree at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ. Traumatic brain injury speech, cognitive and Her professional certifi- Spinal cord injury voice ailments at Island Hospital Physical Parkinson’s cations are in Multiple sclerosis Therapy & Rehabilitation. Neurodevelopmental Pediatric She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree Technique, Clinical from Western Washington University in Wound Care and Physical Therapy Bellingham, WA and a Master’s Degree from Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Clinical Instruction. Men and Women incontinence Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA Virgeen’s clinical Pre and post natal care - both in Communications Disorders. interests include Geriatrics and Osteoporosis Pelvic pain management Before joining the IHPTR team, Alisha Post Surgical Care: and she has worked in acute inpatient rehab; Scar tissue management worked at two skilled- nursing facilities in acute, hospital outpatient and home health- Lymphedema Skagit Valley where she provided rehabilita- care; and, most recently, in skilled-nursing Swelling tion services to seniors and other adults Visceral and myofacial release facilities. She looks forward to returning to Aquatic Pool Therapy diagnosed with neurological diseases, stroke, the hospital and outpatient setting and Orthopedic and Sport Injury traumatic brain injuries and dementia. She working with the skilled staffs of Island also has provided acute and outpatient Hospital and IHPTR. Occupational Therapy speech therapy services at United General Virgeen will work in acute care Tuesdays Work station ergonomic assessment Hospital in Sedro Woolley, WA. Work Injury Management and Thursdays and in outpatient care Self-Care Management Alisha is currently seeing patients at Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Island IHPTR in The Cannery Building, 715 Hospital Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy Seafarers Way, Anacortes. Call (360) 299- Rehabilitation is located at 715 Seafarers Swallowing Dysfunctions 1328 for appointment or more information. Communication Disorders Way, Anacortes. For appointments, call Speech and Articulation Therapy (360) 299-1328. Voice Therapy

The Stroke Support Group meets every New support group for stroke patients 3rd Tuesday in IH conference room #3 from 4 Island Hospital is offering an Anacortes therapists from Island Hospital and the com- - 6 p.m. Admission is free and new members Stroke Support Group, to promote open dis- munity on a range of topics including post- are always welcome. For more information, cussions about stroke and the sharing of per- stroke rehabilitation, heart-friendly exercise, contact Alisha Kleindel, Island Hospital sonal experiences and advice in a relaxed, nutrition to promote health, stroke prevention Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Speech- confidential setting. The group’s monthly ses- and warning signs. Language Pathologist, at (360) 299-1328 or sions will feature speakers, nutritionists and [email protected]. Heartbeats ❤11 FALL 2010 MEDICAL ARTS PAVILION AT ISLAND HOSPITAL MEDICAL ARTS PAVILION AT ISLAND HOSPITAL

Artist rendering of new Medical Arts Pavilion entry. Medical Arts Pavilion Facts New Medical General Information Location: Island Hospital property between 25th and 26th streets just west of Commercial Avenue Arts Pavilion Size: 25,000 square feet, two levels Purpose: House hospital services on the east campus close to the Emergency Room with covered access to hospital project begins What’s the cost? • $10.3 Million, which includes architectural services, construction, fur- ith completion expected early in 2012, nishings, fixtures and equipment Wsite preparation has begun on the new • The District has already expended more than $500,000 for architec- Medical Arts Pavilion at Island Hospital (MAP) tural and construction management to date and Commercial Avenue entrance to the hospi- • More than $1 million will be spent by the District prior to ground breaking in preparation for the new building tal campus. MAP-housed services Meeting community need Cancer Care Center at Island Hospital The MAP allows Island Hospital to expand • Expanded to meet current, future demand its Cancer Care Center, bring IH Physical (Patient visits since 2000 have tripled to almost 4,000 per year and Therapy & Rehabilitation back on campus and community need is expected to rise) accommodate new services such as Wound • Enables addition of a Cancer Survivor Program. • Will benefit from close proximity to Physical Therapy services, allows Care and Kidney Dialysis. rooms for support groups and classes “Island Hospital is not seeking another bond Island Hospital Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation levy to finance this project,” emphasizes Chief • Brings IHPTR back to our campus Executive Officer Vince Oliver. “We are looking • Improves patient convenience; therapists efficiency for inpatient and at tax-exempt revenue bonds, federal-program outpatient care • Saves current off-campus lease expense funds and other venues. The Medical Arts Wound Care Pavilion will save lease expenses for our Physical • 3,000 square feet for treatment and future hyperbaric chambers Therapy and Rehabilitation program.” • Need for this service expressed by physicians who have sent patients In addition, Island will engage its Medical out of the community to receive this advanced level of care. Staff, employees and the community philan- • Demand for this wound care is expected to continue to grow as our population ages thropically. A recent gift from Elden and Ann Kidney Dialysis Merle has provided a major step in that direc- • Partnership with Skagit Valley Hospital and Kidney specialists tion (see article p. 19). Outsourced services Architect Taylor Gregory Broadway (Edmonds, WA) Contractor Lydig Construction (Seattle, WA) General Contractor for the IH Renovation & Expansion Project, completed 2008 Project Manager Marc Estvold AIA Project Manager for the IH Renovation & Expansion Project, completed 2008 For more information contact Marc Estvold at (360) 299-1327

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Site preparation begins for the Medical Arts Pavilion. Heartbeats ❤12 FALL 2010 Heartbeats ❤13 FALL 2010 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS Classes Registration: To register for any class, please fill out the printed registration form and mail with a check or money order to Island Hospital - Community Education, 1211 24th St., Anacortes, WA 98221. You can also register online at www.islandhospital.org/register. Prepayment is required! For more information, please call (360) 299-1309. Locations: Island Health Resource Center (IHRC) Conference Rooms 1, 2, 3 are in the lower east level of the hospital near the helipad. Please note that some classes cannot be held without a minimum number of participants. Prior to the class you will be contacted with a confirmation or cancellation notice regarding the class.

the lower level of the Island Hospital NEW Childbirth Refresher Advance Healthcare Medical Office Building, 2511 M Ave., This one day class is intended for parents Anacortes. For more information and office who would like to refresh their knowledge, Directives hours, call 299-1394. revisit past experiences and connect with Living Wills & Durable Power of other parents. Sibling preparation is also Birth and Beyond covered. Attorney for Healthcare When: Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Do you have someone to make medical Choices in Childbirth Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 decisions for you if you are not able? Do This six-week series cov- Cost: $50 you have a living will? Join us to learn about ers prenatal nutrition, Instructor: Dianna Mincin LPN, ICCE, CIMI completing these important documents so stages of labor, relax- Registration: 299-1309 your personal preferences about your medi- ation, breathing and Baby Basics cal care will be known. other coping techniques. Learn to care for your newborn’s feeding, When: Monday, January 10, 10 - 11 a.m. We will also discuss pos- bathing, diapering and emotional needs. Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 sible complications, vari- Find out about the “Fourth Trimester”, the Cost: FREE ations and interventions “5 S’s” to soothe your crying baby and infant Instructor: Claire Zaugra that can sometimes occur, including choices massage to help with colic and sleep. Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 to help you experience the best outcome for See “Choices in Childbirth” listing for instruc- you and your baby. Breastfeeding and basic tor’s information and picture. newborn care also will be covered. When: Thursday, October 21, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Cancer Care Resources Dianna Mincin is a Licensed Practical Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Nurse and is certified in Childbirth Cost: $20 or fee waived for those on DSHS Look Good~Feel Better Education, Infant Massage, B.A.B.Y. reading medical This class is a free, national service that program and Happiest Baby on the Block. Instructor: Dianna Mincin LPN, ICCE, CIMI teaches techniques to help restore appear- When: Thursdays, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 ance and self-image during chemotherapy November 4 -December 16 (No Nov. 25) and radiation treatments. Each two-hour January 6 - February 10 Breastfeeding Matters session is comprised of hands-on demon- Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Topics include getting strations of the 12-step skin care and make- Cost: $95 for six-week session or free with DSHS started with breastfeed- up program, proper care for nails and coupon (Plus $15 for Simkin et al, Pregnancy, ing, benefits of breast- instruction on options related to hair loss, Childbirth and the Newborn, latest edition) feeding and breastfeed- including use of wigs, scarves and other Instructor: Dianna Mincin LPN, ICCE, CIMI ing in the early weeks of accessories. Each participant receives a free Registration: 299-1309 postpartum, in special kit of cosmetics. A minimum of 3 partici- situations and while pants is necessary to hold the class. Weekend Childbirth Classes working. Specific ques- This three-day childbirth seminar is for This program is sponsored by the American tions are welcome and will be addressed. those unable to attend the six-week session. Cancer Society along with the Personal This class is open to pregnant and postpar- Information on labor and birth, comfort Care Products Council and National tum women and their babies. and coping techniques, caring for a new- Cosmetology Association. Effie-Jo Lindstrom BA, BSN, IBCLC has born, breastfeeding and post-partum health When: Mondays, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20, been a lactation consultant for 21 years. will be covered. Includes Friday evening Jan. 17, 1 - 3 p.m. When: Monday, October 25, 5 - 6:30 p.m. and daytime Saturday and Sunday. Class Where: Guemes Room Monday, December 20, 5 - 6:30 p.m. must meet minimum registration require- Cost: FREE Monday, February 21, 5 - 6:30 p.m. ments to be held. Registration: 299-4200 Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 When: Schedule set based on interest Cost: $10 or fee waived for those on DSHS Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Cancer Resource Center medical Cost: $130 or free with DSHS coupon (Plus $15 Island Hospital has partnered with the Instructor: Effie-Jo Lindstrom BA, BSN, IBCLC for Simkin et al, Pregnancy, Childbirth and the American Cancer Society to create a local Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 Cancer Resource Center that provides Newborn, latest edition) resource materials, social services and Registration: 299-1309 Infant and Child Safety online access to cancer patients, survivors Learn ways to ensure a safe environment for and their families. The Center is located on your baby or growing child. We will cover Heartbeats ❤14 FALL 2010 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS baby proofing, car seat information and attack, heart bypass surgery, valve surgery, Where: Island Hospital Physical Therapy & water safety. In addition, you will learn angioplasty, or stent placement in the past Rehabilitation, 715 Seafarers Way basic CPR and first aid skills. year, this monitored exercise program will Cost: $10 per class See “Choices in Childbirth” listing for instruc- help you increase your endurance and pro- Instructor: Beverly Swanson tor’s information and picture. vide you with the necessary education you Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 When: Thursday, October 28, 6:30 - 9 p.m. need to make lifestyle changes for better Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 cardiac health. Please call Jan Priggee RN at Cost: $20 or fee waived for those on DSHS 588-2074 for more information. Physical Therapy medical Instructor: Dianna Mincin LPN, ICCE, CIMI Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 Are you unable to do the things you used to do because of shortness of breath and Urinary Leakage Car & Booster Seat Clinic fatigue? Pulmonary Rehabilitation may be Are you having a tough Drop in to have your car the answer. An Exercise Specialist will teach time staying dry after and booster seats participants exercises that will increase childbirth, power walk- checked by nationally strength and decrease fatigue. Also learn ing or even after sneez- trained car seat techni- about the cardiopulmonary system, medi- ing? If so, there are cians from Skagit EMS. cations and nutrition to maximize strength physical therapy inter- They will check your and endurance. This course is Medicare- ventions that can help. seat for safety, make sure you are using it approved and may be covered by insurance. Come learn ways to correctly and show you how to properly Please call Pat Meyer RRT at 299-4242 for strengthen your pelvic floor muscles to help install the seat in your car. No appoint- more information. prevent urinary leakage. ments required, please just drop in. Amy Harrington is a Physical Therapist at When: Thursday, December 9, 2 - 4 p.m. Heart Health Assessments Island Hospital Physical Therapy & Where: Island Hospital’s 24th Street parking lot For $49, meet with our Cardiac Rehabilitation. Cost: FREE Rehabilitation Nurse one-on-one to assess When: Wednesday, November 3, 4 - 5:45 p.m. Questions: 299-1309 your cardiac risk factors. Appointment Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 includes cholesterol, triglycerides and glu- Cost: $10 NEW Feed me! I’m Yours! cose blood tests as well as a 12-lead EKG Instructor: Amy Harrington PT Learn about starting your baby on solid interpreted by a cardiologist, 10-year risk Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 foods and how easy it is to make your own projection and heart health education. nutritious baby foods! Discussion and Please call Jan Priggee RN at 588-2074 for Women’s Safe Weight Training hands on demonstrations! more information. Learn about the impor- See “Choices in Childbirth” listing for instruc- tance of weight resis- tor’s information and picture. Smoking Cessation tance training to help When: Saturday, January 15th, 2 - 5 p.m. Ready to take control of your well-being? prevent falls, support Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 Utilizing one-on-one sessions, a Respiratory body organs, improve Cost: $20 or fee waived for those on DSHS Therapist will help you find the key to a bet- posture and prevent or medical ter, healthier life without the use of tobacco. slow osteoporosis. You Instructor: Dianna Mincin LPN, ICCE, CIMI Please call Pat Meyer RRT at 299-4242 for will also learn proper Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 more information. body mechanics to improve the way your body moves and learn which foods to include in your diet to help keep your bones Diabetes Education Physical Activity strong. A home exercise program will be provided. Ellie Petri is a Physical Therapist Diabetes Self-Management Keep on Dancing! at Island Hospital Physical Therapy & Ethnic dancing of the Rehabilitation and Beverly Swanson was Education Program Middle East (belly Island Hospital offers an outpatient diabetes trained as a nutrition educator at Bastyr dance) is a healthy and University. education program accredited by the fun way to enjoy exercise American Association of Diabetes Educators When: Thursday, December 2, 10 a.m. - noon long into life. This form Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 (AADE). Education includes diabetes self- of dance helps to management skills such as healthy eating, Cost: $10 strengthen the pelvic Instructor: Ellie Petri PT & Beverly Swanson, being active, monitoring, taking medica- girdle, align the spinal tions, problem solving, healthy coping and Nutrition Educator column, strengthen muscles and improve Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 reducing risks of complications. Physician balance. Come to any or all of the ten referral is required. For more information, classes and just drop in. No experience please call Nichole at 588-2083. required. Self-Care Beverly Swanson has been teaching dance Life Center Programs for 35 years. Guide to Choosing Healthy Foods When: Tuesdays, Oct. 12 - Dec. 14, Learn how to choose the most nutritious Cardiac Rehabilitation 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. foods. Includes information on healthy fats, If you have stable angina or have had a heart whole grains, fruit and vegetable superstars, gluten-free choices and more! Heartbeats ❤15 FALL 2010 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS

Beverly Swanson was trained as a nutrition Create the Habits of Health – The Art of Slowing Down educator from Bastyr University. Get help navigating When: Monday, October 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m. The Power of Choice Learn to engage your through our complex Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 and stressful world by Cost: $15 power of motivation and choose to lose weight, learning to become more Instructor: Beverly Swanson, Nutrition Educator present minded, while Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 improve your health or create success in any area honoring gratitude, How to End Your Weight Loss/ of your life. By identify- grace and ease. Mindfulness and volun- Weight Gain War! ing what matters most to you and developing new tary simplicity will be discussed as touch- Tired of the frustrating habits of choice, you can create a path that stones toward the goal of slowing down. weight loss/weight gain leads to real and lasting change. This class Joe Arellano has a private wellness-based cycle? Learn how to be complements Creating Habits of Health - practice in Anacortes. in the lucky 10% who When: Tuesday, January 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Weight Loss and Beyond but can also stand keep weight off. All Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 alone. action is preceded by When: Tuesday, October 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $15 thought; lasting behav- Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 Instructor: Joe Arellano LMP, CHC, BS ioral change occurs Cost: FREE Registration: Leave message at 299-4204 when we change our minds. Instructor: Veronica Spencer RN, Health Coach Karen Louise is a Registered Nurse and Life Concerned about Osteoporosis? Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 Coach. Join Robert Prins MD, When: Wednesday, October 13, 1 - 3 p.m. Create the Habits of Health – Ob/Gyn to learn all Wednesday, January 12, 1 - 3 p.m. about osteoporosis. Dr. Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 Weight Loss and Beyond Prins will cover bone Cost: $20 Learn to achieve optimal health through formation and destruc- Instructor: Karen Louise RN, CHT nutritional intervention and lifestyle man- tion, why menopausal Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 agement. By making new choices and prac- women are at higher ticing simple habits of health, you can risk, what testing is avail- Mind & Body Healing replace unhealthy patterns with new behav- able and the treatment options. Learn about neurofeedback and how it can iors to get better nutrition, reach a healthy When: Wednesday, January 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m. retrain the nerve pathways in the brain to weight and maintain your health for life. Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 help reduce chronic anxiety and stress. This This class complements Creating Habits of Cost: FREE presentation is informational only. Demon- Health – The Power of Choice, but can also Registration: Leave message at 299-4204 strations of relaxation methods you can stand alone. practice on your own will be included. When: Tuesday, November 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Community Immunity When: Wednesday, October 20, 6 - 8 p.m. Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 Discover how essential oils can be used to Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 Cost: FREE help alleviate sinus and respiratory ail- Cost: FREE Instructor: Veronica Spencer RN, Health Coach ments, colds and other illnesses. Each par- Instructor: Joan Cross PT, MPH, RC Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 ticipant will make an aromatherapy blend Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 to match their needs to take home. Holiday Gifts from See “Holiday Gifts from Nature” for instruc- NEW Clearer Communication Nature tor’s information. Using Deep Listening Learn about essential When: Monday, January 24, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Ever feel like you’re just oils while making 100% Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 not being heard? This organic aromasprays, Cost: $20 class can transform your bath salts and therapy Instructor: Michelle Mahler ability to communicate oils for yourself, friends Registration: Mail in payment or leave a message through simple experi- or family! at 299-4204 ential exercises. Skills Michelle Mahler of Circle of Healing Vitamin D: What’s all the fuss? Essences has been leading workshops at such as recognizing your Learn about what Vitamin D is, how it is Puget Sound area Co-ops and schools since own “felt sense” of what made and processed in the body, how it is 2004. you really want to say and reflective listen- tested and whether or not you need to sup- When: Monday, December 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m. ing can immediately change the dynamic of plement. Dr. Fleming is a Naturopathic Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 your communication. Physician currently practicing at the Vital Cost: $20 Jan Hodgman MA is a certified Focusing Aging Clinic in Anacortes. Instructor: Michelle Mahler Trainer, counselor and meditation teacher. When: Wednesday, January 26, 1 - 2 p.m. Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 When: Monday, October 25, 9:30 a.m. - noon Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Monday, November 8, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Cost: FREE Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 Instructor: Alethea Fleming ND Cost: $25 Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 Instructor: Jan Hodgman MA Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 Heartbeats ❤16 FALL 2010 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS

Basic Nutrition In this class, you will learn how vitamins Registration Form Please return this completed form with your check(s) to: and minerals help your body function, why General Information our bodies need soluble and insoluble fiber, ISLAND HOSPITAL how our bodies process fat, the importance Payment: Community Education of hydration and more! Checks only, made payable to Island 1211 24th Street See “Your Guide to Choosing Healthy Foods” Hospital. One check per class, please. Anacortes, WA 98221 for instructor’s information. When: Monday, February 7, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Cancelled Classes: If a class does not meet minimum registration, it will be cancelled. Where: IHRC Conference Room 3 You will be notified and your check returned. Cost: $15 Instructor: Beverly Swanson, Nutrition Educator Refunds: Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 A full refund will be granted if the class is cancelled or if your cancellation is received at least 24 hours prior to the start of class. No refunds will be given after that point. Meditation for Everyday Living For more information: Please leave a message at (360) 299-4204. Meditation has been clinically proven to reduce stress, blood pressure and anxiety and help with restful sleep. This gentle two- Name (please print) session class includes breath awareness, Address mindfulness techniques and guided exer- cises. Phone: Day Phone: Eve Jan Hodgman MA has more than 40 years of experience with meditation. ❤ Class When: Wednesdays, February 16 & 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Date(s) Fee $ Where: IHRC Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 ❤ Class Cost: $35 Instructor: Jan Hodgman MA Date(s) Fee $ Registration: Leave a message at 299-4204 Weight Management personal response system that allows older Support Groups Overweight? adults to get quick assistance whenever it is needed. Participants press their waterproof The following meet at Island Hospital (1211 Over time, weight seems to just creep onto Personal Help Button whenever they need 24th Street). us, yet it does so at a cost to our health, help, calling a certified Lifeline monitor mobility and agility. Meet with our regis- who assesses the situation and summons Headaches tered dietitian, Suzie DuPuis, for an indi- appropriate help. Island Hospital Lifeline vidual dietary session. Please call 299-1300, 2nd Wednesday, 7 - 8 p.m. can be reached by calling 293-7563 or IHRC Conference Room 3 ext. 2567 for more information. Insurance emailing [email protected]. may cover cost. Contact: Amber, 360-873-8823 SHIBA HelpLine Parkinson’s SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Other Resources 3rd Thursday, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Benefits Advisors) HelpLine is a core of IHRC Conference Room 3 HIV/AIDS Training for Licensure volunteers trained by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner and Contact: Jerry, 293-2185 Island Hospital offers a free video based 4- is sponsored locally by Island Hospital. The or 7-hour HIV/AIDS Training. Please call Prostate Cancer volunteers assist people of all ages and 299-1309 for schedule. nationalities with their local health insur- 3rd Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ance options at no charge. The volunteers IHRC Conference Room 3 Island Prenatal Care Center Contact: Carl, 299-3892 Provides Maternity Support Services to can have no affiliation with any insurance low-income families, bringing the knowl- product and do not sell or recommend insurance plans. Please call 299-1342 for an Restless Leg Syndrome edge and skills of a nurse practitioner, regis- Call for dates and times tered nurse, social worker, infant case man- appointment. IHRC Conference Room 3 ager and dietician to meet the unique needs of each mother and baby. Assistance with Anacortes Teen Clinic Contact: Charlotte, 293-7328 We offer family planning services for teens, accessing community services is also Stroke offered. IPCC is located at 2601 M Ave., women and men on Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Suite C, Anacortes. Call 293-6973 for more Thursdays from 2 - 5 p.m. We are located at information. 2601 M Ave., Suite C, Anacortes. Please call IHRC Conference Room 3 293-6973 or drop in. Contact: Alisha, 299-1300 ext. 3107 Lifeline Island Hospital Lifeline is an easy-to-use Heartbeats ❤17 FALL 2010 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS

Hearing Loss of Skagit County Sjogren’s Syndrome Other Anacortes 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. Quarterly on Saturdays Support Groups Anacortes Senior Activity Center, Skagit Valley Hospital, Mount Vernon 1701 22nd St. Anacortes Contact: Ursula, 299-8978 or Alzheimer’s Contact: Jerry or Joanna, 299-3848 Linda, 360-676-1926 2nd & 3rd Monday, 1 p.m. Rooms and times are subject to change. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Skagit County Please call contact before attending any sup- 1300 9th St. Anacortes port group. For more information about Contact: Ann, 299-9569 Support Groups these support groups, please contact Claire Grief Zaugra, Island Hospital Community Loss of a Child Education Coordinator, at 299-1309. 2nd & 4th Mondays, Noon - 1:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Hospice of the Northwest, 1300 9th St. Anacortes 819 S. 13th St. Mount Vernon Contact: 360-814-5550 Contact: 360-814-5589 (Pre-registration required)

be a symptom of growths within the colon. Just complete the kit and return it to Health Screenings Anacortes Family Medicine. Your results will be mailed to you. No appointment Sponsored by Island Hospital Foundation required, just stop by to pick-up a kit. You Ongoing Blood Pressure Checks When: Tuesday, October 26, 8 - 11 a.m. must be present to get a kit! Where: Island Health Resource Center When: Tuesday, November 9, 9 - 11 a.m. Blood pressure indicates the health of your Where: Anacortes Family Medicine heart and blood vessels. Untreated, elevat- Cost: $45 Appointments: 299-1367 (2511 M Ave. #B) ed blood pressure can result in a stroke. Cost: FREE Get your blood pressure checked regularly Clinical Breast Exams Questions: 299-1309 at one of the following locations: Bette Robbins, ARNP of Fidalgo Medical Island Health Resource Center - every Associates will examine your breasts to Memory Awareness Screening Wednesday, 9 a.m. - noon detect any abnormalities that may require Are you or a loved one becoming more Anacortes Senior Activity Center - last further diagnosis. Appointments are forgetful or maybe misplacing things more Tuesday of the month, 9 - 10:30 a.m. required! often? Have you become lost in a familiar La Conner Medical Center - 1st and 3rd When: Friday, October 29, 8 a.m. - Noon place or noticed a change in mood, behav- Thursdays of the month, 9 - 11 a.m. Where: Island Health Resource Center ior or personality? If so, this screening can WA State Ferry - 1st Monday of the month, Cost: FREE be a first step in helping determine if you 9:30 a.m. sailing to Friday Harbor and back Appointments: 299-1367 might suffer from memory loss. This examination consists of a series of ques- Lipid & Glucose Screening Pulmonary Function Screening tions and tasks designed to test memory, This blood test determines your total cho- If you get short of breath while getting language, thinking and other intellectual lesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glu- dressed, climbing stairs or walking with a functions. Appointments are required! cose levels, which can be indicators of car- friend, or if you have smoked for 10 years When: Tuesday, November 16, 9 - 11 a.m. diovascular disease or diabetic tendencies. or more, this screening can help determine Tuesday, January 18, 9 - 11 a.m. A 12-hour fast is required with water and your lung function. You and your doctor Where: Island Health Resource Center needed medications only. Your results will can then decide on a treatment plan to Cost: FREE be sent to you in the mail. No appoint- improve the quality of your life. Appointments: 299-1367 ment required. First come, first served. Appointments are required! When: Tuesday, October 12, 8 - 11 a.m. When: Tuesday, November 2, 8 a.m. - noon Bone Density Screening Tuesday, January 11, 8 - 11 a.m. Where: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation This non-intrusive test provides an esti- Where: Island Health Resource Center Cost: FREE mate of your bone density by scanning Cost: $10 Appointments: 299-1367 your heel. If you already have a diagnosis Questions: 299-1309 of osteoporosis confirmed by a more com- Colon Cancer Screening plex imaging test, this is not the screening NEW Vitamin D Screening Colon cancer is one of the leading types of for you. This screening is accurate for This screening will determine the level of cancer leading to death in the United women only. Appointments are required! Vitamin D in your blood. Studies have States, but with early detection it can be When: Tuesday, January 25, 9 - 11 a.m. shown that low levels of Vitamin D may treated much easier. This screening will Where: Island Health Resource Center contribute to the possibility of developing provide you with a take-home stool sample Cost: $5 osteoporosis, cancer and other health con- kit that can detect hidden blood, which can Appointments: 299-1367 ditions. Your results will be sent to you in the mail. Appointments are required! Heartbeats ❤18 FALL 2010 Foundation receives $1.6 million gift nearly two decades demonstrated their grati- Care Center at Island Hospital,” Shelby said. tude in a way that will help many others for “The remaining $1.1 million will go to the decades to come. Foundation endowment fund to provide Elden “Bud” and Ann Merle bequeathed ongoing support for the programs and servic- $1.6 million from their estate to the Island es our community values and has come to Hospital Foundation (IHF). The generous gift expect from Island Hospital.” – the largest received in the Foundation’s The Island Hospital Board of 32-year history – will be used to support Commissioners has recognized the Merle’s Island Hospital and its commitment to com- gift by choosing to name the new Cancer munity health. Care Center for them. The couple was affect- The Merles, who according to friends were ed by the disease and the naming of the new active in the community from the time they facility is especially meaningful in that regard. moved here in the late 1980s until they passed The Merle Center for Cancer Care will be part – Ann in 2008 and Bud in 2010 - made the of the new Medical Arts Pavilion at Island gift with no restrictions. This unexpected Hospital, scheduled for completion in early donation will help fund both short- and long- 2012 (see page 12 for details). term commitments to expand community- Courtney Orrock, Island Hospital Elden “Bud” and Ann Merle health projects and initiatives according to Foundation Development Coordinator said IHF President Marv Shelby. the Merle’s gift is not only a reflection on the community-minded Anacortes “After much deliberation, the Foundation hospital’s quality care, but a testament to the Acouple who valued the quality medi- Board has decided to dedicate $500,000 of difference two people can make in the future cal care they received at Island Hospital over this very generous gift to the new Cancer of healthcare in our community. Three physicians honored with Spirit of Island Award r. John Chambers, Dr. Hal Clure and DDr. Harry Eiesland were presented the Spirit of Island Hospital Award at a recent ceremony to honor their contributions and commitment to quality healthcare in our community. The three doctors each have dedicated more than 40 years of service to the medical community and have helped to ensure a better healthcare experience for all Island Hospital patients. The Spirit of Island Award was estab- lished in 2002 to recognize individuals who have given above and beyond in their ser- vice to the Island Hospital community. It honors those whose service has resulted in extraordinary benefit to the hospital and its patients. According to Island Hospital CEO Vince Oliver, “These three exceptional physicians more than qualify on every count, while Dr. John Chambers, Dr. Hal Clure and Dr. Harry Eiesland (from left) shortly leaving a legacy that is appreciated and val- after the unveiling of the Spirit of Island Award recognizing their service. ued by all.” Heartbeats ❤19 FALL 2010 9th Annual Golf Classic earns $85K n Aug. 2, 144 golfers teed off in 2010 Golf Classic winners 2nd place team “low gross”: Owhat was to become the most suc- Dick Duffy (Hawthorne Funeral Home), cessful Island Hospital Golf Classic, raising 1st place team “low net”: Jeff Stewart (Wells Fargo Bank), Nick Dietzen, Lincoln Kemp, more than $85,000 to benefit hospital ser- John Highet (Whidbey Island Bank), Kyle Johnson, Phil Abess (LeMaster & Kirk Duffey (Hawthorne Funeral Home) vices and programs, such as community- Daniels) health screenings, equipment purchases Longest drive: 2nd place team “low net”: and charity care. Men: Riley Dunn (RIS Insurance) Luke Harrison, Mike Falk, Riley Dunn, Women: Suzanne Knutson (Bunnies By Special thanks go to the Skagit Golf & Dave Allison (RIS Insurance) Country Club, whose well-manicured greens the Bay) 1st place team “low gross”: Closest to the pin: and terrific service were appreciated by all; Dan Meyer (retired), David Storkson Spencer Vaden (Skagit Valley Hospital) and to the Island Hospital Auxiliary and (San Juan Lanes), John Prosser Volunteer Staff for helping to make this (Windermere Real Estate), Bob Morand “Killer Bee” Long Drive: year’s event an overwhelming success. (Majestic Inn & Spa) Justin Sturdy

Donation funds burn treatment course evin Allen has donated $5,000 to fund Ktuition for the Acute Burn Life Support Course in memory of his fiancé, Kathryn “KD” Powell who was killed in the Tesoro Refinery explosion earlier this year. Kevin is the son of Tami Allen, Director of the Birth Center at Island Hospital. The donation will make a difference for medical professionals and first responders (such as paramedics, airlift staff, etc.) who want to learn the latest techniques and proce- dures in burn treatment, according to Island Hospital Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Linda Seger RN. Wrestlers for Life give $2,000 “We have applicants, but we have not been able to secure funding to offer these valuable to Cancer Care Center courses,” said Seger. “With this generous Anacortes’ own Wrestlers for Life recently presented a $2,000 check for the donation, more staff will be fully trained to Cancer Care Center (CCC) at Island Hospital from money the group earned deal efficiently and effectively with medical emergencies working on various projects in the community. Started to recognized fellow that require wrestler Nathan Estvold, who died of cancer in 2003, the group has raised more advanced than $17,000. Wrestlers and non-wrestlers alike are invited to join; contact burn treat- Anacortes High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Jim McNally at (360) 293-1180 ment. Thank for more information. The CCC was one of several organizations who benefited you, Kevin.” from Wrestlers for Life donations this year. In the photo, Island Hospital Home Health Scheduling Coordinator Sharon Jones (3rd from left) receives check from (from left) Michael Doane, Isaac Doane, Sara Burse, Kyle Jones and Craig KD Powell with Jones. Kevin Allen Heartbeats ❤20 FALL 2010 Carabba scholarships awarded Annual he inaugural John Carabba Memorial Scholarships were Tawarded this year to Elizabeth Raff and Laura Andrich, both of whom are pursuing health-related careers. Elizabeth, Celebration with a GPA of 3.98, will be attending the University of Southern California, and plans for a dual major in pre-med and philoso- of Trees phy/politics/law. Laura, with a GPA of 3.67, will attend Oregon State University where she will be a pre-med student with the ultimate goal of being a Physician or Psychiatrist. Elizabeth and Planned Laura each received $1,500. reative leaders and a dedicated Lielanie Carabba, whose Ccommittee are already at work on late husband John helped start the 2010 Celebration of Trees, an annual the Island Hospital community event sponsored by the Foundation (IHF), said after Elizabeth Raff with IH Island Hospital Foundation. the ceremony, “John would Commissioner Paul According to event chairs Stacie Sutliff have been proud of this Maughan PhD. and Colleen Craig, this year’s theme is honor, as young people and “Winter on the Waterfront” and will fea- education were very important to him. These exceptional ture an array of lavishly decorated holi- young women will go far with the goals they have set!” day trees and wreaths, along with sea- The annual award commemorates John Carabba’s strong sonal activities to be enjoyed by the support of Island Hospital and quality healthcare for the com- entire community. The event is sched- munity. The awards were presented by Island Hospital uled for December 3 and 4 at the Port Laura Andrich with IHF Commissioner Paul Maughan and IHF Vice President Dianne Warehouse on 2nd and Commercial, Vice President Dianne Kuhn. Anacortes. For information call (360) 299- Kuhn. 4201.

Remembering ISLAND The Island Hospital Foundation has received caring donations rec- HOSPITAL ognizing the following loved ones: FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF 4th Annual David Abbott Michael Duane Henry Helmer & Alma Leno and Archie & Alma Lloyd Clarena McLachlan FREE COMMUNITY DAY Mary Mansfield Friday, December 3, 2010 Elden “Bud” & Ann Merle Noon - 10:00 pm James H. Miller SANTA PICTURES, Roger Morgenthaler RECEPTION & AUCTION Hildegard “Betty” Pierson Saturday, December 4, 2010 Kathryn “KD” Powell Pictures with Santa: 9:00 am - Noon To remember or honor Auction: Doors Open 5:00 pm someone with a donation, (Tickets on sale in October ~ $35 each) please make check payable to: “Island Hospital Foundation” and mail to: P. O. Box 1143, Anacortes,WA 98221 Info: (360) 299-4201 Heartbeats ❤21 FALL 2010

West Skagit agencies hold disaster drill n Aug. 28 Island Hospital participated with Anacortes Fire ODepartment, Skagit County EMS, and the Volunteer Fire Districts of Fidalgo Island and Guemes Island in a disaster drill. The scenario was a bleacher collapse at Fidalgo School, involving more than 20 volunteer “victims” with simulated injuries. These victims were tri- aged and transported from the school to Island Hospital. The patients ages ranged from 5 to 55 years, with a variety of minor to severe injuries.

▲ The disaster tracking system was designed and built by Island’s Informatics Clinician Christine Storm RN and used for the drill here by Mary Selting RN, Island Hospital Emergency Department.

▲ Moderately and severely injured patients were received into the hospital via the Emergency Department utilizing the hospital’s new electronic disaster tracking system which allows the hospital to sort large numbers of casual- ties to various treatment areas but still maintain tracking of individual patients as they move through the hospital to various treatment areas.

One of the severely injured patients is moved into the ◄trauma room in the Emergency Department for treat- ment and a nurse and physician move in quickly to assess and plan the immediate care of this patient. The Emergency Department houses the serious and critical treatment areas during any mass-casualty event. One of the newest pieces to Island Hospital’s Emergency Management plan is to move the treatment area for the least severely injured patients to an area away from the Emergency Department. Fidalgo Medical Associates was a logical choice as the clinic is on the opposite side of the building with easy access for patients and families. Other parts of the Emergency Management plan tested during this exercise where: Incident Command Center, the new ► Everbridge Alert Network, and the communica- tions between the Emergency Department and the field triage officer. Heartbeats ❤23 FALL 2010 Island Hospital Foundation Non-Profit Org. PO Box 1143 US Postage Paid Anacortes, WA 98221 Permit No. 106 BLAINE, WA

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