Our Falls Prevention Team; Greg Jones: Named Outstanding Nurse

Partners in fall preventionAt St. Francis Regional Medical Center, safety is our firstpriority. One way we work to keep our patients safe isthrough our falls prevention team. It's a goal that we takeseriously, and we're seeing results.The older we get, the more at risk of falling we become.But never dismiss a fall with injury as something onlyyour grandparents need to worry about, especiallywhile in the hospital.Falls are the number one reason for patient injuries inhospitals. Accidents can be caused by many factorsincluding old age, new medicines, postsurgery weakness,stress, anxiety and being in an unknown environment. St.Francis Regional Medical Center takes patient safety andfalls so seriously that a falls prevention team was formedto minimize the accidents, especially falls with harm.Upon arrival, all patients are evaluated for their risk offalling. Fall risk patients are fitted in red socks, and a redflag is placed prominently outside their door. Education isprovided for patients and families, and signage is placednear the call light that reads “Call — Don’t Fall!”encouraging patients to call for help to move around. Thefalls team uses verbal repetition to remind at-risk patientsof the proper safety procedures for prevention.“The culture of St. Francis is different from otherplaces I’ve worked,” said Nicole Larson, RN, supervisor,Inpatient Care. “We take [falls] very seriously; it’s alwaysin the forefront. Most hospitals have an inpatient fallsplan in place, but our outpatient departments are just asinvested in falls prevention.”“Patients might get sick of hearing it over and over,but we don’t care because it’s so important that wekeep [them] safe,” said Alina Vogel, RN, InpatientCare. “We also engage the patient’s family. We tell themwhat the risk of falling is [for] the patient and howimportant it is to call staff whenever a patient needs tomove.”Erin Kiernan-Johnson, RN, qualityimprovement specialist, agrees.“Continuity is critical in our falls work.If you are admitted to the EmergencyDepartment, taken to Diagnostics for anMRI and then admitted as an inpatient,you’ll be asked the same questions as youtransition from one area to the next.It’s repetitive, but it’s important,” she said.Everyone’s responsibilityKnowledge of falls is not limited to thefalls prevention team — it’s a topic atnew-employee orientation at St. Francis,making all staff knowledgeable andaware.“Falls prevention is everyone’sresponsibility,” said Greg Jones, RN,supervisor, Emergency Department. “Thefalls team is represented by staff fromevery department. It doesn’t matter ifyou’re cleaning the patient’s room,registering him or her for a procedure orhelping him or her to the bathroom, weare all responsible for our patients’ safety.”Finding answersThe team is challenged with finding more aggressivetactics in identifying at-risk patients, especially thoseaffected by medicine. In a pilot program developed lastyear, the hospital’s Pharmacy department piloted a plan tomeet personally with at-risk patients for an evaluation.2 partners in health

Upon arrival, all St. Francis patients areevaluated for their risk of falling. Aggressiveeducation, patient rounding and plannedtoileting are just a few activities that play amajor role in minimizing falls. Pictured at left:Paula Giesen, RN, assists Judi Schulte.On the cover: Everyone is responsible forpatient safety at St. Francis. Pictured left toright are members of the hospital’s falls team:Ross Fishman, pharmacy, Nicole Larson, RN,inpatient care, and Greg Jones, RN,emergency services.before they try to move. We take this veryseriously. We don’t want anyone to fall.”The pilot program was considered asuccess and is now being integrated intostandard care.Every evening, the night pharmacist reviewed inpatients’medicines. Patients with five or more active and dispensedmeds were flagged as a fall risk. The next morning, the daypharmacist reviewed the flagged profiles. Medicines and vitalsigns were studied to determine sedation levels, blood pressureand heart rate.“We visit the patients in their room,” said Ross Fishman,pharmacy coordinator. “I ask if they’ve felt dizzy or overlysedated since they’ve been admitted to the hospital. If theanswer is yes, I assess whether the medicine is to blame andthen contact the patient’s provider to communicate myconcern. If the answer is no, I remind them to call for helpAction in placeIn addition to aggressive education andmessages for patients, the staff integratesproactive ways to work with patients.Activities such as patient rounding andplanned toileting play a major role inminimizing falls.“Sometimes patients feel they’re being aburden to staff,” Jones explained. “If I roundon a patient, I will stop by and ask if he orshe needs anything. If they say no, I tell themthat I’ll be back in 30 minutes to ask thesame thing. Then they understand that we’recommitted to keeping them safe.”Bathroom assistance has a similaroutcome. “More falls happen when people are on the way tothe bathroom than any other time,” Vogel said. “If they’retaking new medicines or dealing with a medical issue thataffects toileting habits, it’s important to stop in their roomevery few minutes to check on them.”“I do for our patients what I would want for my ownfamily,” Jones said. “If my parents were patients, I would wantthem treated with dignity and respect. And I would wantthem to be safe.”8 Learn more about our fall prevention program and othersafety measures by visiting stfrancis-shakopee.com.Fall 2012 stfrancis-shakopee.com 3

Why Bedsidebarcoding is importantIf you’ve been a recent patientat St. Francis, you may havenoticed staff members nowscan medicines and yourwristband each time you aregiven a medicine. This newtechnology will ensure thateach time a medicine is givento you, it is the right medicinethat your doctor ordered.Barcoding has been implementedin the Cancer Center,Emergency Department,Diagnostics and Inpatient Care.Why is this important toyou? Although technology willnever replace our good-catchreporting process, we arebetter able to identify potentialsafety issues, especiallyaround medicine errors.Thirty-five percent of medicineerrors happen during theactual administering of themedicine. Studies show thatbedside barcoding can reducethese events by almost half.Please don’t hesitate to ask anyquestions you may have aboutthe barcoding technology andscanners.Speak up for patient safetyAs a patient, you can make your care saferby being an active, involved and informedpartner in the health care you receive. Infact, research shows that patients who take partin decisions about their own health care are morelikely to get better faster.The Joint Commission, which is the largesthealth care accrediting body in the United States,urges patients to "Speak Up" to prevent healthcare mistakes. Here are ways to become moreinformed and involved in your health care:Speak up if you have questions or concerns. Ifyou still do not understand, ask again. It is yourbody, and you have a right to know.Pay attention to the care you get. Tell yournurse or doctor if something does not seem right.Notice whether they have washed their handswhen they enter your room. Expect providers tointroduce themselves, look at their identificationbadges and make sure they check your wristbandbefore giving medicines.Educate yourself about your illness. Learnabout the medical tests you get and yourtreatment plan. Ask questions and write downimportant facts your doctor tells you. Read allmedical forms and make sure you understandthem.Ask a trusted family member or friend to beyour advocate. Ask them to be there for youduring initial visits, your hospital stay and whenyou get home.Know what medicines you take and why youtake them. Medicine errors are the mostcommon health care mistakes. Ask why you aretaking the medicine and if it doesn’t seemfamiliar, double-check that it is for you. If you aretaking many medicines, ask your doctor orpharmacist if it is safe to take those medicinestogether. Do the same with vitamins, herbs andover-the-counter drugs. Carry an up-to-date list ofmedicines you are taking in your purse or wallet.8 It's important to participate in all of yourhealth care decisions. The first step is finding adoctor who is right for you. Visit stfrancisshakopee.comand click on Find a Provider.4 partners in health

Advanced hip replacement surgerygets patients back to their livesFor patients needing hip replacements, St. FrancisRegional Medical Center now offers one of thenewest and most advanced surgical options availableanywhere in the country. The technique, calledSuperPATH, is minimally invasive, which means thatthe surgeon makes two small incisions and performsthe operation using special instruments insertedthrough the small cuts.“Unlike typical approaches for hip replacements,SuperPATH does not involve cutting any tendons,dislocating the hip socket or placing the leg in anyabnormally twisted positions,” said K. Dean Olsen,MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Park Nicollet Clinicwho performs the technique at St. Francis RegionalMedical Center. “As a result, there’s significantly lesstissue damage.”Less tissue trauma speeds healingBenefits of the surgery include:• shorter hospital stay — only one to two nights• faster recovery and return to normal activitieswithin three to four weeks• less pain than a typical hip replacement• no physical restrictions after surgery — patientscan bend over and cross their legs, which manycannot do following a typical hip replacementprocedure.Helping patients live pain-freeTom Bartz, 42, had his hip replaced with theSuperPATH technique at St. Francis earlier thisyear. After seeing four different doctors and, in hisopinion, waiting six years too long, he finally crossedpaths with Olsen and this less-invasive procedure.Bartz had severe osteoarthritis, a painful condition inwhich bone rubs on bone.“Before the surgery, I couldn’t do everyday simplethings like carry my son, step through snow or walkup and down stairs. I had pain on every step, even onlevel ground, and I just couldn’t take the painanymore,” said Bartz. “I had the surgery ona Tuesday, was home on Wednesday, and the nextday I was walking down my street and back tonormal activities within two weeks. After my hipreplacement surgery, I am pain-free. My onlyregret is hesitating and waiting,” he said.Tom Bartz, happy andpain-free, two weeks afterhis hip replacementsurgery at St. FrancisRegional Medical Center.8 Considering hip surgery? Visit stfrancisshakopee.com,click on Services and thenOrthopedic & Neuroscience to learn more. Tomake an appointment with K. Dean Olsen,MD, please call 952-993-3230.Fall 2012 stfrancis-shakopee.com 5

What your provider wants you to knowIf your doctor could tell you one thing that could influence your health, whatwould it be? Read on for advice from our experts.Kevin J. Mullaney, MDorthopedic spine surgeonTwin Cities Spine CenterShakopee612-775-6200Step back and get a second opinion“Because spine surgery is a serious decision, itis a good idea to obtain a second opinion.A second opinion from Twin Cities Spine Centercan provide you with the knowledge of all possibletreatment options. You may not need a complexfusion procedure that was initially recommended.You could discover you are a candidate for newartificial disk technology, which would provide abetter outcome. You may qualify for minimallyinvasive spine surgery and be home later that sameafternoon, for a faster recovery and return to activity.Patients should always take an active part in thedecision-making process for spine surgery and get anopinion — or a second opinion — from a respected,experienced and ethical surgeon and spine center.”Jennifer Grundhofer,PA-Cfamily medicinePark Nicollet ClinicShakopee952-993-7750Get the right gear“Be active and safe. Know the appropriate safetygear for your activity, from sunscreen to helmets towrist guards. Taking appropriate safety measurescan keep you healthy, safe and doing the thingsyou love longer.”Evan Griffiths, MDobstetrics/gynecologyAllina Medical Clinic —Shakopee and CrossroadsChaskaShakopee: 952-428-3535Participate inpreconception counselingNow in Chaska!952-448-2050“Preconception counseling with an obstetricianis a vitally important part of a patient’s familyplanning. Starting vitamins, getting on ahealthful diet and incorporating exercise intoyour daily routine will help you have a muchmore positive pregnancy experience. Discussionsregarding your family history and your desiresto pursue prenatal testing are also important.Prenatal education provides you with a healthysecurity that will make your pregnancy andbirthing process much more relaxed andenjoyable for you.”Stephen Ready, MDfamily medicinePark Nicollet ClinicShakopee952-993-7750Get your tetanus booster“Tetanus bacteria can enter your body through asimple cut. Without a tetanus shot or speedytreatment, it can create a chemical that invadesyour nervous system, causing paralysis andultimately death. If it’s been more than ten yearssince your last tetanus booster, or if you can’tremember when it was, be safe. Get vaccinated.”6 partners in health

SAVE THE DATE!Successful students:One at a timeParents, caregivers and educators: Join us for an evening of educationand resources presented by a team of medical experts, school officialsand parents.The evening will feature keynote speaker Mike Mann and his lecture,“Raising Media Wise Kids.” Breakout topics for pre-K through elementaryand middle school through high school will include brain development andtechnology, reading skills, childhood development, bullying and sexting,street drugs, sleep issues, and how to survive an adolescent brain.This event is co-sponsored by St. Francis Regional Medical Center,Metropolitan Pediatrics, Park Nicollet Clinic, Southwest SuburbanSchool District Consortium and Carver-Scott CommunityEducation Consortium.Working together to help eachchild succeed in school to thebest of his or her abilityThursday, Nov. 85:30-9 p.m.Prior Lake High School7575 150th St. W.Savage, Minn.8 Save the date and register for this FREE event atpriorlakesavagece.com or call 952-226-0080. Registrationis preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Dinner will beprovided for registered guests (5:30-6 p.m.).Fall 2012 stfrancis-shakopee.com 7

TCO opens clinicin ShakopeeTwin Cities Orthopedics is pleased toannounce the opening of a newfacility at St. Francis RegionalMedical Center campus inShakopee. TCO Shakopee offers afull spectrum of medical caredevoted to the diagnosis, treatment,rehabilitation and prevention ofinjuries and conditions affectingmuscles, bones and joints. Doctorsdesignated to the Shakopee cliniclocation include orthopedicsurgeons Jeffery Dick, Neil Johnson,Edward Kelly, Joseph Nemanich,Owen O’Neill and Loren Vorlicky.Greg Jones, RN, patient care supervisorand Heart Safe coordinator at St.Francis Regional Medical Center’sEmergency Department, was named one of20 Outstanding Nurses in the August 2012issue of Mpls-St. Paul Magazine. Jones wasone of 100 nurses nominated for their professionalism,bedside manner, patient interaction,credentials, experience and impact on the organization,according to the magazine.“Greg is a living, breathing illustration ofthe St. Francis mission in action,” said MikeBaumgartner, president, St. FrancisGreg Jones, RN, was awarded Mpls.-St. Paul Magazine’sinaugural Outstanding Nurses Award. Jones, patient caresupervisor at St. Francis’ Emergency Department (ED), wasone of 20 nurses honored by the magazine. He is picturedhere with Jamie Stolee, RN, ED manager (left), and SusanBerens, RN, St. Francis trauma coordinator and ED nurse.Greg Jones namedOutstanding Nurseby Mpls-St. Paul MagazineRegional Medical Center. “We are lucky tohave a committed, compassionate nursingstaff right here, and Greg is definitely one ofthe best.”Jones has a great passion for the HeartSafe Communities designation in the citiesSt. Francis serves, because the “impact istremendous. Because of our work, ratherthan dying from a heart attack, there aredads who get to walk their daughters downwedding aisles and there are moms whoget to bake cookies for their grandkids,”Jones said.8 For more information, call TwinCities Orthopedics Shakopee,located at 1601 St. Francis Ave.,Suite 200, at 952-456-7410 or visittcomn.com and select Locations.New clinic comingto JordanThe ground-breaking for St. Francis’newest clinic in Jordan was held inMay. The clinic, a partnership withAllina Medical Clinic, will bring newhealth services to the Jordanarea. This is a multi-use projectincluding senior housing, alibrary and a medical clinic.Partners include the City ofJordan, Scott CountyLibrary System, the ScottCounty CommunityDevelopment Agency andSt. Francis. The clinicsite is near theintersection ofCreek Lane andSeville Drive in Jordan. Themedical clinic is anticipatedto open in early 2013.Fall 2012 stfrancis-shakopee.com 9

Healthy neighborhood, healthy youSt. Francis Regional Medical Center and Allina Health arecommitted to improving the well-being of surroundingcommunities. That’s why Allina Health recently launched abrand-new initiative called the Neighborhood Health Connection TMto help neighbors work toward the common goal of improving thehealth of the entire community. As part of the initiative, communitymembers were encouraged to submit ideas through the website,neighborhoodhealthconnection.org, about how they plan to makea difference in their community’s health. Earlier this year, 29 winnersfrom the Shakopee area were awarded grants to put their ideas intoaction; here are four of them:• Patrick Simmons: A pastor at New Creation Church inShakopee, Simmons helps run a summer program for 180 kids,most from low-income families. His winning idea was to take thechildren swimming at a local pool every Friday. Not only do thechildren get a chance to swim and play in the pool, but they alsoreceive swimming lessons and education about water safety.“Spending time in a pool is a summer activity many Americankids take for granted,” Simmons said. “Without this funding,these children would never have had that same opportunity.”• Karen Tuitt: The Prior Lake resident knows firsthand thatexercising with others is more fun than doing it alone. That’s whyshe rounded up a group of about 10 community members toparticipate in an exercise program together. “Some of our kids aregrown, while other [neighbors] have young ones at home, butstaying within the neighborhood makes it possible for everyone toparticipate,” Tuitt said. She plans to gather with her neighborstwo to three times per week for hour-long workouts led by apersonal trainer.• Benjamin Palmby: His idea — to provide residents at the FiveStars Recovery Center in Chaska with membership passes to thelocal community center — is already having significant payoffs.“Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a complex processthat involves getting healthy overall,” Palmby said. Some residentsnow use the community center five to six times per week. “In ashort time, I’ve noticed many have quit using tobacco, changedtheir sleeping habits more quickly than we’d normally see and areeating much healthier diets,” he said. Exercising has improvedresidents’ self-esteem, which increases their chances of long-termsuccess, Palmby added.• Debbie Carlberg: One of the easiest things people can do toimprove their health is simply moving more. That’s why Carlberghad the idea to outfit 40 members at the City of Prior LakeSenior Center, where she works,with pedometers. Participants sportthe pedometers daily so that theycan track how many steps they take.“It’s a simple tool they can use tochallenge themselves to be moreactive throughout the day,” Carlbergsaid. “If they’re at the store, apedometer may remind them to parkfarther away so that they can seethose numbers click higher.”Find out how…you can get involved by visitingallinahealth.org/community.10 partners in health

Make the most of yourdoctor visitNew Providers at St. FrancisIf your doctor knows a lot aboutyou, when you get sick, it will beeasier for you to get better. Thenext time you go to the doctor,try these things. They will helpyou and your doctor understandeach other.Before your visit to the doctor:• Write down your symptoms orproblems. Write how you feel indetail. If you have a headache,is it sharp or dull? Where onyour head does it hurt? Thinkabout your problem: When didit start? How long does it last?What have you done for it?• Make a list of your questions.Take the list with you. Check offthe questions as you ask them.• Write down all the medicinesyou take. Be sure to includeover-the-counter medicines,such as aspirin and vitamins.Give the list of medicines toyour doctor. Better yet, take themedicine bottles with you.At your visit with the doctor:• Be honest. To decide on thebest treatment, the doctorneeds to know what is reallygoing on.• Listen carefully to your doctor.Take notes so that you canremember what he or she says.• Take someone with you. Afriend or family member canremind you what you plannedto talk about. Later, this personcan help you remember whatthe doctor said.• Ask questions. Find out whatyou can do to feel better, suchas making diet changes. If youdon’t know the meaning of aword, ask. If what the doctorsays is not clear, ask.Brandon Anderson,MDMetropolitan Pediatrics1515 St. Francis Ave.Suite 100Shakopee, MN 55379952-445-6700Darren Cowl, DPMPodiatryFamily Podiatry Clinic822 Yellow Brick Rd.Chaska, MN 55318507-345-6960Anne Dietrich, MDGeneral SurgeryAllina Medical Clinic1601 St. Francis Ave.Shakopee, MN 55379952-428-3535Leah Khan, MDPediatricsPark Nicollet Clinic— Shakopee1415 St. Francis Ave.Shakopee, MN 55379952-993-7750Teague Dombeck, MDEmergency MedicineSuburban EmergencyAssociates1455 St. Francis Ave.Shakopee, MN 55379952-428-2200Joe Mayerle, MDEmergency MedicineSuburban EmergencyAssociates1455 St. Francis Ave.Shakopee, MN 55379952-428-2200Christa Miller, MDPediatricsPark Nicollet Clinic— Shakopee1415 St. Francis Ave.Shakopee, MN 55379952-993-7750Need a Doctor?We can help. Call 1-800-DOCTORS orvisit stfrancis-shakopee.com, clickFind a Provider and search by specialty.12 partners in health

Mark your CalendarFor more information on classes, visit stfrancis-shakopee.com and selectClasses. For class cancellations, tune in to WCCO TV Channel 4 orWCCO Radio 830, or go to 830wccoradio.com.Classes and EventsTo register for prenatal classes, goto allinahealth.org/classes orcall 1-866-904-9962. Dates andtimes subject to change.Baby and MeOffered as a four-week seriesClass includes parenting, infantdevelopment, infant sleep/calming and feeding.Small Talk and Baby SignLanguageThis is a sign language class forbabies who can hear. This classwill help you and your baby ortoddler understand each otherand decrease frustration.New Brother/New SisterOffered every four to six weeksA one-night class to helpchildren ages 2 to 8 prepare forthe birth of a sibling. Allparticipants should bring a dollor stuffed animal.Breastfeeding PreparationOffered once a monthA one-night class offering helpfulhints to prepare for breastfeeding.Coping with LaborThis class is designed to help youbecome an active participant inyour own labor.Childbirth PreparationChoice of a four-week series orthe Weekend Express.All About BabiesOffered every monthDesigned for new parents tolearn how to care for their infant.Natural Childbirth ClassOffered as a four-week seriesLearn how the mind and body areconnected and work together tohelp you give birth in comfort andawareness. Plan to complete theclass during your second or earlythird trimester of pregnancy.Vaginal Birth After CesareanOffered quarterlyDesigned for women who havehad a previous Cesarean birthand are considering vaginal birth.Infant and Child CPROffered every four to six weeksCar Seat SafetyOffered once a monthThis class helps the expectant ornew parent learn about car seatsafety. U-Care covered. Scholarshipsand seats available for thosein need of assistance.Infant MassageFor infants 3 weeks to1 year oldTo register, call 952-496-5033.Blooma YOGA: Prenatal Yogaand Baby & Me YogaSeveral classes offered throughoutthe weekFitness, fun and togethernessfor mom and baby. Call952-848-1111.TourFor parentsand familieswho plan togive birth at St. Francis.Certification CPR/LifeSupport ClassesPlease call 612-262-5040, orvisit allinahealth.org and clickFind Events or Classes.Joint CareFREEDesigned for people who arescheduled for total knee or hipreplacement surgery. To register,call 952-428-2565.Support GroupsLow VisionOffered the second Thursday ofevery month, 10-11:30 a.m.Information and friendship withothers dealing with vision loss.Call 952-428-2002.HeartOffered the first Tuesday ofevery month, 7 p.m.For people who have beendiagnosed with heart disease.Call 952-428-2080.Smoking CessationIf you’re ready to stop smoking,call 1-888-354-PLAN (7526).Women’s ConnectionOffered the fourth Mondayof every month, 7 p.m.Support for women with cancer.Call 952-428-2700. The ACS’sLook Good … Feel Betterprogram, 6:30 p.m.Representatives are at eachmeeting. Call 1-800-ACS-2345(227-2345) to sign up.Infant LossOffered the first Tuesdayof every month, 7 p.m.Help for dealing with the pain oflosing an infant from miscarriageor stillbirth. Please call952-428-2002.DiabetesOffered the first Mondayof every month, 7 p.m.Call 952-428-3324.Justin Kukowski Centerfor Spiritual and PhysicalHealingOngoing group sessions held atSt. FrancisFor more information and toregister, call 952-361-0042.Free CPR AnytimeClassesOnce a month,6-7 p.m.This class teaches basicadult and child CPR.Participants do notreceive a CPRcard. To register,please call952-428-2000 or emailgregory.jones@allina.com.Fall 2012 stfrancis-shakopee.com 13

find a primary care doctorVisit stfrancis-shakopee.com or call 1-800-DOCTORS to find a primary careprovider near you. Patients have the right to choose their provider for primary,urgent and emergency care. This listing may not include all medical providers inyour area.clinic partnerscont'd.Minneapolis Children’sHeart612-813-8800Minneapolis Clinic ofNeurology Pediatrics763-588-0661Urgent CareSt. Francis RegionalMedical Center UrgentCare, Shakopee1455 St. Francis Ave.952-428-2111Monday-Friday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-10 p.m.Emergency CareSt. Francis RegionalMedical Center1455 St. Francis Ave.Shakopee952-428-3000Abbott NorthwesternHospitalEmergency Carecont'd.Park Nicollet MethodistHospital6500 Excelsior Blvd.St. Louis Park952-993-5000Minneapolis HeartInstitute ®952-428-2099MinneapolisOtolaryngology952-920-4595Quello, Burnsville14000 Nicollet Ave. South952-428-0101Monday-Friday,3 p.m.-10 p.m.Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Closed all major holidays.800 E. 28th St.Minneapolis612-863-4000In case of emergency,call 911.St. Francis Sleep DiagnosticCenter952-428-2800Sister Kenny ® RehabilitationAssociatesPhysical Medicine andRehabilitation: 612-863-8947EMG Services: 612-863-8947Park Nicollet Clinic,Burnsville14000 Fairview Dr.952-993-8700Park Nicollet Clinic,Chanhassen300 Lake Dr. East952-993-4300Twin Cities OrthopedicsSavage 952-456-7444Shakopee 952-456-7410Twin Cities Spine Center612-775-6200Urologic Physicians952-920-7660My ChartYour secure, online health connection, MyChartis an Internet tool that enables you to schedule and cancelappointments, manage your health information, review yourtest results, manage your child’s health care and more —online, anytime! For more information or to get started,visit allinahealth.org/mychart.Fall 2012 stfrancis-shakopee.com 15

Allina Health SystemNon-Profit OrgU.S. PostagePAIDAllinaHealth SystemSt. Francis Regional Medical Center1455 St. Francis Ave.Shakopee, MN 55379-338010439MDMAMMOGRAPHYMRI/CT/PET SCANSFIGHTCANCERON YOURHOME TURFBattling cancer can be a long road,but you don’t need to travel far to getthe most current care. St. FrancisCancer Center offers diagnosis andtreatment options as technologicallyadvanced as you’ll find anywhere.Our team of cancer care specialistshave extensive experience with mostcancers, even the very complex.A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE,RIGHT HERE, CLOSE TO HOME.CHEMOTHERAPY• Clinical Trials & Research• Sage Cancer Screening Program• Image-Guided Radiation TherapyRADIATION ONCOLOGYall the care you needPAIN MANAGEMENTFor appointments and information call: 952-428-2031