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Carson City
Hospital Mission | |
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Upcoming Classes |
Diabetes Education Class
Friday, Feb. 10
Conference Rooms
Registration is required. Contact the Sparrow Regional Diabetes Center at 517-364-5955.
CPR Pro CLass
Monday, Feb. 13
Conference Rooms
Registration is required.
Contact the Cardiopulmonary Department at 989-584-3971, ext. 235. |
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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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Cell Phones
for Soldiers | |
Help soldiers overseas communicate with their families back home! You can help by donating your old cell phones to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program! Carson City Hospital has already donated more than 15 cell phones! Last year more than 550 cell phones were collected. These phones were redeemed for a total of 33,240 minutes of phone-time that was contributed to U.S. soldiers deployed overseas so they could talk with their families over the holidays and throughout the year. You may donate your phones by taking them to the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca or Stanton, or by bringing them to the Marketing Department at the hospital. | |
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Tylenol Infants' Drops
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You may have heard that the acetaminophen concentration in Tylenol Infants' Drops has changed. All products, brand and generic, have changed the concentration of acetaminophen in the infants' drops to 160 mg per 5 mL. The old formulation is about three times as concentrated as the new.
Things to remember:
Never mix the two concentrations together for one dose.
Always read and follow the label instructions of the product you are using.
Always give the amount of medicine listed for your child's weight or age.
For children less than two-years of age, contact a health care professional for the correct dosage.
Discard any old products in your home after purchasing new products. | |
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Community CPR
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Did you know Carson
City Hospital offers
community CPR
classes? The next
class will be held on
Friday, March 16.
Please contact the Cardiopulmonmary
Department at the
hospital by calling
989-584-3971, ext.
235 to register, as
registration is
required. Visit the
calendar on the hospital's website for a complete list of dates. | |
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Annual Fund Drive | |
Over the years through our Annual Fund Drive we have been able to purchase many items to help us with the ever changing needs in health care. This year with the donations received, we were able to purchase three fetal monitors and renovate three labor and delivery rooms.
With your help, we are looking to purchase the following items:
* $4,000 for an EKG machine
* $10,125 for a Neonatal Pediatric Ventilator
* $32,478 for six patient stretchers for pain management
These items will help us continue our efforts to offer our patients the professional, personalized care they have grown to know and expect. To donate, or if you have questions, contact Shelly Weaver in Fund Development at (989) 584-3971, ext. 551. | |
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Polar Plunge
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The Clifford Lake Polar Plunge and Crystal Lake Polar Dip will both take place on Saturday, Feb. 11! Proceeds from the Clifford Lake Polar Plunge benefit the Michigan Special Olympics and proceeds from the Crystal Lake Polar Dip benefit the Crystal Township Fire Department for first response equipment. For more information about the Clifford Lake event, visit www.somi.org. For more information about the Crystal Lake event, please visit www.crystaldda.com. We hope to see you there! | |
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R-R-R | |
Recycle, reduce, reuse. Easy to do, and close to home! Carson City offers recyclable material pick-up! Just separate your paper, plastic, glass and aluminum, and drop it off behind Main Street Pizza on the second Wednesday of each month! | |
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The Art of
Setting Goals | |
Setting goals and achieving them is a great way to boost self-esteem! Goals can be big or small, immediate or long term. The following steps can help you get started in making your plan for a successful year:
* Put your goals in writing; be specific and set dates for completion.
* List potential obstacles to your goals and ways to reduce this interference.
* List the positive outcomes of your goals and how your goals will benefit you.
* Break down complicated goals into manageable steps.
* Identify others who may be a source of support and assistance.
* Visualize what it will be like when you achieve your goals as a way to stay motivated.
* Evaluate your progress along the way and reward efforts that bring you closer to your goals. | |
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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.
February Fact Sheet: Make a Plan
THE GOAL:
Have 72 hours (three days) worth of water stored for your household.
THINGS TO DO
Below is a list of things that you can do to achieve your goal this month. Choose at least one, and complete it.
* Purchase and store a 72-hour supply of commercially bottled water (or more - up to two weeks).
* Bottle a 72-hour supply of water at home.
* Learn how to provide a safe supply of drinking water for your household in a disaster.
Whether you get water from a municipal water system or your home has a private well, your water supply depends on having power to operate the system. During a power outage - or any disaster that can cause a power outage, such as high winds, ice storm, or flood - you may find yourself without drinkable water.
For more information, please visit
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Test Drive the Future of Surgery
at the da Vinci Open House F eb. 10.
Carson City Hospital invites you to an open house for a hands-on demonstration and to learn about the benefits of using the da Vinci Si Surgical System for minimally invasive surgery.
We are the first in the service area to acquire da Vinci Si Surgical System! The da Vinci System enhances the surgeon's ability to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures, thereby enabling patients to recover more quickly and with fewer side effects.
To view a short clip of a da Vinci test drive, visit the hospital Facebook page and click on the videos link.
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Emergency Department | |
The Carson City Hospital Emergency Department is home to five excellent physicians. Fully staffed with highly trained professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our Emergency Department offers prompt care with extremely short wait times! Emergencies happen at all times of the day and night, and are never planned. We are here for you, when you need us.
Pictured above, from left to right: Dr. Franklin West, Dr. Amber Weigler, Dr. Bruce Murray, Dr. Christopher Herald, and Dr. Gregory Endres-Bercher. |
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Walk-In Lab Services | |
Carson City Hospital is pleased to offer walk-in lab services! Although the walk-in lab services require a physician's order, an appointment is not necessary for the lab services. Services are to be pre-paid by cash only (no debit, credit cards or checks will be accepted). To download a form, please visit online at www.CarsonCityHospital.com. All Carson Health Network primary care physician's offices have access to this form, so it is not necessary to take one with you to your appointment. |
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Get Moving Again With Our Orthopedic & Spine Care Specialists! | |
We have three orthopedic and spine care specialists who can help you get on your feet again!
If you need specialized bone, joint or muscle care, they can help! They specialize in:
- Fracture Care
- Hand Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Injuries
- Spinal Surgery (neck and back)
- Sports Injuries Care
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Shoulder Replacement
These three excellent surgeons practice at Carson City Hospital Orthopedics, located at 423 E. Main St., in Carson City. For added convenience to the community, Dr. Allard also sees patients at Ithaca Family Care Center and Dr. Cote also sees patients at Greenville Family Care Center.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Allard, Dr. Cote, or Dr. White, please call 989-584-6320. |
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Welcome, Danielle! | |
We've added a new member to our Carson family!
 Danielle Foulks is a board-certified physician's assisant specializing in family medicine. Her offices are located at Fowler Family Care Center, Greenville Family Care Center, and Lyons Family Care Center. To schedule an appointment with her in Fowler, please call 989-593-2525; for an appointment in Greenville, please call 616-754-7145; for an appointment in Lyons, please call 989-855-3345.
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Health & Nutrition Tips |
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Kids are the future ... lets keep them healthy!
Help your children lead a healthy lifestyle by demonstrating examples of healthy eating! The USDA's MyPlate recommends that half of our plates be fruits and vegetables. Here are a few healthy eating tips:
- Eat one fruit and one vegetable every day
- Replace soda with water or low-fat / fat-free milk
- Add fruit to your morning cereal
- Eat a salad before dinner.
Healthy alternatives for juicy burgers!
America is famous for the hamburger - piled tall with toppings and slapped between a bun. Some burgers even come topped with fried onion rings, french fries or a fried egg! Try one of these healthier alternatives that still offer great taste:
- Vegetable-based burgers
- Bean, mushroom or lentil burger
- Imitation meat burgers
- Soy or wheat protein (tofu or tempeh burger)
- Lean ground turkey or chicken burger
Any of these can be 'doctored up' with low-fat dressing and your favorite veggie toppings. Serve them on a whole-grain bun for an added nutritional boost!
Is it better the next day?
Many of us are left with tons of leftovers after parties which could mean re-heating for days. Remember, even with leftovers, you must folow the proper home food safety rules to avoid food-borne illness. Refrigerate all leftovers below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and be sure to place a label on the container - mark them with an expiration date and remember to discard when they have perished. Leftovers also need to be reheated to the proper internal temperature and should be discarded after being left out for more than two hours.
Quench your thirst.
Cold weather tends to make us crave hot drinks, like hot chocolate, but we should not forget the importance of consuming the right amount of water every day. Eight glasses is enough to replenish the fluids we lose throughout the day. Try to carry water with you wherever you go, add lemons or limes for added flavor, and eat water-rich foods like watermelons and tomatoes! |
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Dermatologist Developed | |
The Apothecary Shoppe welcomes a line of Doctor's Approach skin care products! These products are dermatologist developed and highly recommended by dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Rivard. The Apothecary currently carries shampoo, conditioner and two types of facial cleansers. For a full list of these dermatologist developed products, ask for a brochure - the Apothecary is happy to order any products that you choose. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rivard, please call the Carson Specialty Clinic at 989-584-6217. |
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Diabetes Education Classes | |
Carson City Hospital is hosting diabetes education classes four times a year! The first class of the year will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required for these classes and physician referral is necessary. To register, or for more information, please call the Sparrow Regional Diabetes Center at 517-364-5955.
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Wednesday, February 15, 11:30 a.m.:
Brown Bag Lunch Series at CCH | |
"Colorectal Cancer"
with Robert Boorstein, D.O.
Colorectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. Join Dr. Robert Boorstein on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at the hospital to learn about colorectal cancer, including symptoms, risk factors and prevention. Do you know what to expect when scheduling a colonoscopy? Plan on attending this informative presentation to find out! |
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Brown Baggin' It All Year 'Round | |
Stop by the hospital the third 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 calendar on the hospital's website for full details on each of the topics listed below:
March 21: "Rotator Cuff Tears" with Dr. Adam Cote, D.O.
April 18: "Role of Anesthesiologists" with Dr. Michael Mullins, D.O.
May 16: "Laurels of Carson" with Valerie Rush
June 20: "Diet and Nutrition" with Kelli Steffen
July 18: "Pain Relief Begins here!" with Dr. Parut Bhimalli, M.D
August 15: "Medication Safety" with Nicole McCrumb, PharmD.
September 19: "It's Never Too Early, or Late to File for Social Security!" with Vonda VanTil
October 17: "Breast Health Awareness" with Andrea Russell, R.N.
November 21: "How to Choose Your In-Home Help" with Sue Kelley, R.N.
December 19: "Health of the Mind, Body and Spirit" with Dr. Donna Moyer, D.O. |
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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 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carson-City-Hospital/107124412646714?ref=tn_tnmn.
Sincerely,
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 contact@carsoncityhospital.com. |
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