Sep18

HaysMed Announces New CEO

Name: Let’s Talk October 2017
Start: 2017-10-26T23:00:00+00:00
End: 2017-10-27T00:00:00+00:00
Location: The Center for Health Improvement

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Alan Moore announces new HaysMed CEO

Hays, Kansas (Sept 18, 2017) – The University of Kansas Health System and HaysMed today announced Edward Herrman, BSN, MBA/HCM, FACHE, will become HaysMed’s president and chief executive officer. Herrman assumes the position previously held by John Jeter, MD, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

“We are pleased to bring Eddie on board with his extensive experience and success in healthcare leadership, “ said Bob Page, president and chief executive officer of The University of Kansas Health System. “His enthusiasm and knowledge of the local community will help propel HaysMed into the future, as we look to enhance services provided in Hays and strengthen relationships with other providers throughout the region.”

Herrman, who is currently president of INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health Center in Enid, Oklahoma, was selected following an extensive national search.

“We interviewed an excellent group of potential candidates and we determined Edward Herrman was the most qualified and best person to become the next leader of HaysMed,” said Alan Moore, chairman of the HaysMed Board of Directors. “We are excited about the skills and energy he will bring to the president and CEO position, and we look forward to the positive impact he will make at HaysMed and within the community.”

In his current role at INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health Center, Herrman provides leadership, direction and administration for 207 licensed beds in three non-profit healthcare facilities. Prior to becoming president, he was the hospital’s chief nursing officer from 2008-2011. In 2011, he accepted a nurse leadership role at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He returned to INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health Center in 2013 to become president.

Herrman received a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Oklahoma City University and a master of business administration/healthcare administration degree from the University of Phoenix.

Herrman served on the board of directors for numerous community organizations in Enid, including United Way of Enid and Northwest Oklahoma, Northwest Oklahoma Blood Institute, Denny Price YMCA, Vance Development Authority and Enid High Education Council. He is past-president of the Oklahoma Organization for Nurse Executives, and a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Sep17

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Drive-Thru Flu Shots Available Oct 1 at HaysMed

By Gayla Wichman - Community Health,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Pediatrics,senior health

HaysMed’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 1. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.

It will be the 18th year the hospital has offered the community service, and approximately 3,500 people are expected to be vaccinated during the free clinic.

Adults wanting to receive a free flu shot can get one without having to leave their vehicles. HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event, and the maximum wait time is estimated at 15 minutes.

Children older than 6 months will be vaccinated inside the gym at the Center for Health Improvement (CHI). Adults attending with children also can receive their shots inside the waiting area of Hays Orthopedic Institute, located inside the CHI building.

More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Vo-Tech as both facilities provide students to help with the shots.

There will be no nasal flu vaccine at the drive-thru flu shot clinic due to uncertainties regarding its effectiveness. There will be no egg free vaccines available at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. People with a severe egg allergy will need to contact their local healthcare provider for their flu vaccine.

The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.

The vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.

Sep14

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HaysMed Hosts Cardiovascular/Stroke Symposium 2017

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (September 14, 2017)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Cardiovascular/Stroke Symposium on Thursday, October 12, 2017. 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 and breakfast for the program begins at 8:30 am. The program runs from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Topics covered include: troponin updates, managing A Fib in a primary care setting, Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, update on the Kansas Health and Stroke Collaborative, endovascular stroke therapy, hemorrhagic stroke and falling, and evidence behind stroke core measures.

Speakers for the program include: Mohammed Janif, MD, MBBS, FACC; Anil Pandit, MD, MBBS, FACC, M. Javed Ashraf, MD, MPH, MRCP, FACC, FSVM, VACP all from HaysMed; Robert Moser, MD, Kansas Health and Stroke Collaborative; Michael G. Abraham, MD, FAHA, Paul Camarata, MD and Colleen Lechtenberg, MD all from 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 6.5 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 6.5 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

Respiratory Therapy
The HaysMed Respiratory Care Continuing Education Evaluator on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has approved this program for 6.5 CRCE Hours. Providership No. 004

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 6.75 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.

Sep11

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HaysMed Establishes Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Clinic

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, KS (Sept 11, 2017) – HaysMed’s DeBakey Heart Institute has recently established a clinic for people who have peripheral artery disease (PAD). Dr. M. Javed Ashraf, MD, MPH, interventional cardiologist specializes in peripheral artery disease.

PAD is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries to the legs, stomach, arms and head but most commonly seen in the arteries of the legs. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis that narrow and blocks arteries in various critical regions of the body.

You may be at risk for PAD if you smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, experience pain in your lower extremities, have non-healing wounds of lower extremities or varicose veins. The risk for PAD also increases with age.

The PAD clinic can screen, diagnosis and manage patients with suspected or established peripheral artery disease and varicose veins. Dr. Ashraf performs diagnostic and therapeutic peripheral angiograms and vascular interventions including percutaneous balloon angioplasty and stenting. Patients seen in the PAD clinic will receive a detailed comprehensive vascular assessment. Dr. Ashraf works closely with the Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center with PAD Patients who have non-healing ulcers.

For further information or to set up an appointment please call 785-625-4699 or 888-625-4699 or go to https://www.haysmed.com/debakey-heart-institute/pad-clinic/.

Sep11

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HaysMed Helps Sponsor Out of the Darkness Walk to Raise Awareness About Suicide

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (Sept 11, 2017)- HaysMed, part of the University of Kansas Health System, is a Bronze Level Sponsor of the Hays Out of the Darkness Walk to be held on September 16 in Hays.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are the leaders in the right against suicide. They established Out of the Darkness Walks to raise awareness funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

The core of the Out of the Darkness Walks, the Community Walks created a movement and are held in hundreds of cities across the country, they give people the courage to open up about their own struggle or loss, and the platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health.

The 2017 Walk in Hays will be held September 16 at the Municipal Park. Check in/Registration begins at 12:00 noon and the Walk begins at 1:00 pm. To register or for more information go to https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=5017 or call 785-543-1963.

HaysMed ‘s Psychiatric Associates also offers treatment for a variety of mental health issues including suicide prevention. For more information go to https://www.haysmed.com/psychiatry/

Sep6

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CLOGGED ARTERIES IN LEGS POSE MAJOR HEALTH RISK

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Would Healing & Hyperbaric Center News

HaysMed Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center recognizes September as
Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month

Hays KS (Sept 6, 2017) – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health Center is highlighting information on Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) as part of a PAD Awareness month in September. PAD is a condition that develops when the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the internal organs, arms and legs become completely or partially blocked as a result of atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque). PAD can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, amputation and possibly death. PAD affects 8 to 12 million Americans, which is why September is recognized as PAD Awareness Month.

There are many possible side effects of atherosclerosis including angina and heart attacks if the coronary arteries are involved; strokes and transient ischemic attacks if the carotid and vertebral arteries are involved; and claudication, non-healing leg ulcers and critical limb ischemia if the lower extremity arteries are involved. Chronic toe and foot sores are common in people with PAD, as are cramping, numbness, weakness or heaviness in the leg muscles. Many patients with PAD do not experience symptoms.

“While some with PAD do not experience symptoms, people should be aware of certain factors that put them more at risk,” said, Todd Walburn, BSN, RN, Director of the Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center at HaysMed. “Smokers are four times at greater risk, African Americans are more than twice as likely to have PAD, and one in every three people over the age of 50 with diabetes is likely to have the disease.”

The Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center at HaysMed recommends the following action steps to help manage PAD:

Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, correcting blood pressure and cholesterol numbers
- Smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are major risk factors for the development of PAD. Managing these conditions can help improve blood circulation.
Develop healthy eating habits and an exercise plan
- Exercising can help increase the circulation and reduce pain in the lower extremities. Walking, hiking and bike riding are good exercise options. A personal trainer can help tailor a custom workout plan that best fits a person’s needs.
Medications
- Always consult with a physician about which medications may help PAD and if they are needed.
Special procedures and surgeries
- In some severe cases of PAD, surgery may be needed to open arteries that have narrowed. Consult with a physician to see if surgery is a necessary treatment.

For more information about PAD and treating chronic wounds, contact the Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center at 785-623-5602 or go to www.haysmed.com/wound-center/.

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Sep5

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HaysMed Welcomes New OB/GYN

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

Hays, KS (Sept 5, 2017) – Dr. Jenna Sloan, OB/GYN, has recently joined the Medical Staff of HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

Dr. Sloan grew up in Hoxie, Kansas and received her medical degree from The University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She completed a residency in OB/GYN at Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Dr. Sloan joins Drs. Joel Fort, Lee Hodny and Timothy Hoskins at the Center for Women’s Health and will be seeing patient both in Hays and St. Rose Health Center in Great Bend. To schedule an appointment call 785-623-5806.

Aug31

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HaysMed ELITE Training Program for Youth Begins September 11

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, KS (Aug 31, 2017) – HaysMed’s Center for Health Improvement (CHI) is offering an 8 week program designed for youth ages 12 to 16. The ELITE training program will focus on core, speed, agility, teamwork, coordination, balance, power and strength.

The progressive program begins September 11 and runs through November 1. Sessions will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s 3:45 to 5:00 pm in the CHI Gymnasium, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays, Kansas.

The fee for the entire program is $120 or enroll for 1 month at a time for $60 (months run Sept. 11 – Oct. 4 & Oct. 9 – Nov. 1). Drop in fees are $10 per day.

To register or for more information call 785-623-5900 or go to www.haysmed.com/the-center. Space is limited.

Aug29

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HaysMed Offers Mixed Mountain Climbing Adventures & Training

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, KS (Aug 29, 2017) – HaysMed’s Center for Health Improvement (CHI) is inviting the community to learn about a new program “Explore the Outdoors and Beyond.” An informational presentation about the program will be held on September 12 at 7:00 pm in the CHI Education Room.

The Center has organized a series of mixed mountain climbs designed for both rookie and seasoned hikers. These easy/moderate level mixed climbs will take you to stunning Colorado vistas and trails. The first climb is scheduled for October 29 at Hallet Peak near Estes Park. An experienced local mountaineer will accompany the group on the climb.

The Center will provide a 6 week training program for each mixed climb for an additional cost.

For more information please call 623-5900 or go to www.haysmed.com/the-center

Aug28

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Leash Your Health Offered at HaysMed’s Center for Improvement

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, Kansas (Aug 28, 2017) — The Center for Improvement at HaysMed is offering a fun, yet challenging workout for you and your canine companion. Personal Trainer Paul and his dog Kaiba will lead you through a weekly workout on the Fitness Trail at HaysMed.

Each session includes cardiovascular training/drills, strength training and core conditioning. The sessions are held on Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 pm starting September 14 and run through November 2. The class meets at the east side of The Center for Health Improvement.

All fitness levels and dog breeds are welcome. Dogs must have a leash and be well socialized. Water will be provided.

Registration fee is $4 per class or $28 for a punch card (8 classes). On-line registration is available per class or call 623-5900 to purchase a punch card. Classes open to the community.

For more information go to www.haysmed.com/the-center/