January 2015

TrinityHomes

Chaplain

PhysiciansReceive Awards

Trinity HealthAuxiliary

Hearts withTalent Gala

CommunityEvents

NewPhysiciansJoin Trinity

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Keeping YourNew Year’sResolution

Over the past year,Trinity Health has addednew procedures and newproviders to better servethe healthcare needs ofour community.

North Dakota HealthInformation Network

In April 2014, TrinityHealth participated inthe North DakotaHealth InformationNetwork, which helpedhealthcare providersacross North Dakotashare patient healthinformation easier.

NDHIN connectsproviders through asecure, online networkto share patients’ electronic health records.The purpose of theNDHIN will be to helpreduce patient intaketime, minimize duplication of tests andpaperwork, access themost recent updates tohealth records, and cutcosts while increasingmobility.

Participation in theNDHIN allowsproviders to see all of apatient’s health information everywherea patient receives care.This safe and secureexchange of informationbenefits patients by providing their clinicianswith a complete summary of careenabling them to usethat information for decision-making. Thesystem documents whatinformation is sharedand with whom. Patientscan be comforted thattheir information isbeing used by providersto be better informedabout the care they arereceiving.

Colorectal CancerScreenings

Trinity Health, throughthe Trinity HealthFoundation, received agrant from the North

Dakota State HealthDepartment to help provide no-cost colorectal cancer screenings for eligibleNorth Dakotans.

As colon cancer is thethird-leading cause ofcancer deaths in NorthDakota, Trinity saw itimportant to assist financially with thescreening process. The$105,000 grant wouldhelp supply 50 screeningcolonoscopies, duringthe 2013-15 biennium,to those who are medically underinsuredor uninsured.

There are numerousscreenings still available,said Jodi Smith, directorof the Trinity HealthFoundation.

To see if you are eligible,contact Shane Jordan at857-3628.

Going for the Gold

Trinity Health receivedthe Stroke Gold PlusQuality AchievementAward, the AmericanHeart Association’s highest award for strokecare. It is an advancedlevel of recognition forhospitals that consistently show compliancewith strokecare standards.

“This award isa tribute to thestrides we’vemade in rapid diagnosis andtreatment ofstroke patientsas well asthrough education and monitoring of strokecases,” said Dr. Ann Hoff,co-director of Trinity’sstroke care program.“One of our continuedconcerns still is thatpeople tend to ignorestroke symptoms andwait too long to seekcare.”

The year before, TrinityHealth was certified bythe Joint Commission asa Primary Stroke Center,which is a hospital thathas been certified to perform best practiceswhen it comes to strokecare.

Mayo Clinic MobileExhibit

A mobile exhibit fromthe Mayo Clinic stoppedat Trinity Health’sHealth Center-Town &Country campus on July23 during its sesquicentennial (150th)anniversary tour.

The interactive, 60-footmobile exhibit helpedvisitors experience the

essence of MayoClinic –its heritageand values,clinicalandresearch

advancements and visionof a healthier future for all.

Trinity Health became aproud member of theMayo Clinic CareNetwork in 2013. Thenetwork provides itspatients access to a variety of servicesthrough their local

physician. This collaboration helpsTrinity Health to furtherits mission of providingquality healthcare andhealth related services tothe region at large.

Survivorship Program

Earlier this year, a survivorship programwas created for patientsreceiving adjuvantchemotherapy and transitioning from cancertreatment to their primary care providers.Survivorship begins theday a patient is diagnosed, explainedPamela Pearson, a NursePractitioner at theTrinity CancerCare

Center. She added thatthe program aims tohelp the patient transition and maintain ahealthy and well lifestyleafter their treatment iscompleted.

Pearson said they seeadjuvant breast cancerwomen undergoingchemotherapy and/orradiation. Some of theitems the program provides are ideas forcomplimentary alternative medicines(CAM) that are evidence-based proven.“Some of these serviceswould be yoga, musictherapy, acupuncture,massage, and those are

just a few of them,”Pearson said. A summarycare plan is provided atthe end of treatmentalong with education onlong term side effectsand surveillance recommendations to follow.

The survivorship program is progressingand growing with themain goal to improvepatient follow up, shesaid.

“It’s going well,” Pearsonnoted. “The AmericanCollege of Surgeons/Commission on Cancerrequires us to see 10percent of the adjuvantcancer patients by 2015,as a part of being an

accredited CancerCenter. We arecomfortablemeeting this condition byenrolling theadjuvant breastcancer patientsinto the survivorship program.”

Trinity PatientPortal

Trinity Healthlaunched its ownpatient portalonline in August2014. The

MyTrinity HealtheConnect gives patientssecure internet access tomedical records andother health information.

“Trinity Health has longbeen in the vanguard ofthe digital revolution inhealthcare,” said DavidA. Wanner, VicePresident and ChiefInformation Officer forTrinity Health. “ We’repleased to be among thefirst to provide this convenience to ourpatients. We recognizethat people are

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NAMED AMONG THE 50 TOP CARDIOVASCULAR HOSPITALS IN THE NATION

PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MAYO CLINIC CARE NETWORK

2014 In Review

Members of the public had the opportunity to visit Mayo Clinic’s Mobileexhibit in Minot July 23.

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HealthTalkMarketing DepartmentTrinity Hospital – St. Joseph’s407 3rd Street SEMinot, ND 58701Toll free in ND: 1-800-247-1316

Visit our website:www.trinityhealth.orgJoin us on facebook:facebook.com/TrinityHealth.ND

becoming active decisionmakers in their healthcare; this portal isa tool that will helpthem become moreinformed and engaged,and ultimately help leadto healthier communitiesthroughout ourregion.”

To enroll, youneed to presentat any registrationdesk with avalid ID.

Most WiredDesignation

Trinity Healthreceived the“Most Wired”designationfrom Hospitals& HealthNetworks magazine forthe fifth straight year.

Trinity Health CEOJohn M. Kutch said thecontinued recognition ofTrinity Health as a MostWired system reflectsthe organization’s strongcommitment to promoteIT initiatives. “Our staffis doing tremendouswork to enhance our ITsystem in ways that support care and

improve service delivery,” Kutch said.“This reflects our commitment to emphasize IT as a strategic imperative toenhance patient care andsafety.”

Trinity Health WesternDakota Expands

Trinity Health-WesternDakota, in Williston, hasexpanded its third floor.

Western Dakota openedin 2012 and featuredthree levels, but for thefirst two years, only thefirst two floors were utilized. The third floorwas built with the

expectation that additional services mighteventually force expansion at WesternDakota; it just wasn’tanticipated that thoseadditional services –such as Occupational

Medicine and even morevisiting physicians fromTrinity Health, for example – would happen so soon.

Trinity Health WesternDakota is home toTrinity CommunityClinic-Western Dakotaand Trinity RegionalEyecare-WesternDakota.

Addition in Staff

This year, Trinity Healthhas had a large increasein providers who havejoined our staff.

Over the past year, 30providers have been welcomed to TrinityHealth. They include:Suhail Alkilani, MD, hospital medicine; DisaLorraine Grant Awah,DO, internal medicine;Shalini Boggarapu, MD,pediatrics; Jerel Brandt,DO, General Surgery;Kerena Crowe, CNM,midwife; Karine Dias,MD, anesthesia; AshleyEvanoff, DPM, podiatry;Jessica Fricke, FNP-C,Emergency TraumaCenter; Evonne Hickok,FNP, family practice/occupational medicine,TCC-Western Dakota;Jaclyn Hughley, FNP-C,family medicine; JenniferJohnson, MD, OB/GYN;James Miller, MD, diagnostic radiology;Kunle Onade, MD, dermatology; Rob Pannu,MD, hospital medicine;Melinda Picard, MD,hospital medicine;Douglas Powell, DO,interventional radiology;Roggie Reason, MD,

internal medicine;Chittaranjan Routray,MD, hospital medicine;Areen Said, MD, neurology; BeckySchneider, FNP-C, addiction treatment;Muhammad JawadSethi, MD, endocrinology and lipidology; Ryan Siewert,MD, family practice;Sheila Simmons, FNP-C,family practice, TCC-Kenmare; SandyStorey, FNP, EmergencyTrauma Center; DankoVidovich, MD, neurora-diology; Lynette Vondal,FNP-C, EmergencyTrauma Center; StacyWallin, DNP, NNP-BC,Neonatology; AmandaWeidler, FNP-C,Hospital Medicine,Trinity Homes; KeriWeick, PA-C, emergencymedicine; and JulieAnnWick, OD, optometry,Western Dakota.

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Share your Heart, Share your Talent,

and Win a Round Trip Weekend Getaway valued at $1500

TALENT SEARCHHearts with Talent Gala

T H ETRINITY HEALTH ELVES

Hearts with Talent GalaND MENDED HEARTS CHAPTER

Talent Contest Rules1) Acts should be no longer than 5 minutes in length.

2) Acts with profanity or vulgar language in any vocal

performance or dance music will not be considered.

3) Dress must be at a respectable and tasteful level. No

alcohol, tobacco or drug advertisements are to be

shown on any clothing.

4) No flips or risky actions allowed.

5) For Gala acts: Microphone will be provided. You must provide

your own CD music, taped music, instruments,

props, keyboard, etc., if needed.

For more information call Sherry today at

857-5221.

Send your audition video and contact information to

T H E ND Mended Hearts Chapter PO Box 5020 Minot, ND 58702Deadline January 15, 2015

Top 8 contestants will compete at the

Hearts with Talent Gala January 31, 2015

Mended Hearts GalaT H E (Trinity Health Elves) ND Mended Heart’s firstchapter event is the Hearts with Talent Gala on January31, 2015, at the Grand Hotel in Minot. The formalevent begins with a social at 6 p.m. followed by dinnerat 6:30 p.m. and a talent contest at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are$50 each. All proceeds from the event will benefit thechapter. “The gala is an introduction of the program tothe community,” says Sherry Maragos, T H E NDMended Hearts Chapter coordinator. “It’s going to be a fun evening filled with excellent food and entertainment, and it’s all for a great cause.”

T H E ND Mended Hearts, formed with the support ofChristopher Phillips, MD, medical director of Trinity’sCardiovascular Services, and the Trinity HealthAuxiliary, offers heart disease patients and their familiessupport, education and inspiration.

To purchase a ticket or for more information regarding T H E ND Mended Hearts Chapter or the Hearts withTalent Gala, call Sherry Maragos at (701) 857-5221.

Hearts with Talent GalaJanuary 31, 2015 • Grand Hotel, Minot. Social at 6 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Talent Contest at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each.

For tickets call Sherry Maragos at (701) 857-5221

The third floor at Trinity Health Western Dakota will include offices for visiting physicians, as well as Occupational Medicine.

Motorcycle Club To Host Fundraiser for TrinityHome Health/HospiceThe I II V Motorcycle Club, of Minot, will be hosting their annual Christmas Winter Bash at the Moose Lodge on January 24, at 7 p.m.Last year, they were able to raise $1,800 for Trinity Home Health/Hospice.

Paul Siebert, President of the I II V Motorcycle Club, stated, “Last year, during the event, we heard some incredible stories of the workour hospice does throughout the community. They touch so many lives. We feel as if they don’t always get the recognition for theamazing work they do so we have decided to honor their work through this fundraiser.”

The Moose Lodge will be donating the space, S & E Meats is donating all of the meat for the dinner and local businesses are donatinggift baskets for the silent auction. Entertainment will be local musician Mica Scott. For more information call Paul Siebert at 701-833-9086.

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TOUCHDOWN: Score with your New Year’sResolution in 2015 by Angela Phillips RD, LRD

The Super Bowl is only a little over amonth away, and to some it is now considered an unofficial American nationalholiday. For many, the Super Bowl isn’tjust about football though; Super Bowlparties are about indulging in delicious,savory, cheesy, and greasy food. The SuperBowl is actually the second-largest day forfood consumption in the United States,after Thanksgiving. With that being said,many find themselves making New Year’sresolutions to lose weight. The New Yearis an opportunity for a fresh start, andwith the Super Bowl being only a monthinto the New Year on February 1st, this isa recipe for disaster for many who havethese resolutions. So how can you stay ontrack with your New Year’s resolution, andstill enjoy some good food at those SuperBowl parties? With a few helpful tips, anda healthy spin on some classic Super Bowlrecipes, you can be sure to enjoy theSuper Bowl food and succeed with yourNew Year’s resolution in 2015.

For starters, instead of focusing on weightloss and a specific number you want toreach on the scale, focus on buildinghealthy habits that will stick with you, inorder to live a healthier lifestyle in theNew Year and the rest of your life. To helpchange behaviors and eating habits, makesmall realistic goals that are measurable.Write goals for yourself that answer thequestions “How much?” or “How many?”in order to track progress. For example,instead of having a vague goal of “I will eathealthier” or “I will work out more,” makea more specific goal of “I will eat one serving of fruit and vegetables each day” or

“I will walk 10 minutes every day.” Re-evaluate your goals every week or two,and as you achieve these goals, write morechallenging goals for yourself. With smallrealistic goals, you are more likely to keepon track with your New Year’s resolution.

After setting small goals for yourself, howdo you stay motivated to reach thesegoals? One way is to write goals down andput them somewhere visible to you daily.Whether it is on a sticky note on the bathroom mirror at home, or on yourcomputer screensaver at work, these littlereminders of your goals can help to stayfocused. Another good way to keep motivated toward achieving a New Year’sresolution is to seek support; tell friendsand family what your goals are in order tohave a sense of reliability. A reward systemis also good for motivation. If you have asuccessful week and meet all your goals,treat yourself, but try rewards that are notfood related such as going to a movie, getting a massage, or manicure.

When it comes to eating healthier andbecoming more active, there are many different goals you can make. Some ideasto help get you on the right path are thefollowing: eat a nutritious breakfast everyday, make half your plate fruits and vegetables, make half your grains wholegrains, ordrink 8-10glasses ofwater perday.Otherwaysto

help achieve your New Year’s resolution isto eliminate temptation and control yoursurroundings; replace chips and cookieswith healthy snacks in the cupboard. Planahead and have fresh fruits and vegetableswashed and ready to eat. Eat out less, andcook at home as a family; this can berewarding, and save money. If you do goout for meals, choose healthy restaurants,avoid buffets, and take half your meal togo or try splitting an entrée with someone.Using smaller plates and bowls at mealscan also help control portion sizes. To helpboost your activity level, find someonewith a similar goal as you that can be agym buddy and assist in motivating you.Remember, you don’t have to go to thegym to become active though; take a walkwith family or friends, or take the stairs atwork instead of the elevator. Start bydoing an activity for 10 minutes at a timeand gradually increase the time. Adultsshould aim for two hours and 30 minutesof exercise per week.

Now that you have the tools to achieveyour New Year’s resolution in 2015, andaid in jumpstarting a healthy lifestyle forthe rest of your life, it’s time to celebratewith some healthy alternatives to the classic recipes served at a Super BowlParty. These guilt-free snacks will be sureto score big at your Super Bowl party withyour guests.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and lightly grease baking

dish.2. In a large bowl, generously season drummies and wings with salt

and pepper. 3. Sauté margarine in pan on low heat until melted, and add garlic

and thyme to simmer for 3 minutes; add hot sauce and stir.4. Pour sauce over chicken and toss to coat; allow wings to marinate

in fridge 30 minute.5. Combine blue cheese and Greek yogurt in small bowl and mix

well and refrigerate until serving6. Transfer chicken to baking dish and place in oven for 30 minutes.7. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly; serve with blue

cheese dip.

3 pounds drummies & wingsSalt and pepper1 tablespoon margarine6 sprigs fresh thyme10 garlic cloves

¾ cup hot sauce1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt½ cup blue cheese crumblesScallions to garnish

INGREDIENTS1 cup wheat chex cereal1 cup pretzel sticks broken in half¼ cup salted roasted almonds3 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted

DIRECTIONS1. Combine chex, pretzels, and almonds in bowl. 2. Drizzle with melted chocolate; stir to combine. 3. Spread the mixture on wax paper-lined baking sheet and

refrigerate until set about 30 minutes.

Chocolate Crunch 4 servings – ¾ cup each

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS1. Remove wrappers and cut cheese sticks in half to give 24 pieces.

Freeze cheese about 30 minutes.2. In 3 separate shallow dishes, place egg, flour, and breadcrumbs,

each in their own dish; whisk egg. Add panko, parmesan, and parsley to bread crumbs dish.

3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cookingspray; dip frozen cheese sticks in flour, shaking off excess, then dipinto egg, then coat with crumbs. Repeat for each cheese stick.

4. Place each on the baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes. 5. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees; do not remove

cheese sticks from freezer until oven ready. Bake 4-5 minutes, turnsticks over, and bake an additional 4-5 minutes.

6. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Mozzarella Sticks 12 servings – 2 sticks each

12 part-skim mozzarella stringcheese sticks1 large egg¼ cup flour¼ cup panko bread crumbs

¼ cup Italian bread crumbs2 tsp parmesan1 Tbsp dried parsleyNonstick cooking sprayMarinara sauce for serving

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS1. Mash the diced avocados in a medium bowl, leaving them a little

chunky.2. Add salsa, lime juice, salt, and garlic; stir to combine.3. Serve with whole wheat tortilla chips, pita chips, or carrot sticks.

Guacamole 8 servings – 1/3 cup each

3 avocados, diced (about 3 cups)1 cup fresh tomato salsa1 tablespoon lime juice

¼ tsp salt1 tsp minced garlic

Buffalo Wings

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His smile is infectiousand his personality willwarm up any conversation. As theChaplain at TrinityHomes, Luther Hansonwill talk to hundreds ofpeople every day.Although originally fromBemidji, Minnesota,Luther has been inMinot for over 41 years,and this is where hecalls home. “I was a PK(pastor’s kid) for 18years, I went to collegeat Bemidji State College,and graduated fromBSC. After that I attended Luther’sNorthwestern Seminaryin St. Paul,” he said.

Luther accepted a position at TrinityHomes after completinghis internship on July 1,1974. For Luther, thechaplain’s position created a different paththan a church ministry,“I had the opportunityto use all of my interests.” His interestsinclude art and painting,horticulture and music,just to name a few.When asked about anormal day Lutherlaughs, “I don’t care fornormal. I use my knowledge of horticulture to establishand maintain the gardens. I have manypaintings throughout the

building, and ofcourse, I enjoyimmensely visiting withresidents andstaff. They seeme out in thegardens, theymay catch mein the elevatoror in the hall-ways. We are allone familyhere.”

Luther is an accom-plished organist,“my Dad hadfour churches,and in those days, fourpump organs, and theyall leaked air. I was ayoung kid who couldpump the organsthrough the entirehymns; so I guess I started playing when Iwas 10 years old.” Evenin those days churchorganists were hard torecruit in small towns,“so I would show upwith a list of the hymnsthat I could play and goto work.”

Now today, some 50+years later, Luther is stillplaying the organ onSundays at TrinityHomes as he presidesover the morning worship service. And itis his music that often isa form of communica-

tion to older residents,and those who are struggling withAlzheimer’s or dementia. “As I play theolder hymns, many ofthem will say they don’tneed a hymnal. Theyremember the wordsand will sing along wordfor word. There just isnothing more rewardingthan having someonechime in when I play.”

Luther sees his positionas an extension of theparish ministry that residents may have, “itdoesn’t matter what religion they are, I wantto assist parish clergy inassisting our residents.”And in building relationships with theresidents, Luther is ableto open doors for people

to get closer to God. “Iam respected by alldenominations and wecan minister to eachother and pray for oneanother. I have been ableto witness a lot of wallsbroken down betweendenominations duringmy time at TrinityHomes.”

So whether in the gardens, at the organ orcomforting a family intime of need, LutherHanson seems to be aperfect fit as a chaplainfor Trinity Homes, aposition that changesdaily and that LutherHanson loves.

When Luther started atTrinity Homes in 1974,there were only twochaplains on staff. “Marv

Odland was at the hospital, and I was here.We covered for eachother when necessary.”Now there are fourchaplains on staff; threeat Trinity Hospital andLuther at TrinityHomes.

As the needs of thepatients and familiescontinue to grow; so dothe needs of the PastoralCare Department. Tohelp ensure the PastoralCare team is able tocontinue its ministry forresidents, patients, andfamilies, the TrinityHealth Foundation isconducting a campaignto raise money for theprogram. Those wishingto send a monetary giftcan do so by going tothe Foundation’s website(www.trinityhealthfoun-dationnd.org) or bysending it to the TrinityHealth Foundation, P.O.Box. 5020, Minot, ND58702.

Every gift to benefit the Pastoral CareDepartment is greatlyappreciated and deeplyneeded to continue tocare for the growingcommunity. It isthrough the work of ourchaplains that TrinityHealth is able to providehealing through compassion.

Luther Hanson has served as chaplain at Trinity Homes for about 40 years.Among his duties are conducting morning worship services. Here, he poseswith a small representation of his usual congregation in the background.

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Trinity Health’s Speaker’s BureauCall our Community Education Department

at 857-5099 to check for available dates and topics.

Meet the Chaplain at Trinity Homes

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Penny War Yields forGuest House, CancerCareCottage It was an all-out war in Trinity Medical Group’s Central Business Office,but in the end, the Trinity Guest House and Trinity CancerCare Cottagebenefited.

The Central Business Office split into two teams and conducted a PennyWar from September 4 to October 31, 2014. According to Ashley Guillory, Reimbursement Specialist with Trinity Medical Group BusinessServices, $600 was raised.

The money was used to purchase two towels, a bath rug, two washcloths, and hand towels for each of the twelve guest rooms at theTrinity Guest House. An assortment of washcloths, hand towels, dishcloths, and a welcome mat were also purchased for the TrinityCancerCare Cottage. A $200 gift card from Target was also purchased to be used for other needs.

Teresa Sundsbak drove past the TrinityCancerCare Center every day. She neverthought about what went on there, theservices that were available, nor how ithelped the community.

It wasn’t until her daughter, DanielleSchilla, was diagnosed with breast cancerthat they bothlearned the impactthe CancerCareCenter had in theregion.

“I didn’t realize allthe programs thatwent on here, for alltypes of cancer,”Sundsbak said.“There is an amazing group ofpeople here, andpeople should really know what allgoes on here … andknow that we have astate-of-the-art cancer center here!”

So, on November 24, Schilla and Sundsbakbrought a check for $8,000 to the TrinityHealth Foundation, to be used at theTrinity CancerCare Center.

“I just want people to know theCancerCare Center does a lot of good forpeople,” said Schilla, who is now

cancer-free. She added that she felt shewanted to “give back to them as theyhelped a lot.”

The money came from the “Pretty in PinkMasquerade Ball,” a fundraiser for Schilla,which was held at the Grand Hotel onOctober 25. Schilla said that the fundraiser

organized on her behalf was a nicegesture. She is “not one for attention,” but the event turned outmore grandiose than she anticipated,so much that it will become anannual fundraising event.

“From everyone at the TrinityCancerCare Center, we would liketo extend our appreciation for theirgenerosity in thinking of us,” saidStephen Makoni, MD, FACP, ahematologist and oncologist withthe CancerCare Center. “Localpatients will benefit from theirthoughtful gift.”

Patient Gives Back to CancerCare Center

On November 24, Danielle Schilla and her mother, Teresa Sundsbak, presented a check for$8,000 to the Trinity Health Foundation to be used at the Trinity CancerCare Center.Pictured are, from left: Stephen Makoni, MD, FACP, hematology/oncology; Pamela Pearson,FNP-C, AOCNP, oncology; Danielle Schilla; Carol Mohagen, BSW, social worker, oncology; Carrie Lewis, RN, oncology; and Teresa Sundsbak.

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Moriah McCloud, a student atthe Trinity Hospital School ofRadiologic Technology, hasbeen named this year’s winnerof the Michelle KellerRadiologic TechnologyEndowment.

The endowment was createdby Dr. Kenneth Keller, MedicalDirector of the radiologydepartment, in 1992, to honorthe memory of Michelle, hiswife, who died of cancer in1991. Michelle Keller served asProgram Director of the TrinitySchool of RadiologicTechnology and later asDepartment Manager of thehospital’s radiology department.

The award is “a testament toMichelle and her passion for teaching and desire for studentexcellence,” Dr. Keller said that evening. To receive the award,students must write a paper about radiology. “I wanted them to

learn how to put their thoughts together, how towrite and how to use radiology references,” Kellerexplained. “I wanted to do something because I hadseen several papers written by college students andwas dismayed because I didn’t think they weredemonstrating very good skills. The award would behundreds of dollars for the winner, so there was anincentive.”

The amount of the award varies as it is based on theinterest earned on the money deposited, Keller said.“It’s been as much as $700 in some years, dependingon the interest rate. If the interest is good, there ismore money.” Keller said that the award could “continue indefinitely, as long as there is a school.”

To aid in the continued education of Radiology students, donations can be made to the MichelleKeller Endowment at the Trinity Health Foundation,P.O. Box 5020, Minot, ND 58702-5020. While manystudents remain with Trinity Health after school,others go on to enjoy a career in healthcare throughout the United States.

Moriah McCloud, right, a student at the TrinityHospital School of Radiologic Technology, received theMichelle Keller Radiologic Technology Endowment onNovember 11. With her is Cynthia Milkey, a clinicalinstructor at the school.

Scholarship Award to Rad Student

Members of Trinity Medical Group’s Central Business Office and JudyGullickson, bottom center, manager of the Trinity Guest House, pose withthe many gifts purchased for the Trinity Guest House and the TrinityCancerCare Cottage. The Central Business Office held a Penny War fromSeptember 4 to October 31, 2014, and raised $600.

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Doctors awarded for physician excellence Congratulations go outto Paul Olson, MD, andRajiv Bartaula, MD, thefirst doctors to receiveTrinity’s newly established awards torecognize physicianexcellence. Dr. Olsonwas named the 2014Physician of the Year.Dr. Bartaula received theaward for Humanitarianof the Year. Both winners were chosen byemployees and peersthrough a nominationprocess that drew some99 submissions.

“This is a tremendoushonor for both of theseindividuals,” saidRadiology MedicalDirector Kenneth Keller,MD, who chairs thePhysician Loyalty Team,which proposed theawards and oversaw theselection process. “Ithonors the work they doon a daily basis – workthat typically goes unrecognized.” He notedthat both awards are significant because theycome from the doctors’peers and fellow staff members. “We didn’twant this to be a

popularity contest,which is why we solicited nominationsfrom Trinity Healthemployees and medicalstaff based on specificcriteria.”

A longtime physician inTrinity’s Emergency/Trauma Center, Dr.Olson was cited for hiskindness, intelligenceand being the ultimateteam player. “Dr. Olsonalmost always stays late

to go the extra mile forhis patients, and he’swilling to help out witheven the most minutetasks,” said one nomination entry.Another praised him forstaying up-to-date withthe latest practices andbeing a great teacher inhis work with residentphysicians.

A hospitalist at TrinityHospital, Dr. Bartaulawas cited for his

exceptional ability torelate to patients andstaff with compassionand respect. “Heexplains things in wordspatients can understand,”said one of the entries.“He is an exceptional listener and responsiveto the concerns ofpatients, families andnurses.”

John M. Kutch, Presidentand CEO of TrinityHealth, stated: “It’s an

honor to recognize bothDr. Olson and Dr.Bartaula, the inauguralwinners of our physicianrecognition program.They define what we mean when we talk about medical excellence. The fact thatboth of these professionals consistentlygo the extra mile fortheir patients and colleagues says muchabout their personalcharacter and commitment to Trinity’shealing mission.”

Each doctor received anengraved plaque and a$500 stipend to thecharity of their choosing.Dr. Olson directed hisstipend to the TrinityHealth Foundation, andDr. Bartaula asked thathis be given to KalixND, which provides residential and vocational services topeople with disabilities.

Dr. Paul Olson (second from left) accepts Trinity Health’s 2014 Physician of the Year Awardand Dr. Rajiv Bartaula (third from left) accepts the 2014 Humanitarian of the Year Awardfrom Trinity President and CEO John M. Kutch (right) and Dr. Kenneth Keller (left),Chairman of Trinity’s Physician Loyalty Committee. The awards are part of a newly established physician recognition program at Trinity Health.

By age three, the averagechild has developedenough speech and language skills to carryon a simple conversationwith an adult.

When Lisa noticed thather three-year-old son,Adam*, was havingsome difficulties, shetook him to see hispediatrician who, inturn, referred them toTrinity Health’s Speech-LanguagePathology department.

Referrals are made basedon a few aspects of communication skills.“They may have a lower-than-normalexpressive vocabulary,maybe they aren’t following directions verywell, or maybe they arereally difficult to understand,” explainedMarla Rose, Speech-Language Pathologistand manager of thedepartment.

“He was barely able toexpress his wants or hisneeds,” Lisa said,explaining that her sonexpressed himself withone word statements,

such as “Milk” or “Help.”

At least, that is what hisexpressions were likebefore he started speechtherapy with ChelsieHaaland, MS, CCC-SLP,a Speech-LanguagePathologist with TrinityHealth. Haaland workedwith Adam, who alsohas Level II autism, anddesigned his therapy tosuit his needs.

When therapy is recommended, childrenare generally scheduledfor two sessions weekly,meeting for 30 to 45minutes, Rose said. Withtwo months of regularlyscheduled sessions,Adam’s speechimproved.

“Chelsie was amazing,”Lisa said. “She reallyworked hard developinga relationship with him,which was so important.Right off the bat, shewas able to develop thatrelationship and makesure he had a routineestablished.”

By examining thestrengths and weaknesses unique to

each child, a delay may or may not be identified “…and basedon that, we make recommendations,”Haaland said.“Sometimes, we recommend a follow-upvisit in six months ifconcerns persist; or werecommend direct therapy services andwork with the familiesto find a schedule thatcan meet their needs.”

With the help of visualsupports and otherstrategies, Adam wasable to communicate. “Iwas a little skepticalbecause he has somebehavioral issues, and Ithought he wouldn’t,”Lisa said. “By the end,he was moving the visual choice cards. Hewas excited to go thereand see Chelsie. Heknew exactly what toexpect. All of the different tactics she usedworked wonderfully.”

Causes of delayed development of speechand language can vary.“Sometimes, a childmight have had a history

of chronic ear infections.Adequate hearing is animportant factor inspeech and languageskills,” Haaland said.“Environment also canimpact communicationskills. For example, theremay not be a lot ofopportunities for socialinteraction or exposureto language and literacy.Or, it could be something a little moreserious, like a developmental delay orneurological disorderaffecting areas of development other thanjust communication.”

Referrals from pediatricians arerequired for patients tobe seen, Haaland said.Once a patient has beenreferred, an appoint-ment for an evaluation isscheduled. “Evaluationtypes vary depending onthe concerns reported.Language skills may beevaluated: how theyplay and use gestures,how well they understand language,and how they use language to get their

wants and needs met.But, if the primary concern is ‘I don’tunderstand them,’ wedo an evaluation to seehow their speech-soundsand patterns are developing and howthey compare to theirtypically-developing,same-age peers.”

“It’s awesome,” Lisa saidof her son’s experiencewith Trinity’s PediatricSpeech-LanguagePathology. “My sonachieved great results –more than I ever expected in a short period of time. I wouldhighly recommend it.”

For more informationabout Speech-LanguagePathology, call MarlaRose at 857-5514.

Speech therapy is justone of the pediatrictherapies offered atTrinity Health; othersinclude pediatric occupational therapyand pediatric physicaltherapy.

*His name was changed forpatient privacy.

Pediatric Speech Therapy

Oral & Facial Surgery to RelocateMichael McMahon, DDS, an Oral and Facial Surgeon with TrinityHealth, has relocated his practice to Plaza 16.

The move to Plaza 16, located at 2815-16th Street Southwest,brings the convenience of better parking and an updated officeenvironment to his patients.

Dr. McMahon will begin to see patients at his new office startingMonday, January 5.

Dr. McMahon is a longtime maxillofacial surgeon and a Diplomatof the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He specializes in implants, extractions, facial fractures, reconstructivesurgery, TMJ, and head and neck tumors.

For an appointment, call 857-2600.Michael

McMahon, DDS

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Community Events

A Diabetes and Heart Health Fair was held in Kenmare on November 11, and in Minot on November 18. There,different speakers gave information on diabetes and heart health. At left, Michelle Fundingsland, RD, LRD, anOutpatient Dietitian with the Trinity Health Center for Diabetes Education, spoke at Kenmare CommunityHospital. At right, Jawad Sethi, MD, an endocrinologist and lipidologist with Trinity Health, spoke to an assembledgroup at Health Center – Riverside.

TCC-Mohall WinsDecorating Contest;Money Goes To CharityTrinity Community Clinic – Mohall wona recent Christmas tree decorating contest.On November 28, the city of Mohall hosted a tree decorating contest among thebusinesses in the community during theParade of Lights. Traci Johnson, officeassistant at TCC-Mohall, explained thatall of the businesses pledged to donate theprize – $100 – to a local charity. Aftertheir win, TCC – Mohall donated theprize money to the local food pantry.

Trinity’s Healthcare Explorer Post students learned about the Emergency Trauma Center at their December 8 meeting. The students started the evening with a tour of the ETC, given by Dr. Jeffrey Sather, ETC Medical Director.Sather and Karen Zimmerman, RN, MSN, Director of Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety, then gave the studentsa presentation on the trauma center and the types of cases they commonly see due to drug and alcohol use.

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day, or email us anytime at DR4U@trinityhealth.org.

Dr. Sethi Schedules Satellite Clinics inWilliston and Garrison

Muhammad Jawad Sethi, MD, an endocrinologist and lipidologist with Trinity Health, will begin to dosatellite clinics in Williston and Garrison, starting this month.

Due to the holiday, Sethi will begin these clinics on January 7, at Trinity Community Clinic-WesternDakota, Williston, and at Trinity Community Clinic – Garrison, on January 8.

Normally, Sethi will be at TCC-Western Dakota the first Wednesday of the month, and at TrinityCommunity Clinic – Garrison the second Thursday of the month.

Endocrinology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of hormonal disorders,including diabetes, diseases of the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands, low testosterone and obesity.Lipidology is the discipline concerned with the management of cholesterol problems. Sethi also serves asMedical Director of Trinity Health’s Center for Diabetes Education.

To make appointments, call Dr. Sethi’s office at 857-2324.Muhammad Jawad Sethi, MD

B&B Northwest Pharmacy 701-857-5437Health Center – East

20 Burdick Expy West • Minot, NDMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

KeyCare Pharmacy 701-857-7900Health Center – Medical Arts

400 Burdick Expy East • Minot, NDMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Noon-6 p.m.

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C O M M U N I T Y

C A L E N D A RFor the latest updates, check online at www.trinityhealth.org

Prepared Childbirth ClassesLearn about exercise and breathing techniques, labor/delivery,newborn care, newborn feedings, etc. Enrollment is limited.

January 13-February 3 and February 17-March 3 (Tuesdays)7-9 p.m., in the Prepared Childbirth Classroom, Trinity HealthCenter – Riverside Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE.

January 7-28 and February 25-March18 (Wednesdays)7-9 p.m. in the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, MAFB.Please call 723-3950 to register.

January 10, January 24 and February 21 (Saturdays)9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Prepared Childbirth Classroom, TrinityHealth Center – Riverside Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE.

Family Birth Center ToursExpectant mothers are invited to attend a formal group tour/education/Q&A session at Trinity Hospital’s Family Birth Center.This opportunity allows every expectant mother to hear and seevaluable information in a relaxed environment. We will also provide information on self-care, infant safety and what to expectduring your delivery. See www.trinityhealth.org/familybirth_SVSor call 701-857-5354 for detailed schedule.

Breastfeeding BasicsJanuary 14, February 4, March 25 nnd April 15Offered by Laureen Klein, RN, BSN. Meets from 7-8 p.m., in the Prepared Childbirth Classroom, Trinity Health Center –Riverside, Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE.

These classes are offered free of charge as part of Trinity’s community benefit mission, but registration is typically required.

For more information or to register for classes, call 701-857-5354.

January 2015 Mobile Mammogram Schedule

January 5........................… St. Luke’s Hospital – Crosby, 965-6349

January 6 ................................................… Tioga Clinic, 664-3368

January 7 ......................… Northland Community Health Center – Turtle Lake, 448-9225

TCC – Velva, 338-2066

January 12 ................… Devils Lake Community Clinic, 662-8662

January 13 ..… Towner County Medical Center – Cando, 968-2522

January 19 ..........................… McKenzie County Medical Center – Watford City, 842-7140

January 20..................… Kenmare Community Hospital, 385-4296 (Sherry or Kris)

January 21… Senior Community Center – Ryder, 720-8421 (Sarah)TCC – New Town…627-2990

January 27 ..................................… Powers Lake, 720-8421 (Sarah) TCC – Mohall, 756-6841

January 28 ......… Northland Community Clinic – Rolla, 477-3111

Keys to Diabetes SuccessTuesday, January 6, at 7 p.m.

Health Center – Riverside • 1900-8th Avenue SE, Minot

Diabetes Lifestyle Changes and GoalsPresented by Andrea Anhorn, RN and Kayla Cole, RD, LRD

Reservations are not required, but recommended.Please call 857-5268.

Trinity Health is happy to announce theaddition of two new physicians to ourstaff.

Shalini Boggarapu, MD, has joined TrinityHealth in the specialty of PediatricMedicine. Dr. Boggarapu is well equippedto manage the full spectrum of healthproblems of children of all ages in additionto providing well-child care, immunizations and developmental checkups. An American citizen raised inIndia, she earned her medical degree fromKamineni Institute of Medical Sciences inIndia and completed her pediatric residency at Louisiana State UniversityShreveport Health Sciences Center. Herexperience includes inpatient and outpatient pediatric care as well as providing medical outreach to underservedpopulations of India. A member of theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics and theAmerican Medical Association, Dr.Boggarapu enjoys playing the violin,

painting and cooking. She’s located atHealth Center – Medical Arts, withappointments available at 857-7380.

Disa Lorraine Grant Awah, DO, specializes in Internal Medicine, a specialtythat focuses on the health problems ofadults. In addition to providing primary

care for adults of all ages, she offers physical checkups, diagnosis andtreatment of acute and chronichealth conditions such as diabetes,nutrition counseling and weightmanagement, and health screeningsand preventive care. Originallyfrom Trinidad, Dr. Awah earned herDoctor of Osteopathy degree fromDes Moines University in Iowa. Shecompleted her Internal Medicineresidency at Lehigh Valley HealthNetwork, Allentown, PA, where shereceived the OutstandingPerformance Award. A member ofthe American College of Physicians,

Dr. Awah enjoys family and outdoor activities, along with baking and landscapephotography. Her office is in HealthCenter – Medical Arts, with appointmentsavailable at 857-7986.

Shalini Boggarapu, MD

Pediatrics

Disa Lorraine Grant Awah, DOInternal Medicine

This past October, the community brought their creativity, their appetites and their compassion to theannual cake auction sponsored by MarketPlace Foods.The evening was filled with ridiculously great tastingculinary creations, all in an effort to raise funds forthe Trinity Health Cancer Exercise Rehabilitationprogram. This year, the icing on the hypothetical cakewas that fundraising efforts netted the highest raisedamount so far: over $12,000!

A symbolic check for $12,154 was given to TrinityHealth’s Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation Program onDecember 10, at MarketPlace Foods. The money wasraised through a cake auction held at the North HillMarketPlace on October 22. With the check are: JodiSmith, Director of the Trinity Health Foundation;Nyla Stromberg, cake department manager atMarketPlace Foods; Russell Gust, exercise physiologistwith Trinity Health; Zac Miller, store director, North Hill MarketPlace; and Craig Haupel, store director, MarketPlace (20th streetlocation). “We are so blessed in this community to have such an incredible support system surrounding our cancer patients. This evening was a true testament to the spirit and the generosity our community,” stated Jodi Smith, Foundation Director for Trinity Health.

Auction is A Piece of Cake

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Trinity Health will be at the KMOT Ag Expo, January 27-30, 2015,

at the North Dakota State Fair Center.