News - Hays Medical Center

Mar9

HaysMed Acquires Advanced Cardiac Imaging Test for Diagnosing Heart Disease

Hays, KS – Leaders at HaysMed announced the DeBakey Heart Institute is now home to Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA), the first and only cardiac center in western Kansas to offer this highly advanced level of cardiac imaging for our patients. CCTA is a noninvasive imaging test specifically designed to diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD), the major cause of morbidity and mortality burden in the U.S.

The CCTA procedure produces detailed 3D images of the arteries to detect if there is plaque buildup and narrowing of coronary arteries that could signal CAD. This advanced technology offers better diagnostic capabilities with rapid results and no recovery time needed after testing is complete.

“CCTA gives us the ability to provide more specific diagnoses, similar to heart catheterization but much less invasive – and we are thrilled that people no longer have to travel out of western Kansas to access this level of cardiac testing,” said Dr. Hema Pamulapati and Dr. Siva Taduru, who are both board-certified cardiologists and the Co-directors for Cardiac CT at HaysMed. “With CCTA technology, we can now get a real-time estimate of CAD very quickly, which accelerates the path to treatment and saves lives.”

CCTA technology involves the CT scanning hardware already available at HaysMed with an added and highly advanced software application for cardiovascular testing. DeBakey Heart Institute at HaysMed is one of very few providers in the state of Kansas to offer CCTA cardiac testing. Alongside Drs. Pamulapati and Taduru is Dr. Kalyan Wagle, a board-certified cardiologist who also oversees CCTA procedures at DeBakey Heart Institute. All three cardiologists work closely with the Imaging Department, where the tests are performed.

Patients undergoing a CCTA receive a nontoxic contrast dye injection, so blockages and other abnormalities are more visible. Cardiologists may order CCTA testing for patients with known cardiovascular disease or the onset of new symptoms that may be CAD. An abnormal stress test or echocardiogram may also suggest a need for CCTA.

“This new diagnostic capability is one more testament to the quality of cardiac care offered at HaysMed,” said HaysMed President and Chief Executive Officer Edward Herrman. “We are fully committed to delivering the best cardiac care in our region – because everyone we serve deserves the very best.”

The DeBakey Heart Institute at HaysMed is a specialty center serving patients from across the region. It is the only SPCP-accredited Chest Pain Center in the region, with award-winning emergency and cardiac care. More information is available at haysmed.com/debakey-heart-institute.

About HaysMed

Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary level services in the region. The hospital is NIAHO-accredited by DNV Healthcare and ISO Certified. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, general, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, a Primary Stroke Center and a Certified Hip and Knee Replacement Center of Excellence by DNV GL Healthcare.

Other services include rehabilitation, hospice, neonatal, intensive care and diagnostic imaging, as well as a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and a Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center. In 2022, HaysMed was named as one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association. Learn more at haysmed.com.

Mar2

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HaysMed Nurse Recognized with Daisy Nurse Leader Award

By Gayla Wichman - Daisy Award Winner,HaysMed News,Nursing News

Janine Kisner BSN, RN recently was awarded the DAISY Nurse Leader Award at HaysMed. She was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed administrative team. Nominations for DAISY Awards are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers, and associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.

“The DAISY Nurse Leader Award was created to shine a light on those nurses who do not typically have direct patient care as part of their work as well as those who create an environment where compassion, mutual trust and respect, and skillful care thrives” said Sandy Gottschalk, Director of Professional Development at HaysMed. “Janine supervises several units and works with the Float and Flex nurses at HaysMed. Her caring and compassionate nature resonates in the areas she supervises. Janine is very accessible, available, and responsive to the needs of her units.”

“The DAISY Award is a worldwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing our nurses with this honor.”

Feb17

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HaysMed Orthopedic Surgeon Recognized for Literary Contributions

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

For Immediate Release
February 17, 2023

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HaysMed Orthopedic Surgeon Recognized for Literary Contributions

Hays, Kansas –Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbo, orthopedic surgeon at HaysMed was recently recognized as a top 10 reviewer for Orthopedics journal. The award recognizes the quantity, quality and timeliness of reviews for the journal. Dr. Akinbo has been recognized 4 out of the last 5 years for his contributions.

For over 40 years, Orthopedics, published by Slack, Inc. has been the preferred choice of orthopedic surgeons for clinically relevant information. A bimonthly, peer-reviewed journal, Orthopedics offers clinically valuable, original articles covering all aspects of adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery and treatment.

Dr. Akinbo has been a peer reviewer for Orthopedics since 2015. In addition, he serves as a peer reviewer for three other publications. According to Akinbo, peer review is a way to ensure that only the most rigorously researched papers make it to publication and inform practices and patient care of fellow orthopedic surgeons in an evidence based manner.

Jan23

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HaysMed Nurse Recognized with Daisy Award

By Gayla Wichman - Daisy Award Winner,HaysMed News,Nursing News

Regan Krause, RN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, was recently recognized as a DAISY Nurse Award winner at HaysMed. The award is presented to a nurse in deep appreciation of all that they do, who they are, and the incredible meaningful difference that they have made in the lives of so many people. Krause was nominated by a patient’s family member.

Krause was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed Practice Committee. The Practice Committee consists of nursing staff, supervisors, and directors from HaysMed. Nominations are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers, and associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.

HaysMed is proud to honor its outstanding nurses with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses every quarter. This is an international recognition program that celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide to patients and families every day.

“It is not always in what we say, it is in what we do that we can make a difference. Regan made a difference in this family’s life,” said Sandy Gottschalk, Director of Professional Development at HaysMed. “Extraordinary nurses have a caring passion that they are proud of, and they continue to strive for excellence in patient care.”

Jan18

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HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, Kansas – Three registered nurses at HaysMed were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon. They completed the year-long RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed.

The program began a year ago with 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 from Hays included Brooke Pfannenstiel, RN, Corey Wertz, RN and Katelyn Zimmerman, RN.

“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 Jennifer Peirano, RN Residency Coordinator. “Our program is evidence based, with positive clinical outcomes that will help not only the participating nurses, but also our patients.”

Currently there are 8 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins in February. The program is open to newly graduated RNs and RNs that have less than one year of acute care experience.

Jan9

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HaysMed Nurse Receives Critical Care Certification

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS – Dawson Sandoval, a critical care nurse in HaysMed’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), recently received certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurses (CCRN) from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

CCRN certification is awarded to critical care nurses who have completed a strenuous exam process assessing their knowledge base and who also meet the eligibility requirements for hours of clinical practice in care of acutely and/or critically ill patients.

“Healthcare is becoming more complex,” said Sandy Gottschalk, Director of Professional Development at HaysMed. “It has become increasingly vital to assure our patients that healthcare professionals are highly skilled and competent. Receiving this certification validates a nurse’s mastery of skills, knowledge and abilities. Everyone in the healthcare equation – patients and families, employers and nurses – all benefit from CCRN certification as it is a mark of excellence.”

Nov29

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HaysMed Pharmacist Earns Board Certification as an Oncology Pharmacist

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS – Kathy Reed, PharmD at HaysMed, recently earned her Board Certification as an Oncology Pharmacist, BCOP, from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), the premier post-license certification organization serving the pharmacy profession. She is 1 of only 44 pharmacists in Kansas that have this certification.

BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) have the advanced knowledge and expertise to deal with an increasing number and complexity of drug therapies for treating and preventing cancer and managing cancer-related and drug-related adverse events or clinical situations not encountered in other disease states. BCOP can optimize outcomes for patients with malignant diseases by:

recommending, designing, implementing, monitoring and modifying pharmacotherapeutic plans
reducing medication errors
recognizing and responding to adverse physical and emotional issues that may arise during treatment and when providing education and counseling.

Reed joins Shawn Giess, PharmD, also a BCOP, providing care for patients in the Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer Institute. Obtaining and maintaining this certification reflects a dedication to provide optimal care for patients.

Nov28

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HaysMed Unveils the Most Up-to-Date MRI Technology in the Region

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Imaging,Orthopedic Institute News

Hays, KS – The latest in MRI scanning is now available at HaysMed. The GE Signa Artist 70 cm bore was installed over a two-month period and began operating in late October. HaysMed is the first in Western Kansas to offer patients this leading-edge technology.

The equipment combines the latest advancement in MRI with sophisticated engineering of a 1.5T wide bore system. The wide bore system is more spacious providing more head room with plenty of space between the machine and your body even for larger patients. Many people who are claustrophobic and feel uncomfortable in traditional MRI machines feel much more comfortable in the wide bore machine.

“It is truly a versatile system built with the patient in mind.” Said Lisa Dinkel, Director of Imaging. “It redefines the imaging experience with feet-first comfort options and scan capabilities that continue to push the conventional limits of MRI.”

New features include shorter scan times, less noise for a quieter environment, a more comfortable bed and improved sharpness and detail in the finished images. The HaysMed Foundation purchased a new Cinema Vision system which new features such as Roku TV, streaming music and Bluetooth pairing for patients’ entertainment during certain MRI exams.

MRI uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body, helping providers diagnose disease and injury and begin the most effective course of treatment. MRI is the gold standard, particularly for investigating conditions that affect soft tissue.

The new MRI enhances the ability to diagnose and begin treatment on breast and prostate cancer earlier. Diffusion technology improves the accuracy of identifying acute ischemic brain lesions in patients who experienced a stroke.

The new system also features magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) vascular imaging which gives the ability to specifically look at the body’s blood vessels and is used to diagnose and evaluate conditions such as aneurysms. Magnetic resonance venography (MRV) that can incorporate IV contrast dye to visualize the veins is also a component of the new MRI. MRV assesses blood flow and detects detrimental abnormalities such as blood clots. Additional conditions this imaging technique could uncover are structural vein abnormalities, blood flow issues in the brain, and deep thrombosis in the veins.

In addition to the new system at the hospital, the MRI at Hays Orthopedic Institute has been upgraded with new advanced features that will enhance images and allow for faster scan times.

“This all an investment in our community,” Dinkel said. “The new state-of-the-art MRI machine will make it easier for people to get high-quality scans close to home and get their results faster. Ensuring that our patients have access to high-quality medical imaging is essential to getting people the care they need when they need it.”

Nov28

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HaysMed Opens Pain Center

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HaysMed Opens Pain Center

Hays, KS – HaysMed has recently opened a Pain Center. Dr. Keith Green, Anesthesiologist will be providing services in a clinic located at 2500 Canterbury, Suite 206. While Green has been providing pain management for over 25 years in the hospital setting this will be the first time that a dedicated clinic area will be utilized.

“Dr. Green is very well known in Hays and the surrounding area” said Bryan Brady, Vice President of Physician Practice Administration and Ancillary Services. “We are excited to expand the availability of pain control for patients in western Kansas.”

Services provided for interventional pain management include trigger point injections, nerve blocks, ablations, kyphoplasty, spinal column stimulator and epidural steroid injections.

Conditions that Green will treat are baclofen pump management for spasticity disorders, neurolytic blocks for cancer associated pain, chronic pain, cervical, thoracic and lumbar radiculopathy and complex regional pain syndrome.

Green also conducts an outreach clinic at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) on a regular basis.

As an anesthesiologist Green can offer a higher level of solutions for complex pain management.

“We are very fortunate to have Dr. Green’s expertise in the area of pain management.” Noted Brady. “There are many people who can benefit from these specialized services offered at both HaysMed and PVCH.”

To schedule an appointment in Hays call 785-623-5940. Appointments at PVCH can be made by calling 620-285-8870.

Nov10

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HaysMed Offers Cementless Total Knee Replacement

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

HAYS, Kansas – Hays, Kansas – HaysMed now provides cementless total knee replacements in appropriate patients. Fellowship trained and board-certified joint replacement orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbo MD, has recently incorporated this newer mode of implanting knee replacement components to his practice.

The cementless knee replacement surgery is an option for anyone that is a candidate for total knee replacement and without significant osteoporosis/osteopenia. It is especially beneficial for younger patients as it allows biologic ingrowth, decreasing the risk of loosening.

Cementless total knee replacement can also be aided with the use of real time computer navigation system. This ensures improved precision with implant positioning and restoration of appropriate ligament balance to the knee, said Akinbo.

When your knee replacement components are well aligned and positioned, it decreases the risk of some complications like instability, loosening, and excessive wear. “Computer navigated knee replacement is one of the most technologically advanced methods of performing your knee replacement today. The longevity of your knee replacement is dependent upon a degree of precision that computer navigation affords.” Added Akinbo.

With this, HaysMed continues to add to its suite of modern and less invasive total joint replacement options for patients to include patient specific shoulder replacement, direct anterior hip replacement with computer navigation, and minimally/less invasive posterior hip replacement. “Our offerings rival the best that can be offered to our patients in the country and certainly in the state of Kansas.” Added Akinbo.

To make an appointment go to https://www.haysmed.com/orthopedic-institute/ or call 785-261-7599.