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Upcoming Classes |
CPR Pro Class
Monday, November 7
2 p.m.
Conference Room B
Prenatal Class
Saturday, November 12
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Registration required.
Contact the OB department at (989) 584-3971 ext. 155 |
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We Have a
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Check out our new website at www.carsoncityhospital.
com! There are upcoming "News & Events" on the homepage or you can click "View All" to see a calendar full of our events. In the past, some people had trouble paying their bill, but now paying your bill online has never been so easy! Just click the "Pay Bill Online" link at the top of the page and it will walk you through each step. Take a few minutes to look at the photos and read some patient stories! You won't be disappointed. | |
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Like us on Facebook to keep up with hospital and community news! New posts almost every day including new physician hires, hospital news, community news, questions for fans, patient comments, and more! Encourage your friends to "like" us. Type in 'Carson City Hospital' in the search box to find us! | |
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Quality Award Winners | |
The Quality Award winners have been announced! Carson City Hospital is one of only 173 practices to receive this distinction. There is only one award given and it is based on achievement with the quality PIP measures. A quality index is generated for each practice. The quality index is a combined score for performance with each of the quality measures. Award winners earned a quality index of 1.0 or higher. Practiceswith more than 200 members are included in this program. Congratulations, Carson Family Care, Greenville Family Care, and Stanton Family Care! | |
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Cancer Survivorship | |
Help benefit the Cancer Survivorship Program by purchasing a sky lantern for $5 from Marcie in Human Resources at Carson City Hospital. They can be purchased in memory of a cancer patient that has passed away or in celebration of a survivor still fighting. These lanterns are available in purple or white/pink. Upon purchase, the buyer will receive a certificate for the lantern which will then be launched on Thursday, December 15, during the Lights of Love ceremony here at the hospital starting at 7 p.m. The lanterns will be available for purchase until Wednesday, December 14. | |
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Health and Nutrition Tips | |
Start your day the right way! How many fruits and vegetables are on your plate each day? MyPlate, a new tool from the USDA, recommends that half the food you eat daily should be fruits and vegetables. Be sure to wash them before eating to prevent foodborne illness!
How much is too much salt? One teaspoon of salt contains about 2,300 milligrams of sodium. While our bodies require sodium, most Americans consume too much. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends less than 2,300 milligrams per day.
Does grilled food cause cancer? Based on present research findings, eating moderate amounts of grilled meats cooked without charring and cooked to a safe temperature dos not pose a problem. Just be sure coko meats in teh center of the grill and to trim off those charred portions! | |
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Caregiver Support Group | |
Carson City Hospital provides a meeting place for the Alzheimer's Association's Caregiver Support Group on the second Monday of each month. This group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical, and emotional health while caring for those with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The meetings take place in Conference Room C in the Carson Professional Building from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Julie Wagner at 989-584-3971 ext. 172. |
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The mission of www.do1thing.us is to move individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities to prepare for all hazards and become disaster resilient.
Disasters can happen at any time. If you are away from home do you know where to find safe shelter locations? Do you know what the emergency procedures are for your child's school or for your workplace? Will people who count on you know what to do if you can't reach them? Know how to make sure you and your loved ones are safe in a disaster, no matter where you are.
November Fact Sheet - Emergency Supplies
THE GOAL:
Remember important items that may be overlooked when leaving your home in a disaster.
THINGS TO DO
Below is a list of thing that you can do to achieve your goal this month. Choose at least one, and complete it.
- Gather your emergency supplies in an accessible place.
- Create an emergency supply kit for your pet, your car, and your workplace or school.
- Stash some cash in case ATMs and credit card machines are not usable in a disaster.
For more information, please visit
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da Vinci Surgery
Carson City Hospital is taking surgery beyond the limits of the human hand as the first hospital in this service area to offer da Vinci assisted robotic surgery! This is amazing stuff. Check out a live demonstration on the hospital's Facebook page when you get a chance, guided by OB-GYN Dr. Michelle Becher of the Center for Women's HealthCare. Pictured here is Dr. Becher letting previous Public Relations & Marketing Manager Jennifer Churchill try her hand at this amazing technology. |
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Community Health Expo | |
We had a great Health Expo this year, and we couldn't have done it without you! Thank you, to all the volunteers and businesses who participated, as well as all who attended this awesome community event on Saturday, October 22! Above are a few photos taken at the Expo. Check out our hospital Facebook page to view more! |
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Walk-In Lab Services | |
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Pink Ribbon Affair 2011 | |
Thank you to all who attended and volunteered at the Pink Ribbon Affair on Thursday, October 13! We wouldn't have been able to have such a successful event without you. More than $9,000 was raised and will be used for local patients for breast health education and supportive services. Thank you to all who donated!
Pictured above is Dick Andrews, the winner of the pink laptop door-prize posing with Chief Radiologist at Carson City Hospital, Dr. Donna Moyer; and Sarah Christiansen, the featured artist at this event, posing with her showcased artwork. |
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Congratulations, Kelly! | |
Emergency Responder Kelly S. Frost, who also works in Carson City Hospital's Maintenance Department, recently completed round two of the Homeland Security training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama. The CDP is the only federally-chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction training facility in the nation. This advanced hands-on training enables responders to effectively prevent, respond to, and recover from real-world incidents involving acts of terrorism and other hazardous materials. Great job, Kelly! More information about the CDP training programs can be found at http://cdp.dhs.gov. |
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Most Wired | |
CCH has been recognized as one of the nation's Top 25 Most Wired-Small and Rural hospitals, according to the results of the 2011 Most Wired survey released in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. This is the ninth time in total and the fifth consecutive year CCH has received this award. Most Wired hospitals are leading in the use of encryption on movable devices to safeguard information. All Most Wired hospitals encrypt data for laptops and 76 percent encrypt smart phones, in comparison to 85 percent of total responders that use encryption on laptops and 57 percent on smart phones. |
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Wednesday, November 16, 11:30 a.m.:
Brown Bag Lunch Series at CCH | |
"Diabetes: Breaking Myths" with Nancy Seals, R.N., B.S.N.
 Registered Nurse Nancy Seals will set the record straight on what it means to live with diabetes. A certified diabetes educator, Nancy is a lively and engaging speaker. She encourages you to bring your questions - from complicated issues to simple questions such as 'can I eat potatoes?' - to this informative presentation. And for those living with diabetes, this is your chance to reach out, share information and inspire others facing the challenges of living with the disease. |
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Brown Baggin' It, All Year Long | |
Stop by the hospital the 3rd Wednesday of each month for an exciting presentation
Each month, CCH will host a new, exciting speaker with topics ranging from inspirational and educational to important health-care advice. Each Brown Bag Lunch Series presentation takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room A in the hospital. Bring a lunch or enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and treats! No registration is necessary and everyone is welcome. Visit the hospital's Facebook page for full details on each of the topics listed below:
November 16 - Diabetes: Breaking Myths - Nancy Seals, R.N.
December 21- Eat Less. Move More. - Kami Palmer, M.D. |
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November Associate of the Month |
Congratulations to Carson City Hospital's November 2011 Associate of the Month - Carol Shaw, R.N., Emergency Room. Shaw was nominated by her co-workers because they think she is "a very knowledgeable and compassionate nurse who is always looking for ways to improve things in the ER." They also feel Carol is "a great team player who is reliable, easy to get along with and always willing to cover a shift when needed." Carson City Hospital President and CEO Bruce L. Traverse, FACHE, is pictured with Shaw, center, and Carson City Hospital Assistant Director of Nursing, Jodie Diaz, R.N. |
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Carson City Hospital provides the latest in health-care technology, from Electronic Medical Records to its state-of-the-art 64-slice CT scanner and new Front Lobby, Emergency Department,and Radiology Department. Affiliated physician offices are located in Ashley, Carson City, Greenville, Fowler, Ithaca, Lyons, Maple Rapids and Stanton. Visit online at www.carsoncityhospital.com
Sincerely,
Daniyel McAlvey, Marketing & Public Relations
Carson City Hospital
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What would you like to see at Carson City Hospital?
|  Do you have any great ideas for CCH? What would you like to see CCH offer to patients? E-mail suggestions@carsoncityhospital.com. |
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