Jan16

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.

Jan15

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HaysMed Welcomes New Cardiology Providers

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, KS) – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is pleased to welcome Dr. Patricia D. Crawley, Cardiologist and Megan F. Homolka, BSN, MSN, RN, APNP to the DeBakey Heart Clinic.

“We are always pleased to add additional providers to our cardiac team,” said Bryce Young, Chief Operating Officer. “The need for heart care in western Kansas remains steady and we are committed to having the specialty services available locally.”

Dr. Crawley graudated from medical school at The University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita and a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville. She is board certified in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.

Homolka completed a bachelor of science in nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing, Arlington, and a master of science in nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her area of focus is cardiovascular care.

“We are committed to caring for the cardiology needs of patients in western Kansas,” said Shae Veach, Vice President for Regional Operations. “As part of the region’s premier academic health system, we will continue to offer access to specialists and resources to ensure the continued good health of the communities we serve.”

For more information call 785-623-6544 or go to haysmed.com/debakeyheart

Jan11

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HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, Kansas – Two registered nurses at HaysMed were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon. They completed the yearlong RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

The program began a year ago in February 2018 and the nurses spent the first 3 weeks in a classroom setting. The remainder of training focused on clinical experience, one on one mentorship with their preceptor, high-fidelity simulations and on the job training. Additionally, nurses received training from professionals in several departments, such as radiology, pharmacy, cardiac care, peri-op and others.

The RN Residency class included Brandell Hecker, RN and Kristen Jones, RN.

The RN Residency Program at HaysMed is one of only two in the state and has been offered since 2008. Shari Hertel, RN heads the program and has oversight of all the training. HaysMed also works closely with critical access hospitals in the region through a rural residency program to provide training to nurses practicing in the rural setting.

“It is so important for new nursing graduates to have a group of peers and mentors who assist them in enhancing their skills and becoming comfortable with the challenges of practice,” said Hertel. “Our program is evidence based, with positive clinical outcomes that will help not only the participating nurses, but also our patients.”

Currently there are 5 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins February 5. The program is open to newly graduated RNs and RNs that have less than one year of acute care experience.

Jan7

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HaysMed Offers Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Clinic on January 29

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

HAYS, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System will offer a pediatric orthopedic and spine clinic on January 29 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The clinic will be held at the Orthopedic Clinic, 2500 Canterbury, Hays, Kansas.

The clinic focuses on congenital orthopedic programs in pediatrics such as scoliosis, clubfoot, hip disorders (dysplasia), flat feet, toe walking, in toeing bowlegs (knock knees) and other spinal deformities often seen in children.

Rebecca Green, PA-C, under the supervision of Dr. Max DeCarvalho, orthopedic surgeon, will be evaluating and treating the patients at the clinic.

Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine that develop in a child before birth. Vertebrae don’t form properly very early in fetal development, causing structural problems in the spine and spinal cord. The problems can range from mild to severe and may cause other problems if left untreated.

You can schedule an appointment by calling 866-428-8221 or 785-261-7599. No physician referral is required unless it is required by your insurance company.

Jan3

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HaysMed Cardiologist Using New Device for Heart Attack Patients

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

( Hays, Kansas) – HaysMed cardiologist Dr. Byungsoo Ko is now using a new device to treat heart attack patients whose hearts aren’t strong enough to sustain traditional open heart surgery. The Impella, which is the world’s smallest heart pump, allows cardiologists to perform percutaneous coronary intervention (opening up the blockage in the heart arteries with stents) in patients whose heart function is not strong enough to withstand heart surgery. This percutaneous (being placed without requiring any surgery) heart pump can also be used in patients with a life threatening condition called “cardiogenic shock”, meaning the patient is dying from an acute heart (“pump”) failure.

“This is the only FDA approved device that can be used in this sickest of the sick patient population with a rapidly failing heart” said Dr. Ko.

Inserted through a groin artery, the Impella pumps the blood from the heart into the aorta (the big artery that comes out of the heart) thereby helping the pumping function of the weakened heart. It can pump as much as 3.5 liters of blood per minute (more than half of how much a health heart can pump) to provide extra blood flow to important organs such as brain or kidneys to protect any irreversible damage.

“Now we have a heart pump that can be inserted within 15 minutes in cardiogenic shock patients either from a heart attack or from heart failure. Furthermore, we can use the device in patients with blockages in the heart but whose heart function is too weak to withstand an open heart surgery.” Said Ko.

Within a couple of weeks of the launch of the program, two patients have benefited from this device. Both patients had very weak hearts and were too sick to undergo surgery. With the help of the device and the expertise of the cath lab staff and anesthesia, both patients’ blockages were successfully opened with stents.

“I am very grateful to HaysMed’s commitment to provide a full cardiovascular service to people in Western Kansas.” Said Ko. “Many patients will benefit greatly from this device”

Nov29

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HaysMed Hospice Sponsors Community Memory Tree

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kan.– Hospice at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, 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 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 insurance.

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Memory Tree form is available at https://www.haysmed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-Memory-Tree-Form.pdf For more information contact the HaysMed Hospice at 623-6200.

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Nov26

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HaysMed Receives “A” Rating in Patient Safety from the Leapfrog Group

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (Nov 26, 2018)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, was awarded an “A” rating in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The “A” is for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care.

“Only about one-third of 2600 general acute-care hospitals nationwide get an “A” grade from the Leapfrog organization,” said Melanie Urban, Director of Patient Quality. “Our “A” rating is indicative of the strong culture and focus on patient safety by all of the employees who put patients first every day at HaysMed.” Grades are assigned twice a year by The Leapfrog Group.

According to Leapfrog this is the only national rating of how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm and death, such as medical errors, infections, and injuries. Receiving an “A” Safety Grade means a hospital is among the best in the country for preventing these problems and putting their patients first, 24 hours a day.”

Developed under the guidance of an expert panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to approximately 2600 hospitals twice per year. It is peer reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. The 28 performance measures include handwashing practices, blood infections and patient falls. Leapfrog uses the measures to come up with a single letter grade ranging from A to F, meant to show how effective a hospital is in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.

Nov26

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HaysMed Associate Receives Respiratory Therapist of the Year Award

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kan. (Nov. 26, 2018) –Jason Livesay, 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.

Nov26

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HAYSMED NURSE RECOGNIZED AT MARCH OF DIMES Nurse of the Year Gala

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News,OB-GYN,Women-Infant Services

(November 26, 2018, Hays, KS) — Jill Rozean, BSN, RN, I BCLC at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, was recently recognized as a finalist at the 7^th annual March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards Gala in Kansas City.

Nurses who demonstrated excellence and leadership were recognized at the March of Dimes 2018 Nurse of the Year Awards. This event honors nurses from across Kansas and the Greater Kansas City area whose strength, courage and perseverance advance their profession. March of Dimes received nearly 800 nominations across 22 categories.

Patients, families and colleagues honor the selflessness, dedication and passion of Kansas and Greater Kansas City Nurses with nominations for the awards. From neonatal and pediatric care to mental health and advance practice, these awards recognize the contribution that registered nurses are making in our community and help fund the mission of the March of Dimes.

March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Event Chair Dr. Eva Karp, SVP, Chief Clinical and Patient Safety Officer Cerner Corporation presided over the awards which were presented at a gala event on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Marriott Hotel in Kansas City, MO.

Rozean works in the Women/Infant Department of HaysMed and has been an Associate since 2001.

Nov19

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HAYSMED OFFERS WINTER SESSION OF ATHLETIC EDGE

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

(November 19, 2018, Hays, Kansas) – The Winter Session of Athletic Edge at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will run from December 3 through February 23. This program is designed for ages 10 – 18 to increase their skills in a fun, positive environment. Our certified professional trainer will determine your individual strengths and weaknesses and then guide you through an intense program. Workouts are designed to motivate and challenge athletes while providing age-level safe and appropriate techniques and corrections that set a foundation for good life-time habits. We will also teach you how to decrease your chance of injury so that you’re able to stay in the game as long as you want. Whatever your sport of choice, we can help you turn small gains into big results.

Workouts are held every Monday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The Winter Session offers three program options.

The Weights & Gym Workout is a full 2 hours per session. It consists of a signature workout program plus individualized weight training program. The training isi deal for inexperienced lifters who need more guidance. This option is also great for highly motivated athletes who want to supplement their school’s weight training with a more sport-specific or need-specific program. The cost of the program is $200.

A second option, Gym Workout only is a 1 hour per session. This option is ideal for athletes who are already involved with weight training at their school but want to supplement their program with our speed and agility workouts. This option also works well for younger athletes who do not feel they are ready for weight training. The fee is $125.

The third program is the Weights Workout only which is 1 hour per session. This option is great for athletes who want an individualized weight training program that is sport specific. For athletes who are busy with school workouts, open gyms and rec games, our weight program offers a great way to still improve strength and ability while avoiding burn out. In addition, our certified strength and conditioning specialists focus on proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Cost for this program is $125.

There is a special discount offered for those families with multiple children enrolled in the program. The first child is full price while sisters and brothers receive $25 off their session.

In addition to the three programs the Athletic Edge also offers individual and small group training session. If you’d like a one on one training program at a great price or a small group training program with friends, please contact us for more information including available dates/times . You can contact The Center for Health Improvement to sign up or for more information contact me @785-623-6369 or shawn.landers@haysmed.com