JerseyCommunityHospital

Summer 2013

New LIFENET system saves lives>>

Cardiac MonitoringGoes Mobile

INSIDE:

2 - 3 Surgery for Treating GERD

4 Rest Easy… Take a Sleep StudyCraig Beyer, M.D., Welcomed

5 Physical Therapy – ORTHAHEEL, Custom OrthoticsMedical Providers Collaborate

6 - 7Girls on TrackWellness Center Events

8Mobile Monitoring for Heart Attack Patients

9 Childbirth Education Class

10 - 12Foundation – Memorial RecognitionUpcoming Events

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Dr. Malcolm Schulz Now Offers Surgery to Treat Heartburn and Reflux at JCHPatients who suffer from severe acid reflux disease now have an

alternative to traditional treatment options at JCH… Dr. Malcolm

Schulz offers a revolutionary surgery procedure that does not require

incisions and offers reduced pain, faster recovery and no visible scar.

Dr. Schulz is the first specialist in our area to perform surgery with the

revolutionary TIF (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) procedure,

using the innovative EsophyX® device to treat gastroesophageal

reflux disease (GERD).

“The TIF procedure can significantly reduce reflux and improve quality

of life,” said Dr. Schulz. “After the TIF procedure, clinical trials show

that most patients can eat and drink foods they avoided for many

years. Reflux no longer impacts their life like it previously did.”

Reflux medication like PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) can help relieve

patients’ heartburn symptoms, but they don’t solve the underlying

anatomical problems or prevent further disease progression. Even on

PPIs, many patients are still unable to eat the foods they want to

or have to sleep sitting up to reduce nighttime reflux. In addition,

recent studies have shown that long-term use of PPIs can lead to

inadequate absorption of minerals such as calcium and can result in

bone fractures.

Lifestyle ChangesConventional

Surgery

mild severeGERD

Pharmaceuticals TIF Procedure

Anatomic CorrectionWarranted

Early Disease, No Anatomic Correction Required

“The TIF procedure can significantly reduce reflux and improve quality of life.” - Dr. Malcolm Schulz

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Dr. Malcolm Schulz Now Offers Surgery to Treat Heartburn and Reflux at JCH

The next step in evolution of surgery, the TIF procedure is based on established principles of surgical repair of the antireflux barrier, except that it is “surgery from within” performed transorally (through the mouth). The procedure reconstructs the antireflux valve between the stomach and esophagus. As food is swallowed, this valve opens and closes, creating a physical barrier to reflux. Because the procedure is incisionless, patients experience less pain, shorter recovery and no visible scar.

Many patients are wary of traditional open or laparoscopic antireflux surgery with incisions, risks and possible side effects like bloating, flatulence and difficulty swallowing. But TIF requires neither internal incisions nor dissection, lowering the hurdle for restoring the antireflux barrier and allowing earlier surgical intervention.

With millions of Americans diagnosed with GERD and not fully satisfied with their treatment options, TIF offers an excellent alternative. To date, more than 10,000 patients have been treated worldwide with excellent results.

“Recent studies of the TIF EsophyX procedure have shown that it can reduce patients’ dependency on medications, with 79% of patients remaining off their daily medications after two years and experiencing a dramatic improvement in their quality of life,” said Dr. Schulz. “We are very excited to be able to offer our patients the same incredible benefits as more invasive procedures, without making incisions.”

How it works

For more information or to makean appointment, call (618) 639-3800.

Dr. Beyer is now accepting patients in the JCH Physician

Clinic located at Jersey Community Hospital. His office

hours are Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. Call (618) 288-4388

for an appointment.

Jersey Community Hospital Welcomes

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon! Craig Beyer, M.D.,

Do you feel like you get good sleep?

Are you well rested when you wake up?

Do you have plenty of energy during the

day without feeling like you need a nap?

By Regina Plummer, Sleep Lab Technician

If you would like to schedule a sleep study, contact the center at (618) 498-8394.

Rest Easy... Take a Sleep Study and Fight Fatigue!

If not, you may need to visit the JCH Sleep Lab for a sleep study. Not getting healthy sleep can be the root of many health problems because your body does not get the rest it needs to heal and restore itself. There are over 80 sleeping disorders, the most prevalent being sleep apnea, which is where the airway closes off during sleep, causing the person to wake up long enough to breathe and then go back into the shallow stages of sleep, repeating this pattern throughout the night. Sleep apnea prevents the person from getting to the deeper stages of sleep, which is where the body fully relaxes. Some of the health issues that are commonly seen with sleep apnea include: high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, acid reflux, weight gain, frequent nighttime urination and depression.

When you don’t get the energy you need from sleep, your body will retain fat and cause you to crave high-calorie foods such as carbohydrates and sweets. The more weight you gain, the more severe the sleep apnea becomes because you have more tissue in the back of your throat, closing off your airway. By treating the sleep disorder, you are allowing your body to function the way it is supposed to, healing itself.

In order to have a sleep study, you must have a referral from your physician. Your doctor’s office can call Scheduling for your sleep study. We are open Monday–Thursday nights. Feel free to take a look at the new sleep rooms on the Med Surg floor in rooms 218 and 220. The beds have very nice pillowtop mattresses, there is a comfortable recliner and a flat panel TV. There is also a shower, and you will receive a coupon for a free breakfast if you would like to stay and eat in the cafeteria. A sleep study is the easiest test you will ever take.

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Dr. Cristy Elving, Larry Bear, Scott Tonsor and Steve Schwegel

Get Your Feet Ready for Summer with ORTHAHEEL Sandals and Custom Orthotics!

Medical Providers Collaborate to Assure Athletic Trainer Program Continues

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The Physical Therapy Department at Jersey Community Hospital now offers a full line of ORTHAHEEL sandals from Vasyli Medical. Featuring a built-in, lightweight biomechanical footbed that supports your feet, the sandals help to realign your lower legs and decrease strain on your feet, knees, hips and lower back. They’re also a great option for spring and summertime footwear! So if you need arch support but don’t want to wear tennis shoes during the warmer weather, check out the ORTHAHEEL sandals. They are available in a variety of styles, colors and options for men and women. Stop by the JCH Wellness Center to browse our selection and place your order today!

Custom-made orthotics from Vasyli Medical are also available in our Physical Therapy Department. These shoe inserts are designed and made as the result of an individual evaluation performed by a licensed physical therapist at Jersey Community Hospital. The evaluation, fabrication and fitting of the orthotics can all be done the same day! Call the Physical Therapy Department (618) 498-8480 to schedule your free consultation/evaluation today!

On Tuesday, April 9th, Jerseyville medical providers teamed up to assure the continuance of the Athletic Trainer program at Jersey Community High School. The goal of the program is to assist parents and coaches in the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of various sports related injuries. Those who collaborated on the program included: Dr. Cristy Elving, Chief of Staff at Jersey Community Hospital; Larry Bear, Jersey Community Hospital Administrator; and Steve Schwegel of the JCH Wellness Center Branch of the Alton Physical Therapy Team. They presented checks totaling $15,000 to the JCHS Athletic Department. Scott Tonsor, Athletic Director, accepted the checks.

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Girls on Track

Thanks from the Wellness Center!

The 10-week Girls on Track program will be offered this fall. Participants meet twice a week after school. Each practice lasts about 75-90 minutes. The season culminates with a 5k event where all Girls on the Run and Girls on Track participants throughout the St. Louis region come together to celebrate girl power. The program combines training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing workouts. The goal of Girls on Track isn’t just to get these young ladies running. It’s also intended to encourage them to have a stronger sense of identity, learn to stand up for themselves in a healthy manner, give and receive

support in a peer group, develop an improved body image and participate in a community service project… all while having FUN at this impressionable time of life. Program information is available at the school/site offering the program in early to mid August for any girl interested in participating. Registration for the program will take place online starting at the end of August. The 5k event is in mid-November.

Available for 6th - 8th grade girls, September - November

Need a Personal Trainer?You’ll always find low prices on personal training at the JCH

Wellness Center! 1/2 hour sessions are available for only $17!

Get a group and train together and save money.

Call (618) 498-3500 for more details.

For more information, call the JCH Wellness Center (618) 498-3500.

Jersey Community Hospital Wellness Center would like to thank the following groups for their dedication and support, so that a ceiling fan could be purchased and installed in the aerobics room.

Jersey Community Hospital Foundation, Bike-A-Thon Participants, Loellke Plumbing, Tri-Co Electric, and Jersey State Bank all supported efforts to make this fan a reality. A raffle for a 1-year membership was held at the Wellness Center. Congratulations to Marilyn Schroeder as her winning ticket was drawn for the 1-year membership.

Lynn Currie, JCHF Director; Steve LeBlanc, Maintenance Director; Jen Lyles, Fitness Coordinator; Marilyn Schroeder, Raffle Winner; Brian Karcher and Dave Loellke, Loellke Plumbing.

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Begins July 18th

Begins July 11th

Begins July 17th

Begins September 1st

Begins September 7th

Student $29

Individual $39

Couple $49

Family $59

Senior $29

Senior Couple $39

Single $132

Couple $164

Family $184

Senior $112

Senior Couple $134

Student (College/HS) $99

Individual $39/mo.

Couple $50/mo.

Family $58/mo.

Senior $29/mo.

Senior Couple $40/mo.

Membership Specials: Upcoming Events & Classes:July (3 Months with

NO Joining Fee!)Fit to a Tee Intensive Program

The Biggest Loser

5K Training Program

Running Challenge

Fall Swim Lesson Registration

August (1 Month)

September (6 Months)Saturday, September 21st

Heart & Sole 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

JCH Wellness Center Closed July 4th and September 2nd

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Jersey Community Hospital has launched a new mobile heart monitoring system to help improve outcomes for heart attack patients. The LIFENET System is the first cloud-based data network of its kind, offering the JCH team and emergency medical services (EMS) tools to provide faster treatment for patients who experience a dangerous type of heart attack known as STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction).

STEMI poses a serious threat to the heart muscle and can result in a patient’s death or serious disability. The faster patients receive treatment, the more likely they are to have a positive outcome. LIFENET can help shorten the critical period between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and the start of lifesaving medical care.

This interval is known as door-to-balloon time, referring to the start of angioplasty (the inflation of a balloon catheter) or the placement of a stent (the insertion of a small mesh tube) within the patient’s blocked artery. Studies show that when door-to-balloon time is 90 minutes or less, patients experiencing a STEMI heart attack have significantly better outcomes and shorter hospital stays.

LIFENET can play a key role in reducing door-to-balloon time, ensuring that patients get the treatment they need as quickly as possible. The system is cloud-based (information is stored in the Internet rather than at a specific site) so the data is available on demand to anyone in any location at any time.

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JCH Launches New Mobile Monitoring System to Help Improve Heart Attack Patient Outcomes

Using a secure Internet connection, LIFENET lets paramedics send data from the field via a wireless digital electrocardiogram (ECG). JCH’s care teams are then able to quickly identify STEMI patients, determine where to route them for care, and have staff prepared before the patient arrives, reducing time to treatment.

In addition, LIFENET allows JCH teams to see the same patient data available to EMS crews. Our teams can also engage with remote clinicians for decision support through a dedicated LIFENET iPhone application. By speeding communication among members of the care team, we save critical time in delivering treatments.

The LIFENET mobile monitoring system at JCH was made possible through donations from the JCH Hope Chest Resale Shop and the JCH Annual Appeal. With the help of its donors, shoppers and volunteers, the Resale Shop provided $35,000, while Annual Appeal donors contributed a total of $30,000 toward the purchase of this lifesaving equipment.

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Jersey Community Hospital Childbirth Education Classes

To register, call (618) 498-8440 or visit www.jch.org.

July 20th

August 17th

September 28th

October 12th

November 9th

December 21st

There is so much to know about having a baby and with the constantly changing technology, even experienced moms may need a refresher course.

We offer a Childbirth Education Class that will assist you and complement your doctor’s advice. Classes are taught by a trained, certified childbirth educator. With compassion, support and information that will take you from pregnancy through the post-partum period, these classes help you adjust to changes that occur during this special time.

Classes are offered each month in a 3-hour Saturday session and should be taken 4-8 weeks before your due date. Classes are free to those delivering at Jersey Community Hospital or $30 if delivering elsewhere.

Schedule:

Personalized, Exceptional Care. Right Here at Home.Our women’s health team offers a highly specialized spectrum of obstetrical and gynecological services. From your daughter’s initial annual exam, to the birth of your first child, to your mother’s mammogram, generations of women have relied on the compassionate care we provide. JCH Women’s Health Services offers the total solution.

We’re committed to getting to know and understand your individual healthcare needs. Plus we’re located right up the road from where you live and work, saving you the time, hassle, stress and expense of having to travel elsewhere for exceptional women’s care.

JCH offers a broad spectrum of quality,specialized women’s health services close to home. Call (618) 498-8307 or visit jch.org/womens.

Dr. Elaine Sharp, OB/GYN 27 years in practice Dr. Sharp is accepting new patients. Call (618) 639-2006 for an appointment.

Dr. Batool Vali, OB/GYN 37 years in practice Dr. Vali is accepting new patients. Call (618) 498-3612 for an appointment.

Dr. J. Daniels Lamping, OB/GYN33 years in practice Dr. Lamping is accepting new patients. Call (618) 498-2101 for an appointment.

Focused on Women! Focused on You!

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One of the most thoughtful things a person can do is make a charitable gift in memory of or in honor of a loved one. These gifts have long-term returns for the present AND future generations through the careful stewardship of the JCH Foundation. By expanding the Jersey Community Hospital Medical Campus, the tri-county community is provided access to a growing, top-notch healthcare campus that is caring, compassionate AND close to home. The JCH Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their memorial gifts made in loving memory of a family member, friend or colleague:

JCH Foundation Memorial Donations

January 2013 – May 2013

DELORIS “LIZ“ ANDERSONLarry and Francie BearBonnie Sawyer

DAVID BARTLETTLarry and Francie BearBonnie Sawyer

DAVID BEIERMANNCarol J. Geil

LILLIAN H. BLASALloyd and Kay AlbertMike and Connie CollinsBruce and Margie EyersJerry and Ginni GrahamGreg and Linda HamblenDanny and Amy HeitzigPaul and Alvina

IsringhausenTom and Marcella KuehnelDebra MansfieldRandy and Judy MargesonBarbara MarshallDave and Joyce MossmanLarry and Teresa MuntzDanny and Amy PhippsMary ProsserBill and Gwenda Rice

Anthony and Jennifer Sample

Steve and Ellen SchaeferTammy Weber

RICHARD S. BROOKSLloyd and Kay AlbertPaul and Alvina

IsringhausenPaul and Theresa LongMary Prosser

EVERETT “GENE” CALVERTBarbara MarshallBonnie Sawyer

SAMMY CAMPBELLMildred Kadell

GARY CLENDENNYGeorge and Janice AdertonGrace AllenLloyd and Kay AlbertChristine BearLarry and Francie BearBob and Karen BertmanLarry and Vollie

BlumenstockJill and Randall BoomerJohn and Frances Bray

Dave and Deanna Bridgewater

Sarah BrockmanGreg and Mariann ChurchBill and Dalene

ClendennyAnne DuceyAnn EgelhoffJudy EgelhoffMike and Mary FerrariDavid and Judy FuhlerGinger GastJerry and Ginni GrahamWilliam and Monica

HagenLarry and Angie ImmingDavid IsringhausenPaul and Alvina

IsringhausenHoward and Sue LandonLouis and Grace NailRuss and Kari NairnRandy Newberry, The

Prescription ShopMarion and Donna

PhippsJohn and Martha ReedCarlene RiceBonnie SawyerStan and Shirley SinclairPat StaplesJoe and Cheri SteckelBetty TuckerMardi and Don Warkins

GAYATRI DEVIDr. Srirama S. Kurella

THOMAS ERWINBill and Gwenda Rice

VIRGINIA EWENMildred Kadell

MARTHA FLEMINGRobert and Karen

BertmanBarry and Virginia Ritter

BETTY FUGATELarry and Francie Bear

MILDRED GILLINGHAMLarry and Francie Bear

ESTHER GOWINHoward and Sue Landon

WILLETTA GRIDER *Marty and Barb Kirbach

MARY LOUISE HEIDERCarolyn BrownHoward and Sue Landon

RALPH W. HEEPKEJean M. Heepke

VIRGINIA HORNLloyd and Kay AlbertLarry and Francie BearSarah BrockmanHoward and Sue LandonBonnie SawyerShirley Schultz

MARILYN “JOY” ISRINGHAUSENSarah Brockman

ANN KIRKBill and Gwenda Rice

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ADALINE “RUNT” KULPBob and Karen BertmanWilliam BuschCharlene and Jack Schmitz

DR. HARIHARI SWAMY KURELLA

Dr. Srirama S. Kurella

KATHLEEN BARNES LANDON

Howard and Sue Landon

HOMER “ GENE” MCDANEL

Larry and Francie BearBarbara Collins

HAROLD “ANDY” MCIVERLarry and Francie BearBonnie Sawyer

HELEN MARY NICHOLSONLarry and Francie Bear

MARY MARGARET NOWAKDave and Deanna

Bridgewater

ROBERT SCHEFFELBob and Karen BertmanBill and Gwenda Rice

MARGARET SCHROEDER

Lloyd and Kay AlbertPaul and Alvina

IsringhausenBarbara Marshall

TROY SKINNERBonnie Sawyer

RALPH TRASK, JR.Acct. Dept. of Armstrong

Teasdale, LLPKenneth and Diane

DienbergFrank and Diane GermanDavid and Debbie

KokotovichCindy TaylorErnie and Vicky Trask Rosemary WenzellRuth Ann and Brandy

WilliamsShirley Zirkelbach

WILLIAM “RUSTY’ WARNER

Larry and Francie Bear

TERESA WOELFELLarry and Francie BearBarry and Virginia RitterCarol Yocom

ROBERT “BOB” YOUNGBill and Gwenda Rice

In Honor of Carol Yocom’s leadership on the JCH Foundation Board: Larry and Francie Bear

In Honor of Dr. Clyde Wieland: Larry and Francie Bear

In Honor of Larry Bear: Sarah Brockman

Additional thanks for generous donations to Jersey Community Hospital Foundation’s acquisition of Mobile Monitoring Devices for each of the ambulances:Alton Physical TherapyJeannette ClendennyLynn Gordon, Ungaretti and Harris, LLCNew Piasa ChautauqueDr. Thomas & Katherine RyanEddie and Cynthia SettlesSteve & Donna Russell, Total Lawn Care

Special Thanks to :1) Martha Hamann and family for thoughtful

donation to the nurses for their nurses station 2) Alton Physical Therapy for its kind donation from

their “Blue Jean Days” fundraisers3) The Kallal family for a $2,500 donation from the

S.O.D.A. run in loving memory of Mike Kallal4) Dr. S.S. Kurella for his generous donation to the

JCH Foundation in memory of his parents

The ER and EMS staff in their new EMS Classroom. The classroom was renovated with funds from the annual JCH Employee Drive that is conducted by the JCH Foundation. A BIG thanks to all the employees who donated toward this cause.

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Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events& Education Opportunities

Diabetes Support Group

Weight Watchers

LCCC CNA Class

Farmers’ & Artisan Market

FREE Blood Pressure

Prepared ChildbirthAuxiliary Meeting

Women’s Center Classroom 1 PMJuly 15, August 19, September 16

Classroom 11 - 1 PMJuly 9, 16, 23, 30August 6, 13, 20, 27September 3, 10, 17, 24

Classroom 3 PMJuly 8, 10, 23, 30August 19, 26, 29September 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30

Jerseyville Library 4 - 7 PMJuly 16, 30August 6, 13, 20, 27September 3, 10, 17, 24

Women’s Center Classroom 8 AMJuly 20, August 17,September 21

Classroom 1:30 PMJuly 22September 23

HealthCare Provider First Time

Family Alzheimer’sTraining

Pediatric First Aid & CPR

Adult First Aid & CPR

Heart & Sole 5K/2 Mile Walk

EMS Classroom 6 PMJuly 8, 18August 12, 15September 19

JCH Wellness Center 1 - 3 PMJuly 24, 31

EMS Classroom 6 PMJuly 27, September 28

EMS Classroom 6 PMAugust 24

JCH Wellness Center 8 AMSeptember 21

Wellness Center Front Lobby 9 - 11 AMJuly 10, 17, 24, 31August 7, 14, 21, 28September 4, 11, 18, 25

Annual Auxiliary MeetingClassroom 12 PMAugust 26