Take a look at the numbers from Knapp Medical Center’s previous year to see the many ways in which they have contributed to the Mid Valley Community. All figures are from Knapp’s last fiscal year, starting July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. For additional information on the community services Knapp provides, visit www.knappmed.org.

Knapp Medical Center by the Numbers

As part of Knapp Medical Center’s commitment to the community, the hospital provided:

$6,809,000worth of charity care.

72,222 people with valuable healthcare information and/or free health screenings at health fairs throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

56 parents with car seat installation training.

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81,972KNAPP MEDICAL CENTERPATIENT REGISTRATIONS

With the prevalence of diabetes in our community, Knapp provides a specialized Diabetes Center. The Center works with the patients’ doctors to identify individual needs and develop a personalized plan of education that will help patients understand and manage their diabetes. Services are available to all age groups, to both newly diagnosed patients and those who have been living with the disease.

10,640 INPATIENT REGISTRATIONS

71,332 OUTPATIENT REGISTRATIONS

See what real patients have to say about their experience at Knapp Medical Center...

1,585Diabetes Center Patients

“I spent four days in the cardiac step-down unit. I was treated with courtesy, compassion and professionalism in all the areas I visited as a patient.”- From Lorriane, a grateful patient

“I was very pleased with the medical treatment I received at Knapp when I was admitted for extreme dehydration due to the stomach flu. The doctor and the nurses were very efficient, caring, knowledgeable, and personable. I was treated with respect and kindness, and definitely felt that I was in good hands.”- From Donna, a grateful patient

“I spent the night on your second floor for some testing. The staff everywhere treated me almost royally. I remained a happy camper the whole visit.” - From a grateful patient

39,328EmergencyDepartment Patients

SurgeriesPerformed atKnapp

1,8343,874

3,490

Babies Delivered atKnapp

Wound Center Patients

The Wound Center at Knapp offers comprehensive outpatient services designed for the treatment of wounds that are either not healing or healing slowly. The Wound Center at Knapp uses the latest techniques and technologies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to provide advanced care to patients with chronic wounds. Patient treatment plans are custom designed for each individual.

1401 E. Eighth St., Weslaco, TX 78596(956) 968-8567 www.knappmed.org

In this Que PasaSee an overview of Knapp Medical Center by the numbers for last fiscal year.

Find out more about stroke and Knapp’s new teleneurology services.

Read more about the new Joint Camp at Knapp Medical Center.

The non-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation announced January 2, 2013 that it has obtained a controlling interest in Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. The Center will continue to operate as a non-profit. Under the terms of the agreement, Knapp Medical Center will continue to operate as an acute care hospital, with the same charity care programs currently in place and Prime Healthcare will invest at least $10 million in capital improvements.

“The Prime Healthcare Foundation will continue the mission of Knapp Medical Center and help it become one of the best hospitals in the state and nation,” said Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Prime Healthcare Foundation’s founder and President. “The decision to keep Knapp Medical Center non-profit, and join it with the Foundation’s four other non-profit hospitals, was based on our desire to better serve the residents and the surrounding communities that rely on it for quality healthcare.”

Prime Healthcare Services and Prime Healthcare Foundation operate 20 acute care hospitals in four different states with more than 3,700 licensed beds, employing more than 15,000 individuals, and was recognized as a

Top 15 Health System in the Nation in 2012 by Thomson Reuters.

As a result of the inclusion of Knapp into the Prime Healthcare Foundation system, a new not-for-profit community foundation has been formed. Funded with approximately $100 million, the Knapp Community Cares Foundation (KCCF) will seek to expand and improve access to healthcare for medically underserved populations in the area.

“Through this agreement, Knapp will affiliate with a large, financially strong healthcare system and reap the economies of scale necessary to survive in the evolving healthcare environment,” said John Lackey, Chairman of the Board for Knapp Medical Center. “Over the last few years, the hospital board has continuously and openly expressed its interest in finding a solution to the financial challenges that have affected standalone hospitals. We are excited about the long-term stability and financial security this transaction brings to Knapp Medical Center.”

Prime Healthcare Foundation Enters Into Agreement With Knapp Medical Center

Through Specialists On Call, emergency room patients now have immediate, 24/7/365 access to board certified neurologists for the treatment of a wide array of neurological emergencies, including migraines, stroke, seizures, and head injuries. By using high-tech monitors and video equipment, patients and on-site physicians can converse and interact with these specialists remotely. Like Knapp Medical Center, Specialists On Call has received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. For more information, visit www.knappmed.org.

Received a five-star recognition from Healthgrades for hip fracture treatment (2013).

Ranked among the top 5% in the nation for maternity care for the fifth consecutive year and is the only hospital in the region (McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Census Bureau Statistical Area) to receive the Healthgrades®Maternity Care Excellence Award™ five years in a row (2008 - 2012).

Received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare quality and safety.

Received the 2012 Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Bronze Award from TMF® Health Quality Institute, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Texas.

From the improved treatment of peripheral vascular disease to the importance of mammography, read articles from local radiologists that discuss how these technological advances can improve your quality of life - only at www.knappmed.org.

Advances in imaging technology have had a huge impact on the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

NEW TELENEUROLOGY

KNAPP NOW A PRIMARY STROKE CENTER ADVANCES IN IMAGING

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The Joint Camp at Knapp is dedicated to the comprehensive care of hip replacement and knee replacement patients. The Joint Camp is not your typical hospital experience! It is a wellness program designed to relieve pain, increase mobility, and quickly return patients to their daily activities. The program combines extensive education for the patient and their family and group-focused therapy.

A key piece in the recovery process is the post-operative pain relief system. Through a small catheter, the system delivers anesthetic directly to the surgical site to provide ongoing pain

Knapp Medical Center now offers a Joint Camp Program that focuses on education, encouragement, and teamwork to optimize the patient’s experience before, during, and after joint replacement surgery.

relief for about two days after the surgery.

The pain relief system allows patients to be on fewer pain medications, which can reduce the potential side effects of dizziness, nausea, and constipation from this type of medication. The self-contained medication system is worn by the patient which increases a patient’s mobility and leads to a better rehabilitation.

For more information on The Joint Camp at Knapp Medical Center, visit www.knappmed.org.

Knapp now provides 24/7/365 access to board certified neurologists.

Saturday, February 23 at Isaac Rodriguez Park and the Knapp Conference Center. Starts at 8 AM.

Valley Health SeminarsSeminars are every other Tuesday from 6 - 7 PM in the Knapp Conference Center.

January 29 - Ow! My Aching Shoulder - Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries by Michael Sander, M.D.

February 5 - Is it Stroke? - How to Identify the Symptoms of Stroke by Dionisio Calvo, III, M.D.

February 19 - Colon Cancer Concerns - From Prevention to Screening Recommendations by Michael Berg, M.D., Ph.D.

March 5 - Traveler Alert - All about West Nile Virus & Dengue Fever by Guillermo Ramirez, M.D.

March 19 - The Heat is On - How to Avoid, Recognize and Treat Heat Exhaustion by Matt Loewen, D.O.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Knapp Medical Center is now a certified Primary Stroke Center, a national designation granted to hospitals demonstrating consistent, excellent and advanced care of stroke victims.

Stroke is an Emergency, Act FASTWhen dealing with stroke, acting FAST is key to treatment and recovery. Stroke is a rapid loss of brain function caused by a reduction in blood flow to the brain, often caused by either blocked blood vessels leading to the brain or a ruptured blood vessel within the brain itself. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. Dr. Dionisio B. Calvo III, Knapp Medical Center Chief of Staff and Stroke Program Medical

Director, explains the signs and symptoms of stroke and why time is brain.

FACE – “We’re looking for crookedness or what we call asymmetry, where one side of the face looks different than the other side. For example, droopy eyelids, a sagging mouth, or dripping saliva,” Dr. Calvo said.

ARM – “While A is for arm, it also includes the legs. If your leg doesn’t seem to work or there is numbness or tingling, that counts, ” Dr. Calvo said. “Things we are looking for include numbness, awkwardness, or lack of strength or movement in the extremities. For example, when eating, you can’t put the spoon in your mouth or the spoon just drops. If you’re walking, you may be leaning or limping to one side because one leg does not have enough power to support you standing.”

SPEECH – “Symptoms regarding speech include garbled speech, or you cannot say what you want, or maybe you cannot even talk. Those are the major things we look for,” Dr. Calvo said.

TIME– “T, of course, is for time. This is perhaps the most important. Call 911 immediately, because paramedics will be able to get you to the hospital faster than your private transportation. Trust the paramedics to make the decision if you need to be seen by a physician right away,” Dr. Calvo said. “Remember, time is brain. It is better for you to make the mistake of going to the emergency room and finding out that you did not have a stroke than to wait a long time and lose that window of opportunity. That window is so small when it comes to the brain. Every minute that you don’t get treatment, you lose nearly 2 million neurons in your brain. For more information on stroke visit www.knappmed.org.

NEW JOINT CAMP AT KNAPP