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Member of the Month December 2019

By Gayla Wichman - The Center News

Names:
Mandy Fox, Jessica Spend, Alaina Cunningham and Rhonda Dopita

Member Since:
Mandy: June 2013
Jessica: 2008
Alaina: August 2010
Rhonda: November 2002

What are your fitness goals for 2020?

Mandy:

Run ½ Marathon under 2 hours!

Jessica:

To stay consistent in my workout routine

Alaina:

To gain more strength and definition

Rhonda:

Eat healthier, gain strength, and get back to running!

What keeps you motivated?

Mandy:

Working out with my friends!

Jessica:

Having people to keep me accountable!

Alaina:

The individuals I get to work out with each day!

Rhonda:

Working out in a group setting! Friends push me harder than I would push myself and hold me accountable!

What is your weekly workout routine?

Mandy:

3 days Strength Training
2 days Running
1-2 days Yoga

Jessica:

2-3 classes
Small-group workout
Running

Alaina:

I get the pleasure to teach multiple times a week while enjoying our training group each Wednesday

Rhonda:

Yoga 2x per week
Strength training 2x per week
Walking outdoors 2x per week

Do you have a success story to share?

Mandy:

Coming back after a back surgery and staying in a routine!

Alaina:

I was able to work out through my entire last pregnancy and love the “family” I have gained through The Center

Rhonda:

I had an Achilles tendon rupture nice month ago. Seeing how my body can hit that low and then be able to get back to a good place is pretty remarkable. It takes hard work, time, and patience but is all worth it feel healthy and strong again!

Dec3

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The Center for Health Improvement offers Progressive Box n Burn Workout

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, Kansas – Starting in January The Center for Health Improvement (CHI) is offering a unique 3 part workout series, Box n Burn. The workout series is designed around boxing strategies and moves.

Series 1, Boxing 101, begins on January 6 – 30 and provides a beginners program for men and women to learn the basics of boxing. Participants will learn about boxing equipment and how to throw a variety of punches correctly.

Series 2, Boxing Reload begins on February 10 and runs through Mach 5. In this session participants will learn combo moves with intense footwork. To enroll you must have attended the Boxing 101.

Series 3, Boxing Unleashed begins on March 16 and runs through April 9. In this session you will train like an elite fighter and learn new strength training techniques and drills including speed, agility, reaction and defensive. A pre-requisite of enrolling in Series 3 is the completion of Series 2.

All three sessions are held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm. Registration is limited to 20 participants per session. The fee for Series 1 is $60 for CHI members and $96 for non-members. Fees for Series 2 are $45 for CHI members and $81 for non-members. Series 3 fees are $45 for CHI members and $81 for non-members.

The instructor for all sessions is Tomas Partida, who has over 19 years of boxing experience. He has fought in over 100 amateur fights and was a regional and national competitor in the states of New Mexico and Kansas. He also represented Kansas in the 2016 Olympic trials for Rio.

To register go to www.haysmed.clubautomation.com

Nov22

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HaysMed Breast Care Center Nurse Presents at National Conference

By Gayla Wichman - Breast Care Center,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – Katelyn M. Mosshart, RN, BSN, Breast Health Nurse Navigator at the Breast Care Center at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, recently attended the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) 10^th annual conference.

AONN+ is the largest national specialty organization dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life by defining, enhancing, and promoting the role of oncology nurse and patient navigators. The network provides professionals information to better manage the complexities of the cancer care treatment continuum for their patients.

Mosshart co-presented a presentation on the topic of Rural Navigation at one of the breakout sessions.

She, along with other Masonic Cancer Alliance members were also recognized with the Organizational recognition Award that acknowledges employers who embrace the critical role of oncology navigators and foster their growth.

Nov20

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Diabetes Symposium 2019 to be held at HaysMed on Dec. 3.

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kan.–HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will host a Diabetes Symposium on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. The programs is jointly provided by HaysMed, The University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education and Professional Development and the Area Health Education Center – West. The program will be held at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, in the Hadley Conference Rooms.

Registration and breakfast for the program begins at 8:00 am. The program runs from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. This program is designed to improve the care of diabetic patients including, but not limited to, dentistry and diabetes, diabetes medications, regulating diabetes medications with cancer medication, family practice and diabetes, sleep issues in diabetic patients and dermatology and diabetes.

Speakers for the program include: Paul Jones, DDS, Hays, and speakers from The University of Kansas Health System including, Kerstin Stephens, PA-C, CDE; Heather Harris, DO; and Lesa Klozenbacher, APRN.

The program is designed for physicians, physician assistants, advance practice providers, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other interested healthcare professionals.

All participants are required to complete and sign a “verification of attendance” form. After the program, a certificate of completion will be provided to activity participants based on documentation of actual attendance time.

All participants requesting continuing education credit must complete verification of attendance and evaluation form online. Instructions will be distributed at the time of sign-in.

Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and Hays Medical Center. The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CNE Hays Medical Center is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is 4 approved for contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing approved provider number: LT0021-1138.
Respiratory therapy: The Hays Medical Center Respiratory Care Continuing Education Evaluator on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has approved this program for 4 CRCE hours. Providership No. 004.

PT/OT: Paperwork will be provided to submit to KOTA and KPTA for credits.
The fee for the program is $60 for non HaysMed employees, $30 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed, Pawnee Valley Campus , St. Rose Medical Pavilion, Great Bend Campus and Bistate consortium member. You can register online: haysmed.com/education and click on professional education or registering by calling 785-623-5500. You may pay online with a valid credit card or may choose to be invoiced.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Refund of CE Fees: Workshop fees will be refunded if notification of cancellation is made 24 hours prior to the workshop.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

Nov15

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HaysMed Seeking Names for New Robot

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System is sponsoring a name the robot contest for it’s newest Xi Robotic system.

Any school age child is welcome to submit a name until November 22. Five finalists will be chosen and the names put on social media from November 27 through December 6 for the public to vote. The winner and finalists will be announced on December 16. The winner of the contest will be awarded $250 and each of the 4 finalists will receive $50.

HaysMed has provided robotic surgery to patients since 2014. The Xi is the second robot the hospital has purchased. The purchase of the Xi robot was made possible by the generous support of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the HaysMed Foundation.

To submit an entry go to haysmed.com/nametherobot or you can contact the marketing department at haysmed@haysmed.com for a paper copy.

Nov15

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HaysMed Nurses Honored at March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards Gala

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, Kansas HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System is proud to announce that Kelsey Accurso, MS, APRN, AGCNS-BC and Sarah Green, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, CPAN were honored at the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards Gala held recently in Kansas City. Accurso was named Nurse of the Year out of 5 finalists in the area of Quality Management. Green was one of five finalists in the category of Surgical Services.

There were 845 nurses nominated in 22 award categories. One winner for each category was announced at the black tie awards gala at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, Mo

Hosted by the Greater Kansas Chapter of the March of Dimes, the Nurse of the Year Awards is an annual event that recognizes the vital role of registered nurses and the many contributions they make in the community, while helping raise funds to support the nonprofit’s mission to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Nov13

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Name the Robot Contest

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Name the Robot Contest….Doctors at HaysMed use the daVinci robot to help make surgery easier for our patients. We have a new robot and he/she needs a name. Help us name the robot. All school age children are eligible. Go to haysmed.com/nametherobot to submit your entry online. Entries will be accepted through November 22.

Nov11

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HaysMed Associate Receives Respiratory Therapist of the Year Award

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kansas–Paul Gosselin, Respiratory Therapist at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, was recently named Respiratory Therapist of the Year. Respiratory Services awards an annual Breath of Fresh Air award to recognize a respiratory therapist for their hard work and dedication.

The award winner is nominated and chosen by their peers and highlights an Associate in the respiratory therapy department who positively contributed the most teamwork and patient care during the year.

Gosselin has been with HaysMed since 2018.

Nov4

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Member of the Month October

By Gayla Wichman - The Center News

What are your fitness goals for 2019?
Husband:
– To maintain health as much as possible
Wife:
– Endurance, Strength and Increase Bone Density
What is your weekly workout routine?
Husband:
– One hour each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
o 20 minute Nuestep and 40 minutes strength machines
– Working in yard and garden
Wife:
– 3 hours at The Center per week
o 20minutes on treadmill and 40 minutes strength machines
– Plus walking and aerobics 30minutes the other 3 days per week
What keeps you motivated?
Husband:
– I am trying to maintain strength and maneuver ability at my after of 83
Wife:
– I know it is good for my health
– My husband comes at the same time, so we are accountable to one another! 
Do you have a success story to share?
Husband:
– I feel much better and stronger than I did last year!
Wife:
– I feel stronger and have more energy!

Oct17

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HaysMed Welcomes New Cardiology Provider

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is pleased to welcome Tina L. Tinkel, DNP, APRN-AG. She will be seeing patients at the DeBakey Heart Clinic.

Tinkel has both a bachelor’s degree in nursing and doctorate in nursing practice with a major in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Adult Gerontology, both from The University of Kansas Medical Center

“We are fortunate to add another provider to the DeBakey Heart Clinic especially with the ever increasing number of patients we are seeing” said Bryce Young, Chief Operating Officer. “Meeting the cardiology needs of our patients is our ultimate goal.”

To make an appointment call 785-625-4699 or go to https://haysmed.com/debakey-heart-institute

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