Apr20

HaysMed Now Seeing Patients Using Telehealth

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,Emergency Department News,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News,Pediatrics

Hays, Kansas –HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, has begun using telehealth to see patients in their clinics to help increase patient safety and decrease the spread of COVID-19.

Telehealth, or virtual visits, provide a safe, convenient, high quality care in the comfort of your home. There are two types of virtual visits; one is conducted using the telephone and the other is a video visit that uses your home computer or a mobile device such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet with a camera and speaker.

Using a virtual visit allows patients to go ahead with scheduled office visits without having to come into contact with others. It is a safe choice for chronically ill patients as it decreases their risk of exposure to potential illness. A virtual visit is also used for patients who think they may have the novel corona virus or have had a positive screen for the virus.

If you have an appointment coming up the healthcare team will contact you to confirm your appointment, modify your appointment to a telehealth visit or reschedule non-urgent appointments for a later date. Patients do not have to be established with a provider in order to schedule a virtual visit.

You will need an account on the MyHaysMed Patient Portal to utilize telehealth visits. If you are using the video visit option you will need to download the Meditech MHealth app on your mobile device. If you already have al MyHaysMed Patient Portal account you may want to log into MyHaysMed Portal on your smartphone or desktop. The logon is on the HaysMed Website on the main page and click on MyHaysMed Patient Portal. If you forgot your sign-in information, select Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Or call us at 785-623-5151

For more information on Telehealth Visits at HaysMed go to www.haysmed.com/telehealth

Mar9

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HaysMed Offering Healthy Cooking Class for Breast Cancer Survivors

By Gayla Wichman - Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,HaysMed News,Upcoming Events

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is sponsoring a free healthy cooking class for breast cancer survivors on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. The event will be held at The Center for Health Improvement Education Room at 2500 Canterbury Drive in Hays.

This is a hands-on cooking class and demonstration and will include nutrition tips from a registered dictation and interactive cooking. You will be able to socialize with other breast cancer survivors in a casual setting, enjoy a meal and leave with a simple health meal to make at home.

Please RSVP by March 16 at 11:00 am to 785-623-5441. Registration is required and seating is limited

Sep25

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HaysMed Breast Care Center Celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Activities

By Gayla Wichman - Breast Care Center,Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas — HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is highlighting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with a variety of events.

Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help detect breast cancer early allowing for earlier treatment for a longer survival rate.

On September 21, the BCC participated in the Hays Public Library Health Fair from 10 am – 12 noon. They had representatives to talk to and cards for people to fill out to be contacted to set up a mammogram.

On September 26 the Breast Care Center (BCC) will hold “Smash Bash” for associates. The day is devoted to encouraging Associates of HaysMed to get their mammograms. The center will offer extended hours, special treats and activities.

The BCC will be participating in the Wichita Komen Race on September 28 with an informational booth.

On September 29 information on breast cancer awareness and the early detection program will be given out at the HaysMed annual Drive Thru Flu. The early detection program is an initiative that provides mammograms and pap smears to women who do not have insurance.

On October 12 the BCC will participate in the Fort Hays State University homecoming parade distributing cups to spread awareness of breast cancer awareness month.

For the entire month of October the BCC is partnering with Breathe Coffee House and Mokas utilizing specially designed coffee sleeves for customers to urge scheduling a mammogram.

The BCC at HaysMed is a comprehensive breast center that offers a variety of services including 3D digital mammography that can detect breast abnormalities earlier than standard mammograms, high risk breast cancer prevention consultations, treatment of noncancerous breast conditions, survivorship programs for long term monitoring of breast cancer survivors, and access to research trials.

The center also has a dedicated breast nurse navigator that works through the diagnostic workup and treatment phase of breast cancer to provide seamless services.

To request an appointment call 785-623-5114 or go online at https://www.haysmed.com/breast-care-center/

Jun6

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HaysMed Presents Cancer Symposium 2019

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

Hays, Kansas)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Cancer Symposium 2018 on Thursday, June 27, 2019. The program is jointly provided by HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, 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 in the Hadley Conference Rooms.

Registration for the program begins at 8:30 am with breakfast. The program is designed to improve the care of cancer patients including, but not limited to, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, immunotherapy toxicity, breast cancer survivorship and head and neck cancers.

Speakers for the program include: Mark Hancock, MD, Mazin Al-Kasspooles, MD, FACS, Anthony Dominick, MD, Denise DeBoer, APRN, and Justin Bond, MD, all with The University of Kansas Health System.

The program is designed for Physicians, PAs, APRN’s, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers, PTS, OTS and other interested Healthcare Professionals.

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.

Physician: 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 HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. The University of Kansas medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TMPhysicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in this activity.

CNE: Hays Medical Center is approved as a provider of continued nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for 5 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

PT/OT

Paperwork will be provided to submit to KOTA and KPTA for credits.

ASRT

An application has been submitted to ASRT. Approval is pending.

There is no registration fee for the employees of HaysMed, Pawnee Valley Campus, St. Rose Medical pavilion, Great Bend Campus and Bistate consortium members. The fee for critical access hospital employees is $30. The fee for non HaysMed providers is $60. You can register online: www.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. Cancellation: HMC reserves the right to cancel any workshop that does not meet enrollment quota. All pre-registered attendees; will receive a full refund.

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.

Apr16

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HaysMed Welcomes New Hematologist/Oncologist

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

Hays, KS– Mark Hancock, MD, Hematologist/Oncologist, has joined medical staff of HaysMed at the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. Hancock has been seeing patients on a part time basis and has moved to full time status.

Hancock completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed a residency at Parkland Health and Hospital Southwestern Medical School and a fellowship at Simmons Comprehensive Cancer, Southwestern Medical School. He is board certified in Medical Oncology.

Hancock joins the cancer team of Anthony Accurso, MD, Hematologist/Oncologist, Lyle M. Harrison, MD, Radiation Oncologist, Babu Prasad, MD, Radiation Oncologist, Lyle M. Harrison, MD, Radiation Oncologist and Robert Rodriguez, MD, Hematologist/Oncologist.

Dr. Hancock is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment please call 785-623-5774 or go to https://www.haysmed.com/dreiling-schmidt-cancer-institute/

Jan16

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HaysMed Welcomes Radiation Oncologist

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

Hays, KS– Lyle M. Harrison, MD, has joined medical staff of HaysMed at the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. Harrison has been seeing patients on a part time basis and has moved to full time status.

Dr. Harrison completed medical school and a residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine, in Salt Lake.

He joins the cancer team of Anthony Accurso, MD, Hematologist/Oncologist, Babu Prasad, MD, Radiation Oncologist and Robert Rodriguez, MD, Hematologist/Oncologist.

Dr. Harrison is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment please call 785-623-5774.

Oct1

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HaysMed Breast Care Center Sponsors Positively Pink

By Gayla Wichman - Breast Care Center,Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,HaysMed News

Hays, KS (Oct 1, 2018) – The Breast Care Center at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will hold a Positively Pink event on October 20 from 6 pm – 8 pm. This program is for breast cancer survivors and their family and friends. The event will be held at The Center for Health Improvement, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays.

A variety of events and activities will be offered. Dr. William Smith, Breast Radiologist and Denise DeBoer, APRN will kick things off with opening remarks at 6:00 pm. The public is encouraged to bring their sneakers to participate in activities such as; stretch and balance, Zumba, Yoga and meditation. During the event, participants will have an opportunity to schedule a mammogram with the Breast Care Center. The Center for Health Improvement massage therapists will provide complimentary chair massages.

There is no fee for the event and participants do not have to register. Healthy snacks and educational material (nutrition, lymphedema, sleep, health coaching, etc.) will be provided along with door prizes and drawings. Call 785-623-5114 for further information.

Aug6

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HaysMed Welcomes New Hematologist/Oncologist

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

Hays, KS (August 7, 2018) –Dr. Anthony Accurso, Hematologist/Oncologist, has joined the medical staff of HaysMed as a full time physician. Dr. Accurso will join Drs. Tracy Coe and Robert Rodriguez at the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute.

Dr. Accurso completed medical school at the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed a residency at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education and a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Kansas. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Accurso’s wife, Kelsey Accurso, MS, APRN, AGCNS-BC, has also joined HaysMed as the Director of Continuous Improvement.

Dr. Accurso is accepting new patients. Please call 785-623-5774.

Jun13

00

HaysMed Presents Cancer Symposium 2018

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

Hays, Kansas (June 13, 2018)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Cancer Symposium 2018 on Thursday, June 28, 2018. The programs are jointly provided by HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, 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 in the Hadley Conference Rooms.

Registration for the program begins at 8:30 am with Breakfast and Vendor booths. The program is designed to improve the care of cancer patients including, but no limited to, radiation oncology, lung cancer, gynecologic oncology, urological cancer, genetics and pain management.

Speakers for the program include: Fen Wang, MD, The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Jacqueline Morgan, MD, Wichita; Anthony Accurso, MD, Edward Braun, MD, Jennifer Klemp, PhD., MPH, The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Ernesto Lopez-Corona, MD, HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. The program is designed for Physicians, PAs, APRN’s, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers, PTS, OTS 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.

Physician: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. The University of Kansas medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TMPhysicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in this activity.

CNE: Hays Medical Center is approved as a provider of continued nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for 6 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

PT/OT

Paperwork will be provided to submit to KOTA and KPTA for credits.

ASRT

An application has been submitted to ASRT. Approval is pending.

EMS

Ellis County EMS is an approved as a provider of continuing education for Emergency Medical Personnel. The course offering is approved for 6.0 contact hour applicable for all EMS recertification. Approved Provider Number: pp5800.

The fee for the program is $60 for non HaysMed employees, $30 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital and St. Rose Health Center Associates. You can register online: www.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. Cancellation: HMC reserves the right to cancel any workshop that does not meet enrollment quota. All pre-registered attendees; will receive a full refund.

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.

Nov20

00

HaysMed Hospice Sponsors Community Memory Tree

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

HAYS, Kan. (Nov. 20, 2017) – HaysMed Hospice once again will be sponsoring a Community Memory Tree. With the holiday season approaching you can honor someone special in your life by donating $20 to the HaysMed Hospice. A brass dove ornament will be then be engraved with the name of the person you are honoring or remembering. The doves will be placed on one of two trees located at HaysMed and in the Dessin Fournir building at 308 W. Mill in Plainville.

For over 30 years, Hospice at HaysMed has lit the community and the surrounding area with hope, comfort and understanding for the terminally ill and their families. Donations enhance the resources available for education, support the volunteer and bereavement programs in their entirety and cover patient-related expenses not paid for by insurances.

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Memory Tree form is available at https://www.haysmed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Memorial-Tree-Flyer-2017.pdf For more information contact the HaysMed Hospice at 623-6200.

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