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COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY AVENAIM/CORBIS OUTLINE
DEPARTMENTS
2 Opening Thoughts
MGH is a valuable
asset to our
community.
3 Life in General
The latest news
from MGH.
52 Employee Excellence
Who’s lighting the
hospital’s halls?
53 Lifetime of Learning
Staff members
commit to quality
healthcare by earning
certifications.
54 Volunteer Services
Honoring those who
give their time and
talents.
55 Donations The MGH
Memorial Garden
commemorates
employees, physicians
and volunteers.
56 Community
Connections
Education programs
and support groups.
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4
The
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SPECIAL
Extraordinary
Care Providers
Nurses select MGH’s
annual Excellence in
Nursing, Physician
Friend of Nursing,
and Friend of Nursing
award winners.
Attention You Deserve
Thanks to MGH Access, you can
be sure you receive timely access
to one of MGH’s 19 talented family
practitioners.
Back in Action
From becoming a new mom to joining
a gym, a lot of “firsts” can hurt your
back. Prevent pain before you begin.
Supplementary Knowledge
Learn which supplements can balance
your diet, and which ones can be
ineffective or downright dangerous.
Keys to Survival
Do you know the five survival strategies
for a heart attack? Whether or
not you think you’re at risk, read on.
Clearing the Air
If you think lung cancer only happens
to smokers, prepare to be surprised.
Determine your risk on a scale of
one to five.
CONTENTS
FEATURES
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This One’s for the Girls
Women face new challenges—and
opportunities—at every age. Follow
this handy guide to good health,
from your 20s through your 60s.
Life After a Loss
Everyone handles the loss of a loved
one differently, but there are some
common lessons for healthy grieving.
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Glucose testing isn’t the only step to
managing diabetes. Learn your lessons
for preventing complications.
Healthy Returns
From tax breaks to job experience,
your local hospital will pay you back
when you donate time and money.
Three Years Running
The world’s foremost source of credit
ratings has affirmed MGH’s fiscal
responsibility—three years in a row.
Stroke Care Saves the Day
JoDell Callahan is living proof that the
partnership between MGH and the
StrokeCareNow Network works.
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ON THE COVER
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good.
But like his show character, Special Agent Jethro Gibbs,
Harmon keeps quiet about his personal life. So we follow
the clues to figure out how this leading man stays fit.
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Opening ThoughTs
What’s at Stake?
MGH is a valuable asset to
our community
Marion General HoSpital
president/Ceo
Paul L. Usher, FACHE, CPA, FHFMA
Chairman, Board of Directors
Joe Martin
president, Medical Staff
Esther B. Fox, D.O.
administrative Director/Medical Staff Services and
Community outreach
Ann Vermilion, MBA, FACHE
As we watch our nation’s economy struggle and
the continued emphasis on healthcare reform,
we seem to have reached the point that we no
longer want to financially support or can financially
support our healthcare system.
However, when we need healthcare services, we all want
the best technology, easy and convenient (local) access to
services and the best outcome regardless of the cost. Cost is no object if the patient
is yourself, a family member or a close friend. There is definitely a disconnect
between our personal desire to receive healthcare and our willingness or ability to
share the cost of healthcare for everyone.
I began my career in healthcare in 1968 shortly after Medicare began and
have been in healthcare for almost 43 years. During my career I have seen many
changes occur, some good and some bad; however, our current ability to positively
impact a person’s health has never been greater.
So, as I reflect on where our nation’s healthcare system is headed, I think about
my great-niece, Nevaeh, who passed away on Aug. 5, 2011, at the age of 8 years old.
Nevaeh had a rare blood disorder from birth and endured more suffering than any
child should ever have to endure.
Over her short life, millions of dollars were spent on her healthcare. Many
people shared the cost of her care because the family had inadequate healthcare
coverage. Not one of us would have wanted her care to be stopped since there was
always hope for her recovery. So, if we can no longer afford our healthcare system,
where are we headed in the future for patients like Nevaeh and others?
As we enter this Christmas season, it is a time for us to remember to count our
blessings and not take anything for granted. May God be with us all as we go
forward to face the challenges of the future in our nation and the world.
Thank you for your support of our Healthcare Community.
editor
Randy Deffenbaugh
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Eric Marshall
Carl and Allison Saathoff
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President/CEO
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Life in General
Local Anesthesiologist
Makes National
Presentation
A paper titled “Stolen Prescription Drug Reports—
Part II: Still Cause for Alarm,” submitted by William J.
Granger, M.D., and coauthor Roger Dilly, Marion Police
Department, Marion, was a poster presentation at the
American Academy of Pain Management meeting and the
American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting.
The paper dealt with the issue of stolen prescription
medications and is the result of a collaborative effort
William J. Granger, M.D.
between the Marion Police Department and the Grant
County Medical Society, of which Dr. Granger serves as president.
The paper was also cited in Medscape News, a leading online destination used
by physicians, medical students and other healthcare professionals for in-depth
clinical information, and Dr. Granger was asked to write an editorial in Pain
Medicine News, an independent monthly newspaper for pain management.
“A paper of this magnitude is never the work of one individual,” Dr. Granger
says. “It was a collective effort from previously mentioned organizations as well
as Marion General Hospital and Indiana Wesleyan University, and I am grateful
for their contributions.”
New Providers
Join MGH
Hicham Z. El Masry, M.D.
The Care Group Marion
Cardiology
Raghavender Gotur, M.D.
MGH Hospitalist Program
Muni Theertham, M.D.
MGH Hospitalist Program
Trina L. Greenwald, FNP-C,
CDDN
MGH Marion Family Practice
Nurses to Share MGH Practices
with National Audience
In early October, Marion General Hospital and the innovative
techniques it uses to treat stroke patients was scheduled to
be highlighted at the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
National Magnet Conference in Baltimore.
An abstract, titled “Time is Brain: A Rural Hospital Giving
Big City Care,” submitted by author Tamara Cornelious,
MBA, R.N., CEN, emergency department administrative
director, and coauthors Cindy Canida-Woodward, MSN,
R.N., CEN, and Kim Lovelady, BSN, R.N., CEN, was selected
as a prestigious podium presentation.
The presentation shares how to create a successful “virtual”
stroke care program, similar to MGH’s partnership
with the Fort Wayne-based
StrokeCareNow Network.
“The use of telemedicine
provides the opportunity for
From left: Tamara Cornelious,
MBA, R.N., CEN; Cindy Canida-
Woodward, MSN, R.N., CEN; and
Kim Lovelady, BSN, R.N., CEN
an off-site neurologist to see and speak to an MGH patient,”
Cornelious says. “It also allows for the MGH physician and
nursing staff to communicate with the off-site neurologist in
front of the patient and family, giving everyone the opportunity
to provide input regarding decisions about their care.”
Since partnering with the StrokeCareNow Network,
MGH has decreased the number of stroke patients needing
to be transferred to another facility by 42 percent.
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The Attention
DESERVE
BY RANDY DEFFENBAUGH
It is frustrating when you can’t get in to see
a physician or nurse practitioner when
you are ill and worried about your health.
When you are not feeling well, you expect
and deserve timely attention and care.
Marion General Hospital knows this is an
area it can improve upon. The MGH staff heard
your concerns, listened carefully and is making
positive changes to ensure you receive timely
care when you need to see an MGH-employed
family practitioner.
To ensure you receive timely access to one of
MGH’s 19 talented family practitioners, the hospital
has implemented MGH Access.
YOU HAVE OPTIONS
If you currently do not have a primary care provider,
you can call the MGH Access Referral Line
at 765-660-MGH4 (6444). Staff will make an
appointment for you with an MGH provider who
is taking new patients and who is in your insurance
plan network.
If you are already established with an MGH
provider and you call him or her for an appointment,
MGH will ensure that you receive timely
care by offering the following options:
• The first available appointment with your
regular MGH family practitioner.
• The first available appointment with an
MGH family practitioner at the same office.
• The first available appointment with an
MGH family practitioner at one of the convenient
locations throughout Grant and Miami counties.
When you have options, you decide which
works best for you. It is now that easy!
SEAMLESS CARE
Worried about your regular MGH family practitioner
not knowing what occurred during a visit
with another practitioner?
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You
With MGH Access, you can be sure care is there when you need it
Once the practitioner sees you, MGH will
update your electronic health record (EHR),
which can be accessed by all MGH-employed
family practitioners. If you see a different practitioner,
your regular MGH family practitioner
will have access to your EHR and what occurred
during your visit.
“The implementation of the electronic health
record has given us the opportunity to utilize our
MGH-employed physician network as a way to
not only increase access to care but to also maintain
continuity of care,” says Sherree Herres,
assistant practice administrator. “It allows us to
work as one large medical group in order to better
meet the needs of our patients.”
At Marion General Hospital, your health
and well-being are very important. With MGH
Access, MGH physicians and practitioners are
here when you need them with the timely care
you deserve.
CALL
Need a Primary Care Provider?
Call the MGH Access Referral Line at
765-660-MGH4 (6444). We’ll make an appointment
for you with an MGH provider who is taking new
patients and who is in your insurance plan network.
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Extraordi
carE
providErs
By Carolyn King, MSM, r.n.
Nurses recognize three of
their peers for customer
service and satisfaction
One of the highlights of the annual
celebration of National Hospital
Week at Marion General Hospital
is the nomination, voting and selection of
the MGH Excellence in Nursing, Physician
Friend of Nursing, and Friend of Nursing
award winners.
These awards give nurses the opportunity
to recognize three of their peers: a nurse, a
physician and a support staff member who
excel in customer service and satisfaction
and exemplify each characteristic of the
Magnet nursing recognition program: leadership,
commitment to ongoing learning,
new ideas, and innovation and involvement.
In essence, MGH’s award-winning individuals
provide the highest level of extraordinary
care.
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nary
excellence in
nursing:
Karen sTePhan,
Bsn, r.n., ccrn
This year, there were 10 nominations
with many inspiring
stories, but the candidate
who won the judges’ hearts
was Karen Stephan, BSN,
R.N., CCRN, a six-year MGH
employee who works in the
Critical Care Department
(CCD).
The following are quotes from Stephan’s peers:
• She shows professionalism and passion to both our
Karen Stephan, BSN, R.N.,
CCRN
patients and to her peers.
• She is involved in many teams representing CCD as
an instructor for CPR; sits on the anticoagulation safety
team; precepts new nurses, students and relief charge
nurses; regularly functions as relief charge in the CCD;
and chairs our Unit Practice Council.
• Karen is committed to continuing education. While
home-schooling her six children, Karen studied and
passed her critical-care certification.
• As Unit Practice Council chair, she brings forth staff
ideas and concerns and has been instrumental in changes
that are for best practice and staff satisfaction.
• In an effort to help ensure all the newer nurses on
night shift would feel comfortable with arrhythmia recognition,
Karen made a resource book, which explained
and displayed every rhythm.
• She is often mentioned in rounding by her peers
for the leadership she brings to our team; several of
the younger nurses even refer to her affectionately as
“Mom” because Karen takes everyone under her wing
and nurtures them, supports them and prepares them to
be strong critical-care nurses.
Physician Friend
oF nursing:
arun Tewari, M.d.
This year, there were 10 nominations
with many inspiring
stories, but the physician
who walked away with the
award, as well as the nicest
and brightest smile, was
Arun Tewari, M.D.
Arun Tewari, M.D.
Dr. Tewari is board-certified
in internal medicine. He
officially joined the medical staff of MGH in February
2010 as medical director of the MGH Hospitalist Program.
Since then, he has also taken on added administrative
responsibilities for the Care Continuum Department
(formerly Social Services).
He is a strong advocate for achieving best practices for
MGH’s patients as evidenced by the following quotes:
• He has become an active member on several committees
including quality, forms, pharmacy, code blue and
nutritional support, to name a few, providing physician
insight and guidance.
• He works closely with nursing and coders to
provide leadership and guidance in patient care
and documentation.
• Dr. Tewari is in the process of developing a new program
to enhance our current services such as working
with nursing homes to provide collaboration for acute
care nursing home patients to prevent readmissions.
• He is currently working with our OR Department to
enhance our Perioperative Clinic process.
• He has implemented new educational opportunities
for the hospitalists, medical staff and nursing through
the grand rounds program.
• He has put together order sets to help clarify certain
admitting diagnoses and meet quality indicators.
• Dr. Tewari exemplifies teamwork and creates an
atmosphere where physicians and nursing can question
and discuss problems.
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FRIEND OF NURSING
JO ANN HARDCASTLE, ER
REGISTRATION CLERK
There were 11 nominations this year, all
very deserving of the award, but only
one could be crowned the winner: Jo
Ann Hardcastle, emergency room (ER)
registration clerk. Recently, Hardcastle
was chosen ER Registration Clerk of
the Year by her peers. She also is pursuing
a higher education toward becom-
Jo Ann Hardcastle
ing a physical therapy technician.
The following are some of the quotes about Jo Ann:
• She always maintains a calm demeanor, even when the work
area becomes very chaotic.
• She can be relied upon to pay close attention to detail and
is able to multitask very well, both of which are essential in the
work environment of the ER.
• She leads by being a preceptor and orienting new ER registration
clerks to their new role and the department.
• During monthly rounding with staff, Jo Ann frequently offers
suggestions to improve the registration process and also shares
ideas to maintain safety and quality for all ER patients.
• Jo Ann is actively involved in the department. While her job
function is mainly clerical, she is always willing to assist in making
patients and family members comfortable and will provide
patients with warm blankets, ice packs and pillows if needed for
their comfort.
• She makes a difference every day, whether it is a face-to-face
conversation with a worried family member, or a professional
phone conversation she may have with a physician.
ONLINE
EXTRAORDINARY
CARE
PROVIDERS
What Magnet
Designation
Means to You
Learn more about MGH’s Magnet
designation at www.mgh.net.
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Three Years Running
MGH again receives a strong rating for fiscal responsibility
By Randy deffenBaugh
What Our A+
Means to You
An A+ bond rating from Standard & Poor’s
signifies that:
• MGH is committed to being financially
responsible.
• MGH can invest in the finest employees,
medical staff, equipment and facilities.
It’s official! Commitment, dedication and hard work pay off. For
the third year in a row, Standard & Poor’s, the leading provider
of financial market intelligence and the world’s foremost source
of credit ratings, has affirmed Marion General Hospital’s A+
bond rating and stable outlook on its Series 2002 bonds.
A Standard & Poor’s rating reflects a borrower’s capacity to meet
its financial commitments on a timely basis. The A+ rating reflects
MGH has:
• Market position as the sole community provider in the primary
service area of Grant County.
• Strong balance-sheet characteristics.
• Improved operational performance during the first six months of
fiscal 2011.
The rating is a significant accomplishment because few independent,
nonprofit healthcare organizations receive an A+ bond rating.
“Our bond rating indicates that our hospital is strong financially
and positioned well for the future,” says Paul L. Usher, president/
CEO. “It also stresses the importance of our vision of building relationships
and working together and continuing to make critical decisions
that will enable us to maintain our A+ bond rating.”
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When David Callahan
recognized signs of
stroke in his wife,
JoDell, he rushed her
to Marion General
Hospital for evaluation.
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Stroke
Care
SaveS
the Day
MGH’s partnership with the
StrokeCareNow Network gives
JoDell Callahan the timely
treatment she needed
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By Randy deffenBaugh
JoDell Callahan’s day was supposed to be
filled with conversation, food and fun, time
spent with family in celebration.
“My son, Zachary, was home from
Arkansas and we were going to follow him, his fiancée
and the rest of our family to Marion for supper to
celebrate his future wedding,” Callahan says.
Instead, the Fairmount resident’s plans with family
would be interrupted and her evening would be
spent at Marion General Hospital’s emergency room,
struggling with the inability to speak and with the
uncertainties of stroke.
As Callahan went about her daily activities, she
sensed something was very wrong.
‘What’s the Matter? ’
When Callahan bent over to fill the dog’s dish, her
head felt strange. As she left the house, she noticed
she put two chairs up against the dog’s gate, “something
that was not necessary and I had never done
before,” she says. Then she felt dizzy and stumbled
slightly as she walked out to her car to drive to Marion.
When she sat down in her vehicle, all she could do
was stare at the steering wheel and laugh. “It didn’t
even sound like my laugh,” she says. Her husband
of 33 years, David, asked, “What’s the matter with

you?” Then he noticed the right side of her mouth
was drooping and she could not talk to him.
He immediately knew this as a sign of stroke,
because a family member had suffered the same
symptom. (See sidebar for more signs of stroke.)
David took the wheel and drove them both
directly to MGH.
QUICK TO ACTION
Upon arrival at MGH, emergency room staff, with
their specialized stroke care training, immediately
went into action. “They rushed me inside and
without delay took me to a room and the nurses
began evaluating me,” Callahan says. “I could
hear them, but I was unable to speak or respond.”
Part of Callahan’s evaluation included telemedicine
and teleradiology. This modern technology
is provided to MGH patients through a unique
partnership between Marion General Hospital
and the Fort Wayne-based StrokeCareNow
Network (SCNN).
With telemedicine, high-quality audio and
video is transmitted electronically between a
stroke specialist at one location and a patient who
has stroke symptoms at a different location.
“Our partnership with SCNN gives our patients
the opportunity to be physically lying in a bed in
our ER while being seen, heard and evaluated by
an off-site neurologist,” says Tamara Cornelious,
emergency department administrative director.
“We can then decide the best possible treatment
for our patients based on that evaluation.”
In Callahan’s case, it was decided she needed
to be transferred by helicopter to Fort Wayne
for more intense care for her stroke. (That is not
always the case. Since partnering with SCNN,
MGH has decreased the number of stroke
patients needing to be transferred to another
location by 42 percent.)
Through teleradiology, the results of
Callahan’s radiology procedures were quickly
and safely transmitted to the off-site neurologist
for evaluation.
SAVING TIME WHEN IT
MATTERS MOST
“By time we arrived in Fort Wayne only 45 minutes
later, the neurologist there had looked over
the tests, and we already had answers as far as
Signs of Stroke
A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery (a blood vessel
that carries blood from the heart to the body) or a blood vessel
breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. When either
of these occurs, brain cells die and brain damage occurs.
Two million brain cells die each passing minute during a stroke,
increasing the risk of permanent brain damage, disability or death.
Nearly 60 percent of stroke deaths happen to females.
Called a “brain attack,” a stroke strikes suddenly, often with the
following warning signs. Remember to act FAST.
Facial weakness. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the
face droop?
Arm and leg weakness. Ask the person to raise both arms.
Does one arm drift downward?
Speech problems. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.
Are the words slurred? Is the sentence repeated correctly?
Time is critical. If the person shows any of these symptoms, time
is important. Call 911 immediately . . . brain cells are dying.
Remember, every minute counts! The most effective treatments are
only available if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within three
hours of the first symptom.
Source: www.stroke.org
what they were going to do to further
help her. That was incredible,” David
says. “The fact that my wife is sitting
here today and talking is positive
proof the partnership between MGH
and SCNN works. I thank God, MGH
and the SCNN for saving my wife.”
Callahan feels as good as she has felt
in years and reports no side effects of
her stroke. Perhaps best of all, just six
weeks after her life-threatening ordeal,
she joined the celebration of her son’s
wedding—as scheduled.
Sources: www.strokeassociation.org,
www.stroke.org
JoDell Callahan joins son Zachary
on his wedding day, just six weeks
after her stroke.
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EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE
Who’s Lighting the Halls of MGH?
Marion General Hospital honors its
employees who embrace the spirit
of service excellence through its
Headlighter program. Here is MGH’s most
recent group of employees who earned
the distinction.
HEADLIGHTERS
• Debbie Carter, R.N., family birthing center
• Dennis Wanderlich, ambulance
• Cindy Canida-Woodward, R.N., emergency room
• Mabel Duncan, environmental services (Crothall)
• Trina Nevers, R.N., short-stay observation unit
• Mike Dawson, protective services
• Todd Slusser, R.N., emergency room
• Suzi Welker, protective services
• Randy Deffenbaugh, PR/marketing
Purpose
Worthwhile
work
Making a
difference
Featured Headlighter
Todd Slusser, R.N., emergency room, goes out of his way
for a patient’s family member
Todd Slusser was taking care of an elderly woman in
the ER who was going to be transferred to a hospital in
Fort Wayne.
The patient’s daughter wanted to go with her, but she
could not drive after dark and was not allowed to ride in
the ambulance.
Todd was off work but waited on
the patient to be transferred, then
drove the patient’s daughter to the Fort Wayne hospital. It
was 30 miles out of his way on his drive home.
This is above and beyond the call of duty. Todd is a compassionate
and caring nurse. What a great display of nursing care!
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Lifetime of Learning
MGH Staff Earn
Professional Certification
Four Marion General Hospital employees have
proved their dedication to providing our
Healthcare Community with the highest level of
quality healthcare. They have chosen to further
their education and advance their knowledge within their
chosen profession. This dedication is demonstrated by their
commitment to study for and pass professional examinations
to become certified.
In healthcare, professional certification helps ensure excellence.
MGH staff members pursue this with enthusiasm.
Kathleen Ann Fillenworth, BSN, R.N., case manager,
Care Continuum Department, is now a certified case manager. The Commission
for Case Manager Certification recently awarded her with the distinction.
Fillenworth has worked at MGH for more than 38 years. She is a graduate of
Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Fillenworth and her
family live in Marion.
Donna Dianne Tucker, BSN, R.N., has earned the designation of
certified nurse manager and leader from the American Organization of Nurse
Executives and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. She received
her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University and currently
resides in Marion. Tucker has provided excellent leadership for multiple areas of
the hospital since 2004.
Lisa Guy, MSN, R.N., has earned clinical nurse educator certification from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses
Association. The Winchester, Ind., resident is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan
University and has worked at MGH for more than six years.
Mickie McNamara, RT(R) ARRT, RDMS(ARDMS), sonographer,
Radiology Department, has successfully completed the breast sonography registry
exam through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
The 39-year MGH veteran says her goal is to “provide my patients with the best
possible care.”
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Volunteer ServiceS
’Tis the Season
of Giving
A message from MGH Auxiliary president Phil Weck
CALL
Join Our Team
Call MGH Volunteer Services at
765-660-6410 to learn how you
can volunteer at MGH.
Phil Weck
We are entering a season of joy and
giving. Christmas is the one time
when people seem to enjoy giving
the most.
Hopefully, you will include shopping at the hospital
gift shop. The revenue from the sale of items gives
the Auxiliary the opportunity to help the hospital
with various needs.
During the Winter Wonderland sale Nov. 10, special
items including Christmas trees, ornaments,
wreaths, holiday jewelry and gourmet food will be
offered. It is the only time food items are offered at
the gift shop.
After celebrating Christmas, 2012 offers a blank page
that is waiting to be written. We are looking forward
to the new year with great positivity and anticipation.
Plans are being made for our annual spring luncheon,
on the second Monday of May at the Roseburg Event
Center. The Auxiliary is also planning a sale of ladies
purses on April 3–4. We hope all ladies in the community
who love purses will join us.
We always welcome suggestions for new fundraising
projects that will help us raise money for hospital and
Auxiliary needs.
At our area meeting in May, the Auxiliary turned in
its annual report, which highlighted the 97 hours we
donated as well as the astounding $50,000 we raised to
help with hospital needs.
During this time of year, may we all remember the reason
for the season. On behalf of the Auxiliary board and
volunteers, we wish each of you a merry Christmas and
a happy new year!
Volunteers of the Month
July: Herb Mohler—“I have been on the receiving end of MGH services several times, and volunteering is a
great way of showing my appreciation,” says Herb Mohler, a nine-year MGH volunteer. Mohler can be found
helping customers in materials management. Before retirement, Mohler worked in pastoral and administration
ministry. He and his wife, Marjorie, have been married 63 1 /2 years.
August: John Heavilin—When two-year MGH volunteer John Heavilin is not checking on ER patients and
making them comfortable, he can be found in his yard raising flowers and roses. He has taught the same Sunday
school class at College Wesleyan Church for nearly 20 years, and he is one of 13 Heavilin children who grew up
on 38th and Nebraska. He is a past teacher and pastor, both of which provide skills useful in the ER.
September: Jennie Carmichael—Need directions? Need to know if a friend or loved one is currently in the
hospital? Jennie Carmichael is the smiling face who offers visitors assistance as she sits behind the information
desk. “To stay active, volunteering seemed a good place to be,” she says. When not at MGH, Carmichael enjoys
playing golf and piano.
October: Jo Ann Simons—Jo Ann Simons enjoyed volunteering at MGH so much 25–30 years ago that she
decided to return and experience it again in 2009. The Marion native routinely volunteers in the volunteer office
and really likes it there. “They appreciate everything you do so much,” she says, “and you always get a lot of
thank-yous.” Between volunteering stints, she was an insurance clerk at Dana Corp. Her hobbies include reading
and travel.
Herb Mohler
John
Heavilin
Jennie
Carmichael
Jo Ann
Simons
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MGH Memorial Garden
Honoring former MGH employees, physicians and volunteers
DONATIONS
The Marion General Hospital Memorial
Garden, in the courtyard east of the
cafeteria, was built in memory of former
Plant Engineering Supervisor Fred
Gause and made possible by a generous donation
and support from the MGH Auxiliary. The garden
honors MGH employees, physicians and volunteers
who have passed away, by displaying their names
and departments on engraved bricks set around the
base of a tranquil fountain.
Honored as of press time are:
• Helen Usher, volunteer
• Earlene Gribbin, volunteer
• Frankie Daniel, maintenance
Marion General Hospital
Endowment Fund
In 1994, the Marion General Hospital Endowment Fund was started to accept donations
to support the hospital’s mission and vision for our Healthcare Community. Donations to
the fund are sincerely appreciated. Call 765-662-0065 or mail to:
The Marion General Hospital Endowment Fund
Community Foundation of Grant County, Indiana Inc.
505 W. Third St.
Marion, IN 46952
CALL
Purchase
a Brick
Bricks to honor MGH
employees, physicians
and volunteers who
have passed away can
be purchased for a minimum
donation of $25.
Call Volunteer Services
at 765-660-6410
for more
information.
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Community ConneCtions
Continuous education programs/support groups
Classes
DIABETES
Classes are offered
monthly. Physician
referral is required. For
more information, call
diabetes education at
765-660-6690.
PRENATAL
EDUCATION
Classes provided in
conjunction with
Family Service Society
Inc. Classes are held at
various times throughout
each month. Please
call 765-660-3864 or
visit www.mgh.net
for more information.
SmOkINg
CESSATION
This free five-class
series is cosponsored
by the American
Lung Association.
Call 765-660-6330.
support
Groups
(All support groups
are free)
POSTPARTUm
SUPPORT gROUP
All postpartum families
are welcome. Babies will
be weighed. Specialspeaker
topics will
include nutrition, car
seats and postpartum
depression. Refreshments
will be served.
Call 765-660-6860.
Dates: Meets every
Tuesday
Time: 10:30 a.m.
location: MGH
Fifth Floor, Room C,
441 N. Wabash Ave.
REfLECTIONS
Cancer support group.
Call 765-660-6556.
Dates: Meets the third
Wednesday of each
month
Time: 3 p.m.
location: MGH
Conference
Room E, Fifth Floor,
441 N. Wabash Ave.
Community
serviCe
CAR SEAT SAfETy
Free service for parents
and caregivers
for inspection, fitting
and instructions on
proper installation of
a child car seat. (Both
child and car seat must
be at inspection.) Call
765-660-6860 for
appointment.
Time: By appointment
only
location: MGH
Parking Garage,
441 N. Wabash Ave.
online
For More
Information
Please call the numbers
listed or visit
our website at
www.mgh.net for
information
about any of
our programs.
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Marion General Hospital
441 N. Wabash Avenue
Marion, IN 46952
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage
PAID
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TIMELY CARE YOU DESERVE.
WE WILL get you in to see:
(1) your MGH practitioner
(2) the first available MGH practitioner
. . .YOU DECIDE.
WE WILL . . .
° update your MGH
Electronic Health Record
° allow your MGH practitioner
immediate access to your visit results
. . .REST ASSURED.
With nearly 20 PRACTITIONERS . . .
WE WILL GET YOU IN.