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Fall 2014

To your1015 Union StreetBoone, Iowa 50036

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FORT DODGE, IAPERMIT #4

In this issue:Dr. Trishia Filipiak

HyperbaricChambers

New Physicians& ARNPs

Healthcare Heroes

Saturday, December 13th8 to 11 a.m.

Boone County Hospital Cafeteria

Enjoy a come and go breakfast with scrambled eggsand sausage, a muffin and juice or milk.

Children will have the opportunity to get their picturetaken with Santa. Your child will also have the

opportunity to create magic reindeer food for Santa’sreindeer on Christmas Eve. Register your child

by December 1st to receive a personalinvitation from Santa in the mail.

Tickets and pricing areavailable online at

www.boonehospital.comor a check can be mailedto the BCH Foundation. If you have questions,please email them to

events@bchmail.org or call(515) 433-8487.

NOVEMBER 15th9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NOVEMBER 16th 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Boone County Hospital

AtriumEnjoy 20 percent off in Gifts Galore,homemade goodies, Santa Claus,

free gift wrapping and holiday music. A large assortment of trees will beavailable to bid on through a silent auction

until 2 p.m. on November 22nd.

The Festival of Trees is hosted by the BooneCounty Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary.Proceeds from the festival will benefit

Boone County Hospital.

8th Annual HolidayOpen House andFestival of Trees

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Dr.Filipiak likessmall townmedicineand when itcame downto it that’swhatactuallybrought herback toBoone. Asshe wasnearing thecompletionof hermedicaldegree, sheinterviewedwith eightdifferenthealthcare facilities, but she wasdrawn to Boone because it was asmaller community and it was closeto her family. “This job felt right,” shesays. “I love the people in Boone.”Dr. Filipiak joins Dr. Brian Mehlhaus,Dr. Sascha Parsons, Dr. AlexandraVander Meide, Dr. Joel Vander Meideand Dr. Paul Volker at UnityPointClinic. “Dr. Filipiak is a great addition toour medical staff,” says Joe Smith,BCH CEO. “We’re always excited towelcome a physician that has local

Local girl Trishia Filipiak, M.D., hasreturned to central Iowa to raise herfamily and provide medical care inBoone. Dr. Filipiak has joinedUnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine atBoone, and the Boone CountyHospital Medical Staff. She grew upin Ames and graduated from AmesHigh School; her parents and two ofher three siblings still live in Ames. Dr. Filipiak received herundergraduate degree from IowaState University and her MedicalDegree from the University of IowaRoy J. and Lucille A. Carver Collegeof Medicine, Iowa City. Shecompleted a Family MedicineResidency at Mayo Health SystemFranciscan Healthcare, La Crosse,Wisconsin. Dr. Filipiak may be a familiar faceto many as she completed two of hermedical rotations at Boone CountyHospital. During her first year ofmedical school, she trained with Dr.Scott Thiel, Dr. Peter Vasconcellos,Dr. Richard Unger and Dr. TraceyMcIntire. She returned her fourthyear of medical school and trainedwith Dr. Laura Moeller. “I loved mymedical rotations at Boone CountyHospital and in the clinics. I was ableto see what a true, rural familydoctor does, and I enjoyed all of thedifferent experiences.”

ties. Also, it’s a benefit to us that shehas already worked in Boone and isfamiliar with the community.” Dr. Filipiak has two small childrenand her stay-at-home husband, Brad,is also a central Iowa native fromMaxwell. “We like Boone,” she says.“It feels like we’re back home.” To schedule an appointment withDr. Filipiak, call 432-4444.

Pictured, front cover: Dr. Filipiak with apatient; above: Dr. Filipiak with JocelynLogan, CMA, Dr. Filipiak’s clinical assistant

l Trisha Schlick, D.O.............239-4448l Jamie Weydert, M.D...........239-4448Radiologyl Tom Gleason, D.O. ............433-8160

BCH OUTREACH SERVICESGeneral Surgeryl Jeffrey Maire, D.O...............433-8500Podiatryl Todd Miller, D.P.M. ............433-8500Ophthalmologyl Nicolas Hamouche, M.D.

..........................................239-4460

BCH SPECIALTY CLINIC 433-8300Allergyl Jay Brown, M.D., McFarland ClinicAudiologyl AJ Keiner, AuD, Woodard Hearingl Lisa Gardner, MS, CCC-A, MercyENT

Cardiologyl Jeffrey Boyd, M.D., Iowa Heartl Amar Nath, M.D., Iowa HealthCardiology

Dermatologyl Kathy Cook, M.D., Skin SolutionsDermatology

l Scott Green, M.D., Mid-IowaDermatology

l Katherine Blomgren, PA-C, Mid-Iowa Dermatology

Ear, Nose, Throatl Cory Mineck, M.D., Mercy ENTl Matt Morgan, M.D., Mercy ENTHepatologyl Donald Hillebrand, M.D., UnityPoint

BCH ALLIED HEALTH & MEDICAL STAFFAnesthesia ........................433-8358l Beth Brady, CRNA, MS, ARNPl Rebecca Clark, CRNA, MS, ARNPl Christopher Hanson, CRNA, MS,ARNP

Clinical PsychologylWilliam Martin, Jr., Ph.D. ..433-0343Emergency ........................433-8150l Tammy Chance, D.O., ED MedicalDirector

l Rick DesCamps, D.O. l Timothy Evert, D.O.l Katie Howe, D.O.l Brent Liebert, M.D.Family Practicel Joshua Anderson, D.O.......432-2335l Trishia Filipiak, M.D. ..........432-4444l Caleb Glawe, M.D. ............275-2417l Brian Mehlhaus, M.D. ........432-4444l Sascha Parsons, M.D. ........432-4444l Eric Peterson, M.D.............432-2335l Jason Sheffler, D.O. ............432-2335l Scott Thiel, M.D. ................432-2335l Alexandra Vander Meide, M.D...............................................432-4444

l Joel Vander Meide, D.O ....432-4444l Richard Vermillion, D.O. ..275-2417l Paul Volker, M.D. ................432-4444l Mel Hilsabeck, ARNP ........795-4300l Melinda Altman, ARNP......432-8740General Surgeryl Richard Unger, D.O. ..........433-8500OB/Gynl Tracey McIntire, D.O.........432-7766Pathologyl Christopher Johnson, M.D..............................................239-4448

Nephrologyl Jacob Alexander, M.D., McFarlandClinic

Neurologyl Michael Kitchell, M.D., McFarlandClinic

Oncologyl Joseph Merchant, M.D., McFarlandClinic

Ophthalmologyl Louis Scallon, M.D., Wolfe Eye ClinicOrthopedic Surgeryl Steven Aviles, M.D., Iowa Orthol Timothy Kenney, M.D., Iowa Orthol Craig Mahoney, M.D., Iowa Orthol Benjamin Paulson, M.D., Iowa OrthoPain Managementl Clay Ransdell, D.O., Metro Anesthesia& Pain Management

Physical Medicine and Rehab l Todd Troll, M.D., Iowa ClinicPlastic/Reconstructive Surgeryl Kyle Ver Steeg II, M.D.Podiatryl Charles Gilarski, D.P.M., McFarlandClinic

l Mark Wetzel, D.P.M., Foot & AnkleCenter

Pulmonary Medicinel Greg Hicklin, M.D., The Iowa Clinic l Katrina Guest, M.D., The Iowa Clinic Spine Surgeryl Daniel McGuire, M.D., Iowa SpineCare

Urologyl Brian Gallagher, M.D., The Iowa ClinicVascular Surgery l Doug Massop, M.D., Iowa Clinic

ProvidersDr. Trishia FilipiakJoins UnityPoint and

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CPR ClassesCPR classes are available to the public bycertified 1st aid/CPR trainer Lou Greco.To register for CPR, call Lou at (515) 230-5852 or email him atlougreco@q.com.

Car Seat Safety ChecksIf you would like a car seat safetytechnician to check your child’s car seatand make sure it’s installed correctly, call(515) 433-8196 to schedule a time.

Childbirth EducationNovember 5 and 12, 6 p.m., BCH4th Floor Conference Room.Covered topics are childbirthpreparation, infant care andbreastfeeding. Wear comfortable clothesand bring two pillows. Snacks provided.Call (515) 433-8400 to register.

Diabetes Support GroupNovember 20, 4 p.m., BCH 4thFloor Conference Room. LesaMaring, BSN, MHA, BCH Wound andHyperbaric Center Program Director,will present “Wound Care: HyperbaricTreatment for People with Diabetes.”No pre-registration required.

Educating & Empowering UNovember 18, noon, BCH 4thFloor Conference Room. LindaFunk, The Soyfoods Council, will speakon “Soy What? Powerful Reasons toStart Including Soy in Your Diet.” Learnthe health benefits of soy, and how easyit is to incorporate it into your diet.Also, try food samples made with soy.Complimentary meal provided. Toregister, call Sara Behn at (515) 433-8470or email sbehn@bchmail.org.

Blood Pressure Checks, FREEBCH Specialty Clinic EveryFriday, 8 a.m. to Noon, BCH.

Boone Blood DriveNovember 10, 1 to 6 p.m., BCH4th Floor Conference Room. Toschedule an appointment to give blood,call (800) 287-4903. Sponsored by theBCH Auxiliary.

Boone County CaregiverSupport GroupFirst Tuesday of every month, 6p.m., Westhaven Chapel. Everyother meeting will have a speaker;alternate meetings attendees will havethe opportunity to share their thoughtsand experiences, if they wish. Acomplimentary meal will be provided.Please register if you would like a RSVPrespite volunteer to watch over yourloved one. For questions, call AngelaLewis, (515) 432-2275 or Sue Pratt, (515) 433-7836.

Boone CountyNutrition ProgramsBoone County provides meals toindividuals 60-plus and older throughoutthe county. For more information onthe Home Delivered Meal andCongregate Meal Programs, call (515) 432-1127.

Breakfast with SantaDecember 13, 8 to 11 a.m., BCHCafeteria. Enjoy a come and gobreakfast, a picture with Santa, and theopportunity to create magic reindeerfood. Pre-registration is requested.

Festival of Trees and HolidayOpen HouseNovember 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,November 16, 11:30 a.m. to 4p.m., BCH Atrium. Enjoy 20percent off in Gifts Galore, homemadegoodies, Santa Claus, free gift wrappingand holiday music.

Living with CancerThe third Tuesday of eachmonth, 6:30 p.m., BCH 1st FloorConference Room. The supportgroup is for anyone affected by any kindof cancer. It is a time for people todiscuss their situations, experiences,coping strategies and hopes. Educationalprograms will also be a part of theprogram. For questions, call HeatherCook, ext. 8300 or Konnie Carlson,(515) 241-4234. No RSVP is required.

Sibling ClassNovember 19, BCH 4th FloorConference Room. This sibling classfor 2 to 10 year olds helps childrenprepare and accept the arrival of anewborn. To register, call the BirthCenter at (515) 433-8400.

F. William Beckwith Adult DayServicesOpen Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The program offersa home-like environment with funactivities, noon meals and individualizedcare for adults 55 years of age and olderwho do not need 24 hour care, butcannot be left alone for long periods oftime. Call (515) 432-2275.

oxygen andtake it tothe injuredarea. Up to17 percentof woundpatients maybecandidatesfor HBO. LarryAckermanof Boonelearnedabout theW&HC thispastsummer. Since March 2014, he had been driving to Des Moines for his woundcare, and was not happy with his treatment. When he found out he couldreceive wound care close to home, he asked to be referred to BCH. When hefirst saw the chamber he was a little surprised by the size and the fact that hewould be in a laying tube. His reaction was, “Are you kidding!?” He begantreatments in the chamber at the end of August and within a short amount oftime the nurses began to see positive results. “The treatment and care I havereceived is phenomenal,” he says. Through a partnership with Healogics, it was possible for BCH to offer thisnew and comprehensive wound care center. Healogics is the world’s largestwound care management company with over 500 hospital partners deliveringexcellent evidence-based care to patients with chronic wounds.

The Boone County Hospital(BCH) Wound and HyperbaricCenter (W&HC), previously theWound Clinic, reopened in its newarea on the third floor of the hospitalin August. The new center providesspecialized treatment for chronic ornon-healing wounds, which aredefined as sores or wounds that havenot significantly improved fromconventional treatments. Associatedwith inadequate circulation, poorlyfunctioning veins, and immobility,non-healing wounds lead to lowerquality of life and may lead toamputations. When wounds persist,a specialized approach is required forhealing. Typically, a wound that doesnot respond to normal medical carewithin 30 days is considered aproblem or chronic wound. State-of-the-art equipment in thecenter including two chambers thatprovide hyperbaric oxygen therapy,also known as HBO, are used totreat some medical conditions.While in the chamber, the patientbreathes 100 percent oxygen thatallows the blood to carry the extra

Programs & Services

To yourHEALTH

— Name the Two Chambers Contest —Come up with two names for our hyperbaric chambers. We will select one winner who will receive $50 in Boone Bucks to use at any Boone Chamber member business. Examples of names would be Ozzy and Harriett, Hansel and Gretel, Mickey and Minnie.

Your Na me: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone number: __________________________ Email address: __________________________________________

Please cut this out and mail to: Boone County Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center, ATTN: Lesa Maring, 1015 Union Street, Boone, Iowa 50036 or email her at lmaring@bchmail.org. Deadline is December 1, 2014. The winner will be contacted by December 15, 2014.

Hyperbaric Chambers

WOUND HEALINGimprove

Pictured: Patient Larry Ackerman gives the thumbs up to W&HC Safety Director Jennifer Ritchie

situation for any toddler, but evenmore so in Hunter’s fragile state,”said Larry. In his short life, Hunteralready had three open heartsurgeries. His little body alreadyhouses a pacemaker and a stint. “Youwould never know he had any healthissues if he didn’t have to wear hisoxygen tube,” said Hunter’s momStephanie Erb, a former BCH surgerynurse. Additional respiratory assistancewas required once the ventilator wasplaced. Respiratory therapist SunniLee had to manually pump theinflating resuscitation bag for twohours. While this was taking place,Dr. Tammy Chance, BCH EmergencyDepartment Medical Director, wason the phone with Mercy and IowaCity following their directions. “Dueto bad weather, Life Flight was notrunning,” noted Dr. Chance. “Wecouldn’t get Hunter to Iowa City, butonce we had him where we feltcomfortable with his status, and thehelicopter was running again, we

On a cold and snowy day inFebruary, 2013, the Erb family wasdriving home from a doctor’sappointment for their son Hunter.Hunter was born with multiplecongenital heart defects and is nostranger to doctor’s office visits orhospitals. As they were driving backfrom the appointment, Hunter had areaction to a combination ofmedications that made his bloodsugar level drop and he becameunresponsive. His family rushed himto the Boone County Hospital(BCH) Emergency Department. Theemergency medical techniciansstepped in so Sharon Erb, Hunter’sgrandma who is a nurse at BCH,could step back from being a nurseand be Hunter’s grandma during thistraumatic time. Because Hunter wasunresponsive and not breathing onhis own, Larry Lee, CertifiedRegistered Nurse Anesthetist,started an intubated ventilator forhim. “This would be an emergent

were able to LifeFlight him to Mercy;Iowa City was then able to pick himup by ambulance at Mercy.” Sharon, who sent in theHealthcare Hero nomination toBCH, noted that Radiology and Labwere also an important role that day.“My grandson would not be alivetoday if it weren’t for all of them,”Sharon noted. “I love Boone CountyHospital,” proclaimed Stephanie. Today, Hunter is nearly threeyears old and full of life. The goalnow is for Hunter to get a heartcatheter so he can stop wearing theoxygen tube. Hunter has manyheroes in his life and today we get tocelebrate a few of them from BooneCounty Hospital.

Front row, left to right: Sharon Erb,Stephanie, Hunter and Patrick Erb; back rowleft to right: Stephanie Mart, Holly Peebler,Larry Lee, Tim Samson, John Delavergne, Dr.Tammy Chance, Emily Miller; not pictured:Sunni Lee and Angela Obrecht

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Dr. Kenney received his medicaldegree from the University of Iowa,College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.His specialties include generalorthopaedics, and hip and knee, andshoulder. Dr. Mahoneyreceived hismedical degreefrom theUniversity of IowaCarver College ofMedicine, IowaCity, Iowa. Hisspecialties includehip and knee, adultreconstruction ofthe hip and knee, knee arthroscopy,knee replacement, and hipreplacement. Dr. Paulsonreceived hismedical degreefrom DukeUniversity Schoolof Medicine,Durham, NorthCarolina. Hespecializes in handand upperextremities. To schedulean appointment with one of thesephysicians, call the Boone CountyHospital Specialty Clinic at (515) 433-8300.

Please welcome the orthopedicsurgeons from Iowa Ortho to the Boone County Hospital(BCH) Specialty Clinic. For manyBoone County Hospital patients,having these four physicians at thehospital each month will eliminatethe need to travel outside of theBoone community for theirorthopaedic specialities and surgeriesbecause they can now be done atBCH. Dr. Avilesreceived hismedical degreefrom ColumbiaUniversity Collegeof Physicians andSurgeons, NewYork, New York.He specializes inhip and knee,shoulder, sportsmedicine, hip arthroscopy, shoulder and elbow reconstruction, orthopaedic surgery, labral repair,osteoplastyfemoral neck andacetabular,spinoplasty - AIIS,capsular plication,piriformus repair, gluteus mediusand minimusrepair, psoasrelease andhamstring repair.

MelindaAltman, ARNP,recently joinedBoone CountyHospital. Melindahas more than 20years of directpatient careexperience. Mostrecently, sheworked at St.Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, in theEmergency Room. Melinda will besplitting her time between theWound and Hyperbaric Center andproviding nursing home coverage forthe patients of Boone County FamilyMedicine physicians at Eastern Starand Westhaven.

Mel Hilsabeck,ARNP, recentlygraduated fromKaplan University,Chicago, Illinois,with a Master’s ofScience in Nursing.Mel has been theclinic manager atthe Madrid FamilyPractice Clinic (MFPC) since 2004.She replaces Nicole Goliber as theprimary care provider at the clinicand will begin her duties some timethis fall. To schedule an appointmentto see Mel at the MFPC, call (515) 795-4300.

Meet Our New Physicians and ARNPs

Healthcare Heroes

Steven Aviles, M.D.

Timothy Kenney,M.D.

Craig Mahoney,M.D.

Benjamin Paulson,M.D.

Melinda Altman,ARNP

Mel Hilsabeck,ARNP

Our