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A season for happiness, food—and flu!This is one of my favorite times of the year. I get excited to see the first dust-ing of snowflakes but sometimes get overwhelmed with holiday celebrations. Sharing quality time with family and friends is what makes it so special though.

Keeping foods easy to make, as well as healthy and fun to eat, will help you enjoy the holidays as much as everyone else. In this issue you’ll find tips from our employees on how to do that, like how to use a simple kitchen tool to get kids as well as adults to eat more vegetables—see page 9.

This is also the season when most people are prone to get-ting the flu. Read on page 10 about flu vaccines and how you can minimize your chances of catching the flu bug.

Do you know which screenings can help you stay healthy during the holidays—and all year? Learn more about them on page 12.

Surviving the holidays can be fun and memo-rable. Celebrate with health and happiness!

Jacque Genovese, Editor

LIVING WELL is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Faith Regional Health Services, 2700 West Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 402-371-4880 frhs.org

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JACQUE GENOVESE Director, Marketing and Planning

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Faith Regional Affiliate Hospitals:Niobrara Valley Hospital,

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Genoa, NE

Faith Regional Health Services Board of DirectorsAnita Brenneman, ChairwomanJohn Dinkel, Vice ChairmanCraig Boche, TreasurerLinda Miller, RN, Secretary James Albin, MDBernie AutenTristan Hartzell, MDBrett JacksonDan Karmazin, DDSRick Meyer, ODScott MillerJim ScheerTroy StromTod Voss, MD

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LOOK How a tiny camera helps diagnose intestinal problems.

7 ¿QUÉ? QUOI? WHAT? Our new video

interpretation helps you communicate.

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What our accreditation as a chest pain center means to you.

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12LIFESAVERS FOR MEN AND WOMENCheck these screenings off your list for good health this holiday season—and beyond.

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FAITH REGIONAL Health Services continues to serve the Norfolk community and Northeast Nebraska with excellence, to build toward being a Regional Referral Center, and to provide outstanding care to patients across our region.

How do we do that? By changing the way we adapt to the ever-evolving medical landscape through expansion. By taking services beyond Norfolk and recruiting top-notch physicians and staff, and by step-ping back and looking at the big picture to prepare for the future.

We are proud of the many achieve-ments that have occurred over the past year—from exceeding patient satisfac-tion metrics and improving employee engagement, effectively and efficiently managing resources resulting in a

positive operational budget, achieving Chest Pain Center Accreditation and Primary Stroke Center designation, to receiving multiple recognitions on a national level as well as locally from the very patients and families we serve daily.

Where we are today and where we are headed in the future is a direct result of the collective effort of our

1,300 em-ployees, who support the hospital mis-sion, vision and values and are fully commit-

ted to providing patient-centered care.I think it’s important to understand

that Faith Regional is a very complex hospital that provides a high level of services, specialists and technology that rivals and often exceeds the qual-ity you find in Lincoln, Omaha and beyond. Without this knowledge, it

We are Faith Regional.

Hear from our patients“After brain surgery, I had lost mobility on my right side. When I arrived at Faith Regional, I couldn’t make a fist and was dragging my leg. After just 10 days in Faith Regional’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit, I was 95 percent back to my regular physical ability. The entire team at Faith Regional went above and beyond. The nursing staff was second to none, and there is no team more dedicated than the therapists I worked with. You just can’t imagine what it feels like to get your life back.”

—Bruce Hundt, Norfolk

Visit frhs.org or Faith Regional on Facebook and YouTube to hear from other patients and staff about their experiences at Faith Regional.

would be easy to overlook our organization in favor of the “bigger is bet-ter” mentality.

Over the years, we have witnessed many changes, but one thing has remained constant—our commitment to provide quality care to our patients for emergency services, labor and delivery, heart surgery, cancer treatments and much more. We treat our patients like fam-ily and are privileged to care for all those who trust us with their care.

Mark Klosterman, FACHE, CMPEPresident and CEO

We treat our patients like family and are privileged to care for all those who trust us with their care.

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Chest pain accreditation: What does

it really mean?

FAITH REGIONAL IS AN ACCREDITED

CHEST PAIN CENTER


YOU CAN USUALLY COUNT on ratings to tell you a lot about qual-ity. Five stars means that a hotel has first-rate accommodations. A favorable review can convey that a restaurant has good food and service. And for a hospital, earning specific accredita-tions shows that it meets or exceeds national standards in patient care and safety.

Faith Regional is proud to announce it has achieved designation as an ac-credited Chest Pain Center (CPC) by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), making it the only ac-credited center in the region.

How we earned it SCPC’s CPC accreditation process verifies that hospitals meet or exceed a wide set of stringent criteria—they undergo a comprehensive on-site re-view by a team of accreditation review specialists. Hospitals that receive SCPC CPC accreditation status have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symp-toms of a heart attack.

Such hospitals emphasize the im-portance of standardized diagnostic and treatment programs that provide more efficient and effective evaluation as well as more appropriate and rapid treatment of patients with chest pain and other heart attack symptoms.

Chest pain centers also serve as a point of entry into the health care sys-tem to evaluate and treat other medical problems, and they help to promote a healthier lifestyle in an attempt to reduce the risk factors for heart attack.

No time lostAs an accredited CPC, Faith Regional uses an evidence-based, protocol-driven and systematic approach to car-diac patient care, allowing clinicians to reduce time to treatment during the critical early stages of a heart attack. Chest pain centers better monitor patients when it is not clear whether or not a patient is having a coronary event. Such monitoring ensures that patients are neither sent home too early nor needlessly admitted.

“This accreditation was achieved because of the outstanding efforts of our chest pain team along with the support from Faith Regional employ-ees, physicians and community EMS providers,” says Jenny Simmons, RN, cardiac care coordinator. “As part of the accreditation survey, the site surveyor identified many areas within Faith Regional as best practices to share with other accredited facilities across the nation.”

We never stop aiming for the topFaith Regional will continue to im-prove its chest pain processes, with the ultimate goal of significantly reducing the mortality rate of patients by teaching the public to recognize and react to the early symptoms of a possible heart attack, reduce the time it takes to receive treatment, and in-crease the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment.

“Faith Regional is thoroughly com-mitted to providing our patients the highest-quality heart care centered on

Stroke and heart attack: Seconds matterHeart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States, with 600,000 people each year dying of heart disease. More than 5 million Americans visit hospitals each year with chest pain. That is why it is important to recognize the signs of a heart at-tack and take action immediately by calling 911!

To learn the signs of a heart attack or a stroke, watch a short video and share the message with others. Go to frhs.org, click on “Heart & Vascular” under “Our Services,” and then on “Prevention.”

We are the region’s only Primary Stroke CenterFaith Regional Health Services is also recognized as the region’s only Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, in conjunction with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatment,” says Mark Klosterman, FACHE, CMPE, Faith Regional president and CEO. “This accreditation gives us the oppor-tunity to highlight the exceptional care we provide for our patients and helps us improve care overall for the resi-dents of the communities we serve.”

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Fadi Rzouq, MD Faith Regional Physician Services Gastroenterology 109 N. 29th St., Suite 3, Norfolk402-844-8287

Need an inside look? For an appointment with Dr. Rzouq, call 402-844-8287.

A PILL is a common form of medication—as common as taking daily vitamins. But the power of technology has led to advances in medi-cine that are now used to evaluate and explore symptoms using this very form. One type of inno-vative “pill” technology

available at Faith Regional is called capsule endoscopy.

Capsule endoscopy, better known as the pill cam, is a technology that uses a swal-lowed video capsule to take videos of the inside of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. The capsule contains one or two video chips (cameras), a light bulb, a bat-tery and a radio transmitter.

Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see in-side your small intestine—an area that isn’t easily reached with conventional endoscopy and imaging tests.

“This is an ideal procedure to evaluate the small intestine for any signs of Crohn’s disease and evaluate symptoms like chronic abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea and anemia of unclear nature,” says Fadi Rzouq, MD, Faith Regional Physician Services gastroenterologist.

How it worksCapsule endoscopy can be used by adults and by children who can swal-low the capsule. The procedure is usually started in a doctor’s office.

“The patient comes to the clinic in the morning and swallows the pill,” Dr. Rzouq says. “A belt, which is the size of a cellphone,

Small technology getsis put on the waist of the patient and they are sent on their way to live a normal life for the remainder of the day.”

As the capsule travels through the esophagus, stomach and small intestine, it rapidly takes videos which are sent by the transmitter to the small receiver on the belt. The capsule leaves your body when you have a bowel movement within a day or two. It does not need to be retrieved and can be flushed away.

The following day, the patient returns the belt to the clinic, and 12 hours of video footage is downloaded and reviewed. During the review process, any ulcers, masses, bleeding or inflammation are examined.

For those who have had surgery in their intestines, they must first successfully pass what is called a patency capsule to be sure that the pill cam can navigate through their system properly. An x-ray is taken 30 hours after the patency pill is swallowed to see if it passed through the colon.

“There is no risk to the patient if the patency [capsule] cannot make it through someone’s system, as it is simply a potas-sium pill the body will absorb,” Dr. Rzouq

says.If the pill cam doesn’t pass through

the colon, and you’re not experienc-ing any signs or symptoms of the capsule being stuck, your doctor

may wait to see whether the cap-sule eventually leaves your

body on its own. It’s very unusual for a retained capsule to cause any symptoms.

Following the examination of the camera footage, your doctor will diagnose any problems and de-termine the best plan to treat issues that are uncovered.

BIG RESULTS


Jing Moreno and his dad, Mike Moreno, have experienced the effectiveness of Faith Regional’s new video interpreter service while Jing has been receiving physical therapy at the hospital. Jing, who was adopted by the Moreno fam-ily, in Norfolk, is originally from China and speaks Mandarin fluently, while still learning English.

“There is a communication barrier he currently has, and having an interpreter gives us the assurance that we are be-ing clear in understanding each other,” says Mike. “It’s beneficial for him, because he is still struggling to listen, translate and process information.

“The video interpreting service offers a way that is very natural, and there is no confusion between the therapist and him. We’re very grateful to have this [way] to communicate.”

Physical Therapist Kellie Gossman, PT, DPT, CLT, uses the new video interpreting service with Jing Moreno during a physical therapy session.

COMMUNICATION is impor-tant in every aspect of daily life, and it certainly is important when medical care is needed. However, not everyone communicates in the same way, let alone the same language.

Careful attention to effective com-munication is needed when patient safety, medical errors and the ability to understand treatment options affect patients, staff and family.

That is when medical interpreting— the oral rendering of one language into another and vice versa to facilitate the exchange of communication between two or more persons speaking differ-ent languages—comes into play.

Interpreting on demandFaith Regional is continually working to offer more ways to ensure that all patients are able to understand their medical conditions and treatment options, allowing staff to provide quality care. Faith Regional offers patients multiple forms of interpret-ing services by certified medical interpreters, including in-person, by phone—and now by video.

A certified medical interpreter is fluent in a specific language, trained in medical terminology in a specific language, and qualified to interpret for medical situations that can include:• Explaining medical procedures,

symptoms and potential treatments.• Obtaining medical histories.• Giving medication instructions.• Sharing diagnoses and details of

needed procedures.• Giving instructions for follow-up

care.

NEW VIDEO INTERPRETING SERVICE IMPROVES COMMUNICATION AN Y TIME YOU NEED IT

Faith Regional’s new video inter-preter service, available throughout the hospital, uses special video equip-ment and offers certified medical interpreters for over 22 different lan-guages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The equipment uses customized iPad units, allowing staff and providers to easily log on and have on-demand video interpreting at the click of a button.

The new video interpreter service does not replace the use of in-person interpreters but gives patients and staff another timely, convenient and effective option for communication.

Lost in translation? Jing’s story

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“Some of my favorite healthy sug-

gestions involve simple swaps in ingredients and eat-

ing habits. I try to use wheat noodles in-stead of regular noodles; have a turkey burger

in place of hamburger; use fresh-out-of-the-garden veggies, homemade salsas and tomato

juices; and eat small meals more frequently, including high-protein mid-morning

and mid-afternoon snacks.” —Andrea Hoffmann, Support

Specialist, Faith Regional Rehabilitation

Therapies

Quick tips for making your meals healthier!If you’ve ever felt sluggish—or stepped on the scale—after a big meal, then you know that overindulging on food doesn’t make the season any more special. However, you don’t have to completely avoid a great-tasting meal.

The solution is to find new ways to make your meals healthier without sacrificing flavor. Try some of these healthy recipe tips shared by our own employees:

THANKSGIVING DINNER

3 food facts every cook should knowIT’S A REASON for gathering together, giving thanks and eating a lot of food. That much we all know about Thanksgiving dinner.

But there are some things about preparing this holiday feast you may not know—yet should. Here are three of them:

1The counter isn’t a good place to thaw your bird. Illness-causing

bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees. Your turkey quickly enters this danger zone when you thaw it on the kitchen counter.

You can avoid this risk by thawing the turkey in your refrigerator. Allow 24 hours of thawing time for each 4 to 5 pounds of bird. If that’s not possible, you can defrost the turkey in your microwave oven. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

“I like to make stir-fry from leftovers

to make a gluten-free, low-carb dinner that includes a bunch of veggies.

A good recipe is to use ingredients such as bits of beef, pork or chicken; minced garlic; plus

onion, carrot, green pepper and lightly steamed broccoli at the end. To make a simple sauce, use a little gluten-free soy or teriyaki sauce, a little water and cornstarch seasoned with ginger; mix the sauce while cooking the rest and add when the meat and veggies are cooked. To finish the dish, take the pan off the heat and add some raw cabbage (bagged coleslaw

works great) to the pan, then immediately serve and sprinkle some sunflower seeds on it.”

—Carol Schlismann, Clinical Educator, Faith Regional University


Happy, healthy holidays to you and your family! Watch for more healthy eating tips from our employees as they’re posted on Facebook. Visit facebook.com/faithregional.

“I like to use a spiralizer to get my

family to eat more vegetables. It is a simple machine that spiral

cuts noodles for adding new texture to pasta dishes, stir-fries and salads. We use a

variety of firm fruits and vegetables, including apples, potatoes, carrots, cucumber, zucchini and others. We like to make curly fries, and one of the best parts is that the kids love to help make the meal as well as eat it too!”

—Shantell Skalberg, Marketing Specialist, Faith Regional

Physician Services

Another option is to place the turkey in your sink under cold run-ning water or in cold water that’s changed every 30 minutes. Keep the turkey in its original packaging. It will take from 2 to 12 hours to thaw the bird—depending on your turkey’s size—if you use this method, reports the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Be sure to cook a microwave- or water-thawed turkey right away.

2 Stuffing deserves some special attention. Food must reach a

minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees to make sure bacteria are destroyed. That may not happen with stuffing tucked deep inside a turkey.

It’s safest to cook stuffing sepa-rate from your turkey. But if you do stuff the bird, stuff it loosely—about ¾ cup stuffing per pound of turkey. Make the stuffing moist, not dry. Heat destroys bacteria more quickly in a moist environment.

Roast your turkey immediately after stuffing it. Then use a food ther-mometer to verify when the center of

the stuffing—and your turkey—has reached 165 degrees.

3 You can cut calories and fat in your favorite dishes without

sacrificing flavor. Tasty foods are the centerpiece of Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean they have to sabotage your scale or your well-being. Often, simple substitutions can make a dish healthier.

For example, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends using:• Reduced-fat cheeses in salads and

other dishes.• Almonds instead of fried onion

rings in casseroles.• Low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth

instead of butter to flavor mashed potatoes.

• Nonfat yogurt, fat-free sour cream or nonfat whipped topping for dips, sauces and desserts.

About 24 hours for every 4–5 pounds of meat.

About 30 minutes per pound. Be sure to change the water

every 30 minutes.

Set the oven to 325 ˚F. Cook until the internal temperature of the meaty portion of the breast, thigh and wing joint is at least 165 ˚F. Cook times will vary,

but a safe rule of thumb is about 15 minutes per pound.

Source: FoodSafety.gov

Refrigerator

Cold water

Roasting

Turkey preparation

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Outdo the fluW HY YOU NEED THE ANNUAL VACCINE

YEAR AFTER YEAR, the flu returns to wreak havoc on the young, the old and everyone in between. Yet there is a way to fight back against this seasonal menace: Get an annual flu vaccine.

Why get it?Along with protecting yourself against the flu, getting vaccinated also helps you avoid spreading the virus to oth-ers. Both are important, because the flu can make people seriously sick.

Flu can cause high fever and pneu-monia and make existing medical conditions worse. It can also cause diarrhea and seizures in children. Every year, thousands of people die from the f lu and many more re-quire hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Family medicine physician Chandra Ponniah, MD, of Faith Regional Physician Services Family Medicine

in Norfolk, cautions individuals who choose to skip getting a flu shot.

“Many people question who really needs a flu shot, but every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently,” Dr. Ponniah says. “Even healthy people get the flu. The more people are vaccinated against it, the less flu can spread through our communities.”

Who should get it, and when?CDC recommends that nearly every-one older than 6 months get the flu vaccine. It’s particularly important that people who are at high risk for getting severely ill with the flu, and people who regularly come in contact with them, be vaccinated. That group includes:• Pregnant women.• Children younger than age 5.• People 50 and older.• Anyone with certain chronic medi-

cal conditions, such as diabetes or asthma.

Germs can travel as far as 6 feet when a person coughs or talks.

FLU FACTS: Don’t let the flu get you down

The flu sends

200,000+ PEOPLEto the hospital

each year.

5-20%of the people

in the U.S. get the flu each year.

Flu viruses can survive on surfaces for 2-8 hrs.

MORE STAY-HEALTHY TIPS: Wash your hands often. Avoid touching your face.Steer clear of people who are sick.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• People living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities.

• Health care workers.“For patients (both children and

adults) to be vaccinated, the follow-ing questions help determine if there is any reason a person should not receive the flu vaccine,” Dr. Ponniah says. “It does not necessarily mean you (or your child) should not be vaccinated. It just means additional questions must be asked. Always check with your health care provider to determine if you should or should not receive a flu shot.”• Is the person to be vaccinated sick

today?• Does the person to be vaccinated

have an allergy to eggs or to a com-ponent of the vaccine?

• Has the person to be vaccinated ever had a serious reaction to influ-enza in the past?

• Has the person to be vaccinated ever had Guillain-Barré syndrome?

Chandra Ponniah, MDFaith Regional Physician ServicesFamily Medicine2600 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk402-844-8205


To schedule your vaccination at a clinic near you, visit frhs.org, click on “Find a Doctor,” and then search by family medicine or by clinic.

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Stay healthy for the holidays and beyond

by age for WOMEN

Have a Pap test every 3 years, starting at 21.CERVICAL CANCER

Test yearly through age 24, if sexually active.CHLAMYDIA

Start screening at least every 2 years.BLOOD PRESSURE

Start screening every 4 to 6 years.CHOLESTEROL

Have a clinical breast exam every 3 years.BREAST CANCER

Continue screening, depending on risk factors.CHLAMYDIA

Have a Pap test plus an HPV test every 5 years (preferred) or a Pap test every 3 years.*

CERVICAL CANCER*

Ask your doctor about screening.DIABETES

Have a clinical breast exam and mammogramevery year.

BREAST CANCER

Start screening at least every 3 years.DIABETES

Talk to your doctor about screening options.COLORECTAL CANCER

Start screening, depending on your risk factors.OSTEOPOROSIS

20

25

30

40

45

50

65

*Women who have been screened regularly and had normal results can stop screening at age 65.

Sources: American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease; National Osteoporosis Foundation; Of�ce on Women's Health

These recommendations are for most women.Talk with your doctor about what’s right for you.

SCREENING TESTS

CardiologyEric Rome, DOMedical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PennsylvaniaInternal medicine residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska; chief resident at the Omaha VA Medical CenterGeneral cardiology fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NebraskaAdvanced fellowship training in heart failure and transplantation: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska

Faith Regional CardioVascular Institute

110 N. 29th St., Suite 301Norfolk, NE 68701For an appointment, call 402-844-8284.

Internal medicineSandhya Ventrapragada, MDMedical school: Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaInternal medicine residency: St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts

Faith Regional Physician Services Internal Medicine


Meet our new providers


Stay healthy for the holidays and beyond

Start screening every 5 years.CHOLESTEROL

Start screening at least every 2 years.BLOOD PRESSURE

*African American men should talk with their doctor at age 45.

Ask your doctor about screening.DIABETES

Start screening at least every 3 years.DIABETES

Ask your doctor about screening.PROSTATE CANCER*

Talk to your doctor about screening options.COLORECTAL CANCER

Get screened once between ages 65 and 75, if you've ever smoked.

ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM

Start screening, depending on your risk factors.OSTEOPOROSIS

20

30

45

50

65

70

SCREENING TESTS by age for

MEN

Sources: American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; National Osteoporosis Foundation

These recommendations are for most men.Talk with your doctor about what’s right for you.

Podiatry/Foot and Ankle surgeryZackary Gangwer, DPMMedical school: Midwestern University, Glendale, CaliforniaFoot and ankle residency: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Bay Area Foot and Ankle, Oakland, California

Faith Regional Physician Services Orthopedics


Vascular surgeryEnrique Moreno, MDMedical school: Universidad Libre Barranquilla Campus, Barranquilla, ColombiaInternship: Montefiore Medical Center; Albert Einstein School of Medicine; Yeshiva University; Bronx, New YorkGeneral surgery residency: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TexasVascular and endovascular surgery fellowship: University of Miami at Jackson Memorial Hospitals, Florida

Faith Regional CardioVascular Institute


Ask your doctor if your screenings are

up-to-date. To find a provider near you,

visit frhs.org, click on “Find a Doctor,”

and then search by name, specialty,

gender or clinic.

Meet our new providers

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THE FAITH REGIONAL Health Services Foundation is crucial to the success of our hospital. But many people have questions about what the foundation is, what it does and how it helps to support health care throughout our region. Following are some of the most common ques-tions we receive and their answers.

Q What is the foundation?You can think of the Faith Regional Foundation as the

fundraising arm of the hospital. It helps obtain the financial resources we need to accomplish our mission.

Q How does the foundation benefit the hospital?The costs of providing high-

quality medical care are high. The foundation raises money to support our programs and services, provide needed medical equipment, enhance facilities, and help pay for direct medical care. Without the founda-tion’s backing, we simply could not maintain our current level of service.

Q How does the foundation raise funds?The foundation raises funds

in a variety of ways. We hold special events, pursue grants and organize capital campaigns. We also seek do-nations from individuals and busi-nesses throughout our region.

Q How can I give to the foundation?There are many options. For

instance, you can make a cash dona-tion, either as a one-time gift or

on a recurring basis. If you’d like, these donations may be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. Planned giving that includes gifts of stocks or bonds, real estate, retire-ment assets, and life insurance policies is also possible. You may direct 100 percent of your donation to benefit the hospital department, service area or project you desire.

Q Can a small gift make a difference?Gifts of all sizes help

support the work of Faith Regional Health

Services. They are happily accepted

Jake Claussen, Executive Director of Faith Regional Health Services Foundation

ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION

How can I learn more about the foundation and making a donation?You can visit our website at frhs.org or call us at 402-644-7302. Your sup-port of the Faith Regional Foundation can make a huge difference in our patients’ lives.

For the giving season

and essential to the hospital’s work. The size of the gift is not important—giving to help improve and sustain high-quality health care in northeast Nebraska is what is most important.

Q Is my donation tax-deductible?We operate as a nonprofit. This means your donations are tax-

deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Our focus at Faith Regional Health Services is on you and your family’s health. Check out the many opportunities below to improve and preserve your health and the health of those you love.

To register or find more information about the following classes and events, including specific schedules, visit frhs.org/classes-and-events or call Faith Regional University at 402-644-7347 unless otherwise noted.

CALENDAR

Classes

Events

A TIME TO HEAL Spring and fall sessions; 2016 dates TBA 4 to 6:30 p.m. | Faith Regional University | FreeThis 12-week educational program helps indi-viduals regain physical, emotional, intellectual, psychological and spiritual health after under-going treatment for cancer. Spring session is targeted at breast cancer survivors; fall session is for caregivers and all cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatments. To register, call 402-644-7397.

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION OPTIONS FOLLOWING BREAST CANCER SURGERYNov. 5 | Noon to 1 p.m. Faith Regional University | Free Presented by Amy Jorgensen, PA-C, Faith Regional Health Services Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Lunch provided to those who register. To register, call 402-644-7397.

LAMAZE REFRESHERNov. 7 | 8 to 11 a.m. Norfolk Room | $25

PREDIABETES CLASSNov. 9 | 4 to 6 p.m. Norfolk Room | FreeLearn about prediabetes, glucose levels and what lifestyle changes you can make to prevent diabetes and other health problems.

LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTERNov. 11, Dec. 10 | 9 to 11 a.m. Faith Regional University | FreeLearn about makeup techniques; skin and nail care; and options related to hair loss such as

BREAST PROSTHESIS FITTING DAYNov. 5 | 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Faith Regional University | FreeBreast prostheses and bras are free for cancer survivors who have had a mastectomy. Equalizers available for cancer survivors who have had a lumpectomy.

FOR THE GIRLS “NIGHT OF PINK STARS”Feb. 17 | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.An exciting evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and auction items. Proceeds benefit the fight against breast cancer in Northeast Nebraska. For informa-tion about corporate sponsorships or general admission, email [email protected].

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONSFirst Tuesday of each month 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Norfolk GM Auto Center FreeThird Tuesday of each month 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Norfolk Fire Division Free

Support GroupsTo inquire about the availability of a support group, please visit frhs.org and click on “Education & Resources” or call Faith Regional’s Health Resource Center at 402-644-7347.

Hassle-free registration! Just visit frhs.org/ classes-and-events.

Faith Regional Gift Box Events

Proceeds from the following events ben-efit Faith Regional Health Services.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND VOLUNTEER BAKE SALENov. 5 and 6 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.(bake sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 5 only)Faith Regional Nebraska Room

BOOKS ARE FUN BOOK FAIRDec. 4 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | The Gift Box

MASQUERADE $5 JEWELRY SHOWDec. 10 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Faith Regional Nebraska Room

THAT’S MY PAN FUNDRAISER: PERSONALIZED CAKE PANS AND MORE!Quarterly orders are placed through The Gift Box on Jan. 1, April 1, July 1 and Oct. 1For more information, visit thatsmypan.biz/frne10051 or call 402-844-8271.

wigs, turbans and scarves at this American Cancer Society program for women undergoing cancer treatment. Participants receive a free cosmetics kit.

BREASTFEEDINGNov. 18 | 7 to 9:30 p.m. Norfolk Room | $30

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATIONNov. 21, Dec. 198 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Nebraska Room | $50

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Mashed sweet potatoes and turnipsMakes 4 servings.

Ingredients1 medium sweet potato (about ¾ pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces1 tablespoon canola oil½ cup diced onion¼ cup finely diced Italian parsleySalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss or Gruyère cheese

Directions• In large pot, place steamer filled with potatoes and turnips.• Add 2 cups water, cover and bring to boil.• Steam until tender, about 15 minutes.• Meanwhile, in small skillet, in oil, sauté onion and parsley over medium heat for

5 minutes.• In large bowl, place tender potatoes and turnips, and mash with large fork.• Stir in onion, parsley and oil from pan.• Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.• Lightly coat baking dish with oil spray, and add potato mixture, pressing down

evenly.• Top with cheese and broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and

lightly browned.

Nutrition informationAmount per serv-ing: 121 calories, 4g total fat (less than 1g saturated fat), 18g carbohy-drates, 4g pro-tein, 3g dietary fiber, 65mg sodium.Source: American Institute for Cancer Research

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