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Vernon Memorial Healthcare is eager to be a part of your baby’s healthy growth and development.

If you haven’t already set up a primary care provider we can help! Vernon Memorial Healthcare (VMH) has clinics in the surround-ing area that offer excellent pre-natal services. Bland Clinic-VMH in Westby, Hirsch Clinic-VMH and VMH Family Practice and Comple-mentary Medicine in Viroqua, La Farge Medical Clinic-VMH and Kick-apoo Valley Medical Clinic-VMH in Soldiers Grove, all offer prenatal services and family-centered medi-cal care.

Our staff embraces a multidisci-plinary approach that encompass-es patient care and education in a family-centered, friendly environ-ment. In addition, specially trained nurse midwives at the Gundersen Lutheran Viroqua Clinic offer per-sonalized, unique services at the

Vernon Memorial Birthing Center, including water births for women with low-risk pregnancies.

La Farge Medical Clinic-VMH provides pregnant Amish women with a safer delivery alternative than the normal birth-at-home op-tion.

Along with the education deliv-ered by your primary care provid-er, childbirth educators at Vernon Memorial Healthcare offer classes to help you and your partner un-derstand what to expect physically and emotionally before, during and after labor.

You will also learn about healthy diets, medications available dur-ing the birthing process, breathing and relaxation techniques, birth-ing options (water birth, vaginal and cesarean), and car seat safety. Evening classes are offered in four week sessions, four times a year.

Certified breastfeeding educa-tors are available to help you un-derstand breastfeeding. Breast-feeding support staff are available to speak with you and provide information about all aspects of your breastfeeding experience. A one session evening class pro-vides instruction on the proper techniques that will make your breastfeeding experience reward-ing for both you and your baby. Visit www.vmh.org and click on “Classes & Events” to register.

VMH understands that your baby’s birth is a very personal experience. As you design your own unique birth plan, our staff is available to offer expert advice to ensure the safety of you and your baby.

During delivery, your plan will be followed as closely as possible with the agreement that you and your provider may change the

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Sarah Howard of Prairie du Chien is willing to travel for qual-ity prenatal care. She shared with us why she and her husband chose VMH for prenatal care and the birth of their first child:

“When it was time for me to decide where I wanted to go for prenatal care, Vernon Memorial Healthcare was at the top of my list. My husband and I live in Prairie du Chien and are more than happy to make the drive for every appointment knowing the kind of care that we will re-ceive. A warm and welcoming staff, great doctors, a clean and well maintained facility and an overall family feel, are just a few of the reasons why we chose Ver-non Memorial Healthcare as we anticipate the birth of our first child.

I can’t say enough nice things about the staff at Hirsch Clin-ic-VMH. It all starts when the fourth floor elevator door opens. Even if someone is busy at regis-tration, staff always look up and

smile to acknowledge that we have arrived.

Dr. Deborah Prior is my OB Phy-sician. She is always very thorough and I have felt very comfortable asking her any question about my pregnancy. Thanks to the “View My Health” patient portal I am able to stay connected with Dr. Prior online when needed. I love that I can send her an email through the portal to ask a question. It’s also great to be able to log in and double check when my next appointment is scheduled. With the many prenatal appoint-ments I am thankful for “View My Health’” as I get reminders via email for all of my appointments.

I love VMH, they have amazing health care professionals, are tech-nologically savvy, have clean and up-to-date facilities and equipment and they always make me feel like they were waiting for me to come through the door.“

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In this Issue

Vmh Investigates...Jump off That Hamster Wheel!Investigated by VMH Well-ness Center Certified Personal Trainer, Josh Brown

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trainer’s CornerTeaching you DIY fitness tips to keep you healthy!

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Vmh Spotlight on healthWe look forward to hearing your comments about the Spotlight On Health. Please send all comments to: [email protected] Or call: (608) 637-4219

Priorities“brrr!! It’s Cold outside!”Dr. Deborah Prior discusses how to ward off stuffy noses and dry skin in winter weather

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Year In reviewHow VMH helped the community in 2012

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Medical Staff activeemergency MedicineYvonne Brault, M.D. Anthony L. Macasaet, M.D.Paul Mariskanish, M.D.family PracticeBen Agar, M.D.Paul Bergquist, M.D.David Chakoian, M.D.James DeLine, M.D.James R. Feltes, M.D.Joann Fouts, D.O.Michael Kalinosky, D.O.Duane Koons, M.D.Richard E. Long, M.D.R.A. Macasaet, M.D.John Porter, M.D.Lucas Readinger, M.D.Jon Radcliffe, D.O.Elizabeth Roberts, M.D.Shawn Sedgwick, M.D.Brian Woody, M.D.General PracticeBill Calkins, M.D.Deborah Prior, M.D.General SurgeryR.A. Macasaet, M.D.Michael Thorstenson, M.D.Alexander Wade, M.D.OrthopaedicsJeffrey Lawrence, M.D.Mark Romzek, D.O.PediatricsJeff Menn, M.D.

Medical affiliateS StaffNurse MidwifeKim Dowat, MSN, CNMJennifer Eissfeldt, CNMNurse PractitionerBernadette Adams, FNPKris Brueggen, RN, MSN-CS, FNPSherry Harris, FNP, APNPSheila Kupersmith, MS, RN, FNPSusanne Mlsna, RNC, MSN, FNP, WHNPKelly Scheder, APNPPatricia Swasko, FNP, APNPErin Uhe, APNPOptometryAndrew Nahas, O.D.Kenneth Purdue, O.D.Physician assistantTom Franke, P.A.-CColin Kratochwill, P.A.-CRandy Mickelson, P.A.-CTamsen Morgan, P.A.-CJuliane Nevers, P.A.-CTammy Pedretti, P.A.-CAnn Sherry, P.A.-CLisa Varnes-Epstein, P.A.-CBehaviorial HealthRandall Kahn, MAKevin Schmidt, MSWPaul Schmidt, MSSW, LICSW, CADCNurse anesthetistBrian Miller, CRNAArnold Nomann, CRNAGreg Sauer, CRNADennis Stalsberg, CRNA

cOurteSy StaffaudiologyAngela Manke, Au.D.cardiologyKristen Andresen, M.D.Mary Jo Burke, APNPJayne Laylan, NPJanice Schroeder, NPRajah Sundaram, M.D.Julie Wypyszynski, APNPcardiothoracic SurgeryPrem Rabindranauth, M.D., FACSdentalSteven Solverson, D.D.S.dermatologyJames Hogan, M.D.endocrinologyArnold Asp, M.D.GastroenterologyKenneth Horth, M.D.James Groskreutz, M.D.Steven Schlack-Haerer, M.D.General PracticeCarol Dinges, M.D.HematologyJohn Farnen, M.D.Kaye Johnston P.A.-CNeurologyMary Goodsett, M.D.Gregory Pupillo, M.D.NephrologyMargaret Myhre, MSNBalaji Srinivasan, M.D.OB/GynecologyDeborah Simon, M.D.OncologyKurt Oettel, M.D.OphthalmologyPaul Kuck, M.D.Oral SurgeryDavid Ludington, D.D.S.Otolaryngology(ear, Nose, throat)Edwin Overholt, M.D.PathologyDaniel Schraith, M.D.PodiatryHeather Chestelson, D.P.M.PsychiatryDavid Van Dyke, M.D.PulmonaryScott Skibo, M.D.rheumatologySharon Barnhart, MSN, APNPradiologyCarl Decker, M.D.Barbara Knisely, M.D.Paul Leehey, M.D.Brian Manske, M.D.Anna Myklebust, M.D.John Pape, M.D.Ewa Plagman, M.D.Cameron Roberts, M.D.Jedadiah Schaller, M.D.Lonnie Simmons, M.D.Paul Stanton, M.D.Daniel Wolbrink, M.D.urologyMarvin VanEvery, M.D.

BOard Of directOrSLee CunninghamTim GaskellRoger JohnsonDr. Robert KnadlePhyllis MalinRon MoilienJerry MoranEnid NeubauerBonnie RathJudy SchmirlerTrudy Wallin

adMiNiStratiONChief Executive OfficerKyle BakkumChief Operating OfficerKristy WiltroutChief Financial OfficerMary Koenigassistant administrator ofclinic OperationsDan Nelson

Dear VMH, Over a year and a half ago I started having trouble with my hip. I tried to ignore it, but as time went on the pain escalated and I ended up in Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence’s office in February 2012. Fast forwarding to August 21st, 2012, I had my hip replaced. I re-ally didn’t want to have surgery, but I had no control over my inherited genetics. Reflecting back on everything, I wouldn’t have wanted to have my surgery and rehab anywhere else. The entire experience was flaw-less. I know this because I was awake during my surgery and watched the entire operation. Even though those [VMH] hospital beds are the most comfortable ones I have ever laid on, I fought off sleep so I could meet all three shifts. I do have to share that when I pushed the button for assistance I actually timed how long it would take to hear someone knock on the door. I am not going to say which one, but one shift was 2.5 seconds faster than the other two shifts on responding. Seriously, everyone who had a hand in taking care of me must be commended. Nurses, aides, doctors, physical therapy, lab technicians, health center staff, kitchen staff (I love their grilled cheese sandwiches), maintenance (fixed my burned out lights), and the laundry staff (clean sheets) all made my stay a positive experience I will never forget. Their professional and friendly care all contributed to my successful surgery and rehab. I can’t say enough on how much I appreciate all of this. One could say that I was a little bit hesitant limping into the hospital, but that was short lived as soon as VMH took over. With a very sincere thank you,Ak Lallas

P.S. I limped in on August 21st with pain and I walked out on August 23rd without pain! I can’t wait for my other hip to wear out!

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The Vernon Memorial Healthcare (VMH) Wellness Center and Cardiac Rehab Department invite you to en-ter their 2013 Healthy Living Photo Contest. Share with us photos of healthy practices in action. We strongly believe that healthy practices at the individual level such as eating healthier and exercising regularly are es-sential in making a notable change in health outcomes.

VMH will select the top photos from among those submitted. The winning photos will be professionally printed and framed and placed in the entrance hallway to Cardiac Rehab and The Wellness Center, bearing the winner’s names.

How to enter:1. Please submit photos online by sending an email to [email protected]

2. Submissions are limited to 2 photographs per per-son. Please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail.

3. Only digital photographs are acceptable. Photo-graphs must be a JPG 8 x 10 inch file and in RGB color format. Photographs should be at least 300 dpi.

4. By entering the contest, entrants grant VMH a roy-alty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, reproduce and create derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, in any media, for any educational, promotional, publicity, exhibition, archival and all other standard VMH purposes. Any photograph reproduced will include a photographer credit as fea-sible. VMH will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in con-nection with such uses.

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Photo contest rules:1. Photo contest theme: Healthy Living2. VMH Photo contest begins February 15, 2013 and ends March 15, 2013.3. Contest is open to the public.4. For every recognizable person in a photo, contes-tant must secure a photo release from the subject or, in the case of a minor, the subject’s parent or guard-ian, and provide it to VMH upon request. The release form is available by contacting [email protected]. Photos that violate or infringe upon another per-

son’s rights, including but not limited to copyright, are not eligible.6. Decisions of the judges will be final.

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Water birth is one of several birthing options offered at Vernon Memo-rial Hospital. Gundersen Viroqua Clinic providers were instrumental in bringing this more natural birthing option to VMH ten years ago. Kari Anderson of Westby delivered her fourth child at VMH just over four months ago. Anderson chose water birth as part of her birthing plan after being with her sister when she delivered via water birth at VMH. “Had I known water birth would be so wonderful, I would have delivered all of my children that way,” she said. “It was a neat experience. This community is lucky to have this birthing option, this close.” Andersen, like most women who have experienced water birth find that being surrounded by warm water helps with back-labor and facilitates relaxation. There is less pain. It’s easier to relax between contractions and better cope with the next contraction. The water allows for natural movement that cannot occur on a birthing bed and also makes the skin stretch better for less tears. For the baby, water allows time to become accustomed to being born. Anderson received her prenatal care from Gundersen Viroqua Clinic nurse midwives, Jennifer Eissfeldt and Kim Dowat. “Both made me feel very special during my prenatal visits and at my delivery and they are always interested in my family.” Eissfeldt and Dowat currently offer water births to women with low risk, uncomplicated pregnancies. Dr. Elizabeth Roberts at Hirsch Clinic-VMH and Dr. Joann Fouts at Bland Clinic-VMH are in the early stages of also offering water births to patients who meet certain conditions.

birth plan if necessary. You will want to consider who you would like to be present during the birth-ing process, what pain management choices you are considering and what options are available for the care of you and your baby.

Each family comes to the VMH Birthing Center with their own idea of what their birthing experi-ence will be like. At some point during the pregnan-cy each mother asks herself, “How will I deal with the pain of labor? Will there be pain relief options that are safe for the baby and for me?” The thing to keep in mind is that each labor is as different as the next. Circumstances vary, as does the health of mother and baby. Because of these individual dif-ferences, decisions about how to cope with the pain of labor must be made with the uniqueness of the situation in mind. Our goal as you walk through the doors of our birthing center is that you are well educated about what we have to offer.

As you begin labor you will want to contact our birthing center so that your medical provider can be notified and staff can assess how your labor is progressing.

Once it’s time for you to come to the hospital, we invite you to bring your favorite music, comfortable clothes, oils, lotions, and any other items that could help keep you comfortable and active during your labor. VMH Birthing Center Staff have training in many labor techniques and alternative therapies. Once you have been admitted you will be taken to your private birthing suite and will receive one-on-one nursing care.

The Vernon Memorial Birthing Center offers a warm, comfortable, homelike setting for labor, delivery and re-covery; with the latest technology tucked away and avail-able at a moment’s notice.

Fetal monitors and ultrasound equipment will be used to monitor your baby. This will also be the time when pain management options will be discussed and available upon your request. You may find as you experi-

ence labor, you will decide to change your pain manage-ment plan.

After your new baby is born, you will find our private, family-friendly birthing suites are designed such that your baby may remain in the room with you as you rest and enjoy your special time together.

Partners, siblings, grandparents and friends are wel-come to visit. A complementary celebration dinner for two is provided by our Food and Nutrition Department.

While you are with us, there will be many opportuni-ties to learn how to take care of your baby. Our nurses are

trained in mother-baby care and can answer any ques-tions you may have. We have videos available to view in the privacy of your room.

Instructions for bathing and feeding babies are avail-able. One of our car seat safety technicians will see to it that your infant car seat is installed properly for the trip home. Our staff is happy to work with you to meet the needs of your family.

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Tough Start, Strong Beginning“Due to medical concerns we

planned a Cesarean section for our second child. It was discovered short-ly after the birth that our son Eli was born with water in his lungs. He was having trouble breathing and needed medical intervention to survive. The staff at the VMH Birthing Center were quick to respond, and got Eli the care he needed right away. We needed to stay in the hospital until he could breathe on his own. During that time the kind staff members played with our 15 month old daughter on her daily visits, patiently answered all of our questions and those of our visit-ing family, and of course kept constant watch over our new son. Thankfully, and because of the excellent care we received, after only ten days we brought home a healthy baby boy.”

Amanda SonnenburgViroqua, WI

Parents Amanda and Dan Sonnenburg welcomed their son, Eli Daniel into the world on December 27, 2012. Eli weighed 8 pounds, 10.6 ounces.

“Absolutely awesome,” is how Allison Eastman of Viroqua describes the prenatal care and birthing center delivery at Vernon Memorial Healthcare. Allison and husband, Judd, were fortunate enough to deliver the 2013 New Year’s Baby at VMH on January 8th.

Allison is a patient of Joann Fouts, D.O. who practices at Bland Clinic-VMH in Westby. “We were new to the area, when I was looking for a provider,” Eastman explained. “I knew that I preferred to have a woman as my doc-tor and I chose Dr. Fouts. Dr. Fouts is very

knowledgeable and she was always available to speak with me between my prenatal ap-pointments if I needed questions answered.”

The Eastmans enrolled in VMH’s child-birth education classes. “The class was very good,” Allison said. “It helped to prepare us for childbirth.”

When labor started and it was time to deliver, the staff in the VMH Birthing Center made the Eastman’s feel at ease. “I was very nervous,” Allison said. “Everyone made us

feel comfortable. When one nurse or aide would go off duty, staff on the next shift would be just as nice. Our total hospital stay from labor through delivery and after we delivered was five days so we felt like we got to know everybody!”

The Eastman’s had planned that their first baby would be delivered naturally but after 26 hours of labor and no progression, they followed Dr. Fout’s advice and opted for a cesarean section. “The surgical staff was excel-lent, the anesthetist, Arnie Nomann, put me at ease, and the surgeon, Dr. Alex Wade, was very nice and made me feel comfortable.” Allison gave birth to a 7 lb. 15 oz. daughter, Mag-gie, at 4:40 am on January 8th.

“We’ve been telling everyone what great care we received at VMH,” Allison said.

Our Family Cares for Your Family Water birtHLess Pain, More Comfort

Allison and Judd Eastman (holding New Year’s baby, Maggie) are pictured with VMH Birthing Center staff: Jo Ellen Cham-berlain, Sue Isbell, and Tara Berg.

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Trainer’s Corner Get acquainted with the VMH Wellness Center - Certified Personal Trainers. Check this area each Spotlight on Health to find exercise tips, new ways to tone up, and what we do to stay fit! Questions? Let us know! We’re here to help you! Call the VMH Wellness Center @ 637-4290 to start your new workout routine today!


Teaching you DIY fitness tips to keep you healthy!

Knee Extensions

CLIP It & KEEP It! "

HeartSaver cPr $40The Heartsaver CPR course trains lay rescuers to

recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies with adult, child, and infant victims. It includes sections on CPR and relief of choking in adults and children, as well as infant CPR and relief of choking. It supports the Heartsaver CPR course for responders who require a credential for completion.

April 26 • June 7 • 8 a.m.

HeartSaver firSt aid $30The Heartsaver First Aid course provides training in

basic first-aid procedures – including the first-aid skills recommended by OSHA – in a format that can be deliv-ered in a single day. It also offers elective modules in CPR, AED, and environmental emergencies.

The Heartsaver First Aid course is specially designed to train anyone who might be the first to respond in the workplace or community. The course can be tailored to address the needs of a specific workplace or group of employees.

April 26 • 11:00 a.m.

cOMMuNity cHOleSterOl ScreeNiNGMarch 6 • 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.March 20 • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.April 13 • 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.April 17 • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.May 1 • 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.May 15 • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.total Cholesterol and glucose(non-fasting) fee: $15Lipid Panel (12 hour fast required) Fee: $35

TeaCHing YOu HeaLTH & weLLneSS aT VMHCheck www.vmh.org for a complete list of classes and health screenings offered by VMH Health Educators and providers. Register online for your next BLS Recognition class or sign up your 11-year old for the next session of Safe Sitter! Questions? Please call 637-4298 for more information.

Pediatric eMerGeNcy aSSeSSMeNt,rECOgnitiOn, & stAbilizAtiOn (PEArs) $80April 25 • 8:00 a.m.

Safe Sitter $40As a babysitter you take on a very important role.

Babysitting can, and should be fun. But accepting a babysitting job also means accepting the responsibility for a child’s life. Students must be 11 years old by the date of the course to participate. Other June dates avail-able, please contact VMH Health Education for more in-formation.

June 11-12 (2 day course) • 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

BaSic life SuPPOrt fOr tHeHealtHcare PrOvider $40February 22 • March 8 • April 128 a.m. recognition • 12:30 p.m. renewaliv traiNiNG $175 April 26 • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

NeONatal reSuScitatiON PrOGraM $110February 21 • March 7 • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PArEnt-tOt swiM $30Parent-Tot Swim provides a relaxing, warm water

environment for parent-child interaction. Children ages 6 months to 3 years are welcome.

5 week session: February 28 - April 45-5:45 p.m.

5:45-6:30 p.m.

cHildBirtH educatiON $45 Childbirth Education classes present prospective

parents with practical lessons on the labor and delivery process as well as breathing and relaxation techniques which can ease discomfort during birth. Included are discussions on nutrition and diet, the use of medication and anesthesia during labor, caesarean birth, post par-tum emotional and physiological changes, maternal and newborn care after delivery, parenting, and a tour of the VMH Birthing Center

March 23 - April 14 • 7-9:00 p.m.BreaStfeediNG iS BeSt $10

Breastfeeding is Best is a course taught by Certified Breastfeeding Educator, Tara Berg. You will learn tech-niques to make the breastfeeding experience rewarding and healthy for you and your baby.

February 26 • April 21 • 6:30-8:00 p.m.

vMH SWiM leSSONS $30Children ages 3-10 years old will gain the knowledge

of pool and water safety while learning how to swim in a safe environment.

April 8 - 124:30-6:30 p.m.

The following courses are for individuals in the health care field. For complete descriptions and registration information please visit: www.vmh.org.ADVAnCED CArDiAC liFE sUPPOrt (ACls) renewal (1 day) 8:00 a.m. • March 21 • $125recognition (2 day) 8:00 a.m. • April 18-19 • $150

step 1: Sit in chair, heels off the ground with only the balls of your feet and toes on the floor. You may place a rolled towel under your knees to keep your heels off the floor, if needed. Rest your hands on your thighs or on the sides of the chair.Step 2: Slowly extend one leg in front of you as straight as possible.Step 3: Flex foot to point toes toward head. Hold position for 1-2 seconds. Slowly lower leg back down. Pause.Step 4: Repeat with other leg. Alternate legs until you have done 8-15 repetitions with each leg.Step 5: Rest; then do another set alternating legs.benefits: Knee extensions help to restore knee mobility and strength. The muscles surrounding the knee, hamstring and quadriceps, will also benefit and will help to maintain a stable structure for your knees.

Cross Legged forward bendStand with your feet together or slightly apart. Cross your right foot over your left foot. Exhale and slowly bend forward from the hips keeping your back straight and looking forward. Do not bend knees. Relax neck. Place hands wherever feels comfortable. Hold for 30 seconds breathing deeply. Inhale and slowly roll up to a standing position. Alternate legs.step 1: Stand and cross legs.Step 2: Slowly bend at waist, keeping knees straight.Step 3: Once you feel a gentle stretch, hold the position for ten seconds.Step 4: Stand Up. Repeat five times

Cow/Cat StretchOn a chair: Cow position: Sit on a chair with spine long and both feet planted flat on floor. On an inhale, arch your back and drop shoulders.Cat position: Sit on a chair with spine long and both feet planted flat on floor. On exhale, round your spine, letting the shoulder and head come forward.Continue moving between the Cow/Cat positions on the exhale for five breaths.benefits: These exercises improve posture and balance. They will strengthen the spine and neck while also stretching the hips, abdomen, and back.

Cow Stretch Cat Stretch


In this issue’s VMH Investigates, Josh Brown of the VMH Wellness Center discuss-es the best way to make your resolution to get healthy in 2013 and beyond a reality.

Do you find yourself coming into the VMH Wellness Center and doing the same routine each and every day? Have your results slowed down or even hit a pla-teau? Are you getting bored with your workout and finding it hard to get your-self to the gym?

Well, there is help! This article will help jumpstart you to the new you that you know you can be and WANT to be. The first thing you need to do, is change up your routine. The human body adapts well to the stress imposed on it. So what do you need to do? You need to constant-ly vary the workouts, with functional movements, performed at high intensity.

constantly varying of Workouts:You want to make sure that you are

not doing the same thing every time you come in. The body adapts well to the stress you impose on it. If you only do 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps every time, or walk on the treadmill at 3 MPH for 30 minutes, you create a Circle of Experience.

Anything outside of that Circle of Ex-perience is where you fail. If you were to now do 6 sets of 5 reps or run 6 MPH for 30 minutes, you are going to find that very difficult.

You need to always be changing how many sets and reps you are doing, as well as speed and distance on the cardio ma-chines like the treadmill, elliptical, and rowers. This will expand your Circle of Experience so you can handle more and fail less.

functional Movements:Functional movements are universal

motor recruitment patterns (UMRP). What are UMRP’s? They are move-

ments that you do each and every day in life. Sitting down in a chair and getting back up, that is a Squat. Picking the laun-dry basket off the floor, that is a Deadlift. Putting groceries on an overhead shelf, that is a Press.

These movements are natural and es-sential to a high quality of life. Once you lose capacity to do these UMRP’s, your quality of life goes down, and that is the last thing you want to happen. You want to be able to squat down and give your grandchildren a hug, run around with them and play ball. If they fall down and get hurt, you want to be able to pick them up properly and safely, a deadlift.

High intensity:I know what you are thinking, High In-

tensity?! I can’t do that! What I am really talking about is relative high intensity to you individually.

For example, Relative High Intensity in the 100 meter dash for Usain Bolt is 9.58 seconds. If you went out and ran at your Relative High Intensity, I am pretty sure you are not going to be under 10 seconds.

Let’s say you ran a 12.58 second 100 meter dash, you ran slower, but got the same benefit.

Intensity is where you’ll find results. You also want to make sure that you are working at an intensity that you can han-dle safely and efficiently.

If your form and technique start to suffer, intensity is too high. You need to back off a little. Run a little slower, lift a little lighter weight. If your routine is too easy, you need to add a little intensity, lift a little more, add reps, run a little farther or faster.

There are a million ways to constantly vary your workouts. There are many lifts other than the squat, deadlift, and press. There are also many forms of cardiovas-cular activities other than the treadmill, elliptical, and rower. Stop in to the VMH Wellness Center and meet with one of the Certified Personal Trainers to help you achieve the body you want and deserve!

VMH inVeSTigaTeS...

About the ExpertJosh Brown, BA, NSCA-CPT, CF-L1 is a

Certified Personal Trainer, Cross Fit - Lev-el 1 Coach, and Viroqua Volunteer Fire-fighter. He strives to better himself and the people he trains every day. Brown’s passion for life and fitness comes through in the way he interacts with Wellness Cen-ter members. He enjoys helping others achieve their personal goals and creates a positive and fun workout environment. He encourages you to come into the VMH Wellness Center so he can help you be-come the person you’ve only dreamed you could be.

If you have a question, tV show, or news article you’d like one of our Vmh experts to investigate, email: [email protected] or write to: Vmh marketing, 507 S. main St., Viroqua, WI 54665

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Bonus Trainer’s Corner CLIP It & KEEP It! "

Goal Post Press

Goal Post Press/Arm Circlesstep 1: Goal post press: Extend arms out to sides at shoulder height, elbows bent 90 degrees, palms forward. Raise arms over head and then lower to start - 25 to 30 reps. Step 2: Arm Circles: Extend arms straight out to the side. Make small circles with your arms - 15 seconds in each direction. Repeat 25 - 30 times. benefits: These exercises are great for toning and strengthening your shoulders and arms while promoting shoulder flexibility.

Chair Pose Squat

Stand with feet together and arms by sides, shoulders down. Inhale as you bend your knees, and push buttocks back as if sitting in an imaginary chair. Extend arms up into the air and look up past your hands. Exhale and slowly return to standing while sqeezing your buttocks and thighs. Continue with 10-15 reps. **Make sure you knees stay behind your toes.

Start Squat return to Start

Arm Circles

Circle of experience

Heavy weight5 Reps x 1 Set

Light weight10 Reps x 10 Sets

Marathon

ironman

100 m Sprint

Heavy weight3 Reps x 8 Sets

Run5k in 15 minutes

Triathlon

Jog10k in 30 minutes

Medium weight4 Reps x 12 Sets

Long DistanceHours to Complete

The Circle of Experience is an individualistic approach to your workout. As you begin this pro-cess, you will start in the small yellow circle. In this circle, you will lift heavy weights for less repetitions and one set (use your own judgement as to what weight is heavy for you). As you progress with each workout, you will gradually push yourself outside of your Circle of Experi-ence. Change your workouts by moving between circles as your body gets used to each level. This expands your Circle of Experience, allowing you to handle more physically.

pay. VMH contributed more than $58,234,683.00 in total income to the community.

We also support our communities through fi-nancial contributions to our schools and other not-for- profit organizations. Some of our fiscal year 2011-2012 financial contributions includ-ed: Vernon Trails, Viroqua Area Schools, Westby Area Schools, Viroqua Foundation, La Farge Schools, Pleasant Ridge Wal-dorf School, Viroqua Police Department, Vernon County Law Enforcement, Ameri-

can Cancer Society, and Viroqua Cemetery Associa-tion, just to name a few.

Service to the community is not only a part of VMH’s mission, it is woven through the values and actions of our employees. In addition to our com-munity care and sliding fee scale programs and our direct financial contributions, our employees con-tribute their knowledge, time and passion to many causes, often leading the way for VMH’s involve-ment.

VMH Community impactJob impact of Vernon Memorial Healthcare

Direct Jobs: 476indirect Jobs: 199induced Jobs: 169

total Jobs: 844_______________________________________________________

impact of vMH on local economyrevenue

Direct impact: $66,382,229indirect impact: $24,627,807induced impact: $19,848,287total impact: $110,924,705

_______________________________________________________Labor Income

direct impact: $23,470,230indirect impact: $8,472,753induced impact: $6,172,671total impact: $38,115,654

_______________________________________________________total Income

Direct impact: $29,802,806indirect impact: $14,990,811induced impact: $13,441,066

total impact: $58,234,683

Vernon Memorial Healthcare is committed to mak-ing our communities better, healthier, safer and stron-ger through established partnerships, programs and outreach services.

We are working not just to mend bodies, but also to make you healthier. Our impact extends far beyond the four walls of our hos-pital. We, with our clinics and pharmacies partner in community programs which help improve safety, provide food and shelter, offer job training and as-sist with recreational activi-ties that ultimately improve the long-term health of our communities.

Our latest figures show our impact on the com-munity, translated to a dollar amount, accounts for $110,924,705.00 in economic activity. This multiplier effect takes into account the staff we directly employ, the goods and services we purchase and the taxes we

2012 Time Lapse...the bland bekkedal Center for Hospice Care: the Future of Quality end-of-Life Care

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Caring For tHe CoMMunity

tHe BlaNd Bekkedal ceNter fOr HOSPice care reached the 1.3 million dol-lar fundraising goal that was needed to break ground for this facility that will better meet the needs of the terminally ill in our community. Groundbreaking and site prepa-ration at 705 Arena Drive began on August 1st. The VMH Foun-dation continues to raise mon-ies for the endowment fund, building furnishings and land-scaping. Construction at the site continues.

The Bland Bekkedal Center for Hospice Care groundbreaking ceremony: August 1, 2012

August 7, 2012 October 19, 2012 December 10, 2012

Pelvic tHeraPy is a specialty offered by VMH Physical Therapist, Kathryn Sut-ton-Anderson. She helps patients regain control of their bladder or bowel without surgery and pharmacology. Sutton An-derson attained additional training and certification for treatment of patients with dysfunction and/or pelvic pain. She is one of only a dozen therapists in the state to hold this certification. tHe BiOdex BalaNce SySteM is a tool used by the Physical Therapy Depart-ment to assess your risk of falling. This computerized/balance training/rehabili-

tation technolo-gy tests our pa-tients ability to remain upright during environ-mental instabil-ity and helps improve our rehabilitation process for pa-tients with im-paired balance due to ortho-paedic, vestibu-lar or neurologi-cal disorders.

MyOfacial releaSe tHeraPy is a technique used by Physical Therapist, Jim Bacon on patients with compromised posture and movement patterns that of-ten contribute to decreased function. These compromises often lead to pain. Bacon completed advanced training in this technique which focuses on reliev-ing pain believed to arise from restricted fascial tissues — the tough membranes that connect and support your muscles, bones, organs and nerves. The focused manual pressure and fascial mobilization used in myofascial release therapy loos-ens up restricted movement, leading to improved movement function and indi-rectly to reduced pain. lSvt, the lee Silverman voice treat-ment rehab program, available to pa-tients with Parkinson’s Disease, was expanded to include the services of Oc-cupational and Physical Therapy as well as Speech Therapy. The LSVT approach, also known as the Big and Loud program, requires a physician referral. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy staff members have become certified in the pro-gram which uses a clinically-prov-en method for improving voice quality and functional movement in patients with Parkinson’s.iNteGrative MediciNe was the continuing education focus of VMH Family Nurse Practitio-ner, Sheila Kupersmith as she completed a Post Graduate Fel-lowship program. By being more

knowledgeable about healing-oriented medicine; nutrition; dietary and herbal supplements; energy therapy and other modalities, Kupersmith says she can be a resource for not only her patients but other medical providers.HOlter aNd eveNt MONitOr teSt readiNG is now performed locally by VMH physicians, David Chakoian, M.D. and Paul Mariskanish, M.D. in an effort to improve patient access and simplify billing. Holter and Event Monitor tests are ordered by physicians to determine if there is a problem with the heart that would not normally be detected with a regular EKG. Holter and Event Monitor testing is offered through VMH Cardio-pulmonary Rehab and Diagnostics along with Treadmill, Supine Bicycle, and Phar-macological Exercise Stress Tests and Echocardiography .

iMPleMeNtatiON Of tHe elec-trONic HealtH recOrd occurred in our Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery, Nursing Inpatient, Outpatient Specialty Care, G-I and Infusion Services. Benefits of the electronic health record include: improvement in the quality and convenience of patient care; increased patient participation in their care; im-proved accuracy of diagnoses and health outcomes; improvement in care coordi-nation and practice efficiencies.vieW My HealtH is a secure internet portal made available to VMH patients in 2012 to allow access to personal clin-ic health records online. Patients who consent to be web-enabled may access View My Health on the VMH website by clicking the View My Health button and signing in with their unique user name and password. After securely logging in, patients are able to review their clinic visits, request an appointment, request a prescription refill and view published lab results. To enroll yourself in View My Health, you will need to visit your Vernon Memo-rial Healthcare clinic and sign an authoriza-tion form.

Each day as we touch the lives of our patients, we live our mission “to provide cost effective accessible care using professionally educated staff and superior technology to meet the health care needs of our commu-nity.” Our team members – 504 strong – are committed to providing exceptional service to everyone we have the privilege of caring for. Because of this, VMH patients give us high marks when it comes to their patient expe-rience of care.

VMH monitors many quality measures driven by a combination of regulatory requirements, strategic initia-tives and other identified improvement projects. Quality information is readily available on the VMH website at www.vmh.org. VMH currently reports data on quality and patient safety through a variety of national and state forums. Significant achievements in fiscial year 2011-2012 include the following:

OrtHOPaedic ServiceS received the 5 Star rating for excellence through “Health-grades” for our Total Knee Joint Patients. Health grades quality ratings tell us how well patients fared during their hospital stay in terms of mortality rates and prevent-able complications. The 5 star rating is the highest an organization can receive.

PartNerS fOr PatieNtS is a national initiative supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that is being implemented at VMH. Its goal is to reduce inpatient harm by 40 percent and readmissions by 20 percent over a three-year period. Along with improvements to our patient discharge process, VMH staff participate in a community wide “Care Transition” Team which is look-ing at ways to reduce patient readmissions and provide better communication between local and area health care entities. The following are initiatives being worked on through the Partners for Patients Project that help reduce health care associated infections for our patients.

Prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections was the goal of performance improvement teams at VMH. VMH has not recorded a UTI (catheter related infection) since April of 2011. The primary approach to the problem was to limit the device days.

The goal for Foley catheter prevalence with patients is 10%. VMH started at 28.7% on the inpatient medical unit. Use has declined to as low as 6.5% since begin-ning our program in 2011. VMH started at 60% on the surgical inpatient unit. Use has declined to as low as 9.2%. See the accompanying graph above.

Project Joints, “Joining Organizations in Tackling Sur-gical Site Infections” allows VMH to collaborate with other hospitals to improve the standard of practice leading to better outcomes for our total joint patients. Some of the improvements made through JOINTS include: standardizing and using evidence-based agents for preparing the surgical site, enhancing the surgery home preparation instructions, and screening for Staphylococcus aureus bacteria prior to a patient

coming in for surgery. These practices help us reduce surgical site infections.

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a VMH Year in Review

Patient SatiSFaCtion, QuaLity & SaFety

adVanCing your Care With continuing advancements in science, technology and data transfer, Vernon Memorial Healthcare has stayed abreast of emerging opportunities to improve the care of our patients.

Kyle Moser demonstrates how the LSVT program has been used in the past soley with Speech Therapy patients. VMH is pleased to expand the use of the LSVT rehab pro-gram to help individuals with Parkinson’s.

Physical Therapist, Erin Scherer-DeRosa is pictured above demonstrating how the Biodex Balance System can be used to aid patient balance training and rehabilita-tion.

Winter weather not only brings cold temperatures but dry air. This is a perfect set up for some annoying health condi-tions – dry, itchy skin and a stuffy, congested nose. There are simple remedies for these problems.

First, think of prevention. Our skin has natural oils that help it to retain moisture. The decreased humidity of winter

air dries out our skin. Add to that the need to heat our homes and we dry out the indoor air even more. This problem can be reduced by simply increasing the indoor relative humidity through the use of humidifiers or vaporizers.

Dry air also affects our nose and mouth, especially when sleeping. Moisture escapes every time we take a breath. A cool mist humidifier in the bedroom helps to add moisture back into the air.

It’s important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water. Hot drinks help to dilate then constrict blood ves-sels in the nose to help with congestion. Adding ginger has been found to relieve congestion. Avoid caffeine or alcohol because these types of drinks dehydrate.

Cold air causes your nose to produce mucous as your nose is designed to warm and humidify air before it travels to your lungs. When that mucous dries out, it thickens and can cause irritation in your nasal passages and sinuses. Rinsing your nose with saline or a neti pot is effective in flushing out your nose and moving that crusty debris. Steam also works well. Be careful about taking a hot shower, it might work against your skin.

To avoid drying your skin, keep showering to a

minimum. Take lukewarm showers and keep them short. If you need to use soap, use a mild soap like Dove, Nutrogena or Aveeno. Pat yourself dry, don’t rub. Lastly, put on moisturizing cream immediately in an effort to trap any remaining moisture.

For very dry skin, like often happens with our hands, rubbing them with petroleum jelly at bedtime and then covering them with cotton gloves works well.

Try to avoid scratching dry, itchy skin as it makes it worse. Oatmeal baths can be beneficial for itching. So can a little cider vinegar in the bathwater. Be careful about water temperature and length of time. It’s always a balance to reach the goal you are aiming for. Remem-ber to avoid “scratchy” clothing – loose, comfortable clothing is best to avoid itching.

Stay Warm & think Spring!

FenD OFF FROSTBiTe!Frostbite generally occurs on the fingers, toes, nose, ears, and cheeks. Individuals with reduced circulation and those who are not dressed appropriately are most susep-tible to frostbite.Warning Signs of frostbite:• Skin feels unusually firm or waxy• Skin coloration of affected area may be white or a grayish-yellow color.• Affected area is numbfrostbite care: If possible, take the person to the closest medical facility. If that is not possible, follow these steps: • Get person to a warm room or area quickly.• DO NOT walk on or rub frostbitten area, as this will cause more damage to the affected area. • Immerse affected area in WARM water (not hot) or warm affected area by using body heat. Do not use extreme heat to warm the area as the affected area will be numb and can burn easily. Avoid frostbite by wearing appropriate clothing. Keep exposed skin dry and covered!

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Priorities brrr!! it’s Cold Outside!dr. deborah Prior, Hirsch clinic - vMHWArDING off DrY SKIN AND CoNGEStED NoSES IN WINtEr WEAthEr

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C.A.M.PWestby residents Erin and Jesse

Barstad and their two children (Leo, age 5 months and Reed, age 4) use the medical services at Bland Clinic-VMH and are thrilled with the care that they receive.

Both Barstad and her husband appreciate the family-centered care.

Leo and Reed are patients of Berna-dette Adams, FNP. Husband, Jesse sees William Calkins, MD and Erin’s provider is Joann Fouts, DO.

“Bland Clinic is two blocks from my home and I never have to wait for long stretches of time to see a provid-er,” Erin said. “My entire family can be

seen for check-ups in under an hour.” Jesse has received care from

Bland Clinic for his entire life, “ I was born at VMH in 1978 and doctored at Bland Clinic first with Dr. Bland and then with Dr. Calkins. Bland Clinic is close and convenient. Dr. Calkins is easy to talk to and a nice person. I

like that I can have a very brief appointment but still feel like we talked about everything we needed to.”

Quality service and sup-portive family care is what is meaningful to Barstad and her family. “Bland Clinic provides personal care and they are al-ways very responsive to ques-tions and the needs of my fam-ily. If I have a question, I simply call the clinic and someone al-ways calls me back right away,” Erin said.

Seeing clinic staff and pro-viders in the community helps to make the experience even more personal for Barstad and her family. “Bland Clinic provid-ers and staff are members of the Westby/Viroqua communities and seeing them out and about in the community or at the gro-cery store makes me feel like care is always nearby,” she said.

The Barstad Family has chosen Bland Clinic-VMH as their primary care clinic because of its con-venient location, friendly staff, and knowledgable providers. They enjoy knowing that their pro-viders see them as individuals and know them by name when they see them at events in their small town.

Barstad’s Lifetime with Bland ClinicfatHer carrieS ON traditiON Of care WitH cliNic iN WeStBy


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DonorLovelights In Memory OfKenneth Juno familyMr. & Mrs. William JunoMr. & Mrs. Mike EversonMr. & Mrs. Albert EversonScott Hacketbill, Sarah, Ilise & braelyn olsonKarla Olson Shaw (Oma)ramona AbbeyRoss AbbeySteven Abbeyroland & Louise hillMax & Doris CutlerGordon BogardMildred HolmFriendsKim LittleLynn FortunJudy OlsonAngela CinaNunce & Helen CinaMearl & Kenneth VanceDanny CinaRobert CinaGarith & Julie SteinerIrene CheckClarence CheckKarl SteinerRussell SteinerC. Marlene SteinerWilliam DayPatricia DayLeone SteinerLeona LoneyHarlan HjelterVirginia HjelterSheri JensenRicky SimeLee Bergum DrydenDustymarian AmmermanLeo AmmermanVerna myhre familyMilton MyhreFred & Tena Goederussel & Linda holteRay HolteCaryl (Holte) VergaraFlorence HolteWayne BryeChester HendricksonMarjorie HendricksonMarilyn DanielMargaret (Engh) BryeLoren K. HolteClarice manskeClarence T. RoleMarie R. Rolebecky baumgartnerLauren BaumanJames ConnelyEthel MaybeePatricia EideDon & Karen mcAllisterOur ParentsScott McAllisterFritz YaunSam rudserClarice M. RudserDelores hornbyOrvis Hornbymartin & Kay herbstCharles HerbstRichard MasonArthur LarsonBertha LarsonEdward HerbstMarie Herbst

Sandy masonRich MasonChuck HerbstArt LarsonBertha LarsonMike & Sonja Whit�ieldTom EideAnn EideDebbie LarsonArt LarsonBertha LarsonRich MasonChuck Herbstmildred LarsonErnest L. LarsonRodney LarsonVern MorrisonDenise MorrisonIda L. marxVerna MarxMona Wingadrian Hof�landMargie HofflandErvin & Aleda HofflandArchie & Beryl ApplemanGordon & Eunice Sherrymommy & DaddyOur Babymarc & Donna PolseanZachary Hooversonthe massie family, thomp-son family, bouska family & Jolbitado familyNorma MassieBen ThompsonKimberly ThompsonScott BouskaBarbara Bouskamick & Lillian LathropHarlan BergumLee Bergum DrydenKen DrydenClarice LathropBuck LathropYvonne bolstadJim BolstadGordon & Agnes Henrytim & Jane GaskellArt & Zenobia Carlsonmorris & Ellen NatwickFred & Joanne SwensonHarold & Berdena GreenJohn & Charlotte Sordahlmarcus ChristiansonSara ChristiansonAlvin ChristiansonRodney ChristiansonDan ThickeWendy ThickeAlice SloaneFred GerdlEvelyn GerdlArchie SloaneCarol SloaneArmin SloaneArdy SloaneIrene BryeAl & tammy mislivecekJoseph & Irene Frederickmary CampbellRichard CampbellAlma MaybeeJoyce BantaGarrel maybeeAlma MaybeeJoyce BantaRichard CampbellChildren & familiesHarold & Kay Christianson

Patty GabrielsonPauline Brueggenbarb & Steve burkeMinar & Lyla HimlieAdam Lee OlsonRosemary JohnsonNiel & June BurkeJeff, Jaime, Kaylee & morgan SwensonJody CrumeMae CrumeDoug SwensonSherman & Esther Erland-sonShelly ErlandsonJeanne KoldenMaynard KoldenAlma LoweryCharles HardestyBetty Moffittmr. & mrs. Van CowdenBud Cowden, Jr.Esther CowdenJean CornellPatty LimpertTammy BoardmanJames BoardmanSue LimpertLinda EversonLarry EversonGeraldine & Tom EversonJulie ShowenGeorge McDanielDavid PedersonDr. Deborah PriorCharles MartinIrene ChristiansonMildred PetersonLucille BringeBetty GrundmanAnna EideElnora SwensonMons LanghusReba BucklesJosephine SuberaDoris LarsonGerda StephenDonna EverettMary SchmidHjordis Evensonmary ShippyDan CinaNunce & Helen CinaKenneth & Mearl VanceMary CunninghamSean & mary Ann burck-hardtRandy OlsonJennifer BurckhardtRick SimeElling & Joanne SherryFamily & FriendsVivian ArttusFred ArttusMargie KirchoffArvid LothenArden LothenSheri Ostrem JensenRobert “Bob” FredrickJamie & Stacey Nutter & familyDad/Papa Richard CampbellGrandma Alma MaybeeGrandma Darlene NutterWalter & Beatrice CampbellKathy & Lillian NeidertBill NeidertCasey PlecinogaRose PlecinogaJohn & Catherine Plecinoga

Les AlexanderAnita ZiptonChuck DoerrLarry NeckarDan & Donna Nelson & GirlsJoyce CapperJune CalkinsE. Gordon HamiltonPhyllis WitthoeftHarlan & Virginia HjelterDaryl PetersonRev. LuVerne “Red” NelsonGrace NelsonRev. Paul JordahlVirgil & Vivian MathisonHerman & Elsie RoleKarla ShawAleda “Lee” Bergum DrydenJean CornellPaul LindLeroy “Bud” NemecMyron OdegardJerry SinesChuck ReynoldsLottie AdamsRosemary JohnsonMarie BorgenDr. P.T. BlandEugene “Bud” BekkedalKylie Von RudenJeff JaegerCorey AarnessEthan WymanKeith Deavermarilyn mcmanamy & ChildrenGene McManamyKristy WiltroutAmy MullerLyle SalmonWes & Karen mackDick & Zelda DetertVern MackBrian EversmanVerna MackDarlene SisbachOrland Sisbachmona hansonEllen HansonOrville HansonKyle & Laurie bakkumDavid CapperJoyce CapperRaymond BakkumHazel LarsonNelson & ruth Ann WardTom & Ann EideBen & Gudrun WardJames & Sharon WelkerPauline BrueggenCarol AndersonBernard & Rita Clarkfrances bekkedalEugene “Bud” BekkedalJewel Ann BekkedalJohn H. OstremAmanda OstremChrist BekkedalMagda BekkedalBernard AdamsLottie AdamsAl & terri hansonLoren B. JohnsonMary Jo JohnsonMark JohnsonJay JohnsonEnar HansonTom HansonLois Hanson Hassmark & marcia AndrewHarry Andrew

Genevieve AndrewLawrence LemanskiDan & Sarah howardBill & Marlene SteinerBill & Patricia DayVirginia & Harlan HjelterTerry McKoneBrian “Custard” HowardIrene & Clarence CheckRuss SteinerKarl SteinerJohn & Sharon GrimLarry EversonGeorge McDanielAudrey GrimEarl GrimDaniel L. GrimAllen W. GrimJay & Cathy VosseteigRonnie N. ChristianVera CoxLinford HansonEvalyn SherryMary Jane RamsettThea FortneyMary B. UnsethBetty JohnsonRobert “Rob” KrauseGertrude HillReba BucklesIrving C. RuppLillian LeumAlvilda G. LandisVernon E. ParrPatricia LarsonSharon AmesOrland SteinmetzNeil E. ZajicekBrian C. NelsonArvalene VedvickMay HaakensonGrace KirkingChristine M. BerensDoris I. LarsonMarie BorgenKarla ShawHerdis LeeDawn OlsonMarilyn RandallBarbara J. MartinLisa WilleArlene HagenWilfred LawtonRoger MolldremLarry T. EversonAlice GilmanTom ArnesonLogan Marie WelshMyrtle SandyRaymond MoserMary Ellen NelsonMabel B. OlsonPatrice MockrudHenry E. AndersonWalter J. MehlumClayton L. HansonCurtis NelsonThorwald PetersonOwen KochVernon SoltauLeona CollinsDonald AchenbachAvis AasenRobert TacketDonna HaydenHelen L. PhillippsRobert GuckJeremiah J. HornbyHjordis EvensonOle “Jim” LeeAnnette BakkestuenHelen JothenRodney C. RasqueSelmer M. JacobsonBeverly BachausAmelia Heal

Elaine ParrVernon ParrKathy AndersonRaymond AndersonChristine Andersonbetty SchedivyVelma WalleserStanley WalleserStanley “Buck” WalleserPatrick KeenanAdolph & June StevensonMarion WingerSandy franksMike ZubeRon FranksMarge RiceDick Fantaharriet DelapEldar AspensonDavid & Elizabeth VeumPaul VeumJames LarsonRaymond Bakkummom, Dad, & AshleeAdam Lee OlsonSydney, Kade, & Jhett SherryGrandma Biggin- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DonorLovelights In Honor OfKim LittelGarith SteinerDr. Richard LongDon & Karen mcAllisterCharlotte Yaunmarcus ChristiansonAllene ChristiansonSteve & barb burkeGarith SteinerElling & Joanne SherryAnn Sherry, PA-CDan & Donna Nelson & GirlsAlvin & Phyllis Malin 50th Anniversary May 2012Home Health & Hospice Staff, Volunteers & Advisory BoardCircle of Caring CommitteeVMH Staff, Clinics, Pharmacies & ProvidersMitch HundtKristy WiltroutAaron MarxAl & terri hansonLillian A. Hansonhilmer Anderson familyVMH Home Health & Hospice StaffDonna NelsonNancy Davidson, R.N.David & Elizabeth VeumKyle Bakkum

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Winter 2013 • Vernon Memorial Healthcare - Memorials & Donations • Spotlight On HealthIn memory/honor ofDonorcardiac reHaB fuNdCharles herbstMarcy Jonesraymond moserSusanne WedwickDonna haydenCharlotte Mills

dialySiS fuNdole James LeeDavid & Evelyn Leirmo

HOSPice HOuSeAutoTrader.com, Inc.Carol BarlowFrances BekkedalMatthew & Marni Bekkedal & FamilyJohn & Joanne BentzDave & Jana DregneBirger & Phyllis EklovCharlene ElderkinJohn & Sharon EvenstadOle GulbrandsenEunice HillmanKathy IngbritsenGary & Dian KrauseJames & Rebecca LarsonDavid L. & Miriam LewisonRon & Patty MoilienJames & Phylis MunschBrian & Jane MurphyRobert M. NordgrenAnna PetersHarry & Judy PutzRobert & Judith RadcliffeRoger & Marilyn ReinartSamuel & Judy SchmirlerShared Health Services Corp.Thomas SimonsonStephanie SkogenLoretta SkorieBrad & Carolyn SteinmetzAvis AasenThomas & Joyce DolanDavid & Susan FantaLottie AdamsViroqua Lionettes ClubIan AirdLinda EversonTom & Pat FiskoJohn & Sharon GrimGarith & Julie SteinerJon & Julie WalbrunCarmen Armbrustertom hansonLois hanson-hassbill mcGuireWalter mehlumCurtis Nelsonmarilyn randallVera Sallandermyrtle Sandyrick SimeDu Wayne StendahlDave & Jana DregneCarmen ArmbrusterEunice HillmanAlvin & Phyllis MalinAnn & Kevin Sherrytom ArnesonFrances BekkedalMadeline ClementsThomas & Joyce DolanFrederick & Marlene FavorClarence & Anna Jane NordinAmy & Michael SimonisFae ZitznerAnnette bakkestuenDonald & Melanie Rolemarvin bakkestuenFrances BekkedalPatricia OnshusPauline ballwahnElling & Joanne Sherry

robin bland, Captain & VhS Girls ‘01-’02 hockey teamFred DickDoris burkhardtDon BurkhardtLee bergum-DrydenSteven & Barbara BurkeEunice HillmanShirley LathamAlvin & Phyllis MalinSandra MasonChuck & Brenda Nogglemerwin bjornstadDonald & Melanie Rolerick boldonDebra Campbellted olsonLaVerne & Dolly LisneyCelesta burkumVirgil Gilbechbob Guckowen Kochmons LanghusDonald ostremorrin PaulsonCarter thompsonramona thompsonKaren AllnessEvie brueskeJan WallJune CalkinsWilliam CalkinsDebra CampbellBonita DorschiedJay Casperbobby CrumerineDonald WebberLarry & Annabel McGarryJay CasperPatrice mockrudLarry & Annabel McGarryKathleen h. ChristiansonDavid & Debra AbtThomas & Joyce DolanArlen & Mary EricksonShirley LathamDavid & Evelyn LeirmoDon & Karen McAllisterAlvin ChristiansonSara Christiansonrodney ChristiansonAlan & Sue Bergmildred Dicksonbeth SchwarzJan Wallmary Alice DobbsDavid flockLa Vonne EnghDonald & Melanie RoleLarry & Rachel StrangstalienDortha DrakeArthur hareboJeff & Georgia Eversonhjordis EvensonDoug & Nancy BeanA. Marjorie Haugenhjordis EvensonWalter mehlumAlice NerisonBirger & Phyllis Eklovhjordis EvensonLeo WoodsPatricia OnshusLarry EversonBrian & Jayne AndersonVivian ArttusMary BakkestuenBecky BaumgartnerMegan BaumgartnerFrances BekkedalPhyllis & Jim BensonBiederman JewelersDaffy & Jerry BinaShirley & Tom BolstadRonald & Donna Braaten

Chester & Mavis BringeKris & Mark BruggenBurlington Rescue Squad, Inc.Randy & Florence CampbellJoyce Carlson UnsethConnie & Shayne ChapmanShannon & Tammy ClarkMadeline ClementsRoger & Susan ConawayRon & Marilyn DahlRoy & Wanda DavidsonElling & Joan DavigJoseph & Julie DeverellLyn & Kevin DobbinsDavid & Rosemary DregneGordon & Marjorie DullRoderick & Margie DustinChris EisermannEldoris EkernArlen & Mary EricksonDaryl & Nancy ErtlAgnes EversonDan EversonDavid & Susan FantaRoger & Lynn FarrellLori & Tony FordeDiane FortneyAlmon & Sonja FortneyLola FortneyTracy FortunBeverly FredrickTammy & Brian GardnerJames & Ann GrahamMelissa GrindeJoseph & Rachel HansonKathy HansonClayton & Lois HansonRamona HansonDiane HansonWarren HaugenMartin & Kay HerbstWilliam & Jan HofflandIUOE - Local 139Phyllis IversonMark & Tania JacobsonPhyllis JacobsonNancy & Thomas JohnsonMary JohnsonGeorge & Marsha KilenSusan KirnerGeorge & Carol KnorrDave & Lisa KowalczykJoyce & John KrauseMike & Judy KyserChris LarsonMickey & Lillian LathropDan & Melissa LeeLeonard & Marilyn LeisKim LittelDr. Rolando & Mrs. Gigi Ma-casaetMichael & Donna MarheeSandra MasonDarleen MasonBret & Karen MausNaomi McDanielJan & Joe McDonaldBarbara & Joseph McGlynnThomas & Gelynne MillerJames & Mary MillerAllen & Judith MunsonMarvin & B. Jean NelsonErnest & Marilyn NemecNorth Crawford Rescue Squad, Inc.Nancy O’DonnellIla OlsonSteve & Amy OlsonLa Verna & Allan OrethunJeffrey & Caryn OstremMarlene & Chester OstremVictor & Janice PetersonRoger & Marline PetersonBob PetersonRick & Kathi RaatzDr. Jon & Mrs. Dianne Rad-cliffeLinda ReynoldsRichard & Agnes RobergMary & Thomas RondeauJudy & Lyle SalmonGene SchroederRoger Schulter

Claire & Jeff SheldonElling & Joanne SherryAleda & LaVerne SherryMary SilhaDarlene SisbachCathi & Larry SkolosAndy & Jeanne SkredeBob & Barb SolversonJanet & Kurt StalsbergLaurence & Helen StephenLarry & Karen TallyMaynard & Janet TeachSteven & Tamie ThompsonBrenda TorgersonMary TryggestadMatt, Sara, Sam & Henry UrchDonna VanFleetVMH Hirsch Clinic StaffSandra Vold-BrudosKim WardNelson & Ruth WardSusanne WedwickMichael & Sonja WhitfieldMarilyn WoodworthShirley WuenschMyrtle YanskeEric, Karri, Austin & Kiara YttriFred & Vicky ZitznerIrene ZitznerLinda GeorgeRoger & Lynn Farrellrobert GuckLavern & Betty KilmerDale halversonMargaret LarsonClayton L. hansonLinda Eversontom hansonKaren AllnessJim & Paula DeLapLinda EversonSigurd MollandRodney & Martha OlsonRobert & Gladys PaclChuck herbstJeanette BurkumMartin & Kay HerbstPhyllis IversonPaul & Beverly JacobsonMary Koenig & Fritz RogersRalph & Kathryn LemleyStacy OstremVMH Hirsch Clinic StaffVMH Patient Registration & Accounts StaffChuck herbstLarry Eversonrick SimeKarl & Kristy WiltroutChuck herbstmarion WingerLinda EversonDelma hoganDoris SorensonElaine horstmanCindy & Duane HansonDon hundtAlvin & Phyllis Malinoswald “ossie” IhleDonald & Melanie RoleSelmer JacobsonLinda EversonStacy OstremKay & Craig StarrBlaine & Nancy Welchhelen JothenSons of Norwayowen KochRandy & Florence CampbellKatherine LanahanJack & Jane KnowlesWayne LarsonJames KingslienSuzanne Kelly

Art LundellTed & Elizabeth HarrisChet & Bea LeeSusanne WedwickJoe mackLois mcDowellRobert & Ruth McClurgDoris martineLyle & Priscilla AndersonDoug & Nancy Beanbill mcGuireJames & Rebecca LarsonWalter mehlumBruce & Sue BryeSherman & Esther ErlandsonLori & Tony FordeGary MehlumCatherine SchlichtPatrice mockrudRobert & Alice BergKaren EkernKathy & Gary ElliottLola FortneyGeorge & Marsha KilenMary MockrudTodd & Kathleen Overboroger molldremHelen M. BeattyAllen mooreLaVonne EnghHelen PedrettiDonald & Melanie RoleLarry & Rachel Strangstalienray moserArlen & Mary EricksonJack & Bonnie RathFae Zitznerray mosermary Ellen Nelsonrobert rassmussenDoreen O’Donnellmyrtle SandyWilliam & Sandra MarohlAlice NerisonWayne & Judy GatesPatricia Onshusmabel olsonJoel & Kathryn AndersonHelen M. BeattyMarjorie SwiggumLeonard olsonJanet JohnsonLoren & Sharon OlsonDonald & Melanie RoleDonald ostremMargaret CadeRichard & Margaret HansenDorothy Ostrem orrin PaulsonJoseph A. FortneyKathryn PetersonCatherine Schlichtthorwald PetersonPaul & Ann LarsenLayton & Patricia Thompsonfaye QuammeHelen M. Beattymarilyn randallKaren EkernCharlotte FordMary HugdahlA. Frederick & Ruth LutzeFaye McClurgDr. & Mrs. S. McGregorLeona PostlerDanneke SchalligGordon robsonKimberly Wanekmyrtle SandyLorraine Grohharlan SeymourThomas & Joyce Dolan

Karla ShawJoel & Kathryn AndersonWilliam & Sandra Marohlrick SimeNancy & Thomas Johnsonrobert & Denise Skaaland 60th Wedding AnniversaryDonald & Melanie RoleGenevieve SnodgrassDoug & Nancy BeanJoe & Ann BerraJon & Shari MyhreVernon SoltauMarilyn HemkerChet & Bea LeeGarith SteinerVMH Hirsch Clinic StaffDewey StendahlWayne & Judy GatesGerda StephenWilliam & Sandra Marohlramona thompsonJoel & Kathryn AndersonGary & Jeannie BekkedalMadeline ClementsWilliam & Jan HofflandPaul & Ann LarsenKeith & Charlotte MillsWayne & Barbara RobsonCarter thompsonGary & Judith GilbertsonPaul VeumPatricia OnshusJohn “Jack” VigLola FortneyVmh Surgery StaffGPS Anesthesia Services LLCmarian WingerShirley LathamAnita ZibtonBill Brooke Realty

HOSPice PrOGraMMartha & Brian BueningReid & Elaine GrankeRobert & Debra HofflandMicrosoft Matching Gifts ProgramVosseteig Funeral HomeAvis AasenEric & Sue AasenMarilyn AasenBethel Home & ServicesWayne & Pat OldenburgPatricia & Barry ThomasIan Airdregina ConnellyKim LittellCarmen ArmbrusterMike & Marie CiminoLinda & Donald Dregnetom ArnesonGeoffery & Vicki BantaBiederman JewelersAlmon & Sonja FortneyFrederick & Joyce FunkMarlene HansenSandy & Michael McGregorThomas & Gelynne MillerLee bergum-DrydenJames & Tracy HansonVFW Auxillary 3032Jean CornellClarence & Anna Jane Nordinhjordis EvensonSusanne WedwickLarry EversonGail & John AnichJohn & Sharon Grim

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Vernon Memorial Healthcare staff play a key role in providing educational oppor-tunities for students of all ages. We offer educational experiences that often help stu-dents choose their lifetime career. In 2012 alone, VMH staff spent time with more than 1638 students through classroom presenta-tions, workshops, job shadow experiences, nursing and medical provider training. Some of the ways that we help educate our future health care work force include:

Healthy Habits Workshops for 3rd and 7th graders; Farm and Home Safety Day Camp for 4th grade students; demonstra-tions and lectures to high school students enrolled in Health, Medical Terminology, and Anatomy and Physiology classes; Sce-nic Rivers Area Health Education Center’s

Health Careers Camp; Viterbo University Senior nursing students; Anesthesia stu-dents;

WTC Nursing students; UW-Madison fourth year medical students; student job shadow experiences; and student intern-ships in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiology, Lab, Cardiac Rehab, Community Health Education.

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a great Staff is our greatest Strength

Looking for VMH new arrivals?Visit our online newborn gallery at: www.vmh.org/content/newborn-gallery

robert GuckJames & Tracy HansonThomas & Gelynne MillerGenora GulbransonJoyce Malintom hansonMichael & Sonja WhitfieldLois hanson-hassDuaine & Susan DregneRichard & Margaret HansenDonna haydenMarie BergChuck herbstHalver’s Town TapAndy & Jeanne SkredeDon hundtMark & Sue RunningSelmer JacobsonWayne & Becky NedlandSusanne WedwickCurtis KoopmanDuaine & Susan DregneDonald malphyCarter & ramona thompsonCharlie & Shari JacobsonArt Lundellbill mcGuireorrin PaulsonGladys Stafslien-PetersonJames & Tracy Hanson

Donald malphyCarter & ramona thompsonCharlie & Shari JacobsonLois mcDowellJoyce & Kurt HaugeRuth McClurgPhyllis MellemWalter mehlumAlan & Beverly AspensonMarie BergRonald & Sue BjerkeCarolyn BrodieBeverly HaakensonA. Marjorie HaugenRussel & Linda HolteSue McCleaf NespecaJohn & Cheryl NelsonAlden & Beatrice OlsonDennis & Pam OlsonDonna PedrettiTerry & Margaret PembleKaren & Douglas TraastadPatrice mockrudNelson & Ruth Wardray moserJames & Tracy HansonAlice NerisonJames & Tracy HansonRoger & Eleanor ZoggLeonard olsonFrederick & Joyce Funk

thorwald PetersonRichard & Margaret HansenSteven & Cheryl HoffLilas MoyElling & Joanne Sherrybob rasmussenJames & Rhonda EndicottRoger & Lynn FarrellVernon SoltauNorman & Mary Ann Oftedahlrobert tackettC. James & Judy LedmanRita Tackettramona thompsonBrenda Torgersonrayness tryggestadClementine Tryggestadtruman Unseth, Jr.Mildred Unsethmarian WingerAndy & Jeanne Skrede

Medical eQuiPMeNtStan & Sherry Wiste

reacH Out tO readMARC Research

SteiNer cONtiNuiNG educatiON fuNdJune CalkinsE. Gordon hamilton

Chuck herbstJeremiah hornbySelmer JacobsonArt Lundellbill mcGuireAlice NerisonDr. frederick richrichard rubaschGarith & Julie Steiner

traNSPlaNt SuPPOrt fuNdChuck reynoldsMark Katz & Janet KrukMegan Kurth & Craig Hor-rocks

uNreStricted Diane ChristensonShirley & Elmer QuinterEarl ThomasCarmen ArmbrusterJohn ArmbrusterLee bergum-DrydenMarilyn AasenDeWayne AasenSaundra & William BergumJerome & Sheila BinaBlaine BryeBerniece CroganJohn & Vickie DoanThomas & Shelley DobbeGwen EricksonFrederick & Marlene FavorMichael & Samuela Geary

Lorraine GrohDonald & Barbara HammondPaul & Ann LarsenMax & Diane LathropMickey & Lillian LathropMartin LeumDaren & Amy MatthesAllen & Judith MunsonOrris PedersonMarlene SordahlMark & Susan StarrMary StrangstalienDennis & Lacey Vingerrick boldonJeff & Georgia EversonDoc & Doris burosKay & Bob Hansonbrian EganDoreen O’DonnellJeremiah hornbyhilda SutlonWilliam & Sandra MarohlLois m. IsaacsonJean NottestadSelmer JacobsonMary Koenig & Fritz RogersArt LundellSheila & Jerome BinaCharles martinBetty Martin

Walter mehlumBernice ChristiansonWilmer & Betty HomstadBrenda KonradPeggy LindvigWalter & Grace PengraArchie RundhaugenEarl morkridRoger & Lynn Farrellorrin PaulsonWillard & Ann CarlowDu Wayne StendahlMarcus Christiansonramona thompsonJoseph Edmundsmarian WingerDoris Sime

thank you “200 Women”

donorsH. Louise Bender

Sharon ButeraKaren Dahl

Linda KuesterMary LakeAnn Sherry

Students in Katie Strangstalien’s art classes at North Crawford schools are enjoying allowing the community to view their art projects at Kickapoo Valley Medical Clinic-VMH in Soldiers Grove. The project was initiated by Phy-sician Assistant, Tammy Pedretti, who was looking for a way to make the walls look less plain at the clinic and a way to get the community involved in that pro-cess.

The student artwork is displayed on a rotating basis every few months. “I loved the idea of the artwork being dis-played and thought it would be very mo-tivating for the students”, said Strangst-

alien. “Watching the students’ eyes light up when they hear that their art has been selected for display is great.”

Pedretti and the KVMC staff love the colorful artwork and the diverse subject matter. “It really brightens up the clinic”, said Pedretti. “The students do a very nice job.”

Strangstalien noted that Pedretti has been great to work with. “Tammy has been so wonderful at making this process convenient and simple. She told me that the community loves seeing the student art. We are hopeful that this will become a long term tradition.”

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Viterbo Nursing students learn about VMH

Health Ed. Intern with Healthy Habits students

Fred Halverson demostrates to VHS students

Local Students brighten up KVMC

Patricia Swasko, FNP & Tammy Pedretti, PA-C enjoy artwork from North Crawford students

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