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HaysMed Donor Advisory Council Celebrates National Donate Life Month

April 29, 2024/in HaysMed News, News/by Leanna Swart

Hays, KS – HaysMed is delighted to celebrate April as National Donate Life Month. This special month is dedicated to encouraging individuals to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and to honor those who have saved lives through their gifts of donation. HaysMed also celebrates and acknowledges the selfless contributions of our associates who make these life-saving donations possible.

 

HaysMed proudly supports the ongoing efforts of its Donor Advisory Council, a dedicated group of nine HaysMed Associates along with esteemed members Nikki Dixon, Hospital Services Coordinator at Midwest Transplant Network and Kelly Falwell, Hospital Development Manager at Saving Sight. The council meets quarterly to discuss and enhance the services provided by HaysMed to the entire Western Kansas community.

 

Since its inception in 2008, the HaysMed Donor Advisory Council has evolved its awareness initiatives from a 5k run to an appreciation event for HaysMed Associates. This year, over 750 cookies were baked and distributed to not only day staff but also our hardworking night shift Associates, highlighting our appreciation for their dedication.

 

In collaboration with Midwest Transplant Network and Saving Sight, we continue to spread the word about the critical need for eye, organ, and tissue donations. Representatives from these organizations support HaysMed year-round.

 

Our community outreach doesn’t stop there. Key local entities such as Hays Regional Airport, Ellis County Emergency Medical Services, and the Kansas Department of Vehicles are instrumental in encouraging community members to opt-in for organ donation. The Donor Advisory Council also fosters educational opportunities at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) and North Central Kansas Technical College and engages with the community during the annual Back to School Picnic at FHSU, drawing hundreds of students and community members each fall.

 

Highlighting our community engagement, the council participated in the April 20, 2024 Walk With A Doc event. Alongside Dr. Erin Hemphill, a hospitalist at HaysMed, and partners from The Transplant Network and Saving Sight, participants enjoyed an invigorating walk and learned about the vital impact of organ, eye, and tissue donations.

 

In 2023 alone, HaysMed saw remarkable donor participation, with 27 donated corneas, one organ donor, and nine tissue donors, each of whom has the potential to enhance up to 75 lives.

 

HaysMed is committed to saving and enhancing lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. We thank every donor, volunteer, and partner for their vital role in this noble cause.

 

Featured in photos:

Heidi Gohl, HaysMed Vascular Access, Key Contact

Karen Kisner, HaysMed Hospice Supervisor

Kelly Cole, HaysMed Education

Nikki Dixon, Hospital Services Coordinator at Midwest Transplant Network

Kelly Falwell, Hospital Development Manager at Saving Sight

HaysMed Security Protective Services

HaysMed Hospice

HaysMed Respiratory Therapy

 

HaysMed Security Protective Services

HaysMed Hospice

HaysMed Respiratory Therapy

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Governor Kelly Tours HaysMed; Relaunches “Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy” Tour

April 11, 2024/in HaysMed News, News, Uncategorized/by Leanna Swart

Office of the Kansas Governor

HAYS – Governor Laura Kelly today toured HaysMed in Ellis County as she relaunches the “Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy” tour.  Governor Kelly will be touring the state, meeting with Kansans to discuss the importance of Medicaid expansion before the legislature returns at the end of the month.

When legislators return on April 26, Senators will have the opportunity to bring Medicaid expansion to a debate and vote in the Senate.

“When they return on April 26th, the legislature will decide if they want to keep moving Kansas forward,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By voting to expand Medicaid, Kansans in in every corner of the state would have access to the affordable, high-quality health care they deserve.”

In January, Governor Kelly’s Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act was introduced in the Kansas House and Senate.  The legislation would increase access to health care for 150,000 Kansans while injecting $1.2 billion in annual federal funding into Kansas’ economy and creating 23,000 new jobs.

The upcoming vote on Medicaid expansion comes after legislators met in March for a joint session of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee and an informational hearing in the House Health and Human Services Committee. More than 900 pieces of written testimony were presented in those meetings. Edward Herrman, President and CEO of HaysMed was one of the Senate conferees that spoke about the impact of not expanding Medicaid has on his hospital.

“As the HaysMed President and CEO overseeing healthcare delivery, I can attest firsthand to the critical need for Medicaid expansion,” said Edward Herrman, President and CEO of HaysMed. “Our hospitals are on the frontline, serving those in need regardless of their ability to pay. Medicaid expansion isn’t just a policy; it’s a lifeline for countless individuals and families, ensuring they receive the care they deserve. We would like to thank Governor Kelly for her support in this critical initiative of expanding Medicaid for Kansans.”

This tour allowed HaysMed to further emphasize to legislators the need for Medicaid expansion and the impact access to essential health care services has on rural Kansans and the communities they represent.

The hospital invited legislators representing Ellis County and the surrounding area to the tour.

The most recent survey data from the Sunflower Foundation shows that nearly 70 percent of Kansans support Medicaid expansion. This includes a majority of Republican primary voters and 83 percent of small business owners.

“I urge Kansans in every corner of the state to write, call, or meet with their legislators,” Governor Kelly said. “Tell them Medicaid expansion must be debated and passed now. Let them know how critical this is for your family and your communities.”

This year was the first time Medicaid expansion had been given a hearing in four years.

Kansans can find contact information for their local legislator here.

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April is Occupational Therapy Month!

April 8, 2024/in HaysMed News, News/by Leanna Swart

At HaysMed, we’re incredibly grateful for our dedicated Occupational Therapy team who play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of our patients every day. Whether it’s helping individuals regain independence in daily activities or overcoming barriers to participation, our OTs are the unsung heroes behind countless success stories.

This month, we celebrate their unwavering commitment and expertise in improving patients’ abilities to perform activities of daily living. From mental and physical rehabilitation and support, their impact knows no bounds. Thank you, OT team, for your tireless dedication to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

 

WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

Occupational therapy allows people of all ages to do the activities they want and need to do. Occupational therapy promotes health, well-being, and participation.  An occupational therapist will evaluate your situation and, with input from you (and perhaps your family, care provider, or friend), develop individualized goals that allow you to resume or pursue your valued occupations. After you develop goals with your occupational therapist, you will work together to decide a plan to help improve or maintain your ability to perform daily activities and reach your goals getting back to your life.

 

WHEN DO I NEED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

An occupational therapy practitioner will keep the focus on the things you need and want to do—your goals, your activities, your independence. With occupational therapy services you can:

• Stay as healthy and productive as possible at work or home, while managing a chronic medical condition.

• Maintain or rebuild your independence, such as using assistive devices to help care for yourself after a stroke or surgery.

• Achieve your goals to perform everyday activities after injury or hospitalization, such as dressing, grooming, transfers, and balance activities to increase safety and decrease risk for re-injury.

• Participate in everyday activities important to you that keep you involved in your community and make like worth living including taking care of your family, working, volunteering, going to school, playing sports, or creating art or music.

In short, an occupational therapy practitioner can help you live life to its fullest no matter your health condition, disability, or risk factors.

 

WHO ARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS?

Occupational therapy practitioners are either occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants. They are skilled health care professionals who use research and scientific evidence to ensure their interventions are effective. With strong knowledge of a person’s psychological, physical, emotional, and social makeup, occupational therapy practitioners can evaluate how your condition (or risk for one) is affecting your body and mind, using a holistic perspective.

YOUR HAYSMED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS and OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS: 

Melissa Ginther, OTR/L (28 years)

Brett Johnson, OTR/L (20 years)

Alison Nuttle, OTR/L (11 years)

Leslie Olmstead, OTR/L (26 years)

Alicia Rymer, OTR/L (27 years)

Arian Schipke, OTR/L (1 year)

Lashelle Schroter, COTA (17 years)

Diane Staples, COTA (2 years)

 

To read more about HaysMed’s rehabilitation services, please click here.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2, 2024/in HaysMed News, News/by Leanna Swart

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and it calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in every community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual abuse, harassment, and assault and educate communities about how to be involved in prevention. This year’s SAAM campaign theme, Building Connected Communities, calls on each of us to work together to prevent sexual abuse, harassment, and assault.

HaysMed is proud to have a team of six specially trained forensic nurses to serve Ellis County and the surrounding communities. We believe all our communities will be safer and stronger by making them more equitable for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, races and ethnic backgrounds, ages, faiths, and abilities. Statistics show:

  • Over 53% of women and over 29% of men reported experiencing contact sexual violence in their lifetime (Chen, et al., 2023).
  • Most women and men across all sexual identities who experienced contact sexual violence reported that the person who harmed them was someone they knew (Chen, et al., 2023).
  • More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women (84.3%) have experienced violence in their lifetime (Rosay, 2016).
  • 32.9% of adults with intellectual disabilities have experienced sexual violence (Tomsa et al., 2021).

“By providing forensic nursing services, HaysMed provides a vital resource to ensure patients impacted by violence receive the specialized care they deserve”, said Forensic Program Coordinator, Trisha Haskell.

In 2023, HaysMed added 2 new nurses to their team and provided care to over 70 patients. The Building Connected Communities campaign is an opportunity for our community to join with others in committing to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. HaysMed is committed to fostering connected, respectful, and inclusive communities, recognizing that these efforts are crucial for promoting our collective well-being and safeguarding against the threat of sexual violence.

 

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