OMCNewsThe Right Care, Right Here

January 22, 2016

Community

Mission

To provide exceptional, compassionate care to all we serve.

Vision

We will change lives by nurturing hope, improving health and encouraging wellness – every person every time.

Inside this IssueSpeake & Dunbar

receive Oncology Re-

habilitation Certification.

See page 2.

Free Couch to 5K

training! See page 6 for

more details!

Superhero Fun Run is

April 23. See pages 7 &

8 for all the information!

In honor of American Heart Month in Febru-ary, OMC is offering several free educational events and heart health screenings. West Plains Mayor Jack Pahlmann signed a proclamation declaring February as Heart Month.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. One in every four deaths in the United States is the result of heart disease.

Symptoms include chest discomfort, discom-fort in other areas of the upper body including one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stom-ach, and shortness of breath. Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

“Listen to your heart. It may be trying to tell you something. Receiving prompt medical

attention is crucial if you are suffering from a heart attack. If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, dial 911. The longer you wait, the greater your chances are of having irreversible heart damage or poten-tially not surviving your heart attack. When you use 911, you receive quick assessment and care as soon as emergency medical responders arrive. OMC is alerted so our specialized cardiac team is ready to continue your care as soon as you come through our doors,” according to Tim Kimball, Director of Surgical, Heart, and Lung Care Services. “At OMC, we are proud to offer a full line of cardiology care including round-the-clock interventional cardiology for patients suffer-ing from a heart attack.”

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West Plains Mayor Jack Pahlmann signs a proclamation declaring February as Heart Month. Present for the signing are several staff members of Ozarks Medical Center Heart Care Services. Pictured left to right: Sam VanHooser, Office Assistant; Devon Emerson, Clinic Supervisor; Tim Kimball, Clinic Director; Dr. Faisal Khan, Cardiologist and Leni Barnett, Clinic Tech. Back row: Judi Blackwell, LPN; Cathy Walters, Office Assistant; Debbie Kinder, RN; Bonnie Wallace, Office Assistant; and Madonna Tackitt, RN.

February is Heart Month Ozarks Medical Center announces events for the community

Speake and Dunbar receive Oncology Rehabilitation CertificationThere are currently 12 million cancer survivors in the United States, and in West Plains, over 400 new patients began treatment at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) Cancer Treatment Center in 2015. The need for comprehensive care for patients with cancer has become profoundly important. OMC has responded to this need by offering a comprehensive Oncology Rehabilitation Program.

The OMC Oncology Rehabilitation Program is focused on providing rehabilita-tive programs for patients with all types of cancer diagnoses and in all phases of treatment. The goal of the program is to help the cancer patient obtain maximal physical, social, psychological, and vocational functioning. The program involves restoring health and wellness to patients living through cancer, and living after cancer. The program focuses on decreasing side effects of chemotherapy and radiation and maximizing patients’ level of function as they progress through and recover from treatment.

An Oncology exercise pro-gram is available to help the patient work on core issues of decreased aerobic activity, decreased muscle strength, fatigue, and impaired physical functioning. Even for patients being treated on a palliative basis, oncology rehab programs nation-wide have improved Quality of Life survey scores by as much as 64%.

Two physical therapists from OMC Rehabilitation Services have recently been certified in Oncology Rehabilitation. Theresa Speake PT,CLT has been a therapist at OMC for 25 years. She received her BS in Biology at Truman State in 1988, and her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1990 at the University of Missouri. She has been a certified Lymphedema Therapist since 2000, and received her Oncolo-gy Rehabilitation Certification in February 2015.

Julie Dunbar MSPT,CLT has been at OMC for 13 years. A graduate from the University of Central Arkansas in 1995, she received her lymphedema certification in 2006, and Oncology Rehabilitation Spe-cialty in May of 2015.

OMC Rehabilitation Services employs four therapists who are certi-fied in the management of lymphedema, however the goal is to pre-vent lymphedema from occurring. Seeing a patient prior to a cancer surgery allows the patient to be educated about the early warning signs of lymphedema. Also, post-surgery appointments educate the patient in self-management techniques to remove excess fluid from the area to prevent lymphedema, and appropriate exercises to regain range of motion.

In addition, OMC Rehabilitation Services has Speech Language Pa-thologists trained in Myofascial Release, specifically for the patients with cancers of the head and neck, to assist in improving their ability to swallow or changes in voice quality due to surgery and/or radiation.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact OMC Rehabilitation Services at 417-257-5959.

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People

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West Plains Daily Quill

now has newspaper

stands in the front lobby & the north

entrance.

Weekly AC ReportThe Administrative Council would like to share the key discussion areas from our meeting January 17.AC discussed the following topics:

Quality1. Administrator On-Call Hand-Off. The AC on-call discussed issues from the prior week. 2. The Performance Improvement Teams gave presentations to update AC on progress.• Intake: Richard McGee presented a proposal for standardiz-

ing suicide risk assessment system-wide and also presented a proposal to add a standard way to ask patients their Preferred Language.

• Medication Reconciliation: Katie Mahan reported the team has a pharmacy intern doing medication reconciliation and collecting data for the next 5 weeks. Katie will present the results in a few weeks.

• Tracers by Mary Fine. Tracer teams met with joint commis-sion consultant to learn better tracer methods. Tracer chap-ters and teams were assigned to owners with monthly goals being set for each type of tracer.

• Leadership Education: Connie Schott reviewed leadership education topics suggested by the team, 2016 LDI sessions, and leader learning methods including classes, training, and Net Learning modules for new leaders, potential leaders and seasoned leaders.

• Data Management: Mary Fine will survey Management Team members for: 1) what data do they need to run their depart-ment?, and 2) what data do they report internally and exter-nally?

Finance3. Discussed operating results for the month and year.4. Tim Kimball and Valarie Young presented a proposal to add a new service at OMC. More information is needed and we will review the information this week and make a decision next week.

Praise for OMCWhile speaking to the spouse of a patient on 2 South, an OMC employee was told by the spouse that she had been bragging on Dr. L. Makarian and Dr. Perry. She also shared that people in her circle have been singing the praises of OMC’s staff and doctors about the excellent care received. She said that several of her friends have said that they are impressed with the way the doctors and providers en-courage them to get their care at locally OMC. She said they feel that they get as good, if not better, care here than if they would have trav-eled hundreds of miles.

Praise for OMCRehabilitation ServicesThe following are comments from patient loyalty surveys:

• Very friendly and helpful• Did everything perfect• Were excellent in working with my work

schedule• Friendly, Compassionate workers• Doing a good job• Lee is friendly, knowledgeable and caring• Lee and Greg did an excellent job assisting me

in my recovery• Anne is a terrrific PT instructor• Ann and staff take time with us. It’s great one

on one care. We are not just patients• Very professional and caring service provided• Ann is the best! • Extremely knowledgable and caring. • Good Experience plus I appreciate the thera-

pists who are personable• The personal care and service has been excel-

lent• Julie is especially a very compassionate person.

Does her job very good. I would recommend her.

• My care and treatment were excellent• Thanks for getting me in on short notice• The friendliness of all the staff with each other

and me was awesome. They relaxed my fears• Greg Peugh is always an outstanding PT who

works well with his patients and is extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

• Everyone is very helpful and friendly• Greg is an excellent listener• Very polite, worked well with scheduling, care

about patient• Greg has helped my physical body and emo-

tional spirit (Thank You)• Everyone is very helpful and nice, means a lot• I really liked the heating pad• Excellent Care! Thank You!• No improvement needed!• Everyone is polite, caring, and absoulutely

wonderful!• I very much appreciate the caring attitude of

the therapist

Service

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Insurance Billing Address ChangeEffective 01/01/2016 BMI has changed where insur-ance claims are being sent. BMI is sending out new insurance cards to everyone on the insurance plan however, until these are received please print off the attached card and provide this when seeing any provider. Your member ID and Group number will remain the same. Please note that because the cards were not received by members before 01/01 there may be errors in your billing. The providers and pa-tient accounts are working steadily to try and correct these errors for you as quickly as possible. I know this has caused an inconvenience for you as well as the providers but I ask that you have patients while we try to work together and get this corrected.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Click on this link to be directed to the new insurance information: http://omcsrv14/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=146&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fo-mcsrv14%2Fdefault%2E.aspx

Felicia Armades, Benefits Coordinator(417) 257-5843

Hospital PoliciesPlease make sure everyone is reviewing the Infant Ab-duction Policy on the portal and your departmental policy if you have one.

Also, there are staff having problems locating the lock-down policy. Please note the policy is located in “EOP”, and begins on page 98, and includes the listing of de-partments that are required to secure exits on the main OMC campus. This is a reminder for staff to review your departmental and hospital wide policies including the lockdown policy. Remember drills are to provide us with knowledge, and to understand how to respond should an incident occur. Thank you,

Retha Evans, Communications/Security Manager417-256-9111 ext. 7051

Dependents Insurance AuditSeveral coworkers have asked about this audit. If you do not have dependents that you have enrolled in the OMC health-care or dental benefits, you do not have to do anything for this audit!

For those coworkers who do provide healthcare or dental coverage to dependents, you should have received a letter from Sharp asking you to provide documentation. Please remember to send copies of the requested documentation to Sharp.

Connie Schott, VP of Human Resources, X 6731

Volunteers NeededThis year’s Heart Health Screening will be on Friday, February 12th from 6:30-10:00 a.m. in Heart Care Services. We are in need of both clinical and non-clinical volunteers!!! This is a wonderful event that our community enjoys and greatly appreciates! If you are able to help and/or have any questions about volunteer-ing, please feel free to call or email me.

Erin Roberts,BSEd., Education Manager417-257-6725erin.roberts@ozarksmedicalcenter.com

• Thank you also for supplying feedback on where we can improve our ser-vice to both patients and their families.

• Our free guest Wifi service has been provided for a number of years and has been made available within the hospital campus and at a number of our clinics and facilities in West Plains.

• On any given day, we have an average of three hundred devices connected to our wireless network and all sharing a dedicated Internet connection. An individual’s experience may vary depending on when they are access-ing the Wifi network and the number of other users concurrently connect-ed. Usage is not controlled or limited in any way. Some times are busier than others, and it can be unpredictable.

• One of the challenges we face living and working in a rural community is the availability of affordable high-speed Internet access. It is an import-ant matter to the City of West Plains and to the Ozarks Medical Center. Our Chief Information Officer, John Wilcox, is currently a member of the Broadband Study Group commissioned by the city and they are looking into how to best improve Internet speeds and service for the businesses and residents of West Plains.

• We endeavor to provide the best service at a reasonable cost to the hospi-tal. And, we are continually looking at ways we can improve. Thank you for expressing the importance of this service to you and your family.

What do you say when a patient or family member complains to you about our free guest wifi on the main campus or Parkway (if they cannot get on, if they lose connection, etc)?

OMC Guest WiFi

Dress in Support every Friday inFebruary. See next week’s OMCNewsfor all the details!

People

CommunityHeart Month continued from page 1

In recognition of Heart Month, OMC will host a number of community events. February 5: Wear Red DayWest Plains Mayor Jack Pahlmann has joined with Ozarks Medical Center Heart Care Services to promote awareness of heart health by declaring Friday, Feb. 5 Wear Red Day. This is a national event that encourages people to wear red to recog-nize the beginning of American Heart Month, celebrated each February. On this day, individuals wearing red may visit the OMC Cafeteria and receive a free apple.

February 12: Free heart risk screeningA free Heart Health Screening will take place from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 12 at OMC Heart Care Services, 1115 Alaska Ave-nue, Suite 114. The screening includes a cholesterol panel and blood pressure check. The event is free but appointments are required by calling OMC Education Services at 417-257-6793.

February 12: Free community Heart Saver courseA free community Heart Saver course will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 at OMC Parkway Center. This course teaches CPR for the lay person. Please call the OMC Education Services at 417-257-6793 to enroll. Limited space is available.

February 13: Women With Heart Fundraising LuncheonA fund-raising luncheon for OMC Heart Care Services hosted by Women With Heart, a giving circle of Community Foun-dation of the Ozarks. Tickets are $50 each. The guest speaker is Jim Streff from OMC Heart Care Services. Call 417-256-4725 for tickets or more information. February 16: Free community education dinnerA free community education dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. at OMC Parkway Center. Dr. Kevin Crowe, Interventional Cardiolo-gist at OMC Heart Care Services will speak on heart care case studies. The dinner is free, but reservations are required. Call 417-257-6793.

February 16: Free heart risk screening at rural clinicsIndividuals may receive a free heart health screening including a cholesterol panel and blood pressure check from an OMC rural health clinic. Contact one of the clinics listed below for an appointment.

OMC rural health clinic locations include:• AltonMedicalClinic:417-778-7227• GainesvilleMedicalClinic:417-679-4613• MammothSpringMedicalClinic:870-625-3228• MountainGroveMedicalComplex:417-926-6563• McVickerFamilyHealthcare,MountainView:417-934-2273• ShannonCountyMedicalClinic,Winona:573-325-4237• ThayerMedicalClinic:417-264-7136

“American Heart Month is an excellent time to make an important decision to do everything you can to reduce your risk factors for heart disease,” said M. Faisal Khan, MD, OMC Interventional Cardiologist “Early detection of risk factors and lifestyle changes can reduce your risk and a free screening event is the place to get information to help you embark on a healthier lifestyle.”

OMC Heart Care Services, located at 1115 Alaska Avenue, Suite 114, provides complete cardiac care to the community, including open heart surgery, a 24/7 Cardiac Catheterization Lab, diagnostic testing, and Cardiac Rehabilitation program. OMC’s team of cardiology experts includes Interventional Cardiologists Kevin Crowe, MD, and M. Faisal Khan, MD; In-vasive Cardiologist A.K. George, MD; Cardiac Surgeons William “Andy” McGee, MD, and Christopher Nicholas, MD; and Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Jim Streff.

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OMC Superhero Fun Run 5K • 10K • 1.5 mile • Dog Show

8 a.m. • April 23OMC Superheroes & the Cancer Treatment CenterFunds from this event benefit the OMC Cancer Treatment Center. Proceeds will go toward “Nurturing Hope: A Community Cancer Project,” a project to expand and improve the Cancer Treatment Center in order to create a healing environment for all patients undergoing treatment.

COUCH TO 5K ~ CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 22New this year! Ozarks Medical Center is offering FREE Couch to 5K training! Participate with groups or workout on your own with the Couch to 5K phone app. At the end of the 8-week program, you will be ready for your Fun Run event! All Couch to 5K participants will receive a free “Superhero in Training” t-shirt in addition to their Fun Run t-shirt. To sign up, attend the Couch to 5K Information Session on Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the OMC Parkway Center or drop off your registration form to the OMC Public Relations Department (located in OMC Parkway Center) before Friday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m. The workout schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with your choice of 6 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. beginning Monday, February 22 at the West Plains Civic Center.

EARLY REGISTRATION ~ DUE APRIL 8Participants wishing to take advantage of the early registration discount must submit their registration forms by 5 p.m. April 8. Those registering by April 8 will receive their free t-shirt on event day. Participants who register after April 8 may opt to pick up their free t-shirt at the OMC Public Relations Office after May 9. Participants may also opt out of receiving a t-shirt and designate these funds to further assist the OMC Cancer Treatment Center.

TEAM DISCOUNT Teams of five or more qualify for a discount of $5 off each individual registra-tion. Please see the reverse side for details. The discount is available to those registering online as well.

ONLINE REGISTRATIONParticipants may register online at raceroster.com. A processing fee is charged by the site. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. April 21.

EXPO & PACKET PICKUP ~ APRIL 22The Superhero Fun Run Expo will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 22 at OMC Parkway Center, Willard Hunter Classroom. Participants are encouraged to pick up their bags and visit race vendors at the Expo. A registration table will also be available. Participants in the 5K & 10K must still check in the morning of the race to receive their timing chip. Participants must pick up their own packet unless they have made arrangements prior to April 22 by calling 417-257-6737 or e-mailing melissa.smith@ozarksmedicalcenter.com.

CARB-LOADING DINNER ~ APRIL 22New this year! Don’t worry about dinner for you or the family the night before the race! Enjoy the convenience of grabbing dinner after you pick up your bib and visit the race vendors at the Expo. Cost is $10 each and includes pasta, sauce, meat, and salad. Proceeds support the OMC Cancer Treatment Center.

PARKING ON EVENT DAYParking at the Shaw Building will be limited and reserved for handicap partici-pants and visitors of the hospital. Parking is available in lots on the OMC campus and at the OMC Parkway Center.

EVENT DAY REGISTRATIONEntrants may register the day of the race for an additional $5 fee. Regis-tration will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the start line area in front of the Shaw Medical Building, 1111 Kentucky Avenue. Event day registration will close at 7:15 a.m.

RACE EVENTS & TIMINGThe OMC Fun Run will include 1.5 mile, 5K and 10K events. The 5K and 10K will be electronically timed using ChampionChip timing. Timing chips must be re-turned at the finish line. There will be a $25 fee for unreturned chips. Please do not take a chip if you are planning to only walk the 5K or 10K. Participants in the 5K & 10K must still check in the morning of the race to receive their timing chip. Chip pickup will end 15 minutes prior to the race start at 7:45 a.m. There will be a $10 charge to change your race event after April 21.

STRETCHING CLINICOMC Wellness and Rehabilitation Services will conduct a stretching clinic to help participants warm up for their event. The clinic will be held near the start line at 7:50 a.m.

START LINE The race will begin and end at the Shaw Medical Building, 1111 Kentucky Ave-nue, West Plains. Porta-Potty facilities will be available near the start line. The race begins at 8 a.m.

AWARDSAwards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremony for the 5K, 10K, Spirit Awards and Corporate Team Awards will be held at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Shaw Building.

5K & 10K Finishing Times: Trophies will be awarded in the 5K and 10K events to the five overall male and female finishers. Medals will be awarded to three male and female finishers in each age division, who are not in the top five overall.

Spirit Awards: Superhero spirit awards will also be awarded to one child, one adult and one team. These awards are given to those who demonstrate the most spirit on race day. Spirit judging will take place near the start line at 7:40 a.m. You must be present for the judging in order to win.

Corporate Team Award: West Plains Bank (last year’s Corporate Team Award winner) has issued a challenge to the community encouraging other busi-nesses & groups to find creative ways to support the Cancer Treatment Center prior to the Fun Run! Join your coworkers or teammates in a fundraiser. The team who raises the most money will be awarded the Corporate Team Award, a special award to display at your business or organization. All donations must be collected and turned in by the close of the Superhero Expo at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. The winner will be announced during the Fun Run Awards Ceremony on April 23.

DOG SHOW & COSTUME CONTESTNew this year! Bring the pooch out for a fun morning! If you want to participate in a walking or running event with your dog, complete the registration form on the reverse side and pay the entry for yourself and your dog, then follow all other race instructions. To just enter your dog in the Dog Show or Costume Contest, pay the $5 registration fee for your dog. The Dog Show and Costume Contest will begin at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Shaw Building. You may sign up for the Dog Show and Costume Contest the morning of the event by 9:30 a.m.

Dog Show Awards: Awards given for the Dog Show include: Best Small Breed, Best Medium Breed, Best Large Breed, Best Costume Small Breed, Best Costume Medium Breed, Best Costume Large Breed, and Best of Show. Judging will take place during the Dog Show that begins at 10:00 a.m. on April 23. Awards will be given following the show.

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q 9 & Younger q 10-12

q 13-19q 20-29

q 30-39q 40-49

q 50-59q 60 & up

q Adult 3Xq No T-Shirt (donate my t-shirt proceeds to the OMC Cancer Treatment Center)

q Child X-Small q Child Smallq Child Medium

q Child Largeq Adult Smallq Adult Medium

q Adult Largeq Adult X-Largeq Adult 2X

Early Registration On or before April 8

1.5 mile 5K 10K

Child (15 & younger) q $15 q $20 q $25Adult (16 & older) q $20 q $25 q $30Dog q $5 q $5 q $5Late Registration April 8-22

1.5 mile 5K 10K

Child (15 & younger) q $20 q $25 q $30Adult (16 & older)Dog

q $25q $5

q $30q $5

q $35q $5

Total enclosed $________________

OMC Fun Run 2016 Registration FormOne registration form per person. Mailed registrations must be received by April 21 with payment.

Mail along with your entry fee to: Fun Run • Ozarks Medical Center • PO Box 1100 • West Plains, MO 65775

Name ______________________________________ q Male q Female q Couch to 5K Participant

Phone Number_________________________ Date of Birth ____________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Event you are entering (check all that apply) q 1.5 mile (untimed) q Dog Show q 5K q 10K

Age Division

T-Shirt Participants registering by 5 p.m. April 8 may receive a free t-shirt on the day of the Fun Run. Those registering after April 8 should pick up their free t-shirt from OMC Public Relations after May 9.

Registration

April 23 Day of Registration is $5 extra per entry.

Dog Show & Costume ContestNew this year! Dog Show & Costume Contest. $5.00 entry per dog. If individual is also participating in a walk/run event with dog, then individual and dog both pay entry fee. Carb-Loading DinnerNew this year! Pick up your Carb-Loading Dinner to go at the Expo the night before the race and support the Cancer Treatment Center. Be sure to order enough for the family, too! # of Dinners _______ x $10 each= $____________Team Teams consist of five or more individuals and qualify for a $5 discount off each individual registration. Teams are also eligible to compete for the Team Spirit Award. Are you registering as part of a team?

q No q Yes If yes, please subtract $5 off your registration fee and enter your team name: ___________________

How did you learn of this event? ___ Direct Mail ___Newspaper ___Radio ___Word of Mouth ___Facebook___Newsletter ___I am a past participant ___Other_______________________

WaiverIn consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I, the undersigned, assume full and complete responsibility for injury or accident that may occur during the event or while I am on the premises of the event, and I hereby release and hold harmless the sponsors, promoters and all other persons and entities associated with the event from any and all injury or damage. Ozarks Medical Center regularly produces photographs of people in its publications, news releases, promotional and marketing material and on its website in order to promote OMC. By signing this waiver, I agree to allow OMC the right to use any photographs in the manner explained above. This waiver must be completed and signed by the appropriate person for the entrant to participate.

Participant signature________________________________________________ Date_____/_____/_____

Parent signature (for minor)__________________________________________ Date_____/_____/_____

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Be a SuperheroSupport the OMC Superhero Fun RunExpo 4.22.16 • Run 4.23.16Everyone needs a hero. Cancer patients need superheroes. Join us by participating in the OMC Fun Run. Here is how you can help:

Register & ParticipateCost: See registration form.Join the fun and form a team for a registration discount!

Expo Booth Space: $150What you receive: Booth space at the Fun Run Expo. You may also have promotional items placed in the OMC Fun Run bags and your business will be publicized as being a part of the OMC Fun Run Expo. Your business or name will be listed on the sponsorship thank you list given to participants and publicized on social media. The Expo is open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22 in the Parkway Center. A 6-foot folding table and two chairs will be provided. The room is open for set up beginning at noon on April 22. Sponsors will not be able to tape items or banners to the wall but are welcome to display signage in other ways, such as easels or pop up banners.

• Expo Booth Space• Logo printed on back

of Fun Run T-Shirts• Logo listed in spon-

sorship thank you that is given to participants and publicized on social

VolunteerSign up to be a course guide or gather up your friends and host an aid station. If you host an aid station, you may dis-play signage for your business at the stop.

Superman Sponsor

$250

• Expo Booth Space• Logo printed on back

of Fun Run T-Shirts• Logo listed in spon-

sorship thank you that is given to participants and publicized on social media

• Acknowledgement at the OMC Fun Run

• Banner display at the event

• 4 free race entries

Batman Sponsor

$500

• Expo Booth Space• Logo printed on back

of Fun Run T-Shirts• Logo listed in spon-

sorship thank you that is given to participants and publicized on social media

• Acknowledgement at the OMC Fun Run

• Banner display at the event

• 4 free race entries

Underdog Sponsor(Dog Show & Costume Contest)

$500

• Expo Booth Space• Logo printed on back

of Fun Run T-Shirts• Logo listed in spon-

sorship thank you that is given to participants and publicized on social media

• Acknowledgement at the OMC Fun Run

• Banner display at the event

• 8 free race entries and T-Shirts

Avengers Sponsor

$1000

Be your own superhero: The Fun Run Committee welcomes other ideas for partnerships, sponsorships and donations to assist our local cancer patients!

Corporate/Group Fundraising Challenge:West Plains Bank (last year’s Corporate Team Award winner) has issued a challenge to the community encouraging other businesses & groups to find creative ways to support the Cancer Treatment Center prior to the Fun Run! Join your cow-orkers or teammates in a fundraiser. The team who raises the most money will be awarded the Corporate Team Award, a special award to display at your business or organization. All donations must be collected and turned in by the close of the Superhero Expo at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. The winner will be announced during the Fun Run Awards Ceremony on April 23.

For more information: Melissa Smith • OMC Public Relations • 417-257-6737 • melissa.smith@ozarksmedicalcenter.com

OMC Employees:If you know of a business who would like to

be a sponsor of the Fun Run, have a booth atthe Expo, or participate in the Corporate/Group

Fundraising Challenge, please share!

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David Clarkson’s last day will be Friday, January 22.

Please come wish him well at his going away party on Friday, January 22 from 2:30-3:30 in the cafeteria.

There will be cake and punch!

Quality

CDC Issues Zika Travel AlertJanuary 15, 2016

Pregnant women in any trimester should consider postponing travel to 14 countries and territories in South and Central Amer-ica and the Caribbean where mosquitos are spreading the Zika virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced tonight. Viral infection in pregnant women has been associated with microcephaly in infants.

In what it calls a level 2 travel alert, the CDC also advises women who are thinking about becoming pregnant to consult with their physician before traveling to these areas, and if they do, follow strict precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Safeguards in-clude wearing long-sleeve shirts and long pants and using insect repellent.

The 14 countries and territories covered by the travel alert are Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.Lyle Petersen, MD, director of the CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, told reporters at a 7 PM ET briefing that the travel alert couldn’t wait until Monday.

“We believe this is a fairly serious problem,” said Dr Petersen. “Because there’s growing evidence of a link between Zika and mi-crocephaly, we thought it was important to warn people as soon as possible.”

Babies with microcephaly have a smaller-than-expected head. They often have smaller brains as well that may not have devel-oped properly. Problems associated with microcephaly, which include seizures, developmental delays, intellectual and motor disabilities, and hearing loss can range from mild to life-threatening.

Microcephaly aside, the Zika virus normally does not cause illness that requires hospitalization or leads to fatalities. Roughly one in five people infected with the virus will develop symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis. The symptoms usually are mild and last a few days to a week. There is no vaccine to prevent Zika, or medicine to treat it.

Microcephaly Uncommon Here Of the 14 countries and territories cited in the travel alert, Brazil troubles the CDC the most. The agency said Brazilian public health authorities have identified 3500 cases of microcephaly, some severe and fatal, between October 2015 and January 2016.

Cynthia Moore, MD, PhD, director of the agency’s Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, told reporters to-night that this number represented a definite but unquantified increase over the normal incidence of microcephaly in Brazil. The baseline for the condition there, Dr Moore said, is hard to determine. However, even half of the reported cases “would be quite a large increase.”

Brazilian health authorities provided the CDC with samples from two pregnancies that ended in miscarriages, and from two infants with microcephaly who died soon after birth. All four mothers said they had experienced Zika symptoms. CDC tests showed that the Zika virus was in the brain of the two full-term infants, and a genetic sequence analysis showed that the virus in all four cases matched that of the Zika virus circulating in Brazil.

Dr Petersen said his agency is working with Brazilian health authorities and other groups to better understand the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly.

Microcephaly is uncommon in the United States, affecting an estimated two to 12 babies per 10,000 live births, according to the CDC.

More information about the CDC travel alert is on the agency’s website.

Torrance Hughes, RN, CIC, Infection Prevention Coordinator417-257-6782 ext. 6153

OMC Cafeteria HoursMonday-FridayBreakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Snack Bar: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Holidays & WeekendsBreakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Employees receive a 20% discount on most items in the cafeteria. (Menu subject to change without notice.)

LUNCH MENU SNACK BAR

CAFE

Daily: Salad Bar, Sandwich Bar, Pizza, Desserts

Beef LasagnaSW Roasted ChickenChicken TendersOnion RingsDijon Roasted PotatoesSauteed SpinachCauliflower w/crumbsVegetable Beef SoupAsian Spiced PorkTilapia w/herbsHamburgerSteak FriesHerbed Rice PilafBroccoli SpearsFresh Steamed Carrots Chicken & Dumpling SoupFried ChickenTuna Noodle CasseroleChicken SandwichOnion RingsSour Cream & Chive Mashed PotatoesCream-style CornTomato Basil SquashBaked Stuffed Potato SoupBaked ManicottiChicken CacciatoreBlack Bean BurgerSteak FriesNew PotatoesGreen Bean CasseroleWinter Blend VegetablesBroccoli Cheese Soup

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Chicken TampicoFlank SteakBeef Hot DogTater TotsSpanish RiceFresh AsparagusStewed TomatoesCorn Chowder

Warm Soft Pretzels with cheese sauce &

mustard

Tacos Bar with shredded lettuce,

cheddar cheese, pico, diced onion & salsa

Wing Bar withcelery sticks

& ranch dressing

$1.00 Hot Dogswith chili, cheese

sauce & 0.25c fountain

drinks

French Fry Barwith cheese sauce,

green onion,chili &

jalapenos

What’s happening at OMCFebruary 5-Wear Red Day-Free AppleThis is a national event encourages people to wear red to recognize the beginning of American Heart Month.On this day, individuals wearing red may visit the OMC Cafeteria and receive a free apple.February 9-Couch to 5K Information Meeting5:30 p.m. at Willard Hunter Classroom, OMC Parkway CenterSuperheroes in Training for the OMC Fun Run. Join OMC employees leading morning and evening work-out sessions or workout on your own with the Couch to 5K phone app. At the end of the 8-week program, you will be ready for your Fun Run event!February 12-Free Heart Risk Screening6:30 to 10:00 a.m., at OMC Heart Care Servies, 1115 Alaska Ave.The screening includes a cholesterol panel and blood pressure check. The event is free but appointments are required by calling OMC Education Services at 417-257-6793. February 12-Free Community Heart Saver Course1 to 5 p.m., at OMC Parkway CenterA free community Heart Saver course will be offered. Please call the OMC Education Services at 417-257-6793 to enroll. Limited space available.February 13-Women With Heart LuncheonA fund-raising luncheon for OMC Heart Care Services. Tickets are $50 each. The guest speaker is Jim Streff from OMC Heart Care Services. Call 417-256-4725 for tickets or more information.February 16-Community Education Dinner • 6-7 p.m. at Willard Hunter Classroom, OMC Parkway CenterThe speaker is Dr. Kevin Crowe, Interventional Cardiolo-gist discussing heart care case studies. The dinner is free, but reservations are required. Call 417-257-6793.February 17-FORUMS7:15a.m.•10:00a.m.•1:00p.m.•3:00p.m.at Willard Hunter Classroom, OMC Parkway CenterStaff members are required to attend two Forums each year. Out-of-town clinics can connect through Go To Meeting.February 17-Multiple Sclerosis Support Group4:30 p.m. at the Shaw Medical Building, 1111 Kentucky Ave.This group meets the third Wednesday of each month. For more information on this support group, call EZ Niles at 256-1798.February 18-FORUMS • 9:00a.m.•1:00p.m.at Willard Hunter Classroom, OMC Parkway Center, West Plains9:00p.m.•10:30p.m.at the OMC Cafeteria, West PlainsStaff members are required to attend two Forums each year. Out-of-town clinics can connect through Go To Meeting.

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