winona health - healthy connections fall 2008

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Childrens feature: Three keys to a successful school year

Simplify your life with assisted living

Physician assistants, nurse practitioners provide quality patient care

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Hh now.


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Fall is right around the corneras the warmafternoons turn into cool evenings and the leaveson the trees turn from a rich green to blazing oranges

and yellows. Im reminded of a saying that makes

more sense to me every year: Time seems to y by

more quickly as we age. As the mother of three, I see

those quickly changing times reected in my children.

As they have moved from infant to toddler to

school-aged children and teens, the changes appear to

happen overnight.

So were committed, as a family, to make the most of

each day. And we know that includes making healthy

choices. This issue ofHealthy Connections is a valuable resource for parents with

children of all ages. Our features include an announcement about our second year

of theHealthy Kids Club (p. 3), an article about a teen-aged athletes recovery

from a football injury (p. 6), and the benets of regular check-ups for youngsters

(p. 7). Of course, our families also include our older relatives, and youll enjoy the

interview with 90-year-old Ruth Golish (p. 10). She moved to Watkins Manor, our

assisted living facility for independent seniors, a year ago and is glad she did.

Whether an independent senior or a school-aged child, Winona Health has the

healthcare services to address your needs. On both the national and local scenes

those healthcare needs are often met by non-physician providersincluding nurse

practitioners and physician assistants. The article on p. 4 introduces you to our 14non-physician providers. We are fortunate to have many clinical experts in our

organization; as we grow and change to meet our communitys evolving needs,

these clinicians play an increasingly important role.

I can tell you from personal experience that our nurse practitioners and physician

assistants provide quality healthcare services. Whether you, your children or your

parents need an appointment for a general physical or for a specic incident, we

hope youll consider using Winona Health services.

Making the most of each daywhether in summer, fall, winter or springincludesnding a provider to partner with you to take care of your and your familys

healthcare needs. Our providers enjoy being and look forward to becoming your

healthcare partners through all the stages of your life.

Rachelle H. Schultz

President/CEO

Making the most of each day

Healthy Connections is published by

Winona Health to provide you with

nformation about health, wellness

and the many healthcare resources

available to you, close to home.Sending youHealthy Connections

s just one example of how were

working to fulfill our mission of

mproving the health and well-being

of our family, friends and neighbors.

We welcome your questions,

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Winona Health and this publication

Please visit winonahealth.organd

click on Contact Us or call Winona

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Rch H. SchzPresident/CEO

n this issue...

2 Making the most of each day

3 Healthy Kids Club ready to kick

off year two!

4 Physician assistants, nurse

practitioners provide quality

patient care

6 Best care leads to anticipated

return

7 Healthy starts here: Supporting

parents; caring for kids

8 Healthy starts now: Three keys to

a successful school year10 Thinking about simplifying?

Assisted living could be your best

move

12 Foundation & Auxiliary news

15 Winona Health news & notes

16 Upcoming classes & events

On the cover: Collin, 1, Izaac, 13, and

Brynn, 3, enjoy the health benefits of

taying active.

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Healthy Kids Club began inOctober 2007 with the goalof encouraging grade-school-aged

children to make healthy choices. In

its rst year, it served more than 500children at its special events, and

thanks to funding from the Winona

Health Foundation, provided 693 free

Wellness Journals to area children.

Year two ofHealthy Kids Club kicks

off Saturday, September 27. And were

expecting it to be even bigger and

better this year!

The feedback weve received during

our rst year from children and adults

who participated inHealthy Kids Club

was very positive. Weve taken that

feedback and used it to enhance our

programming this year, said Jennifer Olson, Winona

Health community relations coordinator.

But our goal for the program remains the same

teaching children the importance of making gooddecisions and developing healthy lifestyle habits, noted

Olson. WhetherHealthy Kids Club teaches kids to

eat better, get outdoors to be more active or helps them

develop self-esteem, its making a positive difference in

their lives.

All children ages 6 to 11, accompanied by an adult, are

invited to attend this years kick-off event at the Winona

Middle School. (See box below.) Participants will visit

fun informational booths, take part in healthy activities,

have a chance to win prizes and enjoy the Ironman

inatable obstacle course. Children attending this kick-off

event may pick up a Wellness Journalwhen they register.

In addition, all fourth grade students in area schools will

receive aJournalthis year.

Healthy Kids Club is a wonderful way to engage

not only our children but also our families in building

a healthy community, said Susan Roehrich, retired

curriculum director, Winona Area Public Schools.

Added Olson, Healthy kids have better self condence

and do better in school. With the help of our community

partners, we are excited to be offering this program

for the second year to continue making a difference to

children in our community.

Calling all 6 to 11yearolds for the second annual Healthy Kids Clubkick-off event!

Saturday, September 27 9 a.m.noonWinona Middle School 1570 Homer Road Winona, MN

The event is freeand children must be accompanied by an adult.

Healthy Kids Club ready to kick off year two!

Sign up for the Healthy Kids Club e-news list!To receive notication ofHealthy Kids Club events via e-mail, sign up for freeHKCe-mails at winonahealth.org/HKC.

Fun and FitneSS witH tHe FamilyParticipants in the Step into Summerevent

enjoyed some amily time while engaging in healthy activities including a un walk

around Lake Winona, inatable obstacle courses, casting stations and more!


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ationwide, more patients

are receiving care fromphysician assistants (PA) and

nurse practitioners (NP) for their

healthcare needs. Locally, PAs and

NPs also are playing a growing role

in patient care.

More than 250,000 PAs and

NPs practice in the U.S., with

14 providing services in Winona

Healths primary care and specialtyclinics, as well as in its Emergency

Department.

These non-physician providers work

in partnership with a supervising

physician to form a healthcare team

to benet patients. We have a very

collaborative relationship with our

physicians, Tara Suffrins, CNP,

said. While we manage our own

patients, we use the physicians for

consults or referrals. This allows us

to excel and provide the best care for

our patients.

Added Aaron Schilling, PA-C, Seeing a physician

assistant or nurse practitioner offers increased access for

patients and a high standard of care, expanding the reach

of the physician as well. We are able to provide care to a

larger volume of patients by using a team approach.

Schilling works side-by-side with orthopaedic surgeon

Tim Gabrielsen, MD, at Winona Health Sports and

Orthopaedic Specialists. Their relationship is built

upon trust and teamworkgiving Schilling the

independence to provide quality care to patients, consult

with Gabrielsen when appropriate and assist on many

surgeries.

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Physician assistants are educated in the medical model

sharing many of the core classes as physicians. Nurse

practitioners are registered nurses who have completed

a higher degree of education, such as a masters or

doctorate. These non-physician providers role often

emphasizes patient education on preventative care and

advising patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, along

with diagnosis and treatment of medical problems.

Suffrins is a Winona native and a third-generation nurse

working at the Winona Clinics Center for Womens

Health. Providing care for women of all ages, Suffrins


Physician assistants, nurse practitioners

provide quality patient care

Full Range oF CaReJoy Stevens, PA-C, visits with one o her young patients at

the Rushord Clinic. Physician assistants can ully care or patients, calling on supervising

physicians or consultations and reerrals when necessary.


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role often involves generalized counseling for all aspects

of womens health. As a nurse practitioner, I am able to

provide my patients with education and build more time

into visits in order to create relationships with them,

Suffrins said. I focus on a holistic approachonce a

nurse, always a nurse!

Because of their collaborative role with the physicians,physician assistants and nurse practitioners time can be

more exible to the patients needs. Schilling often will

stay longer with patients after they have completed their

appointment with Dr. Gabrielsen to answer any additional

questions. I will review patients tests with them and

correlate what were seeing with a model to help them

have a more thorough understanding of their condition,

Schilling said.

This exibility allows for patients and providers to

develop trusting relationships. Joy Stevens, PA-C,

provides care at the Rushford Clinic and enjoys that extratime with her patients. I love interacting with patients,

especially here in Rushford. Stevens said. I get to know

my patients, the families and nearly everyone in town.

Joy Stevens, PA-C Traci J. Morken, CNP

Ann F. Olson, CNP

Ann Marie Olsen, CNP

Howard Gorder, PA-C

Lisa J. Nutter, FNP-C

Holly J. Fratzke, CNP

Donna J. Kamann, CNP Christina Nitti Velasquez, NP

Tara Sufrins, CNP

Susan Smith, FNPAmy Christianson, NP

Aaron Schilling, PA-C

Joel Stevens, PA-C

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Physician assistants and nurse practitioners work in the Winona Health Physician Clinics and departments listed. For

more information on these providers, visit winonahealth.organd click onFind a Provider.

Family Practice

Womens HealtH

internal medicine

ortHoPaedics

emergency med Urgent care

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PAs and NPs responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

managing overall patient care

diagnosing and treating acute

and chronic diseases

performing physical exams

ordering and interpreting

diagnostic test results

developing and monitoring

treatment plans

educating on preventative care

and healthy lifestyles

prescribing medication


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Brandon Boynton, a freshman at Cochrane-FountainCity (C-FC) High School, is very excited for his2008 football season. Last fall, he tore his anterior

cruciate ligament (ACL) during a pre-season scrimmagewhen an athlete from the opposing team dove helmet-rst

into the front of Brandons locked right kneebringing

his season to an early end.

Brandons mom, Lana, relied on close friends to

recommend care for the injury. Lana contacted Winona

States head football coach Tom Sawyer, her former

physical education teacher when she attended C-FC, for

advice. Sawyer recommended his own teams physician,

Richard Romeyn, MD, from Winona Health Sports

& Orthopaedic Specialists. Lana received the same

recommendation from another C-FC family as well.

As a mom, I wanted the best care for my son, Lana

said. Coach Sawyer said he trusted Dr. Romeyn as the

best in the area, so we trusted him as well.

In October, Brandon underwent extensive ACL surgery

at Community Memorial Hospital where Dr. Romeyn

had to use part of Brandons own hamstring to replace

the completely torn ligament. After nine months of

rehabilitation, Brandon claims to have 99% of his

strength back in the knee, with only minor range-of-

motion limitations still lingering.

In order for patients to do

well, every member of the

team needs to do his or her

part, Dr. Romeyn said.

Brandon has certainly

done everything we asked

him to do; he has done

exceedingly well.

This summer, Brandon found himself healthy enough

to be competitive with upperclassmen at a strength and

agility camp at C-FC. Although he plans to wear his knee

brace for this football season to assist in mobility, hehopes that by next year he wont need it at all.

For now, he is just eager to get back to work at what he

loves. After giving it my all during summer training, I

have my condence back, Brandon said. I am excited to

get back out there to compete and start hitting again.

Best care leads to anticipated returnArea athlete is ready to get back on the eld ater a year o recovery

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Brandon Boynton, 15, is

anxious to return to ootball

at Cochrane-Fountain City

High School.

Steps for injury prevention

While it may seem that you have no control

over whether an injury occurs, there are

recommended steps an athlete can take to help prevent

them. A great way to start is by scheduling yearly

physicals with a qualied medical professional.

Winona Health Certied Athletic Trainer, Judi Tekautz,

identies three areas that can aid in injury prevention:

Technique: It is important for athletes to learn and

practice the proper technique and mechanics of their

sport in order to play the game safely. Improper

technique can put an athletes health and safety at risk.

Preparation: Athletes should begin conditioning

including weight trainingeight weeks prior to the

start of a season. This will help the body acclimate

itself to the conditions it will experience once the

season begins. Preparation should include simulating

the actual environment as much as possible.

Safety: Athletes should always wear and use athletic

equipment properly to help prevent injuries. Using the

wrong, or improperly tted, equipment can increase

the risk of injury.

Do not ignore injury warning signs. Athletes should

consult with a physician when pain or injury keeps

them from performing at 100%. For more resources

available to athletes visit winonahealth.org/sports.


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Healthy starts here:Supporting parents; caring for kids

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From performing well-child exams to providing

expert care on a variety of issues, having healthcare

providers close to home is benecial to parents.

Jen, mother of Izaac, 13, Brynn, 3, and Collin, 1,

appreciates having a variety of local healthcare providers

who have gotten to know her children. She said, I love

the pediatric nursing staff. They know us when we come

in, and now they know me when I call with questions. Dr.

[Joan] Krueger [pediatrician] has really gotten to know

our children. Shes always open to our questions, and its

obvious that she really cares.

Well-child visits can be as much for parents as they are

for children. We encourage parents to bring a list of

questions or concerns to discuss during well-child check

ups, noted Winona Health pediatrician Craig Anderson,

MD. And if you know your child will need a school

physical in the near future, you can bring in those forms

and have that taken care of at the same time.

While well-child visits are a good time to check on your

childs overall health and development, Dr. Anderson

advises not waiting for your next well child exam

to address chronic issues, such as frequent stomach

aches, headaches and learning or behavior problems.

For chronic issues, I recommend scheduling a visit to

specically address those concerns, and we can set aside a

little longer visit to focus on that issue.

Having a healthcare provider close to home increases

peace of mind for many parents. The staff here is caring

and responsive, said Sarah, mother of Caitlin, 4, and

Patrick, 15 months. Even when Ive had questions

on weekends or after hours, theyve gotten back to me

promptly, and its usually easy to get in to see someone.

To schedule a visit with a Family Practice or Pediatrics

provider, contact Lewiston (507.523.2127), Rushford

(507.864.7726) or Winona (507.454.3680) Clinics.

eaSy aCCeSS to CaReSarah Curtin, mother o Caitlin, 4, and Patrick, 15 months, appreciates the availability and responsiveness

o the staf at Winona Clinics Pediatric/Adolescent Medicine. Here Craig Anderson, MD, assesses Patricks overall health.


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School supplies have beenpurchased, emergency medicalforms have been completed and

locker combinations and class

schedules have been memorizeda

new school year is underway.

Remembering a few key factors can

help ensure your children have the

basics for making it a successful year

of learning and growing.

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Craig Anderson, MD, a Winona

Health pediatrician, noted, A healthy

breakfast helps prevent children (and

adults) from getting restless and tired.

And because kids who eat breakfast

have more energy and are better able

to concentrate in class, it follows that

generally theyll do better in school.

He said the best breakfast choices include complex

carbohydrates such as oatmeal, whole-grain breads,

bagels and cereal, low-fat yogurt or milk, and protein

including eggs or lean meat. Complex carbohydrates

and proteins stay with you longer. And because they take

longer to metabolize, you wont have a mid-morningdip in blood sugar that causes drowsiness, increased

irritability and sometimes headaches.

Dr. Anderson recommends limiting simple sugars, such

as corn syrup, dextrose and fructose, which cause blood

sugar to quickly and temporarily rise then drop. Keep

healthy, easy-to-prepare options on hand so that when in a

hurry, your child will nd a nutritious breakfast.

In addition to eating nutritious foods, Dr. Anderson

recommends making time for healthy family meals.

Eating together has a positive impact on emotional

health. It provides time to talk about school and other

issues that are important to your child.

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An active child enjoys many benets, including having

stronger muscles and bones. But the benets of exercise

go beyond looking and feeling t.

In addition to lowering blood pressure, cholesterol levels

and decreasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes,

active children are better able to cope with everyday

make it Fun!Brynn, 3, Izaac, 13, and Collin, 1, enjoy playing outdoors. Activitydoesnt have to eel like exercise. Any time spent being active throughout the day

adds up to improved concentration, higher quality sleep and better health.

Healthy starts now:Three keys to a successful school yearA healthy combination oFood, activity and rest will take your child Far

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challengesincluding paying attention in class, said Dr. Anderson.

Although the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

recommends that children get at least 60 minutes of moderate to

vigorous exercise on most days, Dr. Anderson emphasizes, The

minutes dont have to be consecutive. Rather than focusing on how

much time children should be active, focus instead on doing activitiesyour children enjoy.

Activities that you can do socially or independently can incorporate

endurance, strength and exibilityincluding normal childhood

activities like playing tag and playing on the playground. Dr. Anderson

advises, Make it fun and teach your child activities that theyll be able

to enjoy throughout their lives.

Another benet to being active is that it will help children fall asleep

and improve their quality of sleep. Dr. Anderson noted, If kids spend

time actively playing after school and/or after dinner, then have a

regular bedtime routine, such as taking a bath and having reading time,

it will improve their ability to get a good nights sleep. And rest is

another key factor to good health.

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Everybody needs restespecially growing children. Like having a

healthy breakfast, getting enough rest enhances childrens ability to pay

attention in class and get more out of their lessons, said Dr. Anderson.

He points out that while there are some guidelines for how much rest is

enough (about 10 to 12 hours for preschoolers; 10 hours for 69 year

olds; 9 hours for 1012 year olds; and 8 to 9-1/2 hours for teens), it

may vary signicantly from child to child, just as it does for adults.

Establishing regular sleeping hours is benecial, as irregular sleep

patterns can make quality sleep more difcult. Lack of sleep can cause

moodiness and irritability and makes it more difcult to concentrate.

Sleep deprivation also can lead to decreased short-term memory.

Its important to ensure that children have adequate time for homework,

play and rest. Watch for signs that your child is overloaded: increased

moodiness or feeling overwhelmed are signs that you may need to scale

back on your childs schedule.

One of the benets to making sure your children get the right

combination of healthy food, activity and rest is that it helps us parents

remember that we should be good role models, said Dr. Anderson.

And that helps us stay healthy, too.


Sometimes its obvious when childrenshould be kept home for the day, eithbecause their symptoms are severe or

because of school or daycare guidelines.But what if its not that clear?

It often comes down to parents knowing

their child and using their best judgment,

said Christina Nitti Velasquez, CNP, in

Winona Clinics Family Practice Departm

Sometimes we dont give our children

ourselvestime to rest when sick. If your

childs energy level is down and you think

theyll have a hard time focusing in class,

probably best to keep them home to rest a

get plenty of uids.

When we allow time for rest, she

continued, we recuperate faster and it he

the immune system get the body back to

good health. And, if you suspect strep or a

highly contagious illness, its best to keep

them home.

Nitti Velasquez recommends a clinic visit

if they have a severe sore throat, especiall

if accompanied by a fever, aches and

upset stomach without other typical cold

symptoms. Call about getting a strep test

If its strep, we can prescribe medication t

make them comfortable and get them back

good health.

To go or not to go

Staying HealtHyCaitlin Curtin, 4, gets he

ears examined by Christina Nitti Velasquez, CN

Caitlin said, I have un with her.


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Thinking about simplifying?

Assisted living could be your best move

After raising her ve daughters and four sons ona farm near Altura and then living in an Alturaapartment for several years, Ruth Golish decided shed

benet from simplifying her daily tasks and enjoying the

amenities available in an assisted living community.

And now, after her rst year of living at Watkins Manor

in Winona, Ruth said, I wouldnt have it any other way.

The food is great, and I dont have to grocery shop, cook

or wash dishes any morethats nice!

Of course leaving your homewhether its a house with

a yard, an apartment or a condo and whether youve livedthere ve years or 50can be a difcult decision.

Difcult decisions are best made when you dont have to

be in a hurry to make them, noted Bunny Bennick, RN,

Winona Senior Services community liaison. Moving to

a new home at any stage of life is a big step and can be

stressful. Taking the time to research your options helps

to ensure youll make a decision youll be happy with.

Ruth agreed. I checked out all my options and visited

other places, she noted. And the minute I opened the

door, I said This is it.

Many factors can weigh into the decision about where

to call home. Ruth said that for her it came down to

one thing: atmosphere. She explained, Everybody is

happy here; the residents and the staff. No one is gloomy.

There is a great mix of people teachers, people who

have worked in banks, people who have worked in their

homes they all add to the wonderful atmosphere.

When asked if shes made new friends since she moved

in, Ruth exclaimed, Friends here? I love it! I consider

them all my friends and I have some really good ones.

Among the other benets of living at Watkins Manor,

Ruth counts the variety of activities available: Band

concerts by the lake, plays, a church potluck, shopping

trips and games including cards and Scrabble. Were

close to everything thats available, and the activities

director [Nola Skappel] really knows whats whatshes

really good. Every week there are many activities to

choose from.

Ruth notes that theres also a gift shop with reasonable

prices, an errand service, vegetable and ower gardens for

those who enjoy gardening, and even exercise classes for

those who are interested.

I checked out all my options and visited

other places. And the minute I opened the

door, I said This is it.

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dayS Full oF aCtivityIn addition to many social

activities, Ruth Golish enjoys knitting caps or her grandchildren

in her comortable Watkins Manor apartment.


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Ruth acknowledges that leaving home can be hard, but

she added, This is just so much easier. And as far as

advice shed give to others considering such a move?

Id have them come and spend the day hereand for

goodness sake, taste the food!

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Our goal is to provide a beautiful, enjoyableatmosphere for active seniors who valuetheir privacy and independenceand for those who

will benet from help with daily activities or medical

issues, noted Bunny Bennick, Winona Senior

Services Community liaison. Similar to when people

are looking for any new home, different things appeal

to different people.

When considering assisted living options for yourself

or a family member, Bennick recommends making a

list of the features most important to you and asking

lots of questions. For example:

Do you like the location and the outward appearance

of the residence?

Are the buildings and grounds attractive,

comfortable and appropriate for your needs?

If youre interested in assistance with medical

issues, what kind of training does the staff have and

during what hours are they available? (For example,

Watkins Manor has Licensed Practical Nurses on

site from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. with Registered Nursesupervisors available 24/7.)

What services and amenities are available? (Such

as help with personal daily activities, laundry,

cleaning, social and recreational activities,

transportation, access to common rooms)

What is included in the monthly price? (Such as

meals, telephone, cable, individually controlled air

conditioning and heating, appliances, housekeeping,scheduled transportation)

Do you like the overall atmosphere and do the staff

and other residents seem happy and friendly?

If possible, take your time and visit more than once.

To schedule a tour of Watkins Manor or to receive

free information about choosing an assisted living

community, contact Bunny Bennick at 507.494.7493.

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A piece of history

Paul Watkins, nephew of JR Watkins, moved toWinona in 1892 to help with the Watkins business.Paul, then 28, was a successful businessman in Columbus,

Ohio, with his wife Florence and four children

Roderick, Joseph, Florence and William.

When Paul and Florence moved to Winona they rst lived

in a house to the west of Watkins Manor. Constructionbegan on their home on Wabasha Street, now part of

Watkins Manor, in 1924. Completed in 1927, the home

was admired for its beauty and detail. The Great Hall

houses one of the largest Aeolian organs with 6,000 pipes

ranging in size from smaller than a lead pencil to 20-inch

square wooden pipes.

Paul Watkins lived only four years after moving into the

familys new home. He died Christmas Eve morning in

1931. Heirs of the Watkins family gave the home to theMethodist Church who built a nursing home addition.

After Winona Health purchased the home in 1999, the

nursing home was totally renovated into assisted living

apartmentsleaving the Watkins mansion in its original

historic state.


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Foundation & auxiliaRy newS

MediAppS receives Foundation grant

I

n March, the Winona Health Foundation awarded

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona a $12,000

Community Engagement Grant to help continue the

agencys Medication Application Service (MediAppS).

Funding for the MediAppS program was unexpectedly

cut in the fall of 2007, creating the need for community

support and donations. The Winona Health Foundation

responded to this need by providing assistance to

Catholic Charities.

Funding from Winona Health came at a critical juncture

for MediAppS, and the Winona Health Foundation really

helped to keep the program going, said Bob Tereba,

Executive Director of Catholic Charities.

The mission of MediAppS is to improve the health and

well-being of low income, uninsured individuals living

in the Winona area by helping them obtain needed

prescription medications that they cannot afford. These

medications are increasingly important in treating chronic

diseases. Not only can these medications lengthen life,

but they also promote a higher quality of life.

The MediAppS program meets a critical need in our

community, said Nancy Brown, Winona Healths

executive director of development. The reality is that if

it werent for this program, these individuals would not be

getting the medications they need.

MediAppS began operating in Winona in the summer of

2003. The program has seen steady growth over the past

ve years. Figures from October 2006 to September 2007

show a total of 534 prescriptions distributed among 57

uninsured persons.

MediAppS works with pharmaceutical companies who

offer patient assistance programs to make medications

available for free or at a reduced cost to individuals who

struggle nancially. Sheila Collom, Catholic Charities

MediAppS coordinator, thoroughly evaluates each

situation and determines which applications and claims

need to be led to receive the necessary assistance. Once

an individual qualies, MediAppS then works closely

with the persons physicians and care facility to help them

secure the prescriptions they need.

The MediAppS program is available to any uninsured

person who requires prescription medications which

exceed their nancial ability. Catholic Charities servesall people, regardless of race, sex, age or faith tradition.

Anyone who sees MediAppS as a possible solution for

their prescription needs is encouraged to call Collom at

507.454.2270.

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Each year the Winona Health Foundation awards up

to $50,000 through Community Engagement Grants.

Applications for the next grant cycle are being accepted

through December 31, 2008. Criteria and applications

for these grants are available at the Winona Health

Foundation ofce at Community Memorial Hospital or

can be downloaded online at: winonahealth.org/grants.

The reality is that if it werent for this

program, these individuals

would not be getting the

medications they need.

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g d. m g shpH HppNovember 5-8

B.A. Miller AuditoriumCommunity Memorial Hospital

The 3rd oor of Community

Memorial Hospital becomes a

holiday shopping wonderland

featuring gifts, holiday decorations,

jewelry, baked

goods and

much more.

Proceeds

go towards

scholarships

and medical

equipment. Mark your calendars

and invite your friends to go holiday

shopping for a good cause.

F tNovember 21-22

Watkins Manor

175 E. Wabasha St.

Stroll through the Great Hall

lled with beautifully decorated

holiday trees, which are available

for purchase

by sealed bid.

The trees are

decorated

and donated

by various

businesses,

organizations

and individuals.

If you are interested in learning

more or donating a tree, contact the

Volunteer Ofce at 507.474.3328.


Watch for these festive

Auxiliary events!

Are you interested in helping others? Would you enjoy a rewardingvolunteer opportunity? Become a Winona Health Auxiliary volunteer.Auxiliary volunteers provide many valuable services throughout Winona

Health. Last year our more than 350 volunteers contributed more than 30,400

hours of service. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For

more information or to apply to become a volunteer at Winona Health, visit

winonahealth.org/volunteeror call 507.457.4394.

Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity?

B.A. Miller Classic benefts many

through the Patient Care Fund

The Ben & Adith Miller Classic golf tournament, held August 11 at Cedar

Valley Golf Course, raised a record $170,000 for the Ben & Adith Miller

Patient Care Fund$5,000 more than the event raised in 2007. More than 225

golfers participated in this annual fundraising event.

Since its inception in 1986, the Patient Care Fund has contributed more than

$2.7 million to more than 1,395 area families. The Winona community is

very fortunate to have a fund like the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund,

and the Winona Health Foundation is very fortunate that Hugh and Vera Miller

and RTP Company are committed to building the fund through the Ben &

Adith Miller Classic, said Nancy Brown, Winona Healths executive director

of development. Their efforts and the efforts of RTP Company staff are

unequaled and critical to the success of this fundraising effort.

The Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund was established by Benjamin

Miller in honor of his wife. The Fund is used to help individuals who,

because of life circumstances, need assistance covering their medical costs.

For more information on the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund, visit

winonhealth.org/foundation or call 507.474.3328.


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Kristi Lynn Schulte, PA, joined

the staff at Family Medicine

of Winona. Kristi received her

Master of Medical Science degree

in Physician Assistant Studies

from Midwestern University in

Glendale, Arizona.

Pediatrician Craig H. Anderson,

MD, joined the Pediatric/

Adolescent Medicine team at

Winona Clinic providing care forchildren from birth through high

school. He has a special interest in

attention decit disorder.

Lyle Hulsing, MA, LP, joined the

staff at Winona Health Psychiatric

& Counseling Services. Hulsing

is a licensed psychologist with

extensive experience in individual,

couples and family therapy.

David J. Lofgren, MD, a

board-certied Family Practice

physician, joined the Winona

Health medical staff and sees

patients in the Family Practice

Department at Winona and at

Rushford Clinics.

Kevin R. Vanderveen, MD,a board-certied emergency

medicine physician, has joined the

medical staff at Winona Health

and will work with the team in

the Emergency Department at

Community Memorial Hospital.


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Community Memorial Hospital again has been named

on the nations Most Wired-Small and Rural Hospital

listaccording toHospitals

& Health Networks

magazine. This is the

seventh consecutive year

Community Memorial

Hospital has been

recognized as a Most

Wired hospital. Earlier

this year, Community Memorial Hospital was featured

in a nationalPBS NewsHourstory about healthcare

information technology. The news segment can be

viewed online at winonahealth.org/pbs.

Community Memorial Hospital has earned two

Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) Patient Safety

Excellence Awards for its work on two initiatives:

preventing patients from falling and from developing

pressure ulcers during hospital stays. CMH implemented

the MHA SAFE from FALLS Roadmap to a

Comprehensive Falls Prevention Program and the SAFE

SKIN Roadmap to a Comprehensive Pressure Ulcer

Prevention Program. The roadmaps combine learning

from reported events in Minnesota and national best

practices. The MHA Patient Safety Excellence Award

is given to facilities that have achieved more than 90

percent of the actions recommended in the roadmaps.

Winona Clinic and Lewiston Clinic received the

Bridges to Excellence awardfor meeting the 2008

criteria for excellence in the optimal care of patients

with cardiovascular disease, resulting in improved health

outcomes and reduced patient healthcare costs.

Community Memorial Hospital has been named a top

performerin a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

(CMS)-Premier healthcare alliance project that rewards

hospitals for delivering higher quality care. Based on

third-year results from the Hospital Quality Incentive

Demonstration (HQID) project, Community Memorial

Hospital ranked in the top 10 percent for overall quality

in the care of Acute Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)

patients and in the top 20 percent in the clinical care of

Congestive Heart Failure patients.

For information about healthcare providers at Winona

Health, visit winonahealth.orgclick on Find a Provider.


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We had excellent service at theEye Care Centerand in

the Family Practice Department... And what a wonderful

facility. Its a warm and friendly atmosphere and allpersonnel treat you in a professional manner and beyond.

The south view is gorgeous and the waiting lounge is very

nice and comfortable. Im so glad Winona has such a

people-oriented facility for healthcare.

Jane Fellows

Lewiston, MN

When I was treated in theEmergency Room, the doctors

and nurses couldnt have been more efcient or caring. I

know I wouldnt have gotten better care anywhere else.

Shirley Pfughoet

Winona, MN

On Thursday, July 17, we took our granddaughter, age 9,

to the Winona HealthEmergency Room. She had a deep,

persistent cough and had spiked a temperature. From

the time we arrived until our departure, we received the

best of care. Nurse Andy [Seltz], Respiratory Therapist

Tony [Hibbard], X-Ray Tech Dave [Lawrence], and Dr.

[Carlos] Morales were sensitive, caring and professional

to our granddaughter and her grandparents. Each

one treated us kindly and explained all the tests and

treatments leading to her diagnosis. They represented the

best of Winona Healths mission.

Jim and Shannon Hanzel

Winona, MN

Troy Shelton, MD, Winona Center for Womens Health

Thank you for delivering my two children. You are a

wonderful doctor. You are so caring and kind. Thank you

for taking such good care of me and for being a ve-star

doctor!

Gretchen Pronschinske

Mondovi, WI

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My experience was excellent. I cant think of any way they

could have done a better job. Thank you for the pleasant

professional experience.

Surgery patient

I was so impressed with the care, concern and services.

Surgery patient

What a pleasant experience! I felt comfortable and

relaxed [during mammogram] and the staff answered my

questions in detail. I have been coming here for many

years and would not hesitate to recommend Winona

Health fully.

Womens Imaging Department patient

I found that a mammo can be a very pleasant experience.

My tech was great and the coffee and treats were much

appreciated since my appointment was at 7:30 a.m. Im

also passing this information along to my friend who has

never had a mammogram.

Womens Imaging Department patient

reminder:October is Breast Cancer Awareness

Month. Are you due for a mammogram?

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind

or of early detection. Call to schedule an

appointment in our Womens Imaging

Department: 507.457.4320.


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For a complete calendar of events by

date and for more information about our

services and programs, please visit our

website: winonahealth.org. We welcome

your questions and comments.

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2nd Wednesday of the month, 67 p.m.

CMH, Parkview Conference Room

No registration required: 507.457.4560

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November 11, 49 p.m.

CMH, 3rd Floor B.A. Miller Auditorium

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Six week program:

Wednesdays, September 3October 8Thursdays, October 2November 6

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Weekend program:

Saturday, September 20, 8 a.m.3 p.m.

CMH, 3rd Floor, B.A. Miller Auditorium

Registration required: 507.457.4338

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Thursday, September 18, 5:306:30 p.m.

CMH, 3rd Floor, B.A. Miller Auditorium

FREE! Registration encouraged.Visit winonahealth.org/health_talksor

call 507.457.4374 for more information

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Thursday, October 9, 10 a.m.4 p.m.

Free. No appointment necessary.

Psychiatric & Counseling Services

825 Mankato Avenue, Winona

Call for more information: 507.454.2606

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Winona Health and area Lions Clubs

WSUs Kryzsko Commons

Saturday, November 8

8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. FREE!


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Tuesdays: October 7, 14, 21, 28

6:30-7:30 p.m. CMH

$40 for individual, $60 for couples


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Thursday, November 20, 6 a.m.9 p.m.

859 Mankato Ave., 3rd Floor Clinic

507.474.4760

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September 23, 5-8 p.m.

October 16, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

October 22, 5-8 p.m.

November 13, 5-8 p.m.

November 20, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

December 15, 5-8 p.m.

CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium


Cost for class: $30

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Informational sessions:September 15, 6:307:30 p.m.

November 17, 9:3010:30 a.m.

Working sessions:

September 22, 6:307:30 p.m.

November 24, 9:3010:30 a.m.



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Second Annual Kick-Off Event

Winona Middle School

Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m.Noon


or visit winonahealth.org/HKC

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6:308 p.m.

Watkins Great Hall, 175 E. Wabasha St.


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Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m.

Womens Health Library

3rd oor Winona Clinic


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Thursday, October 2

7:309:30 a.m. and 4:306:30 p.m.

Winona Health, 859 Mankato Ave.

Appointments encouraged: 507.457.4481

Cost for screening: $10

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1st Monday of the month, 7-8 p.m.



For information about Foundation

and Auxiliary events, see p. 13 or call

507.474.3328.

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