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Welcome toHealthy ConnectionsFrom the President/CEO

Access to high quality healthcare for all

is on everyones mind with new optionsemerging all around us. Our mission, Winona

Health is devoted to improving the health and

well-being of our family, friends and neighbors,

guides us as work to meet your healthcare needs.

In October 2005, Winona Health opened

a weekend Urgent Care Clinic in response

to the many requests from our community

for this service. This clinic has proven to be

a needed and valuable optionand yet the

requests continue. Thus, in response, WH will

expand Urgent Care service and relocate it to

accommodate this change. Our goal is to open the Urgent Care Clinic in its

new location at 420 Sarnia Street (the former Winona Clinic building) in mid-

September. It will be open seven days a week with day and evening hours.

We also will move our Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (physical,

occupational and speech therapy) to the same location. With enhanced

space, parking and access, we will be better able to meet the growing

demands for these services as well. Some of the key services provided by

these talented therapists include treatment for lymphedema, work injury

management, rehabilitation, sports medicine and therapeutic massage.

Other services that will be located in the newly remodeled building

include the Winona Health Allergy & Asthma Clinic with Dr. Terry

Donnal and Periodontal Specialists, a private practice operated by

Anthony Michelich, DDS.

We are excited to expand these healthcare services in response to

community requests, and we are pleased to work with Schwab Company

on remodeling this space.

I look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions on how we can

further meet your healthcare needs.

Enjoy a safe and healthy summer!

Rachelle H. Schultz

President/CEO

Rachelle H. Schultz

In this issue...2 From the President/CEO3 Urgent Care Clinic to increase

hours this fall

4 Beating the Metabolic Syndrome

6 Explore Assisted Living options

7 After active duty: easing the

transition

8 Along the path to parenthood

10 KidsHealth: Summer safety

12 News and notes

14 Foundation & Auxiliary news

15 Winona Health directory

16 Events

On the cover: On the cover: Samantha,

Jake and Nora Wagner with Amparo

Tweety Oevering, RN, and Laurel Kruse,

RN, from Community Memorial Hospitals

Family Birth Center.


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atnewlocationThis fall, Winona Health will move its Urgent Care Clinicto 420 E. Sarnia and expand service from weekends-onlyto seven-days-per-week. The building, which is the former

Winona Clinic building, will be called Winona Health

Sarnia Square.

Were looking forward to offering urgent care on a daily

basis. Our weekend Urgent Care Clinic was well received,

and weve had frequent requests for this service during the

week, said Rachelle Schultz, Winona Health president/CEO.

A part-time medical director, physician assistants and nurse

practitioners will staff the Urgent Care Clinic.

Other services moving to Sarnia Square include the

Winona Health Allergy & Asthma Clinic, Occupational

Health and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. The Cardiac

Rehabilitation program, however, will remain on the hospital

campus. In addition, some Winona Health support services,

including the Accounting Department and Business Office,

will move into the remodeled facility.

Winona Health also will lease space in the remodeledbuilding to Dr. Anthony Michelich of Periodontal Specialists.

Dr. Michelich has been providing periodontal services in the

community for more than 20 years.

Until Urgent Care opens in its new location, it will

maintain weekend hours in the Parkview Office Building

at 825 Mankato Avenue. Hours are Saturdays noon until

8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.For more information about Winona Health and its

affiliates and services, visit winonahealth.org, or call

507.454.3650.

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When should you use Urgent Care?

Urgent care is quick and convenient, and no appoint-

ment is necessary. Urgent care services are appropriate

for injuries and conditions for which youd normally

contact your primary care physician, including:

Earaches

Sore throats

Possible sinus infections

Bites and skin rashes

Minor injuries

If your situation is an emergency, the Emergency

Department at Community Memorial Hospital is

always open.



Are you one of the approximately 22 percent of adults inthe United States who have specific symptoms that putyou at increased risk for serious health problems?

A growing number of people

are developing significant

health problemsand at

earlier ages. We have never

seen type 2 diabetes in chil-

dren until recently said

Charles Shepard, MD, Winona

Healths medical director and

an internal medicine physician

with Winona Clinic.

The growing trend of people

developing a combination

of symptoms that negatively

impact their health has gar-

nered enough attention to

earn a name: The Metabolic

Syndrome. Health risks

include: Type 2 diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Gallbladder disease

Liver disease

Osteoarthritis

Sleep Apnea and respiratory

problems

Some cancers

The Metabolic Syndrome isdiagnosed when an individual

exhibits three or more of

the following symptoms (see

page 5 for information about

monitoring these symptoms):

Elevated blood pressure

(135/85 or higher)

Elevated fasting blood sugar (greater than 110)

Abnormal blood fats: elevated triglycerides

Abnormal blood fats: low HDL cholesterol/high LDL

cholesterol

Abdominal obesity (waist measurement greater than

40 for men and 35 for women)

Resistance to insulin

Statistics show that the number of people developing

these findings is increasing at an alarming rate,said Dr. Shepard. And while genetics do play a role,

lifestyle choices are the major determinant. Dr.

Shepard encourages people to understand the health

implications of these risk factors and to take preventive

actionin other words, to control the factors that we as

individuals can control.

Following a healthy diet and exercising to maintain a

healthy weight is a simple concept, but the growing

trend toward obesity (see chart) proves that it isnt

easy. We have to begin by aiming for improvement,

not perfection. Start making your health a priority,

encourages Dr. Shepard. We do have control over what

we put into our bodies and how we use our bodiesand

that has a major impact on our health. Set goals of being

physically active for at least 30 minutes, five times per

week and eating foods low in sugar and fats. Losing even

five to 10 pounds will improve many aspects of your health.

And while genetics

do play a role,

lifestyle choices are the

major determinant.

Charles Shepard, MD

Medical Director

Incentiveforchange:BeatingtheMetabolicSyndrome



Several factors are monitored that can be indicators of the

Metabolic Syndrome. Some of the indicators to watch and

work to control include:

Triglycerides:After we eat, our bodies use calories as fuel for

the activities we do. Calories that are not used are turned into

triglycerides and are stored in fat cells until theyre used.

Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that we

naturally have in our bodies. It protects nerves and produces

cell tissue and certain hormones. However, too much

cholesterol can be a problem as it may cling to the artery

walls and impede blood flow. Cholesterol travels through our

blood in two ways: low density lipoproteins (LDL) deliver

cholesterol to the body and are potentially harmful, and high

density lipoproteins (HDL) remove cholesterol from the

bloodstream.

Insulin resistance is when your body does not use insulin

properly. Insulin allows sugar (glucose) to enter body cells to

be used for energy and helps muscles, fat and liver cells store

sugar to be released as needed. If your body does not respond

properly to insulin, your blood sugar level rises.

High blood pressure (hypertension): Blood pressure is a

reading that indicates the force of blood moving through

your arteries. Measured as systolic (as the heart beats) over

diastolic (as the heart rests between beats), a pressure of 120over 80 is considered normal. In adults, a reading equal to or

greater than 135 over 85 is considered elevated, and 140 over

90 is considered high.

Fasting blood sugar is the amount of sugar in your blood after

fasting for at least eight hours. A glucose reading greater than

110 milligrams of glucose per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood is

considered elevated.

Understanding the indicators

Its not too late to improve your health:Four things to dostarting now

1. Change your eating habits: Limit fats and sugars, and

increase fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods.

Reducing your intake by as little as 100 to 200 calories per

day can make a difference over time, if done consistently.

2. Be more active: Lack of exercise is a major risk factor.

Regular exercise raises HDL cholesterol and, in some

people, lowers LDL cholesterol. Exercise also can lowerblood pressure, reduce insulin resistance and improve

heart function.

3. Assess your risk for Coronary Artery Disease. Talk with

your primary care physician and, if necessary, get

treatment to lower artery-clogging LDL cholesterol.

4. If you use tobacco, do whatever it takes to quit.

The Trend Toward obesiTy

According to the U.S. Governments Centers for Disease

Control, the tendency for people of all ages to be

overweight is increasing.

Triglycerides

Normal: below 150 milligramsper deciliter (mg/dL)

Borderline high: 150-199

High: 200-500

Very high: above 500

Total cholesterol

200 or less is best

200-239 is borderline high

240 or more is high

LDL (low density) cholesterol

130 or less is best

130-159 borderline high

160 or more is high

HDL (high density) cholesterol

60 or higher is best

40 or less is too low

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Change isnt always easy, especially when someone ismoving from a long-time home to a senior servicesfacilty. But Bunny Bennick, Winona Senior Services

community liaison nurse, can help make the transition a

smooth one.

How do you know when its time for you or a loved one to

consider alternatives to living at home? When you notice

that its becoming harder to do day-to-day upkeepor even

before you begin noticing the signs, said Bennick.

In Bennicks experience, many people say they want to stayin their home no matter what, but thats not always realistic.

She advises, Make time to talk to parents or family members

when there isnt a lot going on. Try not to wait until the need

is imminent. Ask if theyve thought about what theyd like

to do when it becomes too difficult, or they no longer want

to take care of their home. Let them know that you want to

clearly understand whats impotant to them, and be honest

with them about how much you are able to help.

One of my goals is to provide a smooth transition for

people who are at varying degrees of readiness to make achange in their living arrangements, said Bennick. I enjoy

giving tours of our facilities and educating families about

various aspects of each option.

Winona Health offers senior living for all stages of life:

Watkins Manor, at 175 E. Wabasha in Winona, is

designed for independent seniors and for those who

need some assistance with daily living.

Lake Winona Manor, adjacent to Community Memorial

Hospital, serves those who need skilled nursingeither

short-term rehabilitative care or long-term care.

Adith Miller and Roger Metz Manors, on Winona Healths

main campus, offer a home-like setting for those needing

memory care.

We can help families determine the best fit for each

persons needs and wishes, said Bennick. Im happy to

serve as a resource for navigating the issues related to senior

living options. Bennick encourages families to maintain a

positive attitude about change. She notes, Learning about

their options may help people look forward to a new chapter

in their lives.

For more information about Winona Healths senior living

options, contact Bunny Bennick at 507.494.7493.

Navigatingoptionsforseniorliving:Helpisavailable

Tips for finding a good fitWhen considering your living arrangements,

Bunny Bennick, Winona Senior Services community

liaison nurse, encourages you to tour all the facilities

in your community.

And during your tour, she recommends that you:

Ask if they have room for couples to be together.

Find out what type of recreation is provided.

Ask if there are social workers available to help

support

residents

and families

if needed.

Find out

whether

licensed staff

members are

available.

Ask to speak

to some of

the people

living there.

Bunn Bennick, RN, Winona Senior

Serices communit liaison nurse,

helps make the transition into an

assisted liing home more comfortable.


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Later this summer, approximately 2,700 NationalGuardsman are expected to return to Minnesota. About80 of them will be welcomed home to Winona.

The return of a family member from military service is a

happy and exciting time. What some may not realize is that

it also can be an emotionally challenging timenot only for

the returning veteran, but also for his or her family, said

Kathryn Amundson, PhD, a counselor with Winona Healths

Psychiatric & Counseling Services.

Mark Bronson, LICSW, noted,

An average of 15 family

members are affected by each

person returning. The family

system is bound to be different

than it was before deployment.

Everyone has to adjust to how

their roles have changed.

Amundson and Bronson

received special training to help

meet the needs of veterans andtheir families transitioning to

life after military service. Patience, they agreed, was one of

the keys to finding a new normal for family life.

Dr. Amundson explained, Its a simplification, but having

life disrupted by military service is analogous to paddling a

canoe: You can ride along smoothly until someone gets out

of the canoe. The other people in the canoe adjust and learn

to paddle without the person who left. Then everyone has to

readjust when that person gets back in. There will be stages

of adjustment, and its best if everyone is patient as those

stages occur.

According to John J. Morris, a chaplain with the Minnesota

Army National Guard, veterans typically go through six

stages upon returning to civilian life:

1. Honeymoon 4. Engagement

2. Disillusionment 5. Acceptance

3. Alienation 6. New normal

Amundson and Bronson share these tips for family members

and friends of returning veterans:

1. Welcome them home.2. Affirm what they did.

3. Support them with patience. Let them adjust at their

own pace.

4. Encourage them to reengage in activities, but take your

cues from them as to their readiness for extra activities.

5. Give them opportunities to succeed/be realistic in your

expectations.

For information about Winona Health Psychiatric

& Counseling Services, call 507.454.2606, or visit

winonahealth.org.

Recommended reading: Armstrong, K, Best, S,

& Domenici, P. (2006) Courage After Fire: Coping

Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and

Afghanistan and Their Families.

Recommended website: www.JoiningForcesOnline.org

Cominghome:Patiencekeytoeasingveteransreturn

Mark Bronson, LICSW

What some may not realize is

that it also can be an emotionally

challenging

timenot only

for the returning

veteran, but also

for his or her

family.

Kathrn Amundson, PhD

Counselor



Samantha and Jake Wagner know firsthand that the

path from young married couple to family of three isntalways a smooth one.

Jake, from Owatonna, Minnesota, and Samantha, from the

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area met as students at Winona

State University, and decided to make Winona their home.

When a friend of Samanthas had her baby in Community

Memorial Hospitals Family Birth Center, Samantha visited

her and was impressed with the facility and staff. So when

she and Jake learned they were

expecting, Samantha made plans

to see the midwives at the Winona

Clinic and have her baby at CMH.

The midwives [LeAnn van den

Bosch, CNM and Suzanne Cooley,

CNM] were wonderful. I was having

such an easy pregnancy and there

was no indication of a problem. So

it was a shock when an ultrasound

revealed that our baby had a

problem and wouldnt live. In August 2005, five months into

her pregnancy, their baby, Leo, was stillborn.

Maybe because we had this experience we can really see

and appreciate how good something is, said Samantha.

LeAnn and the nurses in the Family Birth Center were

so wonderful and caring.

When the Wagners learned on January 2, 2006, that they

were expecting again, they were excited and a little anxious.

As Samanthas due date approached,

she and Jake began Childbirth

Education Classes, and they were

pleased to see Amparo (Tweety)Oevering, RN, was the teacher.

Tweety was with us through

our labor with Leo, and it was

comforting to know that she knew

all we had been through.

Two weeks into the six-week

childbirth class and a month before

Personal care eases path to parenthood

FROM THE COvER



her due date, Samantha went into labor. I thought that I was

just having Braxton Hicks contractions, but since they were

regular and getting stronger, I went in to get checked, and I

was surprised to learn that I definitely was in labor.

After quickly being admitted into the Family Birth Center,

everything went smoothly. One of the first people I saw was

Tweetyshe smiled and said, I told you Id be here and she

had told me that! It was a great experience, said Samantha.

The nurses are wonderful. The labor and delivery rooms are

spacious and beautiful, and the whirlpool felt so good, and

it was nice having it right there in the room. Nora June, 5

pounds, 6 ounces and 19 inches, was born August 14, 2006.

Before the Wagners went home to begin life as a family, they

enjoyed a Celebration Dinner presented by Winona Healths

Food & Nutrition staff.

Reflecting on her journey to parenthood and on her

experience at the Family Birth Center, Samantha said, I love

that everyone gets to know youthe care feels so personal. I

wouldnt consider going anywhere else.

Resources for new parentsChildbirth Education ClassExpectant parents learn about emotional and physical

changes that occur during pregnancy and birth. Theyllalso learn about labor and delivery and the many

choices for pain management.

Breastfeeding ClassThis is an opportunity to learn about breastfeeding and

the many ways it benefits mothers and babies.

MOM (Mothers Own Milk)Breastfeeding Support GroupAlthough breastfeeding is natural, its not always easy.

Family Birth Center nurses and childbirth educators,

Robyn Hinz and Annie Halverson, answer questions andoffer solutions. This is also an opportunity to weigh your

baby and to meet other moms and babies to share tips

and ideas.

Labor & Delier MassageLabor and delivery massage is one more option

available to enhance your birth experience and make

your birthing process more comfortable.

Infant MassageMassage releases tension, increases relaxation, aids in

digestion and elimination, improves sleep and helpscalm colicky babies. Donna McBride, a certified massage

therapist with advanced certification in pregnancy,

labor and postpartum massage and a certified infant

massage instructor, can teach you how to use infant

massage to benefit your baby. For more information,

call 507.457.4329.

FREE new parent e-newsletter!Enroll at winonahealth.org/kidshealth. Click on the

Parenting link and then on New Parent News. This

e-newsletter provides information about each stage of

pregnancy and for parents of children up to age two.

Parents of older children

will find many articles of

interest, including fun

and kid-friendly recipes

at winonahealth.org/

kidshealth.



According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Commission, each year more than 200,000 preschooland elementary children receive emergency department

care for injuries that occur on playground equipment. Faulty

equipment, improper surfaces, and careless behavior are just

a few of the reasons why kids are injured on playgrounds.

No matter how careful parents and caregivers are, there is

the potential for children to hurt themselves during normal

play, said Chris Schubert, MD, an Emergency Department

physician at Community Memorial Hospital. But proper

precautions help prevent many injuries.

Was to keep kids safe at the plaground:

Supervisechildren.

Kids should always have adult supervision when theyre at

the playground. Young children (and sometimes older ones)

cant always gauge distances properly and arent capable

of foreseeing dangerous situations by themselves. Older

kids often love to test their limits on the playground, so its

important for an adult to be there to keep them in check.

Checktheplaygroundsurface.

A proper playground surface is one of the most important

factors in reducing injuries and the severity of injuries

that occur when kids fall from equipment. The surfaceunder the playground equipment should be soft enough and

thick enough to soften the impact of a childs fall. Surfaces

should be loosely filled with materials like wood chips,

mulch, sand, pea gravel, or shredded rubber.

Keep in mind that even proper surfacing cant prevent all

injuries. Also, the greater the height of the equipment, the

more likely a child is to be injured if he or she falls from it.

Examineplaygrounddesignandspacing.

Playground equipment should be designed for two different

age groups: 2- to 5-year-olds (preschool children) and 5- to12-year-olds (school-age children). In the safest playgrounds

play areas for younger children are separated from those

meant for older children and signs clearly designate each

area to prevent confusion.

Younger kids should not play on equipment designed for

older kids because the equipment sizes and proportions

wont be right for small children, which can lead to injury.

Likewise, older kids should not play on equipment designed

for younger children. Smaller equipment and spaces can

cause problems for bigger kids.

Tips for preventing playground injuries

KIDSHEALTH FEATURE

Play it safe:



Wearing a bike helmet maylead to ice cream

The Winona Area Ambulance Service (WAAS), Winonapolice Department and the Winona Island Caf are

teaming up to encourage kids to wear their bike

helmets while riding. If the ambulance staff or a police

officer spots a child wearing a bike helmet, they may

reward them with a certificate for a free ice cream cone

redeemable at the Winona Island Caf at 2 Johnson

Street, near the levy in Winona.

Winona Area Ambulance staff and police officers always

will be in uniform and with a properly identified vehicle

when they are handing out certificates.

For more information on keeping your children safe

this summer, visit Winona Health online at

winonahealth.org/kidshealth.

Find more health information atwinonahealth.org/kidshealth!

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Safe playground equipment and adult supervision are

extremely important, but its only half of the equation:

Kids must know how to be safe and act responsibly at the

playground. Here are some general rules to teach your child:

Never push or roughhouse while on jungle gyms, slides,

and other equipment.

Use equipment properlyslide feet first, dont climb

outside guardrails, etc.

Check to make sure that there are no other children in the

way before sliding, climbing, or jumping off equipment.

Leave bikes and bags away from the equipment and the

area where children are playing so that no one trips over

them and falls.

Playground equipment should never be used if it is wet

because it could be slippery.

Dont wear clothes with drawstrings or other strings.

(Drawstrings, purses, and necklaces could get caught on

equipment and accidentally strangle a child.)

Help make playgrounds safe by checking equipment for

potential problems and teaching your children playground

rules, said Dr. Schubert. Kids who know playground rulesare less likely to get hurt.

Play is an important part of your childs physical, social,

intellectual, and emotional development. If you keep these

safety tips in mind, youre on your way to making sure your

childs play is as safe as possible.

2007 The Nemours Foundation/Kidshealth. Used under license. Edited

version. For more information, visitwinonahealth.org/kidshealth.



To the staff in the Family Birth Center and Intensive Care

Unit.Now I know what angels from heaven look like.

Thank you very, very much.

The Bruce Hilke Famil

Altura, MN

Thank you for the great fun [Winona Health Celebrates

Women] and for the centerpiece I won along with the basket

of goodies. You all did a terrific job. I had a good time, and

Im looking forward to coming again next year!

Darlene Tudahl

Rushford, MN

Thank you for the womens day event [Winona Health

Celebrates Women]. It was an excellently coordinated event

with a lovely breakfast and delightful keynote speaker [Katy

Smith]. The sessions I attended were very interesting and the

booths were nice looking and informational. Im glad I came.

Mar Stettler

Fountain Cit, WI

Thank you for exceptional care before, during and after my

surgery. Your staff s professional and compassionate demean-

or made the experience virtually painless. While you all put

me totally at ease, I never expected the whole ordeal to be as

easy as it was. God has blessed each of you with special gifts

that you use well. I felt blessed to be in your care. Thanks for

making one of lifes interruptions an easy pill to swallow.

Karen Trickett

Winona, MN

Respiratory Care program recognized for quality

Community Memorial Hospital has earned Quality

Respiratory Recognition (QRCR) under the AmericanAssociation for Respiratory Cares national program to help

patients and families make informed decisions about the

quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals.

About 500 hospitalsapproximately 10%of hospitals in the

U.S. have applied for and received this award. Hospitals that

meet the QRCR requirements provide a level of respiratory

care consistent with national standards and guidelines

Community comments

Winona Health receives

Quality Achievement AwardWinona Health took another step toward excellence,

receiving an Achievement-level award from the Minnesota

Council for Quality. Organizations recognized at this level

have established sound, effective approaches to the

awards criteria for leadership, strategic planning, customer

focus, information systems, workforce management and

work process.

What weve learned about this process, said Rachelle

Schultz, Winona Health president/CEO, is that its hard

work, its rewarding, it engages all staff members, and it is

making a difference at Winona Health.

The Minnesota Quality Award is given to organizations

that successfully complete a full assessment using either

a narrative-based or survey-based approach. Four award

levels (Commitment, Advancement, Achievement and

Excellence) are intended to recognize organizations at the

appropriate stage of their quality journey.

Attendees at Winona Health Celebrates Women enjoed

kenote speaker Kat Smith, educational sessions, health

screenings and informational booths.



Staff newsBrettWhyte,MD, has been named

Community Memorial Hospitals

Emergency Department medical

director.Dr. Whyte has been withWinona Health since 1999. He

received his medical degree from

the University of Wisconsin Medical

School in Madison and is board

certified in Emergency Medicine and in Family Medicine.

Dr. Whyte also is the medical director for Winona Area

Ambulance Service.

BillDanieljoined the staff at

Winona Health as hospice chaplain

and bereavement coordinator.

In this new position, Bill servesfamilies using hospice services

and conducts memorial services.

He received his Master of Arts

degree in Chaplaincy/Pastoral

Care/Christian Counseling from the Southern Baptist

Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. For more

information about Hospice Services, call 507.457.4468.

As Winona Healths chief quality& safety officer, Kathleen Lanik is

responsible for quality, safety, risk

and information management

initiatives throughout Winona Health.

There are four principles that

guide our actions: safety, courtesy, performance and

effectiveness. Safety is first, noted Lanik. We focus on

identification and prevention of potential risk to our

patients and residents. Our goal is to provide peace of

mind by providing personalized, compassionate care.

Among the factors contributing to safety and quality at

Winona Health:

Implementation of a community-wide Electronic

Medical Record (EMR)

Use of evidence-based clinical practices

Fact-based decision making

Compliance with state and federal surveys

Voluntary participation in state and federalsafety initiatives

Service Excellence and Performance Excellence

programs

Compliance with state and federal surveys

Continuous improvement efforts using the

Baldrige criteria

Satisfaction survey results reflect that patients feel safe at

Winona Health, with scores putting the organization in the

top quartile of its peers. The same is true for our quality

outcome scores, said Lanik. Were consistently rated in thetop quartile by our patients and residents.

Lanik began her career with Winona Health in 1975 as

a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, on the medical floor

and in the Emergency Department before continuing her

education in Health Information Management. She is a

Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) and also

holds credentials in healthcare quality.

Quality & safety top priorities at Winona Health

Kathleen Lanik

SatyaSrinivasGorty,MD,will join the medical staff

at Community Memorial Hospital in July. Dr. Gorty, an

anesthesiologist, completed his residency at the Medical

College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He received his

medical education at Northeastern Ohio Universities

College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH and Ross University

School of medicine, Dominica, West Indies. He earned his

Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron in Ohio.

ScottTurner,MD, will join the

Community Memorial Hospital

Emergency Department in July.

He received his medical degree

from the University or Minnesota

medical School in Minneapolis and

has been practicing medicine in

Winona for almost 30 years.



The Ben & Adith Miller Classic,

Monday, August 13, will feature

celebrity golfer Kevin Compare,

instruction coordinator of PGA

America and trick shot artist.

Kevins antics are entertaining,and his knowledge of the game

is amazing, said Nancy Brown,

Winona Health Foundation

executive director.

The Main Event begins at 11

a.m. and includes lunch, 18 holes,

refreshments on the course and

an evening banquet. The Green Monster Challenge is a 9-hole, four-person

scramble that begins with a light lunch at 12:30. The Youth Tournament, is a 9-

hole, four-person scramble beginning at 7 a.m. Young golfers can register as a

team or individually and ask to be assigned to a foursome. The Green Monster

Challenge and the Youth Tournament are presented by Merchants Bank.

Proceeds from The Ben & Adith Miller Classic help make a difference in the

lives of families through the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund. The Fund

has helped more than 1,100 individuals and families with healthcare expenses.

For more information or to register, visit winonahealth.org, or call the

Winona Health Foundation at 507.457.4342.

A stained glass window, a gift from Dennis and Vicki (Simpson)

Decker, was installed in Winona Healths Outpatient Registration

area this spring. The donation was made in memory of their parents

Gilbert and Margaret Decker and Edward and Fern Simpson.

We hope this beautiful window will add a soothing and tranquil

focal point for patients and families who may feel apprehensive

waiting for a test or procedure, said Vicki Decker. We thought this

would be a nice way to pay tribute to our parents and to enhance

what is already a beautiful facility. We hope its something the

community will enjoy.Designed by Winona artist Ed Glubka, the window was crafted by

Dennis Deckers brother, Gil, at Decker Studios.

For more information about the Winona Health Foundation,

including information about grants and scholarships, call

507.457.4342 or visit winonahealth.org.

Dennis and vicki Decker donated this stained glass

window for Winona Healths Outpatient Registration

area in honor of their parents.

FOUNDATION & AUxILIARy NEWS

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Mark your calendars for the 45th annual

Winona Health Auxiliary Birthday Ball-

Countdown to Midnight: A New Years Eve

Galain September. The event will be held

on Saturday, September 8, 2007

The annual charity ball will be held at Saint

Marys University Toner Center. Highlights

include Steve Millar and Diamondhead,

a band from the Twin Cities, and a raffle

which includes a diamond and sapphire

necklace.

Proceeds from the Auxiliarys Birthday Ball

help fund scholarships for those seeking a

career in healthcare and purchase patientlift sytems that support Winona Healths

mission: to improve the health and well-

being of our family, friends and neighbors.

The formal dinner dance is open to the

public. For more information visit

www.birthdayball.orgor call 507.457.4394.

Donation to honor parents was given with patients in mind

Ben & Adith Miller Golf Classic

Kein Compare will perform at the Ben

& Adith Miller Classic, August 1.



TelephonedirectoryWINONA HEALTH AFFILIATES

Winona Health ........................................................... 454.3650

Toll Free.........................................................800.944.3960

Community Memorial Hospital.............................. 454.3650

Lake Winona Manor (nursing home)...................... 457.4366

Watkins Manor (assisted living) .............................. 494.7400

Adith Miller/Roger Metz Manors (memory care) ... 454.0179Winona Area Hospice Services ............................... 457.4468

Home Care .................................................................. 457.4468

Parkview Pharmacy ................................................... 454.4925

Winona Health Foundation ..................................... 474.3328

Physician Clinics

Allergy & Asthma Clinic .................................. 474.7830

Eye Care Center .................................................. 474.4760

Occupational Health Clinic ............................. 474.7830

Psychiatric & Counseling Services ................. 454.2606

Rushford Clinic ................................................... 864.7726

Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists ................... 474.6600

Urgent Care Clinic ............................................. 474.7830

DEPARTMENTS

Administration ........................................................... 494.7371

Business Office/Billing Information....................... 457.4369

Community Relations ............................................... 474.3328

Department of Behavioral Medicine (Inpatient) . 457.4362

Dialysis ......................................................................... 457.4391

Family Birth Center ................................................... 457.4345

Gift Shop ...................................................................... 457.4450

Health Information Management........................... 457.4483

Human Resources ...................................................... 457.4490

Laboratory ................................................................... 457.4323

Nutrition & Diabetes Education ............................. 457.4329

Pastoral Care ............................................................... 457.4382

Radiology/ Imaging Services (Bone Densitometry,

CT, Digital X-ray, Echocardiography, MRI,

Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound & Womens

Imaging/Mammography) ................................... 457.4320Rehabilitation Services (Cardiopulmonary

Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Occupational

Therapy, Physical Therapy, SpeechLanguage

Pathology)............................................................. 457.4329

Respiratory Care......................................................... 457.4326

Sleep Lab ...................................................................... 453.3789

Surgery ......................................................................... 457.4440

Telecare ........................................................................ 457.4466

Volunteer Services ..................................................... 457.4394

Winonas Health Online Helpline ....................888.287.1024

All phone numbers on this page use area code 507

The Ugt C Clc is available on week-

ends for minor injuries or conditions a person

would usually present to a primary care provider.

Urgent Care is open Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m. and

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CMH, Parkview Conference Room

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August 2, 6:308:30 p.m.

October 4, 6:308:30 p.m.

December 6, 6:308:30 p.m.

CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom

$10 per participant/couple

Registration required: 507.457.4338

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Lanesboro, Minnesota

$45 per camper

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6-week course, 6:308:30 p.m.

July 10August 14 (Tuesdays)

August 1September 5 (Wednesdays)

September 11October 16 (Tuesdays)

October 1November 5 (Mondays)

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Friday, 68 p.m. and Saturday,

8 a.m.3 p.m.

September 1415

December 78

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October 1, 8, 15, 22 6:307:30 p.m.

CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom

$60 per person/couple


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3-hour course offered:

June 21, 7:3010:30 a.m.

June 26, 58 p.m.

July 19, 7:3010:30 a.m.

August 16, 7:3010:30 a.m.

August 28, 7:3010:30 a.m.

September 12, 58 p.m.

September 20, 7:3010:30 a.m.October 18, 7:3010:30 a.m.

October 23, 7:3010:30 a.m.

November 1, 58 p.m.

November 15, 7:3010:30 a.m.

November 30, 7:3010:30 a.m.

December 5, 7:3010:30 a.m.

December 20, 7:3010:30 a.m.CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium

$30. Registration required: 507.457.4491

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Informational sessions:

July 16, 9:3010:30 a.m.September 17, 6:307:30 p.m.

Working sessions:

July 23, 9:3010:30 a.m.

September 24, 6:307:30 p.m.


507.474.3328

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Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m.

Womens Health Library, 3rd floor,

Outpatient Clinic on the Winona Health

campus, 859 Mankato Ave.

507.453.3700

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Permit No. 72855 Mankato Ave.

Winona, MN 55987

For a complete calendar of events by date

and for more information about our services

and programs, please visit our website:

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Saint Mary s University Toner Center

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The 3rd floor of CMH becomes a holiday

shopping wonderland featuring gifts, holida

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Monday, August 13

Cedar Valley Golf Course

For information or to register: 507.474.3328

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