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LEGACY IS NOT WHAT I DID FOR MYSELF. IT'S WHAT I'M DOING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. A lifetime of care starts here. (In 1989 in this case) Alicia Hoffman writes ... “This was my third pregnancy and I had to change my OB doctor (Dr. Pals is retiring from delivery babies). I was very emotional about this as I had Dr. Pals my whole life. She delivered me 29 years ago. When I had my first child in 2012, he was an emergency C-section. Dr. Pals was amazing at keeping me calm and helping me and my husband understand everything. I then trusted her for my OB doctor with my second child. When I found out I was expecting baby number three, Dr. Pals was delivering her last OB in the Spring, and I was due in June. She suggested Dr. Hanson, and I found out very quickly that I was in great hands! He was so patient and never made me feel uncomfortable. Through all of my pregnancies, the quality of care I received has been exceptional. Thank you for making my pregnancies, births, and hospital stays wonderful!” We’ve delivered. And we’re expecting. New (and improved!) labor and delivery rooms. Upcoming enhancements to our Birth Center. When it comes to birthcare, you expect safety, security, comfort, and amenities ... in addition to a skilled and compassionate health care team. We want to deliver on those expections. Every. Single. Time. That means it was time for us to make some noise. Vitor Belfort Two thousand babies. You heard that right. Cynthia Pals, MD, has delivered 2,000 babies during her tenure as a family physician. She joined Orange City Area Health System in 1989, and one of the very first babies she welcomed is this young woman pictured, who is now a mother of Levi, Maci, and Nora. 2,000 NUMBER OF BABIES DR. PALS HAS DELIVERED IN HER PRACTICE Construction in our birth center consists of three phases. Phase one was completed in September. It included adding a third labor and delivery room and upgrading the other two L&D rooms with a fresh style and welcome features and amenities. Phase two is underway as this Report to the Community goes to press. Its primary goal is to enhance the security of our Birth Center/OB WIng. Other important renovations include a new family/visitor bathroom, larger guest beds and other added-comfort features in the post-partum rooms, and an enhanced family area and nourishment center. Thank you for your patience during the renovation. We look forward to delivering many more babies in the years ahead! 213 BABIES BORN IN (Calendar Year) 2018 from 35 area communities
Pediatric care at Orange City Area Health System. It’s kind of a big deal. When it comes to kids, parents want to make the very best choice in health care. From a newborn ... to an elementary-age child ... to a teen athlete ... until they leave the nest. Our team of Family Medicine providers are here to serve your family, through the generations. Your family physician is your partner at all stages of life. He or she works closely with our Pediatric Care Team to provide personalized approaches to health and well-being. Integrated pediatric services at Orange City Area Health System include: • Pediatrician Dr. Megan Meis • Behavioral health provider Dr. DeeJay Donlin • Pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy • Speech therapy • Pediatric dental surgery with Dr. Kaitlin Hoogeveen • Ear-nose-throat procedures with Dr. Kurt Korver Lindsey Kuipers writes ... “When we were preparing to adopt our daughter out of foster care three years ago, a hospital social worker sat beside us, detailing a long list of things “she might never be able to do.” Walk. Talk. Meet developmental milestones. Eat or drink on her own. Regulate her emotions. Perform academically. So it continued. Early circumstances had determined she would be disadvantaged, but the Lord determined she would be a miracle. Over the next three years, He wrote a story of redemption, and we feel so lucky to have had many gifted therapists and doctors be a part of that. Libby Van Bruggen, OT, an occupational therapist at Orange City Area Health System, was just one of these – but maybe one of our favorites! When Diamond first started seeing Libby, her motor skills were nearly two years behind the “norm” and her emotional regulation was both difficult and unstable. In less than a year, Libby has helped Diamond to overcome so many obstacles and anchor into a bravery that was buried before. When faced with a challenge, Diamond often repeats to herself what Libby has said to her so many times before, “This is hard, but I can do hard things!” And she does. She runs and jumps and climbs up ladders and shimmies through tunnels and tries new things. She tackles sensory input that used to send her into tears and she’s learning to communicate her fears. We’re so thankful for Libby and Orange City Area Health System, who have worked with our little girl and been a part of the miracle story that is hers.” Dr. Megan Meis joined our family medicine team this past summer. She is our first staff Pediatrician, and cares for children from babies to age 19. Monica Albers, PT, is one of our Physical Therapists who specializes in pediatric therapy, from motor delays and balance, to neurological rehab and orthopedic injuries. Seated, front to back: Randy Jacobsma, Chair •Brenda Richardson, Secretary Russ Adams • Kathy Alons “Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If our expectations in these areas are low, we are not likely to experience wellness. Setting high standards makes every Standing, left to right: Chris Immeker • Jerry Henrich • Tim Zeutenhorst, Vice Chair day and every decade worth looking forward to.” Greg Anderson
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