The Pulse Your regular check up on SCKMC activities

The Pulse ’s

November 14, 2014

edition

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Vaccinations – Clinics generally establish

a set schedule, recommending the age

and vaccinations needed. If you are in

good communication with your primary

care provider, they will have that information. There is also a

State data bank which allows any physician within the State to

access your schedule if you happen to move.

What you need to get depends upon the products being

used at your physician’s clinic. There are combination vaccines

on the market that contain multiple doses within one injection.

The nurses know exactly what to give for each patient, but you

should always ask your doctor if you have questions.

with Dr. Eric Thomson

The Pharm Forum with Homer Mah, D.Ph. The DEA has recently changed their

regulations by providing options for

consumers to properly dispose of

controlled substances. They can dispose of

unwanted meds at authorized collection

sites or utilize the mail back program.

Retail pharmacies, hospitals or clinics with an on-site

pharmacy may register with the DEA to be an authorized

collector and/or administer mail back programs. Authorized

collectors voluntarily provide a receptacle for consumers to

dispose of controlled medications.

Authorized mail back programs have for sale prepaid pre-

addressed envelopes in which consumers may mail unwanted

controlled medications. Locations of participating sites can be

obtained from the DEA at www.dea.gov or 800-882-9539.

Healthy Living:

Employee of the Month

Congratulations, Katrenia

Beane, Radiology Tech, for being

named the SCKMC Exceptional

Service Award winner for the month

of November!

Katrenia was nominated by two

patients for providing excellent care

during MRI exams. She was

recognized for making what is generally considered an

uncomfortable test pleasant, with her patient-centered

attitude. If you would like to nominate someone for next

month's award visit us at www.sckmc.org.

SCKMC’s Chief Executive Officer, Steve

Perkins, has tendered his resignation, effective

in January 2015, to its Board of Trustees. In his

letter Perkins said, “I have done everything I

can do for SCKMC. I believe the organization

needs a new direction, and I do as well."

The Board of Trustees will act on the

resignation at its upcoming meeting. SCKMC

Board's Executive Committee is already taking steps to affect

a smooth transition in leadership. The position will be posted

very soon for qualified applicants.

"Steve has a passion for this hospital and our community

that will be hard to fill and he will be missed," said Dr. Nick

Rogers, chairman of the South Central Kansas Medical

Center's Board of Directors. "Running a hospital in rural

America is challenging with the many changes dictated by

insurance and government regulations. We were fortunate to

have had him in Ark City and wish him the best."

Perkins expressed his appreciation for the wonderful

members of the Board, management team, staff and doctors

affiliated with the organization.

“We have a tremendously hard-working, dedicated, caring

staff here. Every day, they come in committed to providing

great care and service to our community. It is very difficult to

let go,” Perkins said.

Perkins Resigns as CEO

Veterans Hold Flag Ceremony

Members of VFW Post

1254 honored SCKMC with

the gift of a POW-MIA flag.

The flag was presented during

a special ceremony that took

place on Veterans Day.

Despite the frigid

temperatures, the ceremony

was attended by over a dozen

individuals, and included a

speech as well as the official

flag raising.

“We are grateful for all

those who have served our

country as well as those who

are currently protecting our

freedoms,” said Clayton

Pappan, SCKMC Chief

Marketing Officer.

Find out more about our services at www.sckmc.org

We’ve Got What It Takes to Get You On Your Feet Again.

Orthopedic Services Now Offering Advanced

Dr. Walker is now seeing patients at SCKMC's Outpatient Services Building Specialty Clinic located just east of the hospital;

6403 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City, KS.

Damion Walker, DO

Main Office:

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine at

Cypress, Wichita KS

Ark City Specialty Clinic Hours:

Every Tuesday

Orthopedic Procedures: •Trauma Fracture Surgery •Minimally Invasive Fracture Care •Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy •Total Hip, Knee, & Shoulder Arthroplasty •Carpal Tunnel

Ortho Related Services: •Private patient rooms •64-slice CT •High Field 1.0 Open MRI •In/Outpatient Physical Therapy •Full Service Laboratory