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vim&HEALTHYLIVINGFOR OURREGIONFALL 2011 $2.95Celebratingyears of serviceHOW WEMEET YOURHEALTHCARENEEDSMGH recognizedfor excellenceAHealthyTuneCountry megastar CARRIE UNDERWOODshares her top diet and exercise tipsHEALTHINFORMATIONWHEN YOUWANT ITpage 49

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF WATTS, ICON INTERNATIONALDEPARTMENTS2 Opening ThoughtsTo help our patientsget better, we mustget to know them.3 Life in GeneralThe latest newsfrom MGH.52 Employee ExcellenceWho’s lighting thehospital’s halls?53 Lifetime of LearningStaff memberscommit to qualityhealthcare by earningcertifications.54 Volunteer ServicesHonoring thosewho give their timeand talents.55 Donations The MGHMemorial Gardencommemoratesemployees, physiciansand volunteers.56 CommunityConnectionsEducation programsand support groups.46It’s1014202436SPECIALSpecial The Human TitleCopy Touch that isspecific MGH recognizes to thearticle employees content forfrom 25 to 45 a client years will ofgo devotion here in to this thelocation. hospital.Nice to Be RecognizedMGH services and programs areaccredited for their quality andcommitted care.Healthy HuesFeeling blue? Or green with envy?Here’s how to improve your lifethrough the deliberate use of color.The New SurvivorsMeet three inspiring survivorswho share their hard-won words ofwisdom on how to beat cancer.First (Aid) Things FirstIf you’ve ever wanted to be a lifesavingaction hero, follow this advice ofa veteran firefighter and EMT.Find Your GrooveTurn your exercise routine into athree-member band for maximumresults. We show you how.Stay in CirculationProtect yourself from these sixcommon vascular diseases.CONTENTSFEATURES4042464950‘X’ Marks the SpotIf your body veers off course, yourdoctor may need this high-tech roadmap to discover what ails you.Pregnancy PredictorsBeyond the baby bump, pregnancyhas some surprising things to sayabout an expectant mom’s health.Play It SafeDon’t let these five misconceptionsabout hospital safety prevent youfrom getting the care you need.Health Information IsJust a Click AwayDiscover all the valuableresources available to you onlineat www.mgh.net.Survey SaysHealth profile results enable MGH todesign programs and promotions tomeet the community’s specific needs.30ON THE COVERNearly six years after becoming a country megastar,Carrie Underwood has never abandoned her small-townroots—or four health practices that keep her going.Vim & Vigor · FALL 2011 1

Opening ThoughTsTo Love Someone,You Must KnowThemTo be a community changer, we mustlearn to know one anotherWe have all met people whom we find irritatingor whom we dislike based on ourfirst impression. We may jump to a negativeconclusion about them without really knowing anythingabout them and their life situation. I am sure others have felt the same way aboutus. Unfortunately, many times we never get past our initial impression.At MGH, we encounter a variety of people seeking healthcare services who aregenerally apprehensive about the results they will get from tests and procedures.They face health issues for themselves, family members and friends, or even lossof life. This means they have high anxiety and are scared and fearful of what thefuture holds. Often we see people at their worst, when they are emotionally andphysically worn down and weary.Based on all of the information we must gather to treat our patients, we get toknow something about their situation in life. This information helps us get pastour initial impression of them and get to know them. Once we know more aboutthem, we can provide them with the caring and compassionate services they needbecause we know them. Our patient focus is the “whole” person, so we must knowpatients well to meet their needs.Such should be our focus in life. To be a community changer, we must learn toknow one another and understand people’s situations to love them as we should.As we learn to know them, we begin to see them as fathers and mothers, sonsand daughters, grandchildren, friends, neighbors. In other words, we see themas God’s children in need of our caring, compassion, understanding and love. Sodon’t jump to a negative conclusion about someone based on your first impression.Get to know them as people just like each and every one of us.Be a community changer! Thank you for your support of our HealthcareCommunity.Marion GeneraL HoSpiTaLpresident/CeoPaul L. Usher, FACHE, CPA, FHFMAChairman, Board of DirectorsJoe Martinpresident, Medical StaffEsther B. Fox, D.O.administrative Director/Medical Staff Services andCommunity outreachAnn Vermilion, MBA, FACHEeditorRandy DeffenbaughContributing photographersEric MarshallCarl and Allison SaathoffproDUCTioneditorialV.P./Strategic Content: Beth TomkiwEditor-in-Chief: Shelley FlanneryEditors: Sam Mittelsteadt, Matt Morgan, Amanda Myers, Tom WeedeCopy Editor: C.J. HutchinsonDesignManaging Art Director: Adele MulfordArt Directors: Lisa Altomare, Rod Karmenzind, Monya Mollohan,Kay Morrow, Tami RodgersproductionSenior Production Manager: Laura MarloweAncillary Production Manager: Angela LiedtkeImaging Specialist: Dane NordineProduction Technology Specialists: Julie Chan, Sonia WashingtonCirculationV.P./Business Intelligence Group: Patrick KehoePostal Affairs & Logistics Director: Joseph AbeytaCLienT ServiCeSV.P./Sales & Product Development: Chad Rose, 888-626-8779V.P./Client Services & Strategy: Heather BurgettAccount Managers: Barbara Mohr, Andrea Parsons, Paul Peterson,Todd SperanzoaDMiniSTraTionVim & Vigor Founder: J. Barry JohnsonChairman: Preston V. McMurry Jr.President/Chief Executive Officer: Christopher McMurryChief Operating Officer/Financial Officer: Audra L. TaylorPresident/Content Marketing: Fred PetrovskyPaul L. Usher, FACHE, CPA, FHFMAPresident/CEOMarion General Hospital441 N. Wabash Ave., Marion, IN 46952-2690If you prefer not to receive our magazine or other health andwellness information from Marion General Hospital, please call us at765-662-4849 or send your request to be removed from our mailinglist to randy.deffenbaugh@mgh.net.Vim & Vigor, TM Fall 2011, Volume 27, Number 3, is published quarterly byMcMurry, McMurry Campus Center, 1010 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, Arizona85014, 602-395-5850. Vim & Vigor TM is published for the purpose of disseminatinghealth-related information for the well-being of the generalpublic and its subscribers. The information contained in Vim & Vigor TM is notintended for the purpose of diagnosing or prescribing. Please consult yourphysician before undertaking any form of medical treatment and/or adoptingany exercise program or dietary guidelines. Vim & Vigor TM does not acceptadvertising promoting the consumption of alcohol or tobacco. Copyright© 2011 by McMurry. All rights reserved. Subscriptions in U.S.: $4 for one year(4 issues). Single copies: $2.95. For subscriptions and address changes, write:Circulation Manager, Vim & Vigor, TM McMurry Campus Center, 1010 E. MissouriAve., Phoenix, Arizona 85014.2Vim & Vigor • Fall 2011

Life in GeneralTony Roberts NamedAdministrativeDirector of FinanceRobyn Powell, CFO, announces that Tony Roberts hasbeen named administrative director of finance forMarion General Hospital.Roberts, who has worked in the finance departmentat MGH since 2002, received his Bachelor of Science inbusiness administration from the University of Arizona.Roberts has eight years of experience in the healthcarefinancial field, all of which have been served atTony RobertsMGH, first as a financial analyst and most recently asfinance manager before being selected for his new role.“Working at MGH has allowed me to learn so much regarding healthcarefinance,” Roberts says. “I look forward to assisting with upcoming challengesas the healthcare industry continues to evolve.”Roberts, who was born at MGH, has three children and two grandchildren.He resides in Marion.New ProvidersJoin MGHMedical StaffChristopher D. Powers,M.D., FACCCardiologyGene Brown, NP-CMGH Hospitalist ProgramNeed a Doc?Call the MGH physician referral lineat 765-662-4781.Adam Ice Promoted toNetwork ManagerMarion General Hospital introduces Adam Ice as network manager.Ice joined MGH in February 2008 as a network technician. During his time with MGH,he completed his Cisco certified security professional (CCSP) certification, VMware certifiedprofessional (VCP) certification, and his Master of Business Administration from theUniversity of Phoenix.He has successfully implemented several projects, including the expansion of MGH’svirtual server environment and wireless network infrastructure. Ice has proved to bereliable with a strong work ethic and has extensive knowledge of the hospital’s network, Adam Iceserver and application environments.All network technicians will report to him. His duties will include maintaining, managing and supporting MGH’stechnical infrastructure.Vim & Vigor • Fall 2011 3

TheBY RANDY DEFFENBAUGHHumanTouchLong-term employees help MGH fulfill life’s ultimate purposeIt’s that time of the year again—time to recognizethe hard work and loyalty of MarionGeneral Hospital’s long-term employees. Whosaid you can’t work for the same organizationfor 45 years?MGH has two fantastic employees who have.Nurses Carolyn King and Marilyn Pearcy both startedat MGH in 1965. To give some perspective, when theybegan their MGH careers:• The cost of a new home was $21,500.• A gallon of regular gas cost 31 cents.• A dozen eggs was 53 cents.• A gallon of milk quenched your thirst for slightlyless than a dollar.• The cost to send a letter to your love was a nickel.Wow, how times have changed!MGH is also privileged to have a multitude ofother dedicated employees with five, 10, 15, 20,25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service who deserve tobe honored. MGH thanks them for their years ofservice and for the level of care they provide to ourHealthcare Community.They are the “human touch” that provides reassuranceand calmness during times of illness anduncertainty. Through your daily actions and interactions,we are able to fulfill life’s ultimate purpose—positively affecting another person’s life.45YEARSThree decades after gracing thecover of Pulselines (inset), CarolynKing (above left) and MarilynPearcy (right) are recognized byPaul L. Usher, president/CEO,for their 45 years of service.4Vim & Vigor · FALL 2011

40YEARS35YEARSFrom left: J. Pat Purdy and Paul L. Usher, president/CEO.30YEARSFront row, from left: Bernadine Wallace, Sheila Eib, Susan Draves and Sue Nicholson. Back row, fromleft: Karen Foust, Harold Chaney, Kathy Peas and Paul L. Usher, president/CEO. Not pictured: CindyColumbus, Jeannie Starr, Kathy Taylor, Ben Townsend and Karen Turner.25YEARSFront row, from left: Diana Turner, Cindy Futrell, Marilyn Simons, NancyPyle, Liz Vanhoosier and Julia Schache. Back row, from left: Amy Eberle,Sharon Peterson, Mickie Banter, Paul L. Usher, president/CEO, Rose Cook,Jeffrey King and Michael Backs. Not pictured: Carol Eddy, Julie Keefer,Ronald Myers and Patti Osborne.Front row, from left: Trish Rice, Marsha Harwell-Gunyon and Mindy Himelick.Back row, from left: Paul L. Usher, president/CEO, Jane Cline, Susan Welker,Kim Jeffries, Debbie Carter and Kenny Jackson.ONLINEWork with the BestVisit www.mgh.net and click the “JobOpportunities” tab to search for jobs at MGH.Vim & Vigor · FALL 2011 5

By RaNdy deffeNBaughIt’s Nice to BeRecognizedMGH services and programs continue winningstreak of accreditations1at Mgh, we don’t strive to earn accreditations and be the best atproviding healthcare for mere recognition. We do it so you have animmediate comfort when you walk through our doors—the assurancethat you will receive the best possible care from highly trained andaccredited staff, departments and facilities.Radiology Departments Earn Kudosfor Quality and CommitmentMarion General Hospital’s PMi, MRI and CT departmentswere recently accredited by the American College ofRadiology (ACR).The ACR, a national organization serving more than34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiationoncologists and medical physicists, accredits facilities forachieving high practice standards and assesses qualificationsof the personnel, adequacy of equipment, effectiveness ofquality control measures, and quality of clinical images.The accreditations recognize the professionalism ofradiologists and the staff’s commitment to providing thehighest level of quality patient care.Robin Heiny, RT(R)(CT)(MR), and Jennifer Klein,RT(R), played a pivotal role in the new accreditations.They worked many hours to compile and submit therequired documentation.MGH also was reaccredited for nuclear medicine andCT services. The staff members who made reaccreditationpossible were: in CT, Nick Cain, Amy Drook, Jessica Fansler,Renee Miller, April Stout, Scott McGibbon and Keith Vice;and in nuclear medicine, Betsy Bouwkamp and Jay Taylor.“Our new accreditations and reaccreditations recognizethe quality, professionalism and technical ability of ourradiology department,” says Lynn Imel, administrativedirector of radiology. “We see these recognitions as yetanother example of excellence at MGH.”The accreditations are valid through 2013.6Vim & Vigor • Fall 2011

2 3MGHMammographyPassesRigorousReviewMarion General Hospital’s mammography departmenthas received accreditation for stereotactic biopsy fromthe American College of Radiology (ACR).The ACR’s stereotactic breast biopsy accreditationprogram provides facilities that perform stereotacticbreast biopsy procedures with peer review and constructivefeedback on their staff’s qualifications, equipment,quality control, quality assurance, accuracy ofneedle placement, image quality and dose.The voluntary accreditation follows an intensive andrigorous review process to be sure nationally acceptedstandards are met or exceeded.The accreditation reflects a positive light on the qualityof MGH equipment as well as staff and physicians whointerpret MGH mammography. Only 70 percent of hospitalsnationwide perform stereotactic biopsies and only16 percent are accredited.“We are proud to announce that we have once againmet the accreditation standards of the ACR,” says LynnImel, administrative director of radiology. “It verifies thededication and hard work of our physicians and staff.”16%of hospitals inthe nation areaccredited forstereotactic biopsyMGH Recognizedfor Quality BreastImagingMarion General Hospital has been designated a breast imagingcenter of excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).The ACR serves diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiationoncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicistswith programs for focusing on the practice of medical imagingand radiation oncology, as well as the delivery of comprehensivehealthcare services.By awarding facilities the status of a breast imaging center ofexcellence, the ACR recognizes those breast imaging centers thathave earned accreditation in all of the college’s voluntary breastimagingaccreditation programs and modules, in addition to themandatory mammography accreditation program.1 in 12breast imaging centers inIndiana are designated ascenters of excellenceOnly 8.5 percent of breast imaging centers in Indiana are designatedas an ACR breast imaging center of excellence.“We are very proud to have achieved this elite status,” saysLynn Imel, administrative director of radiology at MGH. “Togetherwith Drs. Don Bruns, John Dean, Richard Sanchez, Paul Gandy andPeter Simmons, we will continue to provide the hometown serviceyou have come to know with nationally recognized quality.” >Vim & Vigor • Fall 2011 7

4 5MGH’s CardiacRehabilitationProgramC e r t i fi e dMarion General Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation departmenthas been awarded program certification by the AmericanAssociation of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation(AACVPR).AACVPR is a national multidisciplinary association dedicatedto the improvement of clinical practice, promotion of scientificinquiry and advancement of education for the benefit of cardiovascularand pulmonary rehabilitation professionals and thepatients they serve. It is the only organization that certifiescardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.Valid for three years, the certification is a symbolof meeting essential standards for quality patientcare in cardiac rehabilitation.MGH’s cardiac rehabilitation, which began in 1987,has an average of 300 patient visits a month.Diabetes ProgramAwarded for HighStandardsMarion General Hospital’s Outpatient Diabetes Self-ManagementEducation (DSME) Program was recently awarded continuedrecognition from the American Diabetes Association. DSME isthe ongoing process of providing the knowledge, skills and abilitiesnecessary for diabetes self-care.Education recognition is a voluntary process that formallyidentifies performance and quality using criteria from theNational Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.With the recognition, MGH patients can be assured they arereceiving comprehensive, state-of-the-art diabetes educationfrom highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals.2,000diabetes programsin the U.S.are accredited“I am proud of the diabetes education we provide to ourHealthcare Community,” says Kim Jeffries, R.N., CDE, diabetesprogram coordinator. “With the ever-growing number of peopleaffected by diabetes in our community and nationwide, diabeteseducation is vital, as it is proven to improve outcomes for thosewith diabetes.”The diabetes program at MGH is one of only 2,000 accreditedprograms in the U.S. By receiving accreditation, the diabeteseducation program at MGH has demonstrated it provides thehighest quality education to the community.8Vim & Vigor · FALL 2011

Health Information Is Just aCLICK AWAYIt’s free and easy at the Health Library at www.mgh.netBY RANDY DEFFENBAUGHIt is possibly the best-kept educationalsecret at MGH, but we want to changethat! A FREE Health Library resourceis quickly available to you, only a clickaway, at www.mgh.net.Access the no-cost resource by clicking oneof three buttons on the home page: the HealthLibrary link on the left side, the Health Libraryheader at the top, or the Health Library banneron the right.In an instant, you will have access to 4,000health and wellness articles that cover 1,500medical topics. You can use this resource to findinformation about disease, injury, nutrition,poison control, surgery, symptoms, etc.Articles on general subjects can be searchedby keyword or by using the reference index orinteractive tools. Another great feature is theability to look up information about various hospitaltests and procedures.>> Need to know the symptoms of exposureto poison ivy, oak or sumac? It’s available at theHealth Library at www.mgh.net.>> Think you may have bronchiolitis? Click tosee the symptoms.ONLINEFind YourAnswers OnlineFree, easy to access and only amoment away. Marion GeneralHospital’s Health Library has youcovered. Visit www.mgh.net.>> Need to know what causes scabies or thesigns of an abdominal aortic aneurysm? TheHealth Library covers that, too!>> Want to know how to treat a burn? TheHealth Library will tell you.>> Time to brush up on your CPR? The HealthLibrary gives you access to a step-by-step guide.>> Having an abdominal CT scan or a bariumenema? The Health Library will tell you howthe test is performed, what you should do toprepare for it, how it will feel, and why it is usuallyperformed.“The Health Library is a fantastic resourcewritten in simple, easy-to-understand language,”says Ann Vermilion, administrative directorof community outreach programs. “MGH ishappy to provide it at no cost to our HealthcareCommunity.”Access MGH’s HealthLibrary from one ofthree locations at thehome page.Vim & Vigor · FALL 2011 49

surveySaySBy Kelley HocHstetler, communityeducation coordinator, m.a., mt(ascP)Thanks to yourfeedback, MGHcan designprograms andpromotions tomeet your specifichealth needsWe wantedyour answersand yougave themto us. Thankyou for yourresponses!In fall 2008, Marion General Hospitalneeded your input for the Grant Countycommunity health profile. With yourhelp, a total of 4,576 surveys from GrantCounty residents were completed.Members of every U.S. community havepatterns of behavior, function and choice thatcontribute to their state of health. To plan,design and deliver programs for health promotionand disease prevention, these patternsare assessed and evaluated by members of theHealthcare Community.During the fall 2008 semester, IndianaWesleyan University and Taylor University partneredwith Marion General Hospital to conducta communitywide health assessment for GrantCounty. The Community Outreach Departmentof Marion General Hospital developed the planand provided materials that were used by nursingand social-work students to complete thehealth profiles.Student teams were assigned to specific townships.They developed and carried out a plan forassessing their specific populations within thosegeographic locations. Using questionnaires, studentswent door-to-door, visited various communitysettings and telephoned county residents tocollect health assessment data.After inputting and evaluating the results,much data describing our community’s healthare now available. See the next page for just a fewof the results.Help Us Complete theNext Community ProfileThe next community health profile is planned for fall 2011,so please watch for Indiana Wesleyan University and TaylorUniversity students and their bright-yellow shirts.Your opinion counts!50Vim & Vigor • Fall 2011

COMMUNITY PROFILEsurvey highlightsHealth• 28% have a health problem andneed to take medicine for itTop three reasons:Allergies (26%)Asthma (21%)Attention deficit hyperactivitydisorder (ADHD) (16%)ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTSDental• 73% have gone to the dentistin the past yearHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSAlcohol,drugs andsexual activity• Almost 25% have takenillegal drugs• 30% are sexually active• 13.6% drink alcoholevery weekHealth• 11.2% know how to checkfor skin cancer• 24% have a family memberdiagnosed with attention deficitdisorder (ADD)• 25% have been in a physicalfight with a family member• 48% drink one or two softdrinks per dayMIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSADULTSPrimaryhealth needs• Nutrition• Obesity• Cancer• High blood pressure• Respiratory diseasesPrimarysocial needs• Employment• Racial concerns• Lack of education• Financial problems• School dropout rate• Health expensesVim & Vigor · FALL 2011 51

EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCEPurposeWorthwhileworkMaking adifferenceWho’s Lighting the Halls of MGH?Marion General Hospital honors itsemployees who embrace the spiritof service excellence through itsHeadlighter program. Here is MGH’s mostrecent group of employees who earnedthe distinction.HEADLIGHTERS• Nate Marley, ambulance• David Sedaghat, M.D., MGH Hospitalist Program• Deanna Ritter, R.N., telemetry• Carol Gary, environmental services (Crothall)• Stacy Alford, family medicine center—Marion• Edward L. Keppler, M.D., chief medical officerFeatured HeadlighterNate Marley, EMT-P, ambulance, was at the right place,at the right time, for a patient in needAn acute rehabilitation unit patient was broughtinto the emergency room and discharged after hereceived treatment.Nate Marley offered to follow him home and assisthim when he heard he had steps to climb. At home, thepatient was going up the steps when he lost his balanceand fell back.Nate caught him and savedhim from what was sure to beanother injury.The patient’s wife called Nate alifesaver and wanted him to be recognized for his actions.Congratulations, Nate, and thank you for being therefor our patients.52Vim & Vigor · FALL 2011

VOLUNTEER SERVICESGoodbyes and HellosA message from MGH Auxiliary president Phil WeckCALLJoin Our TeamCall MGH Volunteer Services at765-662-4753 to learn how youcan volunteer at MGH.Phil WeckAs spring changes to fall, membershipand leadership also changes withinthe Auxiliary.In June, we were sad to say goodbye tothree board members: Wanda Said (my right-handperson), Mary Ellen Spence and Barbara Whithaurst.Each gave their time to help whenever needed andwill be greatly missed. We wish them well.Also during the June board meeting, we installedfour new board members: Susie Vermillion, JanetDavis, Karen Keys and Janice Hanes. We also installedour new officers for 2011–12: Phil Weck, president; RonTotten, vice president; Kathy Gray, secretary; MaryCraw, corresponding secretary; Norma Northway,treasurer; and Dorinda Turner, assistant secretary.We look forward to working together to fulfill the needsof the Auxiliary and hospital.The Auxiliary had a very good 2010–11. Fundraisersfor the year included uniform sales, a book sale, FudgieWudgie and South Bend chocolate sales, a luxury bedsheets sale, and a purse and wallet sale. Without thosewho supported us, we would not be able to do the thingswe do for Marion General Hospital.The Auxiliary was able to purchase new furniture forwaiting areas in the emergency room and 330 building.Patients, family and visitors are now more comfortablebecause of your generous support.We hope you will continue to stop by and purchaseitems at our fundraisers throughout the 2011–12 year.We would truly appreciate it!Volunteers of the MonthMarch: Jo Carlson—“Spend four very worthwhile hours helping others,” says Jo Carlson, a five-year volunteer.“It’s time well spent and very satisfying.” Carlson volunteers in the emergency room. Her primary job is makingER patients and their families as comfortable as possible. “I feel like I have accomplished something when I makesomeone more comfortable,” she says. The Hendricks County native enjoys gardening, golfing, bargain shoppingand coupon clipping.April: Margaret Jones—When asked why she likes to volunteer, Margaret Jones says, “I like contact with thepublic, and volunteering at MGH has been a very good experience.” Prior to volunteering at MGH, Jones workedat Thomson Consumer Electronics in Marion. Although born in Jeffersonville, Ind., she was raised in Marion. For thepast two years, she has provided information and direction for visitors at the information desk in the 330 building.May: Janet Davis—For slightly more than a year, Janet Davis has volunteered as a messenger and in the Auxiliarygift shop. “Volunteering is so fun and fulfilling,” she says. “Everyone is so friendly and helpful at MGH.” Davis alsovolunteers for cancer services and the Red Cross. Davis’ career prior to volunteering was in sales. Her hobbies includewalking, bicycling, motorcycling and gardening. She has three children and four grandchildren.June: Dee Dee Wiecking—Dee Dee Wiecking has lived in Marion her entire life, so it only made sense to volunteerat her hometown hospital. “I would recommend volunteering at MGH to anyone—you get maximum satisfaction forminimal effort,” she says. “Plus you get to work with exceptional staff in an award-winning hospital.” She and herhusband, Bud, have two daughters and two grandchildren. Wiecking enjoys spending time with family and friends,shopping and working on puzzles.Jo CarlsonMargaretJonesJanet DavisDee DeeWiecking54Vim & Vigor · FALL 2011

MGH Memorial GardenHonoring former MGH employees, physicians and volunteersDONATIONSThe Marion General Hospital MemorialGarden, in the courtyard east of thecafeteria, was built in memory offormer Plant Engineering SupervisorFred Gause and made possible by a generousdonation and support from the MGH Auxiliary.The garden honors MGH employees, physiciansand volunteers who have passed away, bydisplaying their names and departmentson engraved bricks set around the base of atranquil fountain.Honored as of press time is Rohan L.Tiruchelvam, M.D.Marion General HospitalEndowment FundIn 1994, the Marion General Hospital Endowment Fund was started to accept donationsto support the hospital’s mission and vision for our Healthcare Community. Donations tothe fund are sincerely appreciated. Call 765-662-0065 or mail to:The Marion General Hospital Endowment FundCommunity Foundation of Grant County, Indiana Inc.505 W. Third St.Marion, IN 46952CALLPurchasea BrickBricks to honor MGHemployees, physiciansand volunteers whohave passed away canbe purchased for a minimumdonation of $25.Call Volunteer Servicesat 765-662-4753for moreinformation.Vim & Vigor · FALL 2011 55

Community ConneCtionsContinuous education programs/support groupsClassesDIABETESClasses are offeredmonthly. Physicianreferral is required. Formore information, calldiabetes education at765-662-4734.PRENATALEDUCATIONClasses provided inconjunction withFamily Service SocietyInc. Classes are held atvarious times throughouteach month. Pleasecall 765-662-4945 orvisit www.mgh.netfor more information.SmOkINgCESSATIONThis free five-classseries is cosponsoredby the AmericanLung Association.Call 765-662-4701.supportGroups(All support groupsare free)POSTPARTUmSUPPORT gROUPAll postpartum familiesare welcome. Babies willbe weighed. Specialspeakertopics willinclude nutrition, carseats and postpartumdepression. Refreshmentswill be served.Call 765-662-4178.Dates: Meets everyTuesdayTime: 10:30 a.m.Location: MGHFifth Floor, Room C,441 N. Wabash Ave.REfLECTIONSCancer support group.Call 765-662-4533.Dates: Meets the thirdWednesday of eachmonthTime: 3 p.m.Location: MGHConferenceRoom E, Fifth Floor,441 N. Wabash Ave.CommunityserviCeCAR SEAT SAfETyFree service for parentsand caregiversfor inspection, fittingand instructions onproper installation ofa child car seat. (Bothchild and car seat mustbe at inspection.) Call765-662-4722 forappointment.Time: By appointmentonlyLocation: MGHParking Garage,441 N. Wabash Ave.onLineSign UpPlease call the numberslisted or visitour website atwww.mgh.netfor informationabout any ofour programs.56Vim & Vigor • Fall 2011

Marion General Hospital441 N. Wabash AvenueMarion, IN 46952Non-Profit Org.US PostagePAIDVim & VigorHow long will this take?NATIONAL AVG. MGHFrom arrival to seeing doctor 1 hr. 10 min. 44 min.From arrival to admitted to hospital 6 hrs. 2 min. 3 hrs. 8 min.From arrival to discharge from ER 3 hrs. 27 min. 2 hrs. 9 min.Fast Track (from arrival to discharge) 1 hr. 56 min. 1 hr. 25 min.VHA Statistics