IVER HEALTH SYSTEM

July 2019

Great River Medical Center Receives AHA HonorMission: Lifeline Achievement Award for Heart Attack TreatmentGreat River Medical Center has received the Mis-sion: Lifeline Silver Plus Receiving Quality Achieve-ment Award from the American Association. It recognizes the hospital for implementing specific quality-improvement measures outlined by the association for treating patients who have had severe heart attacks.

Every year, more than 250,000 people experi-ence an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) – the deadliest type of heart attack – caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.

The American Heart Association’s Mission: Life-line program’s goal is to reduce system barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, beginning with the 911 call to emergency medical services (EMS) transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge. The initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care following protocols from the most recent evidence-based treatment guidelines.

The hospital earned the award by meeting spe-cific criteria and standards of performance for quick and appropriate treatment through emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries in heart attack patients coming into the hospital directly or by transfer from another facility.

“Great River Medical Center is dedicated to pro-viding optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Walid Saad, MD, medical director, Cardiology. “We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in cardiac care through Mission: Lifeline.”

Tim Henry, MD, chair, Mission: Lifeline Acute Coronary Syndrome Subcommittee, said: “We commend Great River Medical Center for this award in recognition for following evidence-based guidelines for timely heart attack treatment. We applaud the significant institutional commitment to their critical role in the system of care for quickly and appropriately treating heart attack patients.”

The American Heart Association’s Mission: Life-line program helps hospitals and EMS develop systems of care that follow proven standards and procedures for STEMI patients. The program works by mobilizing teams across the continuum of care to implement American Heart Association/Amer-ican College of Cardiology Foundation clinical treatment guidelines. For more information, visit heart.org.

KeokukKeokuk-Great River Health System3285 Main St.319-524-6274

Cardiology Walid Saad, MDRichard To, MD

Gastroenterology Paula Stultz, ARNP

Mental Health Ashley Coffey, LISWKala Haisch, ARNP

Nephrology (Beginning in August)Akram Audi, MDJoseph Morris III, DOYogesh Sanghvi, MD

OphthalmologyJordan Gross, MD

Get Specialty Care Near YouBesides West Burlington, Great River Health System offers specialty care in Keokuk, Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant.

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Coffey Haisch

Morris Sanghvi

Kempker Proczek Tekell

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Orthopaedics Lia Kempker, PAAmanda Proczek, PASteve Tekell, ARNP

PodiatryKelly Kadel, DPM

Rheumatology Dany Saad, MD

UrologyBrandy Parker, ARNP

Women’s HeathLaura Martin, ARNP

Mount PleasantCardiologyHenry County Health Center Specialty Clinic407 S. White St., Suite 1319-768-1820

Richard To, MD

Hematology and OncologyHenry County Health Center407 S. White St.319-385-6185

Mohammed Alhyari, MDLuz Cortes, MD

PodiatryOrthopaedic Specialists-Great River Medical Center501 S. White St., Suite 27319-385-6756

Micki Gerdes-Boelens, DPMTiffany Hauptman, DPM

Fort MadisonFMCH Specialty Clinic5445 Avenue O, Suite 123

Cardiology319-768-1820Walid Saad, MD

Urology319-768-3925Louis Kantzavelos, MDMatthew Knudson

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Alhyari Cortes

Stevens Named Service Hero

Cindy Stevens, Nephrology, received Great River Health System’s Service Hero award in June. Employees receive the award for demonstrating actions that extend beyond routine, expected behavior.

According to Stevens’ nomination, a clinic patient needed a special medication that was not imme-diately available in the patient’s chosen pharmacy. The Nephrology clinic had a medication sample, but the patient couldn’t pick it up. Stevens took the medication to the patient’s house.

RAGBRAI Routes Through Health SystemGreat River Health System is the local first aid sponsor for the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Burlington is the host city for the last overnight stay during the seven-day ride. About 10,000 cyclists are expected to pedal from Fairfield to Burlington Friday, July 26.

The route will take them through Great River Health System’s campus, in front of the Hospice House and Klein Center to the main entrance on South Gear Avenue. Campus roads will be open to one-way vehicle traffic.

Please consider joining the health system in supporting RAGBRAI. Hundreds of volunteers are needed. Click HERE for more information.

More Board Members CertifiedThe June issue of Great News featured three mem-bers of Great River Health System’s Board of Direc-tors who recently completed the Iowa Hospital Association Board Certification Program.

These board members also have completed the certification’s 12 hours of health care-specific education over a two-year period:• Terri Dowell• Doug Martin• John McKillip• Kent Severson• Matt Wenzel• Patrick Williams, MD

Plant HappyThe Huron Peppy Pals 4-H Club planted flowers on Great River Health System’s campus May 29. The club purchased some of the flowers at Great River Hospice’s Annual Flower Fundraiser.

LetterThank you for your gift to help us fulfill our mission to assist persons with disabilities live a life of opportunities and well-being. Thank you for donating an upholstered bench, 14 rolling chairs, 20 banquet chairs and 27 upholstered chairs to Home Haven Area Development Center. We really appreciate your help and support.

— Julie Lunning Anderson, Director of Development and Support

Breastfeeding MonthIn recognition of National Breastfeeding Month in August, Great River Medical Center is raising money to support breastfeeding. Proceeds will be used to purchase donor breast milk from Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa.

Donor milk is used at the hospital by newborns with special needs and those who need supple-mental milk while their mothers are breastfeeding. The milk costs about $5 per ounce.

Some benefits of breastfeeding are:• Breastfed babies are less likely to develop asthma.• Breastfeeding reduces the risk of sudden infant

death syndrome.• Children who are breastfed for six months are

less likely to become obese.• Breastfeeding protects babies from illnesses in-

cluding diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia.• Mothers who breastfeed have a decreased risk of

breast and ovarian cancers.

T-Shirt and Tank Sale, $15 to $18Order shirts online.

Basket Raffle10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursday, July 18Great River Medical Center Cafeteria

Ice Cream Sundae Bar Noon to 3 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 8Great River Medical Center Cafeteria

A free educational series Session 7:

Health,Wellness and

ActivitySpeaker:

Amy Nanthan, MD Orthopaedic Specialists

Great River Medical Center

5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25Wellness Plaza

Blackhawk Room, lower level1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington

Register HERE by Tuesday, July 23

EventsFirst Friday ShareA support program for people who have experi-enced the loss of a loved one. 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 Great River Hospice House

Group Diabetes Classes10 a.m. to noon ThursdaysBeginning July 11

Stroke Support Group10 to 11 a.m.Wednesday, July 17Wellness PlazaBlackhawk Room, lower level

CPR for Infants and Children (non-certified)6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 6Great River Medical CenterRegistration is required.

Prenatal Classes

Childbirth Prep4-week series6:30 to 9 p.m.Beginning Thursday, July 11Great River Medical CenterRegistration is required.

Big Brother, Big Sister9:30 to 11 a.m.Saturday, July 13Great River Medical Center Registration is required.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30Great River Medical CenterRegistration is required.

Baby-Care Basics6:30 to 9 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 1Great River Medical CenterRegistration is required.

Childbirth Prep(condensed version)9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 3Great River Medical CenterRegistration is required.

Hospice Mystery RideBenefiting Great River Hospice and Lee County Health Department HospiceNoon Saturday, July 20

Sponsored by ABATE, A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education, the ride for automobiles and motorcycles will have hidden objects along the route, which will be distributed that day.

The ride will start at Doris’ Tavern, 733 S. Roosevelt Ave., Burlington. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The

entry fee is $10 for ABATE members and $12 for others. The ride will end by 6 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 2727 Mt. Pleasant St., Burlington. The public is invited to the Eagles Club for a fund-raising dinner and live auction at 6:15 p.m.

Ride T-shirts are available now for $20 each at Great River Hospice House and Doris’. A limited number will be available at the ride.

For more information about the ride, call ABATE member Randy Hiland, 319-572-5733.

Elite Jewelry Sale

Genuine Silver & Gold, Natural Stones, Styles for Women and Men, Lifetime Guarantee, Prices Begin at $9.99

9 am to 4 pm

Tuesday, July 23

8:30 am to 3 pm Wednesday, July 24

Great River Medical

Center Lobby

Great River Friends will use proceeds to fund projects that benefit patients, staff and the community!

Can’t attend? Shop online using promo code GreatRiver at checkout.

Sales made through Wednesday, July 24, will benefit Great River Friends.

& cash. Payroll deduction for Great River Health System employees’ purchases in the lobby.

EMPLOYEEPROFILE

Brittan Roth

• Registered Nurse• Ostomy Management SpecialistSurgeons-Great River Medical Center Start date:December 2011 What a typical day looks like for me:I complete the patient intake process and assist physicians with in-office procedures such as remov-ing dialysis catheters and chemotherapy ports, and performing breast biopsies. I also educate patients on managing their ostomies and help them when they have problems. [An ostomy allows body waste – stool or urine – to pass through a surgically created opening in the abdomen into pouch on the outside of the body. An ostomy may be necessary because of cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, incontinence or other medical conditions.] What I wanted to be when I grew up:A court reporter Hometown / Where I live now:Danville / Burlington Family:• Husband, Todd• Children Danielle, Dillan and Dalton• Dogs Trixy and Scout

Things I enjoy:Shopping for antiques, doing yardwork, watching sprint car races, and spending time with family and friends

People would be surprised to know …Classic country and 60s music are my favorites My motto or personal mantra:Ask for what you want. The worst thing they can say is “no.” My favorite line from a movie or television show:“There’s no crying in baseball!” (Tom Hanks, “A League of Their Own”) Given a chance, I would be this person for a day:Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD – “Dr. Pimple Popper” Who I root for:Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs The most recent app I’ve downloaded:Walmart Grocery My biggest achievement:Having a successful nursing career