Summer 2012 - Sheridan Memorial Hospital

New to SheridanHealth Beat3Sheridan Memorial Hospital Welcomes Drs. Garcia, Mazur and VarnerDr. Joseph Garcia and his wife, Renee, moved to Sheridan from Floridathis April. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr.Garcia joins Dr. Michael Brennan at Big Horn Heart Center.Cheryl Varner, MD Teresa Mazur, MD Joseph Garcia, MDDr. Garcia has his pilot’s license and enjoys the occasional outing. Heand his wife feel fortunate to be in Wyoming because their other hobbiesinclude horseback riding, camping and snow skiing.After attending medical school in Puerto Rico, Dr. Garcia completed bothan Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the Baylor College ofMedicine, and a Fellowship in Adult Cardiology at St. Luke’s EpiscopalHospital and the Texas Heart Institute. Post Fellowship training includedCardiac Nuclear Medicine at the Texas Heart Institute and Bethesda NavalHospital for Nuclear Physics.Dr. Teresa Mazur traveled to Sheridan, covering emergency departmentshifts at Sheridan Memorial Hospital for six months before joining theactive medical staff as an Emergency Medicine Physician.She attended medical school at the University of Texas, completed aTransitional Program in Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery and Radiologyat the University of Texas, and completed her Residency in EmergencyMedicine at University of Florida in Jacksonville. She is Board Certified inEmergency Medicine.Dr. Mazur has practiced medicine in Florida and in Laramie, WY beforecoming to Sheridan. A Wyoming native, she returned to her home stateto be closer to her friends and family. She is an avid reader and lovesspending time with her nieces and nephews.A Board Certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat doctor),Dr. Varner opened Big Horn Ear, Nose and Throat in February. She andher husband Curt moved to Sheridan from Washington state. They havea three-year-old son named Jack.Dr. Varner is thrilled to be in Sheridan and enjoys outdoor activities suchas skiing, hunting, camping and horseback riding.She attended medical school at the University of Arizona and completedan Otolaryngology Residency and a Surgery Internship at the Universityof Mississippi.Dr. Varner provides general ear, nose and throat services to families andhas a particular interest in pediatric patients.

Health Beat4Update on the New Welch Cancer CenterSince breaking ground on the new Welch Cancer Center in June of 2011, construction crews have beenhard at work. The project is on schedule and close to budget. The majority of the facility is projected tobe completed this summer. The Cancer Center will be ready for a community open house in November.The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation raised around $5.9 million in funds for the new WelchCancer Center.According to Facilities Manager Rob Forister, the design of the building has been very thoughtful,involving input from patients and staff. The goal was to provide a world class facility while utilizing andremodeling the existing equipment vaults.The combined square footage of new and reused space totals 14,499. The new space includes eight examrooms, a wellness center, open infusion area with eight infusion chairs and panoramic views, two privateinfusion rooms and pharmacy mixing rooms.Construction Phase Completion Timeline• Phase 1—North addition including the lobby andmedical oncology. Complete.• Phase 2—Remodel equipment vaults. Complete.• Phase 3—Existing building demolition. Complete.• Phase 4—South addition including radiationoncology. Planned completion date: September 27An Open House for the community is planned for November.The new Welch Cancer Center will provide a comfortable spacefor patients and families to begin the healing process.

Health Beat5“Like” Us on Facebook and Win a Kindle Touch, iPod, or other great prizesThrough August 1, anyone who becomes a fan ofthe Sheridan Memorial Hospital Facebook pagewill be entered into a drawing to win one of thefollowing prizes:iPodwww.facebook.com/sheridanwyohospitalDownload 200,000+ brand logos in vector format for freehttp://www.logoeps.com/ Kindle Touch$25 Gift Cards to Hospital Cafeteria$25 Gift Cards to Kozy Korner Gift ShopKeep up on the latest happenings at the hospital byfollowing us on Facebook.Join the conversation!Prehab — A Service from Wyoming RehabPrehab is an effective way of integrating your past,present condition, and future goals into an effective injuryprevention program based on your specific needs.At Wyoming Rehab, our therapists can uncover andprevent unforeseen roadblocks to long term fitness andhealth unlike any conventional program. Emphasis isplaced on stablization, equilibrium, and optimization,allowing patients to achieve a higher state of awarenessand complete participation in their own well-being.Prehab helps you:• Prevent Injuries• Improve Athletic Performance• Avoid Unneccessary Surgeries• Recover from Surgery FasterLet the certified prehab specialists at Wyoming Rehabconduct a personal assessment to learn about yourpotential weaknesses, teach you to avoid the pitfalls ofunfocused training, and stay ahead of the game.The qualified staff can address potential injuries that mayoccur in any aspect of life, from sports training to dailyliving activities.It’s a very realistic approach that plays an important rolein the recovery or prevention process.Talk to your doctoror call 307-674-1632 for more information.Former prehab patient Michelle Brown uses exercise equipment atWyoming Rehab while Eric Frey, Outpatient Coordinator assists.

Health Beat6Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation1401 West 5th StreetSheridan, WY 82801www.sheridanhospital.orgHealth Beat is published by Sheridan Memorial Hospital to provide generalhealth information. It is not intended to provide personal medical advice.This should be obtained directly from a physician.Mark Your Calendars:July26 United Blood Services Blood Drive,Sheridan Memorial Hospital27 Foundation Golf Tournament, Powder HornAugust1 Facebook Fan Deadline for prize drawings13—15 United Blood Services Blood Drive,Best Western Sheridan Center13—18 Blood Draws, Sheridan Memorial HospitalSeptember8 5-Year-Old Birthday Party,Sheridan Memorial Hospital, 10—11am26 United Blood Services Blood Drive,Sheridan Memorial HospitalOctober15—17 United Blood Services Blood Drive,Best Western Sheridan CenterComing in November: New Welch Cancer Center Open HouseGo to www.sheridanhospital.org for more details on events.Electronic Medical Records Implementation Improves Patient CareThe hospital’s Electronic Medical Records project (EMR) isgoing smoothly. Benefits of transitioning to an EMR include:improved patient safety, improved communication across allareas of healthcare delivery, increased access for patients andimproved overall quality of care.The “go live” date is scheduled in August. A team ofhospital employees and physicians have been working hardto make this happen since last summer.For information about Sheridan Memorial Hospital, our affiliates and services, resources for reliable healthinformation, and much more visit us at www.sheridanhospital.org. Share your comments about this newsletterwith us through our “Contact Us” feature.