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SUMMER 2011

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OTSEGO STAFF

CEOTHOMAS R. LEMON

PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MARY SANDERS

MARKETING & FOUNDATION DIRECTOR

CHRISTIE PERDUE

MARKETING COORDINATOR KIMBERLY RULEY

WAINSCOT STAFF

EDITOR IN CHIEFRITA GUARNA

ASSOCIATE EDITORKRISTIN COLELLA

ART PATRICE HORVATH

Otsego Health & Life is published by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with Otsego Memorial Hospital. This is Volume 3, Issue 2. © 2011 by Otsego Memorial Hospital. All rights reserved.

Material contained herein is intended for informational purposes only. If you have medical concerns, seek the guidance of a healthcare professional.

THE GOOD LIVING MAGAZINE FROM

OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

3 C L I N I C A L U P D AT EOMH welcomes local students A program allows high school kids to learn about medicine firsthand.

4B E T T E R C A R EPrevent diabetes! 4 ways to safeguard against this dangerous condition.

6H E A LT H Y L I V I N GPrize those eyes Have you been properly protecting your peepers?

8P R O F I L E S I N C A R I N GNew faces at OMH Meet three physicians who will soon join our staff.

9E AT S M A R T7 fat-beaters These foods and drinks help your body burn fat more efficiently.

10H I S T O R YA milestone in care OMH celebrates 60 years of service.

CONTENTS

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CLINICAL UPDATE

WHEN CHILDREN ARE ASKED WHAT THEY WANT TO BE

when they grow up, their list often includes a position in the medical

fi eld. At Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) in Gaylord, students from

local high schools are offered the opportunity to begin the journey of

turning their dreams into reality.

The Gaylord High School (GHS) Medi-

cal Occupations (Med Occ) program began

approximately 20 years ago. At the time it was

primarily a nursing program with only about

20 students enrolled, but today it includes

rotations at OMH and enrolls more than 50

students each year.

The program is offered at no cost to the

school or students, and presents an opportu-

nity for OMH to provide an invaluable medi-

cal education to local students. OMH staff members spend time with

each student in addition to their regular duties—a time investment of

more than 1,000 hours per year.

“The Med Occ program is a great opportunity for students to ex-

plore a number of different career choices in healthcare, many of which

A PROGRAM ALLOWS HIGH SCHOOL KIDS TO LEARN ABOUT MEDICINE FIRSTHAND

OMH welcomes local students

they might not have considered,” says Marilyn Record, Human Resources

Coordinator at OMH.

The program is open to upperclassmen from both GHS and Gaylord

St. Mary High School. The fi rst semester of the program is an observation

period, which includes rotations through 12 different departments. From

those experiences, students are asked to choose

up to three areas of special interest to focus on

during the second semester.

“We’re hoping to provide our students

with an advantage over their peers when

competing to get into specifi c college healthcare

programs,” says Jeff Rokop, GHS Med Occ

Program Advisor.

Over the past two years, 105 of OMH’s

Advanced Medical Occupations students—100

percent—passed the diffi cult National Healthcare Foundation Skills

Assessment. This is the highest percentage among the 172 Med Occ pro-

grams in Michigan. Only 40 percent of students statewide and nationally

pass this assessment each year.

“Med Occ made me want to pursue a career in healthcare,” says

medical student Megan Murphy, a 2003 GHS graduate and former Med

Occ program participant. Murphy credits the program for sparking and

increasing her interest in becoming an

emergency room physician. Murphy

completed clinical rotations at OMH this

spring and enters residency this fall. “If

you have the dedication and are willing

to work hard, a career in medicine is an

option for everyone,” she says. ■

“WE’RE HOPING TO PROVIDE OUR

STUDENTS WITH AN ADVANTAGE OVER

THEIR PEERS”

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Mee, D.O., of OMH Family Practice discusses a patient’s chart and test results with medical student Megan Murphy, a former participant in the Gaylord High School Medical Occupations (Med Occ) program. Tyler Wise, a high school senior and current Med Occ student, prepares ultrasound cream for the physical therapy department during his rotation in the pharmacy at OMH.

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better care

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4 ways to safeguard

against this dangerous

condition

prevent diabetes!

about 18 million americans have type 2 diabetes

mellitus, and their ranks are growing. at least 41 million more are

“prediabetic”—that is, their blood-sugar levels are borderline high. You

could be in this group without knowing it—but you can take steps to

protect yourself, says Meena Murthy, M.D., Director of the Diabetes care

and control center at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New bruns-

wick, New Jersey.

Here’s the danger: cells need glucose (sugar) for energy. When we

eat, most carbohydrates are converted into glucose and rapidly absorbed

by the bloodstream. a rise in blood sugar triggers the pancreas to release

insulin, which transports glucose to cells. When there is too much sugar

and the pancreas can’t make enough insulin to control it, the result is

prediabetes, or insulin resistance. the pancreas eventually becomes

exhausted, and if the progression is not halted, diabetes develops.

Diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, increased urination, weight

loss and blurred vision. If the condition isn’t controlled, it can result in

blindness, kidney failure, cardiovascular disease and lower extremity

amputations.

Family history affects who develops diabetes, as does ethnicity;

the condition is more prevalent among african-americans, Hispan-

ics, asian-americans and Native americans. Other risk factors include

obesity, an age of 65 or older and a sedentary lifestyle.

Still, there are things you can do to reduce your risk. Dr. Murthy

recommends these steps:

1 lose weight and get more exercise. a study by the National Institutes of Health showed that just 30

minutes a day of moderate physical activity, coupled with a 5 to

10 percent reduction in body weight, can lower your risk of developing

type 2 diabetes by nearly 60 percent.

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How mucH do you know about type 2 diabetes?Mark each of these 10 stateMents “true” or “false”—then

check your responses against the correct answers

printed below.

1. �Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in people with diabetes.

n True n False

2. Blindness is a common complication of poorly controlled diabetes.

n True n False

3. A person at risk for diabetes should avoid eating nuts.

n True n False

4. Almost everyone with diabetes has some noticeable symptom.

n True n False

5. A half-hour a day of aerobic exercise, with moderate weight loss, can halve

your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

n True n False

6. Type 2 diabetes is now a threat to children as well as adults.

n True n False

7. Due to advances in medicine, our children can be confident of living longer

lives than those of today’s adults. �

n True n False

8. Cinnamon can raise blood sugar levels.

n True n False

9. It’s impossible to have type 1 and type 2 diabetes at once.

n True n False

10. It can be OK for a person with diabetes to enjoy an occasional sweet treat,

such as cookies or cake.

n True n False

1. True. Diabetes that is not properly con-trolled can result in high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart disease.2. True. Diabetic retinopathy, a degenera-tion of the blood vessels in the retina, is a leading cause of blindness in adults.3. False. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2002 showed that people who ate tree nuts and peanuts at least five times a week had a lower diabetes risk (and lower weight) than those who didn’t.4. False. Some 30 to 50 percent of individu-als with type 2 diabetes have no noticeable symptoms, according to Robert Rusha-koff, M.D., associate clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.5. True. One study showed that 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity such as walking, along with a 5 to 10 percent reduction in body weight, reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 58 percent.6. True. What used to be called adult-onset

diabetes is now developing at younger ages because of the obesity epidemic. It is now expected that one in three children in the U.S. will eventually become diabetic.7. False. Because childhood obesity is sharply on the rise, our children may have shorter life spans than we do. By mid-century, say researchers in the New England Journal of Medicine, complications such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer could lower by two to five years today’s U.S. average life expectancy of 77.6 years.8. False. Cinnamon sugar may indeed elevate levels of glucose in the blood, but Pakistani researchers have found that cin-namon alone can actually reduce them. 9. False. Studies suggest that a grow-ing number of persons actually have this “double diabetes.” Doctors say that when some type 1 diabetics become overweight, they develop type 2 as well. 10. True. An occasional indulgence is fine, doctors say, as long as it’s small and you control overall consumption of foods that cause levels of blood sugar to spike.

Dr. Murthy notes that even walking a bit

more each day can have an impact. “If someone

can wear a pedometer and increase their steps

by 500 a week—with an ultimate goal of 10,000

a day—it would be a tremendous help,” she says.

For extra motivation, you might try joining an

organized walking group. “And swimming is an

option for those who have joint pain,” Dr. Murthy

adds. (If you’ve been sedentary, check with your

doctor before starting an exercise regimen.)

Note, however, that the scale doesn’t always tell

the whole story: “A patient can have a normal

body weight, but when fat is centered in the

abdominal area, that person may be at higher

risk,” says Dr. Murthy.

2 choose high-quality carbs. Donuts and bagels are tempt-

ing, but such processed carbohydrates

convert to blood sugar too quickly. This causes

a spike and crash that can trigger more hunger

and increased caloric intake. Better options are

high-quality carbohydrates such as fruit, veggies

and whole grains—especially those with a fiber

content of 3 grams or more per serving. They

are slower to metabolize and help stabilize blood

sugar, causing you to feel fuller longer.

3 know your fats. Look for fats

high in monounsaturated and polyunsatu-

rated fatty acids as opposed to artery-clog-

ging saturated fats and trans fats. Good sources

are fish, nuts and oils such as olive, flaxseed and

canola. But indulge on them sparingly, as they can

raise your calorie count quickly.

4see your doctor. “Don’t wait

for diabetes,” advises Dr. Murthy. “Get

checked to see if you have any indicators—

especially if you’re at high risk.” Your doctor can

perform a blood test to see whether you have a

normal metabolism, prediabetes or diabetes. n

for more informationor to schedule an appointMent with Meri Jo Makarewicz, a certified diabetes educator through the oMh internal Medicine practice, please call 989-731-7870 or visit us at MyoMh.org.

Answers

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prize those

eyesHave you been properly protecting your peepers? By Janelle yates

Windows to the soul? The eyes may be that, but they’re also

a precious part of your good health. To guard your eyesight,

get regular eye exams and “live a healthy life,” advises Emily

Chew, M.D., deputy director of epidemiology and clinical

applications at the National Eye Institute.

staring at a computer screen Worry? No. No studies have proved that a long day in front of the monitor

causes serious problems, says Jeffrey Anshel, O.D. (doctor of optometry), president

of the Ocular Nutrition Society.

What to do: Lower your monitor—the widespread belief that it has to be at

“eye level” is wrong, Dr. Anshel says. Position it so that your gaze is downward.

Your eyes won’t have to open so wide and you’ll blink more—a good thing,

because blinking produces tears and prevents dry eyes.

WatcHing 3-D moviesWorry? Maybe. Watching 3-D movies won’t harm your eyes, but it could offer a clue to

existing eye problems. “Three-D images cannot be perceived without two functional eyes,

and not everybody has them,” Dr. Anshel says. About 30 to 35 percent of the population

struggles to keep their eyes working closely in tandem.

What to do: If your eyes get tired during a movie, or you develop a headache or nausea,

“that’s an alarm,” Dr. Anshel says. Get your vision checked.

reaDing on a KinDle, ipHone, ipaD or otHer DeviceWorry? Maybe. People tend to hold an electronic display closer than a book, Dr. Anshel

says. “And the closer you hold something, the more you have to focus. That can lead

to eyestrain.”

What to do: Of the currently available readers, choose a Kindle if you plan to read

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Have you been properly protecting your peepers? By Janelle yates

outdoors, says the doctor, because it offers “reflective luminance” (the brighter your

environment, the brighter the screen). “The iPad and a lot of phones have a glossy

screen, so if you use them in bright light it’s harder to see,” he adds. And Dr. Anshel

recommends holding your Kindle no closer than 16 inches away.

skipping sunglassesWorry? Yes. “When we tell people to get some sun, we always tell them to wear

sunglasses,” Dr. Anshel says. “Lots of studies show that ultraviolet light is a factor

in cataracts.”

What to do: Buy good-quality glasses that provide UVA and UVB protection.

“About 99.9 percent of drugstore glasses don’t have good lenses,” the doctor says. He

recommends a visit to an eyeglasses store or department store instead: “You’ve got

to spend a few extra bucks.” When shopping for sunglasses, says Dr. Anshel, hold a

pair at almost arm’s length and shift them left to right. If you see any “swimming”

or distortion of the image, that’s a sign that the lenses are of so-so quality. Better yet,

have your eye doctor check a pair’s quality with his or her instruments.

rubbing your eyes wHile wearing contactsWorry? Probably not. “A little bit of rubbing is usually not a problem,” Dr.

Anshel says.

What to do: “Do it lightly.” Also figure out what is making you rub your eyes.

“If they’re itching a lot, you may have an allergy. If they’re feeling gritty, they may be

drying out. Rubbing could be a sign of a problem that needs to be resolved.”

wearing lots of eye makeupWorry? Maybe. Eye makeup can be a problem if it covers glands in the eyelids

that produce essential oils, Dr. Anshel says. These oils become the front layer of

your tears and prevent them from evaporating too quickly.

What to do: When applying eye liner, avoid the thin line of tissue between

the lashes and the surface of the eye. n

Macular degenerationWhat it is: Deterioration of the macula, which lets you to see details. Warning signs: Blurred central vision, sometimes with a blind spot. straight lines may appear

crooked. Who gets it: smokers, the obese, women more often than men, and people with a family history of it. the condition is far more common among whites

than blacks. But the greatest risk factor is age. Prevention: stop smoking, lose excess weight and keep a balanced diet, with lots of green, leafy veggies and fish.

glaucoMaWhat it is: Damage to the optic nerve from fluid pressure. Warning signs: Glaucoma is painless and often “silent” until peripheral vision begins to erode. tunnel

vision is the ultimate outcome. Who gets it: african americans, people over age 60, and those with a family history of the condition. Prevention: Cannot be pre-

vented; early detection and treatment are critical.

cataractWhat it is: Clouding of the lens of the eye. Warning signs: Dull or blurry vision, colors that seem faded, frequent eyeglass prescription changes, poor night sight.

Who gets it: People over 40—although it usually isn’t detected until age 60 or later. surgery is the treatment. Prevention: Wear good sunglasses and a hat

outdoors, quit smoking and eat a balanced diet.

color blindnessWhat it is: a lack of certain pigments in the nerve cells in the eye. Warning signs: Difficulty distinguishing red from green, or blue from yellow.

Who gets it: about 10 percent of men; few women. Prevention: none. It’s usually congenital.

MyoPiaWhat it is: near-sightedness caused by the length of the eyeball or steepness of the cornea. Warning signs: Blurry distance vision. Who gets it: More than

40 percent of the population. Prevention: It usually can’t be prevented, but it can be corrected with lenses or surgery. avoid aggravating the condition with

too much close work.

When trouBle’s In sIGhttHe blossom images below sHow five ways your vision can be distorted by eye conditions:

Eat right for bEttEr sightWhICh of these tWo ChanGes are Better for your eye health?

• eat More carrots.• cut doWn on artificial sWeeteners.

surprisingly, it’s the second option. the critical nutrient in carrots is beta-carotene; this con-verts into vitamin a, which is good for your eyes. But in the u.s., vitamin a deficiency is extremely rare, notes Jeffrey anshel, o.D., president of the ocular nutrition society. Consuming too much artificial sweetener, on the other hand, can be bad for your eyes. “It breaks down into a type of ethanol that is toxic to the mitochondria,” says Dr. anshel. “Mitochondria are energy producers, and the rods and cones inside the retina have the highest percentage of mitochondria.” Consuming artificial sweeteners can ultimately reduce your ability to withstand bright light.

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profiles in caring

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Dirk Bowman, MD, received his undergraduate education in biology at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, and his medical education at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio. He completed his categorical general surgery residency at the Akron City Hospital, SUMMA Health Systems, in Akron.

Through his residency program he has gained extensive general surgery experience including advanced laparoscopic experiences, and received his Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) certification. He also has significant trauma, vascular, cariothoracic, colorectal, endocrine, and endoscopic experience.

“The quality of OMH as an organization, as well as the region, drew my attention, and I hope to create a relationship that is open, honest, and directed. I’m caring, loyal, and dedicated to my patients”

Dirk Bowman, MD

Welcoming New Faces to Otsego Memorial HospitalOTSegO MeMORIAL HOSpITAL HAS yOUR HeALTHCARe NeeDS COveReD

Dirk Bowman, MDLori Burke, MD

Lori Burke, MD, received both her undergraduate and medical education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She completed her residence at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.

She has had several pieces of research published and has delivered professional

presentations on a wide range of topics including “gynecologic Issues of Adolescents with Down’s Syndrome, Autism, and Cerebral palsy”, “Maternal prompts to eat, Child Compliance, and Mother and Child Weight Status”, and “Fertility Sparing Management of Cervical Cancer”. She received several awards while attending school, including being named a galloway Resident by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for gynecology Oncology Service.

“What is most appealing to me about OB/gyN is that I can work with women in every stage of their lives. My goal is to be on the same level as my patients; ensuring they are comfortable with me to ask any and all questions they may have.”

Lori Burke, MD

Jessica Kiley, MD

OMH Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology

Otsego Memorial Hospital would like to extend a warm welcome to Lori Burke, MD, and Jessica Kiley, MD. They join David W. Miner, MD, at the OMH Obstetrics & gynecology practice.

OMH Medical Group General Surgery

Jessica Kiley, MD, received her undergraduate education at Michigan State University in east Lansing, and her medical education at the Saba University School of Medicine in Saba, Netherlands Antilles. She completed her residency at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

She has training in both low- and high-risk obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive enocrinology with Infertility, Davinci Robotic surgery training, and supervised junior residents and medical students. She also delivered a Case presentation on Adolescent Behcets Disease.

Dr. Kiley was a qualifying Olympic gymnast in 1992, and has completed a Continental Divide trek through Rocky Mountain National park.

“I’m very laid back personality wise. My goal is to be as approachable, calming, and caring as I can for my patients.”

Jessica Kiley, MD

Otsego Memorial Hospital would like to extend a warm welcome to Dirk Bowman, MD, who joins John Moffat, MD, FACS, FRCS (C), and Troy Sargent, MD, FACS, at OMH general Surgery.

In an effort to improve the services offered to you by the OMH Medical group, we’d like to let you know about the OMH Medical group patient portal, allowing you direct access to communicate with our staff and more – anytime, anywhere.

Services offered through the secure patient portal include appointment and prescription refill requests, limited access to your medical information and the ability to ask specific questions about your account status, as well as view and pay your bill online!

How to Sign Up:your information and privacy are extremely important to us and to ensure that you are the only person to have access to your account we ask that you:

Request the instructions needed to access the site in person at 1. one of our physician offices. Upon your request, you will be provided with an informational 2. letter (which includes your pIN number needed for online registration) and an instruction sheet for using the portal.Log on to myOMH.org. Click on the “patient portal” button and 3. log in for the first time by clicking “Register” in the top left hand corner of the patient portal home page.

Accepting new patients! Call (989) 731-2105!

Accepting new patients! Call (989) 731-7987

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eat smart

7 fat-beatersTalk abouT The besT of boTh worlds: researchers have discovered ThaT cerTain foods and drinks acTually help your body burn faT more efficienTly—so you can nibble and whiTTle your middle aT The same Time. here are 7 such iTems and Their claims To fame:

5. What: olive oilWhy: Olive oil is high in monounsatu-

rated fatty acids—a type of healthy fat

recently found to help shrink the

accumulation of belly fat. Opt for

extra-virgin, the least-processed

form of the oil, which contains

the most antioxidants.

6. What: blueberriesWhy: A recent University of Michi-

gan study suggests that the phyto-

chemicals in blueberries influence

the genes that control how we

process glucose, thereby helping

our bodies store and burn fat

more effectively.

7. What: almondsWhy: Researchers believe that

the body may not fully absorb the

fat in almonds and that the cell

walls of the nuts may act as a

barrier against fat. Besides

lowering cholesterol and

reducing the risk of heart

disease, almonds can

lessen food cravings by

making you feel fuller.

1. What: avocadoWhy: This fruit is another excellent source of

abdominal fat–reducing monounsaturated fatty

acids, which in a study reported in Diabetes

Care were shown to curb “central body fat

distribution.” Avocados also boast beta-sitosterol,

a plant-based fat that may lower cholesterol.

2. What: Green TeaWhy: This soothing brew contains epigal-

locatechin gallate (EGCG), one of a group

of antioxidants called catechins. Research

indicates that catechins increase energy

expenditure and fat-burning, and may help

control weight. A 2007 review of research on

the subject concluded that consuming five to six

cups of green tea per day does indeed have

metabolic benefits.

3. What: oaTmealWhy: High in fiber,

oatmeal helps your body

burn calories by boosting

your metabolism. In 2008,

a Penn State University

weight-loss study reported

that people whose diets were

rich in whole grains lost sig-

nificantly more abdominal fat than

those who ate only refined grains.

The whole-grain group also had a

big reduction in C-reactive protein

levels, a heart-disease marker.

4. What: chili peppersWhy: They get their heat from a

component called capsaicin, which

has been shown to suppress appetite and

boost metabolism. One Dutch study reported

that subjects ate fewer calories and rated

themselves as more satisfied when they consumed

capsaicin half an hour before each meal.

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history

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OMH celebrates 60 years Of service

fOunded in 1951, OtsegO MeMOrial HOspital (OMH)

has always been committed to providing quality healthcare that meets

the needs of its patients and the communities it serves. As the hospital

marks 60 years of service this year, it’s taking time to reflect on its

evolution and accomplishments through the decades.

in 60 years, oMh has grown from a county hospital

to a small health system comprised of the main hos-

pital, oMh Medical Group, oncology & infu-

sion therapy Center, N’orthopedics, MedCare

Walk-in Clinic and Montmorency Medical

Clinic, which serves patients located in and

around Lewiston. oMh also operates the

specialty Center located in Gaylord, which

houses offices for providers making regular

visits to the Gaylord area.

over the past few years, both the main

hospital and the oMh Medical Group have

received awards for their hard work and dedica-

tion to innovations in healthcare. Most recently,

the hospital was named to hospital & health Networks’

“Most Wired” list for its continuous implementation of the

latest in healthcare information technology, and was identified as a

best practice organization by Professional research Consultants’ (PrC)

2010 National Patient Benchmarking Database for Patient satisfaction.

recent technological developments at oMh include the launch of a

new website last April, myomh.org, designed with patients’ needs in

mind. the oMh Medical Group has also developed an online patient

a milestone in care

portal, which gives patients easy access to scheduling appointments and

requesting prescription refills.

the oMh radiology Department underwent an exciting technol-

ogy upgrade in 2010, and now provides digital mammography services

and a 64-slice Ct scanner with low-dose radiology technology.

“the images that we now have with oMh’s digital mam-

mography equipment are the best in northern Michigan,”

says ryan hoenicke, M.D., a diagnostic radiologist with

Northern imaging Associates.

oMh is also passionately committed to

educating the surrounding community. As part

of its ongoing Community Benefit program, the

hospital hosts provider presentations on a variety

of topics, which are open to the public free of

charge. Presentations, as well as the hundreds of

hours the staff spends with high school and college

students interested in the field of medicine, are all

part of oMh’s bigger vision: to be the champion for

better health at all levels.

“offering services outside of direct patient care is critical

when trying to build healthy communities,” says Christie Perdue,

Director of Marketing at oMh. “By providing education, support and

training to the community, we’re helping them to be proactive in

meeting their healthcare needs.”

oMh would like to thank the community for its continued

support and patronage of their services, and looks forward to

remaining a leader in healthcare in the years to come. n

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Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation Quarterly Gift RegistryAll names listed have generously supported the Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation in the first quarter of 2011 (1/1/2011 - 3/31/2011).

The OMH Foundation is grateful for their support and dedication to quality local healthcare.

Staff & EmployeeCircle of FriendsAnonymousSarah AuthierMr. and Mrs. Richard BartlettMr. and Mrs. Lloyd “Skip” BerryEsther BessetteConnie BissonDennis and Laurie BlackMr. and Mrs. Ken BlustGeri BoadwayMr. and Mrs. Rodney BraggFaith BrinkmanDonna ChandlerDonna ClarkSheryl CodyMrs. Twilla L. CoonMr. and Mrs. Thomas Corby

(Cindy)Mr. and Mrs. Brett CrandellJessica CraneNicole CrydermanMr. and Mrs. R. DaleMr. and Mrs. Jon DemingMrs. Marguerite DuncanAmy EllisonMrs. Julie EllisonCatherine FoustCynthia FrancisVicki L. GarlitzElizabeth GoodrichJustine GormanSuzanne GriswoldHoward and Chris GrosserPaul HaganMr. and Mrs. Todd HardingSuzanne HardyAmelia HarmonMr. Timothy HellaSteven HolmanMs. Rhonda HowardMs. Sharon JannKelly JolesGreg and Dawn JonesMrs. Kathleen JonesKayla JonesLinda KaufmannBeatriz F. KellyJeanie C. KelseyJohn and Linda KremkowMs. Kathy KucharekKevin and Amanda LaBargeTiffanie LaHaieJill LaMotteAndrew LanwayNichole LoshawMs. Pamela LynchMrs. Lisa MackowiakAshley MalportCynthia MarcenaroLisa MasonMrs. Melissa MeadowsKathleen MecomberDonna MeredithLinda T. MeslerAmy MonarchCharlene M. MorrisMr. Steven A. MouldingMr. and Mrs. Douglas F. MoweryKellie MumfordMs. Danielle MundtSharon A. OliversonMr. and Mrs. Brian Olsen

(Heather)Michael O’NeillAndrea and Mike Parke and

FamilyMr. Kenneth and Mrs. Kathleen

Pawlanta, FNPJohn and Mollie PetersonMr. and Mrs. Michael PiperMr. and Mrs. Joseph PrebendaJessica PriceTamyra PurgielJoanne ReichertBobbie Jo ReparMr. and Mrs. Tyler RobertsKelly Roberts-ZielinskiJay RuddyJuanita SarzynskiMs. Catherine SchalauMac Scribner

Ms. Mary R. ShelsonJulie and Lucas ShepherdMr. and Mrs. Joseph Spyhalski

(Eileen)Darlene StroyanFrank StroyanMr. Donald SuddonDiane SuttlesTamula TechelBrian and Tami TechelLisa ThackerayNicholas ThaxtonMr. and Mrs. Wayne Thomas

(DiAnne)Maryann ThurstonNeil TomesMr. David B. TrimbathKaarina M. VeihlMs. Jennifer VogelJulia VultaggioKevin WahrAmy WellsKathy WilcoxBeth WilsonDeborah WormMr. and Mrs. Dan Yale (Karen)Staff & Employee 1951 SocietyRecognizing all gifts made inhonor of OMH’s 60th Anniversary.Shirlee AndrewsAnonymousKathy AvenallSusan BennettBrittany BeyersKimberly BiddingerAmy BilyeaMelissa BlondePatty BonnerDennis E. and Maureen

BorowiakJason J. BrockRomeo and Carolyn BuclayNancy BurkeLonny G. BurnsBonnie J. ByramJackie CarsonMaria CassisiKatie ClarkBarbara Comben and FamilyMary Beth CookRuth CoonsBob and Gay CourtoisDoris DayTad and Kay De LucaMarcia DennisFlorence DowkerMaria A. DubieMarlene DzwikLinda D. EastwoodAngela EisengruberStephanie FahlerDiane FisherNancy M. FogleMelissa GapinskiDan and Wendy GlomskiLori A. GonzalezCindy Gordon, RNMarlene HinchliffeCindy and Tony HullBeverly JohnsonBob and Skip KasprzakDavid KrampNancy and Doug KussrowJerry and Della LambertTom and Jean LemonAnn MahanChristianne McClainGloria J. McDonaldJeanne MeltonMike and Barb MillerLinda and Pete MorrisShelley Mousseau, RN, IBCLCPam NemethSarah NowakBob and Sandy OltersdorfNickie OwensMr. and Mrs. Ralph D. PardoMichael and Christie PerdueSharon PudvanNancy RaganTeresa M. Rathiel

John and Marilyn RecordM. RempeRonald and Kathy RespeckiBetsy Rich-CzarnikAllison RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Brian RosenburgKimberly RuleyDonatella SaponareJulie G. SevenskiBrad, Laura and Ryan SincockJeff and Sarah SlonikerGordon and Gayle SmithJan SmithKathryn SmithAmy SzymanskiSharon TaylorMelanie TottenNatalie UdebrockJack and Marlene WarrenMr. and Mrs. LeRoy WatsonMike and Theresa WeberPeg WciselTheresa WoodPhysician 1951 SocietyRecognizing all Physiciangifts of $1,951 or more.AnonymousDr. and Mrs. Robert HalterDr. Peter and Mrs. Amy HandleyMedina H. Shaltry, D.O.Dr. Ronald and Deborah

WeisbergerHippocrates SocietyRecognizing gifts from physicians.Dr. and Mrs. CollazoJanelle Hendrian, DOChangxin LiDr. Robert and Mrs. Dawn MeeJohn and Mitch MoffatKasey and Wendi NelsonDr. and Mrs. Steven J. Wisniewski

My Champion HonorariumsHonoring caregivers who have championed the healthcare experience of OMH patients.In Honor of Dr. Michael Angileri Beverly A. WisniewskiIn Honor of Dr. Becky AshleyMargaret WilsonIn Honor of Dr. Kristine BobishJim and Carol HavrillaIn Honor of Mary Lee ButcherAnonymousIn Honor of Laura Champion“Frequent Flyer”In Honor of the Emergency

Department“Frequent Flyer”Mr. and Mrs. Harlan E. Pedersen Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. UcmanIn Honor of the Environmental

Services StaffAnonymousIn Honor of Allison GougeonCarolyn and Jon StudyIn Honor of Dr. Louis HabrylCarol A. MoyerIn Honor of Mr. Chris HopeJim SpillanIn Honor of Julie Hulderman“Frequent Flyer”In Honor of the Intensive Care

UnitMr. and Mrs. Harlan E. Pedersen and Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. UcmanIn Honor of Judy Jerome, G.N.P.AnonymousJim and Libby GrayIn Honor of Bea KellyAmerican Association of University Women – 2011”Women Making History”

In Honor of Dr. Changxin LiErnie and Carol BeebeDon MoyerIn Honor of Julie MarcotteRay and JoAnn LingleIn Honor of Dr. Michael

McNamaraGordon Nickert, Sr.In Honor of Dr. Robert MeeAnonymousJean L. AppletonGene and Barbara FlemingGeorge and Judith MagsigIn Honor of Dr. Christopher MilanPete and Pat SlominskiIn Honor of Dr. John MoffatJack and Ginny AndersonAnonymousBetty and Dale MattmillerIn Honor of Linda MorrisGene and Barbara FlemingIn Honor of Helen MorrowAnonymousIn Honor of Dr. David OlsonRoger L. GirardRichard and Susan Straith In Honor of Pre-Op and Post-Op

Staff“Frequent Flyer”In Honor of Dr. Frederick RauMarvin and Nancy KelsoIn Honor of Dr. Michael SamalikJosephine LilakIn Honor of Mary Seger, G.N.P.Ms. Joan BegemanIn Honor of Julie ShepherdJim and Carol HavrillaIn Honor of Shelly Slivinski,

P.A.-C.Carol A. MoyerIn Honor of Dr. Steven WisniewskiAnonymousChet and Cindy JanssensRay and JoAnn LingleGerald and Patricia MoranCarol A. MoyerBert and Nancy Nyland

Cornerstone SocietyThis Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the OMH Foundation.Burdco, Inc.Michel CameronCharter BusinessScott and Michele ChesleyCitizens BankJim and Jan CotantFreeman Family EnterprisesGaylord Eye Care Center

- Dr. Ronald Mead- Dr. Peter Opperman- Dr. Robert Slezak

Mr. and Mrs. Keith H. GornickHealth Plan of Michigan, Inc.Independent BankJet Subsurface PumpsJohnson Oil CompanyScott and Janice LampertLeJeune Puetz Investment

Counsel, L.L.C.Mayfair Plastics, Inc.MHA Insurance Company /

FinCor SolutionsMunson HealthcareMr. and Mrs. William J. MuzylNorthern Michigan Chapter

of A.P.ILuke and Margo NossOtsego Memorial Hospital

AuxiliaryPlante & Moran, PLLCMary MacGregor SandersLeo and Sylvia R. SchusterCharles and Sheila Simpson

Dale J. and Marlene A. SmithCarolyn and Jon StudyMarcus and Sharon WegmeyerWright & Filippis, Inc.

Good Samaritan SocietyThis Giving Society recognizesall donors who give or pledgean annual gift of $500-$999to the OMH Foundation.Gordon Food ServiceGreater Michigan Biomet, Inc.Priority HealthRemer Plumbing, Heating & Air

Conditioning, Inc.VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.Circle of FriendsThis Giving Society recognizesall donors who give or pledgean annual gift of $50-$499to the OMH Foundation.Jack and Ginny AndersonAnonymousJean AppletonErnie and Carol BeebeBlue Cross Blue Shield of

MichiganJoyce EngelEugene and Barbara FlemingGaylord Community Schools Girls Volleyball ProgramRoger L. GirardJim and Libby GrayJim and Carol HavrillaIdeal WholesaleChester and Cynthia JanssensJay’s Sporting Goods, Inc.Marvin and Nancy KelsoJosephine LilakRay and Jo Ann LingleRobert M. McNamaraMr. and Mrs. Donald W. MoyerMr. and Mrs. Harlan E. PedersenRoger M. RasmussenPete and Pat SlominskiRichard and Susan StraithCynthia A. TallentThomas and Mary TomaskiBeverly A. WisniewskiMemorialsOtsego Memorial HospitalFoundation proudly lists the giftsmade in memory of others. May they each be honored through the Hospital’s healing mission.In Memory of Mary Ann BuchauAlthea MetzgerIn Memory of Doris HoffmanJerry and Judy DillIn Memory of Fred OttoDale J. and Marlene A. SmithIn Memory of Donald SagasserKenneth BortonEvelyn J. EalyRod FormanczykNatalie A. GatesMichael C. HayesGerald E. LeachMichigan Society of Professional

SurveyorsHerbert J. RussellMary MacGregor SandersJeffrey A. SimpsonIn Memory of Gene SandersColonel and Mrs. Carl W. LordIn Memory of Alvin WahrNancy RaganIn Memory of Lewis WeissAlthea Metzger

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