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Quality healthcare may seem like an overused term, but when youor a loved one needs hospital care, it’s the most important consideration.

For the third time in just eight years, healthcare experts who comparehospitals have honored MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER as one of the nation’s100 Top Hospitals. Quality healthcare means getting the right care,delivered the right way at the right time.

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NOW WE ARE NATIONALLYRECOGNIZED FOR IT

MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER’S Baby Place has earned the Gold Seal of Approval forhealthcare quality from The Joint Commission.

The Medical Center received the Maternal/Child Specialty Certification for NormalDeliveries. Minden Medical Center’s program is the first and only one of its kind in

Louisiana, and second in the nation to achieve this certification. “This certification means Minden Medical Center is fol-

lowing nationally recognized standards of care for normaldeliveries,” says Lynne Rhodes, RN, Director of Quality

and Risk Management, Minden Medical Center. “Youcan be certain of the highest quality of care when youdeliver your baby with us.”

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approvalvalidates that the Baby Place at Minden MedicalCenter consistently demonstrates commitment to a higher standard of service. Toearn this distinction, a disease management program undergoes an extensive,unannounced, on-site evaluation by a Joint Commission reviewer every twoyears. The program is evaluated against Joint Commission standards through anassessment of a program’s processes, the program’s ability to evaluate and

improve care within its own organization, and interview with patients and staff.“Minden Medical Center voluntarily pursued this comprehensive, independ-

ent evaluation to enhance the safety and quality of care we provide,” saysGeorge E. French III, CEO of Minden Medical Center. “We’re so proud to

achieve this distinction and a program that is the only one of its kind in the statehere in your community.”The Joint Commission launched its Disease-Specific Care Certification program in

2002. It is the first program of its kind in the country to certify disease management pro-grams. A list of programs certified by the Joint Commission is available at www.jointcom-

mission.org. Read More About The Baby Place on Page 3 of this Newsletter

LEARN MOREFor more informationabout MMC’s Baby

Place and Camp Mindy,call 318-371-5660 today.

September is Prostate Cancer AwarenessMonth. How Much Do You Know Aboutthe Disease that Claimed More than 32,000American Lives in 2010?

Prostate cancer is a form of cancer thatwe often hear about, but ask the average Joe(or Jane), and chances are they know littleabout it.

So in recognition of national ProstateCancer Awareness Month, we asked ourUROLOGISTS STEWARTBUNDRICK, MD AND JIM NOBLE,MD at Minden Medical Center, to educateus on the subject.

What is Prostate Cancer?Dr. Bundrick: Prostate cancer is a form

of cancer that develops in the prostate. It isthe most common type of cancer found inAmerican men, other than skin cancer, and itis the second leading cause of cancer deathin men. One man in six will developprostate cancer in his lifetime, and one manin 36 will die of the disease.

What Causes Prostate Cancer?

Dr. Bundrick: Prostate cancer is causedby certain changes in the DNA of a normalprostate cell.

DNA makes up our genes, which controlhow our cells behave. DNA is inheritedfrom our parents and, as such, a small per-centage (about 5 to 10 percent) of prostatecancers are linked to these inheritedchanges. Other DNA changes naturallyoccur during a person’s lifetime.

What Are the Risk Factors for ProstateCancer?

Dr. Noble: According to the AmericanCancer Society, the following risk factorsare associated with prostate cancer:

Age: Age is the strongest risk factor forprostate cancer. The chance of gettingprostate cancer goes up quickly after a manreaches age 50, and nearly two out of everythree prostate cancers are found in men overthe age of 65.

Race: Prostate cancer is more commonin African-American men than in men ofother races. African-American men are alsomore likely to have a more advanced diseasewhen it is found and are more likely to die ofthe disease.

Nationality: Prostate cancer is mostcommon in North America and northwest-ern Europe, and less common in Asia,Africa, Central and South America.

Family history: Men with close familymembers (father or brothers) who have hadprostate cancer are more likely to get itthemselves, especially if their relatives wereyoung when they developed the disease.

Genes: Scientists have found someinherited genes that seem to raise prostatecancer risk, but they likely account for onlya small number of overall cases.

Diet: Men who eat a lot of red meat orhigh-fat dairy products may have a greaterrisk of developing prostate cancer.

Obesity: While the link between prostatecancer and obesity is still being researched,some studies have found that obese men

may be at greater risk of having moreadvanced prostate cancer and of dying fromprostate cancer.

Exercise: Exercise has not been shownto reduce prostate cancer risk in most stud-ies, but some studies have found that highlevels of physical activity, especially in oldermen, may lower the risk of advancedprostate cancer.

Smoking:Arecent study linked smokingto a small increase in the risk of death fromprostate cancer. This is a new finding andrequires more research.

What Are the Symptomsof Prostate Cancer?

Dr. Bundrick: Prostate cancer may notcause signs or symptoms in its early stages,however in its more advanced stages, symp-toms can include: trouble urinating,decreased force in the stream of urine, bloodin the urine, blood in the semen, swelling inthe legs, discomfort in the pelvic area, bonepain

How Can Prostate CancerBe Prevented orDelayed?

Dr. Noble: 1. Eat fewer calories and exercise more

so that you maintain a healthy weight evenas you age.

2. Try to keep the amount of fat you get

from red meat and dairy products to a mini-mum.

3. Watch your calcium intake. Do nottake supplemental doses far above the rec-ommended daily allowance. Some calciumis okay, but avoid taking more than 1,500mg of calcium a day.

4. Eat more fish. Evidence from severalstudies suggests that fish can help protectagainst prostate cancer because they have“good fat,” particularly omega-3 fatty acids.Avoid trans fatty acids, like those found inmargarine.

5. Try to incorporate tomatoes that arecooked with olive oil, which has also beenshown to be beneficial in preventingprostate cancer, and cruciferous vegetables(like broccoli and cauliflower) into severalof your weekly meals. Soy and green teamay also prove helpful.

6. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol con-sumption.

7. Seek medical treatment for stress, highblood pressure, high cholesterol and/ordepression.

8. Avoid over-supplementation by takingmulti-vitamins, if necessary. Too many vita-mins, especially folate, may fuel the cancer.

9. Relax and enjoy life. Reducing stressin the workplace and home can improveyour survivorship and lead to a longer, hap-pier life.

10. If you are age 50+, or if you areage 40+ and African-American or have afamily history of prostate cancer, talk to yourphysician about an annual rectal examina-tion and PSA (prostate-specific antigen)blood test.

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AROUND MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER WSenior Friendsl First Tuesday of eachmonth 1:30-2:30pmNEW TIMEWebster Parish Library-Stewart Center 318-382-8282For those 50 and older

Susan G Komen Racefor the Curel Saturday, Sept. 17thCenturyTel CenterBossier City, LA 8am.Interested in joiningMMC’s team? Email [email protected] call 318-422-7337

National Depression Screening Dayl Thursday, Oct. 6th9am-3pm, MMC Senior Care – 5th floorDo you feel down? Are you feeling sador anxious? Schedule an appointmentto help identify depression and anxietyalong with education on what treat-ments are currently available.318-371-5669

“Promoting Mental Health & Prevent-ing Suicide in Senior Living Commu-nities” Seminar – Open to Publicl Saturday, Oct. 22nd12-1pmLearn more about promoting mentalhealth and preventing suicide amongthe senior adult population. Registrationis required – Seating is limited; ToRSVP call 318-371-5669

“Living with Lymphedema” Seminar – Open to Publicl Tuesday, Sept. 27th5 pm to 6 pmMMC Ed Building 729 Main StreetMMC Home Health invites patientsand their family, caregivers andhealth professionals. Presented byRene Perry, OT Certified by theAcademy of Lymphatic Studies inLymphedema Therapy.318-377-4663

Balance Screeningsl Wednesday, Sept. 21st9 am - 3 pmFeeling a little ‘off balance’?Find out if MMC physical thera-py can help you with balanceand decrease your risk of fallsthrough a free balance assess-ment. Appointments can bemade by calling318-371-5669

National Memory Screening Dayl Tuesday, Nov. 15th9 am - 3 pmMMC Senior Care - 5th floorConcerned about memory prob-lems? MMC Senior Care will offerfree memory screenings to helpidentify early signs of cognitiveimpairment. For an appointment call:318-371-5669

Open House for Dr. Jennifer C. Leel Tuesday, Oct. 18th 4pm to 6pm382 North Main Street Sibley, LA318-382-0909

Webster Council on AgingAnnual Health Fairl Tuesday, Oct. 14th MindenCivic Center 9 am - 1 pm318-371-3056

Alzheimer’s l Second Thursday of eachmonth, 4pmMMC Senior Care5th Floor Room 546Open to family members andcaregivers 318-371-5638

Diabetesl Third Thursday of eachmonth, 6pmMMC Cafeteria318-377-2589318-377-0060

Sharing & Caringl Second Thursday of eachmonth, 7pmMMC Ed Building729 Main Street318-371-3279For those who have sufferedthe death of a baby by preg-nancy loss, stillborn or in thefirst few months of life.

Camp Mindyl Monday at 10amMMC 4th Floor318-371-5660Hospital Orientation for first-time parents & seasoned pros.

Joint Campl Mondays at 8amMMC 2nd Floor318-382-4083Education on what to expectbefore, during and after sur-gery for patients scheduledfor hip or knee replacementsurgery.

Lamaze BasedChildbirth Classesl Second Monday andTuesday of each month 6-8:30pmMMC Ed Building729 Main Street318-371-5660

Senior Fitnessl Every Tuesday from 10-11amMinden PresbyterianChurch$5 per class Helps those over 55improve their physical fit-ness through focusing onbalance, stretching,strengthening and flexibility318-371-3218

Breastfeeding Classl Third Tuesday of eachmonth 6-8:30pmMMC Ed Building729 Main Street318-371-3242

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As we age, ourbone massdeclines fasterthan new bonecan form. Thiscan result inosteoporosis,

or “porous bones,” a potentiallycrippling disease that makesbones weak and susceptible tofractures. Osteoporosis canaffect men and women of anyage, but occurs mostly in womenafter menopause.

SINCE OSTEOPOROSIS IS OFTEN referredto as a “silent disease” many are less likely to findout they have it until they suffer a painful fracture.The hip, spine and wrist bones are the ones mostaffected by osteoporosis.

Hip fractures can result in disability and loss ofmobility and independence. Spinal fractures cause aloss of height, severe back pain, and curving of theshoulders and spine.

In the United States, an estimated 10 millionpeople over age 50 have osteoporosis and nearly 34million have low bone mass that puts them atincreased risk for developing the disease.

Four out of five people who have osteoporosisare women, but about 2 million men in the UnitedStates also have the disease and 14 million morehave low bone mass that puts them at risk for it.One in two women and as many as one in four men

over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related frac-ture in their lifetime.

Women are more likely to develop osteoporosisbecause they have less bone tissue than men. Atmenopause, women rapidly lose more bone mass astheir estrogen levels decline.

Osteoporosis is a major healthissue for women.

Risk Factors Include:• Being Female – More than 28

million persons in the US – 80% ofwhom are women – have or are atrisk of developing osteoporosis.

• Menopausal & PostmenopausalWomen (including early or surgical-ly-induced menopause) are at great-est risk because of loss of estrogenwhich helps maintain bone strength.

• Age – Your risk increases as youage.

• Culture or Ethnicity – People ofCaucasian or Asian descent have ahigher risk for osteoporosis.

• Bone Structure – Small bonedand thin women are at greater risk.

• Dietary Factors – Calcium andVitamin deficiencies in your dietcontribute to osteoporosis.

• Cigarettes and Coffee –Smoking and drinking more than twocups of coffee a day are associatedwith reduced bone density.

• Family History of Osteoporosis– Several studies have strongly sug-gested that genetic factors helpdetermine bone density.

• Medications – Some medica-tions, if taken for a long period of time, can con-tribute to bone loss.

Importance of PreventionAlthough there is no cure for osteoporosis, it

may be prevented and treated. Many risk factorssuch as poor diet, lack of exercise and smoking can

be avoided. Preventing osteoporosisis essential, as it is difficult for olderwomen to increase their bone mass.It is never too late to begin takingsteps to prevent osteoporosis or toslow or stop its progress, including:

• Diet – Women over the age of50 need at least 1,200 milligrams ofcalcium with at least 400 units ofvitamin D every day. The best sourceof dietary calcium is from fortifiedmilk with vitamin D.

Vitamin D is an essential compan-ion to calcium in maintaining strongbones. Eat well and take calciumsupplements with vitamin D as rec-ommended by your healthcareprovider.

• Exercise – Regular exercise isimportant in maintaining bone massand increasing strength.

Physical activities that help keepbones strong are weight-bearingexercises like walking and bicycling,resistance exercise such as weighttraining, and non-weight bearingexercises such as swimming.

TestingBone Densitometry is a safe, sim-

ple and painless test that can diag-nose osteoporosis and monitor your

rate of bone loss and response to therapy. A special-ized x-ray detector scans your hips, spine or boththen calculates the density of your bones.

BuildingBetterBones

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More?For more informa-

tion on bone densitytesting, talk to you

doctor or contact ourradiology department

at 382-4086.

Worried AboutOsteoporosis?

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and painless test which can

assess your risk!

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Being overweight or inactive increases the likelihood of developingtype 2 diabetes – and that goes for kids too. Today, kids weigh moreand exercise less than they did in previous generations, which meanthey may face type 2 diabetes, a disease that once affected mostlyadults.

The dangers of diabetes are well-known. Over theyears, it can damage nerves and blood vessels, and it canlead to heart disease, gum infections, and amputation.

How can you help your kids lower their risk ofdeveloping type 2 diabetes? Here are some ideas for

families that are realistic for even the most hecticlifestyles:

• Encourage regular meal times, and serve high-nutrientfoods. If time gets tight, have healthy foods and snacks on hand.Examples include low-fat milk, baby carrots, low-fat cottage cheese, andwhole-grain breakfast cereals.

• If possible, don’t let kids skip meals. Regular meal and snack intervalskeep their energy levels even.

• Serve portions that meet your child’s nutritional needs. Look to yourchild’s physician for appropriate recommendations.

• Take your child’s food preferences into consideration when planningfamily meals.

• Limit soft drinks, candy, and other empty calorie foods.• If your family enjoys dessert, fruit often is a good choice.• Make healthful choices when eating out or at home. Match the portion

size to your child’s age. Limit TV and computer time; instead encourageactive movement.

• Set a good example by eating well and being physically active yourself.

Help Prevent Diabetes in Kids

Moms Visit Our Facebook PageHave you delivered a baby at Minden

Medical Center? Post your pictures on TheWomen's Clinic’s facebook page! They areasking all of their patients who have deliv-

ered babies over the last 35 + years to“like” them and post baby pictures and/or

current pictures of their children!

Dr. Amanda Williams

Birth is a miracle. That’s how Dr.Amanda Allen Williams feels about everysingle birth she witnessesas an OB/GYN.

As a member of themedical staff at MindenMedical Center, Dr.Williams is proud to beliving and serving herhome town. Raised innearby Dubberly and agraduate of Sibley High,Dr. Williams is well awareof the special appeal ofliving and raising a familyin the idyllic environmentof a caring community.

Girls and women –from pre-puberty through all ages andstages of life – will leave her office withthe information, knowledge, care andattention they deserve.

From clinic to delivery room, she hopes

to be a part of their care for a lifetime.

Dr. Robert RussellRespect and caring compassion for all

patients is his goal. Dr. Russell joined TheWomen’s Clinic in 1992and continues to provideexceptional care for hispatients in Minden and thesurrounding areas. Hebelieves in providing theutmost level of care forwomen throughout everyage and phase of life.

He has completedadditional training in fer-tility surgery. Dr. Russelloffers tubal reversal sur-gery for patients whodesire another “bundle ofjoy.”

In addition, he was one of the firstphysicians in North Louisiana to offerwomen the choice of a completely laparo-scopic hysterectomy.

Williams Russell

Welcome to the Baby Place:Meet Our Physicians

SENIOR CARE WOULD LIKETO welcome to MMC several newstaff members who have recentlyjoined our team.

Among the new employees isSenior Care Nurse Manager, CareyOuzts. Serving as nurse manager,Carey will be responsible for supervis-ing all aspects of nursing care on theunit and looks forward to providingand ensuring quality care for allpatients.

With both a degree in nursing andpsychology from NSU, he is excited tobe utilizing his combined backgroundsto help Senior Care patients reach theiroptimal physical and emotional func-tioning. Carey states “I am glad to bepart of such a great team on SeniorCare and I am enjoying the close knitfamily atmosphere of working atMinden Medical Center”. Carey ismarried to wife Allison, also an MMCnurse, and has three children: Chad,

Ruth, and Cade.Also joining MMC is social worker

Barbara Keesee. Barbara is a LicensedMaster’s Social Worker who will bejoining not only the Senior Care team,but will be helping to assist withpatient needs in other areas of the hos-pital such as Rehab.

Having worked in Shreveport formany years, Barbara was excited aboutthe opportunity to work at MindenMedical Center, stating “I really enjoyworking here. The staff is great,friendly, and helpful”. Barbara espe-cially likes the personal service here atMMC. Barbara’s father was recently apatient at MMC, and she tells us thatfrom both an employee perspectiveand as a family member, “The cus-tomer care is outstanding! Everyone isso helpful and they are usually alwayssmiling.”

Our newest addition to the SeniorCare team is that of Molly Dinkins.

Molly, who will be working as clinicaltherapist, holds a B.S. from SouthernArkansas University, and a Master’s inCounseling from LSUS. Previouslyhaving worked in the outpatient geri-atric counseling setting, Molly is excit-ed to be working with patients admit-ted to Senior Care and providing bothgroup and individual therapy sessions.Molly thoroughly enjoys working withgeriatric patients, stating “They inspireand educate me”.

She looks forward to helpingpatients work toward their treatmentgoals. In her spare time, Molly enjoys

attending church, cooking, and spend-ing time with friends and family.

Senior Care welcomes these newteam members and is looking forwardto continuing to provide a multi-disci-plinary treatment program for behav-ioral health issues affecting olderadults; such as depression, anxiety,confusion, and memory loss.

Caring forOur Seniors

Hospital Senior Care Welcomes New Staff Members

From Left to Right: Barbara Keesee, LMSW, Molly Dinkins, LPC-CI andCarey Ouzts, RN are the newest staff members of Minden MedicalCenter’s Senior Care.

For more information on the SeniorCare program, please call 371-5646.Friendly, knowledgeable staff memberswill be available 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week to answer questions and assistwith referrals to the program.


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SUZETTE EDWARDS, RN, CDE joined the MindenMedical Center Home Health family in April.

Suzette brings 19 years of experience in home health as aregistered nurse with five years of experience as a CertifiedDiabetes Educator to our area patients.

“I educate patients on all aspects of man-aging diabetes.” Edwards said. “I focus onwhat an individual patient desires and thegoals they would like to achieve and incor-porate it into their plan of care.”

CDE’s teach patients to plan meals, man-age their medications, insulin preparationand administration, monitor glucose levels,and teach prevention measures to avoid com-plications of diabetes.

“I think working in the home care indus-try is very personalized. We are able to pro-vide in-depth training and education withpatients and their caregivers,” Edwards said.“Patients are more receptive to learning about diabetes in theirown familiar environment where they are comfortable.”

Edwards works with patients in their own kitchens, teach-ing them to count carbohydrates, read food labels and how topossibly include some of their favorite foods into the mealplan.

“I can show them accurate portion sizes, teach them toidentify those foods which are appropriate or not and how toselect the healthiest carbohydrates.” She said. “The educationprocess is more personalized in the home setting where moretime is available to dedicate toward teaching patients and theirfamilies about diabetes.”

Edwards believes that a hospital setting is aimed towardaggressive treatment of the diagnosis and stabilizing the bloodglucose so patients may be discharged home. Home Healthcan then pick up and provide detailed, individualized educa-tion to prevent further hospitalizations and complications fromdiabetes. Some patients take months to learn how to self- man-age diabetes and others learn in just a few weeks. Everyonelearns at a different pace and through different methods.

“It is very rewarding to educate these patients and see themdevelop the skills and knowledge they need to lead a healthyand fulfilling life.”

The Home Health environment allows nurses to gaininsight about specific issues affecting the patients and theirfamily. Many times these issues, sometimes financial or emo-tional, affect their health. The nurses work with the patients,patient’s physician and other community resources to helpresolve these issues.

Developing a rapport with patients and gaining their trustcan lead to the nurses becoming welcome guests in theirhome. Small, seemingly simple things are sometimes doneduring a visit to help a patient or caregiver. Changing a lightbulb, picking up the paper at the end of the driveway or lovingon a beloved pet shows patients they are more than a bloodsugar number “It’s not only about nursing, but about develop-ing relationships.”

Edwards’ own family consists of her husband of 21 yearsand two sons, ages 20 and 17 that attend school at NorthLouisiana Vocational College of Minden and Minden HighSchool. They have resided in Webster Parish for most of theirlives.

Edwards’ also feels a sense of family at Minden MedicalCenter and the “family feel” plays a large role in her job per-formance and desire for patient success.

Edwards’ hands-on approach to patient care is comple-mented by hours of education to maintain her license and cer-tification. The CDE certification requires 75 hours of continu-ing education and at least 1000 hours professional practiceexperience every five years.

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MINDEN MEDICAL CENTERis pleased to announce ReedMcLendon has been named direc-tor of WorkFit

“Customerservice is theparamount cor-nerstone ofwhat we do,”saidMcLendon,who took overWorkFit opera-tions earlierthis summer.“Our goal is togrow our busi-ness but at thesame timegrow to meetthe needs ofour customers.

We want to give the greatest carewe can and the greatest customerservice.”

A respiratory therapist since1997, McLendon was recruited outof the Cardiopulmonary CRT ofMinden Medical Center. Afterserving as Field Services Manager

for several months, he was nameddirector of WorkFit.

Originally from Homer,McLendon and his wife, Christina,have three children, 2 daughtersand a son.

About WorkFitWorkFit is a full service occupa-

tional medicine clinic who offerspre-employment services, drugscreening, physicals, lifting assess-ments, lab testing services, x-rayservices, vision testing, audio test-ing, light/modified duty programssupportive of the employee, vac-cines, FIT testing, PulmonaryFunction Testing (PFT) as well asa complete battery of post-accidentservices. They also evaluate andtreat work related injuries.

WorkFit has a nurse practitioner,Lynn Maynor, on staff, solely dedi-cated to the WorkFit clinic with aPhysician, Dr. Max Stell, as medi-cal director of both WorkFit andMinden Medical Center EmergencyDepartment.

They have a friendly andinformative staff who are commit-ted to building a relationship withtheir customers.

They also provide on-site flu

shots, hepatitis vaccines, randomdrug screening (DOT & non DOT),breath alcohol testing, TB skintests with follow-up evaluation oftest results, audiograms in houseas well as mobile on-site testing,respirator FIT testing and pul-monary function testing.

WorkFit acts as a liaisonbetween the company, the employ-ee, the nurse practitioner andphysician. They pride themselvesin prompt accurate reporting to theemployer as well as verifyingattendance at scheduled appoint-ments.

Together, they will exploremodified work options that willallow an injured worker the oppor-tunity to return to work as soon aspossible. WorkFit has 24/7 CaseManagement services for theemployers convenience to obtainafter hour services for injuries.

WorkFit clinic hours are from7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday at 216 West UnionStreet, Suite B in Minden.

For more information, callMcLendon at 371-5610.

Reed McLendon Named WorkFit Director

McLendon

Meet Our New Physicians In medical school, Dr. Jennifer

Culpepper Lee couldn’t decide if sheliked treating children or adults more.As a family medicine physician, shechose both. Now she has chosen tobring her compassion and expertise tothe community of Sibley and MindenMedical Center.

A Minden native, Dr. Lee is lookingforward to joining her extended familyin the Minden area and raising herchildren with the small-town sense ofcommunity she felt growing up.

Dr. Lee is enthusiastic about help-ing patients improve their health andpreserve good health for a lifetime.She has a special interest in treatingpatients with high blood pressure, dia-betes and lung problems.

Dr. Lee is now accepting newpatients at Lee Family MedicineCenter, 382 North Main Street inSibley. Appointments may be made bycalling (318) 382-0909.

Dr. Jennifer C. LeeDr. Fredy Cordova doesn’t want

to just treat patients – he wants toteach them how to make basiclifestyle changes that will have a bigimpact on their health.

In doing so, he hopes to make animpact on the health of the entireMinden community as he has inother communities where he prac-ticed. Dr. Cordova is a family medi-cine physician affiliated withMinden Medical Center and treatspatients ages two and up.

Of the many things he haslearned, Dr. Cordova feels the mostimportant is the art of listening. Hewants every patient to leave hisoffice feeling they have received acomprehensive evaluation and com-passionate treatment.

Dr. Cordova is now acceptingnew patients at Cordova FamilyMedicine, #2 Medical Plaza. For anappointment call, (318) 377-6500.

Dr. Fredy Cordova

INJURIES AND COMPLEX MEDICALconditions can take away so much. From strokesto broken bones, to complicated surgical andmedical conditions, these types of conditions canoften cause sudden and severe changes in healthwhich affect your functioning and lifestyle.

The smallest joys in life, such as dressingyourself, being able to write, or even just havinga normal conversation can become the most diffi-cult tasks you never knew you would miss.

When you choose Minden Medical Center forRehabilitation after suffering from these types ofinjuries or conditions, you can be assured you arechoosing the largest staff of highly trained, high-ly specialized therapists, nurses, and physiciansavailable in the Minden area. Our therapists uti-

lize state of the art equipment often not availableat other facilities.

Our physicians and nurses, available 24 hoursa day during your stay, provide care that simplycannot be provided in other levels of rehab care.In addition, this is all available and offered toyou in a facility known for its high standard ofcare and customer satisfaction; all with the com-fort and convenience of being close to home.

Why Should You Choose Minden Medical Center Rehab?

For more information on rehabilitation atMMC or to determine if you or a loved one maybenefit from treatment in our facility, please con-tact 371-3297 or visit mindenmedicalcenter.comand go to Rehabilitation Services

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NOW, WE’RE OFFERING anonline tool for you to manage yourhealth, get the very latest health carenews and personalize health topics foryou and your family.

It’s complete health management,it’s free and it’s all at the click of amouse:

• My Health Newsletter™ - Eachmonth you’ll receive an e-healthnewsletter that you have designedaround only the topics that matter mostto you.

• My Health Reminders™ and MyHealth Reminders for Loved Ones™-Receive reminders of appointmentsand health screenings

• My Baby Expectations™ - What toexpect guide for all stages of pregnan-cy

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Being overweight or inactive increases the likelihood of developingtype 2 diabetes – and that goes for kids too. Today, kids weigh moreand exercise less than they did in previous generations, which meanthey may face type 2 diabetes, a disease that once affected mostlyadults.

The dangers of diabetes are well-known. Over theyears, it can damage nerves and blood vessels, and it canlead to heart disease, gum infections, and amputation.

How can you help your kids lower their risk ofdeveloping type 2 diabetes? Here are some ideas for

families that are realistic for even the most hecticlifestyles:

• Encourage regular meal times, and serve high-nutrientfoods. If time gets tight, have healthy foods and snacks on hand.Examples include low-fat milk, baby carrots, low-fat cottage cheese, andwhole-grain breakfast cereals.

• If possible, don’t let kids skip meals. Regular meal and snack intervalskeep their energy levels even.

• Serve portions that meet your child’s nutritional needs. Look to yourchild’s physician for appropriate recommendations.

• Take your child’s food preferences into consideration when planningfamily meals.

• Limit soft drinks, candy, and other empty calorie foods.• If your family enjoys dessert, fruit often is a good choice.• Make healthful choices when eating out or at home. Match the portion

size to your child’s age. Limit TV and computer time; instead encourageactive movement.

• Set a good example by eating well and being physically active yourself.

Help Prevent Diabetes in Kids

Moms Visit Our Facebook PageHave you delivered a baby at Minden

Medical Center? Post your pictures on TheWomen's Clinic’s facebook page! They areasking all of their patients who have deliv-

ered babies over the last 35 + years to“like” them and post baby pictures and/or

current pictures of their children!

Dr. Amanda Williams

Birth is a miracle. That’s how Dr.Amanda Allen Williams feels about everysingle birth she witnessesas an OB/GYN.

As a member of themedical staff at MindenMedical Center, Dr.Williams is proud to beliving and serving herhome town. Raised innearby Dubberly and agraduate of Sibley High,Dr. Williams is well awareof the special appeal ofliving and raising a familyin the idyllic environmentof a caring community.

Girls and women –from pre-puberty through all ages andstages of life – will leave her office withthe information, knowledge, care andattention they deserve.

From clinic to delivery room, she hopes

to be a part of their care for a lifetime.

Dr. Robert RussellRespect and caring compassion for all

patients is his goal. Dr. Russell joined TheWomen’s Clinic in 1992and continues to provideexceptional care for hispatients in Minden and thesurrounding areas. Hebelieves in providing theutmost level of care forwomen throughout everyage and phase of life.

He has completedadditional training in fer-tility surgery. Dr. Russelloffers tubal reversal sur-gery for patients whodesire another “bundle ofjoy.”

In addition, he was one of the firstphysicians in North Louisiana to offerwomen the choice of a completely laparo-scopic hysterectomy.

Williams Russell

Welcome to the Baby Place:Meet Our Physicians

SENIOR CARE WOULD LIKETO welcome to MMC several newstaff members who have recentlyjoined our team.

Among the new employees isSenior Care Nurse Manager, CareyOuzts. Serving as nurse manager,Carey will be responsible for supervis-ing all aspects of nursing care on theunit and looks forward to providingand ensuring quality care for allpatients.

With both a degree in nursing andpsychology from NSU, he is excited tobe utilizing his combined backgroundsto help Senior Care patients reach theiroptimal physical and emotional func-tioning. Carey states “I am glad to bepart of such a great team on SeniorCare and I am enjoying the close knitfamily atmosphere of working atMinden Medical Center”. Carey ismarried to wife Allison, also an MMCnurse, and has three children: Chad,

Ruth, and Cade.Also joining MMC is social worker

Barbara Keesee. Barbara is a LicensedMaster’s Social Worker who will bejoining not only the Senior Care team,but will be helping to assist withpatient needs in other areas of the hos-pital such as Rehab.

Having worked in Shreveport formany years, Barbara was excited aboutthe opportunity to work at MindenMedical Center, stating “I really enjoyworking here. The staff is great,friendly, and helpful”. Barbara espe-cially likes the personal service here atMMC. Barbara’s father was recently apatient at MMC, and she tells us thatfrom both an employee perspectiveand as a family member, “The cus-tomer care is outstanding! Everyone isso helpful and they are usually alwayssmiling.”

Our newest addition to the SeniorCare team is that of Molly Dinkins.

Molly, who will be working as clinicaltherapist, holds a B.S. from SouthernArkansas University, and a Master’s inCounseling from LSUS. Previouslyhaving worked in the outpatient geri-atric counseling setting, Molly is excit-ed to be working with patients admit-ted to Senior Care and providing bothgroup and individual therapy sessions.Molly thoroughly enjoys working withgeriatric patients, stating “They inspireand educate me”.

She looks forward to helpingpatients work toward their treatmentgoals. In her spare time, Molly enjoys

attending church, cooking, and spend-ing time with friends and family.

Senior Care welcomes these newteam members and is looking forwardto continuing to provide a multi-disci-plinary treatment program for behav-ioral health issues affecting olderadults; such as depression, anxiety,confusion, and memory loss.

Caring forOur Seniors

Hospital Senior Care Welcomes New Staff Members

From Left to Right: Barbara Keesee, LMSW, Molly Dinkins, LPC-CI andCarey Ouzts, RN are the newest staff members of Minden MedicalCenter’s Senior Care.

For more information on the SeniorCare program, please call 371-5646.Friendly, knowledgeable staff memberswill be available 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week to answer questions and assistwith referrals to the program.

September is Prostate Cancer AwarenessMonth. How Much Do You Know Aboutthe Disease that Claimed More than 32,000American Lives in 2010?

Prostate cancer is a form of cancer thatwe often hear about, but ask the average Joe(or Jane), and chances are they know littleabout it.

So in recognition of national ProstateCancer Awareness Month, we asked ourUROLOGISTS STEWARTBUNDRICK, MD AND JIM NOBLE,MD at Minden Medical Center, to educateus on the subject.

What is Prostate Cancer?Dr. Bundrick: Prostate cancer is a form

of cancer that develops in the prostate. It isthe most common type of cancer found inAmerican men, other than skin cancer, and itis the second leading cause of cancer deathin men. One man in six will developprostate cancer in his lifetime, and one manin 36 will die of the disease.

What Causes Prostate Cancer?

Dr. Bundrick: Prostate cancer is causedby certain changes in the DNA of a normalprostate cell.

DNA makes up our genes, which controlhow our cells behave. DNA is inheritedfrom our parents and, as such, a small per-centage (about 5 to 10 percent) of prostatecancers are linked to these inheritedchanges. Other DNA changes naturallyoccur during a person’s lifetime.

What Are the Risk Factors for ProstateCancer?

Dr. Noble: According to the AmericanCancer Society, the following risk factorsare associated with prostate cancer:

Age: Age is the strongest risk factor forprostate cancer. The chance of gettingprostate cancer goes up quickly after a manreaches age 50, and nearly two out of everythree prostate cancers are found in men overthe age of 65.

Race: Prostate cancer is more commonin African-American men than in men ofother races. African-American men are alsomore likely to have a more advanced diseasewhen it is found and are more likely to die ofthe disease.

Nationality: Prostate cancer is mostcommon in North America and northwest-ern Europe, and less common in Asia,Africa, Central and South America.

Family history: Men with close familymembers (father or brothers) who have hadprostate cancer are more likely to get itthemselves, especially if their relatives wereyoung when they developed the disease.

Genes: Scientists have found someinherited genes that seem to raise prostatecancer risk, but they likely account for onlya small number of overall cases.

Diet: Men who eat a lot of red meat orhigh-fat dairy products may have a greaterrisk of developing prostate cancer.

Obesity: While the link between prostatecancer and obesity is still being researched,some studies have found that obese men

may be at greater risk of having moreadvanced prostate cancer and of dying fromprostate cancer.

Exercise: Exercise has not been shownto reduce prostate cancer risk in most stud-ies, but some studies have found that highlevels of physical activity, especially in oldermen, may lower the risk of advancedprostate cancer.

Smoking:Arecent study linked smokingto a small increase in the risk of death fromprostate cancer. This is a new finding andrequires more research.

What Are the Symptomsof Prostate Cancer?

Dr. Bundrick: Prostate cancer may notcause signs or symptoms in its early stages,however in its more advanced stages, symp-toms can include: trouble urinating,decreased force in the stream of urine, bloodin the urine, blood in the semen, swelling inthe legs, discomfort in the pelvic area, bonepain

How Can Prostate CancerBe Prevented orDelayed?

Dr. Noble: 1. Eat fewer calories and exercise more

so that you maintain a healthy weight evenas you age.

2. Try to keep the amount of fat you get

from red meat and dairy products to a mini-mum.

3. Watch your calcium intake. Do nottake supplemental doses far above the rec-ommended daily allowance. Some calciumis okay, but avoid taking more than 1,500mg of calcium a day.

4. Eat more fish. Evidence from severalstudies suggests that fish can help protectagainst prostate cancer because they have“good fat,” particularly omega-3 fatty acids.Avoid trans fatty acids, like those found inmargarine.

5. Try to incorporate tomatoes that arecooked with olive oil, which has also beenshown to be beneficial in preventingprostate cancer, and cruciferous vegetables(like broccoli and cauliflower) into severalof your weekly meals. Soy and green teamay also prove helpful.

6. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol con-sumption.

7. Seek medical treatment for stress, highblood pressure, high cholesterol and/ordepression.

8. Avoid over-supplementation by takingmulti-vitamins, if necessary. Too many vita-mins, especially folate, may fuel the cancer.

9. Relax and enjoy life. Reducing stressin the workplace and home can improveyour survivorship and lead to a longer, hap-pier life.

10. If you are age 50+, or if you areage 40+ and African-American or have afamily history of prostate cancer, talk to yourphysician about an annual rectal examina-tion and PSA (prostate-specific antigen)blood test.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER


AROUND MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWSenior Friendsl First Tuesday of eachmonth 1:30-2:30pmNEW TIMEWebster Parish Library-Stewart Center 318-382-8282For those 50 and older

Susan G Komen Racefor the Curel Saturday, Sept. 17thCenturyTel CenterBossier City, LA 8am.Interested in joiningMMC’s team? Email [email protected] call 318-422-7337

National Depression Screening Dayl Thursday, Oct. 6th9am-3pm, MMC Senior Care – 5th floorDo you feel down? Are you feeling sador anxious? Schedule an appointmentto help identify depression and anxietyalong with education on what treat-ments are currently available.318-371-5669

“Promoting Mental Health & Prevent-ing Suicide in Senior Living Commu-nities” Seminar – Open to Publicl Saturday, Oct. 22nd12-1pmLearn more about promoting mentalhealth and preventing suicide amongthe senior adult population. Registrationis required – Seating is limited; ToRSVP call 318-371-5669

“Living with Lymphedema” Seminar – Open to Publicl Tuesday, Sept. 27th5 pm to 6 pmMMC Ed Building 729 Main StreetMMC Home Health invites patientsand their family, caregivers andhealth professionals. Presented byRene Perry, OT Certified by theAcademy of Lymphatic Studies inLymphedema Therapy.318-377-4663

Balance Screeningsl Wednesday, Sept. 21st9 am - 3 pmFeeling a little ‘off balance’?Find out if MMC physical thera-py can help you with balanceand decrease your risk of fallsthrough a free balance assess-ment. Appointments can bemade by calling318-371-5669

National Memory Screening Dayl Tuesday, Nov. 15th9 am - 3 pmMMC Senior Care - 5th floorConcerned about memory prob-lems? MMC Senior Care will offerfree memory screenings to helpidentify early signs of cognitiveimpairment. For an appointment call:318-371-5669

Open House for Dr. Jennifer C. Leel Tuesday, Oct. 18th 4pm to 6pm382 North Main Street Sibley, LA318-382-0909

Webster Council on AgingAnnual Health Fairl Tuesday, Oct. 14th MindenCivic Center 9 am - 1 pm318-371-3056

Alzheimer’s l Second Thursday of eachmonth, 4pmMMC Senior Care5th Floor Room 546Open to family members andcaregivers 318-371-5638

Diabetesl Third Thursday of eachmonth, 6pmMMC Cafeteria318-377-2589318-377-0060

Sharing & Caringl Second Thursday of eachmonth, 7pmMMC Ed Building729 Main Street318-371-3279For those who have sufferedthe death of a baby by preg-nancy loss, stillborn or in thefirst few months of life.

Camp Mindyl Monday at 10amMMC 4th Floor318-371-5660Hospital Orientation for first-time parents & seasoned pros.

Joint Campl Mondays at 8amMMC 2nd Floor318-382-4083Education on what to expectbefore, during and after sur-gery for patients scheduledfor hip or knee replacementsurgery.

Lamaze BasedChildbirth Classesl Second Monday andTuesday of each month 6-8:30pmMMC Ed Building729 Main Street318-371-5660

Senior Fitnessl Every Tuesday from 10-11amMinden PresbyterianChurch$5 per class Helps those over 55improve their physical fit-ness through focusing onbalance, stretching,strengthening and flexibility318-371-3218

Breastfeeding Classl Third Tuesday of eachmonth 6-8:30pmMMC Ed Building729 Main Street318-371-3242

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As we age, ourbone massdeclines fasterthan new bonecan form. Thiscan result inosteoporosis,

or “porous bones,” a potentiallycrippling disease that makesbones weak and susceptible tofractures. Osteoporosis canaffect men and women of anyage, but occurs mostly in womenafter menopause.

SINCE OSTEOPOROSIS IS OFTEN referredto as a “silent disease” many are less likely to findout they have it until they suffer a painful fracture.The hip, spine and wrist bones are the ones mostaffected by osteoporosis.

Hip fractures can result in disability and loss ofmobility and independence. Spinal fractures cause aloss of height, severe back pain, and curving of theshoulders and spine.

In the United States, an estimated 10 millionpeople over age 50 have osteoporosis and nearly 34million have low bone mass that puts them atincreased risk for developing the disease.

Four out of five people who have osteoporosisare women, but about 2 million men in the UnitedStates also have the disease and 14 million morehave low bone mass that puts them at risk for it.One in two women and as many as one in four men

over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related frac-ture in their lifetime.

Women are more likely to develop osteoporosisbecause they have less bone tissue than men. Atmenopause, women rapidly lose more bone mass astheir estrogen levels decline.

Osteoporosis is a major healthissue for women.

Risk Factors Include:• Being Female – More than 28

million persons in the US – 80% ofwhom are women – have or are atrisk of developing osteoporosis.

• Menopausal & PostmenopausalWomen (including early or surgical-ly-induced menopause) are at great-est risk because of loss of estrogenwhich helps maintain bone strength.

• Age – Your risk increases as youage.

• Culture or Ethnicity – People ofCaucasian or Asian descent have ahigher risk for osteoporosis.

• Bone Structure – Small bonedand thin women are at greater risk.

• Dietary Factors – Calcium andVitamin deficiencies in your dietcontribute to osteoporosis.

• Cigarettes and Coffee –Smoking and drinking more than twocups of coffee a day are associatedwith reduced bone density.

• Family History of Osteoporosis– Several studies have strongly sug-gested that genetic factors helpdetermine bone density.

• Medications – Some medica-tions, if taken for a long period of time, can con-tribute to bone loss.

Importance of PreventionAlthough there is no cure for osteoporosis, it

may be prevented and treated. Many risk factorssuch as poor diet, lack of exercise and smoking can

be avoided. Preventing osteoporosisis essential, as it is difficult for olderwomen to increase their bone mass.It is never too late to begin takingsteps to prevent osteoporosis or toslow or stop its progress, including:

• Diet – Women over the age of50 need at least 1,200 milligrams ofcalcium with at least 400 units ofvitamin D every day. The best sourceof dietary calcium is from fortifiedmilk with vitamin D.

Vitamin D is an essential compan-ion to calcium in maintaining strongbones. Eat well and take calciumsupplements with vitamin D as rec-ommended by your healthcareprovider.

• Exercise – Regular exercise isimportant in maintaining bone massand increasing strength.

Physical activities that help keepbones strong are weight-bearingexercises like walking and bicycling,resistance exercise such as weighttraining, and non-weight bearingexercises such as swimming.

TestingBone Densitometry is a safe, sim-

ple and painless test that can diag-nose osteoporosis and monitor your

rate of bone loss and response to therapy. A special-ized x-ray detector scans your hips, spine or boththen calculates the density of your bones.

BuildingBetterBones

Do You Want to Learn

More?For more informa-

tion on bone densitytesting, talk to you

doctor or contact ourradiology department

at 382-4086.

Worried AboutOsteoporosis?

Minden MedicalCenter has a quick

and painless test which can

assess your risk!

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Minden Medical Center patients and visitors can now access theInternet using their wireless-equipped laptops and other wireless devices tobrowse the Web, check e-mail, connect with loved ones, and even downloadentertainment. The entire hospital is now a wireless Internet hot spot.Complimentary wireless internet access is available to visitors who bring per-sonal wireless enabled device(s), laptops etc.

Together, these measures are part of a larger commitment at MindenMedical Center to make real-time communication a core component of qual-ity patient care.

CardiologyPhillip Rozeman, MD102 Monroe Street, Suite AMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-3425

Wenwu Zhang, MD, PhD102 Monroe Stree, Suite AMinden, LA 71055(318) 631-6400(800) 856-1100

DermatologyLeslie Turk, MD817 Sheppard StreetMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-4000

Ears, Nose and ThroatChandra Joshi, MD#3 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 371-9380

William Parker, MDMMC Clinic (1st Floor)Minden, LA 71055(318) 371-7870

Jimmy Robinson, MDMMC Clinic (1st Floor)Minden, LA 71055(318) 371-7870

Family MedicineJoe Bolger, MD101 Office Park DriveMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-7118

Michael Chanler, MD#3 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-7134

Fredy H. Cordova, MD#2 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-6500

Christopher Earnhardt, MD#3 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-7134

Carlos Irizarry, MD#2 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-8400

Jennifer C. Lee, MD382 North Main StreetSibley, LA 71073(318) 382-0909

Joseph Nida, MD1111 Homer RoadMinden, LA 71055318-377-7500

Scott Phillips, MD364 N. MainSibley, LA 71073(318) 382-9401

Michael Pistorius, MD208 Morris DriveMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-8260

Max Stell, MD102 Office Park DriveMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-2885

Martha Wafer, MD102 Monroe St. Suite BMinden, LA 71055318-382-4900

General PracticeCarl H. Hines, MD1114 Homer RoadMinden, LA 71055(318) 371-1395

General SurgeryMichelle Pittman, MDMMC Clinic (1st Floor)Minden, LA 71055(318) 675-1322

Erin Soleto, MD608 Fleming LaneMinden, LA 71055(318) 382-9020

Colon & Rectal SurgeryGeneral SurgeryChad E. Lewis, MD812 BroadwayMinden LA 71055(318) 377-0010

Hematology/OncologyJoyce Feagin, MDMMC Clinic (1st Floor)Minden, LA 71055(318) 212-8620

Interventional Pain/SpineWilliam Whyte, II, MD#1 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 861-7246

Internal Medicine, NephrologyAdnan Alsaka, MD#2 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 371-1110

OB/GYNRobert C. Russell, MD431 Homer RoadMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-8855(877) 244-3851

Amanda Williams, MD431 Homer RoadMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-8855(877) 244-3851

OphthamologyBruce Henderson, MD#2 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 795-4770

James E. Lusk, MD#3 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 371-9512

Bryan Lusk, MD#3 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 222-5555

OrthopaedicsTim Talbert, MD216 West Union Suite AMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-4340

PediatricsElizabeth Phillips, MD101 Madison SquareMinden, LA 71055(318) 371-2229

Michael Ulich, MDMOVING SOON TO 1232

SHEPPARD STREETMinden, LA 71055(318) 377-7116(800) 523-5708

Melinda Willis, MD600 Factory Outlet Dr., #12Arcadia, LA 71001(318) 263-4701

PhysiatryJenness Courtney, MD#1 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 424-4224

PsychiatryKeith Kessel, MD#1 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 371-5646

UrologyStewart Bundrick, MD#2 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055(318) 371-7870

Jim Noble, MDMMC Clinic (First Floor)Minden, LA 71055(318) 371-7870

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NOW WE ARE NATIONALLYRECOGNIZED FOR IT

MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER’S Baby Place has earned the Gold Seal of Approval forhealthcare quality from The Joint Commission.

The Medical Center received the Maternal/Child Specialty Certification for NormalDeliveries. Minden Medical Center’s program is the first and only one of its kind in

Louisiana, and second in the nation to achieve this certification. “This certification means Minden Medical Center is fol-

lowing nationally recognized standards of care for normaldeliveries,” says Lynne Rhodes, RN, Director of Quality

and Risk Management, Minden Medical Center. “Youcan be certain of the highest quality of care when youdeliver your baby with us.”

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approvalvalidates that the Baby Place at Minden MedicalCenter consistently demonstrates commitment to a higher standard of service. Toearn this distinction, a disease management program undergoes an extensive,unannounced, on-site evaluation by a Joint Commission reviewer every twoyears. The program is evaluated against Joint Commission standards through anassessment of a program’s processes, the program’s ability to evaluate and

improve care within its own organization, and interview with patients and staff.“Minden Medical Center voluntarily pursued this comprehensive, independ-

ent evaluation to enhance the safety and quality of care we provide,” saysGeorge E. French III, CEO of Minden Medical Center. “We’re so proud to

achieve this distinction and a program that is the only one of its kind in the statehere in your community.”The Joint Commission launched its Disease-Specific Care Certification program in

2002. It is the first program of its kind in the country to certify disease management pro-grams. A list of programs certified by the Joint Commission is available at www.jointcom-

mission.org. Read More About The Baby Place on Page 3 of this Newsletter

LEARN MOREFor more informationabout MMC’s Baby

Place and Camp Mindy,call 318-371-5660 today.

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