hutchinson

health

Winter 2014

TAKE A STANDHow to beat sitting disease

GIVE YOURSELF A HANDMinimally invasive carpal tunnel surgery

DISCONNECT & RECHARGESleeping without your cell

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JIM WENDLING feels great again after pain-free vein treatment

Three months after physical therapist Sue Ellenson was certified in lymphedema therapy, she was diagnosed with melanoma. After having multiple lymph nodes removed during her cancer treatment, Sue developed lymphedema in her left leg and hip. “The drive and passion I bring to my work is so personal now,” says Sue.

WHAT IS LYMPHEDEMA ANYWAY?Lymphedema is abnormal swelling, typically of the arms or legs. It is often caused by the removal of or damage to your lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. There is no cure for lymphedema, but Sue teaches her patients to manage swelling through massage, bandaging, light exercise and good skin care.

If you have questions, call Sue at the Orthopaedic & Rehab Clinic (320) 484-4400.

Sewage stagnates in open pits. The intense heat makes the dreadful smell stronger. People who are sick wait for hours to see a doctor.

Pediatrician Leah Willson, MD, traveled to Haiti last fall where she and two other physicians treated 750 children and adults. Malnutrition, malaria, scabies and skin infection were commonplace.

Dr. Willson was thrilled to meet Lenise, a 12-year-old girl she sponsors through Mission to Haiti. “You could see a difference in the children with sponsors. They go to school, receive medical care, and get regular meals of rice and beans.”

TRAVEL CLINIC So how do you prepare for a visit to the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere?

“I packed six suitcases full of medicine for my patients and visited the Travel Clinic,” Dr. Willson said. “Dr. Lira made sure I had the right immunizations and provided lots of information to keep me healthy on my trip.”

Call Hutchinson Health Clinic at (320) 234-3290 to make a Travel Clinic appointment.

Read more:WANT TO HELP?

Visit www.missiontohaiti.org

TRAVELING? Visit www.HutchHealth.com/services/travel-clinic

Mission to Haiti

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The Therapist Becomes the PatientTALK ABOUT TIMING.

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A good relationship with your doctor

can help keep you and your family healthy.

Visit www.hutchhealth.com

for bios of Dr. Nissen and our entire team

of specialists and primary care physicians.

Do You (or your Kids) Have Sitting Disease?Why the Sedentary Life is Killing us

YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO TAKE THIS INFORMATION SITTING DOWN.

Most of us spend 56 hours a week sitting! We’re glued to our desks at work or

school. We spend our evenings cuddled up with Netflix, Facebook, or a favorite

video game.

“Our bodies are designed to move,” says Dr. Dean Nissen, family medicine

physician at Hutchinson Health. “If we don’t make changes, the current

generation of children will have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.”

Our couch potato lifestyles are increasing our risk for heart disease, obesity,

osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, and certain cancers (breast and colon).

Too much sitting is hurting our kids too. The average U.S. student sits 4.5 hours

per day just in school. That’s before they rack up 3.5 hours of daily screen time.

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What’s a desk jockey to do?

We’re so sedentary that

even regular exercise may not

be enough to counteract the

detrimental effects of sitting.

• Try the 60:3 Plan. For every hour you sit, move for three minutes. Hit the stairwell and walk a few flights. Do that seven times a day and you will add 21 minutes of activity.

• Stand on the phone. An added benefit: You’ll sound more energetic and confident.

• Move during TV time. Get up to change channels. Dance, exercise or tidy up the room during commercials.

• Be far-out. Park in the farthest spot. Send your printout to the farthest printer.

• Stand up while gaming. Take a stretch break between video game sessions and during screen loads.

WANT TO AVOID SITTING DISEASE?

JUST STAND UP!

FIND OUT MORE

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Like a top NFL receiver, Dr. Mike Remucal has “good hands.” Advanced techniques and technology give the surgeon “eyes” and “hands” inside the body without making any major incisions. “Minimally invasive techniques are leading to better outcomes,” says Dr. Remucal. “People are recovering faster.”

Dr. Remucal offers a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

The condition is characterized by:

• TINGLING OR NUMBNESS when holding a phone, steering wheel, or upon awakening.• PAIN RADIATING from your wrist up your arm or down into your palm.• A SENSE OF WEAKNESS in your hands and a tendency to drop things.

Nonsurgical treatments, like reducing repetitive motion, wearing wrist splints, and anti-inflammatory medications work for many people. If surgery is needed, there are two common treatments:

IN GOOD HANDSNew Carpal Tunnel Surgery is Minimally Invasive

Endoscopic Surgery (minimally invasive)An endoscope, a thin tube with a built in camera, gives the surgeon a sufficient view to release pressure on the nerve. It involves a small incision at the base of the wrist in non-tensed tissue. Highly effective, endoscopic surgery results in:• Less post-operative pain.• Minimal scar is concealed by wrist crease.• Decreased return-to-work time.

Open Surgery (traditional surgery)An incision is made from the wrist to the center of the palm, through layers of skin, fat and connective tissue. The procedure is effective, but may not be the best option for many patients.• Leaves a scar from the wrist to the

center of the palm. • Recovery can take several weeks.

To learn more, visit www.mycarpaltunnel.orgFor an appointment with Dr. Remucal, call (320) 234-3290.

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Minimally invasive treatment for bothersome leg veinsJim Wendling has the zip back in his step. A business owner, Rotarian and Ridgewater Foundation board member, Jim suffered from varicose veins and achy legs. “My legs hurt so much, I had trouble sleeping.”

Jim was happy to learn about a virtually pain-free treatment called Venefit. The catheter-based procedure uses radiofrequency energy to treat Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Dr. Josh Knudtson performed the treatment right in the clinic.

Jim was pleased how quick and easy the procedure was. “My appointment was at 8 o’clock. I was back at work by 9:30. I had Julene (Dr. Knudtson’s nurse) write a note in case my wife didn’t believe I could go back to work so soon.”

More than a cosmetic issueNormal functioning veins contain valves that keep blood moving toward the heart. It’s like Highway 494 when traffic is moving. Now imagine if the off ramps are closed. When the valves — or off ramps — don’t work correctly, the veins bulge out of the skin and cause varicose veins.

In the past, many people viewed varicose veins as simply a cosmetic concern. However, if left untreated, they can progress to more serious venous disease. Today, advances in minimally invasive procedures – and coverage by many insurance companies – are encouraging people to seek vein treatment.

Don’t Suffer inVein

Chronic Venous InsufficiencyDo you experience any of the following symptoms?

• Leg pain, aching or cramping

• Varicose veins

• Leg or ankle swelling, especially at the end of the day

• “Heavy” feeling in legs

• A brownish skin discoloration above the ankle

• Sores on the lower leg or ankle

Minimally Invasive Experts: Dr. Christina Moses and Dr. Josh Knudtson use advanced surgical procedures to treat conditions like vein disease, hernias, gallstones and GERD/reflux disease.

Visit www.hutchhealth.com to learn more.

Jim Wendling feels terrific (and his legs look great!) after minimally

invasive vein therapy.

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Caterer Recovers from BurnsCATERING CAN BE A DANGEROUS JOB.

You’re working with flames, superheated liquids, and sharp objects.

Caterer Joanie Halter was cooking for a party. While removing a tray of food from a commercial oven, a large amount of steam

escaped from the tray and scalded her. Joanie sustained burns on 17% of her body. Joanie’s staff jumped into action, cooling her off

and rushing her to the Hutchinson Health emergency room. “The ER doctors and nurses were wonderful,“ Joanie says.

“Plus, Dr. Krenik helped my recovery go really well.”

Joanie’s doing great, and she was pleased the party went on as planned.

Meet Dr. Pam Fisher When you meet Pam Fisher, MD, you are immediately struck by her contagious enthusiasm. A board-certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Fisher loves life and taking care of people.

CARING FOR FAMILIES … I enjoy getting to know the whole family as I care for their health.

PRESCRIBING LAUGHTER … Laughter is the best medicine. My mom was a clown for many community events. I love to laugh like she did, and I like to see others smile.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS … When I’m not working, you’ll find me outdoors – working, playing with the kids, exploring. I love living in the country and having my horses on my land. Life is good.

For an appointment with Dr. Fisher, call Hutchinson Health Clinic at (320) 234-3290.PAM FISHER, MD

– Family Medicine

PHYSICIAN FOCUS

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NEED HELP CHOOSING DR. RIGHT?

Hutchinson Health patients

can choose from 16 Family

Medicine physicians and

over 50 specialists ranging

from Nephrology, Neurology

and Urology to Pediatrics,

Podiatry and Psychiatry.

Visit www.hutchhealth.com

for a complete list and

biographies of each

provider.

AUDIOLOGYJessica Church, Au.D.

Bridget Miskowiec, Au.D.

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT (ENT)William Avery, D.O.

CARDIOLOGYThom Dahle, M.D.

Jacob Dutcher, M.D.

Bernard Erickson, M.D.

Robert Hauser, M.D.

David Hurrell, M.D.

Thomas Knickelbine, M.D.

Terrence Longe, M.D.

Mark Martone, M.D.

Marc Newell, M.D.

Jamie Pelzel, M.D.

Wade Schmidt, M.D.

Daniel Tiede, M.D.

Jay Traverse, M.D.

FAMILY MEDICINEJames Allen, M.D.

Brian Bonte, D.O.

David Byron, M.D.

Pamela Fisher, M.D.

Julie Krenik, M.D.

Albert Lira, M.D.

Catherine McGinnis, M.D.

Lawrence Mottl, M.D.

Dennis Murphy, D.O.

Dean Nissen, M.D.

Smita Ojha, M.D.

Timothy Remple, M.D.

Leah Schrupp, M.D.

Sara Shorter, M.D.

Scott Staples, M.D.

Nicole VandenBerg, M.D.

DASSEL CLINIC Michael Long, P.A.-C

Mary Maier, FNP

Ann Riewer, FNP

HOSPITAL MEDICINEBrian Pollmann, D.O.

Brenda Simon, D.O.

INTERNAL MEDICINENoel Collis, M.D.

Ashok Ojha, M.D.

Joslyn Reyes, P.A.-C

LOW BACK & NECKErik Ekstrom, M.D.

David Strothman, M.D.

MENTAL HEALTH 20 professionals including:

• Psychiatry• Psychology• Counseling/Therapy• Chemical Dependency

NEPHROLOGY (KIDNEYS)John Gray, M.D.

Michael Legris, M.D.

NEUROLOGYSteven Stein, M.D.

Yelena Usmanova, M.D.

OBSTETRICS &GYNECOLOGY Emily Zoulek, D.O.

ONCOLOGYKhalid Kambal, M.D.

ORTHOPEDICSPaul Coleman, P.A.-C

William Laney, M.D.

Edmund Markey, M.D.

Tate Reyes, P.A.-C

Gordon Walker, M.D.

Thomas Nelson, M.D. (effective 4/1/2014)

PEDIATRICSCorina Gonzalez, M.D.

Erin Knudtson, M.D.

Leah Willson, M.D.

PHYSICAL REHABILITATION22 therapists including:

• Physical therapy• Speech therapy• Occupational therapy

• Cardiac rehab

PODIATRYDavid Maher, D.P.M.

PSYCHIATRYGlenn Lewis, M.D.

Steven Meek, M.D.

Navin Natarajan, M.D.

Stacy Nichols, M.D.

Steve Sonnek, M.D.

Jasbir Virk, M.D.

SLEEP MEDICINESnighda Sagar, M.D.

SURGERYJoshua Knudtson, M.D.

Christina Moses, M.D.

Michael Remucal, M.D.

UROLOGYJohn Matsuura, M.D.

Keegan Maxwell, M.D.

Gregory Parries, M.D.

URGENT CAREWhen you need immediate help for illness or injury

WOMEN'S HEALTHDiane Muckenhirn, MSN, CNP

Hutchinson Health is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Is Your Phone Ruining Your Sleep?

4 out of 5 teens sleep with their phone. Adults have electronic bedfellows too. In fact, half of Americans sleep with their cell phones within easy reach. Are you too connected?

“Just as you recharge your cell phone, it’s important to disconnect and recharge yourself.” says Dr. Snighda Sagar, Director of Hutchinson Health Sleep Clinic.

SOME IDEAS FOR TECH-FREE ZZZ’S INCLUDE:

• DISCONNECT AN HOUR BEFORE BEDTIME. Staying “plugged in” 24/7 take its toll on your physical and mental well-being.

• FLIP YOUR PHONE SO THAT THE SCREEN IS FACEDOWN. A phone’s backlight disrupts sleep.

• USE THE “DO NOT DISTURB" FUNCTION on the iPhone5 or similar apps for other phones to block calls, texts and emails except for an “approved list.”

• KEEP YOUR PHONE IN ANOTHER ROOM. While your battery is recharging, you’ll get the sleep you need to recharge your own battery.

• INVEST IN A REAL ALARM. Using your cell phone as an alarm gives you an excuse to keep it close. Good sleep is essential to good health. If you need help sleeping better, contact the Sleep Clinic at (320) 484-4695.

“Put on your own oxygen mask first.”

WE HEAR IT ON AIRPLANES.

IT’S A GOOD LESSON FOR WOMEN.

WOMEN ARE SO BUSY TAKING CARE OF OTHERS.

THEY OFTEN NEGLECT THEIR OWN NEEDS.

Diane Muckenhirn, MSN, CNP, encourages women to take care of themselves. Celebrate the joys in life.

Get a little exercise. Spend time with friends.

What about well-woman exams? “When you’re feeling your best,” Diane says “you’re better able to care for those you love.” Plus, when your health care provider knows you, your family history, and your lifestyle --

it’s easier to detect small problems before they blossom into big ones.

For an appointment, call (320) 234-3290.

Hutchinson Clinic320) 234-3290(800) 944-2690

Dassel Clinic(320) 275-3358

Hospital(320) 234-5000(800) 454-3903

Mental Health Clinic(320) 484-4610

Cancer Clinic(320) 484-4695

Orthopaedic & Rehab Clinic

(320) 484-4400

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