St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy department and Sigma Sports Medicine will sponsor a summer fitness and nutrition camp from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26. A second session will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24. The camp will take place at Happy Hollow Park, 1301 Happy Hollow Rd. in West Lafayette.
The week-long camp will keep children active with the fun of fitness as well as teach them about nutrition and making the right choices. Children will also learn nutritional tips on how to be healthy and how to live an active lifestyle. This camp is designed for boys and girls ages 9 to 14.
The camp will be taught by Tom Ragle, ATC/L; and Sara Gergely, ATC/L. Cost is $25.
Registration is required. To register or for more information, please call (765) 423-6885.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Adams joins Sigma Medical Group
Sigma Medical Group is pleased to announce that John G. Adams, M.D. has joined their organization.
Prior to joining Sigma, Dr. Adams worked as a family medicine physician in Danville, IL for more than 20 years.
Dr. Adams will begin seeing new patients as of June 1, 2009. His office is located at 2323 Ferry Street, Suite 103, Lafayette. To schedule an appointment, please call (765) 449-9810.
The Sigma Medical Group, a St. Elizabeth Regional Health partner, is a multi-specialty physician group comprised of 27 doctors with 14 medical specialties. For a complete list of doctors, visit www.sigmamedicalgroup.org.
A high resolution photo of Dr. Adams may be downloaded from http://www.ste.org/dradams.jpg.
Prior to joining Sigma, Dr. Adams worked as a family medicine physician in Danville, IL for more than 20 years.
Dr. Adams will begin seeing new patients as of June 1, 2009. His office is located at 2323 Ferry Street, Suite 103, Lafayette. To schedule an appointment, please call (765) 449-9810.
The Sigma Medical Group, a St. Elizabeth Regional Health partner, is a multi-specialty physician group comprised of 27 doctors with 14 medical specialties. For a complete list of doctors, visit www.sigmamedicalgroup.org.
A high resolution photo of Dr. Adams may be downloaded from http://www.ste.org/dradams.jpg.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
St. Elizabeth Regional Health hosting rummage sale to benefit employee emergency fund
St. Elizabeth Regional Health will host a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 in the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Auditorium. The entrance to the auditorium is located on 16th Street, across from the main entrance to St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
The sale includes something for everyone: children’s clothes, play items, linens, kitchen essentials, CDs, books, tools, clothing (various sizes) and household decorative items.
Donations of canned good items will be accepted for Food Finders Food Bank.For more information, please call Mission Integration at (765) 423-6131.
The sale includes something for everyone: children’s clothes, play items, linens, kitchen essentials, CDs, books, tools, clothing (various sizes) and household decorative items.
Donations of canned good items will be accepted for Food Finders Food Bank.For more information, please call Mission Integration at (765) 423-6131.
Friday, May 22, 2009
St. Elizabeth Regional Health joins national HeartCaring program to improve area cardiovascular care
HeartCaring to train physicians, health care providers and patients to recognize unique causes and symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women
St. Elizabeth Regional Health has joined HeartCaring, a national certification program that helps health care providers improve heart health through physician education and community outreach focused on gender-sensitive cardiovascular care. HeartCaring is administered by the Spirit of Women Hospital/Health System Network with support from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
The NHLBI and Spirit of Women created HeartCaring in response to a growing body of research that demonstrates an under-diagnosis of cardiovascular disease in women, as well as a lack of understanding about gender variations in symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and conditions such as peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke.
“While we’ve known for some time that heart disease is the leading cause of death of women in this country, it’s only recently that we’ve begun to understand what we can do to better prevent and treat cardiovascular disease in women,” said Karen Bullard, division director of Inpatient Cardiac Services at St. Elizabeth Regional Health and HeartCaring coordinator. “We joined HeartCaring because we believe it will bring our primary care physicians, hospital staff and patients together to improve women’s cardiovascular care in our community by improving education and awareness at all levels.”
The HeartCaring program includes physician education about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, PAD, and stroke in women, as well as in-office tools that help women patients make positive, healthy choices to prevent cardiovascular disease. In addition, as part of its participation in the HeartCaring initiative, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the St. Elizabeth Heart Center will conduct community outreach to encourage healthy lifestyle choices. Physicians who participate in the HeartCaring program are certified for one year with additional gender-sensitive training required for renewal each year. More than 500 physician practices are HeartCaring certified and actively using the program, and in 2007, HeartCaring Hospital/Health Systems distributed more than 700,000 materials nationwide.
Throughout the past nine months, St. Elizabeth Regional Health employees in the emergency departments and inpatient/outpatient cardiac units, as well as several area physicians, have completed the educational components of HeartCaring.
Physicians and practices that have completed the HeartCaring certification process include:
• Woman’s Clinic, 2316 South St., Lafayette
Thomas F. Downey, M.D.
Dawn K. George, M.D.
Michelle R. Harrison, M.D.
William P. Ruckman, M.D.
Catherine T. Sam, M.D.
Susan M. Schnerre, M.D.
Daniel R. Sunkel, M.D.
• Lafayette OB/GYN, 2785 Cason St., Lafayette
Jon M. Hoversland, M.D.
Daniel J. Wickert, M.D.
• Sigma Medical Group
Keven W. Dodt, M.D., Family Medicine, 2323 Ferry St., Suite 206, Lafayette
Keith W. March, M.D., Med Express Care, 915 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette
Amanda Morris, M.D., Family Medicine, 915 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette
Brian F. Morris, M.D., Family Medicine, 915 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette
Debbie Wright, M.D., Cardiovascular Disease, 1012 N. 14th St., Lafayette
Adel S. Yaacoub, M.D., Cardiovascular Disease, 1012 N. 14th St., Lafayette
Lisa Turner, CFNP, Family Medicine, 2323 Ferry St., Suite 206, Lafayette
Jill Reisman, PA, Sigma Nephrology
• The Care Group, 1116 N. 16th St., Suite B, Lafayette
George K. Brodell, M.D.
Sam Hansen, M.D.
Robert V. Riddell, M.D.
Jay D. Schlaifer, M.D.
David R. Schmidt, M.D.
• CorVasc of Lafayette
Bob Kolla, M.D.
• Unity
David Potts, M.D., 1345 Unity Place, Suite 265, Lafayette
• Lafayette Radiology
Michael Harned, M.D.
• St. Elizabeth Regional Health
Edward Langston, M.D.
HeartCaring is offered by Spirit of Women, which is a signature program offered exclusively by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health. As a Spirit of Women provider, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education are part of a network of hospitals and health care providers across the nation that ascribe to the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
For more information about HeartCaring, please visit www.ste.org/heart.
St. Elizabeth Regional Health has joined HeartCaring, a national certification program that helps health care providers improve heart health through physician education and community outreach focused on gender-sensitive cardiovascular care. HeartCaring is administered by the Spirit of Women Hospital/Health System Network with support from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
The NHLBI and Spirit of Women created HeartCaring in response to a growing body of research that demonstrates an under-diagnosis of cardiovascular disease in women, as well as a lack of understanding about gender variations in symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and conditions such as peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke.
“While we’ve known for some time that heart disease is the leading cause of death of women in this country, it’s only recently that we’ve begun to understand what we can do to better prevent and treat cardiovascular disease in women,” said Karen Bullard, division director of Inpatient Cardiac Services at St. Elizabeth Regional Health and HeartCaring coordinator. “We joined HeartCaring because we believe it will bring our primary care physicians, hospital staff and patients together to improve women’s cardiovascular care in our community by improving education and awareness at all levels.”
The HeartCaring program includes physician education about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, PAD, and stroke in women, as well as in-office tools that help women patients make positive, healthy choices to prevent cardiovascular disease. In addition, as part of its participation in the HeartCaring initiative, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the St. Elizabeth Heart Center will conduct community outreach to encourage healthy lifestyle choices. Physicians who participate in the HeartCaring program are certified for one year with additional gender-sensitive training required for renewal each year. More than 500 physician practices are HeartCaring certified and actively using the program, and in 2007, HeartCaring Hospital/Health Systems distributed more than 700,000 materials nationwide.
Throughout the past nine months, St. Elizabeth Regional Health employees in the emergency departments and inpatient/outpatient cardiac units, as well as several area physicians, have completed the educational components of HeartCaring.
Physicians and practices that have completed the HeartCaring certification process include:
• Woman’s Clinic, 2316 South St., Lafayette
Thomas F. Downey, M.D.
Dawn K. George, M.D.
Michelle R. Harrison, M.D.
William P. Ruckman, M.D.
Catherine T. Sam, M.D.
Susan M. Schnerre, M.D.
Daniel R. Sunkel, M.D.
• Lafayette OB/GYN, 2785 Cason St., Lafayette
Jon M. Hoversland, M.D.
Daniel J. Wickert, M.D.
• Sigma Medical Group
Keven W. Dodt, M.D., Family Medicine, 2323 Ferry St., Suite 206, Lafayette
Keith W. March, M.D., Med Express Care, 915 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette
Amanda Morris, M.D., Family Medicine, 915 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette
Brian F. Morris, M.D., Family Medicine, 915 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette
Debbie Wright, M.D., Cardiovascular Disease, 1012 N. 14th St., Lafayette
Adel S. Yaacoub, M.D., Cardiovascular Disease, 1012 N. 14th St., Lafayette
Lisa Turner, CFNP, Family Medicine, 2323 Ferry St., Suite 206, Lafayette
Jill Reisman, PA, Sigma Nephrology
• The Care Group, 1116 N. 16th St., Suite B, Lafayette
George K. Brodell, M.D.
Sam Hansen, M.D.
Robert V. Riddell, M.D.
Jay D. Schlaifer, M.D.
David R. Schmidt, M.D.
• CorVasc of Lafayette
Bob Kolla, M.D.
• Unity
David Potts, M.D., 1345 Unity Place, Suite 265, Lafayette
• Lafayette Radiology
Michael Harned, M.D.
• St. Elizabeth Regional Health
Edward Langston, M.D.
HeartCaring is offered by Spirit of Women, which is a signature program offered exclusively by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health. As a Spirit of Women provider, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education are part of a network of hospitals and health care providers across the nation that ascribe to the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
For more information about HeartCaring, please visit www.ste.org/heart.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
June community education opportunities at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education
‘Small Space Gardens’ is June ‘Lunch and Learn’ topic
Rosie Lerner, Purdue Extension consumer horticulture specialist and Master Gardener state coordinator, will present “Small Space Gardens” at the June “Lunch and Learn.”
Lerner will discuss container and raised bed gardening, tips for making gardening easier for those with limited mobility and how small space gardening can work well for one or two people.
“Lunch and Learn” is a monthly program offered by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education – this session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 4.
Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m. with the free educational program starting at noon. The program will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette.
Seating is limited and reservations are required; reservations must be received by Monday, June 1. To register, or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Neonatal resuscitation certification course offered by Kathryn Weil Center for Education
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will provide neonatal resuscitation certification programs in 2009. This course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn resuscitation.
A certification class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $75 per person, and class size is limited.
To register or for more information, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. Books may be picked up at least one week prior to taking the class from the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.
‘New Baby Day Camp’ for siblings set for June 6
A new addition to the family affects everyone, especially the new baby’s older brother or sister. New Baby Day Camp, a program from the Spirit of Women, is a specific class for siblings. Open to children ages 3 to 9, this class assists in preparing the “expectant” sibling for the arrival of a new family member, changes that might occur, and how to discuss feelings regarding the new baby.
Seated around a “campfire,” children will listen to a story about what it means to be a big brother or big sister, discuss ways to help with their new sibling, and have hands-on practice in order to prepare for the baby’s arrival. Children will have the opportunity to create a keepsake certificate announcing their new status as a big brother or big sister.
Children and parents will be given a tour of the Mother/Baby Unit. Information about visiting mom and the new baby at the hospital will be included. Children will receive a souvenir backpack with birth announcements and other goodies to prepare them to visit their new sibling in the hospital. At least one parent is expected to attend; however both are welcome.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
The program is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $15, with additional siblings $5 each.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital. For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.
‘Motion for Moms’ starts June 9
The summer sessions for “Motion for Moms” will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9.
Motion for Moms is a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered and is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy Department.
Motion for Moms will include traditional strengthening, stretching, endurance activities including yoga and Pilates, as well as resistive exercises to prepare the new mom for her childbirth experience and for caring for her newborn. An educational component will be a part of each section. Topics that will be covered will include nutrition, pain management during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, relaxation techniques, posture, foot care and safety information.
This session of Motion for Moms is set for 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Tuesday, June 9 and going through July 16. Cost is $40 for the 12 sessions. Medical clearance from your doctor is required prior to participation. A release form can be obtained by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Classes will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, located at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.
For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.
Cholesterol screenings scheduled at Kathryn Weil Center for Education
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer cholesterol screenings from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 11 at the center. The price is $30 and registration is required. The screening includes checking total cholesterol, HDL, total cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, LDL and glucose levels. Fasting is recommended as it provides more accurate results, but not required. We encourage you to drink water prior to your test; black coffee and black tea are also acceptable. A staff member will discuss your individual results.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital. For more information or to schedule your screening, call the center at (765) 449-5133.
St. Elizabeth Regional Health hosts Indiana Perinatal Network’s regional training events in Lafayette
St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education will host two regional training events for the Indiana Perinatal Network on Wednesday, June 17.
The first, “Breastfeeding: Putting Expertise into Action,” will be from 9 a.m. to noon and feature discussion on how to transfer expertise into increasing Indiana’s breastfeeding rates. Topics will include workplace lactation support, breastfeeding disparities and social marketing (particular attention paid to the needs of African-American and Hispanic populations), safe sleep and breastfeeding.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to: list the four components to a successful worksite lactation program; explore the breastfeeding and safe sleep relationship; discuss local breastfeeding efforts, challenges and coalition building ideas; and discuss plans for expansion of community breastfeeding partnerships.
The second, “Something’s Not Right: Exploring Perinatal Mood Disorders” will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and feature a comprehensive perinatal mood disorders (PMD) presentation, including a review of the types of perinatal mood disorders, available screening tools and how to use them, as well as treatment options. The discussion will include information on medication use and choices for the pregnant and breastfeeding mother, Indiana resources for PMD screening and treatment and a discussion of the development and use of support groups for treatment. There will also be time for interactive problem-solving and dialogue.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to list the prenatal and postpartum risk factors for PMD; discuss the differences between prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD and psychosis; review consequences of untreated PMD on the mother, baby and family; and identify social support and community resources, including how to set up support groups and offer social support.
Both training events will be at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.
For more information or to register, please call the Indiana Perintal Network at 1-866-338-0825 or visit www.indianaperinatal.org.
Smoking cessation programs scheduled
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present several smoking cessation programs during 2009 utilizing the Cooper Clayton Method for smoking cessation.
The program consists of 13 one-hour sessions. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 to Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 7 p.m.
The course fee is $60 and includes a take-home handbook. The Cooper Clayton Method is a safe and effective way to help people stay smoke-free for the rest of their lives. The Cooper Clayton Method is a comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program, based on science utilizing proven methods, which include education, skills training and social support. It was started more than 20 years ago by two faculty members at the University of Kentucky. Thomas Cooper, DDS, a dentist and former heavy smoker developed the program with Richard Clayton, Ph.D., an expert on drug addiction.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.
For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Kathryn Weil Center for Education schedules basic tuberculosis course
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a basic tuberculosis course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. Cost for this program is $60, which is non-refundable.
This course teaches participants how to identify populations to be tested and how to administer, read and record the Mantoux Skin Test.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.
For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Rosie Lerner, Purdue Extension consumer horticulture specialist and Master Gardener state coordinator, will present “Small Space Gardens” at the June “Lunch and Learn.”
Lerner will discuss container and raised bed gardening, tips for making gardening easier for those with limited mobility and how small space gardening can work well for one or two people.
“Lunch and Learn” is a monthly program offered by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education – this session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 4.
Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m. with the free educational program starting at noon. The program will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette.
Seating is limited and reservations are required; reservations must be received by Monday, June 1. To register, or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Neonatal resuscitation certification course offered by Kathryn Weil Center for Education
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will provide neonatal resuscitation certification programs in 2009. This course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn resuscitation.
A certification class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $75 per person, and class size is limited.
To register or for more information, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. Books may be picked up at least one week prior to taking the class from the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.
‘New Baby Day Camp’ for siblings set for June 6
A new addition to the family affects everyone, especially the new baby’s older brother or sister. New Baby Day Camp, a program from the Spirit of Women, is a specific class for siblings. Open to children ages 3 to 9, this class assists in preparing the “expectant” sibling for the arrival of a new family member, changes that might occur, and how to discuss feelings regarding the new baby.
Seated around a “campfire,” children will listen to a story about what it means to be a big brother or big sister, discuss ways to help with their new sibling, and have hands-on practice in order to prepare for the baby’s arrival. Children will have the opportunity to create a keepsake certificate announcing their new status as a big brother or big sister.
Children and parents will be given a tour of the Mother/Baby Unit. Information about visiting mom and the new baby at the hospital will be included. Children will receive a souvenir backpack with birth announcements and other goodies to prepare them to visit their new sibling in the hospital. At least one parent is expected to attend; however both are welcome.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
The program is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $15, with additional siblings $5 each.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital. For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.
‘Motion for Moms’ starts June 9
The summer sessions for “Motion for Moms” will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9.
Motion for Moms is a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered and is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy Department.
Motion for Moms will include traditional strengthening, stretching, endurance activities including yoga and Pilates, as well as resistive exercises to prepare the new mom for her childbirth experience and for caring for her newborn. An educational component will be a part of each section. Topics that will be covered will include nutrition, pain management during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, relaxation techniques, posture, foot care and safety information.
This session of Motion for Moms is set for 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Tuesday, June 9 and going through July 16. Cost is $40 for the 12 sessions. Medical clearance from your doctor is required prior to participation. A release form can be obtained by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Classes will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, located at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.
For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.
Cholesterol screenings scheduled at Kathryn Weil Center for Education
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer cholesterol screenings from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 11 at the center. The price is $30 and registration is required. The screening includes checking total cholesterol, HDL, total cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, LDL and glucose levels. Fasting is recommended as it provides more accurate results, but not required. We encourage you to drink water prior to your test; black coffee and black tea are also acceptable. A staff member will discuss your individual results.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital. For more information or to schedule your screening, call the center at (765) 449-5133.
St. Elizabeth Regional Health hosts Indiana Perinatal Network’s regional training events in Lafayette
St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education will host two regional training events for the Indiana Perinatal Network on Wednesday, June 17.
The first, “Breastfeeding: Putting Expertise into Action,” will be from 9 a.m. to noon and feature discussion on how to transfer expertise into increasing Indiana’s breastfeeding rates. Topics will include workplace lactation support, breastfeeding disparities and social marketing (particular attention paid to the needs of African-American and Hispanic populations), safe sleep and breastfeeding.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to: list the four components to a successful worksite lactation program; explore the breastfeeding and safe sleep relationship; discuss local breastfeeding efforts, challenges and coalition building ideas; and discuss plans for expansion of community breastfeeding partnerships.
The second, “Something’s Not Right: Exploring Perinatal Mood Disorders” will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and feature a comprehensive perinatal mood disorders (PMD) presentation, including a review of the types of perinatal mood disorders, available screening tools and how to use them, as well as treatment options. The discussion will include information on medication use and choices for the pregnant and breastfeeding mother, Indiana resources for PMD screening and treatment and a discussion of the development and use of support groups for treatment. There will also be time for interactive problem-solving and dialogue.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to list the prenatal and postpartum risk factors for PMD; discuss the differences between prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD and psychosis; review consequences of untreated PMD on the mother, baby and family; and identify social support and community resources, including how to set up support groups and offer social support.
Both training events will be at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.
For more information or to register, please call the Indiana Perintal Network at 1-866-338-0825 or visit www.indianaperinatal.org.
Smoking cessation programs scheduled
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present several smoking cessation programs during 2009 utilizing the Cooper Clayton Method for smoking cessation.
The program consists of 13 one-hour sessions. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 to Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 7 p.m.
The course fee is $60 and includes a take-home handbook. The Cooper Clayton Method is a safe and effective way to help people stay smoke-free for the rest of their lives. The Cooper Clayton Method is a comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program, based on science utilizing proven methods, which include education, skills training and social support. It was started more than 20 years ago by two faculty members at the University of Kentucky. Thomas Cooper, DDS, a dentist and former heavy smoker developed the program with Richard Clayton, Ph.D., an expert on drug addiction.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.
For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Kathryn Weil Center for Education schedules basic tuberculosis course
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a basic tuberculosis course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. Cost for this program is $60, which is non-refundable.
This course teaches participants how to identify populations to be tested and how to administer, read and record the Mantoux Skin Test.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.
For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Kathryn Weil Center for Education and Spirit of Women celebrate summer by demonstrating “How to Wear Your Genes”
Did you know that almost every disease is influenced in part by your genetic make up? While you may spend more time worrying about how you fit in your jeans, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Spirit of Women want you to take a moment to think about what your genes mean to you and your health. This free seminar will help you better understand your unique genetic risk profile.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present “How to Wear Your Genes” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400.
“How to Wear Your Genes” will include several presentations and free demonstrations, as well as door prizes designed to make the evening both fun and educational. The following events are currently scheduled:
• “How to Wear Your Genes: Family Influence on Life and Health” by Donna Fekete, a professor of biological sciences at Purdue University. Dr. Fekete will discuss why it is important to know about your genes, genetic diseases, diagnosis and reducing your risks.
• “Genealogy: Finding Your Family Genes” by Lou Ann Clugh, president of the Tippecanoe County Area Genealogical Society and county coordinator for the Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project. Clugh will discuss how to begin and available resources and tips for finding your family tree.
• Kohl’s will provide a jeans fashion show highlighting classic, modern and contemporary ways on how to “Wear Your Jeans.” Kohl’s will also be providing a pair of Simply Vera Vera Wang boot cut denim jeans (retail value $50) as a door prize.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
This program is free, but registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present “How to Wear Your Genes” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400.
“How to Wear Your Genes” will include several presentations and free demonstrations, as well as door prizes designed to make the evening both fun and educational. The following events are currently scheduled:
• “How to Wear Your Genes: Family Influence on Life and Health” by Donna Fekete, a professor of biological sciences at Purdue University. Dr. Fekete will discuss why it is important to know about your genes, genetic diseases, diagnosis and reducing your risks.
• “Genealogy: Finding Your Family Genes” by Lou Ann Clugh, president of the Tippecanoe County Area Genealogical Society and county coordinator for the Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project. Clugh will discuss how to begin and available resources and tips for finding your family tree.
• Kohl’s will provide a jeans fashion show highlighting classic, modern and contemporary ways on how to “Wear Your Jeans.” Kohl’s will also be providing a pair of Simply Vera Vera Wang boot cut denim jeans (retail value $50) as a door prize.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
This program is free, but registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
Friday, May 1, 2009
St. Elizabeth Hospice open house set for Wednesday, May 6
St. Elizabeth Hospice will host an open house in their new offices on the St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus in Lafayette.
The open house will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. St. Elizabeth Hospice’s offices are located in the lower level of the Bill Long Building at 1415 Salem St.
Refreshments will be provided at the open house.
St. Elizabeth Hospice serves an eight county area, including Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren and White counties.For more information on the open house or other services St. Elizabeth Hospice provides patients, please call (765) 423-6224.
The open house will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. St. Elizabeth Hospice’s offices are located in the lower level of the Bill Long Building at 1415 Salem St.
Refreshments will be provided at the open house.
St. Elizabeth Hospice serves an eight county area, including Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren and White counties.For more information on the open house or other services St. Elizabeth Hospice provides patients, please call (765) 423-6224.
St. Elizabeth Regional Health emergency departments earn ‘Center of Hope’ status
St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s emergency departments recently earned “Center of Hope” status.
The “Center of Hope” designation and service was created in Indianapolis in 1996 to care for the victims of sexual assault in a quiet, compassionate and non-traumatic way. It employs specialty trained sexual assault nurse examiners and provides medical treatment, forensic evidence collection and ensures access to support networks.
All sexual assault response teams are sensitive to the needs of the victim and include the following members: Sexual assault nurse examiners/physician examiners, law enforcement officers, victim advocates and crisis intervention counselors.
“As we transition to St Elizabeth East, we anticipate having a designated area within the emergency department that is specifically designed to meet the special needs of sexual assault patients,” said Wayne O’Connor, division director of Emergency Services for St. Elizabeth Regional Health.
“We are working closely with St. Francis in Indianapolis in developing this program. They are a Center of Hope and have been a wonderful resource for us,” said Tracey Campbell, R.N., Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) coordinator. “We are honored to provide a more caring and less ‘clinical’ exam to those in our community who are in need of these services.”
St. Francis Hospital is also a part of the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services system.
“The Center of Hope’s response to sexual assault victims encompasses the various elements critical to the victims’ recovery process. That first interaction between a sexual assault victim and a provider may have long-lasting implications or may help to produce positive outcomes,” said Danielle Gaylord, director of the YWCA of Greater Lafayette’s Domestic Violence Program.
“The compassionate, less-sterile atmosphere combined with specially trained staff of various expertise areas and the link between first responders, follow-up care and wrap-around services are all pieces that must be put into place to properly assist a sexual assault victim. Because sexual assault is an unfortunate reality, it’s wonderful to know the medical community is truly taking care of the victims,” said Gaylord.
“Every person who reports being the victim of a sexual assault deserves to have his or her report thoroughly and professionally investigated including the collection of potential forensic evidence during a physical examination,” said Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Patrick K. Harrington.
“The evidence collected during the sexual assault examination can be critical to the law enforcement investigation. This evidence can be a critical factor in the successful prosecution of sexual assault crimes,” said Harrington. “We are pleased that St. Elizabeth Regional Health has recognized the special needs of sexual assault victims and look forward to working closely with their staff.”
In addition, Pat Jones, forensic lab director from the Purdue University Entomology Department, has volunteered his time in assisting in the development of our protocols and evidence collection process.
As part of the Center of Hope and providing compassionate services, St. Elizabeth Regional Health is looking for donations of the following:
- Hotel sized shampoo, soaps, lotions etc, that are unused and still packaged;
- New or gently used lavender or white bathrobes (to be provided to patients instead of hospital gowns);
- New trial-sized toothpastes; and
- New soft bristle toothbrushes.
Donations may be dropped off at the main information desks at either the Home Hospital or St. Elizabeth Medical Center emergency departments. For more information on donations, please call Tracey Campbell, R.N., Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) coordinator at (765) 446-5885. Donations can also be dropped off at the YWCA of Greater Lafayette, 605 N. 6th St. in Lafayette.
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