Fall 2012 - Faith Regional Health Services

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Trust Faith Regional’s 

Team with Your Heart 

Post-Mastectomy 

Breast Reconstruction: 

What Are Your 

Options? 

Why Workplace 

Wellness Programs 

Work 

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IN THIS ISSUE: 

4 Trust Faith Regional’s Team 

with Your Heart 

6 Mammograms: What to Expect, 

How to Prepare 

7 Post-Mastectomy Breast 

Reconstruction: What Are 

Your Options? 

8 What Is Spinal Stenosis? 

9 Prevent Sports Injuries in 

Young Athletes 

10 Residency Program Benefits 

Residents and Physicians 

11 Regional News 

12 What Occupational Medicine 

Services Can Do for Employers 

13 Why Workplace Wellness 

Programs Work 

14 Work in Workouts at Your 

Workplace and Calendar of 

Classes and Events 

FAITH REgIONAl HEAlTH SERvIcES 

BOARd OF dIREcTORS 

Bert Lammli 

Chair 

Jeff Eisenmenger 

Vice Chairman 

Bernie Auten, 

Secretary 

Jeff Pape, O.D. 

Treasurer 

Jim Albin, M.D. 

Craig Boche 

healthier you cREdITS 

JiM SinEK 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

JACquE GEnOVESE 

Director, Marketing and Planning 

JODi RiCHEy 

Senior Marketing Specialist 

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Anita Brenneman 

John Dinkel 

John Huscher, M.D. 

Dan Karmazin, D.D.S. 

Rick Meyer, O.D. 

Linda Miller 

Scott Miller 

Jim Scheer 

Tod Voss, M.D. 

Healthier You is published by Faith 

Regional Health Services to provide 

general health information. It is not 

intended to provide personal medical 

advice, which should be obtained directly 

from a physician. All rights reserved. 

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Affiliate hospitals: 

Niobrara Valley Hospital, Lynch, NE 

Tilden Community Hospital 

West Holt Medical Services, Atkinson, NE

I think of Faith Regional Health Services as a 

“charitable” charitable organization. Even though 

we are legally structured as a not-for-profit 

organization with a charitable purpose, we also 

provide a significant amount of support to healthrelated 

and community initiatives as well as 

economic development efforts throughout Norfolk 

and Northeast Nebraska. Examples include our 

generous financial contribution to the University of 

Nebraska Nursing School at Northeast Community 

College, our support of the Norfolk Pedal Park, the 

new Norfolk Chamber building, Relay for Life, Go 

Red for Women, Laugh-and-a-Half Marathon, etc. 

More than 40 percent of our employees live in 

communities outside of Norfolk, and as the largest 

employer in the region, we contribute almost 

$82,929,000 million to the regional economy 

through wages and benefits. 

And yet, in spite of the tremendous financial 

generosity and charity provided by our organization 

and teammates, it seems some individuals, 

organizations, and businesses fail to think of Faith 

Regional when they require health care services. 

This is why we are beginning a campaign to help 

everybody understand that Faith Regional means 

more than just an acute care hospital. It means 

services that extend beyond the four walls of our 

campuses and reach out to the communities and 

businesses, as well as individual lives, throughout 

Northeast Nebraska. Some of Faith Regional’s 

services include occupational medicine, employee 

health, student nursing, home care and hospice 

services, annual physicals, drug screening, 

employee wellness, reference laboratory services, 

outpatient imaging or radiology services, cancer 

services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, 

message from the President/CEO ❮❮ 

Faith Regional — More Than a Hospital 

and speech therapy services, as well as wound 

therapy. In addition, we partner with approximately 

12 area high schools, providing athletic trainers and 

sports medicine services at no cost to the schools. 

We also provide free screening services and 

community health education. 

We provide these services in partnership with our 

physicians who belong to Faith Regional’s medical 

staff, who also contribute mightily to the health and 

welfare of Norfolk and Northeast Nebraska. Our 

medical staff and hospital employees are dedicated 

and committed to providing high-quality care for 

residents throughout Northeast Nebraska 24 hours a 

day, seven days a week. We collectively believe in 

“continuity of care” and the assurance that our 

patients will be seen by a high-quality provider 

whenever they have a health care need. 

The next time you need health care services, I would 

ask you to think of Faith Regional. The next time you 

or your business needs a physician, I would ask that 

you consider one who is a member of the Faith 

Regional medical staff, dedicated to quality of care, 

along with our hospital clinical and support staff, 

around the clock. 

Great partnerships are hard to come by today. Faith 

Regional has been here providing charitable 

services and support for 89 years, and with your 

support and consideration, we will be here for many 

years to come. 

Thank you for considering Faith Regional when you 

have any health care need or requirement. 

Our level of dedication, 

commitment, and loyalty to 

saving lives, delivering 

newborns, treating injuries/ 

illnesses, and ultimately 

improving the health status of 

northeast nebraska deserves 

recognition and your 

partnership consideration. 

Our mission is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary 

medical services in an environment of love and care. 

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❯❯ heart focus 

Trust Faith Regional’s 

Team with Your Heart 

Heart problems are not something to take lightly. When 

you need expert heart care, you need to see physicians 

you can trust. Put your heart in the right place with the 

specialists at Faith Regional’s CardioVascular institute. 

cARdIOlOgY 

MARyAnnE HARTzELL, M.D. 

Board certified in internal medicine, 

cardiovascular disease, adult comprehensive 

echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology 

Born in Scottsbluff, NE, Dr. Hartzell received 

her undergraduate degree from the 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her 

medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 

Durham, NC. She completed her internship, residency, and 

fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard 

University in Boston. Dr. Hartzell has a special interest in 

cardiac imaging and cardiac disease prevention. 

M. nASER iMRAn, M.D. 


cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac 

electrophysiology 

Dr. Imran obtained his medical degree from 

the Dow Medical College in Pakistan with 

additional training and certifications from the 

Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom and Ireland. 

He also has completed an internal medicine residency in 

Pennsylvania, a cardiology fellowship at the University of 

Toledo Medical Center in Ohio and a cardiac electrophysiology 

fellowship at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case 

Medical Center. He has also been published in several peer 

reviewed journals, including PACE, Europace. and the International 

Outreach Clinics 

Faith Regional CardioVascular institute 

has established outreach clinics in 

surrounding communities to make it 

easier for patients to receive quality 

heart care, close to home. Our 

outreach clinics include: 


Antelope Memorial Hospital, neligh 

Avera Creighton Hospital 

Avera Sacred Heart, O’neill 

Genoa Community Hospital 

Tilden Community Hospital 

West Holt Medical Clinic, Atkinson 

Journal of Health Sciences. Dr. Imran is the medical director of 

Faith Regional CardioVascular Institute. 

RAViSHAnKAR KALAGA, M.D. 

Board certified in internal medicine and 

cardiovascular disease 

Dr. Kalaga received his medical degree from 

Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam, 

India. He completed his master’s degree in 

immunology from the University of Nebraska 

Medical Center in Omaha, where he also completed his 

residency training. Dr. Kalaga has completed two fellowships in 

cardiology, one from the University of Nebraska Medical Center 

and the other from Bridgeport Hospital, affiliated with Yale 

University School of Medicine in Connecticut. In addition, he has 

completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology from the 

University of Arkansas for Medical Science in Little Rock, AR. 

RAJiV RAnJAn, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.i. 


cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, 

and interventional cardiology 

Dr. Ranjan graduated from medical school 

in Kanpur, India. He completed his internal 

medicine residency at Raritan Bay Medical 

Center in New Jersey, where he was the chief resident in 

Internal Medicine. 

To learn more and find out when 

a CardioVascular institute physician 

may be coming to your area, call 

(402) 844-8284.

Dr. Ranjan has completed a fellowship in cardiovascular 

diseases and hypertension and a fellowship in interventional 

cardiology. Dr. Ranjan was awarded for his presentation at the 

American College of Physicians – New Jersey Chapter and has 

been published in several cardiovascular and medical journals. 

DOuGLAS WELSH, M.D. 

Board certified in internal medicine 

Born in Ogallala, NE, Dr. Welsh attended the 

U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY, as 

well as the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. 

He was an assistant professor of medicine in 

the Section of Cardiology at the University of 

Nebraska Medical Center, with the responsibility of cardiovascular 

teaching of medical students, internal medicine residents, and 

cardiology fellows. He is a past board of director for the Iowa 

Foundation for Medical Care and is the current medical director 

of Cardiology Outreach and Faith Regional Cardiopulmonary 

Rehabilitation in Norfolk. 

cARdIOTHORAcIc SURgERY 

THOMAS D’AMATO, M.D., PH.D., F.A.C.S. 

Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery 

Dr. d’Amato completed his medical degree at 

Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He 

completed general surgery residency at 

Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine 

in Norfolk and cardiothoracic surgery at 

Alleghney General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Dr. d’Amato began his military service with the U.S. Navy in 

1992 and continues to serve in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He has 

experience in academic, military, and private practice settings 

and is published in several internationally recognized journals. 

GERALD WEinSTEin, M.D., F.A.C.S. 

Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery 

A born New Yorker, Dr. Weinstein earned his 

medical degree from New York University. 

After completing his surgical internship and 

residency, he entered the United States Navy 

where he served as a general surgeon at the 

Naval Regional Medical Center in Newport, RI. 

After his military service, Dr. Weinstein completed 

additional training to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. 

OuR nuRSE PRACTiTiOnERS AnD PHySiCiAn 

ASSiSTAnTS AT CVi 

Jean Allen, A.P.R.n. 

Mary Alt, A.P.R.n., C.C.R.n. 

Celeste Kaufman, A.P.R.n. 

Lisa Mlnarik, A.P.R.n. 

Sandra qualset A.P.R.n. 

Brenda Liermann, A.P.R.n. 

About CVI 

The CardioVascular institute is dedicated to the 

detection, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation 

of heart-related diseases. Our board-certified 

physicians and nurse practitioners have years of 

experience in providing patients with a definitive 

diagnosis and treatment to ensure the greatest 

possible outcomes for life. 

Patients are offered a comprehensive approach 

to heart care in the areas of coronary heart 

disease, congestive heart failure, valvular disease, 

peripheral vascular disease, as well as various 

arrhythmias. Our “door-to-balloon” time is 63 

minutes, well below the national average of 90 

minutes. 

We also use the very latest medical and surgical 

technology. Cardiothoracic surgery focuses on 

the surgical treatment of diseases in the chest 

including coronary artery disease; abnormalities of 

the great vessels and heart valves; cancers of the 

lung, esophagus and chest wall; and tumors in the 

organs contained in the chest cavity. 

Our services include: 

❯❯ Arterial doppler 

❯❯ Balloon angioplasty 

❯❯ Cardiac rehabilitation 

❯❯ Coronary artery stenting 

❯❯ Echocardiography 

❯❯ Electrophysiology studies/catheter ablation for 

arrhythmia management 

❯❯ External counter pulsation 

❯❯ Lung and esophageal surgery 

❯❯ Minimally invasive thoracic and cardiac surgery 

❯❯ nuclear cardiology 

❯❯ On- and off-pump coronary artery bypass 

grafting 

❯❯ Pacemaker and defibrillator implants 

❯❯ Peripheral intervention of arteries in the 

abdomen, arms and legs 

❯❯ Valve repair 

❯❯ Valvular heart surgery 

❯❯ VATS lobectomy 

❯❯ Venous insufficiency 


❯❯ cancer focus 

Mammograms: 

What to Expect, How to Prepare 

You make think if you don’t have 

symptoms, you can’t be sick. But 

that’s not always the case 

Consider breast cancer. Tumors can 

develop in the breast long before you 

can see or feel them. That’s precisely 

why mammograms are so important. 

Mammograms can detect breast 

cancer early, sometimes up to three 

years before a tumor can be felt. And the 

earlier the cancer is caught, the easier it 

to treat successfully. 

Research shows that mammograms 

reduce the number of breast cancer 

deaths in women ages 40 to 74, 

particularly for women older 

than age 50. 

Experts have different 

recommendations for 

mammography. Currently, 

the U.S. Preventive Services 

Task Force recommends 

screening every two years for 

women ages 50 to 74. The 

American Cancer Society recommends 

yearly screening for all women ages 40 

and older. Women should talk with their 

doctors about their personal risk factors 

before making a decision about when to 


start getting mammograms 

or how 

often to get them. 

Before your mammogram, 

expect to undress 

above the waist — you will be given a 

gown or wrap to wear. 

During the procedure, a special X-ray 

machine will push each breast between 

two panels before taking a picture. 

Early detection saves lives. 

Call (402) 644-7121 to schedule your annual mammogram at Faith Regional 

Radiology, where we: 

❯❯ Provide services by a board certified breast sonographer 

❯❯ Combine digital mammography with comfort 

and softness using the Softer MammoPadTM for 

every patient 

❯❯ Ensure mammograms are double-read by locally based, board certified 

radiologists 

You will feel some pressure and maybe 

discomfort. However, this X-ray lasts for 

only a few seconds. Usually, technicians 

take two pictures of each breast. 

Take these steps before your 

mammogram: 

❯❯ If you’re still menstruating, have your 

mammogram the week after your 

period, when breasts generally are 

less tender. 

❯❯ Don’t wear lotion, powder, perfume, 

or deodorant under your arms or on 

your breasts the day of the exam. 

These products can cause shadows on 

the X-rays. 

❯❯ Bring a list of places and dates of 

mammograms, biopsies, or other 

breast-related procedures you’ve had 

before. 

❯❯ Tell your doctor and X-ray technician 

if you are or might be pregnant.

cancer focus ❮❮ 

Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction: 

What Are Your Options? 

Most people have heard of breast 

cancer, and many know that one 

way of dealing with the disease is 

by having the breast surgically removed, a 

procedure called a mastectomy. What happens 

to the woman after her breast is removed? 

Some women are opting to have the breast 

reconstructed by a plastic surgeon, while 

others are choosing to live with the absence 

of the breast or to wear a prosthetic. 

“It is exciting to see how breast reconstruction 

has evolved with time,” said Tristan 

Tristan Hartzell, 

M.D. 

Plastic and 

reconstructive 

surgeon 

Hartzell, M.D., a plastic surgeon at Faith Regional Hand, 

Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. “The options available for 

reconstruction have expanded greatly over the past several 

decades and continue to grow.” 

The reconstruction can often be done immediately after the 

mastectomy or, if need be, years after diagnosis for women 

who didn’t have reconstruction available to them at the time of 

their mastectomy. There are many options available, with some 

right here in Norfolk. 

Options include: 

1. Implant-based reconstruction — use of saline or 

silicone breast implant to rebuild the breast mound. 

2. Pedicled TRAM (transverse rectus abdominal 

muscle) flap reconstruction — a surgical procedure 

in which your own tissue (muscle, fat, and skin) is moved 

from the lower abdomen and repositioned on the chest 

to rebuild the breast mound. The blood supply is never 

interrupted or reattached during the procedure. 

3. Free TRAM flap reconstruction — same concept 

as the pedicled TRAM; however, the blood supply is 

interrupted and reattached into the blood vessels that feed 

the muscle, fat, and skin of the chest area. 

4. Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap reconstruction 

— a surgical procedure in which muscle, fat, and skin 

from the back is relocated under the skin of the armpit 

and brought to the front of the body to rebuild the breast 

mound. 

5. DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap 

procedure — a surgical procedure that involves relocating 

fat and skin from the abdomen and placing it on the chest to 

rebuild the chest mound. This procedure differs from the 

TRAM in that it does not interrupt the abdominal muscles. 

This should spare any abdominal muscle weakness that could 

result by moving the muscle during the TRAM flap. 

“Each patient’s options are different regarding the way her 

body is shaped, areas of excess tissue that could be relocated, 

previous surgeries, and which type of additional therapies 

were needed for her cancer treatment,” explained 

Dr. Hartzell. “It is our jobs as plastic and reconstructive 

surgeons to assist you in deciding which reconstructive 

options are safe and will provide the best possible result.” 


❯❯ neuroscience 

What Is Spinal Stenosis? 

Spinal stenosis is a condition in 

which the spinal canal narrows 

and pinches the nerves, resulting 

in back and leg pain. 

In adults ages 50 and older, the risk of 

developing spinal stenosis increases, 

although younger people who are born 

with a small spinal canal may also 

develop symptoms. Aging can cause the 

ligaments (tissues that connect the spine 

and bones) to become thicker and the 

disks between vertebrae to break down. 

Growths called bone spurs may occur on 

bones and into the spinal canal. 

Symptoms of spinal stenosis include 

pain and difficulty walking, as well as 

numbness, tingling, a sensation of hot or 

cold, weakness, or a heavy, tired feeling in 

the legs. A person may also experience 

clumsiness or frequent falls. If you notice 

any of these symptoms, talk with your 

doctor. He or she may recommend pain 

medication or corticosteroid injections to 

reduce swelling and pain, posture 

changes, physical therapy, or weight loss. 

Surgery may also be an option. 

“Many painful, complicated conditions, 

such as spinal stenosis, can be 

managed with safety and success right 

here at Faith Regional,” said Quentin 

Welcome, new providers 

FAWAD CHAunDRy, M.D. 

Pulmonology 

Faith Regional 

Pulmonology 

110 north 28th St. 

Suite 204 

norfolk, nE 68701 

(402) 844-8190 


BRiAn GunTHER, M.D. 

Infectious Disease 

Faith Regional 

infectious Disease 


Suite 303 


(402) 844-8196 

Durward, M.D., CNOS Neurosurgeon at 

the Faith Regional Neurosciences Clinic. 

Surgical treatment for spinal stenosis 

is considered after nonsurgical remedies 

have not provided significant improvement 

in symptoms and when the 

benefits of surgery are deemed greater 

than the potential risks. In some cases, 

surgery may be an urgent matter due to 

the development of severe weakness or 

loss of bowel and bladder function. 

Common surgical procedures used to 

treat spinal stenosis: 

❯❯ Decompression. This is surgery 

that involves removing the bone and 

soft tissues of the spine that are 

pinching the nerves. This procedure is 

also referred to as a laminectomy. 

❯❯ Spinal fusion. This surgery is 

performed when there is a 

contributing deformity of the vertebra 

or curvature of the spine and involves 

permanently fusing two or more 

vertebrae together. A piece of bone, 

usually taken from the hip, is used to 

complete the fusion. Screws and rods 

may be used to hold the bones 

together while they mend and can also 

facilitate a faster recovery time. 

AnDREW inGEMAnSEn, M.D. 

Anesthesiology 

Faith Regional Anesthesiology 


Suite 201 


(402) 371-4880 

Although there is treatment for spinal 

stenosis, prevention should be a primary 

focus. Staying physically fit and getting 

regular exercise can contribute to a 

healthier spine by improving endurance 

and strengthening the back muscles. 

Maintaining a healthy weight can also be 

beneficial, as it reduces the load placed 

on the spine. Smoking should be avoided 

or stopped because it can cause the spine 

to degenerate faster than the normal 

aging process. 

“The Spine Program at Faith Regional 

is focused on delivering comprehensive 

surgical and non-surgical care for a 

variety of neck and spine injuries, 

conditions and disorders,” said Dr. 

Durward. “With the exceptional service 

provided by the high quality staff here, I 

plan to continue the Spine Program.” 

SHAunDA M. RODRiGuEz, D.O. 

Ear, Nose, and Throat 

norfolk Ear, nose & Throat, P.C. 


Suite 4 


(402) 844-8110

As summer leads to fall, the 

anticipation of school sports 

seasons begins to unfold. 

Practices intensify, and the risk for 

injury in student athletes becomes 

more apparent. More than 3.5 million 

Americans ages 14 and younger are 

treated for sports injuries every year. 

Despite these statistics, playing school 

sports is often a big part of children’s 

daily life, helping them to control their 

weight, feel good about themselves, and 

do better in school. 

One local physician embraces the 

important role sports can play in an 

athlete’s life, as he has had plenty of 

firsthand experience. Russell DeGroote, 

M.D., F.R.C.S. (C), has developed a 

lifetime passion for sports like running, 

cycling, and collegiate ice hockey and 

rugby, and has combined both sports and 

medicine into a practice that serves 

people of all ages, especially athletes. 

As an orthopedic consultant for the 

St. Louis Blues, the Calgary Flames, and 

the Edmonton Oilers alumni 

associations, and a member of the 

national advisory board for Newton 

Running Shoes, he also knows what it’s 

like for athletes to be sidelined by injury. 

“Parents and athletes alike should 

never ignore pain because it generally 

means there is an inefficiency in the 

body, that leads to not only reduction in 

athletic performance, but often injury,” 

said Dr. DeGroote. “The goal is to allow 

kids to play sports without injury so that 

it continues to be fun and healthy.” 

Dr. DeGroote advises these tips 

for athletes and parents of athletes to 

help prevent injury: 

Be aware if your child is a unisport 

athlete. Athletes that specialize in 

one sport can be at an increased risk for 

injury resulting from muscle imbalances, 

overuse, and overtraining. 

Use the minimalist method for 

running. The technique focuses on 

landing on the middle part of the foot to 

decrease the amount of stress placed on 

joints, and can not only reduce injury 

but also enhance running endurance and 

orthopedics ❮❮ 

Prevent Sports Injuries in Young Athletes 

Our Orthopedic Team 

Is Here for You 

When you or a loved one is injured or 

needs repair, finding the right 

orthopedic expertise and 

advancements are key to a successful 

recovery. Count on Faith Regional 

Orthopedic Center for skilled, 

accomplished physicians close to your 

home. Their experience in minimally 

invasive arthroscopic techniques, 

partial and total joint replacements, 

hip replacements, and all other 

musculoskeletal conditions means you 

can trust you are in the right place to 

receive the best orthopedic care from 

childhood through adulthood. 

Faith Regional Orthopedic Center 

301 north 27th St., Suite 5 

norfolk, nE 

Russell degroote, M.d. 

ProSports MD 

(402) 844-8305 

Stephen Smith, M.d. 

northeast nebraska 

Orthopaedics, P.C. 

(402) 844-8014 

Patrick Tyrance Jr., M.d. 

Faith Regional Physician 

Services Orthopedics 

(402) 844-8158 

sprinting speed in a variety of sports. 

Avoid open-chain kinetic 

exercises. These types of exercises 

where the hand or foot is free to move, 

such as leg extensions and leg presses, 

can increase joint reactive and shearing 

force, which can lead to injury. 

Stick to close-chain kinetic 

exercises. These types of exercises focus 

on keeping the extremity in constant 

contact with an immobile surface, usually 

the ground or the base of a machine, as in 

leg presses, push- or pull-ups, squats, 

dead lifts, lunges, and power cleans. These 

exercises involve more than one muscle 

group and joint simultaneously and 

decrease joint degeneration in places such 

as the knee. 


❯❯ residency program 

Residency Program Benefits 

Residents and Physicians 

For Zoilo Lansang, M.D., a typical 

day at work may include testing 

and treating a patient for strep 

throat, performing a yearly physical 

exam, and administering booster shots. 

However, recently Dr. Lansang sat in on 

a procedure with Stephen Smith, M.D., 

an orthopedic surgeon in Norfolk. 

Dr. Lansang is completing his family 

practice residency at Faith Regional 

Health Services through the University 

of Nebraska’s Rural Track Training 

program. He spent his first year at 

University of Nebraska Medical Center 

(UNMC) reviewing an array of medical 

cases and soaking in knowledge from the 

experienced faculty. Now, Dr. Lansang 

is finishing his residency and gaining 

hands-on experience by treating patients 

at Faith Regional Physician Services 

Family Medicine and spending a couple 

of days each week at the hospital training 

in various specialties, including anesthesiology, 

cardiology, emergency medicine, 

general surgery, ophthalmology, 

obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, 

otolaryngology, pediatrics, psychiatry, 

pulmonology/critical care, and urology. 

“The residency program combines 

university and rural-based training,” 

explained Dr. Lansang. “During my first 

year, I trained with the staff at UNMC, 

which I feel is one of the best. Now I have 

the opportunity to work with experienced 

specialists in a rural setting, which 

I feel is one of the most challenging 

settings in which to practice medicine.” 

Residents are not the only group 


that benefits from a residency program. 

Norfolk’s physicians also experience 

many benefits. 

“There has always been strong support 

from the medical community for the 

residency program in Norfolk,” said John 

Huscher, M.D., a hospitalist and 

coordinator of the residency program at 

Faith Regional. “Medicine is a constant 

learning profession. Residents not only 

learn about medicine from the area 

physicians; they learn how to develop 

good bedside manners and patient skills, 

build teamwork with nurses and other 

health care professionals, as well as how a 

clinic functions. Residents bring the latest 

Dr. Lansang examines a patient at Faith Regional Family Medicine. 

knowledge and training from medical 

school to the physicians, as well as a 

renewed sense of eagerness and hunger. 

Plus, establishing relationships with the 

residents can help bring future patient 

referrals.” 

The hospital and the community 

benefit as well. The hospital’s 

relationship with UNMC helps Faith 

Regional stay on the forefront of 

cutting-edge medicine. The residency 

program also helps with recruitment of 

family practice physicians, a growing 

need in a town this size. 

“Statistics show that most residents 

will practice within 100 miles of where

they complete their residencies,” said Dr. 

Huscher. 

Out of the five physicians who have 

participated in Faith Regional’s residency 

program, four have continued practicing in the 

area. Tami Dodds, M.D., is a family practice 

physician in Neligh. Kelly Ellis, D.O., is 

practicing at Faith Regional’s Center for 

Occupational Health and Wellness. Sussy King, 

M.D., and Chandra Ponniah, M.D., are both 

practicing at Faith Regional Family Medicine. 

Faith Regional currently has two residents 

participating in the program. In addition to 

Dr. Lansang, Vijaya Subramanian, M.D., will finish 

her residency this year. Faith Regional has been 

selected again for a resident in 2013. However, 

UNMC’s Rural Track Training program is very 

competitive, and hospitals are not matched every 

year. 

“I feel very humbled to be accepted into this 

program,” said Dr. Lansang. “I believe UNMC 

Rural Track Training program at Faith Regional is 

one of the most balanced programs in the 

country. The program would not exist without 

the specialists and attending physicians who 

voluntarily spend their time to teach family 

medicine residents. I am very grateful to the 

entire medical staff for enabling me to grow and 

become a well-rounded physician.” 

“I would like to extend a personal thank-you 

to the community for their willingness to be seen 

by a resident and to the medical staff for their 

eagerness to work with the residents and 

continuing to be great role models,” added Dr. 

Huscher. 

Commemorative naming 

Opportunities at West Holt 

regional news ❮❮ 

Donors to the West Holt Medical Services Foundation are 

investing in the future of health care in our community. 

Commemorative naming opportunities offer a donor the 

chance to become a part of the history and the next generation of our 

region’s great health care system. 

To commemorate gifts and honor donors, West Holt Medical 

Services Foundation offers naming opportunities for designated 

financial commitments for patient rooms, nurses’ station, departments, 

furnishings, and so forth. The payment period is 36 months or less and 

is available in the clinic, hospital, and therapy services building. 

Recognition may include: 

❯❯ Specially designed plaque showing the donor(s) name and the 

name(s) of loved one(s) being honored 

❯❯ Dedication ceremony 

❯❯ Media release 

❯❯ Name listed on West Holt Medical Services Foundation’s website 

To learn more about the tribute program, please visit 

www.westholtmed.org and click on the Foundation tab. 

you may also contact the foundation office at (402) 925-1956 

or foundation@westholtmed.org. 

The mission of the West Holt 

Medical Services Foundation is to 

obtain, invest, and distribute funds 

that will help advance and improve 

the quality of care in north central 

Nebraska provided by West Holt 

Medical Services. 

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❯❯ wellness at work 

What Occupational Medicine 

Services Can Do for Employers 

Addressing safety and health issues 

in the workplace saves employers 

money while also protecting 

employees and the business itself. With 

an aging workforce combined with 

potential employee pre-existing 

conditions, hiring and retaining qualified 

and physically able workers can be a 

significant challenge for employers. 

The implications of the Americans 

with Disabilities Act Amendments Act 

(ADAAA) have affected how employers 

can legally perform prehire and returnto-work 

testing without potential 

discrimination. 

The center for Occupational 

Health and Wellness 

The Center for Occupational Health 

and Wellness serves as a single, expert 

source of information for business 

owners for their employees’ health, as 

well as provides an employee wellness 

program for the business. Highly 

Back row from left to right: Russ Baumert, 

P.T., D.P.T., physical therapist; Steve Sovereign, 

occupational health specialist; Kelly Ellis, 

D.O., occupational health medical director; 

Front row: Kathy Wemhoff, R.N., employee 

health and wellness nurse; Erin Baumert, P.T., 

D.P.T., physical therapist 


experienced clinical professionals 

understand that efficiency, follow-up, 

and communication are crucial to 

providing excellent health services to 

business owners and employees. 

❯❯ Decreased workers’ compensation 

and employee health costs 

❯❯ Improved communication concerning 

the status of injured employees 

❯❯ “One call does it all” service for 

employee health care needs 

❯❯ After-hours and weekend coverage 

❯❯ Timely treatment of employees 

❯❯ Continuity and quality of care 

❯❯ Support by integrated hospital-based 

services 

Want more information or interested 

in a site visit? Contact Mark zimmerer, 

director of Occupational Health and 

Wellness, at (402) 844-8300 or 

mazimmerer@frhs.org. 

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On-site Job Analysis 

Physical therapists through Faith 

Regional Occupational Health and 

Wellness can provide employers 

with an on-site assessment to help 

employers improve job descriptions, 

develop functional prehire screens, 

and provide return-to-duty tests. 

The physical therapy team does 

this through a job demand analysis 

(JDA). A JDA is the on-site analysis 

of a particular job to determine the 

exact physical and positional 

demands of the job. This often 

includes measuring heights and 

weights, determining frequencies of 

lifting, bending, and so forth, and 

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classifying demands into the categories 

of occasional, frequent, and 

continuous. Performing a JDA can 

be used to improve an employer’s 

job description to more accurately 

reflect the job requirements.

Why Workplace Wellness Programs Work 

Americans face many chronic 

health issues, such as diabetes and 

heart disease, that can be 

prevented. Research shows that 

workplace wellness programs help 

employees improve health behaviors that 

can prevent or better manage these 

conditions. This, in turn, reduces 

absenteeism and health care costs while 

boosting employee morale, energy, and 

their general sense of well-being. 

Workplace wellness programs are 

designed to give employees the tools and 

support needed to live healthier, happier 

in 2010, Faith Regional 

experienced an average of 

$516 in savings on insurance 

claims per employee compared 

with the previous year. 

What Employees 

Have to Say 

“Thanks for your creative work with 

Healthy Directions! The programs 

offered are so varied and helpful. i 

was encouraged by the results of my 

health screening and have continued 

to take advantage of the programs 

offered in pursuit of a healthier 

lifestyle.” 

— Ellen Nealeigh, Faith Regional 

Human Resources 

lives. Some tools include employee 

health screenings, fitness classes, blood 

pressure checks, weight-loss programs, 

and corporate wellness challenges. 

Research shows that making even small 

lifestyle changes and behaviors can add 

up to big health benefits for employees 

and employers alike. 

Wellness That Works 

Health care is about more than just 

services provided at a hospital. It’s also 

about living well, eating healthy, 

exercising regularly, and helping others. 

That is why Faith Regional Health 

Services developed its own worksite 

wellness program called Healthy 

Directions to provide a variety of 

educational opportunities, events, and 

challenges for employees, offering them 

support to help improve their personal 

quality of life and overall health. 

“The wellness program has really encouraged and helped me to 

get on a healthier track, and incidentally, has helped my family, 

too. Thanks for this opportunity to help us all be healthier 

examples for our patients and families.” 

wellness at work ❮❮ 

Faith Regional also saw the need 

to expand the opportunity to area 

businesses to help promote health and 

lifestyle changes that impact their own 

workforce’s wellness. 

The voluntary program is designed 

around employees and family members 

to reduce health and injury risks, 

improve health consumer skills, and 

enhance individual productivity and 

quality of life. In addition, businesses 

can choose from a variety of wellness 

services that fit their employees’ needs 

best. 

“Last year during lab results, i found out i had high cholesterol, and 

so throughout the year i did various things such as eating better, 

trying to get more exercise, and generally taking better care of 

myself. My cholesterol for this year has gone down, which i am 

thrilled about. i just appreciate the program and think it is a great 

benefit and asset to our organization as a whole!” 

— Ann Zimmerman, M.S., O.T.R./L, 

Faith Regional Rehabilitation Therapies 

— Caroline Ruge, R.N., Acute Rehabilitation 

Want to learn more about what Healthy Directions can do for you? Visit www.frhs.org/occhealthandwellness.html. 


Work in 

Workouts 

at your 

Workplace 

If you find it challenging to exercise 

because you’re too busy, no sweat. 

Consider the world your gym and 

work more activity into each day. 

you’re off to a good start if you 

park your car at the far end of the 

parking lot. But don’t stop there. 

Here are more ways to reach 

8,500 daily steps, a goal 

recommended by the antiobesity 

campaign Let’s Move. 

❯❯ if you take a train, bus, or subway 

to your job, get off a few stops 

before the one that’s closest to the 

office. need motivation? Wear a 

pedometer and have a contest at 

work to see who can take the most 

steps per week. 

❯❯ Take the stairs instead of the 

elevator. Do this every chance you 

get. use a restroom on another 

floor, for example. 

❯❯ Deliver workplace messages in 

person. Don’t rely on the phone or 

email. 

❯❯ Walk on business trips. if you travel 

for your job, choose a hotel that’s 

walking-friendly and plot routes on 

foot instead of taking a taxi to and 

from appointments. 

❯❯ Pace around your workplace. 

instead of just sitting, make 

conference calls a walking affair. 


Fall 2012 calendar of 

clASSES 

SAcREd YOgA 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday sessions: 

8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Intermediate Yoga) 

Monday and Wednesday sessions: 

10 to 10:30 a.m. (Chair Yoga), 4:30 to 

5:15 p.m. (Gentle Yoga), or 5:30 to 

6:30 p.m. (Intermediate Yoga), Skyview 

Medical Building, Frontier Room 

Strengthen mind, body, and spirit through 

Christian renewal yoga classes. Appropriate 

for all fitness levels. Attend for free the first 

Monday of each month. To learn more or 

register, contact Lori at (402) 649-0502 

or lori_stratton@hotmail.com. 

cost: $7 per class or $35 per month 

PRE-dIABETES clASS 

August 13, November 12 

4 to 6 p.m., Madison Room 

Did you know it is estimated that nearly 

40 percent of adults have pre-diabetes? 

Join us to discuss pre-diabetes and lifestyle 

changes you can make to help prevent 

diabetes and other health problems. Topics 

covered will include healthy weight, nutrition, 

cholesterol, high blood pressure, and 

glucose levels. Instructed by Renae Kauth, 

R.D., C.D.E., L.M.N.T. 

cost: Free 

cHRONIc WOUNdS, THERE IS HElP 

OUT THERE 

September 17, 6 to 7 p.m., Madison Room 

Chronic wounds represent a significant 

burden to patients, health care professionals, 

and the U.S. health care system, 

affecting 5.7 million patients and costing an 

estimated $20 billion annually. We invite you 

to learn about the Advanced Wound Center 

at Faith Regional Health Services and our 

multidisciplinary approach to the management 

of these wounds. Patients can be 

referred to the Advanced Wound Center for 

aggressive, outcome-based wound management. 

Presented by Tina McCarter, R.N., 

M.S.N., program director at Faith Regional’s 

Advanced Wound Center. 

cost: Free 

lOOk gOOd, FEEl BETTER PROgRAM 

September 18 

9 to 11 a.m., Madison Room 

An American Cancer Society program for 

women undergoing cancer treatment. 

Participants will learn about makeup 

techniques, skin care, nail care, and options 

related to hair loss such as wigs, turbans, 

and scarves. Each participant will receive a 

FREE cosmetics kit for use during and after 

the workshop. 

cost: Free

classes and events 

OB clASSES 

HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BlOck — 

PROvIdER/cAREgIvER TRAININg 

September 19 

6:15 to 9:15 p.m., Madison Room 

Four million babies are born each year, and 

50 percent of them fuss and cry more than 

two hours a day during the early months 

following birth. Learn about the “4th 

trimester” as explained by pediatrician and 

parenting expert Harvey Karp, M.D., F.A.A.P., 

and learn about his extraordinary methods to 

soothe fussy babies and keep them sleeping 

longer. This training is perfect for providers 

and caregivers who will be working with new 

or expectant parents. This training will also 

be offered to Nebraska Statewide Telehealth 

Network facilities. 

cost: Free 

HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BlOck — 

PARENT TRAININg 

September 25 

6:30 to 8 p.m., Madison Room 

See description for “Provider/Caregiver 

Training” class. This training is perfect for 

new or expectant parents, grandparents, 

or child-care providers of infants. Please 

call the Health Resource Center at 

(402) 644-7348 to register. 

cost: Free 

POSITIvE dIScIPlINE — PARENTS 

1, 2, 3, 4 EdUcATION SERIES 

October 1, 8, 15 

6 to 7:30 p.m., Madison Room 

An educational series for parents, 

grandparents, and caregivers of children ages 

1 to 5. Learn about strengthening the bonds 

you have with your children and how choices, 

routines, and positive interactions can 

increase your children’s school readiness 

and self-control. Must commit to all three 

sessions. Facilitated by Kary Pfeil. Book and 

refreshments included. 

cost: $15 

EvENTS 

PATcH HEAlTH FAIR 

September 14 and 15 

Northeast Community College 

This community health fair offers 

opportunities to receive a complete blood 

workup, free screenings, free seminars, and 

a chance to visit more than 40 booths from 

health-related businesses and organizations. 

gO REd FOR WOMEN 

lAdIES’ NIgHT OUT 

September 26 

Divots DeVent Center 

Enjoy a fabulous evening to 

benefit the American Heart 

Association. For table sponsorships or 

individual tickets, call (402) 489-5115 or 

visit www.norfolknegoredforwomen.org. 

*Proceeds from the following four 

events benefit Faith Regional and 

volunteer Services. 

vOlUNTEER SERvIcES BAkE SAlE 

November 2 

7 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Campus, 

Faith Regional Gift Box 

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., East Campus Main Lobby 

HOlIdAY gIFT-A-PAlOOzA 

November 2, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 

West Campus, Nebraska Rooms 

Shop for unique holiday and everyday gifts, 

and perfect items for loved ones in the 

hospital over the holidays. Merchandise 

includes home décor lines, new gourmet 

dipware and dips, toys, and more. 

MASqUERAdE $5 JEWElRY SHOW 

November 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

West Campus, Nebraska Rooms 

BOOkS ARE FUN BOOk FAIR 

December 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

West Campus, Faith Regional Gift Box 

cHIld PASSENgER SAFETY SEAT 

INSPEcTIONS 

First Tuesday of each month (August 7, 

September 4, October 2, November 6), 

5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Norfolk GM Auto Center 

Third Tuesday of each month (August 21, 

September 18, October 16, November 20), 

3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Norfolk Fire Division 

cost: Free 

SUPPORT gROUPS 

To inquire about the availability of a support 

group, visit www.frhs.org/hrc.html or call 

Faith Regional’s Health Resource Center at 

(402) 644-7348. 

To register or find more information about the above classes (unless otherwise noted) including specific schedules, visit 

www.frhs.org/hrc.html or call Faith Regional’s Health Resource center at (402) 644-7348. 


Healthier You 

Faith Regional Health Services 

1500 Koenigstein Ave. 


679M 

Our Retail Services 

Faith Regional is making it easier for you to care for 

yourself or your loved ones by offering these great 

amenities and services. 

THE gIFT BOx 

location: Just off the main entrance lobby 

Specialties: Features seasonal merchandise 

and unique gifts that can make any patient’s 

day a little brighter, including a variety of 

home décor, greeting cards, balloons, 

jewelry, faith-based and kid-friendly items, 

and more! A wide variety of breast pumps and accessories 

are also available for purchase. 

iPAd RAFFlE: Don’t miss your chance to 

win an iPad on Friday, August 31, at noon 

in the Gift Box. Tickets are one for $5 

and five for $20. you do not need to be 

present to win. All proceeds benefit 

Faith Regional and Volunteer Services. 

Interested in volunteering at the Gift Box? Call Suzann, 

director of Volunteer Services, at (402) 644-7529 or email 

sbugenhag@frhs.org. 

Have questions? We have answers … 

Want to learn about Faith Regional’s comprehensive services or see how we 

compare with other hospitals? Are you looking for a physician? Do you 

want to send a free e-greeting card to a patient? quickly and easily find 

these answers and more at www.frhs.org. 

FIRESIdE cOFFEE SHOP 

Hours: 

6:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., 

Monday–Friday 

location: Just off the main entrance lobby 

Specialties: Espresso drinks, frozen yogurt, soups, 

fresh baked cookies, and more 

Specials: 

Buy one large frozen yogurt, get a second one free! 

THE PIll BOx PHARMAcY 

NONPROFIT ORG. 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

FAITH REGIONAL 

HEALTH SERVICES 

Hours: 

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 

location: Main entrance lobby 

The outpatient pharmacy serves patients being discharged 

from the hospital by offering delivery of initial short-term 

prescriptions to patient rooms prior to dismissal, on their way 

out, or mailed directly to their homes; for physician clinics; 

Faith Regional Hospice and Home Health; Saint Joseph’s 

Rehabilitation and Care Center; and Faith Regional employees. 

A select number of over-the-counter medications and medical 

supplies are also available, along with medication counseling. 

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keep up-to-date on events, 

new physicians, health tips, and more! 

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