Mar28

HaysMed Technologist Received Certification

Copy of Schaben, Amanda Hays, Kansas (March 28, 2016)—Mandy Schaben, Ultrasound Technologist at HaysMed recently received Breast (BR) specialty certification through the American registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®). The BR certification recognizes a technologist’s knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of normal breast as well as breast abnormalities that are found with screening or diagnostic mammography.

The (ARDMS®) is an independent, nonprofit organization that administers examinations and awards credentials in the areas of diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography and vascular technology.

.ARDMS Credentials are recognized as the top standard throughout the global medical community and by leading professional sonography and vascular organizations. When a sonography professional holds certification from ARDMS, you know that he or she is dedicated to providing high-quality care and meeting the highest standards

Schaben works in the Imaging Department at HaysMed and has been an Associate for one and a half years.

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Mar23

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HaysMed Hosts FREE Breathe, Sleep, Be Healthy Educational Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kansas (March 23, 2016)— HaysMed Pulmonology Associates is sponsoring a free educational class on How’s Your Sleep on Tuesday, April 12 at the HaysMed Center for Health Improvement Education Room, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays, Kansas. Participants are asked to use the South Entrance and park in Parking Lot F. The program will feature a presentation and roundtable discussion by Manoj Suryanarayanan, MD and Bryan Noone, RN, RPSGT.

Good sleep is as necessary as the air we breathe and the food we eat. This program is designed for those who have questions about sleep including quantity, quality and problems associated with poor sleep.

The program begins at 5:30 pm with healthy snacks followed by the discussion from 6:00 to
7:00 pm.

Please RSVP by April 1 to https://aceweb.haysmed.com/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=16BREATHE01

or call 785-261-7452. Registration is required.

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Mar21

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HaysMed Offers Small Group Training at The Center for Health Improvement

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

HAYS, Kansas (March 21, 2016)— HaysMed is offering Small Group Training sessions beginning in April. There are four distinctive programs and each will feature a free demonstration so participants can see what the training will involve. Each program is held for four weeks, one time a week for 45 minutes.

Booty and Bells is a full blast lower body workout that targets all your glutes. The workout utilizes barbells dumbbells and kettleballs and delivers a great calorie burn. This session is offered three times. The Free demonstration for Course 1 is March 28 at 9:00 am, Course 2 is March 30 at 12:00 noon and Course 3 is March 30 at 5:30 pm.

Shoulders Plus Core is a total upper body work using free weights. The focus is on sculpting arms, back and core and strength building. The free demonstration is Friday, April 1 at 7:00 am and the course begins on Friday, April 8 at 7:00 am.

Bell City is a moderate to high intensity, free weight, strength and conditioning workout session. Aimed at building lean muscle the workout uses kettlebells, dumbbells, sandbells and barbells. The free demonstration is Monday, April 25 at 5:30 pm and the course begins on Monday, May 2 at 5:30 pm.

The final program, Body Blast is an intense full body workout designed to spike your metabolic rate. You will jump, crawl, pull and push your way through the workout. The free demonstration is Friday, May 6 at 9:00 am and the course begins on Friday, May 13 at 9:00 am.

Registration is $48 per person for each course and there is a maximum of 8 participants per course. Non-members are encouraged to register for the small group training courses. Nominal guest fees will apply to non-members. For more information register online at https://haysmed.com/the-center/small-group-training/

Mar17

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Member of the Month – March 2016

By Gayla Wichman - The Center News

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Name: Christy Moeder

Member Since: June 2015

What are your fitness goals for 2016?

To continue to improve upon my personal health and physique.

What is your weekly workout routine?

I typically workout in the evenings or early mornings after my shift at the hospital.

What keeps you motivated?

Simply put, “I have the strength for everything through Him who empowers me” – Philippians 4:13. It is God’s love and grace that motivates me to make the most of this life He gave me.

Do you have a success story to share?

My success story is being able to love myself as I am and having the courage to pursue all of my dreams. Remember: “Have the courage and be kind!” – Cinderella

Mar17

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HaysMed cafe receives makeover

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays Daily News
March 16, 2016By Maggie Gebhardt

Hays Medical Center patients, families and staff now have a few more options when it comes to dining within the hospital.

Since the end of November, HaysMed has been in the process of renovating and upgrading its cafeteria, now known as Rock Garden Cafe.

The remodeled area offers a new dining experience, as well as a wider variety of healthy food options.

“It needed an upgrade; it had probably been 20 years,” said John Fitzthum, food service manager and chef. “We just wanted to freshen it up and make it a place where people can feel more comfortable.”

Previously, the space was not functional enough to serve the kind of food staff is providing, 80 percent of which Fitzthum said is fresh and homemade.

“We’re cooking from scratch,” he said. “I believe in preparing food; I don’t think a manufacturer should prepare food for us.”

Fitzthum said HaysMed has been planning to make the cafeteria updates for several years, and when he began working at the hospital about a year and a half ago, the planning went into action.

“He has been able to get so much done in the short time he’s been here,” said Gayla Wichman, director of marketing at HaysMed.

Now, the cafe features a custom made-to-order deli area, offering daily, freshly made bread, wraps and sandwiches.

“I’m excited we actually have a working deli now,” said Katie Obholz, an employee at the cafe. “We’re trying to go away from processed foods, so now we’re making bread daily, roasting our own pork, things like that.”

Another added feature is a market-style grab-and-go area, which Fitzthum said he feels will be beneficial for patients and families who need something to eat quickly.

Other areas include a two-sided salad bar and a saute or freestyle area, which provides freshly made breakfast including omelets, pancakes and more, according to Wichman.

“Of course, we also have to have the traditional hot serving line, which we do, but we made it more efficient,” Fitzthum said.

In addition to the many menu enhancements, the environment of the space also was updated.

Fitzthum said he had a vision of creating a more modern, metallic atmosphere to tie into the rock garden outside the cafe.

“One of my thoughts was that we needed to tie the eclectic peacefulness of the rock garden into the modern metallic of the DeBakey Heart Institute,” he said. “I wanted to meet somewhere in the middle with the colors and tones, and I think we’ve done that.”

Staff said the reaction of diners has been positive.

“I think everyone just really likes that it’s so much brighter down here, and there’s so much more space,” Wichman said. “To finally see it all completed, it’s really exciting.”

Mar15

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HaysMed Completes Renovations on Rock Garden Café

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Copy of 20160314_075007 Hays, Kansas (March 15, 2016) – HaysMed has completed renovations and upgrades on their cafeteria and reopened the serving area on Monday. The project was started in November of 2015 and finished late last week.

The Rock Garden Cafe features a completely remodeled serving area that includes four different serving stations. The deli area allows for custom made to order sandwiches or wraps on fresh made breads. There will be a variety of both hot and cold sandwiches featuring freshly made meats with two panini presses.

The second area is highlighted by a 2 sided horseshoe shaped salad bar allowing service to more people simultaneously and expanded fresh ingredients. The third station, the sauté or freestyle area, allows fresh made breakfast options during the 7 am – 9 am hours. This will include omelets, pancakes and scrambles. In the future this area will also serve made to order pasta dishes and stir fry during the lunch and dinner hours.

The final area is the traditional hot service area which offers the daily entrée specials.

An addition to the desserts is a new dual head yogurt machine serving up two flavors of yogurt and a twist.

“This remodel is great for patients, families and our staff,” said John Fitzthum, Food Service Director. “This arrangement allows for us to expand healthy food choice options for everyone who uses the Rock Garden Café.”

Rounding out the food selections are two grab and go areas that are available for pickup up of a quick meal. There is a refrigerated section for premade sandwiches and wraps and a heated area that will hold hot pies, pizzas and hot sandwiches. The complimentary coffee, tea and water dispensers are place outside the serving area for better traffic flow.

A color scheme centered on blues and greens with glass tiles compliments other recently remodeled areas of the hospital. The contemporary café style seats 100 which is almost exactly what the seating was prior to renovations. The layout creates a feeling of easier accessibility to the sunken outside patio that seats 18.

The whole area is designed so people can grab a quick meal to go or stay and eat in. “It’s a completely new space,” said Fitzthum. “The upgrades are really something we can be proud of.”

Mar9

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Nurse, Physician and Associate of the Year Awards Presented During HaysMed Service Awards Banquet

By Gayla Wichman - Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,Family Medicine,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (March 9, 2016)— The annual HaysMed Service Awards Banquet was held last night at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall in Hays. The highlight of the banquet was the presentation of the Norman W. Jeter Humanitarian Award, the Sister Mary J. Mollison Nurse of the Year Award and the Vic Eddy, MD, Physician of the Year Award. These awards are the highest level of recognition that an associate of Hays Medical Center can receive.

Pat reduced The Norman W. Jeter Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual’s human kindness and dedication to medical excellence. The award was presented to Pat Marrs, RN, Corporate Compliance at HaysMed. Marrs has been with the organization since 1974.

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Recipient of the Sr. Mary J. Mollison Nurse of the Year Award was Karen Threlkel, RN. This award honors a nurse who displays excellence in the areas of job knowledge and performance, quality improvements, self-development and participation in hospital and community affairs. Threlkel began her career with HaysMed in 1977 and works at HaysMed Family Medicine.

Copy of Prasad The Vic Eddy, MD, Physician of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Babu Prasad, Radiation Oncologist at the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute. The award recognizes a physician who displays a high level of clinical experience and an extraordinary dedication to improving healthcare delivery in the community. Dr. Prasad began his career at HaysMed in 1983.

For 40 years of service the following individual was recognized:

Nadine Gottschalk

For 35 years of service the following individuals were recognized:

Bob Brungardt
Darla Cain-Karst
Darrell Werth, MD

For 30 years of service the following individuals were recognized:

Susan Amrein
Robin Armbrister
Wanda Rohr

For 25 years of service the following individuals were recognized:

Paul Brungardt
Lisa Dinkel
Michelle Jensen
Lois Koerner
Nancy Kreutzer
Jacque Krueger
Martha Lambert
Cathy Pasek
Melissa Portenier
Phyllis Riedel
Kathy Sulzman
Tina Tuttle

For 20 years of service the following individuals were recognized:

Myron Applequist
Amy Braun
Debora Cook
Vivian Dietz
Margie Dreiling
Rose Ann Dreiling
Sara Dunn
Tara Garcia
Teresa Heimann
Zita Klaus
Jim Kramer
Theresa Madden
Chris Markus
Bob McAnany
Becky Morris
James Mulkey
Bryan Noone
Marilyn Pfannenstiel
Bob Schumacher
Mary Beth Sell
Angel Smith
Jane Soukup
Linda Stefan
Janice Tholen
Jennifer VonFeldt
Kellie Voss
Kristi Williams

For 15 years of service the following individuals were recognized:

Jennifer Bethel
Stacy Brown
Lindsey Dreiling
Leo Elms
Jane Geist
Keith Goetz
Sarah Harm
Chrissy Haynes
Patty Kuhlmann
Shawn Landers
Donna Legleiter
Debbie Linenberger
Mary Ricke
Theresa Roe
Tina Rohr
Heidi Schlautman
Alexia Schmidt
Angie Schoenberger
Jessica Seib
Gerald Sekavec
Susan Smith
Christine Wasinger
Bryce Young
Carol Young
Alanna Zimmerman

For 10 years of service the following individuals were recognized:

Trudy Alstatt
Sharon Bittel
Shanon Custer, MD
Kelli Delimont
Lacey Dreiling
Jerry Elliott
Misty Flax
Tori Gano
Denise Garrison
Pam Gasper
Pam Gassmann
Heidi Gohl
Shelly Green
Jenny Guernsey
Annette Herman
Susie Kohlrus
Aaron Leuenberger
Kelly Malleck
Angie McKenna
Barbara Miller
Richard Peckham
Kylee Pfannenstiel
Michelle Pope, MD
Kinsey Post
Kurt Rider, MD
Cheryl Robben
Julie Robben
Teri Rohr
Cathy Russell
Chanc Salmans
James Schmidt
Sarah Selfridge
Cynthia Smith
Kim Taylor
Katherine Teller
Karen Wagner
Alan Wamser
Carmen Winter

For 5 years of service the following individuals were recognized:

Ashley Adams
Jessica Albers
David Arellano
Kendra Barnes
Riana Bates
Kelli Bean
Amy Befort
Barbara Bunker
Brandon Cunningham, MD
Gloria Custer
Lisa Eisiminger
Lori Frederking
Jordan Gabel
Carol Geist
Fernando Guzman-Soto
Rosie Hammerschmidt
Erin Hobbs
Chrissy Hoff
Trese Holle
Ardie Hurst
Jayne Inlow
Amber Irwin
Kandi Jackson
Allison Jones
David Juenemann
Tyler Kaiser
Carly Leiker
Christy Lemuz
Crystal Mahan
Stan Maskus
Lisa McGrath
Jordan Petz
Lori Post
Rod Ream
Devin Reed
Jannelle Reynolds
Megan Richard
Autumn Robbins
Shana Rome
Brian Ross
Andrea Sandoval, MD
Miki Smith
Anissa Sonntag
Claudia Stremel
Kristi Thompson
Shae Veach
Ashley Wellbrock
Jason Williams |
Jodi Wolfe

Mar8

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FREE PiYo Workout Class March 14

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News,Upcoming Events

HAYS, Kansas (March 8, 2016)— The HaysMed Center for Health Improvement (CHI) is offering a FREE Workout on Monday, March 14. St. Patty’s PiYo workout will be held from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the CHI gym, 2500 Canterbury, Hays, Kansas.

PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout.

There is no need to register. For more information call 785-623-5900.

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Mar7

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HaysMed Sports Medicine Announces Upcoming Athletic Testing Combine

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News,The Center News

HAYS, Kansas (March 7, 2016)— HaysMed Sports Medicine is hosting their 15th Annual Athletic Testing Combine on Saturday, April 16 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at The Center for Health Improvement, Hays, Kansas. Registration fee is $20 per person. This testing is for male or female, grades 6 through 12. Make up combine sessions will be held on April 23 and April 30 at 3:00 pm.

Every athlete strives to do his or her best in whatever sport they participate in. In order to achieve that goal, it is important to know at what level you are performing and how that performance can be improved. The Athletic Testing Combine is designed to assess athlete’s individual strengths and weaknesses in order to help them reach their highest athletic potential.

Tests performed during this event include: Height, Weight, Seated Shot Put, Pro Agility, Vertical Jump, Standing Long Jump, Bench Press and 10 Yard and 40 yard dashes which are electronically timed. High Plains Sports Medicine provides highly qualified staff and professional testing equipment including the use of electronic timing equipment accurate to the 1/100^th of a second. This ensures accurate and reliable results.

Each athlete in attendance will receive an individual athletic profile. This includes test results, percentile rankings, and an overall athletic rating allowing athletes to identify specific strengths and weaknesses. In addition, athletic directors and coaches from each school will be provided similar reports. The results are also sent to Midwest colleges for their review of athletes interested in playing college sports.

Registration is due April 11. For more information contact Shawn Landers, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS at 785.623.6369, https://haysmed.com/the-center/athletic-testing-combine/ or email at shawn.landers@haysmed.com.

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Mar2

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New Massage Therapist at HaysMed Center for Health Improvement

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Stephanie-Stanley-small (Hays, KS) March 2, 2016 – Certified Massage Therapist, Stephanie Stanley, has joined the team of Certified Massage Therapists at HaysMed’s Center for Health Improvement. Stephanie specializes in deep tissue massage, hot stone massage and cupping.

Massage therapy is a great way to relax, realign and rejuvenate. “There are many positive aspects of receiving massage therapy on an ongoing basis,” said Stephanie. “It is great for stress management.”

Stephanie joins a great team of certified massage therapists; Garrah Birdsall, Rachel Loving and Nichole Dearinger who also offer massage services at The Center. Each therapist will design an effective, customized treatment to address your individual needs.

Massage sessions are open to anyone. You can schedule an appointment at 785-623-5900. For more information on massage therapy go to https://haysmed.com/the-center/massage-therapy/.

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