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M eet you r cowo rkerMeet Stacy Phillips

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The Birmingham Heart Walk is next weekend and we are closer than ever to reaching our fundraising goal of $20,000. As of today, we have raised an incredible $19,547. I cannot tell you enough how proud I am of each of you. Your teamwork, creative fundraising ideas and drive to raise awareness for such a worthy cause have led us to where we are today. I am so proud to be a part of this team.

I encourage you to take part in each of the fundraising activities that are still happening over the next week. Some of these activities include a parking spot silent auction, rummage sale, autographed football raffle, Big Green Egg raffle and much more. Be sure to check your email for the most up-to-date list of all of the events and sales happening on campus. Also, a huge congrats to our current first place team, Med West Heart Beats (ICT, HIM & Respiratory), for raising $3,600!

If you have not yet registered to participate in the Heart Walk, I encourage you to do so by visiting www.birminghamheartwalk.org. It is free to participate and a very fun and family-friendly event. Come join the Medical West team on Saturday, June 24th at the Uptown Entertainment District. We will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Medical West tent and our group photo will be taken at 7:45 a.m. The festivities will begin at 8:00 a.m. If you purchased a Heart Walk t-shirt, be sure to wear it for our group photo! Last year we had almost 100 participants from Medical West. I feel certain we can beat that number this year.

Again, I would like to thank each of you for the steps you have taken to raise funds and awareness for cardiovascular disease. This is a great cause, and one that I am proud to be a part of. I look forward to seeing you at the Heart Walk next weekend.

Thanks for all you do,

Keith Pennington

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This month we had the privilege to highlight one of our physicians for B-Metro Magazine’s “Top Women In

Medicine” issue. I would like to extend my congratulations to Dr. Ebaugh for representing

Medical West and the Bessemer Health Center. Dr. Ebaugh has been with us for seventeen years and we are

honored to have her as part of our medical staff and family. To read the full ad and other issues of B-Metro Magazine,

visit www.b-metro.com.

With over twenty-two years of experience, a health center located in the heart of down-town Bessemer and a drive to make a difference, Dr. Sally Ebaugh is certainly one of the top women in medicine in the West Jefferson community. Dr. Ebaugh has been with Medical West for seventeen years. Prior to joining the Medi-cal West team of physicians, she received her bachelors de-grees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, ma-joring in English, chemistry and biology. She then received her Juris Doctor degree from the Birmingham School of Law and her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. With her vast array of knowledge and eagerness to make a difference, Dr. Ebaugh has served on a wide range of committees and boards. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Medical Directors Association as the Secretary/Treasurer and will become President-Elect in July. She also serves on the Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA) and recently traveled to Washington, D.C. in January 2017 to speak with congressmen and senators

about the issues with access to health care in the state of Ala-bama. Dr. Ebaugh received her Medical Director certification (CMD) in long-term care, and also serves as Medical Director for Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove. She was awarded the 2014 Doctor of the Year from the Bessemer Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Ebaugh’s dedication to her patients and community

make her an irreplaceable asset not only to Medical West, but

to the entire West Jefferson area. For more information about Dr. Ebaugh or to schedule an appointment, please visit medi-calwesthospital.org or call our Physician Referral Line at (205) 996-WEST.

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SALLY EBAUGH, MDBOARD-CERTIFIED FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANMEDICAL WEST BESSEMER HEALTH CENTER

Medical West Hospital-Main Campus 995 9th Ave SW

Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 481-7000

Medical West Hospital-Bessemer Health Center 1700 4th Avenue N Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 481-8650

Physician Referral: 205-996-WEST www.medicalwesthospital.org

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YOUR NEWSNEWS

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EVERY MONDAYTHROUGH SEPTEMBER!11am - 2pm on Level C

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DONATEbloodsaveli v es

To schedule an appointment for our next drive, please email caroline.dahlen@uabmw.org or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

American Red CrossBLOOD DRIVESponsored by

Walk-Ins Welcome!

Date: Tuesday, June 20th Time: 8:00am - 1:00pmLocation: Medical West Hospital Civic Room (Level C)

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YOUR EVENTSEVENTS2017

JUNE

Ju n e bi rth day breakfast

Thursday, June 29th @ 8:00am (Civic Room) All employees with a June birthday are invited to join us as we celebrate your special day! Join us for breakfast and enter for a chance to win some great door prizes! Call ext. 8500 to RSVP.

Red Cross blood drive

Tuesday, June 20th from 8am-1pm(Civic Room)

Join us for a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 20th from 8am - 1pm in the Civic Room. To schedule an appointment, call ext. 8502. Walk-ins Welcome!

bi rm i ngham h eart walk

Saturday, June 24th @ 7:30am Join us for the Heart Walk on Saturday, June 24th at 7:30am at the Uptown Entertainment District as we walk to spread awareness and raise funds to help fight the nation’s #1 disease killer. There will be a group picture at 7:45am.

celebrati ng i/s week

Monday, June 26th - Friday, June 30th

Thank you to the I/S team for your hard work and dedication to Medical West. We appreciate you!

celebrati ng wou n d care week

Monday, June 12th - Friday, June 16th

Thank you to the Wound Care team for your hard work and dedication to Medical West. We appreciate you!

Farm ers' market

Every Monday through September(Outside the Cafeteria) A Farmers’ Market will be held every Monday through September outside the cafeteria from 11am - 2pm. Stop by and purchase local produce and more!

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Commit Fit

WELLNESS CENTER

2 Free Nutrition Class

Commit 2 Fit is a five week program that guides you through new healthy habits, resulting in fat loss, an energy boost, increased wellness and best of all,

a new set of habits that you will carry you through a lifetime! You’ll be given one new habit to implement each week, carrying each new habit into the

next week. Nutritional Support is available from Advocare, but is not required. Whether you need to lose 10lbs or 50lbs, this will be a great program for you!

Dates: June 14th, June 21st and June 28th

Time: 12:00 - 12:30 pm / 12:30 - 1:00 pmWhere: Wellness CenterHosted By: Therapy Services, Heather White, OTR

Space is limited, call (205)481-7143.

THE WELLNESS CENTER:HOURS OF OPERATION

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new!MONDAY - FRIDAY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

All who attend will receive

10 HPs!

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Sun Proofwraparound shades that block 100 percent of UVA and UVB.

HANG IN THE SHADEGet out and work your body — there are a million things to do! But hang out in the shade

whenever you can. The sun is the strongest between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. So, during those times, play hard in the shade, chill out under an umbrella, have lunch inside, or try some indoor activities for a change of pace.

Whether you are in the water, walking on the beach, conquering the slopes, or cruising the concrete, beware of the extra sun you get from rays bouncing off the surfaces around you. Remember: The sun can affect your skin any time — not just in the summer, in warm places, or on sunny days. Use your head and get the right gear to protect yourself from the rays.

RUB IT ONSunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, that is. You’ve gotta have the right stuff!

SPF stands for “sun protection factor” — how well a sunscreen works at keeping the sun’s burning rays from roasting your skin. (FYI: SPF 45 and higher protects only a bit more than 30 does.) Make sure your sunscreen blocks both UVA and UVB rays (types of light).

Apply, reapply, and then do it again! Even if the bottle says it’s waterproof, sweat proof, or any other “proof,” you should reapply. Put more sunscreen on every couple of hours or right after swimming, working up a sweat, or rubbing on your skin with a towel or clothes.

SLIP ON SUNGLASSESGotta shield your eyes from the sun, too, right? Yep. Slip on some shades because the sun’s rays can hurt

your eyes. Choose some cool

It’s key to get outside and get active — just make sure you’re protected! For outdoor activity, you may need a helmet, a ball, a club... You always need sun protection — it’s just another part of your gear!

Protecting yourself against the sun is the smart choice that kids like you are making these days. Here’s how:

COVER UPObviously, when you put clothes between you and the sun’s rays, they can’t touch you! It’s best to cover up as much as you can, but if it’s too hot outside for long sleeves and pants, a beach cover-up or T-shirt and long shorts will do. Wearing a hat with a wide brim is great, but if you wear a baseball cap, just make sure you slap some sunscreen on your face, neck, and ears. Of course, lightweight, see-through, or mesh clothing provides less protection.

source: http://cdc.org

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YOUR HOSPITALHOSPITALbirmingham2017 Heart Walk

Saturday, June 24· 7:30amUptown Entertainment District

*Group Picture at 7:45am!

Medical West Fundraising Goal: $20,000

Total Raised So Far: $19,547

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Medical West is a proud sponsor of this year’s Heart Walk! Join us for the walk and help us meet our fundraising goal of $20,000.

To register for the Birmingham Heart Walk or to visit the Medical West Team Page, visit www.birminghamheartwalk.org.

Check your email to stay updated on the fundraising activities happening at the hospital that you can get involved in!

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STACY PHILLIPSCertified Hyperbaric Technologist

Meet Your Co-Worker

Stacy Phillips works in the Medical West Advanced Wound Clinic as a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist. She has been with Medical West for over three years. Stacy is from Hueytown, AL and attended Alabama Fire College for her EMT degree. In 2013 she became certified as a Hyperbaric Technologist. Prior to working at Medical West, Stacy worked at Shelby Baptist in the ER and Advanced Wound Clinic.

Fun Facts About Stacy Phillips:1. I love Jesus and my church family around the world.

2. I have a wonderful husband, David, who I have had the privilege of being married to since 2009.

3. My husband leads medical teams to the Middle East and West Africa. I have had the chance to go on one with him to Egypt - it was life changing!

4. I have three beautiful daughters - Caroline Rose who is 6, Nora Bryn who is 3 and Taya Rene who is 2.

5. I was homeschooled and studied Middle Eastern Anthropology and Arabic in college before becoming interested in EMS and becoming an EMT.

6. I love to scuba dive and worked with the Concord Dive Rescue team for a stent on rescues and recoveries.

7. I plan to homeschool my girls and hope to take them on international mission trips for a chance to be in the hands and feet of Jesus in other cultures as well as our own.

8. I love soccer and enjoy helping my daughters learn how to play.

9. I love witty BBC shows like Sherlock and Endevour.

10. I have a dream of being a Certified Personal Midwife and using this skill to work with my husband’s team in Niger.

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Medical WestWelcomes the

Newest Members of Our Family!

Omari Crawford, EDOmari is from Birmingham, AL, and will be joining us as an RN in the ED. She has four siblings- three sisters and one brother. In her spare time she likes reading, arts and crafts and baking.

Lenesha Dennis, 6ELenesha is from Clanton, AL and is joining us as an RN on the 6th Floor. In her spare time she enjoys working out and spending time with family.

Haylee Fadlevich, CTHaylee is from Adamsville, AL and will be joining our Radiology department as a CT Tech. She is a single, dog mom to a sassy shitzu. In her spare time she enjoys fishing, karaoke and cheering on the Auburn Tigers.

Vassilka (Vee) Goss, LabVassilka is from Greece and is joining us as a Phlebotomist in the Lab. There are 3 sets of twins in her family and she is the only girl. In her spare time she enjoys rock climbing.

Kayla Hall, FEDKayla is from Tuscaloosa, AL and will be joining us as an RN at the FED. She has a lab mix named Spencer. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with family and shopping.

Gloria Harris, 6EGloria is from Pleasant Grove, AL and will be joining us as an RN. She has been married for 43 years and has four children and seven grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family.

Natanya Hill-Orr, 6ENatanya is from Birmingham, AL and will be joining us as an LPN. She is married to Lernardo and they have two children - Lernardo Jr. and Ciera. In her spare time she enjoys reading and shopping.

Harold Hunter, Food ServicesHarold is from Bessemer, AL and is joining us as a Food Service Aide. He is single and has a cat named Sandy. His interests include football, basketball and traveling.

John Johnson, E/SJohn is from Demopolis, AL and is joining us as a Floor Tech in Environmental Services. He has a 3-year-old son, Braylen. In his spare time he likes to play basketball.

Rosetta Lattimore, RehabRosetta is from Hueytown, AL and will be joining us a PCT. She has two children, Raven and Roderick Jr. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

JaBrayla Mayfield, EDJaBrayla is from Northport, AL and is joining us as an RN. She has two children.

Neosha McGinnis, Patient AccessNeosha is from Chelsea, AL and will be joining us as a Patient Access Rep. She has one son and in her spare time she enjoys going to AirWalk.

Reshell Polnitz, ICUReshell is from Tuscaloosa, AL and will be joining us as a PCT in the ICU. She is a single mother and has four children and five grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys going to church and reading.

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Samuel Schlitzkus, ICUSamuel is from Ennis, MT and is joining us as an RN in the ICU. He is married to his wife Jessalyn. His interests include guitar, paintball and coffee.

Carlia Smith, E/SCarlia is from Docena, AL and is joining us in Housekeeping. She has one little girl, named Carlee D’Mia. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family.

Rasheeda Thomas, Patient AccessRasheeda is from Birmingham, AL and is joining us as a Nurse Call Operator. She has two boys and in her free time she enjoys reading and shopping.

Zachary White, ICUZachary is from Corbin, KY and will be joining us as an RN in the ICU. He has been married since 2015 to his wife, Jessica. They have one child named Jayden who is 9-months-old. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and playing tennis and golf.

Amber Wiggins, 6EAmber is from Buffalo, WY and will be joining us as a PCT. She enjoys being a mom to her two kids.

Yaminah Williams, 4NYaminah is from Tuscaloosa, AL and will be joining us as an RN. She has four kids, Diamond and Daimon, which are twins, Toyvian, and Marcus. Her interests include movies and reading.

Brooklyn Willis, Bessemer ClinicBrooklyn is from Hueytown, AL and will be joining us as a Lab Tech/Phlebotomist. She has two children, her daughter is nine and her son is one. Her hobbies includes eating, outdoor activities and she absolutely adores animals.

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Lee Lake Welcomes Baby BoyLee Lake, Director of Nursing Education, and his wife recently welcomed their second child. Andrew Levi Lake was born on Monday, May 29th at 10:32pm. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 22 inches long. Congratulations to Lee and his growing family!

Thanks for reading this issue of Med West Press!If you have a Pat on the Back or a special feature you would like to see

in our next issue, please email it to caroline.dahlen@uabmw.org.

Meet A DepartmentCelebrating Wound Care Week

The Advanced Wound Center is an outpatient department of the hospital that consists of two primary components—the wound clinic and the hyperbaric medicine suite. We have five nurses in the wound clinic, two hyperbaric technologists, and one scheduling coordinator that runs the show. The medical staff consists of Dr. Moellinger, Dr. Reed, and Dr. Chaicharncheep who rotate clinic days.

Our wound clinic primarily treats patients with Diabetic Ulcers, Arterial and Venous Insufficiency Ulcers, Pressure Ulcers, Traumatic Wounds, and Non-Healing Surgical Wounds. We use a series of advanced treatment options, including: Wound Debridement, Advanced Wound Dressings, Total Contact Casting, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Cellular Tissue Products, and Compression Leg Wraps. If the patient is not responding to these typical interventions, we will get them approved to utilize our most advanced therapy of Hyperbaric Medicine.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) is a medical treatment in which a patient breathes 100% oxygen while under pressure. The pressure replicates that of scuba diving, so the therapy is often referred to as “diving.” In fact, HBO therapy first began as a treatment for decompression sickness. Breathing 100% oxygen under pressure enables your body to dissolve more oxygen into your blood. The oxygenated blood is then delivered to the non-healing wounds and tissues, creating a better healing environment. The pressurized blood flow is especially helpful to diabetic patients that experience non-healing wounds due to arterial insufficiency. Treatments last approximately two hours and are most successful when diving a minimum of four days per week.

- Nathan Clark, Director of Specialty Services & Development

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