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Diana Robertson (standing), chaplain, and Julie Such, palliative care manager and nurse practitioner, are two members of the St. Francis Palliative Care Team.

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Featuring

Palliative Care at St. Francis Regional Medical Center

2 partners in health

Palliative care at St. Francis: For more life in your daysThe St. Francis Palliative Care Team helps patients manage pain and discomfort while coping with the emotional, spiritual, mental and practical aspects of facing a serious illness.

For some, laughter is the best medi-cine. For Raymond Ulrich, it was laughter and a dose of fishing.

At 91, after a long struggle with congestive heart failure and the newly discovered possibility of having cancer, Ulrich and his family weighed all his options. he decided to forgo liver biopsies to learn whether he has cancer, which he has always dreaded. Instead, he went back to the nursing home. The next day, he was fishing, joking and enjoying his life. he was happy and relieved, and so were his daughters.

Sharon hedquist, Ulrich’s daughter, said her family couldn’t have had the honest conversations and talked through all the options, pro and con, without Julie Such, palliative care manager and nurse practitioner at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. The palliative Care Team helps patients manage pain and discomfort from their illness and treatment, and cope with the emotional, spiritual, mental and practical aspects of facing serious illness. “Our job is to help patients have the best quality of life,” Such said. “And that involves supporting family members, too.”

PALLIATIVE VERSuS HOSPICE CAREpalliative care is sometimes confused with hospice care. They are similar in that they both focus on patient comfort and support, as well as emotional and

spiritual needs, with a goal of the best possible quality of life. palliative care is offered at any stage of an illness, even when treatment continues to cure the illness.

hospice offers similar services, but for the patient with a terminal diagnosis who has a short time to live, and when treatment to cure the illness has been discontinued.

PATIENT COMFORT A PRIORITYJulie Such talked with Ulrich and his daughters several times to ask questions, offer information about potential outcomes and to make sure they understood his choices. “Julie has such a gracious demeanor and made him so comfortable, he was able to drop his stoicism and admit that he didn’t really want to go through all that,” hedquist said. “Because of Julie’s help, we got to know what Dad really wants.”

With Ulrich’s primary care doctor, they put together provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (pOLST; see sidebar). These are medical orders that detail what treatments Ulrich does or does not want in the future. They also planned a less traumatic, more comfortable care plan for his congestive heart failure that avoided ambulance

rides and hospital admissions. The palliative Care Team helped the family navigate the practical decisions about where and how he would be cared for. They also talked about what kind of spiritual support he wanted. Now, Ulrich’s daughters feel like they are carrying out his wishes and can focus on enjoying their time together.

STARTING THE CONVERSATIONThe palliative Care Team helps many families have conversations and make choices while providing comfort to patients. The team meets with all congestive heart failure patients at St. Francis, and also consults with cancer patients and others facing serious illnesses. “It’s an added layer of care that addresses the whole person, and even their family,” Such said. “The doctors

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From left: Chris Winterfeldt, social worker; Diana Robertson, chaplain; and Julie Such, palliative care manager and nurse practitioner, all serve on the Palliative Care Team at St. Francis Regional Medical Center.

No one wants to think

about end-of-life care,

but it’s a gift to your loved

ones to let them know

what care you would want. It’s best

to put it in writing, and it’s best to do it

before there is a crisis. Here are two ways

to document your wishes:

An advance care directive is a written

document that tells loved ones what kind

of care you want to receive in an

emergency or when you are unable to

speak for yourself. You write it, sign it and

give copies to your doctor, your loved

ones and any person you designate to

make your care decisions if you are unable

to. You can create one of these documents

at any point in your life. You can download

an advance care directive form at

allina.com/palliative.

Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining

Treatment (POLST) can be a supplement

to an advance care directive for use during

end-of-life care, usually when you have

been diagnosed with a serious illness. This

document specifically details which

treatments you would want or not want.

Your primary care provider fills this out

according to your wishes and signs it,

making it a medical order to be followed

by other doctors in the emergency room,

hospital, nursing home or wherever you

might be receiving care.

8 Your doctor and the Palliative Care

Team at St. Francis Regional Medical

Center can help guide you through the

process of discussing your care wishes

with your family and creating the

documents that assure your wishes

will be carried out. For more information,

please call Allina Care Navigation at

1-800-261-0879 or visit allina.com/care.

A gift to loved ones: Written instructions for your care

focus on the medical problem. We focus on minimizing pain, nausea and other symptoms, and helping them cope with the impact of the illness on their lives and their choices for the future.”

palliative care resources include a nurse practitioner, chaplain, nurse and social worker. The team works closely with the patient’s doctors and attends the daily meetings at which each patient’s care is discussed. palliative care may be suggested by a doctor or requested by seriously ill patients and their families.

After deciding to forgo liver cancer biopsies, Raymond ulrich returned to living at the nursing home, going fishing, joking with friends and enjoying his life.


Empowering the Person, Not the Disease

When people are diagnosed with cancer, their world as they know it stops. Traditional care may include surgery, chemotherapy or radia-

tion. A new generation of diagnostic tools at St. Francis Regional Medical Center provides powerful new ways for your doctor to diagnose and treat this disease. But it takes more than advanced technology and skills to fight cancer. Throughout long and often difficult treatments, patients experience a roller coaster of emotions and often feel a loss of control.

“patients need to get the best cancer care possible, and we have that right here,” said Lorre Ochs, MD, medical director of the St. Francis Cancer Center. “But what makes traditional medicine even more powerful is when the patient is at the center of the care. By that I mean we are giving the patient tools to move away from the worry, stress, and pain and help find the inner strength needed to support healing.”

INTEGRATIVE CARETo do this, St. Francis is training staff through penny George™ Institute for health and healing Transformative Nurse Training courses to provide massage, stress and relaxation, and guided imagery therapies.

Nurses with the St. Francis Cancer Center, along with those in Family Birth place and Inpatient Care, were trained on administering guided imagery to patients. Guided imagery is a gentle but powerful technique that helps patients focus on images to positively affect the healing

process. Evidence has shown it reduces anxiety, pain and nausea. The technique may also decrease blood pressure and minimize adverse effects of chemotherapy.

CARE NAVIGATIONIn addition to providing integrative therapies, Marti Auringer, RN, serves as the cancer care navigator at St. Francis. her role is to help patients and their families understand what services are available and how to access them as needed. She can explain the next steps and coordinate care from initial diagnosis through recovery.

“Navigating health care is confusing and stressful, and the last thing you need while dealing with a serious diagnosis,” Auringer said. “My goal is to help you and your family understand your diagnosis, your treatment and your options.”

Shakopee resident and cancer center patient, Lorie Bartl-Kortgard, left, consults with St. Francis Cancer Care Navigator Marti Auringer, RN.

"We are giving the patient tools to move away from the worry, stress, and pain and help find the inner strength needed to support healing.”

— Lorre Ochs, MD, medical director, St. Francis Cancer Center

8 For more information about the

St. Francis Cancer Center, doctors

or services, please call 952-428-2000.


T is the season for happiness, joy and cheer, right? Not necessarily. For many people, the holidays can also bring on feelings of sadness and loneliness. You may

feel stressed out by the demands of shopping, parties and even family gatherings. Although these feelings are normal, there are many things you can do to stay positive and enjoy the holiday season this year. here’s how:

BE KIND TO YOuRSELFTaking on too much responsibility or saying yes to too many things can cause stress. however, feeling healthy and well rested will allow you to enjoy the activities you choose to attend.• Only do holiday activities that are most meaningful to you. Take a pass on those you feel obligated to do.• Get enough sleep, about seven to nine hours per night.• Try to eat right and exercise even when your schedule is busy.• Don’t stay cooped up inside. Sunlight can relieve depres-sive symptoms associated with winter’s shorter days.

MAKE THIS SEASON SPECIALEvery year is different. What can you do to make this one memorable?• Make new holiday traditions with your family. Go sledding. Bake cookies together. Take a stroll around your neighborhood and admire the lights and decorations.

• Focus on the future. Avoid comparing this holiday season with happier ones in the past.

CONSIDER OTHERSSharing your time with someone else can make you feel better about yourself.• Volunteer. It will remind you of your unique talents and the difference you can make in someone else’s life.• Surround yourself with supportive and positive people. You may want to call or email someone you haven’t heard from in a while. Be open to opportunities in which you could make new friends.

If none of these tips provides relief, speak with your doctor about other ways to reduce stress or depression.

Avoid depression this holiday season

Are you depressed? Depression is a serious but treatable illness. If you or someone you love has symptoms of depression, it’s important to seek help. Visit stfrancis-shakopee.com and select Depression under the health topic drop-down menu on the homepage. From there, click the “Are you depressed?” link at the top of the page to take our Depression Assessment and see whether you or someone you care about is experiencing depression.

Note: This assessment is not intended to be a substitute for a visit with your health care provider.

LOG SOME Z’S“Our bodies and brains need sleep in order to function. In fact, most adults need eight hours and children and teenagers need more. A person who is not getting enough sleep every night builds up a sleep debt, which eventually will have to be paid.

Getting regular exercise (but not right before bed) and avoiding caffeine can be helpful. Develop a bedtime routine that you do every single night for the last half hour before you lay down to go to sleep. It should be a quiet, relaxing activity, such as reading or playing a repetitious game like solitaire, and preferably in a dimly lit room. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day so your body is programmed to fall asleep when it is time and wake when it is time. Do not make up for a lost night of sleep with a nap.

If you’re lying in bed wide awake and can’t sleep, don’t stay there — get up and do something else (preferably the same thing you do every night before bed) for about 20 minutes, then go try again. Relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing or visualization, can be helpful, too. Don’t get discouraged! If you have had trouble sleeping for a long time, it can take a while to learn to sleep again, but it can be done.”

—Sandra Morris, MD, family medicineAllina Medical Clinic — Crossroads

If your doctor could tell you one thing that could influence your health, what would it be? Read on for advice from our experts.

What your provider wants you to know

KEEP GERMS OFF YOuR KEYBOARD“Bacteria thrive on computer keyboards. In fact, one study claims keyboards have 52 times more bacteria than doorknobs that survive as long as 24 hours. Wash your hands frequently and scrub for 20 seconds at a time. And clean your

keyboard with disinfecting wipes every couple of days.”

—Judith Snook, MD, pediatricsMetro pediatric Specialists, p.A.

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! “As the temperatures drop this winter, so does the moisture level in the air. Cold, dry air can cause everything from dry, itchy skin to asthma flare-ups. Drink eight to 10 glasses of water or decaffeinated liquids every day.

If you have asthma, use a humidifier, which puts moisture back into the air. Try to maintain an indoor humidity level of 50 percent.

Keep skin healthy by taking lots of brief showers with warm, not hot, water. Use gentle cleansers instead of harsh deodorant soaps, and moisturize your skin while it’s still damp.”

—Anne Paulson, PA-C, family medicineQuello Clinic — Savage

TuRN DOWN THE MuSIC“As more children use headphones and turn up the volume on electronic devices, they are experiencing the same hearing loss symptoms as adults. Research shows that more than one-half of high school students have symptoms of hearing loss, yet many aren’t aware of the problem. Talk to your

child about the problem. Tell him or her to wear earplugs if exposed to loud noises, such as lawn mowers and vacuum cleaners. Limit MP3-player use to one hour a day at 60 percent volume. A rule of thumb: If someone standing nearby can hear the tunes, they’re too loud.”

—Brian Drew, MD, ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology

ASK FOR THE NONSMOKING SECTION, PLEASE“Stay away from secondhand smoke, especially if you have asthma. Substances in the smoke can irritate airways, which are already inflamed by asthma, and further aggravate the condition. Kindly ask friends, family and co-workers to avoid

smoking near you and never allow others to smoke in your home or car.”

—Maria Thrall, MD, family medicine park Nicollet — Shakopee



St. Francis Regional Medical Center welcomes its new neurologist, Daniel Kuyper, MD, who began seeing patients

at park Nicollet—Shakopee in late September. Kuyper’s specific interests are movement disor-ders, including parkinson’s disease, and other forms of tremor and dystonia.

“I am looking forward to providing neurologic care to a growing area of the Twin Cities and working closely with primary care providers at St. Francis,” Kuyper said. “I want to developing new relationships with new patients and their families over the long term.”

WHAT DO NEuROLOGISTS TREAT?Neurologists treat disorders of the nervous system, brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles and pain. Common neurological disorders include: stroke, Alzheimer's disease,

headache, epilepsy, parkinson's disease, sleep disorders, multiple sclerosis, pain, tremor, brain and spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, peripheral nervous disorders and amyo-trophic lateral sclerosis. Neurologists also manage long-term care for patients who are afflicted with diseases and disorders present at birth or that have developed later on in life. Neurologists may offer long term care for conditions including MS, Alzheimer's disease and parkinson's disease.

ADVANCEMENTS IN CARE “I enjoy treating patients in neurology because of the progress we’ve seen in care,” Kuyper said. “Many conditions within neurology are much more easily treated than a generation ago. Neurologic conditions can seem mysterious to patients at first, so I find

Daniel Kuyper, MD, specializes in movement disorders, including

Parkinson's disease, and other forms of tremor and dystonia.

PHYSICIAN HIGHLIGHTMeet our new neurologist: Daniel Kuyper, MD

that helping them understand their condi-tions really yields improved quality of life.”

For example, while many patients are familiar with the cosmetic uses of Botox treatments, it now plays an important role in many neurologic conditions. “I commonly inject Botox to treat stiffness and pain caused by cervical dystonia,” Kuyper says. “I also use Botox to treat other conditions, including blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and drooling due to parkinson’s disease.

8 Schedule an appointment today.

Call 952-993-3200 to schedule an

appointment with Daniel Kuyper, MD,

at Park Nicollet Clinic—Shakopee.


F evers can be uncomfortable, even frightening — but they’re working for you, not against you. A fever (a higher-than-normal body temperature) is not an illness. Rather, it’s the

body’s response to an infection.Fevers help you fight an infection by turning on your immune

system. They can also thwart the bacteria and viruses that cause infection because a fever can make it harder for these germs to survive.

Although body temperature varies based on the time of day, adults most likely have a fever when their temperature is above 99 to 99.5 degrees.

Hot facts about adult fevers

St. Francis Regional Medical Center has been designated a Blue Distinction® Center for Spine Surgery. The selection criteria for the

Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery were developed with input from expert doctors and medical organizations and include a comprehensive evaluation of

structure, process and outcome measures. The Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery demonstrates a commitment to quality care and offers comprehensive inpatient spinal surgery services, including diskectomy, fusion and decompression procedures. To be selected for this designation, St. Francis had to demonstrate excellent performance with prevention of

postoperative infections and use of evidence-based medical guidelines, post-op pain management, doctor credentialing and training, and low rates of readmission following surgery, to name just a few.

8 For more information about the Twin Cities Spine Center at St. Francis, please call 612-775-6200.

St. Francis named Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery

CAuSESInfections cause most fevers. Body temperature can also be raised by certain medicines, cancer, auto immune diseases, heat exhaustion and exercise (especially in high heat or humidity), as well as experiencing strong emotions and wearing heavy clothing.

Infections that are likely to cause a fever include:• colds, flu, sore throat, and infections of the ear, sinuses and urinary tract• viral or bacterial stomach flu• pneumonia, appendicitis and meningitis• arthritis, lupus, colitis and Crohn’s disease.

SELF-CAREIf a fever is mild and has no worri some symptoms, drinking plenty of fluids and getting lots of rest is treatment enough. If someone with a fever is uncomfortable, vomiting, not sleeping well or feeling dehydrated, take these steps to lower the fever:• Get rid of excess clothing and blankets. Keep the room temperature moderate, and turn on a fan if the room is stuffy.• Give the person a lukewarm bath or sponge bath.• have the person take an over-the-counter medicine, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Make sure you follow the package directions, carefully heeding dose size and frequency. Don’t give aspirin to children.

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTIONCall a doctor if an adult:• has a fever that stays at 103 degrees• has a fever that lasts more than 48 to 72 hours• has a fever that comes and goes for a week• has a heart condition, diabetes, a chronic lung condition or other serious illness• has a fever along with a rash, bruises or pain upon urination.

The treatment your doctor prescribes will depend on the cause, length and symptoms of the fever.


• Diagnostic Imaging

952-428-2151

• Specialty Clinic

952-428-2870

Savage’s newest and only comprehensive medical building is now open. The full-service medical facility offers advanced imaging and physical therapy services, as well as a specialty care clinic. Imaging

services include the latest in digital health care technology: computed tomography (CT), open bore magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital mammography, 3-D/4-D ultrasound and bone density. St. Francis Rehabilitative Services offers adult and pediatric physical therapy, sports medicine, occupational therapy and speech language pathology. The Savage Medical Building is located on the corner of county roads 42 and 27, next to Cal’s Market.

ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES IN SAVAGE:

St. Francis health services in Savage

Don’t let a sports injury take you off your game. St. Francis Sports Medicine keeps athletes performing at their best. Students, professional athletes and weekend warriors appreciate the expert sports injury care we offer, from on-field diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation. Our compre-hensive sports medicine services include:

• physical therapy and rehabilitation of orthopedic and sports-related injuries• rehabilitation following joint replacement• aquatic therapy• free injury evaluations• athletic training services for local high schools• follow-up with coaches, schools, family and doctors• Saturday Sports Injury Clinic.

SHAKOPEESt. Francis Medical Office Building1601 St. Francis Ave., Suite 200Shakopee, MN 55379

952-428-2001

CHASKAChaska Community Center1661 Park Ridge Dr., Suite 100Chaska, MN 55318

952-428-1250

SAVAGESavage Medical Building(At County Roads 42 and 27)6350 143rd St.Savage, MN 55372

952-428-1550

(Therapy services vary across locations)

St. Francis Sports Medicine

Whatever your game is ... GAME ON!

• Rehab and Sports Medicine

952-428-1550

• Capable Kids

952-428-1565

responders. And as always, Advanced Life Support personnel are on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through Allina Medical Transportation.”

EARLY RECOGNITION KEYA key element to survival of sudden cardiac arrest is early recognition and the start of CpR, followed by a prompt call to 911, the availability of an AED to restart the heart and emergency medical service personnel trained in sudden cardiac arrest care. Jones, along with St. Francis’ emergency personnel, has taken the initiative to make CpR and AED training available at no cost to members of the community. These free CpR Anytime classes teach how to perform hands-only CpR to help save a life. You can double or triple someone’s chances of survival by doing CpR immediately.

“Sudden cardiac arrest strikes 300,000 people in this country each year. In most communities, only 5 to 7 percent survive,” said Charles Lick,

MD, founder of heart Safe Communities and medical director of Allina Medical

Transportation. he explained, “AEDs can raise survival rates. An AED reads

a person’s heart rhythm. It looks for an irregular rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF). If it detects VF, it can deliver a shock to correct the rhythm.”

The City of Shakopee was officially desig-nated a heart Safe Community by Allina hospitals & Clinics, recognizing the com-

munity’s efforts to prepare its staff and citizens to recognize when someone has sudden cardiac arrest and how to respond.

Greg Jones, RN, Emergency Department supervisor at St. Francis, was on hand to receive the award and explain what it means to be a heart Safe Community. “The heart Safe Community designation means we have put tools in place throughout the community to recognize and care for sudden cardiac arrest victims,” he said. “Through the heart Safe Community program, we’ve been able to offer free CpR Anytime classes to area organizations and interested groups. That means we’ve trained more than 1,000 people, who in turn can train others. Twenty-six automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been placed throughout the

community and are readily available to first

Making our community ‘heart safe’

ST. FRANCIS’ AuXILIARY ANNuAL HOLIDAY FuNDRAISER

During the holiday season, lights cover the evergreen tree located at the front entrance of the St. Francis Health Campus. Members of the community, employees, volunteers, doctors and past supporters are invited to purchase these “Lights of Love” in memory or in honor of friends, relatives and loved ones.

The Lights of Love tree-light-ing ceremony will take place on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. in the atrium area at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. The ceremony will include a short dedication program, music, refreshments and the tree lighting. Participants and their honorees are named in a Lights of Love program booklet available at the lighting ceremony. The Memory-Tribute Registry will be on display in the front entrance of St. Francis Health Campus following the ceremony. A donation of $10 is suggested for each symbolic light on the tree. The lights will remain lit throughout the holiday season following the tree-lighting ceremony.

Lights of Love donation forms and information will be available in the hospital gift shop and at the front informa-tion desk starting Nov. 1, and all donations are requested to be submitted by Nov. 23. To request a donation form or for more information, please call 952-428-2660.

8 For more information about CPR

Anytime, visit us online at stfrancis-

shakopee.com and select Classes.


Lights of Love:


MEMORIALS AND TRIBuTESMemorials and tributes recognize someone special; commemo-rate important occasions, such as birthdays, weddings or notable achievements; or express sympathy for and remembrance of the loss of a loved one.

ENDOWMENT GIFTSEndowment gifts provide long-term support to a special program, education or patient/resident care activity. Investment returns from gifts of $10,000 or more are used to support projects or programs.

MATCHING GIFTSMany employers have matching-gift programs through which your generosity to the Saints healthcare Foundation may be multiplied.

DESIGNATED GIFTSDesignated gifts support current Saints healthcare Foundation priorities, including the following: • St. Francis Cancer Care• St. Gertrude’s Rehabilitation Center

uNRESTRICTED GIFTSUnrestricted gifts support areas of greatest need, as directed by the foundation.

HONOR GIFTS Donations may be made in honor of a physician, nurse or caregiver who has provided excellent care.

PLANNED GIFTSplanned gifts support the Saints healthcare Foundation through a bequest in a will, a charitable or revocable trust, life insurance, stocks or real estate.

“There are many opportunities to give to good charities; however, the Saints healthcare Foundation takes the money I donate and uses it to improve the health care in our community. That is something that I really believe in,” said Jane Goebel, St. Gertrude’s Rehabilitation Center nurse administrator.

8 To make a donation or to learn more, please

visit saintshealthcarefoundation.org, contact

our office at 952-428-2070 or use the donation

form below.

How to make a year-end gift to the Saints Healthcare Foundation

A. Enclosed is my gift of: $500 $100 $50 $25 Other _____________

Funding priorities: Cancer Care St. Gertrude’s Rehab General Other:

Donor Name: __________________________________________ (as you would like to be recognized)

Address: ______________________________________________

City: __________________ State: ______ ZIP: ____________

Phone: ______________ Email: ________________________

B. Please charge my gift to:

American Exp. Discover MC Visa

Account #: __________________________ Exp: ____________

Name on Card: ________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City: __________________ State: ______ ZIP: ____________

C. For Gifts in Tribute, complete the following:

In Memory of In Recognition of

In Honor of Get Well Wishes

In Celebration of In Appreciation of

D. Honoree Name:

Occasion (if honor/celebration gift): ______________________

_____________________________________________________

Please send acknowledgement of this gift to:

Name: ______________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

City: __________________ State: ______ ZIP __________

For any tribute gift: An acknowledgement letter will be sent to both the donor and the person who is honored, or a family member

for a memorial gift.

Questions?: Please contact the Saints Healthcare Foundation at 952-428-2070.

Send to: Saints Healthcare Foundation, Attention: Dawn Trnka, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379

Your gift is greatly appreciated and tax deductible.

New Providers at St. Francis


Carlos Figari, MDFamily MedicineQuello Clinic Lakeville952-428-0200

Anne Furuseth, MDObstetrics/GynecologyAllina Medical Clinic — Shakopee952-428-3535

Michelle Johnson, MDFamily MedicineQuello Clinic Savage952-428-0200

Gabor Joo, MDInternal MedicineAllina Medical Clinic — Shakopee952-428-3535

Chitra Kanyadan, MDInternal MedicineAllina Medical Clinic — Shakopee952-428-3535

Daniel Kuyper, MDNeurologypark Nicollet Clinic952-993-3200

Anne Paulson, PA-CFamily MedicineQuello Clinic Savage952-428-0200

William Shimp, MDOncologypark Nicollet Clinic952-993-7750

Parvathi Theerthakarai, MDFamily MedicineAllina Medical Clinic — Shakopee952-428-3535

Matthew Braasch, MD Urologic physicians 952-920-7660

Pumpkin Curry Soup

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon butter1 cup finely chopped onion2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 cup diced celery1 teaspoon curry powder1/8 teaspoon ground coriander1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper3 cups water1 cup chicken broth1 32-ounce can pumpkin puree1 cup fat-free half-and-half

DIRECTIONS:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook for three to five minutes, or until tender. Stir in curry powder, coriander and crushed red pepper; cook for one minute. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; stir occasionally for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and half-and-half; cook for five minutes. Transfer mixture to food processor or blender; blend until creamy.

All About BabiesOffered every monthDesigned for new parents to learn how to care for their infant.Natural Childbirth ClassOffered as a four-week seriesLearn how the mind and body are connected and work together to help you give birth in comfort and awareness. plan to complete the class during your second or early third trimester of pregnancy.

Vaginal Birth After CesareanOffered quarterlyDesigned for women who have had a previous Cesarean birth and are considering vaginal birth.

Infant and Child CPROffered every four to six weeksDoes not qualify you for CpR certification.

Car Seat SafetyOffered once a monthThis class helps the expectant or new parent learn about car seat safety. U-Care and eligible Medica members covered. Scholarships and seats available for those in need of assistance.

Infant MassageFor infants 3 weeks to 1-year-old To register, call 952-496-5033.

Blooma YOGA: Prenatal Yoga and Baby & Me YogaSeveral classes offered through-out the week

CLASSES AND EVENTSTo register for prenatal classes, go to allina.com/classes or call 1-866-904-9962. Dates and times subject to change.

Baby and MeOffered as 4-week seriesClass includes parenting, infant development, infant sleep/calming, and feeding.

Small Talk and Baby Sign LanguageThis is a sign language class for babies who can hear. This class will help you and your baby or toddler understand each other and decrease frustration.

New Brother/New SisterOffered every four to six weeksA one-night class to help children ages 2 to 8 years prepare for the birth of a sibling. All participants should bring a doll or stuffed animal.

Breastfeeding PreparationOffered once a monthOne-night class offering helpful hints to prepare for breastfeeding.

Coping with LaborThis class is designed to help you become an active participant in your own labor.

Childbirth PreparationChoice of a four-week series or the Weekend Express.

Fitness, fun and togetherness for mom and baby. Call 952-848-1111.

TourFor parents and families who plan to give birth at St. Francis.

Emergency Medicine Services Education/CPRFor details and to register, call 612-262-5040.

Joint CareFREEDesigned for people who are scheduled for total knee or hip replacement surgery. To register, call 952-428-3565.

SuPPORT GROuPSLow VisionOffered the second Thursday of every month, 10-11:30 a.m. Information and friendship with others dealing with vision loss. Call 952-428-2002.

HeartOffered the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.For people who have been diagnosed with heart disease. Call 952-428-2080.

Smoking CessationIf you’re ready to stop smoking, call 1-888-354-PLAN (7526).

Women’s ConnectionOffered the fourth Monday of every month, 7 p.m.

For more information on classes, visit stfrancis-shakopee.com and select Classes. For class cancellations, tune in to WCCO TV Channel 4 or WCCO Radio 830, or go to wcco.com or 830wccoradio.com.

Support for women with cancer. Call 952-428-2700. The ACS’s Look Good … Feel Better program, 6:30 p.m. Representatives are at each meeting. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 (227-2345) to sign up.

Infant LossOffered the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.help for dealing with the pain of losing an infant from miscarriage or stillbirth. Call 952-428-2002.

DiabetesOffered the first Monday of every month, 7 p.m.Call 952-428-3324.

Justin Kukowski Center for Spiritual and Physical HealingOngoing group sessions held at St. FrancisFor more information and to register, call 952-361-0042.

Free CPR Anytime ClassesOnce a month, 6-7 p.m.This class teaches basic adult and child CpR. participants do not receive a CpR card. Call 952-428-2000 or email [email protected].

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IN-HOSPITAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

952-428-3000

CANCER CENTER

952-428-2031

CARDIAC REHABILITATION

952-428-2080

CAPABLE KIDS PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTER

Chaska 952-428-1265Savage 952-428-1565

DIABETES AND NuTRITION EDuCATION

952-428-3324

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

952-428-2151

FAMILY BIRTH PLACE

952-428-2062

PEDIATRICS

952-428-3360

PHYSICAL, OCCuPATIONAL, SPORTS MEDICINE, AND SPEECH THERAPY

Shakopee 952-428-2001Chaska 952-428-1250Savage 952-428-1550

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

952-428-2663

SAINTS HEALTHCARE FOuNDATION

952-428-2070

FAMILY PRACTICE CLINICS

ALLINA MEDICAL CLINIC

Shakopee 952-428-3535• Family medicine

• General surgery

• Internal medicine

• Nephrology

• Obstetrics/gynecology

• Podiatric medicine/surgery

• Psychiatry

ALLINA MEDICAL CLINIC-CROSSROADS

Dean Lakes 952-496-6700Chaska 952-428-1500

QuELLO CLINIC

Savage 952-428-0200Lakeville 952-428-0200

PARK NICOLLET CLINIC

Shakopee and Prior Lake

952-993-7750

• Allergy

952-993-3090

• Audiology

952-993-1880

• Cardiac surgery

952-993-3246

• Certified nurse midwives

952-993-3282

• Endocrinology

952-993-3708

• Family medicine

952-993-7750

FAMILY PRACTICE CLINICS cont'd

• General surgery

952-993-3180

• Obstetrics/gynecology

952-993-3282

• Ophthalmology

952-993-3150

• Orthopedic surgery

952-993-3230

• Otolaryngology

952-993-3250

• Pediatrics

952-993-7750

• Physical medicine

952-993-3800

• Podiatric medicine/surgery

952-993-3670

• Pulmonology

952-993-3242

• Urology

952-993-3190

• Vascular surgery

952-993-3180

FAIRVIEW JONATHAN CLINIC

Chaska 952-448-3500

VALLEY FAMILY PRACTICE

Chaska 952-448-3303

SPECIALTY CLINICS

Shakopee 952-428-2600Chaska 952-428-1500Savage 952-428-2870TTY 1-800-682-8786 or

1-800-627-3529

ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY

952-915-6000

COSMETIC, PLASTIC AND RECONSTRuCTIVE SuRGERY

952-893-3000

CuSTOM CARE ORTHOTICS

612-871-5000

KIDNEY SPECIALISTS OF MINNESOTA

612-823-8001

MAPS MEDICAL PAIN CLINICS

763-537-6000

METROPOLITAN PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS, PA

952-445-6700

METRO uROLOGY

763-383-8870

MINNEAPOLIS CHILDREN’S

HEART

612-813-8800

MINNEAPOLIS CLINIC OF NEuROLOGY PEDIATRICS

763-588-0661

MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITuTE

952-428-2099

At St. Francis, we value the contributions of our physician and clinic partners, not only as providers of high-quality health

care, but also as community and organizational leaders. Recognizing the need for strong medical services in this rapidly

growing area, they have committed to meeting that growth with added resources and services. For more information about

our physicians or clinics, call the “Ask St. Francis” information line at 952-428-2000.

find your health partner

8Stay in touch. Visit us at stfrancis-shakopee.com or allina.com/clinics. Email us at [email protected].

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SPECIALTY CLINICScont'd

MINNEAPOLIS OTOLARYNGOLOGY

952-920-4595

ORTHOPEDIC SuRGICAL CONSuLTANTS

Shakopee 952-428-3399Chaska 952-428-1500

ST. FRANCIS SLEEP DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

952-428-2800

TWIN CITIES ORTHOPAEDICS

952-808-3000

TWIN CITIES SPINE CENTER

612-775-6200

uROLOGIC PHYSICIANS

952-920-7660

uRGENT CARE

ST. FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER uRGENT CARE, SHAKOPEE

1455 St. Francis Ave.

952-428-2111Monday-Friday, 6-10 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 1-10 p.m.

QuELLO, BuRNSVILLE

14000 Nicollet Ave. South

952-428-0101Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-

8:30 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Closed all major holidays.

PARK NICOLLET CLINIC, BuRNSVILLE

14000 Fairview Dr.

952-993-8700

PARK NICOLLET CLINIC, CHANHASSEN

300 Lake Dr. East

952-993-4300

FIND A PRIMARY CARE DOCTORVisit allina.com/doctors or call 1-800-877-7878 to find a primary care doctor near

you. Patients have the right to choose their provider for primary, urgent and

emergency care. This listing may not include all medical providers in your area.

Your secure, online health connection, MyChart

is an Internet tool that enables you to schedule and cancel

appointments, manage your health information, review your

test results, manage your child’s health care and more —

online, any time! For more information or to sign up, visit

allina.com/mychart.

My Chart

EMERGENCY CARE

ST. FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

1455 St. Francis Ave.

Shakopee

952-428-3000

ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL

800 E. 28th St.

Minneapolis

612-863-4000


EMERGENCY CAREcont'd

PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL

6500 Excelsior Blvd.

St. Louis Park

952-993-5000

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,

CALL 911.

Don’t let an injury take you off of your game. St. Francis Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services brings you a winning team of specialists. Certifi ed athletic trainers, physical therapists and physician specialists off er complete care, from training and prevention through diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. And, our affi liation with top orthopedic and spine surgeons helps ensure a quick recovery. With three convenient locations to choose from, we make it easy for you to keep your Game On!

all the care you need

ShakopeeSt. Francis Medical Offi ce Building

1601 St. Francis Ave., Suite 200Shakopee, MN 55379

952.428.2001

ChaskaChaska Community Center

1661 Park Ridge Dr., Suite 100Chaska, MN 55318

952.428.1250

SavageSavage Medical Building

(At County Roads 42 and 27)6350 143rd St.

Savage, MN 55372

952.428.1550(� erapy services vary between locations)

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